
Quick Start Guide
HT-S3505
Supplied Accessories
Please connect 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 for 5.1-channel surround.
Make sure you have the following accessories:
Indoor FM antenna
a
AM loop antenna
b
Remote controller and two
c
batteries (AA/R6)
Speaker Package
d
*1Configuration of the rubber
stoppers may be different from
the figure, such as being 2 sheets
instead of 1 sheet, but the total
number will be same.
speakers
20 thin rubber stoppers
(For Front/Center/
Surround speakers)
Using the Remote Controller
Batteries (AA/R6)
Note
Front
(White) (Red) (Green) (Blue) (Gray)
Speaker cables
3.0 m
*1
8 thick rubber stoppers
(For Front/
Surround speakers)
Remote control sensor
Center
speaker
Speaker cable
3.0 m
*1
Subwoofer
AV receiver
Approx. 5 m
Surround
speakers
Speaker cable
Speaker cables
8.0 m
(Purple)
4 floor pads
3.0 m
Front
speaker R
Center speaker
Red Green White
Front
speaker L
BlueGrayPurple
Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components.
1. Connecting Your Speakers
Front speakers
Center speaker
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Surround speakers
Subwoofer
Speaker Configuration
5.1-channel:
Subwoofer
Surround
speaker R
Surround
speaker L
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2. Connecting Your Components
HDMI
IN
HDMI
OUT
HDMI
OUT
HDMI
OUT
HDMI
OUT
HDMI
IN
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
Connecting Components with HDMI
Blu-ray Disc/
DVD player
Satellite/cable
set-top box, etc.
TV
Please turn on “HDMI Control
(RIHD)” from the setup menu.
Connecting Components without HDMI
TV
Game
console
Game
console
The components connected to each terminal (BD/DVD, GAME, etc.) can be selected with the input selector buttons of the same
name on the front panel. Note that these default assignments can be changed. For details, please refer to the instruction manual.
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Listening to TV audio (Optional)
TV
When using a TV that supports Audio Return Channel,
both audio/video signals from the AV receiver and the
audio output from the TV are carried bi-directionally
on a single HDMI cable.
VCR or DVD recorder/
digital video recorder
You can connect various Onkyo components to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack.
Dock for iPod UP-A1 HD Radio Tuner UP-HT1 DAB Tuner UP-DT1
The Onkyo Universal Port Options are sold separately and their availability depend on the region.
Choose an audio connection that matches
your TV (without Audio Return Channel).
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3. Turning On & Basic Operations
Home
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A du i o
I n fo
L i i Mod egn nets
FM
TV CD
PORT
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Menu
1. HDMI Input
2. Component
3. Digital Audio
4. Sp Config
5. Sp Distance
6. Level Cal
7. Audio Adjust
8. Source Setup
9. Hardware
10. HDMI Setup
BD/DVD
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
GAME
AUX
TUNER
TV/CD
PORT
4. Using the Setup User Interface
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.
Tip
If the menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on your TV.
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Turn on the AV receiver.
1
Select the input source.
2
Start playback on the source component.
3
Adjust the volume.
4
Select a listening mode and enjoy!
5
Home Menu
The Home menu provides you quick access to frequently used
menus. This menu enables you to change settings and view
the current information.
■
Opening the Home menu
■
Navigating through the menus
Input
You can select the input source while viewing the related
information.
Audio
You can change various audio settings such as tone
controls, the subwoofer and center channel levels.
Info
You can view various information about the currently
selected input source.
Listening Mode
You can select the listening modes that are grouped in
categories.
■
Closing the menu
Setup Menu
The Setup menu provides extended setup that includes
settings for advanced users. All the settings are organized in a
user-friendly structure, which covers the whole TV screen area.
■
Opening the Setup menu
■
Navigating through the menus
■
Returning to the main menu
■
Closing the menu
Note
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by
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using SETUP, the cursor buttons, and ENTER.
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5. Getting to Know the AV receiver
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Remote Controller
Front Panel
Each input selector button (BD/DVD, GAME, etc.) selects the input terminal with the same name on the rear panel.
Note that these default assignments can be changed. For details, please refer to the instruction manual.
Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.
a
Lights when the HDMI through function is enabled.
b
You can use two sets of front speakers with the AV receiver:
c
Speakers A for up to 5.1-channel playback in your main
listening room and Speakers B for 2-channel stereo playback
in another room.
The remote control sensor receives signals from the
d
remote controller.
Selects listening modes
e
Displays various information.
f
RT/PTY/TP: Used for RDS (Radio Data System)
g
RDS works only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available.
Stores or deletes radio presets.
h
Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode.
i
Displays various information about the currently selected
j
input source.
.
Accesses the setup men
k
When the AM or FM input source is selected, w TUNING q are
l
used to tune the tuner, and e PRESET r are used to select
radio presets.
When used with onscreen menus, they work as cursor buttons
to select and set items. ENTER is also used with
onscreen menus.
ns to the previous menu.
Retur
m
Adjusts the volume.
n.
The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of
o
compressed music files.
Connects a standard pair of stereo headphones.
p
Adjusts the tone.
q
Selects the input sources.
r
Connects a camcorder or similar for audio/video playback.
s
us.
To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select
Receiver mode.
Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.
a.
Selects the remote controller modes or the input sources.
b.
Adjust the bass and treble.
c.
Selecting Speakers A and B.
d.
Selects and adjusts settings.
e.
Accesses the setup menus.
f.
Selects listening modes.
g.
Adjusts the display brightness.
h.
Displays various information about the currently selected input
i.
source.
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.
j.
Adjusts the volume.
k.
Returns to the previous menu.
l.
Accesses the HOME menu.
m.
Used for the Sleep function.
n.
6. Troubleshooting
Can't turn on the AV receiver.
Make sure that the power cord is proper ly plugged into the wall outlet.
The AV receiver turns off unexpectedly.
The AV receiver will automatically enter standby mode when Auto S tandby is set
and launched.
There's no sound, or it's very quiet.
Make sure that the proper digital source is selected.
There's no picture.
Make sure that all video con necting plug s are pushed in all the way.
If you can' t resolve the issue yourself, tr y reset ting the AV receiver before
contac ting your Onkyo dealer.
To reset the AV receiver to its factor y defaul ts, turn it on and, while holding down
VCR/ DVR, press 8 ON/STANDBY. “Clear ” will appear on the AV receiver's
display and the AV receiver will enter standby mode.
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Note that resett ing the AV rec eiver will delete your radio presets and custom
settings.