Onkyo HT-R518 User Manual

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AV Receiver

HT-R518

Instruction Manual

Contents

Introduction .....................................2

Connection.....................................13

Turning On & First Time Setup ..... 33

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.

Basic Operation

Playing your AV components .......39

Listening to the Radio .................. 43

Enjoying the Listening Modes .....48

Advanced Operation ..................... 55

Troubleshooting ............................73

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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 WARNING

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

following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualiﬁed technician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,

E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in

any way, and

F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in

performance this indicates a need for service.

16. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a ﬁre or electric shock. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus. Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit.

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

18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, creating a ﬂue-like gap for warm air to escape.

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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 the [ON/STANDBY] button 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. 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.

6. 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.

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Precautions —Continued

For British models

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

IMPORTANT

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

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IMPORTANT

The plug is ﬁtted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must be approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, cut it off and ﬁt a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse in the plug.

Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6)

Speaker setup microphone

Indoor FM antenna

AM loop antenna

Left

Front

Right

Zone 2

Surround

SP-B

Zone 2

Front

Left

Front

Right

SP-B

Left

SP-B

Right

Surround

Front

Left

Front

Right

SP-B

Left

SP-B

Right

Speaker Cable

Left

Right

Surround

Right

Left

Surround

Right

Surround

Left

Right

Center

Zone 2

Surround Back

Zone 2

Right

Zone 2

Left

Center

Zone 2

Right

Zone 2

Left

Surround Back

Right

Surround Back

Left

Center

Surround Back

Right

Surround Back

Left

For European Models

Declaration of Conformity

We,

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.

GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

K. MIYAGI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Speaker cable labels

(Not supplied with the HT-S5105 Home Theater System.)

* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product

name indicates the color. Speciﬁcations and operation are the same regardless of color.

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Contents

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

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

Supplied Accessories ...................................... 4

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

Getting to Know the AV Receiver ...................7

Front Panel ..............................................................7

Display ....................................................................8

Rear Panel ...............................................................9

Remote Controller .......................................... 11

Controlling the AV Receiver ................................11

Installing the Batteries ...........................................12

Using the Remote Controller ................................12

Connecting Your Speakers ............................13

Enjoying Home Theater ........................................13

Connecting Antennas ....................................16

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna .....................16

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna .......................16

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna ....................17

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna ...................17

Connecting Your Components ......................18

About AV Connections .........................................18

Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the

AV Receiver .......................................................19

Which Connections Should I Use? .......................19

Connecting a TV or Projector ...............................20

Connecting a DVD player .....................................21

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback .............23

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording ...........24

Connecting a Satellite, Cable, or Terrestrial

Set-top box or Other Video Source ....................25

Connecting Components with HDMI ...................26

Making HDMI Connections .................................. 27

Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console,

or Other Device ..................................................28

Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ...................29

Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc,

or DAT Recorder ................................................30

Connecting an RI Dock .........................................31

Connecting Onkyo Components ....................32

Connecting the Power Cord ..................................32

Turning On the AV Receiver .......................... 33

Turning On and Standby .......................................33

First Time Setup .............................................34

Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey 2EQ) ..........34

HDMI Input Setup .................................................36

Component Video Input Setup .............................. 37

Digital Input Setup ................................................37

Changing the Input Display ..................................38

Playing Your AV Components ...................... 39

Basic AV Receiver Operation .............................. 39

Common Functions ....................................... 40

Setting the Display Brightness ............................. 40

Muting the AV Receiver ...................................... 40

Using the Sleep Timer .......................................... 40

Using Headphones ................................................ 41

Displaying Source Information ............................ 41

Specifying the Digital Signal Format ................... 42

Listening to the Radio ................................... 43

Listening to AM/FM Stations ............................... 43

Presetting AM/FM Stations .................................. 45

Using RDS ............................................................ 46

Using the Listening Modes ........................... 48

Selecting the Listening Modes ............................. 48

Listening Modes Available for Each Source

Format ................................................................ 49

About the Listening Modes .................................. 52

Recording ....................................................... 54

Recording the Input Source .................................. 54

Recording from Different AV Sources ................. 54

Adjusting the Listening Modes ..................... 55

Using the Audio Adjust Settings .......................... 55

Using the Audio Settings ...................................... 57

Using the Late Night Function

(Dolby Digital only) ........................................... 58

Using the CinemaFILTER .................................... 58

Advanced Setup ............................................. 59

Speaker Setup ....................................................... 59

Controlling Other Components .................... 64

Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ............... 64

Entering Remote Control Codes ........................... 64

Resetting the Remote Controller .......................... 65

Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder ..... 66

Controlling a VCR or PVR ................................... 67

Controlling a Satellite Receiver

or Cable Receiver ............................................... 68

Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder,

or MD Player ...................................................... 69

Controlling an RI Dock ........................................ 70

Controlling a Cassette Recorder ........................... 71

Controlling a TV ................................................... 72

Troubleshooting ............................................. 73

Specifications ................................................. 76

*To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn

it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button (see page 73).

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Features

Ampliﬁer

• 130 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (IEC)

• WRAT-Wide Range Ampliﬁer Technology (5Hz–100kHz bandwidth)

• High-Current Low-Impedance Drive

• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer

Processing

• Dolby Digital and Pro Logic II

• DTS, DTS 96/24 and DTS Neo:6 Processing

• Pure Audio Mode

• Direct Mode

• Music Optimizer

for Compressed Music

• CinemaFILTER

• Non-Scaling Conﬁguration

• A-Form Listening Mode Memory

• 24-bit/192kHz D/A Converters

•Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit DSP Processing

Connections

•3 HDMI

• HDTV-Ready Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)

•4 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/2 Coaxial/4 Assignable)

•3 S-Video Inputs/2 Outputs

• Color-Coded 5.1 Multichannel Inputs (Ready for Dolby Digital and DTS Formats for High-Deﬁnition Discs)

• Subwoofer Pre Outs

Inputs and 1 Output

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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; 7,003,467; 7,212,872 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, DTS Digital Surround, and Neo:6 are registered trademarks and the DTS logos, Symbol and DTS 96/24 are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

*3 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey 2EQ and Dynamic EQ are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories.

Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

* Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., regis-

tered in the U.S. and other countries.

Miscellaneous

• 40 AM/FM Presets

• Audyssey 2EQ bration

• Audyssey Dynamic EQ

• Crossover Adjustment (40/50/60/80/100/120/150/200Hz)

• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 100 ms)

• Theater Dimensional Virtual Surround Function

• Compatible with RI Dock for the iPod

• Preprogrammed -Compatible Remote

Room Correction and Speaker Cali-

Loudness Correction

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Getting to Know the AV Receiver

Front Panel

4 51 2

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

PHONES

MULTI CH

CINEMA FILTER

LKJ

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

LATE NIGHT

TONE

MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME

DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

M N XOPQ RS TU V W

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

CLEAR

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

SETUP MIC

9876

MASTER VOLUME

RETURN

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R518

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.

ON/STANDBY button (33)

Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.

STANDBY indicator (33)

Lights up when the AV receiver is on Standby and ﬂashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.

Input selector buttons (39)

Select the following input sources: DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX, TAPE, TUNER, CD.

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

Remote-control sensor (12)

Receives control signals from the remote controller.

Display

See “Display” on page 8.

SETUP button

Opens and closes the setup menus.

TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER

buttons

When AM or FM is selected, the TUNING [ ] [] buttons are used for radio tuning, and the PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons are used to select radio pre-

sets (see page 45). 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.

RETURN button

Selects the previously displayed setup menu.

MASTER VOLUME control (39)

Sets the volume of the AV receiver to Min, 1 through 79, or Max.

PHONES jack (41)

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

PURE AUDIO button and indicator (48)

Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indicator lights up when this mode is selected. Pressing this button again selects the previous listening mode.

CINEMA FILTER button (58)

Turns the Cinema Filter function on or off.

LATE NIGHT button (58)

Turns the Late Night function on or off.

TONE, –, and + buttons (57)

Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble).

MOVIE/TV button (48)

Selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV.

MUSIC button (48)

Selects the listening modes intended for use with music.

GAME button (48)

Selects the listening modes intended for use with video games.

DISPLAY button (41)

Displays various information about the currently selected input source.

DIGITAL INPUT button (37)

Used to assign digital inputs to input selectors.

RT/PTY/TP button (47)

Used with RDS (Radio Data System). See “Using RDS” on page 46.

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Getting to Know the AV Receiver —Continued

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

MEMORY button (45)

Used when storing or deleting radio presets.

TUNING MODE button (43)

Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM and FM radio.

Display

1 23 4

SETUP MIC (34)

The automatic speaker setup microphone connects here.

AUX INPUT (28, 54)

Used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on. There are input jacks for composite video and analog audio.

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

SLEEP indicator (40)

Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

MUTING indicator (40)

Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.

Listening mode and format indicators (52)

Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format.

Tuning indicators (43)

FM STEREO (43): Lights up when tuned to a ste-

reo FM station.

RDS (46): Lights up when tuned to a radio station

that supports RDS (Radio Data System).

AUTO (43): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is

selected for AM or FM radio. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is selected.

TUNED (43): Lights up when tuned to a radio sta-

tion.

Message area

Displays various information.

Audio input indicators

Indicate the type of audio input that’s selected as the audio source: PCM, MULTI CH, or HDMI.

Audyssey indicator (35)

Lights up during automatic speaker setup.

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Getting to Know the AV Receiver —Continued

Rear Panel

3 4 5 71 86

IN 1

CR/PR

OUT

IN IN

OUT

TAPE

IN 2IN 3

B/PB

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2

ASSIGNABLE

9 J K L M N OP

CBL/SAT

OUT

VCR/DVR

OUT

DVD

IN IN

FRONT SURR CENTER

MONITOR

OUT

DVD

WOOFER

ANTENNA

FM 75

SUB

PRE OUT

SUB

WOOFER

SURR SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 and 2

These optical digital audio inputs are for connecting components with an optical digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD player. They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Input Setup” on page 37.

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 and 2

These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting components with a coaxial digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD player. They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Input Setup” on page 37.

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 and 2

These RCA component video inputs are for connecting components with a component video output, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Component Video Input Setup” on page 37.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

This RCA component video output is for connecting a TV or projector with a component video input.

HDMI IN 1–3 and OUT

HDMI (High Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface) connections carry digital audio and digital video.

The HDMI inputs are for connecting components with an HDMI output, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “HDMI Input Setup” on page 36.

The HDMI outputs are for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input.

MONITOR OUT

The S-Video or composite video jack should be connected to a video input on your TV or projector.

AM and FM ANTENNA

The AM push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna. The FM jack is for connecting an FM antenna.

FRONT L/R, CENTER, and SURR L/R SPEAKERS

These terminal posts are for connecting the front speakers, center, and surround speakers.

REMOTE CONTROL

This (Remote Interactive) jack can be con-

nected to the jack on another -capable Onkyo component for remote and system control.

To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally.

CD IN

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

TAPE IN/OUT

These analog audio input and output jacks are for connecting a recorder with an analog audio input and output, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder, etc.

CBL/SAT IN

A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here. There are S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal, and there are analog audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal.

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Getting to Know the AV Receiver —Continued

VCR/DVR IN/OUT

A video component, such as a VCR or DVR, can be connected here for recording and playback. There are S-Video and composite video input and output jacks for connecting the video signal, and there are analog audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal.

DVD IN

This input is for connecting a DVD player. There are S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal.

DVD FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, and SURR L/R

This analog multichannel input is for connecting a component with a 5.1-channel analog audio output, such as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or SACD-capable player, or an MPEG decoder.

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

This analog audio output can be connected to a powered subwoofer.

See pages 13–32 for hookup information.

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Remote Controller

Controlling the AV Receiver

To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button to select Receiver mode.

You can also use the remote controller to control your DVD player, CD player, and other components. See page 64 for more details.

2 3

RECEIVER

TUNER

K L

MULTI CH button (39)

Selects the multichannel DVD input.

Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons

Used to select and adjust settings.

SETUP button

Used to change settings.

LISTENING MODE buttons (48)

Used to select the listening modes.

DIMMER button (40)

Adjusts the display brightness.

DISPLAY button (41)

Displays information about the current input source.

MUTING button (40)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

VOL [ ]/[ ] button (39)

Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode.

RETURN button

Returns to the previous display when changing settings.

AUDIO button (57)

Used to change audio settings.

SLEEP button (40)

Used with the Sleep function.

* SP A/B is not used in this AV receiver.

■

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

ON/STANDBY button (33)

Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.

REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons

(39, 66–72)

Selects the remote controller modes and the input sources.

Controlling the tuner

To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) REMOTE MODE button.

You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly.

Arrow [ ]/[ ] buttons

Used to tune into radio stations.

Number buttons (44)

Used to select AM and FM radio stations directly.

D.TUN button (44)

Selects the Direct tuning mode.

DISPLAY button (44)

Displays information about the band, frequency, preset number, and so on.

CH +/– button (45)

Selects radio presets.

Note:

• An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see page 71).

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Remote Controller —Continued

Installing the Batteries

To open the battery compartment, press

the small lever and remove the cover.

Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)

in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

Replace the cover and push it shut.

Notes:

• 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.

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

Using the Remote Controller

When using the remote controller, point it toward the AV receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

Remote control sensor

STANDBY indicator

30˚

Notes:

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type ﬂuorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing.

• If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller 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 obstacle between it and the AV receiver’s remote control sensor.

AV receiver

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

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Connecting Your Speakers

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. You can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes.

Front left and right speakers (SKF-518F)*

These output the main 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 slightly so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.

Center speaker (SKC-518C)*

This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. For movies it’s used mainly for dialog.

Position it close to your TV (preferably on top) facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.

Subwoofer (SKW-518)*

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 way along the front 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.

* Speaker supplied with the HT-S5105 Home Theater System.

Surround left and right speakers (SKM-518S)*

These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience.

Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equally spaced from the listener.

1/3 of wall position

Corner position

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Connecting Your Speakers —Continued

Speaker Conﬁguration

For 5.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need ﬁve speakers and a powered subwoofer.

The following table shows which channels you should use based on the number of speakers you have.

Number of speakers: 234567

Front left

Front right

Center

Surround left

Surround right

✓✓✓✓✓✓

✓ ✓✓✓

✓✓✓✓

No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a powerful and solid bass.

To get the best from your surround-sound system, you must set the speaker settings. You can do this automatically (see page 34) or manually (see page 59).

Using Dipole Speakers

You can use dipole speakers for the surround left and right speakers. Dipole speakers output the same sound in two directions.

Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them to indicate how they should be positioned. The surround left and right dipole speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward your TV or screen, while the surround back left and right dipolar speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward each other, as shown.

Dipole speakers

TV/screen TV/screen

Normal speakers

Connecting a Powered Subwoofer

Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the input on your powered subwoofer. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external ampliﬁer, connect the PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the amp’s input.

IN 1

IN 2IN 3

Powered

subwoofer

LINE INPUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

OUT

IN 1(DVD)IN 2

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

OUT

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

VCR/DVR

CBL/SAT

B/PB

CR/PR

INININ IN

OUT

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

TAPE

MONITOR

DVD

OUT

ANTENNA

FRONT

SURR CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

DVD

PRE OUT

SUB

WOOFER

FM 75

PRE OUT

SUB

WOOFER

Attaching the Speaker Labels

(The speaker labels are not supplied with the HT-S5105 Home Theater System.)

The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are all red. (The negative (–) speaker terminals are all black.)

Speaker Color

Front left White

Front right Red

Center Green

Surround left Blue

Surround right Gray

The supplied speaker labels are color-coded and you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in accordance with the above table. All you need to do then is to match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal.

SURR SPE

1. Subwoofer

2. Front left speaker

3. Center speaker

4. Front right speaker

5. Surround left speaker

6. Surround right speaker

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Connecting Your Speakers —Continued

Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

•You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 8 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. Connect positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals to only negative (–) 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 terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

• Don’t connect a speaker to several terminals.

Connecting the Speaker Cables

Strip about 5/8"

(15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

Unscrew the terminal.

Fully insert the bare wire.

Screw the terminal tight.

The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals.

Front left

Surround

right

speaker

Surround

left

speaker

5/8" (15 mm)

Front right

speaker

IN 1

IN 2IN 3

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

IN 1(DVD)IN 2

ASSIGNABLE

(CD)

IN IN

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

CBL/SAT

INININ IN

CBL/SAT

MONITOR

VCR/DVR

DVD

OUT

FRONT SURR CENTER

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

DVD

VCR/DVR

SURR SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS

ANTENNA

FM 75

PRE OUT

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER SPEAKER

Center speaker

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Connecting Antennas

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

ANTENNA

FM 75

FM antenna jack

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

FM 75

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

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

Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting

the tabs into the base, as shown.

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.

Push Insert wire Release

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

Use thumbtacks or something similar to

ﬁx the FM antenna into position.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself

when using thumbtacks.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 17).

ANTENNA

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

Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your 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 a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 17).

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Connecting Antennas —Continued

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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 outdoor FM antenna instead.

Notes:

• 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 possible 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 hazards.

Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter

It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown.

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna

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

Outdoor antenna

Insulated antenna cable

AM loop antenna

ANTENNA

Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed horizontally 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.

TV/FM antenna splitter

To AV receiver To TV (or VCR)

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Connecting Your Components

About AV Connections

• 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.

Optical Digital Jacks

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.

AV Cables and Jacks

Video

Cable Jack Description

HDMI

CB/P

CR/P

Component video cable

S-Video cable

Composite video cable

AV Connection Color Coding

RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect rightchannel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs.

Left (white)

Right (red)

(Yellow)

• 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.

HDMI

HDMI connections can carry uncompressed standard- or high-deﬁnition digital video and audio and offer the best picture and sound quality.

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (P picture quality. (Some TV manufacturers label their component video jacks slightly differently.)

S-Video separates the luminance and color signals

and provides better picture quality than composite video.

Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,

and other video equipment.

Analog audio

Composite video

, P

), providing the best

Left (white)

Right (red)

(Yellow)

Right!

Wrong!

Audio

Optical digital audio cable

Coaxial digital audio cable

Analog audio cable (RCA)

Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)

Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections.

FRONT CENTER

SUBWOOFER

This offers the best sound quality and allows you to

OPTICAL

enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is the same as for coaxial.

This offers the best sound quality and allows you to

COAXIAL

enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is the same as for optical.

This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most common connection format for analog audio and can be found on virtually all AV components.

This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is

SURR

typically used to connect DVD players with a 5.1channel analog audio output. Several standard analog audio cables can be used instead of a multi-

MULTI CH

channel cable.

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Connecting Your Components —Continued

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.

: Signal Flow

Video

Audio

DVD player, etc.

Speakers (see page 15 for hookup details)

Audio

TV, projector,

etc.

Which Connections Should I 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, you must make an audio connection and a video connection.

Video Connection Formats

Video equipment can be connected to the AV receiver by using any one of the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality.

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.

Video Signal Flow Chart

DVD player, etc.

Composite S-Video Component

AV receiver

Composite S-Video Component

HDMI

MONITOR OUT

HDMI

Audio Connection Formats

Audio equipment can be connected to the AV receiver by using any of the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, analog multichannel, or HDMI.

When you connect audio equipment to an HDMI, OPTICAL, or COAXIAL input, you must assign that input to an input selector (see pages 36 and 37).

Audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are output only by the HDMI OUT (pass thru). HDMI sources are not output by the speakers connected to the AV receiver.

TV, projector, etc.

Audio Signal Flow Chart

DVD player, etc.

AV receiver

MD recorder, etc.

HDMI

Multichannel

Optical Coaxial Analog

Analog

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Connecting Your Components —Continued

Connecting a TV or Projector

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( , , or ), and then make the connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose an audio connection that matches your TV ( , , or ), and then make the connection.

A B

a b c

•To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or .

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow TV Picture quality

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

MONITOR OUT S

MONITOR OUT V

CBL/SAT IN L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

⇒

⇐

IN 2IN 3

IN 1

CBL/SAT

Component video input

S-Video input Better

Composite video input

Analog audio L/R output

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

OUT

VCR/DVR

OUT

VCR/DVR

IN IN

DVD

FRONT

MONITOR

OUT

SURR

DVD

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

ANTENNA

SURR BACK

Best

Standard

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS

ZONE 2

LINE OUT

PRE O

WOOF

SUB

YCOAXIAL

OUT

Connect one or the other Connection must be assigned

(see page 37)

OPTICAL

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

R S VIDEO

TV, projector, etc.

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite

Hint!

receiver to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV receiver (see pages 23 and 25).

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Connecting Your Components —Continued

Connecting a DVD player

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player ( , , or

A B C

You must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player ( , , or ), and then make the connection.

), and then make the connection.

b c

•To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or .

b c

• 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 .

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow DVD player Picture quality

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1

DVD IN S

DVD IN V

DVD IN FRONT L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

⇐

IN 2IN 3

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

IN 1

CBL/SAT

Component video output

S-Video output Better

Composite video output

Analog audio L/R output

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

OUT

VCR/DVR

OUT

VCR/DVR

IN IN

FRONT SURR

DVD

MONITOR

OUT

DVD

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

ANTENNA

SURR BACK

Best

Standard

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS

ZONE 2

LINE OUT

PRE OU

SUB

WOOFE

OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

YCOAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

R S VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Connect one or the other Connection must be

DVD player

assigned (see page 37)

To connect a DVD player or DVD-Audio/SACD-capable player with a multichannel analog audio output, see page 22.

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Connecting Your Components —Continued

Hooking Up the Multichannel Input

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

Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV receiver’s DVD IN FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 5.1-channel analog audio output on your DVD player.

To select the multichannel input, see “Basic AV Receiver Operation” on page 39. To adjust the subwoofer sensitivity for the multichannel input, see “Using the Audio Adjust Settings” on page 55–56.

IN 1

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

IN 2IN 3

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

OUT

WOOFER

ANTENNA

SUB

IN IN

FRONT

DVD

MONITOR

OUT

SURR CENTER

DVD

VCR/DVR

CBL/SAT

OUT

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

PRE OUT

WOOFER

SUB

SURR SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

FRONT

FRONT CENTER

SURR

LLR

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

DVD

CENTER SUB

DVD player

WOOFER

Hint!

B F

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

IN 1

2IN 3

OUT

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Connecting Your Components —Continued

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback

With this hookup, you can use the tuner in your VCR or DVR to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs.

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( , , or connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( , , or ), and then make the connection.

), and then make the connection. You must

B C

b c

•To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or .

b c

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow VCR or DVR Picture quality

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2

VCR/DVR IN S

VCR/DVR IN V

VCR/DVR IN L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

⇐

Component video output

S-Video output Better

Composite video output

Analog audio L/R output

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

VCR/DVR

CBL/SAT

OUT

VCR/DVR

IN IN

MONITOR

DVD

OUT

FRONT SURR

DVD

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

ANTENNA

SURR BACK

Best

Standard

Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS

ZONE 2

LINE OUT

PRE

WOO

R S VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Connect one or the other Connection must be

OPTICAL

OUT

YCOAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

assigned (see page 37)

VCR or DVR

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Connecting Your Components —Continued

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( or ), and then make the connection. The video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver via the same type of connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Make the audio connection .

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow VCR or DVD recorder Picture quality

VCR/DVR OUT S

VCR/DVR OUT V

VCR/DVR OUT L/R

⇒

S-Video input

Composite video input Standard

Audio L/R input

Better

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

IN 2IN 3

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

S VIDEO

VCR or DVR

IN 1

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

OUT

VCR/DVR

VIDEO

OUT

IN IN

FRONT

DVD

MONITOR

OUT

SURR

DVD

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

ANTENNA

SURR BACK

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS

FM 75

ZONE 2

LINE OUT

SUR

PRE OUT

SUB

WOOFER

Notes:

• The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s on Standby.

• If you want to record directly from your TV or another video source without going through the AV receiver, connect the audio and video outputs from your TV or other video component directly to the recording VCR/DVR’s audio and video inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV or VCR/DVR for details.

•Video signals connected to composite video inputs can only be recorded via the VCR/DVR OUT V jack. So if your source TV or VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR/DVR must be connected to the VCR/DVR OUT V jack. Likewise, video signals connected to S-Video inputs can only be recorded via the VCR/DVR OUT S jack. So if your source TV or VCR is connected to an S-Video input, the recording VCR/DVR must be connected to the VCR/DVR OUT S jack.

Hint!

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Connecting Your Components —Continued

Connecting a Satellite, Cable, or Terrestrial 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, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs.

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches the video source ( , , or

You must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose an audio connection that matches the video source ( , , or ), and then make the connection.

a b c

), and then make the connection.

•To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or .

b c

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow Video source Picture quality

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2

CBL/SAT IN S

CBL/SAT IN V

CBL/SAT IN L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

OUT

CR/PR

TAPE

⇐

IN 2IN 3

B/PB

Component video output Best

S-Video output Better

Composite video output Standard

Analog audio L/R output

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

OUT

VCR/DVR

OUT

IN IN

FRONT SURR

DVD

MONITOR

OUT

DVD

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

IN 1

ANTENNA

SURR BACK

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS

BCB

ZONE 2

LINE OUT

PRE O

SUB

WOOF

OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

YCOAXIAL

R S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Connect one or the other Connection must be assigned (see page 37)

Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.

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Connecting Components with HDMI

About HDMI

Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With HDMI, a single cable can carry control signals, digital video, and up to eight channels of digital audio (2-channel PCM, multichannel digital audio, or multichannel PCM).

The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface), with a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (This may not work with some TVs and displays, resulting in no picture.)

The AV receiver uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), so only HDCP-compatible components will display a picture.

The AV receiver’s HDMI interface is based on the following standard:

HT-R518: Pass-thru

so TVs and displays

About Copyright Protection

The AV receiver supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), video signals. Other devices connected to the AV receiver via HDMI must also support HDCP.

Use a commercially available HDMI cable (supplied with some components) to connect the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT to the HDMI input on your TV or projector.

*1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The digital display interface standard set by the DDWG *2 HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection): The video encryption technology developed by Intel for HDMI/DVI. It’s designed to

protect video content and requires a HDCP-compatible device to display the encrypted video.

*3 DDWG (Digital Display Working Group): Led by Intel, Compaq, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, IBM, NEC, and Silicon Image, this open

industry group’s objective is to address the industry's requirements for a digital connectivity speciﬁcation for high-performance PCs and digital displays.

a copy-protection system for digital

in 1999.

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Connecting Your Components —Continued

Making HDMI Connections

If you have an HDMI-compatible player, you can connect it to the AV receiver with an HDMI cable.

Step 1: Connect your HDMI-compatible TV to the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT jack. Step 2: Connect your HDMI-compatible player to the AV receiver’s HDMI IN 1, 2, or 3 jack. Step 3: Connect your HDMI-compatible player to an analog and/or digital audio input on the AV

receiver.

Step 4: Assign the HDMI IN.

Turn on the AV receiver, and then assign the HDMI IN (see page 36).

Audio Signals

• Audio and video signals received via inputs other than the HDMI IN jacks are not output by the HDMI OUT.

• Audio and video signals received via the HDMI IN jacks are output only by the HDMI OUT.

•To watch an HDMI source that’s connected via the AV receiver’s HDMI jacks, the AV receiver must be turned on, otherwise no HDMI signal will be output.

• If you want to listen through the speakers connected to the AV receiver, in addition to an HDMI connection, you’ll also need to make a separate analog or digital audio connection.

HDMI

OUT

HDMI

Step 1

DVD player

Step 3

Step 2

✽

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

IN 1

Tip!

If you make the connection described in

IN 1

Connect one

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

IN 2IN 3

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

CBL/SAT

OUT

IN IN

DVD

FRONT

MONITOR

OUT

SURR CENTER

DVD

SUB

WOOFER

ANTENNA

VCR/DVR

OUT

VCR/DVR

step 3, to fully enjoy the AV receiver's lis-

tening modes, turn down the volume on your TV all the way so that its speakers output no sound.

FM 75

Sound off

or the other

Notes:

• The HDMI video stream is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface), so TVs and displays with a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that DVI connections only carry video, so you’ll need to make a separate connection for audio.) However, reliable operation with such an adapter is not guaranteed. In addition, video signals from a PC are not supported.

• 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.

• The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the connected source component. If the picture is poor or there’s no sound from a component connected via HDMI, check its setup. Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for details.

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Connecting Your Components —Continued

Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, or Other Device

Step 1: Make the video connection .

Step 2: Make the audio connection .

MASTER VOLUME

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

SETUP MIC

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AUX INPUT

VIDEO

AUX INPUT LR

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

Camcorder, game console, etc.

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow Camcorder or console

AUX INPUT VIDEO

AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R

⇐

Composite video output

Analog audio L/R output

■

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Connecting Your Components —Continued

Connecting a CD Player or Turntable

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

Step 1:

Choose a connection that matches your CD player ( , , or ). Use connection for a turntable with a built-in phono preamp.

a b

COAXIAL

Connect one or the other Connection

must be assigned (see page 37)

COAXIAL

OUT

OPTICAL

(CD)

OPTICAL

OUT

(CBL/SAT)

AUDIO

OUT

•To connect the CD player digitally, use connection or .

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

CD player

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

IN 2IN 3

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

IN 1

CBL/SAT

INININ IN

OUT

CBL/SAT

OUT

VCR/DVR

MONITOR

DVD

OUT

FRONT

SURR

DVD

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow CD or turntable

CD IN L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2

Turntable (MM) with no Phono Preamp Builtin

A phono preamp is necessary to connect a turntable that

⇐

Turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) Cartridge

An MC head amp and phono preamp are necessary to connect a turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) cartridge.

Analog audio L/R output

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

doesn’t have a phono preamp built-in.

IN 2IN 3

OUT

B/PB

CR/PR

TAPE

OUTPUT

AUDIO

IN 1

CBL/SAT

INININ IN

OUT

CBL/SAT

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

OUT

IN 1

VCR/DVR

CBL/SAT

INININ IN

OUT

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

AUDIO

OUTPUT

MONITOR

DVD

OUT

ANTENNA

FRONT

SURR

CENTER

SURR BACK

SUB

DVD

WOOFER

Phono preamp

FM 75

IN 1(DVD)IN 2

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

IN 2IN 3

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

IN 1(DVD)IN 2

ASSIGNABLE

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

IN IN

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

INPUT

ANTENNA

CENTER

SURR BACK

SUB

WOOFER

Turntable (MM) with built-in phono preamp

OUT

MONITOR

VCR/DVR

DVD

OUT

ANTENNA

FRONT

SURR

CENTER

SURR BACK

SUB

DVD

VCR/DVR

WOOFER

Phono preamp

MC head amp or

MC transformer

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

INPUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AUDIO INPUT

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Connecting Your Components —Continued

Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder

Step 1:

Choose a connection that matches your recorder ( , , or ), and then make the connection.

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

OPTICAL

(CD)

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

a b

IN 1

IN 2IN 3

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

OUT

IN IN

FRONT

DVD

MONITOR

OUT

SURR CENTER

DVD

WOOFER

ANTENNA

SUB

VCR/DVR

CBL/SAT

OUT

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

FM 75

TAPE

Connect one or the other These connections must be

COAXIAL

OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

Cassette, CDR, MD, etc.

assigned (see page 37)

•To connect the recorder digitally for playback, use connections and , or and .

a b a c

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow Cassette, CDR, MD, or DAT recorder

TAPE IN L/R

TAPE OUT L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2

⇐ ⇒

⇐

Analog audio L/R output

Analog audio L/R input

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

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Connecting Your Components —Continued

Connecting an RI Dock

Not all iPod models output video.

For information about which iPod models are supported by the RI Dock, see the RI Dock’s instruction manual.

If Your iPod Supports Video:

Connect your RI Dock’s audio output jacks to the AV receiver’s CBL/SAT IN L/R jacks, and connect its video output jack to the AV receiver’s CBL/SAT IN V jack.

■

If Your iPod Doesn’t Support Video:

Connect your RI Dock’s audio output jacks to the AV receiver’s TAPE IN L/R jacks.

TAPE

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

IN 2IN 3

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

OUT

IN 1

VCR/

CBL/SAT

OUT

CBL/SAT

VCR/

CBL/SAT

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

IN 2IN 3

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

IN 1

VCR/D

CBL/SAT

OUT

CBL/SAT

VCR/D

If you have an Onkyo DS-A1 RI Dock, connect its video output jack to the AV receiver’s CBL/SAT IN S jack.

Notes:

• Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV receiver’s remote controller for the ﬁrst time (see page 65).

• Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with an cable (see page 32).

• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK.

• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to DOCK (see page 38).

• See the RI Dock’s instruction manual for more information.

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Connecting Your Components —Continued

Connecting Onkyo Components

Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable (RCA).

Step 2: Make the necessary connections (see illustration below).

Step 3: If you’re using an MD, CDR, or RI DOCK component, change the Input Display (see page 38).

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

Auto Power On/Standby

When you start playback on a component connected via , 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 components connected via will also go on Standby. This function will not work with components that are connected to an AC OUTLET on the AV receiver.

Direct Change

When playback is started on a component connected via , the AV receiver automatically selects that component as the input source. If your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver’s DVD IN (multichannel input), you’ll need to press the [MULTI CH] button repeatedly and select Multich to hear all channels (see page 39), as the Direct Change function selects the DVD IN FRONT L/R jacks.

Remote Control

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control your other -capable Onkyo components. You must enter the appropriate remote control code ﬁrst (see page 65). And remember to point the remote controller at the AV receiver and not the other component.

Notes:

• Use only cables for connections. cables are supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.).

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

• Connect only Onkyo components to jacks. Connecting other manufacturer’s components may cause

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

IN 2IN 3

OUT

IN IN

OUT

IN 1

CBL/SAT

B/PB

CR/PR

CBL/SAT

TAPE

VCR/DVR

INININ IN

OUT

VCR/DVR

DVD

FRONT SURR

MONITOR

OUT

DVD

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

IN 1(DVD)IN 2

ASSIGNABLE

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

ANTENNA

FM 75

CENTER

SURR BACK

FRONT

SUB

WOOFER

DVD

a malfunction.

• Some components may not support all functions. Refer to the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo components.

e.g., CD player

e.g., DVD player

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

Connecting the Power Cord

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

• Plug the end of the power cord into a suitable wall outlet.

•Turning on the AV receiver 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

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY indicator

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

PURE AUDIO

PHONES

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

CINEMA

TONE

FILTER

LATE NIGHT

MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME

Turning On and Standby

AV receiver

ON/STANDBY

Remote

controller

On the AV receiver, press the [ON/STANDBY] button.

On the remote controller, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [ON/STANDBY] button.

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

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

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

ON/STANDBY

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

SETUP MIC

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

RECEIVER

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R518

Up and Running in a Few Easy Steps

To get your system up and running with the minimum of fuss, here’s a few pointers to help you conﬁgure the AV receiver before you use it for the very ﬁrst time. These settings only need to be made once.

■ Do the automatic speaker setup—this is essential!

See “Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey 2EQ)” on page 34.

■ Did you connect a component to an HDMI input, component video input, or digital audio input?

If you did, see “HDMI Input Setup” on page 36, “Component Video Input Setup” on page 37, or “Digital Input Setup” on page 37 respectively.

■ Did you connect an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock?

If you did, see “Changing the Input Display” on page 38.

HDMI

OUT IN

TAPE

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

MD recorder, CD recorder, RI Dock

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First Time Setup

This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver for the very ﬁrst time.

Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey 2EQ)

With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey 2EQ automatically determines the number of speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass management, optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary listening position. Audyssey 2EQ then removes the distortion caused by room acoustics by capturing room acoustical problems over the listening area in both the frequency and time domain. The result is clear, well-balanced sound for everyone. Enabling Audyssey 2EQ allows you to also use Audyssey Dynamic EQ, which maintains the proper octave-to-octave balance at any volume level. (See page 57)

Measurement Positions

To create a listening environment in which several people can enjoy your home theater simultaneously, Audyssey 2EQ takes measurements at three positions within the listening area.

First measurement point

This is the center point of the listening area, or the listening position.

Second measurement point

The right side of the listening area.

Third measurement point

The left side of the listening area.

and

The distances between points and

must be at least 1 meter.

From the examples below, choose the listening area that best matches yours and place the microphone accordingly when prompted.

TV TV TV

and points

Using Audyssey 2EQ

Notes:

• If the AV receiver is muted, it will be unmuted automatically when the automatic speaker setup starts.

• Automatic speaker setup cannot be performed while a pair of headphones is connected.

• It takes about 10 minutes to complete the automatic speaker setup for three positions. Total measurement time varies depending on the speakers.

• Do not connect or disconnect any speakers during the automatic speaker setup.

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

PHONES

2, 6

SETUP MIC

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

CLEAR

RETURN

SETUP MIC

MULTI CH

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

CINEMA

TONE

FILTER

LATE NIGHT

MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME

DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

Turn on the AV receiver.

Put the speaker setup microphone at measurement point (see left column), and connect it to the SETUP MIC jack.

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R518

TV TV TV

Listening position

Listening area

Notes:

•For all measurements, the microphone capsule should point directly at the ceiling.

• If there’s an obstacle between the microphone and any

speaker, the automatic setup will not work correctly. Set up the room as you would when enjoying a DVD.

• Positioning the microphone close to where your ears would normally be will provide better results. You can adjust the height of the microphone by using a tripod or level table.

• Do not attempt to hold the microphone in your hand during measurements as this will produce incorrect results.

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First Time Setup —Continued

❑

Press [ENTER].

The automatic speaker setup starts. You can cancel the automatic speaker setup at

any point in this procedure simply by disconnecting the setup microphone.

A test tone is output by each speaker in turn, as the Audyssey 2EQ function determines which speakers are connected. This takes a few minutes.

Note:

• Quiet the room as much as possible. Background noise can disrupt the room measurements. Close windows, silence cell phones, televisions, radios, air conditioners, ﬂuorescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other devices, and refrain from talking.

When the following display appears,

move the speaker setup microphone to measurement point then press [ENTER].

Audyssey 2EQ performs more measurements. This takes a few minutes.

When the following display appears,

move the speaker setup microphone to measurement point then press [ENTER].

(page 34), and

Notes:

• When the automatic speaker setup is complete, the Equalizer Settings (page 63) will be set to “Audyssey.”

• When the automatic speaker setup is complete, the Audyssey Dynamic EQ settings (page 57) will be set to “On.”

Error Messages

While the automatic speaker setup is in progress, one of the following error messages may appear:

Ambient noise is too high

This message appears if there’s too much background noise and the measurements cannot be performed properly. Remove the source of the noise and try again.

Speaker Detect Errors

This message appears if one of the speaker-related errors below occurs.

• One of the front speakers has not been detected.

• One of the surround speakers has not been detected.

• The number of speakers detected on the second or third measurement was different to the number detected on the ﬁrst measurement.

Write Error

This message appears if saving fails.

Mismatch Error

Audyssey 2EQ performs more measurements. This takes a few minutes.

When the measurements are complete, the results are calculated and saved automatically.

When the automatic speaker setup is

complete, disconnect the speaker setup microphone.

This message appears if a speaker that was detected during the 1st measurement is not detected during the 2nd or 3rd measurements. If this message appears, check your speaker connections, and then try again.

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First Time Setup —Continued

To Retry the Automatic Speaker Setup

Press the [ENTER] button.

Make sure speakers that cannot be detected are connected properly.

Changing the Speaker Settings Manually

If you wish to make changes to the settings found during the automatic speaker setup, follow the directions on pages 59–63.

Using a Powered Subwoofer

If you’re using a powered subwoofer, as it outputs very low-frequency sound and its position is usually low down, it may not be detected by the automatic speaker setup. In this case, increase the subwoofer’s volume, select its highest crossover frequency, and then try running the automatic speaker setup again. Note that if the volume is set too high and the sound distorts, it may not be detected, so use an appropriate volume level. If the subwoofer has a low-pass ﬁlter switch, set it to Off or Direct. Refer to your subwoofer’s instruction manual for details.

HDMI Input Setup

If you connect a video component to an HDMI IN, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your DVD player to HDMI IN 1, you must assign HDMI IN 1 to the DVD input selector.

By default, none of the HDMI inputs are assigned. The following input selectors can be assigned: DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX.

Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “1.HDMI Input,” and then press [ENTER].

Note:

• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an input selector, and use the Left and Right

[ ]/[ ] buttons to select:

IN1: Select if the video component

is connected to HDMI IN 1.

IN2: Select if the video component

is connected to HDMI IN 2.

IN3: Select if the video component

is connected to HDMI IN 3.

No: Select if you’re not using the

HDMI OUT.

Press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

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First Time Setup —Continued

Component Video Input Setup

If you connect a video component to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your DVD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you must assign COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 to the DVD input selector.

By default, the DVD input selector is assigned to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1, and all of the other input selectors (i.e., VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX) are assigned to the “- - -” option.

Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “2.Component,” and then press [ENTER].

Digital Input Setup

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R518

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

CLEAR

TUNING PRESET

SETUP

ENTER

RETURN

SETUP MIC

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

PURE AUDIO

PHONES

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

CINEMA

TONE

FILTER

LATE NIGHT

MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME

DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

1 2, 3

If you connect a component to a digital audio input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your CD player to OPTICAL IN 1, you must assign OPTICAL IN 1 to the CD input selector.

These are the default assignments.

Input selector Audio input

DVD COAX1

VCR/DVR OPT1

CBL/SAT COAX2

AUX - - - -

TAPE - - - -

CD OPT2

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an input selector, and use the Left and Right

[ ]/[ ] buttons to select:

IN1: Select if the video component

is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1.

IN2: Select if the video component

is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2.

No: Select if you’re not using the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.

Press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

Note:

• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons.

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT

AUXTAPE TUNER

DIGITAL INPUT

Press the input selector button for the input selector that you want to assign.

The TUNER input selector cannot be assigned and is ﬁxed at the “- - -” option.

Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button.

The current assignment is displayed.

Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button repeatedly to select an option.

COAX1 : Select if the component is

connected to DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1.

COAX2 : Select if the component is

connected to DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2.

OPT1 : Select if the component is

connected to DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1.

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First Time Setup —Continued

OPT2 : Select if the component is

connected to DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2.

- - - -: Select if the component is

connected to an analog input.

Changing the Input Display

If you connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, or connect an RI Dock to the CBL/SAT jacks, for

to work properly, you must change this setting.

This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver.

1, 2 1, 2

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R518

CBL/SAT

ON/STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

PHONES

TAPE

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

CINEMA

TONE

FILTER

LATE NIGHT

MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME

DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

CLEAR

Press the [TAPE] or [CBL/SAT] input selector button so that “TAPE” or “CBL/SAT” appears on the display.

TUNING PRESET

SETUP

ENTER

RETURN

SETUP MIC

Press and hold down the [TAPE] or [CBL/SAT] input selector button (about 3 seconds) to change

TAPE

the setting.

Repeat this step to select MD, CDR, or DOCK.

For the TAPE input selector, the setting

CBL/SAT

changes in this order:

TAPE → MD → CDR

→

DOCK

→

For the CBL/SAT input selector, the setting changes in this order: CBL/SAT

↔

DOCK

Note:

• DOCK can be selected for the TAPE input selector or CBL/SAT input selector, but not both at the same time.

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Playing Your AV Components

Basic AV Receiver Operation

PURE AUDIO

AV receiver

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT

AUXTAPE TUNER

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R518

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

CLEAR

TUNING PRESET

SETUP

ENTER

RETURN

SETUP MIC

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

PHONES

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

CINEMA

TONE

FILTER

LATE NIGHT

MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME

DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

Use the AV receiver’s input selector buttons to select an input source.

Remote

controller

To select an input source with the remote controller, press its INPUT SELECTOR buttons.

To listen to a DVD player connected to the multichannel DVD input (page 22), press the AV receiver’s [MULTI CH] button. The MULTI CH indicator will appear on the display.

Note:

• While the multichannel DVD input is selected, the Speaker Conﬁguration settings on page 59 are ignored, and signals from the multichannel input are fed to the speakers as they are.

AV receiver

MASTER VOLUME

Remote

controller

Start playback on the source component.

To watch a DVD or other video source, on your TV, select the video input that’s connected to the AV receiver’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, HDMI OUT, or MONITOR OUT.

On some DVD players, you may need to change the digital or HDMI audio output settings.

To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control or the remote controller’s [VOL] button.

Since the AV receiver is designed for home theaters, it has a wide volume range for precise adjustment. The volume can be set to Min, 1 through 79, or Max.

For the Customer Using the HT-S5105 Home Theater System or the Powered Subwoofer. Note : When the subwoofer volume level is set to a positive (+) value, the maximum

master volume level is reduced proportionally.

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.

Select a listening mode and enjoy!

See “Using the Listening Modes” on page 48.

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Common Functions

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

DISPLAY

Press [RECEIVER]

MUTING

ﬁrst

DIMMER

SLEEP

DISPLAY

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R518

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

CLEAR

TUNING PRESET

SETUP

ENTER

RETURN

SETUP MIC

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

PURE AUDIO

PHONES

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

CINEMA

TONE

FILTER

LATE NIGHT

MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME

DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

PHONES

Setting the Display Brightness

Muting the AV Receiver

You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver.

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button.

The output is muted and the MUTING indicator ﬂashes on the display.

To unmute the AV receiver, press the remote control-

ler’s [MUTING] button again, or adjust the volume. The output is unmuted and the MUTING indicator goes off.

Muting is cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby.

Using the Sleep Timer

With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver so that it turns off automatically after a speciﬁed period.

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the remote controller’s [SLEEP] button repeatedly to select the required sleep time.

You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute steps.

The SLEEP indicator appears on the display when the sleep timer has been set, as shown. The speciﬁed sleep time appears on the display for about 5 seconds, then the previous display reappears.

SLEEP indicator

You can adjust the brightness of the display.

Remote

controller

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the remote controller’s [DIMMER] button repeatedly to select: dim, dimmer, or normal brightness.

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

repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.

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

button. Note that if you press the [SLEEP] button while the sleep time is being displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes.

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Common Functions —Continued

Using Headphones

For private listening, you can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receiver’s PHONES jack.

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

PHONES

MULTI CH

CINEMA

FILTER

LATE NIGHT

Displaying Source Information

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

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through the available information.

Notes:

•Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones.

• While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack, the speakers are turned off.

• When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it was already 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.

Note:

• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [DISPLAY] button.

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 If the 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 displayed. 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 reappears.

Interpreting Surround Channel Information

ABC

A: The number of front channels (front left, front right,

and center).

B: The number of surround channels (surround left and

surround right).

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

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Common Functions —Continued

Specifying the Digital Signal Format

The following table shows the display indicator for each digital signal format.

Format Display

Dolby Digital

DTS

PCM

Normally, the AV receiver detects the format of digital input signals automatically. However, if you experience either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS sources, you can specify the signal format manually.

• If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut off, try the PCM setting.

• If noise is produced when fast forwarding or rewinding a DTS CD, try the DTS setting.

PCM

ON/STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

PHONES

DIGITAL INPUT

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

CINEMA

TONE

FILTER

LATE NIGHT

MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

CLEAR

DIGITAL INPUT

Press and hold the AV receiver’s [DIGITAL INPUT] button for about 3 seconds.

While “Auto” is displayed (about 3 seconds), press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button repeatedly to select: PCM, DTS, or Auto.

PCM: Only 2-channel 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 (but not DTS-HD)

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 automatically. If no digital input signal is present, the corresponding analog input is used instead.

TUNING PRESET

SETUP

MASTER VOLUME

ENTER

RETURN

AUX INPUT

SETUP MIC

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R518

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Listening to the Radio

■

Listening to AM/FM Stations

TUNER

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

PURE AUDIO

PHONES

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

CINEMA

TONE

FILTER

LATE NIGHT

MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations and store your favorite stations as presets for easy selection.

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

TUNER

In this example, FM has been selected.

Band Frequency

(Actual display depends on country.)

Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations

TUNING

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

AUX INPUT

SETUP MIC

L AUDIO R

CLEAR

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

TUNING MODE

MASTER VOLUME

HT-R518

Manual Tuning Mode

TUNING MODE

TUNING

Press the [TUNING MODE] button so that the AUTO indicator disappears from the display.

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

The frequency stops changing when you release the button.

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

Frequency changes in 0.05MHz steps for FM and 9kHz (or 10kHz) steps for AM.

In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono.

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 [ ]/[ ] buttons to tune the radio.

Auto Tuning Mode

TUNING MODE

TUNING

Press the [TUNING MODE] button so that the AUTO indicator appears on the display.

Press the TUNING Up or Down [ ]/[ ] button.

Searching stops when a station is found.

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

FM STEREO

AUTO

TUNED

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Listening to the Radio —Continued

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Tuning into Stations by Frequency

You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency.

TUNER

Number

buttons

D.TUN

Displaying AM/FM Radio Information

DISPLAY

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

CLEAR

TUNING PRESET

SETUP

ENTER

RETURN

SETUP MIC

VIDEO

ON/STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

PHONES

DISPLAY

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

Band

MULTI CH

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

CINEMA

TONE

FILTER

LATE NIGHT

MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME

DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

Press the [DISPLAY] button to display the available information.

Frequency Preset #

Listening mode

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

AV RECEIVER

HT-R518

Press the [TUNER] button repeatedly to select AM or FM, followed by the [D.TUN] button.

(Actual display depends on country.)

Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station.

For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM), press 8, 7, 5.

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Listening to the Radio —Continued

Presetting AM/FM Stations

2, 4

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

PURE AUDIO

PHONES

You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM and FM radio stations.

MEMORY

PRESET

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

CINEMA

TONE

FILTER

LATE NIGHT

MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

Tune into the AM or FM station you want to store as a preset.

Press the [MEMORY] button.

The preset number ﬂashes.

While the preset number is ﬂashing (about 8 seconds), use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a preset from 1 through 40.

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

SETUP MIC

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R518

Selecting Presets

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

PURE AUDIO

PHONES

CH +/–

PRESET

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

CINEMA

TONE

FILTER

LATE NIGHT

To select a preset, use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons or the remote controller’s CH [+/–] button.

MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME

DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

PRESET

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

SETUP MIC

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

RETURN

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R518

MEMORY

Press the [MEMORY] button again to store the station.

The station is stored and the preset number stops ﬂashing.

Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite stations.

Deleting Presets

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

MEMORY

PURE AUDIO

PHONES

TUNING MODE

CLEAR

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

CINEMA

TONE

FILTER

LATE NIGHT

Select the preset that you want to delete.

See the next section.

While holding down the [MEMORY] button, press the [TUNING MODE] button.

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

MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

You can also use the remote controller’s number buttons to select a preset directly.

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

SETUP MIC

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R518

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Using RDS

RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned to an RDS station, the RDS indicator appears.

RDS indicator

What is RDS?

RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is available in most European countries. RDS is approved by the National Radio Systems Committee (NRSC) and is available in North America.

Many FM stations use it these days. In addition to displaying text information, RDS can also help you ﬁnd radio stations by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.).

The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information:

PS (Program Service)

When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting PS information, the station’s name will be displayed. Pressing the [DISPLAY] button will display the frequency for 3 seconds.

RT (Radio Text)

When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text will be shown on the display (see page 47).

PTY (Program Type)

This allows you to search RDS radio stations by type (see page 47).

TP (Trafﬁc Program)

This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that broadcast trafﬁc information (see page 47).

Notes:

• In some cases, the characters displayed on the AV receiver may not be identical to those broadcast by the radio station. Also, unexpected characters may be displayed when unsupported characters are received. This is not a malfunction.

• If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data may be displayed intermittently or not at all.

RDS Program Types (PTY)

Type Display

None None

News reports News

Current affairs Affairs

Information Info

Sport Sport

Education Educate

Drama Drama

Culture Culture

Science and technology Science

Var ied Varied

Pop music Pop M

Rock music Rock M

Middle of the road music Easy M

Light classics Light M

Serious classics Classics

Other music Other M

Weather Weather

Finance Finance

Children’s programmes Children

Social affairs Social

Religion Religion

Phone in Phone In

Tr av e l Tr av e l

Leisure Leisure

Jazz music Jazz

Country music Country

National music Nation M

Oldies music Oldies

Folk music Folk M

Documentary Document

Alarm test TEST

Alarm Alarm!

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Listening to the Radio —Continued

Displaying Radio Text (RT)

RT/PTY/TP

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

PURE AUDIO

PHONES

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

CINEMA

TONE

FILTER

LATE NIGHT

MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME

DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

SETUP MIC

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R518

When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text can be displayed.

RT/PTY/TP

Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button once.

The RT information scrolls across the display.

Notes:

• The message “Waiting” may appear while the AV receiver waits for the RT information.

• If the message “No Text Data” appears on the display, no RT information is available.

Finding Stations by Type (PTY)

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

PURE AUDIO

PHONES

You can search for radio stations by type.

TUNER

RT/PTY/TP

PRESET

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

CINEMA

TONE

FILTER

LATE NIGHT

MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

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

Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button twice.

The current program type appears on the display.

Use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the type of program you want.

See the table on page 46.

4, 5

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

SETUP MIC

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R518

ENTER

To start the search, press [ENTER].

The AV receiver searches until it ﬁnds a station of the type you speciﬁed, at which point it stops brieﬂy before continuing with the search.

ENTER

When a station you want to listen to is found, press [ENTER].

If no stations are found, the message “Not Found” appears.

Listening to Trafﬁc News (TP)

1 3

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R518

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

CLEAR

TUNING PRESET

SETUP

ENTER

RETURN

SETUP MIC

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

PURE AUDIO

PHONES

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

CINEMA

TONE

FILTER

LATE NIGHT

MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME

DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

You can search for stations that broadcast trafﬁc news.

TUNER

RT/PTY/TP

ENTER

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

Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button three times.

If the current radio station is broadcasting TP (Trafﬁc Program), “[TP]” will appear on the display and trafﬁc news will be heard as and when it’s broadcast. If “TP” without square brackets appears, this means that the station is not broadcasting TP.

To locate a station that is broadcasting TP, press [ENTER].

The AV receiver searches until it ﬁnds a station that’s broadcasting TP.

If no stations are found, the message “Not Found” appears.

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Using the Listening Modes

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Selecting the Listening Modes

For a description of each listening mode, see “About the Listening Modes” on page 52.

• The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI).

• The listening modes you can select depends on the format of the input signal. To check the format, see “Displaying Source Information” on page 41.

• While a pair of headphones is connected, you can only select the Pure Audio, Mono, Direct, or Stereo listening mode.

Selecting on the AV Receiver

MUSIC

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R518

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

CLEAR

TUNING PRESET

SETUP

ENTER

RETURN

SETUP MIC

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

PURE AUDIO

PHONES

CINEMA FILTER

PURE AUDIO

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

TONE

LATE NIGHT

MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME

DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

GAME

MOVIE/TV

[PURE AUDIO] button

This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode. When this mode is selected, the AV receiver’s display is turned off and only the HDMI outputs output video signals. Pressing this button again will select the previous listening mode.

Selecting with the Remote Controller

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC

[MOVIE/TV] button

This button selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV.

[MUSIC] button

This button selects the listening modes intended for use with music.

[GAME] button

This button selects the listening modes intended for use with video games.

[STEREO] button

This button selects the Stereo listening mode.

STEREO

GAME

[MOVIE/TV] button

This button selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV.

[MUSIC] button

This button selects the listening modes intended for use with music.

[GAME] button

This button selects the listening modes intended for use with video games.

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Using the Listening Modes —Continued

Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format

Analog and PCM Sources

Source format

Media

Button

[PURE AUDIO] Pure Audio

[MOVIE/TV]

[MUSIC]

[GAME]

[STEREO] Stereo

*1. 32/44.1/48/88.2/96kHz *2. Available only when using surround speakers. *3. PCM of 64kHz, 88.2kHz, and 96kHz are processed at 32kHz, 44.1kHz, and 48kHz respectively.

Listening Mode

Mono

Dolby PLII Movie

Neo:6 Cinema

*2 *3

MonoMovie

TV Logic

AllChStereo

FullMono

T- D

Pure Audio

Direct

Stereo

Dolby PLII Music

Neo:6 Music

Orchestra

UnPlugged

Studio-Mix

AllChStereo

FullMono

Dolby PLII Game

AllChStereo

FullMono

T- D

PCM

32–96kHz

CD, TV, radio, DVD

✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔✔ ✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Multi channel Analog

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Using the Listening Modes —Continued

Dolby Digital Sources

Source format

Button

[PURE AUDIO] Pure Audio

[MOVIE/TV]

[MUSIC]

[GAME]

[STEREO] Stereo

*1. Available only when using surround speakers.

Listening Mode

Mono

DolbyDigital

Dolby PLII Movie

Neo:6 Cinema

MonoMovie

TV Logic

AllChStereo

FullMono

T- D

Pure Audio

Direct

Stereo

DolbyDigital

Dolby PLII Music

Neo:6 Music

Orchestra

UnPlugged

Studio-Mix

AllChStereo

FullMono

DolbyDigital

Dolby PLII Game

AllChStereo

FullMono

T- D

Dolby Digital

Multichannel 2ch Mono/Multiplex

Media

DVD, DTV, etc.

✔✔✔ ✔✔✔ ✔

✔

✔ ✔✔✔ ✔✔✔ ✔✔✔ ✔✔✔ ✔✔✔ ✔✔✔ ✔✔✔ ✔✔✔ ✔

✔

✔ ✔✔✔ ✔✔✔ ✔✔✔ ✔✔✔ ✔✔✔ ✔

✔ ✔✔✔ ✔✔✔ ✔✔✔ ✔✔✔

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DTS Sources

Source format

Button

[PURE AUDIO] Pure Audio

[MOVIE/TV]

[MUSIC]

[GAME]

[STEREO] Stereo

*1. Available only when using surround speakers. *2. DTS 96/24 is processed as DTS.

Listening Mode

Mono

DTS, DTS 96/24

Dolby PLII Movie

Neo:6 Cinema

*1 *2

MonoMovie

TV Logic

AllChStereo

FullMono

T- D

Pure Audio

Direct

Stereo

DTS, DTS 96/24

Dolby PLII Music

Neo:6 Music

Orchestra

UnPlugged

Studio-Mix

AllChStereo

FullMono

DTS, DTS 96/24

Dolby PLII Game

AllChStereo

FullMono

T- D

DTS, DTS 96/24

Multichannel 2ch Mono/Multiplex

Media

DVD, CD, etc. DVD, CD, etc.

✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔

✔

✔ ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔

✔

✔ ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔

✔ ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔

DTS

Discrete/Matrix

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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 5.1 channel speaker system.

Front left Center Front right

Subwoofer

Surround rightSurround left

Pure Audio

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, only the HDMI OUT outputs video.)

Direct

In this mode, audio from the input source is output directly with minimal processing, providing high-ﬁdelity reproduction. All of the source’s audio channels are output as they are.

Stereo

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

Mono

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.

Dolby Pro Logic II

This mode 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.

• Dolby PLII Movie

Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS).

• Dolby PLII Music

Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).

• Dolby PLII Game

Use this mode with video games, especially those that bear the Dolby Pro Logic II logo.

Dolby Digital

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’ll put you right in the middle of the action, just like being in a movie theater or concert hall.

DTS

The DTS digital surround-sound format supports up to

5.1 discrete channels and uses less compression for highﬁdelity reproduction. Use it with DVDs and CDs that bear the DTS logo.

DTS 96/24

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

DTS Neo:6

This mode expands any 2-channel source for 5.1-channel playback. It uses seven 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., TV, DVD, VHS).

• Neo:6 Music

Use this mode with any stereo music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).

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Onkyo Original DSP Modes

Mono Movie

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.

Orchestra

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

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 music, listening to music in this mode creates a lively sound ﬁeld with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert.

TV Logic

This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio, surround effects to the entire sound, and clarity to voices.

All Ch Stereo

Ideal for background music, this mode ﬁlls the entire listening area with stereo sound from the front and surround 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.

T-D (Theater-Dimensional)

With this mode you can enjoy a virtual 5.1 surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener’s left and right ears. Good results may not be possible if there’s too much reverb, so we recommend that you use this mode in an environment with little or no natural reverb.

VIDEO

L AUDIO R

AUX INPUT

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Recording

This section explains how to record the input source and how to record audio and video from separate sources.

Notes:

• The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded.

• Copy-protected DVDs cannot be recorded.

• Sources connected to the analog multichannel input cannot be recorded.

• Sources connected to a digital input cannot be recorded. Only analog inputs can be recorded.

• DTS signals will be recorded as noise, so don’t attempt analog recording of DTS CDs or LDs.

• While the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the VCR/DVR OUT V and S jacks don’t output video signals, so select another mode when recording.

Recording the Input Source

Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder (e.g., cassette deck, CDR, MD) connected to the TAPE OUT jack. Video sources can be recorded to a video recorder (e.g., VCR, DVR) connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks. See pages 18 to 32 for hookup information.

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT

AUXTAPE TUNER

Remote

controller

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

See “Which Connections Should I Use?” on page 19 to see which signals can be output and recorded.

You can watch the source while recording it. The AV receiver’s MASTER VOLUME control has no effect on recording.

Recording from Different AV Sources

You can overdub audio onto your video recordings by simultaneously recording audio and video from two separate 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 connected to the CD IN and video from the camcorder connected to the AUX INPUT VIDEO jack are recorded by the VCR connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks.

Camcorder

video signal audio signal

IN 1

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

CD player

IN 2IN 3

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

OUT

WOOFER

ANTENNA

SUB

MONITOR

VCR/DVR

CBL/SAT

DVD

OUT

IN IN

OUT

FRONT

VCR/DVR

SURR CENTER

DVD

OUT

VCR

Prepare the camcorder and CD player for

playback.

Prepare the VCR for recording.

On your recorder, start recording.

On the source component, start playback.

Note:

• If you select a different input source during recording, that input source will be recorded instead.

Press the [AUX] input selector button.

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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Using the Audio Adjust Settings

With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like.

Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “6.Audio Adjust,” and then press [ENTER].

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to change the setting.

Press the Down [ ] button to select the next setting.

Repeat this step for the other settings.

The Audio Adjust settings are explained below.

Multiplex/Mono Settings

Multiplex

Input (Mux)

This setting determines which channel of a stereo multiplex source is output. 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 out-

put.

Mono

Input (Mono)

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). Only the left channel is output. Only the right channel is output.

PLII/Neo:6 Settings

PLII Music (2 ch Input)

These settings apply to only 2-channel stereo sources.

These settings apply to Dolby Pro Logic II.

Press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

Panorama

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

On: Panorama function on.

Off: Panorama function off (default).

Dimension

With this setting, you can move the sound ﬁeld forward or backward when using the Dolby Pro Logic II Music listening mode. It can be adjusted from –3 to +3. The default value is 0. Higher settings move the sound ﬁeld backward. Lower settings move it forward.

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.

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Center Width

With this setting, you can adjust the width of the sound from the center speaker when using the Dolby Pro Logic II Music listening mode. Normally, if you’re using a center speaker, 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 controls the front left, right, and center mix, allowing you to adjust the weight of the center channel sound. It can be adjusted from 0 to 7. The default value is 3.

Neo:6 Music

Center Image

The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 5-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. The default value is 2.

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 attenuated, maintaining the original stereo balance.

Multichannel Subwoofer Setting

SW InSens

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 connected to the SUBWOOFER input jack of the multichannel DVD input.

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

+10 dB or +15 dB setting.

T–D (Theater-Dimensional) Setting

LstnAngl (Listening Angle)

With this setting, you can optimize the Theater-Dimensional listening mode by specifying the angle of the front left and right speakers relative to the listening position. Ideally, the front left and right speakers should be equidistant from the listening position and at an angle close to one of the two available settings.

Front left speaker Front right speaker

20˚/40˚

Narrow: Select if the listening angle is 20 degrees.

Wide: Select if the listening angle is 40 degrees

(default).

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Using the Audio Settings

You can change various audio settings by pressing the [AUDIO] button.

Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [AUDIO] button.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an item.

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to change the setting.

Repeat this step for the other settings.

The Audio Adjust settings are explained below.

Tone Control Settings

You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers, except when the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode is selected.

Bass

You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.

Treble

You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.

Notes:

•To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode.

• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [TONE], [–], and [+] buttons.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ

DynamicEQ

With Audyssey Dynamic EQ, you can enjoy great sound even when listening at low volume levels.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. It does so by selecting the correct frequency response and surround volume levels moment-by-moment so that the content sounds the way it was created at any volume level--not just at reference level.

Off: Audyssey Dynamic EQ off.

On: Audyssey Dynamic EQ on.

Notes:

• Audyssey Dynamic EQ can be set only when the Equalizer Settings on page 63 are set to Audyssey.

• When the automatic speaker setup is complete, the Audyssey Dynamic EQ settings will be set to “On.”

Music Optimizer

M.Optimizer

The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed music ﬁles. Use it with music ﬁles that use “lossy” compression, such as MP3.

Off: Music Optimizer off (default).

On: Music Optimizer on.

Note:

• The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48kHz and analog audio input signals. The Music Optimizer is disabled when the Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is selected.

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Speaker Levels

You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening to an input source.

These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby.

Subwoofer

You can adjust the level from –15 dB to +12 dB.

Center

You can adjust the level from –12 dB to +12 dB.

Notes:

•You cannot use this function while the AV receiver is muted.

• Speakers that are set to No or None in the Speaker Conﬁguration cannot be adjusted (see page 59).

A/V Sync

When using progressive scanning on your DVD player, you may ﬁnd that the picture and sound are out of sync. With this setting, you can correct this by delaying the audio signals. You can set it from 0 to 100 milliseconds (ms) in 20 millisecond steps.

Note:

• This setting is not available when the Pure Audio listening mode is used, or the Direct listening mode is used with an analog input signal.

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.

LATE NIGHT

Notes:

• The Late Night function can be used only when the input source is Dolby Digital.

• The effect of the Late Night function depends on the material that you are playing and the intention of the original sound designer, and with some material there will be little or no effect when you select the different options.

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

Press the [LATE NIGHT] button repeatedly to select.

Off: Late Night function off

(default).

Low: Small reduction in dynamic

range.

High: Large reduction in dynamic

range.

Using the CinemaFILTER

With the CinemaFILTER, you can soften overly bright movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for reproduction in a movie theater.

CinemaFILTER can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic Movie, DTS, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, and Neo:6.

CINEMA

FILTER

Note:

• The CinemaFILTER may not work when used with certain input sources.

Press the [CINEMA FILTER] button repeatedly to select.

Off: CinemaFILTER off.

On: CinemaFILTER on.

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Advanced Setup

No .

Speaker Setup

This section explains how to check the speaker settings and how to set them manually, which is useful if you change a speaker after performing the automatic speaker setup.

Some of the speaker settings are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 34).

For the HT-S5105 Home Theater System Costomer

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 headphones are connected, speaker set B is on, or the multichannel DVD input is being used.

Speaker Conﬁguration

These settings are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 34).

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 100Hz) .

The crossover frequency can be changed on page 60.

Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Sp Conﬁg,” and then press the [ENTER] button.

Cone diameter

While the “Subwoofer” setting is selected, use the Left and Right

[ ]/[ ] buttons to select Yes or

Yes: Select if a subwoofer is con-

nected.

No: Select if no subwoofer is con-

nected.

Use the Down [ ] 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 if the front speakers are

large.

Note:

• If the Subwoofer setting in step 3 is set to No, this setting is ﬁxed at Large and does not appear.

Use the Down [ ] 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:

• If the Front setting in step 4 is set to Small, the Large option cannot be selected.

Use the Down [ ] button to select “Surround,” and then use

the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons 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.

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Note:

• If the Front setting in step 4 is set to Small, the Large option cannot be selected.

Continue with step 7 of the “Crossover Frequency” setting.

Note:

• These settings cannot be changed while headphones are connected or the multichannel DVD input is being used.

Crossover Frequency

This setting is set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 34).

This setting only applies to the speakers that you speciﬁed as Small in the “Speaker Conﬁguration” on page 59.

To get the best bass performance from your speaker system, you need to set the crossover frequency according to the size and frequency response of your speakers

Use the Down [ ] button to select “Crossover,” and then use

the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a crossover frequency.

Use the diameter of the smallest speaker in your system when choosing the crossover frequency.

• Choose a higher crossover frequency if you want more sound from your subwoofer.

• These settings cannot be changed while headphones are connected or the multichannel DVD input is being used.

Double Bass

This setting is not set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 34).

With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left, right, and center 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 Conﬁguration on page 59.

Use the Down [ ] button to select “Double Bass,” and then

use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select:

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.

Press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

Speaker cone

diameter

Over 8 in.

(20 cm)

6-1/2 to 8 in.

(16–20 cm)

5-1/4 to 6-1/2 in.

(13–16 cm)

3-1/2 to 5-1/4 in.

(9–13 cm)

Under 3-1/2 in.

(9 cm)

*Choose the setting suitable for the speaker.

Continue with step 8 of the “Double Bass” setting on the right column.

Notes:

•For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency response in the manuals supplied with your speakers and set accordingly.

100Hz (default)

Crossover frequency

40/50/60Hz*

80Hz

120Hz

150/200Hz*

Note:

• These settings cannot be changed while headphones are connected or the multichannel DVD input is being used.

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Speaker Distance

These settings are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 34).

With these settings, you can specify the distance from each speaker to the listening position.

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

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Sp Distance,” and then press [ENTER].

Notes:

• The Center and Subwoofer distances can be set up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or less than the Left distance. For example, if the Left 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 speaker distance cannot be adjusted while a pair of headphones is connected or the multichannel DVD input is being used.

Press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

While “Unit” is displayed, use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to

select “feet” or “meters”.

feet: Distances can be set in feet.

Range: 1 to 30 feet in 1-foot steps.

meters: Distances can be set in

meters. Range: 0.3 to 9 meters in 0.3-meter steps.

Use the Down [ ] button to select “Front”, and use the Left

and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to specify the distance for the front speakers, then press the Down

[] 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 59) cannot be selected.

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Speaker Levels

These settings are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 34).

You can set the volume level of each speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the listening position.

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Level Cal,” and then press [ENTER].

A pink noise test tone is output by the front left speaker.

Note:

• The speaker levels cannot be adjusted while a pair of headphones is connected or the AV receiver is muted.

Press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes. Don’t forget to turn down the volume if

you turned it up while setting the levels.

Turn up the volume so that you can hear the test tone sufﬁciently.

As each speaker outputs the test tone, its name appears on the display.

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the speaker

level, and use the Down [ ] button to select the next speaker.

The levels can be adjusted from –12 to +12 dB in 1 dB steps (–15 to +12 dB for the subwoofer).

Repeat step 4 so that the level of the test tone coming from each speaker is the same.

Speakers that you set to No or None in the Speaker Conﬁguration (page 59) do not output the test tone.

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Equalizer Settings

These settings are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 34).

Here you can adjust the tone of individual speakers. To set the volume of individual speakers, see page 62.

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Equalizer,” and then press [ENTER].

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a frequency.

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the level at that frequency.

The volume at each frequency can be adjusted from –6 to +6 dB in 1 dB steps.

Tip: Low frequencies (e.g., 63Hz,

80Hz) affect bass sounds; high frequencies (e.g., 8000Hz, 16000Hz) affect treble sounds.

Use the Up [ ] button to select “Ch,” and then use the Left and

Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select another speaker.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each speaker. Speakers that you’ve set to No or None

in the Speaker Conﬁguration (page 59) cannot be selected.

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select:

Off: Tone off, response ﬂat.

Audyssey: The tone for each speaker

is set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function. Be sure to select this setting after having performed the Automatic Speaker Setup.

Manual: You can adjust the equal-

izer for each speaker manually.

If you selected Manual, continue with this procedure. If you selected Off or Audyssey, go to step 7.

Press the Down [ ] button, and then use the Left and Right

[ ]/[ ] buttons to select a speaker.

Notes:

• The front, center, and surround speakers can be adjusted at 80Hz, 250Hz, 800Hz, 2500Hz, and 8000Hz. The subwoofer can be adjusted at 40Hz, 80Hz, and 160Hz.

• While the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the equalizer settings have no effect.

• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons.

Press the [SETUP] button.

The setup menu closes.

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Controlling Other Components

You can control your DVD player, CD player, and other components with the AV receiver’s remote controller.

To control another component, you must ﬁrst enter that component’s remote control code to a REMOTE MODE button.

This section explains how to enter remote control codes and how to control your other components.

Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes

The following REMOTE MODE buttons are preprogrammed with remote control codes for controlling the components listed. You do not need to enter a remote control code to control these components.

For details on controlling these components, see the pages indicated.

Onkyo DVD player (page 66) Onkyo CD player (page 69) Onkyo cassette recorder with (page 71) Onkyo RI Dock with (page 70)

Entering Remote Control Codes

You’ll need to enter a code for each component that you want to control.

Remote

indicator

REMOTE

MODE

DISPLAY

RECEIVER

(3 seconds)

Look up the component’s remote control code in the separate Remote Control Codes list.

The codes are organized by category.

While holding down the REMOTE MODE button to which you want to enter a code, press and hold down the [DISPLAY] button until the Remote indicator lights up (about 3 seconds).

Note:

• Remote control codes cannot be entered for the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.

• Only TV remote control codes can be entered for the [TV] REMOTE MODE button.

• Apart from the [RECEIVER], and [TV] REMOTE MODE buttons, remote control codes from any category can be entered for the REMOTE MODE buttons. However, these buttons also work as input selector buttons (page 39), so choose a REMOTE MODE button that corresponds with the input to which you connect your component. For example, if you connect your CD player to the CD input, choose the [CD] REMOTE MODE button when entering its remote control code.

Within 30 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the 5-digit remote control code.

The Remote indicator ﬂashes twice. If the remote control code is not entered

successfully, the Remote indicator will ﬂash once slowly.

Number

buttons

Note:

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

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Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via

Onkyo components that are connected via are controlled by pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver, not the component. This allows you to control components that are out of view, in a rack, for example.

Make sure the Onkyo component is con-

nected with an cable and an analog audio cable (RCA).

See page 32 for details.

Enter the appropriate remote control code

to the REMOTE MODE button.

•[DVD] REMOTE MODE button

31612: Onkyo DVD player with

• [CD] REMOTE MODE button

71327: Onkyo CD player with

•[TAPE] REMOTE MODE button

42157: Onkyo cassette recorder with

(default)

• [DOCK] REMOTE MODE button

81993: Onkyo RI Dock with (default)

See the previous page for how to enter remote control codes.

Press the REMOTE MODE button, point

the remote controller at the AV receiver, and operate the component.

Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons

You can reset a REMOTE MODE button to its default remote control code.

(3 seconds)

While holding down the REMOTE MODE button that you want to reset, press and hold down the [AUDIO] button until the Remote indicator lights up (about 3 seconds).

Within 30 seconds, press the REMOTE MODE button again.

The Remote indicator ﬂashes twice, indicating that the button has been reset.

Each of the REMOTE MODE buttons is preprogrammed with a remote control code. When a button is reset, its preprogrammed code is restored.

If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control an Onkyo component that’s not connected via , use the following remote control codes:

•[DVD] REMOTE MODE button

30627: Onkyo DVD player without (default)

• [CD] REMOTE MODE button

71817: Onkyo CD player without (default)

• [DOCK] REMOTE MODE button

82990: Onkyo RI Dock without

Note:

• If you connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, or connect an RI Dock to the CBL/SAT jacks, for to work properly, you must set the Input Display accordingly (see page 38).

Resetting the Remote Controller

You can reset the remote controller to its default settings.

(3 seconds)

While holding down the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, press and hold down the [AUDIO] button until the Remote indicator lights up (about 3 seconds).

Within 30 seconds, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button again.

The Remote indicator ﬂashes twice, indicating that the remote controller has been reset.

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Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder

By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your DVD player (HD DVD, Blu-ray, or TV/DVD combination), you can control your player with the following buttons.

The [DVD] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo DVD player.

For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 64.

Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE button ﬁrst

DVD

B C D E

* With some components, certain buttons may not

work as expected, and some may not work at all.

M N

Q R

ON/STANDBY button

Sets the DVD player to On or Standby.

TV [ ] button

Set the TV to On or Standby.

TV [INPUT] button

Selects the TV’s external inputs.

TV VOL [ ]/[ ] button

Adjust the TV’s volume.

TOP MENU button

Displays a DVD’s top menu or a DVD’s title.

Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons

Used to navigate menus and select items.

SETUP button

Used to access the DVD player’s settings.

Playback buttons

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

REPEAT button

Used with the repeat playback function.

SEARCH button

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

Number buttons

Used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers, and to enter times for locating speciﬁc points. The [+10] button works as a +10 button or “-.--” button.

DISPLAY button

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

MUTING button (40)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

DISC +/–, CH +/– button

Selects discs on a DVD changer. Selects TV channels on a component with a built-in tuner.

VOL [ ]/[ ] button (39)

Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.

MENU button

Displays a DVD’s menu.

RETURN button

Exits the DVD player’s setup menu or returns to the previous menu.

AUDIO button

Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).

RANDOM button

Used with the random playback function.

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PLAY MODE button

Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes.

CLR button

Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.

Controlling a VCR or PVR

By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your VCR (TV/VCR, PVR, DBS/PVR combination or cable/PVR combination), you can control your video recorder with the following buttons.

For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 64.

Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE button ﬁrst

VCR/DVR

K L

B C

D E

* With some components, certain buttons may not

work as expected, and some may not work at all.

Note:

• If you enter the remote control code for a HD DVD or Blu-ray player that has A, B, C, and D buttons, the [SEARCH], [REPEAT], [RANDOM], and [PLAY MODE] buttons will work as the A (red), B (green), C (blue), and D (yellow) buttons respectively. In this case, these buttons cannot be used to set repeat playback, random playback, or select play modes.

ON/STANDBY button

Set the video recorder to On or Standby.

TV [ ] button

Set the TV to On or Standby.

TV [INPUT] button

Selects the TV’s external inputs.

TV VOL [ ]/[ ] button

Adjust the TV’s volume.

GUIDE button

Displays the program guide or navigation list.

Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons

Used to navigate menus and select items.

SETUP button

Displays the video recorders setup menu.

Previous [ ] button

Previous or instant replay function.

Number buttons

Enter numbers. The [0] button enters 11 on some components. The [+10] button works as a +10 button or “-.--” button.

DISPLAY button

Displays information.

MUTING button (40)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

CH +/– button

Selects TV channels on the video recorder.

VOL [ ]/[ ] button (39)

Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.

PREV CH button

Selects the previous channel.

RETURN button

Exits the menu or returns to the previous menu.

Next [ ] button

Next or advance function.

Playback buttons

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

CLR button

Cancels functions or enters the number 12.

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Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver

By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your satellite receiver, cable receiver, or DVD recorder (DBS/PVR combination or cable/PVR combination), you can control your player with the following buttons.

For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 64.

Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE button ﬁrst

CBL/SAT

I J

M N

ON/STANDBY button

Set the component to On or Standby.

GUIDE button

Displays the onscreen program guide.

Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons

Used to navigate menus and select items.

SETUP button

Displays the setup menu.

REPEAT button

Works as the green (B) button.

SEARCH button

Works as the red (A) button.

Number buttons

Enter numbers. The [+10] button works as a +10 button or “-.--” button.

DISPLAY button

Displays information.

MUTING button (40)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

CH +/– button

Selects satellite/cable channels.

VOL [ ]/[ ] button (39)

Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.

PREV CH button

Selects the previous channel.

RETURN button

Exits the menu.

AUDIO button

Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).

Playback buttons

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

RANDOM button

Works as the blue (C) button.

PLAY MODE button

Works as the yellow (D) button.

CLR button

Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.

* With some components, certain buttons may not

work as expected, and some may not work at all.

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Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD Player

By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your CD player, CD recorder, or MD player, you can control your player with the following buttons.

The [CD] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo CD player.

For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 64.

Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE button ﬁrst

J K

ON/STANDBY button

Set the component to On or Standby.

TOP MENU button

Displays a menu.

Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons

Used to navigate menus and select items.

SETUP button

Used to access the Onkyo CD player’s settings.

Playback buttons

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

REPEAT button

Used with the repeat playback function.

SEARCH button

Used to locate speciﬁc points.

Number buttons

Used to enter track numbers and times for locating speciﬁc points. The [+10] button works as a +10 button or “-.--” button.

DISPLAY button

Displays information about the current disc or track, including elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.

MUTING button (40)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

DISC +/– button

Selects discs on a CD changer.

VOL [ ]/[ ] button (39)

Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.

RETURN button

Exits the menu.

RANDOM button

Used with the random playback function.

PLAY MODE button

Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes.

CLR button

Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.

* With some components, certain buttons may not

work as expected, and some may not work at all.

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Controlling an RI Dock

By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your RI Dock, you can control your iPod in the RI Dock with the following buttons.

The [DOCK] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an RI Dock when used with an connection.

For details on entering a remote control code, see page 64.

When Using an RI Dock:

• Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or CBL/SAT IN L/R jacks.

• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK.

• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to DOCK (see page 38).

• See to the RI Dock’s instruction manual for more information.

Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE button ﬁrst

DOCK

5 6 7

* With some components, certain buttons may not

work as expected, and some may not work at all.

I J

K L

P Q

R S

ON/STANDBY button

Turns the iPod on or off.

Notes:

• This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or off.

•Your iPod many not respond the ﬁrst time you press this button, in which case you should press it again. This is because the remote controller transmits the On and Standby commands alternately, so if your iPod is already on, it will remain on when the remote controller transmits an On command. Similarly, if your iPod is already off, it will remain off when the remote controller transmits an Off command.

TOP MENU button

Works as a Mode button when used with a DS-A2 RI Dock.

Arrow [ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons*

Used to navigate menus and select items.

Previous [ ] button

Restarts the current song. Press it twice to select the previous song.

Rewind [ ] button

Press and hold to rewind.

Pause [ ] button

Pauses playback. (With 3rd generation iPod models, it works as a Play/Pause button.)

REPEAT button*

Used with the repeat function.

DISPLAY button*

Turns on the backlight for 30 seconds.

MUTING button (40)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

ALBUM +/– button*

Selects the next or previous album.

VOL [ ]/[ ] button (39)

Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.

MENU button*

Displays a menu.

PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons*

Selects the previous or next playlist on the iPod.

Play [ ] button

Starts playback. If the component is off, it will turn on automatically. (With 3rd generation iPod models, this button works as a Play/Pause button.)

Next [ ] button

Selects the next song.

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Fast Forward [ ] button

Press and hold to fast forward.

Stop [ ] button

Stops playback and displays a menu.

PLAY MODE button

Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes. Works as a Resume button when used with a DS-A2 RI Dock.

Controlling a Cassette Recorder

By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your cassette recorder, you can control your cassette recorder with the following buttons.

The [TAPE] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo cassette recorder when used with an connection.

For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 64.

Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE button ﬁrst

TAPE

RANDOM button*

Used with the shufﬂe function.

* Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) are not supported

by 3rd generation iPod models.

On twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled.

ON/STANDBY button

Turns the cassette recorder on or off.

Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons

The Previous [ ] button selects the previous track. During playback it selects the beginning of the current track. The Next [ ] button selects the next track.

Depending on how they were recorded, the Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons may not work properly with some cassette tapes.

Rewind and Fast Forward [ ]/[ ] buttons

The Rewind [ ] button starts rewind. The Fast Forward [ ] button starts fast forward.

Reverse Play [ ] button

Starts reverse playback.

Play [ ] button

Starts playback.

MUTING button (40)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

VOL [ ]/[ ] button (39)

Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.

Stop [ ] button

Stops playback.

Note:

• An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via can also be controlled in Receiver mode.

* With some components, certain buttons may not

work as expected, and some may not work at all.

3 H4

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Controlling a TV

By pressing the [TV] REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your TV (TV/DVD combination or TV/VCR combination), you can control your TV with the following buttons.

For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 64.

Press [TV] REMOTE MODE button ﬁrst

A B C D

* With some components, certain buttons may not

work as expected, and some may not work at all.

O P

ON/STANDBY, TV [ ] buttons

Set the TV to On or Standby.

TV VOL [ ]/[ ] button

Adjust the TV’s volume.

TV [INPUT] button

Selects the TV’s external inputs.

GUIDE button

Displays the program guide.

Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons

Used to navigate menus and select items.

SETUP button

Displays a menu.

Playback buttons

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

These buttons works for combination devices.

REPEAT button

Selects B (green).

SEARCH button

Selects A (red).

Number buttons

Enter numbers. 0 button enters 11 on some components. +10 button works as “-.--” button or +10.

DISPLAY button

Displays information.

MUTING button

Mutes the TV.

CH +/– button

Select channels on the TV.

PREV CH button

Selects the previous or last channel.

RETURN button

Exits the TV’s setup menu.

AUDIO button

Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).

RANDOM button

Selects C (blue).

PLAY MODE button

Selects D (yellow).

CLR button

Cancels functions and clears entered numbers, or enters 12.

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Troubleshooting

If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer.

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 [VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button. “Clear” will appear on the display and the AV receiver will enter Standby mode.

ON/STANDBY

VCR/DVR

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

Power

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 back in again.

The AV receiver turns off as soon as it’s turned on

• The amp protection circuit has been activated. Remove the power cord from the wall outlet immediately. Disconnect all speaker cables and input sources, and leave the AV receiver with its power cord disconnected 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.

Audio

There’s no sound or it’s very quiet

•To listen to an audio source that’s connected to an HDMI input, make sure that input is assigned to an input selector (page 36). HDMI audio is passed through the AV receiver and can only be heard from your TV.

•To listen to an audio source that’s connected to an OPTICAL or COAXIAL input, make sure that input is assigned to an input selector (page 37).

• Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way (page 18).

• Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is correct, and that the bare wire is in contact with the metal part of each speaker terminal (page 15).

• Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting.

• Check the volume (page 39). The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment and has a wide volume range for precise adjustment.

• If the MUTING indicator is ﬂashing on the display, press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button to unmute the AV receiver (page 40).

• While a pair of headphones is connected to the PHONES jack, no sound is output by the main room speakers (page 41).

• Check the digital audio output settings on the source component. On some game 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 or with the AUDIO button on your DVD player’s remote controller.

• 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 connect an MC head amp, or an MC transformer and a phono preamp.

• Check the speaker settings (pages 59–63).

• If the digital signal format is set to PCM or DTS, set it to Auto (page 42).

• If there’s no sound from a DVD player connected to an HDMI IN, check the DVD player’s output settings, and be sure to select a compatible audio format.

Only the front speakers produce sound

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

• Check the Speaker Conﬁguration (page 59).

Only the center speaker produces sound

• If you use the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Pro Logic II Music listening mode with a mono source, such as an AM radio station or mono TV program, the sound will be concentrated in the center speaker.

• Check the Speaker Conﬁguration (page 59).

The center speaker produces no sound

• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the center speaker produces no sound (page 52).

• Check the Speaker Conﬁguration (page 59).

The surround speakers produce no sound

• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the surround speakers produce no sound.

• Depending on the source and the current listening mode, not much sound may be produced by the surround speakers. Try another listening mode (page 48).

• Check the Speaker Conﬁguration (page 59).

The subwoofer produces no sound

• If the source material contains no audio in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no sound.

• Check the Speaker Conﬁguration (page 59).

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There’s no sound with a certain signal format

• Check the digital audio output setting on the source component. On some game 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 or with the AUDIO button on your DVD player’s remote controller.

The volume cannot be set to 79 (99)

• After the Automatic Speaker Setup function has been run, or the volume level of each individual speaker has been adjusted (pages 34 and 62), the maximum volume may be reduced.

• When the levels of each speaker have been adjusted (page 62), the maximum possible volume may be reduced.

Noise can be heard

• Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power cords, speaker cables, and so on can degrade audio performance, so don’t use them.

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

• When the Equalizer setting (page 63) is set to Audyssey, the maximum possible volume is reduced by 6 dB.

The Late Night function doesn’t work

• Make sure that the source is Dolby Digital (page 58).

The analog multichannel input doesn’t work

• Check the multichannel input connections (page 22).

• Make sure that the multichannel input is selected (page 39).

• Check the audio output settings on your DVD player.

About DTS signals

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

• When DTS program material ends and the DTS bitstream stops, the AV receiver remains in DTS listening mode and the DTS indicator remains on. This is to prevent noise when you use the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player. If you switch your player from DTS to PCM, as the AV receiver does not switch formats immediately, you may not hear anything, 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 connected 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 recognize it as a genuine DTS signal. In such cases, you may hear noise.

The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN can’t be heard

• Since it takes longer to identify the format of an HDMI signal than it does for other digital audio signals, sound may not be output immediately.

Video

There’s no picture

• Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed in all the way (page 18).

• Make sure that each video component is properly connected.

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

• While the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the video circuitry is turned off and only the HDMI OUT outputs video signals.

• The AV receiver does not convert between formats, so if a video source component is connected to a component video input, your TV must be connected to the component video output (page 19).

• If the video source is connected to an HDMI input, your TV must be connected to the HDMI OUT (page 19).

There’s no picture from a source connected to an HDMI IN

• Reliable operation with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter is not guaranteed. In addition, video signals from a PC are not supported (page 27).

• If the message “Resolution Error” appears on the AV receiver’s display, this indicates that your TV does not support the current video resolution and you need to select another resolution on your DVD player.

Tuner

Reception is noisy, stereo FM reception suffers from hiss, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t light up

• Relocate your antenna.

•Move the AV receiver away from your TV or computer.

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

•Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.

• Concrete walls weaken radio signals.

• If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor antenna.

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Remote Controller

The remote controller doesn’t work

• Make sure that the batteries are installed with the correct polarity (page 12).

• Make sure that the remote controller is not too far away from the AV receiver and there’s no obstruction between the remote controller and the AV receiver’s remote control sensor (page 12).

• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote controller mode.

• Make sure you’ve entered the correct remote control code (page 64).

Can’t control other components

• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote controller mode.

• If you’ve connected an -capable Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, or an RI Dock to the CBL/SAT IN jacks, for the remote controller to work properly, you must set the Input Display to MD, CDR, or DOCK, respectively (see page 38).

• 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

, point the remote controller at the AV receiver. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code ﬁrst (page 65).

•To control an Onkyo component that’s not connected via , or another manufacturer’s component, point the remote controller at that component. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code ﬁrst (page 64).

Recording

Can’t record

• On your recorder, make sure the correct input is selected.

•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 VCR/DVR IN to VCR/DVR OUT).

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

Others

The sound changes when I connect my headphones

• 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, in which case it stays the same.

How do I change the language of a multiplex source

• On the “Audio Adjust” menu, change the “Input (Mux)” setting to Main or Sub (page 55).

The functions don’t work

•To use , you must make an connection and an analog audio connection (RCA) between the component and AV receiver, even if they are connected digitally (page 32).

The AV receiver’s display doesn’t work

• The display is turned off when the Pure Audio listening mode is selected. Select another listening mode.

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 settings.

1. While holding down the input selector button for the

input source that you want to set, press the [SETUP] button.

2. Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to change

the setting.

3. Press the [SETUP] button when you’ve ﬁnished.

•Video Attenuation

This setting can be made for the DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, or AUX input. If you have a games console connected to the 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.

The AV receiver contains a microcomputer for signal processing and control functions. In very rare situations, severe interference, noise from an external source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely event that this happens, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait at least 5 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 this unit’s malfunction. Before you record important data, make sure that the material will be recorded correctly.

Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, set the AV receiver to Standby.

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Speciﬁcations

HT-R518

Ampliﬁer Section

Rated Output Power

130 W at 8 ohms, 1kHz, 1 ch driven (IEC)

7 ch

Dynamic Power 210 W (3

THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) 0.08% (1kHz 1W) (Power Rated)

Damping Factor 60 (Front, 1kHz, 8 Input Sensitivity and

Impedance 200 mV/ 47 k Output Level and

Impedance 200 mV/ 2.2 k Frequency Response 5Hz–100kHz/ +1 dB–3 dB Tone Control ±10 dB, 50Hz (BASS)

Signal to Noise Ratio 100 dB (LINE, IHF-A) Speaker Impedance 8

190 W (4 130 W (8

±10 dB, 20kHz (TREBLE)

, Front) (1 ch driven) , Front) (1 ch driven) , Front) (1 ch driven)

)

(LINE)

(REC OUT)

–16 Ω

Video Section

Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p /75

0.7 Vp-p /75

0.28 Vp-p /75 1 Vp-p /75

Component Video Frequency Response 5Hz – 50MHz, –3 dB

(Component and S-Video Y)

(Component Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)

(S-Video C)

(Composite)

Tuner Section

Tuning Frequency Range 87.50MHz–108.00MHz, RDS

Tuning Frequency Range 522kHz–1611kHz

General

Power Supply AC 230 V, 50Hz Power Consumption 480 W Dimensions

(W Weight 10.4 kg

Video Inputs

HDMI (Assignable) IN 1, IN 2, IN 3 Component IN 1, IN 2 Composite DVD, CBL/SAT, VCR/DVR, AUX S-Video DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT

Video Outputs

HDMI OUT Component OUT Composite MONITOR, VCR/DVR S-Video MONITOR, VCR/DVR

Audio Inputs

Digital Inputs (Assignable) 1 (VCR/DVR),

Analog Inputs DVD (MULTI CH), VCR/DVR, CBL/

Multichannel Inputs 5.1 ch

Audio Outputs

Analog Outputs VCR/DVR, TAPE Subwoofer Pre Outputs 1 Speaker Outputs L, R, C, SL, SR Phones PHONES

Control Terminal

MIC Yes

435

150

377 mm

2 (CD) (Rear OPT)-(Front OPT) 1 (DVD), 2 (CBL/SAT) (Rear coax)

SAT, TAPE, CD, AUX

Preset Channel 40

Speciﬁcations and features are subject to change without notice.

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Onkyo HT-R518 User Manual

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