Onkyo TX SR308 User manual

AV Receiver
TX-SR308
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
Connections.................................11
Turning On & Basic Operations ......18
Advanced Operations .................28
Controlling iPod & Other
Components............................37
Others...........................................44
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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 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 speci-
fied by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When
a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/appara-
tus 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. Ser-
vicing is required when the apparatus has been dam-
aged 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 fol-
lowing 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 fol-
lowing 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 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 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
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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without
the permission of the copyright holder.
2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-ser-
viceable. 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, alco-
hol, 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 volt-
age requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel (e.g.,
AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).
The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit
from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug is
readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.
Pressing ON/STANDBY 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 head-
phones can cause hearing loss.
6. Batteries and Heat Exposure
Warning
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 han-
dle 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 fre-
quency 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 turn-
ing 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 differ-
ent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
For Canadian Models
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COM-
PLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
Modèle pour les Canadien
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-
003 DU CANADA.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE
DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPON-
DANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU
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For British models
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power
supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qual-
ified 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 appa-
ratus 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 rat-
ing 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 out-
lets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse in
the plug.
For European Models
Supplied Accessories
Make sure you have the following accessories:
*In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the prod-
uct name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are
the same regardless of color.
Installing the Batteries
Note
• 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 leak-
age or corrosion.
• Remove expired batteries as soon as possible to prevent damage
from leakage or corrosion.
Aiming the Remote Controller
To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s
remote control sensor, as shown below.
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.
Indoor FM antenna (➔16)
AM loop antenna (➔16)
Speaker cable labels (➔11)
Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) (➔4)
(Note for China: The battery for the remote controller is not sup-
plied for this unit.)
Using the Remote Controller
Batteries (AA/R6)
Remote control sensor
AV receiver
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions ......................................... 2
Precautions....................................................................... 3
Supplied Accessories...................................................... 4
Using the Remote Controller .......................................... 4
Features ............................................................................ 6
Front & Rear Panels......................................................... 7
Front Panel..................................................................... 7
Display............................................................................ 8
Rear Panel ..................................................................... 8
Remote Controller............................................................ 9
Controlling the AV Receiver ........................................... 9
About Home Theater ...................................................... 10
Speakers A and B ........................................................ 10
Enjoying Home Theater................................................ 10
Connecting the AV Receiver ......................................... 11
Connecting Your Speakers .......................................... 11
About AV Connections ................................................. 13
Connecting Components with HDMI ............................ 14
Connecting External Components................................ 15
Using the AUX INPUT jack on the front panel.............. 15
Connecting Onkyo uComponents ............................ 16
Connecting Antenna..................................................... 16
Which Connections Should I Use?............................... 17
Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ................................... 18
Turning On ................................................................... 18
Turning Off ................................................................... 18
Basic Operations............................................................ 19
Playing the Connected Component.............................. 19
Displaying Source Information ..................................... 19
Using the Music Optimizer ........................................... 19
Setting the Display Brightness ..................................... 19
Muting the AV Receiver................................................ 20
Using the Sleep Timer.................................................. 20
Using Headphones....................................................... 20
Changing the Input Display .......................................... 20
Selecting Speakers A and B......................................... 20
Listening to the Radio ................................................... 21
Using the Tuner............................................................ 21
Presetting FM/AM Stations........................................... 22
Using RDS (excluding North American models) .......... 22
Recording ....................................................................... 24
Using the Listening Modes ........................................... 25
Selecting Listening Modes ........................................... 25
About Listening Modes................................................. 25
Advanced Setup ............................................................. 28
On-screen Setup Menus............................................... 28
Common Procedures in Setup Menu ...........................28
HDMI Input ................................................................... 29
Component (Component Video Input).......................... 29
Digital Audio (Digital Audio Input)................................. 29
Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)...............................30
Sp Distance (Speaker Distance) .................................. 30
Level Cal (Level Calibration) ........................................ 31
Audio Adjust ................................................................. 31
Name Edit..................................................................... 32
Hardware ......................................................................32
HDMI Setup .................................................................. 32
Using the Audio Settings .............................................. 34
Digital Input Signal Formats ......................................... 36
Adjusting the Bass & Treble ......................................... 36
Controlling iPod ............................................................. 37
Connecting an Onkyo Dock.......................................... 37
Using the Onkyo Dock.................................................. 38
Controlling Your iPod.................................................... 39
Controlling Other Components..................................... 41
Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ...................... 41
Entering Remote Control Codes................................... 41
Remote Control Codes for
Onkyo Components Connected via u..................... 41
Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons ............................. 42
Resetting the Remote Controller .................................. 42
Controlling Other Components ..................................... 42
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 44
Specifications ................................................................. 48
About HDMI .....................................................................49
Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder ...50
Introduction
Connections
Turning On & Basic Operations
Advanced Operations
Controlling iPod & Other Components
Others
To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it
on and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press
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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
• HDMI (Ver.1.4 with Audio Return Channel, 3D), Deep-
Color, x.v.Color*, Lip Sync, DTS*1-HD Master Audio,
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD*2,
Dolby Digital Plus, DSD and Multi-CH PCM
• Non-Scaling Configuration
•A-FormListening Mode Memory
• Direct Mode
• Music Optimizer*3 for Compressed Digital Music files
• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters
• Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP
Connections
• 3 HDMI*4 Inputs and 1 Output
• Onkyo pfor System Control
• 3 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/1 Coaxial)
• Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)
• Universal Port for the Dock for iPod*/HD Radio™*5
tuner module (North American models)/DAB+ tuner
module (Taiwan, European, Australian and Asian
models)
• Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts*6
Miscellaneous
• 40 FM/AM Presets
•CrossoverAdjustment
(40/50/60/80/100/120/150/200 Hz)
• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 100 ms)
• On-Screen Display via HDMI
*1
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;
7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and
worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered
trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol are trademarks of DTS,
Inc.
© 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
*2
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trade-
marks of Dolby Laboratories.
*3 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.
*4
“HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.”
*5
The HD Radio Ready logo is a proprietary trademark of iBiq-
uity Digital Corp.
To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo
UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately).
*6 In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio
amplifier is prohibited.
*Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
*“x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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Front & Rear Panels
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.
aON/STANDBY button (➔18)
bSTANDBY indicator (➔18)
cHDMI THRU indicator (➔33)
dSPEAKERS Aand Bbuttons (➔10,20)
eRemote control sensor (➔4)
fTONE LEVEL and TONE buttons (➔36)
gDisplay (➔8)
hLISTENING MODE buttons (➔25)
iDIMMER button (North American and Taiwan
models) (➔19)
jMEMORY button (➔22)
kTUNING MODE button (➔21)
lDISPLAY button (➔19)
mSETUP button (➔28)
nTUNING, PRESET (➔21 to 22), arrow and
ENTER buttons
oRETURN button
pMASTER VOLUME control (➔19)
qMUSIC OPTIMIZER button (➔19, 35)
rPHONES jack (➔20)
sInput selector buttons (➔19)
tAUX INPUT LINE IN jack (➔15)
uRT/PTY/TP button (European, Australian and
Asian models) (➔22)
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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
aA and B speaker indicators (➔10, 20)
bAudio input indicators
cListening mode and format indicators (➔19, 25)
dTuning indicators (➔21)
eRDS indicator (excluding North American models)
(➔22)
fSLEEP indicator (➔20)
gMUTING indicator (➔20)
hMessage area
aDIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks
bCOMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks
cHDMI IN and OUT jacks
dFM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal
eMONITOR OUT V jack
fUNIVERSAL PORT jack
gFRONT SPEAKERS Aterminals
hSPEAKERS terminals
(SURR, CENTER)
iFRONT SPEAKERS Bterminals
jPower cord
kuREMOTE CONTROL jack
lComposite video and analog audio jacks
(BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN,
GAME IN, TV/CD IN)
mSUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack
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Remote Controller
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
aON/STANDBY button (➔18)
bREMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons
(➔19, 41 to 42)
cTONE, +and –buttons (➔36)
dSP A/B button (➔10, 20)
eArrow q/w/e/rand ENTER buttons
fSETUP button (➔28)
gLISTENING MODE buttons (➔25)
hDIMMER button (➔19)
iDISPLAY button (➔19)
jMUTING button (➔20)
kVOL q/wbutton (➔19)
lRETURN button
mAUDIO button (➔34)
nSLEEP button (➔20)
■Controlling the tuner
To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press TUNER (or
RECEIVER).
You can select AM or FM by pressing TUNER repeatedly.
aArrow q/wbuttons (➔21)
bD.TUN button (➔21)
cDISPLAY button (➔22)
dTUN MODE button (➔21)
eCH +/–button (➔22)
fNumber buttons (➔21)
Controlling the AV Receiver
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To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select
Receiver mode.
You can also use the remote controller to control
Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and
other components.
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About Home Theater
You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: Speakers A and Speakers B.
Speakers A should be used in your main listening room for up to 5.1-channel playback.
*While Speakers B is on, Speakers A is reduced to 2.1-channel playback.
Speakers B can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.
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. With Blu-ray Discs, you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital.
With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes.
Speakers A and B
Speakers A Speakers B Indicator Output
On On Speakers A: 2.1 channels
Speakers B: 2 channels
Off Speakers A: 5.1 channels
Off On Speakers B: 2 channels
Off No sound
Enjoying Home Theater
aFront 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 equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward
so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.
bCenter speaker
This speaker enhances the front speakers, making sound movements dis-
tinct and providing a full sound image. In movies it’s used mainly for dia-
log. Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear level, or at the
same height as the front speakers.
*While Speakers B is on, this speaker outputs no sound.
cSurround 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 to 3 feet (60 to 100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be
equidistant from the listener.
*While Speakers B is on, these speakers outputs no sound.
dSubwoofer
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency
Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your
subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of your listening room,
and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained
by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the width of
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 satis-
fying results.
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Connecting the AV Receiver
Speaker Configuration
The following table indicates the channels you should use
depending on the number of speakers that you have.
For 5.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need five
speakers and a powered subwoofer.
No matter how many speakers you use, a powered sub-
woofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid
bass.
To get the best from your surround sound system, you
need to set the speaker settings. You can do this manually
(➔30).
Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels
The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are color-
coded for ease of identification. (The negative (–) speaker
terminals are all black.)
The supplied speaker cable labels are also color-coded and
you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each
speaker cable in accordance with the table above. Then all
you need to do is to match the color of each label to the
corresponding speaker terminal.
Speaker Connection Precautions
Read the following before connecting your speakers:
• You can connect speakers with an impedance of between
6 and 16 ohms. If you use speakers with a lower imped-
ance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a
long period of time, the built-in amp 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. In other
words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+)
terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to 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.
• Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have con-
tact with the AV receiver’s rear panel. Doing so may
damage the AV receiver.
• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker ter-
minal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.
• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.
Connecting Your Speakers
Numberofchannels 2345
Front speakers ✔✔✔✔
Center speaker ✔✔
Surround speakers ✔✔
Speaker Color
Front left White
Front right Red
Center Green
Surround left Blue
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Connecting the Speaker Cables
Screw-type speaker terminals
Using Banana Plugs (North American models)
• 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.
Push-type speaker terminals
The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals.
Connecting a Powered Subwoofer
Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s SUB-
WOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on your pow-
ered subwoofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is
unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, con-
nect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on
the amp.
Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insu-
lation from the ends of the speaker
cables, and twist the bare wires tightly,
as shown.
1/2" to 5/8"(12 to 15 mm)
Strip 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to 12 mm) of insulation from the ends of the
speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.
3/8" to 1/2"(10 to 12 mm)
Surround right
speaker
Surround left
speaker
Front right
speaker A
Front left
speaker A
Front left
speaker B
Front right
speaker B
Center
speaker
Speakers BSpeakers A
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Connected image with AV components
• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components.
• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections.
• Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections 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
*Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. Even 176.4/192 kHz is effective in case of the HDMI con-
nection.
Note
• The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs.
• 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.
About AV Connections
Signal Cable Jack Description
Video and
Audio
HDMI HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio. The
AV receiver is compliant with HDMI.
Video Component video Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color
difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best picture qual-
ity (some TV manufacturers label their component video
sockets slightly differently).
Composite video Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and
other video equipment.
Audio Optical digital
audio
Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital
sound such as PCM*or Dolby Digital. The audio quality is
the same as coaxial.
Coaxial digital
audio
Coaxial digital connections allow you to enjoy digital
sound such as PCM*or Dolby Digital. The audio quality is
the same as optical.
Analog audio
(RCA)
Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio.
1/8" (3.5 mm)
Stereo mini plug
This cable carries analog audio.
HDMI cable Other cables
: Video & Audio : Video
: Audio
Game console
Blu-ray Disc/
DVD player
TV, projector, etc. Game console
Blu-ray Disc/
DVD player
TV, projector, etc.
AV receiverAV receiver
Right!
Wrong!
HDMI
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
Green
Blue
Red
V
Yellow
OPTICAL
Orange
L
R
White
Red

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Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below.
✔: Assignment can be changed (➔29).
Refer to “About HDMI” (➔49) and “Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder” (➔50).
Tip
To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV’s speakers:
• Set the “TV Control” setting to “On” (➔33) for an p-compatible TV.
• Set the “Audio TV OUT” setting to “On” (➔32) when the TV is not compatible with por the “TV Control” setting to “Off”.
• Set your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player’s HDMI audio output setting to PCM.
• To listen to TV audio through the AV receiver, see “Connecting External Components” (➔15).
Note
• 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). If the TV power is off or the TV is set to
another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off.
• When the “Audio TV OUT” setting is set to “On” (➔32) to hear from your TV’s speakers, by controlling the AV receiver’s volume,
the sound will be output from the AV receiver’s speakers, too. When the “TV Control” setting is set to “On”(➔33) to hear from
speakers of p-compatible TV, by controlling the AV receiver’s volume, the AV receiver’s speakers will produce sound while the
TV’s speakers are muted. To stop the AV receiver’s speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV’s settings, or turn
down the AV receiver’s volume.
■Audio return channel (ARC) function
Audio return channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT of the
AV receiver. To use this function, you must select the TV/CD input selector.
• To use ARC function, you must select the TV/CD input selector, your TV must support ARC function and “HDMI
Control” is set to “On” (➔33).
Connecting Components with HDMI
Jack Signal Components Assignable
Input HDMI IN1 Audio/Video Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔
HDMI IN2 Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc. ✔
HDMI IN3 Game console ✔
Output HDMI OUT TV, projector, etc.
Game console TV, projector, etc.
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Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The
default input assignments are shown below.
✔: Assignment can be changed (➔29).
■How to record the video
With the connections described here, you cannot record
the video through the AV receiver. To make a connection
for video recording (➔24).
*1 If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you’ll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer. See
your turntable’s manual for details.
You can also use a phono equalizer to connect a turntable with an MC-type cartridge. See your phono equalizer’s manual for details.
• With connection B, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS.
• If your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be sure to connect the main stereo
output using connection C.
Connecting External Components
The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to
the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.
BA C D
No. Jack Signal Components Assignable
ACOMPONENT
VIDEO
IN 1 (BD/DVD) Component
video
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔
IN 2 (CBL/SAT) Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc. ✔
OUT TV, projector, etc.
BDIGITAL IN OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME) Digital audio Game console ✔
IN 2 (TV/CD) TV, CD player ✔
COAXIAL (BD/DVD) Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔
CMONITOR OUT Composite
video
TV, projector, etc.
BD/DVD IN Analog audio
and composite
video
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
VCR/DVR IN VCR or DVD recorder/Digital
Video Recorder
CBL/SAT IN Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.
GAME IN Game console
TV/CD IN Analog audio TV, CD player, Turntable*1, Cas-
sette tape deck, MD, CD-R
DUNIVERSAL PORT Analog audio/
Video
Universal port optional dock
(UP-A1 etc.)
Using the AUX INPUT jack on the front panel
Portable audio player
Analog audio line
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With u(Remote Interactive), you can use the following
special functions:
■System On/Auto Power On
When you start playback on a component connected via
u, if the AV receiver is on Standby, it will automati-
cally turn on and select that component as the input
source.
■Direct Change
When playback is started on a component connected via
u, the AV receiver automatically selects that compo-
nent as the input source.
■Remote Control
You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to con-
trol your other u-capable Onkyo components, point-
ing the remote controller at the AV receiver’s remote
control sensor instead of the component. You must enter
the appropriate remote control code first (➔41).
Note
•Useonlyucables for uconnections. ucables are supplied
with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.).
• Some components have two ujacks. You can connect either
one to the AV receiver. The other jack is for connecting addi-
tional u-capable components.
• Connect only Onkyo components to ujacks. Connecting other
manufacturer’s components may cause a malfunction.
• Some components may not support all ufunctions. Refer to
the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo components.
This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna.
The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use
the tuner.
Note
• Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into a radio station and position the antenna to achieve the best possible
reception.
• Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.
Tip
• If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.
• If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM
antenna.
Connecting Onkyo uComponents
Step 1:
Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected
with an analog audio cable (connection Cin the hookup
examples) (➔15).
Step 2:
Make the uconnection (see illustration below).
Step 3:
If you’re using an RI Dock, or cassette tape deck,
change the Input Display (➔20).
LR
IN
BD/DVD
L
R
IN
TV/CD
L
R
REMOTE
CONTROL
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
LR
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
e.g., CD player
e.g., DVD player
Connecting Antenna
Thumbtacks, etc.
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
North American and
Taiwan models
European, Australian
and Asian models
Push. Insert wire. Release.
Assembling the AM loop antenna
Indoor FM antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied)
Caution
• Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when
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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 components. Use the following sections as a guide.
Note
The on-screen setup menus are displayed when:
• There is no video input, or
• The video input is 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.
Video Connection Formats
Video component can be connected by using any one of the following video connection formats: composite video, com-
ponent 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.
Audio Connection Formats
Audio component can be connected by using any of the
following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coax-
ial, or HDMI.
When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the
AV receiver does not convert digital input signals for ana-
log line outputs and vice versa. For example, audio signals
connected to an optical or coaxial digital input are not out-
put by the analog VCR/DVR OUT.
If signals are present at more than one input, the inputs
will be selected automatically in the following order of pri-
ority: HDMI, digital, analog.
Which Connections Should I Use?
The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to
the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.
IN
MONITOR OUT
Blu-ray Disc, DVD player, etc.
AV receiver
TV, projector, etc.
Composite
Composite
Component
Component
Video Signal Flow Chart
HDMI
HDMI
IN
OUT
*1*2
*1 *1
*1
Blu-ray Disc, DVD player, etc.
AV receiver
TV, projector, etc.
HDMICoaxialAnalog
Audio Signal Flow Chart
HDMIAnalog
Optical
*1 Depends on the “Audio TV OUT” setting (➔32).
*2 This setting is available, when “Audio Return Ch” set-
ting is set to “Auto” (➔33), you must select the TV/CD
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Turning On/Off the AV Receiver
Turning On
Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel.
or
Press RECEIVER followed by ON/STANDBY on the remote controller.
The AV receiver comes on, the display lights, and the STANDBY indicator goes off.
Turning Off
Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel or the remote controller.
The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the AV receiver, always
turn down the volume before you turn it off.
ON/STANDBY
ON/STANDBY
RECEIVER
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Basic Operations
■Operating on the AV receiver
■Operating with the remote controller
You can display various information about the current
input source as follows.
Tip
• Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver’s DISPLAY.
The following information can typically be displayed.
*1 When AM or FM radio is used, the band, preset number, and
frequency are displayed.
*2 If the input signal is analog, no format information is dis-
played. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is
displayed. If the input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal
format is displayed.
Information is displayed for about three seconds, then the pre-
viously displayed information reappears.
*3 The input source is displayed with the default name even
when you have selected a name in “Name Edit” (➔32).
The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality
of compressed music files.
Tip
• Alternatively, you can use the remote controller’s AUDIO and
arrow buttons.
• See “Music Optimizer” for more details (➔35).
You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver’s display.
Tip
• Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver’s DIMMER (North
American and Taiwan models).
This manual describes the procedure using the
remote controller unless otherwise specified.
Playing the Connected Component
1
Use the input selector buttons to select the input
source.
2
Start playback on the source component.
See also:
• “Controlling Other Components” (➔41)
• “Controlling iPod” (➔37)
• “Listening to the Radio” (➔21)
3
To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME
control.
4
Select a listening mode and enjoy!
See also:
• “Using the Listening Modes” (➔25)
1
Press RECEIVER followed by INPUT SELEC-
TOR.
2
Start playback on the source component.
See also:
• “Controlling Other Components” (➔41)
• “Controlling iPod” (➔37)
• “Listening to the Radio” (➔21)
3
To adjust the volume, use VOL q/w.
4
Select a listening mode and enjoy!
See also:
• “Using the Listening Modes” (➔25)
Displaying Source Information
Press RECEIVER followed by DISPLAY repeat-
edly to cycle through the available information.
Using the Music Optimizer
Press MUSIC OPTIMIZER on the front panel.
The M.Opt indicator lights on the display.
Setting the Display Brightness
Press RECEIVER followed by DIMMER repeat-
edly to select: dim, dimmer, or normal brightness.
Input source &
volume*1
Signal format*2
or sampling fre-
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Input source &
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You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver.
Tip
• To unmute, press MUTING again or adjust the volume.
• The Mute function is cancelled when the AV receiver is set to
Standby.
With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver to turn
off automatically after a specified period.
Tip
• If you need to cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP repeatedly
until the SLEEP indicator goes off.
• To check the time remaining until the AV receiver sleeps, press
SLEEP. Note that if you press SLEEP while the sleep time is
being displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes.
Note
• Always turn down the volume before connecting your head-
phones.
• While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack, the
speakers are turned off.
• When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode is
set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo, Mono, or Direct.
• The listening modes cannot be selected while a pair of head-
phones is connected.
When you connect an u-capable Onkyo component, you
must configure the input display so that ucan work
properly.
This setting can be done only from the front panel.
Note
•DOCK can be selected for the TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR
input selector, but not at the same time.
• Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the
remote controller for the first time (➔41).
You can use two sets of front speakers with the AV
receiver: Speakers A for up to 5.1-channel playback in
your main listening room and Speakers B for 2-channel
stereo playback in another room.
Note
• While Speakers B is on, channels are reduced to 2.1 in the main
room (➔10).
Tip
• Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver’s SPEAKERS Aand
B.
Muting the AV Receiver
Press RECEIVER followed by MUTING.
The output is muted and the MUTING indicator
flashes on the display.
Using the Sleep Timer
Press RECEIVER followed by SLEEP repeatedly
to select the required sleep time.
The sleep time can be set from 90 to 10 minutes in
10 minute steps.
The SLEEP indicator lights on the display when the
sleep timer has been set. The specified sleep time
appears on the display for about five seconds, then
the previous display reappears.
Using Headphones
Connect a pair of stereo headphones with a stan-
dard plug (1/4 inch or 6.3 mm) to the PHONES
jack.
Changing the Input Display
1
Press TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR on the front
panel so that “TV/CD”, “GAME” or “VCR/DVR”
appears on the display.
2
Press and hold down TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR
(about 3 seconds) to change the input display.
Repeat this step to select “MD”, “CDR”, “DOCK”
or “TAP E”.
For the TV/CD input selector, the input display
changes in this order:
For the GAME input selector, the setting changes in
this order:
For the VCR/DVR input selector, the setting
changes in this order:
Selecting Speakers A and B
Press RECEIVER followed by SP A/B repeatedly
to cycle through the selection:
Aor B, or both indicators light on the display.
TV/CD → MD → CDR
DOCK
→
→
TAPE
→
GAME ↔DOCK
VCR/DVR ↔DOCK
Speakers A → Speakers A&B → Speakers B
→
Off ←