Onkyo HT-R538 User Manual

Contents

AV Receiver

HT-R538

Instruction Manual

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

Connections.................................11

Turning On & Basic Operations

Advanced Operations .................28

Controlling iPod & Other

Components............................37

......18

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual for future reference.

Others...........................................44

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

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

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,

PORTABLE CART WARNIN

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.

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13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Ser-

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

15. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the apparatus,

C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water, D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by fol-

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

E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in

any way, and

F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in

performance this indicates a need for service.

16. Object and Liquid Entry

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

17. Batteries

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

18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation,

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

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-ser-

viceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer.

3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over

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

4. Power WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.

Pressing ON/STANDBY to select Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

5. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

6. Batteries and Heat Exposure War nin g

Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or the like.

7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer.

8. Handling Notes

• If you need to transport this unit, use the original

packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it.

• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for

a long time, because they may leave marks on the case.

• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm after

prolonged use. This is normal.

• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may not

work properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it occasionally.

For 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 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.

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

Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Indoor FM antenna (➔ 16)

AM loop antenna (➔ 16)

Speaker cable labels (➔ 11)

(Not supplied with the HT-S5305 Home Theater System.)

Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) (➔ 4)

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

Using the Remote Controller

Installing the Batteries

Note

• If the remote controller

doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries.

• Don’t mix new and old

batteries or different types of batteries.

• If you intend not to use

the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

• Remove expired batteries as soon as possible to prevent damage

from leakage or corrosion.

Batteries (AA/R6)

Aiming the Remote Controller

To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

Remote control sensor

AV r e c eive r

Approx. 5 m

Contents

Introduction

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

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

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

Using the Remote Controller .......................................... 4

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

Front & Rear Panels......................................................... 7

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

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

Rear Panel ..................................................................... 8

Remote Controller............................................................ 9

Controlling the AV Receiver ........................................... 9

About Home Theater ...................................................... 10

Speakers A and B ........................................................ 10

Enjoying Home Theater................................................ 10

Connections

Connecting the AV Receiver ......................................... 11

Connecting Your Speakers .......................................... 11

About AV Connections ................................................. 13

Connecting Components with HDMI ............................ 14

Connecting External Components................................ 15

Using the AUX INPUT jack on the front panel.............. 15

Connecting Onkyo u Components ............................ 16

Connecting Antenna..................................................... 16

Which Connections Should I Use?............................... 17

Turning On & Basic Operations

Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ................................... 18

Turning On ................................................................... 18

Turning Off ................................................................... 18

Basic Operations............................................................ 19

Playing the Connected Component.............................. 19

Displaying Source Information ..................................... 19

Using the Music Optimizer ........................................... 19

Setting the Display Brightness ..................................... 19

Muting the AV Receiver................................................ 20

Using the Sleep Timer.................................................. 20

Using Headphones....................................................... 20

Changing the Input Display .......................................... 20

Selecting Speakers A and B......................................... 20

Listening to the Radio ................................................... 21

Using the Tuner............................................................ 21

Presetting FM/AM Stations........................................... 22

Using RDS.................................................................... 22

Recording ....................................................................... 24

Using the Listening Modes ........................................... 25

Selecting Listening Modes ........................................... 25

About Listening Modes................................................. 25

Advanced Operations

Advanced Setup .............................................................28

On-screen Setup Menus............................................... 28

Common Procedures in Setup Menu ........................... 28

HDMI Input ................................................................... 29

Component (Component Video Input).......................... 29

Digital Audio (Digital Audio Input)................................. 29

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)............................... 30

Sp Distance (Speaker Distance) .................................. 30

Level Cal (Level Calibration) ........................................ 31

Audio Adjust ................................................................. 31

Name Edit..................................................................... 32

Hardware ...................................................................... 32

HDMI Setup .................................................................. 32

Using the Audio Settings ..............................................34

Digital Input Signal Formats ......................................... 36

Adjusting the Bass & Treble .........................................36

Controlling iPod & Other Components

Controlling iPod ............................................................. 37

Connecting an Onkyo Dock.......................................... 37

Using the Onkyo Dock.................................................. 38

Controlling Your iPod.................................................... 39

Controlling Other Components..................................... 41

Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ......................41

Entering Remote Control Codes................................... 41

Remote Control Codes for

Onkyo Components Connected via u .....................41

Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons .............................42

Resetting the Remote Controller ..................................42

Controlling Other Components .....................................42

Others

Troubleshooting ............................................................. 44

Specifications ................................................................. 48

About HDMI ..................................................................... 49

Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder ... 50

To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press ON/STANDBY (➔ 44).

Features

Amplifier

• 100 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)

• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

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

Power Transformer

Processing

• HDMI (Ver.1.4 with Audio Return Channel, 3D), Deep-

Color, x.v.Color*, Lip Sync, DTS*1-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD*2, Dolby Digital Plus, DSD and Multi-CH PCM

• Non-Scaling Configuration

•A-Form Listening Mode Memory

• Direct Mode

• Music Optimizer

for Compressed Digital Music files

• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters

• Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP

Connections

• 3 HDMI*4 Inputs and 1 Output

• Onkyo p for System Control

• 3 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/1 Coaxial)

• Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)

• Universal Port for the Dock for iPod*/DAB+ tuner mod-

ule

• Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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

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 in the United States and other countries.”

In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio amplifier is prohibited.

Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

“x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Miscellaneous

• 40 FM/AM Presets

•Crossover Adjustment

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

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

• On-Screen Display via HDMI

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity. The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.

a ON/STANDBY button (➔ 18) b STANDBY indicator (➔ 18) c HDMI THRU indicator (➔ 33) d SPEAKERS A and B buttons (➔ 10, 20) e Remote control sensor (➔ 4) f TONE LEVEL and TO NE buttons (➔ 36) g Display (➔ 8) h LISTENING MODE buttons (➔ 25) i RT/PTY/TP button (➔ 22) j MEMORY button (➔ 22)

bcde fhgijklmnop

k TUNING MODE button (➔ 21) l DISPLAY button (➔ 19) m SETUP button (➔ 28) n TUNING, PRESET (➔ 21 to 22), arrow and

ENTER buttons

o RETURN button p MASTER VOLUME control (➔ 19) q MUSIC OPTIMIZER button (➔ 19, 35) r PHONES jack (➔ 20) s Input selector buttons (➔ 19) t AUX INPUT LINE IN jack (➔ 15)

Display

bcaf

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a A and B speaker indicators (➔ 10, 20) b Audio input indicators c Listening mode and format indicators (➔ 19, 25) d Tuning indicators (➔ 21)

Rear Panel

abcde jf

d e

e RDS indicator (➔ 22) f SLEEP indicator (➔ 20) g MUTING indicator (➔ 20) h Message area

g h i

a DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks b COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks c HDMI IN and OUT jacks d FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal e MONITOR OUT V jack f UNIVERSAL PORT jack g FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals h SPEAKERS terminals

(SURR, CENTER)

i FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals j Power cord k u REMOTE CONTROL jack l Composite video and analog audio jacks

(BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN)

m SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack

See “Connecting the AV Receiver” for connection information (➔ 11 to 17).

Remote Controller

Controlling the AV Receiver

To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select Receiver mode. You can also use the remote controller to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for more details (➔ 41).

d e

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a ON/STANDBY button (➔ 18) b REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons

(➔ 19, 41 to 42)

c TONE, + and – buttons (➔ 36) d SP A/B button (➔ 10, 20) e Arrow q/w/e/r and ENTER buttons f SETUP button (➔ 28) g LISTENING MODE buttons (➔ 25) h DIMMER button (➔ 19) i DISPLAY button (➔ 19) j MUTING button (➔ 20) k VOL q/w button (➔ 19) l RETURN button m AUDIO button (➔ 34) n SLEEP button (➔ 20)

■ Controlling the tuner

To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press TUNER (or RECEIVER).

You can select AM or FM by pressing TUNER repeatedly.

a Arrow q/w buttons (➔ 21) b D.TUN button (➔ 21) c DISPLAY button (➔ 22) d TUN MODE button (➔ 21) e CH +/– button (➔ 22) f Number buttons (➔ 21)

About Home Theater

Speakers A and B

You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: Speakers A and Speakers B. Speakers A should be used in your main listening room for up to 5.1-channel playback.

While Speakers B is on, Speakers A is reduced to 2.1-channel playback.

Speakers B can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.

Speakers A Speakers B Indicator Output

On On Speakers A: 2.1 channels

Off Speakers A: 5.1 channels

Off On Speakers B: 2 channels

Off No sound

Enjoying Home Theater

Thanks to the AV receiver’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. With Blu-ray Discs, you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes.

A B

Speakers B: 2 channels

Speakers A: Main Room

Corner position

1/3 of wall position

Speakers B: Sub Room

a Front speakers

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

b Center speaker

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

While Speakers B is on, this speaker outputs no sound.

c Surround speakers

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

While Speakers B is on, these speakers outputs no sound.

d Subwoofer

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

Tip

• To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results.

Connecting the AV Receiver

Connecting Your Speakers

Speaker Configuration

The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have. For 5.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need five speakers and a powered subwoofer.

Number of channels 2345

Front speakers ✔✔✔✔

Center speaker ✔✔

Surround speakers ✔✔

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

To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings. You can do this manually (➔ 30).

Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels

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

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.

• Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have contact with the AV receiver’s rear panel. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

Speaker Color

Front left White

Front right Red

Center Green

Surround left Blue

Surround right Gray

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

• Speaker cable labels is not supplied with the HT-S5305 Home Theater System.

Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

• You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 6 and 16 ohms. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may be activated.

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

• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.

• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to negative (–)

• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.

Connecting the Speaker Cables

Screw-type speaker terminals

Strip 12 to 15 mm of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

(HT-S5305: Supplied speaker cables are already stripped.)

Push-type speaker terminals

Strip 10 to 12 mm of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

(HT-S5305: Supplied speaker cables are already stripped.)

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

12 to 15 mm

10 to 12 mm

Front

right

speaker A

Front

left

speaker A

Surround

right

speaker

Surround

left

speaker

Center

speaker

Front

right

speaker B

Front

left

speaker B

Powered subwoofer

(HT-S5305) Using the supplied RCA cable, connect the subwoofer’s LINE INPUT jack to your AV receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack.

About AV Connections

Connected image with AV components

HDMI cable Other cables

: Video & Audio

AV r ecei verAV r ecei ver

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

TV, projector, etc.

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

Game console

TV, projector, etc.

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

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

• Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions).

• To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.

AV Cables and Jacks

Signal Cable Jack Description

Video and Audio

HDMI HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio. The

HDMI

AV receiver is compliant with HDMI.

: Video : Audio

Game console

Right!

Wrong!

Video Component video Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color

Composite video Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and

Audio Optical digital

audio

B/CB

PR/CR

Green

Blue

Red

Yellow

OPTICAL

difference signals (P ity (some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently).

Connecting Components with HDMI

Game console

Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

TV, projector, etc.

Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below.

✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ 29).

Jack Signal Components Assignable

Input HDMI IN1 Audio/Video Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔

HDMI IN2 Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc. ✔

HDMI IN3 Game console ✔

Output HDMI OUT TV, projector, etc.

Refer to “About HDMI” (➔ 49) and “Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder” (➔ 50).

Tip

To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV’s speakers:

• Set the “TV Control” setting to “On” (➔ 33) for an p-compatible TV.

• Set the “Audio TV OUT” setting to “On” (➔ 32) when the TV is not compatible with p or the “TV Control” setting to “Off”.

• Set your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player’s HDMI audio output setting to PCM.

• To listen to TV audio through the AV receiver, see “Connecting External Components” (➔ 15).

Note

• When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set the HDMI component so that its video can be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). If the TV power is off or the TV is set to another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off.

• When the “Audio TV OUT” setting is set to “On” (➔ 32) to hear from your TV’s speakers, by controlling the AV receiver’s volume, the sound will be output from the AV receiver’s speakers, too. When the speakers of p-compatible TV, by controlling the AV receiver’s volume, the AV receiver’s speakers will produce sound while the TV’s speakers are muted. To stop the AV receiver’s speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV’s settings, or turn down the AV receiver’s volume.

“TV Control” setting is set to “On” (➔ 33) to hear from

■ Audio return channel (ARC) function

Audio return channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver. To use this function, you must select the TV/CD input selector.

• To use ARC function, you must select the TV/CD input selector,

your TV must support ARC function and “HDMI Con-

trol” is set to “On” (➔ 33).

Connecting External Components

The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.

Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The

DACB

No. Jack Signal Components Assignable

COMPONENT

VIDEO

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME) Digital audio Game console ✔

MONITOR OUT Composite

BD/DVD IN Analog audio

VCR/DVR IN VCR or DVD recorder/Digital

CBL/SAT IN Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.

GAME IN Game console

TV/CD IN Analog audio

UNIVERSAL PORT Analog audio/

IN 1 (BD/DVD) Component

IN 2 (CBL/SAT) Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc. ✔

OUT TV, projector, etc.

IN 2 (TV/CD) TV, CD player ✔

COAXIAL (BD/DVD) Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔

default input assignments are shown below.

✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ 29).

■ How to record the video

With the connections described here, you cannot record the video through the AV receiver. To make a connection for video recording (➔ 24).

video

and composite video

Vid eo

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔

TV, projector, etc.

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

Video Recorder

TV, CD player, Turntable Cassette tape deck, MD, CD-R

Universal port optional dock (UP-A1 etc.)

If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you’ll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer. See your turntable’s manual for details. You can also use a phono equalizer to connect a turntable with an MC-type cartridge. See your phono equalizer’s manual for details.

• With connection B, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS.

• If your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be sure to connect the main stereo output using connection

Using the AUX INPUT jack on the front panel

Portable audio player

Analog audio line

output (➔ 13)

Connecting Onkyo u Components

Step 1:

Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with an analog audio cable (connection C in the hookup examples) (➔ 15).

Step 2:

Make the u connection (see illustration below).

Step 3:

If you’re using an RI Dock, or cassette tape deck, change the Input Display (➔ 20).

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

■ System On/Auto Power On

When you start playback on a component connected via u, if the AV receiver is on Standby, it will automati-

cally turn on and select that component as the input source.

■ Direct Change

When playback is started on a component connected via u, the AV receiver automatically selects that compo-

nent as the input source.

■ Remote Control

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control your other u-capable Onkyo components, point-

ing the remote controller at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor instead of the component. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (➔ 41).

Note

•Use only u cables for u connections. u cables are supplied

with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.).

• Some components have two u jacks. You can connect either

one to the AV receiver. The other jack is for connecting additional u-capable components.

• Connect only Onkyo components to u jacks. Connecting other

manufacturer’s components may cause a malfunction.

• Some components may not support all u functions. Refer to

the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo components.

TV/CD

REMOTE CONTROL

e.g., CD player

e.g., DVD player

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

BD/DVD

Connecting Antenna

This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use

the tuner.

Caution

• Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when using thumbtacks.

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Indoor FM antenna (supplied)

Note

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

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

Tip

• If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.

• If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM

antenna.

Push. Insert wire. Release.

Assembling the AM loop antenna

AM loop antenna (supplied)

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