Onkyo HT-r540, SKB-540, SKM-540S, HT-S790, SKF-540F User Manual

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7.1ch Home Theater System

HT-S790

AV Receiver (HT-R540)

Front Speakers (SKF-540F)

Center Speaker (SKC-540C)

Surround Speakers (SKM-540S)

Surround Back Speakers (SKB-540)

Powered Subwoofer (SKW-540)

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 7.1ch Home Theater System. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new 7.1ch Home Theater System.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

Contents

Introduction .....................................

2

Connection ....................................

19

Turning On & First Time Setup..... 34

Basic Operation

 

Playing your AV components .......

36

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

38

Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 46

Advanced Operation .....................

52

Troubleshooting ............................

61

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PORTABLE CART WARNING
S3125A

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.

WARNING

 

AVIS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

 

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

DO NOT OPEN

 

NE PAS OUVRIR

 

 

 

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.

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.

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

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

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

4.Power WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.

AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

Pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button to select Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

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

6.Handling Notes

If you need to transport this unit, use the original packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it.

Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for a long time, because they may leave marks on the case.

This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm after prolonged use. This is normal.

If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may not work properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it occasionally.

For U.S. models

FCC Information for User

CAUTION:

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

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 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 pour les Canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée: ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

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Speaker Precautions

Placement

The speaker cabinets are made out of wood and are therefore sensitive to extreme temperatures and humidity, do not put them in locations subject to direct sunlight or in humid places, such as near an air conditioner, humidifier, bathroom, or kitchen.

Do not put water or other liquids close to the speakers. If liquid is spilled over the speakers, the drive units may be damaged.

Speakers should only be placed on sturdy, flat surfaces that are free from vibration. Putting them on uneven or unstable surfaces, where they may fall and cause damage, will affect the sound quality.

Subwoofer is designed to be used in the upright vertical position only. Do not use it in the horizontal or tilted position.

If the unit is used near a turntable, CD player or DVD player, howling or slipping of sound may occur. To prevent this, move the unit away from the turntable, CD player or DVD player otherwise lower the unit’s output level.

Using Close to a TV or Computer

TVs and computer monitors are magnetically sensitive devices and as such are likely to suffer discoloration or picture distortion when conventional speakers are placed nearby. To prevent this, the SKF-540F and SKC-540C feature internal magnetic shielding. In some situations, however, discoloration may still be an issue, in which case you should turn off your TV or monitor, wait 15 to 30 minutes, and then turn it back on again. This normally activates the degaussing function, which neutralizes the magnetic field, thereby removing any discoloration effects. If discoloration problems persist, try moving the speakers away from your TV or monitor. Note that discoloration can also be caused by a magnet or demagnetizing tool that’s too close to your TV or monitor.

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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Enjoying Home Theater

Speaker Sets A and B

You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B.

Speaker set A (included speakers) should be used in your main listening room for up to 7.1-channel playback.

*While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.

Speaker set B (not included) can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.

*Only analog input sources are output by speaker set B.

AV receiver

Remote

 

 

SPEAKERS

 

 

controller

 

 

A B

 

or

Speaker set A

Speaker set B

 

Indicator

 

Output

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set A: 5.1 channels

On

 

A

 

B

 

 

Set B: 2 channels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set A: 7.1 channels

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

Off

On

 

 

 

B

 

 

Set B: 2 channels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

No sound

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker Set A: Main Room

Front left and right speakers (SKF-540F)

These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward.

Center speaker (SKC-540C)

This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full

sound image. For movies it’s used mainly for dialog.

Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speak-

ers.

Corner

Subwoofer (SKW-540)

 

The subwoofer handles the

 

bass sounds of the LFE (Low-

 

Frequency Effects) channel. In

1/3 wall

general, a good bass sound

length

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

Surround back left and right speakers (SKB-540)

These speakers further enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. Position them behind the listener about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level.

*While speaker set B is on, these speakers output no sound.

Surround left and right speakers (SKM-540S)

These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equally spaced from the listener.

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Package Contents

Make sure you have the following items:

AV receiver (HT-R540)

Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6)

Indoor FM antenna

AM loop antenna

Front speakers (SKF-540F)

Center speaker (SKC-540C)

Surround and Surround back speakers (SKM-540S/SKB-540)

Subwoofer (SKW-540)

(Red) (White)

Speaker cable for front speakers 15 ft. (4.5 m)

(Green)

Speaker cable for center speaker 10 ft. (3 m)

(Blue) (Gray)

(Brown) (Tan)

Speaker cables for surround speakers 30 ft. (9 m)

RCA cable for subwoofer connection 10 ft. (3 m)

*In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color. Specifications and operation are the same regardless of color.

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Features

Amplifier

7-channel amplifier

110 watts per channel rms into 8 ohms, 2 channels driven at 1 kHz, less than 0.9% total harmonic distortion (FTC rating)

WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)

Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

OR-EQ (OptiResponse Equalizer)*1 function

Processing

Dolby*2 Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIx

DTS, DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete, DTS Neo:6, and DTS 96/24*3

Neural Surround*4 (North American models only)

CinemaFILTER function

Linear PCM 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converters on all channels

Pure Audio listening mode (not North American model)

Powerful and highly accurate 32-bit DSP processing

Audio/Video

Adjustable crossover (40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 200 Hz)

HDTV-capable component video (3 inputs, 1 output)

3 S-Video inputs, 2 outputs

4 assignable digital inputs (3 optical, 1 coaxial)

Subwoofer pre out

Color-coded 7.1 multichannel input for use with Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio

A/B speaker drive

Color-coded speaker terminal posts

Tuner

XM*5 Satellite Radio (North American models only)

*XM Passport System required; sold separately.

40 AM/FM/XM presets

AM/FM auto tuning

Remote Controller

• Preprogrammed for use with other AV components

Speaker

Color-coded speaker terminals and speaker cables

Subwoofer Auto standby function

Magnetically shielded front and center speakers

Floating tweeter on the front and center speakers

*1 OptiResponse, and OR-EQ are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation.

*2

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

*3

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

*4

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

*5

XM Ready®, XM Public Radio™ are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. ©2005 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Getting Started in Five Easy Steps

1. Hookup

Connect the AV receiver to your AV system.

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2. Turning On

With the hookup complete, you’re ready to switch on.

page 34

3. First Time Setup

A few simple settings to get the very best from your system.

page 35

Digital Input

 

 

Input Display

4. Playing Your AV Components

Enjoying movies and music.

page 36

5. Using the Listening Modes

Time to really enjoy your home theater system!

page 46

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Contents

Introduction

 

 

Important Safety Instructions ....................

2

Precautions .................................................

 

3

Speaker Precautions ..................................

 

4

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

5

Speaker Sets A and B ...................................

 

5

Package Contents.......................................

 

6

Features .......................................................

 

7

Getting to Know the AV Receiver............

10

Remote Controller.....................................

 

13

Speakers ....................................................

 

18

Connection

 

 

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

19

Connecting Antennas...............................

 

20

Connecting Your Components ................

22

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

 

22

Connecting Audio and Video Signals

 

to the AV Receiver ....................................

 

23

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

23

TV or Projector ..........................................

 

24

DVD player.................................................

 

25

VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback ...........

27

VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording..........

28

Camcorder, Games Console,

 

or Other Device.........................................

 

28

Satellite, Cable, Set-top box,

 

or Other Video Source

..............................

29

CD Player or Turntable................................

 

30

HDD-compatible Component ......................

31

Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc,

 

or DAT Recorder.......................................

 

32

Connecting the Power Cord of Another

 

Component ...............................................

 

32

Connecting Onkyo

Components..........

33

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

33

Turning On & First Time Setup

 

Turning On the AV Receiver ....................

34

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

 

35

Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources ....

35

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

35

Basic Operation

 

Playing Your AV Components ................

36

Basic AV Receiver Operation .....................

36

Using the Multichannel DVD Input..............

37

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

37

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

38

Listening to AM/FM stations .......................

38

Presetting AM/FM Stations

 

and XM Channels.....................................

39

Listening to XM Satellite Radio®

 

(North American Models Only) .................

40

Common Functions..................................

44

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

44

Adjusting the Bass and Treble....................

44

Muting the AV Receiver ..............................

44

Using the OptiResponse Equalizer.............

44

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

45

Using Headphones .....................................

45

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

45

Enjoying the Listening Modes

 

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

46

Selecting Listening Modes..........................

46

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

48

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

50

Using the CinemaFILTER...........................

50

Using the Audio Adjust Settings .................

50

Advanced Operation

 

Advanced Setup .......................................

52

Advanced Speaker Settings .......................

52

Digital Input Signal Formats .......................

56

Correcting Sound and Picture Sync ...........

56

Recording..................................................

57

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

58

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

58

Remote Control Codes for Onkyo

 

Components Connected via ..............

59

Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons ...........

59

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

59

Troubleshooting .......................................

61

If you can’t resolve an issue, try resetting the AV receiver by holding down the [VIDEO 1] button and pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button.

Specifications ...........................................

65

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Onkyo HT-r540, SKB-540, SKM-540S, HT-S790, SKF-540F User Manual

Getting to Know the AV Receiver

Front Panel

North American Model

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3

 

4

5

 

 

 

6

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNING

PRESET

 

 

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDBY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

MULTI CH

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

 

TAPE

TUNER

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RETURN

SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO 3 INPUT

 

PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

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SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

TUNING

 

 

 

A

B

 

TONE

 

STEREO

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY

INPUT

DIMMER MEMORY

MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLEAR

 

 

 

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Other Models

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNING

PRESET

 

 

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDBY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

 

TAPE

TUNER

C D

RETURN

SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO 3 INPUT

 

PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

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R

 

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

TUNING

 

 

 

 

A

B

TONE

 

STEREO

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY

DIMMER MEMORY

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLEAR

 

 

 

U

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

 

F Arrow/TUNING/PRESET and ENTER buttons

ASTANDBY/ON button (34)

Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.

BSTANDBY indicator (34)

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

CRemote-control sensor (13)

Receives control signals from the remote controller.

DDisplay

See “Display” on page 11.

EInput selector buttons (36)

Select the input sources.

The [MULTI CH] button selects the multichannel DVD input.

When AM, FM, or XM is selected, the TUNING

[] [] buttons are used for radio tuning, and the PRESET [] [] buttons are used to select radio presets (see page 39). With the setup menus, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The ENTER button is also used with the setup menus.

GMASTER VOLUME control (36)

Sets the volume of the AV receiver to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX.

HPHONES jack (45)

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

ISPEAKERS A and B buttons (5, 36)

Turn speaker sets A and B on or off.

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Getting to Know the AV Receiver—Continued

JTONE, [–], and [+] buttons (44)

Used to adjust the bass and treble.

KSTEREO button (46)

Selects the Stereo listening mode.

LLISTENING MODE []/[] buttons (46)

Select the listening modes.

MDISPLAY button (37)

Displays various information about the currently selected input source.

NDIGITAL INPUT button (35, 56)

Used to assign the digital inputs and to specify the format of digital input signals.

ODIMMER button (44)

Adjusts the display brightness.

PMEMORY button (39)

Used when storing or deleting radio presets.

QTUNING MODE button (38)

Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM and FM radio.

RRETURN button

Selects the previously displayed setup menu.

SSETUP button

Used to access the setup menus.

TVIDEO 3 INPUT (28, 57)

Used to connect a camcorder, games console, and so on. There are jacks for composite video and analog audio.

UPURE AUDIO button and indicator (46)

The North American model doesn’t have this button and indicator.

Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indicator lights up when this mode is selected.

Display

1

2

3

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

6

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

1A and B speaker indicators (5, 36)

Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on.

2MUTING indicator (44)

Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.

3Listening mode and format indicators (48)

Show the selected listening mode and the format of digital audio signals.

4Radio indicators

TUNED (38): Lights up when tuned to a radio station.

AUTO (38): For AM and FM radio, lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual Tuning mode is selected.

XM (North American models only) (40):

Lights up when XM radio is selected.

MEMORY (39): Lights up when presetting radio stations.

FM STEREO (38): Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station.

5SLEEP indicator (45)

Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

6Message area

Displays various information about the selected input source.

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Getting to Know the AV Receiver—Continued

Rear Panel

 

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SURROUND BACK

SURROUND

FRONT

CENTER

 

 

AM

 

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS A

SPEAKER

 

 

FM 75

 

 

 

 

 

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

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DIGITAL IN

 

 

 

 

VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

COA

 

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XIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AC 120V

60Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SWITCHED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

2

 

 

 

PR

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

 

PRE OUT

SPEAKERS B

 

 

3

IN

 

IN

 

IN

 

IN

FRONT

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

OUT

SURROUND

CENTER

SURR BACK

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

L

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

AV RECEIVER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOOFER

 

 

 

REMOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

CONTROL

R

 

 

R

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

CD

TAPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOOFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

 

DVD

 

 

 

 

8

9 J

 

 

K

 

 

L

M

N

O

ADIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2, 3, and COAXIAL

These optical and coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting components with optical or coaxial digital audio outputs, such as CD and DVD players.

BXM antenna (on North American models)

This jack is for connecting an XM Passport System, sold separately (see page 40).

CCOMPONENT VIDEO

A DVD player, TV, or other component that supports component video can be connected here.

DAM ANTENNA

These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.

EFM ANTENNA

This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.

FMONITOR OUT

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

GFRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER, and SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS

These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set A.

H REMOTE CONTROL

This Remote Interactive jack can be connected to the jack on another -capable Onkyo component. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally.

ICD IN

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

JTAPE IN/OUT

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

KVIDEO 1 IN/OUT and VIDEO 2 IN

The VIDEO 1 inputs and outputs can be used to connect a VCR. The VIDEO 2 inputs can be used to connect another video source (e.g., cable/satellite receiver, set-top box, etc).

LDVD IN

These jacks can be used to connect a DVD player with an analog multichannel audio output for SACD and DVD-Audio playback.

MSUBWOOFER PRE OUT

A powered subwoofer can be connected here.

NFRONT SPEAKERS B

These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B.

OAC OUTLET

This switched AC outlet can be used to supply power to another AV component. The type of outlet depends on the country in which you purchased your AV receiver.

See pages 19–33 for hookup information.

12

Remote Controller

Installing the Batteries

1 To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide open the cover.

2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

3 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 receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

Remote control sensor

AV receiver

STANDBY indicator

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Notes:

The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing.

If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably.

Don’t put anything on top of the remote controller, such as a book or magazine, because a button may be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries.

The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing.

The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle between it and the AV receiver’s remote control sensor.

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Remote Controller—Continued

Using the Remote Controller

Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can be used to control up to seven different components. The remote controller has a specific operating mode for use with each type of component. Modes are selected by using the six REMOTE MODE buttons.

RECEIVER/TAPE Mode

 

In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control

RECEIVER

the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette

TAPE

recorder connected via

 

.

 

 

 

 

 

DVD and CD/MD/CDR/HDD Modes

 

With these modes, you can control a DVD

DVD

 

player and CD, MD, CDR, or HDD player

M D/CDR

or recorder. By entering the appropriate

CD

remote control code, you can control Onkyo

HDD

 

components or components made by other

 

manufacturers (see page 58).

 

TV, VCR and SAT/CABLE Modes

TV

With these modes, you can control a TV,

 

VCR, and satellite or cable receiver. You

VCR

must enter the appropriate remote control

 

code first (see page 58).

CABLE

 

 

 

SAT

1

Press one of the REMOTE MODE

 

 

buttons to select a mode.

 

REMOTE MODE

 

RECEIVER DVD

 

TAPE

 

M D/CDR

 

CD

 

HDD

 

TV

 

VCR

 

CABLE

 

SAT

2

Use the buttons supported by

 

 

that mode to control the compo-

 

nent.

RECEIVER/TAPE mode: see right column

DVD mode: see page 16

CD/MD/CDR/HDD mode: see page 17

TV, VCR, SAT/CABLE mode: see page 60

Note:

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

RECEIVER/TAPE Mode

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

 

ON/STANDBY

 

 

 

RECEIVER

 

 

REMOTE MODE

 

 

 

 

TAPE

1

 

 

RECEIVER

DVD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE

 

 

 

INPUT SELECTOR

M D/CDR

 

2

1

2

3

CD

 

HDD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V1

V2

V3

 

 

3

4

5

6

TV

L

 

MULTI CH

DVD

 

1

7

8

9

VCR

 

TAPE

TUNER

CD

CABLE

 

10

11

12

 

 

+10

0

CLR

SAT

 

 

D TUN

ENT

 

 

4

--/---

DIMMER

SLEEP

 

M

 

 

 

 

 

TV

VOL

CH

VOL

N

 

DISC

 

 

 

ALBUM

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

2

GUIDE

 

 

PREVIOUS

 

 

TOP MENU

 

 

MENU

 

5

O

SP A / B

MUTING

3 6

ENTER

PLAYLIST/CAT

PLAYLIST/CAT

7

P

RETURN

SETUP

4

 

8

 

LISTENING MODE

 

 

STEREO

SURROUND

 

 

 

9

AUDIO

SUBTITLE RANDOM

REPEAT

 

TEST TONE

CH SEL

LEVEL-

LEVEL+

 

J

 

PLAY MODE

 

 

Q

DISPLAY

OR-EQ

L NIGHT

CINE FLTR

K

 

VCR

DVD

HDD

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Buttons 1, 2, 3, and 4 are used when the TUNER or TAPE input is selected.

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Remote Controller—Continued

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

AON/STANDBY button (34)

Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.

BINPUT SELECTOR buttons (36)

Used to select the input sources.

CMULTI CH button (37)

Selects the multichannel DVD input.

DDIMMER button (44)

Adjusts the display brightness.

ESP A/B button (5, 36)

Used to turn speaker sets A and B on or off.

FArrow []/[]/[]/[] and ENTER buttons

Used to select and adjust settings.

GRETURN button

Selects the previously displayed setup menu.

HLISTENING MODE buttons (46)

Used to select the listening modes. These buttons work in all remote controller modes.

STEREO button

Selects the Stereo listening mode.

SURROUND button

Selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes and the Neural Surround listening mode (North American model only).

[]/[] buttons

Used to select the available listening modes.

ITEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL-, and LEVEL+ buttons (34, 45, 53)

Used to adjust the level of each speaker.

JDISPLAY button (37)

Displays various information about the selected input source.

KOR-EQ button (44)

Turns on the OptiResponse Equalizer, which optimizes performance when the HT-R540 is used with the speakers included in this package. When the OptiResponse Equalizer is on, you can enjoy a powerful sound with movies or music even at low volume levels.

LREMOTE MODE buttons (14)

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

MSLEEP button (45)

Used with the Sleep function.

NVOL []/[] button (36)

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

OMUTING button (44)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

PSETUP button

Used to access the setup menus.

QCINE FLTR button (50)

Used with the CinemaFILTER function.

RL NIGHT button (50)

Used with the Late Night function.

Buttons used when the TUNER input is selected

To select the Tuner (AM/FM/XM) as the input source, press:

RECEIVER

8

 

TUNER

1Number, D TUN, and ENT buttons (39, 41)

Used to select AM and FM radio stations and XM radio channels directly.

2CH +/– button (39)

Used to select radio presets.

3Arrow []/[]/[]/[] and ENTER buttons

For AM and FM, the Up and Down []/[] buttons are used for tuning.

North American model only

For XM, the Up and Down []/[] buttons are used to select channels, and the [ENTER] button is used to change the search mode. The Left and Right []/[] buttons are used to select categories.

Buttons used when the TAPE input is selected

To select your Cassette deck as the input source, press:

RECEIVER

7

 

TAPE

4Playback buttons

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

Play [] button

Starts playback.

Stop [] button

Stops playback.

Reverse Play [] button

Starts reverse playback.

Rewind and FF []/[] buttons

The Rewind [] button starts rewind. The FF [] button starts fast forward.

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Remote Controller—Continued

DVD Mode

By default, the remote controller is set to control an Onkyo DVD player.

To select your DVD player as the input source, press:

RECEIVER

6

or

5

 

 

 

DVD

 

MULTI CH

AON/STANDBY button

Sets the DVD player to On or Standby.

BNumber buttons

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

CDISC +/– button

Selects discs on a DVD changer.

DTOP MENU button

Selects a DVD’s top menu.

EArrow []/[]/[]/[] and ENTER buttons

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

J

ON/STANDBY

REMOTE MODE

 

 

RECEIVER

DVD

DVD

 

 

TAPE

 

 

INPUT SELECTOR

M D/CDR

 

1

2

3

CD

 

 

 

 

HDD

 

V1

V2

V3

 

 

4

5

6

TV

 

MULTI CH

DVD

 

 

7

8

9

VCR

 

TAPE

TUNER

CD

CABLE

 

10

11

12

 

+10

0

CLR

SAT

 

D TUN

ENT

 

K

--/---

DIMMER

SLEEP

 

TV

VOL

CH

VOL

 

DISC

 

 

 

ALBUM

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

GUIDE

 

 

PREVIOUS

 

TOP MENU

 

 

MENU

 

SP A / B

 

 

MUTING

L

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

PLAYLIST/CAT

 

PLAYLIST/CAT

 

M

RETURN

SETUP

 

LISTENING MODE

 

 

STEREO

SURROUND

 

 

N

AUDIO

SUBTITLE RANDOM

REPEAT

O

TEST TONE

CH SEL

LEVEL-

LEVEL+

 

PLAY MODE

 

 

P

DISPLAY

CH SEL

L NIGHT

CINE FLTR

 

VCR

DVD

HDD

 

 

 

 

 

Q

 

RC-649M

 

 

Used to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.

FRETURN button

Exits the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.

GPlayback buttons

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

HSUBTITLE button

Selects subtitles.

IAUDIO button

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

JDISPLAY button

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

KCLR button

Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.

LMENU button

Displays a DVD’s menu.

MSETUP button

Used to access the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.

NRANDOM button

Used with the random playback function.

OREPEAT button

Used with the repeat playback functions.

PVCR, DVD, and HDD buttons

Used to select VCR, HDD (hard disk drive), or DVD playback on a VCR/DVD recorder with a built-in hard disk drive.

QPLAY MODE button

Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes.

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Remote Controller—Continued

CD/MD/CDR/HDD Mode

By default, the remote controller is set to control an Onkyo CD player.

To select the input source, press:

AON/STANDBY button

Sets the component to On or Standby.

BNumber buttons

Used to enter track numbers and times for locating specific points on CD/MD players.

CDISC/ALBUM +/– button

9

 

CD player

CD

 

 

RECEIVER

 

MD or CD recorder

7

 

TAPE

 

 

7 or

2

Next generation HDD-

compatible component

TAPE

V2

 

*If you’re using an MD, CDR, or HDD component, you must change the Input Display (see page 35).

ON/STANDBY

REMOTE MODE

1

 

 

RECEIVER

DVD

 

 

 

 

TAPE

 

M D/CDR

 

INPUT SELECTOR

M D/CDR

 

2

1

2

3

CD

CD

 

 

 

HDD

HDD

 

V1

V2

V3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

5

6

TV

 

 

 

MULTI CH

DVD

 

 

 

7

8

9

VCR

 

 

TAPE

TUNER

CD

CABLE

 

 

10

11

12

 

 

+10

0

CLR

SAT

G

 

D TUN

ENT

 

 

--/---

DIMMER

SLEEP

 

 

3

TV

VOL

CH

VOL

 

 

DISC

 

 

 

 

ALBUM

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

Selects discs on a CD changer, or the next or previous album on an HDD-compatible component.

DArrow []/[] and ENTER buttons

Used to navigate menus on an HDD-compatible component.

EPlayback buttons

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

FDISPLAY button

Displays information about the current disc or track on a CD player or MD/CD recorder, including elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on. On an HDD-compatible component, it turns on the back light for 30 seconds.

GCLR button

Cancels functions and clears entered numbers on a CD player or MD/CD recorder.

HMENU button

Used to navigate menus on an HDD-compatible component.

IPLAYLIST []/[] buttons

Selects the previous or next playlist on an HDDcompatible component.

JRANDOM button

4

E

GUIDE

PREVIOUS

TOP MENU

MENU

SP A / B

MUTING

 

ENTER

PLAYLIST/CAT

PLAYLIST/CAT

RETURN

SETUP

8

9

Used with the random/shuffle playback function.

KREPEAT button

Used with the repeat playback functions.

LPLAY MODE button

Used to select play modes on components with selectable play modes.

F

 

LISTENING MODE

 

STEREO

SURROUND

 

 

AUDIO

SUBTITLE RANDOM

REPEAT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

LEVEL-

LEVEL+

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY CH SEL L NIGHT CINE FLTR VCR DVD HDD

J K

L

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Speakers

Subwoofer (SKW-540)

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

Front

1

ASTANDBY/ON indicator

Red: Subwoofer in standby mode Green: Subwoofer on

With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-540 automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in Standby mode. When there’s no input signal for a while, the SKW-540 automatically enters Standby mode.

BOUTPUT LEVEL control (36)

This control is used to adjust the volume of the subwoofer.

CLINE INPUT (19)

This RCA input should be connected to the subwoofer pre out on the AV receiver with supplied RCA cable.

Rear

4 (Not North American model)

ON

POWER

OFF

2 3

To AC outlet

DPOWER switch (Not North American model) (34)

Press this switch to the ON position to turn on the power. Press it to the OFF position to turn off the power.

Note:

The Auto Standby function turns the subwoofer on when the input signal exceeds a certain level. If the Auto Standby function does not work reliably, try slightly increasing or decreasing the subwoofer output level on the AV receiver (page 53).

Attaching and detaching the speaker grilles

Front and Center speakers have detachable grilles. Use the

following method to attach or detach the grilles.

Removal

Replacement

1. While holding the bottom edge of the speaker grille with your both hands, pull it gently toward you to remove the bottom of the grille.

2. In the same way, gently pull the upper edge of the speaker grille toward you to remove it from the main unit.

3.To replace the grill, push the projections at the corners into the grille plug holes on the speaker cabinet.

18

Connecting Your Speakers

Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

You can connect speakers with an impedance of

8 ohms or higher. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may be activated.

Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections.

Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals to only positive

(+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals to only negative (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.

Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided.

Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires.

Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.

Subwoofer

Front Right

 

Center

Front Left

 

 

 

 

Green

 

 

 

 

Red

 

 

LINE INPUT

 

 

 

 

White

 

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND

FRONT

CENTER

 

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS A

SPEAKER

 

L

 

 

L

 

 

R

 

 

R

 

PRE OUT

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

 

 

 

Blue

WOOFER

 

 

 

 

Brown Gray

Tan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround

Surround

Surround

Surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back Right

Back Left

Right

Left

Connecting Speaker Set A

The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals and speaker’s positive (+) terminals are color-coded for ease of identification. (The negative (–) speaker terminals are all black.) Match the color of each cable to the corresponding speaker terminal.

Speaker terminal

Color

 

 

Front left

White

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front right

Red

 

 

 

 

 

 

Center

Green

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround left

Blue

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround right

Gray

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround back left

Brown

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround back right

Tan

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 On the AV receiver, unscrew the terminal. Fully insert the bare wires. Make sure that the bare wire is touching the inside of the pole. Screw the terminal tight.

2

On the speakers, while pressing

 

the terminal lever, insert the

 

wire into the hole, and then

 

release the lever.

3

Using the supplied RCA cable, connect the AV

receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to LINE INPUT on the subwoofer.

Make sure the cable is plugged all the way.

Connecting Speaker Set B (sold separately)

1

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

3/8" (10 mm)

 

 

lation from the ends of the

 

 

 

speaker cables, and twist

 

 

the bare wires tightly, as

 

 

shown.

 

2 While pressing the lever, insert

 

 

the wire into the hole, and then

 

 

release the lever.

 

 

Make sure that the terminals are

 

 

gripping the bare wires, not the

 

 

insulation.

 

Note:

When speaker set B is turned on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.

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Connecting Antennas

This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner.

AM antenna push terminals

FM antenna jack

 

XM

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND

FRONT

CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

AM

 

 

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS A

SPEAKER

 

 

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

FM 75

L

 

L

 

 

DIGITAL IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COA

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XIAL

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

P

V

 

 

R

 

R

AC OUTLET

 

 

 

 

 

120V

60Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC SWITCHED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

2

 

 

P

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKERS B

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRE OUT

 

 

 

L

 

L

L

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AV RECEIVER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

R

 

R

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD

TAPE

 

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

 

DVD

 

 

 

 

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

1 Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

American Model

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Other Models

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

2 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 21).

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

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

1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into the base, as shown.

2 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.

Push

Insert wire

Release

Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 21).

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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.

TV/FM antenna splitter

To AV receiver

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.

Outdoor antenna

Insulated antenna cable

AM loop antenna

Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed horizontally outside, but good results can sometimes be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.

Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.

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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.

AV Connection Color Coding

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

Analog audio

Left (white)

 

Right (red)

 

Right (red)

(Yellow)

Composite video

(Yellow)

 

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

AV Cables and Jacks

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.

Right!

Wrong!

Video

Cable

Jack

Description

 

Y

Y

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and

 

 

Y

color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best

Component

PB

PB

video cable

 

PB

picture quality. (Some TV manufacturers label their

PR

PR

 

component video jacks slightly differently.)

 

 

PR

 

 

 

S-Video separates the luminance and color signals

S-Video cable

 

S

and provides better picture quality than composite

 

 

 

video.

Composite

 

 

Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,

 

V

and other video equipment. Use only dedicated

video cable

 

 

 

 

composite video cables.

 

 

 

Audio

 

 

 

 

Cable

Jack

Description

Optical digital

This offers the best sound quality and allows you to

OPTICAL

enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is

audio cable

the same as for coaxial.

 

Coaxial digital

 

This offers the best sound quality and allows you to

COA

enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is

audio cable

XIAL

 

the same as for optical.

 

 

Analog audio

L

This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most com-

 

mon connection format for analog audio and can be

cable (RCA)

R

found on virtually all AV components.

 

 

 

 

This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is

Multichannel

 

typically used to connect DVD players with a 7.1-

 

channel analog audio output. Several standard ana-

analog audio

 

 

log audio cables can be used instead of a multichan-

cable (RCA)

 

 

 

nel 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

Audio

TV, projector,

etc.

Speakers (see page 19 for hookup details)

DVD player, etc.

Which Connections Should I Use?

The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components. Use the following sections as a guide. For video components, such as a DVD player, you must make an audio connection and a video connection.

Video Connection Formats

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn’t convert between formats, so only outputs of the same format as the input will output the signal.

Video Signal Flow Chart

DVD player, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

Output

 

Composite

S-Video

Component

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AV Receiver

 

Composite

S-Video

Component

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Input

 

Composite

S-Video

Component

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

projector,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio Connection Formats

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn’t convert between formats.

For example, audio signals connected to an OPTICAL or COAXIAL digital input are not output by the analog TAPE OUT, so if you want to record from, for example, your CD player, in addition to connecting it to a digital input, you must also connect it to the analog CD IN.

Audio Signal Flow Chart

CD player, etc.

 

 

 

 

Output

Optical

Coaxial

Analog

Multi-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optical

Coaxial

Analog

Multi-

 

 

AV Receiver

 

 

 

 

 

channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Input

 

 

Analog

 

Cassette recorder, etc.

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Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a TV or Projector

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose an audio connection that matches your TV ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection.

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 c . (For recording, use and b , or and .)

Connection

AV receiver

Signal flow

TV

Picture quality

 

A

 

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

 

Component video input

Best

 

 

 

MONITOR OUT S

 

S-Video input

Better

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

MONITOR OUT V

 

Composite video input

Standard

 

 

 

VIDEO 2 IN L/R

 

Analog audio L/R output

 

 

a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

 

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL

 

Digital coaxial output

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2

 

Digital optical output

 

 

c

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

c

A

XM

COMPONENT VIDEO

DIGITAL IN

VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

OUT

COA

 

 

Y

XIAL

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

 

 

 

1

 

 

PB

 

 

 

2

 

 

PR

3

IN

OUT

IN

 

L

 

L

REMOTE

 

 

 

CONTROL

R

 

R

 

 

 

CD

 

TAPE

ANTENNA

 

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND

FRONT

 

AM

 

 

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS A

S

 

FM 75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

L

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

MONITOR

C

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

V

R

R

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

 

 

SPEAKERS B

IN

OUT

IN

FRONT

SURROUND

CENTER

SURR BACK

BPRE OUT

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOOFER

R

R

 

 

SUB

a

 

 

WOOFER

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

 

 

 

 

L

 

R

 

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Y

PB

PR

AUDIO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

OUT

IN

IN

Connect one or the other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV, projector,

 

 

Connection

 

must be assigned (see page 35)

 

 

 

 

b

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite Hint! receiver to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV receiver (see

pages 27 and 29).

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