Onkyo 29400468 User Manual
Contents
AV Receiver
HT-RC230
Instruction Manual
Introduction ...................................2
Connections.................................11
Turning On & Basic Operations
Advanced Operations .................27
Controlling iPod & Other
Components............................36
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Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Others...........................................43
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Introduction
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WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When
a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
PORTABLE CART WARNIN
S3125A
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS
OUVRIR
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 fol-
lowing the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the apparatus to its normal operation,
E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in
any way, and
F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in
performance this indicates a need for service.
16. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire
or electric shock.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of
this unit.
17. Batteries
Always consider the environmental issues and follow
local regulations when disposing of batteries.
18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation.
Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and
10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or
board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4")
away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like
gap for warm air to escape.
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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without
the permission of the copyright holder.
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 detergent and
water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a
clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may
damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.
4. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION
CAREFULLY.
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel (e.g.,
AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).
The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit
from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug is
readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.
Pressing ON/STANDBY to select Standby mode does
not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not intend to use
the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord
from the AC outlet.
5. Preventing Hearing Loss
Caution
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
6. Batteries and Heat Exposure
War nin g
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not
be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or the
like.
7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are
wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside
this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer.
8. Handling Notes
• If you need to transport this unit, use the original
packaging to pack it how it was when you originally
bought it.
• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit 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.
For U.S. models
FCC Information for User
CAUTION:
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 interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For Canadian Models
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COM-
PLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
Modèle pour les Canadien
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB003 DU CANADA.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE
DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU
FOND.
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Supplied Accessories
Make sure you have the following accessories:
Indoor FM antenna (➔ 16)
AM loop antenna (➔ 16)
Speaker cable labels (➔ 11)
Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) (➔ 4)
*
In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are
the same regardless of color.
Using the Remote Controller
Installing the Batteries
Note
• If the remote controller
doesn’t work reliably, try
replacing the batteries.
• Don’t mix new and old
batteries or different
types of batteries.
• If you intend not to use
the remote controller for
a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.
• Remove expired batteries as soon as possible to prevent damage
from leakage or corrosion.
Batteries (AA/R6)
Aiming the Remote Controller
To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s
remote control sensor, as shown below.
Remote control sensor
AV r e c eive r
Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)
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Contents
Introduction
Important Safety Instructions ......................................... 2
Precautions....................................................................... 3
Supplied Accessories...................................................... 4
Using the Remote Controller .......................................... 4
Features ............................................................................ 6
Front & Rear Panels......................................................... 7
Front Panel..................................................................... 7
Display............................................................................ 8
Rear Panel ..................................................................... 8
Remote Controller............................................................ 9
Controlling the AV Receiver ........................................... 9
About Home Theater ...................................................... 10
Speakers A and B ........................................................ 10
Enjoying Home Theater................................................ 10
Connections
Connecting the AV Receiver ......................................... 11
Connecting Your Speakers .......................................... 11
About AV Connections ................................................. 13
Connecting Components with HDMI ............................ 14
Connecting External Components................................ 15
Using the AUX INPUT jack on the front panel.............. 15
Connecting Onkyo u Components ............................ 16
Connecting Antenna..................................................... 16
Which Connections Should I Use?............................... 17
Turning On & Basic Operations
Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ................................... 18
Turning On ................................................................... 18
Turning Off ................................................................... 18
Basic Operations............................................................ 19
Playing the Connected Component.............................. 19
Displaying Source Information ..................................... 19
Using the Music Optimizer ........................................... 19
Setting the Display Brightness ..................................... 19
Muting the AV Receiver................................................ 20
Using the Sleep Timer.................................................. 20
Using Headphones....................................................... 20
Changing the Input Display .......................................... 20
Selecting Speakers A and B......................................... 20
Listening to the Radio ................................................... 21
Using the Tuner............................................................ 21
Presetting FM/AM Stations........................................... 22
Recording ....................................................................... 23
Using the Listening Modes ........................................... 24
Selecting Listening Modes ........................................... 24
About Listening Modes................................................. 24
Advanced Operations
Advanced Setup .............................................................27
On-screen Setup Menus............................................... 27
Common Procedures in Setup Menu ........................... 27
HDMI Input ................................................................... 28
Component (Component Video Input).......................... 28
Digital Audio (Digital Audio Input)................................. 28
Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)............................... 29
Sp Distance (Speaker Distance) .................................. 29
Level Cal (Level Calibration) ........................................ 30
Audio Adjust ................................................................. 30
Name Edit..................................................................... 31
Hardware ...................................................................... 31
HDMI Setup .................................................................. 31
Using the Audio Settings ..............................................33
Digital Input Signal Formats ......................................... 35
Adjusting the Bass & Treble .........................................35
Controlling iPod & Other Components
Controlling iPod ............................................................. 36
Connecting an Onkyo Dock.......................................... 36
Using the Onkyo Dock.................................................. 37
Controlling Your iPod.................................................... 38
Controlling Other Onkyo Components ........................ 40
Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ......................40
Entering Remote Control Codes................................... 40
Remote Control Codes for
Onkyo Components Connected via u .....................40
Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons .............................41
Resetting the Remote Controller ..................................41
Controlling Other Components .....................................41
Others
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 43
Specifications ................................................................. 47
About HDMI ..................................................................... 48
Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder ... 49
To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it
on and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press
ON/STANDBY (➔ 43).
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Features
Amplifier
• 60 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High
Power Transformer
Processing
• HDMI (Ver.1.4 with Audio Return Channel, 3D), DeepColor, x.v.Color*, Lip Sync, DTS*1-HD Master Audio,
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD*2,
Dolby Digital Plus, DSD and Multi-CH PCM
• Non-Scaling Configuration
•A-Form Listening Mode Memory
• Direct Mode
• Music Optimizer
*3
for Compressed Digital Music files
• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters
• Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP
Connections
• 3 HDMI*4 Inputs and 1 Output
• Onkyo p for System Control
• 3 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/1 Coaxial)
• Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)
• Front “Line in” Input for Portable audio player
• Universal Port for the Dock for iPod
tuner module
• Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts
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/HD Radio™*5
*1
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942;
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535;
7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and
worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered
trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol are trademarks of DTS,
Inc.
© 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
*2
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*3
Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.
*4
“HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.”
*5
HD Radio™ and the HD Radio Ready logo are proprietary
trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation.
To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo
UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately).
*
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
*
“x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Miscellaneous
• 40 FM/AM Presets
•Crossover Adjustment
(40/50/60/80/100/120/150/200 Hz)
• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 100 ms)
• On-Screen Display via HDMI
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Front & Rear Panels
Front Panel
a
q
The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity.
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.
a ON/STANDBY button (➔ 18)
b STANDBY indicator (➔ 18)
c HDMI THRU indicator (➔ 32)
d SPEAKERS A and B buttons (➔ 10, 20)
e Remote control sensor (➔ 4)
f TONE LEVEL and TO NE buttons (➔ 35)
g Display (➔ 8)
h LISTENING MODE buttons (➔ 24)
i DIMMER button (➔ 19)
j MEMORY button (➔ 22)
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k TUNING MODE button (➔ 21)
l DISPLAY button (➔ 19)
m SETUP button (➔ 27)
n TUNING, PRESET (➔ 21 to 22), arrow and
ENTER buttons
o RETURN button
p MASTER VOLUME control (➔ 19)
q MUSIC OPTIMIZER button (➔ 19, 34)
r PHONES jack (➔ 20)
s Input selector buttons (➔ 19)
t AUX INPUT LINE IN jack (➔ 15)
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Display
b ca e
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
a A and B speaker indicators (➔ 10, 20)
b Audio input indicators
c Listening mode and format indicators (➔ 19, 24)
d Tuning indicators (➔ 21)
Rear Panel
a b c
d
ef
d
e SLEEP indicator (➔ 20)
f MUTING indicator (➔ 20)
g Message area
g
h i
f
g
j
k
a DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks
b COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks
c HDMI IN and OUT jacks
d FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal
e MONITOR OUT V jack
f UNIVERSAL PORT jack
g FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals
h SPEAKERS terminals
(SURR, CENTER)
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i FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals
j Power cord
k u REMOTE CONTROL jack
l Composite video and analog audio jacks
(BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN,
GAME IN, TV/CD IN)
m SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack
See “Connecting the AV Receiver” for connection information (➔ 11 to 17).
Remote Controller
Controlling the AV Receiver
a
b
i
c
To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select
Receiver mode.
You can also use the remote controller to control
Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and
other components.
See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for more
details (➔ 40).
c
d
e
a
f
g
h
b
j
d
k
e
l
m
f
n
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
a ON/STANDBY button (➔ 18)
b REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons
(➔ 19)
c TONE, + and – buttons (➔ 35)
d SP A/B button (➔ 10, 20)
e Arrow q/w/e/r and ENTER buttons
f SETUP button (➔ 27)
g LISTENING MODE buttons (➔ 24)
h DIMMER button (➔ 19)
i DISPLAY button (➔ 19)
j MUTING button (➔ 20)
k VOL q/w button (➔ 19)
l RETURN button
m AUDIO button (➔ 33)
n SLEEP button (➔ 20)
■ Controlling the tuner
To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press TUNER (or
RECEIVER).
You can select AM or FM by pressing TUNER repeatedly.
a Arrow q/w buttons (➔ 21)
b D.TUN button (➔ 21)
c DISPLAY button
d TUN MODE button (➔ 21)
e CH +/– button (➔ 22)
f Number buttons (➔ 21)
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About Home Theater
Speakers A and B
You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: Speakers A and Speakers B.
Speakers A should be used in your main listening room for up to 5.1-channel playback.
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While Speakers B is on, Speakers A is reduced to 2.1-channel playback.
Speakers B can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.
Speakers A Speakers B Indicator Output
On On Speakers A: 2.1 channels
Off Speakers A: 5.1 channels
Off On Speakers B: 2 channels
Off No sound
Enjoying Home Theater
Thanks to the AV receiver’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your
own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. With Blu-ray Discs, you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital.
With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes.
A B
A
Speakers B: 2 channels
B
Speakers A: Main Room
b
Corner
position
1/3 of wall
position
d
Speakers B: Sub Room
a
c
a Front speakers
These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide
a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the
listener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward
so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.
b Center speaker
This speaker enhances the front speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. In movies it’s used mainly for dialog. Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear level, or at the
same height as the front speakers.
*
While Speakers B is on, this speaker outputs no sound.
c Surround speakers
These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic
ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind,
about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be
equidistant from the listener.
*
While Speakers B is on, these speakers outputs no sound.
d Subwoofer
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency
Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your
subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of your listening room,
and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained
by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the width of
the wall, as shown.
Tip
• To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some
music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various
positions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results.
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Connections
Connecting the AV Receiver
Connecting Your Speakers
Speaker Configuration
The following table indicates the channels you should use
depending on the number of speakers that you have.
For 5.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need five
speakers and a powered subwoofer.
Number of channels 2345
Front speakers ✔✔✔✔
Center speaker ✔✔
Surround speakers ✔✔
No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid
bass.
To get the best from your surround sound system, you
need to set the speaker settings. You can do this manually
(➔ 29).
Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels
The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are colorcoded for ease of identification. (The negative (–) speaker
terminals are all black.)
• 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.
• Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have contact with the AV receiver’s rear panel. Doing so may
damage the AV receiver.
Speaker Color
Front left White
Front right Red
Center Green
Surround left Blue
Surround right Gray
The supplied speaker cable labels are also color-coded and
you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each
speaker cable in accordance with the table above. Then all
you need to do is to match the color of each label to the
corresponding speaker terminal.
Speaker Connection Precautions
Read the following before connecting your speakers:
• You can connect speakers with an impedance of between
6 and 16 ohms. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a
long period of time, the built-in amp protection circuit
may be activated.
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before
making any connections.
• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.
• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other
words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+)
terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to negative (–)
terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the
sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.
• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.
• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.
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Connecting the Speaker Cables
Screw-type speaker terminals
Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker
cables, and twist the bare wires tightly,
as shown.
Using Banana Plugs
• If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug.
• Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of the speaker terminal.
Push-type speaker terminals
Strip 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to 12 mm) of insulation from the ends of the
speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.
The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals.
1/2" to 5/8"(12 to 15 mm)
3/8" to 1/2"(10 to 12 mm)
Front right
speaker A
Surround right
speaker
Front left
speaker A
Surround left
speaker
Center
speaker
Front right
speaker B
Front left
speaker B
Speakers BSpeakers A
Connecting a Powered Subwoofer
Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on your pow-
ered subwoofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is
unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, connect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on
the amp.
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Powered subwoofer
LINE INPUT
LINE INPUT
About AV Connections
Connected image with AV components
HDMI cable Other cables
: Video & Audio
AV r ecei verAV r ecei ver
TV, projector, etc.
Blu-ray Disc/
DVD p layer
Game console
TV, projector, etc.
Blu-ray Disc/
DVD player
• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components.
• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections.
• Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions).
• To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.
AV Cables and Jacks
Signal Cable Jack Description
Video and
Audio
HDMI HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio. The
HDMI
AV receiver is compliant with HDMI.
: Video
: Audio
Game console
Right!
Wrong!
Video Component video Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color
Composite video Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and
Audio Optical digital
audio
Y
B/CB
P
PR/CR
Green
Blue
Red
V
Yellow
OPTICAL
difference signals (P
ture quality (some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently).
other video equipment.
Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital
sound such as PCM
B/CB, PR/CR), providing the best pic-
*
, Dolby Digital or DTS. The audio
quality is the same as coaxial.
Coaxial digital
audio
Orange
Coaxial digital connections allow you to enjoy digital
*
sound such as PCM
, Dolby Digital or DTS. The audio
quality is the same as optical.
Analog audio
(RCA)
1/8" (3.5 mm)
L
White
R
Red
Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio.
This cable carries analog audio.
Stereo mini plug
*
Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. Even 176.4/192 kHz is effective in case of the HDMI connection.
Note
• The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs.
• The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed.
Push plugs in all the way.
Caution
• To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.
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Connecting Components with HDMI
Game console
Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
TV, projector, etc.
Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below.
✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ 28).
Jack Signal Components Assignable
Input HDMI IN1 Audio/Video Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔
HDMI IN2 Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc. ✔
HDMI IN3 Game console ✔
Output HDMI OUT TV, projector, etc.
Refer to “About HDMI” (➔ 48) and “Using an p-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder” (➔ 49).
Tip
To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV’s speakers:
• Set the “TV Control” setting to “On” (➔ 32) for an p-compatible TV.
• Set the “Audio TV OUT” setting to “On” (➔ 31) when the TV is not compatible with p or the “TV Control” setting to “Off”.
• Set your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player’s HDMI audio output setting to PCM.
• To listen to TV audio through the AV receiver, see “Connecting External Components” (➔ 15).
Note
• When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set the HDMI component so that its video can be seen on the TV
screen (on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). If the TV power is off or the TV is set to
another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off.
• When the “Audio TV OUT” setting is set to “On” (➔ 31) to hear from your TV’s speakers, by controlling the AV receiver’s volume,
the sound will be output from the AV receiver’s speakers, too. When the
speakers of p-compatible TV, by controlling the AV receiver’s volume, the AV receiver’s speakers will produce sound while the
TV’s speakers are muted. To stop the AV receiver’s speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV’s settings, or turn
down the AV receiver’s volume.
“TV Control” setting is set to “On” (➔ 32) to hear from
■ Audio return channel (ARC) function
Audio return channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT of the
AV receiver. To use this function, you must select the TV/CD input selector.
• To use ARC function, you must select the TV/CD input selector, your TV must support ARC function and “HDMI
Control (RIHD)” is set to “On” (➔ 32).
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Connecting External Components
The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to
the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.
Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The
B A C D
No. Jack Signal Components Assignable
COMPONENT
A
VIDEO
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME) Digital audio Game console ✔
B
MONITOR OUT Composite
C
BD/DVD IN Analog audio
VCR/DVR IN VCR or DVD recorder/Digital
CBL/SAT IN Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.
GAME IN Game console
TV/CD IN Analog audio
UNIVERSAL PORT Analog audio/
D
IN 1 (BD/DVD) Component
IN 2 (CBL/SAT) Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc. ✔
OUT TV, projector, etc.
IN 2 (TV/CD) TV, CD player ✔
COAXIAL (BD/DVD) Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔
default input assignments are shown below.
✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ 28).
■ How to record the video
With the connections described here, you cannot record
the video through the AV receiver. To make a connection
for video recording (➔ 23).
video
video
and composite
video
Vid eo
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔
TV, projector, etc.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
Video Recorder
*1
TV, CD player, Turntable
sette tape deck, MD, CD-R
Universal port optional dock
(UP-A1 etc.)
, Cas-
*1
Connect a turntable (MM) that has a phono preamp built-in. If your turntable (MM) doesn’t have it, you’ll need a commercially
available phono preamp.
If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you’ll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer as
well as a phono preamp. See your turntable’s manual for details.
• With connection B, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS.
• If your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be sure to connect the main stereo
output using connection
C.
Using the AUX INPUT jack on the front panel
Portable audio player
Analog audio line
output (➔ 13)
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Connecting Onkyo u Components
Step 1:
Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected
with an analog audio cable (connection C in the hookup
examples) (➔ 15).
Step 2:
Make the u connection (see illustration below).
Step 3:
If you’re using an RI Dock, or cassette tape deck,
change the Input Display (➔ 20).
With u (Remote Interactive), you can use the following
special functions:
■ System On/Auto Power On
When you start playback on a component connected via
u, if the AV receiver is on Standby, it will automati-
cally turn on and select that component as the input
source.
■ Direct Change
When playback is started on a component connected via
u, the AV receiver automatically selects that compo-
nent as the input source.
■ Remote Control
You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control your other u-capable Onkyo components, point-
ing the remote controller at the AV receiver’s remote
control sensor instead of the component. You must enter
the appropriate remote control code first (➔ 40).
Note
•Use only u cables for u connections. u cables are supplied
with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.).
• Some components have two u jacks. You can connect either
one to the AV receiver. The other jack is for connecting addi-
tional u-capable components.
• Connect only Onkyo components to u jacks. Connecting other
manufacturer’s components may cause a malfunction.
• Some components may not support all u functions. Refer to
the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo components.
IN
L
R
TV/CD
IN
L
REMOTE
CONTROL
e.g., CD player
e.g., DVD player
BD/DVD
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
R
L R
L R
Connecting Antenna
This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna.
The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use
the tuner.
Caution
• Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when
using thumbtacks.
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
Thumbtacks, etc.
Indoor FM antenna (supplied)
Note
• Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into a radio station and position the antenna to achieve the best possible
reception.
• Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.
Tip
• If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.
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• If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM
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antenna.
Push. Insert wire. Release.
Assembling the AM loop antenna
AM loop antenna (supplied)
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