HT-S790 - Système home cinéma ONKYO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HT-S790 ONKYO

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Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 7.1ch Home Theater System. 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 7.1ch Home Theater Sys- tem.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

Turning On & First Time Setup.

Playing your AV componen

Basic Operation Il Listening to the Radio

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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

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

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

15. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

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

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

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

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

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

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 it's for personal use For U.S. models one recording copsriged material illegal with- FCC Information for User out the permission of the copyright holder. CAUTION:

2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user- serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer.

3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild deter- gent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thin- ners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the finish or remove the panel let-

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

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

tering. frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor- 4. Power dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer- WARNING ence to radio communications. However, there is no

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 unit's rear panel one or more of the following measures:

(e.8., AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). + Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button to select + Increase the separation between the equipment and Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If receiver.

you do not intend to use the unit for an extended +. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif- period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet. ferent from that to which the receiver is connected. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never + Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni- handle this unit or its power cord while your hands cian for help.

are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets ; P y LE For Canadian Models

inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS 6. Handling Notes COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

If you need to transport this unit, use the original For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: packaging to pack it how it was when you origi- CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, nally bought it. MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit FULLY INSERT. for a long time, because they may leave marks on the case.

This unit's top and rear panels may get warm after prolonged use. This is normal.

If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may not work properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it occasionally.

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

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Input Signal Warning

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, CD player or DVD player, howling or slipping of sound may occur. To prevent this, move the unit away from the turntable, CD player or DVD player otherwise lower the unit’s output level.

Using Close to a TV or Computer

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-540F and SKC-540C 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.

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.

5. 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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Speaker Sets A and B You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set À and speaker set B.

Speaker set A (included speakers) should be used in your main listening room for up to 7.1-channel playback. *While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced 10 5.1-channel playback.

Speaker set B (not included) can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.

*Onlÿ analog input sources are output by speaker set B.

Speaker set A | Speaker setB Indicator Output AV receiver Remote Set A: 5.1 channels

Es soir on on CA] Set B: 2 channels or EN of HA] Set A: 7.1 channels SPAS On Set B: 2 channels

Speaker Set A: Main Room —

Front left and right speakers (SKF-540F)

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 equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward.

— Surround back left and right speakers (SKB-540) These speakers further enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. Position them behind the lis- tener about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) |

Center speaker (SKC-540C)__" This speaker enhances the À front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. For movies its used mainly for dialog. Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear level, or atthe same height as the front left and right speak- ers.

* While speaker set B is on, these

speakers output no sound.

Subwoofer (SKW-540) — The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the way along the wall, as shown.

Surround left and right speakers (SKM-540S) These speakers are used for precise sound posi- tioning and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2-8 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. Ide- ally they should be equally spaced from the lis- tener.

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Make sure you have the following items:

CJ AV receiver (HT-R540)

(Red) (White) Speaker cable for front speakers 15 ft. (4.5 m)

Indoor FM antenna À (Green)

Speaker cable for center speaker 10 ft. (3 m)

fl (Brown) (Tan) Speaker cables for surround speakers 30 ft. (9 m)

Front speakers (SKF-540F)

Center speaker (SKC-540C)

Surround and Surround back speakers (SKM-540S/SKB-540)

* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color. Specifications and oper- ation are the same regardless of color.

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7-channel amplifier 110 watts per channel rms into 8 ohms, 2 channels driven at 1 KHz, less than 0.9% total harmonic distor- tion (FTC rating)

WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) Optimum Gain Volume Cireuitry

OR-EQ (OptiResponse Equalizer)"! function

+_Neural Surround"* (North American models only)

+ CinemaFILTER function

+ Linear PCM 192 KHz/24-bit D/A converters on all channels

+ Pure Audio listening mode (not North American model)

+ Powerful and highly accurate 32-bit DSP processing

4 assignable digital inputs (3 optical, 1 coaxial) Subwoofer pre out

Color-coded 7.1 multichannel input for use with Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio

AIB speaker drive Color-coded speaker terminal posts

+ XM'S Satellite Radio (North American models only) #XM Passport System required: sold separately.

+ Preprogrammed for use with other AV components

+ Color-coded speaker terminals and speaker cables + Subwoofer Auto standby function

+ Magnetically shielded front and center speakers

+ Floating tweeter on the front and center speakers

OptiResponse, and OR-EQ are trademarks of Onkyo Cor- poration.

ctured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are regis- tered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS: “DTS 96/24.” “DTS-ES,” and “Neo:6” are trade- marks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Neural Surround name and related logos are trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation.

XM Ready®, XM Public RadioTM are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. ©2005 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. AII other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Connect the AV receiver to your AV system.

With the hookup complete, you're ready to switch on. w page 34

r 3. First Time Setup

A few simple settings to get the very best from your system.

“ page 35 o_ | Digital Input : OO — =, Input Display

r 4. Playing Your AV Components Enjoying movies and music. w page 36

r 5. Using the Listening Modes

Time to really enjoy your home theater system!

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Introduction Basic Operation

Playing Your AV Components. Basic AV Receiver Operation Using the Multichannel DVD Input. Displaying Source Information .

Listening to the Radio. Listening to AM/FM stations Presetting AM/FM Stations

and XM Channels. Listening to XM Satellite Radio® (North American Models Only).

Common Functions: Setting the Display Brightness.. Adjusting the Bass and Treble.

= Muting the AV Receiver ….

Connection Using the OptiResponse Equalizer

Using the Sleep Timer

Important Safety Instructions Precautions . Speaker Precautions .

Enjoying Home Theater.

Speaker Sets À and B Package Contents Features . Getting to Know the AV Receiver Remote Controller. Speakers

Connecting Your Speakers Connecting Antennas…

Connecting Your Components About AV Connections … Connecting Audio and Video Signals ui n n

to the AV Receiver… Enjoying the Listening Modes Which Connections Should 1 Use TV or Projector DVD player.

Using the Listening Modes. Selecting Listening Modes. About the Listening Modes

VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback . Using the Late Night Function .

VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Using the CinemaFILTER.

Camcorder, Games Console, Using the Audio Adjust Settings . or Other Device.

Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source .

CD Player or Turntable.

Connecting Onkyo R1 Components. Connecting the Power Cord .

Controlling Other Components Entering Remote Control Codes. Remote Control Codes for Onkyo

Components Connected via m1. Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons . Resetting the Remote Controller …

Turning On the AV Receiver 34

Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources.

Troubleshooting 61 Changing the Input Display …

If you can't resolve an issue, try resetting the AV receiver by holding down the [VIDEO 1] button and pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button.

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North American Model

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. @ STANDBY/ON button (34) Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby. @ STANDBY indicator (34) Lights up when the AV receiver is on Standby and flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller. (@) Remote-control sensor (13) Receives control signals from the remote controller. @ Display See “Display” on page 11. () Input selector buttons (36) Select the input sources.

The [MULTI CH] button selects the multichannel DVD input.

@) Arrow/TUNING/PRESET and ENTER buttons When AM, FM, or XM is selected, the TUNING LA] [Y] buttons are used for radio tuning, and the PRESET [-{] [B>] buttons are used to select radio presets (see page 39). With the setup menus, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The ENTER button is also used with the setup menus.

@ MASTER VOLUME control (36)

Sets the volume of the AV receiver to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX.

This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a stan- dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.

@) SPEAKERS A and B buttons (5, 36)

Turn speaker sets A and B on or off.

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4 TONE, [-], and [+] buttons (44) Used to adjust the bass and treble.

@ STEREO button (46) Selects the Stereo listening mode.

@ LISTENING MODE [-«J/[b>] buttons (46) Select the listening modes.

@ DISPLAY button (37) Displays various information about the currently selected input source.

@ DIGITAL INPUT button (35, 56) Used to assign the digital inputs and to specify the format of digital input signals.

@ DIMMER button (44) Adjusts the display brightness.

@ MEMORY button (39) Used when storing or deleting radio presets.

€ TUNING MODE button (38) Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM and FM radio.

@) RETURN button Selects the previously displayed setup menu. @) SETUP button Used to access the setup menus. @ VIDEO 3 INPUT (28, 57) Used to connect a camcorder, games console, and so

on. There are jacks for composite video and analog audio.

@) PURE AUDIO button and indicator (46) The North American model doesn't have this button and indicator. Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indica- tor lights up when this mode is selected.

Display 1 2 3 4 HIT munne DO D Ex ETM 6/24 ES Neo:6 DOPLIX > TUNED 4 AUTO _SLEEP PCM MULTI CH DSP STEREO DIRECT XM__ MEMORY FM STEREO

1 A andB speaker indicators (5, 36) Indicator A lights up when speaker set À is on. Indi- cator B lights up when speaker set B is on.

2) MUTING indicator (44)

Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.

3) Listening mode and format indicators (48) Show the selected listening mode and the format of digital audio signals.

TUNED (38): Lights up when tuned to a radio sta- tion.

AUTO (38): For AM and FM radio, lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when Man- ual Tuning mode is selected.

XM (North American models only) (40): Lights up when XM radio is selected.

MEMORY (39): Lights up when presetting radio stations.

FM STEREO (38): Lights up when tuned to a ste- reo FM station.

5 SLEEP indicator (45) Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

6 Message area Displays various information about the selected input source.

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() (North American model only)

) DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2,3, and COAXIAL These optical and coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting components with optical or coaxial digital audio outputs, such as CD and DVD players.

) XM antenna (on North American models)

This jack is for connecting an XM Passport System, sold separately (see page 40).

) COMPONENT VIDEO A DVD player, TV, or other component that sup- ports component video can be connected here.

) AM ANTENNA These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.

) FM ANTENNA This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.

) MONITOR OUT The S-Video or composite video output should be connected to a video input on your TV or projector.

) FRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER, and

SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set A.

) I REMOTE CONTROL This RI Remote Interactive jack can be connected to the RI jack on another RI-capable Onkyo com- ponent. To use I, you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digi- tally.

CDIN This analog audio input is for connecting a CD player’s analog audio output.

TAPE IN/OUT This analog audio input and output are for connect- ing a recorder with an analog audio input and out- put, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder, etc.

VIDEO 1 IN/OUT and VIDEO 2 IN The VIDEO 1 inputs and outputs can be used to connect a VCR. The VIDEO 2 inputs can be used to connect another video source (e.g., cable/satellite receiver, set-top box, etc).

DVD IN These jacks can be used to connect a DVD player with an analog multichannel audio output for SACD and DVD-Audio playback.

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A powered subwoofer can be connected here.

FRONT SPEAKERS B These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B.

AC OUTLET This switched AC outlet can be used to supply power to another AV component. The type of outlet depends on the country in which you purchased your AV receiver.

( See pages 19-33 for hookup information. )

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Installing the Batteries Aiming the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it toward the AV To open the battery compartment, press receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

the small hollow and slide open the cover. Remote control sensor

AV receiver STANDBY indicator__

: - > “Approx. 16 ft. 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) (5m) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. Notes:

The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sun- light 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 AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote control- ler may not work reliably.

Don't put anything on top of the remote controller, such as a book or magazine, because a button may be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries.

The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver 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 AV receiver’s remote control sensor.

+_Ifthe remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries.

+ Don't mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries.

+_If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

+ Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possi- ble to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

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Using the Remote Controller

Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can be used to control up to seven different components. The remote controller has a specific operating mode for use with each type of component. Modes are selected by using the six REMOTE MODE buttons.

M RECEIVER/TAPE Mode

In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via RI.

E DVD and CD/MD/CDR/HDD Modes With these modes, you can control a DVD player and CD, MD, CDR, or HDD player or recorder. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control Onkyo components or components made by other manufacturers (see page 58).

HE TV, VCR and SAT/CABLE Modes With these modes, you can control a TV, VCR, and satellite or cable receiver. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 58).

1 Press one of the REMOTE MODE buttons to select a mode.

Use the buttons supported by that mode to control the compo- nent. RECEIVER/TAPE mode:

see right column DVD mode:

see page 16 CD/MD/CDR/HDD mode:

see page 17 TV, VCR, SAT/CABLE mode:

Some of the remote controller operations described in this manual may not work as expected with other com- ponents.

RECEIVER/TAPE mode is used to control the AV receiver. It can also be used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via RI.

or TAPE input is selected.

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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

@ ON/STANDBY button (34) Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby. @ INPUT SELECTOR buttons (36) Used to select the input sources. © MULTI CH button (37) Selects the multichannel DVD input. @ DIMMER button (44) Adjusts the display brightness. @ SP A/B button (5, 36) Used to turn speaker sets A and B on or off. © Arrow [AVI WVI-@}/I»] and ENTER buttons Used to select and adjust settings. @ RETURN button Selects the previously displayed setup menu. © LISTENING MODE buttons (46) Used to select the listening modes. These buttons work in all remote controller modes. STEREO button Selects the Stereo listening mode. SURROUND button Selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes and the Neural Surround listening mode (North American model only). [-<}/D»] buttons Used to select the available listening modes. @) TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL-, and LEVEL+ buttons (34, 45, 53) Used to adjust the level of each speaker. @ DISPLAY button (37) Displays various information about the selected input source. @ OR-EQ button (44) Turns on the OptiResponse Equalizer, which opti- mizes performance when the HT-R540 is used with the speakers included in this package. When the OptiResponse Equalizer is on, you can enjoy a pow- erful sound with movies or music even at low vol- ume levels. REMOTE MODE buttons (14) Used to select the remote controller modes. When à remote controller button is pressed, the REMOTE MODE button for the currently selected mode lights up. @ SLEEP button (45) Used with the Sleep function. @ VOL [AJ/TW] button (36) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. @ MUTING button (44) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

Used with the CinemaFILTER function.

@ L NIGHT button (50)

Used with the Late Night function.

E Buttons used when the TUNER input is

To select the Tuner (AM/FM/XM) as the input source, press:

Number, D TUN, and ENT buttons (39, 41) Used to select AM and FM radio stations and XM radio channels directly.

CH +/- button (39) Used to select radio presets. Arrow [AVI V J/I-@/[b] and ENTER buttons

For AM and FM, the Up and Down [ À JW] but- tons are used for tuning.

North American model only

For XM, the Up and Down [ À J/[W] buttons are used to select channels, and the [ENTER] button is used to change the search mode. The Left and Right [<@]/D] buttons are used to select categories.

Buttons used when the TAPE input is selected

To select your Cassette deck as the input source, press:

On twin cassette decks, only deck B can be con- trolled.

Starts reverse playback.

Rewind and FF [««]/[»»] buttons

The Rewind [-#4] button starts rewind. The FF D» ] button starts fast forward.

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Remote Controller —Continued

DVD Mode @ ON/STANDBY button Sets the DVD player to On or Standby. By default, the remote controller is set to control an @ Number buttons Onkyo DVD player.

Used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers and times for locating specific points.

@) DISC +/- button Selects dises on a DVD changer.

@) TOP MENU button Selects a DVD's top menu.

@) Arrow [AYLW J/I-d]/1b-] and ENTER buttons Used to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player's onscreen setup menus.

@) RETURN button Exits the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.

@ Playback buttons From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse, Fast Forward, Previous, and Next.

@) SUBTITLE button Selects subtitles.

@) AUDIO button Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio for- mats (e.g.. Dolby Digital or DTS).

@ DISPLAY button Displays information about the current disc, title, chapter, or track, including elapsed time, remaining r time, total time, and so on.

4 CLR button Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.

@ MENU button Displays a DVD’s menu.

@ SETUP button Used to access the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.

&) RANDOM button Used with the random playback function.

REPEAT button Used with the repeat playback functions.

€ VCR, DVD, and HDD buttons Used to select VCR, HDD (hard disk drive), or DVD playback on a VCR/DVD recorder with a built-in hard disk drive.

@ PLAY MODE button Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes.

To select your DVD player as the input source, press?

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By default, the remote controller is set to control an Onkyo CD player.

To select the input source, press: CD player

MD or CD recorder (\) (À Next generation HDD- }] { }] © or © compatible component * If you're using an MD, CDR, or HDD component, you must change the Input Display (see page 35).

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Sets the component to On or Standby.

Used to enter track numbers and times for locating specific points on CD/MD players.

DISC/ALBUM +/- button

Selects discs on a CD changer, or the next or previ- ous album on an HDD-compatible component. Arrow [AJ/[W] and ENTER buttons

Used to navigate menus on an HDD-compatible component.

From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse, Fast Forward, Previous and Next.

Displays information about the current disc or track on a CD player or MD/CD recorder, including elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on. On an HDD-compatible component, it turns on the back light for 30 seconds.

Cancels functions and clears entered numbers on a CD player or MD/CD recorder.

Used to navigate menus on an HDD-compatible component.

PLAYLIST [-@}/[] buttons

Selects the previous or next playlist on an HDD- compatible component.

Used with the random/shuffle playback function. REPEAT button

Used with the repeat playback functions.

Used to select play modes on components with selectable play modes.

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BE Front @ STANDBY/ON indicator Red: Subwoofer in standby mode Green: Subwoofer on With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-540 automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in Standby mode. When there’s no input signal for a while, the SKW-540 automatically enters Standby mode. @ OUTPUT LEVEL control (36) This control is used to adjust the volume of the sub- woofer. ES © LINE INPUT (19) This RCA input should be connected to the sub- @ woofer pre out on the AV receiver with supplied RCA cable. EÆ Rear @ POWER switch (Not North American model)

Press this switch to the ON position to turn on the power. Press it to the OFF position to turn off the power.

@) (Not North American model)

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 the AV receiver (page 53).

H Attaching and detaching the speaker grilles

Front and Center speakers have detachable grilles. Use the

following method to attach or detach the grilles. Removal Replacement + Le

1. 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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Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers: +_You can connect speakers with an impedance of

8 ohms or higher. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume lev- els for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may be activated.

Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections.

Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals, and negative (—) terminals to only nega- tive (-) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.

Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided.

Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

Don't connect more than one cable to each speaker termi- nal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

Don't connect one speaker to several terminals.

Subwoofer Front Right Center Front Left

Surround Surround Surround Surround Back Right BackLef Right Left

Connecting Speaker Set A The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals and speakers positive (+) terminals are color-coded for ease of identification. (The negative (—) speaker terminals are all black.) Match the color of each cable to the corre- sponding speaker terminal.

Speaker terminal Color Front left White Front right Red Center Green Surround left Blue Surround right Gray Surround back left Brown Surround back right Tan

1 On the AV receiver, unscrew the terminal. Fully insert the bare wires. Make sure that the bare wire is touching the inside of the pole. Screw the termi- nal tight.

2 Onthe speakers, while pressing the terminal lever, insert the TE >

wire into the hole, and then release the lever. 4

3. Using the supplied RCA cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to LINE INPUT on the subwoofer.

Make sure the cable is plugged all the way.

Connecting Speaker Set B (sold separately)

1 Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insu- lation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

2 While pressing the lever, insert we the wire into the hole, and then release the lever. Make sure that the terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.

Note: When speaker set B is turned on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.

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

The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner.

AM antenna push terminals [= FM antenna jack

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

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

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

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

1 Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you”Il need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

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

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 21).

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

(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so they can be connected either way around).

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

Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’Il need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.

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 21).

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Connecting an Outdoor FM 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 your local FM 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)

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna

If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.

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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About AV Connections 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 Optical Digital Jacks connect composite video inputs and outputs.

The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type Left (white) A Left (white) covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and Right (red) = Right (red)

close when it's removed. Push plugs in all the way. ie vi (Yellow Composite video (Yellow

Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components.

Don't connect the power cord until you've completed and double-checked all AV connections.

Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical + Push plugs in all the way to make

‘ n h Right! plug straight when inserting and removing. good connections (loose connec- \ tions can cause noise or malfunc- tions). + To prevent interference, keep 2 wrong!

audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.

AV Cables and Jacks Video Description Component video separates the luminance (Y) and | Component color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best & video cable picture quality. (Some TV manufacturers label their component video jacks slightly differentiy.) S-Video separates the luminance and color signals S-Video cable and provides better picture quality than composite video. | Composite video is commonly used on TVS, VCRS, Ep “_ [and other video equipment. Use only dedicated composite video cables. Audio Cable Jack Description us x [This offers the best sound quality and allows you to pda |} an enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is

the same as for coaxial.

This offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is the same as for optical.

Coaxial digital audio cable

This cable caries analog audio. It's the most com-

Analog audio mon connection format for analog audio and can be

cable (RCA) ù found on virtually all AV components. This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is : typically used to connect DVD players with a 7.1- log audio channel analog audio output. Several standard ana- cable (RCA) ec log audio cables can be used instead of a multichan-

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Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver

By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply by changing the input source on the AV receiver.

EX, : Signal Flow Video 2

| Speakers (see page 19 forhookup ! etc.

Which Connections Should | Use?

The AV receiver supports several connection 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 components, such as a DVD player, you must make an audio connection and a video connection. @ Video Connection Formats Audio Connection Formats Î

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn’t convert between formats, so only outputs of the same format as the input will output the signal.

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver 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.

Video Signal Flow Chart

DVD player etc. — Poutput } Composite S-Video Component Audio Signal Flow Chart (| : : : CD player, œ ; H H ete. ï opical Goutal Anlog Mt AV Receiver | compusio Svéo Component | nes Goatal Anñog ne ; ; ; ® ; ; Ÿ AV Rocaver| Opel Cana ut. ŒD composite Svido Component eceiver channel TV, projector, Cut) =——

Cassette recorder, etc.

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Connecting a TV or Projector

Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your TV (4, Ej, or), and then make the connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your TV (EX. EJ. or El). and then make the connection.

+ With connection E}, you can listen to and record audio from your TV and listen via speaker set B. + To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection EJ or EL. (For recording, use EN and E, or EN and)

Connection AV receiver Signal flow ui Picture quality Fa] COMPONENT VIDEO OUT. > Component video input Best E MONITOR OUT S = S-Video input Better MONITOR OUT V > Composite video input Standard Ba] VIDEO 2 IN L/R = Analog audio L/R output (| DIGITAL IN COAXIAL = Digital coaxial output ü DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 = Digital optical output

Connection EJ must be assigned (see page 35) TV, projector, etc.

If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV receiver (see pages 27 and 29).

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Connecting a DVD player

Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player Œ. Ej. or Œ}. and then make the connection. You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player (EE. or El). and then make the connection.

+ With connection E}, you can listen to and record audio from a DVD and listen via speaker set B. + To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection [] or F. (For recording, use E and], or El and)

+_If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs, be sure to use the main left and right outputs for connection EJ.

Connection AV receiver Signal flow DVD player Picture quality Fa] COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN = Component video output Best E DVDINS = S-Video output Better DVD INV = Composite video output Standard E DVD IN FRONT = Analog audio L/R output D | DIGITAL IN COAXIAL = Digital coaxial output Le | DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 = Digital optical output

"OUT our ‘OUT Y PP COMPONENT VIDEO OUT V Connect one or the other Connection EJ must be assigned (see page 35) DVD player

To connect a DVD player or DVD-Audio/SACD-capable player with a multichannel analog audio output, see page 26. me

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Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input

If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio or SACD, and it has a multichannel analog audio output, you can connect it to the AV receiver’s multichannel DVD input.

Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV receiver’s DVD IN FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURR BACK L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 7.1-channel analog audio output on your DVD player. If your DVD player has a 5.1-channel analog audio output, don’t connect anything to the AV receiver’s SURR BACK L/R jacks.

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Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback

With this hookup, you can use your VCR'S tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.

Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder (4. Ej. or @}). and then make the connection. You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder (j. Ej. or FA). and then make the connection.

+ With connection EJ, you can listen to the VCR or DVD recorder even via speaker set B. + To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection [J or E. (To listen via speaker set B, use EN and [, or El and

Connection AV receiver Signal flow VCR or DVD recorder Picture quality [AÏ COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN = Component video output Best [B| VIDEO 1 INS = S-Video output Better VIDEO 1 INV = Composite video output Standard E VIDEO 1 IN L/R = Analog audio L/R output [b] DIGITAL IN COAXIAL = Digital coaxial output [c| DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 = Digital optical output J

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Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording

Step 1: Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder (EM or E}). and then make the connec- tion. The video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver via the same type of connection.

Step 2: Make the audio connection EX.

Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device

Camcorder, games console, etc.

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Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source

With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.

Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches the video source (EX, EJ. or}, and then make the connection. You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches the video source (Æk, EJ. or M), and then make the connection.

+ With connection E}, you can listen to and record audio from the video source and listen via speaker set B. + To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection [] or Fi. (For recording, use E and], or E] and

Connection AV receiver Signal flow Video source Picture quality Fa] COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN = Component video output Best E VIDEO 2 INS = S-Video output Better VIDEO 2 INV = Composite video output Standard E VIDEO 2 IN L/R = Analog audio L/R output lb | DIGITAL IN COAXIAL = Digital coaxial output Le | DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 = Digital optical output

Connect one or the other Connection EJ must be assigned (see page 35)

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Connecting a CD Player or Turntable H CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp

Step 1: Choose a connection that matches your CD player (EE, EX, or E). Use connection EJ for a turntable with a built-in

phono preamp. LL IE me = ©)

the other es 5 Connection FA °C must be E assigned (see re) page 35) Turntable (MM) with

built-in phono preamp

+_ With connection EY, you can listen to and record audio from your CD player or turntable and listen via speaker set B.

+ To connect the CD player digitally, use connection [} or}. (For recording, use EJ and EF], or EN and

Connection AV receiver Signal flow CD or turntable | [al CD IN L/R = Analog audio L/R output 10) lb] DIGITAL IN COAXIAL = Digital coaxial output Î [c] DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 = Digital optical output

& Turntable (MM) with no Phono Preamp Built-in Æ Turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) Cartridge A phono preamp is necessary to connect a turntable that An MC head amp and phono preamp are necessary to doesn’t have a phono preamp built-in. connect a turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) cartridge.

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Connecting an HDD-compatible Component

As of this printing, the Onkyo Remote Interactive Dock is the only HDD-compatible component available.

H For HDD-compatible components that H For HDD-compatible components that don't support video support video Connect your HDD-compatible components analog Connect your HDD-compatible component’s analog audio output jacks and S-Video output jack to the AV audio output jacks to the AV receiver's TAPE IN L/R receiver’s VIDEO 2 IN L/R jacks and VIDEO 2 IN S jacks. jack. au supo auno "OUT our Ur

Notes: + Connect the Remote Interactive Dock with an fRI cable (see page 33).

+ Set the Remote Interactive Dock’s RI MODE switch to HDD. + Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to HDD (see page 35). + _Refer to the Remote Interactive Dock’s instruction manual.

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Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder

Step 1: Choose a connection that matches the recorder (Æ4, Æj. or Æ). and then make the connection.

other mare These connections must be assigned pps] (see page 35) COAL o GC:

Cassette recorder, CDR, etc.

+_ With connection EY, you can listen via speaker set B. + To connect the recorder digitally, use connections EJ and Æj, or EX and EX.

Connection AV receiver Signal flow Cassette/CDR/MD/DAT recorder | TAPE IN L/R = Analog audio L/R output 10) E TAPE OUT L/R = Analog audio L/R input Î DIGITAL IN COAXIAL = Digital coaxial output gi DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 = Digital optical output gital op pi

Connecting the Power Cord of Another Component

The AV receiver has an AC outlet on its rear panel for connecting the power cord of another AV component. The other component’s power switch can then be left in the ON position so that it turns on or off when the AV receiver is set 10 On or Standby.

Caution: + Make sure that the capacity of the component that you connect 10 the AC OUTLET does not exceed the stated capacity (e.g., 100 W).

+ Onkyo components connected via 1 should be a ee connected directly to a wall outlet, not the AV TOTAËI2ON TA MAX. receiver’s AC OUTLET.

+ The socket type and capacity depends on the 1 country in which you purchased the AV receiver. =

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Connecting Onkyo m1 Components

Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable (con- nection EJ in the hookup examples) (see pages 24 to 32).

Step 2: Make the RI connection. Step 3: If you're using an MD, CDR, or HDD component, change the input Display (see page 35).

With R1 (Remote Interactive), you can use the following special functions:

ΠAuto Power On/Standby When you start playback on a component connected via RH, if the AV receiver is on Standby, it will automatically turn on and select that component as the input source. Similarly, when the AV receiver is set to Standby, all compo- nents connected via FR1 will also go on Standby. This function will not work on components connected to an AC OUTLET on the AV receiver.

H Direct Change When playback is started on a component connected via 1, the AV receiver automatically selects that component as the input source. If your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver’s multichannel DVD input, you’1l need to press the [MULTI CH] button to hear all channels (see page 37), as the Direct Change RI function only selects the FRONT DVD IN jacks.

H Remote Control You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control your other FR1-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor instead of the component. You must enter the appropri- ate remote control code first (page 59).

Notes: + Use only 1 cables for R1 connections. R1 cables are supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.).

+ Some components have two 1 jacks. You can connect either one to the AV receiver. The other jack is for connecting additional R1-capable components.

Connect only Onkyo components to 1 jacks. Connecting other manufacturer’s components may cause a malfunction.

Some components may not support all R1 func- tions. Refer to the manuals supplied with your

other Onkyo components.

Connecting the Power Cord

+ Connect the AV receiver’s and subwoofer’s power cord to a suitable wall outlet.

+ Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components.

+ Turning on the AV receiver and subwoofer may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a different branch circuit.

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Turning On the AV Receiver |

STANDBY/ON STANDBY indicator

= ER) | The AV receiver comes on, the display lights up, and the STANDBY indicator goes off.

OMSTANDEY To turn the AV receiver off, press the [STANDB Y/ON] button, or press the remote controller’s [ON/STANDBY] button. The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises when you next turn on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off.

To turn on the subwoofer, press its [POWER] switch to the ON position (not North American models).

Smooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps

To ensure smooth operation, here’s a few easy steps to help you configure the AV receiver before you use it for the very first time. These settings only need to be made once.

M Have you connected a component to a digital audio input? If you have, see “Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources” on G

CI H Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or next generation HDD-compatible component? If you have, see “Changing the Input Display” on page 35.

mue CD recorder, MD recorder, RI Dock, etc.

(Testing the speakers à

To test that all of the 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 display. To turn off

the test tone, press the [TEST TONE] button again.

+_Ifthe test tone is not produced by a speaker, or it's produced by a speaker other than that shown on the display, you may have wired the speakers incorrectly and you should check your connections (see page 19).

+ Testing cannot be performed while speaker set B is on or a pair of headphones is connected.

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Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Changing the Input Display

Sources If you connect an RR1-capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder or next generation HDD-compat- ible component to the TAPE IN/OUT or VIDEO 2 IN jacks, for RI to work properly, you must change this setting.

This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver.

To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, you must connect your DVD player to the AV receiver digitally (coaxial or opti- cal).

Here are the default assignments.

Input selector Default assignment DVD COAX VIDEO 1 OPT 1 1 Press the [TAPE] or [VIDEO 2] VIDEO 2 OPT2 input selector button so that VIDEO 3

rare Q “TAPE” or “VIDEO2” appears on the display. cD OPT 3 a

With this function, you can change the digital inputs assign. If, for example, you connect your DVD player to the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 input (OPT1), you'll need 10 assign it to the DVD input source, as follows.

1 Press the input selector button 2 Press and hold down the [TAPE] for the input source that you want ue or [VIDEO 2] input selector but- ©) ©) ) to assign. ton (about 3 seconds) to change

(Digital inputs cannot be assigned to the setting. the TUNER input source.) Repeat this step to select MD, CDR, or HDD.

For the TAPE input selector, the setting

(@ changes in this order:

TAPE — MD — CDR — HDD Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] T LS button. " ; For the VIDEO 2 input selector, the set- The current assignment appears. on ting changes in this order: . VIDEO 2 < HDD

3 Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] but- Note: ; ape: ce ton repeatediy to select COAX, HDD can be selected for the TAPE input selector or

OPT1, OPT2, OPT3, or“—--" VIDEO 2 input selector, but not both at the same time. Ÿ" (analog).

Make sure that components connected digitally are con- figured to output digital audio. Refer to the relevant man- uals.

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Playing Your AV Components Ï

Basic AV Receiver Operation

Subwoofer's rear panel

To turn the speakers on or off, use the AV receiver’s SPEAKERS [A] and [B] buttons, or use the remote controller’s [SP A/B] button.

re Pressing the remote controller’s [SP A/B] button cycles through the following settings:

Speaker Set A — Speaker Set A&B —> Speaker Set B — Off.

Note that while speaker set B is on, Nù SPA speaker set À is reduced to 5.1-channel œm playback.

See page 5 for more information about speaker sets A and B.

3 Start playback on the source component. To watch a DVD or other video source, on your TV, select the video input that's con- nected to the AV receiver’s MONITOR OUT jack.

4 Remote To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control, or the remote AVrecelver Controller controller's [VOL] button. [a] The volume can be set to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX. Since the AV receiver is [rock designed for home theater enjoyment, it has a wide volume range for precise adjust-

To set the level of the subwoofer, use the OUTPUT LEVEL control. Because our ears are less sensitive to very low bass sounds, there's a temptation to set the level of the subwoofer too high. As a rule of thumb, set the subwoofer level to what you think is the optimal level, and then back it off slightly.

5 Select a suitable listening mode and enjoy! See “Using the Listening Modes” on page 46.

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QE Using the Multichannel DVD Input

The multichannel DVD input is for connecting a compo- nent with a 7.1-channel analog audio output, such as a DVD-Audio or SACD-capable DVD player, or an MPEG decoder. See page 26 for hookup information.

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE F5) MODE button, followed by the [MULTI CH] button.

Ÿ The MULTI CH indicator appears on

7 the display. Ca MULTI CH indicator me 1

Audio from the multichannel DVD input will now be used for the DVD input source.

+ While the multichannel DVD input is selected, the Speaker Configuration settings on page 54 are ignored, and signals from the multichannel input are fed to the speakers as they are.

Displaying Source Information

You can display various information about the current input source as follows.

MODE button, and then press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through the available infor-

(F5) Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE psy mation.

The following information can typically be displayed:

Input source & volume“!

Signal format”? or sampling frequency

Input source & listening mode

*1_ When AM or FM radio is used, the band, preset num- ber, and frequency are displayed.

#2 Ifthe input signal is analog, or AM or FM radio is selected, no format information is displayed. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is dis- played. If the input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal format is displayed. Information is displayed for about 3 seconds, then the previous display reap- pears.

+ The listening mode is displayed only when speaker set

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 surround back channel information, this number will be 3.

C: LFE channel for subwoofer (1 means yes).

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Listening to AM/FM stations

Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations

TUNING MODE With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations.

appears on the display.

Press the TUNING Up or Down

a [AY[W] button. Searching stops when a station is (ON found.

Use the [TUNER] input selector button to select AM or FM.

In this example, FM has been selected.

(Actual display depends on country.)

H AM Frequency Step Setup (not North America) You must specify the AM frequency step used in your area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.

1 Press the [SETUP] button, use the Up and Down [ A IV] buttons to select “0. Hardware Setup,’ and then press [ENTER].

Use the Up and Down [A JW] buttons to select “AM Freq;”’ and then use the Left and Right [-«]/[b-] buttons to select: 10 kHz: Select if 10 kHz steps are used in your area.

Select if 9 kHz steps are used in your area.

Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes.

a Press the [TUNING MODE] button = so that the AUTO indicator disap- a pears from the display.

Press and hold the TUNING Up or Down [AJ/[Y] button.

The frequency stops changing when you release the button.

Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency one step at a time.

The American model changes FM frequency in 0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. For other models it's

0.05 MHz steps for FM and 9 KHz (or 10 KHz) steps for AM.

When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator also appears.

FM STEREO Tuning into Weak FM Stereo 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.

Note: + You can also use the remote controller’s Up and Down TA Y[W] buttons to tune the radio.

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= Tuning into Stations by Frequency You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by enter- 2 Press the [MEMORY] button. meuont The MEMORY indicator appears and

ing the appropriate frequency. EN the preset number flashes [e]

RECEIVER Number buttons

3 While the MEMORY indicator is a displayed (about 8 seconds), use

| the PRESET [4] buttons to CON:

select a preset from 1 through 40.

Press the [MEMORY] button = again to store the station or

AS channel. The station or channel is stored and the

preset number stops flashing. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, Repeat this procedure for all of your

Eu) followed by the [D TUNI] button. favorite AM/FM radio stations and XM channels.

HE Selecting Presets

a (Actual display depends on country.) The [RECEIVER] button flashes. 1 —= To select a preset, use the PRE- > . SET [-«/[»-] buttons, or the

2 Within 8 seconds, use the num- (Fe) remote controller's CH [+/-] but- LC) ber buttons to enter the fre- û ton. quency of the radio station. AV For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM), press 8, 7, 5.

Note: While the [RECEIVER] button is flashing, the input source cannot be changed by using the remote controller.

Presetting AM/FM Stations and 1 Select the preset that you want to XM Channels delete. See the previous section.

PRESET 4» While holding down the [MEM-

ORY] button, press the [TUNING MODE] button.

The preset is deleted and its number disappears from the display.

MEMORY TUNING MODE You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations and XM channels as presets.

1 Tune into the AM/FM station or XM channel that you want to store as a preset.

See page 40 to select XM channels.

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Listening to XM Satellite Radio® (North American Models Only)

Important XM Radio Information

To receive XM Radio on this receiver you need to purchase an optional XM Passport System and sub- scribe to XM's paid programming, Please note that XM is currently only licensed to provide service to the contiguous 48 United States (not available in Alaska and Hawaii) and portions of Canada. XM Radio service is not currently available in Mexico or any other region outside the continental U.S. and portions of Canada. For updates on service availabil- ity please visit XM's website at http://www.xmradio.com or http://www.xmradio.ca

Hardware and required basic monthly subscription sold separately. Premium Channels available at additional monthly cost. Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. Subscrip- tion fee is consumer only. AI fees and programming subject to change.

There is a world beyond AM and FM. It is XM Satellite Radio. XM offers more than 160 digital channels of audio entertainment, including 100% commercial-free music channels, in the top markets in the U.S. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO.

XM Canada offers the most commercial-free music — and engaging talk show programs. XM Canada creates original content that reflects our unique Canadian culture and broadcasts it throughout North America.

Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. offers its satellite radio ser- vice and operates under the XM Canada!" brand. XM Canada has an exclusive Canadian licence from XM Sat- ellite Radio Inc.

For more information about XM Canada, visit

www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-GET-XMSR A warning against reverse engineering: Itis prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or manipulate any technology incorporated in receivers compatible with the XM Satellite Radio s tem. Furthermore, the AMBE® voice compression soft- ware included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The user of this or any other software contained in an XM Radio is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy, decom- pile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into human- readable form. The software is licensed solely for use within this product.

Connecting the XM Passport System

The XM Passport System is sold separately. You can pur- chase the XM Passport System from the XM Web site at: http://www.xmradio.com (U.S.A.) htip//www.xmradio.ca (Canada)

Connect the Passport System to the XM antenna jack on the rear panel.

(= (= Put the XM Passport System by a southerly facing win- dow, with nothing obstructing its path to the sky.

Selecting XM Satellite Radio

Press the [TUNER] input selector button repeatedly to select XM. If “CHECK ANTENNA” appears on the display, make sure the XM Passport System is connected properly.

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Signing Up for XM Satellite Radio M Channel Search Mode

Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [ENTER] button to select “Channel Search” mode.

Before you can use XM Satellite Radio, you must first 1 sign up for an account. You'Il need a major credit card

and your XM Satellite Radio ID, which you can get from

the AV receiver, as explained below, or from the Passport

System package and itself.

Use the TUNING Up and Down =

LAYTV] buttons to select se the Up and Down [AVI V]

channel 0. uttons to select a channel. Your XM Satellite Radio ID number is

displayed. Write it below.

ID Channel number Channel name

You can also use the Left and Right

2 To sign up, go to: L/D>] buttons to select a category. http://activate.xmradio.com

Or call: 1-800-967-2346

For XM Canada, go to: M Category Search Mode http:/xmradio.ca 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, Or call: 1-877-GET-XMSR followed by the [ENTER] button to select “Category Search” Notes: mode. + Channel 0 cannot be selected in Category Search mode. You must select Channel Search mode (see . mu page 41). | + The following letters are not used in XM Satellite 2 Use the Left and Right [-{]/[»-] <8} Radio IDs: I, O,S,F Æ; buttons to select a category, and Î Selecting XM Radio Channels © use the Up and Down [AJIW] buttons to select a channel in There are three ways to select XM radio channels: OÙ that category. + Channel Search mode: select any channel.

+ Category Search mode: select channels by category.

+ Direct tuning: enter channel number. M Direct Tuning

Note: You can select an XM radio channel directly by entering You can’ select Channel Search or Category Search its number.

mode, while the Tuning Arrow 4 indicators are 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button,

ashing, as tuning Is In progress followed by the [D TUN] button. Tu The [RECEIVER] button flashes.

RECEIVER Number buttons

Within 8 seconds, use the num- ber buttons to enter the channel number.

The channel is selected.

For example, to select channel #20, press 0, 2, 0, or 2, 0, [ENT].

Note: While the [RECEIVER!] button is flashing, the input source cannot be changed by using the remote controller.

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ENTER TT TUNER | TUNING #4

— OO = : CET) =) DJ DISPLAY — DISPLAY RETURN TUNING MODE Selecting XM Channels from the Front Panel: Displaying XM Radio Information 1 Press the [TUNING MODE] button rune to select “Channel Search” or 1 Press the [DISPLAY] button “Category Search” mode. AV recei repeatedly to cycle through the N \ pl available information.

Press the [ENTER] button repeat-

2 edly to select a category. Remote

G) EE PE Use the TUNING Up and Down [AI] buttons to select a chan- 4 nel.

In Channel Search mode, you can select any channel.

In Category Search mode, you can only Channel name lect channels from the currently

The following information can be displayed:

Channel number & preset number

Selecting the Previous Channel:

1 To listen to the previously Category NS Fur À AV receiver selected XM channel, press the + [RETURN] button. EL Artist

NX Song title num uns Ca Listening mode |... cm à u RETUR! =

+_Ifthe category, artist, or song title is not available, “---" will be displayed instead.

+ The listening mode is displayed only when speaker set A is on.

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ENTER TUNING Y The following messages may appear while using XM radio.

The XM Passport System is not connected properly. Check the connection.

SETUP Positioning the XM Passport System

You can check the signal strength of the XM radio signal 5 and adjust the position of the XM Passport System

The XM user encryption code is being updated. Please

accordingly. wait 1 On the AV receiver, press the ’ [SETUP] button. The signal is too weak. Check the XM Passport System 2 Use the Up and Down [A J/[ connection and reposition it for the best reception.

1 sims buttons to select “5. ANT Aim- ÿ ing; and then press [ENTER].

The AV receiver is tuning or decoding audio or text data. Please wait.

3 Adjust the position of the XM Passport System so that the SAT signal strength bar is as long as possible.

The XM channel you selected is not currently broadcast- ing. Select another channel.

If you can't receive a satellite signal, press the Down [ #] button to display the terrestrial (TER) signal strength meter and adjust your XM Passport System so that the bar is as long as pos- sible.

Terrestrial signals are only available in certain areas.

So long as the signal strength is good, you can enjoy XM Radio by using either satellite or terrestrial reception.

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This section explains functions that can be used with any input source.

Adjusting the Bass and Treble

You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers, except when the Direct or Pure Audio (not North Amer-

ican models) listening mode is selected.

[RECEIVER] 1 … Press the AV receiver’s [TONE]

first button repeatediy to select either

N N\ Bass or Treble. DIMMER 2 Use the TONE [-J/[+] buttons to adjust. r—— MUTING \ \ M Bass You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from —-10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps. m Treble You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from —10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps. CH SEL en JE=) LEVEL -+ eu LS ; : OR-EQ Muting the AV Receiver ONKYo 10) LL mum ) You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver. Î LD : Press the remote controller's [MUTING] button. TONE, -, + ce The output is muted and the MUTING

indicator flashes on the display.

7 To unmute the AV receiver, press the remote control- ler's [MUTING] button again, or adjust the volume. The PHONES DIMMER output is unmuted and the MUTING indicator goes off. Muting is cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby. Setting the Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the display. Using the OptiResponse Equalizer Are Press the [DIMMER] button When using the HT-R540 with the speakers included in repeatedly to select: dim, dim- this Package, by turning on the OptiResponse equalizer, Ÿ* mer, or normal brightness. you can enjoy a powerful sound with movies or music.

(CR) Press the remote controller's controller [OR-EQ] button to turn the Opti-

Response equalizer on or off. DIMM:

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Using the Sleep Timer Adjusting Speaker Levels With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver so that You can adjust the volume of each speaker in speaker set it turns off automatically after a specified period. A. These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the

AV receiver is set to Standby. Press the remote controller’s

Ç ISLEEP] button repeatedly to 1 Use the remote controller’s

Ds select the required sleep time. [CH SEL] button to select each You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10 speaker, and use the [LEVEL-] minutes in 10 minute steps. and [LEVEL+] buttons to adjust

You can adjust the volume of each

The SLEEP indicator appears on the display when the sleep timer has been set, as shown. The specified sleep time NN speaker from —12 dB to +12 dB

appears on the display for about 5 sec- (-15 dB to +12 dB for the subwoofer). onds, then the previous display reap- pears.

Notes: *_ You cannot use this function while the AV receiver is muted.

To cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button

repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears. Speakers that are set to No or None in the Speaker

Configuration cannot be adjusted.

To check the remaining sleep time, press the [SLEEP]

button. Note that if you press the [SLEEP] button while M Speaker Set B

the sleep time is being displayed, you’Il shorten the sleep While speaker set B is on, you can adjust the volume of time by 10 minutes. the left and right speakers, from —12 dB to +12 dB. d

Using Headphones + These settings are stored when the AV receiver is set

For private listening, you can connect a pair of stereo to Standby. headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receiver’s + While speaker set B is on, you cannot adjust the levels PHONES jack. of speaker set As surround back speakers. TT E Headphones Ë- While a pair of headphones is connected, you can adjust the volume of each headphone speaker, from —12 dB to _ +12 dB each. ES) Notes: + These settings are stored when the AV receiver is set + Always turn down the volume before connecting your to Standby. headphones.

Speaker sets A and B are turned off while the head- phones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack.

When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it was set to Pure Audio, Mono, Stereo, or Direct, in which case it stays the same.

‘When the multichannel DVD input is selected, only the front left and front right channels can be heard in the headphones.

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Using the Listening Modes Ï

Selecting Listening Modes Selecting with the Remote Controller

For a description of each listening mode, see “About the

a : IT Listening Modes” on page 48.

K The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes Æ à à can only be selected if your DVD player is | Ci D) J connected to the AV receiver with a digital € O A

audio connection (coaxial or optical). 4 DK Listening mode availability depends on the

format of the current input signal.

While a pair of headphones is connected,

you can select only the Pure Audio (not STEREO North American model), Mono, Direct, or

Stereo listening mode.

see The listening modes cannot be selected COTES while speaker set A is off. oNKYO SR Selecting on the AV Receiver Æ [STEREO] button

This button selects the Stereo listening mode.

T S M [SURROUND)] button e 609 ( à This button selects the Dolby Digital and DTS listen-

Tee = 2 ing modes and the Neural Surround listening mode 4

ÿ = 2 3e (North American model only). ? Lt er, = LISTENING MODE [-q}/[p-] buttons Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all PURE AUDIO of the listening modes that can be used with the cur- STEREO rent input source.

LISTENING MODE M [PURE AUDIO] button (not North American model) This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode. When this mode is selected, the AV receiver outputs no video signals and its display is turned off. Pressing this button again will select the previous lis- tening mode.

= [STEREO] button This button selects the Stereo listening mode.

= LISTENING MODE [-«}/[»] buttons Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all of the listening modes that can be used with the cur- rent input source.

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The following table shows which listening modes can be used with each input signal format.

Source format Dolby Digital DTS/DTS 96/24? Analog, Muitich PCM 3/21 324 | » DTS-ES analog

Neural Surround (North Vs American models only)

All Ch Stereo Full Mono

*1._ In the Pure Audio and Direct listening modes, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz PCM is processed at 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz respectively. In listening modes other than Pure Audio, Direct, and Stereo, 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz PCM is processed at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz respectively.

#2. In listening modes other than Pure Audio, Direct, Stereo, and DTS 96/24, DTS 96/24 sour

*3._Ifthe Surr Back parameter is set to None, or speaker set B is on, normal Pro Logic II is used

#4. Not available for 88.2 KHz and 96 kHz PCM input signals.

*$.. Ifthe Surr Back setting is set to None, or speaker set B is on, normal DTS is used.

*6.. Available only when surround speakers are connected.

re processed as normal DTS.

: Only available on 6.1/7.1-channel playback systems. Not available while speaker set B is on. EM : Only available on 7.1-channel playback systems. Not available while speaker set B is on.

ip: To check the format of the digital input signal, see “Displaying Source Information” on page 37. )

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About the Listening Modes

The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound.

The illustration shows which speakers are active in each listening mode with 7.1 channel speaker sys- tem.

Fiontief Center Frontright

À ae surbuns back int

Surround 1éft Surround right

Pure Audio (not North American models)

In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned off, minimizing possible noise sources for the ultimate in high-fidelity reproduction. (As the video circuitry is turned off, no video signals are output in this mode.) Direct

In this mode, audio from the input source is output directly with minimal processing, providing high-fidel- ity reproduction. AII of the source”s audio channels are output as they are.

CET Stereo TE Sound is output by the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.

Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or use it with the foreign language soundtracks recorded in the left and right channels of some movies. It can also be used with DVDs or other sources containing multiplexed audio, such as karaoke DVDs.

il LEE Dolby Pro Logicix EM Em

Dolby Pro Logic 11 MM Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-channel source for 7.1-channel playback. It provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops the listener. As well as music and movies, video games can also benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging. If you’re not using any surround back speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II will be used instead of Dolby Pro Logic IIx. + PLIIx Movie Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) movie (e. DVD, VHS). + PLIix Music Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD). + PLIix Game Use this mode with video games, especially those that bear the Dolby Pro Logic II logo.

Dolby Digital : LA : CI Use this mode with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital logo, and Dolby Digital TV broadcasts. This is the most common digital surround- sound format, and it’Il put you right in the middle of the

action, just like being in a movie theater or concert hall.

DIGITAL Dolby Digital EX mm m DTS+Dolby EX M These modes expand 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources for 6.1/7.1-chan- nel playback. They’re especially suited to Dolby Digital EX soundiracks that include a matrix-encoded surround back channel. The additional channel adds an extra dimension and provides an envel- oping surround sound experience, perfect for rotating and fly-by sound effects. Use them with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital or DTS logo.

Dolby Digital+PLiix Music DTS+PLIIx Music

These modes use the Pro Logic IIx Music mode to expand 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources for 6.1/7.1-channel play- back. Use them with Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 music sources (e.g., DVD and Dolby Digital TV broadcasts).

Dolby Digital+PLiix Movie DTS+PLIIx Movie L} These modes use the Pro Logic IIx Movie mode to expand 5.1-channel Dolby Digital PI61TAL and DTS sources for 7.1-channel play- è

back. Use them with Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 movies (e.g., DVD and select digital TV broad- casts).

DIGITAL DIGITAL CCE]

The DTS digital surround-sound format supports up to 5.1 discrete channels and uses less com- pression for high-fidelity reproduction. Use it with DVDs and CDs that bear the DTS logo.

DTS 9624 EEE This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 : sources. This is high-resolution DTS with a [etes EE 96 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution, providing superior fidelity. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo.

DTS-ES Discrete EL EM This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete soundtracks, which use a discrete surround back channel for true 6.1/7.1-channel playback. The seven totally separate audio channels provide better spa- tial imaging and 360-degree sound localization, perfect for sounds that pan across the surround channels. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS-ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Discrete soundtrack.

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DTS-ES Matrix M EE This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtracks, which use a matrix-encoded back-channel for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS-ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Matrix soundtrack.

DTS Neo:6 any 2-channel source for 6.1-chan- six full-bandwidth channels of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material, providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience that fully envelops the listener. + Neo:6 Cinema Use this mode with any stereo movie (e.g. VHS). + Neo:6 Music Use this mode with any stereo music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD). Dolby Digital + Neo:6 m mm DTS+Neo:6 L} This mode uses Neo:6 to expand 5.1-chan- nel Dolby Digital and DTS sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. Use it with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital or DTS logo and feature a 5.1-channel soundtrack.

DIGITAL Neural Surround

(North American models only)

Neural Surround represents the latest advancement in surround technology developed for music and is adopted by XM Satellite Radio for digital radio broadcast of sur- round recordings and live events in surround sound. Neural Surround employs psychoacoustic frequency- domain processing, which allows delivery of a more detailed sound stage, with superior channel separation and localization of audio elements. System playback is scalable from 5.1 to 7.1 multichannel surround playback.

Onkyo Original DSP Modes

Mono Movie E RE This mode is suitable for old movies and other mono sources. The center speaker outputs the sound as it is, while reverb is applied to the sound output by the other speakers, giving presence to even mono material.

= Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall.

Unplugged Æ Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this mode emphasizes the front stereo image, giving the impression of being right in front of the stage.

Studio-Mix = Suitable for rock or pop musie, listening to music in this mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acous- tic image, like being at a club or rock concert.

TVLogie RAR This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows pro- duced in a TV studio, surround effects to the entire sound, and clarity to voices.

AllCh Stereo "EE Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire lis- tening area with stereo sound from the front, surround, and surround back speakers.

Full Mono In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono, so the sound you hear is the same regardless of where you are within the listening room.

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Using the CinemaFILTER RECEIVER With the CinemaFILTER, you can soften overly bright movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for repro- duction in a movie theater.

CinemaFILTER can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, PLII/IIx Movie, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, Dolby/DTS+PLIIx Movie, Dolby/DTS+Ne0:6, and DTS+Dolby EX.

1 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE EE) MODE button, and then press the AY» [CINE FLTR] button repeatedly to ENTER Eu)

[2 select: On: CinemaFILTER on. Off: CinemaFILTER off.

SETUP CE) Using the Audio Adjust Settings

eee CINE FLTR The Audio Adjust settings only affect speaker set A. L'NIGHT ONKYO 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-

lowed by the [SETUP] button.

Using the Late Night Function (Dolby Digital only)

With the Late Night 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.

Use the Up and Down [AYIY] buttons to select “4. Audio

Adjust;’ and then press [ENTER].

1 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE (5) MODE button, and then press the [L NIGHT] button repeatedly to Ÿ select: Off: Late Night function off. Low: Small reduction in dynamic

Use the Left and Right [-«]/[»-]

range. . . buttons to change the setting. High: Big reduction in dynamic Press the Down [Y] button to range. select the next setting.

Repeat this step for the other settings.

+ 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.

+ The Late Night function is set to Off when the AV receiver is set to Standby.

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4 Press the [SETUP] button.

The Audio Adjust settings are explained below.

Input Channel Settings

= Multiplex This setting determines which channel is output from a stereo multiplex source. Use it to select audio channels or languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV broadcasts, and so on. Main: The main channel is output (default). Sub: The sub channel is output. M/S: Both the main and sub channels are output.

This setting determines which channel is output when the Mono listening mode is used with a stereo source. L+R: Both the left and right channels are output

(default). L: Only the left channel is output. R: Only the right channel is output.

PLII and PLIIx Music Mode Settings

These settings apply to only 2-channel (stereo) sources.

H Panorama With this setting, you can broaden the width of the front stereo image when using the Pro Logic II Music or Pro Logic Ix Music listening mode.

On: Panorama function on.

Off: Panorama function off (default).

With this setting, you can move the sound field forward or backward when using the Pro Logic II Music or Pro Logic Ix Music listening mode. The default value is 3. It can be adjusted from 0 to 6. Higher settings move the sound field forward. Lower settings move it backward. If the stereo image feels too wide, or there's too much surround sound, move the sound field forward to improve the balance. Conversely, if the stereo image feels like it's in mono, or there's not enough surround sound, move it backward.

With this setting, you can adjust the width of the sound from the center speaker when using the Pro Logic II Music or Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. Normally, the center channel sound is output by only the center speaker. (If you're not using a center speaker, the center channel sound will be distributed to the front left and right speakers to create a phantom center). This setting

adjusts the front left, right, and center mix, allowing you 10 adjust the weight of the center channel sound. It can be adjusted from 0 to 7 (default value is 3).

DTS Neo:6 Music Mode Setting

The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel surround sound from 2-channel (stereo) sources. With this setting, you can specify by how much the front left and right channel output is attenuated in order to create the center channel. It can be adjusted from 0 to 5 (default value is 2). This setting has no effect if no center speaker is connected.

When set to 0, the front left and right channel output is attenuated by half (6 dB), giving the impression that the sound is located centrally. This setting works well when the listening position is considerably off center. When set to 5, the front left and right channels are not attenu- ated, maintaining the original stereo balance.

Dolby Digital EX Input Signal Setting

H Dolby EX This setting determines how Dolby Digital EX signals are handled. This setting is unavailable if no surround back speakers are connected or speaker set B is on. Auto: If the source signal contains a Dolby Digital EX flag, the Dolby Digital EX listening mode is used (default). Manual: You can select Pro Logic IIx Movie, Pro Logic IIx Music, Dolby Digital, or Dolby Digital EX.

Multichannel Subwoofer Setting

On some DVD players, the signal from the multichannel subwoofer output is 15 dB higher than normal. You can change the subwoofer sensitivity to match your DVD player. Note that this setting only affects signals con- nected to the SUBWOOFER input jack of the multichan- nel DVD input.

You can select 0 dB (default), +5 dB, +10 dB, or +15 dB. If you find that your subwoofer is 100 loud, try the

+10 dB or +15 dB setting.

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Advanced Speaker Settings

AY» LS ENTER : 7— SETUP

onxyxo LD) Speaker Distance

Use the Up and Down [AYIY] buttons to select “2. SP Dis- tance,” and then press the [ENTER] button.

While “Unit” is displayed, use the Left and Right [-«]/[-] buttons to select “feet” or “meters”.

feet: Distances in feet. Can be set from 1 to 30 feet in 1-foot steps. Distances in meters. Can be set from 0.3 to 9 meters in 0.3-meter steps.

Use the Down [W] button to select “Front,” and use the Left and Right [-{]J/[b-] buttons to specify the distance for the “front speakers,” then press the Down [Y] button to select the next speaker.

Repeat step 5 for all speakers. Note:

Speakers that you set to No or None in the Speaker Configuration (page 54) cannot be selected.

The speaker distance setting cannot be changed while a pair of headphones is con- nected, speaker set B is on, or the multichan- nel input is being used.

To get the best from surround sound, it's important that the sound from each speaker reaches the listener at the same time. To achieve this, you need to specify the dis- tance from each speaker to the listening position.

1 Measure and make a note of the distance from each speaker to the listening position.

Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by the [SETUP] button on the remote controller.

Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes.

+ 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 Surround and Surround 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 distance is set 10 20 ft. (6 m), the SurrRight, Surr Left, Surr Back R, and Surr Back L distances can be set between 5 and 25 ft. (1.5 and 7.5 m).

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5 Repeat step 4 so that the level of With this function, you can adjust the volume of each the test tone from each speaker speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the is the same. listening position. Speakers that you set to No or None in the Speaker Configuration (page 54) do The speaker levels cannot be adjusted while a not output the test tone. pair of headphones is connected, speaker set Bis on, or the AV receiver is muted. 6 Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. CYR Don't forget to turn down the volume if 1 CG) pres De (BETUP) puton fo sETUR you tumed it up while setting the levels.

the remote controller.

+ A quicker way to adjust the speaker levels is to press the remote controller’s [TEST TONE] button to output the test tone, use the [LEVEL-] and [LEVEL+] but- tons to adjust the levels, and use the [CH SEL] button

Use the Up and Down [AJIV] to select the speakers.

buttons to select “3. Level Cal”

and then press the [ENTER] but-

A pink noise test tone is output by the

Turn up the volume so that you can hear the test tone suffi- ciently.

While each speaker outputs the test tone, its name appears on the display, as shown.

Use the Left and Right [-4J/[b>] buttons to adjust the speaker level, and use the Down [W] 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 for the subwoofer).

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Speaker Configuration, Crossover Frequency, and Double Bass settings only need to be changed if you're not using the speakers in this package.

These settings cannot be changed while head- phones are connected, speaker set B is on, or the multichannel DVD input is being used.

Speaker Configuration

This section explains how to specify which speakers are connected and their sizes.

For speakers with a cone diameter larger than 6-1/2 inches (16 cm), specify Large (full band). For those with a smaller diameter, specify Small (default crossover 100 Hz). The crossover frequency can be changed on page 55.

Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by the [SETUP] button.

Use the Up and Down [AJIW] buttons to select “1. SP Config,” and then press the [ENTER] but- ton.

While the Subwoofer setting is selected, use the Left and Right [JD] buttons to select Yes or No.

Yes: Select if a subwoofer is con- nected.

No: Select if no subwoofer is con- nected.

Use the Down [W] button to 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.

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 speak- ers are small. Large: Select if the surround speak- ers are large. None: Select if no surround speakers are connected. Note: +_Ifthe Front setting in step 4 is set to Small, the Large option cannot be selected.

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7 Use the Down [W] button to select “Surr Back,” and use the Speer cone Crossover Left and Right [/»>-] buttons to famerer frequency select Small, Large, or None. Over 8 in. 40/50/60Hz* Small: Select if the surround back (20 em) speakers are small. 6-1/2to8in. soHz Large: Select if the surround back (6-20 cm) speakers are large. 5-14 106-121. | ;6opt (defaut) None: Select if no surround back (13-16 cm) speakers are connected. 3-1/2 to 5-1/4 in. Notes: (9-18 cm) 170He +_Ifthe Surround setting in step 6 is set Under 3-1/2 in. to None, this setting does not appear. (® cm) 150/200Hz"

Ifthe Surround setting in step 6 is set

k *Choose the setting suitable for the speaker. to Small, the Large option cannot be

Continue with step 10 of the “Double

selected. Bass” setting below. 8 Use the Down [Y] button to select “Surr Back Ch,’ and use Notes: the Left and Right [-{]/[»-] but- +_ For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency tons to select 2ch or 1ch. response in the manuals supplied with your speakers

2ch: Select if two (left and right) and set accordingly. surround back speakers are Choose a higher crossover frequency if you want more connected. sound from your subwoofer.

Ich: Select if one surround back

& speaker is connected. Double Bass & j Note: Î + _Ifthe Surround and Surr Back set- With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass out- tings in steps 6 and 7 are set to None, put by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right this setting does not appear. channels to the subwoofer. This function can be set only

if the Subwoofer setting (step 3) is set to Yes, and the Front setting (step 4) is set to Large in the Speaker Con- figuration on page 54.

Continue with step 9 of the “Crossover Frequency” setting.

Use the Down [W] button to Crossover Frequency 10 select Da des and then This setting only applies to the speakers that you speci- use the Left and Right [-@]/[b-] fied as Small in the “Speaker Configuration” on page 54. buttons to select: To get the best bass performance from your speaker sys- Ÿ On: Double Bass function on.

Bass from the front left and

right channels is also fed to

the subwoofer (default). Off: Double Bass function off.

tem, you need to set the crossover frequency according 10 the size and frequency response of your speakers

9 Use the Down [Y] button to select “Crossover; and then use

the Left and Right [-]/[b-] but-

tons to select a crossover fre- 11 Press the [SETUP] button. Ÿ quency. Setup closes.

Use the diameter of the smallest

speaker in your system when choosing A

{ -] the crossover frequency.

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Digital Input Signal Formats Correcting Sound and Picture Sync The following table shows the display indicator for each When using progressive scanning on your DVD player, digital signal format. you may find that the picture and sound are out of sync.

Format Display With this setting, you can correct this by delaying the — audio signals. You can set it from 0 to 100 milliseconds Dolby Digital nov (ms) in 20 millisecond steps. DTS [des] PCM PCM RECEIVER Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format auto- matically. However, if you experience either of the fol- INPUT —} lowing issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you SELECTOR can specify the signal format as either PCM or DTS: + Ifthe beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut off, try the PCM setting. + If noise is produced when fast forwarding or reversing a DTS CD, try the DTS setting. L LS D a!

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.

DIGITAL INPUT PS —_&—

1 Press and holdthe AV receiver's [DIGITAL INPUT] button for about 3 seconds.

Press and hold, for more than 4 seconds, the input selector but- ton for the input source that you want to correct.

This can be the [DVD], [VIDEO 1], [VIDEO 2], or [VIDEO 3] input source.

2 While “Auto” is displayed (about 3 sec- onds), press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button repeatedly to select: PCM, DTS, or Auto. PCM: Only PCM format input signals will be

heard. If the input signal is not PCM, the PCM indicator will flash and there will be no sound. DTS: Only DTS format input signals will be heard. If the input signal is not DTS, the DTS indicator will flash and there will be no sound. Auto (default): The format is detected automati- cally. If no digital input signal is present, the corresponding analog input is used instead.

Use the Left and Right [-@]/[b-] buttons to adjust the delay from 0 to 100 milliseconds in 20 milli- second steps.

Not + This setting is not available when the Pure Audio lis- tening mode is used, or the Direct listening mode is

used with an analog input signal.

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This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from different sources.

Recording the Input Source

You can only record to a component that's connected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT jacks.

See pages 22-33 for information on connecting your AV components.

Use the input selector buttons to select the component that you want to record.

Audio signals from the selected input

source are output by the TAPE OUT ©) © ©) and VIDEO 1 OUT jacks. You can listen to the source while

recording. The AV receiver’s VOL- UME control has no effect on record-

Q On your recorder, start record- ing.

Start playback on the source component.

Notes: You cannot record from a component that's connected 10 a digital input. Only analog inputs can be recorded.

The surround sound effects provided by the listening modes cannot be recorded.

You cannot record from a component that's connected 10 the multichannel DVD input.

If you select another input source while recording, that input source will be recorded instead.

While the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the VIDEO 1 OUT V and $ jacks don’t output video sig- nals, so select another mode when recording.

Recording Audio and Video from Separate Sources

You can overdub audio onto your video recordings by simultaneously recording audio and video from two sep- arate sources. This is possible because only the audio source is switched when an audio-only input source, such as TAPE, TUNER, or CD), is selected, the video source remains the same.

In the following example, audio from the CD player con- nected to the CD IN jacks, and video from the camcorder connected to the VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO jack are recorded by the VCR connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT jacks.

VCR 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.

Start recording on the VCR, then start playback on the camcorder and CD player.

Video from the camcorder and audio from the CD player are recorded by the VCR.

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You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller (RC-649M) to control your other AV components, including those made by other manufacturers. This sec- tion explains how to enter the necessary remote control code for the component that you want to control (e.g., DVD player, TV, or VCR).

Entering Remote Control Codes

To control another component, you must first enter the appropriate remote control code to a REMOTE MODE button. You’Il need to enter a code for each component that you want to control.

2 While holding down the REMOTE MODE button that you want to set, press the [DISPLAY] button for 3 seconds.

he REMOTE MODE button lights up.

control code in the separate Remote Control Codes list. The codes are organized by category (e.g., DVD player, TV, etc.).

Within 30 seconds, use the num- ber buttons to enter the 4-digit remote control code.

The REMOTE MODE button flashes twice.

Press the REMOTE MODE button again to select the remote con- troller mode, point the remote controller at the component, and check the operation.

Ifthe remote controller doesn’t work as expected, and several remote codes are listed, try each one in turn and use the one that works best.

*_A remote control code cannot be entered for the IRECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.

+ The remote control codes provided are correct at the time of printing, but are subject to change.

&) É HTS700 En book Page 59 Friday, February 17, 2006 3:28 PM Controlling Other Components —Continued Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons Components Connected via RI You can reset a REMOTE MODE button to its default Onkyo components that are connected via fRI are con- remote control code. wolled by pointing the remote controller at the AV While holding down the REMOTE receiver, not the component. This allows you to control components that are out of view, in a rack, for example. MODE button that you want to reset, press the [L NIGHT] button 1 Make sure the Onkyo component is con- for 3 seconds. | nected with an 1 cable and an analog The REMOTE MODE button lights up. audio cable (RCA). See page 33 for details. 2 Enter the appropriate remote control code for the [DVD] or [CD] REMOTE MODE but- ton. [DVD] REMOTE MODE button 1612: Onkyo DVD player with R1 Eng ICD/MD/CDR/HDD] REMOTE MODE button 1327: Onkyo CD player with R1 1808: Onkyo MD recorder with R1 1322: Onkyo CD recorder with RI 2 Press the REMOTE MODE button 1993: HDD-compatible component with R1 Cpemoremooe- AJAin. See the previous page for how to enter remote The REMOTE MODE button flashes control codes. twice, indicating that it's been reset. 3 Press the [DVD] or [CD] REMOTE MODE button, point the remote controller at the The [DVD] and [CD] REMOTE AV receiver, and operate the component. MODE buttons are preprogrammed with remote control codes for control- If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing ling Onkyo DVD players and CD play- the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control ers respectively. When these buttons an Onkyo component that's not connected via FI, use are reset, the preprogrammed code is the following remote control codes: restored. IDVD] REMOTE MODE button 0627: Onkyo DVD player without fR1 (default) [CD/MD/CDR/HDD] REMOTE MODE button Resetting the Remote Controller 1817: Onkyo CD player without RI (default) . : 0868: Onkyo MD recorder without fr You can reset the remote controller to its default settings. 1323: Onkyo CD recorder without R1 1 While holding down the 1990: HDD-compatible component without R1 (9) [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE but- ton, press the [L NIGHT] button Note: Ÿ for 3 seconds. If you connect an RI-capable Onkyo MD recorder, CD The [RECEIVER] button lights up. recorder, or HDD-compatible component to the TAPE IN/OUT or VIDEO 2 jacks, for remote operation to work properly, you must set the Input Display to MD, CDR, or HDD (see page 35). 2 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button again. The [RECEIVER] button flashes twice, indicating that it's been reset. 59

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To control another component, point the remote controller at it and use the buttons explained below. (You must select the appropriate remote control mode first.) With some AV components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all.

@ [ON/STANDBY], TV [t)/1]* Sets the TV to On or Standby.

@ TVVOL[AMVW I Adjusts the TV's volume. @ [CH #-]

Selects channels on the TV. @® [PREVIOUS]

Selects the previous channel. @ [TV INPUT]*

Selects the TV's VCR input.

© OM: C1, D, [<<], Le] Operates the VCR.

*_ Buttons marked with an asterisk

(#) are exclusively for control-

ling a TV and can be used at any-

time regardless of the current remote controller mode.

( [ON/STANDBY] Sets the VCR to On or Standby.

@) Number buttons Select channels. @ [CLR] Cancels functions. @ [CH +/-] Selects channels on the VCR.

© TE: D]; el Pause, Play, Stop.

Rewind and Fast forward.

H Controlling a Satellite or Cable Receiver

( [ON/STANDBY] Sets the satellite/cable receiver 10 On or Standby.

Enter numbers. @ [CLR]

Cancels functions. @ [CH #2]

Selects satellite/cable channels. ® [PREVIOUS]

Selects the previous channel. © [GUIDE]

Displays the program guide. @ [ENTER]

Confirms the selection.

@ TM; D], DM, [<<], [>>] Operates the VCR.

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If you have any trouble using the 7.1ch Home Theater System, look for a solution in this section.

If you can't resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer. To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VIDEO 1] button, press the [STANDBY/ON] button. “Clear” will appear on the display and the AV receiver will enter Standby mode.

Note that resetting the AV receiver will delete your radio presets and custom settings.

Can't turn on the AV receiver

+ Make sure that the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet properly.

+ Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait 5 seconds or more, then plug it in again.

The AV receiver turns off as soon as it's turned

+ The amp protection circuit has been activated. Remove the power cord from the wall outlet immedi- ately. Disconnect all speaker cables and input sources, and leave the AV receiver with its power cord discon- nected for 1 hour. After that, reconnect the power cord and set the volume to maximum. If the AV receiver Stays on, set the volume to minimum, disconnect the power cord, and reconnect your speakers and input sources. If the AV receiver turns off when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect the power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer.

There's no sound or it's very quiet

Make sure that the digital input source is selected properly (page 35). Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] but- ton repeatedly.

Make sure the speker set A or B is on (page 5). Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way (page 22).

Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is correct, and that the bare wire is in contact with metal part of each speaker terminal (page 19)

Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting. Check the volume. It can be set to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX (page 36). The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment and has a wide volume range for precise adjustment.

If the MUTING indicator is shown on the display, press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button to unmute the AV receiver (page 44).

While a pair of headphones is connected to the PHONES jack, no sound is output by the speakers (page 45).

Check the digital audio output settings on the con- nected device, On some games consoles, such as those that can play DVDs, the default setting is off.

With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio format from a menu.

If your turntable doesn’t have a phono preamp built-in, you must connect one between it and the AV receiver. If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must con- nect an MC head amp, or an MC transformer and a phono preamp.

Specify the speaker distances and adjust the individual speaker levels (pages 52, 53).

The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS. Set it to Auto (page 56).

Only the front speakers produce sound

+ When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, only the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound.

+ Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (page 54).

Only the center speaker produces sound

+_ If you use the Pro Logic IIx Movie, Pro Logic IIx Music, or Pro Logic IIx Game listening mode with a mono source, such as an AM radio station or mono TV program, the sound is concentrated in the center speaker.

Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (page 54).

The surround speakers produce no sound When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the surround speakers produce no sound (page 48). Depending on the source and current listening mode, not much sound may be produced by the surround speakers. Try selecting another listening mode. Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (page 54).

The center speaker produces no sound

+ When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the center speaker produces no sound (page 48).

+ Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (page 54).

The surround back speakers produce no sound

+ While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback and the surround back speakers produce no sound.

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+ The surround back speakers are not used with all lis- tening modes. Select another listening mode (page 48).

+ Not much sound may be produced by the surround back speakers with some sources.

+ Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (page 54).

The subwoofer produces no sound

The level of the input signal was too low so the sub- woofer entered Standby mode. Increase the subwoofer level slightly on the HT-R540.

Make sure that the subwoofer’s [POWER] switch is set to ON (not North American models).

The subwoofer’s OUTPUT LEVEL control is set at minimum. Turn it up.

The subwoofer outputs no sound while only speaker set B is on. Turn on speaker set A.

When you play source material that contains no infor- mation in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no sound.

Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (page 54).

Speaker set B produces no sound

+ Speaker set B only outputs sources that are connected 10 an analog input. Make sure that the analog audio cables are connected properly.

There's no sound with a certain signal format Check the digital audio output setting on the con- nected device. On some games consoles, such as those that can play DVDs, the default setting is off.

With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio output format from a menu.

Can't get 6.1- or 7.1-channel playback + While speaker set B is on, speaker set À is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.

The volume cannot be set to 79

+ When the volume level of each speaker has been adjusted (pages 45, 53), the maximum possible vol- ume may be reduced.

Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power cords, speaker cables, and so on may degrade the audio performance, so don't do it.

An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try repositioning your cables.

The Late Night function doesn't work + Make sure the source material is Dolby Digital (page 50).

The multichannel DVD input doesn't work

+ Check the multichannel DVD input connections (page 26).

+ To select the multichannel DVD input, press the [MULTI CH] input selector button.

+ Check the audio output settings on your DVD player.

+ When playing DTS program material, using the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player may produce a short audible noise. This is not a mal- function.

When DTS program material ends and the DTS bit- stream stops, the AV receiver remains in DTS listen- ing mode and the DTS indicator remains on. This is to prevent noise when you use the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player. If you switch your player from DTS to PCM, because the AV receiver does not switch formats immediately, you may not hear any sound, in which case you should stop your player for about 3 seconds, and then resume playback. With some CD players, you won’t be able to playback DTS material properly even though your player is con- nected to a digital input on the AV receiver. This is usually because the DTS bitstream has been processed (e.g.. output level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver doesn't recog- nize it as a genuine DTS signal. In such cases, you may hear noise.

Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed in all the way (page 22).

Make sure that each video component is properly con- nected.

The AV receiver does not convert between formats, so if a video source component is connected to a compo- nent video input, your TV must be connected to the component video output (page 23).

On your TV, make sure that the video input to which the AV receiver is connected is selected.

While the Pure Audio listening mode (not North American model) is selected, the video circuits are turned off and the AV receiver outputs no video sig- nals.

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Reception is noisy, stereo FM reception suffers from hiss, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn't appear

Relocate your antenna.

Move the AV receiver away from your TV or com- puter.

Listen to the station in mono (page 38).

‘When listening to an AM station, operating the remote controller may cause noise.

Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.

Concrete walls weaken radio signal If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor antenna.

The remote controller doesn't work

Make sure that the batteries are installed with the cor- rect polarity (page 13).

Make sure that the remote controller is not too far away from the AV receiver, and that there’s no obstruction between the remote controller and the AV receiver’s remote control sensor (page 13).

Make sure you've selected the correct remote control- ler mode (page 14).

Make sure you've entered the correct remote control code (page 58).

Can't control other components

+ Make sure you've selected the correct remote control- ler mode (page 14).

If you've connected an 1-capable Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or next generation HDD-com- patible component to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, or a DS-AI Remote Interactive Dock to the VIDEO 2 IN jacks, for the remote controller to work properly, you must set the Input Display to MD, CDR, or HDD (see page 35).

The entered remote control code may not be correct. If more than one code is listed, try each one.

With some AV components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all.

To control an Onkyo component that's connected via RL, point the remote controller at the AV receiver. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 59).

To control an Onkyo component that's not connected via RH, or another manufacturer’s component, point the remote controller at the component. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 58).

+ On your recorder, make sure the correct input is

To prevent signal loops and damage to the AV

receiver, input signals are not fed through to outputs

with the same name (e.g., TAPE IN to TAPE OUT, or

VIDEO 1 IN to VIDEO 1 OUT).

+ When the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, recording is not possible because no video signals are output. Select another listening mode.

The sound changes when | connect my head-

+ When a pair of headphones is connected, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it's already set to Stereo, Mono, Direct, or Pure Audio (not North American model).

The display doesn't work + The display is turned off when the Pure Audio (not North American model) listening mode is selected.

How do | change the language of a multiplex

+ Use the “Multiplex” setting on the “4. Audio Adjust” menu to select Main or Sub (page 51).

+ To use R1, you must make an FR1 connection and an analog audio connection (RCA) between the compo- nent and AV receiver, even if they are connected digi- tally (page 33).

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The AV receiver contains a microcomputer for signal pro- cessing and control functions. In very rare situations, severe interference, noise from an external source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely event that this happens, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it back in again.

Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the units malfunction. Before you record important data, make sure that the material will be recorded cor- rectiy.

Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall out- let, set the AV receiver to Standby.

The AV receiver uses a battery-less memory backup system in order to retain radio presets and other set- tings when its unplugged or in the case of a power fail- ure. Although no batteries are required, the AV receiver must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system. Once it has been charged, the AV receiver will retain the settings for several weeks, although this depends on the environment and will be shorter in humid climates.

The following settings can be made for the

S-Video and composite video inputs

You must use the buttons on the unit to make these set-

1. While holding down the input selector button for the input source that you want to set, press the [SETUP] button.

2. Use the Up and Down [ A V/[Y] buttons to select a setting (see below).

3. Use the Left and Right [-@J/[B-] buttons to change the setting:

4. Press the [SETUP] button when you've finished.

+ Video Attenuation This setting can be made for the DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or VIDEO 3 input. If you have a games console connected to an S-Video or composite video input, and the picture isn't very clear, you can attenuate the gain. Video ATT:0: (default). Video ATT:2: Gain is reduced by 2 dB.

Outputting S-Video Sources from the Composite Video Outputs This setting can be made for the DVD, VIDEO 1, or VIDEO 2 input. With this setting, you can output S-Video input sources from the composite video outputs, useful if your TV doesn't have any S-Video inputs. Y/C Mix:Off: S-Video input signals are output by only S-Video outputs (default). Y/C Mix:On: S-Video input signals are output by S-Video outputs and composite video outputs.

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Amplifier Section General Rated Output Power (FTC) Power Supply North American: AC 120 V, 60 Hz All channels: 110 watts minimum continuous power Others: AC 230-240 V, 50Hz

per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total harmonie distortion of 0.9%

Rated Output Power (IEC) 7 ch X 130 Wat 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch div

230 W + 230 W (30, Front)

170 W + 170 W (4Q, Front)

120 W + 120 W (8Q, Front)

Distortion) 0.08% (Power Rated)

Damping Factor 60 (Front, IKHz, 8Q)

Input Sensitivity and

Frequency Response Tone Control

Signal to Noise Ratio Speaker Impedance

Frequency Response 5 Hz-50 MHz

FM Tuning Frequency Range North American: 87.5 MHz-107.9 MHz Other: 87.5 MHz-108.0 MHz

Usable Sensitivity Signal to Noise Ratio

THD Frequency Response Stereo Separation

ΠAM Tuning Frequency

Range North American: 530 kHz-1710 kHz Others: 522/530 KHz--1611/1710 kHz

Consumption North American: 0.1 W Others: 0.5 W Dimensions WXH XD) 435 X 151 X 377 mm 17-1/8" X 5-15/16" X 14-13/16" Weight North American: 9.6 ke 2122 lbs.

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Frequency response: 25 Hz-150 Hz level 86 dB/W/m

Cabinet capacity: 1.36 cubic feet (38.5 L) Frequency response: 55 Hz-50 kHz

Dimensions Crossover frequency: 4.5 kHz

(WXHX D} 10-13/16" X 18-5/8" X 17-L1/16" Cabinet capacity: 0.28 cubic feet (8.0 L) (275 X 473 X 449 mm) Dimensions

Weight 25.4 lbs. (11.5 kg) (W XH X D}: 17-1/16" X 6-3/16" X 7-74

Drivers unit 10 inch (25 cm) Cone Woofer (433 X 157 X 200 mm)

Power supply: North American: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Weight: 8.4 lbs. (3.8 kg) Australian: AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz Speaker. 5 inch (12 cm) OMF Cone Woofer X 2

Power consumption: North American: 140 W 1 inch (2.5 cm) Balanced Dome Tweeter Australian: 137 W Terminal Color-coded push type

Other Auto Standby function Other Magnetic shielding

level: 86 dB/W/m level. 82 dB/W/m

Frequency response: 55 Hz-50 kHz Frequency response: 60 Hz-20 kHz

Crossover frequency: 4.5 kHz Crossover frequency: 10 kHz

abinet capacity: 0.28 cubic feet (8.0 L) Cabinet capacity: 0.07 cubic feet (2.1 L) Dimensions Dimensions (WXH XD) 6-3/16" X 17-1/16" X 7-7/8" WXHX D} 6718" X 10-7/16" X 4" & {157 X 433 X 200 mm) (175 X 265 X 102 mm) &

SA Weight: 84 lbs. (3.8 ke) Weight 3.1 lbs. (1.4 kg) N Drivers unit 5 inch (12 em) OMF Cone Woofer X 2 Speaker. 3-1/8 inch (8 cm) Cone Woofer Î 1 inch (2.5 cm) Balanced Dome Tveeter 3/4 inch (2 em) Ceramic Tiweeter

Terminal Color-coded push type Terminal Color-coded push type

Other: Magnetic shielding

Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.

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