Onkyo HT-S990THX User Manual
7.1ch THX Certified Digital Surround
Receiver and Speaker Package
HT-S990THX
Contents
Introduction ..................................... 2
Connection .................................... 19
AV Receiver (HT-R940)
Front Speakers (SKF-940F)
Center Speaker (SKC-940C)
Surround Speakers (SKM-940S)
Surround Back Speakers (SKB-940)
Powered Subwoofer (SKW-940)
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 7.1ch THX Certified Digital Surround Receiver and Speaker Package. 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 THX Certified Digital Surround Receiver and Speaker Package.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Turning On & First Time Setup..... 34
Basic Operation
Playing your AV components....... 37
Listening to the Radio.................. 39
Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 45
Recording ...................................... 52
Advanced Operation..................... 53
Troubleshooting ............................ 60
Specifications................................ 64
E
n
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12.
Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
S3125A
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS
OUVRIR
15. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the apparatus,
C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
water,
D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,
E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in
any way, and
F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in
performance this indicates a need for service.
16. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of
this unit.
17. Batteries
Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.
18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation.
Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides
and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf
or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4")
away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like
gap for warm air to escape.
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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder.
2. AC Fuse
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact
your Onkyo dealer.
3. Care
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).
The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit
from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug
is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.
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
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
• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit
• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm
• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may
—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-
—Occasionally you should dust the unit all
packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it.
for a long time, because they may leave marks on
the case.
after prolonged use. This is normal.
not work properly the next time you turn it on, so
be sure to use it occasionally.
—Unless it’s for personal use
—Never
For U.S. models
FCC Information for User
CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For Canadian Models
NOTE:
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION:
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
Modèle pour les Canadien
REMARQUE:
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME
NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
ATTENTION:
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
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Precautions
—Continued
Speaker Precautions
For British models
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power
supply cord of this unit should be performed only by
qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
IMPORTANT
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse
needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same
ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for
the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable
fuse in the plug.
For European Models
Declaration of Conformity
We,
ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,
82194 GROEBENZELL,
GERMANY
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product
described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the
corresponding technical standards such as EN60065,
EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
K. MIYAGI
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
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
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-940F and SKC940C feature internal magnetic shielding. In some situations, however, discoloration may still be an issue, in
which case you should turn off your TV or monitor, wait
15 to 30 minutes, and then turn it back on again. This
normally activates the degaussing function, which neutralizes the magnetic field, thereby removing any discoloration effects. If discoloration problems persist, try
moving the speakers away from your TV or monitor.
Note that discoloration can also be caused by a magnet
or demagnetizing tool that’s too close to your TV or
monitor.
Input Signal Warning
The speakers can handle the specified input power when
used for normal music reproduction. If any of the following signals are fed to them, even if the input power is
within the specified rating, excessive current may flow in
the speaker coils, causing burning or wire breakage:
1.
Interstation noise from an untuned FM radio.
2.
Sound from fast-forwarding a cassette tape.
3.
High-pitched sounds generated by an oscillator, electronic 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 disconnecting audio cables (Always turn off your amplifier
before connecting or disconnecting cables.)
7.
Microphone feedback.
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Package Contents
Make sure you have the following items:
AV receiver (HT-R940)
Subwoofer (SKW-940)
Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6)
Indoor FM antenna
AM loop antenna
THX Ultimate Demo Disc
Front speakers (SKF-940F)
(Red) (White)
Speaker cable for front speakers 15 ft. (4.5 m)
(Green)
Speaker cable for center speaker 10 ft. (3 m)
(Blue) (Gray)
(Brown) (Tan)
Speaker cables for surround speakers 30 ft. (9 m)
RCA cable for subwoofer connection 10 ft. (3 m)
Center speaker (SKC-940C)
Surround and Surround back speakers
(SKM-940S/SKB-940)
* 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.
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Features
Amplifier
• 7-channel amplifier
• 110 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8
ohm loads, 2 channels driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.9%
• WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
Processing
• THX*1 Surround EX
• Dolby*2 Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIx
• DTS, DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete, DTS Neo:6, and
DTS 96/24
• Neural Surround
• Re-EQ*5 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
*3
*4
(North American models only)
Audio/Video
• HDTV-capable component video (3 inputs, 1 output)
• Composite and S-video to component video conversion
•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
• 40 AM/FM presets
• AM/FM auto tuning
• RDS (Radio Data System) (Europe only)
*1
THX is a trademark of THX Ltd. THX may be registered
in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. Surround EX is a
trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used with permission.
*2
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*3
“DTS,” “DTS 96/24,” “DTS-ES,” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
*4
Neural Surround name and related logos are trademarks
owned by Neural Audio Corporation.
*5 Re-Equalization and the “Re-EQ” logo are trademarks of
THX Ltd.
THX Home Media
Before any home theater component can be THX
Home Mediacertified, it must incorporate all the features above and also pass a rigorous series of quality
and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX logo, which is your guarantee that the
Home Theatre products you purchase will give you
superb performance for many years to come. THX
Home Media requirements cover every aspect of the
product including pre-amplifier performance and
operation, and hundreds of other parameters in both
the digital and analog domain.
Remote Controller
• Preprogrammed for use with other AV components
Speaker
• Color-coded banana-plug compatible speaker posts
and speaker cables
• Subwoofer Auto standby function
• Magnetically shielded front and center speakers
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Getting Started in Five Easy Steps
1. Hookup
Connect the AV receiver to your AV system.
☞ page 19
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
ANTENNA
FMAM75
DIGITAL IN
COA
XIAL
OPTICAL
1
2
3
REMOTE
CONTROL
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OUT
IN 3
IN 2 IN 1
IN IN
OUT
LRLRL
CD TAPE
Y
P
B
PR
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
V
S
IN IN IN
OUT
IN IN
OUT
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD
L
MONITOR
DVD
OUT
R
SURROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
FRONT
SUB
WOOFER
2. Turning On
With the hookup complete, you’re ready to switch on.
☞ page 34
3. First Time Setup
A few simple settings to get the very best from your system.
SURROUND
FRONT
CENTER
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS A
SPEAKER
L
AC OUTLET
R
AC 120V
60Hz
SWITCHED
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
PRE OUT
L
SUB
L
WOOFER
R
R
120W1A MAX.
AV RECEIVER
☞ page 35
4. Playing Your AV Components
Enjoying movies and music.
☞ page 37
5. Using the Listening Modes
Time to really enjoy your home theater system!
☞ page 45
Digital Input
Input Display
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Enjoying Home Theater
Speaker Sets A and B
You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver:
Speaker set A
*While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.
Speaker set B
*Only analog input sources are output by speaker set B.
should be used in your main listening room for up to 7.1-channel playback.
can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.
speaker set A
and
speaker set B
.
Speaker set A Speaker set B Indicator Output
On
Off
Corner
On
Off Set A: 7.1 channels
On Set B: 2 channels
Off No sound
or
Remote
controller
AV receiver
SPEAKERS
AB
Front left and right speakers (SKF-940F)
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-940C)
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.
A B
Set A: 5.1 channels
Set B: 2 channels
A
B
Speaker Set A: Main Room
Surround left and right speakers
(SKM-940S)
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.
Subwoofer (SKW-940)
The subwoofer handles the bass
sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency
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 back left and right speakers (SKB-940)
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.
THX recommends that they be placed as close as possible in
order to make advantage of their proprietary ASA (Advanced
Speaker Array) technology. If this condition is not possible,
adjust the SB Spc (Surround Back Spacing) setting via the
THX Audio (see page 51).
* While speaker set B is on, these speakers output no sound.
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Contents
Introduction
Important Safety Instructions ....................2
Precautions .................................................3
Speaker Precautions ..................................4
Package Contents.......................................5
Features .......................................................6
Enjoying Home Theater..............................8
Speaker Sets A and B ................................... 8
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
DVD player
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
Connecting the Power Cord ........................33
..........................................24
.................................................25
..........33
Turning On & First Time Setup
Basic Operation
Playing Your AV Components ................ 37
Basic AV Receiver Operation ..................... 37
Using the Multichannel DVD Input.............. 38
Displaying Source Information.................... 38
Listening to the Radio.............................. 39
Listening to AM/FM stations ....................... 39
Presetting Radio Stations ........................... 40
Common Functions.................................. 43
Setting the Display Brightness.................... 43
Adjusting the Bass and Treble.................... 43
Muting the AV Receiver .............................. 43
Using the Sleep Timer ................................ 44
Using Headphones ..................................... 44
Adjusting Speaker Levels ........................... 44
Enjoying the Listening Modes
Using the Listening Modes...................... 45
Selecting Listening Modes.......................... 45
About the Listening Modes ......................... 47
Using the Late Night Function .................... 49
Using the Re-EQ ........................................ 49
Using the Audio Adjust Settings ................. 49
Using the THX Audio Settings .................... 51
Recording.................................................. 52
Advanced Operation
Advanced Setup ....................................... 53
Advanced Speaker Settings ....................... 53
Digital Input Signal Formats ....................... 56
Correcting Sound and Picture Sync ........... 56
Controlling Other Components............... 57
Entering Remote Control Codes................. 57
Remote Control Codes for Onkyo
Components Connected via .............. 58
Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons ........... 58
Resetting the Remote Controller ................ 58
Turning On the AV Receiver ....................34
First Time Setup........................................35
Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources....35
Changing the Input Display .........................35
Component Video Setup .............................36
Troubleshooting ....................................... 60
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 ........................................... 64
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Getting to Know the AV Receiver
Front Panel
North American Model
2
1
3 5 6 74
STANDBY/ON
PHONES
Other Models
STANDBY/ON
PURE AUDIO
PHONES
STANDBY
STANDBY
DVDMULTI CH C
VCR
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
TONE
DVDMULTI CH C
VCR
TONE
VIDEO
VIDEO
3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1
LISTENING MODE
3VIDEO 2VIDEO 1
LISTENING MODE
TUNERTAPE
D
DIGITAL
DISPLAYTHX DIMMER MEMORY
INPUT
TUNERTAPE
D
DIGITAL
DISPLAYTHX RT/RTY/TP MEMORY
INPUT
CLEAR
TUNING
MODEAB
CLEAR
TUNING PRESET
TUNING PRESET
TUNING
MODEAB
MASTER VOLUME
ENTER
SETUPRETURN
VIDEO 3 INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIOLR
TJKLMNOPQ8 9RS
MASTER VOLUME
ENTER
SETUPRETURN
VIDEO 3 INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIOLR
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.
Remote-control sensor (13)
C
Receives control signals from the remote controller.
Display
D
See “Display” on page 11.
Input selector buttons (37)
E
Select the input sources.
The [MULTI CH] button selects the multichannel
DVD input.
10
(European model only)
OU
F
Arrow/TUNING/PRESET and ENTER buttons
When AM or FM is selected, the TUNING [ ]
[] buttons are used for radio tuning, and the PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons are used to select radio pre-
sets (see page 40). 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 (37)
Sets the volume of the AV receiver to –∞ dB, –83 dB
through +16 dB (relative display).
The volume level can also be displayed as an absolute value. See “Vol Display” on page 51.
H
PHONES jack (44)
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.
Getting to Know the AV Receiver
—Continued
SPEAKERS A and B buttons (8, 37)
I
Turn speaker sets A and B on or off.
TONE, [–], and [+] buttons (43)
J
Used to adjust the bass and treble.
THX button (45)
K
Selects the THX listening mode.
LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons (45)
L
Select the listening modes.
DISPLAY button (38)
M
Displays various information about the currently
selected input source.
DIGITAL INPUT button (35, 56)
N
Used to assign the digital inputs and to specify the
format of digital input signals.
DIMMER or RT/PTY/TP button (42, 43)
O
Adjusts the display brightness.
On the European model, this is the RT/PTY/TP but-
ton, and it’s used with RDS (Radio Data System).
See “Using RDS (European Models Only)” on
page 41.
MEMORY button (40)
P
Used when storing or deleting radio presets.
TUNING MODE button (39)
Q
Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM
and FM radio.
RETURN button
R
Selects the previously displayed setup menu.
SETUP button
S
Used to access the setup menus.
VIDEO 3 INPUT (28, 52)
T
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 (45)
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.
Display
2134
5
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
1
A and B speaker indicators (8, 37)
Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on.
2
MUTING indicator (43)
Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.
3
Listening mode and format indicators (45)
Show the selected listening mode and the format of
digital audio signals.
4
Radio indicators
TUNED (39):
tion.
AUTO (39):
Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual Tuning mode is selected.
Lights up when tuned to a radio sta-
For AM and FM radio, lights up when
6
RDS (European models only) (41):
when tuned to a radio station that supports RDS
(Radio Data System).
MEMORY (40):
stations.
FM STEREO (39):
reo FM station.
SLEEP indicator (44)
5
Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.
Message area
6
Displays various information about the selected
input source.
Lights up when presetting radio
Lights up when tuned to a ste-
Lights up
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Getting to Know the AV Receiver
Rear Panel
—Continued
1 3 42 5
ANTENNA
FMAM75
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
IN IN IN
OUT
IN IN
OUT
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD
COA
XIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
1
2
3
REMOTE
CONTROL
IN 3
COMPONENT
IN 2 IN 1
IN IN
L
R
CD TAPE
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
Y
P
B
V
PR
S
L
L
R
R
7 8 9 J K L N
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
COMPONENT VIDEO
A DVD player, TV, or other component that supports component video can be connected here.
C
AM ANTENNA
These push terminals are for connecting an AM
antenna.
D
FM ANTENNA
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.
E
MONITOR OUT
The S-Video or composite video output should be
connected to a video input on your TV or projector.
F
FRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND
SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER, and
SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS
These terminal posts are for connecting speaker
set A.
G
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.
CD IN
This analog audio input is for connecting a CD
player’s analog audio output.
6
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
SPEAKERS A
L
R
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
L
MONITOR
DVD
OUT
R
SURROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
FRONT
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
L
R
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
CENTER
SPEAKER
L
R
AV RECEIVER
AC OUTLET
AC 120V
SWITCHED
120W 1A MAX.
60Hz
M
I
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.
J
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).
K
DVD IN
These jacks can be used to connect a DVD player
with an analog multichannel audio output for SACD
and DVD-Audio playback.
L
SUBWOOFER PRE OUT
A powered subwoofer can be connected here.
M
FRONT SPEAKERS B
These push terminals are for connecting speaker
set B.
N
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.
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See pages 19–33 for hookup information.
Remote Controller
Installing the Batteries
To open the battery compartment, press
1
the small hollow and slide open the cover.
Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)
2
in accordance with the polarity diagram
inside the battery compartment.
Slide the cover shut.
3
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.
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.
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Remote Controller
—Continued
Using the Remote Controller
Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can be
used to control up to seven different components. The
remote controller has a specific operating mode for use
with each type of component. Modes are selected by
using the six REMOTE MODE buttons.
■
RECEIVER/TAPE Mode
In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control
the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette
recorder connected via .
■
DVD and CD/MD/CDR/HDD Modes
With these modes, you can control a DVD
player and CD, MD, CDR, or HDD player
or recorder. By entering the appropriate
remote control code, you can control Onkyo
components or components made by other
manufacturers (see page 57).
■
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 57).
1
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
TAPE
Press one of the REMOTE MODE
buttons to select a mode.
DVD
M D/CDR
D
C
HDD
TV
VCR
CABLE
SAT
RECEIVER
TAPE
DVD
M D/CDR
C
D
HDD
TV
VCR
CABLE
SAT
RECEIVER/TAPE Mode
RECEIVER/TAPE mode is used to control the AV
receiver. It can also be used to control an Onkyo cassette
recorder connected via .
RECEIVER
TAPE
K
L
M
N
O
1
2
3
1
2
3
5
6
7
4
ON/STANDBY
INPUT SELECTOR
123
V1V
456
789
10 11 12
+
10
D TUN
--/---
TV
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A / B
PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT
MULTI CH
0
DIMMER
VOL
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
TAPE
2V3
ENT
SLEEP
ALBUM
ENTER
DVD
C DTAPE TUNER
CLR
CH
DISC
DVD
M
D/CDR
C D
HDD
TV
VCR
CABLE
SAT
VOL
PREVIOUS
MENU
MUTING
SETUPRETURN
4
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
8
9
J
STEREO
RANDOM
SUBTITLE
AUDIO REPEAT
TEST TONE
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
LEVEL
L NIGHT
-
LEVEL
Re-EQ
HDDDVDVCR
+
P
Q
2
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 modes:
see page 59
Note:
Some of the remote controller operations described in
this manual may not work as expected with other components.
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Buttons
1, 2, 3
, and 4 are used when the TUNER
or TAPE input is selected.
-
650M
RC
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 (37)
Used to select the input sources.
MULTI CH button (38)
C
Selects the multichannel DVD input.
DIMMER button (43)
D
Adjusts the display brightness.
E
SP A/B button (8, 37)
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.
LISTENING MODE buttons (45)
H
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, 44, 54)
Used to adjust the level of each speaker.
J
DISPLAY button (38)
Displays various information about the selected
input source.
REMOTE MODE buttons (14)
K
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.
L
SLEEP button (44)
Used with the Sleep function.
VOL [ ]/[ ] button (37)
M
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of
the currently selected remote controller mode.
MUTING button (43)
N
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.
SETUP button
O
Used to access the setup menus.
P
Re-EQ button (49)
Used with the Re-EQ function.
Q
L NIGHT button (49)
Used with the Late Night function.
■
Buttons used when the TUNER input is
selected
To select the Tuner (AM/FM) as the input
source, press:
RECEIVER
1
Number and D TUN buttons (40)
Used to select AM and FM radio stations directly.
2
CH +/– button (40)
Used to select radio presets.
3
Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons
For AM and FM, the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons are used for tuning.
■
Buttons used when the TAPE input is
selected
To select your Cassette deck as the input
source, press:
RECEIVER
Playback buttons
4
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.
8
TUNER
7
TAPE
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Remote Controller
—Continued
DVD Mode
By default, the remote controller is set to control an
Onkyo DVD player.
To select your DVD player as the input source, press:
6
DVD
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
TAPE
DVD
C DTAPE TUNER
CLR
ENT
SLEEP
DISC
ALBUM
ENTER
or
5
MULTI CH
DVD
M
D/CDR
C D
HDD
3
TV
VCR
CABLE
SAT
DVD
K
CH
VOL
PREVIOUS
MENU
MUTING
SETUPRETURN
L
M
1
2
3
4
5
6
RECEIVER
ON/STANDBY
INPUT SELECTOR
123
V1V2V
456
MULTI CH
789
10 11 12
+
0
10
D TUN
--/---
DIMMER
TV
VOL
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A / B
PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT
7
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
8
9
J
STEREO
RANDOM
SUBTITLE
AUDIO REPEAT
TEST TONE
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
LEVEL
L NIGHT
-
LEVEL
Re-EQ
HDDDVDVCR
+
N
O
P
Q
-
650M
RC
ON/STANDBY button
A
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.
AUDIO button
I
Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).
DISPLAY button
J
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.
MENU button
L
Displays a DVD’s menu.
SETUP button
M
Used to access the DVD player’s onscreen setup
menus.
RANDOM button
N
Used with the random playback function.
O
REPEAT button
Used with the repeat playback functions.
P
VCR, DVD, and HDD buttons
Used to select VCR, HDD (hard disk drive), or
DVD playback on a VCR/DVD recorder with a
built-in hard disk drive.
Q
PLAY MODE button
Selects play modes on components with selectable
play modes.
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Remote Controller
—Continued
CD/MD/CDR/HDD Mode
By default, the remote controller is set to control an
Onkyo CD player.
To select the input source, press:
9
C D
RECEIVER
TAPE
7
TAPE
7
or
* If you’re using an MD, CDR, or HDD component, you
must change the Input Display (see page 35).
ON/STANDBY
1
INPUT SELECTOR
2
3
123
V1V
2V3
456
MULTI CH
789
10 11 12
+
0
10
D TUN
--/---
DIMMER
TV
VOL
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
4
SP A / B
PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT
CD player
MD or CD recorder
Next generation HDD-
2
compatible component
V2
REMOTE MODE
DVD
RECEIVER
TAPE
M
D/CDR
C D
HDD
TV
DVD
VCR
C DTAPE TUNER
CABLE
SAT
CLR
ENT
SLEEP
CH
DISC
VOL
ALBUM
PREVIOUS
MENU
MUTING
ENTER
SETUPRETURN
M D/CDR
C D
HDD
G
8
9
E
ON/STANDBY button
A
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.
RANDOM button
J
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.
F
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
STEREO
RANDOM
SUBTITLE
AUDIO REPEAT
TEST TONE
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
-
LEVEL
LEVEL
Re-EQ
L NIGHT
HDDDVDVCR
-
650M
RC
J
+
K
L
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Speakers
Subwoofer (SKW-940)
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
■ Front
1
■ Rear
(Not North American model)
A
Standby/on indicator
Red: Subwoofer in standby mode
Green: Subwoofer on
With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-940
automatically turns on when an input signal is
detected in Standby mode. When there’s no input
signal for a while, the SKW-940 automatically
enters Standby mode.
B
OUTPUT LEVEL control (37)
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.
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To AC outlet
■ Attaching and detaching the speaker grilles
Front, Center, and Surround speakers have detachable grilles.
Use the following method to attach or detach the grilles.
1. While holding the bottom edge of the speaker grille with
your both hands, pull it gently toward you to remove the
bottom of the grille.
2. In the same way, gently pull the upper edge of the speaker
grille toward you to remove it from the main unit.
3. To replace the grill, push the projections at the corners
into the grille plug holes on the speaker cabinet.
Note:
The Auto Standby function turns the subwoofer on when
the input signal exceeds a certain level. If the Auto
Standby function does not work reliably, try slightly
increasing or decreasing the subwoofer output level on
the AV receiver (page 54).
ReplacementRemoval
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Connecting Your Speakers
M
S
Speaker Connection Precautions
Read the following before connecting your speakers:
•You can connect speakers with an impedance of
8 ohms or higher
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.
. If you use speakers with a lower
Connecting Speaker Set A
The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals and
speaker’s positive (+) terminals are color-coded for ease
of identification. (The negative (–) speaker terminals are
all black.) Match the color of each cable to the corresponding speaker terminal.
Speaker terminal Color
Front left White
Front right Red
Center Green
Surround left Blue
Surround right Gray
Surround back left Brown
Surround back right Tan
On the AV receiver, unscrew the terminal. Fully
1
insert the bare wires. Make sure that the bare wire
is touching the inside of the pole. Screw the terminal tight.
On the speakers, loosen the binding posts.
2
Insert the speaker wires
into the binding posts as
shown, then tighten the
binding posts.
Using the supplied RCA cable, connect the AV
3
receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to LINE
INPUT on the subwoofer.
Make sure the cable is plugged all the way.
Subwoofer Front Right Center Front Left
Connecting Speaker Set B (sold separately)
Green
Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insu-
1
lation from the ends of the
3/8" (10 mm)
speaker cables, and twist
the bare wires tightly, as
shown.
While pressing the lever, insert
2
the wire into the hole, and then
release the lever.
Make sure that the terminals are
gripping the bare wires, not the
insulation.
Note:
When speaker set B is turned on, speaker set A is reduced
to 5.1-channel playback.
LINE INPUT
SURROUND BACK
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
L
ONITOR
OUT
R
PRE OUT
URROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
SUB
L
WOOFER
R
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
L
R
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
CENTER
SPEAKERS A
SPEAKER
L
R
AC OUTLET
AC 230-240V
50Hz
FRONT
SWITCHED
100WMAX.
SPEAKERS B
L
AV RECEIVER
R
Surround
Back Right
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
Ta n
Red
FRONT
SPEAKERS A
Surround
Back Left
L
R
Brown
CENTER
SPEAKER
Surround
Right
Gray
White
Blue
Surround
Left
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Connecting Antennas
This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor
FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect
commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.
The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without
any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna
to use the tuner.
AM antenna push terminals
FM antenna jack
FRONT
DIGITAL IN
COA
XIAL
OPTICAL
1
2
3
REMOTE
CONTROL
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OUT
IN 3
IN 2 IN 1
IN IN
OUT
LRLRL
CD TAPE
Y
B
P
PR
ANTENNA
FMAM75
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
V
S
IN IN IN
OUT
IN IN
OUT
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
L
MONITOR
DVD
OUT
R
SURROUND
SURR BACK
CENTER
FRONT
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
SURROUND
SPEAKERS A
SPEAKER
SPEAKERS
L
R
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
PRE OUT
L
SUB
WOOFER
R
AC OUTLET
AC 120V
60Hz
SWITCHED
120W1A MAX.
AV RECEIVER
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.
1
■
American Model
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use
only.
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting
1
the tabs into the base, as shown.
Connect both wires of the AM loop
2
antenna to the AM push terminals, as
shown.
(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so
they can be connected either way around).
Make sure that the wires are attached securely and
that the push terminals are gripping the bare
wires, not the insulation.
Push Insert wire Release
■
Other Models
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll
need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust
the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best
possible reception.
Use thumbtacks or something similar to
2
fix the FM antenna into position.
Thumbtacks, etc.
Caution:
Be careful that you don’t injure yourself
when using thumbtacks.
Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll
need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust
the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best
possible reception.
Keep the antenna as far away as possible from
your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power
cords.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 21).
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 21).
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Connecting Antennas
—Continued
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.
FM 75
Notes:
• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable
results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an
attic or loft.
•For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well
away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line
of sight to your local FM transmitter.
• Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.
•For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated
well away from power lines and other high-voltage
equipment.
• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance
with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
■
Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter
It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV
reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as
shown.
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna
If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied
AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in
addition to the loop antenna, as shown.
Outdoor antenna
Insulated antenna cable
AM loop antenna
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed 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.
TV/FM antenna splitter
To AV receiver To TV (or VCR)
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