Onkyo HT-R640 User Manual

AV Receiver

HT-R640

Instruction Manual

Contents

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

Connections...................................18

First Time Setup.............................38

Basic Operations...........................45

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.

Advanced Operations....................62

Advanced Setup.............................63

Controlling Other Components....72

Speciﬁcations ................................75

Troubleshooting.............................76

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 dam-

aged,

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.

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 [STANDBY/ON] 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—

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.

Never

For U.S. models

FCC Information for User

CAUTION:

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

NOTE:

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

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

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

For Canadian Models

NOTE:

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 pour les 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-

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 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 & two batteries (AA/R6)

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

Speaker cable labels (Not North American models)

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

HDMI cable

* 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.

Features

Ampliﬁer

• 90 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, less than 0.08% total harmonic distortion (FTC rating)

• 5-channel ampliﬁer

• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

• 24-bit/192 kHz D/A converters

• WRAT (Wide Range Ampliﬁer Technology)

• Color-coded speaker terminal posts

Audio/Video

• Dolby

• DTS

• Pure Audio listening mode (not North American mod-

• Neural Surround

• 6 digital inputs (4 optical, 2 coaxial), 1 digital optical

• 2 HDMI

• Composite and S-Video to component video conver-

• Composite video to S-Video and S-Video to compos-

• 3 component video inputs, 1 output

• 5 S-Video inputs, 3 outputs

• CinemaFILTER

• Audyssey EQ (North American models only)

• Subwoofer pre out

Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II

, DTS Neo:6 5.1, and DTS 96/24

els)

(North American models only)

output

inputs, 1 output (Version 1.1)

sion

ite video conversion

FM/AM/XM Tuner

• 40 AM/FM presets

• AM/FM auto tuning

• XM Satellite Radio

sold separately) (North American models only)

• RDS (Radio Data System) (European models only)

(XM Passport System required;

*1.

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

*2.

“DTS,” “DTS 96/24,” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of DTS, Inc.

*3.

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

*4. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Deﬁnition Multimedia

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

*5. “CinemaFILTER” is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

*6.

*7. Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories.

U.S. and foreign patents pending.

Audyssey EQ is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

, XM Public Radio™ are trademarks of XM

Others

• Easy-to-use onscreen setup menus

• Preprogrammed remote controller for use with other

AV components

Table of Contents

Introduction

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

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

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

Features........................................................5

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

Remote Controller .....................................12

About Home Theater .................................17

Connecting the AV Receiver

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

Connecting Your Speakers.......................19

Connecting Antenna..................................21

Connecting Your TV or Projector.............24

Connecting AV Components .................... 25

Connecting Audio Components...............33

Connecting Onkyo Components .........36

Connecting the Power Cord of Another

Component ............................................... 36

Turning On the AV Receiver .....................37

First Time Setup

About the Onscreen Setup Menus............38

Digital Input..............................................39

Video Input...............................................40

Speaker Configuration..............................42

Changing the Input Display ......................44

TV Format Setup (not North American models)

...44

Listening to XM Satellite Radio® (North

American models only) ............................. 52

Selecting Listening Modes....................... 57

Listening Mode Table ................................... 58

About the Listening Modes........................... 59

Recording .................................................. 61

Advanced Operations

Using the Late Night Function (Dolby Digital

only) .......................................................... 62

Using the Audyssey EQ (North American

models only).............................................. 62

Using the CinemaFILTER ........................... 62

Adjusting Individual Speaker Levels ........... 62

Advanced Setup

Advanced Speaker Settings........................ 63

Multichannel DVD Input Settings ................ 65

Audio Adjust Functions ............................... 65

Assigning Listening Modes to Input

Sources ..............................................67

IntelliVolume................................................ 68

Volume Setup/OSD Setup .......................... 68

Changing the AV Receiver’s ID................... 69

HDMI Audio Out .......................................... 69

Lock Setup .................................................. 70

Digital Input Signal Formats ........................ 70

Correcting Sound and Picture Sync ............ 71

Changing the Remote Controller’s ID ......... 71

Controlling Other Components

Basic Operations

Selecting the Input Source........................... 45

Using the Multichannel DVD Input...............46

Adjusting the Bass & Treble ........................46

Displaying Source Information.....................46

Setting the Display Brightness.....................47

Muting the AV Receiver ............................... 47

Using the Sleep Timer .................................47

Using Headphones ......................................47

Using the Tuner .........................................48

Presetting AM/FM Stations & XM Channels....49

Using RDS (European models only)............50

Entering Remote Control Codes ................. 72

Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components

Connected via .................................... 73

Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons............ 73

Resetting the Remote Controller................. 73

Others

Specifications............................................ 75

Troubleshooting........................................ 76

If you can’t resolve an issue, try resetting the AV

receiver by holding down the [VIDEO 1] button and

pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button.

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

North American models

1 2

457

BCDEGIFH

Other models

The page numbers in parentheses show where you can ﬁnd the main explanation for each item.

STANDBY/ON button (37)

This button is used to set the AV receiver to On or Standby.

STANDBY indicator (37)

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

Remote control sensor (12)

This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller.

Display

See “Display” on page 9.

Input selector buttons (45)

These buttons are used to select from the following input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, TAPE, TUNER or CD.

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

RETURN button

This button is used to return to the previously displayed onscreen setup menu.

(European models only)

Front & Rear Panels —Continued

Arrow/TUNING/PRESET & ENTER buttons

When the AM or FM input source is selected, the TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons are used to tune the tuner, and the PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons are used

to select radio presets (see page 49). When the onscreen setup menus are used, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The [ENTER] button is also used with the onscreen setup menus.

SETUP button

This button is used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on the connected TV.

MASTER VOLUME control (45)

This control is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver to MIN, 1 through 99, or MAX.

VIDEO 4 INPUT

This input can be used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on. There are jacks for optical digital audio, S-Video, composite video, and analog audio.

TUNING MODE button (48)

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

MEMORY button (49)

This button is used when storing or deleting radio presets.

DIMMER or RT/PTY/TP button (47, 51)

DIMMER is used to adjust the display brightness. On the European model, this is the RT/PTY/TP but-

ton, and it’s for RDS (Radio Data System). See “Using RDS (European models only)” on page 50.

DIGITAL INPUT button (39, 70)

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

DISPLAY button (46)

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

LISTENING MODE [ ] [ ] buttons (57)

These buttons are used to select the listening modes.

Q STEREO button (57)

This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode.

R TONE, [–] & [+] buttons (46)

These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble.

S PHONES jack (47)

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

T PURE AUDIO button and indicator (57)

The North American models do not have this button and indicator.

Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indicator lights up when this mode is selected.

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

Display

13 4

The page numbers in parentheses show where you can ﬁnd the main explanation for each item.

1 MUTING indicator (47)

This indicator ﬂashes while the AV receiver is muted.

2 HDMI indicator

This indicator lights up when the HDMI input is used.

3 Listening mode & format indicators

These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and the format of digital input signals.

4 Tuning indicators

TUNED (48): This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is tuned into a radio station.

AUTO (48): This indicator lights up when the Auto Tuning mode is selected, and disappears when the Manual Tuning mode is selected.

RDS (European models only) (50): This indicator lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System).

XM (North American models only) (52): This indicator lights up when XM radio is selected.

MEMORY (49): This indicator lights up when presetting radio stations.

FM STEREO (48): This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is tuned to a stereo FM station.

5 Message area

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

6 SLEEP indicator (47)

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

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

Rear Panel

(North American models only)

D65H

MSRQPONGL

The page numbers in parentheses show where you can ﬁnd the main explanation for each item.

A DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1, 2, 3 and OUT

The optical digital audio inputs can be used to connect CD and DVD players, and other components with an optical digital audio output.

The optical output can be used connect a CD recorder or other digital recorder with an optical digital input.

B DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1, 2

The coaxial digital audio inputs can be used to connect CD and DVD players, and other components with a coaxial digital audio output.

C XM antenna (on North American models)

This jack is for connecting an XM antenna, sold separately (see page 52).

D HDMI IN 1, 2, and OUT

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

The HDMI inputs are for connecting components with HDMI outputs, such as DVD players.

The HDMI output is for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input.

E AM ANTENNA (21)

These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.

F FM ANTENNA (21)

This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.

G MONITOR OUT

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

H FRONT, CENTER & SURROUND SPEAKERS

(20)

These terminal posts are for connecting your front,

center, surround speakers.

I AC OUTLET

This switched AC outlet can be used to supply

power to other AV components. The type of outlet

depends on the country in which you purchased

your AV receiver.

J PRE OUT SUBWOOFER (19)

The SUBWOOFER jack is for connecting a pow-

ered subwoofer.

K DVD IN

Here you can connect a DVD player. Input jacks

include S-Video, composite video, and analog

audio. You can connect a DVD player’s 2-channel

analog audio output or 5.1-channel analog audio

output.

L VIDEO 1 IN/OUT

Here you can connect a VCR. Input and output

jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog

audio.

M VIDEO 2 IN/OUT

Here you can connect a VCR. Input and output

jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog

audio.

N VIDEO 3 IN

Here you can connect a video source (VCR, set-top

box, etc.). Input jacks include S-Video, composite

video, and analog audio.

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

O TAPE IN/OUT

This analog audio input and output are for connecting a recorder with an analog audio input and output (cassette, Mini Disc, etc.).

P CD IN

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

Q COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

This component video output can be used to connect a TV or projector with a component video input.

R COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1, 2, 3

These component video inputs can be used to connect AV components with component video outputs, such as DVD players.

S REMOTE CONTROL

This (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to an jack on another Onkyo AV component. The AV receiver’s remote controller can then be used to control that component. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other AV component, even if they are connected digitally.

See pages 18-36 for connection information.

Remote Controller

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:

• 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.

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 receiver

STANDBY indicator

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

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, 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 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.

Remote Controller—Continued

Using the Remote Controller

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

■ RECEIVER/AMP/TAPE Mode or AMP/TAPE Mode

With this mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via .

■ DVD and CD/MD/CDR/HDD Modes

With these modes, you can control a DVD player and CD, MD, CDR, or HDD player or recorder. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control Onkyo components or components made by other manufacturers (see page 72).

■ TV, VCR and SAT/CABLE Modes

With these modes, you can control a TV, VCR, and satellite or cable receiver. You must enter the appropriate remote control code ﬁrst (see page 72).

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

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

DVD

M D/CDR

HDD

VCR

CABLE

SAT

AMP

TAPE

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

DVD

M D/CDR

HDD

VCR

CABLE

SAT

RECEIVER/AMP/TAPE Mode or AMP/TAPE Mode

This mode is used to control the AV receiver. It can also be used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via .

The name of button may be “RECEIVER” or “AMP,” depending the model you purchased.

(RC-669M)

AMP

TAPE

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

STANDBY/ON

TAPE/AMP

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V2V

456

MULTI CH

789

10 11 12

+10

D TUN

--/---

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

ENT

DIMMER

VOL

REMOTE MODE

DVD

RECEIVER

MD/CDR

HDD

DVD

VCR

CDTAPE TUNER

CABLE

SAT

CLR

SLEEP

DISC

VOL

ALBUM

MUTING

PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT

ENTER

SETUPRETURN

Use the buttons supported by that mode to control the component.

RECEIVER/AMP/TAPE mode:

see right column

DVD mode:

see page 15

CD/MD/CDR/HDD mode:

see page 16

TV, VCR, SAT/CABLE modes:

see page 74

Note:

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

Buttons

1, 2, 3, and 4 are used when the TUNER

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

AUDYSSEY

or TAPE input is selected.

RC-

RANDOM

LEVEL

L NIGHT

668M

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

HDDDV DVCR

O P Q

(RC-668M only)

Remote Controller—Continued

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

A STANDBY/ON button (37)

Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.

B INPUT SELECTOR buttons (45)

Used to select the input sources.

C MULTI CH button (46)

Selects the multichannel DVD input.

D DIMMER button (47)

Adjusts the display brightness.

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

Used to select and adjust settings.

F RETURN button

Selects the previously displayed setup menu.

G LISTENING MODE buttons (57)

Used to select the listening modes. These buttons work in all remote controller modes.

STEREO button

Selects the Stereo listening mode.

SURROUND button

Selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes and the Neural Surround listening mode (North American models only).

[ ]/[ ] buttons

Used to select the available listening modes.

H TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL-, and LEVEL+

buttons (43, 62)

Used to adjust the level of each speaker.

I DISPLAY button (46)

Displays various information about the selected input source.

J REMOTE MODE buttons (13)

Used to select the remote controller modes. When a remote controller button is pressed, the REMOTE MODE button for the currently selected mode lights up.

K SLEEP button (47)

Used with the Sleep function.

L VOL [ ]/[ ] button (45)

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

M MUTING button (47)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

N SETUP button

Used to access the setup menus.

O CINE FLTR button (62)

Used with the CinemaFILTER function.

P L NIGHT button (62)

Used with the Late Night function.

Q AUDYSSEY button (RC-668M only) (62)

Used to turn the Audyssey equalizer on or off.

■ Buttons used when the TUNER input is selected

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

RECEIVER

AMP

TUNER

1 Number, D TUN, and ENT buttons (48, 54)

Used to select AM and FM radio stations and XM radio channels directly.

2 CH +/– button (49)

Used to select radio presets.

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

For AM and FM, the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons are used for tuning.

North American models only

For XM, the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons are used to select channels, and the [ENTER] button is used to change the search mode. The Left and Right

[ ]/[ ] buttons are used to select categories.

■ Buttons used when the TAPE input is selected

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

RECEIVER

AMP

TAPE

4 Playback buttons

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

Play [ ] button

Starts playback.

Stop [ ] button

Stops playback.

Reverse Play [ ] button

Starts reverse playback.

Rewind and FF [ ]/[ ] buttons

The Rewind [ ] button starts rewind. The FF [ ] button starts fast forward.

Remote Controller—Continued

DVD Mode

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

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

DVD

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

DVD

C DTAPE TUNER

CLR

ENT

SLEEP

DISC

ALBUM

DVD

M D/CDR

C D

HDD

VCR

CABLE

SAT

VOL

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

MULTI CH

DVD

AMP

RECEIVER

STANDBY/ON

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V4V2 V3

456

MULTI CH

789

10 11 12

--/---

INPUT

GUIDE

DIMMER

VOL

ENTER

D TUN

TOP MENU

PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

8 9

STEREO

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

AUDYSSEY

LEVEL

L NIGHT

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

HDDDVDVCR

N O

RC-668M

A ON/STANDBY button

Sets the DVD player to On or Standby.

B Number buttons

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

C DISC +/– button

Selects discs on a DVD changer.

D TOP MENU button

Selects a DVD’s top menu.

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

Used to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.

F RETURN button

Exits the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.

G Playback buttons

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

H SUBTITLE button

Selects subtitles.

I AUDIO button

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

J DISPLAY button

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

K CLR button

Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.

L MENU button

Displays a DVD’s menu.

M SETUP button

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

N RANDOM button

Used with the random playback function.

O REPEAT button

Used with the repeat playback functions.

P VCR, DVD, and HDD buttons

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

Q PLAY MODE button

Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes.

Remote Controller—Continued

CD/MD/CDR/HDD Mode

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

To select the input source, press:

TAPE

C D

TAPE

AMP

RECEIVER

* If you’re using an MD, CDR, or HDD component, you

must change the input display (see page 44).

STANDBY/ON

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V4V2 V3

456

MULTI CH

789

10 11 12

--/---

INPUT

GUIDE

DIMMER

VOL

D TUN

TOP MENU

ENTER

PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT

CD player

MD or CD recorder

Next generation HDD-

compatible component

REMOTE MODE

DVD

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

M D/CDR

C D

HDD

DVD

VCR

C DTAPE TUNER

CABLE

SAT

CLR

ENT

SLEEP

DISC

VOL

ALBUM

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

M D/CDR

C D

HDD

A ON/STANDBY button

Sets the component to On or Standby.

B Number buttons

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

C DISC/ALBUM +/– button

Selects discs on a CD changer, or the next or previous album on an HDD-compatible component.

D Arrow [ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons

Used to navigate menus on an HDD-compatible component.

E Playback buttons

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

F DISPLAY button

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

G CLR button

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

H MENU button

Used to navigate menus on an HDD-compatible component.

I PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons

Selects the previous or next playlist on an HDDcompatible component.

J RANDOM button

Used with the random/shufﬂe playback function.

K REPEAT button

Used with the repeat playback functions.

L PLAY MODE button

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

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

AUDYSSEY

DISPLAY

RC-668M

LEVEL

L NIGHT

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

HDDDVDVCR

About Home Theater

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 DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog and digital TV you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II or Onkyo’s own DSP surround listening modes.

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 facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.

Corner

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.

1/3 wall length

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.

Connecting the AV Receiver

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 & Jacks

Video

Cable Jack Description

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.

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 and provides better picture quality than composite video.

Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and other video equipment. Use only dedicated composite video cables.

Analog audio

Composite video

R, PB), providing the best

Left (white)

Right (red)

(Yellow)

Right!

Wrong!

Audio

Cable Jack Description

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 plugs.

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.

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 common connection format for analog audio, and can be found on virtually all AV components.

This cable carries multichannel analog audio and it’s typically used to connect DVD players with a

5.1-channel analog audio output. Several standard analog audio cables can be used instead of a multichannel cable.

Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued

Connecting Your Speakers

Speaker Conﬁguration

For the best surround sound experience, you should connect ﬁve speakers and a powered subwoofer.

The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have.

Number of speakers: 2345

Front left ✓✓✓✓

Front right ✓✓✓✓

Center ✓✓

Surround left ✓✓

Surround right ✓✓

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

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 arrows point toward the TV/screen, as shown.

dipole

speakers should be positioned so that their

Dipole speakers

TV/screen

Normal speakers

TV/screen

Connecting a Powered Subwoofer

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

Powered

subwoofer

LINE INPUT

PRE OUT

LINE INPUT

SUB WOOFER

Attaching the Speaker Labels (Not North American models)

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

Speaker terminal Color

Front left White

Front right Red

Center Green

Surround left Blue

Surround right Gray

The supplied speaker labels are also color-coded and you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in accordance with the above table. Then

all you need to do is to match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal.

1. Subwoofer

2. Front left speaker

3. Center speaker

4. Front right speaker

5. Surround left speaker

6. Surround right speaker

Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued

Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

• Only connect speakers with an impedance of 6 ohms or higher. 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 protection circuit may be activated.

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

• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.

• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other

words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to negative (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.

• 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.

• 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

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

wires.

Screw the terminal tight.

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

Surround left speaker

Surround right speaker

5/8" (15 mm)

Front right speaker

Front left speaker

Center speaker

Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued

Connecting Antenna

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

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

AM antenna push terminals FM antenna connector

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

■ North American models

FM 75

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 22).

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.

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

■ Other models

FM 75

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

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.

Push Insert wire Release

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 22).

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

Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued

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 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

Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside horizontally, 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)

Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued

Connecting Both Audio & Video

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

: Signal Flow

Video

Audio

Video

Audio

TV, projector, etc.

DVD player, etc.

Speakers (see page 20 for con-

nection information)

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 two connections—one for audio, one for video.

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, or component video, the latter offering the best picture quality.

A video signal connected to a V or S IN jack will be converted—composite video to S-Video or S-Video to composite video—but only for the MONITOR OUT jacks, not the VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 OUT V and S jacks.

Notes:

• The AV receiver can be set to upconvert composite video and S-Video input signals and output them from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (see page 41).

• For details on the HDMI jacks, see page 32.

DVD player,

etc.

Output

AV receiver

MONITOR OUT

Input

TV, pro-

jector,

etc.

Composite

S-Video

Component

page 41

Component

Audio Connection Formats

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

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn’t convert between them. For example, audio signals connected to an OPTICAL or COAXIAL input are not output by the analog TAPE OUT.

DVD player,

etc.

Output

AV receiver

OUT

Input

MD recorder,

etc.

Optical

Coaxial

Analog

Multichannel

Only front left and right

Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued

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Hint!

Connecting Your 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

• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV.

• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (For recording, use and , or and .)

a c

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow TV Picture quality

A B C a b c

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

MONITOR OUT S

MONITOR OUT V

VIDEO 3 IN L/R

DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2

⇒

⇐

Component video input Best

S-Video input Better

Composite video input Standard

Analog audio L/R output

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

BCB

OPTICAL

OUT

Connect one or the other Connection must be assigned (see page 39)

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

R S VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

TV, projector, etc.

VIDEO

YCOAXIAL

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

29).

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