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USER MANUAL HT-S770 ONKYO
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& & @ Î ONKYO. Contents . Introduction … AV Receiver Connection … HT-R520 Turning On & First Time Setup. Instruction Manual Basic Operation Il oO Playing your AV componen &
Enjoying the Listening Modes ….. 38 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. 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 Receiver.
Advanced Operation Please retain this manual for future reference.
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIO 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 RO IRIS | QUE D OC CIO GONOT oral REPAS OU The lighining flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the NN presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock 10 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
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia- tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
. 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 pro- vided 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 recepta- cles, and the point where they exit from the appara- tus.
. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table spec- ified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use cau- tion when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. soisn
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.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
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
FE 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 volt- age 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
17. Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and fol- low 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 ade- quate 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.
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1. Recording Copyright—Unless its for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with- out the permission of the copyright holder.
2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the HT-R520 is not user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the HT-R520, contact your Onkyo dealer.
3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the HT-R520 all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use à soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the HT-R520 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.
WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SEC- TION CAREFULLY. AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the HT-R520's rear panel (e.g., AC 120 V, 60 Hz).
Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY does not fully shutdown the HT-R520. If you do not intend to use the HT-R520 for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
The HT-R520 uses a battery-less memory backup sys- tem in order to retain radio presets and other settings when i?s unplugged or in the case of a power failure. Although no batteries are required, the HT-R520 must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system.
Once it has been charged, the HT-R520 will retain the settings for several weeks, although this depends on the environment and will be shorter in humid climates.
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 partic- ular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected 10 the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
FCC Information for User
The user changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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 interfer-
ence in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-
ference 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 receiver.
+. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif- ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
+. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech- nician for help.
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
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.
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Supplied Accessories Features |
Make sure you have the following accessories: Amp
+ 6-channel amplifier
130 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 Q, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) Optimum gain volume circuitry OptiResponseT" Equalizer (OR-EQT")"! function
Linear PCM 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converters on all channels
AM loop antenna Audio/Video
Adjustable crossover (60, 80, 100, 120, 150 Hz) HDTV-capable component video (2 inputs, 1 output) 4 S-Video inputs, 2 outputs
* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of the HT-R520. Specifications and operation are the same regardless of color.
4 assignable digital inputs (3 optical, 1 coaxial) Subwoofer pre out
Color-coded multichannel input for use with Super à Audio CD and DVD-Audio C AVB speaker drive
Color-coded speaker terminal posts
+ Preprogrammed for use with other AV components
. OptiResponse and OR-EQ are trademarks of Onkyo Cor-
#2. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trade- marks of Dolby Laboratories.
#3. “DTS," “DTS 96/24," “DTS-ES,” and “Neo:6” are trade-
marks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Important Safety Instructions Precautions.….… Supplied Accessories Features . Front & Rear Panel: Before Using the HT-R52 Remote Controller
SvoRBRB&N Connection
Connecting Your Speakers Connecting Antenna. Connecting the HT-R520
Turning on & First Time Setup.
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For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.
STANDBY/ON button (31) This button is used to set the HT-R520 to On or Standby.
) STANDBY indicator (31)
This indicator lights up when the HT-R520 is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.
) STEREO button (39)
This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode.
) LISTENING MODE [-d] [>] buttons (39) These buttons are used to select the listening modes.
) DISPLAY button (33)
This button is used to display various information about the currently selected source.
) DIGITAL INPUT button (31, 45)
This button is used to assign the digital inputs and to specify the format of digital input signals.
Remote control sensor (9)
This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller.
These buttons are used to select and adjust settings.
TUNING [A] [W] buttons These buttons are used to tune into radio stations.
PRESET [-«] [p-] buttons These buttons are used to select radio presets.
ENTER button This button is used to confirm settings.
MASTER VOLUME control (32)
This control is used to set the volume of the HT-R520.
SPEAKER A & B buttons (32)
These buttons are used to turn speaker sets À and B on and off.
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a stan- dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.
TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (36)
These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble.
MULTI CH button (33) This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input.
Input selector buttons (31, 32, 43)
These buttons are used to select the input sources.
@ MEMORY button (34, 35)
This button is used to preset radio stations.
@ TUNING MODE button (34)
This button is used to select the Auto or Manual Tuning mode.
This button is used to access various settings. RETURN button
This button is used to return to the previous screen when changing settings.
These S-Video, composite video, and analog audio inputs can be used to connect a camcorder or games console.
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
Display 1 2 3 MUTING [DIIDEX PL 96/24 ES Neo DIIPLIX NED 4 AUTO EsLEEP PCM MULTICH DSP STERE MEMORY FM STEREO ch 4 For detailed information, refer to the pages in 4) SLEEP indicator (37) parenthesis. This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has 1] MUTING indicator (37) been set. This indicator flashes when the HT-R520 is muted. 5] Message area 21 Sourcellistening mode indicators (41) This area of the display shows various information These indicators show the currently selected listen- about the currently selected source.
ing mode and digital audio format. 3) Tuning indicators (34)
TUNED (34): This indicator lights up when the
HT-R520 is tuned into a radio station.
AUTO (34): This indicator lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual Tuning is selected.
MEMORY (34): This indicator lights up when pre- setting radio stations.
FM STEREO (34): This indicator lights up when the HT-R520 is tuned to a stereo FM station.
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® G For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. (@ COMPONENT VIDEO (20-23, 26) A DVD player, TV, or other component that sup- ports component video can be connected here. @ AM ANTENNA (18, 19) These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna. FM ANTENNA (18, 19) This socket is for connecting an FM antenna.
@ FRONT SPEAKERS B (17)
These push terminals are for connecting speaker
FRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER &
These terminal posts are for connecting speaker
© AC OUTLET (30) This switched AC outlet can be used to supply power to another component. The connector type depends on the country in which you purchased your HT-R520.
@ DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2,3 & COAXIAL (20-23, 25, 26, 28, 29) These optical and coaxial sockets can be used to connect a CD, DVD, or LD (laser disc) player and other components with digital audio outputs.
© SUBWOOFER PRE OUT (17) A powered subwoofer can be connected here.
© CDIN (28) These analog inputs can be used to connect a CD player with analog outputs.
@ TAPE IN/OUT (28, 29, 31) These analog inputs and outputs can be used to con- nect a cassette recorder, Mini Disc recorder, or other recorder with analog inputs and outputs.
@ m1 (80) This RI (Remote Interactive) socket can be con- nected to the I socket on another Onkyo compo- nent. The HT-R520's remote controller can then be
used to control that component. To use RE, you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the HT-R520 and the other component, even if they are connected digitally.
I can only be used with Onkyo components.
VIDEO 1 IN/OUT & VIDEO 2 IN (24, 25, 43)
The VIDEO 1 S-Video, composite video, and audio
inputs and outputs can be used to connect a VCR.
The VIDEO 2 S-Video, composite video, and audio
inputs can be used to connect another video source
(e.g.. cable TV, satellite TV, or a set-top box).
€) DVD IN/MULTI CH INPUT (23, 24) The FRONT, SURR, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER inputs can be used to connect components with mul- tiple analog audio outputs, including DVD players with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. The S-Video or composite video input should be con- nected to a video output on the DVD player.
{ MONITOR OUT (21, 22)
The S-Video or composite video output should be
connected to a video input on your TV or projector.
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Before Using the HT-R520 Ï
Installing the Batteries Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller, point it at the HT-R520°s To open the battery compartment, press remote control sensor, as shown below.
the small hollow and slide off the cover. Remote control sensor HT-R520
2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.
+_The remote controller may not work reliably if the HT-R520 is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing.
If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the HT-R520 is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote control- ler may not work reliably.
Don't put anything, such as a book, on the remote con- troller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvert- ently, thereby draining the batteries.
The remote controller may not work reliably if the HT-R520 is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing.
The remote controller will not work if there’s an obsta- cle between it and the HT-R520’s remote control sen- Notes: sor.
+ The 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
If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long
time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from
leakage or corrosion.
Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possi-
ble to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.
Put the cover onto the remote controller and slide it shut.
Æ DVD, CD, MD & CDR Modes
With these modes you can control an Onkyo DVD player, CD player, MiniDise recorder, or CD recorder connected via RI (the remote controller should be pointed at the HT-R520). By entering the appropriate remote control code, the DVD mode can also be used to control another manufacturer’s DVD player and the [CD], [MD], and [CDR] mode buttons can also be used with other manufacturer’s components (e.g., DVD, VCR, satellite or cable receiver). (See page 50.)
E TV, VCR, CABLE & SAT Modes
With these modes you can control a TV, VCR, cable receiver, and satellite receiver. You must enter the appro- priate remote control code first (see page 50).
1 Use the REMOTE MODE—{AMP], [DVD], [CD], [MD], [CDR], [TV], [VCR], [CABLE], [SAT.-- buttons to select the modes.
2 Uses the buttons supported by that mode to control the component.
VCR/CABLE / SAT mode see page 55
Note: + Some of the functions described in this manual may not work as expected with other components.
<&)-rR520 En book Page 10 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:47 PM Remote Controller How to Use the Remote Controller AMP/TUNER Mode Including the HT-R520, the remote controller can be AMP/TUNER mode is used to control the HT-R520. To used to control up to 10 different components, including select AMP/TUNER mode, press the [AMP] mode but- Onkyo components connected via I. The remote con- ton. toller has a specific operating mode for use with each type of component. Modes are selected by using the nine REMOTE MODE buttons. Ï Remote M AMP/TUNER & TAPE Mode @ ONKYO indicator où Sor This indicator @ lights up when @® the remote In AMP/TUNER & TAPE mode you can control the controller is HT-R520 and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via transmitting R1. @ commands.
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For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. @ STANDBY button (31) This button is used to set the HT-R520 to Standby. @) ON button (31) This button is used to turn on the HT-R520. @) Input selector buttons (32) These buttons are used to select the input sources. @ MULTI CH button (33) This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input. @ TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (36) These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble. © DIMMER button (36) This button is used to adjust the display brightness. Arrow [AV[W1/I-@J/[b-] & ENTER button This button is used to select and adjust settings. CH +/- button (35) This button is used to select radio presets. RETURN button This button is used to return to the previous screen when changing settings. à DISPLAY button (33, 35) This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source. @ SP À & SP B buttons (32) These buttons are used to turn on and off speaker sets À and B. Listening mode buttons (40) SURR button This button is used to select the Dolby and DTS lis- tening modes. ALL ST button This button is used to select the All Ch Stereo listen- ing mode. STEREO button This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode. DIRECT button This button is used to select the Direct listening mode. [<< DSP] & [DSP »] buttons These buttons are used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. @ TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL- & LEVEL+ buttons These buttons are used to adjust the level of each speaker individually.
This button is used to turn on the OptiResponse equalizer, which optimizes performance when the [T-R520 is used with the speakers included in the 20 Home Theater Speaker Package. When the OptiResponse equalizer is on, you can enjoy a powerful sound with movies or music.
This button is used to set the Late Night function. REMOTE MODE buttons (10)
These buttons are used to select the remote control- ler modes. When you use the remote controller, the mode button for the currently selected mode lights up.
This button is used to set the Sleep function.
This button is used to set the volume of the HT-R520.
SETUP button (48, 49)
This button is used to access various settings. MUTING button (37)
This button is used to mute the HT-R520.
CINE FLTR button (44) This button is used to set the CinemaFILTER func- tion.
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Remote Controller —Continued
DVD mode is used to control an Onkyo DVD player con- nected to the HT-R520 via RI.
To set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the
| [DVD] mode button. _ 1 Before selecting DVD mode and starting play-
1 @ back, you should press the [AMP] mode button followed by the [DVD] input selector button to select your DVD player as the input source.
@ STANDBY button This button is used to set the DVD player to _. 8 Standby. @) ON button DVD = © This button is used to turn on the DVD player and nes (co ) set it to Standby. _ @) Number buttons 4 (8) These buttons are used to enter title, chapter, and _ track numbers and to enter times for locating spe- 5 cific points in time. 3 @} @ 9 @) TOP MENU button This button is used to select a DVD's top menu. @ n) ® Arrow [AVI J/I-@]/1»-] & ENTER button |
4 @ à 0 This button is used to navigate DVD menus and the @
DVD player’s onscreen setup menus. Î
5 © © DISC +/- button
an This button selects dises on a DVD changer.
D a @ RETURN/EXIT button
D ue aume & us @ This button is used to exit the DVD player's
& (e) DS + onscreen setup menu and to restart menu playback. 6 43 TT @ DISPLAY button
44) en) ee This button is used to display information about the
eo current dise, title, chapter, or track on the DVD
7.4 Le) Se player’s display, including the elapsed time, remain-
46) ing time, total time, and so on.
RG:S70M @ Playback buttons
From left to right: Previous, Play, Next, Fast Reverse, Pause, Stop, and Fast Forward.
4 Step & Slow [-«n]/[m] buttons These buttons are used for frame-by-frame playback and slow-motion playback.
4) AUDIO button This button is used to select foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).
@ SUBTITLE button This button is used to select subtitles.
This button is used to set the repeat playback func- tions.
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Remote Controller —Continued
This button is used to set the A-B repeat playback
function. CD mode is used to control an Onkyo CD player con- @ OPEN/CLOSE [4 ] button nected to the HT-R520 via R1.
This button is used to open and close the disc tray. To set the remote controller to CD mode, press the
& VIDEO OFF button [CDI mode button.
This button is used to turn off the internal video cir-
Before selecting CD mode and starting play-
cuitry, eliminating the possibility of interference back, you should press the [AMP] mode button when playing audio-only discs. followed by the [CD] input selector button to € CLEAR button select your CD player as the input source.
This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers.
€ MENU button 1: ON button is button is used to display a DVD’s menu. This button is used to set the CD player to On or @ VOL button Standby. This button is used to set the volume of the 2. Number buttons HT-R520. These buttons are used to enter track numbers and @ SETUP/GUIDE button 10 enter times for locating specific points in time. his button is used to access the DVD players 3 DISC button onscreen setup menus. This button is used to select discs on a CD changer. @) MUTING button 4 DISPLAY button This button is used to mute the HT-R520. This button is used to display information about the @) RANDOM button current disc or track on the CD player’s display, This button is used with the random playback func- including the elapsed time, remaining time, total tion. time, and so on. | & ANGLE button 5) Playback buttons 10) This button is used to select different camera angles. From left to right: Previous, Play, Next, Fast Î & LAST M button Reverse, Pause, Stop, and Fast Forward. This button is used with the last memory function, 6 REPEAT button which allows you to resume DVD playback from This button is used to set the repeat playback func- where you left off. tions. @& SEARCH button 7. OPEN/CLOSE [4] button his button is used 1 search for titles, chapters, This button is used to open and close the disc tray. : tracks, and specific points in time. 8 CLEAR button & MEMORY button This button is used to cancel functions and to clear This button is used with the memory playback func- entered numbers.
tion, which allows you to create a custom playlist of
: 9 VOL button titles, chapters, or tracks.
This button is used to set the volume of the HT-R520.
10 MUTING button This button is used to mute the HT-R520.
11 RANDOM button This button is used with the random playback func- tion.
12 MEMORY button This button is used with the memory playback func- tion, which allows you to create a custom playlist of tracks.
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MD mode is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to the HT-R520 via R1. CDR mode is used 10 control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to the
T HT-R520 via RI. ONKYo To select MD mode, press the [MD] mode button. To ON SranDsY select CDR mode, press the [CDR] mode button. eo 0) 1 1 oO (Oo) Before selecting MD or CDR mode and starting playback, you should press the [AMP] mode button followed by the [TAPE] input selector @} button to select your MiniDisc or CD recorder as the input source. ( ON button (CD This button is used to set the MiniDisc recorder or GR CD recorder to On or Standby. @) Number buttons ones. sue These buttons are used to enter track numbers and w $ EI Es 5 2 to enter times for locating specific points in time. @) DISPLAY button & vor. DE This button is used to display information about the L current disc or track on the MD/CDR recorder's dis- = Ÿ M play, including the elapsed time, remaining time, ë 12) S total time, and so on. 4 @ De 6 @ ® 114 = EN ( @ Play [b-] button >: © = er ‘This button is used to start playback. 3© 5) PE @) Previous & Next [H« J/[»»1] buttons ms, RUE The Previous [H#« ] button is used to select the pre- ® 4 4œ 3 S GTS (e) KE) vious track. During playback it selects the begin ES e «> e ning of the current track. The Next [ww] button is = D® a e « used to select the next track. ) © € Ye . 8 De 2e 2e LE) (6) Pause [IF] button e This button is used to pause playback. ce mer | @ 0e D REC [el button This button is used to start recording. AC-570M @) REPEAT button This button is used to set the repeat playback func- tions.
© OPEN/CLOSE [4] button This button is used to eject the MiniDisc or open and close the disc tray of the CD recorder.
s button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers.
4 VOL button This button is used to set the volume of the HT-R520.
@ MUTING button This button is used to mute the HT-R520.
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@ FR & FF [«}{»>] buttons TV Control Buttons
The FR [-æ«] button is used to start fast reverse. The
FE [> ] button is used to start fast forward. The remote controller has dedicated buttons for control @ Stop [mi] button ling a TV, which can be used regardless of which remote
controller mode is currently selected. To use these but- tons, you must first program the [TV] mode button with the appropriate remote control code for your TV (see page 50).
This button is used to stop playback.
{) RANDOM button This button is used with the random playback func- tion.
{à MEMORY button This button is used with the memory playback func- TVL6 tion, which allows you to create a custom playlist of tracks. TV INPUT TV CH Tape Mode TVVOL ar Tape mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the HT-R520 via R1. To set the remote controller to Tape mode, press the 6e [AMP] mode button. (Tv) You must enter the Before selecting TAPE mode and starting play- appropriate remote back, you should press the [AMP] mode button control code (see followed by the [TAPE] input selector button to page 50) select your cassette recorder as the input For double cassette decks, only Deck B can be con- d trolled. Î 1) Play [b-] button This button is used to start playback. TVIG/1] Set the TV to On or Standby 2 Previous & Next [H«]/[»>»1] buttons TV CH [+] Selects channels on the TV The Previous [H#« | button is used to select the pre- [TV INPUT] Selects the TV's VCR input vious track. During playback it selects the begin- TV VOL [A JW] |Adiusts the TV volume
ning of the current track. The Next [»»4] button is used to select the next track.
The Previous and Next [k#« ]/[w»1] buttons may not work properly with some cassette tapes depending on how they were recorded.
3 Reverse Play [-{] button
This button is used to start reverse playback. 4 REC [@] button
This button is used to start recording. 5 VOL button button is used to set the volume of the HT-R520. MUTING button This button is used to mute the HT-R520. Rewind & FF [-««]/[»»] buttons The Rewind [-#4«] button is used to start rewind. The FF [æ] button is used to start fast forward. Stop [it] button This button is used to stop playback.
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Connecting Your Speakers |
Enjoying Home Theater
You can use two sets of speakers with the HT-R520: speaker set A and speaker set B.
Speaker set À (HTP-520) should be installed in your main listening room and can be used with Dolby Digital and DTS surround material. Each speaker must be positioned at a specific location in your listening room to get the best from surround sound material. The following illustration shows the best positions for your surround-sound speakers. Speaker set B can be installed in another room and used with stereo and mono material. Speakers can be positioned in the standard position for stereo speakers or however you like.
Front left and right speakers These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at
about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.
Surround back speaker This speaker further enhances the realism of surround sound and improves sound localiza- tion behind the listener. Posi- tion it behind the listener about KL 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. Make sure that the listening position is within the range of the speaker.
Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. In movies it's used mainly for dialog.
Position it close to your TV (preferably on top) facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.
Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its posi- tion, the shape of your listening room, and your listening position. In
general, a good bass sound k %_, can be obtained by install-
ing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the width of the wall, as shown.
Surround left and right speakers These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightiy behind, about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equi- distant from the listener.
Speaker Configuration
To get the very best from your surround-sound system, you should also specify the distance between the listener and each individual speaker so that the sound from each speaker arrives at the listener”’s ears at the same time (see page 46). In addition, you should set the level of each individual speaker to achieve an equal balance (see page 47.)
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Connecting Your Speakers Connecting speaker Set A Before you connect your speakers, read the following: + Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.
The HT-R520's positive (+) speaker terminals are color- coded for ease of identification. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are all black.)
+ Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other Speaker terminal} Color Speaker terminal | Color words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive Front left White Surround left Blue (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to nega- Front right Red Surround right | Gray tive (-) terminals. If you get them the wrong way Center Green Surround back __| Broun
around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound
odd. 1 Unscrew the terminal. Fully insert the Only use speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms or wire. Screw the terminal tight.
higher. Connecting speakers with an impedance of
less than 8 ohms may damage the HT-R520.
Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may & > A >
affect the sound quality and should be avoided. Ka (£)) ( Be careful not to short the posi- tive and negative connections.
Doing so may damage the HT-R520.
Connecting Speaker Set B
+ Don’t connect more than one 1 Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of a (10 mm) cable to each speaker terminal. insulation from the ends Ha Doing so may damage the of the speaker cables, > HT-R520. and twist the bare wires
+_If you want to connect a single speaker instead of a tightly, as shown.
pair, connect it to either the left or right speaker termi-
nals, not both. 2 While pressing the lever, POLE insert the wire into the hole, and then release the lever. f Make sure that the terminals are ÿ Ÿ d gripping the bare wires, not the 2 -
The following illustration shows which speakers should be connected to which terminals.
ps Speaker set À (HTP-520)
Powerd Subwoofer Front Front | [surouna | [surroun Surround right left right ent speaker || speaker | | speaker | | speaker
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Connecting Antenna Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
This chapter explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna and how to connect
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only.
commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The HT-R520 won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna
10 use the tuner. AM antenna push terminals S 74 ES [_ FM antenna socket Π> PR EN
1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into the base, as shown.
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 h they can be connected either way around.) Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna Make sure that the wires are attached securely and The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only. that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.
1 Attach the FM antenna, as shown.
TG Insert the plug fully D) into the socket.
Push Insert wire Release
Once the HT-R520 is ready for use, you’Il need to
tune into an FM radio station and adjust the posi-
tion of the FM antenna to achieve the best possi-
ble reception. Once the HT-R520 is ready for use, you'll need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the posi- tion of the AM antenna to achieve the best possi- ble reception.
Keep the antenna as far away as possible from the HT-R520, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.
Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into position.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with à commer- cially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 19).
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 a commercially available out- door FM antenna instead (see page 19).
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Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out- door FM antenna instead.
Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable 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 the transmitter.
Outdoor antenna should be located away from possi- ble noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc. For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment.
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock haz- ards.
ΠUsing a TV/FM Antenna Splitter
ICS best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If cir- cumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown.
TV/FM antenna splitter
To AV receiver To TV (or VCR)
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.
À Insulated antenna cable AM loop antenna
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed horizon- tally outside, but good results can sometimes be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note that the AM loop antenna should be left connected. Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
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Before Making Any Connections
+ Read the manuals supplied with your AV components. + Don't connect the power cord until you've completed and double-checked all audio and video connections.
Optical Digital Inputs
The HT-R520's optical digital inputs have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when i?s removed. Push plugs in all the way.
Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.
RCA AV Connection Color Coding
RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-chan- nel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R°). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and out- puts (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs.
Right (red) Analog audio: 4m Right (red) Left PRE nl Left (white)
(Yellow) (Yellow) * Push plugs in all the way to make Right good connections (loose connec- tions can cause noise or malfunc- tions). + To prevent interference, keep 1 Wrong!
audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.
Description | Component video separates the luminance (Y) and Ÿ
Component color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best video cable picture quality. (Some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently.) S-Video separates the luminance and color signals S-Video cable | "ré: sweo | and provides better picture quality than composite video. | Composite video is commonly used on TV, VCRS, Ep vx | and other video equipment. Use only dedicated composite video cables. Audio Cable Socket Description Offers the best sound quality and allows you to Spies donal enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS).
The audio quality is the same as for coaxial.
Coaxial digital audio cable
Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). The audio quality is the same as for optical.
This cable caries analog audio. It's the most com- mon connection format for analog audio, and can be
found on virtually all AV components.
This cable carries multichannel analog audio and Multichannel typically used to connect DVD players with analog audio individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs. Sev- cable (RCA)
eral standard analog audio cables can be used instead of a multichannel cable.
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Up to five AV components can be connected to the HT-R520's rear panel inputs, and one to its front panel input. The following table lists the type of component that you can connect to each input.
input Type of component you | Page # for pi can connect more info. DvD DVD player, etc. 23 VIDEO! VCR, etc. 24 TV, satellite receiver, cable |22 (for TV con- VIDEOZ receiver, set-top box, LD |nections) player, etc. 26 cD CD player, etc. 28 Cassette recorder, DAT, CD TAPE recorder, MiniDisc recorder, |28, 29 turntable, etc. VIDEOS Camcorder, games console, |;7
Video Connection Formats
Video equipment can be connected to the HT-R520 using one of the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, or component video, the lat- ter offering the best picture quality.
When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the HT-R520 doesn't convert between formats, so only outputs of the same format as the input will output the signal.
For example, if you connect your DVD player to the S-VIDEO DVD IN, a video signal will be output by the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT (for your TV) and the S-VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT (for your VCR), but not by any composite video or component video outputs.
Æ Outputs (for recording) The HT-R520 has two outputs for recording. The follow- ing table lists the type of component that you can con-
nect to each output.
Type of component you | Page #for Output can connect more info. VIDEOT VCR, etc 25 Cassette recorder, DAT, CD TAPE recorder, MiniDisc recorder, |28, 29
HE MONITOR OUT Video signals received by the video inputs are output by the MONITOR OUT sockets for display on the con- nected TV or projector.
The HT-R520 has three types of video output: composite video, S-Video, and component video. Connect the appropriate output to your TV or projector (see page 22).
Which Connections Should | Use?
The HT-R520 offers several interconnection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components. Use the following sections as a guide.
For video equipment you need to use two cables—one for video, one for audio.
DVD player, etc. l L'output ] Composite S-Video Component HT-R520 | Composite S-Video Component Y Y S-Video Component TV, projector, etc.
Audio Connection Formats
Audio equipment can be connected to the HT-R520 using the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, and multichannel.
When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the HT-R520 doesn't convert between formats.
For example, audio signals connected to an OPTICAL or COAXIAL digital input are not output by the analog TAPE OUT, so if you want to record from, for example, your CD player, in addition to connecting it to a digital input, you must also connect it to the analog CD IN.
DVD player, ete. [output ] Optical Coaxial Analog Multi- . channel © ; Ÿ LR Optical Coaxial Analog Mui- Hraso | : Sannel = = Ÿ Ÿ H Not Not Not output output output Leu] Analog MD recorder, etc.
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Connecting Your TV or Projector
Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R520°s VIDEO MONITOR OUT to a composite video input on your TV, as shown.
S VIDEO MONITOR OUT to an S-Video input on your TV, as shown.
Æ Using Component Video
Use a component video cable to connect the HT-R520°s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to a component video input on your TV, as shown.
The following connections will allow you to listen to audio from your TV via the HT-R520.
If your TV has no audio outputs, connect the HT-R520 to your VCR and use its tuner (see page 24).
Initially, the OPTICAL 2 digital input is assigned to the VIDEO 2 input source. If you connect to a differ- ent digital audio input or only to an analog input, you'll need to assign it to the VIDEO 2 input source (see page 31).
EH Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection
+ Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the HT-R520's DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 to the optical output on your TV, as shown.
+ Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT-R520's DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the coaxial output on your TV, as shown.
Connect one or the other
etc. G E Using Analog Connections
If your TV doesn't have digital audio outputs, or you want to record from it, you’Il need to make the following analog audio connections.
Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520°s VIDEO 2 IN L/R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your TV, as shown.
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Connecting a DVD player
Video Connections Audio Connections You only need to use one of the following video connec- Note: tion methods. Initially, the COAXIAL digital input is assigned to the
DVD input source. If you connect your DVD player to a different digital input or only to an analog input, you”Il need to assign it to the DVD input source (see page 31).
ΠUsing Composite Video
Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R520°s
VIDEO DVD IN to the composite video output on your
DVD player, as shown. H Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection
+ Your TV must also be connected via composite video. + Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT-R520’s DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the coaxial output on your DVD player, as shown.
+ Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the HT-R520’s DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 to the optical output on your DVD player, as shown.
En D E Using S-Video OPTIGAL COAXIAL Use an S-Video cable to connect the HT-R520’s ‘ lo) S VIDEO DVD IN to the S-Video output on your DVD g j
+ Your TV must also be connected via S-Video. Connect one or the other
Even if your DVD player is connected digitally (coaxial or optical), to use FI, or to record audio from your DVD player, you’Il need to make analog connections as well.
ΠUsing Component Video
Use a component video cable to connect the HT-R520°s COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN to the component video output on your DVD player, as shown.
+ Your TV must also be connected via component video. : _ ’. P Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520's
FRONT DVD IN to the analog audio outputs on your DVD player, as shown.
If your DVD player has left, right, and multichannel out- puts, be sure to use the left and right outputs.
) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.
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DVD Multichannel Connection
If your player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD, and it has multi- channel analog audio outputs, you can enjoy DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD playback.
Use a multichannel analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520°s MULTI CH INPUT FRONT, SUB- WOOFER, CENTER, and SURR sockets to the 5.1- channel analog audio outputs on your DVD player, as shown. Alternatively, use three standard analog audio cables.
Connecting a VCR for Playback
You can watch videos by connecting your VCR to the HT-R520.
By using your VCR's tuner, this connection ‘example allows you to listen to the sound from your favorite TV programs through the HT-R520. This is useful if your TV has no audio outputs.
+ Use an S-Video cable to connect the HT-R520's S VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN to the S-Video output on your VCR, as shown.
+ Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R520's VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN to a composite video output on your VCR, as shown.
An S-Video connection provides better picture quality
than a composite video connection.
+ Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520’s VIDEO 1 IN L/R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your VCR, as shown.
Connect one or the other
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"] ñ Notes: Gonnectng) ANCRES Recording + The HT-R520 must be turned on for recording. Video Connections Recording is not possible while it's in Standby mode.
If you want to record directly from your TV or play- back VCR without going through the HT-R520, con- nect your TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to your recording VCR's AV inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for details.
Video signals connected to composite video inputs can only be recorded via composite video outputs. If your TV and video playback components are con-
+ Use an S-Video cable to connect the HT-R520°s S VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT to an S-Video input on your recording VCR.
Audio Connections nected via composite video, you must connect your recording VCR via composite video as well. Similarly, + Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520°s video signals connected to S-Video inputs can only be AUDIO VIDEO 1 L/R OUTS to the audio inputs on recorded via S-Video outputs. If your TV and video your recording VCR. playback components are connected via S-Video, you: must connect your recording VCR via S-Video as This illustration shows how to connect a VCR for record- well.
ing from a TV or another VCR.
Connect one Pt or the other ©
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Connecting Other Video Sources— Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, LD Player, etc.
E Using Component Video
Use a component video cable to connect the HT-R520's COMPONENT VIDEO 1/2/3 IN to the component video output on your video component, as shown.
+ Your TV must also be connected via component video.
You only need to use one of the following video connec- tion methods.
E Using Composite Video
Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R520°s VIDEO 2 IN to the composite video output on your video component, as shown.
+ Your TV must also be connected via composite video.
MPEO OUT Satellite, cable, set-top box, LD player, etc.
Use an S-Video cable to connect the HT-R520°s
S VIDEO 2 IN to the S-Video output on your video com- ponent, as shown.
+ Your TV must also be connected via S-Video.
Satellite, cable, set-top box, LD player, etc.
Satellite, cable, set-top box, LD player, etc.
Initially, the VIDEO 2 input source is assigned to the OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL IN. If you connect to a differ- ent digital audio input, or you connect to only the ana- log VIDEO 2 input, you’Il need to change the input assignment (see page 31).
To connect an LD player with an AC-3RF output, you'll need a commercially available demodulator.
H Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection
+ Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the HT-R520's DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 to the optical output on your video component, as shown.
+ Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT-R520's DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the coaxial output on your video component, as shown.
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Connect one or the other
DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL.
Satellite, cable, set-top box, LD player, etc.
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Æ Using Analog Connections
If your video component doesn’t have digital audio out- puts, or you want to record from it, you’Il need to make the following analog audio connections.
Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520's VIDEO 2 IN L/R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your video component, as shown.
Satellite, cable, set-top box, LD player, etc.
Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, etc.
You only need to use one of the following video connec- tion methods.
Use an S-Video cable to connect the HT-R520°s VIDEO 3 INPUT S VIDEO input to the S-Video output on your camcorder, games console, etc., as shown.
+ Your TV must also be connected via S-Video.
Æ Using Composite Video
Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R520's VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO input to the composite video output on your camcorder, games console, etc., as shown.
+ Your TV must also be connected via composite video.
Camcorder, games console, etc.
Connect one or the other
Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520°s VIDEO 3 INPUT AUDIO L/R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your camcorder, games console, etc., as shown.
Camcorder, games console, etc.
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Connecting a CD Player
Not Initially, the CD input source is assigned to the OPTI- CAL 1 digital input. If you connect your CD player to a different digital input, or you connect it to only the ana- log CD IN, you'll need to change the input assignment (see page 31).
Æ Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection
+ Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the HT-R520’s DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 to the optical output on your CD player, as shown.
+ Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT-R520’s DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the coaxial
output on your CD player, as shown.
E Using Analog Connections
Even if your CD player is connected digitally (coaxial or optical), to use fR1, or to record audio from your CD player, you’ll need to make analog audio connections as well.
Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520°s CD IN L/R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your CD player, as shown.
Connecting a Cassette Recorder
Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520; TAPE IN L/R inputs to the cassette recorder’s outputs, and use another analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520's TAPE OUT L/R outputs to the cassette recorder’ inputs, as shown.
Initially, the TAPE input source is assigned to the OPTICAL 3 DIGITAL IN. If you connect your cassette recorder to only the analog TAPE IN, you'll need to set the TAPE input source to “----” (see page 31).
Connecting a DAT, CD, or MiniDisc Recorder
You can connect a DAT, CD, or MiniDisc recorder instead of a cassette recorder.
Initially, the TAPE input source is assigned to the OPTICAL 3 DIGITAL IN. If you connect your DAT, CD, or MiniDisc recorder to a different digital input, or you connect it to only the analog TAPE IN, you’1l need 10 change the input assignment (see page 31).
E Using Analog Connections
Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520°s TAPE IN L/R inputs to the recorder’s outputs, and use another analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520’s TAPE OUT L/R outputs to the recorder’s inputs, as shown.
DAT, CD, or MiniDisc recorder ©
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ΠUsing a Coaxial or Optical Connection (playback only)
+ Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the HT-R520’s DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 to the optical output on your recorder, as shown.
+ Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT-R520’s DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the coaxial output on your recorder, as shown.
DAT, CD, or MiniDisc recorder
Connecting a Turntable
Initially, the TAPE input source is assigned to the OPTICAL 3 DIGITAL IN. If you connect your turntable 10 the analog TAPE IN, you'Il need to set the TAPE input source to “--—" (see page 31).
= Turntable with a Built-in Phono Preamp
Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520's TAPE IN L/R inputs to the audio outputs on your turnta- ble, as shown.
Æ Turntable without a Buil Phono Preamp Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520°s TAPE IN L/R inputs to the audio outputs on your phono preamp, and use another analog audio cable to connect the phono preamp's inputs to your turntable, as shown.
Æ Turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) Cartridge Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520°s TAPE IN L/R inputs to the audio outputs on your phono preamp. Use another analog audio cable to connect the phono preamp's inputs to your MC head amp's outputs. And use another analog audio cable to connect the MC head amp's inputs to your turntable, as shown.
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Connecting Onkyo m1 Components
To use R1, you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the HT-R520 and the other component, even if they are con- nected digitally.
With R1 (Remote Interactive) you can control your Ri-compatible Onkyo CD player, DVD player, and so on with the HT-R520’s remote controller, and use the following special I functions:
Auto Power On/Standby
‘When you start playback on a component connected via RL if the HT-R520 is in Standby, it will turn on and select that component as the input source automatically. Similarly, when the HT-R520 is set to Standby, all com- ponents connected via fRI also enter Standby. This func- tion will not work if the component’s power cord is connected to the HT-R520°s AC OUTLI Direct Change
‘When playback is started on a component connected via Ru, the HT-R520 automatically selects that component as the input source. If your DVD player is connected to the HT-R520’s multichannel input, you must press the [MULTI CH] button to enjoy all channels (see page 33). This is because the Direct Change F1 function only selects the FRONT DVD IN sockets.
You can use the HT-R520’s remote controller to control other RI-compatible Onkyo components.
Notes: Push plugs in all the way to make good connections.
Use only m4 cables for 1 connections. 1 cables are supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.). Some components have two RI sockets, you can con- nect either one to the HT-R520. The other is for con- necting additional RI-compatible components. Connect the HT-R520’s 1 socket to only Onkyo components. Connecting to other manufacturer’s components may cause them to malfunction.
+ Some components may not support all fR1 functions.
Refer to the manuals supplied with your components.
Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components
The HT-R520 has AC outlet on its rear panel for con- necting the power cord of another AV component. The other component’s power switch can be left in the ON position so that it turns on or off when the HT-R520 is set to On or Standby.
+ Make sure that the capacity of the component that you connect to the AC OUTLET does not exceed the stated capacity (e.g., 100 W).
+ Onkyo components with 1 sockets should be con- nected to regular wall outlets.
Connecting the Power Cord
+ Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components.
+ Turning on the HT-R520 may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the HT-R520 into a different branch circuit.
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ON STANDBY/ON DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY Input selector buttons
Turning On the HT-R520
Press the [STANDBY/ON] button. Alternatively, press the remote controller's [AMP] button fol- lowed by the [ON] button.
The HT-R520 comes on, the display lights up, and the STANDBY indicator goes off.
HT TAPE Assigning the Digital Inputs to Input Sources
To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, you must connect your DVD player to the HT-R520 by using a digital audio connection (coaxial or optical).
With this function you can assign digital audio inputs to input sources. You only need to change these assign- ments if your connections don't match the default assignments listed below.
Changing the TAPE/MD/CDR Display
If you connect an RI-compatible Onkyo MiniDisc recorder or CD recorder to the TAPE IN/OUT sockets, for RI to work properly, you must change this setting.
is setting can only be changed on the HT-R520.
Press the [TAPE] input selector button so that “TAPE” appears on the display.
Press and hold down the [TAPE] input selector button (about 3 seconds) to set the display. Repeat this step to select TAPE, MD, or CDR.
Input source DIGITAL INPUT. DVD COAX (COAXIAL) VIDEO 1 === (Analog) VIDEO 2 OPT2 (OPTICAL 2) VIDEO 3 === (Analog) TAPE OPT3 (OPTICAL 3) co OPT1 (OPTICAL 1)
For example, if you connect your DVD player to the OPTICAL 1 DIGITAL IN, you'll need to change the DVD input source from COAX to OPT 1, and change the CD input source to something other than OPT 1.
If you want to use the TAPE input source with only the analog TAPE IN sockets, you’1l need to change the TAPE assignment from “OPT3” to “----” (Analog). You can change the assignments as follows.
Press the input selector button for the source that you want to assign.
(Digital inputs cannot be assigned to the TUNER input source.)
Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button. The current assignment appears.
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Playing Your AV Components Ï
This chapter explains how to use the HT-R520 with your
other AV components. Selecting the Source Component
1 Press the [AMP] button followed Ga) by an input selector button to select the component that you want to play.
The name of the selected source (®) | = appears on the display, as shown.
AMP Sélected input source
Use the [SP A] and [SP B] but- tons to select the speaker set that you want to use.
The A and B speaker indicators show whether each speaker set is on or off. Note:
‘When you turn on speaker set B, the lis- tening mode for speaker set A is set to Stereo automatically.
VOL DISPLAY SPA SPB CHSEL
: LEVEL 4#/- 3 Start playback on the selected . component.
The volume can be set to MIN, 1 NN though 79, or MAX.
5 Enjoy listening modes. See page 38.
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Displaying Source Information
You can display various information about the current input source as follows.
Press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through the available information.
The following information can typically be displayed for
Using the Multichannel Input
The multichannel input is for connecting a component with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs, such as a DVD player or MPEG decoder.
See “DVD Multichannel Connection” on page 24 for connection information.
Press the [AMP] button followed by the [MULTI CH] button so that “MULTI” appears on the display. Audio from the multichannel input will
input sources. MULTI CH ’ now be used for the DVD input source. Input source & volume Signal format —— or sampling frequency 2 To adjust the level of individual input (=) Speakers, use the remote con- PE istening troller's [CH SEL] button to select mode them, and then use the [LEVEL-]
*If the input signal is analog, no format information is displayed. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling fre- quency is displayed. If the input signal is digital but not
PCM, the signal format is displayed. Information is dis-
played for about three seconds, then the previously dis- played information reappears.
Interpreting Surround Channel Information
A: The number of front channels (front left, front right, and center).
B: The number of surround channels (surround left and surround right). If there’s a surround back channel information, this number will be 3.
C: LFE channel for subwoofer (1 means yes).
and [LEVEL+] buttons. (©) (©) The level can be adjusted from —12 to +12 dB in 1 dB steps (15 to +12 dB for the subwoofer).
Note that the individual speaker level settings for the multichannel input are independent of those explained on page 47.
+ While the multichannel input is selected, you can select only the Direct listening mode. If you select the multichannel input while using another listening mode, that listening mode is cancelled.
While the multichannel input is selected, the Speaker Configuration settings on page 48 are ignored, and signals from the multichannel input are fed to the front left, front right, center, surround left, and surround right speakers and subwoofer regardless of those set- tings.
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With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection.
MASTER VOLUME PRESET «> TUNING # DISPLAY
Use the [TUNER] input selector
LES Tuning into Radio Stations H Auto Tuning Mode
1 Press the [TUNING MODE] button so that the AUTO indicator appears on the display.
Press the TUNING Up or Down
[AYTW] button. Searching stops when a station is © found.
When tuned into an FM station, the TUNED and FM STEREO indicators appear on the display, as shown. When tuned into an AM station, the TUNED indicator appears.
TUNED AUTO L T FM STEREO
button to select either AM or FM. In this example, FM has been selected. . . . H Manual Tuning Mode Band Fréquency 1 Press the [TUNING MODE] button
so that the AUTO indicator disap- pears from the display.
Press and hold the TUNING Up or Down [AJ/[W] button.
The frequency stops changing when you release the button.
Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency one step at a time.
HT-R520 changes FM frequency in 0.1 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM.
In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono. Switch back to Auto Tuning mode for stereo.
Tuning into weak FM stations
If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.
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Presetting Radio Stations Deleting Presets You can store up to 30 of your favorite radio stations as presets. 1 Select the preset that you want to delete. 1 Tune into the station that you See the previous section. want to store as a preset. 2 While holding down the [MEM- 2 Press the [MEMORY] button. ORY] button, press the ses wmenoes | The MEMORY indicator appears and = es [TUNING MODE] button. the preset number flashes. 5 The selected preset is deleted and its
number disappears from the display.
3 While the MEMORY indicator is ms. displayed (about 8 seconds), use Displaying Radio Information ©) the PRESET [Jp] buttons to playing NN select a preset from 1 through 30. 1 Press the [DISPLAY] button In this example, preset #3 is selected. repeatedly to cycle through the
es available information.
When the input source is AM or FM:
4 Press the [MEMORY] button again to store the station. Band, frequency mors _rmancoe & preset # =) The station is stored and the preset number stops flashing. Repeat this procedure for all of your Eee favorite radio stations.
Selecting Preset Stations
1 Use the [TUNER] input selector rues button to select either AM or FM. 2 Use the PRESET [-«J/[b>] but-
ms. TONS, Or the remote controller’s CH [+/-] button to select the pre-
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T his chapter explains functions that can be used with any Setting the Display Brightness input source.
Before performing any of the procedures in this chapter, With this function you can adjust the brightness of the press the [AMP] button first to select AMP mode. display.
Press the [DIMMER] button repeatedly to select: dim, dim- mer, or normal brightness.
DIMMER TONE/-: a n + Adjusting the Bass & Treble You can adjust the bass and treble for the FRONT DIMMER SLEEP SPEAKERS A at any time, except when the Direct lis- tening mode is selected. If you’ve selected the multichannel DVD input, before MUTING pressing the [TONE] button, press the remote control- ler’s [AMP] button followed by the [SURR] button so that “Tone On” appears on the display. cHse — 2e LEVEL + OR-EQ = © € 1 sx Press the [TONE] button repeat- Ro edly to select either Bass or @ — Treble. Î 2 Use the TONE [-J/[+] buttons to ñ à n djust. Using the OptiResponse Equalizer OO, © When using the HT-R520 with the speakers included in the HTP-520 Home Theater Speaker Package, by turning on the OptiResponse equalizer, you can enjoy a powerful HE Bass sound with movies or music. You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the
front speakers from —-12 dB to +12 dB in 2 dB steps.
Ge) Press the [OR-EQ] button to turn ù the OptiResponse equalizer on = Treble or off. You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by
the front speakers from —12 dB to +12 dB in 2 dB steps.
Note: + To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, press the [DIRECT] button to select the Direct listening mode.
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With this function you can temporarily mute the output of the HT-R520.
Using the Sleep Timer
With the sleep timer you can set the HT-R520 so that it automatically turns off after a set period.
Press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button.
The output is muted and the MUTING indicator flashes on the display, as shown.
To unmute the HT-R520, press the remote controller’s IMUTING] button again, or adjust the volume. The out- put is unmuted and the MUTING indicator goes off.
Muting is cancelled when the HT-R520 is set to Standby.
Adjusting Speaker Levels Temporarily
You can adjust individual speaker levels while listening 10 an input source. These temporary adjustments are can- celled when the HT-R520 is set to Standby.
Use the remote controller’s
[CH SEL] button to select each
speaker, and use the [LEVEL-]
and [LEVEL+] buttons to adjust
=) Gr) Speakers are selected in the following order: Left — Center — Right — Surr
Right — Surr Back — Surr Left —
You can adjust the volume of each speaker from —12 dB to +12 dB
(-15 dB to +12 dB for the subwoofer). The name of the currently selected speaker and its volume appear on the display, as shown.
+ You cannot use this function while the HT-R520 is muted.
+ Speakers that are set to No or None in the Speaker Configuration cannot be adjusted.
Press the [SLEEP] button repeat- edly to select the required sleep
You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute steps.
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.
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’Il shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes.
You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the HT-R520° PHONES jack for private listening, as shown.
Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones.
Speaker sets À and B are turned off while the head- phones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack.
When you connect à pair of headphones, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it's already set to Stereo or Direct. When you nnect the headphones, the previous listening mode is selected.
When the multichannel DVD input is selected, only the front left and front right sounds can be heard in the headphones.
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Using the Listening Modes Ï
With its built-in surround-sound decoders and DSP pro- Listening mode availability depends on the format of the grams, the HT-R520 can transform your home listening current input signal. For example, the Dolby Digital lis- room into a movie theater or concert hall. tening modes are available only while a Dolby Digital To get the most from surround sound, it's important that format signal is being input.
you install and configure your speakers correctly. See
“Connecting Your Speakers” on page 17 and “Speaker The following table lists all the possible listening modes Configuration” on page 48. and indicates which modes can be selected for each input
PCM Dolby Digital DTs Input Signal Format PCM, analog re | 20 70 3 5 96 kHz Be | céno | Omer | 221 | QE | ses | vrses Source |. 22. TV.LD, VHS. MD vi, | go tue bit radio, cassette, DVD, digital cablelsatllte, et DVD, LD, CD, etc Listening do casse DVD, ete. Listen able, sale et. Direct o o Stereo o o o o o PLI Movie/Music!/Game ‘! o o o PL Movie/Game 2 Oo o o PLix Music 2 Oo o* | o o* | o | o* Nec:6 Cinema/Music o Dolby Digital o e] Dolby Digital EX * o prs o Oo | DTS 96/24 o &) DTS-ES Matrix ‘4 Matrix DTSiNeo:6 o o DTS+Dolby Ex o o Orchestra o Unplugged o Onkyo original | Studio-Mix o DSP TV Logie o AI Ch Stereo o
*1: Available when the Surr Back setting in the Speaker Configuration is set to None (see page 48).
*2: Available when the Surr Back setting in the Speaker Configuration is NOT set to None (see page 48).
*3: Available when the Surr Back setting in the Speaker Configuration is NOT set to None (page 48) and the Dolby Digital/DTS setting (page 42) is set to On.
*4: Available when the Surr Back setting in the Speaker Configuration is NOT set to None (page 48) and the Dolby Digital/DTS setting (page 42) is set to either On or Auto
*5: For DTS 96 kHz/24-bit material, if the listening mode is Stereo or DTS 96/24, audio is processed at 96 KH/. For all other listening modes, its processed at 48 kHz.
(rip: You can check the format of a digital input signal on page 33, “Displaying Source Information." )
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Selecting Listening Modes Selecting with the Remote Controller
See “About the Listening Modes” on page 40 for detailed information about the listening modes.
The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD player is connected to the HT-R520 with a digital audio connection (coaxial or optical). Listening mode availability depends on the
format of the current input signal. ALL ST While speaker set B is on or a pair of head- SURR STEREO phones are connected, you can only select DIRECT DSP «>
the Direct or Stereo listening mode.
While the multichannel input is being used, only the Direct listening modes can be posa selected.
M [DIRECT] button This button selects the Direct listening mode.
= [STEREO] button This button selects the Stereo listening mode.
H [SURR] button This button selects the Dolby Digital and DTS listen- ing modes. The modes available depends on the Dolby Digital/DTS setting. When the multichannel DVD input is selected, this button is also used when adjusting the bass and tre- STEREO ble (see page 36).
LISTENING MODE Selecting on the HT-R520
[AI ST] button This button selects the All Ch Stereo listening mode.
= [STEREO] button This button selects the Stereo listening mode.
= LISTENING MODE [-d] [>] buttons These buttons select all of the listening modes that can be used with the current input source. The surround modes available also depends on the Dolby Digital/DTS setting (see page 42).
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About the Listing Modes
The HT-R520's surround indicators show which speak- ers are active in each listening mode.
C1 C1 C2 Csuv me Sa on
The selected input source is output by the front left and right speakers only, with minimal processing for a pure sound.
The selected input source is processed as a stereo signal and output by the front left and right speakers and the subwoofer.
Dolby Pro Logic Il me
Dolby Pro Logic II creates 5.1-channel surround from
two-channel material.
+ Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby Sur- round logo or TV programs that feature Dolby Sur- round. You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV programs.
+ Dolby Pro Logic Il Music Use this mode with the stereo sources such as music CDs and DVDs.
+ Dolby Pro Logic Il Game Use this mode with video games that feature stereo sound.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx can create 6.1-channel surround from two-channel material (except 96 kHz PCM). The Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode can create 6.1-channel surround from 5.1-channel audio material. + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the DOssvsmeuw] or TV programs that feature Dolby Surround. You can also use this mode with stereo movies, TV programs, or other 2-channel sources. + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Use this mode with CDs and DVDs that bear the DODasvsumone] or DO. It can also be used with other 5.1-channel sources to create 6.1-channel sur- round.
+ Dolby Pro Logic Iix Game Use this mode with video games that feature stereo sound.
s 6.1-channel surround from 2-channel analog sources. It offers six full-bandwidth channels with excellent separation. There are two modes of oper- ation: Cinema mode, which is suited to movies, and Music mode, which is for listening to music.
Cinema mode simulates the realistic sense of move- ment that you get with 6.1-channel surround sound sources. Use this mode with videos, DVDs, and TV programs that feature stereo sound.
Music mode uses the surround channels to simulate a natural sound field that cannot be produced with con- ventional stereo. Use this mode with stereo source material such as music CDs.
Dolby Digital With this format you can experience the same superb sound that you get at a movie theater or concert hall. Use this mode with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital logo.
DIGITAL Dolby Digital EX With an added surround-back channel, this 6.1 channel format offers a heightened sense of space, for added realism with moving sounds, such as those that rotate 360 degrees or pass overhead. Dolby Digital EX material can also be played on conventional 5.1 channel systems, in which case the surround-back channel audio is divided between the surround left and right channels. Use this mode with DVDs that have a 6.1-channel soundtrack and bear the Dolby Digital logo.
DTS mm This digital surround format offers a sur- oiciran round sound experience with exceptional
fidelity. It uses compressed digital audio data, with six discrete channels (5.1), and has the ability to handle large amounts of audio data while remaining faithful to the original. DTS provides very high-quality sound. You”Il need a DTS compatible DVD player in order to enjoy DTS material. Use this mode with DVDs, LDs, or CDs that bear the DTS logo.
DTS 96/24 This mode provides better audio quality. Use it with CDs, DVDs, and LD that bear the F4] .
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DTS-ESs == DTS-ES supports up to 6.1 channels. The HT-R520 sup- ports both DTS-ES Discrete and DTS-ES Matrix. Discrete mode is for use with DTS 6.1
material. With an additional surround-back En= channel, each 6.1 channel is digitally recorded for a real- istic sense of movement and space. Use it with CDs, DVDs, and LDs that bear the DTS-ES 10go. Matrix mode creates 6.1-channel surround from DTS 5.1 material. Since DTS 5.1 includes surround-back channel informa- SURROUNE tion, the channel can be reconstructed for BTAM=S] playback on 6.1-channel systems. Use this
mode with CDs, DVDs, and LDs that bear the DTS-ES or DTS logo.
DTS+Neo:6 mm This mode uses the Neo:6 decoder to create 6.1-channel surround from DTS 5.1-channel material. Use it with CDs, DVDs, and LDs that bear the DTS or DTS 96/24 logo.
DTS+Dolby EX This mode uses the Dolby EX decoder to create 6.1- channel surround from DTS 5.1-channel material. Use it with CDs, DVDs, and LDS that bear the DTS or DTS 96/ 24 logo.
Onkyo Original DSP Modes
Suitable for classical or operatic music. The center speaker is turned off and the surround channels are emphasized in order to widen the stereo image. In addi- tion, it simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall.
Unplugged = Suitable for acoustic instrument sounds, vocals, and jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it simu- lates the stage-front experience.
Suitable for rock and pop music. Listening to music in this mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert.
Adds realistic acoustics to TV programs produced in a TV studio. In addition, it adds surround effects to the entire sound and clarity to voices.
AllCh Stereo EEE Ideal for background music. The front, surround, and surround back channels create a stereo image that fills the entire listening area.
Listening mode indicators
DTS 96/24 TM 9624 DTS-ES EM es DTS+Neo:6 Ces] Neo:6 DTS+Dolby EX 00 EXEA Onkyo Original DSP DSP
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Dolby Digital/DTS setting (5.1 or 6.1-channel playback)
Ifthe Surr Back setting is set to anything other than None in the Speaker Configuration (page 48), and if the sur- round information in the current input signal is “3/2.1” or “3/31” (you can check the format of a digital input signal on page 33, “Displaying Source Information"), you can determine whether Dolby Digital and DTS material is played using 6.1-channels or 5.1-channels.
When playing Dolby Digital material:
Use the Up and Down [AI] buttons to select “SB (Dolby D);’ and then use the Left and Right [-@J/[»-] buttons to select “Auto,” “On,” or “Off”
When playing DTS material: Use the Up and Down [AYIY] buttons to select “SB (DTS),;’ and then use the Left and Right [-«]/ [»-] buttons to select “Auto,” 8e “On” or “Off”
Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes.
Dolby Digital Setting Auto:_ If the source signal contains a Dolby Digital EX flag, Dolby Digital EX 6.1 is used. If not, Press the [AMP] mode button fol- Dolby Digital 5-1 is used.
lowed by the [SETUP] button. On: Dolby Digital EX 6.1 is used regardless of whether the source signal contains a Dolby
Digital EX flag. You can switch between Dolby Ÿ Digital EX and PL Ix Music. Off: Dolby Digital 5.1 is used even if a Dolby Dig- F2 ital EX flag is present. DTS Setting Auto: If the source signal contains a DTS-ES flag, DTS-ES Discrete (6.1) or DTS-ES Matrix (6.1) is selected automatically. If not, DTS 5.1 is used.
On: DTS-ES 6.1 is used regardless of whether the source signal contains a DTS-ES flag. If the source signal contains a DTS-ES flag, DTS-ES
ist Discrete (6.1) or DTS-ES Matrix (6.1) is selected automatically. If the source signal does not contain a DTS-ES flag, you can select DTS+Dolby EX, PL IIx Music, or DTS+Neo:6.
Off: DTS 5.1 is used for all DTS sources, even if a DTS-ES flag is present.
Use the Up and Down [AI] buttons to select “4. Audio
]- Adjust;’ and then press the [ENTER] button.
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This chapter explains how to record the selected input source to an AV component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from two different sources.
Recording the Input Source
You can record only to AV components that are con- nected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT sockets. See pages 22-30 for information on connecting your AV components to the HT-R520.
Use the input selector buttons to select the AV component that you want to record.
Audio signals from the selected input source are output by the VIDEO 1 OUT and TAPE OUT sockets.
You can listen to the source while recording. The HT-R520's VOLUME control has no effect on recording.
nent connected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT sockets.
Start recording on the AV compo-
3 Start playback on the source AV component.
+. You cannot record from AV components that are con- nected to the digital inputs. You must use analog con-
The surround effects produced by the surround and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded.
nected to the multichannel input.
input source will be recorded instead.
You cannot record from an AV component that is con-
If you select another input source while recording, that
Recording from Different AV Sources
With this function you can record audio and video from different sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto your video recordings. This function takes advantage of the fact that when an audio-only input source (1.e., TAPE, TUNER, or CD) is selected, the video input source remains unchanged. For example, if you first select the VIDEO 3 input source, followed by the CD input source, you can watch the video from the VIDEO 3 input and listen to the audio from the CD input.
In the following example, audio from the CD player con- nected to the CD IN sockets, and video from the cam- corder connected to the VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO socket are recorded by the VCR, which is connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT sockets.
. Prepare the camcorder and CD player for playback.
. Prepare the VCR for recording.
. Press the [VIDEO 3] input selector but- ton.
. Press the [CD] input selector button. This selects the CD player as the audio source, but leaves the camcorder as the video source.
5. Start recording on the VCR and start playback on the camcorder and CD player.
The video from the camcorder and the audio from the CD player are recorded by the VER.
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Using the Audio Adjust Functions
These functions only work with speaker set A. Audio Adjust provides various functions for adjusting the sound.
1 ENTER AY<> SETUP L NIGHT CINE FLTR 1 Press the [SETUP] button.
Use the Up and Down [AW] buttons to select “4. Audio Adjust;’ and then press the [ENTER] button.
Use the Left and Right [-«]/[b-] buttons to specify the settings.
Press the Down [Y] button to select the next setting.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to complete all settings.
Press the [SETUP] button.
The Audio Adjust functions are explained below.
The Double Bass function boosts the bass by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right channels to the subwoofer. To use this function, in the Speaker Configu- ration, the Subwoofer setting must be set to Yes and the Front setting must be set to Large (see page 48).
The Double Bass function works well with mono and 2- channel sources, including 96 KHz PCM.
On: Double Bass function on.
Off: Double Bass function off.
EÆ Late Night (Dolby Digital only)
With this function you can reduce the dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume levels—ideal for watching movies late at night when you don't want to disturb anyone.
Off: Late Night function off.
Low: Small reduction in dynamic range.
High: Big reduction in dynamic range.
Note that the effect of the Late Night function depends on the Dolby Digital material that you are playing, and with some material there will be little or no effect.
This function is turned off when the HT-R520 is set to Standby.
Tip: You can also set this function by using the remote controller’ [L NIGHT] button.
M CinemaFILTER With this function, you can soften the harshness, or brightness sometimes experienced with movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for reproduction in a movie theater.
You can set the CinemaFILTER function to On or Off. The CinemaFILTER function can be used with the fol- lowing listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, DTS+Neo:6, and DTS+Dolby EX.
Tip: You can also set this function by using the remote controller’s [CINE FLTR] button.
Adjusting the DTS Neo:6 Music Mode
DTS Neo:6 derives a center-channel signal from stereo material, either analog or digital. In Music mode, the center speaker is intended to augment the left and right speakers, allowing them to faithfully reproduce the orig- inal stereo mix. For this reason, the center channel sound is not fully subtracted from the left and right channels. With this function, you can adjust the amount of subtrac- tion depending on your room layout and personal prefer- ence.
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© to 5: Adjustable range. ‘When set to 5, nothing is subtracted from the left and
Digital Input Signal Formats
right channels. When set to 0, the left and right chan- The following table shows the display indicators for each nel levels are halved (-6 dB), making the center supported digital signal format. channel more dominant, particularly useful when the Format Disney listener is off-center. . . Dolby Digital Do This function has no effect on the level of the center DS speaker. En
PCM PCM Normally, the HT-R520 detects the signal format auto-
Adjusting the PL I or PL Ix Music Mode matically. However, if you experience either of the fol-
The following Panorama, Dimension, and Center Width lowing issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you parameters can only be adjusted while the PL II Music or can set the signal format to PCM or DTS:
PL Ix Music listening mode is selected. + Ifthe beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut These parameters cannot be adjusted if you”re using the off, try setting the format to PCM.
Pro Logic IIx listening mode for 6.1-channel playback +_Ifnoise is produced when fast forwarding or reversing
from a 5.1-channel source. a DTS CD or LD, try setting the format to DTS.
With this function, you can extend the front stereo image to the surround speakers to provide a “wraparound” effect, especially useful when not much sound is being output by the surround speakers.
With this function, you can move the soundfield back- | ward or forward. DIGITAL INPUT | O) © to 6: Adjustable range. 10) When set to 3, the soundfeld is in the normal posi- 1 Press and hold the HT-R520' [DIGITAL Î tion. Choose a lower setting to move the soundfield INPUT] button on the front panel for about forward Choose a higher setting to move it back- 3 seconds. ward. If the stereo image is too wide, or there’s too much sur- 2 While “Auto” is displayed (about 3 sec- round information, try moving the soundfield forward to onds), use the Left and Right [<]/f>] but- achieve a better balance. If the stereo image is too nar- tons to select: PCM, DTS, or Auto. row, or it sounds almost like it's in mono, try moving the DTS or PCM; the DTS or PCM indicator, soundfeld backward. depending on which format you have set, flashes,
and only signals in that format are output. Digital signals in other formats are ignored.
Auto (default); the format is detected automati- cally. If no digital input signal is present, the cor- responding analog input is used instead.
MH Center Width With Pro Logic Il/Pro Logic IIx decoding, the center- channel signal is normally output by the center speaker. If a center speaker is not used, the decoder divides the center signal equally between the front left and right speakers, producing what's known as a “phantom” cen- ter. With this function you can choose to have the center- channel signal output by the center speaker only, by the front left and right speakers only (“phantom” center), or by a mix of the two. © to 7: Adjustable range. ‘When set to 0, the center-channel signal is output by the center speaker only. When set to 7, it's output by the front left and right speakers only (“phantom” center).
In home theaters, adding some width to the center chan- nel can improve the balance between the center and front left and right speakers. Most stereo material will benefit from appropriate use of this function.
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& 7 Advanced setup cannot be set while headphones are connected, Î Advanced Setup Sr sie on ortte mu channel pur bang used! Speaker Distance 4 Use the [DISPLAY] button to To get the best from surround sound, it's important that ©) h LUS the sound from each speaker reaches the listener at the ft: distances in feet. Can be set from LEENe 1 to 30 feet in 1-foot steps.
same time. To achieve this, you need to specify the dis-
tance from each speaker to the listening position. mi distances in meters. Can be set
from 0.3 to 9 meters in 0.3-meter steps.
Use the Left and Right [-«]/[b-] buttons to specify the distance for “Front; then press the Down [Y] button to select the next
AMP speaker. ENTER AY Repeat step 5 for all speakers. DISPLAY SETUP 6
Speakers that you set to No or None in the Speaker Configuration (page 48) cannot be selected.
Press the [SETUP] button.
O) 1 Measure and make a note of the «4 distance from each speaker to the listening position.
+ The Center and Subwoofer distances can be set up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or less than the Front distance. For example, if the Front distance is set to 20 ft. (6 m), the Center and Subwoofer distances can be set between 15 and 25 ft. (4.5 and 7.5 m).
The SurrRight, Surr Left, and Surr Back distances can be set up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or 15 ft. (4.5 m) less than the Front distance. For example, if the Front dis- tance is set 10 20 ft. (6 m), the SurrRight, Surr Left, Use the Up and Down [AVI V] and Surr Back distances can be set between 5 and 25 buttons to select “2. SP Dis- ft. (1.5 and 7.5 m).
tance” and then press the
Press the [AMP] button followed by the [SETUP] button on the remote controller.
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Speaker Levels 3 Turn up the volume so that you With this function you can adjust the volume of each ne the test tone suffi-
speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the
listening position. While each speaker outputs the test
tone, its name appears on the display, as shown.
Speaker levels cannot be set while the HT-R520 is muted.
Use the Left and Right [-@]/[b-] buttons to adjust the speaker level, and use the Down [Y] but- ton to select the next speaker. The level can be adjusted from —12 to +12 dB in 1 dB steps (-15 to +12 dB
5 Repeat step 4 so that the level of the test tone from each speaker is the same.
mes Speakers that you set to No or None in
the Speaker Configuration (page 48) do
not output the test tone.
1 Press the [AMP] button followed by the [SETUP] button on the 6 __= Press the [SETUP] button. remote controller. 2 Setup closes.
L Don't forget to turn down the volume if S you turned it up while setting the levels. Notes:
+ This procedure can also be performed by using the Use the U d Di ë Usethe Up and Douñ LAMY) Sénat controller Fine pre the TEST TONE] ui.
. ton to output the test tone. Use the [LEVEL-] and and then press the [ENTER] but [LEVEL+] buttons to adjust the levels, and use the
[CH SEL] button to select the speakers.
ton. A pink noise test tone is output by the front left speaker.
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While the Subwoofer setting is selected, use the Left and Right [-@}/1»] buttons to select Yes or
These settings only need to be changed if you're not using the HTP-520 speakers. If you are using the all HTP-520 speakers, you don't
need to change anything. No. Yes: Select if a subwoofer is con- nected. Speaker Configuration No: Select if no subwoofer is con-
nected. This section explains how to specify which speakers are connected and their sizes.
Use the Down [W] button to
For speakers with a cone diameter larger than 6-1/2 inches (16 cm), specify Large. For those with a smaller diameter, specify Small.
select “Front,” and then use the Left and Right [-«]/[-] buttons to select Small or Large. Small: Select if the front speakers are small. Large: Select ifthe front speakers are large. Note: +_Ifthe Subwoofer setting in step 3 is set to No, this setting is fixed at Large and does not appear.
Use the Down[W] button to select “Center; and then use the Left and Right [-«]/[-] buttons to select Small, Large, or None. Small: Select if the center speaker is small. Large: Select if the center speaker is large. None: Select if no center speaker is connected. Note: +_Ifthe Front setting in step 4 is set to Small, the Large option cannot be selected.
Press the [AMP] button followed by the [SETUP] button.
Use the Up and Down [AJIW] buttons to select “1. SP Config,” and then press the [ENTER] but- ton.
Use the Down[W] button to select “Surround,” and then use the Left and Right [-«]/[b-] but- tons to select Small, Large, or None. Small: Select if the surround left and right speakers are small. Large: Select if the surround left and right speakers are large. None: Select if no surround left and right speakers are connected. Note: +_Ifthe Front setting in step 4 is set to Small, the Large option cannot be selected.
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Use the Down [Y] button to 9 Press the [SETUP] button.
select “Surr Back,’ and use the Setup closes.
Left and Right [-@]/[b-] buttons to
select Small, Large, or None.
Small: Select if the surround back speaker is small. Notes:
Large: Select if the surround back + For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency speaker is large. response in the manuals supplied with your speakers
None: Select if no surround back and set accordingly. In addition, listen to some music
speaker is connected. that you know well and choose a higher crossover fre-
Notes: quency if you think there’s not enough sound coming
from the subwoofer; a lower setting if you think
+_Ifthe Surround setting in step 6 is set there’s too much.
to None, this setting does not appear. Ifthe Surround setting in step 6 is set to Small, the Large option cannot be
selected. To testthat all of your speakers are working properly, press the remote controller's [TEST TONE] button. The test tone will be output by each speaker in turn and the name of each speaker will appear on the dis- Crossover Frequency play. To turn off the test tone, press the [TEST To get the best bass performance from your speaker sys- TONE] button again.
tem, you need to set the crossover frequency according to the size and frequency response of your subwoofer If the test tone is not produced by a speaker, or it's and other speakers (front, center, and surround). produced by a speaker other than that shown on the display, you may have wired your speakers incorrectly
D O) Use the Down [W] button to and you should check your connections (see page 17). >) T select “Crossover; and then use +_If the test tone is not produced by a speaker and its Î the Left and Right [-]/[b-] but- name does not appear on the display, you may have set tons to select a crossover fre- the speaker settings incorrectly (see page 48).
Choose a crossover frequency suitable for your setup.
If you're using a subwoofer, choose a crossover frequency based on the diam- eter of your front speakers.
If you're not using a subwoofer, use the diameter of the first speaker that you specified as Small in steps 4 through 7 in the “Speaker configura- tion” setting.
Speakercone | Crossover diameter frequency un | ox
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You can use the HT-R520's remote controller (RC- 570M) to control your other AV components, including those made by other manufacturers. To do this you first need to enter the appropriate remote control code for your DVD player, TV, VCR, cable receiver, or satellite receiver. Then you need to select the corresponding remote controller mode (see page 10).
By entering the appropriate remote control code, the [CD], [MD], and [CDR] mode buttons can also be used with other manufacturer’s components (e.g., DVD, TV, VCR, satellite or cable receiver).
DVD, CD, MD, CDR, TV, VCR,
CABLE, SAT Entering Remote Control Codes
Entering the appropriate remote control code for your
TV, VCR, and so on will allow you to control it with the HT-R520’s remote controller. You’l need to perform this procedure for each component that you want to control.
1 Look up the remote control code for your component. See “Remote Control Codes” on page 51.
2 While holding down the [DVD], [TV], [VCR], [CABLE], [SAT], [CD], [MD], or [CDR] mode button, press the [STANDBY] button.
Remote indicator flashes twice.
3 Within 30 seconds, use the number but- tons to enter the 4-digit remote control code.
4 Select the remote controller mode, point the remote controller at the component, and check its operation.
Remote controller buttons that can be used in DVD mode are shown on page 12. Those that can be used with the TV, VCR, CABLE, and SAT modes are shown on page 55.
If the remote controller works as expected, the code has been entered correctly. If not, try again or try another code.
Codes for Onkyo DVD Players
The remote control code for an Onkyo DVD player depends on whether it's connected via F1, as follows:
5001: Use this code if you've connected an fRI cable and an analog audio cable (RCA) to your DVD player. This is the default setting, so if you’re using RI, you don’t need to change anything. Point the remote controller at the HT-R520 to operate the DVD player.
5002: Use this code if your DVD player doesn’t have an Ii socket, or you're not using I. Point the remote controller at the DVD player to operate it.
Resetting the [DVD], [CD], [MD] or [CDR] Mode Button
By default, the [DVD], [CD], [MD] & [CDR] mode but- tons are preprogrammed with remote control codes for controlling Onkyo components connected via F1. If you've entered another code for a button and now want 10 return to its default, perform the following procedure.
1 While holding down the mode button that you want to reset, press the TV [()/1] but- ton.
Remote indicator flashes twice.
2 Press the mode button again. The mode button is reset.
Resetting the Remote Controller
This section explains how to reset the remote controller to its default settings.
1 While holding down the [AMP] mode but- ton, press the [STANDBY] button. Remote indicator flashes 5 times.
2 Press the [AMP] mode button again. The remote controller is reset.
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1. Use the mode buttons to select the appropriate
remote controller mode.
2. Point the remote controller at your AV compo-
nent, and use the following buttons (you must STANDBY enter the appropriate remote control code first). ON Controlling a TV STANDBY Press on IVCRI] first Number buttons L 1 TV INPUT o cH VOL 4Y IONI, ISTANDBY] [Set he VCR to On or Standby [CH +/-] Selects channels on the VCR [ON], [STANDBY] |Set the TV to On or Standby D] Play Number buttons _ | Enter numbers Im Stop ICH +/-] Selects channels on the TV Lea] Rewind [TV INPUT] Selects the TV's VCR input L>] Fast forward VOL[AYIWI lAdusts the TV volume [Ti Pause In addition to these buttons, the remote controller has REC[e] Record
dedicated buttons for controlling a TV, which can be used regardless of which remote controller mode is cur-
rently selected (see page 15).
Controlling a Cable Receiver
Controlling a Satellite Receiver
STANDBY ON STANDBY ON Number buttons
Set the satellite receiver to On or Standby
LONJ, ISTANDEY] |Standby
Set the cable receiver to On or
Select cable channels
ICH +/-] Select satellite channels LAVE W -/D»] | Select menu items IENTER] Confirm selection
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The HT-R520 shuts down immediately after being turned on?
The amp protection system has been acti- vated.
Contact your Onkyo dealer.
There's no sound coming from the speakers?
The HT-R520 is muted and the MUTING indicator is on.
Unmute the HT-R520 (page 37).
The HT-R520 is not connected properly.
Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way. And make sure that the inputs and outputs of all components are con- nected properly (page 20).
If your turntable doesn't have à builtin phono preamp, you must connect one between your turntable and the HT-R520.
If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must use a compatible phono preamp.
The speaker cables are not connected properly.
Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is correct and that the bare wires are in contact with metal part of each speaker ter- minal (page 17).
The wrong input source is selected
Select the correct input source (page 32).
A pair of headphones are connected.
Disconnect the headphones (page 37).
The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS.
Serthe input signal format to Auto (page 45).
The volume is set at minimum.
Turn up the volume (page 32).
The speakers are configured incorrectly.
Specify which speakers are connected (page 48), the speaker distances (page 46) and adjust the individual speaker levels (page 47).
The source component is not outputting dig- ital audio.
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.
À compatible digital audio format is not selected on the source component
With some DVD-Video dises, you need to select an audio output format from a menu.
The center speaker is not working or is very quiet?
The Stereo, Direct, or Orches mode is selected.
The center speaker is not used with these modes (page 40).
The level of the center speaker minimum.
Check the volume of the center speaker (page 47).
The Center setting is set to None in the Speaker Configuration.
Check the Center setting in the Speaker Con- figuration (page 48).
Only the center speaker is working?
You're listening to a mono sound source {e.g.. TV or AM broadcast) and the PL I/PL x Movie or PL H/PL Ix Music listening mode is selected, so the sound is concen- trated in the center speaker.
Select another listening mode (page 39).
The surround speakers are not working?
Selected listening mode doesn'tuse surround speakers.
When the Stereo or Direct listening mode is selected, the surround speakers produce no sound (page 40).
Surround speaker output depends source material, and some materi use the surround speakers much.
The level of the surround speaker is set at minimum.
Check the volume of the surround speaker (page 47).
The Surround setting is set to None in the Speaker Configuration.
Check the Surround setting in the Speaker Configuration (page 48).
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The surround back speak- ers produce no sound?
The level of the surround back speaker is set at minimum.
Check the volume of the surround back speaker (page 47).
The Surround Back setting is set to None in the Speaker Configuration.
Check the Surround Back setting in the Speaker Configuration (page 48).
The selected listening mode doesn't use the surround back speakers.
Select another listening mode. See page 39 for information on listening modes.
Surround speaker output depends on the source material, and some material may not use the surround speakers much.
If you're playing a Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES source, make sure that the Dolby Digital/DTS setting is set to On (page 42).
À low-frequency noise or hum can be heard?
The audio connecting cables at the rear of the HT-R520 are too close to the power cord.
Untangle the audio cables and position them as far away as possible from the power cord.
The soundis too bright or harsh and the high range is not clear?
The treble is set 100 high.
Adjust the treble (page 36).
The subwoofer is not work- ing or is very quiet?
The Subwoofer setting is set to No in the Speaker Configuration.
Check the Subwoofer setting in the Speaker Configuration (page 48).
The volume of the subwoofer is set at mini- mum.
Check the volume of the subwoofer (page 47, 33)
Speaker set À is turned off. The subwoofer output does not work while only speaker set Bison.
Turn on speaker set A.
There's no picture on the TV?
The TV's input selector is set incorrectly.
Select the correct input on the TV (i.e., the input to which the HT-R520 is connected).
The video input and output are different for- mats.
The HT-R520 doesn't convert between video formats. It works as a video signal switcher. Composite video input signals are output only by composite video outputs. S-Video input signals are output only by S-Video out- puts. And component video input signals are output only by component video outputs.
The buttons on the HT-R520 work OK but those on the remote controller don't?
The wrong remote controller mode is selected.
Select the correct mode (page 10).
The batteries are installed incorrectly.
Check the batteries and correct as necessary (page 9).
You're not pointing the remote controller at the HT-R520°
Point the remote controller at the HT-R520's remote sensor (page 9).
Can't use the remote con- troller with other AV com- ponents?
Youve connected a MiniDisc recorder or CD recorder to the HT-R520 but haven”t changed the TAPE/MD/CDR display.
Press and hold the [TAPE] input selector button until MD or CDR, as appropriate, appears on the display
The wrong remote control code has been entered.
If more than one code is listed, try each one (page 50).
With some AV components, certain buttons may not work as expected and some may not work at all.
You're pointing the remote controller at the wrong AV component.
To control a component connected via Rt, point the remote controller at the HT-R520. To control a component that's not connected via R1, point the remote controller at that component.
You've made an A1 connection but not an analog audio connection (RCA).
Touse Ar, you must make an R1 Connection and an analog audio connection (RCA) between the component and HT-R520, even if they are connected digitally (page 30).
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Reception is noisy, inter- mittent, and the FM STE- REO indicator flashes?
You’re 100 far away from the transmitter. Or, your FM antenna is in the wrong position or pointing in the wrong direction. Or, the sta- tion’s signal strength is poor.
Use the [TUNING MODE] button to select Manual Tuning mode, and tune the mono (page 34).
Adjust the position, height, and direction of your FM antenna.
Install an outdoor FM antenna, preferably one with many elements. Installing an out- door antenna is a specialist job, so contact your nearest dealer for advice (page 19).
Reception is hindered by a crackling noise?
Interference is being caused by fluorescent lights being turned on or off or by passing cars.
Install an outdoor antenna as far away as possible from nearby roads.
Adjust the position or direction of your out- door antenna.
Move your antenna as far away as possible from fluorescent lights.
AM reception is hindered by a buzzing noise, espe- cially at night or with weak signals?
Interference caused by electrical equipment, including fluorescent light
Relocate your AM antenna
Install an outdoor AM antenna (page 19).
AM reception is hindered by a high-pitched noise?
Interference caused by your TV.
Move the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your TV.
Move the HT-R520 as far away as possible from your TV.
The tuner presets no longer work?
The power cord has not been connected to a wall outlet, or the power has been turned off for an extended period.
Preset your favorite radio stations again (page 35). The power cord must be plugged into a wall outlet a few times each month in order to preserve the presets.
Sound can be heard from the speakers, but it cannot be recorded?
From the VIDEO 1 OUT, you're trying to record the signal being fed into the VIDEO LIN, or from the TAPE OUT, you're trying to record the signal being fed into the TAPE IN.
To prevent signal loops and damage 10 the HT-R520, input signals are not fed through to outputs with the same name (e.g., TAPE IN/OUT or VIDEO 1 IN/OUT).
You're playing Dolby Digital or DTS source material.
You cannot record from an AV component that is connected digitally.
Although you cannot record Dolby Digital or DTS surround channels, you can record the left and right channels by connecting the source AV components analog left and right outputs to a pair of analog inputs on the HT-RS20.
The wrong input source is selected on your recorder.
Select the correct input source. See your recorder’s manual for more information.
Can't record the surround- sound effects produced by the listening modes?
This is normal. The surround-sound effects produced by the listening modes cannot be recorded.
The Late Night function doesn't work?
The Late Night function only works with Dolby Digital.
“06 DIGITAL” appears on the di using a Dolby Digital source.
The multichannel DVD input doesn't work?
The multichannel input is not selected.
Press the [MULTI CH] button to select the multichannel input (page 33)
The AV component is not properly con- nected.
Connect the AV components 5.1-channel outputs to the HT-R520’s DVD IN FRONT, SURR, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER sock- ets (page 24)
The listening mode changes to Stereo when headphones are connected?
This is normal. When you connect a pair of headphones, the Stereo listening mode is ed automatically.
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Amplifier Section General Power output: Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz All channels: 130 W (8 Q, 20 Hz-20 kHz, FTC) Power consumption: 46A Dynamic power 2x 260 W (3 Q, front) Standby power 2x 200 W (4 Q, front) consumption: 25W 2x95 W (8 Q, front) Dimensions THD (total harmonic (WxH xD} 17-1/8" x 5-7/8" x 14-13/16" distortion): 0.08% (rated power) (435 x 150 x 376 mm) Damping factor: 60 (front, 1 kHz, 8Q) Weight: 22.5 lbs. (10.2 kg)
Input sensitivity and
impedance 200 mV/47 k Q (LINE) Output level and impedance 200 mV/470 Q (REC OUT)
Speaker impedance: 6 Q-
Input sensitivity, output level and impedance: 1.0 Vp-p/75 Q (component and S-Video Y)
0.7 Vp-p/75 @ (component Pa/Cs, Pr/Ck) 0228 Vp-p/75 Q (S-Video C) 1.0 Vp-p/75 Q (composite) Component video frequency response: _ 5 Hz-50 MHz
=FM Tuning frequency range: 87.5-108.0 MHz
FM MONO 76 dB (IHF-A)
THD: FM STEREO 0.3% (1 kHz)
FM MONO 0.2% (1 kHz)
inputs: 5.1 ch (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R,
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
+_The HT-R520 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 even that this should happen, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it back in again.
+ To reset the HT-R520 to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VIDEO 1] button, press the ISTANDB Y/ON] button. “Clear” will appear on the display and the HT-R520 will enter Standby mode.
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Getting Started 6.1ch Home Theater Speaker Package Ge Cine
Precautions = Package Contents. 3
Getting to know Your Speaker
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo home theater speaker package. Please read this manual thoroughly before using your new speakers. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your speaker package.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
SP) HTP-520_En.fm Page 2 Tuesday, February 10.204 11:04 AM WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIO 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 RO IRIS | QUE D OC CIO GONOT oral REPAS OU The lighining flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the NN presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock 10 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
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia- tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
. 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 pro- vided 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 recepta- cles, and the point where they exit from the appara- tus.
. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table spec- ified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use cau- tion when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. soisn
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.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
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
FE 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 volt- age 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
17. Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and fol- low 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 ade- quate 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.
SP) HTP-520_En.fm Page 3 Tuesday, February 10.204 11:04 AM Precautions
The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not userser- viceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station.
Make sure your box contains all of the items below. If anything is missing, contact the nearest Onkyo dealer.
+ Front speakers + Speaker cable for front
2. Care (SKF-520F) speakers 15 ft. (4.5 m) From time to time you should wipe off the front and rear
panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, L7 . > 4 dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent É (
and water, wring it out dry, and wipe off the dirt. Follow- ing this, dry immediately with a clean cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical sol- vents or cloths since these may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from hard-to-reach grilles.
WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC 120 V, 60 Hz) writ- ten on the rear panel.
Auto standby function does not fully shutdown the SKW-520. If you do not intend to use the SKW-520, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
For Canadian models 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.
+ Speaker cables for surround speakers 30 ft. (9 m)
(Blue) (Gray) (Brown)
+ RCA cable for sub- woofer connection
+ Subwoofer (SKW-520)
The alphabet displayed at the end of the product name found in catalogs and on package represents the color of the system. Though the color varies, the specifications and operations are the same.
following method to attach or detach the grilles.
H Attaching and detaching the speaker grilles Front and Center spakers have detachable grilles. Use the
. While holding the bottom edge of the speaker grille with your both hands, pull it gently toward you to remove the bottom of the grille.
2. In the same way, gently pull the upper edge of the speaker
grille toward you to remove it from the main unit.
3. To replace the grill, push the projections at the corners into
the grille plug holes on the speaker cabinet.
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Connecting the Speakers
(D STANDBY/ON indicator Red: Subwoofer in standby mode Green: Subwoofer on With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-520 automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in Standby mode. When there's no input signal for a while, the SKW-520 automatically enters Standby mode. @ OUTPUT LEVEL control This control is used to adjust the volume of the sub- woofer. LINE INPUT This RCA input should be connected to the sub- woofer pre out on your AV receiver, amp, or other receiver with supplied RCA cable.
If you are also using the HT-R520: Connect this input to the subwoofer pre out of the HT-R520.
The Auto Standby function turns the subwoofer on when
the input signal exceeds a certain level. If the Auto
Standby function does not work reliably, try slightly
increasing or decreasing the subwoofer output level on
your receiver or amp.
Read the following before connecting your speakers:
Turn off your amp before making any connections.
Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Connect positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals, and negative (—) termi- nals to only negative (—) termi- nals. If the speakers are wired incorrectly, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.
Doing so may damage your amp.
Connecting the Speaker Cables
Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires.
1 Use the supplied cables to connect each Speaker's input terminals to the corre- Sponding speaker output terminals on your AV receiver.
Match the color of each cable to the correspond- ing speaker terminal.
To make a connection, while pressing the terminal lever, insert the wire into the hole, and then release the lever.
Make sure that the terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.
Connecting the Subwoofer
1 Using the supplied RCA cable, connect the subwoofer’s LINE INPUT to your AV receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT.
Example, adding the HT-R520: Skw:520
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Enjoying Home Theater
The Home Theater means that you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home—just
like being in a movie theater or concert hall.
Front left and right speakers
These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.
This speaker enhances the front left and right speak- ers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. In movies its used mainly for dia- log.
Position it close to your TV facing fonward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.
Put it somewhere where it won't slide around or fall.
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Fre- quency Effects) channel. The vol- ume and quality ofthe bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of your listening room, and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by install- ing the subwoofer in a front cor- ner, or at one-third the width of the wall, as shown.
Surround back speaker
This speaker further enhances the real- ism of surround sound and improves sound localization behind the listener. Position it behind the listener about 2— 3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. Make sure that the listening position is within the range of the speaker.
Surround left and right speakers
These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equidistant from the listener.
Wall-mounting the surround speakers
Ifthe surround speakers are to be wall-mounted, make sure that the walls are strong enough to support the speakers weight. The weight that mounting screws can support varies greatly depending on the wall material andthe position of the reinforcing ribs embedded in the wall.
Use long screws with a head diameter of 1/4 inch
(6.3 mm) or less and a shank diameter of 1/8 inch (8.5 mm) or less. (We recommend that you consult a home installation professional.)
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Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components.
Turning on the SKW-520 may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the SKW-520 into a different branch circuit.
Operating Precautions
Setting the Subwoofer Level
To set the level of the subwoofer, use the OUTPUT LEVEL control. Set it so that bass sounds are evenly bal- anced with the treble sounds from the other speakers. Because our ears are less sensitive to very low bass sounds, there's a temptation to set the level of the sub- woofer 100 high. As a rule of thumb, set the subwoofer level to what you think is the optimal level, and then back it off slightly.
OUTPUT LEVEL A MAX Placement
Using Close to a TV or Computer
The speaker cabinets are made out of wood and are therefore sensitive to extreme temperatures and humidity, do not put them in locations subject to direct sunlight or in humid places, such as near an air condi- tioner, humidifier, bathroom, or kitchen.
Do not put water or other liquids close to the speakers. If liquid is spilled over the speakers, the drive units may be damaged.
Speakers should only be placed on sturdy, flat surfaces that are free from vibration. Putting them on uneven or unstable surfaces, where they may fall and cause dam- age, will affect the sound quality.
Subwoofer is designed to be used in the upright verti- cal position only. Do not use it in the horizontal or tilted position.
If the unit is used near a turntable or CD player, howl- ing or slipping of sound may occur. To prevent this, move the unit away from the turntable or CD player otherwise lower the unit’s output level.
TVs and computer monitors are magnetically sensitive devices and as such are likely to suffer discoloration or picture distortion when conventional speakers are placed nearby. To prevent this, the SKF-520F and SKC-520C feature internal magnetic shielding. In some situations, however, discoloration may still be an issue, in which case you should turn off your TV or monitor, wait 15 to 30 minutes, and then turn it back on again. This normally activates the degaussing function, which neutralizes the magnetic field, thereby removing any discoloration effects. If discoloration problems persist, try moving the speakers away from your TV or monitor. Note that discol- oration can also be caused by a magnet or demagnetizing tool that's too close to your TV or monitor.
Input Signal Warning
The speakers can handle the specified input power when used for normal music reproduction. If any of the follow- ing signals are fed to them, even if the input power is within the specified rating, excessive current may flow in the speaker coils, causing burning or wire breakage:
1. Interstation noise from an untuned FM radio.
2. Sound from fast-forwarding a cassette tape.
3. High-pitched sounds generated by an oscillator, elec- tronic musical instrument, and so on.
4. Amplifier oscillation.
. Special test tones from audio test CDs and so on.
6. Thumps and clicks caused by connecting or discon- necting audio cables (Always turn off your amplifier before connecting or disconnecting cables.)
7. Microphone feedback.
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Symptom Possible cause Remedy
There’ no sound coming _ | The speaker cables are not connected properly. | Check the speaker cables and correct as necessary.
from certain speakers? The speaker configuration is not set correctly. Check the speaker configuration. The subwoofer does not | The power plug is not fully inserted into the wall | Insert the power plug fully into the wall outlet turn on? outlet
The OUTPUT LEVEL control is set to minimum. | Turn up the OUTPUT LEVEL control
The RCA cable is not properly connected to the | Make sure that the RCA cable is properly connected 10 subwoofer's LINE INPUT the subwoofer's LINE INPUT.
The subwoofer produces | The level of the input signal was 100 low and the | Slightly increase the subwoofer pre out output level on
no sound? subwoofer entered Standby mode. your AV receiver.
The Subwoofer configuration is not set correctly. | Check the subwoofer setting in the speaker configura- For HT-R520 speaker package: tion on your AV receiver. The subwoofer setting is set to No in the speaker configuration on the HT-R520.
The subwoofer produces | The source material contain little or no bass con- | Choose source material with more bass content hardly any sound? tent.
The RCA cable is not properly connected to the | Make sure that the RCA cable is properly connected 10 A humming sound can be | subwoofer's LINE INPUT the subwoofer's LINE INPUT. heard from the sub- External interference from a TV or other elec- Move the subwoofer and RCA cable away from the woofer? tronic device is being picked up. interference source. Make sure your audio system is
H Powered Subwoofer (SKW-520) M Center Speaker (SKC-520C) Type: Bass-reflex Type: 2 Way Bass-reflex Input sensitivity/impedance: 380 mV / 100 kQ Impedance: 8a Maximum output power: 220 W (Dynamic Power) Maximum input power: 130W Frequency response: 25 Hz-150 Hz Output sound pressure level: 85 dB/W/m Cabinet capacity: 1.35 cubic feet (38.5 L) Frequency response: 60 Hz-50 kHz Dimensions (W X H X D}: 10-18/16" X20-3/8"X 16-3/16" Crossover frequency: 4,5 kHz (275 X 518 X 411 mm) Cabinet capacity: 0.27 cubic feet (7.7 L) Weight: 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) Dimensions (W X HX D): 15-14"X6-3/16"X7-15/16" Drivers unit 10 inch Cone Wooter (887 X 157 X 202 mm) Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Weight 8.2 lbs. (3.7 kg) Power consumption: 150 W Speaker: 4 inch OMF Cone Woofer Other: Auto Standby function x2 1 inch Balanced Dome Terminal: Color-coded push type M Front Speaker (SKF-520F) Other: Magnetic shielding Type: 2 Way Bass-reflex Impedance: 8Q Maximum input power: 130W Output sound pressure level: 87 dB/W/m M Surround Speaker (SKM-520S/SKB-520) Frequency response: 55 Hz-50 kHz Type: 2 Way Bass Reflex Crossover frequency: 4.5 kHz Impedance: 8a Cabinet capacity: 0.38 cubic feet (10.8 L) Maximum input power: 130W Dimensions (W X HX D}: 7-7/6"X16-1/2"X9-5/16" Output sound pressure level: 82 dB/W/m (189 X 419 X 236 mm) Frequency response: 60 Hz-50 kHz Weight: 12.1 lbs. (5.5 kg) Crossover frequency: 5kHz Drivers unit: 5-1/4 inch OMF Cone Cabinet capacity: 0.09 cubic feet (2.7 L) Woofer X 2 Dimensions (WX HX D): 6-7/8"X10-7/16"X4-15/16" 1 inch Balanced Dome (175 X 265 X 125 mm) Terminal: Color-coded push type Weight 3.7 lbs. (1.7 kg) Other: Magnetic shielding Speaker: 4 inch Cone Woofer 1 inch Balanced Dome Terminal: Color-coded push type
Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.
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