Onkyo PR-SC886 User Manual

AV C o n t r o l l er

PR-SC886

Contents

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

Connection ..................................21

First Time Setup ..........................46

Basic Operation...........................64

Using the Listening Modes ........75

Advanced Setup ..........................86

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Controller. 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 AV Controller. Please retain this manual for future reference.

Zone 2 and Zone 3.....................115

Controlling Other Components

Others.........................................127

..122

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

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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 fluelike gap for warm air to escape.

Precautions

1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder.

2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not userserviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer.

3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.

4. Power WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

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.

For North American model

Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] 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. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

6. Batteries and Heat Exposure War nin g

Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or the like.

7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer.

8. Handling Notes

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

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

• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit

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

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

after prolonged use. This is normal.

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

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

For U.S. models

FCC Information for User

CAUTION:

The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canadian Models

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Modèle canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE

LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

AT TE NT IO N : POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-

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

Precautions—Continued

For British models

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured mark-

ings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IMPORTANT

The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse in the plug.

For European Models

Declaration of Conformity

We,

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.

GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

K. MIYAGI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Contents

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

Supplied Accessories ......................................7

Multiroom Capability ........................................8

Front & Rear Panels .........................................9

Front Panel ...................................................................9

Display ....................................................................... 11

Rear Panel .................................................................. 12

Remote Controller ..........................................15

Installing the Batteries ...............................................15

Aiming the Remote Controller ..................................15

About the Remote Controller Modes .........................16

RECEIVER/TAPE Mode ..........................................16

DVD Mode ................................................................ 18

CD/MD/CDR Modes .................................................19

DOCK Mode ..............................................................20

About Home Theater ......................................21

Enjoying Home Theater .............................................21

Connecting the AV Controller .......................22

Connecting Your Speakers ........................................ 22

Connecting a Power Amplifier with RCA Inputs ......23

Connecting a Power Amplifier with XLR Inputs ......24

Bi-amping the Front Speakers ...................................25

Connecting Antenna ..................................................26

About AV Connections ..............................................28

Connecting Both Audio & Video ..............................29

Which Connections Should I Use? ............................29

Connecting a TV or Projector .................................... 31

Connecting a DVD player .......................................... 32

Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top box, or

Other Video Source ................................................. 36

Connecting Components with HDMI ........................37

Connecting a Game Console ...................................... 39

Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device ................. 40

Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ........................41

Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT

Recorder ..................................................................42

Connecting a Balanced Audio Source .......................42

Connecting an RI Dock .............................................. 43

Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components

(North American model only) .................................43

Connecting Onkyo u Components .........................44

Connecting the Power Cord .......................................44

......34

....35

Turning On the AV Controller ........................45

Turning On and Standby ............................................45

First Time Setup .............................................46

Monitor Setup ............................................................46

Selecting the Language used for the onscreen setup

menus ...................................................................... 47

Using the Onscreen Setup Menus .............................. 48

Monitor Out Setup .....................................................49

Video Input Setup ......................................................50

Digital Audio Input Setup ..........................................53

Analog Audio Input Setup .........................................54

Speaker Settings .........................................................55

TV Format Setup (not North American models) ....... 56

AM Frequency Step Setup (on some models) ...........57

Changing the Input Display .......................................57

Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey MultEQ® XT)

....58

Basic Operations ............................................64

Selecting the Input Source ......................................... 64

Setting the Display Brightness .................................. 65

Adjusting Speaker Levels .......................................... 65

Muting the AV Controller ......................................... 65

Using the Sleep Timer ............................................... 66

Using Headphones .....................................................66

Adjusting the Bass & Treble ..................................... 66

Displaying Source Information ................................. 66

Listening to the Radio ....................................67

Listening to AM/FM Stations .................................... 67

Presetting AM/FM Stations ....................................... 69

Listening to HD Radio™ Stations

(North American model only) ................................. 70

Using RDS ................................................................. 72

Recording ........................................................74

Recording the Input Source ....................................... 74

Recording from Different AV Sources ...................... 74

Using the Listening Modes ............................75

Selecting the Listening Modes .................................. 75

Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format

About the Listening Modes ....................................... 82

.... 76

Advanced Setup ..............................................86

Menu Map ................................................................. 86

Monitor Out Setup ..................................................... 87

Speaker Setup ............................................................ 89

Audio Adjust ............................................................. 98

Using the Music Optimizer ..................................... 101

Using the Re-EQ Function ...................................... 101

Using the Late Night Function ................................ 102

Source Setup ............................................................ 102

Listening Mode Presets ........................................... 107

Miscellaneous Setup ................................................ 108

Hardware Setup ....................................................... 110

Network Settings ..................................................... 112

Lock Setup ............................................................... 113

Selecting Audio Inputs ............................................ 114

Specifying the Digital Signal Format ...................... 114

Zone 2 and Zone 3 ........................................115

Connecting Zone 2 .................................................. 115

Connecting Zone 3 .................................................. 116

Zone 2/Zone 3 Out Settings ..................................... 117

Using Zone 2 and Zone 3 ........................................ 117

Using the 12V Triggers ........................................... 120

Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2/3 and Multiroom

Control Kits ........................................................... 121

Controlling Other Components ...................122

Entering Remote Control Codes .............................. 122

Resetting the Remote Controller ............................. 123

Learning Commands ............................................... 125

Using Macros ........................................................... 126

Troubleshooting ...........................................127

Specifications ...............................................132

Features

Processing

• HDMI Audio and Video Processing (Deep Color, x.v.Color, Lip Sync, DTS DTS-HD High Resolusion Audio, Dolby TrueHD*2, Dolby Digital Plus, SA-CD and Multi-CH PCM)

• THX Ultra2 Plus

• HQV-Reon-VX Video Processing with 1080p Video Upscaling of All Video Sources via HDMI

• Component Video Upconversion

• Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters

• Three-TI (Aureus) 32-Bit DSP Chips

• Neural Surround

• Theater-Dimensional*5 virtual surround sound

•DSD Direct

•Re-EQ

function

-HD Master Audio,

Certified

, THX-Neural

Connections

• Balanced XLR stereo input

• Balanced XLR 7.1-channel preouts, with front biamping capability

• 4 HDMI

Inputs and 2 Outputs

• Onkyo for System Control

• 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical / 3 Coaxial), 1 Output (Optical)

• 6 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs

• Component Video Switching (3 Inputs/2 Outputs)

• Zone 2 and Zone 3 Pre Out, and subwoofer preouts

• IR Input/Output and 12 V Trigger

• RS232 Port for Interface Control

Miscellaneous

• SIRIUS Ready*8 / XM Ready round (North American models only)

*10

• HD Radio

reception (North American models

only)

• 40 SIRIUS/XM/AM/FM Presets (North American models)

• 40 AM/FM Presets (European and Asian models)

*11

• Music Optimizer Audyssey

•

MultEQ®XT

for Compressed Music Files

Problems

• Audyssey Dynamic EQ

• Audyssey Dynamic Volume

• Indepedent Crossover Adjustment (40/45/50/55/60/70/80/90/100/110/120/130/150/200 Hz)

• ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) Video Calibration

• Newly Designed GUI for System Set-up

• Compatible with RI Dock for iPod

• Preprogrammed u-Compatible Remote with 3 Macros and Mode-Key LEDs

with XMHD Sur-

*12

to Correct Room Acoustic

™*12

Loudness Correction

™*12

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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

Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

*6 Re-Equalization and the “Re-EQ” logo are trademarks of THX

Ltd.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS”, SiriusConnect, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Available only in the contiguous United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada.

*10

HD Radio™ Technology Manufactured Under License From iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD Radio logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

*11 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

*12

Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ®XT, Audyssey Dynamic Volume

are trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.

™

, and Audyssey Dynamic EQ™

Features—Continued

Supplied Accessories

THX Ultra2 Plus

Before any home theater component can be THX Ultra2 Plus certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Ultra2 Plus logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come. THX Ultra2 Plus requirements define hundreds of parameters, including power amplifier performance, and pre-amplifier performance and operation for both digital and analog domains. THX Ultra2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which accurately translate movie soundtracks for home theater playback.

* “Xantech” is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation. * “Niles” is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation. * Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the

U.S. and other countries.

* “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Remote controller and three batteries (AA/R6)

Speaker setup microphone

Indoor FM antenna

AM loop antenna

Power cord

(Power cord varies from country to country.)

* 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.

Multiroom Capability

You can use three speaker systems with this AV controller—a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1 channels) for enjoying DVD movies in your main room, Zone 2: a stereo speaker system in a second room, Zone 3: a stereo speaker system in a third room. And, you can select a different audio source for each room.

Main Room: Enjoy up to 7.1-channel surround-sound playback (see page 21–25). You can enjoy the various listening modes, such as Dolby, DTS, and THX (see pages 75–85).

Zone 2: Enjoy 2-channel stereo playback and video playback in a second room (see page 115).

*The listening modes cannot be used with Zone 2 and Zone 3. *External power amplifier required.

Zone 3: Enjoy 2-channel stereo playback in a third room (see page 116).

*The listening modes cannot be used with Zone 2 and Zone 3. *External power amplifier required.

Main Room

Surround back left and right

Front Speakers

speakers

Subwoofer

Zone 2 Room

Left and right stereo speakers

Center speaker

Surround left and right speakers

Zone 3 Room

Left and right stereo speakers

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

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The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity.

The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.

a ON/STANDBY button (45)

Sets the AV controller to On or Standby.

b STANDBY indicator (45)

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

c ZONE 2 indicator (118)

This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected.

d ZONE 3 indicator (118)

This indicator lights up when Zone 3 is selected.

e Remote-control sensor (15)

Receives control signals from the remote controller.

f Display

See “Display” on page 11.

g DISPLAY button (66)

Displays various information about the currently selected input source.

h MASTER VOLUME control (64) and indicator

Sets the volume of the AV controller to –81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display).

The volume level can also be displayed as an absolute value. See “Volume Setup” on page 108.

−∞ dB,

Front flap

i PURE AUDIO button and indicator (75)

Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indicator lights up when this mode is selected. Pressing this button again selects the previous listening mode.

j AUDIO SEL button (114)

Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel.

k Input selector buttons (64)

Select the following input sources: DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX 1, AUX 2, TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO.

Push here to open the flap

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

North American model

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The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.

l PHONES jack (66)

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

m ZONE 2, ZONE 3, and OFF buttons (118)

The ZONE 2 button is used when setting Zone 2. The ZONE 3 button is used when setting Zone 3. The OFF button is used to turn off Zone 2 or Zone 3.

n LEVEL button (119)

Used when adjusting the volume level of Zone 2 or Zone 3.

o TONE button (119)

Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble).

p HDMI OUT button (46)

Used to set the “Monitor Out” setting.

q STEREO button (75)

Selects the Stereo listening mode.

r THX button (75)

Selects the THX listening modes.

s DIMMER (RT/PTY/TP) button (65, 73)

This button is used to adjust the display brightness. Other models, this is the [RT/PTY/TP] button, and

it’s for RDS (Radio Data System). See “Using RDS” on page 72.

t MEMORY button (69)

Used when storing or deleting radio presets.

u TUNING MODE button (67)

Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode.

v SETUP button

This button is used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on the connected TV.

w TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER

buttons

When the AM or FM input source is selected, the TUNING [q]/[w] buttons are used to tune the tuner, and the PRESET [e]/[r] buttons are used to select

radio presets (see page 69). When the onscreen setup menus are used, they work

as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The [ENTER] button is also used with the onscreen setup menus.

x RETURN button

Selects the previously displayed onscreen setup menu.

y SETUP MIC (58)

The included speaker setup microphone is connected here for automatic speaker setup.

z AUX 2 INPUT (40, 74)

Used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on. There are input jacks for optical digital audio, S-Video, composite video, and analog audio.

cr Up [r] and Down [e] buttons (99, 119)

Used to adjust the tone, and the volume and balance of Zone 2 and Zone 3.

cs DIGITAL INPUT button (58)

Used to assign digital inputs to input selectors.

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Front & Rear Panels—Continued

ct LISTENING MODE [e]/[r] buttons (75)

Select the Onkyo original listening modes.

Display

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a Speaker/channel indicators (82)

Indicate the speaker configuration and channels used by the current input source.

: A box is displayed for each speaker that’s set in the Speaker Configuration. No box appears for speakers that are set to No or None.

The following abbreviations indicate which audio channels are included in the current input signal.

FL: Front left C: Center FR: Front right SL: Surround left LFE: Subwoofer (Low Frequency Effects) SR: Surround right SBL: Surround back left SB: Surround back SBR: Surround back right

b Listening mode and format indicators (75)

Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format.

c Tuning indicators

HD (North American model only) (70)

Lights up if the current AM or FM station supports HD Radio technology.

SPS (North American model only) (71)

Lights up when tuned to a HD Radio station that’s transmitting secondary multicast channels.

RDS (72):

Lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System).

dk POWER switch (45)

American models do not have this switch. This is the main power switch. When set to OFF,

the AV controller is completely shutdown. It must be set to ON to set the AV controller to On or Standby.

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AUTO (67):

Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected for AM or FM radio. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is selected.

TUNED (67):

Lights up when tuned to a radio station.

FM STEREO (67):

Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station.

d SLEEP indicator (66)

Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

Audyssey indicator (58)

Flashes during automatic speaker setup. Lights up when the “Equalizer Settings” is set to “Audyssey”.

e Headphone indicator (66)

Lights up when a pair of headphones are plugged into the PHONES jack.

f Message area

Displays various information.

g Audio input indicators (70, 114)

Indicate the type of audio input that’s selected as the audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL.

While a digital HD Radio transmission is being received, the DIGITAL indicator lights up. While an analog HD Radio transmission is being received, the ANALOG indicator lights up.

h Volume level (64)

Displays the volume level.

i MUTING indicator (65)

Flashes while the AV controller is muted.

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

Rear Panel

North American model

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Other models

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a u REMOTE CONTROL

This u (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the u jack on another u-capable

Onkyo component for remote and system control. To use u, you must make an analog audio connec-

tion (RCA) between the AV controller and the other component, even if they are connected digitally.

b RS232

This port is for connecting the AV controller to home automation equipment and external controllers.

c PHONO IN

This audio input is for connecting a turntable.

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

d COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1, 2, and 3

These RCA component video inputs are for connecting components with a component video output, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Component Video Setup” on page 52.

e COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT 1

This RCA component video output is for connecting a TV or projector with a component video input.

f COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT

2/ZONE 2 OUT

This RCA component video output is for connecting a TV or projector with a component video input located in your main listening room or Zone 2.

g HDMI IN 1–4, OUT MAIN, and OUT SUB

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connections carry digital audio and digital video.

The HDMI inputs are for connecting components with an HDMI output, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Video Input Setup” on page 50.

The HDMI outputs are for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input.

h SIRIUS antenna (on North American model)

This jack is for connecting a SIRIUS digital antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS instructions).

i XM antenna (on North American model)

This jack is for connecting an XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock, sold separately (see the separate XM instructions).

j MONITOR OUT

The S-Video or composite video jack should be connected to a video input on your TV or projector.

k AM ANTENNA (not North American model)

These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.

l ZONE 2 OUT

This composite video output can be connected to a video input on a TV in Zone 2.

m FM ANTENNA (not North American model)

This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.

n IR IN A/B and OUT

A commercially available IR receiver can be connected to the IR IN A or B jack, allowing you to control the AV controller while you’re in Zone 2, or control it when it’s out of sight, for example, installed in a cabinet.

A commercially available IR emitter can be connected to the IR OUT jack to pass IR (infrared) remote control signals through to other components.

o 12V TRIGGER OUT (A/B/C)

These outputs can be connected to the 12-volt trigger inputs on other components.

p ETHERNET

This port is for connecting the AV controller to home automation equipment and external controllers. Use only shielded Ethernet cables.

q AM and FM ANTENNA (HD Radio reception)

(on North American model)

The AM push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna. The FM jack is for connecting an FM antenna.

r AC INLET

The supplied power cord is connected here. The other end of the power cord should be connected to a suitable wall outlet.

s DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1, 2, and 3

These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting components with a coaxial digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD player. They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Audio Input Setup” on page 53.

t DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1, 2, and OUT

These optical digital audio inputs are for connecting components with an optical digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD player. They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Audio Input Setup” on page 53.

The optical digital audio output is for connecting a digital recorder with an optical digital input, such as a CD recorder.

u GND screw

This screw is for connecting a turntable’s ground wire.

v BALANCE L/R INPUT

This balanced XLR input is for connecting a component with a stereo balanced XLR output. For a mono source, connect to the BALANCE L XLR.

w CD IN

This analog audio input is for connecting a CD player’s analog audio output.

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

x TAPE IN/OUT

These analog audio input and output jacks are for connecting a recorder with an analog audio input and output, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder, etc.

y AUX 1 IN

A VCR for playback only or other video source can be connected here. There’s S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal.

z GAME/TV IN

A game console or TV output can be connected here. There’s S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal.

cr CBL/SAT IN

A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here. There’s S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal.

cs VCR/DVR IN/OUT

A video component, such as a VCR or DVR, can be connected here for recording and playback. There’s S-Video and composite video input and output jacks for connecting the video signal.

ct DVD IN

This input is for connecting a DVD player. There’s S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal.

dk PRE OUT: FRONT L/R, CENTER,

SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R

This 5.1/7.1 multichannel analog audio output can be connected to the analog audio input on a multichannel power amplifier for when you want to use the AV controller solely as a preamplifier. The SUBWOOFER jack is for connecting a powered subwoofer.

dl MULTI CH input: FRONT L/R, CENTER,

SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R

This analog multichannel input is for connecting a component with a 5.1/7.1-channel analog audio output, such as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or SACD-capable player, or an MPEG decoder.

dm PRE OUT: FRONT L/R, CENTER,

SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R

This 5.1/7.1 multichannel analog audio output can be connected to the analog audio input on a multichannel power amplifier. The SUBWOOFER jack is for connecting a powered subwoofer.

dn PRE OUT: ZONE 2, ZONE 3

These analog audio outputs can be connected to the line inputs on amplifiers in Zone 2 and Zone 3.

The SW jacks can be connected to the inputs on powered subwoofers in Zone 2 and Zone 3.

do AC OUTLET (North American model only)

These switched AC outlets can be used to supply power to other AV components. The type and number of outlets depends on the country in which you purchased your AV controller.

See pages 21–44 for hookup information.

Remote Controller

Installing the Batteries

To open the battery compartment, press

the small hollow and slide open the cover.

Insert the three supplied batteries (AA/R6)

in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

Slide the cover shut.

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 controller’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

Remote control sensor

STANDBY indicator

30˚

Notes:

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV controller 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 controller 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 controller 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 controller’s remote control sensor.

AV controller

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Remote Controller—Continued

About the Remote Controller Modes

As well as the AV controller, you can also use the remote controller to control your other AV components. The remote controller has a specific operating mode for use with each type of component. Modes are selected by using the REMOTE MODE buttons.

■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode

In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV controller and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via u.

■ DVD Mode

By default, you can control an Onkyo DVD player in this mode. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control components made by other manufacturers (see page 122).

■ CD/CDR/MD Mode

By default, you can control an Onkyo CD player in this mode. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control a CD player, MD recorder, or CD recorder made by another manufacturer (see page 122).

■ DOCK Mode

This mode is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 122).

■ TV and VCR Modes

With these modes, you can control a TV and VCR. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 122).

■ CABLE/SAT Mode

In CABLE/SAT mode, you can control a cable or satellite TV receiver. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 122).

■ ZONE 2/ZONE 3 Modes

These modes are for controlling Zone 2 and Zone 3 (see page 117).

Use the REMOTE MODE buttons to select

a mode.

Use the buttons supported by that mode

to control the component.

RECEIVER/TAPE mode:

DVD mode: see page 18

CD/MD/CDR mode: see page 19

DOCK mode: see page 20

TV, VCR, CABLE/SAT modes: see page 124

see right column

RECEIVER/TAPE Mode

RECEIVER/TAPE mode is used to control the AV controller. It can also be used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via u.

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

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

bo bp

5 6

8 9

bq br bs

bt ck

Note:

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

Remote Controller—Continued

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a STANDBY button (45)

Sets the AV controller to Standby.

b ON button (45)

Turns on the AV controller.

c INPUT SELECTOR buttons (64)

Used to select the input source.

d MACRO buttons (126)

Used with the Macro function.

e DIMMER button (65)

Adjusts the display brightness.

f Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons

Used to select and adjust settings.

g CH +/– button (69)

Selects radio presets.

h SETUP button

Used to change settings.

i DISPLAY button (66)

Displays information about the current input source.

j LISTENING MODE buttons (75)

Used to select the listening modes. The [STEREO], [SURR], and LISTENING MODE [e]/[r] buttons

can be used at any time, regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode.

k TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL–, and LEVEL+

buttons (65, 93)

Used to adjust the level of each speaker.

l LIGHT button

Turns the remote controller’s illuminated buttons on or off.

m D.TUN button (68)

Selects the Direct tuning mode for radio.

n REMOTE MODE buttons (16)

Used to select the remote controller modes. When you press a button, the REMOTE MODE button for the currently selected mode lights up.

o SLEEP button (66)

Used with the Sleep function.

p VOL [q]/[w] button (64)

Adjusts the volume of the AV controller regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode.

q RETURN button

Returns to the previous display when changing settings.

r MUTING button (65)

Mutes or unmutes the AV controller.

s Re-EQ button (101)

Turns the Re-EQ function on or off.

t L NIGHT button (102)

Turns the Late Night function on or off.

u AUDIO SEL button (114)

Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel.

■ TAPE mode

On twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled.

1 Previous and Next [7]/[6] buttons

The Previous [7] button selects the previous track. During playback it selects the beginning of

the current track. The Next [6] button selects the next track.

Depending on how they were recorded, the Previous and Next [7]/[6] buttons may not work prop-

erly with some cassette tapes.

Play [1] button

Starts playback.

Rewind and Fast Forward [5]/[4] buttons

The Rewind [5] button starts rewind. The Fast Forward [4] button starts fast forward.

Reverse Play [t] button

Starts reverse playback.

Stop [2] button

Stops playback.

REC [y] button

Starts recording.

Remote Controller—Continued

DVD Mode

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

DVD

bk bl

br bs

a STANDBY button

Sets the DVD player to Standby.

b ON button

Turns on the DVD player.

c Number buttons

Used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers, and to enter times for locating specific points.

d TOP MENU button

Selects a DVD’s top menu.

e Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons

Used to navigate menus and select items.

f DISC +/– button

Selects discs on a DVD changer.

g SETUP button

Used to access the DVD player’s settings.

h DISPLAY button

Displays information about the current disc, title, chapter, or track, including elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.

i Playback buttons

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

j REPEAT button

Used with the repeat playback function.

k AUDIO button

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

l OPEN/CLOSE [0] button

Opens and closes the disc tray.

m CLEAR button

Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.

n MENU button

Displays a DVD’s menu.

o RETURN button

Exits the DVD player’s onscreen setup menu.

p RANDOM button

Used with the random playback function.

q PLAY MODE button

Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes.

r SUBTITLE button

Selects subtitles.

s VIDEO OFF button

Turns off the internal video circuitry, eliminating any possibility of interference.

Remote Controller—Continued

CD/MD/CDR Modes

To control an Onkyo CD player, MD recorder, or CD recorder, or a CD or MD player/recorder made by another manufacturer, press the [CD] REMOTE MODE button to select the CD/MD/CDR remote controller mode.

In order to control an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder, or a component made by another manufacturer, you must first enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 122).

CDR/MD

a STANDBY button

Sets the component to Standby.

b ON button

Set the component to On or Standby.

c Number buttons

Used to enter track numbers and times for locating specific points.

d Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons

Used with some components.

e DISC +/– button

Selects discs on a CD changer.

f DISPLAY button

Displays information about the current disc or track, including elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.

g Playback buttons

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

h REC [y] button

Starts recording.

i REPEAT button

Used with the repeat playback function.

j OPEN/CLOSE [0] button

Opens or closes the disc tray or ejects the MiniDisc.

k CLEAR button

Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.

l RETURN button

Used with some components.

m RANDOM button

Used with the random playback function.

n PLAY MODE button

Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes.

Remote Controller—Continued

DOCK Mode

Dock mode is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock.

To control an RI Dock, press the [DOCK] REMOTE MODE button to select the DOCK remote controller mode.

In order to control an RI Dock, you must first enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 122).

When Using an RI Dock:

• Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or AUX 1 IN L/R jacks.

• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK.

• Set the AV controller’s Input Display to “DOCK” (see page 57).

• See to the RI Dock’s instruction manual for more information.

DOCK

3 4

6 7

8 9

bn bo

bp bq

a STANDBY button

Turns off the iPod.

b ON button*

Turns on the iPod.

c TOP MENU button

Works as a Mode button when used with a DS-A2 RI Dock.

d Arrow [q]/[w] and ENTER buttons*

Used to navigate menus and select items.

e ALBUM +/– button*

Selects the next or previous album.

f DISPLAY button*

Turns on the backlight for 30 seconds.

g Previous [7] button

Restarts the current song. Press it twice to select the previous song.

h Pause [3] button

Pauses playback. (With 3rd generation iPods, it works as a Play/Pause button.)

i Fast Reverse [5] button

Press and hold to fast reverse.

j PLAYLIST Up/Down [i]/[o] buttons*

Used to select the previous or next playlist on the iPod.

k REPEAT button*

Used with the repeat function.

l MENU button*

Used to access menus.

m Play [1] button

Starts playback. If the component is off, it will turn on automatically. (With 3rd generation iPods, this button works as a Play/Pause button.)

n Next [6] button

Selects the next song.

o Stop [2] button

Stops playback and displays a menu.

p Fast Forward [4] button

Press and hold to fast forward.

q RANDOM button*

Used with the shuffle function.

r PLAY MODE button

Used to select play modes on components with selectable play modes. Works as a Resume button when used with a DS-A2 RI Dock.

* Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) are not supported by 3rd

generation iPods.

About Home Theater

Enjoying Home Theater

Thanks to the AV controller’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. With DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes. You can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended).

Front left and right speakers

These output the main 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.

Center speaker

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 (preferably on top) facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.

Surround left and right speakers

These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience.

Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equally spaced from the listener.

Subwoofer

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 front 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.

1/3 of wall position

Surround back left and right speakers

These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Surround EX, etc. They enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. Position them behind the listener about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level.

Corner position

Connecting the AV Controller

Connecting Your Speakers

The AV controller is designed to be used with a separate multichannel power amplifier. You connect the AV controller’s PRE OUT jacks to the amplifier’s inputs, and connect your speakers to the amplifier’s speakers terminals. Speaker settings such as crossover frequency and distance are set on the AV controller.

Speaker Configuration

For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer.

The following table shows which channels you should use based on the number of speakers you have.

Number of speakers: 2 3 4 5 6 7

Front left ✓✓✓✓✓✓

Front right ✓✓✓✓✓✓

Center ✓✓✓✓

Surround left ✓✓✓✓

Surround right ✓✓✓✓

Surround back* ✓

Surround back left ✓

Surround back right ✓

* If you’re using only one surround back speaker, use the SURR

BACK L output.

No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a powerful and solid bass.

To get the best from your surround-sound system, you must set the speaker settings. You can do this automatically (see page 58) or manually (see page 89).

Using Dipole Speakers

You can use dipole speakers for the surround left and right and surround back left and right speakers. Dipole speakers output the same sound in two directions.

Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them to indicate how they should be positioned. The surround left and right dipole speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward your TV or screen, while the surround back left and right dipolar speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward each other, as shown.

1. Subwoofer

2. Front left speaker

3. Center speaker

4. Front right speaker

5. Surround left speaker

Dipole speakers

TV/screen TV/screen

7 8

Normal speakers

6. Surround right speaker

7. Surround back left speaker

8. Surround back right speaker

Connecting the AV Controller—Continued

Connecting a Powered Subwoofer

Using a suitable cable, connect the AV controller’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to the input on your powered subwoofer. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, connect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to the amp’s input.

You can also connect a powered subwoofer to the AV controller’s balanced SUBWOOFER PRE OUT XLR jack by using a balanced XLR cable.

Powered

subwoofer

LINE INPUT

Powered

subwoofer

INPUT

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

Balanced

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

XLR cable

Connecting a Power Amplifier with RCA Inputs

You can connect the AV controller to a multichannel power amplifier with RCA input jacks by using a multichannel RCA audio cable or several stereo RCA audio cables.

See your multichannel power amplifier’s instruction manual for more information on connecting speakers.

AV controller

Surround

back right

speaker

Multichannel power amplifier

SURROUND BACK RIGHT

INPUT SELECT

OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

SURROUND RIGHT

INPUT SELECT

Surround

right

FRONT

RIGHT

INPUT SELECT

Front right

speaker

FUSE

Center

speaker

CENTER

INPUT SELECT

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

4 OHMS MIN. PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL

AC INLET

FRONT

LEFT

INPUT SELECT

12V TRIGGER

IN OUT

Front left

speaker

SURROUND LEFT

INPUT SELECT

Surround

left

speaker

SURROUND BACK LEFT

SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

MODEL NO. RDA-7.1

Surround

back left

speaker

INPUT SELECT

Connecting the AV Controller—Continued

Connecting a Power Amplifier with XLR Inputs

You can connect the AV controller to a multichannel power amplifier with balanced XLR input jacks by using several XLR audio cables.

The AV controller’s balanced PRE OUT XLR jacks are wired as shown.

See your multichannel power amplifier’s instruction manual for more information on connecting speakers.

AV controller

SURROUND BACK RIGHT

INPUT SELECT

OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

Surround

back right

speaker

SURROUND RIGHT

INPUT SELECT

Surround

right

speaker

FRONT

RIGHT

INPUT SELECT

Front right

speaker

FUSE

Center

speaker

CENTER

INPUT SELECT

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

4 OHMS MIN. PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL

AC INLET

FRONT

LEFT

INPUT SELECT

12V TRIGGER

IN OUT

Front left

speaker

SURROUND LEFT

INPUT SELECT

Surround

left

speaker

Multichannel power amplifier

SURROUND BACK LEFT

INPUT SELECT

SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

MODEL NO. RDA-7.1

Surround

back left

speaker

Connecting the AV Controller—Continued

Bi-amping the Front Speakers

The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R outputs can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers, respectively, or bi-amped to provide separate tweeter and woofer feeds for a pair of front speakers that support bi-amping, providing improved bass and treble performance.

• When bi-amping is used, the AV controller is able to feed up to 5.1 speakers in the main room.

• For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R outputs feed the front speakers’ woofer terminals. And the SURR BACK L/R outputs feed the front speakers’ tweeter terminals.

• Once you’ve completed the bi-amping connections shown below and turned on the AV controller, you must set the “Speaker Type” setting to “Bi-Amp” to enable bi-amping (see page 55).

Important:

• When making the bi-amping connections, be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers’ tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals.

• Bi-amping can only be used with speakers that support bi-amping. Refer to your speaker manual.

See your multichannel power amplifier’s instruction manual for more information on connecting speakers.

AV controller

SURROUND BACK RIGHT

INPUT SELECT

OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

SURROUND RIGHT

INPUT SELECT

Surround right

speaker

FRONT RIGHT

INPUT SELECT

CENTER

INPUT SELECT

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

4 OHMS MIN. PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL

AC INLET

FUSE

Center speaker

Tweeter (high)

Woofer (low)

FRONT

LEFT

INPUT SELECT

12V TRIGGER

IN OUT

SURROUND LEFT

INPUT SELECT

Surround left

speaker

Multichannel power amplifier

SURROUND BACK LEFT

INPUT SELECT

SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

MODEL NO. RDA-7.1

Front right speaker

Front left speaker

Connecting the AV Controller—Continued

Connecting Antenna

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

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

■ North American Model

AM ANTENNA push terminals

FM ANTENNA jack

■ Other Models

AM ANTENNA push terminals

Use thumbtacks or something similar to

fix the FM antenna into position.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when using thumbtacks.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 27).

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only.

Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting

the tabs into the base, as shown.

FM ANTENNA jack

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

■ North American Model

■ Other Models

FM75

Once your AV controller 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.

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Connect both wires of the AM loop

antenna to the AM push terminals, as shown.

(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so they can be connected either way around.)

Make sure that the wires are attached securely and that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.

■ North American Model

Push Insert wire Release

Connecting the AV Controller—Continued

■ Other Models

Push Insert wire Release

Once your AV controller 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 controller, 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 27).

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.

■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter

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

TV/FM antenna splitter

To AV controller To TV (or VCR)

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.

■ North American Model

Outdoor antenna

Insulated antenna cable

AM loop antenna

■ Other Models

Outdoor antenna

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.

AM loop antenna

Insulated antenna cable

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.

Connecting the AV Controller—Continued

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 controller’s optical digital jacks have shuttertype covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.

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

AV Cables and Jacks

Video

Cable Jack Description

HDMI

Component video cable

S-Video cable

Composite video cable

CB/

CR/

CB/

CR/

AV Connection Color Coding

RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect rightchannel 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.

CB/P

CR/P

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

S-Video separates the luminance and color signals

and provides better picture quality than composite video.

Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,

and other video equipment.

Analog audio

Composite video

R, PB), providing the best

Left (white)

Right (red)

(Yellow)

Right!

Wrong!

Audio

Optical digital audio cable

Coaxial digital audio cable

Balanced XLR cable

Analog audio cable (RCA)

Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)

Note: The AV controller does not support SCART connections.

FRONT CENTER

SUBWOOFER

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

SURR

MULTI CH

This offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is the same as for 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.

This cable carries analog audio. Balanced XLR cables are used for better noise immunity and longer cable runs.

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

SURR BAC

typically used to connect DVD players with a 7.1channel analog audio output. Several standard analog audio cables can be used instead of a multichannel cable.

Connecting the AV Controller—Continued

Connecting Both Audio & Video

By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV controller, you can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply by changing the input source on the AV controller.

: Signal Flow

Video

Audio

TV, projector,

etc.

DVD player, etc.

Power

Standby

O f f

Seven Channel Amplifier

RDA-7.1

Power amplifier and speakers

(see page 26 for hookup details)

Which Connections Should I Use?

The AV controller 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, you must make an audio connection and a video connection.

Video Connection Formats

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

The AV controller can upconvert and downconvert between video formats, depending on the “Monitor Out” setting, which generally determines whether video signals are upconverted for the component video output or the HDMI outputs.

For optimal video performance, THX recommends that video signals pass through the system without upconversion (e.g., component video input through to component video output). It’s also recommended that you set the “Immediate Display” preference to “Off” (see page 109), the “Picture Adjust” setting to the default (see page 104), and the “Resolution” setting to “Through” (see page 49).

■ “Monitor Out” Setting Set to “HDMI Main” or “HDMI Sub”

With the “Monitor Out” setting set to “HDMI Main” or “HDMI Sub” (see page 46), video input signals flow through the AV controller as

Video Signal Flow Chart

DVD player, etc.

shown, with composite video, S-Video, and component video sources all being upconverted for the respective HDMI output. Use the

“HDMI Main” or “HDMI Sub” setting if you connect the AV controller’s HDMI OUT MAIN or HDMI OUT SUB, respectively, to your TV.

AV controller

The composite video, S-Video, and component video outputs pass through their respective input signals as they are.

TV, projector, etc.

Composite S-Video Component

MONITOR OUT

Composite S-Video Component

HDMI

Connecting the AV Controller—Continued

■ “Monitor Out” Setting Set to “Analog”

With the “Monitor Out” setting set to “Analog” (see page 46), video input signals flow through the AV controller as shown, with composite video and S-Video sources being upconverted for the component video output. Use this set-

ting if you connect the AV controller’s COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT 1 or 2 to your TV.

Composite video is upconverted to S-Video and S-Video is downconverted to composite video. Note that these conversions only apply to the MONITOR OUT V and S outputs, not the VCR/DVR OUT V and S outputs.

The composite video, S-Video, and component video outputs pass through their respective input signals as they are.

This signal flow also applies when the Monitor Out “Resolution” setting is set to “Through” (see page 49).

Video Signal Flow and the

Resolution

Setting

When the “Monitor Out” setting is set to “Analog” (see page 46), if the Monitor Out “Resolution” setting is set to anything other than “Through” (see page 49), the video signal flow will be as shown here, with composite video and S-Video sources being upconverted for the component video output.

The composite video, S-Video, and component video outputs pass through their respective analog input signals as they are. HDMI input signals are not output.

Video Signal Flow Chart

DVD player, etc.

AV controller

TV, projector, etc.

Video Signal Flow Chart

DVD player, etc.

AV controller

Composite S-Video Component

MONITOR OUT

Composite S-Video Component

MONITOR OUT

HDMI

HDMIComposite S-Video Component

Audio Connection Formats

Audio equipment can be connected to the AV controller by using any of the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, analog multichannel, or HDMI.

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV controller does not convert digital input signals for analog line outputs and vice versa. For example, audio signals connected to an optical or coaxial digital input are not output by the analog TAPE OUT.

TV, projector, etc.

Audio Signal Flow Chart

DVD player, etc.

Analog

AV controller

MD recorder, etc.

Optical

Analog

*1 Depends on the “Audio TV Output” setting (see

page 111).

CoaxialMultichannel

Optical

HDMI

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