Onkyo HT-R508 User manual

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AV Receiver
HT-R508
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.
Contents
Introduction ..................................... 2
Connection .................................... 15
Turning On & First Time Setup..... 32
Basic Operation
Playing your AV components....... 38
Listening to the Radio.................. 40
Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 46
Advanced Operation ..................... 51
Troubleshooting ............................ 61
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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 radia-
tors, 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 pro-
vided 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 recepta-
cles, and the point where they exit from the appara-
tus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12.
Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table spec-
ified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use cau-
tion 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 volt-
age 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 fol-
low 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 ade-
quate 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.
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.
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.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS
OUVRIR
AVIS
PORTABLE CART WARNING
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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright —Unless it’s for personal use
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with-
out the permission of the copyright holder.
2. AC Fuse —The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-
serviceable. 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 deter-
gent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards
with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thin-
ners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because
they may damage the finish or remove the panel let-
tering.
4. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SEC-
TION CAREFULLY.
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the
voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel
(e.g., AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).
The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit
from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug
is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.
Pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button to select
Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If
you do not intend to use the unit for an extended
period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands —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 origi-
nally 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 British models
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power
supply cord of this unit should be performed only by
qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured mark-
ings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
IMPORTANT
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse
needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same
ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for
the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable
fuse in the plug.
For European Models
Declaration of Conformity
We, ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,
82194 GROEBENZELL,
GERMANY
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
K. MIYAGI
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.
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Supplied Accessories
Make sure you have the following accessories:
* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the
product name indicates the color. Specifications and oper-
ation are the same regardless of color.
Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6)
Indoor FM antenna
AM loop antenna
Speaker setup microphone
Speaker terminal tool
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.)
Speaker cable labels
Front
Left
Front
Left
SP-B
/
Zone 2
Left
SP-B
/
Zone 2
Left
Surround
Right
Surround
Right
Surround Back
Right
Surround Back
Right
Zone 2
Right
Zone 2
Right
Front Left
Front Left
SP-B
/
Zone 2
Left
SP-B
/
Zone 2
Left
Front
Right
Front
Right
SP-B
/
Zone 2
Right
SP-B
/
Zone 2
Right
Front Right
Front Right
SP-B
/
Zone 2
Right
SP-B
/
Zone 2
Right
Surround Right
Surround Right
Center Center
Center
Center
Surround
Left
Surround
Left
Surround Left
Surround Left
Surround Back Right
Surround Back Right
Zone 2 Right
Zone 2 Right
Surround Back
Left
Surround Back
Left
Zone 2
Left
Zone 2
Left
Surround Back Left
Surround Back Left
Zone 2 Left
Zone 2 Left
12
3
Speaker Cable
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Contents
Introduction
Important Safety Instructions ....................2
Precautions .................................................3
Supplied Accessories.................................4
Features .......................................................6
Getting to Know the AV Receiver..............7
Remote Controller.....................................10
Connection
Connecting Your Speakers ......................15
Connecting Antennas...............................18
Connecting Your Components ................20
About AV Connections ................................20
Connecting Audio and Video Signals
to the AV Receiver ....................................21
Which Connections Should I Use?..............21
TV or Projector
..........................................22
DVD player .................................................23
Components with HDMI ..............................25
VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback ...........26
VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording..........27
Camcorder, Games Console,
or Other Device.........................................27
Satellite, Cable, Set-top box,
or Other Video Source ..............................28
CD Player or Turntable................................29
RI Dock........................................................30
Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc,
or DAT Recorder.......................................30
Connecting Onkyo Components
..........31
Connecting the Power Cord ........................31
Turning On & First Time Setup
Turning On the AV Receiver ....................32
First Time Setup........................................33
Automatic Speaker Setup
(Audyssey 2EQ)........................................33
HDMI Input Setup........................................36
Digital Audio Input Setup.............................37
Changing the Input Display .........................37
Basic Operation
Playing Your AV Components ................ 38
Basic AV Receiver Operation ..................... 38
Using the Multichannel DVD Input.............. 39
Displaying Source Information.................... 39
Listening to the Radio.............................. 40
Listening to AM/FM Stations....................... 40
Presetting AM/FM Stations ......................... 41
Using RDS .................................................. 42
Common Functions.................................. 44
Setting the Display Brightness.................... 44
Adjusting the Bass and Treble.................... 44
Muting the AV Receiver .............................. 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 ......................... 47
Using the Late Night Function
(Dolby Digital only) ................................... 49
Using the CinemaFILTER........................... 49
Using the Audio Adjust Settings ................. 49
Advanced Operation
Recording.................................................. 51
Advanced Setup ....................................... 52
Advanced Speaker Settings ....................... 52
Digital Input Signal Formats ....................... 57
Correcting Sound and Picture Sync ........... 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 [VCR/DVR] button
and pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button.
Specifications ........................................... 64
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Features
Amplifier
• 5-channel amplifier
• 110 watts per channel rms into 8 ohms, 2 channels
driven at 1 kHz, less than 0.9% total harmonic distor-
tion (FTC rating)
• WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
• Audyssey 2EQ room correction
*1
Processing
• Dolby
*2
Digital
• DTS, DTS Neo:6, and DTS 96/24
*3
• Theater-Dimensional
*4
virtual surround sound
• Linear PCM 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converters on all
channels
• Pure Audio listening mode
•Powerful and highly accurate 32-bit DSP processing
Audio/Video
•2HDMI
*5
inputs, 1 output
• Adjustable crossover (40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150,
200 Hz)
• HDTV-capable component video (3 inputs, 1 output)
•3S-Video inputs, 2 outputs
•4assignable digital inputs (2 optical, 2 coaxial)
• Subwoofer pre out
•Color-coded 5.1 multichannel input for use with Super
Audio CD and DVD-Audio
• Color-coded speaker terminal posts
Tuner
• 40 radio presets
• AM/FM auto tuning
• RDS (Radio Data System)
Remote Controller
• Preprogrammed for use with other AV components
*1
Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories.
U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey 2EQ is a trade-
mark of Audyssey Laboratories.
*2
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are regis-
tered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*3
“DTS” and “Neo: 6” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.
“96/24” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
*4
Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of Onkyo Corpora-
tion.
*5
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing, LLC. This unit incorporates HDMI technology.
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Getting to Know the AV Receiver
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
A
STANDBY/ON button (32)
Sets 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
Remote-control sensor (14)
Receives control signals from the remote controller.
D
Display
See “Display” on page 8.
E
Input selector buttons (38)
Select the input sources.
The [MULTI CH] button selects the multichannel
DVD input.
F Arrow/TUNING/PRESET and ENTER buttons
When the tuner is selected, the TUNING [ ] [ ]
buttons are used for radio tuning, and the PRESET
[][ ] buttons are used to select radio presets
(see page 41). 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.
G
MASTER VOLUME control (38)
Sets the volume of the AV receiver to MIN, 1
through 79, or MAX.
H PHONES jack (45)
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a stan-
dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.
I
PURE AUDIO button and indicator (46)
Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indica-
tor lights up when this mode is selected.
J
DISPLAY button (39)
Displays various information about the currently
selected input source.
K
DIGITAL INPUT button (37, 57)
Used to assign the digital inputs and to specify the
format of digital input signals.
L
TONE, [–], and [+] buttons (44)
Used to adjust the bass and treble.
M
STEREO button (46)
Selects the Stereo listening mode.
N
LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons (46)
Select the listening modes.
O
RT/PTY/TP button (43)
Used with RDS (Radio Data System). See “Using
RDS” on page 42.
P
MEMORY button (41)
Used when storing or deleting radio presets.
Q
TUNING MODE button (40)
Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM
and FM radio.
R
SETUP button
Used to access the setup menus.
S
SETUP MIC (34)
The automatic speaker setup microphone connects
here.
T
RETURN button
Selects the previously displayed setup menu.
U
AUX INPUT (27, 51)
Used to connect a camcorder, games console, and so
on. There are jacks for composite video and analog
audio.
Front Panel
MASTER VOLUME
VIDEO
STANDBY
PURE AUDIO
TONE
DISPLAY STEREO RT/PTY/TP MEMORY DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE
TUNERTAPE
AUXCBL/SATVCR/DVR
DVDMULTI CHPURE AUDIO C DSETUP ENTER
SETUP MIC
RETURN
CLEAR
LISTENING MODE
AUDIOLR
AUX INPUT
STANDBY/ON
PHONES
TUNING PRESET
9
1
ULMNJK OPQ8RTS
23 5 6 74
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Getting to Know the AV Receiver —Continued
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
1 MUTING indicator (44)
Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.
2
Input signal format indicators
Show the audio signal format of the current input
source.
3 Listening mode indicators (47)
Show the selected listening mode.
4
Radio indicators
FM STEREO (40): Lights up when tuned to a ste-
reo FM station.
RDS (42): Lights up when tuned to a radio station
that supports RDS (Radio Data System).
AUTO (40): For AM and FM radio, lights up when
Auto Tuning mode is selected, and disappears when
Manual Tuning mode is selected.
TUNED (40): Lights up when tuned to a radio sta-
tion.
5
SLEEP indicator (45)
Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.
6
Message area
Displays various information about the selected
input source.
7
Audyssey indicator (33)
Lights up during automatic speaker setup.
Display
12 4
6
3
57
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Getting to Know the AV Receiver —Continued
A
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2 and COAXIAL 1, 2
These optical and coaxial digital audio inputs are
for connecting components with optical or coaxial
digital audio outputs, such as CD and DVD players.
B
HDMI IN 1, 2, and OUT
These jacks are for connecting HDMI-compatible
components. Audio and video signals received by
the HDMI IN jacks pass through to the HDMI OUT
jack.
C
COMPONENT VIDEO
A DVD player, TV, or other component that sup-
ports component video can be connected here.
D
AM ANTENNA
These push terminals are for connecting an AM
antenna.
E
FM ANTENNA
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.
F
MONITOR OUT
The S-Video or composite video output should be
connected to a video input on your TV or projector.
G
FRONT SPEAKERS, SURROUND
SPEAKERS, and CENTER SPEAKER
These terminal posts are for connecting speakers.
H
REMOTE CONTROL
This Remote Interactive jack can be connected
to the jack on another -capable Onkyo com-
ponent. To use , you must make an analog audio
connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the
other component, even if they are connected digi-
tally.
I CD IN
This analog audio input is for connecting a CD
player’s analog audio output.
J
TAPE IN/OUT
This analog audio input and output are for connect-
ing a recorder with an analog audio input and out-
put, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder, etc.
K
VCR/DVR IN/OUT and CBL/SAT IN
The VCR/DVR inputs and outputs can be used to
connect a VCR or DVR (digital video recorder).
The CBL/SAT inputs can be used to connect a
cable/satellite receiver, set-top box, etc.
L DVD IN
These jacks can be used to connect a DVD player
with an analog multichannel audio output for SACD
and DVD-Audio playback.
M
SUBWOOFER PRE OUT
A powered subwoofer can be connected here.
Rear Panel
OUT
OUT
CBL/SAT IN
IN IN IN
IN
IN
IN IN
VCR/DVR IN DVD IN
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
CB/PB
CR/PR
IN 1IN 2 OUT
L
R
L
R
ANTENNA
FM
AM 75
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT SURROUND CENTER
CD
RR
LL
TAPE
OUT
CBL/SAT
CBL/SAT
VCR/DVR
VCR/DVR
DVD
DVD
R
L
S
V
MONITOR
OUT
S
V
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER
SPEAKER
REMOTE
CONTROL
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
COAX-
IAL
OPTICAL
1
(DVD)
2
(CBL/SAT)
1
(VCR/DVR)
2
(CD)
DIGITAL IN
8 9 J K L M
1 2 53 6 74
See pages 15–31 for hookup information.
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Remote Controller
Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can be
used to control up to seven different components. The
remote controller has a specific operating mode for use
with each type of component. Modes are selected by
using the six REMOTE MODE buttons.
■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode
In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control
the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette
recorder connected via .
■ DVD and CD/MD/CDR/DOCK
Modes
With these modes, you can control a DVD
player and CD player, MD recorder, CDR,
or RI dock. By entering the appropriate
remote control code, you can control Onkyo
components or components made by other manufactur-
ers (see page 58).
■ TV, VCR and SAT/CABLE Modes
With these modes, you can control a TV,
VCR, and satellite or cable receiver. You
must enter the appropriate remote control
code first (see page 58).
Note:
Some of the remote controller operations described in
this manual may not work as expected with other com-
ponents.
RECEIVER/TAPE mode is used to control the AV
receiver. It can also be used to control an Onkyo cassette
recorder connected via .
Buttons
1
,
2
,
3
, and
4
are used when the TUNER
or TAPE input is selected.
Using the Remote Controller
1
Press one of the REMOTE MODE
buttons to select a mode.
2
Use the buttons supported by
that mode to control the compo-
nent.
RECEIVER/TAPE mode:
see right column
DVD mode:
see page 12
CD/MD/CDR/DOCK mode:
see page 13
TV, VCR, SAT/CABLE modes:
see page 60
TAPE/AMP
RECEIVER
M D/CDR
DOCK
DVD
C
D
CABLE
SAT
VCR
TV
TAPE/AMP
RECEIVER
M D/CDR
DOCK
CABLE
REMOTE MODE
SAT
VCR
TV
DVD
C
D
RECEIVER/TAPE Mode
MUTING
PREVIOUS
MENU
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SETUP RETURN
PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT
RANDOM SUBTITLE
PLAY MODE
AUDIO REPEAT
RC-681M
--
/
---
TAPE/AMP
M
D/CDR
DOCK
CABLE
STANDBY/ON
DIMMER
ENT D TUN
SLEEP
10 11 12
INPUT SELECTOR
HDDDVDVCR
REMOTE MODE
VCR/DVR
AUX
CBL/SAT
C DTAPE TUNER
DVD
MULTI CH
LISTENING MODE
TV
DISPLAY
TEST TONE CH SEL
SURROUND STEREO
CINE FLTR
LEVEL
+
LEVEL
-
L NIGHT
VOL
VOL
SAT
VCR
TV
DVD
RECEIVER
C D
INPUT
+10
0
CLR
123
456
789
ENTER
CH
DISC
ALBUM
TAPE/AMP
1
4
7
9
1
8
5
J
N
6
L
M
O
P
RECEIVER
K
2
2
4
3
3
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Remote Controller —Continued
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
A STANDBY/ON button (32)
Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.
B
INPUT SELECTOR buttons (38)
Used to select the input sources.
C
MULTI CH button (39)
Selects the multichannel DVD input.
D
DIMMER button (44)
Adjusts the display brightness.
E
Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons
Used to select and adjust settings.
F
SETUP button
Used to access the setup menus.
G
LISTENING 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.
[ ]/[ ] buttons
Used to select the available listening modes.
H
TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL-, and LEVEL+
buttons (45, 55)
Used to adjust the level of each speaker.
I
DISPLAY button (39)
Displays various information about the selected
input source.
J
REMOTE MODE buttons (10)
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.
K SLEEP button (45)
Used with the Sleep function.
L
VOL [ ]/[ ] button (38)
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of
the currently selected remote controller mode.
M
MUTING button (44)
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.
N
RETURN button
Selects the previously displayed setup menu.
O
CINE FLTR button (49)
Used with the CinemaFILTER function.
P
L NIGHT button (49)
Used with the Late Night function.
■ Buttons used when the TUNER input is
selected
1
Number, D TUN, and ENT buttons (41)
Used to select AM and FM radio stations directly.
2
CH +/– button (41)
Used to select radio presets.
3
Arrow [ ]/[ ] buttons
For AM and FM, the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] but-
tons are used for tuning.
■ Buttons used when the TAPE input is
selected
4
Playback buttons
On twin cassette decks, only deck B can be con-
trolled.
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.
RECEIVER
TUNER
8
To select the Tuner (AM/FM) as the input
source, press:
RECEIVER
TAPE
7
To select your Cassette deck as the input
source, press:
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Remote Controller —Continued
By default, the remote controller is set to control an
Onkyo DVD player.
A
STANDBY/ON button
Sets the DVD player to On or Standby.
B
Number buttons
Used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers and
times for locating specific points.
C
DISC +/– button
Selects discs on a DVD changer.
D
TOP MENU button
Selects a DVD’s top menu.
E
Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons
Used to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player’s
onscreen setup menus.
F
SETUP button
Used to access the DVD player’s onscreen setup
menus.
G
Playback buttons
From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse,
Fast Forward, Previous, and Next.
H
SUBTITLE button
Selects subtitles.
I
AUDIO button
Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio for-
mats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).
J
DISPLAY button
Displays information about the current disc, title,
chapter, or track, including elapsed time, remaining
time, total time, and so on.
K
CLR button
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.
L
MENU button
Displays a DVD’s menu.
M
RETURN button
Exits the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.
N
RANDOM button
Used with the random playback function.
O
REPEAT button
Used with the repeat playback functions.
P
VCR, 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.
Q
PLAY MODE button
Selects play modes on components with selectable
play modes.
DVD Mode
DVD
6
To select your DVD player as the input source, press:
RECEIVER
or
MULTI CH
5
MUTING
PREVIOUS
MENU
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SETUP RETURN
PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT
RANDOM SUBTITLE
PLAY MODE
AUDIO REPEAT
RC-681M
--
/
---
TAPE/AMP
M
D/CDR
DOCK
CABLE
STANDBY/ON
DIMMER
ENT D TUN
SLEEP
10 11 12
INPUT SELECTOR
HDDDVDVCR
REMOTE MODE
V CR/DVR
AUX
CBL/SAT
C DTAPE TUNER
DVD
MULTI CH
LISTENING MODE
TV
DISPLAY
TEST TONE CH SEL
SURROUND STEREO
CINE FLTR
LEVEL
+
LEVEL
-
L NIGHT
VOL
VOL
SAT
VCR
TV
DVD
RECEIVER
C D
INPUT
+10
0
CLR
123
456
789
ENTER
CH
DISC
ALBUM
K
1
6
7
L
P
Q
5
4
8
2
3
N
M
O
9
J
DVD
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Remote Controller —Continued
By default, the remote controller is set to control an
Onkyo CD player.
A
STANDBY/ON button
Sets the component to On or Standby.
B
Number buttons
Used to enter track numbers and times for locating
specific points on CD/MD players.
C
DISC/ALBUM +/– button
Selects discs on a CD changer, or the next or previ-
ous album on an HDD-compatible component con-
nected to an RI Dock.
D
TOP MENU button
Works as a Mode button when used with a DS-A2
RI Dock.
E
Arrow [ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons
Used to navigate menus on an HDD-compatible
component connected to an RI Dock.
F
Playback buttons
From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse,
Fast Forward, Previous and Next.
G
DISPLAY button
Displays information about the current disc or track
on a CD player or MD/CD recorder, including
elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.
On an HDD-compatible component connected to an
RI Dock, it turns on the back light for 30 seconds.
H
CLR button
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers on a
CD player or MD/CD recorder.
I
MENU button
Used to navigate menus on an HDD-compatible
component connected to an RI Dock.
J
PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons
Selects the previous or next playlist on an HDD-
compatible component connected to an RI Dock.
K RANDOM button
Used with the random/shuffle playback function.
L
REPEAT button
Used with the repeat playback functions.
M
PLAY MODE button
Used to select play modes on components with
selectable play modes.
Works as a Resume button when used with a DS-A2
RI Dock.
CD/MD/CDR/DOCK Mode
C D
9
TAPE
7
CBL/SAT
2
To select the input source, press:
CD player
MD or CD recorder
RI Dock
* If you’re using an MD, CDR, or an RI Dock, you must
change the Input Display (see page 37).
RECEIVER
TAPE
7or
MUTING
PREVIOUS
MENU
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SETUP RETURN
PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT
RANDOM SUBTITLE
PLAY MODE
AUDIO REPEAT
RC-681M
--
/
---
TAPE/AMP
M
D/CDR
DOCK
CABLE
STANDBY/ON
DIMMER
ENT D TUN
SLEEP
10 11 12
INPUT SELECTOR
HDDDVDVCR
REMOTE MODE
V CR/DVR
AUX
CBL/SAT
C DTAPE TUNER
DVD
MULTI CH
LISTENING MODE
TV
DISPLAY
TEST TONE CH SEL
SURROUND STEREO
CINE FLTR
LEVEL
+
LEVEL
-
L NIGHT
VOL
VOL
SAT
VCR
TV
DVD
RECEIVER
C D
INPUT
+10
0
CLR
123
456
789
ENTER
CH
DISC
ALBUM
1
8
7
6
K
9
2
3
L
M
M D/CDR
DOCK
C D
J
4
5
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Remote Controller —Continued
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 possi-
ble to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.
When using the remote controller, point it toward the AV
receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.
Notes:
•The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV
receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sun-
light 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 control-
ler 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 obsta-
cle between it and the AV receiver’s remote control
sensor.
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.
Aiming the Remote Controller
Approx. 16 ft.
(5 m)
Remote control sensor
STANDBY indicator
AV receiver
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Connecting Your Speakers
Thanks to the AV receiver’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your
own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. You can enjoy DVDs featuring DTS and Dolby Digital.
With analog and digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II and Onkyo’s own DSP surround listening modes.
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 that you have.
No matter how many speakers you use, a powered sub-
woofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid
bass.
Before using the AV receiver, you must do the automatic
speaker setup (see page 33).
Enjoying Home Theater
Subwoofer
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds
of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) chan-
nel. The volume and quality of the bass
output from your subwoofer will depend on
its position, the shape of your listening
room, and your listening position. In gen-
eral, a good bass sound can be obtained
by installing the subwoofer in a front cor-
ner, or at one-third the way along the wall,
as shown.
Tip: To find the best position for your sub-
woofer, while playing a movie or some
music with good bass, experiment by plac-
ing your subwoofer at various positions
within the room, and choose the one that
provides the most satisfying results.
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 slightly so as to create
a triangle, with the listener at the apex.
Center speaker
This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers,
making sound movements distinct and providing a full
sound image. For movies it’s used mainly for dialog.
Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear
level, or at the same height as the front left and right
speakers.
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.
Speaker Configuration
Number of speakers: 2345
Front left ✓✓✓✓
Front right ✓✓✓✓
Center ✓✓
Surround left ✓✓
Surround right ✓✓
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Connecting Your Speakers —Continued
Read the following before connecting your speakers:
•You can connect speakers with an impedance of
between 8 and 16 ohms. If you use speakers with a
lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume
levels for a long period of time, the built-in amp pro-
tection 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. In other
words, connect positive (+) terminals to only positive
(+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals to only nega-
tive (–) 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 termi-
nal. Doing so may damage the
AV receiver.
• Don’t connect a speaker to several terminals.
The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are
color-coded for ease of identification. (The negative (–)
speaker terminals are all black.)
The supplied speaker labels are also 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.
The supplied speaker terminal tool makes it easy to
tighten and loosen the speaker terminals. (In Europe,
using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio
amplifier is prohibited.)
Speaker Connection Precautions Attaching the Speaker Labels
Speaker terminal Color
Front left White
Front right Red
Center Green
Surround left Blue
Surround right Gray
Using the Speaker Terminal Tool
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Connecting Your Speakers —Continued
Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s SUB-
WOOFER PRE OUT to the input on your powered sub-
woofer. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re
using an external amplifier, connect the SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT to it’s input.
Note:
Make sure the plugs are pushed in all the way.
The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals.
Connecting Speakers
1
Strip 5/8" (15 mm) of insu-
lation from the ends of the
speaker cables, and twist
the bare wires tightly, as
shown.
2
Unscrew the terminal. Fully insert the bare wire,
making sure that it’s touching the threaded shaft
in the center. Screw the terminal tight.
5/8" (15 mm)
Connecting a Powered Subwoofer
OUT
OUT
CBL/SAT IN
IN IN IN
IN
IN
IN IN
VCR/DVR IN DVD IN
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
CB/PB
CR/PR
IN 1IN 2 OUT
L
R
L
R
ANTENNA
FM
AM 75
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT SURROUND CENTER
CD
RR
LL
TAPE
OUT
CBL/SAT
CBL/SAT
VCR/DVR
VCR/DVR
DVD
DVD
R
L
S
V
MONITOR
OUT
S
V
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER
SPEAKER
REMOTE
CONTROL
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
COAX-
IAL
OPTICAL
1
(DVD)
2
(CBL/SAT)
1
(VCR/DVR)
2
(CD)
DIGITAL IN
L
R
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
FRONT
SPEAKERS
CENTER
SPEAKER
LINEINPUT
Front left
speaker
Front right
speaker
Center
speaker
Surround
right speaker
Surround
left speaker
Powered
subwoofer
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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.
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-
door FM antenna instead (see page 19).
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use
only.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commer-
cially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 19).
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
1
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.
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.
Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself
when using thumbtacks.
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT ANTENNA
FM
AM 75
OUT
AM antenna push terminals
FM antenna jack
FM 75
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
Thumbtacks, etc.
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
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.
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.
Push Insert wire Release
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Connecting Antennas —Continued
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-
door 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 possi-
ble 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 haz-
ards.
■ 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 cir-
cumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as
shown.
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 AM antennas work best when installed horizon-
tally outside, but good results can sometimes be obtained
indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note
that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with
local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna
FM 75
To AV receiver To TV (or VCR)
TV/FM antenna splitter
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna
Outdoor antenna
AM loop antenna
Insulated antenna cable
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Connecting Your Components
•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 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 out-
puts (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to
connect composite video inputs and outputs.
•Push plugs in all the way to make
good connections (loose connec-
tions can cause noise or malfunc-
tions).
•To prevent interference, keep
audio and video cables away from
power cords and speaker cables.
AV Cables and Jacks
Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections.
About AV Connections
Left (white)
Right (red)
(Yellow)
Analog audio
Composite video
Left (white)
Right (red)
(Yellow)
Right!
Wrong!
Video
Cable Jack Description
Component
video cable
Component video separates the luminance (Y) and
color difference signals (P
R
, P
B
), providing the best
picture quality. (Some TV manufacturers label their
component video jacks slightly differently.)
S-Video cable
S-Video separates the luminance and color signals
and provides better picture quality than composite
video.
Composite
video cable
Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,
and other video equipment. Use only dedicated
composite video cables.
Audio
Cable Jack Description
Optical digital
audio cable
This offers the best sound quality and allows you to
enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is
the same as for coaxial.
Coaxial digital
audio cable
This offers the best sound quality and allows you to
enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is
the same as for optical.
Analog audio
cable (RCA)
This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most com-
mon connection format for analog audio and can be
found on virtually all AV components.
Multichannel
analog audio
cable (RCA)
This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is
typically used to connect DVD players with a 5.1-
channel analog audio output. Several standard ana-
log audio cables can be used instead of a multichan-
nel cable.
Y
P
R
P B
P R
P B
Y
Y
CB/PB
CR/PR
S
V
OPTICAL
COAX-
IAL
L
R
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