Onkyo HT-RC430 User Manual

Contents

AV RECEIVER

HT-RC430

Instruction Manual

Safety Information and Introduction ............2

Table of Contents...........................................5

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

Turning On & Basic Operations..................19

Advanced Operations ..................................35

Controlling Other Components...................46

Appendix.......................................................52

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.

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

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,

PORTABLE CART WARNIN

tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

S3125A

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.

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,

Safety Information and Introduction

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. The temperature protection operates if the apparatus attain an abnormal high temperature. The apparatus cannot operate until it has cooled down.

En-2

Precautions

1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder.

2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not userserviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer.

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

4. Power WARNING

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

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

For models with [POWER] button, or with both [POWER] and [ON/STANDBY] buttons: Pressing the [POWER] button to select OFF mode does not fully disconnect from the mains. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

For models with [ON/STANDBY] button only: Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select Standby mode does not fully disconnect from the mains. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

5. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution

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

6. Batteries and Heat Exposure Warning

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

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

8. Handling Notes

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

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

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

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

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

prolonged use. This is normal.

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

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

For 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.

Safety Information and Introduction

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: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

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

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

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

Modèle pour les Canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA

CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS

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

En-3

Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Indoor FM antenna (➔ page 18)

AM loop antenna (➔ page 18)

Speaker cable labels (➔ page 12)

Remote controller (RC-799M) and two batteries (AA/R6)

Quick Start Guide

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

■ Installing the batteries

Batteries (AA/R6)

Note

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

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

• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

• Remove expired batteries as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

Safety Information and Introduction

■ Aiming the remote controller

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

Remote control sensor

AV receiver

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

En-4

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

Safety Information and Introduction

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

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

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

Table of Contents..........................................................5

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

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

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

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

Rear Panel ..................................................................9

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

Controlling the AV Receiver ......................................10

Connections

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

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

About AV Connections..............................................14

Connecting Components with HDMI .........................15

Connecting Your Components ..................................16

Connecting Onkyo u Components .........................17

Connecting a Recording Component ........................17

Connecting the Antennas..........................................18

Connecting the Power Cord ......................................18

Using Basic Functions ............................................... 26

Using the Listening Modes .......................................26

Using the Home Menu .............................................. 31

Selecting Speakers A and B ..................................... 31

Using the Sleep Timer ..............................................32

Setting the Display Brightness.................................. 32

Displaying Source Information.................................. 32

Changing the Input Display....................................... 33

Using the Music Optimizer........................................ 33

Muting the AV Receiver ............................................ 33

Using Headphones ...................................................34

Recording .................................................................34

Advanced Operations

On-screen Setup......................................................... 35

Common Procedures in Setup Menu........................ 35

Setup menu items..................................................... 36

HDMI Input................................................................ 37

Component (Component Video Input) ...................... 37

Digital Audio (Digital Audio Input) ............................. 38

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)........................... 38

Sp Distance (Speaker Distance)............................... 39

Level Cal (Level Calibration)..................................... 39

Audio Adjust.............................................................. 40

Source Setup ............................................................ 41

Hardware ..................................................................42

HDMI Setup ..............................................................43

Using the Audio Settings ..........................................44

Safety Information and Introduction

Appendix

Troubleshooting ......................................................... 52

Connection Tips and Video Signal Path .................. 57

Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player,

or Recorder .............................................................. 58

About HDMI................................................................. 60

USB Features.............................................................. 61

License and Trademark Information ........................ 62

Specifications ............................................................. 63

To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press

8ON/STANDBY (➔ page 52).

Turning On & Basic Operations

Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ................................19

Turning On ................................................................19

Turning Off ................................................................19

Playback ......................................................................20

Playing the Connected Component ..........................20

Controlling Contents of USB Devices .......................21

Understanding Icons on the Display .........................22

Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB ...............................22

Playing a USB Device ...............................................23

Listening to AM/FM Radio.........................................24

Controlling Other Components

iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock ....................46

Using the Onkyo Dock .............................................. 46

Controlling Your iPod/iPhone.................................... 47

Controlling Other Onkyo Components.....................48

Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ..................48

Entering Remote Control Codes............................... 48

Remote Control Codes for

Onkyo Components Connected via u ................. 48

Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons ...................49

Resetting the Remote Controller ..............................49

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

En-5

Safety Information and Introduction

Features

Amplifier

• 60 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)

• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

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

Processing

• HDMI (Audio Return Channel, 3D, DeepColor, x.v.Color, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DSD and Multi-CH PCM)

• Non-Scaling Configuration

• A-Form Listening Mode Memory

•Direct Mode

• Music Optimizer for Compressed Digital Music files

• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters

• Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP

• Jitter Cleaning Circuit Technology

Connections

• 4 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output

• Onkyo p for System Control

• 3 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/1 Coaxial)

• Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)

• Front-Panel USB Input for Memory Devices and

iPod

/iPhone® models

Miscellaneous

• 40 FM/AM Presets

• Crossover Adjustment (40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz)

• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 400 ms)

• Auto Standby Function

• On-Screen Display via HDMI

En-6

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

Safety Information and Introduction

a

b c

p

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a 8ON/STANDBY button (19) b HDMI THRU indicator (43) c SPEAKERS A and B buttons (31) d Remote control sensor (4) e LISTENING MODE buttons (26) f Display (8) g DIMMER button (32) h MEMORY button (25) i TUNING MODE button (24) j DISPLAY button (32)

d

e gf h ij k lm n

qo

r s

k SETUP button (35) l TUNING q/w, PRESET e/r (24), cursor and

ENTER buttons

m RETURN button n MASTER VOLUME control (20) o MUSIC OPTIMIZER button (33, 45) p PHONES jack (34) q TONE and Tone Level buttons (44) r Input selector buttons (20) s AUX INPUT AUDIO and VIDEO jacks (16) t USB port (16)

t

En-7

Display

Safety Information and Introduction

b ca e

f

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a A and B speaker indicators (31) b M.Opt indicator (33, 45) c Listening mode and format indicators (26, 42) d Tuning indicators

AUTO indicator (24) TUNED indicator (24) FM STEREO indicator (24)

e SLEEP indicator (32) f HDMI indicator (43, 57) g MUTING indicator (33) h Message area

d



g

h

En-8

Rear Panel

Safety Information and Introduction

a b c

h

a DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks b COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks c HDMI IN and OUT jacks d FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal e SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack f SPEAKERS terminals

(FRONT A, CENTER, SURROUND, FRONT B)

g Power cord h uREMOTE CONTROL jack

i j

d

e

f

i Composite video and analog audio jacks

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

j MONITOR OUT V jack

See “Connecting the AV Receiver” for connection (➔ pages 11 to 18).

g

En-9

Remote Controller

Controlling the AV Receiver

a b

l m

To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select Receiver mode. You can also use the remote controller to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for more details (➔ page 48).

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a 8 button (19) b REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (20) c TONE and Tone Level buttons (44) d SP A/B button (31) e q/w/e/r and ENTER buttons f SETUP button (35) g Listening Mode buttons (26) h DIMMER button (32) i DISPLAY button (32) j MUTING button (33) k VOL q/w button (20) l RETURN button m HOME button (31) n SLEEP button (32)

Safety Information and Introduction

■ Controlling the tuner

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

a q/w buttons (24) b D.TUN button (24) c DISPLAY button d CH +/– button (25) e Number buttons (24)

En-10

Connecting the AV

Connections

Receiver

Connecting Your Speakers

Connecting the Speaker Cables

The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers to each pair of terminals.

■ Push-type speaker terminals

Strip 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to 12 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

3/8" to 1/2" (10 to 12 mm)

Surround

right

Front B right Front B left Front A leftFront A right Center

Speakers ASpeakers B

Surround

left

En-11

Connections

Speaker Configuration

The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have. No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings manually (➔ page 38).

Number of speakers 2 3 4 5

Front speakers ✔✔✔✔ Center speaker ✔✔ Surround speakers ✔✔

Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels

The speaker terminals are color-coded for identification purpose.

Speaker Color

Front left White Front right Red Center Green Surround left Blue Surround right Gray

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

En-12

Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

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

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

• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.

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

• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided.

• Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

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

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

• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.

Connections

Using a Powered Subwoofer

LINE INPUT

Powered subwoofer

Corner position

1/3 of wall

position

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

Tip

• If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to an input on the amplifier.

En-13

About AV Connections

Connecting AV components

HDMI cable

TV, projector, etc.

: Video & Audio

AV Cables and Jacks

■ HDMI

HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio.

Connections

■ Optical digital audio

Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM

, Dolby Digital or DTS. The audio

quality is the same as coaxial.

AV receiver

Blu-ray Disc/

DVD player

Other cables

TV, projector, etc.

Blu-ray Disc/

DVD player

Game console

: Video : Audio

AV receiver

Game console

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

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

• Push plugs in all the way to make

Right!

good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions).

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

Wrong!

cords and speaker cables.

■ Component video

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (PB, PR), providing the best picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently).

Green

Blue

Red

■ Composite video

Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and other video equipment.

Yellow

■ Coaxial digital audio

Coaxial digital connections allow you to enjoy digital

sound such as PCM

, Dolby Digital or DTS. The audio

quality is the same as optical.

Orange

■ Analog audio (RCA)

Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio.

White

Red

For PCM signals, the supported sampling rates are 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. With HDMI connections, 176.4 and 192 kHz are also supported.

Note

• The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs.

• The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.

Caution

• To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.

En-14

Connecting Components with HDMI

VCR or DVD recorder/digital video recorder

Connections

Game console

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

If your TV doesn’t support Audio Return Channel (ARC), you need to connect an optical digital cable together with the HDMI cable to the AV receiver.

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

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

✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ page 37).

Jack Components

HDMI IN1 Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔ HDMI IN2 VCR or DVD recorder/digital video recorder ✔ HDMI IN3 Satellite/cable set-top box, etc. ✔ HDMI IN4 Game console ✔ HDMI OUT TV, projector, etc.

Connecting Your Components

A CB

ED F

Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. See “Connection Tips and Video Signal Path” for more information (➔ page 57).

The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.

✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ pages 37, 38).

No. Jack/Port Components

AUX INPUT

VIDEO Camcorder, etc. AUDIO L/R USB, AUX INPUT

VIDEO

USB

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 (GAME) Game console ✔ OPTICAL 2 (TV/CD) TV, CD player ✔ COAXIAL (BD/DVD) Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔ COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (BD/DVD) Blu-ray Disc/DVD player,

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

OUT TV, projector, etc. MONITOR OUT TV, projector, etc. BD/DVD IN Blu-ray Disc/DVD player VCR/DVR IN VCR, DVD recorder/

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

GAME IN Game console, RI dock TV/CD IN TV, CD player, cassette

iPod/iPhone (video playback)

iPod/iPhone, MP3 player, USB flash drive

RI dock

RI dock, etc.

digital video recorder, RI dock

etc.

tape deck, MD, CD-R, Turntable

, RI dock

Note

When USB input is selected, you can input video signals from the AUX INPUT VIDEO jack. Video signals input from AUX INPUT VIDEO will be output from the MONITOR OUT jack.

Do not connect the AV receiver’s USB port to a USB port on your computer. Music on your computer cannot be played through the AV receiver in this way.

Connect a turntable (MM) that has a phono preamp built-in. If your turntable (MM) doesn’t have it, you’ll need a commercially available phono preamp. If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you’ll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer as well as a phono preamp. See your turntable’s manual for details.

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

• With connection F, if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be sure to connect to the main stereo.

■ How to record a video source

With the connections described above, you cannot record

✔

the videos through the AV receiver. See “Recording” about connections for video recording (➔ page 34).

✔

En-16

Connections

Connecting Onkyo u Components

Make sure that each Onkyo component is

connected with an analog audio cable (connection F in the hookup examples) (➔ page 16).

Make the u connection (see the illustration).

If you’re using an RI Dock or cassette tape deck,

change the Input Display (➔ page 33).

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

■ System On/Auto Power On

When you start playback on a component connected via u while the AV receiver is on standby, the AV

receiver will automatically turn on and select that component as the input source.

■ Direct Change

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

component as the input source.

■ Remote Control

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

pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor instead of the component. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (➔ page 48).

L R

ANALOG

e.g., cassette tape deck

RI Dock

Note

•Use only u cables for u connections. u cables are supplied with Onkyo components.

• Some components have two u jacks. You can connect either one to the AV receiver. The other jack is for connecting

additional u-capable components.

• Connect only Onkyo components to u jacks. Connecting other manufacturer’s components may cause a malfunction.

• Some components may not support all u functions. Refer to the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo components.

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

L R

Connecting a Recording Component

See “Recording” for details on recording (➔ page 34).

L R

AUDI O

VCR, DVD recorder,

cassette tape deck,

CDR, MD recorder, etc.

Note

• The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s in standby mode.

• If you want to record directly from your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR’s audio and video outputs directly to the recording VCR’s audio and video inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for details.

• Video signals connected to composite video inputs can be recorded only via composite video outputs. For example, if your TV/VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR must be connected to a composite video output.

• The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded.

• Copy-protected Blu-ray Discs and DVDs cannot be recorded.

• Sources connected to a digital input cannot be recorded. Only analog inputs can be recorded.

• DTS signals will be recorded as noise, so don’t attempt analog recording of DTS CDs or LDs.

VIDEO

En-17

Connections

Connecting the Antennas

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

the tuner.

Push. Insert wire. Release.

Assembling the AM loop antenna

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Caution

• Be careful not to injure yourself when using thumbtacks.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Indoor FM antenna (supplied)

Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.

Note

• Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components.

• Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a different branch circuit.

Note

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

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

Tip

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

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

En-18

Turning On & Basic Operations

Turning On/Off the AV Receiver

8ON/STANDBY

8

Turning On

Press 8ON/STANDBY on the front panel.

Press RECEIVER followed by 8 on the remote controller.

The AV receiver comes on, and its display lights.

Turning Off

Press 8ON/STANDBY on the front panel.

Press RECEIVER followed by 8 on the remote controller.

The AV receiver will enter standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off.

Tip

• For details on power management settings, see “Auto Standby” (➔ page 42).

RECEIVER

En-19

Playback

The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.

This section describes the procedure for using the remote controller unless otherwise specified.

Playing the Connected Component

■ Operating with the remote controller

INPUT SELECTOR

RECEIVER

VOL q/w

Listening mode buttons

Press RECEIVER followed by an INPUT

SELECTOR button.

Start playback on the source component.