Onkyo SKM-960S, SKF-960F User Manual
7.1ch THX Certified Digital Surround
Receiver and Speaker Package
HT-S9100THX
AV Receiver (HT-R960)
Front Speakers (SKF-960F)
Center Speaker (SKC-960C)
Surround Speakers (SKM-960S)
Surround Back Speakers (SKB-960)
Powered Subwoofer (SKW-960)
Instruction Manual
Contents
Introduction ..................................... 2
Connection .................................... 18
Turning On & First Time Setup..... 41
Basic Operation
Playing your AV components....... 50
Listening to the Radio.................. 54
Thank you for purchasing this Onkyo product. Please
read this manual thoroughly before making any connections or plugging in your new Onkyo product.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new Onkyo product.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Using the Listening Modes .......... 59
Advanced Operation..................... 76
Troubleshooting .......................... 101
E
n
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12.
Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
S3125A
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS
OUVRIR
15. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the apparatus,
C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
water,
D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,
E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in
any way, and
F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in
performance this indicates a need for service.
16. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of
this unit.
17. Batteries
Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.
18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation.
Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides
and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf
or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4")
away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like
gap for warm air to escape.
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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder.
2. AC Fuse
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact
your Onkyo dealer.
3. Care
over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft
cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards
with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because
they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.
4. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the
voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel
(e.g., AC 230 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 [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 ning
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
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
• 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,
Pour le Modèle Canadien
REMARQUE:
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME
NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
ATTENTION:
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
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Precautions
—Continued
Speaker Precautions
For British models
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power
supply cord of this unit should be performed only by
qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
IMPORTANT
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse
needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must be
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
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.
• The subwoofer should be used in the upright position
only. Do not use it on its side or at an angle.
• If the speakers are used near a turntable, CD player, or
DVD player, howling or disc skipping may occur. To
prevent this, move the speakers away from the turntable or player, or turn down the volume.
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-960F and
SKC-960C feature internal magnetic shielding. In some
situations, however, discoloration may still be an issue,
in which case you should turn off your TV or monitor,
wait 15 to 30 minutes, and then turn it back on again.
This normally activates the degaussing function, which
neutralizes the magnetic field, thereby removing any
discoloration effects. If discoloration problems persist,
try moving the speakers away from your TV or monitor.
Note that discoloration can also be caused by a magnet
or demagnetizing tool that’s too close to your TV or
monitor.
Input Signal Warning
The speakers can handle the specified input power when
used for normal music reproduction. If any of the following signals are fed to them, even if the input power is
within the specified rating, excessive current may flow
in the speaker coils, causing burning or wire breakage:
1.
Interstation noise from an untuned FM radio.
2.
Sound from fast-forwarding a cassette tape.
3.
High-pitched sounds generated by an oscillator,
electronic musical instrument, and so on.
4.
Amplifier oscillation.
5.
Special test tones from audio test CDs and so on.
6.
Thumps and clicks caused by connecting or disconnecting audio cables (Always turn off your amplifier
before connecting or disconnecting cables.)
7.
Microphone feedback.
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Package Contents
Make sure you have the following items:
AV receiver (HT-R960)
Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6)
Speaker setup microphone
Indoor FM antenna
AM loop antenna
Subwoofer (SKW-960)
(Red) (White)
Speaker cable for front speakers 11 ft. (3.5 m)
(Green)
Speaker cable for center speaker 10 ft. (3 m)
(Blue) (Gray)
(Brown) (Tan)
Front speakers (SKF-960F)
Center speaker (SKC-960C)
Surround and surround back speakers
(SKM-960S/SKB-960)
Speaker cables for surround speakers 30 ft. (9 m)
RCA cable for subwoofer connection 10 ft. (3 m)
Cork spacer (12 pcs.) for front and center speakers
* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product
name indicates the color. Specifications and operation are the same
regardless of color.
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions .......................... 2
Precautions ....................................................... 3
Speaker Precautions ........................................ 4
Package Contents ............................................ 5
Features ............................................................ 8
Getting Started in Five Easy Steps ................. 9
Getting to Know the AV Receiver ................. 10
Front Panel ............................................................ 10
Display .................................................................. 11
Rear Panel ............................................................. 12
Speaker Package ............................................ 14
Front, Center, Surround, and Surround Back
Speakers (SKF-960F, SKC-960C, SKM-960S,
SKB-960) ........................................................... 14
Using the Cork Spacers for a More Stable
Platform .............................................................. 14
Subwoofer (SKW-960) ......................................... 15
Remote Controller .......................................... 16
Controlling the AV Receiver ................................ 16
Installing the Batteries .......................................... 17
Using the Remote Controller ................................ 17
Connecting the Speakers .............................. 18
Enjoying Home Theater ........................................ 18
Speaker Sets A and B ........................................... 19
Wall Mounting the Speakers ................................ 20
Speaker Connection Precautions .......................... 21
Connecting Speaker Set A .................................... 21
Connecting Speaker Set B
(not included) ..................................................... 21
Connecting Antennas .................................... 23
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna ..................... 23
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna ...................... 23
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna ................... 24
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna ................... 24
Connecting Your Components ..................... 25
About AV Connections ........................................ 25
Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV
Receiver .............................................................. 26
Which Connections Should I Use? ....................... 26
Connecting a TV or Projector ............................... 28
Connecting a DVD player .................................... 29
Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback ............. 31
Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording ........... 32
Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top
box, or Other Video Source ............................... 33
Connecting Components with HDMI ................... 34
Making HDMI Connections ................................. 35
Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console,
or Other Device .................................................. 36
Connecting a CD Player or Turntable .................. 37
Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT
Recorder ............................................................. 38
Connecting an RI Dock ......................................... 39
Connecting Onkyo Components .................... 40
Connecting the Power Cord .................................. 40
Turning On the AV Receiver .......................... 41
Turning On and Standby .......................................41
First Time Setup .............................................42
Automatic Speaker Setup ...................................... 42
HDMI Input Setup ................................................46
Component Video Input Setup .............................. 47
Digital Input Setup ................................................47
Changing the Input Display ..................................48
Automatic Audio Input Selection Setup ...............49
Playing Your AV Components ...................... 50
Basic AV Receiver Operation ............................... 50
Common Functions ........................................ 51
Setting the Display Brightness .............................. 51
Muting the AV Receiver ....................................... 51
Using the Sleep Timer ..........................................51
Using Headphones ................................................52
Displaying Source Information .............................52
Specifying the Digital Signal Format ...................53
Listening to the Radio .................................... 54
Listening to AM/FM Stations ............................... 54
Presetting AM/FM Stations ..................................56
Using RDS (European model only) ...................... 57
Using the Listening Modes ............................ 59
Selecting the Listening Modes .............................. 59
Listening Modes Available for Each Source
Format ................................................................60
About the Listening Modes ................................... 72
Recording ........................................................ 75
Recording the Input Source ..................................75
Recording from Different AV Sources ................. 75
Adjusting the Listening Modes ..................... 76
Using the Audio Adjust Settings ........................... 76
Using the Audio Functions ...................................78
Listening Mode Presets ......................................... 80
Advanced Setup .............................................81
Speaker Setup ........................................................ 81
THX Audio Setup .................................................85
Source Setup .........................................................86
Miscellaneous Setup .............................................87
Hardware Setup ..................................................... 88
Lock Setup ............................................................91
Controlling Other Components ..................... 92
Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ............... 92
Entering Remote Control Codes ........................... 92
Resetting the Remote Controller ........................... 93
Controlling a TV ................................................... 94
Controlling a DVD Player or DVD Recorder .......95
Controlling a VCR or PVR ................................... 96
Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable
Receiver ..............................................................97
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Contents
Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder,
or MD Player ......................................................98
Controlling an RI Dock .........................................99
Controlling a Cassette Recorder ..........................100
Troubleshooting ........................................... 101
Specifications ............................................... 105
AV receiver HT-R960 .........................................105
Speaker Package HTP-960 ..................................106
Video Resolution Chart ................................ 107
Onscreen Setup Menu Map .........................108
*To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn
it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button (see
page 101).
—Continued
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Features
Amplifier
• 7-channel amplifier
• 130 watts/channel (1 kHz, 8 ohms, 1%, 1 channel
driven FTC)
• 130 watts/channel (1 kHz, 8 ohms, 1 channel driven
IEC)
• WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
(5 Hz–100 kHz bandwidth)
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
Processing
• THX*1 Integrated System Certified
• THX Surround EX*1, THX I/S*1 Cinema, THX Music
Mode
• HDMI
• HDMI video upconversion
• Dolby TrueHD
• DTS-HD Master Audio
*2
video upscaling (up to 1080i)
*3
*4
•Faroudja DCDi edge enhancement
• Direct listening mode
• Music Optimizer*5 for compressed audio playback
• Re-EQ*6 function
• Non-Scaling Configuration
• A-Form Listening Mode Memory
• 24-bit/192 kHz D/A converters
•Powerful and highly accurate 32-bit DSP processing
Connections
•4 HDMI inputs and 1 output
• Onkyo RIHD*7 system control
• HDTV-ready component video switching (2 in/1 out)
•4 assignable digital inputs (2 optical, 2 coaxial)
•3 S-Video inputs and 2 outputs
• Color-coded 7.1 multichannel input
• A/B speaker drive
Miscellaneous
• 40 AM/FM presets
• Audyssey 2EQ
ibration
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ
• A/V sync adjustment (up to 100 ms)
• Onscreen setup menus
• Compatible with RI Dock for iPod
• Preprogrammed -capable remote controller
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.
®*8
Room Correction and Speaker Cal-
®*8
loudness correction
*1
THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. which may
be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.
*2
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
*3.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby,
Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
*4.
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.
“DTS” and “DTS-ES | Neo: 6” are registered trademarks of
DTS, Inc. “96/24” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
*5 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.
*6 Re-Equalization and the “Re-EQ” logo are trademarks of THX
Ltd.
*7
RIHD is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.
*8
Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S.
and foreign patents pending. Audyssey 2EQ and Dynamic EQ
are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories.
* Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other countries.
* “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
THX
The HT-S9100THX, jointly developed by Onkyo
and THX Ltd., provides home theater enthusiasts the
perfect blend of performance and ease of use. All of
the components in this THX Certified System are
engineered to work seamlessly together to deliver
exceptional entertainment experiences. Whether you
are watching a movie, listening to music, or playing
the hottest new video game, the HT-S9100THX will
transform your room into the ultimate entertainment
environment.
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Getting Started in Five Easy Steps
1. Hookup
Connect the speakers and your AV components to the AV receiver.
☞ page 18
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
OUT
(CBL/SAT)
(DVD)
(VCR/DVR)
IN 2
IN 3IN 4
COMPONENT VIDEO
IN 1(DVD)IN 2
ASSIGNABLE
L
R
IN IN
CD
IN 1
Y
CBL/SAT
B/PB
C
V
CR/PR
S
OUT
INININ IN
OUT
L
R
CBL/SAT
TAPE
AM
MONITOR
VCR/DVR
DVD
OUT
V
ANTENNA
FM
75
S
OUT
IN
FRONT SURR
CENTER
SURR BACK
OUT
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
VCR/DVR
DIGITAL IN
1
(DVD)
COAXIAL
2
(CBL/SAT)
1
(VCR/DVR)
OPTICAL
2
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
REMOTE
CONTROL
2. Turning On
With the hookup complete, you’re ready to switch on.
☞ page 41
3. First Time Setup
A few simple settings to get the very best from your system.
SURR BACK SPEAKERS
L
R
SURR SPEAKERS
FRONT SPEAKERS A
L
CENTER SPEAKER
R
PRE OUT
L
SUB
WOOFER
R
FRONT SPEAKERS B
☞ page 42
Automatic speaker setup
Input setup
Input display
4. Playing Your AV Components
Enjoying movies and music.
☞ page 50
5. Using the Listening Modes
Time to really enjoy your home theater system!
☞ page 59
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Getting to Know the AV Receiver
Front Panel
North American model
4 51 2
3
ON/STANDBY
STANDBY
9876
MASTER VOLUME
TUNING PRESET
ENTER
PHONES
MULTI CHTHX
A SPEAKERS B
DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX
TONE
LKJ
M WNO P QR ST U V
MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME DIMMER
LISTENING MODE
TAPE TUNER CD
DISPLAY
DIGITAL INPUT
MEMORY
SETUP RETURN
SETUP MIC
TUNING MODE
CLEAR
Other models
ON/STANDBY
THX
PHONES
STANDBY
MULTI CH
A SPEAKERS B
DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD
TONE
MOVIE/TV
LISTENING MODE
MUSIC GAME
DISPLAY MEMORY
DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE
RT/PTY/TP
TUNING PRESET
ENTER
SETUP
RETURN
SETUP MIC
CLEAR
S
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.
AUX INPUT
L AUDIO R
VIDEO
AV RECEIVER
HT-R960
MASTER VOLUME
AUX INPUT
L AUDIO R
VIDEO
AV RECEIVER
HT-R960
10
ON/STANDBY button (41)
A
Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.
B
STANDBY indicator (41)
Lights up when the AV receiver is on Standby and
flashes while a signal is being received from the
remote controller.
Input selector buttons (50)
C
Select the following input sources: DVD,
VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX, TAPE, TUNER, CD.
The [MULTI CH] button selects the multichannel
DVD input.
Remote-control sensor (17)
D
Receives control signals from the remote controller.
Display
E
See “Display” on page 11.
F
SETUP button
Opens and closes the setup menus.
TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER
G
buttons
When AM or FM is selected, the TUNING [ ]
[] buttons are used for radio tuning, and the PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons are used to select radio pre-
sets (see page 56). 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.
H
RETURN button
Selects the previously displayed setup menu.
I
MASTER VOLUME control (50)
Sets the volume of the AV receiver to –∞ dB,
–81 dB, –80 dB through +18 dB (relative display).
The volume level can also be displayed as an absolute value. See “Volume Setup” on page 87.
Getting to Know the AV Receiver
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
J
PHONES jack (52)
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.
K
THX button (59)
Selects the THX listening mode.
L
SPEAKERS A and B buttons (19, 50)
Turn speaker sets A and B on or off.
M
TONE, –, and + buttons (78)
Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble).
N
MOVIE/TV button (59)
Selects the listening modes intended for use with
movies and TV.
O
MUSIC button (59)
Selects the listening modes intended for use with
music.
P
GAME button (59)
Selects the listening modes intended for use with
video games.
Q
DISPLAY button (52)
Displays various information about the currently
selected input source.
—Continued
R
DIGITAL INPUT button (49)
Selects the options for automatic audio input selection setup.
S
DIMMER (RT/PTY/TP) button (51, 58)
Adjusts the display brightness.
On the European model, this is the RT/PTY/TP but-
ton, and it’s used with RDS (Radio Data System).
See “Using RDS (European model only)” on
page 57.
MEMORY button (56)
T
Used when storing or deleting radio presets.
U
TUNING MODE button (54)
Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM
and FM radio.
V
SETUP MIC (42)
The automatic speaker setup microphone connects
here.
W
AUX INPUT (36, 75)
Used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so
on. There are input jacks for composite video and
analog audio.
Display
1 23 4
6
5 7 8
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
1
A and B speaker indicators (19, 50)
Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on.
2
MUTING indicator (51)
Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.
3
Listening mode and format indicators (59)
Show the selected listening mode and audio input
signal format.
4
Tuning indicators (54)
FM STEREO (54):
reo FM station.
RDS (57):
that supports RDS (Radio Data System).
AUTO (54):
selected for AM or FM radio. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is selected.
Lights up when tuned to a radio station
Lights up when tuned to a ste-
Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is
TUNED (54):
tion.
SLEEP indicator (51)
5
Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.
Message area
6
Displays various information.
Audio input indicators
7
Indicate the type of audio input that’s selected as the
audio source: MULTI CH or HDMI.
Audyssey indicator
8
Flashes during automatic speaker setup.
Lights up when tuned to a radio sta-
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Getting to Know the AV Receiver
Rear Panel
—Continued
12
2
DIGITAL IN
1
(DVD)
COAXIAL
2
(CBL/SAT)
1
(VCR/DVR)
OPTICAL
2
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
REMOTE
CONTROL
3 4 5 71 86
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
(DVD)
(VCR/DVR)
IN 2
IN 1
Y
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
C
B/PB
V
CR/PR
S
IN
IN IN
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
L
R
CBL/SAT
TAPE
VCR/DVR
COMPONENT VIDEO
IN 1(DVD)
IN 2
(CBL/SAT)
ASSIGNABLE
L
R
(CBL/SAT)
IN 3IN 4
OUT
IN IN
OUT
CD
OUT
MONITOR
DVD
OUT
V
S
FRONT
CENTER
SURR
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
ANTENNA
SURR BACK
SURR BACK SPEAKERS
L
AM
R
FM
75
L
R
PRE OUT
WOOFER
SUB
9 J K L MN O P Q
A
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 and 2
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 Input
Setup” on page 47.
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 and 2
B
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 Input
Setup” on page 47.
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 and 2
C
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 Input
Setup” on page 47.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
D
This RCA component video output is for connecting a TV or projector with a component video input.
E
HDMI IN 1–4 and OUT
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 “HDMI
Input Setup” on page 46.
The HDMI output is for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input.
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
SURR SPEAKERS
FRONT SPEAKERS A
L
R
FRONT SPEAKERS B
L
CENTER SPEAKER
R
MONITOR OUT
The S-Video or composite video jack should be
connected to a video input on your TV or projector.
AM and FM ANTENNA
The AM push terminals are for connecting an AM
antenna. The FM jack is for connecting an FM
antenna.
FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, and SURR
BACK L/R SPEAKERS
These terminal posts are for connecting the front
speakers, center, surround, and surround back
speakers.
REMOTE CONTROL
This (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the jack on another -capable
Onkyo component for remote and system control.
To use , you must make an analog audio connec-
tion (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other
component, even if they are connected digitally.
CD IN
This analog audio input is for connecting a CD
player’s analog audio output.
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.
CBL/SAT IN
A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here.
There are S-Video and composite video input jacks
for connecting the video signal, and there are analog
audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal.
Getting to Know the AV Receiver
VCR/DVR IN/OUT
M
A video component, such as a VCR or DVR, can be
connected here for recording and playback. There
are S-Video and composite video input and output
jacks for connecting the video signal, and there are
analog audio input jacks for connecting the audio
signal.
DVD IN
N
This input is for connecting a DVD player. There
are S-Video and composite video input jacks for
connecting the video signal.
O
DVD 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.
P
SUBWOOFER PRE OUT
This analog audio output can be connected to a
powered subwoofer.
Q
FRONT SPEAKERS B
These push terminals are for connecting speaker
set B.
—Continued
See pages 18–40 for hookup information.
13
Speaker Package
Front, Center, Surround, and Surround Back Speakers (SKF-960F, SKC-960C, SKM-960S, SKB-960)
■ Rear
SKF-960F
1
2
SKM-960S/SKB-960
Using the Cork Spacers for a More Stable Platform
We recommend using the provided cork spacers to
achieve the best possible sound from your speakers. The
cork spacers prevent the speakers from moving, providing a more stable platform.
Cork spacers
Bottom of the SKF-960F
Bottom of the SKC-960C
Cork spacers
1
2
SKC-960C
2
1
For further information, see the pages in parentheses.
1
Keyhole slots (20)
These keyhole slots can be used to wall-mount the
speakers. See page 20 for mounting instructions.
2
Speaker terminals (21)
These terminals are for connecting the speakers to
the AV 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.
■ Attaching and detaching the speaker
grilles
The front, center, and surround speakers have
detachable grilles. Use the following method to
attach or detach them.
1. While holding the bottom edge of the speaker
grille with both hands, pull it gently toward
you to remove the bottom of the grille.
2. In the same way, gently pull the upper edge of
the speaker grille toward you to remove it from
the speaker cabinet.
3. To attach the grille, push the fasteners at the
corners into the grille plug holes on the speaker
cabinet.
ReplacementRemoval
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Remote Controller
Subwoofer (SKW-960)
—Continued
■ Front
■ Rear
1
For further information, see the pages in parentheses.
Standby/On indicator
A
Red: Subwoofer in standby mode
Blue: Subwoofer on
With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-960
automatically turns on when an input signal is
detected in Standby mode. When there’s no input
signal for a while, the SKW-960 automatically
enters Standby mode.
OUTPUT LEVEL control (50)
B
Adjusts the volume of the subwoofer.
LINE INPUT (21)
C
Connects to the AV receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE
OUT jack with the 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
increasing or decreasing the subwoofer output level
slightly on the AV receiver (see page 79).
• The front grilles are not designed to be removed so do
not attempt to remove them forcibly, as this will damage them.
To wall outlet
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15
Remote Controller
Controlling the AV Receiver
To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER]
REMOTE MODE button to select Receiver mode.
You can also use the remote controller to control
your DVD player, CD player, and other components.
See page 92 for more details.
A
2
3
RECEIVER
4
5
1
6
7
9
TUNER
J
K
5
L
M
4
C
MULTI CH button (50)
Selects the multichannel DVD input.
D
SP A/B button (19, 50)
Used to turn speaker sets A and B on or off.
E
Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons
Used to select and adjust settings.
F
SETUP button
Used to change settings.
G
LISTENING MODE buttons (59)
Used to select the listening modes.
H
DIMMER button (51)
Adjusts the display brightness.
DISPLAY button (52)
I
Displays information about the current input source.
MUTING button (51)
J
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.
VOL [ ]/[ ] button (50)
K
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of
the currently selected remote controller mode.
L
RETURN button
Returns to the previous display when changing settings.
M
AUDIO button (78)
Used to change audio settings.
When the Audio TV Out setting is set to On
(page 90), this button is disabled.
SLEEP button (51)
N
Used with the Sleep function.
2
8
3
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
A
ON/STANDBY button (41)
Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.
REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons
B
(50, 94–100)
Selects the remote controller modes and the input
sources.
16
N
■
Controlling the tuner
To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press the [TUNER]
(or [RECEIVER]) REMOTE MODE button.
You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly.
1
Arrow [ ]/[ ] buttons
Used to tune into radio stations.
Number buttons (55)
2
Used to select AM and FM radio stations directly.
D.TUN button (55)
3
Selects the Direct tuning mode.
DISPLAY button (55)
4
Displays information about the band, frequency,
preset number, and so on.
CH +/– button (56)
5
Selects radio presets.
Note:
• An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via can
also be controlled in Receiver mode (see page 100).
Remote Controller
—Continued
Installing the Batteries
To open the battery compartment, press
1
the small lever and remove the cover.
Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)
2
in accordance with the polarity diagram
inside the battery compartment.
Replace the cover and push it 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.
Using the Remote Controller
When using the remote controller, point it toward the AV
receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.
Remote control sensor
STANDBY indicator
30˚
30˚
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.
AV receiver
Approx. 16 ft.
(5 m)
17
Connecting the 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 Dolby Digital or DTS.
With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes.
And you can use THX Surround EX to expand 5.1-channel sources for 7.1-channel playback.
Speaker Set A: Main Room
Front left and right speakers (SKF-960F)
These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned
facing the listener at about ear level, and equally spaced from the TV.
Angle them inward.
Center speaker (SKC-960C)
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.
Corner
Surround left and right speakers
(SKM-960S)
These speakers are used for precise
sound positioning and to add realistic
ambience. Position them at the sides
of the listener, or slightly behind, about
2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level.
Ideally they should be equally spaced
from the listener.
Subwoofer (SKW-960)
The subwoofer handles the bass
sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency
Effects) channel. In general, a
good bass sound can be obtained
by installing the subwoofer in a
front corner, or at one-third the way
along the wall, as shown.
Speaker Set B: Sub Room
1/3 wall
length
Surround back left and right speakers (SKB-960)
These speakers further enhance the realism of surround
sound and improve sound localization behind the listener.
Position them behind the listener about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm)
above ear level.
* While speaker set B is on, these speakers output no sound.
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Connecting the Speakers
—Continued
Speaker Sets A and B
You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver:
Speaker set A
*While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.
Speaker set B
*Only analog input sources are output by speaker set B.
should be used in your main listening room for up to 7.1-channel playback.
can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.
speaker set A
and
speaker set B
.
ON/STANDBY
STANDBY
MULTI CH
THX
PHONES
DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD
TONE
A SPEAKERS B
DISPLAY MEMORY
MOVIE/TV
MUSIC GAME
LISTENING MODE
AB
SPEAKERS
DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE
RT/PTY/TP
CLEAR
TUNING PRESET
SETUP
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP MIC
MASTER VOLUME
or
AUX INPUT
L AUDIO R
VIDEO
AV RECEIVER
HT-R960
Speaker set A Speaker set B Indicator Output
Set A: 5.1 channels
Set B: 2 channels
On
Off
On
Off Set A: 7.1 channels
On Set B: 2 channels
A B
A
B
Off No sound
■ Main Room (speaker set A)
Center speaker
Front left
speaker
Subwoofer
Front right
speaker
Surround
left
speaker
Surround
back left
speaker
Surround
back right
speaker
* While speaker set B is on, the surround
back speakers output no sound.
■ Sub Room (speaker set B)
Surround
right
speaker
* Digital input sources are not output
by speaker set B. Only sources connected to analog inputs are output.
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Connecting the Speakers
Wall
7/32" – 3/8"
(5 mm) – (10 mm)
—Continued
Wall Mounting the Speakers
The speakers can easily be wall mounted by using the
keyhole slots.
To mount the front or surround speakers vertically, use
the keyhole slot shown to hang each speaker on a screw
that’s securely screwed into the wall.
Front Speakers (SKF-960F)
Keyhole slot for
wall mounting
Surround (SKM-960S) and Surround Back
Speakers (SKB-960)
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 5/16" (8 mm) or less
and a shank diameter of 5/32" (4 mm) 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
7/32" (5 mm) and 3/8"
(10 mm) between the wall
and the base of the screw
head, as shown.
(We recommend that you
consult a home installation professional.)
Keyhole slot for
wall mounting
Center speaker (SKC-960C)
Keyhole slots for wall mounting
10-1/4" (260 mm)
To mount the center speaker horizontally, use the two
keyhole slots shown to hang each speaker on two screws
that are securely screwed into the wall.
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Connecting the Speakers
—Continued
Speaker Connection Precautions
Read the following before connecting any speakers:
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before
making any connections.
•You can connect speakers with an impedance of
8 ohms or higher. If you use speakers with a lower
impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection
circuit may be activated.
•Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other
words, connect positive (+) terminals to only positive
(+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals to only negative (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way
around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound
unnatural.
• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may
affect the sound quality and should be avoided.
• Be careful not to short the
positive and negative wires.
Doing so may damage the AV
receiver.
• Don’t connect more than one
cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the
AV receiver.
• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.
Connecting Speaker Set A
The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals and the
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.
Strip 5/8" (15 mm) of insu-
1
lation from the ends of the
speaker cables, and twist
the bare wires tightly.
On the AV receiver, loosen the terminals. Fully
2
insert the bare wires, making sure that they touch
the threaded shaft. Screw the terminal tight.
On the speakers, loosen
3
the binding posts. Insert
the speaker wires into
the binding posts, then
tighten the binding posts.
Using the supplied RCA cable, connect the AV
4
receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to the
subwoofer’s LINE INPUT jack.
Make sure the plug is pushed in all the way.
5/8" (15 mm)
Connecting Speaker Set B (not included)
Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insu-
1
lation from the ends of the
speaker cables, and twist
the bare wires tightly.
While pressing the lever, insert
2
the wire into the hole, and then
release the lever.
Make sure that the terminals are
gripping the bare wires, not the
insulation.
3/8" (10 mm)
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Connecting the Speakers
D
3
—Continued
The following illustration shows which speaker should
be connected to each pair of terminals.
If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect
it to the left (L) SURR BACK SPEAKERS terminals.
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
IN 2
(VCR/DVR)
CBL/SAT
V
S
INININ IN
L
R
CBL/SAT
OUT
(DVD)
IN 1
MONITOR
VCR/DVR
DVD
OUT
V
ANTENNA
OUT
OUT
S
IN
FRONT SURR
CENTER
SURR BACK
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
VCR/DVR
SURR BACK SPEAKERS
L
AM
R
FM
75
L
R
PRE OUT
WOOFER
SUB
SURR SPEAKERS
L
R
FRONT SPEAKERS B
FRONT SPEAKERS A
L
CENTER SPEAKER
R
(CBL/SAT)
EO
Y
C
B/PB
CR/PR
OUT
IN
OUT
TAPE
Front right
speaker
SURR BACK SPEAKERS
L
R
SURR SPEAKERS
Speaker Set A
Center
speaker
FRONT SPEAKERS A
L
R
CENTER
SPEAKER
Front left
speaker
Front right
speaker
Speaker Set B
Front left
speaker
Powered
subwoofer
Surround
back right
speaker
Surround
back left
speaker
Surround
right
speaker
Surround
left
speaker
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Connecting Antennas
This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor
FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect
commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.
The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without
any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna
to use the tuner.
AM antenna push terminals
AM
ANTENNA
FM
75
FM antenna jack
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.
1
■
American Model
FM
75
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use
only.
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting
1
the tabs into the base, as shown.
Connect both wires of the AM loop
2
antenna to the AM push terminals, as
shown.
(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so
they can be connected either way around).
Make sure that the wires are attached securely and
that the push terminals are gripping the bare
wires, not the insulation.
Push Insert wire Release
■
Other Models
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.
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.
AM
ANTENNA
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 24).
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 24).
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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
AM
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 receiver To TV (or VCR)
Connecting Your Components
About AV Connections
• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals
supplied with your other AV components.
• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed
and double-checked all AV connections.
Optical Digital Jacks
The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type
covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and
close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.
Caution:
plug straight when inserting and removing.
AV Cables and Jacks
Video
HDMI
Component
video cable
S-Video cable
Composite
video cable
To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical
Cable Jack Description
Y
P
B
P
R
Y
P
B
R
P
CB/P
CR/P
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.
Y
B
R
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
S
and provides better picture quality than composite
video.
Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,
V
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
Analog audio
cable (RCA)
Multichannel
analog audio
cable (RCA)
Note:
The AV receiver does not support SCART connections.
L
R
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. It’s the most
common connection format for analog audio and
can be found on virtually all AV components.
This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is
typically used to connect DVD players with a 7.1-
SURR BACK
channel 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
DVD player, etc.
Speakers (see page 22 for hookup details)
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, you must make an audio connection and a video connection.
Audio Connection Formats
Audio equipment can be connected to the AV
receiver by using any of the following audio
connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial,
analog multichannel, or HDMI.
When you connect a component to an HDMI,
OPTICAL, or COAXIAL input, you must
assign that input to an input selector (see page
47).
When choosing a connection format, bear in
mind that the AV receiver 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.
Audio Signal Flow Chart
DVD player, etc.
AV receiver
MD recorder, etc.
HDMI
HDMI
Multichannel
Optical Coaxial Analog
Analog
If signals are present at more than one input,
the inputs will be selected automatically in the following order of priority: HDMI, digital, analog (including multichannel). You can specify which audio inputs the AV receiver checks for the presence of a signal in the “Automatic Audio
Input Selection Setup” on page 49.
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Connecting Your Components
Video Connection Formats
Video equipment can be connected to the AV
receiver 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.
Video input signals flow through the AV
receiver as shown, with composite video, SVideo, and component video sources all being
upconverted for the HDMI output.
The composite video, S-Video, and component
video outputs pass through their respective
input signals as they are.
When you connect a component to an HDMI
or COMPONENT VIDEO input, you must
assign that input to an input selector (see pages
46 and 47).
If signals are present at more than one input,
the inputs will be selected automatically in the
following order of priority: HDMI, component
video, S-Video, composite video. However, for
component video only, regardless of whether a
component video signal is actually present, if a
component video input is assigned to the input
selector, that component video input will be
selected. And if no component video input is
assigned to the input selector, this will be interpreted as no component video signal being
present.
In the “Auto Signal Selection Example” shown
on the right, video signals are present at both
the composite video and S-Video inputs, however, the S-Video signal is automatically
selected as the source and video is output by
the S-Video and HDMI outputs.
—Continued
Video Signal Flow Chart
DVD player, etc.
AV receiver
TV, projector, etc.
Auto Signal Selection Example
DVD player, etc.
AV receiver
TV, projector, etc.
Composite S-Video Component
IN
MONITOR OUT
Composite S-Video Component
Composite S-Video Component
IN
MONITOR OUT
Composite S-Video Component
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
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 (page 87).
The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the
composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT, or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s own display
when changing settings.
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Connecting Your Components
C
c
—Continued
Connecting a TV or Projector
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( , , or ), and then make the connection.
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches your TV ( , , or ), and then make the connection.
The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the
composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT, or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s own display
when changing settings.
A B
a b c
•With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV and listen via speaker set B.
•To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record as well, use and , or and .)
a
b
a b a c
Connection AV receiver Signal flow TV Picture quality
A
B
C
a
b
c
b
c
A
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
MONITOR OUT S
MONITOR OUT V
CBL/SAT IN L/R
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1
DIGITAL IN
1
(DVD)
COAXIAL
2
(CBL/SAT)
1
(VCR/DVR)
OPTICAL
2
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
REMOTE
CONTROL
COMPONENT VIDEO
IN 1(DVD)IN 2(
CBL/SAT
)
ASSIGNABLE
IN IN
L
R
CD
OUT
OUT
C
CR/PR
TAPE
Y
B/PB
⇒
⇒
⇒
⇐
⇐
⇐
CBL/SAT
V
S
L
R
CBL/SAT
Component video input Best
S-Video input Better
Composite video input Standard
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
VCR/DVR
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
VCR/DVR
IN IN
IN
DVD
FRONT
MONITOR
OUT
SURR
DVD
V
S
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
ANTENNA
SURR BACK
a
AM
C
C
FM
75
B
B
L
R
LR
P
YCOAXIAL
PB
Connect one or the other.
Inputs may need to be
assigned (see page 47)
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
R S VIDEO
TV, projector,
etc.
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
IN
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 31 and 33).
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Connecting Your Components
a
—Continued
Connecting a DVD player
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player ( , , or
A B C
You must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection.
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player ( , , or ), and then make the connection.
), and then make the connection.
b c
•With connection , you can listen to and record audio from a DVD and listen via speaker set B.
•To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record as well, use and , or and .)
a
b c a b a c
• If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs, be sure to use the
main left and right outputs for connection .
Connection AV receiver Signal flow DVD player Picture quality
A
B
C
a
b
c
b
c
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1
DVD IN S
DVD IN V
DVD IN FRONT L/R
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1
DIGITAL IN
1
(DVD)
COAXIAL
2
(CBL/SAT)
1
(VCR/DVR)
OPTICAL
2
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
CBL/SAT
A
REMOTE
CONTROL
a
IN 3IN 4
IN 1(DVD)IN 2(
)
ASSIGNABLE
IN IN
L
R
CD
OUT
OUT
(CBL/SAT)
TAPE
Y
B/PB
C
CR/PR
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
(VCR/DVR)
IN 2
V
S
L
R
Component video output
S-Video output Better
Composite video output
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
OUT
(DVD)
IN 1
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
IN
IN
CBL/SAT
OUT
OUT
VCR/DVR
IN IN
IN
DVD
FRONT
MONITOR
OUT
SURR
DVD
V
S
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
ANTENNA
SURR BACK
Best
Standard
AM
C
C
FM
75
B
B
L
a
R
LR
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
YCOAXIAL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
P
PB
R S VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
Connect one or the other.
Inputs may need to be
DVD player
assigned (see page 47)
To connect a DVD player or DVD-Audio/SACD-capable player with a
multichannel analog audio output, see page 30.
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Connecting Your Components
—Continued
Hooking Up the Multichannel Input
If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio and SACD, and it has a multichannel
analog audio output, you can connect it to the AV receiver’s multichannel input.
Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV receiver’s DVD IN FRONT
L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 7.1-channel analog audio output on your
DVD player. If your DVD player has a 5.1-channel analog audio output, don’t connect anything to the AV receiver’s
SURR BACK L/R jacks.
To select the multichannel input, see “Basic AV Receiver Operation” on page 50. To adjust the subwoofer sensitivity for
the multichannel input, see “Hardware Setup” on page 88.
HDMI
DIGITAL IN
1
(DVD)
COAXIAL
2
(CBL/SAT)
1
(VCR/DVR)
OPTICAL
2
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
REMOTE
CONTROL
IN 3IN 4
COMPONENT VIDEO
IN 1(DVD)IN 2(
CBL/SAT
)
ASSIGNABLE
IN IN
L
R
CD
ASSIGNABLE
(CBL/SAT)
(VCR/DVR)
IN 2
Y
CBL/SAT
CB/PB
V
CR/PR
OUT
OUT
S
L
R
CBL/SAT
TAPE
OUT
(DVD)
IN 1
IN IN
IN
FRONT
MONITOR
DVD
OUT
V
S
SURR
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
VCR/DVR
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
VCR/DVR
ANTENNA
SURR BACK
SURR BACK SPEAKERS
L
AM
R
FM
75
L
R
PRE OUT
WOOFER
SUB
SURR SPEAKERS
L
R
FRONT SPEAKERS B
FRONT SPEAKERS A
L
CENTER SPEAKER
R
FRONT
7.1 ch
5.1 ch
FRONT CENTER
SURROUND
SURR
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
CENTER SUB
vity for
L
R
R
LLR
SURR BACK
L
R
LR
WOOFER
DVD player
SURR
BACK
30
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