Onkyo HT-S780 User Manual

7.1ch Home Theater System

HT-S780

AV Receiver (HT-R530) Front Speaker (SKF-530F) Center Speaker (SKC-530C) Surround Speaker (SKM-530S) Surround Back Speaker (SKB-530) Powered Subwoofer (SKW-530)

Instruction Manual

Contents

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

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

Turning On & First Time Setup..... 32

Basic Operation

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

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

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 7.1ch 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 7.1ch Home Theater System. Please retain this manual for future reference.

Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 40

Advanced Operation..................... 44

Troubleshooting ............................ 55

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.

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).

Some models have a voltage selector switch for compatibility with power systems around the world. Before you plug in such a model, make sure that the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your area.

Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY 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—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.

6. Handling Notes

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

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

• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit

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

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

after prolonged use. This is normal.

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

not work properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it occasionally.

Memory Backup

The AV receiver 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 AV receiver must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system. Once it has been charged, the AV receiver will retain the settings for several weeks, although this depends on the environment and will be shorter in humid climates.

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.

Precautions—Continued

Speaker Precautions

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 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 ÉLEC-

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

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-530F and SKC-530C 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, elec-

tronic 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 discon-

necting audio cables (Always turn off your ampliﬁer before connecting or disconnecting cables.)

7. Microphone feedback.

Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

TUNING / PRESET

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

A SPEAKERS B

PHONES

PURE AUDIO

TONE

STEREO

MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

VCR

AV receiver (HT-R530)

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

TUNING MODE

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

ENTER

RETURN

SETUP

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Subwoofer (SKW-530)

Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6)

Indoor FM antenna

AM loop antenna

Front speakers (SKF-530F)

(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)

Center speaker (SKC-530C)

Surround and Surround back speakers (SKM-530S/SKB-530)

RCA cable for subwoofer connection 10 ft. (3 m)

* 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.

Features

Amp

• 7-channel ampliﬁer

• 110 watts per channel at 8 Ω (FTC)

• WRAT (Wide Range Ampliﬁer Technology)

• Optimum gain volume circuitry

• OptiResponse™ Equalizer (OR-EQ™)

function

Processing

• Dolby*2 Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIx

• DTS, DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete, DTS Neo:6, and DTS 96/24 processing

• Cinema Filter 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

Audio/Video

• Adjustable crossover (60, 80, 100, 120, 150 Hz)

• HDTV-capable component video (3 inputs, 1 output)

• 3 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 terminals and speaker cables

• Subwoofer Auto standby function

• Magnetic shielded front and center speakers

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

poration.

*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 trade-

marks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Introduction

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

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

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

Supplied Accessories....................................5

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

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

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

Before Using the AV receiver......................17

Connection

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

Enjoying Home Theater............................18

Speaker Connection Precautions ............. 19

Connecting Speaker Set A .......................19

Connecting Speaker Set B

(sold separately).....................................19

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

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna..........20

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna............20

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna........21

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna........21

Connecting Your Components ...................22

About AV Connections .............................22

Connecting Both Audio & Video ...............23

Which Connections Should I Use? ........... 23

Connecting a TV or Projector ...................24

Connecting a DVD player .........................25

Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder

for Playback............................................26

Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder

for Recording..........................................27

Connecting a Camcorder,

Games Console, or Other Device ..........27

Connecting a Satellite, Cable,

Set-top box, or Other Video Source .......28

Connecting a CD Player or Turntable.......29

Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc,

or DAT Recorder ....................................30

Connecting the Power Cord of Another

Component.............................................30

Connecting Onkyo Components ........31

Connecting the Power Cord .....................31

Turning On & First Time Setup

Turning On ....................................................32

Turning On the AV Receiver.....................32

First Time Setup ...........................................33

Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources . 33

Changing the TAPE/MD/CDR Display......33

Basic Operation

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

Basic AV Receiver Operation .................. 34

Using the Multichannel Input.................... 35

Displaying Source Information ................. 35

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

Listening to the Radio .............................. 36

Tuning into Radio Stations....................... 36

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

Setting the Display Brightness ................. 38

Adjusting the Bass & Treble..................... 38

Muting the AV Receiver ........................... 38

Using the OptiResponse Equalizer .......... 38

Using the Sleep Timer ............................. 39

Using Headphones .................................. 39

Adjusting Speaker Levels ........................ 39

Enjoying the Listening Modes

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

Selecting Listening Modes ....................... 40

Advanced Operation

Adjusting the Listening Modes................... 44

Using the Late Night Function

(Dolby Digital only) ................................ 44

Using the CinemaFILTER ........................ 44

Using the Audio Adjust Functions ............ 44

Advanced Setup........................................... 46

Advanced Speaker Settings..................... 46

Digital Input Signal Formats..................... 50

Recording ..................................................... 51

Recording the Input Source ..................... 51

Recording from Different AV Sources...... 51

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

Entering Remote Control Codes .............. 52

Remote Control Codes for Onkyo

Components Connected via ............ 53

Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons .. 53

Resetting the Remote Controller.............. 53

Controlling a TV ....................................... 54

Controlling a VCR .................................... 54

Controlling a Satellite/ Cable Receiver .... 54

Troubleshooting........................................... 55

Specification ................................................ 58

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

North American Model

STANDBY/ON

A SPEAKERS B

PHONES

Other Models

STANDBY/ON

3 4 5 7 8 9 J K L M6

STANDBY

TONE

MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

STANDBY

TUNING / PRESET

ENTER

RETURN

STEREO

LISTENING MODE

VCR

DISPLAY

DIGITAL INPUT

DIMMER MEMORY

TUNING MODE

CLEAR

VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

SETUP

MASTER VOLUME

VIDEO

VIDEO 3 INPUT

AUDIO

TQN O P R S

TUNING / PRESET

ENTER

MASTER VOLUME

A SPEAKERS B

PHONES

PURE AUDIO

MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

TONE

STEREO

VCR

LISTENING MODE

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

A STANDBY/ON button (32)

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

B STANDBY indicator (32)

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

C Remote-control sensor (17)

This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller.

D STEREO button (40)

This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode.

E LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons (40)

These buttons are used to select the listening modes.

DISPLAY

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

DIMMER

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

CLEAR

RETURN

F Display

See “Display” on page 9.

G DISPLAY button (35)

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

H DIGITAL INPUT button (33)

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

I DIMMER button (38)

This button is used to adjust the display brightness.

J MEMORY button (37)

This button is used when storing or deleting radio presets.

SETUP

VIDEO

VIDEO 3 INPUT

AUDIO

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

K TUNING MODE button (36)

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

L Arrow/TUNING/PRESET & ENTER buttons

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

to select radio presets (see page 36). When the setup menus are used, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The ENTER button is also used with the setup menus.

M MASTER VOLUME control (34)

This control is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX

N PHONES jack (39)

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

O SPEAKER A & B buttons (34)

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

P TONE, [–] & [+] buttons (38)

These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble.

Q Input selector buttons (34)

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

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

R RETURN button

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

S SETUP button

This button is used to access various settings.

T VIDEO 3 INPUT (27, 51)

This input can be used to connect a camcorder, games console, and so on. There are jacks for composite video and analog audio.

U PURE AUDIO button & indicator (40)

The North American model doesn’t have this button and indicator.

This button is used to select the Pure Audio listening mode. The indicator lights up when that mode is selected.

Display

2134

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

1 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.

2 MUTING indicator (38)

This indicator ﬂashes when the AV receiver is muted.

3 Source/listening mode indicators (42)

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

4 Tuning indicators (36)

TUNED (36):

receiver is tuned to a radio station. AUTO (36): This indicator lights up when Auto

Tuning is selected and disappears when Manual Tuning is selected.

This indicator lights up when the AV

MEMORY (37): This indicator lights up when presetting radio stations.

FM STEREO (36): This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is tuned to a stereo FM station.

5 SLEEP indicator (39)

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

6 Message area

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

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

Rear Panel

1 B 3 4 65

7 8 9 J K L N

A DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2, 3 & COAXIAL

These optical and coaxial jacks can be used to connect a CD or DVD player and other components with digital audio outputs.

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 B

These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B.

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

nent. The AV receiver’s remote controller can then be used to control that component. To use , you

must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally.

Note:

can only be used with Onkyo components.

H CD IN

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

I TAPE IN/OUT

These analog inputs and outputs can be used to connect a cassette recorder, MiniDisc recorder, or other recorder with analog inputs and outputs.

J VIDEO 1 IN/OUT & VIDEO 2 IN

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).

K DVD IN/MULTI CH INPUT

The FRONT, SURROUND, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER jacks can be used to connect a component with an analog multichannel audio output, such as a DVD player with a 5.1-channel analog output. The S-Video or composite video input should be connected to a video output on the DVD player.

L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

A powered subwoofer can be connected here.

M FRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND

SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER & SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS

These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set A.

N AC OUTLET

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 AV receiver.

See pages 18–31 for connection information.

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

Subwoofer (SKW-530)

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

■ Front

■ Rear

MIN

MAX

OUTPUT LEVEL

A STANDBY/ON indicator

Red: Subwoofer in standby mode Green: Subwoofer on

With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-530 automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in Standby mode. When there’s no input signal for a while, the SKW-530 automatically enters Standby mode.

B OUTPUT LEVEL control (34)

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)

(32)

Press this switch to the ON position to turn on the power. Press it to the OFF position to turn off the power.

LINE INPUT

(Not North American model)

To AC outlet

■ Attaching and detaching the speaker grilles

Front and Center 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 47).

ReplacementRemoval

Remote Controller

How to Use 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 & CD/MD/CDR Modes

With these modes, you can control a DVD player and CD/MD/CDR player/recorder. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control Onkyo components or components made by other manufacturers (see page 52).

■ TV, VCR & SAT/CABLE Modes

With these modes, you can control a TV, VCR, and satellite/cable receiver. You must enter the appropriate remote control code ﬁrst (see page 52).

RECEIVER Mode

RECEIVER mode is used to control the AV receiver.

To set the remote controller to RECEIVER mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.

ON STANDBY

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

MULTI CH

789

10 11 12

--/---

DIMMER SLEEP

VOL

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

ENTER

REMOTE MODE

DVD

VCR

CDTAPE TUNER

SAT

CLR

CABLE

VOL

DISC

MUTING

CDR

RECEIVER

Use the REMOTE MODE buttons to select

a mode.

Use the buttons supported by that mode

to control the component.

RECEIVER mode: see page 12

DVD mode: see page 14

CD/MD/CDR mode: see page 15

TAPE mode: see page 16

TV mode: see page 54

see page 16 for TV control buttons

VCR, SAT/CABLE mode: see page 54

Note:

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

L M

SETUPRETURN

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

OR-EQ

LEVEL

DVDHDD

CINE FLTR

L NIGHT

608M

S T

Remote Controller—Continued

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

A STANDBY button (32)

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

B ON button (32)

This button is used to turn on the AV receiver.

C INPUT SELECTOR buttons (34)

These buttons are used to select the input sources.

D MULTI CH button (35)

This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input.

E DIMMER button (38)

This button is used to adjust the display brightness.

F CH +/– button (37)

This button is used to select radio presets.

G SP A/B button (34)

This button is used to turn speaker sets A and B on or off.

H Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] & ENTER buttons

These buttons are used to select and adjust settings.

I RETURN button

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

J LISTENING MODE buttons (40)

These buttons can be used to select listening modes regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode.

STEREO button

This button selects the Stereo listening mode.

SURROUND button

This button selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes.

[ ]/[ ] buttons

These buttons can be used to select any of the available listening modes.

K TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL- & LEVEL+

buttons (32)

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

L DISPLAY button (35, 52)

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

M OR-EQ button (38)

This button is used to turn on the OptiResponse equalizer, which optimizes performance when the HT-R530 is used with the speakers included in this Speaker Package. When the OptiResponse equalizer is on, you can enjoy a powerful sound with movies or music with small volume.

N REMOTE MODE buttons (12)

These buttons are used to select the remote controller modes. When you press a button on the remote controller, the REMOTE MODE button for the currently selected mode lights up.

O SLEEP button (39)

This button is used to set the Sleep function.

P VOL [ ]/[ ] button (34)

This button can be used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode.

Q MUTING button (38)

This button is used to mute the AV receiver.

R SETUP button

This button is used to access various settings.

S CINE FLTR button (44)

This button is used to set the CinemaFILTER function.

T L NIGHT button (44)

This button is used to set the Late Night function.

Remote Controller—Continued

DVD Mode

To set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the [DVD] REMOTE MODE button.

Before selecting DVD mode and starting playback, you should press the [RECEIVER] mode button followed by the [DVD] INPUT SELECTOR button to select the DVD player as the input source.

ON STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

123

1V2V3

456

789

10 11 12

--/---

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

TAPE/AMP

MULTI CH

DIMMER SLEEP

VOL

ENTER

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

DVD

CLR

DISC

DVD

CDR

VCR

CDTAPE TUNER

SAT

CABLE

VOL

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

DVD

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

I J

STEREO

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

OR-EQ

LEVEL

L NIGHT

LEVEL

DVDHDD

CINE FLTR

O P

Q R

608M

A STANDBY button

This button sets the DVD player to Standby.

B ON button

This button is used to turn on the DVD player.

C Number buttons

These buttons are used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers and to enter times for locating speciﬁc points in time.

D DISC +/– button

This button selects discs on a DVD changer.

E TOP MENU button

This button is used to select a DVD’s top menu.

F Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] & ENTER buttons

These buttons are used to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.

G RETURN button

This button is used to exit the DVD player’s onscreen setup menu and to restart menu playback.

H Playback buttons

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

I SUBTITLE button

This button is used to select subtitles.

J AUDIO button

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

K 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.

L CLR button

This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers.

M MENU button

This button is used to display a DVD’s menu.

N SETUP button

This button is used to access the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.

O RANDOM button

This button is used with the random playback function.

P REPEAT button

This button is used to set the repeat playback functions.

Q HDD & DVD buttons

These buttons are used to select hard disk (HDD) or DVD playback on a DVD recorder with a built-in hard disk drive.

R PLAY MODE button

This button is used to select play modes on a component with selectable play modes.

Remote Controller—Continued

CD/MD/CDR Mode

By default, the AV receiver is conﬁgured to control an Onkyo CD player.

To set the remote controller to CD/MD/CDR mode, press the [CD] REMOTE MODE button.

Before selecting CD/MD/CDR mode and starting playback, you should press the [RECEIVER] mode button followed by the [CD] or [TAPE] INPUT SELECTOR button to select the CD player, MiniDisc, or CD recorder as the input source.

ON STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V

456

789

10 11 12

--/---

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

MULTI CH

DIMMER SLEEP

VOL

ENTER

REMOTE MODE

DVD

CDTAPE TUNER

CLR

DISC

DVD

VCR

SAT

CABLE

VOL

MUTING

CDR

MD CD CDR

A STANDBY button

This button sets the CD player or MD/CD recorder to Standby.

B ON button

This button is used to set the CD player or MD/CD recorder to On or Standby.

C Number buttons

These buttons are used to enter track numbers and to enter times for locating speciﬁc points in time.

D DISC +/– button

This button selects discs on a CD changer.

E Playback buttons

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

F DISPLAY button

This button is used to display information about the current disc or track on the CD player or MD/CD recorder’s display, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.

G CLR button

This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers.

H RANDOM button

This button is used with the random playback function.

I REPEAT button

This button is used to set the repeat playback functions.

J PLAY MODE button

This button is used to select play modes on a component with selectable play modes.

SETUPRETURN

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

OR-EQ

LEVEL

DVDHDD

CINE FLTR

L NIGHT

608M

Remote Controller—Continued

TAPE Mode

TAPE mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the AV receiver via .

To set the remote controller to TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.

Before selecting TAPE mode and starting playback, you should press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button followed by the [TAPE] INPUT SELECTOR button to select your cassette recorder as the input source.

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

ON STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

789

MULTI CH

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

DVD

ENTER

CDTAPE TUNER

DVD

VCR

CDR

RECEIVER

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 remote control code appropriate for the TV (see page 52).

B C

ON STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

789

10 11 12

--/---

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

TAPE/AMP

MULTI CH

DIMMER SLEEP

VOL

ENTER

REMOTE MODE

DVD

RECEIVER

DVD

VCR

CDTAPE TUNER

SAT

CLR

CABLE

VOL

DISC

MUTING

CDR

You must enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 52)

SETUPRETURN

A B C

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

DISPLAY

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

OR-EQ

RANDOM

LEVEL

L NIGHT

LEVEL

DVDHDD

CINE FLTR

A Play [ ] button

This button is used to start playback.

B Stop [ ] button

This button is used to stop playback.

C Reverse Play [ ] button

This button is used to start reverse playback.

D Rewind & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons

The Rewind [ ] button is used to start rewind. The FF [ ] button is used to start fast forward.

SETUPRETURN

A TV [ ]

This sets the TV to On or Standby.

B [TV INPUT]

This selects inputs on the TV.

C TV VOL [ ]/[ ]

This adjusts the TV’s volume.

Before Using the AV receiver

Installing the Batteries

To open the battery compartment, press

the small hollow and slide open the cover.

Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)

in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

Slide the cover 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 AV receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

Remote control sensor

AV receiver

STANDBY indicator

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Notes:

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type ﬂuorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing.

• If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably.

• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote controller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries.

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing.

• The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle between it and the AV receiver’s remote control sensor.

Connecting Speakers

Enjoying Home Theater

You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B. Speaker set A (supplied speakers and subwoofer) should be installed in your main listening room and can be used with

Dolby Digital and DTS surround material. Each speaker must be positioned at a speciﬁc location in your listening room to get the best from surround sound material. The following illustration shows the best positions for your surroundsound speakers. When speaker set B is turned on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.

Speaker set B can be installed in another room. Speakers can be positioned in the standard position for stereo speakers or however you like. Speaker set B outputs only analog input signals.

Front left and right speakers (SKF-530 FL/FR)

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.

Surround back left and right speakers (SKB-530)

These speakers further enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the

Center speaker (SKC-530C)

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.

listener. They are essential to enjoy certain listening modes (i.e., Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES). Position them 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.

Subwoofer (SKW-530)

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.

Corner

1/3 wall length

Surround left and right speakers (SFM-530 SL/SR)

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.

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 46). In addition, you should set the level of each individual speaker to achieve an equal balance (see page 47.)

Connecting Speakers—Continued

Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

• You can connect 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.

• 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.

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

insert the bare wires. Make sure that the bare wire is touching the inside of the pole. Screw the terminal tight.

On the speakers, while pressing

the terminal lever, insert the wire into the hole, and then release the lever.

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

SKW-530

SKF-530FR

Ta n

SKB-530LSKB-530R

Red

SKC-530C

Green

Brown

SKM-530SR

SKF-530FL

Gray

White

Blue

SKM-530SL

Using the supplied RCA cable, connect the AV

receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to LINE INPUT on the subwoofer.

Make sure the cable is plugged all the way.

Connecting Speaker Set B (sold separately)

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

lation 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.

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.

3/8" (10 mm)

Connecting Antenna

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

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

AM antenna push terminals FM antenna jack

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

■ 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

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

■ 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

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).

Connecting Antenna—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.

Notes:

• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft.

• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line of sight to your local FM transmitter.

• Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.

• For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment.

• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.

■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter

It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown.

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna

If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.

Outdoor antenna

Insulated antenna cable

AM loop antenna

Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside horizontally, but good results can sometimes be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.

Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.

TV/FM antenna splitter

To AV receiver To TV (or VCR)

Connecting Your Components

About AV Connections

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

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

Optical Digital Jacks

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

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

AV Cables & Jacks

Video

Cable Jack Description

Component video cable

S-Video cable

Composite video cable

AV Connection Color Coding

RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs.

Left (white)

Right (red)

(Yellow)

• Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions).

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

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (P picture quality. (Some TV manufacturers label their component video jacks slightly differently.)

S-Video separates the luminance and color signals

and provides better picture quality than composite video.

Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,

and other video equipment. Use only dedicated composite video cables.

Analog audio

Composite video

R, PB), providing the best

Left (white)

Right (red)

(Yellow)

Right!

Wrong!

Audio

Cable Jack Description

Optical digital audio cable

Coaxial digital audio cable

Analog audio cable (RCA)

Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)

Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs.

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). The audio quality is the same as for coaxial.

Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). The audio quality is the same as for optical.

This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most common connection format for analog audio and can be found on virtually all AV components.

This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is typically used to connect DVD players with a 5.1channel analog audio output. Several standard analog audio cables can be used instead of a multichannel cable.

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting Both Audio & Video

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

: Signal Flow

Video

Audio

TV, projector, etc.

DVD player, etc.

Audio

Speakers (see page 19 for connection information)

Which Connections Should I Use?

The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components. Use the following sections as a guide.

For video components, such as a DVD player, you must make two connections—one for audio, one for video.

Video Connection Formats

Video equipment can be connected to the AV receiver using one of the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, or component video, the latter offering the best picture quality.

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn’t convert between formats, so only outputs of the same format as the input will output the signal.

For example, if you connect your DVD player to the S-VIDEO DVD IN, a video signal will be output by the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT (for your TV) and the S-VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT (for your VCR), but not by any composite video or component video outputs.

Video Input/Output Diagram

DVD player,

etc.

Output

AV Receiver

OUT

Input

TV,

projector,

etc.

Composite

S-Video

Component

Audio Connection Formats

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

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn’t convert between formats.

For example, audio signals connected to an OPTICAL or COAXIAL digital input are not output by the analog TAPE OUT, so if you want to record from, for example, your CD player, in addition to connecting it to a digital input, you must also connect it to the analog CD IN.

Audio Input/Output Diagram for Recording

CD player,

etc.

Output

AV Receiver

OUT

Input

Cassette

recorder, etc.

Optical

Coaxial

Analog

Multichannel

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a TV or Projector

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a connection type ( , , or ) that matches the TV, and then make the connection.

A B C

COMPONENT VIDEO

TV, projector, etc.

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

Connection HT-R530 Signal ﬂow TV Picture quality

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

MONITOR OUT S

MONITOR OUT V

⇒

Component video input Best

S-Video input Better

Composite video input Standard

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose a connection type ( , , or ) that matches the TV, and then make the connection.

Connect one or

the other

a b c

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

COAXIAL

OUT

TV, projector,

OPTICAL

OUT

• With the basic connection, you can listen to or record audio from the TV, and listen via speaker set B.

• To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes, use connection or . (Use and or and for recording.)

etc.

b c a b

AUDIO

OUT

Connection HT-R530 Signal ﬂow TV

VIDEO 2 IN L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2

⇐

Analog audio L/R output

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

Hint!

If your TV has no audio outputs, connect your VCR to the AV receiver and use its tuner.

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a DVD player

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a connection type ( , , or

COMPONENT VIDEO

A B C

DVD IN

OUT

Connection HT-R530 Signal ﬂow DVD player Picture quality

COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN

DVD IN S

DVD IN V

) that matches the DVD player, and then make the connection.

DVD

DVD player

⇐

S VIDEO OUT

Component video output Best

Composite video output Standard

DVD

VIDEO OUT

S-Video output Better

The TV must be connected to the AV receiver with the same type of connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose a connection type ( , , , or ) that matches your DVD player, and then make the connection.

Connect one

or the other

• With the basic connection, you can listen to or record audio from a DVD, and listen via speaker set B.

• To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes, use connection or . (Use and or and for recording.)

COAXIAL

OUT

a b c d

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

OUT

FRONT

DVD

AUDIO

OUT

DVD player

FRONT

c a b a c

SURROUND

DVD

SURR

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

• To enjoy DVD-Audio or SACD playback from a compatible DVD player with an analog multichannel output, use connection .

Connection HT-R530 Signal ﬂow DVD player

DVD IN FRONT

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1

DVD IN FRONT, SURROUND,

CENTER, and SUBWOOFER

⇐

Analog audio L/R output

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

Analog multichannel output

• If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs, be sure to use the main left and right outputs for connection .

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback

In addition to video playback, with this hookup example, you can use the VCR’s tuner to listen to the sound of your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver. This is useful if the TV has no audio outputs.

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a connection type ( , , or

A B C

TV must be connected to the AV receiver with the same type of connection.

) that matches the VCR/DVD recorder, and then make the connection. The

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1 IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

VCR,

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO 1

DVD recorder

Connection HT-R530 Signal ﬂow VCR/DVD recorder Picture quality

COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN

VIDEO 1 IN S

VIDEO 1 IN V

⇐

Component video output Best

S-Video output Better

Composite video output Standard

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose a connection type ( , , or ), and then make the connection.

Connect one

or the other

a b c

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

COAXIAL

OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

VCR,

AUDIO

OUT

DVD recorder

• With the basic connection, you can listen to the VCR/DVD recorder, and listen via speaker set B.

• To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes, use connection or . (Use and or and to listen via

b c a b

speaker set B.)

Connection HT-R530 Signal ﬂow VCR/DVD recorder

VIDEO 1 IN L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2

⇐

Analog audio L/R output

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording

Step 1: Choose a video connection type ( or ) that matches the VCR/DVD recorder, and make the connection.

A B

The video source that you want to record must be connected to the AV receiver with the same type of connection. Step 2: Make audio connection

VIDEO 1

AUDIO

VCR, DVD recorder

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

Connection HT-R530 Signal ﬂow VCR/DVD recorder Picture quality

VIDEO 1 OUT S

VIDEO 1 OUT V

VIDEO 1 OUT L/R

⇒

VIDEO 1

S-Video input Better

Composite video input Standard

Audio L/R input —

Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device

Step 1: Make video connection . Step 2: Make audio connection .

TUNING / PRESET

RETURN

DIMMER MEMORY

TUNING MODE

CLEAR

TAPE TUNER CD

ENTER

SETUP

VIDEO 3 INPUT

MASTER VOLUME

VIDEO 3 INPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

VIDEO 3 INPUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

Camcorder, games console, etc.

Connection HT-R530 Signal ﬂow Camcorder/console

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VIDEO 3 INPUT L/R

⇐

Composite video output

Analog audio L/R output

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a connection type ( , , or

A B C

) that matches the video source, and then make the connection.

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 2 IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.

VIDEO 2

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

The TV must be con-

nected to the AV receiver with the same type of connection.

Connection HT-R530 Signal ﬂow Video source Picture quality

COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN

VIDEO 2 IN S

VIDEO 2 IN V

⇐

Component video output Best

S-Video output Better

Composite video output Standard

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose a connection type ( , , or ) that matches the video source, and then make the connection.

a b c

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

OUT

Satellite, cable,

VIDEO 2

AUDIO

OUT

Connect one

or the other

set-top box, etc.

• With the basic connection, you can listen to or record audio from the video source, and listen via speaker

set B.

• To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes, use connection or . (Use and or and for recording.)

Connection HT-R530 Signal ﬂow Video source

VIDEO 2 IN L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2

b c a b

⇐

Analog audio L/R output

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a CD Player or Turntable

■ CD Player, or Turntable with Built-in Phono Preamp

Step 1:

Choose a connection type ( , , or ) that matches the CD player, or choose for a turntable with a built-in phono preamp, and then make the connection.

a b c a

Turntable (MM) with built-in phono

AUDIO

OUTPUT

Connect one

or the other

COAXIAL

OUT

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

CD player

preamp

• With the basic connection, you can listen to or record audio from the CD player or turntable, and listen via

speaker set B.

• To connect the CD player digitally, use connection or . (Use and or and for recording.)

Connection HT-R530 Signal ﬂow CD or turntable

CD IN L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1

■ Turntable with no Phono Preamp Built-in

A phono preamp is necessary to connect a turntable that doesn’t have a phono preamp built-in.

⇐

a b a c

Analog audio L/R output

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

■ Turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) Cartridge

An MC head amp and phono preamp are necessary to connect a turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) cartridge.

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

Phono preamp

AUDIO

INPUT

OUTPUT

Phono preamp

AUDIO INPUT

MC head amp or

MC transformer

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AUDIO INPUT

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder

Step 1:

Choose a connection type ( , , or ) that matches the recorder, and then make the connection.

a b c

DIGITAL IN

Connect one

or the other

COAXIAL

OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

OUT

TAPE

IN OUT

REC PLAY

Cassette recorder, CDR, etc.

• With the basic connection, you can play and record with the recorder, and listen via speaker set B.

• To connect the recorder digitally for playback purposes, use connections and or and .

a b

Connection HT-R530 Signal ﬂow Cassette/CDR/MD/DAT recorder

TAPE IN L/R

TAPE OUT L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3

⇐ ⇒

⇐

Analog audio L/R output

Analog audio L/R input

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

Connecting the Power Cord of Another Component

The AV receiver has an AC outlet on its rear panel for connecting the power cord of another AV component. The other component’s power switch can then be left in the ON position so that it turns on or off when the AV receiver is set to On or Standby.

Caution:

• Make sure that the capacity of the component that you connect to the AC OUTLET does not exceed the stated capacity (e.g., 100 W).

Notes:

• Onkyo components with jacks should be connected directly to wall outlets, not the AV receiver’s AC OUTLET.

• The socket type and capacity will depend on the country in which you purchased the AV receiver.

American model

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting Onkyo Components

Step 1: Be sure that the Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable (RCA). Step 2: Make the connection.

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

Auto Power On/Standby

When you start playback on a component connected via , if the AV receiver is in Standby, it will turn on and select that component as the input source automatically. Similarly, when the AV receiver is set to Standby, all components connected via will also enter Standby. This function will not work if a component’s power cord is connected to the AV receiver’s AC OUTLET.

Direct Change

When playback is started on a component connected via , the AV receiver automatically selects that component as the input source. If the DVD player is connected to the AV receiver’s multichannel input, you must press the [MULTI CH] button (see page 35) to listen to all channels because the Direct Change function selects only the DVD IN FRONT jacks.

Remote Control

You can control other -compatible Onkyo components by pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor. You must enter the appropriate remote control code ﬁrst (page 53).

Notes:

• Use only cables for connections. cables are supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.).

• Some components have two jacks, you can connect either one to the AV receiver. The other is for connecting additional -compatible compo-

REMOTE CONTROL

FRONT

nents.

• Connect the AV receiver’s jack to only Onkyo components. Connecting to other manufacturer’s components may cause them to malfunction.

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

e.g., CD player

e.g., DVD player

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

Connecting the Power Cord

Notes:

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

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

DVD

Turning On

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY indicator

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

A SPEAKERS B

PHONES

PURE AUDIO

STEREO

TONE

MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

VCR

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY

DIGITAL INPUT

RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

Turning On the AV Receiver

AV receiver

STANDBY/ON

Remote

controller

Press the [STANDBY/ON] button. Alternatively, press the remote controller’s [RECEIVER] button followed

by the [ON] button.

The AV receiver comes on, the display lights up, and the STANDBY indicator goes off.

To turn the AV receiver off, press the [STANDBY/ON] button, or the remote controller’s [STANDBY] button. The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises the next time you turn on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before turning it off.

CLEAR

TUNING MODE

TUNING / PRESET

ENTER

RETURN

STANDBY

RECEIVER

MASTER VOLUME

SETUP

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

ON STANDBY

TAPE/AMP

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

MULTI CH

789

10 11 12

--/---

DIMMER SLEEP

VOL

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

DVD

CDTAPE TUNER

CLR

DISC

DVD

VCR

SAT

VOL

CABLE

CDR

To turn on the subwoofer, press its [POWER] switch to the ON position (not North American models).

Smooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps

To ensure smooth operation, here’s a few easy steps to help you conﬁgure the AV receiver before you use it for the very ﬁrst time. These settings only need to be made once.

■ Have you connected a component to a digital audio input?

If you have, see “Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources” on page 33.

■ Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks?

If you have, see “Changing the TAPE/MD/CDR Display” on page 33.

TESTING THE SPEAKERS

To test that all of the speakers are working properly, press the remote controller’s [TEST TONE] button. The test tone will be output by each speaker in turn and the name of each speaker will appear on the display. To turn off the test tone, press the [TEST TONE] button again.

• If the test tone is not produced by a speaker, or it’s produced by a speaker other than that shown on the display, you may have wired the speakers incorrectly and you should check your connections (see page 19).

COAX

OPT1

OUT IN

TAPE

CD recorder / MD recorder

First Time Setup

Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources

2, 3

STANDBY/ON

A SPEAKERS B

TUNING / PRESET

STANDBY

STEREO

TONE

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY

PHONES

MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

PURE AUDIO

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

VCR

RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

RETURN

TUNING MODE

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

ENTER

SETUP

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, you must connect your DVD player to the AV receiver by using a digital audio connection (coaxial or optical).

With this function, you can assign digital inputs to input sources. For example, if you connect your DVD player to DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, you’ll need to assign that input (OPT1) to the DVD input source.

You can change the assignments as follows.

Note:

Make sure you also set your digital sources to send out a digital signals. Please refer to the digital sources’ manual.

DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

VCR

VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER

Press the input selector button for the source that you want to assign.

(Digital inputs cannot be assigned to the TUNER input source.)

Changing the TAPE/MD/CDR Display

If you connect an -compatible Onkyo MiniDisc recorder or CD recorder to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, for

to work properly, you must change this setting.

This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver.

STANDBY/ON

A SPEAKERS B

PHONES

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

STEREO

TONE

MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

VCR

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

TUNING / PRESET

RETURN

TUNING MODE

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

ENTER

SETUP

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

1, 2

TAPE

Press the [TAPE] input selector button so that “TAPE” appears on the display.

Press and hold down the [TAPE] input selector button (about 3 seconds) to set the display.

Repeat this step to select TAPE, MD, or CDR.

DIGITAL INPUT

Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button.

The current assignment appears.

DIGITAL INPUT

Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button repeatedly to select COAX, OPT1, OPT2, OPT3, or “– – – –” (analog).

By default, the DVD input source is assigned to [COAX].

Playing Your AV Components

Basic AV Receiver Operation

MASTER VOLUME

SETUP

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

STANDBY/ON

A SPEAKERS B

PHONES

STANDBY

TONE

MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

DISPLAY

STEREO

LISTENING MODE

VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

VCR

TUNING / PRESET

ENTER

RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

RETURN

TUNING MODE

CLEAR

DISPLAY

DIGITAL INPUT

ON STANDBY

TAPE/AMP

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

MULTI CH

789

10 11 12

--/---

DIMMER SLEEP

VOL

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/B

ENTER

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

DVD

CDTAPE TUNER

CLR

DISC

DVD

VCR

SAT

CABLE

VOL

MUTING

CDR

rear panel

MIN

OUTPUT LEVEL

MAX

Subwoofer’s

AV receiver

DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

VCR

VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER

AV receiver

A SPEAKERS B

Remote

controller

Remote

controller

Use the AV receiver’s input selector buttons to select the input source.

To select the input source with the remote controller, press the [RECEIVER] button, and then use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons.

On the remote controller, the [V1], [V2], and [V3] buttons select the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, and VIDEO 3 input sources respectively.

Use the SPEAKERS [A] and [B] buttons on the AV receiver or the [SP A/B] button on the remote controller to select the speaker set that you want to use.

Pressing the remote controller’s [SP A/B] button cycles through the following settings: Speaker Set A

→ Speaker Set A&B → Speaker Set B → Off.

The A and B speaker indicators show whether each speaker set is on or off.

Indicators

Note that when speaker set B is turned on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.

Start playback on the source component.

When you select DVD or another video component, on your TV you’ll need to select the video input that’s connected to the AV receiver’s MONITOR OUT.

AV receiver

MASTER VOLUME

Remote

controller

VOL

To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control, or the remote controller’s [VOL] button.

The volume can be set to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX. The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment and has a wide volume range for precise adjustment.

To set the level of the subwoofer, use the OUTPUT LEVEL control.

Because our ears are less sensitive to very low bass sounds, there’s a temptation to set the level of the subwoofer too high. As a rule of thumb, set the subwoofer level to what you think is the optimal level, and then back it off slightly.

Select a suitable listening mode and enjoy!

See page 40.

Playing Your AV Components—Continued

MULTI CH

DISPLAY

ON STANDBY

V1V2V

--/---

INPUT

STEREO

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

DISPLAY

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

INPUT SELECTOR

123

456

789

MULTI CH

DVD

CLR

10 11 12

DIMMER SLEEP

VOL

DISC

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

CH SEL

LEVEL

PLAY MODE

L NIGHT

OR-EQ

608M

CDTAPE TUNER

DVD

VCR

SAT

CABLE

VOL

LEVEL

DVDHDD

CINE FLTR

CDR

RECEIVER

You can display various information about the current input source as follows.

The following information can typically be displayed for input sources.

Displaying Source Information

Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through the available information.

Input source &

volume

Signal format*

or sampling

frequency

Input source & listening mode

Using the Multichannel Input

The multichannel input is for connecting a component with individual 5.1-channel analog audio output jacks, such as a DVD player or MPEG decoder. See page 25 for hookup information.

Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [MULTI CH] button so that MULTI CH indicator appears on the display.

Audio from the multichannel input will now be used for the DVD input source.

MULTI CH indicator

Note:

• While the multichannel input is selected, the Speaker Conﬁguration settings on page 48 are ignored, and signals from the multichannel input are fed to the front left, front right, center, surround left, and surround right speakers and subwoofer regardless of those settings.

*If the input signal is analog, no format information is displayed. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed. If the input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal format is displayed. Information is displayed for about three seconds, then the previously displayed information reappears.

Interpreting Surround Channel Information

ABC

A: The number of front channels (front left, front right,

and center).

B: The number of surround channels (surround left and

surround right). If there’s surround back channel information, this number will be 3.

C: LFE channel for subwoofer (1 means yes).

Using the Tuner

Listening to the Radio

TUNING MODE

TUNING

RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

TUNING / PRESET

RETURN

TUNING MODE

CLEAR

STANDBY/ON

A SPEAKERS B

STANDBY

STEREO

TONE

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY

PHONES

PURE AUDIO

MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

VCR

TUNER

With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection.

TUNER

Use the [TUNER] input selector button to select either AM or FM.

In this example, FM has been selected.

Band Frequency

(Actual display depends on country.)

AM Frequency Step Setup (not North American model)

Here you can specify the AM frequency step used in your area. When this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.

Press the [SETUP] button and use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]

buttons to select “0. Hardware Setup,” and then press [ENTER].

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “AM Freq,” and then use the Left and Right

[ ]/[ ] buttons to select:

10 kHz: Select if 10 kHz steps are

used in your area.

9 kHz: Select if 9 kHz steps are used

in your area.

Press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

MASTER VOLUME

ENTER

SETUP

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Tuning into Radio Stations

■ Auto Tuning Mode

TUNING MODE

TUNING / PRESET

ENTER

When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator appears on the display, as shown.

■ Manual Tuning Mode

TUNING MODE

TUNING / PRESET

ENTER

The American model changes FM frequency in 0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. For other models it’s

0.05 MHz steps for FM and 9 kHz steps for AM. In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono.

Tuning into weak FM stereo stations

If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to

Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.

Press the [TUNING MODE] button so that the AUTO indicator appears on the display.

Press the TUNING Up or Down [ ]/[ ] button.

Searching stops when a station is found.

AUTOTUNED

FM STEREO

Press the [TUNING MODE] button so that the AUTO indicator disappears from the display.

Press and hold the TUNING Up or Down [ ]/[ ] button.

The frequency stops changing when you release the button.

Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency one step at a time.

Note:

• This procedure can also be performed on the remote controller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.

Using the Tuner—Continued

Presetting Radio Stations

2, 4

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

A SPEAKERS B

PHONES

You can store up to 30 of your favorite radio stations as presets.

MEMORY

TUNING / PRESET

ENTER

MEMORY

STEREO

TONE

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY

DIGITAL INPUT

PURE AUDIO

MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

VCR

Tune into the station that you want to store as a preset.

Press the [MEMORY] button.

The MEMORY indicator appears and the preset number ﬂashes.

While the MEMORY indicator is displayed (about 8 seconds), use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a preset from 1 through 30.

In this example, preset #3 is selected.

Press the [MEMORY] button again to store the station.

The station is stored and the preset number stops ﬂashing.

Repeat this procedure for all your favorite radio stations.

RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

TUNING / PRESET

RETURN

TUNING MODE

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

ENTER

SETUP

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Deleting Presets

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

A SPEAKERS B

PHONES

STEREO

TONE

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY

DIGITAL INPUT

RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

TUNING MODE

PURE AUDIO

MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

VCR

CLEAR

VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

Select the preset that you want to delete.

See the previous section.

MEMORY

CLEAR

While holding down the [MEMORY] button, press the

TUNING MODE

[TUNING MODE] button.

The selected preset is deleted and its number disappears from the display.

Displaying Radio Information

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

A SPEAKERS B

PHONES

DISPLAY

STEREO

TONE

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY

DIGITAL INPUT

RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

TUNING MODE

PURE AUDIO

MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

VCR

CLEAR

VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

Press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through the available information.

TUNING / PRESET

RETURN

TUNING / PRESET

RETURN

MASTER VOLUME

ENTER

SETUP

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

MASTER VOLUME

ENTER

SETUP

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Selecting Preset Stations

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

A SPEAKERS B

PHONES

TUNING / PRESET

ENTER

STEREO

TONE

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY

DIGITAL INPUT

RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

PURE AUDIO

MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

VCR

Use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons, or the remote controller’s CH [+/–] button to select a preset.

Band, preset # & frequency

TUNING / PRESET

RETURN

TUNING MODE

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

ENTER

SETUP

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Listening mode

Common Functions

This chapter explains functions that can be used with any input source.

DIMMER

CH SEL

OR-EQ

ON STANDBY

V1V2V

--/---

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

STEREO

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

DISPLAY

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

INPUT SELECTOR

123

456

789

DVD

MULTI CH

CLR

10 11 12

DIMMER SLEEP

VOL

DISC

ENTER

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

CH SEL

LEVEL

PLAY MODE

L NIGHT

OR-EQ

608M

CDTAPE TUNER

DVD

VCR

SAT

CABLE

VOL

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

LEVEL

DVDHDD

CINE FLTR

CDR

Press [RECEIVER] ﬁrst

SLEEP

MUTING

LEVEL – +

Adjusting the Bass & Treble

You can adjust the bass or treble for the front speakers except when the Direct or Pure Audio (not North American model) listening mode is selected.

TONE

Press the AV receiver’s [TONE] button repeatedly to select either Bass or Treble.

Use the TONE [–]/[+] buttons to

adjust.

■ Bass

You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.

■ Treble

You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.

Muting the AV Receiver

With this function, you can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver.

TONE, –, +

STANDBY/ON

A SPEAKERS B

TUNING / PRESET

STANDBY

STEREO

TONE

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY

PHONES

MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

VCR

DIMMER MEMORY

RETURN

TUNING MODE

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

ENTER

SETUP

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

PHONES DIMMER

Setting the Display Brightness

With this function, you can adjust the brightness of the display.

AV receiver

DIMMER

Remote

controller

Press the [DIMMER] button repeatedly to select: dim, dimmer, or normal brightness.

Press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button.

The output is muted and the MUTING indicator ﬂashes on the display, as shown.

To unmute the AV receiver, press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button again, or adjust the volume. The output is unmuted and the MUTING indicator goes off.

Muting is cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby.

Using the OptiResponse Equalizer

When using the HT-R530 with the speakers included in this Package, by turning on the OptiResponse equalizer, you can enjoy a powerful sound with movies or music.

OR-EQ

Press the remote controller’s [OR-EQ] button to turn the OptiResponse equalizer on or off.

Common Functions—Continued

Using the Sleep Timer

With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver so that it automatically turns off after a set period.

Press the remote controller’s [SLEEP] button repeatedly to select the required sleep time.

You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute steps.

The SLEEP indicator appears on the display when the sleep timer has been set, as shown. The speciﬁed sleep time appears on the display for about ﬁve seconds, then the previous display reappears.

SLEEP indicator

To cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.

To check the remaining sleep time, press the [SLEEP] button. Note that if you press the [SLEEP] button while the sleep time is being displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes.

Using Headphones

You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receiver’s PHONES jack for private listening, as shown.

STANDBY/ON

A SPEAKERS B

PHONES

PURE AUDIO

Adjusting Speaker Levels

You can adjust the level of each speaker in speaker set A while listening to an input source. These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby.

Notes:

• You cannot use this function while the AV receiver is muted.

• Speakers that are set to No or None in the Speaker Conﬁguration cannot be adjusted.

■ Speaker Set B

While speaker set B is on, you can also adjust the levels of the left and right speakers in speaker set B, from –12 dB to +12 dB.

• These settings are stored when the AV receiver is set to Standby.

• While speaker set B is on, you cannot adjust the levels of speaker set A’s surround back speakers.

■ Headphones

While a pair of headphones is connected, you can adjust the volume of the left and right channels individually, from –12 dB to +12 dB each.

Use the remote controller’s [CH SEL] button to select each speaker, and use the [LEVEL–] and [LEVEL+] buttons to adjust the volume.

You can adjust the volume of each speaker from –12 dB to +12 dB (–15 dB to +12 dB for the subwoofer).

Notes:

• Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones.

• Speaker sets A and B are turned off while the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack.

• When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Pure Audio, Mono, Stereo, or Direct.

• When the multichannel DVD input is selected, only the front left and front right channels can be heard in the headphones.

• These settings are stored when the AV receiver is set to Standby.

■ Multichannel DVD Input

While the multichannel DVD input is selected, you can adjust the level of each 5.1 channel input individually, from –12 dB to +12 dB. (–30 to +12 dB for the subwoofer.)

• These settings are stored when the AV receiver is set to Standby.

• Individual speaker levels can also be adjusted in “3. MultiLevel Setup” (see page 47).

Using the Listening Modes

Selecting Listening Modes

See “About the Listening Modes” on page 42 for detailed information about the listening modes.

• The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial or optical).

• Listening mode availability depends on the format of the current input signal.

• While a pair of headphones is connected, you can select only the Pure Audio (not North American model), Mono, Direct, or Stereo listening mode.

Selecting on the AV receiver

RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

TUNING / PRESET

RETURN

TUNING MODE

CLEAR

STANDBY/ON

A SPEAKERS B

PHONES

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

STEREO

TONE

MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

VCR

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

PURE AUDIO

STEREO

LISTENING MODE

■ [PURE AUDIO] button (not North American model)

This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode. When this mode is selected, the AV receiver outputs no video signals and its display is turned off.

MASTER VOLUME

ENTER

SETUP

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Selecting with the Remote Controller

VOL

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

SURROUND

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

OR-EQ

■ [STEREO] button

This button selects the Stereo listening mode.

■ [SURROUND] button

This button selects the Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes.

■ LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons

Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all of the listening modes that can be used with the current input source.

ENTER

RANDOM

LEVEL

L NIGHT

608M

VOL

DISC

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

LEVEL

DVDHDD

CINE FLTR

■ [STEREO] button

This button selects the Stereo listening mode.

■ LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons

Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all of the listening modes that can be used with the current input source.

Using the Listening Modes—Continued

The following table lists all the listening modes and shows which modes can be selected for each input signal format.

DTS-ES

Discrete Matrix

✔

Multich

✔

Input signal format

Source

Listening mode

Pure Audio (not North

American model)

Direct

Stereo Mono

Multich

PLIIx Movie/Music/Game Neo:6 Cinema

Neo:6 Music

Dolby

DTS

Onkyo Original DSP

Dolby D

Dolby D EX Dolby D+PLIIx Music

Dolby D+PLIIx Movie

DTS, DTS 96/24

DTS-ES Discrete

DTS-ES Matrix

DTS+Neo:6 DTS+Dolby EX DTS+PLIIx Music

DTS+PLIIx Movie

Mono Movie Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic All Ch Stereo Full Mono

Analog,

PCM

CD, TV, VHS,

MD,

turntable,

radio, cassette, DTV, etc.

*/2

Dolby D

2/0

(Stereo)

1/0,1+1 Other 3/2.1

DVD, DTV, etc. DVD, CD, etc. DVD

✔ ✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔

✔✔ ✔

✔✔

✔

✔ ✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔

DTS/DTS 96/24

2/0

(Stereo)

✔

*1. In the Pure Audio and Direct listening modes, PCM signals at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz are processed at 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz,

and 96 kHz respectively. 96 kHz signals are processed at 48 kHz for all listening modes other than Pure Audio, Direct, and Stereo.

*2. In the Pure Audio, Direct, Stereo, and DTS 96/24 listening modes, signals are processed as DTS 96/24. Everything else is pro-

cessed as DTS. *3. If the Surr Back parameter is set to “None,” or speaker set B is on, PLII is used. *4. Available only when Surround speakers are connected. *5. If the Surr Back setting is set to “None,” or speaker set B is on, DTS is used.

: Not available when the Surr Back parameter is set to None, or when speaker set B is on.

: Not available when the Surr Back parameter is set to None or 1ch, or when speaker set B is on.

Tip: You can check the format of the digital input signal on page 35, “Displaying Source Information.”

Using the Listening Modes—Continued

About the Listening Modes

With its built-in surround-sound decoders and DSP programs, the AV receiver can transform your home listening room into a movie theater or concert hall.

The AV receiver’s surround indicators show which speakers are active in each listening mode.

Front left Center Front right

Subwoofer

left

Surround back left/

Surround

Direct

The selected input source is output directly with minimal processing for a pure sound.

Pure Audio (not North American model)

As an extension of Direct mode, this mode turns off the display, turns off the power to the video circuitry, and minimizes any other possible noise sources, providing a high ﬁdelity sound that’s true to the original. (Since the power to the video circuitry is turned off, no video signals are output while this mode is selected.)

Stereo

The selected input source is processed as a stereo signal and output by the front left and right speakers and the subwoofer.

Mono

Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or to select multilingual soundtracks recorded in the left and right channels of some movies. It can also be used when playing a DVD or other source with multiplexed audio, such as a karaoke DVD.

Dolby Pro Logic II Movie

Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby Surround logo or TV shows that feature Dolby Surround. You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV shows and the AV receiver will create a 5.1 surround mix from the 2-channel stereo.

Dolby Pro Logic II Music

Use this mode to add 5.1 surround to stereo sources such as music CDs and DVDs.

right

Surround

right

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

If you’ve connected surround back speakers to the AV receiver, Dolby Pro Logic IIx allows you to enjoy 7.1channel playback from 2-channel or 5.1-channel music or movies. Dolby Pro Logic IIx provides a well deﬁned, natural multichannel surround-sound experience, putting the listener in a seamless envelope of sound. The added drama and natural sound enhance the listening experience with CDs, movies, and games.

Dolby Pro Logic IIx has three modes of operation: Movie mode for movies, Music mode for listening to music, and Game mode for use with games consoles with 2-channel stereo outputs.

Dolby Digital

With this format you can experience the same superb sound that you get at a movie theater or concert hall. Use this mode with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital logo.

Dolby Digital EX

With an added surround-back channel, this 6.1 channel format offers a heightened sense of space, for added realism with moving sounds, such as those that rotate 360 degrees or pass overhead. Dolby Digital EX material can also be played on conventional 5.1 channel systems, in which case the surroundback channel audio is split between the surround left and right channels. Use this mode with DVDs that have a

5.1-channel soundtrack and bear the Dolby Digital logo.

DTS

This digital surround format offers a surround sound experience with exceptional ﬁdelity. It uses compressed digital audio data, with six discrete channels (5.1), and the ability to handle large amounts of audio data while remaining faithful to the original. DTS provides very high-quality sound. You’ll need a DTS compatible DVD player in order to enjoy DTS material. Use this mode with DVDs and CDs that bear the DTS logo.

DTS 96/24

This mode provides higher audio quality. Use it with CDs and DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo.

DTS-ES Discrete

This is DTS with an added surround back channel for 6.1 surround sound. Use it with program material recorded in DTS 6.1 format. With the additional surround back channel, this format offers 6.1 fully independent digital channels, providing a realistic sense of movement and space. Use it with program material recorded in DTS 6.1, such as CDs and DVDs that bear the DTS-ES logo.

Using the Listening Modes—Continued

DTS-ES Matrix

This is DTS with an added surround back channel for 6.1 surround sound. Use it to provide 6.1 channel surround playback with program material recorded in DTS 5.1 format. Since DTS 5.1 program material contains surround back channel information, all channels can be reconstructed for 6.1-channel playback. Use this mode with CDs and DVDs that bear the DTS-ES or DTS logo.

Neo:6

This mode provides 6.1-channel playback from 2-channel sources. It offers six full-bandwidth channels with excellent separation. There are two modes of operation: Cinema mode for movies, and Music mode for listening to music.

Cinema mode simulates the realistic sense of movement that you get with 6.1-channel surround sound sources. Use this mode with videos, DVDs, and TV shows that feature stereo sound.

Music mode uses the surround channels to simulate a natural sound ﬁeld that cannot be produced with conventional stereo. Use this mode with stereo material such as music CDs.

Onkyo Original DSP Modes

Mono Movie

This mode is suitable for use with old movies and other mono sound sources. The center speaker outputs the sound as it is, while reverb is applied to the sound output by the other speakers, giving presence to even mono material.

Orchestra

Suitable for classical or operatic music. The surround channels are emphasized in order to widen the stereo image. In addition, it simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall.

Unplugged

Suitable for acoustic instrument sounds, vocals, and jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it simulates the stage-front experience.

Studio-Mix

Suitable for rock and pop music. Listening to music in this mode creates a lively sound ﬁeld with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert.

TV Logic

Adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio. In addition, it adds surround effects to the entire sound and adds clarity to voices.

All Ch Stereo

Ideal for background music. The front, surround, and surround back channels create a stereo image that ﬁlls the entire listening area.

Full Mono

In this mode, all speakers output mono audio, so the music sounds the same regardless of where you are.

Adjusting the Listening Modes

Using the CinemaFILTER

ON STANDBY

ENTER

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

789

--/---

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

STEREO

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

DISPLAY

DVD

MULTI CH

CDTAPE TUNER

CLR

10 11 12

DIMMER SLEEP

VOL

DISC

ENTER

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

SUBTITLE

RANDOM

CH SEL

LEVEL

PLAY MODE

L NIGHT

OR-EQ

608M

DVD

VCR

SAT

CABLE

VOL

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

LEVEL

DVDHDD

CINE FLTR

RECEIVER

CDR

SETUP

CINE FLTR

L NIGHT

With the CinemaFILTER, you can soften overly bright movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for reproduction in a movie theater.

CinemaFILTER can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, DTS+Neo:6, and DTS+Dolby EX.

Using the Audio Adjust Functions

These functions only work with speaker set A. Audio Adjust provides various functions for adjusting

the sound.

Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [CINE FLTR] button repeatedly to select:

On: CinemaFILTER on.

Off: CinemaFILTER off.

Using the Late Night Function (Dolby Digital only)

With the Late Night function, you can reduce the dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume levels—ideal for watching movies late at night when you don’t want to disturb anyone.

Notes:

• The effect of the Late Night function depends on the Dolby Digital material that you are playing, and with some material there will be little or no effect.

• The Late Night function is set to Off when the AV receiver is set to Standby.

Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [L NIGHT] button repeatedly to select:

Off: Late Night function off.

Low: Small reduction in dynamic

range.

High: Big reduction in dynamic

range.

Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “4. Audio Adjust,” and then press the

[ENTER] button.

Adjusting the Listening Modes—Continued

The Audio Adjust functions are explained below.

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to change the settings.

Press the Down [ ] button to select the next setting.

Repeat step 3 to complete all settings.

Press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

Input Channel Settings

■ Multiplex

This setting determines which channel is output from a stereo multiplex source. Use it to select audio channels or languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV broadcasts, and so on.

Main: The main channel is output (default).

Sub: The sub channel is output.

M/S: Both the main and sub channels are output.

■ Mono (2ch)

This setting determines which channel is output when the Mono listening mode is used with a stereo source.

L+R: Both the left and right channels are output

(default).

L: Only the left channel is output.

R: Only the right channel is output.

PL II & PL IIx Music Mode Settings

These settings apply to only 2-channel (stereo) sources.

■ Panorama

With this function, you can broaden the width of the front stereo image when using the Pro Logic II Music or Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode.

On: Panorama function on.

Off: Panorama function off (default).

If the stereo image feels too wide, or there’s too much surround sound, move the sound ﬁeld forward to improve the balance. Conversely, if the stereo image feels like it’s in mono, or there’s not enough surround sound, move it backward.

■ Center Width

With this function, you can adjust the width of the sound from the center speaker when using the Pro Logic II Music or Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. Normally if you’re using a center speaker, the center channel sound is output by only the center speaker. (If you’re not using a center speaker, the center channel sound will be distributed to the front left and right speakers to create a phantom center). This setting controls the front left, right, and center mix, allowing you to adjust the weight of the center channel sound. It can be adjusted from 0 to 7 (default is 3).

DTS Neo:6 Music Mode Setting

■ Center Image

The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel surround sound from 2-channel (stereo) sources. With this setting, you can specify by how much the front left and right channel output is attenuated in order to create the center channel. It can be adjusted from 0 to 5 (default is 3). This setting is unavailable if no surround speakers are connected.

When set to 0, the front left and right channel output is attenuated by half (–6 dB), giving the impression that the sound is located centrally. This setting works well when the listening position is considerably off center. When set to 5, the front left and right channels are not attenuated, maintaining the original stereo balance.

Dolby Digital EX Input Signal Setting

■ Dolby D EX

This setting determines how Dolby Digital EX signals are handled. This setting is unavailable if no surround back speakers are connected or speaker B is on.

Auto: If the source signal contains a Dolby Digital

EX ﬂag, the Dolby Digital EX listening mode is used (default).

Manual: You can select Pro Logic IIx Movie, Pro

Logic IIx Music, Dolby Digital, or Dolby Digital EX.

■ Dimension

With this setting, you can move the sound ﬁeld forward or backward when using the Pro Logic II Music or Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. The default setting is 3. Higher settings move the sound ﬁeld forward. Lower settings move it backward.

Advanced Setup

Advanced Speaker Settings

The advanced speaker settings cannot be changed while headphones are connected, Speaker set B is on, or the multichannel input is being used.

ON STANDBY

ENTER

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

789

--/---

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

STEREO

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

DISPLAY

DVD

MULTI CH

CDTAPE TUNER

CLR

10 11 12

DIMMER SLEEP

VOL

DISC

ENTER

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

SUBTITLE

RANDOM

CH SEL

LEVEL

PLAY MODE

L NIGHT

OR-EQ

608M

DVD

VCR

SAT

CABLE

VOL

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

LEVEL

DVDHDD

CINE FLTR

CDR

RECEIVER

SETUP

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “2. Sp Distance,” and then press the

[ENTER] button.

While “Unit” is displayed, use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to

select “feet” or “meters”.

feet: Distances in feet. Can be set

from 1 to 30 feet in 1-foot steps.

meters: Distances in meters. Can be

set from 0.3 to 9 meters in

0.3-meter steps.

Use the Down [ ] button to select “Front,” and use the Left

and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to specify the distance for the “front speakers,” then press the Down

[ ] button to select the next speaker.

Repeat step 5 for all speakers.

Note:

Speakers that you set to No or None in the Speaker Conﬁguration (page 48) cannot be selected.

Speaker Distance

To get the best from surround sound, it’s important that the sound from each speaker reaches the listener at the same time. To achieve this, you need to specify the distance from each speaker to the listening position.

Measure and make a note of the distance from each speaker to the listening position.

Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button on the remote controller.

Press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

Notes:

• The Center and Subwoofer distances can be set up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or less than the Front distance. For example, if the Front distance is set to 20 ft. (6 m), the Center and Subwoofer distances can be set between 15 and 25 ft. (4.5 and 7.5 m).

• The Surround and Surround Back distances can be set up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or 15 ft. (4.5 m) less than the Front distance. For example, if the Front distance is set to 20 ft. (6 m), the SurrRight, Surr Left, Surr Back R, and Surr Back L distances can be set between 5 and 25 ft. (1.5 and 7.5 m).

Advanced Setup—Continued

Speaker Levels

With this function, you can adjust the volume of each speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the listening position.

Speaker levels cannot be adjusted while the AV receiver is muted.

Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button on the remote controller.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “3. Level Cal,” and then press the [ENTER] button.

A pink noise test tone is output by the front left speaker.

Note:

• A quicker way to adjust the speaker levels is to press the remote controller’s [TEST TONE] button to output the test tone, use the [LEVEL–] and [LEVEL+] buttons to adjust the levels, and use the [CH SEL] button to select the speakers.

• If the multichannel input is selected (page 35), in step 2, the “3. MultiLevel” menu appears instead of the “3. Level Cal” menu, and you can adjust the level of each channel of the multichannel input regardless of the Speaker Conﬁguration settings.

Press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes. Don’t forget to turn down the volume if

you turned it up while setting the levels.

Turn up the volume so that you can hear the test tone sufﬁciently.

While each speaker outputs the test tone, its name appears on the display, as shown.

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the speaker

level, and use the Down [ ] button to select the next speaker.

The level can be adjusted from –12 to +12 dB in 1 dB steps (–15 to +12 dB for the subwoofer).

Repeat step 4 so that the level of the test tone from each speaker is the same.

Speakers that you set to No or None in the Speaker Conﬁguration (page 48) do not output the test tone.

Advanced Setup—Continued

Speaker Conﬁguration, Crossover Frequency, and Double Bass settings only need to be changed if you’re not using the speakers in this package.

Speaker Conﬁguration

This section explains how to specify which speakers are connected and their sizes.

For speakers with a cone diameter larger than 6-1/2 inches (16 cm), specify Large. For those with a smaller diameter, specify Small.

Cone diameter

Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “1. Speaker Conﬁg,” and then press the

[ENTER] button.

While the Subwoofer setting is selected, use the Left and Right

[ ]/[ ] buttons to select Yes or No.

Yes: Select if a subwoofer is con-

nected.

No: Select if no subwoofer is con-

nected.

Use the Down [ ] button to select “Front,” and then use the

Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select Small or Large.

Small: Select if the front speakers are

small.

Large: Select if the front speakers are

large.

Note:

• If the Subwoofer setting in step 3 is set to No, this setting is ﬁxed at Large and does not appear.

Use the Down [ ] button to select “Center,” and then use the

Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select Small, Large,orNone.

Small: Select if the center speaker is

small.

Large: Select if the center speaker is

large.

None: Select if no center speaker is

connected.

Note:

• If the Front setting in step 4 is set to Small, the Large option cannot be selected.

Use the Down [ ] button to select “Surround,” and then use

the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select Small, Large,or None.

Small: Select if the surround speak-

ers are small.

Large: Select if the surround speak-

ers are large.

None: Select if no surround speakers

are connected.

Note:

• If the Front setting in step 4 is set to Small, the Large option cannot be selected.

Advanced Setup—Continued

Use the Down [ ] button to select “Surr Back,” and use the

Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select Small, Large,orNone.

Small: Select if the surround back

speakers are small.

Large: Select if the surround back

speakers are large.

None: Select if no surround back

speakers are connected.

Notes:

• If the Surround setting in step 6 is set to None, this setting does not appear.

• If the Surround setting in step 6 is set to Small, the Large option cannot be selected.

Use the Down [ ] button to select “Surr Back Ch,” and use

the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select 2ch or 1ch.

2ch: Select if two (left and right)

surround back speakers are connected.

1ch: Select if one surround back

speaker is connected.

Note:

• If the Surround and Surr Back settings in steps 6 and 7 are set to None, this setting does not appear.

Continue with step 9 of the “Crossover Frequency” setting.

Crossover Frequency

To get the best bass performance from your speaker system, you need to set the crossover frequency according to the size and frequency response of your subwoofer and other speakers (front, center, and surround).

Use the Down [ ] button to select “Crossover,” and then use

the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a crossover frequency.

Choose a crossover frequency suitable for your setup.

If you’re using a subwoofer, choose a crossover frequency based on the diameter of your front speakers.

If you’re not using a subwoofer, use the diameter of the ﬁrst speaker that you speciﬁed as Small in steps 4 through 7 in the “Speaker conﬁguration” setting (see page 48).

Speaker cone

diameter

Over 8 in.

(20 cm)

6-1/2 to 8 in.

(16–20 cm)

5-1/4 to 6-1/2 in.

(13–16 cm)

3-1/2 to 5-1/4 in.

(9–13 cm)

Under 3-1/2 in.

(9 cm)

Continue with step 10 of the “Double Bass” setting.

Note:

• For a more accurate setting, listen to some music that you know well and choose a higher crossover frequency if you think there’s not enough sound coming from the subwoofer; a lower setting if you think there’s too much.

Crossover frequency

60Hz

80Hz

100Hz

120Hz

150Hz

Double Bass

With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right channels to the subwoofer. This function can be set only if the Subwoofer setting (step 3) is set to Yes, and the Front setting (step 4) is set to Large in the Speaker Conﬁguration on page 48.

Use the Down [ ] button to select “Double Bass,” and then

use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select:

On: Double Bass function on.

Bass from the front left and right channels is also fed to the subwoofer (default).

Off: Double Bass function off.

Press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

Advanced Setup—Continued

Digital Input Signal Formats

The following table shows the display indicators for each supported digital signal format.

Format Display

Dolby Digital

DTS

PCM

Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format automatically. However, if you experience either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you can manually set the signal format to PCM or DTS:

• If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut off, try setting the format to PCM.

• If noise is produced when fast forwarding or reversing a DTS CD, try setting the format to DTS.

PCM

RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

TUNING / PRESET

ENTER

RETURN

SETUP

TUNING MODE

CLEAR

STANDBY/ON

A SPEAKERS B

STANDBY

STEREO

TONE

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY

PHONES

PURE AUDIO

MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

VCR

DIGITAL INPUT

Press and hold the AV receiver’s [DIGITAL

INPUT] button for about 3 seconds.

While “Auto” is displayed (about 3 sec-

onds), press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button again to select: PCM, DTS, or Auto.

DTS or PCM: The DTS or PCM indicator, depending on which format you have set, ﬂashes, and only signals in that format are output. Digital signals in other formats are ignored.

Auto (default): The format is detected automatically. If no digital input signal is present, the corresponding analog input is used instead.

MASTER VOLUME

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Recording

VIDEO

VIDEO 3 INPUT

AUDIO

This chapter explains how to record the selected input source to an AV component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from two different sources.

Recording the Input Source

You can record only to AV components that are connected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT jacks.

See pages 22–31 for information on connecting your AV components to the AV receiver.

DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

VCR

VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER

Remote

controller

Use the input selector buttons to select the AV component that you want to record.

Audio signals from the selected input source are output by the VIDEO 1 OUT and TAPE OUT jacks.

You can listen to the source while recording. The AV receiver’s VOLUME control has no effect on recording.

Recording from Different AV Sources

With this function, you can record audio and video from different sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto your video recordings. This function takes advantage of the fact that when an audio-only input source (i.e., TAPE, TUNER, or CD) is selected, the video input source remains unchanged. For example, if you ﬁrst select the VIDEO 3 input source, followed by the CD input source, you can watch the video from the VIDEO 3 input and listen to the audio from the CD input.

In the following example, audio from the CD player connected to the CD IN jacks, and video from the camcorder connected to the VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO jack are recorded by the VCR, which is connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT jacks.

Camcorder

video signal audio signal

Start recording on the AV component connected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT jacks.

Start playback on the source AV component.

Notes:

• You cannot record from AV components that are connected to the digital inputs. You must use analog connections.

• The surround effects produced by the surround and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded.

• You cannot record from an AV component that is connected to the multichannel input.

• If you select another input source while recording, that input source will be recorded instead.

• While the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the VIDEO 1 OUT V and S jacks don’t output video signals, so select another mode when recording.

VCRCD player

1. Prepare the camcorder and CD player for playback.

2. Prepare the VCR for recording.

3. Press the [VIDEO 3] input selector but-

ton.

4. Press the [CD] input selector button.

This selects the CD player as the audio source, but leaves the camcorder as the video source.

5. Start recording on the VCR and start playback on the camcorder and CD player.

The video from the camcorder and the audio from the CD player are recorded by the VCR.

Controlling Other Components

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller (RC-608M) to control your other components, including those made by other manufacturers. This chapter explains how to enter the necessary remote control code for the component that you want to control (e.g., DVD player, TV, or VCR).

Entering Remote Control Codes

Entering a remote control code for each REMOTE MODE button allows you to control your other components with the remote controller. You’ll need to perform this procedure for each component that you want to control.

RECEIVER

Number buttons

DISPLAY

ON STANDBY

V1V2V

--/---

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

STEREO

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

DISPLAY

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

INPUT SELECTOR

123

456

789

DVD

MULTI CH

CDTAPE TUNER

CLR

10 11 12

DIMMER SLEEP

VOL

DISC

ENTER

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

SUBTITLE

RANDOM

CH SEL

LEVEL

PLAY MODE

L NIGHT

OR-EQ

608M

DVD

VCR

SAT

CABLE

VOL

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

LEVEL

DVDHDD

CINE FLTR

CDR

REMOTE MODE

L NIGHT

While holding down the REMOTE MODE button that you want to set, press the [DISPLAY] button for 3 seconds.

The REMOTE MODE button lights up.

Within 30 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the 4-digit remote control code.

The REMOTE MODE button ﬂashes twice.

Press the REMOTE MODE button again to select the remote controller mode, point the remote controller at the component, and check the operation.

If the remote controller works OK, the code has been entered correctly. If not, try again or try another code.

Notes:

• A remote control code cannot be entered for the [RECEIVER] button.

• There are the only codes available at the time that this instruction manual was printed.

• If the codes don’t work, try using other manufacture’s codes to see if it will help you preprogram your remote controller.

Look up the remote control code for the component in the appropriate category.

See the separate Remote Control Codes.

Controlling Other Components—Continued

Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via

Onkyo components that are connected via can be controlled by pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver. This means that you can control such components even if they are out of sight, for example, installed in a rack.

Make sure the Onkyo component is con-

nected with an cable and an analog audio cable (RCA).

See page 31 for details.

Enter the appropriate remote control code

for the [DVD] or [CD] REMOTE MODE button.

[DVD] REMOTE MODE button

1612: DVD player with

[CD] REMOTE MODE button

1327: CD player with 1808: MD recorder with 1322: CD recorder with

See the previous page for information on entering remote control codes.

Press the [DVD] or [CD] REMOTE MODE

button, point the remote controller at the AV receiver, and operate the component.

If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control an Onkyo component that’s not connected via , enter the following remote control codes:

[DVD] REMOTE MODE button

0627: DVD player without (default)

[CD/MD/CDR] REMOTE MODE button

1817: CD player without (default) 0868: MD recorder without 1323: CD recorder without

Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons

If you’ve previously entered a code for a REMOTE MODE button but now want to reset it, perform the following procedure.

While holding down the REMOTE MODE button that you want to reset, press the [L NIGHT] button for 3 seconds.

The REMOTE MODE button lights up.

Press the REMOTE MODE button again.

The REMOTE MODE button is reset and ﬂashes twice.

The [DVD] and [CD] REMOTE MODE buttons are preprogrammed with remote control codes for controlling Onkyo components. When one of these buttons is reset, the preprogrammed code is restored.

Resetting the Remote Controller

You can reset the remote controller to its default settings.

Note:

If you connect an -compatible Onkyo MiniDisc or CD recorder to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, for remote operation to work properly, you must set the display to MD or CDR (see page 33).

While holding down the [RECEIVER] button, press the [L NIGHT] button for 3 seconds.

The [RECEIVER] button lights up.

Press the [RECEIVER] button again.

The remote controller is reset and the [RECEIVER] button ﬂashes twice.

Controlling Other Components—Continued

To control another component, point the remote controller at it and use the buttons explained below. (You must select the appropriate remote control mode ﬁrst.)

Controlling a TV

ON STANDBY

TAPE/AMP

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

MULTI CH

789

10 11 12

--/---

DIMMER SLEEP

VOL

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/B

ENTER

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

DVD

CDTAPE TUNER

CLR

DISC

DVD

VCR

SAT

VOL

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

CABLE

CDR

Press [TV] ﬁrst

2 3

4 5 6

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

RANDOM

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

OR-EQ

LEVEL

L NIGHT

LEVEL

DVDHDD

CINE FLTR

TESTTONE

DISPLAY

A [ON], [STANDBY], TV [ ]

Sets the TV to On or Standby.

B Number buttons

Enter numbers.

C TV VOL [ ]/[ ]

Adjusts the TV’s volume.

D [CH +/–]

Selects channels on the TV.

E [PREVIOUS]

Selects the previous channel.

F [TV INPUT]

Selects the TV’s VCR input.

G [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ]

Operates the VCR.

Controlling a VCR

ON STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

MULTI CH

789

10 11 12

--/---

DIMMER SLEEP

VOL

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/B

ENTER

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

DVD

CDTAPE TUNER

CLR

DISC

DVD

VCR

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

CDR

SAT

CABLE

VOL

Press [VCR] ﬁrst

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TESTTONE

DISPLAY

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

OR-EQ

LEVEL

L NIGHT

A [ON], [STANDBY]

Sets the VCR to On or Standby.

B Number buttons

Selects channels.

C [CLR]

Cancels functions.

D [CH +/–]

Selects channels on the VCR.

E [ ], [ ], [ ]

Pause, Play, Stop.

F [], []

Rewind and Fast forward.

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

DVDHDD

Controlling a Satellite/ Cable Receiver

ON STANDBY

TAPE/AMP

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

MULTI CH

789

10 11 12

--/---

DIMMER SLEEP

VOL

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/B

ENTER

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

DVD

CDTAPE TUNER

CLR

DISC

DVD

VCR

SAT

VOL

MUTING

CDR

CABLE

Press [SAT] ﬁrst

3 4

5 6 7

SETUPRETURN

8 9

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TESTTONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

OR-EQ

A [ON], [STANDBY]

Sets the satellite/cable receiver to On or Standby.

B Number buttons

Enter numbers.

C [CLR]

Cancels functions.

D [CH +/–]

Select satellite/cable channels.

E [PREVIOUS]

Selects the previous channel.

F [GUIDE]

Displays the program guide.

G [ENTER]

Conﬁrms the selection.

H [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]

Selects menu items.

I [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ]

Operates the VCR.

LEVEL

L NIGHT

LEVEL

DVDHDD

CINE FLTR

Troubleshooting

If you have any trouble using the AV receiver and speakers, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer.

Power

Can’t turn on the AV receiver?

• Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait ﬁve seconds or more, then plug it in again.

The AV receiver turns off as soon as it’s turned on?

• The amp protection circuit has been activated. Remove the power cord from the wall outlet immediately. Disconnect all speaker cables and input sources, and leave the AV receiver with its power cord disconnected for one hour. After that, reconnect the power cord, and then set the volume to maximum. If the AV receiver stays on, set the volume to minimum, disconnect the power cord, and reconnect your speakers and input sources properly. If the AV receiver turns off when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect the power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer.

Audio

There’s no sound or it’s very quiet?

• Make sure that the digital input source is selected properly (page 33). Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button repeatedly.

• Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way (page 22).

• Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is correct, and that the bare wires are in contact with metal part of each speaker terminal (page 19)

• Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting.

• Check the volume. It can be set to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX (page 34). The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment and has a wide volume range for precise adjustment.

• If the MUTING indicator is shown on the display, press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button to unmute the AV receiver (page 38).

• While a pair of headphones is connected to the PHONES jack, no sound is output by the speakers (page 39).

• Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device. On some games consoles, such as those that can play DVDs, the default setting is off.

• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio format from a menu.

• If your turntable doesn’t have a phono preamp built-in, you must connect one between it and the AV receiver.

If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must connect an MC head amp, or an MC transformer and a phono preamp.

• Specify the speaker distances and adjust the individual speaker levels (pages 46, 47).

• The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS. Set it to Auto (page 50).

Only the front speakers produce sound?

• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, only the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound.

• Make sure the speakers are conﬁgured correctly (page 48).

Only the center speaker produces sound?

• If you use the Pro Logic IIx Movie or Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode with a mono source, such as an AM radio station or mono TV program, the sound is concentrated in the center speaker.

• Make sure the speakers are conﬁgured correctly (page 48).

The surround speakers produce no sound?

• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the surround speakers produce no sound (page 40).

• Depending on the source and current listening mode, not much sound may be produced by the surround speakers. Try selecting another listening mode.

• Make sure the speakers are conﬁgured correctly (page 48).

The center speaker produces no sound?

• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the center speaker produces no sound (page 40).

• Make sure the speakers are conﬁgured correctly (page 48).

The surround back speakers produce no sound?

• The surround back speakers are not used with all listening modes. Select another listening mode (page 40).

• Not much sound may be produced by the surround back speakers with some sources.

• Make sure the speakers are conﬁgured correctly (page 48).

• When speaker set B is turned on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback, and the surround back speakers produce no sound.

Troubleshooting—Continued

The subwoofer produces no sound?

• The level of the input signal was too low so the subwoofer entered Standby mode. Increase the subwoofer level slightly on the HT-R530.

• Make sure that the subwoofer’s [POWER] switch is set to ON (not North American models).

• The subwoofer’s OUTPUT LEVEL control is set at minimum. Turn it up.

• The subwoofer outputs no sound while only speaker set B is on. Turn on speaker set A.

• When you play source material that contains no information in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no sound.

• Make sure the speakers are conﬁgured correctly (page 48).

Speaker set B produces no sound?

• Speaker set B outputs only analog input signals. Make sure that the analog audio cables are connected properly.

There’s no sound with a certain signal format?

• Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device. On some games consoles, such as those that can play DVDs, the default setting is off.

• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio output format from a menu.

Can’t get 6.1 or 7.1-channel playback?

• When speaker B is turned on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.

The volume cannot be set to 79?

• When the levels of all speakers have been calibrated (pages 39, 47), the maximum volume setting may change.

Noise can be heard?

• Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power cords, speaker cables, and so on may degrade the audio performance, so don’t do it.

• An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try repositioning your cables.

The Late Night function doesn’t work?

• Make sure the source material is Dolby Digital (page 44).

The DVD analog multichannel input doesn’t work?

• Check the DVD analog multichannel input connections (page 25).

• To select the DVD analog multichannel input, press the [MULTI CH] input selector button.

• Check the audio output settings on your DVD player.

About DTS signals

• When DTS program material ends and the DTS bitstream stops, the AV receiver remains in DTS listen-

ing mode and the DTS indicator remains on. This is to prevent noise when you use the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player. If you switch your player from DTS to PCM, because the AV receiver does not switch formats immediately, you may not hear any sound, in which case you should stop your player for about three seconds, and then resume playback.

• With some CD players, you won’t be able to playback DTS material properly even though your player is connected to a digital input on the AV receiver. This is usually because the DTS bitstream has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver doesn’t recognize it as a genuine DTS signal. In such cases, you may hear noise.

• When playing DTS program material, using the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player may produce a short audible noise. This is not a malfunction.

Video

There’s no picture?

• Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed in all the way (page 22).

• Make sure that each video component is properly connected.

• The AV receiver does not convert between formats. So if your video component is connected to a component video input, your TV must be connected to the component video output (page 23).

• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which the AV receiver is connected is selected.

• While the Pure Audio listening mode (not North American model) is selected, the video circuits are turned off and the AV receiver outputs no video signals.

Tuner

Reception is noisy, stereo FM reception suffers from hiss, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t appear?

• Relocate your antenna.

• Move the AV receiver away from your TV or computer.

• Listen to the station in mono (page 36).

• When listening to an AM station, operating the remote controller may cause noise.

• Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.

• Concrete walls weaken radio signals.

• If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor antenna.

Troubleshooting—Continued

Remote Controller

The remote controller doesn’t work?

• Make sure that the batteries are installed with the correct polarity (page 17).

• Make sure that the remote controller is not too far away from the AV receiver, and that there’s no obstruction between the remote controller and the AV receiver’s remote control sensor (page 17).

• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote controller mode (page 12).

• Make sure you’ve entered the correct remote control code.

Can’t control other components?

• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote controller mode (page 12).

• If you’ve connected an -compatible Onkyo MiniDisc or CD recorder to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, for the remote controller to work properly, you must set the display to MD or CD (see pages 33 and 53).

• The wrong remote control code has been entered.

• The entered remote control code may not be correct. If more than one code is listed, try each one.

• With some AV components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all.

• To control Onkyo components via , point the remote controller at the AV receiver.

• To control Onkyo components without , or other manufacturers’ components, point the remote controller at that component.

Recording

The display doesn’t work?

• The display is turned off when the Pure Audio (not North American model) listening mode is selected.

How do I change the language of a multiplex source?

• Use the “Multiplex” setting on the “4. Audio Adjust” menu to select Main or Sub (page 45).

The functions don’t work?

• To use , you must make an connection and an analog audio connection (RCA) between the component and AV receiver, even if they are connected digitally (page 31).

The AV receiver contains a microcomputer for signal processing and control functions. In very rare situations, severe interference, noise from an external source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely event that this happens, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait at least ﬁve seconds, and then plug it back in again.

Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the unit’s malfunction. Before you record important data, make sure that the material will be recorded correctly.

To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VIDEO 1] button, press the [STANDBY/ON] button. “Clear” will appear on the display and the AV receiver will enter Standby mode.

Can’t record?

• On your recorder, make sure the correct input is selected.

• To prevent signal loops and damage to the AV receiver, input signals are not fed through to outputs with the same name (e.g., TAPE IN to TAPE OUT, or VIDEO 1 IN to VIDEO 1 OUT).

• When the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, recording is not possible because no video signals are output. Select another listening mode.

Others

The sound changes when I connect my headphones?

• When a pair of headphones is connected, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo, Mono, Direct, or Pure Audio (not North American model).

Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, set the AV receiver to Standby.

Speciﬁcation

■ AV Receiver (HT-R530)

Ampliﬁer Section

Power Output 2 channel driven: North American:

Dynamic Power 230 W + 230 W (3Ω,Front)

THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) 0.08% (Power Rated) Damping Factor 60 (Front,1kHz,8Ω) Input Sensitivity and Impedance 200 mV/ 47 kΩ (LINE) Output Level and Impedance 200 mV/ 470 Ω (REC OUT) Frequency Response 10 Hz–100 kHz/ +1 dB-3 dB (Direct

Tone Control ±10 dB, 50 Hz (BASS)

Signal to Noise Ratio 100 dB (LINE, IHF-A) Speaker Impedance 8

110 W + 110 W (8Ω, 1 kHz, FTC)

European: 110 W + 110 W (8Ω, 1kHz, DIN) Ohters: 130 W + 130 W (8Ω, 1kHz, JEITA)

170 W + 170 W (4Ω,Front) 120 W + 120 W (8Ω,Front)

mode)

±10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE)

Ω–

Video Section

Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p /75Ω (Component and S-Video Y)

Component Video Frequency Response 5 Hz – 50 MHz

0.7 Vp-p /75Ω (Component Pb/Cb,Pr/Cr)

0.28 Vp-p /75Ω(S-Video C) 1 Vp-p /75Ω(Composite)

Tuner Section

■ FM

Tuning Frequency Range North American: 87.5 MHz– 107.9 MHz

Usable Sensitivity Stereo:17.2 dBf 2 µV(75Ω IHF)

Signal to Noise Ratio Stereo: 70 dB (IHF-A)

THD Stereo: 0.3% (1kHz)

Frequency Response 30 Hz–15 kHz / ±1 dB Stereo Separation 45 dB (1kHz)

Other: 87.5 MHz– 108.0 MHz

Mono: 11.2 dBf 1 µV(75Ω IHF)

Mono:76 dB (IHF-A)

Mono:0.2% (1kHz)

General

Power Supply North American: AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption North American: 6.3 A

Stand-by Power Consumption North American: 0.1 W

Dimensions (W

× H × D) 435 × 150 × 374 mm

Weight North American: 9.4 kg

■ Video Inputs

Component DVD,VIDEO1,VIDEO2 S-Video DVD,VIDEO1,VIDEO2 Composite DVD,VIDEO1,VIDEO2,VIDEO3

■ Video Outputs

Component MONITOR S-Video MONITOR OUT,VIDEO1 Composite MONITOR OUT,VIDEO1

■ Audio Inputs

Digital Inputs Optical: 3

Analog Inputs DVD(MULTICHANNEL),VIDEO1,

Multichannel Inputs 6

■ Audio Outputs

Analog Outputs TAPE,VIDEO1 Subwoofer Pre Outputs 1 Speaker Outputs SP A (L, R, C, SL, SR, SBL, SBR)

Phones 1

Speciﬁcations and features are subject to change without notice.

Australian: AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz

Others: 650 W

Others: 0.2 W

17-1/8"× 5-7/8" × 14-3/4"

20.7 lbs.

Others: 10.2 kg

22.5 lbs.

Coaxial: 1

VIDEO2,VIDEO3,TAPE,CD

SP B (L, R)

■ AM

Tuning Frequency Range North American: 530 kHz–1710 kHz

Usable Sensitivity 30 µV Signal to Noise Ratio 40 dB THD 0.70%

Others: 522 kHz–1611 kHz

Speciﬁcation—Continued

■ Speaker

■ Powered Subwoofer (SKW-530)

Type: Bass-reﬂex Input sensitivity/impedance: 330 mV / 100 kΩ Maximum output power:230 W (Dynamic Power) Frequency response: 25 Hz–150 Hz Cabinet capacity: 1.36 cubic feet (38.5 L) Dimensions

× H × D):

Weight: 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) Drivers unit: 10 inch Cone Woofer Power supply: North American: AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption: North American: 150 W

Other: Auto Standby function

10-13/16"× 20-3/8" × 16-3/16"

(275 × 518 × 411 mm)

Australian: AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz

Australian: 134 W

■ Front Speaker (SKF-530F)

Type: 2 Way Bass-reﬂex Impedance: 8 Maximum input power: 110 W

Output sound pressure level:

Frequency response: 55 Hz–50 kHz Crossover frequency: 4.5 kHz Cabinet capacity: 0.31 cubic feet (8.7 L) Dimensions

× H × D):

Weight: 8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg) Drivers unit:

Terminal: Color-coded push type Other: Magnetic shielding

Ω

86 dB/W/m

6-3/16"× 17-1/16" × 7-7/8"

(157 × 434 × 200 mm)

5 inch (12 cm) OMF Cone Woofer 1 inch (2.5 cm) Balanced Dome Tweeter

× 2

■ Center Speaker (SKC-530C)

Type: 2 Way Bass-reﬂex Impedance: 8 Maximum input power: 110 W

Output sound pressure level:

Frequency response: 55 Hz–50 kHz Crossover frequency: 4.5 kHz Cabinet capacity: 0.31 cubic feet (8.7 L) Dimensions

× H × D):

Weight: 8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg) Speaker:

Terminal: Color-coded push type Other: Magnetic shielding

Ω

86 dB/W/m

17-1/16"× 6-3/16" × 7-7/8"

(434 × 157 × 200 mm)

5 inch (12 cm) OMF Cone Woofer 1 inch (2.5 cm) Balanced Dome Tweeter

■ Surround Speaker (SKM-530S/SKB-530)

Type: 2 Way Bass Reﬂex Impedance: 8 Maximum input power: 110 W

Output sound pressure level:

Frequency response: 60 Hz–20 kHz Crossover frequency: 10 kHz Cabinet capacity: 0.07 cubic feet (2.1 L) Dimensions

× H × D): 6-7/8" × 10-7/16" × 4"

Weight: 3.1 lbs. (1.4 kg) Speaker: 3-1/8 inch (8 cm) Cone Woofer

Terminal: Color-coded push type

Ω

82 dB/W/m

× 265 × 102 mm)

(175

3/4 inch (2 cm) Ceramic Tweeter

× 2

Speciﬁcations and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.

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Onkyo HT-S780 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Supplied Accessories

Features

Table of Contents

Front Panel

Rear Panel

DVD player

MASTER VOLUME

Displaying Source Information

Using the Tuner

Listening to the Radio

Deleting Presets

Displaying Radio Information

MUTING

Adjusting the Bass & Treble

Using Headphones

Adjusting Speaker Levels

Selecting Listening Modes

About the Listening Modes

Adjusting the Listening Modes

Speaker Distance

Speaker Levels

Crossover Frequency

Double Bass

Digital Input Signal Formats

Recording

Troubleshooting