Onkyo HT-R540, HT-S790B, HTS790S, SKF-540F, SKC-540C Instruction Manual
...
7.1ch Home Theater System
HT-S790
AV Receiver (HT-R540)
Front Speakers (SKF-540F)
Center Speaker (SKC-540C)
Surround Speakers (SKM-540S)
Surround Back Speakers (SKB-540)
Powered Subwoofer (SKW-540)
Instruction Manual
Contents
Introduction ..................................... 2
Connection .................................... 19
Turning On & First Time Setup..... 34
Basic Operation
Playing your AV components....... 36
Listening to the Radio.................. 38
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 ..... 46
Advanced Operation..................... 52
Troubleshooting ............................ 61
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n
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
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
OUVRIR
NE PAS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12.
Use only with the cart, stand,
PORTABLE CART WARNING
tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
S3125A
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the apparatus,
C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
water,
D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,
E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in
any way, and
F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in
performance this indicates a need for service.
16. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of
this unit.
17. Batteries
Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.
18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation.
Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides
and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf
or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4")
away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like
gap for warm air to escape.
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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder.
2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the 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 230–240 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).
Pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button to select
Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If
you do not intend to use the unit for an extended
period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—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.
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 techni-
cian for help.
For Canadian Models
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
Modèle pour les Canadien
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME
NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.
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Speaker Precautions
Placement
• The speaker cabinets are made out of wood and are
therefore sensitive to extreme temperatures and
humidity, do not put them in locations subject to direct
sunlight or in humid places, such as near an air conditioner, humidifier, bathroom, or kitchen.
• Do not put water or other liquids close to the speakers.
If liquid is spilled over the speakers, the drive units
may be damaged.
• Speakers should only be placed on sturdy, flat surfaces
that are free from vibration. Putting them on uneven or
unstable surfaces, where they may fall and cause damage, will affect the sound quality.
• Subwoofer is designed to be used in the upright vertical position only. Do not use it in the horizontal or
tilted position.
• If the unit is used near a turntable, CD player or DVD
player, howling or slipping of sound may occur. To
prevent this, move the unit away from the turntable,
CD player or DVD player otherwise lower the unit’s
output level.
Using Close to a TV or Computer
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.
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-540F and SKC-540C
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.
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Enjoying Home Theater
Speaker Sets A and B
You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B.
Speaker set A (included speakers) should be used in your main listening room for up to 7.1-channel playback.
*While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.
Speaker set B (not included) can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.
*Only analog input sources are output by speaker set B.
Speaker set A Speaker set B Indicator Output
or
Remote
controller
Corner
On
Off
On
Off Set A: 7.1 channels
On Set B: 2 channels
Off No sound
A B
A
B
Set A: 5.1 channels
Set B: 2 channels
Speaker Set A: Main Room
Surround back left and right
speakers (SKB-540)
These speakers further enhance the
realism of surround sound and
improve sound localization behind the
listener. Position them behind the listener about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm)
above ear level.
* While speaker set B is on, these
speakers output no sound.
AV receiver
SPEAKERS
AB
Front left and right speakers (SKF-540F)
These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor
for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level,
and equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward.
Center speaker (SKC-540C)
This speaker enhances the
front left and right speakers,
making sound movements
distinct and providing a full
sound image. For movies it’s
used mainly for dialog.
Position it close to your TV
facing forward at about ear
level, or at the same height as
the front left and right speakers.
Subwoofer (SKW-540)
The subwoofer handles the
bass sounds of the LFE (LowFrequency Effects) channel. In
general, a good bass sound
can be obtained by installing
the subwoofer in a front corner,
or at one-third the way along
the wall, as shown.
Speaker Set B: Sub Room
1/3 wall
length
Surround left and right speakers (SKM-540S)
These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position
them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind,
about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equally spaced from the listener.
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Package Contents
Make sure you have the following items:
AV receiver (HT-R540)
Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6)
Subwoofer (SKW-540)
(Red) (White)
Speaker cable for front speakers 15 ft. (4.5 m)
Indoor FM antenna
AM loop antenna
Front speakers (SKF-540F)
Center speaker (SKC-540C)
(Green)
Speaker cable for center speaker 10 ft. (3 m)
(Blue) (Gray)
(Brown) (Tan)
Speaker cables for surround speakers 30 ft. (9 m)
RCA cable for subwoofer connection 10 ft. (3 m)
* 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.
Surround and Surround back speakers
(SKM-540S/SKB-540)
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Features
Amplifier
• 7-channel amplifier
• 110 watts per channel rms into 8 ohms, 2 channels
driven at 1 kHz, less than 0.9% total harmonic distortion (FTC rating)
• WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
• OR-EQ (OptiResponse Equalizer)
*1
function
Processing
• Dolby*2 Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIx
• DTS, DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete, DTS Neo:6, and DTS
96/24
*3
• Neural Surround*4(North American models only)
• CinemaFILTER 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
*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 trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
*4
Neural Surround name and related logos are trademarks
owned by Neural Audio Corporation.
*5
®
XM Ready
Satellite Radio Inc. ©2005 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All
rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.
, XM Public Radio™ are trademarks of XM
• Adjustable crossover (40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150,
200 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 7.1 multichannel input for use with Super
Audio CD and DVD-Audio
• A/B speaker drive
• Color-coded speaker terminal posts
Tuner
•XM*5 Satellite Radio (North American models only)
*XM Passport System required; sold separately.
• 40 AM/FM/XM presets
• AM/FM auto tuning
Remote Controller
• Preprogrammed for use with other AV components
Speaker
• Color-coded speaker terminals and speaker cables
• Subwoofer Auto standby function
• Magnetically shielded front and center speakers
• Floating tweeter on the front and center speakers
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Getting Started in Five Easy Steps
1. Hookup
Connect the AV receiver to your AV system.
☞ page 19
XM
COMPONENT
VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
OUT
VIDEO 2 IN
VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN
COA
Y
XIAL
OPTICAL
1
2
3
REMOTE
CONTROL
B
P
PR
IN IN
OUT
LRLRL
CD TAPE
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
V
S
IN IN IN
IN IN
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD
2. Turning On
With the hookup complete, you’re ready to switch on.
☞ page 34
ANTENNA
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
FMAM75
L
MONITOR
DVD
OUT
R
OUT
FRONT
SURROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
FRONT
SURROUND
SPEAKER
SPEAKERS A
SPEAKERS
L
R
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
PRE OUT
L
SUB
WOOFER
R
3. First Time Setup
A few simple settings to get the very best from your system.
☞ page 35
4. Playing Your AV Components
Enjoying movies and music.
☞ page 36
5. Using the Listening Modes
Time to really enjoy your home theater system!
☞ page 46
Digital Input
Input Display
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Contents
Introduction
Important Safety Instructions ....................2
Precautions .................................................3
Speaker Precautions ..................................4
Enjoying Home Theater..............................5
Speaker Sets A and B ...................................5
Package Contents.......................................6
Features .......................................................7
Getting to Know the AV Receiver............10
Remote Controller.....................................13
Speakers ....................................................18
Connection
Connecting Your Speakers ......................19
Connecting Antennas...............................20
Connecting Your Components ................22
About AV Connections ................................22
Connecting Audio and Video Signals
to the AV Receiver .................................... 23
Which Connections Should I Use?..............23
TV or Projector ..........................................24
DVD player.................................................25
VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback ...........27
VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording.......... 28
Camcorder, Games Console,
or Other Device.........................................28
Satellite, Cable, Set-top box,
or Other Video Source ..............................29
CD Player or Turntable................................30
HDD-compatible Component ......................31
Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc,
or DAT Recorder.......................................32
Connecting the Power Cord of Another
Component ...............................................32
Connecting Onkyo Components..........33
Connecting the Power Cord ........................33
Turning On & First Time Setup
Turning On the AV Receiver ....................34
First Time Setup........................................35
Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources....35
Changing the Input Display .........................35
Basic Operation
Playing Your AV Components ................ 36
Basic AV Receiver Operation ..................... 36
Using the Multichannel DVD Input.............. 37
Displaying Source Information.................... 37
Listening to the Radio.............................. 38
Listening to AM/FM stations ....................... 38
Presetting AM/FM Stations
and XM Channels..................................... 39
Listening to XM Satellite Radio
(North American Models Only) ................. 40
®
Common Functions.................................. 44
Setting the Display Brightness.................... 44
Adjusting the Bass and Treble.................... 44
Muting the AV Receiver .............................. 44
Using the OptiResponse Equalizer............. 44
Using the Sleep Timer ................................ 45
Using Headphones ..................................... 45
Adjusting Speaker Levels ........................... 45
Enjoying the Listening Modes
Using the Listening Modes...................... 46
Selecting Listening Modes.......................... 46
About the Listening Modes ......................... 48
Using the Late Night Function .................... 50
Using the CinemaFILTER........................... 50
Using the Audio Adjust Settings ................. 50
Advanced Operation
Advanced Setup ....................................... 52
Advanced Speaker Settings ....................... 52
Digital Input Signal Formats ....................... 56
Correcting Sound and Picture Sync ........... 56
Recording.................................................. 57
Controlling Other Components............... 58
Entering Remote Control Codes................. 58
Remote Control Codes for Onkyo
Components Connected via .............. 59
Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons ........... 59
Resetting the Remote Controller ................ 59
Troubleshooting ....................................... 61
If you can’t resolve an issue, try resetting the AV
receiver by holding down the [VIDEO 1] button
and pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button.
Specifications ........................................... 65
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Getting to Know the AV Receiver
Front Panel
North American Model
2
1
3 5 6 74
STANDBY/ON
PHONES
Other Models
STANDBY/ON
PURE AUDIO
PHONES
STANDBY
STANDBY
DVDMULTI CH CD
VCR
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
TONE
DVDMULTI CH CD
VCR
TONE
VIDEO
VIDEO
3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1
LISTENING MODE
3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1
LISTENING MODE
TUNERTAPE
DIGITAL
DISPLAYSTEREO DIMMER MEMORY
INPUT
TUNERTAPE
DIGITAL
DISPLAYSTEREO DIMMER MEMORY
INPUT
CLEAR
TUNING
MODEAB
CLEAR
TUNING PRESET
TUNING PRESET
TUNING
MODEAB
MASTER VOLUME
ENTER
SETUPRETURN
VIDEO 3 INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIOLR
TJKLMNOPQ8 9RS
MASTER VOLUME
ENTER
SETUPRETURN
VIDEO 3 INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIOLR
U
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
A STANDBY/ON button (34)
Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.
B STANDBY indicator (34)
Lights up when the AV receiver is on Standby and
flashes while a signal is being received from the
remote controller.
C Remote-control sensor (13)
Receives control signals from the remote controller.
D Display
See “Display” on page 11.
E Input selector buttons (36)
Select the input sources.
The [MULTI CH] button selects the multichannel
DVD input.
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F Arrow/TUNING/PRESET and ENTER buttons
When AM, FM, or XM is selected, the TUNING
[ ] [ ] buttons are used for radio tuning, and the
PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons are used to select radio
presets (see page 39). With the setup menus, they
work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set
items. The ENTER button is also used with the
setup menus.
G MASTER VOLUME control (36)
Sets the volume of the AV receiver to MIN, 1
through 79, or MAX.
H PHONES jack (45)
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.
I SPEAKERS A and B buttons (5, 36)
Turn speaker sets A and B on or off.
Getting to Know the AV Receiver—Continued
J TONE, [–], and [+] buttons (44)
Used to adjust the bass and treble.
K STEREO button (46)
Selects the Stereo listening mode.
L LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons (46)
Select the listening modes.
M DISPLAY button (37)
Displays various information about the currently
selected input source.
N DIGITAL INPUT button (35, 56)
Used to assign the digital inputs and to specify the
format of digital input signals.
O DIMMER button (44)
Adjusts the display brightness.
P MEMORY button (39)
Used when storing or deleting radio presets.
Display
Q TUNING MODE button (38)
Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM
and FM radio.
R RETURN button
Selects the previously displayed setup menu.
S SETUP button
Used to access the setup menus.
T VIDEO 3 INPUT (28, 57)
Used to connect a camcorder, games console, and so
on. There are jacks for composite video and analog
audio.
U PURE AUDIO button and indicator (46)
The North American model doesn’t have this button
and indicator.
Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indicator lights up when this mode is selected.
2134
5
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
1 A and B speaker indicators (5, 36)
Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on.
2 MUTING indicator (44)
Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.
3 Listening mode and format indicators (48)
Show the selected listening mode and the format of
digital audio signals.
4 Radio indicators
TUNED (38): Lights up when tuned to a radio station.
6
MEMORY (39): Lights up when presetting radio
stations.
FM STEREO (38): Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station.
5 SLEEP indicator (45)
Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.
6 Message area
Displays various information about the selected
input source.
AUTO (38): For AM and FM radio, lights up when
Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual Tuning mode is selected.
XM (North American models only) (40):
Lights up when XM radio is selected.
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Getting to Know the AV Receiver—Continued
Rear Panel
(North American model only)
B
1
4 53 6
7
DIGITAL IN
COA
XIAL
OPTICAL
1
2
3
REMOTE
CONTROL
VIDEO 2 IN
XM
COMPONENT
VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN
IN IN
L
R
CD TAPE
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
Y
B
P
PR
L
R
ANTENNA
FMAM75
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
V
S
IN IN IN
IN IN
L
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD
DVD
OUT
FRONT
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
SURROUND
8 9 J K L M O
A DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2, 3, and COAXIAL
These optical and coaxial digital audio inputs are
for connecting components with optical or coaxial
digital audio outputs, such as CD and DVD players.
B XM antenna (on North American models)
This jack is for connecting an XM Passport System,
sold separately (see page 40).
C COMPONENT VIDEO
A DVD player, TV, or other component that supports component video can be connected here.
D AM ANTENNA
These push terminals are for connecting an AM
antenna.
E FM ANTENNA
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.
F MONITOR OUT
The S-Video or composite video output should be
connected to a video input on your TV or projector.
G
FRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND
SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER, and
SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS
These terminal posts are for connecting speaker
set A.
H REMOTE CONTROL
This Remote Interactive jack can be connected
to the jack on another -capable Onkyo component. To use , you must make an analog audio
connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the
other component, even if they are connected digitally.
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
L
R
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SURR BACK
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
SPEAKERS A
L
R
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
CENTER
SPEAKER
L
R
AV RECEIVER
N
I CD IN
This analog audio input is for connecting a CD
player’s analog audio output.
J TAPE IN/OUT
This analog audio input and output are for connecting a recorder with an analog audio input and output, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder, etc.
K VIDEO 1 IN/OUT and VIDEO 2 IN
The VIDEO 1 inputs and outputs can be used to
connect a VCR. The VIDEO 2 inputs can be used to
connect another video source (e.g., cable/satellite
receiver, set-top box, etc).
L DVD IN
These jacks can be used to connect a DVD player
with an analog multichannel audio output for SACD
and DVD-Audio playback.
M SUBWOOFER PRE OUT
A powered subwoofer can be connected here.
N FRONT SPEAKERS B
These push terminals are for connecting speaker
set B.
O AC OUTLET
This switched AC outlet can be used to supply
power to another AV component. The type of outlet
depends on the country in which you purchased
your AV receiver.
AC OUTLET
AC 120V
60Hz
SWITCHED
TOTAL120W 1A MAX.
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See pages 19–33 for hookup information.
Remote Controller
Installing the Batteries
To open the battery compartment, press
1
the small hollow and slide open the cover.
Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)
2
in accordance with the polarity diagram
inside the battery compartment.
Slide the cover shut.
3
Aiming the Remote Controller
When using the remote controller, point it toward the AV
receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.
Remote control sensor
AV receiver
STANDBY indicator
Approx. 16 ft.
(5 m)
Notes:
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV
receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in
mind when installing.
• If another remote controller of the same type is used in
the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to
equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably.
• Don’t put anything on top of the remote controller,
such as a book or magazine, because a button may be
pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries.
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV
receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass
doors. Keep this in mind when installing.
• The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle between it and the AV receiver’s remote control
sensor.
Notes:
• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try
replacing the batteries.
• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of
batteries.
• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long
time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from
leakage or corrosion.
• Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.
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Remote Controller—Continued
Using the Remote Controller
Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can be
used to control up to seven different components. The
remote controller has a specific operating mode for use
with each type of component. Modes are selected by
using the six REMOTE MODE buttons.
■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode
In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control
the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette
recorder connected via .
■ DVD and CD/MD/CDR/HDD Modes
With these modes, you can control a DVD
player and CD, MD, CDR, or HDD player
or recorder. By entering the appropriate
remote control code, you can control Onkyo
components or components made by other
manufacturers (see page 58).
■ TV, VCR and SAT/CABLE Modes
With these modes, you can control a TV,
VCR, and satellite or cable receiver. You
must enter the appropriate remote control
code first (see page 58).
RECEIVER
TAPE
DVD
MD/CDR
CD
HDD
TV
VCR
CABLE
SAT
RECEIVER/TAPE Mode
RECEIVER/TAPE mode is used to control the AV
receiver. It can also be used to control an Onkyo cassette
recorder connected via .
RECEIVER
TAPE
L
M
N
O
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
ON/STANDBY
INPUT SELECTOR
123
V
1
456
789
10 11 12
+
10
D TUN
--/---
TV
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A/ B
PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT
V
MULTI CH
0
DIMMER
VOL
2
ENT
ENTER
REMOTE MODE
DVD
RECEIVER
TAPE
MD/CDR
HDD
V
3
DVD
VCR
CDTAPE TUNER
CABLE
SAT
CLR
SLEEP
CH
DISC
VOL
ALBUM
PREVIOUS
MENU
MUTING
CD
TV
1
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
TAPE
2
Press one of the REMOTE MODE
buttons to select a mode.
DVD
MD/CDR
CD
HDD
TV
VCR
CABLE
SAT
Use the buttons supported by
that mode to control the component.
RECEIVER/TAPE mode:
see right column
DVD mode:
see page 16
CD/MD/CDR/HDD mode:
see page 17
TV, VCR, SAT/CABLE mode:
see page 60
7
4
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
8
9
J
STEREO
SUBTITLE
AUDIO REPEAT
TEST TONE
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
OR-EQ
K
Buttons
or TAPE input is selected.
1, 2, 3, and 4 are used when the TUNER
RC
RANDOM
LEVEL
L NIGHT
-
649M
SETUPRETURN
P
+
-
LEVEL
CINE FLTR
HDDDVDVCR
Q
R
Note:
Some of the remote controller operations described in
this manual may not work as expected with other components.
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Remote Controller—Continued
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
A ON/STANDBY button (34)
Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.
B INPUT SELECTOR buttons (36)
Used to select the input sources.
C MULTI CH button (37)
Selects the multichannel DVD input.
D DIMMER button (44)
Adjusts the display brightness.
E SP A/B button (5, 36)
Used to turn speaker sets A and B on or off.
F Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons
Used to select and adjust settings.
G RETURN button
Selects the previously displayed setup menu.
H LISTENING MODE buttons (46)
Used to select the listening modes. These buttons
work in all remote controller modes.
STEREO button
Selects the Stereo listening mode.
SURROUND button
Selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes and the
Neural Surround listening mode (North American
model only).
[ ]/[ ] buttons
Used to select the available listening modes.
I TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL-, and LEVEL+
buttons (34, 45, 53)
Used to adjust the level of each speaker.
J DISPLAY button (37)
Displays various information about the selected
input source.
K OR-EQ button (44)
Turns on the OptiResponse Equalizer, which optimizes performance when the HT-R540 is used with
the speakers included in this package. When the
OptiResponse Equalizer is on, you can enjoy a powerful sound with movies or music even at low volume levels.
L REMOTE MODE buttons (14)
Used to select the remote controller modes. When a
remote controller button is pressed, the REMOTE
MODE button for the currently selected mode lights
up.
M SLEEP button (45)
Used with the Sleep function.
N VOL [ ]/[ ] button (36)
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of
the currently selected remote controller mode.
O MUTING button (44)
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.
P SETUP button
Used to access the setup menus.
Q CINE FLTR button (50)
Used with the CinemaFILTER function.
R L NIGHT button (50)
Used with the Late Night function.
■ Buttons used when the TUNER input is
selected
To select the Tuner (AM/FM/XM) as the
input source, press:
RECEIVER
8
TUNER
1 Number, D TUN, and ENT buttons (39, 41)
Used to select AM and FM radio stations and XM
radio channels directly.
2 CH +/– button (39)
Used to select radio presets.
3 Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons
For AM and FM, the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons are used for tuning.
North American model only
For XM, the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons are
used to select channels, and the [ENTER] button is
used to change the search mode. The Left and Right
[ ]/[ ] buttons are used to select categories.
■ Buttons used when the TAPE input is
selected
To select your Cassette deck as the input
source, press:
RECEIVER
7
TAPE
4 Playback buttons
On twin cassette decks, only deck B can be controlled.
Play [ ] button
Starts playback.
Stop [ ] button
Stops playback.
Reverse Play [ ] button
Starts reverse playback.
Rewind and FF [ ]/[ ] buttons
The Rewind [ ] button starts rewind. The FF
[ ] button starts fast forward.
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Remote Controller—Continued
DVD Mode
By default, the remote controller is set to control an
Onkyo DVD player.
To select your DVD player as the input source, press:
1
2
3
4
5
6
RECEIVER
ON/STANDBY
INPUT SELECTOR
123
V
1
V
2
456
MULTI CH
789
10 11 12
+
10
0
D TUN
--/---
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A/ B
PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT
ENT
DIMMER
TV
VOL
ENTER
DVD
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
TAPE
V
DVD
CDTAPE TUNER
CLR
SLEEP
CH
DISC
ALBUM
or
6
DVD
MD/CDR
CD
HDD
3
TV
VCR
CABLE
SAT
5
MULTI CH
DVD
K
VOL
PREVIOUS
MENU
MUTING
SETUPRETURN
L
M
7
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
8
9
J
STEREO
RANDOM
SUBTITLE
AUDIO REPEAT
TEST TONE
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
CH SEL
LEVEL
L NIGHT
-
LEVEL
CINE FLTR
HDDDVDVCR
+
N
O
P
Q
-
RC
649M
A ON/STANDBY button
Sets the DVD player to On or Standby.
B Number buttons
Used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers and
times for locating specific points.
C DISC +/– button
Selects discs on a DVD changer.
D TOP MENU button
Selects a DVD’s top menu.
E Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons
Used to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player’s
onscreen setup menus.
F RETURN button
Exits the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.
G Playback buttons
From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse,
Fast Forward, Previous, and Next.
H SUBTITLE button
Selects subtitles.
I AUDIO button
Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).
J DISPLAY button
Displays information about the current disc, title,
chapter, or track, including elapsed time, remaining
time, total time, and so on.
K CLR button
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.
L MENU button
Displays a DVD’s menu.
M SETUP button
Used to access the DVD player’s onscreen setup
menus.
N RANDOM button
Used with the random playback function.
O REPEAT button
Used with the repeat playback functions.
P VCR, DVD, and HDD buttons
Used to select VCR, HDD (hard disk drive), or
DVD playback on a VCR/DVD recorder with a
built-in hard disk drive.
Q PLAY MODE button
Selects play modes on components with selectable
play modes.
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Remote Controller—Continued
CD/MD/CDR/HDD Mode
By default, the remote controller is set to control an
Onkyo CD player.
To select the input source, press:
9
CD
RECEIVER
TAPE
7
TAPE
7
or
* If you’re using an MD, CDR, or HDD component, you
must change the Input Display (see page 35).
ON/STANDBY
1
INPUT SELECTOR
2
3
123
V
1
V
2
456
MULTI CH
789
10 11 12
+
10
--/---
INPUT
GUIDE
0
DIMMER
TV
VOL
D TUN
TOP MENU
4
SP A/ B
ENTER
PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT
CD player
MD or CD recorder
Next generation HDD-
2
compatible component
V2
REMOTE MODE
DVD
RECEIVER
TAPE
MD/CDR
CD
HDD
V
3
TV
DVD
VCR
CDTAPE TUNER
CABLE
SAT
CLR
ENT
SLEEP
CH
DISC
VOL
ALBUM
PREVIOUS
MENU
MUTING
SETUPRETURN
MD/CDR
CD
HDD
G
8
9
A ON/STANDBY button
Sets the component to On or Standby.
B Number buttons
Used to enter track numbers and times for locating
specific points on CD/MD players.
C DISC/ALBUM +/– button
Selects discs on a CD changer, or the next or previous album on an HDD-compatible component.
D Arrow [ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons
Used to navigate menus on an HDD-compatible
component.
E Playback buttons
From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse,
Fast Forward, Previous and Next.
F DISPLAY button
Displays information about the current disc or track
on a CD player or MD/CD recorder, including
elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.
On an HDD-compatible component, it turns on the
back light for 30 seconds.
G CLR button
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers on a
CD player or MD/CD recorder.
H MENU button
Used to navigate menus on an HDD-compatible
component.
I PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons
Selects the previous or next playlist on an HDDcompatible component.
J RANDOM button
Used with the random/shuffle playback function.
K REPEAT button
Used with the repeat playback functions.
L PLAY MODE button
Used to select play modes on components with
selectable play modes.
E
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
STEREO
RANDOM
SUBTITLE
AUDIO REPEAT
TEST TONE
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
F
CH SEL
-
LEVEL
LEVEL
CINE FLTR
L NIGHT
HDDDVDVCR
-
RC
649M
J
+
K
L
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Speakers
Subwoofer (SKW-540)
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
■ Front
■ Rear
To AC outlet
1
(Not North American model)
ON
POWER
OFF
243
A STANDBY/ON indicator
Red: Subwoofer in standby mode
Green: Subwoofer on
With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-540
automatically turns on when an input signal is
detected in Standby mode. When there’s no input
signal for a while, the SKW-540 automatically
enters Standby mode.
B OUTPUT LEVEL control (36)
This control is used to adjust the volume of the subwoofer.
C LINE INPUT (19)
This RCA input should be connected to the subwoofer pre out on the AV receiver with supplied
RCA cable.
D POWER switch (Not North American model)
(34)
Press this switch to the ON position to turn on the
power. Press it to the OFF position to turn off the
power.
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 53).
■ 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.
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ReplacementRemoval
Connecting Your Speakers
T
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
1
insert the bare wires. Make sure that the bare wire
is touching the inside of the pole. Screw the terminal tight.
On the speakers, while pressing
2
the terminal lever, insert the
wire into the hole, and then
release the lever.
Using the supplied RCA cable, connect the AV
3
receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to LINE
INPUT on the subwoofer.
Make sure the cable is plugged all the way.
Subwoofer Front Right Center Front Left
Connecting Speaker Set B (sold
separately)
Green
Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insu-
1
lation from the ends of the
speaker cables, and twist
LINE INPUT
SURROUND BACK
L
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
Red
FRONT
SPEAKERS A
CENTER
SPEAKER
L
White
the bare wires tightly, as
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
R
R
Blue
shown.
While pressing the lever, insert
2
the wire into the hole, and then
release the lever.
Make sure that the terminals are
FRONT
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
L
MONITOR
OUT
R
SURROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
CENTER
SURROUND
SPEAKERS A
SPEAKER
SPEAKERS
L
AC OUTLET
R
AC 120V
SWITCHED
TOTAL120W1A MAX.
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
PRE OUT
L
SUB
AV RECEIVER
WOOFER
R
Ta n
60Hz
Brown
Gray
gripping the bare wires, not the
insulation.
Note:
When speaker set B is turned on, speaker set A is reduced
Surround
Back Right
Surround
Back Left
Surround
Right
Surround
Left
to 5.1-channel playback.
3/8" (10 mm)
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Connecting Antennas
This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor
FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect
commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.
The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without
any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna
to use the tuner.
AM antenna push terminals
FM antenna jack
DIGITAL IN
COA
XIAL
OPTICAL
1
2
3
REMOTE
CONTROL
XM
COMPONENT
VIDEO 2 IN
VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN
IN IN
LRLRL
CD TAPE
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
Y
B
P
PR
ANTENNA
FMAM75
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
DVD
V
S
IN IN IN
OUT
IN IN
FRONT
OUT
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD
SURROUND BACK
SURROUND
FRONT
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
L
MONITOR
OUT
R
SURROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
SPEAKERS A
SPEAKER
L
R
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
PRE OUT
L
SUB
WOOFER
R
AC OUTLET
AC 120V
60Hz
SWITCHED
TOTAL120W 1A MAX.
AV RECEIVER
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.
1
■ American Model
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use
only.
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting
1
the tabs into the base, as shown.
Connect both wires of the AM loop
2
antenna to the AM push terminals, as
shown.
(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so
they can be connected either way around).
Make sure that the wires are attached securely and
that the push terminals are gripping the bare
wires, not the insulation.
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
■ Other Models
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll
need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust
the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best
possible reception.
Use thumbtacks or something similar to
2
fix the FM antenna into position.
Thumbtacks, etc.
Push Insert wire Release
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).
Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself
when using thumbtacks.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 21).
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Connecting Antennas—Continued
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.
FM 75
Notes:
• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable
results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an
attic or loft.
• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well
away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line
of sight to your local FM transmitter.
• Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.
• For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated
well away from power lines and other high-voltage
equipment.
• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance
with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna
If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied
AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in
addition to the loop antenna, as shown.
Outdoor antenna
Insulated antenna cable
AM loop antenna
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed horizontally outside, but good results can sometimes be obtained
indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note
that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with
local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
■ 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.
TV/FM antenna splitter
To AV receiver To TV (or VCR)
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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 and Jacks
Video
Cable Jack Description
Y
Y
P
B
P
B
R
P
PR
Component
video cable
Y
P
B
P
R
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.)
Analog audio
Composite video
R, PB), providing the best
Left (white)
Right (red)
(Yellow)
Right!
Wrong!
S-Video cable
Composite
video cable
Audio
Optical digital
audio cable
Coaxial digital
audio cable
Analog audio
cable (RCA)
Multichannel
analog audio
cable (RCA)
S-Video separates the luminance and color signals
S
and provides better picture quality than composite
video.
Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,
V
and other video equipment. Use only dedicated
composite video cables.
Cable Jack Description
OPTICAL
This offers the best sound quality and allows you to
enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is
the same as for coaxial.
COA
XIAL
This offers the best sound quality and allows you to
enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is
the same as for optical.
L
R
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 7.1channel analog audio output. Several standard analog audio cables can be used instead of a multichannel cable.
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Connecting Your Components—Continued
Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver
By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you
can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply by changing the input source on the AV receiver.
: Signal Flow
Video
Video
Audio
Audio
TV, projector,
Speakers (see page 19 for hookup
etc.
details)
DVD player, etc.
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 an audio connection and a video connection.
Video Connection Formats
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.
Video Signal Flow Chart
DVD player,
etc.
Output
IN
AV Receiver
OUT
Input
Composite
Composite
Composite
S-Video
S-Video
S-Video
Component
Component
Component
Audio Connection Formats
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 Signal Flow Chart
CD player,
etc.
Output
IN
AV Receiver
Optical
Optical
Coaxial
Coaxial
Analog
Analog
Multichannel
Multichannel
TV,
projector,
etc.
OUT
Input
Cassette
recorder, etc.
Analog
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Connecting Your Components—Continued
C
cab
C
S
Connecting a TV or Projector
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( , , or ), and then make the connection.
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches your TV ( , , or ), and then make the connection.
A B
a b c
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV and listen via speaker set B.
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (For recording, use and , or and .)
a
b
a c
Connection AV receiver Signal flow TV Picture quality
A
B
C
a
b
c
b
c
A
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
MONITOR OUT S
MONITOR OUT V
VIDEO 2 IN L/R
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2
XM
VIDEO 2 IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN
IN IN
L
R
CD TAPE
DIGITAL IN
COA
XIAL
OPTICAL
1
2
3
REMOTE
CONTROL
VIDEO
OUT
⇒
⇒
⇒
⇐
⇐
⇐
OUT
Y
B
P
V
PR
S
L
L
R
R
Component video input Best
S-Video input Better
Composite video input Standard
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
ANTENNA
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VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
IN IN IN
IN IN
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD
DVD
OUT
FRONT
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
L
R
SURR BACK
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
a
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
FRONT
SPEAKERS A
C
PRE OUT
BCB
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
L
R
OUT
Connect one or the other
Connection must be assigned (see page 35)
b
If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite
Hint!
receiver to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV receiver (see
pages 27 and 29).
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OPTICAL
OUT
YCOAXIAL
PB
R S VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
P
LR
AUDIO
OUT
IN
TV, projector,
etc.
VIDEO
IN
Connecting Your Components—Continued
a
Connecting a DVD player
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player ( , , or
A B C
You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player ( , , or ), and then make the connection.
), and then make the connection.
b c
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from a DVD and listen via speaker set B.
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (For recording, use and , or and .)
a
b c a b a c
• 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 .
Connection AV receiver Signal flow DVD player Picture quality
A
B
C
a
b
c
COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN
DVD IN S
DVD IN V
DVD IN FRONT
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1
b
c
A
DIGITAL IN
COA
XIAL
OPTICAL
1
2
3
REMOTE
CONTROL
VIDEO 2 IN
a
XM
COMPONENT
VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN
IN IN
L
R
CD TAPE
VIDEO
OUT
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
OUT
Y
P
B
PR
L
R
Component video output Best
S-Video output Better
Composite video output Standard
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
ANTENNA
FMAM75
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
V
S
IN IN IN
IN IN
L
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD
DVD
OUT
FRONT
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
L
R
SURR BACK
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
C
C
B
B
a
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
SPEAKERS A
SPEAKERS B
L
R
L
R
FRONT
OUT
Connect one or the other
Connection must be assigned (see page 35)
c
OPTICAL
OUT
LR
YCOAXIAL
PB
R S VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
P
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
DVD player
To connect a DVD player or DVD-Audio/SACD-capable player with a
multichannel analog audio output, see page 26.
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Connecting Your Components—Continued
Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input
If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio or SACD, and it has a multichannel
analog audio output, you can connect it to the AV receiver’s multichannel DVD input.
Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV receiver’s DVD IN FRONT
L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURR BACK L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 7.1-channel analog audio output
on your DVD player. If your DVD player has a 5.1-channel analog audio output, don’t connect anything to the AV
receiver’s SURR BACK L/R jacks.
DIGITAL IN
COA
XIAL
OPTICAL
1
2
3
REMOTE
CONTROL
VIDEO 2 IN
XM
COMPONENT
VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN
IN IN
L
R
CD TAPE
VIDEO
OUT
ANTENNA
OUT
Y
P
PR
L
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
B
V
S
IN IN IN
IN IN
L
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD
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DVD
OUT
FRONT
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
L
R
SURR BACK
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
FRONT
FRONT
SPEAKERS A
FRONT
L
SPEAKERS B
L
R
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
R
R
LLR
SURROUND
L
7.1 ch
R
5.1 ch
FRONT
SURROUND
DVD
CENTER SUB
CENTER
SPEAKER
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
WOOFER
SURR BACK
L
R
LR
SURR
BACK
DVD player
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Connecting Your Components—Continued
Hint!
B
b
T
R
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback
With this hookup, you can use your VCR’s tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV
receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( , , or
A
You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( , , or ), and then make the connection.
a
), and then make the connection.
C
c
• With connection , you can listen to the VCR or DVD recorder even via speaker set B.
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To listen via speaker set B, use and , or and
.)
c
a
b c a b a
Connection AV receiver Signal flow VCR or DVD recorder Picture quality
A
B
C
a
b
c
COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN
VIDEO 1 IN S
VIDEO 1 IN V
VIDEO 1 IN L/R
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1
b
c
A
DIGITAL IN
COA
XIAL
OPTICAL
1
2
3
REMOTE
CONTROL
VIDEO 2 IN
XM
COMPONENT
VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN
L
R
VIDEO
IN IN
OUT
CD TAPE
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
OUT
Component video output Best
S-Video output Better
Composite video output Standard
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
ANTENNA
FMAM75
Y
P
PR
L
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
B
V
S
IN IN IN
IN IN
L
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD
OUT
OUT
FRONT
L
MONITOR
DVD
OUT
R
SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
C
C
B
B
SURR BACK
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
SPEAKERS A
a
FRONT
L
R
SPEAKE
FRON
OUT
Connect one or the other
Connection must be assigned (see page 35)
b
OPTICAL
OUT
YCOAXIAL
PB
R S VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
P
DVD recorder
LR
AUDIO
OUT
VCR,
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
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Connecting Your Components—Continued
S
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording
Step 1: Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( or ), and then make the connec-
A B
tion. The video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver via the same type of connection.
VIDEO 2 IN
XM
COMPONENT
VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN
IN IN
L
R
CD TAPE
VIDEO
OUT
⇒
⇒
⇒
ANTENNA
OUT
Y
P
PR
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
B
V
S
L
L
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD
S VIDEO IN
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IN IN IN
OUT
IN IN
OUT
VIDEO IN
DVD
FRONT
MONITOR
B
B
OUT
SURROUND
A
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
L
R
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SURR BACK
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
SPEAKERS A
SPEAKERS B
L
R
FRONT
S-Video input Better
Composite video input Standard
Analog audio L/R input —
Step 2: Make the audio connection
a
COA
XIAL
OPTICAL
.
DIGITAL IN
1
2
3
a
REMOTE
CONTROL
L
R
AUDIO
IN
VCR,
DVD recorder
Connection AV receiver Signal flow VCR or DVD recorder Picture quality
A
B
a
VIDEO 1 OUT S
VIDEO 1 OUT V
VIDEO 1 OUT L/R
L
R
Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device
Step 1: Make the video connection .
Step 2: Make the audio connection .
TUNING PRESET
TUNER C D
DIGITAL
TUNING
DIMMER MEMORY
INPUT
MODE
CLEAR
VIDEO 3 INPUT
VIDEO
A
Connection AV receiver Signal flow Camcorder or console
A
a
VIDEO 3 INPUT
VIDEO 3 INPUT L/R
A
a
MASTER VOLUME
ENTER
SETUPRETURN
VIDEO3 INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIOLR
a
VIDEO 3 INPUT
LR
AUDIO
LR
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
Camcorder, games console, etc.
⇐
⇐
Composite video output
Analog audio L/R output
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