AV Receiver (HT-R557)
Front Speakers (SKF-750F)
Center Speaker (SKC-750C)
Surround Speakers (SKM-750S)
Powered Subwoofer (SKW-750)
Remote Interactive Dock (DS-A1X)
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 5.1ch 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 5.1ch Home Theater System.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 51
Advanced Operation..................... 56
Troubleshooting ............................ 66
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n
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
Important Safety Instructions
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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Speaker Precautions
Package Contents
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-750F and SKC-750C
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.
Make sure you have the following items:
AV receiver (HT-R557)
Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6)
Indoor FM antenna
AM loop antenna
Speaker setup microphone
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.
4
HDMI cable
Speaker terminal tool
Package Contents
Front speakers (SKF-750F)
—Continued
Base for horizontal mounting (For the center
speaker)
Center speaker (SKC-750C)
Surround speakers (SKM-750S)
Subwoofer (SKW-750)
(Red)(White)
Speaker cable for front speakers 11 ft. (3.5 m)
Rubber spacers [20] (For the speakers)
DS-A1X (see page 46 for package contents)
* 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.
(Green)
Speaker cable for center speaker 10 ft. (3 m)
(Blue)(Gray)
Speaker cables for surround speakers 30 ft. (9 m)
RCA cable for subwoofer connection 10 ft. (3 m)
4 floor pads for the subwoofer
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Features
Amplifier
• 5-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)
• Non-Scaling Configuration
• Massive High Current Power Supply (H.C.P.S.) transformer
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
• Audyssey 2EQ room correction
*1
Processing
• Dolby*2 Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic II
• DTS, DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete, DTS Neo:6, and DTS
*3
96/24
• Neural Surround
*4
• Theater-Dimensional*5 virtual surround sound
• Linear PCM 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converters on all
channels
•Powerful and highly accurate 32-bit DSP processing
• HDTV-capable component video (3 inputs, 1 output)
•3 S-Video inputs, 2 outputs
•4 assignable digital inputs (2 optical, 2 coaxial)
• Subwoofer pre out
• Color-coded 5.1 multichannel input for use with Super
Audio CD and DVD-Audio
• Color-coded speaker terminal posts
Tuner
•XM*7 Satellite Radio
*XM Passport System required; sold separately.
• SIRIUS*8 Satellite Radio
• 40 radio presets
• AM/FM auto tuning
DS-A1X RI Dock
• Play your iPod music through your Onkyo audio system and enjoy great sound
• Control your iPod with your Onkyo remote controller
•Watch iPod videos and slideshows on your TV
• Supports all iPods with an iPod connector, except
3rd Generation iPods
• Charges your iPod’s battery while you enjoy your
music
*1
Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories.
U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey 2EQ is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
*2
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*3
“DTS” and “DTS-ES | Neo: 6” are registered trademarks of
DTS, Inc. “96/24” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
*4
Neural Surround name and related logos are trademarks
owned by Neural Audio Corporation.
*5
Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.
*6
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing, LLC. This unit incorporates HDMI technology.
*7
Remote Controller
• Preprogrammed for use with other AV components
Speaker
• Color-coded speaker terminals and speaker cables
Connect the speakers and your AV components to the AV receiver.
☞ page 18
XM
SIRIUS
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
OUT
IN 1IN 2
ANTENNA
DIGITAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL
1
(DVD)
2
(CBL/SAT)
OPTICAL
1
(VCR/DVR)
2
(CD)
REMOTE
CONTROL
OUT
CBL/SAT IN
VCR/DVR IN
DVD IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT
IN IN
RR
CD
TAPE
FMAM75
Y
MONITOR
CBL/SAT
VCR/DVR
DVD
OUT
V
V
B/PB
C
CR/PR
LL
S
L
R
INININ
CBL/SAT
S
OUT
IN IN
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
VCR/DVR
L
R
SURROUND
FRONT
CENTER
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
SPEAKER
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
2. Turning On
With the hookup complete, you’re ready to switch on.
☞ page 36
3. First Time Setup
A few simple settings to get the very best from your system.
☞ page 37
HDMI Video
Setup
Automatic
Speaker Setup
4. Playing Your AV Components
Enjoying movies and music.
☞ page 42
5. Using the Listening Modes
Time to really enjoy your home theater system!
☞ page 51
Digital Input
Input Display
8
Getting to Know the AV Receiver
Front Panel
2
1
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
35674
TUNING
MASTER VOLUME
PRESET
DVD
TONESTEREODIMMER MEMORY
PHONES
MULTI CHC D
DISPLAY
DIGITAL INPUT
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
A
STANDBY/ON button (36)
Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.
B
STANDBY indicator (36)
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 (12)
Receives control signals from the remote controller.
D
Display
See “Display” on page 10.
E
Input selector buttons (42)
Select the input sources.
The [MULTI CH] button selects the multichannel
DVD input.
Arrow/TUNING/PRESET and ENTER buttons
F
When the tuner is selected, the TUNING [ ] [ ]
buttons are used for radio tuning, and the PRESET
[] [ ] buttons are used to select radio presets
(see page 45). 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.
MASTER VOLUME control (42)
G
Sets the volume of the AV receiver to MIN, 1
through 79, or MAX.
PHONES jack (50)
H
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.
DISPLAY button (43)
I
Displays various information about the currently
selected input source.
AUXCBL/SATVCR/DVR
LISTENING MODE
TUNERTAPE
TUNING MODE
CLEAR
SETUP ENTER
SETUP MIC
RETURN
AUX INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIOLR
TKLM9JNOP8QSR
J
DIGITAL INPUT button (41, 62)
Used to assign the digital inputs and to specify the
format of digital input signals.
TONE, [–], and [+] buttons (49)
K
Used to adjust the bass and treble.
L
STEREO button (51)
Selects the Stereo listening mode.
LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons (51)
M
Select the listening modes.
N
DIMMER button (49)
Adjusts the display brightness.
O
MEMORY button (45)
Used when storing or deleting radio presets.
P
TUNING MODE button (44)
Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM
and FM radio.
Q
SETUP button
Used to access the setup menus.
R
SETUP MIC (38)
The automatic speaker setup microphone connects
here.
S
RETURN button
Selects the previously displayed setup menu.
T
AUX INPUT (30, 56)
Used to connect a camcorder, games console, and so
on. There are jacks for composite video and analog
audio.
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Getting to Know the AV Receiver
Display
—Continued
124
5
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
MUTING indicator (49)
1
Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.
Input signal format indicators
2
Show the audio signal format of the current input
source.
Listening mode indicators (52)
3
Show the selected listening mode.
Radio indicators
4
FM STEREO (44):
reo FM station.
AUTO (44):
Auto Tuning mode is selected, and disappears when
Manual Tuning mode is selected.
TUNED (44):
tion.
SLEEP indicator (50)
5
Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.
6
Message area
Displays various information about the selected
input source.
Audyssey indicator (37)
7
Lights up during automatic speaker setup.
Lights up when tuned to a ste-
For AM and FM radio, lights up when
Lights up when tuned to a radio sta-
6
3
7
10
Getting to Know the AV Receiver
Rear Panel
—Continued
FMAM75
IN IN
IN
DVD
FRONT
7 8
SIRIUS
MONITOR
OUT
V
S
SURROUND
CENTER
WOOFER
DVD
XM
SUB
125369
DIGITAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL
1
(DVD)
2
(CBL/SAT)
OPTICAL
1
(VCR/DVR)
2
(CD)
REMOTE
CONTROL
CBL/SAT IN
IN 1IN 2
Y
B/PB
C
CR/PR
OUT
VCR/DVR IN
DVD IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT
ININ
RR
CD
LL
TAPE
4
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
OUT
ANTENNA
CBL/SAT
VCR/DVR
V
S
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
L
R
CBL/SAT
VCR/DVR
JK LMNO
A
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2 and COAXIAL 1, 2
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
HDMI IN 1, 2, and OUT
These jacks are for connecting HDMI-compatible
components. Audio and video signals received by
the HDMI IN jacks pass through to the HDMI OUT
jack.
COMPONENT VIDEO
C
A DVD player, TV, or other component that supports component video can be connected here.
AM ANTENNA
D
These push terminals are for connecting an AM
antenna.
FM ANTENNA
E
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.
MONITOR OUT
F
The S-Video or composite video output should be
connected to a video input on your TV or projector.
SIRIUS antenna
G
This jack is for connecting a SIRIUS Satellite Radio
antenna (see the separate SIRIUS instructions).
H
XM antenna
This jack is for connecting an XM Passport System,
sold separately (see the separate XM instructions).
I
FRONT SPEAKERS, SURROUND
SPEAKERS, and CENTER SPEAKER
These terminal posts are for connecting the front,
center, and surround speakers.
L
R
J
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
SPEAKERS
CENTER
SPEAKER
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
K
This analog audio input is for connecting a CD
player’s analog audio output.
TAPE IN/OUT
L
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.
M
CBL/SAT IN and VCR/DVR IN/OUT
The CBL/SAT inputs can be used to connect a
cable/satellite receiver, set-top box, etc.
The VCR/DVR inputs and outputs can be used to
connect a VCR or DVR (digital video recorder).
DVD IN
N
These jacks can be used to connect a DVD player
with an analog multichannel audio output for SACD
and DVD-Audio playback.
O
SUBWOOFER PRE OUT
A powered subwoofer can be connected here.
See pages 18–35 for hookup information.
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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/DOCK
Modes
With these modes, you can control a DVD
player and CD player, MD recorder, CDR,
or RI dock DS-A1X. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control
Onkyo components or components made by other manufacturers (see page 63).
■
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 63).
1
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
TAPE/AMP
Press one of the REMOTE MODE
buttons to select a mode.
DVD
M D/CDR
D
C
DOCK
TV
VCR
CABLE
SAT
RECEIVER
TAPE/AMP
DVD
M D/CDR
C
D
DOCK
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/AMP
J
K
L
M
N
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
STANDBY/ON
INPUT SELECTOR
123
VCR/DVR
456
AUX
789
101112
+
10
D TUN
--/---
TV
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A / B
PLAYLIST/CATPLAYLIST/CAT
SETUPRETURN
CBL/SAT
MULTI CH
0
DIMMER
VOL
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
TAPE/AMP
DVD
C DTAPE TUNER
CLR
ENT
SLEEP
CH
DISC
ALBUM
ENTER
DVD
M
D/CDR
C D
DOCK
TV
VCR
CABLE
SAT
VOL
PREVIOUS
MENU
MUTING
4
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
7
8
9
STEREO
RANDOM
SUBTITLE
AUDIOREPEAT
TEST TONE
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
LEVEL
L NIGHT
-
LEVEL
CINE FLTR
HDDDVDVCR
+
O
P
2
Use the buttons supported by
that mode to control the component.
RECEIVER/TAPE mode:
see right column
DVD mode:
see page 15
CD/MD/CDR/DOCK mode:
see page 16
TV, VCR, SAT/CABLE modes:
see page 65
Note:
Some of the remote controller operations described in
this manual may not work as expected with other components.
-
681M
RC
Buttons
1, 2, 3
, and 4 are used when the TUNER
or TAPE input is selected.
* The SP A/B function is not supported by this model.
13
Remote Controller
—Continued
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
A
STANDBY/ON button (36)
Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.
B
INPUT SELECTOR buttons (42)
Used to select the input sources.
MULTI CH button (43)
C
Selects the multichannel DVD input.
DIMMER button (49)
D
Adjusts the display brightness.
Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons
E
Used to select and adjust settings.
F
SETUP button
Used to access the setup menus.
G
LISTENING MODE buttons (51)
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.
[ ]/[ ] buttons
Used to select the available listening modes.
H
TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL-, and LEVEL+
buttons (50, 60)
Used to adjust the level of each speaker.
I
DISPLAY button (43)
Displays various information about the selected
input source.
J
REMOTE MODE buttons (13)
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.
SLEEP button (50)
K
Used with the Sleep function.
VOL [ ]/[ ] button (42)
L
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of
the currently selected remote controller mode.
MUTING button (49)
M
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.
RETURN button
N
Selects the previously displayed setup menu.
O
CINE FLTR button (54)
Used with the CinemaFILTER function.
P
L NIGHT button (54)
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, D TUN, and ENT buttons (45)
Used to select AM and FM radio stations directly.
2
CH +/– button (45)
Used to select radio presets.
3
Arrow [ ]/[ ] 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/AMP
DVD
CLR
ENT
SLEEP
DISC
ALBUM
ENTER
or
5
MULTI CH
DVD
M
D/CDR
C D
DOCK
TV
VCR
C DTAPE TUNER
CABLE
SAT
DVD
K
CH
VOL
PREVIOUS
MENU
MUTING
L
M
1
2
3
4
5
6
RECEIVER
STANDBY/ON
INPUT SELECTOR
123
CBL/SAT
V
CR/DVR
456
AUX
MULTI CH
789
101112
+
0
10
D TUN
--/---
DIMMER
TV
VOL
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A / B
PLAYLIST/CATPLAYLIST/CAT
SETUPRETURN
7
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
8
9
J
STEREO
RANDOM
SUBTITLE
AUDIOREPEAT
TEST TONE
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
LEVEL
L NIGHT
-
LEVEL
CINE FLTR
HDDDVDVCR
+
N
O
P
Q
-
RC
681M
A
STANDBY/ON 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.
TOP MENU button
D
Selects a DVD’s top menu.
Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons
E
Used to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player’s
onscreen setup menus.
SETUP button
F
Used to access the DVD player’s onscreen setup
menus.
Playback buttons
G
From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse,
Fast Forward, Previous, and Next.
SUBTITLE button
H
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.
CLR button
K
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.
MENU button
L
Displays a DVD’s menu.
M
RETURN button
Exits the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.
N
RANDOM button*
Used with the random playback function.
REPEAT button*
O
Used with the repeat playback functions.
VCR, DVD, and HDD buttons*
P
Used to select VCR, HDD (hard disk drive), or
DVD playback on a VCR/DVD recorder with a
built-in hard disk drive.
PLAY MODE button
Q
Selects play modes on components with selectable
play modes.
* Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) are not supported
by the DV-SP405 DVD Player.
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Remote Controller
—Continued
CD/MD/CDR/DOCK 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 the RI Dock, you must
change the Input Display (see page 41).
CD player
MD or CD recorder
RI Dock
2
CBL/SAT
In order to control an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder,
or RI Dock, you must first enter the appropriate remote
control code (see page 64).
1
2
3
4
5
STANDBY/ON
INPUT SELECTOR
123
V
CR/DVR
456
AUX
789
101112
+
10
D TUN
--/---
TV
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A / B
PLAYLIST/CATPLAYLIST/CAT
SETUPRETURN
CBL/SAT
MULTI CH
0
DIMMER
VOL
TAPE/AMP
ENT
ENTER
RECEIVER
SLEEP
ALBUM
REMOTE MODE
DVD
D/CDR
M
C D
DOCK
TV
DVD
VCR
C DTAPE TUNER
CABLE
SAT
CLR
CH
DISC
VOL
PREVIOUS
MENU
MUTING
M D/CDR
C D
DOCK
8
9
J
6
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
7
STEREO
RANDOM
SUBTITLE
AUDIOREPEAT
TEST TONE
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
LEVEL
L NIGHT
-
LEVEL
CINE FLTR
HDDDVDVCR
+
K
L
M
A
STANDBY/ON button
Sets the component to On or Standby.
Number buttons
B
Used to enter track numbers and times for locating
specific points on CD/MD players.
DISC/ALBUM +/– button
C
Selects discs on a CD changer, or the next or previous album on an HDD-compatible component connected to an RI Dock.
TOP MENU button
D
Works as a Mode button when used with the
DS-A1X RI Dock.
E
Arrow [ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons
Used to navigate menus on an HDD-compatible
component connected to the RI Dock.
F
Playback buttons
From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse,
Fast Forward, Previous and Next.
G
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 connected to
the RI Dock, it turns on the back light for 30 seconds.
H
CLR button
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers on a
CD player or MD/CD recorder.
I
MENU button
Used to navigate menus on an HDD-compatible
component connected to the RI Dock.
PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons
J
Selects the previous or next playlist on an HDDcompatible component connected to the RI Dock.
RANDOM button
K
Used with the random/shuffle playback function.
L
REPEAT button
Used with the repeat playback functions.
M
PLAY MODE button
Used to select play modes on components with
selectable play modes.
Works as a Resume button when used with a
DS-A1X RI Dock.
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-
RC
681M
Speakers
Subwoofer (SKW-750)
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
■ Front
1
■ Rear
A
STANDBY/ON indicator
Red: Subwoofer in standby mode
Green: Subwoofer on
With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-750
automatically turns on when an input signal is
detected in Standby mode. When there’s no input
signal for a while, the SKW-750 automatically
enters Standby mode.
B
OUTPUT LEVEL control (42)
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.
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 60).
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To AC outlet
Front, Center & Surround speakers (SKF-750F, SKC-750C, SKM-750S)
Keyhole slots
■ Rear
3
1
2
1
These keyhole slots can be used to wall-mount the
speaker.
Speaker terminals
2
These push terminals are for connecting the speaker
to your AV Receiver, amp, or other receiver with the
supplied speaker cables. The supplied speaker
cables are color-coded for easy identification. Simply connect each cable to the same-colored positive
speaker terminal.
Speaker mount/bracket inserts
3
These threaded inserts can be used to attach the
speaker either horizontally or vertically to a speaker
mount or bracket.
Note:
Use commercially available 1/4" screws to attach
the speaker to a speaker mount or bracket.
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Connecting Your Speakers
Enjoying Home Theater
Thanks to the AV receiver’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your
own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. You can enjoy DVDs featuring DTS and Dolby Digital.
With analog and digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II and Onkyo’s own DSP surround listening modes.
Center speaker (SKC-750C)
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-750)
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds
of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass
output from your subwoofer will depend on
its position, the shape of your listening
room, and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained
by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the way along the wall,
as shown.
Tip: To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some
music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions
within the room, and choose the one that
provides the most satisfying results.
If the subwoofer is placed on a hard floor
(wood, vinyl, tile, etc.) and playback is very
loud, the subwoofer's feet may damage the
flooring. To prevent this, place the supplied
pads underneath the subwoofer's feet. The pads
also provide a stable base
for the subwoofer.
Corner
Front left and right speakers (SKF-750F)
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 slightly so as to create
a triangle, with the listener at the apex.
1/3 wall
length
Surround left and right speakers (SKM-750S)
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.
■ Using Rubber Spacers with the Speakers
We recommend using the supplied rubber spacers to
achieve the best possible sound from your speakers. The
rubber spacers prevent the speakers from moving, providing a more stable setup.
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Rubber
spacers
Bottom of the
speaker
Connecting Your Speakers
—Continued
Speaker Connection Precautions
Read the following before connecting your speakers:
•You can connect speakers with an impedance of
between 8 and 16 ohms. 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 amp 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 a speaker to several terminals.
Connecting Speakers
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 terminalColor
Front leftWhite
Front rightRed
CenterGreen
Surround leftBlue
Surround rightGray
On the AV receiver, unscrew the terminal. Fully
1
insert the bare wires. Make sure that the bare wire
is touching the inside of the pole. Screw the terminal tight.
On the speakers, while pressing
2
the terminal lever, insert the
wire into the hole, and then
release the lever.
Using the supplied RCA cable, connect the AV
3
receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to LINE
INPUT on the subwoofer.
Make sure the cable is plugged all the way.
Using the Speaker Terminal Tool
The supplied speaker terminal tool makes it easy to
tighten and loosen the speaker terminals. If you are using
banana plugs, to ensure optimum sound quality, tighten
the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug.
The following illustration shows which speaker should
be connected to each pair of terminals.
Surround
right
speaker
COAXIAL
(CBL/SAT)
OPTICAL
(VCR/DVR)
DIGITAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
1
(DVD)
2
1
CBL/SAT IN
2
(CD)
REMOTE
CONTROL
Surround
left
speaker
HDMI
OUT
ASSIGNABLE
IN 1IN 2
Y
CBL/SAT
V
B/PB
C
S
CR/P
R
OUT
VCR/DVR IN
DVD IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT
ININ
LL
L
RR
R
CD
TAPE
CBL/SAT
ANTENNA
OUT
INININ
OUT
VCR/DVR
VCR/DVR
Front right
speaker
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
XM
SIRIUS
FMAM75
MONITOR
DVD
OUT
V
S
PRE OUT
ININ
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
Center
speaker
L
R
FRONT
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
FRONT
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
LINE INPUT
Subwoofer
L
R
CENTER
SPEAKER
Front left
speaker
CENTER
SPEAKER
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Connecting Your Speakers
—Continued
Center Speaker Base
Use the center speaker base to mount the center speaker
horizontally. If you place the speaker and its base on top
of a TV or an entertainment center, adjust the angle of
the speaker so that it faces toward the listening position.
The center speaker should be installed on the base
securely. If the speaker is loose, try adjusting the position
so that it sits securely on the base.
The cradle surface of the base features two stoppers to
prevent the speaker from moving. Therefore, you can tilt
the speaker toward the front by up to 11 degrees.
11
Base for horizontal
mounting
■
Using the included rubber spacers
We recommend using the supplied rubber spacers to
achieve the best possible sound from your speakers.
The rubber spacers prevent the speakers from moving,
providing a more stable setup.
SKC-750C
Stoppers
Rubber spacer
Wall Mounting
The speakers can easily be wall mounted by using the
keyhole slots. To prevent the speaker from vibrating
against the wall, attach four of the supplied rubber spacers to the rear of each speaker.
■
Mounting vertically
To mount the speakers vertically, use the one keyhole
slot shown to hang each speaker on the screw that is
securely screwed into the wall.
Rubber spacer
Keyhole slot for
wall mounting
■
Mounting horizontally
To mount the speakers horizontally, use the two keyhole
slots shown to hang each speaker on two screws that are
securely screwed into the wall.
Keyhole slot for wall mounting
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Bottom of the
bass
Front
Rubber spacer
The plaque of each speaker rotates so that you can position the speakers upside down.
Caution:
A mounting screw’s ability to support a speaker depends
on how well it’s anchored to the wall. If you have hollow
walls, screw each mounting screw into a stud. If there are
no studs, or the walls are solid, use suitable wall anchors.
Use screws with a head diameter of 3/8" or less and a
shank diameter of 1/8" or less. With hollow walls, use a
cable/pipe detector to check for any power cables or
water pipes before making any holes.
Leave a gap of between 1/4"
and 5/16" between the wall and
Wall
the base of the screw head, as
shown.
(We recommend that you consult a home installation professional.)
1/4" – 5/16"
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
OUT
ANTENNA
FMAM75
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.
1
FM 75
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.
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 wireRelease
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.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 22).
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 22).
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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.
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TV/FM antenna splitter
To AV receiverTo 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:
plug straight when inserting and removing.
AV Cables and Jacks
To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical
Video
CableJackDescription
HDMI
Y
Component
video cable
S-Video cable
Composite
video cable
P
B
P
R
Y
P
B
R
P
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.
HDMI
HDMI connections can carry uncompressed standard- or high-definition digital video and audio and
offer the best picture and sound quality.
Component video separates the luminance (Y) and
Y
color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best
C
B/PB
picture quality. (Some TV manufacturers label their
component video jacks slightly differently.)
CR/PR
S-Video separates the luminance and color signals
S
and provides better picture quality than composite
video.
Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,
V
and other video equipment. Use only dedicated
composite video cables.
Analog audio
Composite video
Left (white)
Right (red)
(Yellow)
Right!
Wrong!
Audio
Optical digital
audio cable
Coaxial digital
audio cable
Analog audio
cable (RCA)
Multichannel
analog audio
cable (RCA)
CableJackDescription
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.
COAXIAL
This offers the best sound quality and allows you to
enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is
the same as for optical.
L
R
This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most common connection format for analog audio and can be
found on virtually all AV components.
This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is
typically used to connect DVD players with a 5.1channel analog audio output. Several standard analog audio cables can be used instead of a multichannel cable.
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Connecting Your Components
—Continued
Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver
By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you
can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply by changing the input source on the AV receiver.
: Signal Flow
Video
Video
Audio
Speakers (see page 19 for hookup
details)
DVD player, etc.
Audio
TV, projector,
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.
Audio Connection Formats
When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn’t convert between formats.
Video Connection Formats
Video equipment can be connected by using any one of the following video connection formats: composite video,
S-Video, or component video, the latter offering the best picture quality.
When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn’t convert between formats, so only outputs
of the same format as the input will output the signal.
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Video Signal Flow Chart
DVD player, etc.
CompositeS-VideoComponent
IN
AV Receiver
MONITOR OUT
CompositeS-VideoComponent
TV, projector, etc.
Connecting Your Components
C
c
cab
S
Connecting a TV or Projector
—Continued
Step 1: Choose a video connection from , , and .
Step 2: Choose an audio connection from , , and .
•With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV and listen via speaker set B.
a
•To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (For recording, use and , or and .)
A B
a b
b
ac
Connection AV receiverSignal flowTVPicture quality
A
B
C
a
b
c
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
MONITOR OUT S
MONITOR OUT V
CBL/SAT IN L/R
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1
DIGITAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL
1
b
c
(DVD)
2
(CBL/SAT)
OPTICAL
1
(VCR/DVR)
2
(CD)
A
REMOTE
CONTROL
CBL/SAT IN
VCR/DVR IN
DVD IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
INININ
RR
CD
⇒
⇒
⇒
⇐
⇐
⇐
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
OUT
IN 1IN 2
Y
B/PB
C
CR/PR
OUT
OUT
LL
TAPE
Component video inputBest
S-Video inputBetter
Composite video inputStandard
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
XM
FMAM75
ININ
IN
DVD
FRONT
SIRIUS
MONITOR
OUT
SURROUND
DVD
V
S
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
a
V
S
L
R
CBL/SAT
IN
CBL/SAT
ANTENNA
VCR/DVR
OUT
OUT
VCR/DVR
C
C
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
B
B
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
SPEAKERS
L
R
LR
RS VIDEO
P
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
IN
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
YCOAXIAL
PB
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
Connect one or the other
Connection must be assigned (see page 41)
c
TV, projector,
etc.
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 29 and 31).
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Connecting Your Components
C
c
Connecting a DVD player
—Continued
Step 1: Choose a video connection from , , and .
A B
You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.
Step 2: Choose an audio connection from , , and .
•With connection , you can listen to and record audio from a DVD and listen via speaker set B.
a
•To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (For recording, use and , or and .)
a bc
b
abac
• 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 receiverSignal flow DVD playerPicture quality
A
B
C
a
b
c
COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN
DVD IN S
DVD IN V
DVD IN FRONT
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1
b
c
DIGITAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL
1
(DVD)
2
(CBL/SAT)
OPTICAL
1
(VCR/DVR)
2
(CD)
A
REMOTE
CONTROL
a
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
OUT
IN 1IN 2
Y
B/PB
C
CR/PR
CBL/SAT IN
VCR/DVR IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
RR
OUT
DVD IN
OUT
INININ
CD
LL
TAPE
Component video outputBest
S-Video outputBetter
Composite video outputStandard
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
XM
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
V
S
L
R
CBL/SAT
IN
CBL/SAT
ANTENNA
VCR/DVR
OUT
OUT
VCR/DVR
FMAM75
ININ
IN
DVD
FRONT
SIRIUS
MONITOR
OUT
SURROUND
DVD
V
S
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
a
C
C
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
B
B
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
SPEAKERS
L
R
LR
RS VIDEO
P
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
YCOAXIAL
PB
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Connect one or the other
Connection must be assigned (see page 41)
c
DVD player
To connect a DVD player or DVD-Audio/SACD-capable player with a
multichannel analog audio output, see page 27.
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, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 5.1-channel analog audio output on your DVD
player. If your DVD player has a 7.1-channel analog audio output, don’t connect anything to the DVD player’s SURR
BACK L/R jacks.
XM
DIGITAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL
1
(DVD)
2
(CBL/SAT)
OPTICAL
1
(VCR/DVR)
2
(CD)
REMOTE
CONTROL
OUT
IN 1IN 2
Y
B/PB
C
CR/PR
CBL/SAT IN
VCR/DVR IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
RR
OUT
DVD IN
OUT
INININ
CD
LL
TAPE
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
V
S
L
R
CBL/SAT
IN
CBL/SAT
ANTENNA
VCR/DVR
OUT
OUT
VCR/DVR
FMAM75
ININ
IN
DVD
FRONT
SIRIUS
MONITOR
OUT
SURROUND
DVD
V
S
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
L
R
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
L
R
FRONT
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
DVD
CENTER
SPEAKER
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
R
LLR
SURROUND
CENTERSUB
WOOFER
DVD player
27
Connecting Your Components
—Continued
Connecting Components with HDMI
If you have an HDMI-compatible player, you can connect it to the AV receiver with an HDMI cable.
Step 1: Connect your HDMI-compatible TV to the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT jack.
Step 2: Connect your HDMI-compatible player to the AV receiver’s HDMI IN 1 or 2 jack.
Step 3: Connect your HDMI-compatible player to an analog and/or digital audio input on the AV
receiver.
✽ Audio and video signals received via the HDMI IN 1 and 2 jacks are output by the HDMI OUT jack as they
are (HDMI pass-through), so even if you only make the connections in steps 1 and 2, your TV will output
sound. However, if you want to listen through the speakers connected to the AV receiver, in addition to an
HDMI connection, you’ll also need to make a separate analog or digital audio connection.
Step 4: Assign the HDMI IN.
Turn on the AV receiver, and then assign the HDMI IN (see page 40)
HDMI
OUT
HDMI
IN
TV
Step 1
HDMIHDMI
DVD player
Step 3 ✽
Step 2
ASSIGNABLE
IN 1
Tip!
If you make the connection described in
step 3, to fully enjoy the AV receiver's listening modes, turn down the volume on
your TV all the way so that its speakers
output no sound.
Sound off
Connect one
or the other
COAXIAL
(DVD)
(CBL/SAT)
OPTICAL
(VCR/DVR)
(CD)
DIGITAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
1
2
1
2
REMOTE
CONTROL
OUT
IN 1IN 2
Y
B/PB
C
CR/PR
VCR/DVR IN
DVD IN
OUT
ININ
CD
OUT
LL
TAPE
CBL/SAT IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
RR
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
V
S
L
R
CBL/SAT
CBL/SAT
ANTENNA
FMAM75
IN IN
IN
FRONT
MONITOR
DVD
OUT
V
S
SURROUND
CENTER
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
VCR/DVR
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
VCR/DVR
Notes:
• Audio and video signals received via the HDMI IN jacks are output only by the HDMI OUT.
• Audio and video signals received via inputs other than the HDMI IN jacks are not output by the HDMI OUT.
• The HDMI video stream is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface), so TVs and displays with a DVI input
can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that DVI connections only carry video, so you’ll
need to make a separate connection for audio.) However, reliable operation with such an adapter is not guaranteed.
In addition, video signals from a PC are not supported.
•To watch an HDMI source that’s connected via the AV receiver’s HDMI jacks, the AV receiver must be turned on,
otherwise no HDMI signal will be output.
• The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the connected source component. If
the picture is poor or there’s no sound from a component connected via HDMI, check its setup. Refer to the
connected component’s instruction manual for details.
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Connecting Your Components
C
c
—Continued
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback
Hint!
Step 1: Choose a video connection from , , and .
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.
A B
You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.
Step 2: Choose an audio connection from , , and .
•With connection , you can listen to the VCR or DVD recorder even via speaker set B.
a
•To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To listen via speaker set B, use and , or and
.)
c
ConnectionAV receiverSignal flowVCR or DVD recorderPicture quality
A
B
C
a
b
c
COMPONENT VIDEO VCR/DVR IN
VCR/DVR IN S
VCR/DVR IN V
VCR/DVR IN L/R
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1
DIGITAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL
1
b
c
(DVD)
2
(CBL/SAT)
OPTICAL
1
(VCR/DVR)
2
(CD)
A
REMOTE
CONTROL
a b
bcaba
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
OUT
IN 1IN 2
Y
B/PB
C
CR/PR
CBL/SAT IN
VCR/DVR IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
RR
OUT
DVD IN
OUT
INININ
CD
LL
TAPE
Component video output
S-Video outputBetter
Composite video output
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
XM
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
V
S
L
R
CBL/SAT
IN
CBL/SAT
ANTENNA
VCR/DVR
OUT
OUT
VCR/DVR
FMAM75
ININ
IN
FRONT
SIRIUS
MONITOR
C
C
DVD
OUT
V
S
B
B
SURROUND
CENTER
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
Best
Standard
SURROUNDSPEAKERS
PRE OUT
WOOFER
a
FRONT
SPEAKERS
SUB
LR
RS VIDEO
P
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
YCOAXIAL
PB
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Connect one or the other
Connection must be assigned (see page 41)
b
VCR,
DVD recorder
29
Connecting Your Components
—Continued
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording
Step 1: Choose a video connection from and .
AB
The video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver via the same type of connection.
XM
Step 2: Make the audio connection .
a
L
R
AUDIO
IN
a
DIGITAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
COAX-IAL
1
(DVD)
2
(CBL/SAT)
OPTICAL
1
(VCR/DVR)
CBL/SAT IN
VCR/DVR IN
(CD)
2
REMOTE
CONTROL
COMPONENT VIDEO
INININ
RR
CD
VCR, DVD recorder
DVD IN
ANTENNA
Y
CBL/SAT
VCR/DVR
V
B/PB
C
S
CR/PR
OUT
OUT
LL
TAPE
IN
L
R
CBL/SAT
S VIDEO IN
OUT
OUT
VCR/DVR
Connection AV receiverSignal flowVCR or DVD recorderPicture quality
A
B
a
VCR/DVR OUT S
VCR/DVR OUT V
VCR/DVR OUT L/R
⇒
⇒
⇒
S-Video input
Composite video inputStandard
Analog audio L/R input
FMAM75
ININ
IN
VIDEO IN
DVD
FRONT
SIRIUS
MONITOR
OUT
B
B
SURROUND
A
DVD
V
S
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUNDSPEAKERS
L
R
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
Better
—
FRONT
SPEAKERS A
L
R
Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device
Step 1: Make the video connection .
Step 2: Make the audio connection .
TUNING
PRESET
RETURN
SETUP ENTER
SETUP MIC
TUNING MODE
AUX INPUT
VIDEO
A
Connection AV receiverSignal flowCamcorder or console
A
a
AUX INPUT VIDEO
AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R
A
a
MASTER VOLUME
a
AUX INPUT
LR
AUX INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIOLR
AUDIO
⇐
⇐
LR
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
Composite video output
Analog audio L/R output
Camcorder, games console, etc.
30
Connecting Your Components
C
c
cab
—Continued
Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source
Hint!
Step 1: Choose a video connection from , , and .
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.
A B
You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.
Step 2: Choose an audio connection from , , and .
•With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the video source and listen via speaker set B.
a
•To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (For recording, use and , or and .)
Connection AV receiverSignal flow Video sourcePicture quality
A
B
C
a
b
c
COMPONENT VIDEO CBL/SAT IN
CBL/SAT IN S
CBL/SAT IN V
CBL/SAT IN L/R
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1
DIGITAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL
1
b
c
A
(DVD)
2
(CBL/SAT)
OPTICAL
1
(VCR/DVR)
2
(CD)
REMOTE
CONTROL
a b
b
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
OUT
IN 1IN 2
Y
C
B/PB
CR/PR
CBL/SAT IN
VCR/DVR IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
RR
OUT
DVD IN
OUT
INININ
CD
LL
TAPE
Component video output
S-Video outputBetter
Composite video output
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
XM
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
V
S
L
R
CBL/SAT
IN
CBL/SAT
ANTENNA
VCR/DVR
OUT
OUT
VCR/DVR
FMAM75
ININ
IN
FRONT
SIRIUS
MONITOR
C
DVD
OUT
V
S
BCB
SURROUND
CENTER
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
a
ac
Best
Standard
SURROUNDSPEAKERS
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
SPEAKERS
LR
RS VIDEO
P
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
YCOAXIAL
PB
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Connect one or the other
Connection must be assigned (see page 41)
c
Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.
31
Connecting Your Components
c
—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.
COAX-
b
IAL
2
Connect one
or the other
Connection
b
must be
assigned (see
page 41)
c
COAXIAL
OUT
OPTICAL
2
(CD)
OPTICAL
(CBL/SAT)
OUT
IN
CD
LR
AUDIO
OUT
a bca
DIGITAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL
1
(DVD)
2
(CBL/SAT)
OPTICAL
1
(VCR/DVR)
2
(CD)
L
R
REMOTE
CONTROL
IN 1IN 2
Y
B/PB
C
CR/PR
OUT
CBL/SAT IN
VCR/DVR IN
DVD IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT
INININININ
LL
RR
CD
TAPE
a
CD player
ANTENNA
SIRIUS
FMAM75
VCR/DVR
OUT
IN IN
OUT
VCR/DVR
IN
L
MONITOR
DVD
OUT
V
R
S
CD
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
L
a
R
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
AUDIO
OUTPUT
L
R
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
OUT
CBL/SAT
V
S
L
R
CBL/SAT
XM
Turntable (MM) with
built-in phono preamp
•With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your CD player or turntable and listen via speaker set
a
B.
•To connect the CD player digitally, use connection or . (For recording, use and , or and .)
Connection AV receiverSignal flowCD or turntable
a
b
c
■
Turntable (MM) with no Phono Preamp Built-in
CD IN L/R
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2
A phono preamp is necessary to connect a turntable that
doesn’t have a phono preamp built-in.
XM
ANTENNA
FMAM75
VCR/DVR
DVD
OUT
IN IN
FRONT
OUT
VCR/DVR
Phono preamp
L
R
SIRIUS
MONITOR
OUT
SURROUND
DVD
V
S
CENTER
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
OUT
DIGITAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL
1
(DVD)
2
(CBL/SAT)
OPTICAL
1
(VCR/DVR)
2
(CD)
REMOTE
CONTROL
IN
L
IN 1IN 2
Y
C
B/PB
CR/PR
OUT
CBL/SAT IN
VCR/DVR IN
DVD IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT
INININININ
LL
RR
CD
TAPE
CBL/SAT
V
S
L
R
CBL/SAT
AUDIO
OUTPUT
R
CD
AUDIO
OUTPUT
L
R
b
⇐
⇐
⇐
■
Turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) Cartridge
abac
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
An MC head amp and phono preamp are necessary to
connect a turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) cartridge.
XM
ANTENNA
FMAM75
MONITOR
VCR/DVR
DVD
OUT
IN IN
FRONT
SURROUND
OUT
VCR/DVR
MC head amp or
OUTPUT
L
R
SIRIUS
OUT
V
S
CENTER
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
MC transformer
AUDIO
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
OUT
DIGITAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL
1
(DVD)
2
(CBL/SAT)
OPTICAL
1
(VCR/DVR)
2
(CD)
REMOTE
CONTROL
IN
L
R
CD
IN 1IN 2
Y
C
B/PB
CR/PR
OUT
CBL/SAT IN
VCR/DVR IN
DVD IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT
INININININ
LL
RR
CD
TAPE
AUDIO
OUTPUT
L
R
CBL/SAT
V
S
L
R
CBL/SAT
Phono
preamp
AUDIO
OUTPUT
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
L
R
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Connecting Your Components
—Continued
Connecting the DS-A1X RI Dock for the iPod
■
If Your iPod Supports Video:
1.
Using the supplied AV cable, connect the RI Dock’s
AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to the AV receiver’s
CBL/SAT IN L/R jacks. And connect the RI Dock’s
VIDEO OUT jack to the AV receiver’s CBL/SAT IN
V jack or a video input on your TV.
2.
Using the supplied cable, connect the RI Dock’s
jack to an jack on the AV receiver.
3.
Connect the supplied AC adapter to the RI Dock’s
DC IN jack.
CBL/SAT
XM
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL
1
(DVD)
2
(CBL/SAT)
OPTICAL
1
(VCR/DVR)
2
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
REMOTE
CONTROL
CBL/SAT IN
VCR/DVR IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
RR
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
OUT
IN 1IN 2
Y
CBL/SAT
V
B/PB
C
S
CR/PR
OUT
DVD IN
OUT
INININININ
LL
L
CD
R
TAPE
CBL/SAT
ANTENNA
OUT
OUT
VCR/DVR
VCR/DVR
FMAM75
ININ
V
DVD
L
FRONT
R
CBL/SAT
SIRIUS
MONITOR
OUT
IN
SURROUND
DVD
V
S
CENTER
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
■
If Your iPod Doesn’t Support Video:
1.
Using the supplied AV cable, connect the RI Dock’s
AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to the AV receiver’s
CBL/SAT IN L/R jacks.
2.
Using the supplied cable, connect the RI Dock’s
jack to an jack on the AV receiver.
3.
Connect the supplied AC adapter to the RI Dock’s
DC IN jack.
XM
COAXIAL
(CBL/SAT)
OPTICAL
(VCR/DVR)
DIGITAL IN
(DVD)
2
2
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
1
1
REMOTE
CONTROL
CBL/SAT IN
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
OUT
IN 1IN 2
Y
CBL/SAT
V
C
B/PB
S
CR/PR
OUT
VCR/DVR IN
DVD IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT
INININININ
LL
RR
CD
L
R
CBL/SAT
TAPE
ANTENNA
OUT
OUT
VCR/DVR
VCR/DVR
FMAM75
ININ
DVD
L
R
FRONT
CBL/SAT
SIRIUS
MONITOR
SURROUND
OUT
IN
V
S
CENTER
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
REMOTE
CONTROL
Supplied
cable
Supplied
AV cable
5
or
AC adapter
VIDEO
INPUT
TV
REMOTE
CONTROL
Supplied
cable
Supplied
AV cable
5
AC adapter
Wall outlet
Wall outlet
• If you connect the RI Dock’s AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to the AV receiver’s TAPE IN jacks and also want to
connect the RI Dock’s VIDEO OUT jack to the AV receiver:
Connect the RI Dock’s VIDEO OUT jack to an unused video input on the AV receiver. Do not connect it to the
COMPONENT VIDEO jacks. To watch an iPod slideshow or video, select the video input source first, and then
select the TAPE input source. The AV receiver will output the audio being fed to the TAPE input, and because the
video source doesn’t change when the TAPE input source is selected, it’ll continue to output the video being fed to
the video input.
• What to do if you already have a component connected to the AV receiver’s CBL/SAT IN or TAPE IN jacks:
You can connect the RI Dock to an unused AV input on the AV receiver, however, you will not be able to control
your iPod with the AV receiver’s remote controller, as the functionality will be unavailable. The CBL/SAT IN
and TAPE IN jacks are especially designed for use with the RI Dock.
Notes:
•To control your iPod with the AV receiver’s remote controller, you must first enter the appropriate remote control
code (see page 64).
• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to HDD/DOCK (see page 46).
• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to DOCK (see page 41).
• See “DS-A1X RI Dock for the iPod” on page 46 for more information.
• When the AC adapter is unplugged or not connected to the RI Dock, the RI Dock will output no sound or video,
functions will not work, and your iPod’s battery will not be charged.
• Connect the supplied cable to only jacks. Do not connect headphones to the jack, as it will damage
your equipment.
33
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.
COAX-
b
IAL
2
(CBL/SAT)
OPTICAL
c
1
(VCR/DVR)
Connect one or the
other
These connections
must be assigned
(see page 41)
•With connection , you can listen via speaker set B.
COAXIAL
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
a
•To connect the recorder digitally, use connections and , or and .
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 26 to 34).
Step 2: Make the connection.
Step 3: If you’re using an MD, CDR, or RI Dock, change the input Display (see page 41).
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 43), 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 64).
a
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
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL
1
(DVD)
2
(CBL/SAT)
OPTICAL
1
(VCR/DVR)
CBL/SAT IN
2
(CD)
REMOTE
CONTROL
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
OUT
IN 1IN 2
Y
V
B/PB
C
S
CR/PR
OUT
VCR/DVR IN
DVD IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT
INININININ
LL
L
RR
R
CD
TAPE
XM
SIRIUS
ANTENNA
FMAM75
MONITOR
CBL/SAT
VCR/DVR
DVD
OUT
V
S
OUT
IN IN
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
OUT
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
CBL/SAT
VCR/DVR
DVD
IN
L
R
CD
L
R
IN
SURROUND
FRONT
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
SPEAKERS
CBL/SAT
CENTERSPEAKER
L
R
SPEAKERS
• 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., RI Dock
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
LR
LR
Connecting the Power Cord
• Connect the AV receiver’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 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.
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Turning On the AV Receiver
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY indicator
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
DVD
PHONES
MULTI CHC D
TONEDISPLAYSTEREODIMMER MEMORY
DIGITAL INPUT
AUXCBL/SATVCR/DVR
LISTENING MODE
Turning On and Standby
1
AV receiver
STANDBY/ON
or
Remote
controller
RECEIVER
STANDBY/ON
Press the [STANDBY/ON] button.
Alternatively, press the remote controller’s [RECEIVER] button, followed
by the [STANDBY/ON] button.
The AV receiver comes on, the display lights up, and the STANDBY indicator goes off.
To turn the AV receiver off, press the [STANDBY/ON] button again. 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.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
RECEIVER
MASTER VOLUME
TUNING
PRESET
TUNERTAPE
RETURN
SETUP ENTER
TUNING MODE
CLEAR
AUX INPUT
VIDEO
SETUP MIC
AUDIOLR
123
V
CR/DVR
456
AUX
789
+
10
D TUN
--/---
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A/B
TAPE/AMP
INPUT SELECTOR
CBL/SAT
MULTI CH
101112
0
ENT
DIMMER
TV
VOL
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
M
DOCK
DVD
C DTAPE TUNER
CABLE
CLR
SLEEP
CH
DISC
ALBUM
PREVIOUS
MUTING
DVD
D/CDR
VCR
SAT
VOL
MENU
C D
TV
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.
■ Do the automatic speaker setup—this is essential!
See “Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey 2EQ)” on page 37.
■ Have you connected a component to an HDMI IN?
If you have, see “HDMI Video Setup” on page 40.
■ Have you connected a component to a digital audio input?
If you have, see “Digital Audio Input Setup” on page 41.
■ Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder,
or RI Dock?
If you have, see “Changing the Input Display” on page 41.
HDMI
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
OUT IN
TAPE
CD recorder, MD recorder,
RI Dock
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First Time Setup
This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time.
Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey 2EQ)
With the supplied speaker setup microphone, the Audyssey 2EQ function can measure the number of speakers connected, their sizes, crossover frequencies, and distances from the listening position, and then calculate the optimal
speaker settings for your listening environment.
Before using this function, connect and position all of the supplied speakers.
Measurement Points
To create a listening area in which several people can enjoy home theater simultaneously, the Audyssey 2EQ function
takes measurements at three points within the listening area:
First measurement point
A
This is the center point of the listening area, or the listening position if it’s just one person.
B
Second measurement point
The right side of the listening area.
C
Third measurement point
The left side of the listening area.
and 2 and points 1 and 3 must be at least 1 meter.
The distances between points
From the examples below, choose the listening area that best matches yours and place the microphone accordingly when
prompted.
1
TVTVTV
TVTVTV
TV
:
Listening area
TV
TV
:
Listening position
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First Time Setup
Using Audyssey 2EQ
—Continued
1
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
AUXCBL/SATVCR/DVR
MULTI CHC D
PHONES
DIGITAL INPUT
DVD
TONEDISPLAYSTEREODIMMER MEMORY
TUNERTAPE
LISTENING MODE
2, 6
Turn on the AV receiver.
1
Put the speaker setup microphone at
2
measurement point 1 (page 37), and
connect it to the SETUP MIC jack.
SETUP MIC
Notes:
• Make sure the microphone is horizontal.
• If there’s an obstacle between the microphone and any speaker, the automatic setup
will not work correctly. Set up the room as
you would when enjoying a DVD.
• Positioning the microphone close to where
your ears would normally be will provide
better results. You can adjust the height of the
microphone by using a tripod or level table.
SETUP ENTER
TUNING MODE
CLEAR
TUNING
PRESET
RETURN
SETUP MIC
SETUP MIC
Notes:
• If the AV receiver was previously muted, it will
MASTER VOLUME
be unmuted.
•Automatic speaker setup cannot be performed
while a pair of headphones is connected.
AUX INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIOLR
• It takes about 10 minutes to complete the automatic speaker setup.
When the following display appears,
4
move the speaker setup microphone to
measurement point
2
(page 37), and
then press [ENTER].
Audyssey 2EQ performs more measurements.
This takes a few minutes.
When the following display appears,
5
move the speaker setup microphone to
measurement point
3
(page 37), and
then press [ENTER].
Audyssey 2EQ performs more measurements.
This takes a few minutes.
When the measurements are complete, the
results are calculated and saved automatically.
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Press [ENTER].
3
The automatic speaker setup starts.
A test tone is output by each speaker in turn, as
the Audyssey 2EQ function determines which
speakers are connected. This takes a few minutes.
Note:
• If any extraneous noise is picked up by the
microphone, the automatic setup may not
work correctly, so don’t make any noise.
When the automatic speaker setup is
6
complete, disconnect the speaker setup
microphone.
Notes:
• When the automatic speaker setup is complete, the
Equalizer Settings (page 61) will be set to “Audyssey.”
•You can cancel the automatic speaker setup at any
point in this procedure simply by disconnecting the
setup microphone.
First Time Setup
—Continued
Error Messages
While the automatic speaker setup is in progress, one of
the following error messages may appear:
Ambient noise is too high
This message appears if there’s too much background
noise and the measurements cannot be performed properly. Remove the source of the noise and try again.
Speaker Detect Errors
This message appears if one of the speaker-related errors
below occurs.
• One of the front speakers has not been detected.
• One of the surround speakers has not been detected.
• The number of speakers detected on the second or
third measurment was different to the number detected
on the first measurement.
Write Error
Changing the Speaker Settings Manually
In some situations, the measurements taken by the automatic speaker setup may not provide usable results. If
running the speaker setup a second time still doesn’t provide usable results, you’ll have to set the speaker settings
manually (see pages 57–61).
Using a Powered Subwoofer
If you’re using a powered subwoofer, because it outputs
very low-frequency sound and its position is usually low
down, it may not be detected by the automatic speaker
setup. In this case, increase the subwoofer’s volume, set
it to its highest crossover frequency, and then try running
the automatic speaker setup again. Note that if the volume is set too high and the sound distorts, it may not be
detected, so use an appropriate volume level. If the subwoofer has a low-pass filter switch, set it to Off or Direct.
Refer to your subwoofer’s instruction manual for details.
This message appears if saving fails.
To Retry the Automatic Speaker Setup
Press the [ENTER] button.
Make sure speakers that cannot be
detected are connected properly.
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First Time Setup
—Continued
HDMI Video Setup
If you connect a video component to HDMI IN 1 or 2, use this setting to assign that input to an input selector.
RECEIVER
ENTER
SETUP
STANDBY/ON
123
V
CR/DVR
456
AUX
789
+
10
D TUN
--/---
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A / B
PLAYLIST/CATPLAYLIST/CAT
SETUPRETURN
STEREO
AUDIOREPEAT
TEST TONE
DISPLAY
TAPE/AMP
INPUT SELECTOR
CBL/SAT
MULTI CH
101112
0
ENT
DIMMER
TV
VOL
ENTER
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
RANDOM
SUBTITLE
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
-
681M
RC
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
M
DOCK
DVD
C DTAPE TUNER
CABLE
CLR
SLEEP
CH
DISC
ALBUM
PREVIOUS
MENU
MUTING
-
LEVEL
LEVEL
CINE FLTR
L NIGHT
DVD
D/CDR
C D
TV
VCR
SAT
VOL
HDDDVDVCR
1
RECEIVER
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [SETUP] button.
SETUP
2
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]
buttons to select “Video Input,”
and then press [ENTER].
3
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]
buttons to select “HDMI DVD,”
“HDMI VCR,” or “HDMI CBL” and
use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ]
buttons to change the setting.
If you connect a video component to
HDMI IN 1 or 2, you must assign that
input to an input selector. For example,
+
if you connect your DVD player to
HDMI IN 1, you must assign HDMI
DVD setting to IN1.
IN1:
Select if the video component
is connected to HDMI IN 1.
IN2:
Select if the video component
is connected to HDMI IN 2.
No:
Select if you’re not using the
HDMI OUT.
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4
HDMI videoInput
Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
SETUP
First Time Setup
—Continued
Digital Audio Input Setup
12, 3
TUNING
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
MULTI CHC D
PHONES
DIGITAL INPUT
AUXCBL/SATVCR/DVR
DVD
TONEDISPLAYSTEREODIMMER MEMORY
TUNERTAPE
LISTENING MODE
PRESET
SETUP ENTER
SETUP MIC
TUNING MODE
CLEAR
To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, you must connect your
DVD player to the AV receiver digitally (coaxial or optical).
These are the default digital audio input assignments.
Input selector
DVDCOAX 1
VCR/DVROPT 1
CBL/SATCOAX 2
TAPE- - - -
CDOPT 2
AUX- - - -
Default assignment
You can change the digital audio input assignments if
necessary. For example, if you connect your DVD player
to the OPTICAL 1 DIGITAL IN (OPT1), you must
assign that input to the DVD input selector, as follows.
1
DVD
AUX
C
D
2
DIGITAL INPUT
TAPE
Press the input selector button
for the input selector that you
want to assign.
CBL/SATVCR/DVR
(Digital inputs cannot be assigned to
the TUNER input selector.)
Press the [DIGITAL INPUT]
button.
The current assignment appears.
MASTER VOLUME
RETURN
AUX INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIOLR
Changing the Input Display
If you connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc
recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT
or CBL/SAT 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
RETURN
AUX INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIOLR
1
2
STANDBY/ON
PHONES
TAPE
CBL/SAT
TAPE
CBL/SAT
STANDBY
DVD
MULTI CHC
TONEDISPLAYSTEREODIMMER MEMORY
DIGITAL INPUT
Press the [TAPE] or [CBL/SAT]
input selector button so that
“TAPE” or “CBL/SAT” appears on
the display.
or
Press and hold down the [TAPE]
or [CBL/SAT] input selector button (about 2 seconds) to change
the setting.
or
Repeat this step to select MD, CDR, or
DOCK.
For the TAPE input selector, the setting
changes in this order:
TAPE
For the CBL/SAT input selector, the
setting changes in this order:
CBL/SAT
TUNING
AUXCBL/SATVCR/DVR
TUNERTAPE
D
SETUP ENTER
SETUP MIC
LISTENING MODE
→
TUNING MODE
CLEAR
MD → CDR → DOCK
→
↔
DOCK
PRESET
3
DIGITAL INPUT
Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button repeatedly to select COAX1,
COAX2, OPT1, OPT2, or “– – – –”
(analog).
Note:
Make sure that components connected digitally are configured to output digital audio. Refer to the relevant manuals.
Note:
DOCK can be selected for the TAPE input selector or
CBL/SAT input selector, but not both at the same time.
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Playing Your AV Components
Basic AV Receiver Operation
STANDBY/ON
PHONES
1
AV receiver
DVD
AUX
C
D
MULTI CH
STANDBY
DVD
MULTI CHC D
TONEDISPLAYSTEREODIMMER MEMORY
DIGITAL INPUT
DISPLAY
Remote
controller
CBL/SATVCR/DVR
TUNERTAPE
RECEIVER
12
VCR/DVR CBL/SAT
4
AUX
789
DVD
1
AUXCBL/SATVCR/DVR
LISTENING MODE
4
MASTER VOLUME
TUNING
PRESET
TUNERTAPE
RETURN
SETUP ENTER
TUNING MODE
CLEAR
AUX INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIOLR
SETUP MIC
1
STANDBY/ON
D TUN
2
REMOTE MODE
DVD
RECEIVER
TAPE/AMP
M
CBL/SAT
MULTI CH
DIMMER
D/CDR
C D
DOCK
TV
DVD
VCR
C DTAPE TUNER
CABLE
SAT
CLR
0
ENT
SLEEP
CH
DISC
VOL
VOL
ALBUM
PREVIOUS
MENU
MUTING
ENTER
INPUT SELECTOR
123
V
CR/DVR
456
AUX
789
10 1112
+
10
--/---
TV
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A / B
PLAYLIST/CATPLAYLIST/CAT
SETUPRETURN
1
Subwoofer’s
rear panel
4
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.
6
C DTAPE TUNER
4
MAX
2
3
AV receiver
4
MASTER VOLUME
Remote
controller
VOL
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.
If your TV is connected to the HDMI OUT, see the tip on page 28.
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 51.
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Playing Your AV Components
MULTI CH
DISPLAY
STANDBY/ON
123
VCR/DVR
456
AUX
789
+
10
D TUN
--/---
STEREO
AUDIOREPEAT
TEST TONE
DISPLAY
TAPE/AMP
INPUT SELECTOR
CBL/SAT
MULTI CH
101112
0
ENT
DIMMER
TV
VOL
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
RANDOM
SUBTITLE
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
VCR
-
681M
RC
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
M
DVD
C DTAPE TUNER
CLR
SLEEP
CH
DISC
ALBUM
-
LEVEL
L NIGHT
DVD
D/CDR
C D
DOCK
TV
VCR
CABLE
SAT
VOL
LEVEL
CINE FLTR
HDDDVD
+
—Continued
RECEIVER
Using the Multichannel DVD Input
The multichannel DVD input is for connecting a component with a 5.1-channel analog audio output, such as a
DVD-Audio or SACD-capable DVD player, or an
MPEG decoder. See page 27 for hookup information.
RECEIVER
MULTI CH
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button, followed by the
[MULTI CH] button.
The MULTI CH indicator appears on
the display.
MULTI CH indicator
Displaying Source Information
You can display various information about the current
input source as follows.
RECEIVER
DISPLAY
The following information can typically be displayed:
Input source &
volume*
Signal format*
or sampling
frequency
Input source &
listening mode
*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
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button, and then press the
[DISPLAY] button repeatedly to
cycle through the available information.
1
2
Audio from the multichannel DVD
input will now be used for the DVD
input source.
Note:
• While the multichannel DVD input is selected, the
Speaker Configuration settings on page 57 are
ignored, and signals from the multichannel input are
fed to the speakers as they are.
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).
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Listening to the Radio
Listening to AM/FM Stations
TUNER
TUNING
TUNING
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
MULTI CHC D
PHONES
DIGITAL INPUT
AUXCBL/SATVCR/DVR
DVD
TONEDISPLAYSTEREODIMMER MEMORY
TUNERTAPE
LISTENING MODE
PRESET
SETUP ENTER
SETUP MIC
TUNING MODE
CLEAR
TUNING MODE
With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio
stations.
1
Use the [TUNER] input selector
button to select AM or FM.
In this example, FM has been selected.
TUNER
BandFrequency
(Actual display depends on country.)
MASTER VOLUME
RETURN
AUX INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIOLR
Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations
■
Auto Tuning Mode
1
TUNING MODE
2
TUNING
PRESET
■
Manual Tuning Mode
1
TUNING MODE
2
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.
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.
FM STEREO
AUTO
TUNED
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.
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Listening to the Radio
■
Tuning into Stations by Frequency
—Continued
You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency.
STANDBY/ON
REMOTE MODE
DVD
1
Number
buttons
RECEIVER
D TUN
D TUN
RECEIVER
TAPE/AMP
CBL/SAT
DVD
MULTI CH
C DTAPE TUNER
10 1112
CLR
0
ENT
DIMMER
SLEEP
CH
TV
DISC
VOL
ALBUM
ENTER
M
PREVIOUS
MUTING
INPUT SELECTOR
123
V
CR/DVR
456
AUX
789
+
10
D TUN
--/---
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A / B
PLAYLIST/CATPLAYLIST/CAT
SETUPRETURN
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [D TUN] button.
D/CDR
C D
DOCK
TV
VCR
CABLE
SAT
VOL
MENU
RECEIVER
CH +/–
(Actual display depends on country.)
The [RECEIVER] button flashes.
2
123
VCR/DVR CBL/SAT
456
MULTI CHAUX
789
101112
+
10
0
D TUN
--/---
DIMMER
Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station.
For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM),
DVD
press 8, 7, 5.
C DTAPE TUNER
Note
CLR
ENT
SLEEP
: While the [RECEIVER] button is
flashing, the input source cannot be
changed by using the remote controller.
2
MEMORY
3
TUNING
PRESET
4
MEMORY
■
Selecting Presets
1
TUNING
PRESET
CH
DISC
ALBUM
■
Deleting Presets
Press the [MEMORY] button.
The preset number flashes.
While the preset number is flashing (about 8 seconds), use the
PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons to
select a preset from 1 through 40.
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.
To select a preset, use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons, or the
remote controller’s CH [+/–] button.
Presetting AM/FM Stations
PRESET
TUNING
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
MULTI CHC D
PHONES
DIGITAL INPUT
AUXCBL/SATVCR/DVR
DVD
TONEDISPLAYSTEREODIMMER MEMORY
TUNERTAPE
LISTENING MODE
MEMORY
PRESET
SETUP ENTER
SETUP MIC
TUNING MODE
CLEAR
TUNING MODE
You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite
AM/FM radio stations as presets.
1
Tune into the AM/FM station that
you want to store as a preset.
MASTER VOLUME
RETURN
AUX INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIOLR
1
2
MEMORY
TUNING MODE
CLEAR
Select the preset that you want to
delete.
See the previous section.
While holding down the [MEMORY] button, press the
[TUNING MODE] button.
The preset is deleted and its number
disappears from the display.
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DS-A1X RI Dock for the iPod
About the RI Dock
With the Onkyo RI Dock, you can easily play the music
stored on your Apple* iPod* through the AV receiver and
enjoy great sound, and watch iPod slideshows and videos on your TV. You can use the AV receiver’s remote
controller to operate your iPod.
, which stands for Remote Interactive, is an exclusive
Onkyo control system that allows all -capable Onkyo
audio components to be turned on or off together, and the
AV receiver to turn on automatically and select the
appropriate input source when playback is started on a
source component. It also allows you to control your
iPod with the AV receiver’s remote controller.
In this manual, the DS-A1X Remote Interactive Dock is
referred to as the “RI Dock.”
* iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
For the latest information on the RI Dock, see the
Onkyo Web site at: www.onkyo.com
DS-A1X Package Contents
Make sure you have the following items:
• DS-A1X Remote
Interactive Dock
•AC adapter
(1.4 m, 4.5 ft.)
Getting to Know the RI Dock
iPod adapter
Power indicator
VIDEO OUT jack
jack
AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
iPod connector
iPod slot
DC IN 5V 1A jack
•AV cable (1.5 m,
5 ft.)
• cable (1.8 m,
6 ft.)
Compatible iPods
■
Made for:
•
5th Generation iPod
•
iPod photo
•
4th Generation iPod
•
2nd Generation iPod nano
•
1st Generation iPod nano
•
iPod mini
(iPod with color display)
(iPod with video)
Note:
• 3rd generation iPods are not supported.
• Before using the RI Dock, update your iPod with
the latest software, available from the Apple Web
site at: www.apple.com
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RI MODE switch
Set it to match the AV receiver’s
input display (see below).
AV receiver
input display
RI MODE
switch
TAPE
MD
TAPE
TAPE
CD-R
HDD/DOCK
TAPE
MD
MD
MD
CD-R
HDD/DOCK
CDR
MD CD-R
TAPE HDD/DOCK
CDR
DOCK
MD CD-R
TAPE HDD/DOCK
HDD/DOCK
See page 41 for details on changing the Input Display.
To control your iPod with the AV receiver’s remote controller, select the DOCK remote control mode.
DS-A1X RI Dock for the iPod
—Continued
Putting Your iPod in the RI Dock
1.
Plug in the AC adapter.
2.
Turn on the AV receiver, and select the appropriate
inputs on the AV receiver.
3.
Align your iPod with the RI Dock’s iPod slot, and
carefully place your iPod in the slot, as shown.
Remove iPod
case before
inserting
■
Adjusting the iPod Adapter
The iPod adapter needs to be adjusted to match your particular iPod. If there’s a gap between the back of your iPod
and the adapter, turn the adapter counterclockwise to close
the gap. Turning the adapter counterclockwise moves it
forward. Turning it clockwise moves it backward.
Forward
Backward
Notes:
•To prevent iPod connector damage, don’t twist your
iPod when inserting or removing it, and be careful
not to knock over the RI Dock while your iPod is
inserted.
• Don’t use the RI Dock with any other iPod accessories, such as FM transmitters and microphones, as
they may cause a malfunction.
Function Overview
■
Basic Operation
Note:
• The AV receiver may take several seconds to startup, so you might not hear the first few seconds of
the first song.
• System On Function:
receiver, the iPod turns on as well.
• System Off Function:
receiver, the iPod turns off as well.
•Auto Power On Function
back while the AV receiver is on Standby, the AV
receiver will automatically turn on and select your iPod
as the input source. Then, your iPod will start playback.
• Direct Change Function*:
back while listening to another input source, the AV
receiver will automatically select your iPod as the input
source.
• Linked Dimmer Operation:
receiver’s Dimmer function to change its display’s
brightness, the brightness of the RI Dock’s Power indicator will change as well.
• Using the AV receiver’s Remote Controller:
can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control
basic iPod functions.
* If you use your iPod’s controls to start an iPod slideshow or
video, this function will not work, so use the remote controller
instead.
Operating Notes:
• The RI Dock must be connected to the AV receiver
with both an cable and an audio cable to use the
functions.
• Before selecting a different input source, stop iPod
playback to prevent the AV receiver from selecting the
iPod input source by mistake.
• If any accessories are connected to your iPod, the AV
receiver may not be able to select the input source
properly.
• While your iPod is in the RI Dock, its volume control
has no effect. If you adjust your iPod’s volume control
while it’s in the RI Dock, make sure it’s not set too
high before you reconnect your headphones.
When you turn on the AV
When you turn off the AV
*
:
If you start iPod play-
If you start iPod play-
When you use the AV
You
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DS-A1X RI Dock for the iPod
■
Using Your iPod’s Alarm Clock
You can use your iPod’s Alarm Clock function to automatically turn on your iPod and the AV receiver at a
specified time. The AV receiver’s input source will automatically be set to the input to which your iPod is connected.
Notes:
•To use this function, your iPod must be in the RI
Dock, and the RI Dock must be connected to the
AV receiver with both an cable and an audio
cable.
• When you use this function, be sure to set the AV
receiver’s volume control to a suitable level.
• The AV receiver may take several seconds to startup, so you might not hear the first few seconds of
the first song.
■
Charging Your iPod’s Battery
The RI Dock charges your iPod’s battery while your
iPod is in the RI Dock.
Notes:
•To charge your iPod battery, the AC adapter must be
plugged into a suitable wall outlet and connected to
the RI Dock’s DC IN jack.
• See your iPod’s instruction manual for more information on battery charging.
—Continued
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Common Functions
This section explains functions that can be used with any
input source.
DIMMER
CH SEL
STANDBY/ON
123
V
CR/DVR
456
AUX
789
+
10
D TUN
--/---
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A / B
PLAYLIST/CATPLAYLIST/CAT
SETUPRETURN
STEREO
AUDIOREPEAT
TEST TONE
DISPLAY
TAPE/AMP
INPUT SELECTOR
CBL/SAT
MULTI CH
101112
0
ENT
DIMMER
TV
VOL
ENTER
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
RANDOM
SUBTITLE
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
-
681M
RC
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
M
DVD
C DTAPE TUNER
CLR
SLEEP
CH
DISC
ALBUM
PREVIOUS
MUTING
-
LEVEL
L NIGHT
DVD
D/CDR
C D
DOCK
TV
VCR
CABLE
SAT
VOL
MENU
LEVEL
CINE FLTR
HDDDVDVCR
+
Press
[RECEIVER]
first
SLEEP
MUTING
LEVEL – +
Adjusting the Bass and Treble
You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers,
except when the Direct listening mode is selected.
1
TONE
2
■
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.
Note:
•To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the
Direct listening mode.
Press the AV receiver’s [TONE]
button repeatedly to select either
Bass or Treble.
Use the TONE [–]/[+] buttons to
adjust.
TONE, –, +
TUNING
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
MULTI CHC D
PHONES
DIGITAL INPUT
AUXCBL/SATVCR/DVR
DVD
TONEDISPLAYSTEREODIMMER MEMORY
TUNERTAPE
LISTENING MODE
PRESET
SETUP ENTER
SETUP MIC
TUNING MODE
CLEAR
PHONESDIMMER
Setting the Display Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the display.
Press the remote controller’s
[DIMMER] button repeatedly to
DIMMER
select: dim, dimmer, or normal
brightness.
Alternatively, you can use the AV
receiver’s [DIMMER] button.
Muting the AV Receiver
You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver.
Press the remote controller’s
MASTER VOLUME
MUTING
RETURN
AUX INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIOLR
To unmute the AV receiver,
ler’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.
[MUTING] button.
The output is muted and the MUTING
indicator flashes on the display.
press the remote control-
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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,
repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.
To check the remaining sleep time,
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
press the [SLEEP] button
press the [SLEEP]
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.
1
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.
■
Headphones
While a pair of headphones is connected, you can adjust
the volume of each headphone speaker, from –12 dB to
+12 dB each.
Use the remote controller’s
[CH SEL] button to select each
speaker, and use the [LEVEL–]
and [LEVEL+] buttons to adjust
the volume.
You can adjust the volume of each
+
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.
• The speakers 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 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.
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Using the Listening Modes
Selecting Listening Modes
For a description of each listening mode, see “About the
Listening Modes” on page 52.
• 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 Mono, Direct, or Stereo listening mode.
Selecting on the AV Receiver
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
PURE AUDIO
PHONES
DISPLAYSTEREORT/PTY/TP MEMORY
DIGITAL INPUT
TONE
AUXCBL/SATVCR/DVR
DVDMULTI CHPURE AUDIOC D
LISTENING MODE
TUNING
TUNERTAPE
SETUP ENTER
SETUP MIC
TUNING MODE
CLEAR
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
■
[STEREO] button
This button selects the Stereo listening mode.
PRESET
MASTER VOLUME
RETURN
AUX INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIOLR
Selecting with the Remote Controller
CH
TV
DISC
VOL
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A / B
PLAYLIST/CATPLAYLIST/CAT
SETUPRETURN
SURROUND
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
STEREO
■
[STEREO] button
STEREO
SUBTITLE
AUDIOREPEAT
TEST TONE
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
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.
■
LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons
Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all
of the listening modes that can be used with the current input source.
RC
ENTER
-
RANDOM
L NIGHT
681M
ALBUM
LEVEL
-
VOL
PREVIOUS
MENU
MUTING
LEVEL
CINE FLTR
HDDDVDVCR
+
,
■
LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons
Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all
of the listening modes that can be used with the current input source.
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Using the Listening Modes
—Continued
The following table shows which listening modes can be used with each input signal format.
Source format
Listening mode
Direct
Stereo
Mono
Multich
PLII Movie/Music/Game
Neo:6 Cinema
Neo:6 Music
Neural Surround
Dolby D
DTS, DTS 96/24
T- D
Mono Movie
Onkyo
Original
DSP
*1. In the Direct listening mode, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz PCM is processed at 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz respectively. In listening modes
*2. In listening modes other than Direct, Stereo, and DTS 96/24, DTS 96/24 sources are processed as normal DTS.
*3. Not available for 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz PCM input signals.
*4. Available only when surround speakers are connected.
Orchestra
Unplugged
Studio-Mix
TV Logic
All Ch Stereo
Full Mono
other than Direct, and Stereo, 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz PCM is processed at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz respectively.
Analog,
*1
PCM
CD, TV,
radio,
cassette,
etc.
3/2.1
2/2.1
✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔
✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔
✔✔✔
*3
✔
✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔
*4
✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔
Dolby Digital
2/01/0, 1+1 Other
DVD, DTV, etc.DVD, CD, etc.DVD
3/2.1
2/2.1
DTS/DTS 96/24
2/0
✔✔
✔✔
*2
DTS-ES
Discrete Matrix
Multich
analog
✔
Tip: To check the format of the digital input signal, see “Displaying Source Information” on page 43.
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 5.1 channel speaker system.
Front leftCenterFront right
Direct
The selected input source is output directly with minimal
processing for a pure sound.
Stereo
The selected input source is processed as a stereo signal
Subwoofer
Surround rightSurround left
and output by the front left and right speakers and the
subwoofer.
Mono
Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono
soundtrack, or to select multilingual soundtracks
recorded in the left and right channels of some movies.
It can also be used when playing a DVD or other source
with multiplexed audio, such as a karaoke DVD.
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Using the Listening Modes
—Continued
Dolby Pro Logic II Movie
Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby
Surround logo or TV shows that feature Dolby Surround.
You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV
shows and the AV receiver will create a 5.1 surround mix
from the 2-channel stereo.
Dolby Pro Logic II Music
Use this mode to add 5.1 surround to stereo sources such
as music CDs and DVDs.
Dolby Pro Logic II Game
Use this mode when playing game discs.
Dolby Digital
With this format you can experience the
same superb sound that you get at a movie
theater or concert hall. Use this mode with DVDs that
bear the Dolby Digital logo.
DTS
This digital surround format offers a surround sound experience with exceptional
fidelity. It uses compressed digital audio
data, with six discrete channels (5.1), and
the ability to handle large amounts of audio data while
remaining faithful to the original. DTS provides very
high-quality sound. You’ll need a DTS compatible DVD
player in order to enjoy DTS material. Use this mode
with DVDs and CDs that bear the DTS logo.
DTS 96/24
This mode 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.
Neo:6
This mode provides 5.1-channel playback from 2-channel sources. It offers five full-bandwidth channels with
excellent separation. There are two modes of operation:
Cinema mode for movies, and Music mode for listening
to music.
Cinema mode simulates the realistic sense of movement
that you get with 5.1-channel surround sound sources.
Use this mode with videos, DVDs, and TV shows that
feature stereo sound.
Music mode uses the surround channels to simulate a
natural sound field that cannot be produced with conventional stereo. Use this mode with stereo material such as
music CDs.
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, and surround 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.
T-D (Theater-Dimensional) or
With this mode, you can enjoy virtual 5.1 surround
sound even with only two or three speakers. This works
by controlling how sounds reach the listener’s left and
right ears. Good results may not be possible if there’s too
much reverb, so we recommend that you use this mode
in an environment with little or no natural reverb.
Neural Surround
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
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Using the Listening Modes
ENTER
SETUP
STANDBY/ON
123
V
CR/DVR
456
AUX
+
D TUN
--/---
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A / B
PLAYLIST/CATPLAYLIST/CAT
SETUPRETURN
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
TAPE/AMP
INPUT SELECTOR
CBL/SAT
DVD
MULTI CH
789
10
C DTAPE TUNER
101112
CLR
0
ENT
DIMMER
SLEEP
CH
TV
DISC
VOL
ALBUM
ENTER
DVD
D/CDR
M
C D
DOCK
TV
VCR
CABLE
SAT
VOL
PREVIOUS
MENU
MUTING
—Continued
RECEIVER
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 PLII Movie, DTS, DTS
Neo:6 Cinema, and DTS 96/24.
1
RECEIVER
CINE FLTR
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button, and then press the
[CINE FLTR] button repeatedly to
select:
On:
CinemaFILTER on.
Off:
CinemaFILTER off.
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
STEREO
RANDOM
SUBTITLE
AUDIOREPEAT
TEST TONE
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
LEVEL
L NIGHT
+
-
LEVEL
CINE FLTR
HDDDVDVCR
CINE FLTR
L NIGHT
-
681M
RC
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.
1
RECEIVER
L NIGHT
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.
Using the Audio Adjust Settings
The Audio Adjust settings only affect speaker set A.
1
RECEIVER
SETUP
2
3
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button.
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]
buttons to select “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.
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.
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Using the Listening Modes
—Continued
4
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 Input Ch
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 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 listening mode.
On:
Panorama function on.
Off:
Panorama function off (default).
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.
T-D Listening Angle Setting
■
Lstn Angl (Listening Angle)
With this setting, you can specify the angle of the front
left and right speakers relative to the listening position.
Processing for the Theater-Dimensional listening mode
is based on this setting. Ideally, the front left and right
speakers should be equidistant from the listening position and at an angle close to one of the three available
settings.
Front left
speaker
Front right
speaker
20/30/40˚
■
Dimension
With this setting, you can move the sound field forward
or backward when using the Pro Logic II Music listening
mode. The default value is 0. It can be adjusted from –3
to +3. 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.
■
Center Width
With this setting, you can adjust the width of the sound
from the center speaker when using the Pro Logic II
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 adjusts the front left, right,
Narrow:
Middle:
Select if the listening angle is 20 degrees.
Select if the listening angle is 30 degrees
(default).
Wide:
Select if the listening angle is 40 degrees.
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.
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Recording
VIDEO
AUDIOLR
AUX 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 VCR/DVR OUT jacks.
See pages 23–35 for information on connecting your AV
components.
1
DVD
AUX
D
C
Remote
controller
12
VCR/DVR CBL/SAT
4
AUX
789
2
3
Use the input selector buttons to
select the component that you
want to record.
CBL/SATVCR/DVR
Audio signals from the selected input
source are output by the TAPE OUT
TUNERTAPE
and VCR/DVR OUT jacks.
You can listen to the source while
recording. The AV receiver’s VOLUME control has no effect on recording.
6
DVD
C DTAPE 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 AUX INPUT VIDEO jack are recorded
by the VCR connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks.
Camcorder
video signal
audio signal
XM
VCR/DVR
VCR/DVR
SIRIUS
FMAM75
MONITOR
DVD
OUT
V
S
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL
1
(DVD)
2
(CBL/SAT)
OPTICAL
1
(VCR/DVR)
2
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
REMOTE
CONTROL
IN 1IN 2
CBL/SAT IN
VCR/DVR IN
DVD IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT
INININ
RR
CD
TAPE
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
ANTENNA
OUT
Y
CBL/SAT
V
B/PB
C
S
CR/PR
OUT
LL
OUT
INININ IN
OUT
L
R
CBL/SAT
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
VCR/DVR OUT V and S jacks don’t output video signals, so select another mode when recording.
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VCRCD player
1.
Prepare the camcorder and CD player
for playback.
2.
Prepare the VCR for recording.
3.
Press the [AUX] input selector button.
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.
Advanced Setup
Advanced Speaker Settings
This section explains how to check the speaker settings
and how to set them manually, which is useful if you
change a speaker after performing the automatic speaker
setup.
Some speaker settings are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 37).
Speaker Configuration
These settings are set automatically by the Automatic
Speaker Setup function (see page 37).
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 58.
1
RECEIVER
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button.
.
Cone diameter
4
5
Use the Down [ ] button to
select “Front,” and then use the
Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to
select
Small
or
Large
.
Small:
Large:
Note:
• If the Subwoofer setting in step 3 is
Use the Down [ ] button to
select “Center,” and then use the
Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to
select
Small:
Large:
Note:
• If the Front setting in step 4 is set to
Select if the front speakers are
small.
Select if the front speakers are
large.
set to No, this setting is fixed at Large
and does not appear.
Small, Large
Select if the center speaker is
small.
Select if the center speaker is
large.
None:
Select if no center speaker is
connected.
Small, the Large option cannot be
selected.
, or
None
.
2
3
SETUP
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]
buttons to select “Sp Config,”
and then press the [ENTER] button.
While the Subwoofer setting is
selected, use the Left and Right
[ ]/[ ] buttons to select
No
.
Yes:
Select if a subwoofer is connected.
No:
Select if no subwoofer is connected.
Yes
or
6
Note:
• These settings cannot be changed while headphones
are connected, or the multichannel DVD input is being
used.
Use the Down [ ] button to
select “Surround,” and then use
the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select
None
.
Small:
Large:
None:
Note:
• If the Front setting in step 4 is set to
Small, the Large option cannot be
selected.
Continue with step 7 of the “Crossover
Frequency” setting on the next page.
Small, Large
Select if the surround speakers are small.
Select if the surround speakers are large.
Select if no surround speakers
are connected.
, or
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Advanced Setup
—Continued
Crossover Frequency
This setting is set automatically by the Automatic
Speaker Setup function (see page 37).
This setting only applies to the speakers that you specified as
Small
in the “Speaker Configuration” on page 57.
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
7
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.
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 8 of the “Double
Bass” setting.
Crossover
frequency
40/50/60Hz*
80Hz
100Hz (default)
120Hz
150/200Hz*
Double Bass
This setting is not set automatically by the Automatic
Speaker Setup function (see page 37).
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 57.
8
9
SETUP
Note:
• These settings cannot be changed while headphones
are connected, or the multichannel DVD input is being
used.
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.
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.
• These settings cannot be changed while headphones
are connected, or the multichannel DVD input is being
used.
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Advanced Setup
—Continued
Speaker Distance
These settings are set automatically by the Automatic
Speaker Setup function (see page 37).
With these settings, you can specify the distance from
each speaker to the listening position.
1
2
3
RECEIVER
SETUP
Measure and make a note of the
distance from each speaker to
the listening position.
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button, followed by the
[SETUP] button.
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]
buttons to select “Sp Distance,”
and then press [ENTER].
7
SETUP
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 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
Surr Right, and Surr Left distances can be set between
5 and 25 ft. (1.5 and 7.5 m).
• The speaker distance cannot be adjusted while a pair
of headphones is connected, or the multichannel DVD
input is being used.
Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
4
5
6
While “Unit” is displayed, use the
Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to
select “feet” or “meters”.
feet:
Distances can be set in feet.
Range: 1 to 30 feet in 1-foot
steps.
meters:
Use the Down [ ] button to
select “Front,” and use the Left
and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to
specify the distance for the front
speakers, then press the Down
[] button to select the next
speaker.
Repeat step 5 for all speakers.
Note:
Speakers that you set to No or None in
the Speaker Configuration (page 57)
cannot be selected.
Distances can be set in
meters. Range: 0.3 to 9
meters in 0.3-meter steps.
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Advanced Setup
—Continued
Speaker Levels
These settings are set automatically by the Automatic
Speaker Setup function (see page 37).
You can set the volume level of each speaker so that all
speakers can be heard equally at the listening position.
1
2
RECEIVER
SETUP
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button, followed by the
[SETUP] button.
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]
buttons to select “Level Cal,” and
then press [ENTER].
A pink noise test tone is output by the
front left speaker.
6
SETUP
Notes:
•A quick way to adjust the speaker levels is to press the
remote controller’s [TEST TONE] button to turn on
the test tone, use the [LEVEL–] and [LEVEL+] buttons to adjust the levels, and use the [CH SEL] button
to select the speakers.
• The speaker levels cannot be adjusted while a pair of
headphones is connected, or the AV receiver is muted.
Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
Don’t forget to turn down the volume if
you turned it up while setting the levels.
3
4
5
Turn up the volume so that you
can hear the test tone sufficiently.
As each speaker outputs the test tone,
its name appears on the display.
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ]
buttons to adjust the speaker
level, and use the Down [ ] button to select the next speaker.
The levels can be adjusted from –12 to
+12 dB in 1 dB steps (–15 to +12 dB
for the subwoofer).
Repeat step 4 so that the level of
the test tone coming from each
speaker is the same.
Speakers that you set to No or None in
the Speaker Configuration (page 57) do
not output the test tone.
60
Advanced Setup
—Continued
Equalizer Settings
These settings are set automatically by the Automatic
Speaker Setup function (see page 37).
Here you can adjust the tone of individual speakers. To
set the volume of individual speakers, see page 60.
1
2
RECEIVER
SETUP
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button, followed by the
[SETUP] button.
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]
buttons to select “Equalizer,” and
then press [ENTER].
5
6
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]
buttons to select a frequency.
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ]
buttons to adjust the level at that
frequency.
The volume at each frequency can be
adjusted from –6 to +6 dB in 1 dB
steps.
Use the Up [ ] button to select
“Ch,” and then use the Left and
Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select
another speaker.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each speaker.
Speakers that you’ve set to No or None
in the Speaker Configuration (page 57)
cannot be selected.
3
4
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ]
buttons to select:
Off: Tone off, response flat.
Audyssey: The tone for each speaker
is set automatically by the
Automatic Speaker Setup
function. Be sure to select
this setting after having
performed the Automatic
Speaker Setup.
Manual: You can adjust the equal-
izer for each speaker
manually.
If you selected Manual, continue with
this procedure. If you selected Off or
Audyssey, go to step 7.
Press the Down [ ] button, and
then use the Left and Right
[ ]/[ ] buttons to select a
speaker.
7
SETUP
Notes:
• The front, center, and surround speakers can be
adjusted at
Hz. The subwoofer can be adjusted at 40 Hz, 80 Hz,
and 160 Hz.
• While the Direct listening mode is selected, the equalizer settings have no effect.
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow
buttons.
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
Hz, 250 Hz, 800 Hz, 2500 Hz, and 8000
80
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Advanced Setup
—Continued
Digital Input Signal Formats
The following table shows the display indicator for each
digital signal format.
FormatDisplay
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
MULTI CHC
PHONES
DIGITAL INPUT
DIGITAL INPUT
PCM
AUXCBL/SATVCR/DVR
DVD
TONEDISPLAYSTEREODIMMER MEMORY
LISTENING MODE
TUNERTAPE
D
TUNING
PRESET
SETUP ENTER
SETUP MIC
TUNING MODE
CLEAR
MASTER VOLUME
RETURN
AUX INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIOLR
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.
STANDBY/ON
REMOTE MODE
DVD
SELECTOR
1
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
TAPE/AMP
INPUT
INPUT SELECTOR
123
V
CR/DVR
456
AUX
789
+
10
D TUN
--/---
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A / B
PLAYLIST/CATPLAYLIST/CAT
SETUPRETURN
CBL/SAT
MULTI CH
10 1112
0
ENT
DIMMER
SLEEP
TV
VOL
ENTER
M
DOCK
DVD
C DTAPE TUNER
CABLE
CLR
CH
DISC
ALBUM
PREVIOUS
MUTING
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button.
D/CDR
C D
TV
VCR
SAT
VOL
MENU
RECEIVER
1
DIGITAL INPUT
2
DIGITAL INPUT
Press and hold the AV receiver’s
[DIGITAL INPUT] button for about
3 seconds.
While “Auto” is displayed (about
3 seconds), 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 automatically. If no
digital input signal is present,
the corresponding analog input
is used instead.
2
1
VCR/DVR CBL/SAT
4
AUX
2
Press and hold, for more than 4
seconds, the input selector button for the input source that you
6
want to correct.
DVD
This can be the [DVD], [VCR/DVR],
[CBL/SAT], or [AUX] input source.
3
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 Direct listening
mode is used with an analog input signal.
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Controlling Other Components
You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller
(RC-681M) 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
STANDBY/ON
123
V
CR/DVR
456
AUX
789
+
10
D TUN
--/---
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A / B
PLAYLIST/CATPLAYLIST/CAT
SETUPRETURN
TAPE/AMP
INPUT SELECTOR
CBL/SAT
MULTI CH
101112
0
ENT
DIMMER
TV
VOL
ENTER
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
M
DVD
C DTAPE TUNER
CLR
SLEEP
CH
DISC
ALBUM
PREVIOUS
MUTING
DOCK
CABLE
MENU
DVD
D/CDR
C D
TV
VCR
SAT
VOL
REMOTE
MODE
1
2
REMOTE MODE
DVD
M D/CDR
D
C
DOCK
TV
VCR
CABLE
SAT
DISPLAY
3
123
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
456
AUX
MULTI CH
DIMMER
DVD
11
0
ENT
789
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.).
While holding down the REMOTE
MODE button that you want to
set, press the [DISPLAY] button
for 3 seconds.
The REMOTE MODE button lights up.
Within 30 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the 4-digit
remote control code.
The REMOTE MODE button flashes
twice.
C DTAPE TUNER
DISPLAY
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
STEREO
RANDOM
SUBTITLE
AUDIOREPEAT
TEST TONE
DISPLAY
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
RC
-
LEVEL
LEVEL
CINE FLTR
L NIGHT
HDDDVDVCR
-
681M
4
+
L NIGHT
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.
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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-
1
nected with an cable and an analog
audio cable (RCA).
See page 35 for details.
Enter the appropriate remote control code
2
for the [DVD] or [CD] REMOTE MODE button.
[DVD] REMOTE MODE button
1612:
Onkyo DVD player with
[CD/MD/CDR/DOCK] REMOTE MODE button
1327:
Onkyo CD player with
1808:
Onkyo MD recorder with
1322:
Onkyo CD recorder with
1993:
Onkyo RI Dock with
See the previous page for how to enter remote
control codes.
Press the [DVD] or [CD] REMOTE MODE
3
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/DOCK] REMOTE MODE button
1817:
Onkyo CD player without (default)
0868:
Onkyo MD recorder without
1323:
Onkyo CD recorder without
2990:
Onkyo RI Dock without
Note:
If you connect an -capable Onkyo MD recorder, CD
recorder, or RI Dock component to the TAPE IN/OUT or
CBL/SAT jacks, for remote operation to work properly,
you must set the Input Display to MD, CDR, or DOCK
(see page 41).
Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons
You can reset a REMOTE MODE button to its default
remote control code.
1
REMOTE MODE
L NIGHT
2
REMOTE MODE
While holding down the REMOTE
MODE button that you want to
reset, press the [L NIGHT] button
DVD
for 3 seconds.
M D/CDR
D
C
The REMOTE MODE button lights up.
DOCK
TV
VCR
CABLE
SAT
Press the REMOTE MODE button
again.
The REMOTE MODE button flashes
DVD
twice, indicating that it’s been reset.
M D/CDR
D
C
DOCK
TV
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.
1
2
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.
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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
■
Controlling a VCR
■
Controlling a Satellite or
Cable Receiver
STANDBY/ON
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
TAPE/AMP
INPUT SELECTOR
123
CBL/SAT
V
CR/DVR
456
AUX
MULTI CH
DVD
789
CDTAPE TUNER
10 1112
+
CLR
0
10
ENT
D TUN
--/---
DIMMER
SLEEP
CH
TV
DISC
VOL
ALBUM
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A / B
ENTER
PLAYLIST/CATPLAYLIST/CAT
SETUPRETURN
DVD
D/CDR
M
C D
DOCK
VCR
CABLE
SAT
VOL
PREVIOUS
MENU
MUTING
TV
A
Press [TV]
first
2
3
4
5
6
7
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
STEREO
RANDOM
SUBTITLE
AUDIOREPEAT
TEST TONE
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
A
[STANDBY/ON], TV []*
Sets the TV to On or Standby.
Number buttons
B
Enter numbers.
C
TV VOL [ ]/[ ]*
Adjusts the TV’s volume.
[CH +/–]
D
Selects channels on the TV.
[PREVIOUS]
E
Selects the previous channel.
[TV INPUT]*
F
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
STANDBY/ON
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
TAPE/AMP
CBL/SAT
MULTI CH
10 1112
0
ENT
DIMMER
SLEEP
TV
VOL
ALBUM
ENTER
M
DVD
C DTAPE TUNER
CLR
CH
DISC
PREVIOUS
INPUT SELECTOR
123
V
CR/DVR
456
AUX
789
+
10
D TUN
--/---
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A / B
PLAYLIST/CATPLAYLIST/CAT
SETUPRETURN
DVD
D/CDR
DOCK
VCR
CABLE
SAT
VOL
MENU
MUTING
C D
TV
A
2
Press [VCR]
first
3
4
5
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
STEREO
RANDOM
SUBTITLE
AUDIOREPEAT
TEST TONE
DISPLAY
A
[STANDBY/ON]
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
LEVEL
L NIGHT
-
Sets the VCR to On or Standby.
Number buttons
B
Select channels.
[CLR]
C
Cancels functions.
[CH +/–]
D
Selects channels on the VCR.
[], [ ], [ ]
E
Pause, Play, Stop.
[], []
F
Rewind and Fast forward.
LEVEL
CINE FLTR
HDDDVDVCR
6
+
STANDBY/ON
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
TAPE/AMP
INPUT SELECTOR
123
CBL/SAT
V
CR/DVR
456
AUX
DVD
MULTI CH
789
C DTAPE TUNER
10 1112
+
CLR
0
10
ENT
D TUN
--/---
DIMMER
SLEEP
CH
TV
DISC
VOL
ALBUM
INPUT
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SP A / B
ENTER
PLAYLIST/CATPLAYLIST/CAT
SETUPRETURN
DVD
M
D/CDR
DOCK
VCR
CABLE
SAT
VOL
PREVIOUS
MENU
MUTING
C D
TV
A
2
Press [SAT]
first
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
STEREO
RANDOM
SUBTITLE
AUDIOREPEAT
TEST TONE
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
A
[STANDBY/ON]
Sets the satellite/cable receiver
to On or Standby.
B
Number buttons
Enter numbers.
[CLR]
C
Cancels functions.
[CH +/–]
D
Selects satellite/cable channels.
[PREVIOUS]
E
Selects the previous channel.
[GUIDE]
F
Displays the program guide.
G
[ENTER]
Confirms the selection.
[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]
H
Selects menu items.
[], [ ], [ ], [], []
I
Operates the VCR.
LEVEL
L NIGHT
+
-
LEVEL
CINE FLTR
HDDDVDVCR
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, 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 [VCR/DVR]
button, press the [STANDBY/ON] button. “Clear”
will appear on the display and the AV receiver will
enter Standby mode.
STANDBY/ON
VCR/DVR
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 41). Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button repeatedly.
• Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed
in all the way (page 23).
• 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 42). 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 49).
• While a pair of headphones is connected, no sound is
output by the speakers (page 50).
• 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.
• Make sure that the speaker setup microphone is not
still connected.
• Specify the speaker distances and adjust the individual
speaker levels (pages 59, 60).
• The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS. Set it to
Auto (page 62).
• Audio from a DVD player connected via HDMI is not
output by the speakers connected to the AV receiver.
To listen to this audio through the speakers, in addition
to an HDMI connection, you’ll also need to make a
separate analog or digital audio connection (page 28).
• If your DVD player is connected via HDMI and your
TV produces no sound, check your DVD player’s
audio output settings, and be sure to select an audio
format that’s supported by your TV.
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 57).
Only the center speaker produces sound
• If you use the Pro Logic II Movie, Pro Logic I Music,
or Pro Logic II 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 57).
The surround speakers produce no sound
• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected,
the surround speakers produce no sound (page 52).
• 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 57).
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Troubleshooting
—Continued
The center speaker produces no sound
• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected,
the center speaker produces no sound (page 52).
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly
(page 57).
The subwoofer produces no sound
• 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 57).
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.
The volume cannot be set to 79
• When the volume level of each speaker has been
adjusted (pages 50, 60), 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 Late Night function doesn’t work
• Make sure the source material is Dolby Digital
(page 54).
The multichannel DVD input doesn’t work
• Check the multichannel DVD input connections
(page 27).
•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 23).
• 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 24).
• If a video component is connected to an HDMI input,
your TV must be connected to the HDMI OUT
(page 28).
• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which
the AV receiver is connected is selected.
• Reliable operation with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter is
not guaranteed. In addition, video signals from a PC
are not supported (page 28).
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 44).
• 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.
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Troubleshooting
—Continued
Remote Controller
The remote controller doesn’t work
• Make sure that the batteries are installed with the correct polarity (page 12).
• 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 12).
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote controller mode (page 13).
• Make sure you’ve entered the correct remote control
code (page 63).
Can’t control other components
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote controller mode (page 13).
• If you’ve connected an -capable Onkyo MD
recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE
IN/OUT jacks or CBL/SAT jacks, for the remote controller to work properly, you must set the Input Display to MD, CDR, or DOCK (page 41).
• 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
(page 63).
•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
(page 63).
DS-A1X RI Dock
There’s no sound
• Make sure your iPod is actually playing.
• Make sure your iPod is inserted properly in the RI
Dock.
• Make sure the RI Dock is connected to the correct
input jacks on the AV receiver. Do not connect it to
any output jacks.
• Make sure the AV receiver is turned on, the correct
input source is selected, and the volume is turned up.
• Make sure the plugs are pushed in all the way.
• Make sure the AC adapter is connected to a suitable
wall outlet and connected to the RI Dock.
•Try resetting your iPod.
There’s no video
• Make sure that your iPod’s TV OUT setting is set to
On.
• Make sure the correct input is selected on your TV or
the AV receiver.
• Some versions of the iPod do not output video.
The AV receiver’s remote controller doesn’t
control your iPod
• 3rd generation iPods are not supported.
• Make sure your iPod is properly inserted in the RI
Dock. If your iPod is in a case, it may not connect
properly to the RI Dock. Always remove your iPod
from the case before inserting it into the RI Dock.
• The iPod cannot be operated while it’s displaying the
Apple logo.
• Make sure you’ve selected the right remote mode.
• Check the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch setting.
• When you use the AV receiver’s remote controller,
point it toward your amp.
• The RI Dock must be connected to the AV receiver
with both an cable and an audio cable.
• If you still can’t control your iPod, start playback by
pressing your iPod’s Play button. Remote operation
should then be possible.
• Make sure the AV receiver’s remote controller is set to
the correct remote control ID.
The AV receiver unexpectedly selects your iPod
as the input source
•Always pause iPod playback before selecting a different input source. If playback is not paused, the Direct
Change function may select your iPod as the input
source by mistake during the transition between
tracks.
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
VCR/DVR IN to VCR/DVR OUT).
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.
How do I change the language of a multiplex
source
• Use the “Multiplex” setting on the “Audio Adjust”
menu to select Main or Sub (page 55).
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Troubleshooting
—Continued
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 35).
During automatic speaker setup, measurement
fails and the message “Noise Error!” appears
• This can be caused by a speaker malfunction. Make
sure all of your speakers are working properly.
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.
If you use this product under direct sunlight, fluorescent
light, or germicidal lamp, ultraviolet or another elements
in the light may change the product exterior color.
• The operating instructions in this manual apply to the
iPod as of June 2007, and may change with future
upgrades to the iPod software.
• The AC adapter supplied with the DS-A1X is designed
exclusively for use with the DS-A1X. Do not use it with
another device. Likewise, do not use any other AC
adapter with the DS-A1X, including those supplied
with other RI Dock models. Doing so may damage the
AV receiver.
• If there’s any noise when listening to an FM or AM
radio station on your tuner or receiver, try moving its
antenna away from the AV receiver, iPod, and AC
adapter’s cable. In addition, don’t wrap the AC
adapter’s cable around any other cables.
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Specifications
AV Receiver (HT-R557)
■
Amplifier Section
Rated Output Power (FTC)
All channels:110 watts minimum continuous power
Rated Output Power (IEC)
Maximum Output Power (JEITA)
Dynamic Power210 W (3
THD (Total Harmonic
Distortion)0.08% (Power Rated)
Damping Factor60 (Front, 1kHz, 8
Input Sensitivity and
Impedance200 mV/ 47 k
Output Level and
Impedance200 mV/ 2.2 k
Frequency Response5 Hz–100 kHz/ +1 dB–3 dB
Tone Control±10 dB, 50 Hz (BASS)
Signal to Noise Ratio100 dB (LINE, IHF-A)
Speaker Impedance8
■
Video Section
Input Sensitivity/Output
Level and Impedance1 Vp-p /75
Component Video
Frequency Response5 Hz – 50 MHz
■
Tuner Section
FM Tuning Frequency
Range87.5 MHz– 107.9 MHz
AM Tuning Frequency
Range530 kHz–1710 kHz
Radio Presets40
per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels
driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total
harmonic distortion of 0.9%
5 ch
×
130 W at 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch
driven
5 ch
×
160 W at 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch
driven
Ω
Ω
, 1 ch driven)
Ω
, 1 ch driven)
Ω
, 1 ch driven)
Ω
)
Ω
(LINE)
Ω
(REC OUT)
–16
Ω
Ω
(Component and S-Video Y)
Ω
(Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
Ω
(S-Video C)
Ω
(Composite)
190 W (4
130 W (8
(Direct mode)
±10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE)
0.7 Vp-p /75
0.28 Vp-p /75
1 Vp-p /75
■
General
Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption4.5 A
Standby Power
Consumption0.1 W
Dimensions
(W
Analog OutputsTAPE, VCR/DVR
Subwoofer Pre Outputs 1
Speaker OutputsL, R, C, SL, SR
Phones1
RI Dock DS-A1X
Power supplyAC adapter (5 V DC)
Power consumption
(iPod not inserted)0.5 W
Weight220 g
Dimensions
(W
×
H × D)112 × 60 × 112 mm
ConnectorsVIDEO OUT, AUDIO OUT L/R,
0.48 lbs.
4-7/16" × 2-3/8" × 4-7/16"
jack
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Specifications and features are subject to change without
notice.
Specifications
—Continued
5.1ch Home Theater Speaker Package (HTP-650)
■
Powered Subwoofer (SKW-750)
Type:Bass-reflex
Input sensitivity/
impedance:140 mV / 20 k
Maximum output power:230 W (Dynamic Power)
Frequency response: 25 Hz–150 Hz
Cabinet capacity:1.3 cubic feet (37 L)
Dimensions
(W
×
H × D):10-13/16" × 19-15/16" × 16-3/16"
Weight:24.7 lbs. (11.2 kg)
Drivers unit:
Power supply:AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption: 140 W
Other:Auto Standby function
■
Front Speaker (SKF-750F)
Type:2 Way Closed Type
Impedance:8
Maximum input power: 110 W
Output sound pressure
level:79 dB/W/m
Frequency response:60 Hz–50 kHz
Crossover frequency:3 kHz
Cabinet capacity:0.07 cubic feet (2 L)
Dimensions
(W
×
H × D):5-1/2" × 14" × 3-11/16"
Weight:4.0 lbs. (1.8 kg)
Drivers unit:3-1/8" (8 cm) Cone (Woofer)
Terminal:Spring type color coded
Wall bracket:2
Grille:Fixed
Other:Magnetic shielding
(275
10" (25 cm) Cone Woofer
Ω
(140
1" (2.5 cm) Balanced Dome (Tweeter)
Ω
×
507 × 411 mm)
×
355 × 93 mm)
×
1
×
2
×
1
■
Center Speaker (SKC-750C)
Type:2 Way Closed Type
Impedance:8
Maximum input power: 110 W
Output sound pressure
level:79 dB/W/m
Frequency response:60 Hz–50 kHz
Crossover frequency:3 kHz
Cabinet capacity:0.07 cubic feet (2 L)
Dimensions
(W
×
H × D):14" × 5-1/2" × 3-11/16"
Weight:4.0 lbs. (1.8 kg)
Drivers unit:3-1/8" (8 cm) Cone (Woofer)
Terminal:Spring type color coded
Wall bracket:2
Grille:Fixed
Other:Magnetic shielding
■
Surround Speaker (SKM-750S)
Type:2 Way Closed Type
Impedance:8
Maximum input power: 110 W
Output sound pressure
level:
Frequency response:60 Hz–50 kHz
Crossover frequency:3 kHz
Cabinet capacity:0.07 cubic feet (2 L)
Dimensions
(W
×
H × D):5-1/2" × 14" × 3-11/16"
Weight:2.9 lbs. (1.3 kg)
Drivers unit:3-1/8" (8 cm) Cone (Woofer)
Terminal:Spring type color coded
Wall bracket:2
Grille:Fixed
Other:Magnetic shielding
Ω
×
140 × 93 mm)
(355
1" (2.5 cm) Balanced Dome (Tweeter)
Ω
76 dB/W/m
×
355 × 93 mm)
(140
1" (2.5 cm) Balanced Dome (Tweeter)
×
2
×
1
×
1
×
1
Specifications and appearance are subject to change
without prior notice.
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UNITED KINGDOM Tel: +44-(0)1494-681515 Fax: +44(0)-1494-680452
ONKYO CHINA LIMITED
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