Onkyo HT-R940 Instruction Manual

5 (1)
7.1ch THX Certified Digital Surround Receiver and Speaker Package
HT-S990THX
Contents
Introduction ..................................... 2
Connection .................................... 19
AV Receiver (HT-R940) Front Speakers (SKF-940F) Center Speaker (SKC-940C) Surround Speakers (SKM-940S) Surround Back Speakers (SKB-940) Powered Subwoofer (SKW-940)
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 7.1ch THX Cer­tified Digital Surround Receiver and Speaker Pack­age. 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 7.1ch THX Certified Digi­tal Surround Receiver and Speaker Package. Please retain this manual for future reference.
Turning On & First Time Setup..... 34
Basic Operation
Playing your AV components....... 37
Listening to the Radio.................. 39
Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 45
Recording ...................................... 52
Advanced Operation..................... 53
Troubleshooting ............................ 60
Specifications................................ 64
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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
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with­out the permission of the copyright holder.
2. AC Fuse
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer.
3. Care
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 230–240 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
• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit
• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm
• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may
—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-
—Occasionally you should dust the unit all
packaging to pack it how it was when you origi­nally bought it.
for a long time, because they may leave marks on the case.
after prolonged use. This is normal.
not work properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it occasionally.
—Unless it’s for personal use
—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-
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Precautions
—Continued

Speaker Precautions

For British models
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured mark­ings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
IMPORTANT
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse in the plug.
For European Models
Declaration of Conformity
We,
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
K. MIYAGI
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
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.
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, CD player or DVD player, howling or slipping of sound may occur. To prevent this, move the unit away from the turntable, CD player or DVD 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-940F and SKC­940C 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.
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:
1.
Interstation noise from an untuned FM radio.
2.
Sound from fast-forwarding a cassette tape.
3.
High-pitched sounds generated by an oscillator, elec­tronic musical instrument, and so on.
4.
Amplifier oscillation.
5.
Special test tones from audio test CDs and so on.
6.
Thumps and clicks caused by connecting or discon­necting audio cables (Always turn off your amplifier before connecting or disconnecting cables.)
7.
Microphone feedback.
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Package Contents

Make sure you have the following items:
AV receiver (HT-R940)
Subwoofer (SKW-940)
Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6)
Indoor FM antenna
AM loop antenna
THX Ultimate Demo Disc
Front speakers (SKF-940F)
(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) (Tan)
Speaker cables for surround speakers 30 ft. (9 m)
RCA cable for subwoofer connection 10 ft. (3 m)
Center speaker (SKC-940C)
Surround and Surround back speakers (SKM-940S/SKB-940)
* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the
product name indicates the color. Specifications and oper­ation are the same regardless of color.
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Features

Amplifier
• 7-channel amplifier
• 110 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven at 1 kHz, with a maxi­mum total harmonic distortion of 0.9%
• WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
Processing
• THX*1 Surround EX
• Dolby*2 Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIx
• DTS, DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete, DTS Neo:6, and DTS 96/24
• Neural Surround
• Re-EQ*5 Function
• Linear PCM 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converters on all channels
• Pure Audio listening mode (not North American model)
•Powerful and highly accurate 32-bit DSP processing
*3
*4
(North American models only)
Audio/Video
• HDTV-capable component video (3 inputs, 1 output)
• Composite and S-video to component video conver­sion
•3 S-Video inputs, 2 outputs
•4 assignable digital inputs (3 optical, 1 coaxial)
• Subwoofer pre out
• Color-coded 7.1 multichannel input for use with Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio
• A/B speaker drive
• Color-coded speaker terminal posts
Tuner
• 40 AM/FM presets
• AM/FM auto tuning
• RDS (Radio Data System) (Europe only)
*1
THX is a trademark of THX Ltd. THX may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used with permission.
*2
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are regis­tered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*3
“DTS,” “DTS 96/24,” “DTS-ES,” and “Neo:6” are trade­marks of DTS, Inc.
*4
Neural Surround name and related logos are trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation.
*5 Re-Equalization and the “Re-EQ” logo are trademarks of
THX Ltd.
THX Home Media
Before any home theater component can be THX Home Mediacertified, it must incorporate all the fea­tures above and also pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product fea­ture the THX logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theatre products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come. THX Home Media requirements cover every aspect of the product including pre-amplifier performance and operation, and hundreds of other parameters in both the digital and analog domain.
Remote Controller
• Preprogrammed for use with other AV components
Speaker
• Color-coded banana-plug compatible speaker posts and speaker cables
• Subwoofer Auto standby function
• Magnetically shielded front and center speakers
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Getting Started in Five Easy Steps
1. Hookup
Connect the AV receiver to your AV system.
page 19
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
ANTENNA
FMAM75
DIGITAL IN
COA XIAL
OPTICAL
1
2
3
REMOTE CONTROL
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OUT
IN 3
IN 2 IN 1
IN IN
OUT
LRLRL
CD TAPE
Y
P
B
PR
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
V
S
IN IN IN
OUT
IN IN
OUT
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD
L
MONITOR
DVD
OUT
R
SURROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
FRONT
SUB WOOFER
2. Turning On
With the hookup complete, you’re ready to switch on.
page 34
3. First Time Setup
A few simple settings to get the very best from your system.
SURROUND
FRONT
CENTER
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS A
SPEAKER
L
AC OUTLET
R
AC 120V
60Hz
SWITCHED
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
PRE OUT
L
SUB
L
WOOFER
R
R
120W1A MAX.
AV RECEIVER
page 35
4. Playing Your AV Components
Enjoying movies and music.
page 37
5. Using the Listening Modes
Time to really enjoy your home theater system!
page 45
Digital Input
Input Display
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Enjoying Home Theater

Speaker Sets A and B
You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver:
Speaker set A
*While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.
Speaker set B
*Only analog input sources are output by speaker set B.
should be used in your main listening room for up to 7.1-channel playback.
can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.
speaker set A
and
speaker set B
.
Speaker set A Speaker set B Indicator Output
On
Off
Corner
On
Off Set A: 7.1 channels
On Set B: 2 channels
Off No sound
or
Remote
controller
AV receiver
SPEAKERS
AB
Front left and right speakers (SKF-940F)
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 equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward.
Center speaker (SKC-940C)
This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. For movies it’s used mainly for dialog. Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.
A B
Set A: 5.1 channels Set B: 2 channels
A
B
Speaker Set A: Main Room
Surround left and right speakers (SKM-940S)
These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equally spaced from the listener.
Subwoofer (SKW-940)
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the way along the wall, as shown.
Speaker Set B: Sub Room
1/3 wall length
Surround back left and right speakers (SKB-940)
These speakers further enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. Position them behind the listener about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. THX recommends that they be placed as close as possible in order to make advantage of their proprietary ASA (Advanced Speaker Array) technology. If this condition is not possible, adjust the SB Spc (Surround Back Spacing) setting via the THX Audio (see page 51).
* While speaker set B is on, these speakers output no sound.
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Contents

Introduction
Important Safety Instructions ....................2
Precautions .................................................3
Speaker Precautions ..................................4
Package Contents.......................................5
Features .......................................................6
Enjoying Home Theater..............................8
Speaker Sets A and B ................................... 8
Getting to Know the AV Receiver............10
Remote Controller.....................................13
Speakers ....................................................18
Connection
Connecting Your Speakers ......................19
Connecting Antennas...............................20
Connecting Your Components ................22
About AV Connections ................................22
Connecting Audio and Video Signals
to the AV Receiver .................................... 23
Which Connections Should I Use?..............23
TV or Projector DVD player
VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback ...........27
VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording.......... 28
Camcorder, Games Console,
or Other Device.........................................28
Satellite, Cable, Set-top box,
or Other Video Source ..............................29
CD Player or Turntable................................30
HDD-compatible Component ......................31
Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or
DAT Recorder ........................................... 32
Connecting the Power Cord of Another
Component ...............................................32
Connecting Onkyo Components
Connecting the Power Cord ........................33
..........................................24
.................................................25
..........33
Turning On & First Time Setup
Basic Operation
Playing Your AV Components ................ 37
Basic AV Receiver Operation ..................... 37
Using the Multichannel DVD Input.............. 38
Displaying Source Information.................... 38
Listening to the Radio.............................. 39
Listening to AM/FM stations ....................... 39
Presetting Radio Stations ........................... 40
Common Functions.................................. 43
Setting the Display Brightness.................... 43
Adjusting the Bass and Treble.................... 43
Muting the AV Receiver .............................. 43
Using the Sleep Timer ................................ 44
Using Headphones ..................................... 44
Adjusting Speaker Levels ........................... 44
Enjoying the Listening Modes
Using the Listening Modes...................... 45
Selecting Listening Modes.......................... 45
About the Listening Modes ......................... 47
Using the Late Night Function .................... 49
Using the Re-EQ ........................................ 49
Using the Audio Adjust Settings ................. 49
Using the THX Audio Settings .................... 51
Recording.................................................. 52
Advanced Operation
Advanced Setup ....................................... 53
Advanced Speaker Settings ....................... 53
Digital Input Signal Formats ....................... 56
Correcting Sound and Picture Sync ........... 56
Controlling Other Components............... 57
Entering Remote Control Codes................. 57
Remote Control Codes for Onkyo
Components Connected via .............. 58
Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons ........... 58
Resetting the Remote Controller ................ 58
Turning On the AV Receiver ....................34
First Time Setup........................................35
Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources....35
Changing the Input Display .........................35
Component Video Setup .............................36
Troubleshooting ....................................... 60
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.
Specifications ........................................... 64
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Getting to Know the AV Receiver

Front Panel

North American Model
2
1
3 5 6 74
STANDBY/ON
PHONES
Other Models
STANDBY/ON
PURE AUDIO
PHONES
STANDBY
STANDBY
DVDMULTI CH C
VCR
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
TONE
DVDMULTI CH C
VCR
TONE
VIDEO
VIDEO
3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1
LISTENING MODE
3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1
LISTENING MODE
TUNERTAPE
D
DIGITAL
DISPLAYTHX DIMMER MEMORY
INPUT
TUNERTAPE
D
DIGITAL
DISPLAYTHX RT/RTY/TP MEMORY
INPUT
CLEAR
TUNING
MODEAB
CLEAR
TUNING PRESET
TUNING PRESET
TUNING
MODEAB
MASTER VOLUME
ENTER
SETUPRETURN
VIDEO 3 INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIOLR
TJKLMNOPQ8 9RS
MASTER VOLUME
ENTER
SETUPRETURN
VIDEO 3 INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIOLR
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
A
STANDBY/ON button (34)
Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.
B
STANDBY indicator (34)
Lights up when the AV receiver is on Standby and flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.
Remote-control sensor (13)
C
Receives control signals from the remote controller.
Display
D
See “Display” on page 11.
Input selector buttons (37)
E
Select the input sources. The [MULTI CH] button selects the multichannel
DVD input.
10
(European model only)
OU
F
Arrow/TUNING/PRESET and ENTER buttons
When AM or FM is selected, the TUNING [ ] [] buttons are used for radio tuning, and the PRE­SET [ ] [ ] buttons are used to select radio pre-
sets (see page 40). With the setup menus, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The ENTER button is also used with the setup menus.
G
MASTER VOLUME control (37)
Sets the volume of the AV receiver to –∞ dB, –83 dB through +16 dB (relative display).
The volume level can also be displayed as an abso­lute value. See “Vol Display” on page 51.
H
PHONES jack (44)
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a stan­dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.
Getting to Know the AV Receiver
—Continued
SPEAKERS A and B buttons (8, 37)
I
Turn speaker sets A and B on or off.
TONE, [–], and [+] buttons (43)
J
Used to adjust the bass and treble.
THX button (45)
K
Selects the THX listening mode.
LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons (45)
L
Select the listening modes.
DISPLAY button (38)
M
Displays various information about the currently selected input source.
DIGITAL INPUT button (35, 56)
N
Used to assign the digital inputs and to specify the format of digital input signals.
DIMMER or RT/PTY/TP button (42, 43)
O
Adjusts the display brightness. On the European model, this is the RT/PTY/TP but-
ton, and it’s used with RDS (Radio Data System). See “Using RDS (European Models Only)” on page 41.
MEMORY button (40)
P
Used when storing or deleting radio presets.
TUNING MODE button (39)
Q
Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM and FM radio.
RETURN button
R
Selects the previously displayed setup menu.
SETUP button
S
Used to access the setup menus.
VIDEO 3 INPUT (28, 52)
T
Used to connect a camcorder, games console, and so on. There are jacks for composite video and analog audio.
U
PURE AUDIO button and indicator (45)
The North American model doesn’t have this button and indicator.
Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indica­tor lights up when this mode is selected.

Display

2134
5
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
1
A and B speaker indicators (8, 37)
Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indi­cator B lights up when speaker set B is on.
2
MUTING indicator (43)
Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.
3
Listening mode and format indicators (45)
Show the selected listening mode and the format of digital audio signals.
4
Radio indicators
TUNED (39):
tion.
AUTO (39):
Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when Man­ual Tuning mode is selected.
Lights up when tuned to a radio sta-
For AM and FM radio, lights up when
6
RDS (European models only) (41):
when tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System).
MEMORY (40):
stations.
FM STEREO (39):
reo FM station.
SLEEP indicator (44)
5
Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.
Message area
6
Displays various information about the selected input source.
Lights up when presetting radio
Lights up when tuned to a ste-
Lights up
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Getting to Know the AV Receiver

Rear Panel

—Continued
1 3 42 5
ANTENNA
FMAM75
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
IN IN IN
OUT
IN IN
OUT
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD
COA XIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
1
2
3
REMOTE CONTROL
IN 3
COMPONENT
IN 2 IN 1
IN IN
L
R
CD TAPE
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
Y
P
B
V
PR
S
L
L
R
R
7 8 9 J K L N
A
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2, 3, and COAXIAL
These optical and coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting components with optical or coaxial digital audio outputs, such as CD and DVD players.
B
COMPONENT VIDEO
A DVD player, TV, or other component that sup­ports component video can be connected here.
C
AM ANTENNA
These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.
D
FM ANTENNA
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.
E
MONITOR OUT
The S-Video or composite video output should be connected to a video input on your TV or projector.
F
FRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER, and SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS
These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set A.
G
H
REMOTE CONTROL
This Remote Interactive jack can be connected to the jack on another -capable Onkyo com­ponent. To use , you must make an analog audio
connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digi­tally.
CD IN
This analog audio input is for connecting a CD player’s analog audio output.
6
PRE OUT
SUB WOOFER
FRONT
SPEAKERS A
L
R
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
L
MONITOR
DVD
OUT
R
SURROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
FRONT
SUB WOOFER
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
L
R
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
CENTER
SPEAKER
L
R
AV RECEIVER
AC OUTLET
AC 120V
SWITCHED
120W 1A MAX.
60Hz
M
I
TAPE IN/OUT
This analog audio input and output are for connect­ing a recorder with an analog audio input and out­put, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder, etc.
J
VIDEO 1 IN/OUT and VIDEO 2 IN
The VIDEO 1 inputs and outputs can be used to connect a VCR. The VIDEO 2 inputs can be used to connect another video source (e.g., cable/satellite receiver, set-top box, etc).
K
DVD IN
These jacks can be used to connect a DVD player with an analog multichannel audio output for SACD and DVD-Audio playback.
L
SUBWOOFER PRE OUT
A powered subwoofer can be connected here.
M
FRONT SPEAKERS B
These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B.
N
AC OUTLET
This switched AC outlet can be used to supply power to another AV component. The type of outlet depends on the country in which you purchased your AV receiver.
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See pages 19–33 for hookup information.

Remote Controller

Installing the Batteries

To open the battery compartment, press
1
the small hollow and slide open the cover.
Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)
2
in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.
Slide the cover shut.
3
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

When using the remote controller, point it toward 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 on top of the remote controller, such as a book or magazine, because a button may be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries.
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing.
• The remote controller will not work if there’s an obsta­cle between it and the AV receiver’s remote control sensor.
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Remote Controller
—Continued

Using the Remote Controller

Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can be used to control up to seven different components. 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/TAPE Mode

In RECEIVER/TAPE 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 57).
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 57).
1
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
TAPE
Press one of the REMOTE MODE buttons to select a mode.
DVD
M D/CDR
D
C
HDD
TV
VCR
CABLE
SAT
RECEIVER
TAPE
DVD
M D/CDR
C
D
HDD
TV
VCR
CABLE
SAT
RECEIVER/TAPE Mode
RECEIVER/TAPE mode is used to control the AV receiver. It can also be used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via .
RECEIVER
TAPE
K
L
M
N
O
1
2
3
1
2
3
5
6
7
4
ON/STANDBY
INPUT SELECTOR
123
V1V
456
789
10 11 12
+
10
D TUN
--/---
TV
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A / B
PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT
MULTI CH
0
DIMMER
VOL
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
TAPE
2V3
ENT
SLEEP
ALBUM
ENTER
DVD
C DTAPE TUNER
CLR
CH
DISC
DVD
M
D/CDR
C D
HDD
TV
VCR
CABLE
SAT
VOL
PREVIOUS
MENU
MUTING
SETUPRETURN
4
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
8
9
J
STEREO
RANDOM
SUBTITLE
AUDIO REPEAT
TEST TONE
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
LEVEL
L NIGHT
-
LEVEL
Re-EQ
HDDDVDVCR
+
P Q
2
Use the buttons supported by that mode to control the compo­nent.
RECEIVER/TAPE mode:
see right column
DVD mode:
see page 16
CD/MD/CDR/HDD mode:
see page 17
TV, VCR, SAT/CABLE modes:
see page 59
Note:
Some of the remote controller operations described in this manual may not work as expected with other com­ponents.
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Buttons
1, 2, 3
, and 4 are used when the TUNER
or TAPE input is selected.
-
650M
RC
Remote Controller
—Continued
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
A
ON/STANDBY button (34)
Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.
B
INPUT SELECTOR buttons (37)
Used to select the input sources.
MULTI CH button (38)
C
Selects the multichannel DVD input.
DIMMER button (43)
D
Adjusts the display brightness.
E
SP A/B button (8, 37)
Used to turn speaker sets A and B on or off.
F
Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons
Used to select and adjust settings.
G
RETURN button
Selects the previously displayed setup menu.
LISTENING MODE buttons (45)
H
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 model only).
[ ]/[ ] buttons
Used to select the available listening modes.
I
TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL-, and LEVEL+ buttons (34, 44, 54)
Used to adjust the level of each speaker.
J
DISPLAY button (38)
Displays various information about the selected input source.
REMOTE MODE buttons (14)
K
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.
L
SLEEP button (44)
Used with the Sleep function.
VOL [ ]/[ ] button (37)
M
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode.
MUTING button (43)
N
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.
SETUP button
O
Used to access the setup menus.
P
Re-EQ button (49)
Used with the Re-EQ function.
Q
L NIGHT button (49)
Used with the Late Night function.
Buttons used when the TUNER input is selected
To select the Tuner (AM/FM) as the input source, press:
RECEIVER
1
Number and D TUN buttons (40)
Used to select AM and FM radio stations directly.
2
CH +/– button (40)
Used to select radio presets.
3
Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons
For AM and FM, the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] but­tons are used for tuning.
Buttons used when the TAPE input is selected
To select your Cassette deck as the input source, press:
RECEIVER
Playback buttons
4
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.
8
TUNER
7
TAPE
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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:
6
DVD
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
TAPE
DVD
C DTAPE TUNER
CLR
ENT
SLEEP
DISC
ALBUM
ENTER
or
5
MULTI CH
DVD
M
D/CDR
C D
HDD
3
TV
VCR
CABLE
SAT
DVD
K
CH
VOL
PREVIOUS
MENU
MUTING
SETUPRETURN
L
M
1
2
3
4
5
6
RECEIVER
ON/STANDBY
INPUT SELECTOR
123
V1V2V
456
MULTI CH
789
10 11 12
+
0
10
D TUN
--/---
DIMMER
TV
VOL
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A / B
PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT
7
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
8 9
J
STEREO
RANDOM
SUBTITLE
AUDIO REPEAT
TEST TONE
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
LEVEL
L NIGHT
-
LEVEL
Re-EQ
HDDDVDVCR
+
N O
P
Q
-
650M
RC
ON/STANDBY button
A
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.
AUDIO button
I
Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio for­mats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).
DISPLAY button
J
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.
MENU button
L
Displays a DVD’s menu.
SETUP button
M
Used to access the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.
RANDOM button
N
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.
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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:
9
C D
RECEIVER
TAPE
7
TAPE
7
or
* If you’re using an MD, CDR, or HDD component, you
must change the Input Display (see page 35).
ON/STANDBY
1
INPUT SELECTOR
2
3
123
V1V
2V3
456
MULTI CH
789
10 11 12
+
0
10
D TUN
--/---
DIMMER
TV
VOL
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
4
SP A / B
PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT
CD player
MD or CD recorder
Next generation HDD-
2
compatible component
V2
REMOTE MODE
DVD
RECEIVER
TAPE
M
D/CDR
C D
HDD
TV
DVD
VCR
C DTAPE TUNER
CABLE
SAT
CLR
ENT
SLEEP
CH
DISC
VOL
ALBUM
PREVIOUS
MENU
MUTING
ENTER
SETUPRETURN
M D/CDR
C D
HDD
G
8
9
E
ON/STANDBY button
A
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.
RANDOM button
J
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.
F
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
STEREO
RANDOM
SUBTITLE
AUDIO REPEAT
TEST TONE
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
-
LEVEL
LEVEL
Re-EQ
L NIGHT
HDDDVDVCR
-
650M
RC
J
+
K
L
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Speakers

Subwoofer (SKW-940)

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
Front
1
Rear
(Not North American model)
A
Standby/on indicator
Red: Subwoofer in standby mode Green: Subwoofer on
With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-940 automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in Standby mode. When there’s no input signal for a while, the SKW-940 automatically enters Standby mode.
B
OUTPUT LEVEL control (37)
This control is used to adjust the volume of the sub­woofer.
C
LINE INPUT (19)
This RCA input should be connected to the sub­woofer pre out on the AV receiver with supplied RCA cable.
D
POWER switch (Not North American model) (34)
Press this switch to the ON position to turn on the power. Press it to the OFF position to turn off the power.
243
To AC outlet
Attaching and detaching the speaker grilles
Front, Center, and Surround speakers have detachable grilles. Use the following method to attach or detach the grilles.
1. While holding the bottom 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 upper 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.
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 the AV receiver (page 54).
ReplacementRemoval
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Connecting Your Speakers

M
S

Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers:
•You can connect speakers with an impedance of
8 ohms or higher
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.
•Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals to only nega­tive (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.
• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided.
• Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.
• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker termi­nal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.
• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.
. If you use speakers with a lower

Connecting Speaker Set A

The AV receiver’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 cable to the corre­sponding speaker terminal.
Speaker terminal Color
Front left White
Front right Red
Center Green
Surround left Blue
Surround right Gray
Surround back left Brown
Surround back right Tan
On the AV receiver, unscrew the terminal. Fully
1
insert the bare wires. Make sure that the bare wire is touching the inside of the pole. Screw the termi­nal tight.
On the speakers, loosen the binding posts.
2
Insert the speaker wires into the binding posts as shown, then tighten the binding posts.
Using the supplied RCA cable, connect the AV
3
receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to LINE INPUT on the subwoofer.
Make sure the cable is plugged all the way.
Subwoofer Front Right Center Front Left

Connecting Speaker Set B (sold separately)

Green
Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insu-
1
lation from the ends of the
3/8" (10 mm)
speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.
While pressing the lever, insert
2
the wire into the hole, and then release the lever.
Make sure that the terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.
Note:
When speaker set B is turned on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.
LINE INPUT
SURROUND BACK
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
L
ONITOR OUT
R
PRE OUT
URROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
SUB
L
WOOFER
R
SUB WOOFER
DVD
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
L
R
PRE OUT
SUB WOOFER
FRONT
CENTER
SPEAKERS A
SPEAKER
L
R
AC OUTLET
AC 230-240V
50Hz
FRONT
SWITCHED 100WMAX.
SPEAKERS B
L
AV RECEIVER
R
Surround
Back Right
SURROUND SPEAKERS
Ta n
Red
FRONT
SPEAKERS A
Surround
Back Left
L
R
Brown
CENTER
SPEAKER
Surround
Right
Gray
White
Blue
Surround
Left
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Connecting Antennas

This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.
The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner.
AM antenna push terminals FM antenna jack
FRONT
DIGITAL IN
COA XIAL
OPTICAL
1
2
3
REMOTE CONTROL
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OUT
IN 3
IN 2 IN 1
IN IN
OUT
LRLRL
CD TAPE
Y
B
P
PR
ANTENNA
FMAM75
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
V
S
IN IN IN
OUT
IN IN
OUT
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
L
MONITOR
DVD
OUT
R
SURROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
FRONT
SUB WOOFER
CENTER
SURROUND
SPEAKERS A
SPEAKER
SPEAKERS
L
R
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
PRE OUT
L
SUB WOOFER
R
AC OUTLET
AC 120V
60Hz
SWITCHED
120W1A MAX.
AV RECEIVER

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.
1
American Model
Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only.
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting
1
the tabs into the base, as shown.
Connect both wires of the AM loop
2
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
Other Models
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
2
fix the FM antenna into position.
Thumbtacks, etc.
Caution:
Be careful that you don’t injure yourself
when using thumbtacks.
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 21).
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out­door FM antenna instead (see page 21).
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Connecting Antennas
—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 horizon­tally outside, but good results can sometimes be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
TV/FM antenna splitter
To AV receiver To TV (or VCR)
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