Onkyo TX-SR307 User Manual

AV Receiver

TX-SR307

Contents

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

Connection ..................................13

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual for future reference.

Turning On & First Time Setup

Basic Operations.........................38

Using the Listening Modes ........49

Advanced Setup ..........................54

Controlling Other Components

Others........................................... 68

.....32

....62

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 WARNIN

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.

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15. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power-supply cord or plug is dam-

aged,

B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the apparatus,

C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

water,

D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,

E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in

any way, and

F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in

performance this indicates a need for service.

16. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus. Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit.

17. Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.

18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, creating a fluelike gap for warm air to escape.

Precautions

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

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

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

4. Power WARNING

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

The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.

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

5. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution

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

6. Batteries and Heat Exposure War nin g

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

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

8. Handling Notes

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

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

• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit

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

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

after prolonged use. This is normal.

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

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

For U.S. models

FCC Information for User

CAUTION:

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

NOTE:

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

For Canadian Models

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

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

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

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

Modèle 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:

AT TE NT IO N : 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.

Precautions—Continued

Supplied Accessories

For British models

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

IMPORTANT

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

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IMPORTANT

The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse in the plug.

For European Models

Declaration of Conformity

We,

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

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

GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

K. MIYAGI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6)

Speaker setup microphone

Indoor FM antenna

AM loop antenna

LEFT

RIGHT

FRONT

SURROUND

FRONT

LEFT

SURROUND

LEFT

FRONT

RIGHT

FRONT

LEFT

SURROUND

LEFT

FRONT

RIGHT

Speaker Cable

LEFT

RIGHT

SURROUND

RIGHT

SURROUND

RIGHT

CENTER

SP-B/ZONE2

SURROUND BACK

SP-B/ZONE2

RIGHT

SURROUND BACK

RIGHT

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

LEFT

SP-B/ZONE2

RIGHT

SP-B/ZONE2

LEFT

SURROUND BACK

RIGHT

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

LEFT

SP-B/ZONE2

LEFT

RIGHT

FRONT HIGH

FRONT WIDE

FRONT HIGH

RIGHT

FRONT WIDE

LEFT

FRONT WIDE

LEFT

FRONT WIDE

RIGHT

FRONT WIDE

RIGHT

FRONT HIGH

RIGHT

FRONT HIGH

LEFT

FRONT HIGH

LEFT

Speaker cable labels

Power-plug adapter

Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver’s power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.)

*How to mount the AC plug:

* 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.

Contents

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions .................................... 2

Precautions ............................................................... 3

Supplied Accessories................................................ 4

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

Front & Rear Panels.................................................. 7

Front Panel............................................................ 7

Display................................................................... 8

Rear Panel ............................................................ 9

Remote Controller ................................................... 11

Controlling the AV receiver.................................. 11

Installing the Batteries ......................................... 12

Aiming the Remote Controller ............................. 12

Connections

Enjoying Home Theater .......................................... 13

Speaker Sets A and B ......................................... 13

Connecting the AV Receiver ................................... 14

Connecting Your Speakers ................................. 14

Connecting Antenna............................................ 16

About AV Connections ........................................ 18

Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the

AV receiver ....................................................... 19

Which Connections Should I Use?...................... 19

Connecting Components with HDMI ................... 20

Making HDMI Connections.................................. 21

Connecting a TV or Projector .............................. 22

Connecting a DVD/BD player.............................. 23

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback ............. 24

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording ........... 25

Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial

Set-top box, or Other Video Source.................. 26

Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console,

or Other Device................................................. 27

Connecting a Portable Audio player.................... 27

Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ................. 28

Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc,

or DAT Recorder............................................... 29

Connecting an RI Dock ....................................... 30

Connecting Onkyo u Components ................... 31

Connecting the Power Cord ................................ 31

Turning On & First Time Setup

Turning On the AV receiver..................................... 32

Turning On and Standby ..................................... 32

First Time Setup...................................................... 33

Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and

Speaker Setup .................................................. 33

Component Video Input Setup ............................ 36

Digital Input Setup ............................................... 36

Changing the Input Display ................................. 37

Basic Operations

Basic Operations ..................................................... 38

Basic AV receiver Operation ............................... 38

Setting the Display Brightness............................. 39

Muting the AV receiver ........................................39

Using the Sleep Timer ......................................... 39

Using Headphones .............................................. 40

Adjusting the Bass & Treble ................................40

Displaying Source Information............................. 40

Using the Music Optimizer................................... 41

Specifying the Digital Signal Format.................... 41

Listening to the Radio.............................................. 42

AM/FM Frequency Step Setup

(not European models) ..................................... 42

Listening to AM/FM Stations................................ 43

Presetting AM/FM Stations.................................. 45

Using RDS (European models only).................... 46

Recording ................................................................ 48

Using the Listening Modes

Using the Listening Modes ...................................... 49

Selecting the Listening Modes............................. 49

Listening Modes Available for

Each Source Format ......................................... 50

About the Listening Modes .................................. 53

Advanced Setup

Advanced Setup ...................................................... 54

Common Procedures in Setup Menu .................. 54

Speaker Settings ................................................. 54

Audio Adjust Settings .......................................... 57

Hardware Setup................................................... 59

Using the Audio Settings .....................................60

Controlling Other Components

Controlling Other Components................................ 62

Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ............. 62

Entering Remote Control Codes.......................... 62

Resetting the Remote Controller .........................63

Controlling a DVD Player..................................... 64

Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder,

or MD Player ..................................................... 65

Controlling an RI Dock......................................... 66

Others

Troubleshooting....................................................... 68

Specifications .......................................................... 71

* 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 68).

Features

Amplifier

• 65 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)

• 100 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)

• 120 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)

• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer

Processing

• Dolby Digital and Pro Logic II

• DTS and DTS Neo:6 5.1

• DTS Surround Sensation Speaker Technology

•Direct Mode

• Music Optimizer

for Compressed Music

• CinemaFILTER

• Non-Scaling Configuration

• A-Form-Auto Format Sensing

• 24-bit/192kHz D/A Converters

• Powerful and Highly Accurate Analog Devices 32-bit DSP Processing

• Double Bass Function

Connections

• 3 HDMI*4 Inputs and 1 Output (Pass-Thru)

• Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)

• Front “Portable” Input for iPod

• 3 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/1 Coaxial)

• Speaker A/ B Terminal

• Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts (Front Speaker-A Only)

• Color-Coded Speaker Terminals

• Subwoofer Pre Out

®*

and MP3 Players

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

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; 7,003,467 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, DTS Digital Surround, and Neo: 6 are registered trademarks, and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS 96/24 and DTS Surround Sensation are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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

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

*5 In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio

amplifier is prohibited.

Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey 2EQ™, Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ and Audyssey Dynamic EQ™

are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories.

Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

* Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the

U.S. and other countries.

Miscellaneous

• Audyssey 2EQ*6 to Correct Room Acoustic Problems

• Audyssey Dynamic EQ

• Audyssey Dynamic Volume Listening Level and Dynamic Range

• Crossover Adjustment (40/50/60/80/100/120/150/200Hz)

• A/V Sync Control (up to 100 ms in 20 ms Steps)

• Theater Dimensional Virtual Surround Function

• Compatible with RI Dock for the iPod

• Late Night Mode

• 3-Mode Display Dimmer

• Full-Function RI Remote Control

for Loudness Correction

to Maintain Optimal

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

North American and Asian models

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European models

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

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

a ON/STANDBY button (32)

Set the AV receiver to On or Standby.

b STANDBY indicator (32)

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

c SPEAKERS A & B buttons (13, 38)

Turn speaker sets A and B on or off.

d Remote control sensor (12)

This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller.

e –, + and TONE buttons (40)

Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble).

f Display

See “Display” on page 8.

g MOVIE/TV button (49)

Selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV.

h MUSIC button (49)

Selects the listening modes intended for use with music.

i GAME button (49)

Selects the listening modes intended for use with video games.

j DIMMER (RT/PTY/TP) button (39, 47)

Adjusts the display brightness. On the European models, this is the [RT/PTY/TP] button, and it’s used with RDS (Radio Data System). See “Using RDS (European models only)” on page 46.

k MEMORY button (45)

Used when storing or deleting radio presets.

l TUNING MODE button (43)

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

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

m DISPLAY button (40, 44)

Displays various information about the currently selected input source.

n SETUP button

Opens and closes the setup menus.

o TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER

buttons

When AM or FM is selected, the TUNING [q]/[w] buttons are used for radio tuning, and the PRESET [e]/[r] buttons are used to select radio presets (see page 45). With the setup menus, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The [ENTER] button is also used with the setup menus.

p RETURN button

Selects the previously displayed setup menu.

q MASTER VOLUME control (38)

Sets the volume of the AV receiver to Min, 1 through 79, or Max.

Display

r PHONES jack (40)

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

s MUSIC OPTIMIZER button (41, 61)

Turns the Music Optimizer on or off.

t Input selector buttons (38)

Select the following input sources: DVD/BD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX, TV/TAPE, AM, FM, CD.

u AUX INPUT (27, 48)

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

PORTABLE (27):

Used to connect a portable Audio Player.

v SETUP MIC (34)

The Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup microphone connects here.

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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a A and B speaker indicators (13, 38)

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

b MUTING indicator (39)

Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.

c Listening mode and format indicators (49)

Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format.

d Tuning indicators (43)

FM STEREO (43):

Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station.

RDS (46):

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

AUTO (43):

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

TUNED (43):

Lights up when tuned to a radio station.

e SLEEP indicator (39)

Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

f Message area

Displays various information.

g Audio input indicators

Indicate the type of audio input that’s selected as the audio source: PCM.

h Audyssey indicator (34, 56)

Flashes during Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup. Lights up when the “Equalizer Settings” is set to “Audyssey”.

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

Rear Panel

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a DIGITAL IN COAXIAL

These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting components with a coaxial digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD/BD 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 36.

b 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/BD 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 36.

c COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 and 2

These RCA component video inputs are for connecting components with a component video output, such as a DVD/BD player, DVD/BD 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 36.

d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

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

e HDMI IN 1–3 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/BD player, DVD/BD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). The HDMI outputs are for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input.

f AM and FM ANTENNA

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

g MONITOR OUT

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

h FRONT SPEAKERS A, CENTER, and SURR

L/R SPEAKERS

These terminal posts and push terminals are for connecting speaker set A.

i FRONT SPEAKERS B

These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B.

j u REMOTE CONTROL

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

k CD IN

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

l TV/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.

m CBL/SAT IN

A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here. There is composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal, and there are analog audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal.

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

n VCR/DVR IN/OUT

A video component, such as a VCR or DVR, can be connected here for recording and playback. There is composite video input and output jacks for connecting the video signal, and there are analog audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal.

o DVD/BD IN

This input is for connecting a DVD/BD player. There is composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal, and there are analog audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal.

p SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

This analog audio output can be connected to a powered subwoofer.

See pages 13–31 for hookup information.

Remote Controller

Controlling the AV receiver

To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER] button to select Receiver mode.

You can also use the remote controller to control your DVD/BD player, CD player, and other components. See page 62 for more details.

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d SP A/B button (13, 38)

This button is used to turn speaker sets A and B on or off.

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

Used to select and adjust settings.

f SETUP button

Used to change settings.

g LISTENING MODE buttons (49)

Used to select the listening modes.

h DIMMER button (39)

Adjusts the display brightness.

i DISPLAY button (40)

Displays information about the current input source.

j MUTING button (39)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

k VOL [q]/[w] button (38)

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 (41, 60)

Used to change audio settings.

n SLEEP button (39)

Used with the Sleep function.

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a ON/STANDBY button (32)

Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.

b REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons

(38, 64–66)

Selects the remote controller modes and the input sources.

c TONE, +, and – buttons (40)

Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble).

■ Controlling the tuner

To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press the [AM], [FM] button.

1 Arrow [q]/[w] buttons

Used to tune into radio stations.

2 D.TUN button (44)

Selects the Direct tuning mode.

3 DISPLAY button (44)

Displays information about the band, frequency, preset number, and so on.

4 CH +/– button (45)

Selects radio presets.

5 Number buttons (44)

Used to select AM and FM radio stations directly (In the Direct tuning mode).

Remote Controller—Continued

Installing the Batteries

To open the battery compartment, press

the small lever and remove the cover.

Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)

in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

Replace the cover and push it 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

STANDBY indicator

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 r ecei ver

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

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 should be used in your main listening room for up to 5.1-channel playback.

* While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 2.1-channel playback.

Speaker set B can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.

Speaker set A Speaker set B Indicator Output

AV receiver

Center speaker

This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. For movies it’s used mainly for dialog. Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.

Remote

controller

Front left and right speakers

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.

Off

Off Set A: 5.1 channels

On Set B: 2 channels

Off No sound

A B

Speaker Set A: Main Room

Set A: 2.1 channels Set B: 2 channels

* While speaker set B is on, this speaker

outputs no sound.

Subwoofer

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. Tip: To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results.

Speaker Set B: Sub Room

Corner

1/3 wall length

Surround left and right speakers

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

* While speaker set B is on, these speakers

output no sound.

Connecting the AV Receiver

Connecting Your Speakers

Speaker Configuration

For the best surround-sound experience, you should connect five speakers and a powered subwoofer.

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

Number of speakers: 2 3 4 5

Front left ✓✓✓✓

Front right ✓✓✓✓

Center ✓✓

Surround left ✓✓

Surround right ✓✓

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

To get the best from your surround-sound system, you must set the speaker settings. You can do this automatically (see page 33) or manually (see page 54).

Connecting a Powered Subwoofer

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

Powered

subwoofer

The supplied speaker labels are color-coded and you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in accordance with the above table. All you need to do then is to match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal.

For North American model

• If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug.

• Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of the speaker terminal.

Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

• You can connect speakers with an impedance of 6 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.

• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.

• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. 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.

FRONT SPEAKERS A OTHERS

LINE INPUT

Attaching the Speaker Labels

The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of identification. (The negative (–) speaker terminals are all black.)

Speaker Color

Front left White

Front right Red

Center Green

Surround left Blue

Surround right Gray

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

• Don’t connect a speaker to several terminals.

Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued

Connecting the Speaker Cables

FRONT SPEAKERS A

Strip about 5/8" (15

mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

Unscrew the terminal.

Fully insert the bare wire.

Screw the terminal tight.

The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals.

5/8"(15mm)

OTHERS

Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of

insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

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.

3/8"(10mm)

Front right speaker A

Surround

right speaker

Front left

speaker A

Speaker Set A

Surround

left speaker

Center

speaker

Front right speaker B

Speaker Set B

Front left

speaker B

Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued

Connecting Antenna

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

The AV 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

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

■ North American Model

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 17).

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

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

Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting

the tabs into the base, as shown.

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.

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.

Use thumbtacks or something similar to

fix the FM antenna into position.

Thumbtacks, etc.

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 17).

Caution:

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

Connecting the AV Receiver—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.

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.

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

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.

Insulated antenna cable

■ 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 r e ce ive r

To TV (or VCR)

Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued

About AV Connections

• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components.

• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections.

Optical Digital Jacks

The AV 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:

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

AV Cables and Jacks

Video/Audio

Cable Jack Description

HDMI

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) 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 connections can carry uncompressed standardor high-definition digital video and audio and offer the best picture and sound quality.

Analog audio

Composite video

Left (white)

(Yellow)

Right!

Wrong!

Video

Component video cable

Composite video cable

Audio

Optical digital audio cable

Coaxial digital audio cable

Analog audio cable (RCA)

Stereo mini plug cable

B/CB

PR/CR

B/CB

PR/CR

CB/P

CR/P

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections.

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

Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and other video equipment.

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 analog audio.

Connecting the AV Receiver—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

Audio

Speakers (see page 15 for hookup details)

DVD/BD player, etc.

Audio

TV, projector,

etc.

Which Connections Should I Use?

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

Video Connection Formats

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

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

Video Signal Flow Chart

DVD player, etc.

Composite

AV receiver

Composite Component

Component

MONITOR OUT

HDMI

Audio Connection Formats

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

When you connect audio equipment to an OPTICAL or COAXIAL input, you must assign that input to an input selector (see page 36).

Audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are output only by the HDMI OUT (PassThru). HDMI sources are not output by the speakers connected to the AV receiver.

TV, projector, etc.

Audio Signal Flow Chart

DVD player, etc.

AV receiver

TV, projector, etc.

HDMI

Optical Coaxial Analog

Analog

Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued

Connecting Components with HDMI

About HDMI

Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, DVD/BD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With HDMI, a single cable can carry control signals, digital video, and up to eight channels of digital audio (2-channel PCM, multichannel digital audio, or multichannel PCM).

The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)*1, so TVs and displays with a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (This may not work with some TVs and displays, resulting in no picture.) The AV receiver uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), so only HDCP-compatible components will display a picture.

The AV receiver’s HDMI interface is based on the following standard:

Pass-Thru

About Copyright Protection

The AV receiver supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)*2, a copy-protection system for digital video signals. Other devices connected to the AV receiver via HDMI must also support HDCP. Use a commercially available HDMI cable (supplied with some components) to connect the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT to the HDMI input on your TV or projector.

*1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The digital display interface standard set by the DDWG*3 in 1999. *2 HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection): The video encryption technology developed by Intel for HDMI/DVI. It’s designed to

protect video content and requires a HDCP-compatible device to display the encrypted video.

*3 DDWG (Digital Display Working Group): Led by Intel, Compaq, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, IBM, NEC, and Silicon Image, this open

industry group’s objective is to address the industry's requirements for a digital connectivity specification for high-performance PCs and digital displays.

Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued

Making HDMI Connections

If you have an HDMI-compatible player, you can connect it to the AV receiver with an HDMI cable.

Step 1: Connect your HDMI-compatible TV to the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT jack.

Step 2: Connect your HDMI-compatible player to the AV receiver’s HDMI IN 1, 2, or 3 jack.

Step 3: Connect your HDMI-compatible player to an analog and/or digital audio input on the AV

receiver.

■ Audio Signals

• Audio and video signals received via inputs other than the HDMI IN jacks are not output by the HDMI OUT.

• Audio and video signals received via the HDMI IN jacks are output only by the HDMI OUT.

• To watch an HDMI source that’s connected via the AV receiver’s HDMI jacks, the AV receiver must be turned on, otherwise no HDMI signal will be output.

• If you want to listen through the speakers connected to the AV receiver, in addition to an HDMI connection, you’ll also need to make a separate analog or digital audio connection.

DVD/BD player

Step 3

HDMI

OUT

Step 2

HDMI

Step 1

Tip!

If you make the connection described in step 3, to fully enjoy the AV receiver's listening modes, turn down the volume on your TV all the way so that its speakers output no sound.

Connect one or the other

Sound off

Notes:

• The HDMI video stream is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface), so TVs and displays with a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that DVI connections only carry video, so you’ll need to make a separate connection for audio.) However, reliable operation with such an adapter is not guaranteed. In addition, video signals from a PC are not supported.

• When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set the HDMI component so that its video can be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver).

• The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the connected source component. If the picture is poor or there’s no sound from a component connected via HDMI, check its setup. Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for details.

Connecting the AV Receiver—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.

A B

a b c

• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV.

• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or .

b c

Connection AV receiver Signal flow TV

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ⇒ Component video input

MONITOR OUT V ⇒ Composite video input

TV/TAPE IN L/R ⇐ Analog audio L/R output

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL (DVD/BD) ⇐ Digital coaxial output

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 (CBL/SAT) ⇐ Digital optical output

Connect one or the other These connection must be assigned (see page 36)

If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver

Hint!

to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV receiver (see pages 24 and

26).

OUT

L R

AUDI O

OUT

TV, projector,

etc.

VIDEO

C a B

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

Y COAXIAL

R OPTICAL

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