Onkyo HT-R820THX, HT-S870 Instruction Manual

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Contents

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

6.1ch Home Theater System

Connection.....................................18

HT-S870

AV Receiver (HT-R820THX)

6.1ch Speaker System (HTP-820)

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 6.1ch Home Theater System. 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 6.1ch Home Theater System. Please retain this manual for future reference.

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

Basic Operation

Playing your AV components ....... 34

Using the Tuner ............................36

Enjoying the Listening Modes .....40

Advanced Operation ..................... 45

Troubleshooting ............................58

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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-R820THX

and SKW-820 is not user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the HT-R820THX and SKW-820, contact your Onkyo dealer.

3. Care —Occasionally you should dust the HT-S870

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-S870 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-R820THX’s rear panel (e.g., AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY does not fully shutdown the HT-R820THX. If you do not intend to use the HT-R820THX for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

Memory backup

The HT-R820THX 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-R820THX must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system. Once it has been charged, the HT-R820THX 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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Speaker Precautions

Placement

• The speaker cabinets are made out of wood and are therefore sensitive to extreme temperatures and humidity, do not put them in locations subject to direct sunlight or in humid places, such as near an air conditioner, humidiﬁer, bathroom, or kitchen.

• Do not put water or other liquids close to the speakers. If liquid is spilled over the speakers, the drive units may be damaged.

• Speakers should only be placed on sturdy, ﬂat surfaces that are free from vibration. Putting them on uneven or unstable surfaces, where they may fall and cause damage, will affect the sound quality.

• Subwoofer is designed to be used in the upright vertical position only. Do not use it in the horizontal or tilted position.

• If the unit is used near a turntable or CD player, howling or slipping of sound may occur. To prevent this, move the unit away from the turntable or CD player otherwise lower the unit’s output level.

Using Close to a TV or Computer

TVs and computer monitors are magnetically sensitive devices and as such are likely to suffer discoloration or picture distortion when conventional speakers are placed nearby. To prevent this, the SKF-820F and SKC820C feature internal magnetic shielding. In some situations, however, discoloration may still be an issue, in which case you should turn off your TV or monitor, wait 15 to 30 minutes, and then turn it back on again. This normally activates the degaussing function, which neutralizes the magnetic ﬁeld, thereby removing any discoloration effects. If discoloration problems persist, try moving the speakers away from your TV or monitor. Note that discoloration can also be caused by a magnet or demagnetizing tool that’s too close to your TV or monitor. Do not place surround speakers close to TV or a computer monitor because they have no magnetic shield.

Input Signal Warning

The speakers can handle the speciﬁed input power when used for normal music reproduction. If any of the following signals are fed to them, even if the input power is within the speciﬁed rating, excessive current may ﬂow in the speaker coils, causing burning or wire breakage:

Interstation noise from an untuned FM radio. Sound from fast-forwarding a cassette tape. High-pitched sounds generated by an oscillator, electronic musical instrument, and so on. Ampliﬁer oscillation. Special test tones from audio test CDs and so on. Thumps and clicks caused by connecting or disconnecting audio cables (Always turn off your ampliﬁer before connecting or disconnecting cables.) Microphone feedback.

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

• THX Surround EX

• THX Select certiﬁed

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

Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIx

96/24 processing

channels

Audio/Video

• 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

FM/AM Tuner

• 30 FM/AM presets

• FM/AM auto tuning

Remote Controller

• Preprogrammed for use with other AV components

Speaker

• Color coded speaker cable

• A-OMF cone (front and center speakers)

• Color coded and gold plating binding post terminals

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

poration.

*2. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” 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.

*4. “THX” is a trademark or registered trademark of THX Ltd.

function

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THX Select

Before any home theater component can be THX Select certiﬁed, it must pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Select logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come. THX Select requirements deﬁne hundreds of parameters, including power ampliﬁer performance, and preampliﬁer performance and operation for both digital and analog domains. THX Select receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which accurately translate movie soundtracks for home theater playback.

Table of Contents

Introduction

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

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

Speaker Precautions..............................4

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

Supplied Accessories ............................6

Before Using the HT-R820THX ..............7

Front & Rear Panels ...............................8

Speaker Package..................................11

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

Connection

Connecting Speakers........................... 18

Connecting Antenna ............................20

Connecting the HT-R820THX...............22

Turning on & First Time Setup ............. 33

Basic Operation

Playing Your AV Components.............34

Using the Tuner ....................................36

Common Functions..............................38

Enjoying the listening Modes

Using the Listening Modes..................40

Advanced Operation

Recording.............................................. 45

Advanced Function ..............................46

Advanced Setup ...................................48

Controlling Other Components...........52

Troubleshooting .................................... 58

Specifications .......................................62

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Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

HT-R820THX

MEMORY

TAPE TUNER

TUNING

ENTER

RETURNSETUP

CLEAR

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

LISTENING

DISPLAYTONE TUNING MODEDIGITAL INPUT

SPEAKERSBA

PHONES

THX

MODE

VIDEO

DVD

MULTI CH

VIDEO

VIDEO 2

VCR

HT-R820THX

Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6)

Indoor FM antenna

HTP-820

MASTER VOLUME

PRESET

INPUT

VIDEO 3

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

HT-R820THX

Front speakers (SKF-820 FL/FR)

Center speaker (SKC-820C)

Surround speakers (SKM-820 SL/SR)

Surround back speaker (SKB-820)

AM loop antenna

THX Ultimate Demo Disc

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

the product name indicates the color of the HT-S870. Speciﬁcations and operation are the same regardless of color.

Subwoofer (SKW-820)

RCA analog audio cable for subwoofer 10ft. (3m)

(Red) (White)

Speaker cable for front speakers 15 ft. (4.5 m)

(Green)

Speaker cable for center speaker 10 ft. (3 m)

(Blue) (Gray) (Brown)

Speaker cables for surround speakers 30 ft. (9 m)

Cork Spacer x 24

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Before Using the HT-R820THX

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 HTR820THX’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

Remote control sensor

STANDBY indicator

30˚

Notes:

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the HTR820THX 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-R820THX 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 HTR820THX 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-R820THX’s remote control sensor.

30˚

HT-R820THX

(5 m)

Approx. 16 ft.

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Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

123457 896 J

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

MULTI CH

THX

DVD

SPEAKERS BA

PHONES

NLM

For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.

STANDBY/ON button (33)

This button is used to set the HT-R820THX to On or Standby.

STANDBY indicator (33)

This indicator lights up when the HT-R820THX is in Standby mode, and it ﬂashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.

THX button (41)

This button is used to select the THX listening mode.

LISTENING MODE [ ] [ ] buttons (41)

These buttons are used to select the listening modes.

DISPLAY button (35)

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

DIGITAL INPUT button (33, 47)

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

Display

G H

Remote control sensor (7)

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-R820THX

LISTENING

MODE

VIDEO

TUNING

ENTER

DISPLAYTONE TUNING MODEDIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO

VIDEO 2

VCR

MEMORY

CLEAR

TAPE TUNER

RETURNSETUP

POQRSTU

MASTER VOLUME control (34)

This control is used to set the volume of the HT-R820THX.

SPEAKER A & B buttons (34)

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

PHONES jack (39)

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

TONE, [–] & [+] buttons (38)

These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble.

MULTI CH button (35)

This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input.

Input selector buttons (33, 34, 45)

These buttons are used to select the input sources.

MEMORY button (36, 37)

This button is used to preset radio stations.

TUNING MODE button (36)

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

SETUP button (46–51)

This button is used to access various settings.

RETURN button (46–51)

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

VIDEO 3 INPUT (29)

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

2134

For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.

A & B speaker indicators (34)

Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on.

MUTING indicator (39)

This indicator ﬂashes when the HT-R820THX is muted.

Source/listening mode indicators (43)

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

Tuning indicators (36)

TUNED (36): This indicator lights up when the

HT-R820THX is tuned into a radio station.

AUTO (36): This indicator lights up when Auto

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

MEMORY (36): This indicator lights up when pre-

setting radio stations.

FM STEREO (36): This indicator lights up when

the HT-R820THX is tuned to a stereo FM station.

SLEEP indicator (39)

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 (22–25, 28)

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

AM ANTENNA (20, 21)

These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.

FM ANTENNA (20, 21)

This socket is for connecting an FM antenna.

FRONT SPEAKERS B (19)

These push terminals are for connecting supplied speakers.

FRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER & SURROUND BACK SPEAKER (19)

These terminal posts are for connecting supplied speakers.

AC OUTLET (32)

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-R820THX.

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2, 3 & COAXIAL (22–25, 28, 30, 31)

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 (19)

A powered subwoofer can be connected here.

CD IN (30)

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

TAPE IN/OUT (30, 31, 33)

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

S VIDEO

4532

Class 2 Wiring

SURROUND SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND BACK SPEAKER

AV RECEIVER

MODEL NO. HT

FRONT SPEAKERS A

520

(32)

FRONT SPEAKERS B

VIDEO

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

nent. The HT-R820THX’s remote controller can then be used to control that component. To use ,

you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the HT-R820THX 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 (26, 27, 45)

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 (25, 26)

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 (23, 24)

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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Speaker Package

Subwoofer (SKW-820)

■ Front

■ Rear

MIN

OUTPUT

LEVEL

LINE INPUT

■ Attaching and detaching the speaker

grilles

Front and Center spakers have detachable grilles. Use the following method to attach or detach the grilles.

1. While holding the narrow edge of the speaker

grille with your both hands, pull it gently toward you to remove the bottom of the grille.

2. In the same way, gently pull the other edge of

the speaker grille toward you to remove it from the main unit.

3. To replace the grill, push the projections at the

corners into the grille plug holes on the speaker cabinet.

ReplacementRemoval

MAX

The subwoofer and surround speaker grilles are not detachable.

2 3

To AC outlet

STANDBY/ON indicator

Red: Subwoofer in standby mode Green: Subwoofer on

With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-820 automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in Standby mode. When there’s no input signal for a while, the SKW-820 automatically enters Standby mode.

OUTPUT LEVEL control

This control is used to adjust the volume of the subwoofer.

LINE INPUT

Connect this input to the subwoofer pre out of the HT-R820THX with supplied RCA cable.

Note:

• The Auto Standby function turns the subwoofer on when the input signal exceeds a certain level. If the Auto Standby function does not work reliably, try slightly increasing or decreasing the subwoofer output level on your receiver or amp.

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Remote Controller

■

How to Use the Remote Controller

Including the HT-R820THX, 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-R820THX 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-R820THX). 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 52.)

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 52).

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 12

DVD mode see page 14

CD mode see page 15

MD/ CDR mode see page 16

TAPE mode see page 17

TV mode see page 57

VCR/CABLE / SAT mode see page 57

CDR

SATTV VCR

CABLE

see page 17 for TV control buttons

AMP/TUNER Mode

AMP/TUNER mode is used to control the HT-R820THX. 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

THX

STEREO

MEMORYA-BREPEAT

DSP

LEVEL -LEVEL

Re-EQ

L NIGHT

SAT

VOL

MUTING

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-571M

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 (33)

This button is used to set the HT-R820THX to Standby.

ON button (33)

This button is used to turn on the HT-R820THX.

Input selector buttons (34)

These buttons are used to select the input sources.

MULTI CH button (35)

This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input.

TONE, [–] & [+] buttons (38)

These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble.

DIMMER button (38)

This button is used to adjust the display brightness.

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

This button is used to select and adjust settings.

CH +/– button (37)

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 (35, 37)

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

SP A & SP B buttons (34)

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

Listening mode buttons (41)

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.

THX button

This button is used to select the THX 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 (51)

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

OR-EQ button (38)

This button is used to turn on the OptiResponse equalizer, which optimizes performance when the HT-R820THX is used with the speakers included in the HTP-820 Home Theater Speaker Package. When the OptiResponse equalizer is on, you can enjoy a powerful sound with movies or music.

L NIGHT button (46)

This button is used to set the Late Night function.

REMOTE MODE buttons (12)

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 (39)

This button is used to set the Sleep function.

VOL button (34)

This button is used to set the volume of the HT-R820THX.

SETUP button (46–51)

This button is used to access various settings.

MUTING button (39)

This button is used to mute the HT-R820THX.

Re-EQ button (46)

This button is used to turn on and off the Re-EQ function.

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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

DISC

DISPLAY

REC

SURR

TEST TONE

OPEN/CLOSE

SP A SP B

SUBTITLEAUDIO

ALL ST THX

DIRECT

CH SEL

VIDEO OFF

OR-EQ

ENTER

RC-571M

INPUT

TV CH

V VOL

CLEAR

TUNER/ TAPE

AMP

CDR

CABLE

SAT

VOL

MUTING

RANDOM

ANGLE

LAST M

STEREO

MEMORYA-BREPEAT

DSP

LEVEL -LEVEL

Re-EQ

L NIGHT

T U

V W

X Y

DVD Mode

DVD mode is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to the HT-R820THX 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 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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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-R820THX.

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-R820THX.

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-R820THX 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-R820THX.

MUTING button

This button is used to mute the HT-R820THX.

RANDOM button

This button is used with the random playback function.

B 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 THX

DIRECT

CH SEL

VIDEO OFF

OR-EQ

RC-571M

TV INPUT

PREV CH

DISPLAY

OPEN/CLOSE

ENTER

TV CH

CLEAR

TUNER/ TAPE

CABLE

RANDOM

ANGLE

LAST M

STEREO

MEMORYA-BREPEAT

DSP

LEVEL -LEVEL

L NIGHT

INPUT

V VOL

AMP

CDR

SAT

VOL

MUTING

DSP

Re-EQ

TAPE

N O

MD Mode & CDR Mode

MD mode is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to the HT-R820THX via . CDR mode is used to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to the HT-R820THX 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-R820THX.

MUTING button

This button is used to mute the HT-R820THX.

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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-R820THX 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-R820THX.

MUTING button

This button is used to mute the HT-R820THX.

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 52).

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 52)

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Connecting Speakers

Enjoying Home Theater

You can use two sets of speakers with the HT-R820THX: speaker set A and speaker set B.

Speaker set A (HTP-820) should be installed in your main listening room and can be used with THX, Dolby Digital

and DTS surround material.

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. If the subwoofer is situated close to a wall, rack, etc., leave a gap of at least 6 inches (15 cm).

1/3 room length

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.

Wall-mounting the surround speakers

If the surround speakers are to be wallmounted, make sure that the walls are strong enough to support the speaker’s weight. The weight that mounting screws can support varies greatly depending on the wall material and the position of the reinforcing ribs embedded in the wall. Use long screws with a head diameter of 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) or less and a shank diameter of 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) or less. (We recommend that you consult a home installation professional.)

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.

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 48). In addition, you should set the level of each individual speaker to achieve an equal balance (see page 49.)

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Connecting Speakers —Continued

Before you connect the supplied speakers, read the following:

• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

•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. 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.

• 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-R820THX.

• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the HT-R820THX.

• 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-R820THX’s positive (+) speaker terminals and speaker’s positive (+) terminals are color-coded for ease of identiﬁcation. (The negative (–) speaker terminals are all black.) Match the color of each cables to the corresponding apeaker terminal.

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.

• On the AV receiver

• On the speakers

When you Connecting Speaker Set B

Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insula-

Connecting the Subwoofer

tion 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.

Using the supplied RCA cable, connect

the subwoofer’s LINE INPUT to your HT-R820THX’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT.

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

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

Speaker set A (HTP-820)

Surround

right

FRONT SPEAKERS A

left

speaker

SURROUND SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

VIDEO 1

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

/2/3

DVD IN

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL COAXIAL

Front

Powerd

Subwoofer

LINE INPUT

ANTENNA

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

123

IN IN

OUT

TAPE

OUT

REMOTE

CONTROL

VIDEO 2

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

SUB

VIDEO 1

WOOFER

DVD

Class 2 Wiring

FRONT

SPEAKERS A

SPEAKERS B

RLR

AV RECEIVER

Front right

speaker

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND BACK SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

AC 120 V 60 Hz

120

SWITCHED

W 1 A

MAX.

SURROUND SPEAKERS

left

speaker

FRONT SPEAKERS B

speaker

Center

speaker

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND BACK SPEAKER

Surround

back

speaker

3/8" (10 mm)

Front

right

speaker

Speaker set B

Front

left

speaker

(Sold separately)

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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-R820THX 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

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

123

IN IN

OUT

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

SWITCHED

W 1 A

MAX.

120

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-R820THX 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-R820THX 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-R820THX, 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 21).

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 21).

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