Onkyo HT-R520 User Manual

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AV Receiver

HT-R520

Instruction Manual

Contents

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

Connection .................................... 16

Turning On & First Time Setup..... 31

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 ....... 32

Using the Tuner............................ 34

Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 38

Advanced Operation..................... 43

Troubleshooting ............................ 56

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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 HT-R520 is not

user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the HT-R520, contact your Onkyo dealer.

3. Care —Occasionally you should dust the HT-R520

all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the HT-R520 immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the ﬁnish or remove the panel lettering.

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 HT-R520’s rear panel (e.g., AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY does not fully shutdown the HT-R520. If you do not intend to use the HT-R520 for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

Memory backup

The HT-R520 uses a battery-less memory backup system in order to retain radio presets and other settings when it’s unplugged or in the case of a power failure. Although no batteries are required, the HT-R520 must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system. Once it has been charged, the HT-R520 will retain the settings for several weeks, although this depends on the environment and will be shorter in humid climates.

For U.S. models

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, speciﬁes that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

FCC Information for User

CAUTION:

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

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canadian Models

NOTE:

COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

CAUTION:

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

Modèle canadien

REMARQUE:

LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. Sur les modèles dont la ﬁche est polarisée:

ATTENTION:

TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-

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Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6)

Indoor FM antenna

AM loop antenna

* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of

the product name indicates the color of the HT-R520. Speciﬁcations and operation are the same regardless of color.

Features

Amp

• 6-channel ampliﬁer

• 130 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 Ω , 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion

• WRAT (Wide Range Ampliﬁer Technology)

• Optimum gain volume circuitry

• OptiResponse™ Equalizer (OR-EQ™)

Processing

• Dolby

• DTS, DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete, DTS Neo:6, and DTS

• Cinema Filter function

• Linear PCM 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converters on all

Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIx

96/24 processing

channels

Audio/Video

• Adjustable crossover (60, 80, 100, 120, 150 Hz)

• HDTV-capable component video (2 inputs, 1 output)

•4 S-Video inputs, 2 outputs

•4 assignable digital inputs (3 optical, 1 coaxial)

• Subwoofer pre out

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

• A/B speaker drive

• Color-coded speaker terminal posts

function

FM/AM Tuner

• 30 FM/AM presets

• FM/AM auto tuning

Remote Controller

• Preprogrammed for use with other AV components

*1. OptiResponse and OR-EQ are trademarks of Onkyo Cor-

poration.

*2. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*3. “DTS,” “DTS 96/24,” “DTS-ES,” and “Neo:6” are trade-

marks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

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

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

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

Features ..................................................................................................................................4

Front & Rear Panels...............................................................................................................6

Before Using the HT-R520.....................................................................................................9

Remote Controller................................................................................................................10

Connection

Connecting Your Speakers .................................................................................................16

Connecting Antenna ............................................................................................................ 18

Connecting the HT-R520 .....................................................................................................20

Turning on & First Time Setup.............................................................................................. 31

Basic Operation

Playing Your AV Components ............................................................................................32

Using the Tuner....................................................................................................................34

Common Functions .............................................................................................................36

Enjoying the listening Modes

Using the Listening Modes .................................................................................................38

Advanced Operation

Recording .............................................................................................................................43

Advanced Function..............................................................................................................44

Advanced Setup ................................................................................................................... 46

Controlling Other Components ..........................................................................................50

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 56

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Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

123457 89 K6 J

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

MULTI CH

STEREO

DVD

SPEAKERS BA

PHONES

NLM

For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.

STANDBY/ON button (31)

This button is used to set the HT-R520 to On or Standby.

STANDBY indicator (31)

This indicator lights up when the HT-R520 is in Standby mode, and it ﬂashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.

STEREO button (39)

This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode.

LISTENING MODE [ ] [ ] buttons (39)

These buttons are used to select the listening modes.

DISPLAY button (33)

This button is used to display various information about the currently selected source.

DIGITAL INPUT button (31, 45)

This button is used to assign the digital inputs and to specify the format of digital input signals.

Display

G H

Remote control sensor (9)

This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller.

Arrow buttons

These buttons are used to select and adjust settings.

TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons

These buttons are used to tune into radio stations.

PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons

These buttons are used to select radio presets.

ENTER button

This button is used to conﬁrm settings.

PRESET

S VIDEO

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT

VIDEO 3

VIDEO

AUDIO

HT-R520

LISTENING

MODE

VIDEO

TUNING

ENTER

DISPLAYTONE TUNING MODEDIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO

VCR

MEMORY

TAPE TUNER

CLEAR

RETURNSETUP

POQRSTU

MASTER VOLUME control (32)

This control is used to set the volume of the HT-R520.

SPEAKER A & B buttons (32)

These buttons are used to turn speaker sets A and B on and off.

PHONES jack (37)

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

TONE, [–] & [+] buttons (36)

These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble.

MULTI CH button (33)

This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input.

Input selector buttons (31, 32, 43)

These buttons are used to select the input sources.

MEMORY button (34, 35)

This button is used to preset radio stations.

TUNING MODE button (34)

This button is used to select the Auto or Manual Tuning mode.

SETUP button

This button is used to access various settings.

RETURN button

This button is used to return to the previous screen when changing settings.

VIDEO 3 INPUT (27)

These S-Video, composite video, and analog audio inputs can be used to connect a camcorder or games console.

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Front & Rear Panels —Continued

Display

123

For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.

MUTING indicator (37)

This indicator ﬂashes when the HT-R520 is muted.

Source/listening mode indicators (41)

These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and digital audio format.

Tuning indicators (34)

TUNED (34): This indicator lights up when the

HT-R520 is tuned into a radio station.

AUTO (34): This indicator lights up when Auto

Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual Tuning is selected.

MEMORY (34): This indicator lights up when pre-

setting radio stations.

FM STEREO (34): This indicator lights up when

the HT-R520 is tuned to a stereo FM station.

SLEEP indicator (37)

This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

Message area

This area of the display shows various information about the currently selected source.

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Front & Rear Panels —Continued

Rear Panel

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

/2/3

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

789JK M N

For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.

COMPONENT VIDEO (20–23, 26)

A DVD player, TV, or other component that supports component video can be connected here.

AM ANTENNA (18, 19)

These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.

FM ANTENNA (18, 19)

This socket is for connecting an FM antenna.

FRONT SPEAKERS B (17)

These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B.

FRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER & SURROUND BACK SPEAKER (17)

These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set A.

AC OUTLET (30)

This switched AC outlet can be used to supply power to another component. The connector type depends on the country in which you purchased your HT-R520.

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2, 3 & COAXIAL (20–23, 25, 26, 28, 29)

These optical and coaxial sockets can be used to connect a CD, DVD, or LD (laser disc) player and other components with digital audio outputs.

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT (17)

A powered subwoofer can be connected here.

CD IN (28)

These analog inputs can be used to connect a CD player with analog outputs.

TAPE IN/OUT (28, 29, 31)

These analog inputs and outputs can be used to connect a cassette recorder, Mini Disc recorder, or other recorder with analog inputs and outputs.

DVD IN

OUT

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

ANTENNA

REMOTE CONTROL

123

IN IN

TAPE

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

SURR

FRONT

VIDEO 1

DVD

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

VIDEO

S VIDEO

FRONT SPEAKERS B

4532

Class 2 Wiring

SURROUND SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND BACK SPEAKER

AV RECEIVER

MODEL NO. HT

FRONT SPEAKERS A

520

(30)

This (Remote Interactive) socket can be connected to the socket on another Onkyo compo-

nent. The HT-R520’s remote controller can then be used to control that component. To use , you

must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the HT-R520 and the other component, even if they are connected digitally.

Note:

can only be used with Onkyo components.

VIDEO 1 IN/OUT & VIDEO 2 IN (24, 25, 43)

The VIDEO 1 S-Video, composite video, and audio inputs and outputs can be used to connect a VCR. The VIDEO 2 S-Video, composite video, and audio inputs can be used to connect another video source (e.g., cable TV, satellite TV, or a set-top box).

DVD IN/MULTI CH INPUT (23, 24)

The FRONT, SURR, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER inputs can be used to connect components with multiple analog audio outputs, including DVD players with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. The S-Video or composite video input should be connected to a video output on the DVD player.

MONITOR OUT (21, 22)

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

AC OUTLET

AC 120 V 60 Hz

SWITCHED

120

W 1 A

MAX.

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Before Using the HT-R520

Installing the Batteries

To open the battery compartment, press

the small hollow and slide off the cover.

Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)

in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

Put the cover onto the remote controller

and slide it shut.

Notes:

• The batteries should last for about six months, although this will vary with usage.

• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries.

• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of 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

To use the remote controller, point it at the HT-R520’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

Remote control sensor

STANDBY indicator

30˚

Notes:

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the HT-R520 is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type ﬂuorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing.

• If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the HT-R520 is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably.

• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote controller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries.

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the HT-R520 is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing.

• The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle between it and the HT-R520’s remote control sensor.

30˚

HT-R520

(5 m)

Approx. 16 ft.

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Remote Controller

■

How to Use the Remote Controller

Including the HT-R520, the remote controller can be used to control up to 10 different components, including Onkyo components connected via . The remote controller has a speciﬁc operating mode for use with each type of component. Modes are selected by using the nine REMOTE MODE buttons.

AMP/TUNER & TAPE Mode

TUNER/ TAPE

AMP

In AMP/TUNER & TAPE mode you can control the HT-R520 and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via

DVD, CD, MD & CDR Modes

REMOTE MODE

DVD

CD MD

With these modes you can control an Onkyo DVD player, CD player, MiniDisc recorder, or CD recorder connected via (the remote controller should be pointed at the HT-R520). By entering the appropriate remote control code, the DVD mode can also be used to control another manufacturer’s DVD player and the [CD], [MD], and [CDR] mode buttons can also be used with other manufacturer’s components (e.g., DVD, TV, VCR, satellite or cable receiver). (See page 50.)

TV, VCR, CABLE & SAT Modes

With these modes you can control a TV, VCR, cable receiver, and satellite receiver. You must enter the appropriate remote control code ﬁrst (see page 50).

Use the REMOTE MODE—[AMP], [DVD],

[CD], [MD], [CDR], [TV], [VCR], [CABLE], [SAT]— buttons to select the modes.

Uses the buttons supported by that mode

to control the component.

AMP/TUNER mode see page 10

DVD mode see page 12

CD mode see page 13

MD/ CDR mode see page 14

TAPE mode see page 15

TV mode see page 55

VCR/CABLE / SAT mode see page 55

CDR

SATTV VCR

CABLE

see page 15 for TV control buttons

AMP/TUNER Mode

AMP/TUNER mode is used to control the HT-R520. To select AMP/TUNER mode, press the [AMP] mode button.

Remote

A B

ON STANDBY

V1 V2 V3

123

DVD MULTI CH

456

789

10 0

--/---

TONE

DVD

TAPE TUNER

CLEAR

REMOTE MODE

CD MD

INPUT

TV CH

V VOL

TUNER/ TAPE

AMP

CDR

indicator

This indicator lights up when the remote controller is transmitting commands.

AMP/ TUNER

CABLE

RANDOM

ANGLE

LAST M

STEREO

MEMORYA-BREPEAT

DSP

LEVEL -LEVEL

CINE FLTR

L NIGHT

SAT

VOL

MUTING

DSP

S T

I J

N O

TV VCR

DIMMER SLEEP

TV INPUT

DISC

PREV CH

DISPLAY

TEST TONE

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

SURR

ENTER

SP A SP B

SUBTITLEAUDIO

ALL ST

DIRECT

CH SEL

VIDEO OFF

OR-EQ

RC-570M

Note:

• Some of the functions described in this manual may not work as expected with other components.

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Remote Controller —Continued

For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.

STANDBY button (31)

This button is used to set the HT-R520 to Standby.

ON button (31)

This button is used to turn on the HT-R520.

Input selector buttons (32)

These buttons are used to select the input sources.

MULTI CH button (33)

This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input.

TONE, [–] & [+] buttons (36)

These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble.

DIMMER button (36)

This button is used to adjust the display brightness.

Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] & ENTER button

This button is used to select and adjust settings.

CH +/– button (35)

This button is used to select radio presets.

RETURN button

This button is used to return to the previous screen when changing settings.

DISPLAY button (33, 35)

This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source.

SP A & SP B buttons (32)

These buttons are used to turn on and off speaker sets A and B.

Listening mode buttons (40)

SURR button

This button is used to select the Dolby and DTS listening modes.

ALL ST button

This button is used to select the All Ch Stereo listening mode.

STEREO button

This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode.

DIRECT button

This button is used to select the Direct listening mode.

[ DSP] & [DSP ] buttons

These buttons are used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes.

TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL- & LEVEL+ buttons

These buttons are used to adjust the level of each speaker individually.

OR-EQ button (36)

This button is used to turn on the OptiResponse equalizer, which optimizes performance when the HT-R520 is used with the speakers included in the HTP-520 Home Theater Speaker Package. When the OptiResponse equalizer is on, you can enjoy a powerful sound with movies or music.

L NIGHT button (44)

This button is used to set the Late Night function.

REMOTE MODE buttons (10)

These buttons are used to select the remote controller modes. When you use the remote controller, the mode button for the currently selected mode lights up.

SLEEP button (37)

This button is used to set the Sleep function.

VOL button (32)

This button is used to set the volume of the HT-R520.

SETUP button (48, 49)

This button is used to access various settings.

MUTING button (37)

This button is used to mute the HT-R520.

CINE FLTR button (44)

This button is used to set the CinemaFILTER function.

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Remote Controller —Continued

DVD

7 8

J K L M N

O P

ON STANDBY

V1 V2 V3

123

DVD MULTI CH

456

TAPE TUNER

789

10 0

--/---

TONE

REMOTE MODE

DVD

CD MD

TV VCR

DIMMER SLEEP

TV INPUT

PREV CH

DISPLAY

DISC

REC

SURR

TEST TONE

OPEN/CLOSE

SP A SP B

SUBTITLEAUDIO

ALL ST

DIRECT

CH SEL

VIDEO OFF

OR-EQ

ENTER

RC-570M

INPUT

TV CH

V VOL

CLEAR

TUNER/ TAPE

CABLE

RANDOM

ANGLE

LAST M

STEREO

MEMORYA-BREPEAT

DSP

LEVEL -LEVEL

CINE FLTR

L NIGHT

AMP

CDR

SAT

VOL

MUTING

DVD Mode

DVD mode is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to the HT-R520 via .

To set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the [DVD] mode button.

Before selecting DVD mode and starting playback, you should press the [AMP] mode button followed by the [DVD] input selector button to select your DVD player as the input source.

STANDBY button

This button is used to set the DVD player to

T U

V W

X Y

Standby.

ON button

This button is used to turn on the DVD player and set it to Standby.

Number buttons

These buttons are used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers and to enter times for locating speciﬁc points in time.

TOP MENU button

This button is used to select a DVD’s top menu.

Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] & ENTER button

This button is used to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.

DISC +/– button

This button selects discs on a DVD changer.

RETURN/EXIT button

This button is used to exit the DVD player’s onscreen setup menu and to restart menu playback.

DISPLAY button

This button is used to display information about the current disc, title, chapter, or track on the DVD player’s display, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.

Playback buttons

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

Step & Slow [ ]/[ ] buttons

These buttons are used for frame-by-frame playback and slow-motion playback.

AUDIO button

This button is used to select foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).

SUBTITLE button

This button is used to select subtitles.

REPEAT button

This button is used to set the repeat playback functions.

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Remote Controller —Continued

A-B button

This button is used to set the A–B repeat playback function.

OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button

This button is used to open and close the disc tray.

VIDEO OFF button

This button is used to turn off the internal video circuitry, eliminating the possibility of interference when playing audio-only discs.

CLEAR button

This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers.

MENU button

This button is used to display a DVD’s menu.

VOL button

This button is used to set the volume of the HT-R520.

SETUP/GUIDE button

This button is used to access the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.

MUTING button

This button is used to mute the HT-R520.

RANDOM button

This button is used with the random playback function.

ANGLE button

This button is used to select different camera angles.

LAST M button

This button is used with the last memory function, which allows you to resume DVD playback from where you left off.

SEARCH button

This button is used to search for titles, chapters, tracks, and speciﬁc points in time.

MEMORY button

This button is used with the memory playback function, which allows you to create a custom playlist of titles, chapters, or tracks.

CD Mode

CD mode is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to the HT-R520 via .

To set the remote controller to CD mode, press the [CD] mode button.

Before selecting CD mode and starting playback, you should press the [AMP] mode button followed by the [CD] input selector button to select your CD player as the input source.

ON button

This button is used to set the CD player to On or Standby.

Number buttons

These buttons are used to enter track numbers and to enter times for locating speciﬁc points in time.

DISC button

This button is used to select discs on a CD changer.

DISPLAY button

This button is used to display information about the current disc or track on the CD player’s display, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.

Playback buttons

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

REPEAT button

This button is used to set the repeat playback functions.

OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button

This button is used to open and close the disc tray.

CLEAR button

This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers.

VOL button

This button is used to set the volume of the HT-R520.

MUTING button

This button is used to mute the HT-R520.

RANDOM button

This button is used with the random playback function.

MEMORY button

This button is used with the memory playback function, which allows you to create a custom playlist of tracks.

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CDR

1 2

3 4

4 5 6

ON STANDBY

V1 V2 V3

123

DVD MULTI CH

456

TAPE TUNER

789

10 0

--/---

TONE

REMOTE MODE

DVD

CD MD

TV VCR

DIMMER SLEEP

DISC

REC

SURR

TEST TONE

SP A SP B

SUBTITLEAUDIO

ALL ST

DIRECT

CH SEL

VIDEO OFF

OR-EQ

RC-570M

TV INPUT

PREV CH

DISPLAY

OPEN/CLOSE

ENTER

CLEAR

CABLE

RANDOM

ANGLE

MEMORYA-BREPEAT

DSP

LEVEL -LEVEL

L NIGHT

INPUT

TV CH

V VOL

TUNER/ TAPE

AMP

CDR

SAT

VOL

MUTING

LAST M

STEREO

DSP

CINE FLTR

TAPE

M N

7 8

MD Mode & CDR Mode

MD mode is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to the HT-R520 via . CDR mode is used to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to the HT-R520 via .

To select MD mode, press the [MD] mode button. To select CDR mode, press the [CDR] mode button.

Before selecting MD or CDR mode and starting playback, you should press the [AMP] mode button followed by the [TAPE] input selector button to select your MiniDisc or CD recorder as the input source.

ON button

This button is used to set the MiniDisc recorder or CD recorder to On or Standby.

Number buttons

These buttons are used to enter track numbers and to enter times for locating speciﬁc points in time.

DISPLAY button

This button is used to display information about the current disc or track on the MD/CDR recorder’s display, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.

Play [ ] button

This button is used to start playback.

Previous & Next [ ]/[ ] buttons

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

Pause [ ] button

This button is used to pause playback.

REC [ ] button

This button is used to start recording.

REPEAT button

This button is used to set the repeat playback functions.

OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button

This button is used to eject the MiniDisc or open and close the disc tray of the CD recorder.

CLEAR button

This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers.

VOL button

This button is used to set the volume of the HT-R520.

MUTING button

This button is used to mute the HT-R520.

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FR & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons

The FR [ ] button is used to start fast reverse. The FF [ ] button is used to start fast forward.

Stop [ ] button

This button is used to stop playback.

RANDOM button

This button is used with the random playback function.

MEMORY button

This button is used with the memory playback function, which allows you to create a custom playlist of tracks.

Tape Mode

Tape mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the HT-R520 via .

To set the remote controller to Tape mode, press the [AMP] mode button.

Before selecting TAPE mode and starting playback, you should press the [AMP] mode button followed by the [TAPE] input selector button to select your cassette recorder as the input

For double cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled.

Play [ ] button

This button is used to start playback.

Previous & Next [ ]/[ ] buttons

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

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

Reverse Play [ ] button

This button is used to start reverse playback.

REC [ ] button

This button is used to start recording.

VOL button

This button is used to set the volume of the HT-R520.

MUTING button

This button is used to mute the HT-R520.

Rewind & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons

The Rewind [ ] button is used to start rewind. The FF [ ] button is used to start fast forward.

Stop [ ] button

This button is used to stop playback.

TV Control Buttons

The remote controller has dedicated buttons for controlling a TV, which can be used regardless of which remote controller mode is currently selected. To use these buttons, you must ﬁrst program the [TV] mode button with the appropriate remote control code for your TV (see page 50).

ON STANDBY

V1 V2 V3

123

DVD MULTI CH

456

TAPE TUNER

789

10 0

--/---

TONE

REMOTE MODE

DVD

CD MD

TV VCR

DIMMER SLEEP

TV INPUT

PREV CH

DISPLAY

DISC

ENTER

TV [ ]

TV CH [+]/[–]

[TV INPUT]

TV VOL [ ]/[ ]

INPUT

TV CH

V VOL

CLEAR

TUNER/ TAPE

AMP

CDR

SAT

CABLE

VOL

MUTING

Set the TV to On or Standby

Selects channels on the TV

Selects the TV’s VCR input

Adjusts the TV’s volume

TV INPUT

TV CH

TV VOL

You must enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 50)

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Connecting Your Speakers

Enjoying Home Theater

You can use two sets of speakers with the HT-R520: speaker set A and speaker set B.

Speaker set A (HTP-520) should be installed in your main listening room and can be used with Dolby Digital and DTS

surround material. Each speaker must be positioned at a speciﬁc location in your listening room to get the best from surround sound material. The following illustration shows the best positions for your surround-sound speakers.

Speaker set B can be installed in another room and used with stereo and mono material. Speakers can be positioned in

the standard position for stereo speakers or however you like.

Front left and right speakers

These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.

Center speaker

This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. In movies it’s used mainly for dialog. Position it close to your TV (preferably on top) facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.

Subwoofer

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of your listening room, and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the width of the wall, as shown.

Corner

Surround left and right speakers

These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equidistant from the listener.

Surround back speaker

This speaker further enhances the realism of surround sound and improves sound localization behind the listener. Position it behind the listener about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Make sure that the listening position is within the range of the speaker.

1/3 room length

Speaker Conﬁguration

To get the very best from your surround-sound system, you should also specify the distance between the listener and each individual speaker so that the sound from each speaker arrives at the listener’s ears at the same time (see page 46). In addition, you should set the level of each individual speaker to achieve an equal balance (see page 47.)

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Connecting Your Speakers

Before you connect your speakers, read the following:

• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.

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

• Only use speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms or higher. Connecting speakers with an impedance of less than 8 ohms may damage the HT-R520.

• 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 connections. Doing so may damage the HT-R520.

• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the HT-R520.

• If you want to connect a single speaker instead of a pair, connect it to either the left or right speaker terminals, not both.

Connecting speaker Set A

The HT-R520’s positive (+) speaker terminals are colorcoded for ease of identiﬁcation. (The negative (–) speaker terminals are all black.)

Speaker terminal Color Speaker terminal Color

Front left White Surround left Blue

Front right Red Surround right Gray

Center Green Surround back Brown

Unscrew the terminal. Fully insert the

wire. Screw the terminal tight.

Connecting Speaker Set B

Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of

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

While pressing the lever,

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

Make sure that the terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.

3/8" (10 mm)

The following illustration shows which speakers should be connected to which terminals.

Speaker set A (HTP-520)

Powerd

Subwoofer

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

/2/3

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

DVD IN

DIGITAL IN

OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND BACK SPEAKER

Front

right

speaker

AC OUTLET

AC 120 V 60 Hz

120

LINE INPUT

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

123

IN IN

TAPE

DVD MONITOR

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

FRONT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

DVD

FRONT SPEAKERS B

AV RECEIVER

FRONT SPEAKERS A

Class 2 Wiring

SURROUND SPEAKERS

Front

speaker

SWITCHED

W 1 A

MAX.

left

Front

right

speaker

FRONT SPEAKERS B

Surround

right

speaker

Front

left

speaker

FRONT SPEAKERS A

Surround

left

speaker

Speaker set B

SURROUND SPEAKERS

Center

speaker

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND BACK SPEAKER

Surround

back

speaker

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Connecting Antenna

This chapter 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 HT-R520 won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner.

AM antenna push terminals FM antenna socket

COMPONENT VIDEO

ANTENNA

OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

123

IN IN

TAPE

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 2

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

SURR CENTER

FRONT

SUB

VIDEO 1

WOOFER

DVD

Class 2 Wiring

SURROUND

FRONT

FRONT SPEAKERS B

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS A

RLR

AV RECEIVER

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND BACK SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

AC 120 V 60 Hz

120

SWITCHED

W 1 A

MAX.

Insert the plug fully into the socket.

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

DIGITAL IN

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

Once the HT-R520 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.

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 the HT-R520 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 the HT-R520, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.

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 19).

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 19).

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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.

FM 75

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 the 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.

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

AM loop 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.

Insulated antenna cable

ANTENNA

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.

TV/FM antenna splitter

To AV receiver To TV (or VCR)

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Connecting the HT-R520

Before Making Any Connections

• Read the manuals supplied with your AV components.

• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all audio and video connections.

Optical Digital Inputs

The HT-R520’s optical digital inputs have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when 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 & Sockets

Video

Cable Socket Description

Component video cable

S-Video cable

Composite video cable

RCA AV Connection Color Coding

RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-channel 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.

Right (red)

Left (white)

(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.

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and

color difference signals (P

picture quality. (Some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently.)

S-Video separates the luminance and color signals

S VIDEO

and provides better picture quality than composite video.

Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,

VIDEO

and other video equipment. Use only dedicated composite video cables.

Analog audio

Composite video

, P

Right (red)

Left (white)

(Yellow)

Right!

Wrong!

), providing the best

Audio

Optical digital audio cable

Coaxial digital audio cable

Analog audio cable (RCA)

Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)

Cable Socket Description

OPTICAL

Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). The audio quality is the same as for coaxial.

COAXIAL

Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). The audio quality is the same as for optical.

This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most com-

mon connection format for analog audio, and can be

found on virtually all AV components. This cable carries multichannel analog audio and

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

it’s typically used to connect DVD players with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs. Sev-

DVD

eral standard analog audio cables can be used

SUB WOOFER

instead of a multichannel cable.

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Connection Guide

Inputs

Up to ﬁve AV components can be connected to the HT-R520’s rear panel inputs, and one to its front panel input. The following table lists the type of component that you can connect to each input.

Input

DVDDVD player, etc. 23

VIDEO1 VCR, etc. 24

VIDEO2

CD CD player, etc. 28

TAPE

VIDEO3

Type of component you

can connect

TV, satellite receiver, cable receiver, set-top box, LD player, etc.

Cassette recorder, DAT, CD recorder, MiniDisc recorder, turntable, etc.

Camcorder, games console, etc.

Page # for more info.

22 (for TV connections) 26

28, 29

Outputs (for recording)

The HT-R520 has two outputs for recording. The following table lists the type of component that you can connect to each output.

Output

VIDEO1 VCR, etc. 25

TAPE

Type of component you

can connect

Cassette recorder, DAT, CD recorder, MiniDisc recorder, etc.

Page # for more info.

28, 29

MONITOR OUT

Video signals received by the video inputs are output by the MONITOR OUT sockets for display on the connected TV or projector.

The HT-R520 has three types of video output: composite video, S-Video, and component video. Connect the appropriate output to your TV or projector (see page 22).

Which Connections Should I Use?

The HT-R520 offers several interconnection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components. Use the following sections as a guide.

For video equipment you need to use two cables—one for video, one for audio.

Video Connection Formats

Video equipment can be connected to the HT-R520 using one of the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, or component video, the latter offering the best picture quality.

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the HT-R520 doesn’t convert between formats, so only outputs of the same format as the input will output the signal.

For example, if you connect your DVD player to the S-VIDEO DVD IN, a video signal will be output by the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT (for your TV) and the S-VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT (for your VCR), but not by any composite video or component video outputs.

DVD player,

etc.

Output

HT-R520

TV,

projector,

etc.

Composite S-Video Component

OUT

Input

Composite S-Video Component

Audio Connection Formats

Audio equipment can be connected to the HT-R520 using the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, and multichannel.

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the HT-R520 doesn’t convert between formats.

For example, audio signals connected to an OPTICAL or COAXIAL digital input are not output by the analog TAPE OUT, so if you want to record from, for example, your CD player, in addition to connecting it to a digital input, you must also connect it to the analog CD IN.

DVD player,

etc.

Output

HT-R520

MD recorder,

etc.

Optical Coaxial Analog Multi-

OUT

Not Not Not output output output

Input

channel

Analog

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