Onkyo HT-R540, HT-S790B, HTS790S, SKF-540F, SKC-540C Instruction Manual

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

Remote

controller

Corner

Off

Off Set A: 7.1 channels

On Set B: 2 channels

Off No sound

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

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.

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)

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)

function

Processing

• Dolby*2 Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIx

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

• 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.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS,” “DTS 96/24,” “DTS-ES,” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Neural Surround name and related logos are trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation.

, 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

Getting Started in Five Easy Steps

1. Hookup

Connect the AV receiver to your AV system.

☞ page 19

COMPONENT

VIDEO

DIGITAL IN

OUT

VIDEO 2 IN

VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

COA

XIAL

OPTICAL

REMOTE CONTROL

IN IN

OUT

LRLRL

CD TAPE

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

IN IN IN

IN IN

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

MONITOR

DVD

OUT

FRONT

SURROUND

SURR BACK

CENTER

OUT

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

FRONT

SURROUND

SPEAKER

SPEAKERS A

SPEAKERS

FRONT

SPEAKERS B

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

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

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

Getting to Know the AV Receiver

Front Panel

North American Model

3 5 6 74

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

Other Models

STANDBY/ON

PURE AUDIO

PHONES

STANDBY

DVDMULTI CH CD

VCR

SPEAKERS

TONE

DVDMULTI CH CD

VCR

TONE

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

MODEAB

MASTER VOLUME

ENTER

SETUPRETURN

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIOLR

TJKLMNOPQ8 9RS

MASTER VOLUME

ENTER

SETUPRETURN

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIOLR

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

A STANDBY/ON button (34)

Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.

B STANDBY indicator (34)

Lights up when the AV receiver is on Standby and ﬂashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.

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.

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

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.

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.

Getting to Know the AV Receiver—Continued

Rear Panel

(North American model only)

4 53 6

DIGITAL IN

COA XIAL

OPTICAL

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 2 IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

IN IN

CD TAPE

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

ANTENNA

FMAM75

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

IN IN IN

IN IN

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.

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

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

SURR BACK

SURROUND SPEAKERS

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

FRONT

SPEAKERS A

FRONT

SPEAKERS B

CENTER

SPEAKER

AV RECEIVER

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.

See pages 19–33 for hookup information.

Remote Controller

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.

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.

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

HDD

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

ON/STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

123

456

789

10 11 12

D TUN

--/---

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT

MULTI CH

DIMMER

VOL

ENT

ENTER

REMOTE MODE

DVD

RECEIVER

TAPE

MD/CDR

HDD

DVD

VCR

CDTAPE TUNER

CABLE

SAT

CLR

SLEEP

DISC

VOL

ALBUM

MUTING

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE

Press one of the REMOTE MODE buttons to select a mode.

DVD

MD/CDR

HDD

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

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

OR-EQ

Buttons or TAPE input is selected.

1, 2, 3, and 4 are used when the TUNER

RANDOM

LEVEL

L NIGHT

649M

SETUPRETURN

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.

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

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

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.

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:

RECEIVER

ON/STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

123

456

MULTI CH

789

10 11 12

D TUN

--/---

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT

ENT

DIMMER

VOL

ENTER

DVD

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE

DVD

CDTAPE TUNER

CLR

SLEEP

DISC

ALBUM

DVD

MD/CDR

HDD

VCR

CABLE

SAT

MULTI CH

DVD

VOL

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

8 9

STEREO

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

CH SEL

LEVEL

L NIGHT

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

HDDDVDVCR

N O

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.

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:

RECEIVER

TAPE

* If you’re using an MD, CDR, or HDD component, you

must change the Input Display (see page 35).

ON/STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

123

456

MULTI CH

789

10 11 12

--/---

INPUT

GUIDE

DIMMER

VOL

D TUN

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

ENTER

PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT

CD player

MD or CD recorder

Next generation HDD-

compatible component

REMOTE MODE

DVD

RECEIVER

TAPE

MD/CDR

HDD

DVD

VCR

CDTAPE TUNER

CABLE

SAT

CLR

ENT

SLEEP

DISC

VOL

ALBUM

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

MD/CDR

HDD

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.

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

CH SEL

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

L NIGHT

HDDDVDVCR

649M

Speakers

Subwoofer (SKW-540)

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

■ Front

■ Rear

To AC outlet

(Not North American model)

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.

ReplacementRemoval

Connecting Your Speakers

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.

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.

Subwoofer Front Right Center Front Left

Connecting Speaker Set B (sold separately)

Green

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

lation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist

LINE INPUT

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

SURROUND SPEAKERS

Red

FRONT

SPEAKERS A

CENTER

SPEAKER

White

the bare wires tightly, as

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

Blue

shown.

While pressing the lever, insert

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

Make sure that the terminals are

FRONT

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

MONITOR

OUT

SURROUND

SURR BACK

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

DVD

CENTER

SURROUND

SPEAKERS A

SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

AC OUTLET

AC 120V

SWITCHED

TOTAL120W1A MAX.

FRONT

SPEAKERS B

PRE OUT

SUB

AV RECEIVER

WOOFER

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)

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

REMOTE CONTROL

COMPONENT

VIDEO 2 IN

VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

IN IN

LRLRL

CD TAPE

VIDEO

OUT

ANTENNA

FMAM75

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

DVD

IN IN IN

OUT

IN IN

FRONT

OUT

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND

FRONT

SPEAKERS

MONITOR

OUT

SURROUND

SURR BACK

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

SPEAKERS A

SPEAKER

FRONT

SPEAKERS B

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

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.

■ American Model

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.

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

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).

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)

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

Component 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.)

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

AV Receiver

OUT

Input

Composite

S-Video

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

AV Receiver

Optical

Coaxial

Analog

Multichannel

TV,

projector,

etc.

OUT

Input

Cassette

recorder, etc.

Analog

Connecting Your Components—Continued

cab

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 c

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow TV Picture quality

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

MONITOR OUT S

MONITOR OUT V

VIDEO 2 IN L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2

VIDEO 2 IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

IN IN

CD TAPE

DIGITAL IN

COA XIAL

OPTICAL

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO

OUT

⇒

⇐

OUT

Component video input Best

S-Video input Better

Composite video input Standard

Analog audio L/R output

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

ANTENNA

FMAM75

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

IN IN IN

IN IN

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD

DVD

OUT

FRONT

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

SURR BACK

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

SURROUND SPEAKERS

FRONT

SPEAKERS A

PRE OUT

BCB

SUB WOOFER

FRONT

SPEAKERS B

OUT

Connect one or the other Connection must be assigned (see page 35)

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).

OPTICAL

OUT

YCOAXIAL

R S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

AUDIO

OUT

TV, projector, etc.

VIDEO

Connecting Your Components—Continued

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 .)

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

COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN

DVD IN S

DVD IN V

DVD IN FRONT

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1

DIGITAL IN

COA XIAL

OPTICAL

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 2 IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

IN IN

CD TAPE

VIDEO

OUT

⇐

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

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

IN IN IN

IN IN

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD

DVD

OUT

FRONT

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

SURR BACK

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

FRONT

SPEAKERS A

SPEAKERS B

FRONT

OUT

Connect one or the other Connection must be assigned (see page 35)

OPTICAL

OUT

YCOAXIAL

R S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

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.

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

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 2 IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

IN IN

CD TAPE

VIDEO

OUT

ANTENNA

OUT

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

IN IN IN

IN IN

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD

FMAM75

DVD

OUT

FRONT

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

SURR BACK

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

FRONT

SPEAKERS A

FRONT

SPEAKERS B

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

LLR

SURROUND

7.1 ch

5.1 ch

FRONT

SURROUND

DVD

CENTER SUB

CENTER

SPEAKER

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

WOOFER

SURR BACK

DVD player

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Hint!

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

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.

), and then make the connection.

• 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

b c a b a

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow VCR or DVD recorder Picture quality

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

DIGITAL IN

COA XIAL

OPTICAL

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 2 IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

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

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

IN IN IN

IN IN

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD

OUT

FRONT

MONITOR

DVD

OUT

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

SURR BACK

SURROUND SPEAKERS

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

SPEAKERS A

FRONT

SPEAKE

FRON

OUT

Connect one or the other Connection must be assigned (see page 35)

OPTICAL

OUT

YCOAXIAL

R S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

AUDIO

OUT

VCR,

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Connecting Your Components—Continued

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

COMPONENT

VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

IN IN

CD TAPE

VIDEO

OUT

⇒

ANTENNA

OUT

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD

S VIDEO IN

FMAM75

IN IN IN

OUT

IN IN

OUT

VIDEO IN

DVD

FRONT

MONITOR

OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

SURR BACK

SURROUND SPEAKERS

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

FRONT

SPEAKERS A

SPEAKERS B

FRONT

S-Video input Better

Composite video input Standard

Analog audio L/R input —

Step 2: Make the audio connection

COA XIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

REMOTE CONTROL

AUDIO

VCR, DVD recorder

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow VCR or DVD recorder Picture quality

VIDEO 1 OUT S

VIDEO 1 OUT V

VIDEO 1 OUT 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

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow Camcorder or console

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VIDEO 3 INPUT L/R

MASTER VOLUME

ENTER

SETUPRETURN

VIDEO3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIOLR

VIDEO 3 INPUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

Camcorder, games console, etc.

⇐

Composite video output

Analog audio L/R output

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Hint!

N E

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

With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver 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 the video source ( , , or

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 the video source ( , , or ), and then make the connection.

a b c

), and then make the connection.

• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the video source and listen via speaker set B.

• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (For recording, use and , or and .)

b c a b a c

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow Video source Picture quality

COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN

VIDEO 2 IN S

VIDEO 2 IN V

VIDEO 2 IN L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2

DIGITAL IN

COA XIAL

OPTICAL

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 2 IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

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

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

IN IN IN

IN IN

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD

DVD

OUT

FRONT

OUT

BCB

MONITOR

OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

SPEAKERS

SURR BACK

SURROUND SPEAKERS

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

FRONT

SPEAKERS A

SPEAK

FRO

OUT

Connect one or the other Connection must be assigned (see page 35)

OPTICAL

OUT

YCOAXIAL

R S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a CD Player or Turntable

■ CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp

Step 1:

Choose a connection that matches your CD player ( , , or ). Use connection for a turntable with a built-in phono preamp.

a b c a

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

Connect one or the other Connection

must be assigned (see page 35)

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

COAXIAL

OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT

DIGITAL IN

VIDEO 2 IN

VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

COA XIAL

OPTICAL

REMOTE CONTROL

CD player

VIDEO

IN IN

OUT

CD TAPE

OUT

LRL

ANTENNA

FMAM75

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD

IN IN IN

OUT

IN IN

OUT

DVD

FRONT

MONITOR

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

OUT

SURR BACK

CENTER

AUDIO

OUTPUT

SUB WOOFER

Turntable (MM) with built-in phono preamp

set B.

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

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow CD or turntable

CD IN L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3

⇐

a b a c

Analog audio L/R output

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

■ Turntable (MM) with no Phono Preamp Built-in

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

COMPONENT

VIDEO 2 IN

VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

CD TAPE

VIDEO

IN IN

OUT

COA XIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

LRL

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

ANTENNA

FMAM75

IN IN IN

OUT

IN IN

OUT

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

MONITOR

DVD

OUT

SURROUND

SURR BACK

CENTER

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

Phono preamp

AUDIO INPUT

■ 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.

COMPONENT

VIDEO 2 IN

VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

IN IN

CD TAPE

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

DIGITAL IN

COA XIAL

OPTICAL

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

LRL

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD

ANTENNA

FMAM75

IN IN IN

OUT

IN IN

OUT

Phono preamp

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

MONITOR

DVD

OUT

SURROUND

SURR BACK

CENTER

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

AUDIO INPUT

MC head amp or

MC transformer

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AUDIO INPUT

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting an HDD-compatible Component

As of this printing, the Onkyo Remote Interactive Dock is the only HDD-compatible component available.

■ For HDD-compatible components that support video

Connect your HDD-compatible component’s analog audio output jacks and S-Video output jack to the AV receiver’s VIDEO 2 IN L/R jacks and VIDEO 2 IN S jack.

AUDIO

OUT

ANTENNA

FMAM75

IN IN IN

OUT

IN IN

OUT

COA XIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 2 IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

IN IN

CD TAPE

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

FRONT

■ For HDD-compatible components that don’t support video

Connect your HDD-compatible component’s analog audio output jacks to the AV receiver’s TAPE IN L/R jacks.

AUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT

DIGITAL IN

VIDEO 2 IN

COA

MONITO

DVD

OUT

SURROUN

XIAL

OPTICAL

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

IN IN

CD TAPE

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Notes:

• Connect the Remote Interactive Dock with an cable (see page 33).

• Set the Remote Interactive Dock’s RI MODE switch to HDD.

• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to HDD (see page 35).

• Refer to the Remote Interactive Dock’s instruction manual.

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder

Step 1:

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

a b c

Connect one or the

other

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

COA XIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 2 IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

IN IN

CD TAPE

VIDEO

OUT

LRL

ANTENNA

FMAM75

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

IN IN IN

IN IN

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD

DVD

OUT

FRONT

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

SURROUND

TAPE

SURROUND BACK

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

SPEAKERS

SURR BACK

These connections

must be assigned

(see page 35)

COAXIAL

OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

IN OUT

REC PLAY

Cassette recorder, CDR, etc.

• With connection , you can listen via speaker set B.

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

a b a c

Connection AV receiver 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

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

FRONT

SPEAKERS A

SPEA

SURROUND SPEAKERS

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 connected via should be connected directly to a wall outlet, not the AV receiver’s AC OUTLET.

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

SURROUND SPEAKERS

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

FRONT

SPEAKERS A

FRONT

SPEAKERS B

CENTER SPEAKER

AV RECEIVER

AC OUTLET

AC 120V

60Hz

SWITCHED

TOTAL120W 1A MAX.

AC OUTLET

AC 120V

TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

SWITCHED

60Hz

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting Onkyo Components

Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable (con-

nection in the hookup examples) (see pages 24 to 32).

Step 2: Make the connection. Step 3: If you’re using an MD, CDR, or HDD component, change the input Display (see page 35).

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 on Standby, it will automatically turn on and select that component as the input source. Similarly, when the AV receiver is set to Standby, all components connected via will also go on Standby. This function will not work on components connected to an AC OUTLET on the AV receiver.

■ Direct Change

When playback is started on a component connected via , the AV receiver automatically selects that component as the input source. If your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver’s multichannel DVD input, you’ll need to press the [MULTI CH] button to hear all channels (see page 37), as the Direct Change function only selects the FRONT DVD IN jacks.

■ Remote Control

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control your other -capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor instead of the component. You must enter the appropriate remote control code ﬁrst (page 59).

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 jack is for connecting additional -capable components.

REMOTE CONTROL

DIGITAL IN

COA XIAL

OPTICAL

REMOTE CONTROL

COMPONENT

VIDEO

VIDEO 2 IN

VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

IN IN

OUT

LRLRL

CD TAPE

OUT

ANTENNA

FMAM75

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

DVD

IN IN IN

OUT

IN IN

FRONT

OUT

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

MONITOR

OUT

SURROUND

SURR BACK

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

FRONT

DVD

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

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

e.g., CD player

e.g., DVD player

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

Connecting the Power Cord

• Connect the AV receiver’s and subwoofer’s power cord to a suitable wall outlet.

Notes:

• Before connecting the power cord, 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 the AV receiver into a different branch circuit.

Turning On the AV Receiver

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY indicator

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

DVDMULTI CH CD

PHONES

SPEAKERS

TONE

3VIDEO2VIDEO 1

VIDEO

VCR

LISTENING MODE

Turning On and Standby

AV receiver

STANDBY/ON

Remote

controller

RECEIVER

ON/STANDBY

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

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

TUNERTAPE

DIGITAL

DISPLAYSTEREO DIMMER MEMORY

INPUT

ON/STANDBY

RECEIVER

TUNING PRESET

TUNING

MODEAB

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

ENTER

SETUPRETURN

VIDEO3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIOLR

123

V1 V2 V3

456

789

D TUN

--/---

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

INPUT SELECTOR

MULTI CH

10 11 12

ENT

DIMMER

VOL

REMOTE MODE

DVD

RECEIVER

TAPE

MD/CDR

HDD

DVD

VCR

CDTAPE TUNER

CABLE

SAT

CLR

SLEEP

DISC

VOL

ALBUM

MUTING

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 35.

■ Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or next generation HDD-compatible component?

If you have, see “Changing the Input Display” on page 35.

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).

• Testing cannot be performed while speaker set B is on or a pair of headphones is connected.

COAX

OPT1

OUT IN

TAPE

CD recorder, MD recorder, RI Dock, etc.

First Time Setup

Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources

1 2, 3

MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

DVDMULTI CH CD

VIDEO

3VIDEO2VIDEO 1

PHONES

VCR

SPEAKERS

TONE

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAYSTEREO DIMMER MEMORY

To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, you must connect your DVD player to the AV receiver digitally (coaxial or optical).

Here are the default assignments.

Input selector Default assignment

DVD COA X VIDEO 1 OPT 1 VIDEO 2 OPT 2 VIDEO 3 - - - -

TAPE - - - -

CD OPT 3

With this function, you can change the digital inputs assign. If, for example, you connect your DVD player to the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 input (OPT1), you’ll need to assign it to the DVD input source, as follows.

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

TUNERTAPE

DIGITAL

INPUT

SETUPRETURN

VIDEO3 INPUT

VIDEO

TUNING MODEAB

CLEAR

AUDIOLR

Changing the Input Display

If you connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder or next generation HDD-compatible component to the TAPE IN/OUT or VIDEO 2 IN jacks, for to work properly, you must change this setting.

This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver.

1, 21, 2

MASTER VOLUME

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

TUNERTAPE

DIGITAL

INPUT

SETUPRETURN

VIDEO3 INPUT

VIDEO

TUNING

MODEAB

CLEAR

AUDIOLR

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

TAPE

VIDEO 2

STANDBY

DVDMULTI CH CD

VCR

SPEAKERS

TONE

Press the [TAPE] or [VIDEO 2] input selector button so that “TAPE” or “VIDEO2” appears on the display.

3VIDEO2VIDEO 1

VIDEO

DISPLAYSTEREO DIMMER MEMORY

LISTENING MODE

DVD

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 1

VCR

TAPE

Press the input selector button for the input source that you want

VIDEO 2

to assign.

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

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).

Note:

Make sure that components connected digitally are conﬁgured to output digital audio. Refer to the relevant manuals.

TAPE

Press and hold down the [TAPE] or [VIDEO 2] input selector button (about 3 seconds) to change the setting.

VIDEO 2

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

For the TAPE input selector, the setting changes in this order:

TAPE

→ MD → CDR → HDD

→

For the VIDEO 2 input selector, the setting changes in this order:

VIDEO 2

Note:

HDD can be selected for the TAPE input selector or VIDEO 2 input selector, but not both at the same time.

↔ HDD

Playing Your AV Components

Basic AV Receiver Operation

AV receiver

DVD

VIDEO 3

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

PHONES

VIDEO 1

VCR

TAPE TUNER

MULTI CH

DVDMULTI CH CD

VCR

SPEAKERS

TONE

Remote

controller

RECEIVER

VIDEO 2

123

V1 V2 V3

789

VIDEO

3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAYSTEREO DIMMER MEMORY

DISPLAY

TUNING PRESET

TUNERTAPE

DIGITAL

TUNING

INPUT

MODEAB

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

ENTER

SETUPRETURN

VIDEO3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIOLR

ON/STANDBY

D TUN

TOP MENU

PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

MULTI CH

DVD

789

CDTAPE TUNER

10 11 12

CLR

ENT

--/---

DIMMER

SLEEP

DISC

VOL

ALBUM

INPUT

GUIDE

SP A/B

ENTER

DVD

MD/CDR

HDD

VCR

CABLE

SAT

VOL

MUTING

Subwoofer’s

rear panel

MIN

OUTPUT LEVEL

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] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons.

On the remote controller, the [V1], [V2], and [V3] buttons select the VIDEO 1,

DVD

VIDEO 2, and VIDEO 3 input sources respectively.

CDTAPE TUNER

MAX

AV receiver

MASTER VOLUME

SPEAKERS

Remote

controller

Remote

controller

VOL

To turn the speakers on or off, use the AV receiver’s SPEAKERS [A] and [B] buttons, or use the remote controller’s [SP A/B] button.

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.

Note that while speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel

Indicators

playback.

See page 5 for more information about speaker sets A and B.

Start playback on the source component.

To watch a DVD or other video source, on your TV, select the video input that’s connected to the AV receiver’s MONITOR OUT jack.

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. Since the AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment, it 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 “Using the Listening Modes” on page 46.

Playing Your AV Components—Continued

MULTI CH

DISPLAY

ON/STANDBY

123

V1V2V

456

789

D TUN

--/---

INPUT

STEREO

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

DISPLAY

RECEIVER

INPUT SELECTOR

MULTI CH

10 11 12

ENT

DIMMER

SLEEP

VOL

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

CH SEL

LEVEL

PLAY MODE

L NIGHT

OR-EQ

VCR

649M

REMOTE MODE

DVD

TAPE

MD/CDR

HDD

DVD

VCR

CDTAPE TUNER

CABLE

SAT

CLR

DISC

VOL

ALBUM

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

HDDDVD

RECEIVER

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

The following information can typically be displayed:

Displaying Source Information

RECEIVER

DISPLAY

Input source &

volume*

Signal format*

or sampling

frequency

Input source & listening mode

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

Using the Multichannel DVD Input

The multichannel DVD input is for connecting a component with a 7.1-channel analog audio output, such as a DVD-Audio or SACD-capable DVD player, or an MPEG decoder. See page 26 for hookup information.

RECEIVER

MULTI CH

Note:

• While the multichannel DVD input is selected, the Speaker Conﬁguration settings on page 54 are ignored, and signals from the multichannel input are fed to the speakers as they are.

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [MULTI CH] button.

The MULTI CH indicator appears on the display.

MULTI CH indicator

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

*1 When AM or FM radio is used, the band, preset num-

ber, and frequency are displayed.

*2 If the input signal is analog, or AM or FM radio is

selected, 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 3 seconds, then the previous display reappears.

Note:

• The listening mode is displayed only when speaker set A is on.

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).

Listening to the Radio

Listening to AM/FM stations

TUNER

TUNING

MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

DVDMULTI CH CD

PHONES

SPEAKERS

3VIDEO2VIDEO 1

VIDEO

VCR

TONE

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAYSTEREO DIMMER MEMORY

With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations.

TUNER

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

In this example, FM has been selected.

Band Frequency

(Actual display depends on country.)

■

AM Frequency Step Setup (not North America)

You must specify the AM frequency step used in your area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.

TUNING PRESET

TUNERTAPE

DIGITAL INPUT

SETUPRETURN

TUNING MODEAB

CLEAR

TUNING MODE

ENTER

VIDEO3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIOLR

Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations

■ Auto Tuning Mode

TUNING

MODE

TUNING PRESET

■ Manual Tuning Mode

TUNING

MODE

TUNING PRESET

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.

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.

Press the [SETUP] button, 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.

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 (or 10 kHz) steps for AM.

When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator also appears.

AUTOTUNED

FM STEREO

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.

Note:

• You can also use the remote controller’s Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to tune the radio.

Listening to the Radio—Continued

■ Tuning into Stations by Frequency

You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency.

Number

buttons

RECEIVER

D TUN

ON/STANDBY

D TUN

TOP MENU

PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT

Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [D TUN] button.

(Actual display depends on country.)

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

MULTI CH

789

10 11 12

ENT

--/---

DIMMER

SLEEP

VOL

ALBUM

INPUT

GUIDE

SP A/B

ENTER

DVD

MD/CDR

HDD

DVD

VCR

CDTAPE TUNER

CABLE

CLR

DISC

VOL

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

RECEIVER

SAT

CH +/–

The [RECEIVER] button ﬂashes.

Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station.

For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM), press 8, 7, 5.

Note: While the [RECEIVER] button is ﬂashing, the input source cannot be changed by using the remote controller.

MEMORY

Press the [MEMORY] button.

The MEMORY indicator appears and the preset number ﬂashes.

TUNING PRESET

While the MEMORY indicator is displayed (about 8 seconds), use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a preset from 1 through 40.

ENTER

MEMORY

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

The station or channel is stored and the preset number stops ﬂashing.

Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite AM/FM radio stations and XM channels.

■ Selecting Presets

TUNING PRESET

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

ENTE

DISC

ALBUM

Presetting AM/FM Stations and XM Channels

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

DVDMULTI CH CD

VIDEO

3VIDEO2VIDEO 1

PHONES

VCR

SPEAKERS

TONE

MEMORY

You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations and XM channels as presets.

Tune into the AM/FM station or XM channel that you want to store as a preset.

See page 40 to select XM channels.

LISTENING MODE

TUNERTAPE

DIGITAL

DISPLAYSTEREO DIMMER MEMORY

INPUT

PRESET

MASTER VOLUME

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUPRETURN

VIDEO3 INPUT

VIDEO

TUNING

MODEAB

CLEAR

AUDIOLR

TUNING MODE

■ Deleting Presets

Select the preset that you want to delete.

See the previous section.

MEMORY

TUNING

CLEAR

While holding down the [MEMORY] button, press the

MODE

[TUNING MODE] button.

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

Listening to the Radio—Continued

Listening to XM Satellite Radio

(North American Models Only)

Important XM Radio Information

To receive XM Radio on this receiver you need to purchase an optional XM Passport System and subscribe to XM’s paid programming. Please note that XM is currently only licensed to provide service to the contiguous 48 United States (not available in Alaska and Hawaii) and portions of Canada. XM Radio service is not currently available in Mexico or any other region outside the continental U.S. and portions of Canada. For updates on service availability please visit XM's website at

http://www.xmradio.com or http://www.xmradio.ca

Note:

Hardware and required basic monthly subscription sold separately. Premium Channels available at additional monthly cost. Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change.

About XM Radio:

There is a world beyond AM and FM. It is XM Satellite Radio. XM offers more than 160 digital channels of audio entertainment, including 100% commercial-free music channels, in the top markets in the U.S.

Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO.

About XM Canada:

XM Canada offers the most commercial-free music – and engaging talk show programs. XM Canada creates original content that reﬂects our unique Canadian culture and broadcasts it throughout North America.

Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. offers its satellite radio service and operates under the XM Canada™ brand. XM Canada has an exclusive Canadian licence from XM Satellite Radio Inc.

For more information about XM Canada, visit www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-GET-XMSR

A warning against reverse engineering:

It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or manipulate any technology incorporated in receivers compatible with the XM Satellite Radio system. Furthermore, the AMBE ware included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The user of this or any other software contained in an XM Radio is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into humanreadable form. The software is licensed solely for use within this product.

voice compression soft-

Connecting the XM Passport System

The XM Passport System is sold separately. You can purchase the XM Passport System from the XM Web site at: http://www.xmradio.com (U.S.A.) http://www.xmradio.ca (Canada)

Connect the Passport System to the XM antenna jack on the rear panel.

XM antenna jack

DIGITAL IN

COA XIAL

OPTICAL

REMOTE CONTROL

COMPONENT

VIDEO 2 IN

VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

IN IN

LRLRL

CD TAPE

VIDEO

OUT

ANTENNA

FMAM75

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

DVD

IN IN IN

OUT

IN IN

FRONT

OUT

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND

FRONT

SPEAKERS

MONITOR

OUT

SURROUND

SURR BACK

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

SPEAKERS A

SPEAKER

FRONT

SPEAKERS B

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

AC OUTLET

AC 120V

60Hz

SWITCHED

TOTAL120W 1A MAX.

AV RECEIVER

Put the XM Passport System by a southerly facing window, with nothing obstructing its path to the sky.

TUNINGTUNER

MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

STANDBY

DVDMULTI CH CD

VCR

SPEAKERS

TONE

VIDEO

3VIDEO2VIDEO 1

DISPLAYSTEREO DIMMER MEMORY

LISTENING MODE

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

TUNERTAPE

DIGITAL INPUT

SETUPRETURN

VIDEO3 INPUT

VIDEO

TUNING MODEAB

CLEAR

AUDIOLR

Selecting XM Satellite Radio

TUNER

Press the [TUNER] input selector button repeatedly to select XM.

If “CHECK ANTENNA” appears on the display, make sure the XM Passport System is connected properly.

Listening to the Radio—Continued

Signing Up for XM Satellite Radio

Before you can use XM Satellite Radio, you must ﬁrst sign up for an account. You’ll need a major credit card and your XM Satellite Radio ID, which you can get from the AV receiver, as explained below, or from the Passport System package and itself.

TUNING PRESET

Use the TUNING Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select channel 0.

Your XM Satellite Radio ID number is displayed. Write it below.

To sign up, go to: http://activate.xmradio.com

Or call: 1-800-967-2346 For XM Canada, go to: http://xmradio.ca Or call: 1-877-GET-XMSR

Notes:

• Channel 0 cannot be selected in Category Search mode. You must select Channel Search mode (see page 41).

• The following letters are not used in XM Satellite Radio IDs: I, O, S, F.

Selecting XM Radio Channels

There are three ways to select XM radio channels:

• Channel Search mode: select any channel.

• Category Search mode: select channels by category.

• Direct tuning: enter channel number.

Note:

You can’t select Channel Search or Category Search mode, while the Tuning Arrow indicators are ﬂashing, as tuning is in progress.

Number

buttons

D TUN

RETURN

ON/STANDBY

123

V1 V2 V3

456

789

D TUN

--/---

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT

INPUT SELECTOR

MULTI CH

10 11 12

ENT

DIMMER

VOL

ENTER

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE

MD/CDR

DVD

CDTAPE TUNER

CABLE

CLR

SLEEP

DISC

ALBUM

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

DVD

HDD

VCR

VOL

RECEIVER

SAT

ENT

ENTER

■ Channel Search Mode

Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [ENTER] button to select “Channel Search” mode.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a channel.

Channel nameChannel number

You can also use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a category.

■ Category Search Mode

Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [ENTER] button to select “Category Search” mode.

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a category, and

use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a channel in that category.

■ Direct Tuning

You can select an XM radio channel directly by entering its number.

D TUN

123

V1 V2 V3

456

MULTI CH

789

DIMMER

Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [D TUN] button.

The [RECEIVER] button ﬂashes.

Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the channel number.

The channel is selected.

DVD

For example, to select channel #20, press 0, 2, 0, or 2, 0, [ENT].

CDTAPE TUNER

11 12

CLR

ENT

SLEEP

Note: While the [RECEIVER] button is ﬂashing, the input source cannot be changed by using the remote controller.

Listening to the Radio—Continued

SAT

ENTER

TUNINGTUNER

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

STANDBY

DVDMULTI CH CD

VCR

SPEAKERS

TONE

VIDEO

3VIDEO2VIDEO 1

DISPLAYSTEREO DIMMER MEMORY

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

TUNERTAPE

DIGITAL INPUT

SETUPRETURN

TUNING

MODEAB

CLEAR

RETURN

TUNING MODE

Selecting XM Channels from the Front Panel:

TUNING

MODE

Press the [TUNING MODE] button to select “Channel Search” or “Category Search” mode.

Press the [ENTER] button repeatedly to select a category.

ENTER

VIDEO

MASTER VOLUME

VIDEO3 INPUT

AUDIOLR

ENTER

PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT

RETURN

DISPLAY

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

OR-EQ

SETUPRETURN

RANDOM

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

L NIGHT

HDDDVDVCR

649M

Displaying XM Radio Information

AV receiver

Remote

controller

DISPLAY

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

TUNING PRESET

Use the TUNING Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a chan-

nel.

In Channel Search mode, you can select any channel.

In Category Search mode, you can only select channels from the currently selected category.

Selecting the Previous Channel:

AV receiver

RETURN

Remote

controller

RETURN

To listen to the previously selected XM channel, press the [RETURN] button.

The following information can be displayed:

Channel name

Channel number & preset number

Category

Artist

Song title

Listening mode

Notes:

• If the category, artist, or song title is not available, “- - -” will be displayed instead.

• The listening mode is displayed only when speaker set A is on.

Listening to the Radio—Continued

TUNINGENTER

MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

DVDMULTI CH CD

VIDEO

3VIDEO2VIDEO 1

PHONES

VCR

SPEAKERS

TONE

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAYSTEREO DIMMER MEMORY

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

TUNERTAPE

DIGITAL

INPUT

SETUPRETURN

VIDEO3 INPUT

VIDEO

TUNING MODEAB

CLEAR

AUDIOLR

SETUP

Positioning the XM Passport System

You can check the signal strength of the XM radio signal and adjust the position of the XM Passport System accordingly.

SETUP

TUNING PRESET

On the AV receiver, press the [SETUP] button.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “5. ANT Aiming,” and then press [ENTER].

XM Radio Messages

The following messages may appear while using XM radio.

The XM Passport System is not connected properly. Check the connection.

The XM user encryption code is being updated. Please wait.

The signal is too weak. Check the XM Passport System connection and reposition it for the best reception.

The AV receiver is tuning or decoding audio or text data. Please wait.

Adjust the position of the XM Passport System so that the SAT signal strength bar is as long as possible.

The XM channel you selected is not currently broadcasting. Select another channel.

If you can’t receive a satellite signal, press the Down [ ] button to display the terrestrial (TER) signal strength meter and adjust your XM Passport System so that the bar is as long as possible.

Terrestrial signals are only available in certain areas.

So long as the signal strength is good, you can enjoy XM Radio by using either satellite or terrestrial reception.

Common Functions

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

DIMMER

CH SEL

OR-EQ

ON/STANDBY

123

V1 V2 V3

456

789

D TUN

--/---

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT

STEREO

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

MULTI CH

10 11 12

ENT

DIMMER

VOL

ENTER

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

OR-EQ

649M

REMOTE MODE

DVD

RECEIVER

TAPE

MD/CDR

DVD

VCR

CDTAPE TUNER

CABLE

CLR

SLEEP

DISC

ALBUM

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

L NIGHT

Press

HDD

SAT

VOL

[RECEIVER] ﬁrst

SLEEP

MUTING

LEVEL – +

HDDDVDVCR

Adjusting the Bass and Treble

You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers, except when the Direct or Pure Audio (not North American models) 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

You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver.

TONE, –, +

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

STANDBY

DVDMULTI CH CD

VCR

SPEAKERS

TONE

VIDEO

3VIDEO2VIDEO 1

DISPLAYSTEREO DIMMER MEMORY

LISTENING MODE

TUNING PRESET

TUNERTAPE

DIGITAL

INPUT

SETUPRETURN

TUNING MODEAB

CLEAR

PHONES DIMMER

Setting the Display Brightness

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.

MUTING

MASTER VOLUME

ENTER

VIDEO3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIOLR

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

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-R540 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.

DIMMER

Common Functions—Continued

Using the Sleep Timer

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

Press the remote controller’s [SLEEP] button repeatedly to

SLEEP

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.

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 5 seconds, then the previous display reappears.

SLEEP indicator

Adjusting Speaker Levels

You can adjust the volume of each speaker in speaker set A. These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby.

CH SEL

LEVEL

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 adjust the volume of the left and right speakers, from –12 dB to +12 dB.

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

LEVEL

speaker from –12 dB to +12 dB (–15 dB to +12 dB for the subwoofer).

Using Headphones

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

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

PHONES

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 was set to Pure Audio, Mono, Stereo, or Direct, in which case it stays the same.

• 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.

• 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 each headphone speaker, from –12 dB to +12 dB each.

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

Using the Listening Modes

Selecting Listening Modes

For a description of each listening mode, see “About the Listening Modes” on page 48.

• 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.

• The listening modes cannot be selected while speaker set A is off.

Selecting on the AV Receiver

MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

PURE AUDIO

PHONES

SPEAKERS

PURE AUDIO

DVDMULTI CH CD

3VIDEO2VIDEO 1

VIDEO

VCR

TONE

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAYSTEREO RT/PTY/TPMEMORY

STEREO

LISTENING MODE

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

TUNERTAPE

DIGITAL INPUT

SETUPRETURN

VIDEO3 INPUT

VIDEO

TUNING MODEAB

CLEAR

AUDIOLR

Selecting with the Remote Controller

DISC

VOL

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT

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 and the Neural Surround listening mode (North American model only).

■ LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons

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

ENTER

ALBUM

RANDOM

LEVEL

L NIGHT

649M

VOL

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

HDDDVDVCR

■ [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. Pressing this button again will select the previous listening mode.

■ [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 shows which listening modes can be used with each input signal format.

Source format

Listening mode

Pure Audio (Not North

American models)

Direct

Stereo Mono

Multich

PLIIx Movie/Music/Game Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music

Neural Surround (North

American models only)

Dolby D

Dolby D + Neo:6 Dolby D EX

Dolby

Dolby D+PLIIx Music

Dolby D+PLIIx Movie

DTS, DTS 96/24

DTS-ES Discrete

DTS-ES Matrix

DTS

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

DTS+PLIIx Movie

Mono Movie

Onkyo Original DSP

*1. In the Pure Audio and Direct listening modes, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz PCM is processed at 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz respectively. In

listening modes other than Pure Audio, Direct, and Stereo, 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz PCM is processed at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz

respectively. *2. In listening modes other than Pure Audio, Direct, Stereo, and DTS 96/24, DTS 96/24 sources are processed as normal DTS. *3. If the Surr Back parameter is set to None, or speaker set B is on, normal Pro Logic II is used. *4. Not available for 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz PCM input signals. *5. If the Surr Back setting is set to None, or speaker set B is on, normal DTS is used. *6. Available only when surround speakers are connected.

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

Analog,

PCM

CD, TV,

radio,

cassette,

etc.

3/2.1 2/2.1

✔ ✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔

✔✔ ✔

✔

✔✔

✔

✔ ✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔

Dolby Digital

2/0 1/0, 1+1 Other

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

3/2.1 2/2.1

DTS/DTS 96/24

2/0

✔

DTS-ES

Discrete Matrix

✔

Multich

analog

✔

: Only available on 6.1/7.1-channel playback systems. Not available while speaker set B is on.

: Only available on 7.1-channel playback systems. Not available while speaker set B is on.

Tip: To check the format of the digital input signal, see “Displaying Source Information” on page 37.

Using the Listening Modes—Continued

About the Listening Modes

The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high ﬁdelity and stunning surround sound.

The illustration shows which speakers are active in each listening mode with 7.1 channel speaker system.

Front left Center Front right

Subwoofer

Surround left

Pure Audio (not North American models)

back left/ right

Surround rightSurround

In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned off, minimizing possible noise sources for the ultimate in high-ﬁdelity reproduction. (As the video circuitry is turned off, no video signals are output in this mode.)

Direct

In this mode, audio from the input source is output directly with minimal processing, providing high-ﬁdelity reproduction. All of the source’s audio channels are output as they are.

Stereo

Sound is output by the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.

Mono

Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or use it with the foreign language soundtracks recorded in the left and right channels of some movies. It can also be used with DVDs or other sources containing multiplexed audio, such as karaoke DVDs.

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-channel source for

7.1-channel playback. It provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops the listener. As well as music and movies, video games can also beneﬁt from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging. If you’re not using any surround back speakers,

Dolby Pro Logic II will be used instead of

Dolby Pro Logic IIx.

• PLIIx Movie

Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS).

• PLIIx Music

Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).

• PLIIx Game

Use this mode with video games, especially those that bear the Dolby Pro Logic II logo.

Dolby Digital

Use this mode with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital logo, and Dolby Digital TV broadcasts. This is the most common digital surroundsound format, and it’ll put you right in the middle of the action, just like being in a movie theater or concert hall.

Dolby Digital EX DTS+Dolby EX

These modes expand 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. They’re especially suited to Dolby Digital EX soundtracks that include a matrix-encoded surround back channel. The additional channel adds an extra dimension and provides an enveloping surround sound experience, perfect for rotating and ﬂy-by sound effects. Use them with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital or DTS logo.

Dolby Digital+PLIIx Music DTS+PLIIx Music

These modes use the Pro Logic IIx Music mode to expand 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. Use them with Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 music sources (e.g., DVD and Dolby Digital TV broadcasts).

Dolby Digital+PLIIx Movie DTS+PLIIx Movie

These modes use the Pro Logic IIx Movie mode to expand 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources for 7.1-channel playback. Use them with Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 movies (e.g., DVD and select digital TV broadcasts).

DTS

The DTS digital surround-sound format supports up to 5.1 discrete channels and uses less compression for high-ﬁdelity reproduction. Use it with DVDs and CDs that bear the DTS logo.

DTS 96/24

This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. This is high-resolution DTS with a 96 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution, providing superior ﬁdelity. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo.

DTS-ES Discrete

This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete soundtracks, which use a discrete surround back channel for true 6.1/7.1-channel playback. The seven totally separate audio channels provide better spatial imaging and 360-degree sound localization, perfect for sounds that pan across the surround channels. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS-ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Discrete soundtrack.

Using the Listening Modes—Continued

DTS-ES Matrix

This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtracks, which use a matrix-encoded back-channel for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS-ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Matrix soundtrack.

DTS Neo:6

This mode expands any 2-channel source for 6.1-channel playback. It uses six full-bandwidth channels of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material, providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience that fully envelops the listener.

• Neo:6 Cinema

Use this mode with any stereo movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS).

• Neo:6 Music

Use this mode with any stereo music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).

Dolby Digital + Neo:6 DTS+Neo:6

This mode uses Neo:6 to expand 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources for

6.1/7.1-channel playback. Use it with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital or DTS logo and feature a 5.1-channel soundtrack.

Neural Surround

(North American models only)

Neural Surround represents the latest advancement in surround technology developed for music and is adopted by XM Satellite Radio for digital radio broadcast of surround recordings and live events in surround sound. Neural Surround employs psychoacoustic frequencydomain processing, which allows delivery of a more detailed sound stage, with superior channel separation and localization of audio elements. System playback is scalable from 5.1 to 7.1 multichannel surround playback.

Onkyo Original DSP Modes

Mono Movie

This mode is suitable for old movies and other mono 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, this mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall.

Unplugged

Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this mode emphasizes the front stereo image, giving the impression of being right in front of the stage.

Studio-Mix

Suitable for rock or 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

This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio, surround effects to the entire sound, and clarity to voices.

All Ch Stereo

Ideal for background music, this mode ﬁlls the entire listening area with stereo sound from the front, surround, and surround back speakers.

Full Mono

In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono, so the sound you hear is the same regardless of where you are within the listening room.

Using the Listening Modes—Continued

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GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT

STEREO

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

MULTI CH

10 11 12

ENT

DIMMER

VOL

ENTER

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

OR-EQ

649M

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE

MD/CDR

DVD

CDTAPE TUNER

CABLE

CLR

SLEEP

DISC

ALBUM

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

L NIGHT

DVD

HDD

VCR

VOL

HDDDVDVCR

RECEIVER

SAT

SETUP

CINE FLTR

L NIGHT

Using the CinemaFILTER

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, PLII/IIx Movie, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, Dolby/DTS+PLIIx Movie, Dolby/DTS+Neo:6, and DTS+Dolby EX.

RECEIVER

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

On: CinemaFILTER on.

CINE FLTR

Off: CinemaFILTER off.

Using the Audio Adjust Settings

The Audio Adjust settings only affect speaker set A.

RECEIVER

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

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.

RECEIVER

L NIGHT

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] REMOTE MODE 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.

SETUP

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “4. Audio

Adjust,” and then press [ENTER].

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

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

Repeat this step for the other settings.

Using the Listening Modes—Continued

SETUP

The Audio Adjust settings are explained below.

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.

PLII and PLIIx Music Mode Settings

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

■ Panorama

With this setting, 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).

■ 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 value is 3. It can be adjusted from 0 to 6. Higher settings move the sound ﬁeld forward. Lower settings move it backward.

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.

adjusts 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 value 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 value is 2). This setting has no effect if no center speaker is 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 EX

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

Multichannel Subwoofer Setting

■ SW Sens

On some DVD players, the signal from the multichannel subwoofer output is 15 dB higher than normal. You can change the subwoofer sensitivity to match your DVD player. Note that this setting only affects signals connected to the SUBWOOFER input jack of the multichannel DVD input.

You can select 0 dB (default), +5 dB, +10 dB, or +15 dB. If you ﬁnd that your subwoofer is too loud, try the

+10 dB or +15 dB setting.

■ Center Width

With this setting, 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, 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

Advanced Setup

Advanced Speaker Settings

ENTER

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INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT

STEREO

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

DISPLAY

RECEIVER

INPUT SELECTOR

MULTI CH

10 11 12

ENT

DIMMER

SLEEP

VOL

ENTER

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

CH SEL

LEVEL

PLAY MODE

L NIGHT

OR-EQ

649M

REMOTE MODE

DVD

TAPE

MD/CDR

HDD

DVD

VCR

CDTAPE TUNER

CABLE

SAT

CLR

DISC

VOL

ALBUM

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

HDDDVDVCR

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.

Speaker Distance

The speaker distance setting cannot be changed while a pair of headphones is connected, speaker set B is on, or the multichannel input is being used.

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.

RECEIVER

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.

Repeat step 5 for all speakers.

Note:

Speakers that you set to No or None in the Speaker Conﬁguration (page 54) cannot be selected.

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).

SETUP

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.

The speaker levels cannot be adjusted while a pair of headphones is connected, speaker set B is on, or the AV receiver is muted.

RECEIVER

SETUP

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.

SETUP

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.

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 54) do not output the test tone.

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).

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

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 (full band). For those with a smaller diameter, specify Small (default crossover 100 Hz).

The crossover frequency can be changed on page 55.

RECEIVER

SETUP

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

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “1. SP Conﬁg,” and then press the [ENTER] but-

ton.

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.

Cone diameter

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.

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)

*Choose the setting suitable for the speaker.

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

Notes:

• For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency response in the manuals supplied with your speakers and set accordingly.

• Choose a higher crossover frequency if you want more sound from your subwoofer.

Crossover frequency

40/50/60Hz*

80Hz

100Hz (default)

120Hz

150/200Hz*

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 54.

Crossover Frequency

This setting only applies to the speakers that you speciﬁed as Small in the “Speaker Conﬁguration” on page 54.

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 speakers

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

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

Use the diameter of the smallest speaker in your system when choosing the crossover frequency.

SETUP

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 indicator for each 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 specify the signal format as either PCM or DTS:

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

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

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

DVDMULTI CH CD

PHONES

SPEAKERS

TONE

PCM

MASTER VOLUME

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

VCR

LISTENING MODE

DIGITAL

DISPLAYSTEREO DIMMER MEMORY

INPUT

TUNERTAPE

3VIDEO2VIDEO 1

VIDEO

SETUPRETURN

VIDEO3 INPUT

VIDEO

TUNING MODEAB

CLEAR

AUDIOLR

DIGITAL INPUT

Correcting Sound and Picture Sync

When using progressive scanning on your DVD player, you may ﬁnd that the picture and sound are out of sync. With this setting, you can correct this by delaying the audio signals. You can set it from 0 to 100 milliseconds (ms) in 20 millisecond steps.

INPUT

SELECTOR

RECEIVER

ON/STANDBY

D TUN

TOP MENU

PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE

INPUT SELECTOR

123

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456

MULTI CH

DVD

789

10 11 12

CLR

ENT

--/---

DIMMER

SLEEP

DISC

VOL

ALBUM

INPUT

GUIDE

SP A/B

ENTER

DVD

MD/CDR

HDD

VCR

CDTAPE TUNER

CABLE

SAT

VOL

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

RECEIVER

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 repeatedly to select: PCM, DTS, or Auto.

PCM: Only PCM format input signals will be

heard. If the input signal is not PCM, the PCM indicator will ﬂash and there will be no sound.

DTS: Only DTS format input signals will be

heard. If the input signal is not DTS, the DTS indicator will ﬂash and there will be no sound.

Auto (default): The format is detected automati-

cally. If no digital input signal is present, the corresponding analog input is used instead.

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Press and hold, for more than 4 seconds, the input selector button for the input source that you want to correct.

DVD

This can be the [DVD], [VIDEO 1], [VIDEO 2], or [VIDEO 3] input source.

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the delay from 0 to 100 milliseconds in 20 millisecond steps.

Note:

• This setting is not available when the Pure Audio listening mode is used, or the Direct listening mode is used with an analog input signal.

Recording

VIDEO

AUDIOLR

VIDEO 3 INPUT

This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from different sources.

Recording the Input Source

You can only record to a component that’s connected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT jacks.

See pages 22–33 for information on connecting your AV components.

DVD

VIDEO 1

VCR

TAPE TUNER

VIDEO 3

Remote

controller

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Use the input selector buttons to select the component that you

VIDEO 2

want to record.

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

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

DVD

CDTAPE TUNER

On your recorder, start recording.

Start playback on the source component.

Recording Audio and Video from Separate Sources

You can overdub audio onto your video recordings by simultaneously recording audio and video from two separate sources. This is possible because only the audio source is switched when an audio-only input source, such as TAPE, TUNER, or CD, is selected, the video source remains the same.

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 connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT jacks.

Camcorder

video signal audio signal

COA XIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 2 IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

IN IN

CD TAPE

VIDEO

OUT

LRL

ANTENNA

FMAM75

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

IN IN IN

IN IN

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD

DVD

OUT

FRONT

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND BA

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

SPEAKERS

SURR BACK

Notes:

• You cannot record from a component that’s connected to a digital input. Only analog inputs can be recorded.

• The surround sound effects provided by the listening modes cannot be recorded.

• You cannot record from a component that’s connected to the multichannel DVD 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, then start playback on the camcorder and CD player.

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

Controlling Other Components

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller (RC-649M) to control your other AV components, including those made by other manufacturers. This section 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

To control another component, you must ﬁrst enter the appropriate remote control code to a REMOTE MODE button. You’ll need to enter a code for each component that you want to control.

RECEIVER

Number

buttons

DISPLAY

ON/STANDBY

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GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT

STEREO

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

MULTI CH

10 11 12

ENT

DIMMER

VOL

ENTER

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

OR-EQ

649M

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE

MD/CDR

DVD

CDTAPE TUNER

CABLE

CLR

SLEEP

DISC

ALBUM

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

L NIGHT

DVD

VCR

REMOTE

HDD

SAT

VOL

HDDDVDVCR

MODE

L NIGHT

REMOTE MODE

MD/CDR

DISPLAY

123

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456

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DIMMER

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

DVD

for 3 seconds.

The REMOTE MODE button lights up.

HDD

VCR

CABLE

SAT

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

The REMOTE MODE button ﬂashes twice.

DVD

CDTAPE TUNER

ENT

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 doesn’t work as expected, and several remote codes are listed, try each one in turn and use the one that works best.

Notes:

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

• The remote control codes provided are correct at the time of printing, but are subject to change.

Look up the appropriate remote control code in the separate Remote Control Codes list.

The codes are organized by category (e.g., DVD player, TV, etc.).

Controlling Other Components—Continued

Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via

Onkyo components that are connected via are controlled by pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver, not the component. This allows you to control components that are out of view, in a rack, for example.

Make sure the Onkyo component is con-

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

See page 33 for details.

Enter the appropriate remote control code

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

[DVD] REMOTE MODE button

1612: Onkyo DVD player with

[CD/MD/CDR/HDD] REMOTE MODE button

1327: Onkyo CD player with 1808: Onkyo MD recorder with 1322: Onkyo CD recorder with 1993: HDD-compatible component with

See the previous page for how to enter 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 , use the following remote control codes:

[DVD] REMOTE MODE button

0627: Onkyo DVD player without (default)

[CD/MD/CDR/HDD] REMOTE MODE button

1817: Onkyo CD player without (default) 0868: Onkyo MD recorder without 1323: Onkyo CD recorder without 1990: HDD-compatible component without

Note:

If you connect an -capable Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or HDD-compatible component to the TAPE IN/OUT or VIDEO 2 jacks, for remote operation to work properly, you must set the Input Display to MD, CDR, or HDD (see page 35).

Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons

You can reset a REMOTE MODE button to its default remote control code.

REMOTE MODE

L NIGHT

REMOTE MODE

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

DVD

for 3 seconds.

MD/CDR

The REMOTE MODE button lights up.

HDD

VCR

CABLE

SAT

Press the REMOTE MODE button again.

The REMOTE MODE button ﬂashes

DVD

twice, indicating that it’s been reset.

MD/CDR

HDD

The [DVD] and [CD] REMOTE MODE buttons are preprogrammed

VCR

with remote control codes for control-

CABLE

ling Onkyo DVD players and CD play-

SAT

ers respectively. When these buttons are reset, the preprogrammed code is restored.

Resetting the Remote Controller

You can reset the remote controller to its default settings.

RECEIVER

L NIGHT

RECEIVER

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

The [RECEIVER] button lights up.

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button again.

The [RECEIVER] button ﬂashes twice, indicating that it’s been reset.

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

■ Controlling a TV

ON/STANDBY

D TUN

TOP MENU

SP A/B

PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

MULTI CH

DVD

789

CDTAPE TUNER

10 11 12

CLR

ENT

--/---

DIMMER

SLEEP

DISC

VOL

ALBUM

INPUT

GUIDE

ENTER

MD/CDR

CABLE

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

DVD

HDD

VCR

SAT

VOL

Press [TV] ﬁrst

2 3

4 5

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TESTTONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

OR-EQ

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.

* Buttons marked with an asterisk

(*) are exclusively for controlling a TV and can be used at anytime regardless of the current remote controller mode.

LEVEL

L NIGHT

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

HDDDVDVCR

■ Controlling a VCR

ON/STANDBY

D TUN

TOP MENU

PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

MULTI CH

DVD

789

10 11 12

ENT

--/---

DIMMER

SLEEP

VOL

ALBUM

INPUT

GUIDE

SP A/B

ENTER

MD/CDR

CDTAPE TUNER

CABLE

CLR

DISC

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

DVD

HDD

VCR

SAT

VOL

Press [VCR] ﬁrst

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TESTTONE

DISPLAY

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

OR-EQ

LEVEL

L NIGHT

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

A [ON/STANDBY]

Sets the VCR to On or Standby.

B Number buttons

Select channels.

C [CLR]

Cancels functions.

D [CH +/–]

Selects channels on the VCR.

E [ ], [ ], [ ]

Pause, Play, Stop.

F [], []

Rewind and Fast forward.

HDDDVDVCR

■ Controlling a Satellite or Cable Receiver

ON/STANDBY

D TUN

TOP MENU

PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

MULTI CH

DVD

789

10 11 12

ENT

--/---

DIMMER

SLEEP

VOL

ALBUM

INPUT

GUIDE

SP A/B

ENTER

MD/CDR

CDTAPE TUNER

CABLE

CLR

DISC

MUTING

DVD

HDD

VCR

SAT

VOL

SETUPRETURN

Press [SAT] ﬁrst

3 4

5 6 7 8

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TESTTONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

OR-EQ

DISPLAY

A [ON/STANDBY]

Sets the satellite/cable receiver to On or Standby.

B Number buttons

Enter numbers.

C [CLR]

Cancels functions.

D [CH +/–]

Selects 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

CINE FLTR

HDDDVDVCR

Troubleshooting

If you have any trouble using the 7.1ch Home Theater System, look for a solution in this section.

If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer.

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.

VIDEO 1

VCR

STANDBY/ON

Note that resetting the AV receiver will delete your radio presets and custom settings.

Power

Can’t turn on the AV receiver

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

• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait 5 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 1 hour. After that, reconnect the power cord and 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. 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 35). Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button repeatedly.

• Make sure the speker set A or B is on (page 5).

• 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 wire is 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 36). 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 44).

• While a pair of headphones is connected to the PHONES jack, no sound is output by the speakers (page 45).

• Check the digital audio output settings 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 52, 53).

• The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS. Set it to Auto (page 56).

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 54).

Only the center speaker produces sound

• If you use the Pro Logic IIx Movie, Pro Logic IIx Music, or Pro Logic IIx Game 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 54).

The surround speakers produce no sound

• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the surround speakers produce no sound (page 48).

• 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 54).

The center speaker produces no sound

• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the center speaker produces no sound (page 48).

• Make sure the speakers are conﬁgured correctly (page 54).

The surround back speakers produce no sound

• While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to

5.1-channel playback and the surround back speakers produce no sound.

Troubleshooting—Continued

• The surround back speakers are not used with all listening modes. Select another listening mode (page 48).

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

• Make sure the speakers are conﬁgured correctly (page 54).

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-R540.

• 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 54).

Speaker set B produces no sound

• Speaker set B only outputs sources that are connected to an analog input. 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

• While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to

5.1-channel playback.

The volume cannot be set to 79

• When the volume level of each speaker has been adjusted (pages 45, 53), the maximum possible volume may be reduced.

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 multichannel DVD input doesn’t work

• Check the multichannel DVD input connections (page 26).

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

• Check the audio output settings on your DVD player.

About DTS signals

• 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.

• When DTS program material ends and the DTS bitstream stops, the AV receiver remains in DTS listening 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 3 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.

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 a video source 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.

The Late Night function doesn’t work

• Make sure the source material is Dolby Digital (page 50).

Troubleshooting—Continued

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 38).

• 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.

Remote Controller

The remote controller doesn’t work

• Make sure that the batteries are installed with the correct polarity (page 13).

• 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 13).

• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote controller mode (page 14).

• Make sure you’ve entered the correct remote control code (page 58).

Can’t control other components

• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote controller mode (page 14).

• If you’ve connected an -capable Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or next generation HDD-compatible component to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, or a DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock to the VIDEO 2 IN jacks, for the remote controller to work properly, you must set the Input Display to MD, CDR, or HDD (see page 35).

• 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 an Onkyo component that’s connected via

, point the remote controller at the AV receiver. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code ﬁrst (see page 59).

• To control an Onkyo component that’s not connected via , or another manufacturer’s component, point the remote controller at the component. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code ﬁrst (see page 58).

Recording

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).

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 51).

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 33).

Troubleshooting—Continued

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.

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

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.

The following settings can be made for the S-Video and composite video inputs

You must use the buttons on the unit to make these settings.

1. While holding down the input selector button for the input source that you want to set, press the [SETUP] button.

2. Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a setting (see below).

3. Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to change the setting:

4. Press the [SETUP] button when you’ve ﬁnished.

• Video Attenuation This setting can be made for the DVD, VIDEO 1,

VIDEO 2, or VIDEO 3 input. If you have a games console connected to an S-Video or composite video input, and the picture isn’t very clear, you can attenuate the gain.

Video ATT:0: (default). Video ATT:2: Gain is reduced by 2 dB.

• Outputting S-Video Sources from the Composite

Video Outputs

This setting can be made for the DVD, VIDEO 1, or VIDEO 2 input. With this setting, you can output S-Video input sources from the composite video outputs, useful if your TV doesn’t have any S-Video inputs.

Y/C Mix:Off: S-Video input signals are output by

only S-Video outputs (default).

Y/C Mix:On: S-Video input signals are output by

S-Video outputs and composite video outputs.

Speciﬁcations

Ampliﬁer Section

Rated Output Power (FTC) All channels: 110 watts minimum continuous power

Rated Output Power (IEC)

Maximum Output Power (JEITA)

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 5 Hz–100 kHz/ +1 dB–3 dB (Direct mode) Tone Control ±10 dB, 80 Hz (BASS)

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

per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.9%

7 ch

× 130 W at 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch

driven

7 ch

× 160 W at 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch

driven

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

±10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE)

Ω–16Ω

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 P

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

B/CB, PR/CR)

Tuner Section

General

Power Supply North American: AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption North American: 5.9 A

Standby Power Consumption North American: 0.1 W

Dimensions (W

× H × D) 435 × 151 × 377 mm

Weight North American: 9.6 kg

■ Video Inputs

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

■ Video Outputs

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

■ Audio Inputs

Digital Inputs Optical: 3

Analog Inputs DVD (MULTICHANNEL), VIDEO1,

Multichannel Inputs 7.1

■ Audio Outputs

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

Phones 1

Others: AC 230-240 V, 50Hz

Others: 670 W

Others: 0.5 W

17-1/8"× 5-15/16" × 14-13/16"

21.2 lbs.

Others: 10.2 kg

22.5 lbs.

Coaxial: 1

VIDEO2, VIDEO3, TAPE, CD

SP B (L, R)

■ FM

Tuning Frequency Range North American: 87.5 MHz–107.9 MHz

Usable Sensitivity Stereo: 22.2 dBf (75Ω IHF)

Signal to Noise Ratio Stereo: 67 dB (IHF-A)

THD Stereo: 0.5% (1 kHz)

Frequency Response 30 Hz–15 kHz / ±1 dB Stereo Separation 40 dB (1 kHz)

Other: 87.5 MHz–108.0 MHz

Mono: 15.2 dBf (75Ω IHF)

Mono: 73 dB (IHF-A)

Mono: 0.3% (1 kHz)

■ AM

Tuning Frequency Range North American: 530 kHz–1710 kHz

Usable Sensitivity 300 µV Signal to Noise Ratio 40 dB THD 0.7%

Others: 522/530 kHz–1611/1710 kHz

Speciﬁcations—Continued

■ Speaker

■ Powered Subwoofer (SKW-540)

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: 25.4 lbs. (11.5 kg) Drivers unit: 10 inch (25 cm) Cone Woofer Power supply: North American: AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption: North American: 140 W

Other: Auto Standby function

10-13/16"× 18-5/8" × 17-11/16"

(275 × 473 × 449 mm)

Australian: AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz

Australian: 137 W

■ Front Speaker (SKF-540F)

Type: 2 Way Bass-reﬂex Impedance: 8 Maximum input power: 130 W

Output sound pressure level:

Frequency response: 55 Hz–50 kHz Crossover frequency: 4.5 kHz Cabinet capacity: 0.28 cubic feet (8.0 L) Dimensions

× H × D):

Weight: 8.4 lbs. (3.8 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 × 433 × 200 mm)

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

× 2

■ Center Speaker (SKC-540C)

Type: 2 Way Bass-reﬂex Impedance: 8 Maximum input power: 130 W

Output sound pressure level:

Frequency response: 55 Hz–50 kHz Crossover frequency: 4.5 kHz Cabinet capacity: 0.28 cubic feet (8.0 L) Dimensions

× H × D):

Weight: 8.4 lbs. (3.8 kg) Speaker:

Terminal: Color-coded push type Other: Magnetic shielding

Ω

86 dB/W/m

17-1/16"× 6-3/16" × 7-7/8"

(433 × 157 × 200 mm)

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

■ Surround Speaker (SKM-540S/SKB-540)

Type: 2 Way Bass Reﬂex Impedance: 8 Maximum input power: 130 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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