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1. Remote Control Codes SAT satellite receiver SAT satellite receiver When two or more codes are given Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control code try each one in turn and choose the conrad aes Nikko 4013 4025 4027 one that works best Cosat 4015 4023 Nokia 4033 Crown 4013 Nordmende 4017 4020 Depending on the manufacturer and Daewoo 4016 4017 4025 Oceanic 4022 component the remote controller Diamend 1022 Octagon ANE ANT may not work as expected Dishnet 4008 Okano 4013 Dual 4016 Optex 4015 4023 DVD DVD player Echostar 4010 4018 4025 Orbit 4016 Manufacturer Control code Einhell 4013 4017 4025 Orbitech 4017 4019 Aiwa 5010 Elta 4015 4017 Pace 4012 4026 4031 Akai 5019 Engel 4025 Pacific 4022 Apex 5015 5016 Eurosat 4013 4022 Palladium 4013 4017 4021 CyberHome 5027 Eurosky 4013 4024 Palsat 4019 Denon 5017 5020 Eurostar 4024 Panasonic 4006 4031 GE 5003 Fagor 4015 4023 Panda 4024 Hitachi 5009 Ferguson 4012 Philips 4021 4029 Integra 5001 5002 Fidelity 4030 Phonotrend 4015 4023 Integra Research 5001 5002 Fracarro 4017 Predki 4017 JVC 5023 FTE 4025 4030 Premier 4023 Kenwood 5017 Fuba 4017 Primestar 4007 Magnavox 5004 5021 Galaxis 4015 4023 Proscan 4001 4002 Marantz 5025 5026 GE 4001 4002 Protek 4022 Mitsubishi 5005 General Instruments 4003 Pye 4021 O
2. STANDBY 4 mi amp vo e c e Press ON JOS VCR first Number oy Tk Wh buttons TV INPUT SEDO CH d VOL AY ON STANDBY Set the VCR to On or Standby CH Selects channels on the VCR ON STANDBY Set the TV to On or Standby gt Play Number buttons Enter numbers m Stop CH Selects channels on the TV lt lt Rewind TV INPUT Selects the TV s VCR input gt gt Fast forward VOL ATY V Adjusts the TV s volume m Pause In addition to these buttons the remote controller has REC e RECON dedicated buttons for controlling a TV which can be used regardless of which remote controller mode is cur rently selected see page 17 Controlling a Satellite Receiver STANDBY macro F p Controlling a Cable Receiver ON OO SS or STANDBY zb Number C C COICO FETU buttons Q ON TIO cle C tone De Number ototo C5 Oe Press SAT zi first buttons wa oe ecg ENTER S AY Press CH amp 5 M CABLE 5 9 OS first Set the satellite receiver to On or ON STANDBY lt ay CH Select satellite channels ON STANDBY Set the cable receiver to On or LA LV V lt y b gt Select menu items Standby ENTER Confirm selection CH Select cable channels Number buttons
3. Front right speaker speaker Speaker set B Sold separately 19 mal e HT S870 En book Page 20 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Connecting Antenna Connecting Antenna This chapter 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 HT R820THX won t pick up any radio signals with out any antenna connected so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner r AM antenna push terminals FM antenna socket E Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only 1 Attach the FM antenna as shown 750 A a 3 Insert the plug fully into the socket Once the HT R820THX 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 Caution Be careful that you don t injure yourself when using thumbtacks If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna try a commercially available out door FM antenna instead see page 21 Connecting the AM Loop Antenna The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only 7 Assemble the AM loop antenna inserting the tabs into the base as sho
4. 41 mal e HT S870 En book Page 42 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Using the Listening Modes Continued About the Listing Modes The HT R820THX s surround indicators show which Speakers are active in each listening mode Front left Center Front right Subwoofer Surround Surround Surround left back right Basic Modes Direct The selected input source is output by the front left and right speakers only with minimal processing for a pure sound Em Lm NM Stereo Goo The selected input source is processed as a stereo signal and output by the front left and right speakers and the subwoofer Surround Modes Dolby Pro Logic ll mem Dolby Pro Logic II creates 5 1 channel surround from two channel material Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie Use this mode with DVDs and DIL Poey surrounp videos that bear the Dolby Sur round logo or TV programs that feature Dolby Sur round You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV programs Dolby Pro Logic Il Music Use this mode with the stereo sources such as music CDs and DVDs Dolby Pro Logic Il Game Use this mode with video games that feature stereo sound Dolby Pro Logic IIx z Dolby Pro Logic IIx can create 6 1 channel surround from two channel material except 96 kHz PCM The Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode can create 6 1 channel surround from 5 1 channel audio
5. Surround speakers SKM 820 SL SR D Indoor FM antenna Surround back speaker SKB 820 AM loop antenna Subwoofer SKW 820 THX Ultimate Demo Disc 0 Tn catalogs and on packaging the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of the HT S870 Spec ifications and operation are the same regardless of color Green Speaker cable for center speaker 10 ft 3 m Speaker cables for surround speakers 30 ft 9 m Cork Spacer x 24 lt ve e HT S870 En book Page 7 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Before Using the HT R820THX e Installing the Batteries Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller point it at the HT To open the battery compartment press R820THX s remote control sensor as shown below the small hollow and slide off the cover Remote control sensor HT R820THX STANDBY indicator ES MA 6a p 2 Insert the two supplied batteries AA R6 in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment Notes The remote controller may not work reliably if the HT R820THX is subjected to bright light such as direct sunlight or inverter type fluorescent lights Keep this in mind when installing e f another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room or the HT R820THX is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays the remote co
6. THX Cinema THX SurrEX DTS Neo 6 THX Cinema DTS ES THX Cinema Orchestra Onkyo Unplugged original Studio Mix O DSP TV Logic All Ch Stereo 1 If the SurrBack parameter is set to None PLII is used 2 If the SurrBack setting is set to None or the Dolby Digital DTS setting is set to off DTS is used 3 Available when the Surr Back setting in the Speaker Configuration is NOT set to None page 50 and the Dolby Digital DTS setting page 44 is set to On 4 Available when the Surr Back setting in the Speaker Configuration is NOT set to None page 50 and the Dolby Digital DTS setting page 44 is set to either On or Auto 5 For DTS 96 kHz 24 bit material if the listening mode is Stereo or DTS 96 24 audio is processed at 96 kHz For all other listening modes it s processed at 48 kHz Tip You can check the format of a digital input signal on page 35 Displaying Source Information HT S870 En book Page 41 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Using the Listening Modes Continued e Selecting Listening Modes See About the Listening Modes on page 42 for detailed information about the listening modes The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD player is connected to the HT R820THX with a digital audio connection coaxial or optical Listening mode availabil
7. RETURN EXIT button This button is used to exit the DVD player s onscreen setup menu and to restart menu playback DISPLAY button This button is used to display information about the current disc title chapter or track on the DVD player s display including the elapsed time remain ing time total time and so on 8 Playback buttons From left to right Previous Play Next Fast Reverse Pause Stop and Fast Forward Step amp Slow lt 11 1 gt buttons These buttons are used for frame by frame playback and slow motion playback 0 AUDIO button This button is used to select foreign language soundtracks and audio formats e g Dolby Digital or DTS 2 SUBTITLE button This button is used to select subtitles 3 REPEAT button This button is used to set the repeat playback func tions e mal e HT S870 En book Page 15 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Remote Controller Continued A B button This button is used to set the A B repeat playback function 8 OPEN CLOSE 4 button This button is used to open and close the disc tray VIDEO OFF button This button is used to turn off the internal video cir cuitry eliminating the possibility of interference when playing audio only discs 7 CLEAR button This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers MENU button This button is used to display a DVD s menu VOL button This bu
8. AUDIO OUTPUT B Turntable with an MC Moving Coil Cartridge Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s TAPE IN L R inputs to the audio out puts on your phono preamp Use another analog audio cable to connect the phono preamp s inputs to your MC head amp s outputs And use another analog audio cable to connect the MC head amp s inputs to your turntable as shown C m GS Phono preamp 31 7e e HT S870 En book Page 32 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Connecting the HT R820THX Continued Connecting Onkyo a1 Components To use al you must make an analog audio connection RCA between the HT R820THX and the other component even if they are con nected digitally With RI Remote Interactive you can control your f31 compatible Onkyo CD player DVD player and so on with the HT R820THX s remote controller and use the following special I functions Auto Power On Standby When you start playback on a component connected via AI if the HT R820THX is in Standby it will turn on and select that component as the input source automati cally Similarly when the HT R820THX is set to Standby all components connected via RI also enter Standby This function will not work if the component s power cord is connected to the HT R820THX s AC OUTLET Direct Change When playback is started on a component connected via fai the HT R820THX
9. Ifthe Surround setting in step 6 is set to Small the Large option cannot be selected 8 Press the SETUP button Setup closes To test that all of your speakers are working properly press the remote controller s TEST TONE button The test tone will be output by each speaker in turn and the name of each speaker will appear on the dis play To turn off the test tone press the TEST TONE button again If the test tone is not produced by a speaker or it s produced by a speaker other than that shown on the display you may have wired your speakers incorrectly and you should check your connections see page 19 If the test tone is not produced by a speaker and its name does not appear on the display you may have set the speaker settings incorrectly see page 50 51 e HT S870 En book Page 52 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Controlling Other Components You can use the HT R820THX s remote controller RC 571M to control your other AV components including those made by other manufacturers To do this you first need to enter the appropriate remote control code for your DVD player TV VCR cable receiver or satellite receiver Then you need to select the corresponding remote controller mode see page 12 By entering the appropriate remote control code the CD MD and CDR mode buttons can also be used with other manufacturer s components e g DVD TV VCR sate
10. Note The Auto Standby function turns the subwoofer on when the input signal exceeds a certain level If the Auto Standby function does not work reliably try slightly increasing or decreasing the subwoofer output level on your receiver or amp 11 e HT S870 En book Page 12 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Remote Controller How to Use the Remote Controller Including the HT R820THX the remote controller can be used to control up to 10 different components includ ing Onkyo components connected via RI The remote controller has a specific operating mode for use with each type of component Modes are selected by using the nine REMOTE MODE buttons B AMP TUNER amp TAPE Mode TUNER TAPE In AMP TUNER amp TAPE mode you can control the HT R820THX and an Onkyo cassette recorder con nected via RI E DVD CD MD amp CDR Modes REMOTE MODE ov EG With these modes you can control an Onkyo DVD player CD player MiniDisc recorder or CD recorder connected via f31 the remote controller should be pointed at the HT R820THX By entering the appropri ate remote control code the DVD mode can also be used to control another manufacturer s DVD player and the CD MD and CDR mode buttons can also be used with other manufacturer s components e g DVD TV VCR satellite or cable receiver See page 52 B TV VCR CABLE amp SAT Modes Cw QR pas Qe
11. Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency one step at a time HT R820THX changes FM frequency in 0 2 MHz steps 10 kHz steps for AM In Manual Tuning mode FM stations will be in mono Switch back to Auto Tuning mode for stereo Tuning into weak FM stations If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak it may be impossible to get good reception In this case switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono mal e HT S870 En book Page 37 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Using the Tuner Continued Presetting Radio Stations You can store up to 30 of your favorite radio stations as presets 1 Tune into the station that you want to store as a preset 2 Press the MEMORY button uewory mumcu The MEMORY indicator appears and C the preset number flashes While the MEMORY indicator is one displayed about 8 seconds use the PRESET lt 4 gt buttons to select a preset from 1 through 30 In this example preset 3 is selected O e memoRY sL 4 Press the MEMORY button won ww 292in to store the station Cp The station is stored and the preset number stops flashing Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite radio stations Selecting Preset Stations 1 Use the TUNER input selector TUNER button to select either AM or FM 2 Use the PRESET lt q p gt but ese tONS Or the remote controller s CH button to select the
12. SB Dolby D and then use the Left and Right lt 4 gt buttons to select Auto On or Off When playing DTS material Use the Up and Down AY V buttons to select SB DTS and then use the Left and Right lt q gt buttons to select Auto On or Off Press the SETUP button Setup closes Use the remote controller s SURR button or the HT R820THX s LISTENING MODE P buttons to select the required listening mode Dolby Digital Setting Auto Off If the source signal contains a Dolby Digital EX flag Dolby Digital EX or THX Surround EX is used If not Dolby Digital 5 1 or THX Cinema is used Dolby Digital EX or THX Surround EX is used regardless of whether the source signal con tains a Dolby Digital EX flag You can switch Dolby Digital EX PL IIx Music and THX Sur round EX Dolby Digital 5 1 is used even if a Dolby Dig ital EX flag is present DTS Setting Auto On Off If the source signal contains a DTS ES flag DTS ES 6 1 or DTS ES THX Cinema is used If not DTS 5 1 or THX Cinema is used DTS ES 6 1 is used regardless of whether the source signal contains a DTS ES flag If the source signal contains a DTS ES flag DTS ES 6 1 or DTS ES THX Cinema is selected auto matically If the source signal does not contain a DTS ES flag you can select DTS4 Dolby EX PL IIx Music DTS Neo 6 THX Surr EX or DTS Neo 6 THX Cinema D
13. STANDBY slo Ssa o MULTI CH 2 2 a cD TAPE C C5 C25 REMOTE MODE ow co Ga con eT Qu amp ECE Qe Tien w O NEXU INPUT O 5 Z A TONEN TONE TAPE 316 He cep SEP Ss 5 co a cc C gm e p Gait oll a En AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGE LASTM REPEAT AB SEARCH AWEMORY s Sese ous ae E 5 OPEN CLOSE VIDEO OFF a AES o RC 571M DVD Mode DVD mode is used to control an Onkyo DVD player con nected to the HT R820THX via RI To set the remote controller to DVD mode press the DVD mode button Before selecting DVD mode and starting play back you should press the AMP mode button followed by the DVD input selector button to select your DVD player as the input source D STANDBY button This button is used to set the DVD player to Standby 2 ON button This button is used to turn on the DVD player and set it to Standby 3 Number buttons These buttons are used to enter title chapter and track numbers and to enter times for locating spe cific points in time 4 TOP MENU button This button is used to select a DVD s top menu Arrow AJ W lt 4 gt amp ENTER button This button is used to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player s onscreen setup menus DISC button This button selects discs on a DVD changer
14. 4 Features eeeeree nien einer enhn 4 Supplied Accessories 6 Before Using the HT R820THX 7 Front amp Rear Panels 8 Speaker Package 11 Remote Controller 12 Connection Connecting Speakers 18 Connecting Antenna 20 Connecting the HT R820THX 22 Turning on amp First Time Setup 33 Basic Operation Playing Your AV Components 34 Using the Tuner 36 Common Functions 38 Enjoying the listening Modes Using the Listening Modes 40 Advanced Operation Recording eere 45 Advanced Function 46 Advanced Setup 48 Controlling Other Components 52 Troubleshooting 58 Specifications 62 HT S870 En book Page 6 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Supplied Accessories e Make sure you have the following accessories HT R820THX HTP 820 Front speakers SKF 820 FL FR HT R820THX Center speaker 7 SKC 820C
15. 4 Repeat step 3 so that the level of the test tone from each speaker is the same Speakers that you set to No or None in the Speaker Configuration page 50 do not output the test tone 5 Press the SETUP button Setup closes Don t forget to turn down the volume if you turned it up while setting the levels Note This procedure can also be performed by using the remote controller First press the TEST TONE but ton to output the test tone Use the LEVEL and LEVEL buttons to adjust the levels and use the CH SEL button to select the speakers When using a handheld sound level meter calibrate each speaker channel to 75 dB SPL at the seating position measured with C weighting and slow reading 49 mal e e HT S870 En book Page 50 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Advanced Setup Continued Volume Setup With this preference you can choose how the volume level is displayed Abs Absolute Display range is MIN 1 through 79 MAX Rel Relative Display range is e dB 93 dB 92 dB through 18 dB The absolute value 62 is equal to the relative value 0 dB 1 4 P Press the AMP button followed Press the AMP button followed by the SETUP button 2 UsetheUpandDown AYIY f Use the Up and Down AT V buttons to select 5 Volume Setup and then press the ENTER bunan Use the Left and Right lt gt buttons to select Rel
16. Enter numbers Number buttons Enter numbers 57 HT S870_En book Page 58 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Troubleshooting Symptom The HT R820THX shuts down immediately after being turned on Power There s no sound coming from the speakers Audio Possible cause The amp protection system has been acti vated The HT R820THX is muted and the MUT ING indicator is on Remedy Contact your Onkyo dealer Unmute the HT R820THX page 39 The HT R820THX is not connected prop erly Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way And make sure that the inputs and outputs of all components are connected properly page 22 If your turntable doesn t have a built in phono preamp you must connect one between your turntable and the HT R820THX If your turntable uses an MC cartridge you must use a compatible phono preamp The speaker cables are not connected properly The wrong input source is selected Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is correct and that the bare wires are in contact with metal part of each speaker terminal page 19 Select the correct input source page 34 A pair of headphones are connected Disconnect the headphones page 39 The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS Set the input signal format to Auto page 47 The volume is set at minimum Turn up the volume pag
17. connected to the HT R820THX via RI CDR mode is used to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to the HT R820THX via fal To select MD mode press the MD mode button To select CDR mode press the CDR mode button Before selecting MD or CDR mode and starting playback you should press the AMP mode button followed by the TAPE input selector button to select your MiniDisc or CD recorder as the input source D ON button This button is used to set the MiniDisc recorder or CD recorder to On or Standby 2 Number buttons These buttons are used to enter track numbers and to enter times for locating specific points in time 8 DISPLAY button This button is used to display information about the current disc or track on the MD CDR recorder s dis play including the elapsed time remaining time total time and so on Play gt button This button is used to start playback 5 Previous amp Next I 1 buttons The Previous I button is used to select the pre vious track During playback it selects the begin ning of the current track The Next button is used to select the next track 6 Pause II button This button is used to pause playback 7 REC 6 button This button is used to start recording REPEAT button This button is used to set the repeat playback func tions 9 OPEN CLOSE 4 button This button is used to eject the MiniDisc or open and close the disc tray of the CD
18. e HT S870 En book Page 1 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM ONE YO 6 1ch Home Theater System H 1 855870 AV Receiver HT R820THX 6 1ch Speaker System HTP 820 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 6 1ch Home Theater System Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new 6 1ch Home Theater Sys tem Please retain this manual for future reference e Contents Introduction 2 Connection 18 Turning On amp First Time Setup Basic Operation Playing your AV components 34 Usingithe muner a a 36 Enjoying the Listening Modes 40 Advanced Operation 45 Troubleshooting z 9 HT S870 En book Page 2 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM e WARNING WARNING AVIS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ff RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS eee EUR TO RAIN OR MOISTURE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the CAUTION AN presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk o
19. from appropriate use of this function Digital Input Signal Formats The following table shows the display indicators for each supported digital signal format Format Display Dolby Digital o0 Do DTS Em PCM PCM Normally the HT R820THX detects the signal format automatically However if you experience either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS material you can set the signal format to PCM or DTS If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut off try setting the format to PCM e f noise is produced when fast forwarding or reversing a DTS CD or LD try setting the format to DTS IK oO Oe co o amp DIGITAL INPUT 1 Press and hold the HT R820THX s DIGI TAL INPUT button on the front panel for about 3 seconds 2 While Auto is displayed about 3 sec onds use the Left and Right lt gt but tons to select PCM DTS or Auto DTS or PCM the DTS or PCM indicator depending on which format you have set flashes and only signals in that format are output Digital signals in other formats are ignored Auto default the format is detected automati cally If no digital input signal is present the cor responding analog input is used instead 47 7e e HT S870 En book Page 48 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Advanced
20. 571M mal e HT S870 En book Page 13 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM ig Remote Controller Continued For detailed information refer to the pages in parenthesis STANDBY button 33 This button is used to set the HT R820THX to Standby ON button 33 This button is used to turn on the HT R820THX 3 Input selector buttons 34 These buttons are used to select the input sources MULTI CH button 35 This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input 5 TONE amp buttons 38 These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble 6 DIMMER button 38 This button is used to adjust the display brightness Arrow AT V 4 amp ENTER button This button is used to select and adjust settings CH button 37 This button is used to select radio presets RETURN button This button is used to return to the previous screen when changing settings DISPLAY button 35 37 This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source di SP A amp SP B buttons 34 These buttons are used to turn on and off speaker sets A and B Listening mode buttons 41 SURR button This button is used to select the Dolby and DTS lis tening modes ALL ST button This button is used to select the All Ch Stereo listen ing mode THX button This button is used to select the THX listening mode STEREO button This button is used
21. AC OUTLET AC120V 60Hz SWITCHED 120W 1A MAX Caution Make sure that the capacity of the component that you connect to the AC OUTLET does not exceed the stated capacity e g 100 W Note e Onkyo components with RI sockets should be con nected to regular wall outlets Connecting the Power Cord Plug the HT R820THX and SKW 820 power cords into suitable wall outlets Notes Before connecting the power cord connect all of your speakers and AV components Turning on the HT R820THX may cause a momen tary power surge that might interfere with other elec trical equipment on the same circuit If this is a problem plug the HT R820THX into a different branch circuit mal e HT S870 En book Page 33 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM e Turning On amp First Time Setup N STANDBY ON DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY Input selector buttons TAPE Turning On the HT R820THX Press the STANDBY ON button Alternatively press the remote controller s AMP button fol lowed by the ON button The HT R820THX comes on the dis Remote play lights up and the STANDBY indi controller cator goes off ON STANDBY The subwoofer SKW 820 automati cally turns on when an input signal is OSTANDBY ON detected in Standby mode To turn off the HT R820THX press the STANDBY ON
22. Audio Adjust functions are explained below Using the Audio Adjust Functions B Double Bass The Double Bass function boosts the bass by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right channels to the These functions only work with speaker set A Audio Adjust provides various functions for adjusting the sourid subwoofer To use this function in the Speaker Configu ration the Subwoofer setting must be set to Yes and the Front setting must be set to Large see page 50 ENTER Ayar The Double Bass function works well with mono and 2 channel sources including 96 kHz PCM On Double Bass function on Front left and right bass also goes to the sub woofer simultaneously Off Double Bass function off This setting is preferred by THX but to decide which setting is best for your room once you have p SETUP L NIGHT Ss Re EQ positioned all of your speakers choose the option seem which gives you the most solid sounding bass B Late Night Dolby Digital only 1 Press the SETUP button With this function you can reduce the dynamic range of ce Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume levels ideal for watching movies late at night when you don t want to disturb anyone Use the Up and Down AY V Off Late Night function off buttons to select 4 Audio Low Small reduction in dynamic range Adjust and then press the
23. DIMMER Adjusting the Bass amp Treble You can adjust the bass and treble for the FRONT SPEAKERS A at any time except when the Direct THX Cinema and THX Surround EX listening mode is selected To make these settings first select another list ning mode If you ve selected the multichannel DVD input before pressing the TONE button press the remote control ler s AMP button followed by the SURR button so that Tone On appears on the display 1 TONE Press the TONE button repeat edly to select either Bass or Treble 2 Use the TONE buttons to adjust SN B Bass You can boost or cut low frequency sounds output by the front speakers from 12 dB to 12 dB in 2 dB steps B Treble You can boost or cut high frequency sounds output by the front speakers from 12 dB to 12 dB in 2 dB steps Note To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits press the DIRECT button to select the Direct listening mode Setting the Subwoofer Level To set the level of the subwoofer use the subwoofer s OUTPUT LEVEL control Set it so that bass sounds are evenly balanced with the treble sounds from the other speakers Because our ears are less sensitive to very low bass sounds there s a temptation to set the level of the sub woofer too high As a rule of thumb set the subwoofer level to what you think is the optimal level and then back it off slightly L7 x Subwoofers x rear panel MI
24. S Video cable to connect the HT R820THX s S VIDEO DVD IN to the S Video output on your DVD player as shown Your TV must also be connected via S Video C ama S VIDEO OUT DVD player r3 oom B Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the HT R820THX s COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN to the component video output on your DVD player as shown Your TV must also be connected via component video DVD player L ner eo or Y PB PR Audio Connections Note Initially the COAXIAL digital input is assigned to the DVD input source If you connect your DVD player to a different digital input or only to an analog input you ll need to assign it to the DVD input source see page 33 B Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection e Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the coax ial output on your DVD player as shown OR Usean optical digital audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 to the optical output on your DVD player as shown COAXIAL Connect one or the other DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL NT N DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL DVD player E Using Analog Connections Even if your DVD player is connected digitally coaxial or optical to use I or to record audio from your DVD player you ll
25. Setup Speaker Distance To get the best from surround sound it s important that the sound from each speaker reaches the listener at the same time To achieve this you need to specify the dis tance from each speaker to the listening position Speaker Distance cannot be set while head phones are connected Speaker B is on or the multi channel input is being used ENTER DISPLAY BOSIM OCO Ge J o DO 5555 C 69 C95 G2 eee 92 C9 e RC 571M 1 Measure and make a note of the distance from each speaker to the listening position Press the AMP button followed by the SETUP button on the remote controller 2 AMP Use the Up and Down AT V buttons to select 2 SP Dis tance and then press the ENTER button A C 4 Use the DISPLAY button to switch ft or m ft distances in feet Can be set from 1 to 30 feet in 1 foot steps DISPLAY m distances in meters Can be set from 0 3 to 9 meters in 0 3 meter steps Use the Left and Right lt gt buttons to specify the distance for Front Left then press the Down WV button to select the next speaker 6 Repeat step 5 for all speakers Note Speakers that you set to No or None in the Speaker Configuration page 50 cannot be selected 7 Press the SETUP button Setup closes Note Ifthe distance between the furthest and nearest speak ers is
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27. VIDEO 1 IN to a composite video output on your VCR as shown An S Video connection provides better picture quality than a composite video connection SUBWOOFER Audio Connections Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s VIDEO 1 IN L R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your VCR as shown SUBWOOFER CENTER sa ND SURRL s S SURRR c bAE 2f 2 o o ra c jn TN VIDEO 1 DVD player L R FRONT sURR SUB Connect one WOOFER OUTPUT or the other AUDIO OUTPUT HT S870 En book Page 27 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Connecting the HT R820THX Continued e Connecting a VCR for Recording Video Connections Use an S Video cable to connect the HT R820THX s S VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT to an S Video input on your recording VCR OR Usea composite video cable to connect the HT R820THX s VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT to a compos ite video input on your recording VCR Audio Connections Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s AUDIO VIDEO 1 L R OUTs to the audio inputs on your recording VCR This illustration shows how to connect a VCR for record ing from a TV or another VCR Connect one or the other Connect one or the S VIDEO playback VCR Notes The HT R820THX must be turned on for recording Recording is not possible whi
28. With these modes you can control a TV VCR cable receiver and satellite receiver You must enter the appro priate remote control code first see page 52 Use the REMOTE MODE T AMP DVD CD MD CDR TV VCR CABLE SAT buttons to select the modes 2 Uses the buttons supported by that mode to control the component AMP TUNER mode DVD mode CD mode MD CDR mode TAPE mode TV mode see page 12 see page 14 see page 15 see page 16 see page 17 see page 57 see page 17 for TV control buttons VCR CABLE SAT mode see page 57 Note Some of the functions described in this manual may not work as expected with other components AMP TUNER Mode AMP TUNER mode is used to control the HT R820THX To select AMP TUNER mode press the AMP mode button Remote ONKYO indicator 1 ON STANDBY This indicator Of lights up when Vi V2 v3 the remote controller is a transmitting aH commands 0G 4 lt lt o o kw g 3 3 E zaz ji d zz m J CD TAPE TUNER owe Qm ee Cw amp ea ES z A oHa 4 VOL 8 LU SZ UU S DISPLAY murine 4 _ 90 C3 Selb G 5 O aD AUDIO SUBTITLE _ ANGLE LASTM 2 rerear AB SEARCH MEMORY A 5 RC
29. audio outputs on your CD player as shown CD player Connecting a Cassette Recorder Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s TAPE IN L R inputs to the cassette recorder s outputs and use another analog audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s TAPE OUT L R outputs to the cassette recorder s inputs as shown Ga N 9G 9G TAPE REC PLAY IN OUT 9G OS i l Note Initially the TAPE input source is assigned to the OPTICAL 3 DIGITAL IN If you connect your cassette recorder to only the analog TAPE IN you ll need to set the TAPE input source to see page 33 Connecting a DAT CD or MiniDisc Recorder You can connect a DAT CD or MiniDisc recorder instead of a cassette recorder Note Initially the TAPE input source is assigned to the OPTICAL 3 DIGITAL IN If you connect your DAT CD or MiniDisc recorder to a different digital input or you connect it to only the analog TAPE IN you ll need to change the input assignment see page 33 E Using Analog Connections Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s TAPE IN L R inputs to the recorder s outputs and use another analog audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s TAPE OUT L R outputs to the recorder s inputs as shown Gy n X9 9G TAPE aco 9G DAT
30. button The HT R820THX will enter Standby mode Changing the TAPE MD CDR Display If you connect an f31 compatible Onkyo MiniDisc recorder or CD recorder to the TAPE IN OUT sockets for 31 to work properly you must change this setting This setting can only be changed on the HT R820THX 1 Press the TAPE input selector Tare button so that TAPE appears on the display 2 Press and hold down the TAPE input selector button about 3 seconds to set the display Repeat this step to select TAPE MD or CDR Assigning the Digital Inputs to Input Sources To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS you must connect your DYD player to the HT R820THX by using a digital audio connection coaxial or optical With this function you can assign digital audio inputs to input sources You only need to change these assign ments if your connections don t match the default assignments listed below Input source DIGITAL INPUT DVD COAX COAXIAL VIDEO 1 Analog VIDEO 2 OPT2 OPTICAL 2 VIDEO 3 Analog TAPE OPT3 OPTICAL 3 CD OPT1 OPTICAL 1 For example if you connect your DVD player to the OPTICAL 1 DIGITAL IN you ll need to change the DVD input source from COAX to OPT 1 and change the CD input source to something other than OPT 1 If you want to use the TAPE input source with only the analog TAPE IN sockets you ll need to change the TAPE assignment fro
31. channel this 6 1 channel format offersaheightened ovirettat sense of space for added realism with moving sounds such as those that rotate 360 degrees or pass overhead Dolby Digital EX material can also be played on conventional 5 1 channel systems in which case the surround back channel audio is divided between the surround left and right channels Use this mode with DVDs that have a 6 1 channel soundtrack and bear the Dolby Digital logo DIS ace This digital surround format offers a sur DIGITAL round sound experience with exceptional fidelity It uses compressed digital audio SURROUND data with six discrete channels 5 1 and has the ability to handle large amounts of audio data while remaining faithful to the original DTS provides very high quality sound You ll need a DTS compatible DVD player in order to enjoy DTS material Use this mode with DVDs LDs or CDs that bear the DTS logo DTS 96 4 mm This mode provides better audio quality Use it with CDs DVDs and LDs that bear the ETM e mal e HT S870 En book Page 43 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Using the Listening Modes Continued DTS ES mmm DTS ES supports up to 6 1 channels The HT R820THX supports both DTS ES Discrete and DTS ES Matrix Discrete mode is for use with DTS 6 1 m material With an additional surround back Em channel each 6 1 channel is digitally recorded for a real istic sense o
32. code 2001 2002 2003 2008 Admiral 1026 1040 1062 1004 1006 1007 1009 RCA 2010 2013 2021 2023 Emerson 1010 1017 1025 1027 2025 2026 2027 AKAI 10021067 1029 1033 1040 1070 emm 2007 2008 2010 2011 Akura 1045 Envision 1004 1006 2012 2017 Alba 1035 1043 Eres nu Rex 2048 Amplivision 1063 Europhon 1067 Roadstar 2033 2043 Amstrad 1035 1067 Fidelity 1068 Runco 2019 Amtron 1009 Finlux 1039 1040 1067 Saba 2040 2048 Anam National 1003 1009 m 1035 1043 1048 1049 Saisho 2028 2041 Anitech 1035 1063 Salora 2030 AOC 1004 1005 1006 1010 1017 1052 1063 Fisher 1068 Samsung 2008 2043 2049 Arc en Ciel 1066 Sansui 2006 2032 Arcam 1063 Formenti 1020 Sanyo 2007 2008 2030 2036 ASA 1040 Frontach 1045 1062 Saville 2047 Audiovox 1009 Fujitsu 1040 SBR 2034 Autovox 1040 1068 pune 1009 1045 1048 1070 1001 1003 1004 1006 Schaub Lorenz 2036 Baird 1069 GE 1011 1012 1019 1034 Schneider 2033 2034 Bang amp Olufsen 1040 GEC 1038 1063 1067 1069 Scott 2015 Baur 1098 1 054 1055 1058 vem Ee Sears 2007 2010 2013 2021 Genexxa 1062 SEG 2043 Beko 1052 Bell amp Howell 1010 1017 GoldStar 1004 1005 1006 1007 SEI 2028 2034 1008 1025 1047 1063 Sharp 2016 2017 2031 Binatone 1063 Goodmans 1043 1053 1063 Shintom 2004 2033 2036 Blaupunkt ee 1042 1044 1058 Gorenje 1052 Shorai 2028 Boots 1063 Graetz 1062 1069 Siemens 2034 2036 2039 Granada 1063 1067 Brionvega 1040 Singer 2010 aaa err Gandi
33. need to make analog connections as well Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s FRONT DVD IN to the analog audio outputs on your DVD player as shown If your DVD player has left right and multichannel out puts be sure to use the left and right outputs DVD player LL AUDIO OUTPUT HT S870 En book Page 26 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Connecting the HT R820THX Continued e DVD Multichannel Connection Connecting a VCR for Playback If your player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD Audio and Super Audio CD and it has multi channel analog audio outputs you can enjoy You can watch videos by connecting your VCR to the HT R820THX DVD Audio and Super Audio CD playback By using your VCR s tuner this connection Use a multichannel analog audio cable to connect the example allows you to listen to the sound from HT R820THX s MULTI CH INPUT FRONT SUB your favorite TV programs through the WOOFER CENTER and SURR sockets to the 5 1 HT R820THX This is useful if your TV has no channel analog audio outputs on your DVD player as audio outputs shown Alternatively use three standard analog audio cables Video Connections FRONT SURR CENTER Use an S Video cable to connect the HT R820THX s S VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN to the S Video output on your VCR as shown OR Usea composite video cable to connect the HT R820THX s VIDEO
34. or track on the CD player s display including the elapsed time remaining time total time and so on 5 Playback buttons From left to right Previous Play Next Fast Reverse Pause Stop and Fast Forward 6 REPEAT button This button is used to set the repeat playback func tions 7 OPEN CLOSE 4A button This button is used to open and close the disc tray 8 CLEAR button This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers 9 VOL button This button is used to set the volume of the HT R820THX 10 MUTING button This button is used to mute the HT R820THX 11 RANDOM button This button is used with the random playback func tion 12 MEMORY button This button is used with the memory playback func tion which allows you to create a custom playlist of tracks 15 mal e Remote Controller Continued HT S870 En book Page 16 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM 2 CD TAPE TUNER ONKYO ON STANDBY TV v2 V3 DVD MULTI CH TV CH CO C5 CO CO REMOTSMODE ae c Qw co E Q Cw we EC ED DIMMER SLEEP SED OES ale H 2 3 OPEN CLOSE VIDEO OFF RC 571M MD Mode amp CDR Mode MD mode is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder
35. other Audio Connections Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s VIDEO 3 INPUT AUDIO L R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your camcorder games con sole etc as shown Camcorder games console etc 29 e HT S870 En book Page 30 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Connecting the HT R820THX Continued Connecting a CD Player Note Initially the CD input source is assigned to the OPTI CAL 1 digital input If you connect your CD player to a different digital input or you connect it to only the ana log CD IN you ll need to change the input assignment see page 33 E Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 to the optical output on your CD player as shown OR Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the coax ial output on your CD player as shown A OPTICAL COAXIAL Ky DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL CS DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL E S B Using Analog Connections Even if your CD player is connected digitally coaxial or optical to use I or to record audio from your CD player you ll need to make analog audio connections as well Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s CD IN L R inputs to the analog
36. pre X sets Deleting Presets 1 Select the preset that you want to delete See the previous section 2 While holding down the MEM ORY button press the www wcw TUNING MODE button The selected preset is deleted and its number disappears from the display Displaying Radio Information 1 Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to cycle through the E available information When the input source is AM or FM Band frequency amp preset Band amp listening mode 37 e e HT S870 En book Page 38 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Common Functions This chapter explains functions that can be used with any input source Before performing any of the procedures in this chapter press the AMP button first to select AMP mode REMOTE MODE DMMER SLEEP DIMMER 5 amp SLEEP PO Cree MUTING Eu e CH SEL LEVEL OR EQ Using the OptiResponse Equalizer When using the HT R820THX with the speakers included in the HTP 820 Home Theater Speaker Pack age by turning on the OptiResponse equalizer you can enjoy a powerful sound with movies or music C Press the OR EQ button to turn S the OptiResponse equalizer on or off Setting the Display Brightness With this function you can adjust the brightness of the display Press the DIMMER button repeatedly to select dim dim mer or normal brightness
37. remote control ler at that component You ve made an RI connection but not an analog audio connection RCA You re too far away from the transmitter Or your FM antenna is in the wrong position or pointing in the wrong direction Or the sta tion s signal strength is poor To use RI you must make an RI connection and an analog audio connection RCA between the component and HT R820THX even if they are connected digitally page 32 Use the TUNING MODE button to select Manual Tuning mode and tune the station in mono page 36 Adjust the position height and direction of your FM antenna Install an outdoor FM antenna preferably one with many elements Installing an outdoor antenna is a specialist job so contact your near est dealer for advice page 21 Reception is hindered by a crackling noise Tuner Interference is being caused by fluorescent lights being turned on or off or by passing cars Install an outdoor antenna as far away as possi ble from nearby roads Adjust the position or direction of your outdoor antenna Move your antenna as far away as possible from fluorescent lights AM reception is hindered by a buzzing noise especially at night or with weak signals Interference caused by electrical equip ment including fluorescent lights Relocate your AM antenna Install an outdoor AM antenna page 21 AM reception is hindered by a high pitched nois
38. s 4013 4015 4025 Thorens 4022 AudioTon 4015 Mysat 4025 Tonna 4015 4023 4025 Bush 4012 4014 Neuhaus 4019 4023 4024 4025 Toshiba 4004 Condor 4024 Neusat 4025 Triasat 4019 53 ee HT S870 En book Page 54 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Controlling Other Components Continued SAT satellite receiver VCR VCR Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control code Tristar 4016 Aiwa 2012 2046 2047 Jensen 2013 Unisat 4013 Akai 2003 2004 2022 JC 2005 2006 2007 2009 2032 2035 2040 2048 Universum 4021 4024 Alba 2033 2041 2044 2045 2047 Kaisui 2033 Vortec 4017 Anitech 2033 Kendo 2041 2046 Wela 4025 ASA 2034 Kenwood 2005 2006 2007 2009 Zehnder 4020 Baird 2036 Kodak 2010 Zenith 4032 Bell amp Howell 2007 Loewe 2028 2034 CBL cabi Blaupunkt 2039 2042 Logik 2028 2043 cable receiver Buch 2033 2041 2044 2045 Luxor 2030 2031 2036 Manufacturer Control code ue 2047 S 2010 2011 2014 2019 ABC 3001 3002 3021 Canon 2010 2011 9 2020 Archer 3006 Carver 2014 E 2005 2006 2007 2009 Cabletim
39. stubborn stains use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water Dry the HT S870 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 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 HT R820THX s rear panel e g AC 120 V 60 Hz Setting the STANDBY ON switch to STANDBY does not fully shutdown the HT R820THX If you do not intend to use the HT R820THX for an extended period remove the power cord from the AC outlet Memory backup The HT R820THX uses a battery less memory backup system in order to retain radio presets and other settings when it s unplugged or in the case of a power failure Although no batteries are required the HT R820THX must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system Once it has been charged the HT R820THX will retain the settings for several weeks although this depends on the environment and will be shorter in humid climates For U S models Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Section 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in par
40. the left or right speaker termi nals not both Connecting the Subwoofer 1 Using the supplied RCA cable connect the subwoofer s LINE INPUT to your HT R820THX s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Connecting speaker Set A The HT R820THX s positive 4 speaker terminals and speaker s positive terminals are color coded for ease of identification The negative speaker terminals are all black Match the color of each cables to the corre sponding apeaker terminal Speaker terminal Color Speaker terminal Color Front left White Surround left Blue Front right Red Surround right Gray Center Green Surround back Brown 1 Unscrew the terminal Fully insert the wire Screw the terminal tight On the AV receiver f m gt La GY VY On the speakers a 9 When you Connecting Speaker Set B 1 Strip 3 8 10 mm of insula tion from the ends of the 3 8 10 mm Pat speaker cables and twist the bare wires tightly as shown 2 While pressing the lever insert the wire into the hole and then release the lever Make sure that the terminals are 4 gripping the bare wires not the insulation The following illustration shows which speakers should be connected to which terminals Speaker set A HTP 820 Surround Surround Surround Jei back Powerd Front Subwoofer right speaker right left speaker speaker speaker Center speaker
41. 1 2025 2037 Sprucer 3020 Goodmans 2031 2033 Pentex Research 2009 Standard oe Gradiente 2012 Philco 2010 2011 2014 Component Graetz 2036 2043 Philos 2010 2014 2017 2034 Starcom 3011 3021 Granada 2030 2034 2036 P 2048 Stargate 3011 Grandin 2033 Phonola 2034 Tele 1 3030 Grundig 2029 2033 2034 2039 Pioneer 2006 2013 2032 2034 Tocom 3013 2040 2042 2044 Proline 2044 United Cable 3021 3023 HarmaniKargon 203 Proscan 2001 2002 2026 Universal 3005 3006 HCM 20939 2094 Pye 2034 Videoway 3025 Hinari B 2038 2043 2044 Quasar 2010 2011 View Star 3009 3014 3016 am 2013 2021 2025 2028 Quelle 2034 Zenith 3019 2037 2038 2043 Radio Shack 2017 Ingersol 2028 Radio Shack 2007 2008 2010 2011 interfunk 2034 Realistic 2012 2017 ITT 2030 2036 2043 2048 Radiola 2094 2005 2006 2007 2008 JC Penney 2010 2011 2013 2014 2021 54 HT S870_En book Page 55 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Controlling Other Components Continued VCR TV TV Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control
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43. 60 mer 3005 2006 2007 2003 Dual 1057 1068 Kawasho 1002 1004 1006 em ne Dumont 1004 1039 1040 Kendo 1043 Zenith 2004 2019 2024 Electroband 1002 Kenwood 1004 1006 1008 1002 1003 1004 1006 Kloss Novabeam 1009 Electrohome 1008 Korting 1040 Eis 1095 KTV 1009 1025 LG 1005 55 HT S870_En book Page 56 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Controlling Other Components Continued TV TV TV Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control code Loewe 1014 1040 1055 Quasar 1003 1012 1031 Technics 1012 1044 1061 Luxman 1004 1006 1036 1039 1054 1055 Techwood 1004 1006 1012 Quelle 1058 1059 1068 Tm 1001 1006 1010 1014 M rud 1004 1005 1006 1007 1016 1017 1034 Radio Shack 1010 1017 1034 Teknika 1009 1022 1025 1031 M Electronic 1035 1053 1062 1063 RadoShack 1001 1004 1006 1007 1070 Magnadyne 1040 1067 1068 Realistic He 1010 1017 1021 mM 1066 Telecaption 1024 Magnafon 1067 Radiola 1037 Telefunken 1066 1004 1006 1008 1014 Bod T 040 1087 SUO 1018 1020 uio ecu Teletech 1035 1001 1003 1004 1005 Marantz 1004 1006 1014 1060 RCA 4008 1008 1027 1024
44. ANDBY indicator 33 This indicator lights up when the HT R820THX is in Standby mode and it flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller 3 THX button 41 This button is used to select the THX listening mode 4 LISTENING MODE lt a gt buttons 41 These buttons are used to select the listening modes 5 DISPLAY button 35 This button is used to display various information about the currently selected source 6 DIGITAL INPUT button 33 47 This button is used to assign the digital inputs and to specify the format of digital input signals Display Remote control sensor 7 This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller 9 Arrow buttons These buttons are used to select and adjust settings TUNING A V buttons These buttons are used to tune into radio stations PRESET lt 4 p gt buttons These buttons are used to select radio presets ENTER button This button is used to confirm settings D MASTER VOLUME control 34 This control is used to set the volume of the HT R820THX 2 SPEAKER A amp B buttons 34 These buttons are used to turn speaker sets A and B on and off 3 PHONES jack 39 This 1 4 inch phone jack is for connecting a stan dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening TONE amp buttons 38 These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble 5 MULTI CH button 35 This button is used to select the m
45. CD or MiniDisc recorder oO oo 7e HT S870 En book Page 31 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM e e Connecting the HT R820THX Continued E Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection playback only Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 to the optical output on your recorder as shown OR Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the coax ial output on your recorder as shown OPTICAL COAXIAL iv DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL DAT CD or MiniDisc recorder Connecting a Turntable Note Initially the TAPE input source is assigned to the OPTICAL 3 DIGITAL IN If you connect your turntable to the analog TAPE IN you ll need to set the TAPE input source to see page 33 Bi Turntable with a Built in Phono Preamp Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s TAPE IN L R inputs to the audio out puts on your turntable as shown Bi Turntable without a Built in Phono Preamp Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s TAPE IN L R inputs to the audio out puts on your phono preamp and use another analog audio cable to connect the phono preamp s inputs to your turntable as shown
46. EO 2 IN to the S Video output on your video com ponent as shown Your TV must also be connected via S Video oO ooo o S VIDEO OUT Satellite cable set top box LD player etc B Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the HT R820THX s COMPONENT VIDEO 1 2 3 IN to the component video output on your video component as shown Your TV must also be connected via component video VIDEO 1 2 3 IN 5 v COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Satellite cable set top box LD player etc d1 Oooo Audio Connections Notes Initially the VIDEO 2 input source is assigned to the OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL IN If you connect to a differ ent digital audio input or you connect to only the ana log VIDEO 2 input you ll need to change the input assignment see page 33 To connect an LD player with an AC 3RF output you ll need a commercially available demodulator B Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 to the optical output on your video component as shown OR Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the coax ial output on your video component as shown DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL z9 DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL Oo Qooo Satellite
47. High Big reduction in dynamic range ENTER button Note that the effect of the Late Night function depends on the Dolby Digital material that you are playing and with some material there will be little or no effect This function is turned off when the HT R820THX is set to Standby Tip You can also set this function by using the remote controller s L NIGHT button B Re EQ With the Re EQ function you can correct a soundtrack whose high frequency content is too harsh making it more suitable for home theater viewing This function can be used with the following listening modes Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie DTS DTS ES DTS Neo 6 Cinema and DTS 96 24 Press the Down V button to Tip select the next setting Youcan also set this function by using the remote con troller s Re EQ button Note When the listening mode is not THX the default set ting is Off B LFE Level Dolby Digital or DTS Use the Left and Right buttons to specify the settings Repeat steps 3 and 4 to complete 5 all etting a P With this setting you can adjust the level of the LFE Low Frequency Effects channel for Dolby Digital or 6 Press the SETUP button DIS sources M Midi V db mE It can be set only when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is E Setup closes AEN being input If you find that the low frequency effects are too loud when playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources set th
48. N 7 MAX OUTPUT LEVEL lt ef e e HT S870 En book Page 39 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM ig Common Functions Continued Muting the HT R820THX With this function you can temporarily mute the output of the HT R820THX Press the remote controller s MUTING button The output is muted and the MUTING indicator flashes on the display as shown MUTING sl muma 71 To unmute the HT R820THX press the remote con troller s MUTING button again or adjust the volume The output is unmuted and the MUTING indicator goes off Muting is cancelled when the HT R820THX is set to Standby Adjusting Speaker Levels Temporarily You can adjust individual speaker levels while listening to an input source These temporary adjustments are can celled when the HT R820THX is set to Standby Use the remote controller s CH SEL button to select each speaker and use the LEVEL and LEVEL buttons to adjust the volume Speakers are selected in the following order Left Center Right Surr Right Surr Back Surr Left gt Subwoofer You can adjust the volume of each speaker from 12 dB to 12 dB 15 dB to 12 dB for the subwoofer The name of the currently selected speaker and its volume appear on the display as shown Notes e You cannot use this function while the HT R820THX is muted Speakers that are set to No or None in the Speaker Co
49. SEL EN i 3 Start playback on the selected k component 4 To adjust the volume use the MASTER VOLUME control or the remote controller s VOL button voL The volume can be set to MIN 1 E Y though 79 or MAX 5 Enjoy listening modes See page 40 e e HT S870 En book Page 35 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Playing Your AV Components Continued Displaying Source Information You can display various information about the current input source as follows Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to cycle through the DISPLAY available information The following information can typically be displayed for input sources Input source amp volume Signal format or sampling frequency Input source amp listening mode If the input signal is analog no format information is displayed If the input signal is PCM the sampling fre quency is displayed If the input signal is digital but not PCM the signal format is displayed Information is dis played for about three seconds then the previously dis played information reappears Interpreting Surround Channel Information A The number of front channels front left front right and center B The number of surround channels surround left and surround right If there s a surround back channel information this number will be 3 C LFE channel for subwoofer 1 means yes About Dolby Digital Multiling
50. TS 5 1 is used for all DTS sources even if a DTS ES flag is present mal HT S870 En book Page 45 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Recording e e This chapter explains how to record the selected input source to an AV component with recording capability and how to record audio and video from two different Recording from Different AV Sources With this function you can record audio and video from different sources allowing you to overdub audio onto your video recordings This function takes advantage of the fact that when an audio only input source i e TAPE TUNER or CD is selected the video input source remains unchanged For example if you first select the VIDEO 3 input source followed by the CD input source you can watch the video from the VIDEO 3 input and listen to the audio from the CD input Sources Recording the Input Source You can record only to AV components that are con nected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT sockets See pages 24 32 for information on connecting your AV components to the HT R820THX In the following example audio from the CD player con nected to the CD IN sockets and video from the cam corder connected to the VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO socket are recorded by the VCR which is connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT sockets 1 Use the input selector buttons to we Select the AV component that you want to record woo wa Audio signals from the selected i
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52. a differ ent digital audio input or only to an analog input you ll need to assign it to the VIDEO 2 input source see page 33 B Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 to the optical output on your TV as shown OR e Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the coax lal output on your TV as shown COAXIAL fT DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 9 etc G B Using Analog Connections If your TV doesn t have digital audio outputs or you want to record from it you ll need to make the following analog audio connections Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s VIDEO 2 IN L R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your TV as shown TV projector 7e e HT S870 En book Page 25 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Connecting the HT R820THX Continued Connecting a DVD player Video Connections You only need to use one of the following video connec tion methods E Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the HT R820THX s VIDEO DVD IN to the composite video output on your DVD player as shown Your TV must also be connected via composite video VIDEO OUT DVD player Ll np B Using S Video Use an
53. adian 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 Mod le canadien REMARQUE CET APPAREIL NUM RIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME LA NORME NMB 003 DU CANADA Sur les mod les dont la fiche est polaris e ATTENTION POUR VITER LES CHOCS LEC TRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND mal e HT S870 En book Page 4 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Speaker Precautions Features Placement The speaker cabinets are made out of wood and are therefore sensitive to extreme temperatures and humidity do not put them in locations subject to direct sunlight or in humid places such as near an air condi tioner humidifier bathroom or kitchen Do not put water or other liquids close to the speakers If liquid is spilled over the speakers the drive units may be damaged Speakers should only be placed on sturdy flat surfaces that are free from vibration Putting them on uneven or unstable surfaces where they may fall and cause dam age will affect the sound quality Subwoofer is designed to be used in the upright verti cal position only Do not use it in the horizontal or tilted position If the unit is used near a turn
54. an RI cable and an analog audio cable RCA to your DVD player This is the default setting so if you re using 3I you don t need to change anything Point the remote controller at the HT R820THX to operate the DVD player 5002 Use this code if your DVD player doesn t have an RI socket or you re not using I Point the remote controller at the DVD player to operate it Resetting the DVD CD MD or CDR Mode Button By default the DVD CD MD amp CDR mode but tons are preprogrammed with remote control codes for controlling Onkyo components connected via RI If you ve entered another code for a button and now want to return to its default perform the following procedure 1 While holding down the mode button that you want to reset press the TV 5 but ton Remote indicator flashes twice 2 Pressthe mode button again The mode button is reset Resetting the Remote Controller This section explains how to reset the remote controller to its default settings 1 While holding down the AMP mode but ton press the STANDBY button Remote indicator flashes 5 times 2 Press the AMP mode button again The remote controller is reset e HT S870_En book Page 53 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Controlling Other Components Continued
55. audio cables and position them as far away as possible from the power cord The sound is too bright or harsh and the high range is not clear The treble is set too high Adjust the treble page 38 The subwoofer is not working or is very quiet There s no picture on the TV The Subwoofer setting is set to No in the Speaker Configuration Check the Subwoofer setting in the Speaker Configuration page 50 The SKW 820 subwoofer s OUTPUT LEVEL control is set to minimum Turn up the SKW 820 subwoofer s OUTPUT LEVEL control The RCA cable is not properly connected to the subwoofer s LINE INPUT Make sure that the RCA cable is properly con nected to the subwoofer s LINE INPUT The volume of the subwoofer was too low and the subwoofer entered Standby mode Check the volume of the subwoofer pages 39 49 Speaker set A is turned off The subwoofer output does not work while only speaker set B is on The TV s input selector is set incorrectly Turn on speaker set A Select the correct input on the TV i e the input to which the HT R820THX is connected The video input and output are different for mats The HT R820THX doesn t convert between video formats It works as a video signal switcher Composite video input signals are output only by composite video outputs S Video input signals are output only by S Video outputs And component video input signals a
56. automatically selects that com ponent as the input source If your DVD player is con nected to the HT R820THX s multichannel input you must press the MULTI CH button to enjoy all channels see page 35 This is because the Direct Change RI function only selects the FRONT DVD IN sockets Remote Control You can use the HT R820THX s remote controller to control other R 1 compatible Onkyo components RI REMOTE CONTROL m e g CD player 9 SE 5 e g DVD player oco RI cS pE J om ANALOG AUDIO OUT Notes Push plugs in all the way to make good connections e Use only lI cables for RI connections RI cables are supplied with Onkyo players DVD CD etc e Some components have two RI sockets you can con nect either one to the HT R820THX The other is for connecting additional fa1 compatible components Connect the HT R820THX s RI socket to only Onkyo components Connecting to other manufac turer s components may cause them to malfunction Some components may not support all QI functions Refer to the manuals supplied with your components Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components The HT R820THX has AC outlet on its rear panel for connecting the power cord of another AV component The other component s power switch can be left in the ON position so that it turns on or off when the HT R820THX is set to On or Standby
57. cable set top box LD player etc Note To connect the HT R820THX to an LD player s AC 3RF output you need a commercially available demodulator 7e e e HT S870 En book Page 29 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Connecting the HT R820THX Continued B Using Analog Connections If your video component doesn t have digital audio out puts or you want to record from it you ll need to make the following analog audio connections Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R820THX s VIDEO 2 IN L R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your video component as shown AUDIO OUTPUT LEL m Qooo Satellite cable set top box LD player etc Connecting a Camcorder Games Console etc Video Connections You only need to use one of the following video connec tion methods B Using S Video Use an S Video cable to connect the HT R820THX s VIDEO 3 INPUT S VIDEO input to the S Video output on your camcorder games console etc as shown Your TV must also be connected via S Video B Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the HT R820THX s VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO input to the composite video output on your camcorder games con sole etc as shown Your TV must also be connected via composite video S VIDEO OUT s G 9 VIDEO OUT IDEO Connect one or the Camcorder games console etc
58. ce no sound page 42 Surround speaker output depends on the source material and some material may not use the surround speakers much The level of the surround speaker is set at minimum Check the volume of the surround speaker page 49 The Surround setting is set to None in the Speaker Configuration Check the Surround setting in the Speaker Configuration page 50 58 HT S870_En book Page 59 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Troubleshooting Continued Audio Video Symptom The surround back speakers produce no sound Possible cause The level of the surround back speaker is set at minimum Remedy Check the volume of the surround back speaker page 49 The Surround Back setting is set to None in the Speaker Configuration Check the Surround Back setting in the Speaker Configuration page 50 The selected listening mode doesn t use the surround back speakers Select another listening mode See page 41 for information on listening modes Surround speaker output depends on the source material and some material may not use the surround speakers much If you re playing a Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES source make sure that the Dolby Dig ital DTS setting is set to On page 44 Alow frequency noise or hum can be heard The audio connecting cables at the rear of the HT R820THX are too close to the power cord Untangle the
59. 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 Optical Digital Inputs puts typically labeled L And use yellow plugs to SS ee connect composite video inputs and outputs Read the manuals supplied with your AV components Don t connect the power cord until you ve completed and double checked all audio and video connections The HT R820THX s optical digital inputs have shutter Analog audio type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted Right red Right red and close when it s removed Push plugs in all the way Left white ee Left white Yellow c Composite video Tap Yellow Caution To prevent shutter damage hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing Push plugs in all the way to make good connections loose connec tions can cause noise or malfunc tions To prevent interference keep t Wrong audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables AV Cables amp Sockets Video Socket Description Component video separates the luminance Y and Component color difference signals PR PB providing the best video cable picture quality Some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently S Video separates the luminance and co
60. d back channels create a stereo image that fills the entire listening area Listening mode indicators Listening mode Display Direct DIRECT Stereo STEREO PL II Movie Music Game D P zx PL IIx Movie Music Game OO pt ux Neo 6 Cinema Music Em Neo 6 Dolby Digital OO D Dolby Digital EX OO D Ex DTS Em DTS 96 24 ET 96 24 DTS ES Em ES DTS Neo 6 Em Neo 6 DTS Dolby EX nu ex FT Onkyo Original DSP DSP 43 mal HT S870 En book Page 44 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Using the Listening Modes Continued e Dolby Digital DTS setting 5 1 or 6 1 channel playback If the Surr Back setting is set to anything other than None in the Speaker Configuration page 50 and if the sur round information in the current input signal is 3 2 1 or 3 3 1 you can check the format of a digital input signal on page 35 Displaying Source Information you can determine whether Dolby Digital and DTS material is played using 6 1 channels or 5 1 channels AMP Z navore noe Qm m Qe x O Avar f gt SETUP RC 571M Press the AMP mode button fol lowed by the SETUP button Use the Up and Down AY V buttons to select 4 Audio Adjust and then press the ENTER button When playing Dolby Digital material Use the Up and Down AY V buttons to select
61. e Interference caused by your TV Move the AM loop antenna as far away as pos sible from your TV Move the HT R820THX as far away as possi ble from your TV The tuner presets no longer work The power cord has not been connected to a wall outlet or the power has been turned off for an extended period Preset your favorite radio stations again page 37 The power cord must be plugged into a wall outlet a few times each month in order to preserve the presets 60 HT S870 En book Page 61 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Troubleshooting Continued Recording Others Symptom Sound can be heard from the speakers but it cannot be recorded Possible cause From the VIDEO 1 OUT you re trying to record the signal being fed into the VIDEO 1 IN or from the TAPE OUT you re trying to record the signal being fed into the TAPE IN Remedy To prevent signal loops and damage to the HT R820THX input signals are not fed through to outputs with the same name e g TAPE IN OUT or VIDEO 1 IN OUT You re playing Dolby Digital or DTS source material You cannot record from an AV component that is connected digitally Although you cannot record Dolby Digital or DTS surround channels you can record the left and right channels by connecting the source AV component s analog left and right outputs to a pair of analog inputs on the HT R820THX The wrong input
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63. e 34 The speakers are configured incorrectly Specify which speakers are connected page 50 the speaker distances page 48 and adjust the individual speaker levels page 49 The source component is not outputting dig ital audio Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device On some games consoles such as those that support DVD the default setting is off A compatible digital audio format is not selected on the source component With some DVD Video discs you need to select an audio output format from a menu The center speaker is not working or is very quiet Only the center speaker is working The Stereo Direct or Orchestra listening mode is selected The center speaker is not used with these modes page 42 The level of the center speaker is set at minimum Check the volume of the center speaker page 49 The Center setting is set to None in the Speaker Configuration You re listening to a mono sound source e g TV or AM broadcast and the PL II PL IIx Movie or PL II PL IIx Music listening mode is selected so the sound is concen trated in the center speaker Check the Center setting in the Speaker Configuration page 50 Select another listening mode page 41 The surround speakers are not working Selected listening mode doesn t use sur round speakers When the Stereo or Direct listening mode is selected the surround speakers produ
64. eatures are subject to change without notice e HT S870 En book Page 63 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Specifications Continued 6 1ch Home Theater Speaker Package Bi Powered Subwoofer SKW 820 Type Input sensitivity impedance Maximum output power Frequency response Cabinet capacity Dimensions W X H X D Weight Drivers unit Power supply Power consumption Other Bass reflex 300 mV 100 kQ 220 W Dynamic Power 23 Hz 150 Hz 1 59 44 9 L 11 5 16 X 21 1 8 X 16 3 16 287 X 536 X 411 mm 43 3 Ibs 19 7 kg 8 inch 20 cm Cone Woofer X 2 AC 120 V 60 Hz 170W Auto Standby function B Front Speaker SKF 820F Type Impedance Maximum input power Output sound pressure level Frequency response Crossover frequency Cabinet capacity Dimensions W X H X D Weight Drivers unit Terminal Other 2 Way Bass reflex 80 130 W 86 dB W m 50 Hz 45 kHz 5kHz 0 38 cubic feet 10 8 L 7 7 16 X 16 1 2 X 9 5 16 189 X 419 X 236 mm 13 7 Ibs 6 2 kg 5 1 4 inch 13 cm A OMF Cone Woofer X 2 1 inch 2 5 cm Soft Dome Color coded binding post Magnetic shielding Bi Center Speaker SKC 820C Type Impedance Maximum input power Output sound pressure level Frequency response Crossover frequency Cabinet capacity Dimensions W X H X D Weight Speaker Terminal Other 2 Way Bass reflex 80 130 W 85 dB W m 60 Hz 45
65. ecially useful when not much sound is being output by the surround speakers B Dimension With this function you can move the soundfield back ward or forward 0 to 6 Adjustable range When set to 3 the soundfield is in the normal posi tion Choose a higher setting to move the soundfield forward Choose a lower setting to move it backward If the stereo image is too wide or there s too much sur round information try moving the soundfield forward to achieve a better balance If the stereo image is too nar row or it sounds almost like it s in mono try moving the soundfield backward Bi Center Width With Pro Logic II Pro Logic IIx decoding the center channel signal is normally output by the center speaker If a center speaker is not used the decoder divides the center signal equally between the front left and right speakers producing what s known as a phantom cen ter With this function you can choose to have the center channel signal output by the center speaker only by the front left and right speakers only phantom center or by a mix of the two 0 to 7 Adjustable range When set to 0 the center channel signal is output by the center speaker only When set to 7 it s output by the front left and right speakers only phantom center In home theaters adding some width to the center chan nel can improve the balance between the center and front left and right speakers Most stereo material will benefit
66. ections as a guide For video equipment you need to use two cables one for video one for audio Video Connection Formats Video equipment can be connected to the HT R820THX using one of the following video connection formats composite video S Video or component video the lat ter offering the best picture quality When choosing a connection format bear in mind that the HT R820THX doesn t convert between formats so only outputs of the same format as the input will output the signal For example if you connect your DVD player to the S VIDEO DVD IN a video signal will be output by the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT for your TV and the S VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT for your VCR but not by any composite video or component video outputs DVD player etc l QT Composite S Video UN Component Y Y HT R820THX Composite S Video Component GD E Y Y Y QI Composite S Video Component TV projector etc Audio Connection Formats Audio equipment can be connected to the HT R820THX using the following audio connection formats analog optical coaxial and multichannel When choosing a connection format bear in mind that the HT R820THX doesn t convert between formats For example audio signals connected to an OPTICAL or COAXIAL digital input are not output by the analog TAPE OUT so if you want to record from for example your CD player in addition to connecting it to a digital input you must also connect
67. environmental issues and fol tion when dcus the cart low local regulations when disposing of batteries apparatus PO ination i wget 18 If you install the apparatus in a built in installation avoid injury from tip over sorasa e K asa ee rack ensure that there is ade 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or quate ventilation when unused for long periods of time Leave 20 cm 8 of free space at the top and sides 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel and 10 cm 4 at the rear The rear edge of the shelf Servicing is required when the apparatus has been or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm 4 damaged in any way such as power supply cord or away from the rear panel or wall creating a flue like plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects gap for warm air to escape have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped lt ve e HT S870 En book Page 3 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM 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 HT R820THX and SKW 820 is not user serviceable If you cannot turn on the HT R820THX and SKW 820 contact your Onkyo dealer 3 Care Occasionally you should dust the HT S870 all over with a soft cloth For
68. f electric shock to DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO pe e USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 1 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 PERSONNEL Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions 15 Damage Requiring Service Keep these instructions Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the Heed all ings po MER gei following conditions Follow all ASN ORS A When the power supply cord or plug is damaged Do not use this apparatus near water B If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen Clean only with dry cloth into the apparatus NYDN RC T2 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 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 othe
69. f movement and space Use it with CDs DVDs and LDs that bear the DTS ES logo Matrix mode creates 6 1 channel surround from DTS 5 1 material Since DTS 5 1 includes surround back channel informa tion the channel can be reconstructed for dts E3 playback on 6 1 channel systems Use this mode with CDs DVDs and LDs that bear the DTS ES or DTS logo DTS Neo 6 S This mode uses the Neo 6 decoder to create 6 1 channel surround from DTS 5 1 channel material Use it with CDs DVDs and LDs that bear the DTS or DTS 96 24 logo DIGITAL SURROUND DTS Dolby EX mmm This mode uses the Dolby EX decoder to create 6 1 channel surround from DTS 5 1 channel material Use it with CDs DVDs and LDs that bear the DTS or DTS 96 24 logo THX Cinema or m THX Ltd founded by George Lucas develops quality assurance programs for ensuring that movies are repro duced in movie theaters and home theaters just as the director intended THX technology is used to eliminate spatial errors that can occur when a movie soundtrack is adapted for use in smaller home theaters ensuring faith ful reproduction This mode is ideal for watching a movie with a soundtrack recorded and edited especially for playback in the spaciousness of a typical movie theater THX Surround EX THX Surround EX Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX Ltd In a movie theater film soundtracks that have been e
70. ference noise from an external source or static electricity may cause it to lockup In the unlikely even that this should happen unplug the power cord from the wall outlet wait at least five seconds and then plug it back in again That should fix it To reset the HT R820THX to its factory defaults turn it on and while holding down the VIDEO 1 button press the STANDBY ON button Clear will appear on the display and the HT R820THX will enter Standby mode Onkyo is not responsible for damages such as CD rental fees due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the unit s malfunction Before you record important data make sure that the material will be recorded correctly 61 HT S870_En book Page 62 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM 62 Specifications AV Receiver HT R820THX Amplifier Section Power output All channels Dynamic power 130 W 8 Q 20 Hz 20 kHz FTC 2 x 260 W 3 Q front 2 x 200 W 4 Q front 2x 150 W 8 Q front THD total harmonic distortion Damping factor Input sensitivity and 0 08 rated power 60 front 1 kHz 8Q impedance 200 mV 47 k Q LINE Output level and impedance 200 mV 470 Q REC OUT Frequency response 10 Hz 100 kHz 1 dB 3 dB Direct mode Tone control 12 dB 50 Hz BASS x12 dB 20 000 Hz TREBLE S N ratio Direct mode 100 dB CD IHF A Speaker impedance 8 Q Video Section Input sensiti
71. g a cassette tape 3 High pitched sounds generated by an oscillator electronic musical instrument and so on 4 Amplifier oscillation Special test tones from audio test CDs and so on 6 Thumps and clicks caused by connecting or discon necting audio cables Always turn off your amplifier before connecting or disconnecting cables 7 Microphone feedback n Amp 6 channel amplifier 130 watts per channel min RMS at 8 Q 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0 08 total harmonic distortion WRAT Wide Range Amplifier Technology Optimum gain volume circuitry OptiResponse Equalizer OR EQ function Processing Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIx DTS DTS ES Matrix Discrete DTS Neo 6 and DTS 96 24 processing e THX Surround EX THX Select certified Linear PCM 96 kHz 24 bit D A converters on all channels Audio Video HDTV capable component video 2 inputs 1 output 4 S Video inputs 2 outputs 4 assignable digital inputs 3 optical 1 coaxial Subwoofer pre out Color coded multichannel input for use with Super Audio CD and DVD Audio A B speaker drive Color coded speaker terminal posts FM AM Tuner 30 FM AM presets FM AM auto tuning Remote Controller Preprogrammed for use with other AV components Speaker Color coded speaker cable e A OMF cone front and center speakers Color coded and gold plating binding post termi
72. greater than 20 feet 6 meters corrected values suitable for home theater use will be set automatically mal e HT S870 En book Page 49 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Advanced Setup Continued Speaker Levels With this function you can adjust the volume of each speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the listening position Speaker levels cannot be set while the HT R820THX is muted headphones are con nected Speaker B is on or the multichannel input is being used Notes Since the HT R820THX supports THX the test tone is output at the standard level of 0 dB abso lute volume setting 62 If you normally listen at volume settings below this be careful because the test tone will be much louder The volume cannot be adjusted while the speaker lev els are being set ENTER AY A SETUP S55 EEEE Oe Qe amp RC 571M Press the AMP button followed by the SETUP button on the remote controller 1 AMP ce Use the Up and Down A V buttons to select 3 Level Cal and then press the ENTER but ton A pink noise test tone is output by the front left speaker Use the Left and Right lt 4 P buttons to adjust the speaker level and use the Down WV but ton to select the next speaker The level can be adjusted from 12 to 12 dB in 1 dB steps 15 to 12 dB for the subwoofer
73. is to 10 or ee dB t je HT S870 En book Page 47 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Advanced Function Continued e Adjusting the DTS Neo 6 Music Mode E Center Image DTS Neo 6 derives a center channel signal from stereo material either analog or digital In Music mode the center speaker is intended to augment the left and right speakers allowing them to faithfully reproduce the orig inal stereo mix For this reason the center channel sound is not fully subtracted from the left and right channels With this function you can adjust the amount of subtrac tion depending on your room layout and personal prefer ence 0 to 5 Adjustable range When set to 5 nothing is subtracted from the left and right channels When set to 0 the left and right chan nel levels are halved 6 dB making the center channel more dominant particularly useful when the listener is off center This function has no effect on the level of the center speaker Adjusting the PL Il or PL IIx Music Mode The following Panorama Dimension and Center Width parameters can only be adjusted while the PL II Music or PL IIx Music listening mode is selected These parameters cannot be adjusted if you re using the Pro Logic IIx listening mode for 6 1 channel playback from a 5 1 channel source B Panorama With this function you can extend the front stereo image to the surround speakers to provide a wraparound effect esp
74. it to the analog CD IN DVD player etc QT ovica Coaxial Analog Multi channel OQ Y yr HT R820THX ella Soaxal Analog Muti i E ET Y TEE UD Not Not Y Not output output Analog output MD recorder etc 23 mal e HT S870 En book Page 24 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Connecting the HT R820THX Continued Connecting Your TV or Projector Monitor Out B Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the HT R820THX s VIDEO MONITOR OUT to a compos ite video input on your TV as shown MONITOR OUT VIDEO VIDEO IN TV projector etc B Using S Video Use an S Video cable to connect the HT R820THX s S VIDEO MONITOR OUT to an S Video input on your TV as shown MONITOR OUT S VIDEO S VIDEO IN TV projector etc B Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the HT R820THX s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to a com ponent video input on your TV as shown TV projector etc 9 VIDEO IN Y PB PR Audio Connections The following connections will allow you to listen to audio from your TV via the HT R820THX If your TV has no audio outputs connect the HT R820THX to your VCR and use its tuner see page 26 Note nitially the OPTICAL 2 digital input is assigned to the VIDEO 2 input source If you connect to
75. ity depends on the format of the current input signal While speaker set B is on or a pair of head phones are connected you can only select the Direct or Stereo listening mode While the multichannel input is being used only the Direct listening modes can be selected Selecting on the HT R820THX LISTENING MODE B THX button This button selects the THX listening mode E LISTENING MODE lt a gt buttons These buttons select all of the listening modes that can be used with the current input source The surround modes available also depends on the Dolby Digital DTS setting see page 44 Selecting with the Remote Controller ALL ST SURR DIRECT THX STEREO DSP lt gt RC 571M B DIRECT button This button selects the Direct listening mode E STEREO button This button selects the Stereo listening mode B SURR button This button selects the Dolby Digital and DTS listen ing modes The modes available depends on the Dolby Digital DTS setting When the multichannel DVD input is selected this button is also used when adjusting the bass and tre ble see page 38 B lt DSP amp DSP gt buttons These buttons select the Onkyo original DSP modes E All ST button This button selects the All Ch Stereo listening mode B THX button This button selects the THX listening mode
76. k The Next 1 button is used to select the next track The Previous and Next ke 1 buttons may not work properly with some cassette tapes depending on how they were recorded 3 Reverse Play 44 button This button is used to start reverse playback 4 REC 9 button This button is used to start recording 5 VOL button This button is used to set the volume of the HT R820THX 6 MUTING button This button is used to mute the HT R820THX 7 Rewind amp FF 4 buttons The Rewind lt lt button is used to start rewind The FF button is used to start fast forward 8 Stop W button This button is used to stop playback TV Control Buttons The remote controller has dedicated buttons for control ling a TV which can be used regardless of which remote controller mode is currently selected To use these but tons you must first program the TV mode button with the appropriate remote control code for your TV see page 52 ONKYO TVl 6 Q es c9 es TV INPUT 280 gt es TV CH 56 S e HT TV VOL aY TUNER TONE TAPE 0 0 0 REMOTE MODE e 5 DIMMER SLEEP SaD BOY D O 9 CO Gs You must enter the appropriate remote control code see page 52 TV 0 1 Set the TV to On or Standby TV CH Y Selects channels on the TV TV INPUT Selects the TV s VCR input TVVOL AJ W diusts the TV
77. kHz 5 kHz 0 27 cubic feet 7 7 L 15 1 4 X 6 3 16 X 7 15 16 387 X 157 X 202 mm 9 5 Ibs 4 3 kg 4 inch 10 cm A OMF Cone Woofer X 2 1 inch 2 5 cm Soft Dome Color coded binding post Magnetic shielding B Surround Speaker SKM 820S SKB 820 Type Impedance Maximum input power Output sound pressure level Frequency response Crossover frequency Cabinet capacity Dimensions W X H X D Weight Speaker Terminal 2 Way Bass Reflex 80 130 W 82 dB W m 60 Hz 50 kHz 5kHz 0 09 cubic feet 2 7 L 6 7 8 X 10 7 16 X 4 15 16 175 X 265 X 125 mm 3 7 Ibs 1 7 kg 4 inch 10 cm Cone Woofer 1 inch 2 5 cm Balanced Dome Color coded binding post Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice 63 mal MP INS HT S870 En book Page 64 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM ONKYO CORPORATION Sales amp Product Planning Div 2 1 Nisshin cho Neyagawa shi OSAKA 572 8540 JAPAN Tel 072 831 8023 Fax 072 831 8124 ONKYO U S A CORPORATION 18 Park Way Upper Saddle River N J 07458 U S A Tel 201 785 2600 Fax 201 785 2650 http www onkyousa com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Liegnitzerstrasse 6 82194 Groebenzell GERMANY Tel 49 8142 4401 0 Fax 49 8142 4401 555 http www onkyo net ONKYO EUROPE UK Office ONYO Suite 1 Gregories Court Gregories Road Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire HP9 1HQ HOMEPAGE UNITED KINGDOM Tel 44 0 1
78. le it s in Standby mode f you want to record directly from your TV or play back VCR without going through the HT R820THX connect your TV VCR s audio and video outputs directly to your recording VCR s AV inputs See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for details Video signals connected to composite video inputs can only be recorded via composite video outputs If your TV and video playback components are con nected via composite video you must connect your recording VCR via composite video as well Similarly video signals connected to S Video inputs can only be recorded via S Video outputs If your TV and video playback components are connected via S Video you must connect your recording VCR via S Video as well 27 e HT S870 En book Page 28 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Connecting the HT R820THX Continued Connecting Other Video Sources Satellite Cable Set top box LD Player etc Video Connections You only need to use one of the following video connec tion methods B Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the HT R820THX s VIDEO 2 IN to the composite video output on your video component as shown Your TV must also be connected via composite video VIDEO 2 IN D Oooo Satellite cable set top box LD player etc VIDEO OUT B Using S Video Use an S Video cable to connect the HT R820THX s S VID
79. level or at the same height as the front left and right speakers Subwoofer 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 posi tion the shape of your listening room and your listening position In general a good bass sound ly o can be obtained by install ing the subwoofer in a front corner or at one third the width of the wall as shown If the subwoofer is situated close to a wall rack etc leave a gap of at least 6 inches 15 cm 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 equi distant from the listener Corner Wall mounting the surround speakers If the surround speakers are to be wall mounted make sure that the walls are strong enough to support the speaker s weight The weight that mounting screws can support varies greatly depending on the wall material and the position of the reinforc ing ribs embedded in the wall Use long screws with a head diameter of 1 4 inch 6 3 mm or less and a shank diam eter of 1 8 inch 3 5 mm or less We rec ommend that you consult a home installation professional 1 3 room length Speaker Configuration To get the very best from
80. llite or cable receiver Remote indicator J ONKYO ON STANDBY TV 1 0 STANDBY DVD e CD TAPE TUNER Number s buttons QO CO O O 09 DVD CD MD CDR TV VCR DIMMER SLEEP CABLE SAT BO Q E Entering Remote Control Codes Entering the appropriate remote control code for your TV VCR and so on will allow you to control it with the HT R820THX s remote controller You ll need to per form this procedure for each component that you want to control 1 Look up the remote control code for your component See Remote Control Codes on page 53 2 While holding down the DVD TV VCR CABLE SAT CD MD or CDR mode button press the STANDBY button Remote indicator flashes twice 3 Within 30 seconds use the number but tons to enter the 4 digit remote control code 4 Select the remote controller mode point the remote controller at the component and check its operation Remote controller buttons that can be used in DVD mode are shown on page 14 Those that can be used with the TV VCR CABLE and SAT modes are shown on page 57 If the remote controller works as expected the code has been entered correctly If not try again or try another code Codes for Onkyo DVD Players The remote control code for an Onkyo DVD player depends on whether it s connected via RI as follows 5001 Use this code if you ve connected
81. lor signals S Video cable 3 svoo and provides better picture quality than composite video Composite video is commonly used on TVs VCRs and other video equipment Use only dedicated composite video cables Composite video cable Audio Socket Description Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound e g Dolby Digital DTS The audio quality is the same as for coaxial Optical digital OPTICAL audio cable ur B w Coaxial digital nud Offers the best sound quality and allows you to oaxial digital audio cable enjoy surround sound e g Dolby Digital DTS The audio quality is the same as for optical 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 Analog audio cable RCA This cable carries multichannel analog audio and Multichannel Hatt ama it s typically used to connect DVD players with analog audio a 2 Z individual 5 1 channel analog audio outputs Sev cable RCA K o o eral standard analog audio cables can be used instead of a multichannel cable e HT S870 En book Page 23 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Connecting the HT R820THX Continued Connection Guide B Inputs Up to five AV components can be c
82. m OPT3 to Analog You can change the assignments as follows 7 Press the input selector button for the source that you want to we we aSSign Digital inputs cannot be assigned to ux e the TUNER input source B Press the DIGITAL INPUT button The current assignment appears DIGITAL INPUT Press the DIGITAL INPUT but ton repeatedly to select COAX OPT1 OPT2 OPT3 or DIGITAL INPUT 33 mal HT S870 En book Page 34 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Playing Your AV Components e This chapter explains how to use the HT R820THX with eut cte E Selecting the Source Component 1 es Press the AMP button followed e by an input selector button to select the component that you v want to play Vi v2 v3 OOO The name of the selected source e appears on the display as shown Input pem MULTI CH e Tape TUNER A amp B speakers indicators Volume selector C buttons Co i 0 90 90 S AMP Selected input source oven 2 Use the SP A and SP B but tons to select the speaker set a VOL that you want to use a Vv The A and B speaker indicators show DISPLAY rA SPA spg Whether each speaker set is on or off C TT note SPA When you turn on speaker set B the lis SPB X tening mode for speaker set A is set to Stereo automatically CH
83. material Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the DO ousy sunrouno or TV programs that feature Dolby Surround You can also use this mode with stereo movies TV programs or other 2 channel sources e Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Use this mode with CDs and DVDs that bear the DOme suron or OOP It can also be used with DIGITAL other 5 1 channel sources to create 6 1 channel sur round Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game Use this mode with video games that feature stereo sound Neo 6 m z This mode creates 6 1 channel surround from 2 channel analog sources It offers six full bandwidth channels with excellent separation There are two modes of oper ation Cinema mode which is suited to movies and Music mode which is for listening to music Cinema mode simulates the realistic sense of move ment that you get with 6 1 channel surround sound sources Use this mode with videos DVDs and TV programs that feature stereo sound Music mode uses the surround channels to simulate a natural sound field that cannot be produced with con ventional stereo Use this mode with stereo source material such as music CDs Dolby Digital mem With this format you can experience the DQ Eoy same superb sound that you get ata movie P S TAt theater or concert hall Use this mode with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital logo Dolby Digital EX With an added surround back
84. n Put the cover onto the remote controller TS troller may not work reliably nd slide it shut and Slide IESRH Don t put anything such as a book on the remote con troller because the buttons may be pressed inadvert Q ently thereby draining the batteries 5 The remote controller may not work reliably if the HT R820THX 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 HT R820THX s remote control Notes sensor The batteries should last for about six months although this will vary with usage f the remote controller doesn t work reliably try replacing the batteries Don t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries f youintend notto 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 HT S870 En book Page 8 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Front amp Rear Panels e Front Panel ONHYO OSTANDBYION li Mur cH ovo VIDEO vioeo2 vioeoa yer For detailed information refer to the pages in parenthesis D STANDBY ON button 33 This button is used to set the HT R820THX to On or Standby ST
85. nals OptiResponse and OR EQ are trademarks of Onkyo Cor poration 2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic Surround EX and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 3 DTS DTS 96 24 DTS ES and Neo 6 are trade marks of Digital Theater Systems Inc 4 THX is a trademark or registered trademark of THX Ltd Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Used under authorization All rights reserved mal e HT S870 En book Page 5 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM THX Select Before any home theater component can be THX Select certified it must pass a rigorous series of qual ity and performance tests Only then can a product feature the THX Select logo which is your guarantee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come THX Select requirements define hundreds of parame ters including power amplifier performance and pre amplifier performance and operation for both digital and analog domains THX Select receivers also fea ture proprietary THX technologies e g THX Mode which accurately translate movie soundtracks for home theater playback Table of Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions 2 Precautions esee 3 Speaker Precautions
86. ncoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra surround back channel which has been added during the mixing of the program A list of Surround EX encoded movies can be found on www Dolby com This product may also engage the THX Surround EX mode during the playback of 5 1 channel material that is not Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded In such case the information delivered to the Surround Back channel will be program dependent and may or may not be very pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack and the tastes of the individual listener Onkyo Original DSP Modes Orchestra a Suitable for classical or operatic music The center speaker is turned off and the surround channels are emphasized in order to widen the stereo image In addi tion it simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall Unplugged z Suitable for acoustic instrument sounds vocals and jazz music By emphasizing the front stereo image it simu lates the stage front experience Studio Mix mmm Suitable for rock and pop music Listening to music in this mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acoustic image like being at a club or rock concert TV Logic mmm Adds realistic acoustics to TV programs produced in a TV studio In addition it adds surround effects to the entire sound and clarity to voices Em m m m All Ch Stereo m m m Ideal for background music The front surround and surroun
87. nfiguration cannot be adjusted Using the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer you can set the HT R820THX so that it automatically turns off after a set period Press the SLEEP button repeat edly to select the required sleep time You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute steps SLEEP The SLEEP indicator appears on the display when the sleep timer has been set as shown The specified sleep time appears on the display for about five seconds then the previous display reappears SLEEP indicator SLEEP To cancel the sleep timer press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears To check the remaining sleep time press the SLEEP button Note that if you press the SLEEP button while the sleep time is being displayed you ll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes Using Headphones You can connect a pair of stereo headphones 1 4 inch phone plug to the HT R820THX s PHONES jack for private listening as shown Notes Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones Speaker sets A and B are turned off while the head phones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack When you connect a pair of headphones the listening mode is set to Stereo unless it s already set to Stereo or Direct When you disconnect the headphones the previous listening mode is selected When the multichannel DVD input is selected only the front left and front righ
88. nkyo 5001 5002 GMI 4013 Quelle 4024 Panasonic 5011 5017 5020 Grundig 4021 4029 4031 Radix 4035 Philips 5004 5021 5028 Hinari 4017 RCA 4001 4002 Pioneer 5006 Hirschmann 4019 4035 Roadster 4025 Proscan 5003 Hitachi 4036 4037 Rover 4025 RCA 5003 Hughes Network 4011 Saba 4014 4020 4024 4027 Sanyo 5012 Systems Samsung 4017 Sony He 5013 5018 ceni ud 32019 1054 Satcom 4024 SatPartner 4017 4020 4027 4030 Technics 5020 Intertronic 4013 Schneider 4029 Thomson 5022 5024 Intervision 4015 4023 4024 Sedea Electronique 4017 Toshiba 5008 5021 Johansson 4015 Speman 4018 Xbox 5022 JVC 4009 4021 SEG 4017 4028 Yamaha A Sainrein 4029 Seleco 4015 4023 Zenith 5014 5021 Kolon wir Skymaster 4025 4034 ESAT A025 Skyvision 4015 SAT satellite receiver Kyostar 4017 Sony 4005 4031 Manufacturer Control code Lasat 4013 4020 4024 Strong 4016 4017 4020 FAba 4014 4017 4025 4027 Lenco 4016 4017 4025 Sinia er Algat AOST emo Techniland 4015 4023 Alltech 4022 4025 pee 253 TechniSat 4019 Amstrad pis 4019 4025 4030 Macab 4022 Teco 4013 4016 acal Anglo 4025 Manhattan 4015 4020 4023 Teleciel 4027 Ankaro 4025 Maspro 4021 4025 Telefunken 4017 Anttron 4017 Matsui 4021 Teleka 4013 Apollo 4017 Mediamarkt 4013 Telemaster 4020 Arcon 4016 Medion 4025 Telewire 4015 4023 Armstrong 4013 Metronic 4013 4017 4020 Tensai 4016 Asat 4016 Micro Technology 4025 Thomson 4024 4025 Astra 4013 4016 4024 Minerva 4021 Astro 4019 4020 Morgan
89. 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 E Using a TV FM Antenna Splitter Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna as shown Outdoor antenna Insulated antenna cable AM loop antenna ANTENNA am rh r id z 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 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 To AV receiver TV FM antenna splitter To TV or VCR 21 mal HT S870 En book Page 22 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Connecting the HT R820THX RCA AV Connection Color Coding e Before Making Any Connections RCA type AV connections are usually
90. nput source are output by the VIDEO 1 OUT Tae e and TAPE OUT sockets w You can listen to the source while recording The HT R820THX s VOL UME control has no effect on record ing Ld Camcorder Remote controller fO DN Z3 Video signal O O O 4m audio signal DVD CD TAPE TUNER C SN 2 Start recording on the AV compo nent connected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT sockets 3 Start playback on the source AV component Notes You cannot record from AV components that are con 1 Prepare the camcorder and CD player nected to the digital inputs You must use analog con for playback iU 2 Prepare the VCR for recording The surround effects produced by the surround and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded You cannot record from an AV component that is con nected to the multichannel input If you select another input source while recording that input source will be recorded instead 3 Press the VIDEO 3 input selector but ton 4 Press the CD input selector button This selects the CD player as the audio source but leaves the camcorder as the video source 5 Start recording on the VCR and start playback on the camcorder and CD player The video from the camcorder and the audio from the CD player are recorded by the VCR 45 HT S870 En book Page 46 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Advanced Function e The
91. o Versand 1055 1058 1059 1060 n 1004 1006 1007 1021 1063 P 1023 1025 1026 Palladium 1052 Shorai 1048 1003 1012 1014 1031 Siarem 1040 1067 Panasonic 1044 1046 1051 1061 1062 1069 Siemens 1041 1042 1058 1059 Pathe Marconi 1066 Singer 1040 1003 1004 1005 1006 Sinudyne Me 1040 1043 1067 Philco 1007 1008 1014 1018 1040 Solavox 1062 1003 1004 1007 1008 Sonoko 1035 ui 1014 1018 1019 1020 Philips 1037 1038 1040 1053 Sonolor 1062 1059 1060 1002 1030 1032 1036 Sony 1054 Phoenix 1040 Phonola 1037 1040 Soundesign 1004 1006 1009 1070 Pioneer 1004 1006 1027 1062 Starlite 1008 Portland 1004 1005 1006 1025 Stern 1062 ETENA 3025 Sunkai 1043 1048 1049 1050 F 1004 1006 1008 1014 Prism 1012 Sylvania 1018 1020 Profex 1035 Symphonic 1009 1028 Proline mE Tandy 1026 1062 1063 FOSC 10091 1094 Tashiko 1038 1063 Protech 1035 1045 1063 Tum 1004 A061007 Proton 1004 1006 1007 Too 1063 Pye 1037 56 HT S870 En book Page 57 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Controlling Other Components Continued e 1 Use the mode buttons to select the appropriate Controlling a VCR remote controller mode 2 Point the remote controller at your AV compo Ld nent and use the following buttons you must PIANDBY enter the appropriate remote control code first ON Controlling a TV
92. onnected to the HT R820THX s rear panel inputs and one to its front panel input The following table lists the type of compo nent that you can connect to each input input Type of component you Page for P can connect more info DVD DVD player etc 25 VIDEO1 VCR etc 26 TV satellite receiver cable 24 for TV con VIDEO2 receiver set top box LD nections player etc 28 CD CD player etc 30 Cassette recorder DAT CD TAPE recorder MiniDisc recorder 30 31 turntable etc VIDEOS oe games console 29 Bi Outputs for recording The HT R820THX has two outputs for recording The following table lists the type of component that you can connect to each output Type of component you Page for Output can connect more info VIDEO1 VCR etc 27 Cassette recorder DAT CD TAPE recorder MiniDisc recorder 30 31 etc B MONITOR OUT Video signals received by the video inputs are output by the MONITOR OUT sockets for display on the con nected TV or projector The HT R820THX has three types of video output com posite video S Video and component video Connect the appropriate output to your TV or projector see page 24 Which Connections Should I Use The HT R820THX offers several interconnection for mats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equip ment The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components Use the following s
93. ont right center surround left and surround right speakers and subwoofer regardless of those set tings 35 mal e HT S870 En book Page 36 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Using the Tuner With the built in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection PRESET lt gt TUNING 4 DISPLAY TUNER TUNING MODE MEMORY Listening to the Radio y nens Use the TUNER input selector button to select either AM or FM In this example FM has been selected Band Frequency Tuning into Radio Stations E Auto Tuning Mode 1 Press the TUNING MODE but ton so that the AUTO indicator appears on the display MEMORY TUNING MODE Cc CLEAR Press the TUNING Up or Down 2 on ATI V button Searching stops when a station is found When tuned into an FM station the TUNED and FM STEREO indicators appear on the display as shown When tuned into an AM station the TUNED indicator appears TUNED AUTO gt TUNED 4 AUTO FM STEREO FM STEREO E Manual Tuning Mode 1 Press the TUNING MODE but ton so that the AUTO indicator disappears from the display MEMORY TUNING MODE m CLEAR Press and hold the TUNING Up or Down AT V button The frequency stops changing when you release the button Aw N
94. or Abs 4 Press the SETUP button Setup closes Note Depending on the individual speaker level settings the maximum volume value may change Speaker Configuration This setting only need to be changed if you re not using the HTP 820 speakers If you are using the all HTP 820 speakers you don t need to change anything This section explains how to specify which speakers are connected and their sizes For speakers with a cone diameter larger than 6 1 2 inches 16 cm specify Large For those with a smaller diameter specify Small If you re using THX certified speak ers instead of the HTP 820 speakers select Small THX for all speakers Cone diameter ONKYO ON STANDBY W 9 e oo wp G9 CO CO TONE TAPE AMP _ e Gm CO Qe Qu QD SETUP Press the AMP button followed 1 AMP by the SETUP button Use the Up and Down AT V buttons to select 1 SP Config and then press the ENTER but ton e HT S870 En book Page 51 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Advanced Setup Continued While the Subwoofer setting is selected use the Left and Right lt 4 gt buttons to select Yes or No Yes Select if a subwoofer is con nected No Select if no subwoofer is con nected Use the Down V button to select Front and then use the Left and Righ
95. r 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 E If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in prong The wide blade or the third prong are pro any way and vided for your safety If the provided plug does not F When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in fit into your outlet consult an electrician for performance this indicates a need for service replacement of the obsolete outlet 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 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 fire or electric shock 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or manufacturer splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as 12 Use only with the cart stand PORTABLE CART WARNING vases shall be placed on the apparatus tripod bracket or table spec Don t put candles or other burning objects on top of ified by the manufacturer or this unit sold with the apparatus 17 Batteries When a cart is used use cau e Always consider the
96. re output only by component video outputs 59 HT S870_En book Page 60 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Troubleshooting Continued Symptom The buttons on the HT R820THX work OK but those on the remote controller don t Possible cause The wrong remote controller mode is selected Remedy Select the correct mode page 12 The batteries are installed incorrectly Check the batteries and correct as necessary page 7 You re not pointing the remote controller at the HT R820THX s remote sensor Point the remote controller at the HT R820THX s remote sensor page 7 Can t use the remote controller with other AV components Remote controller Reception is noisy inter mittent and the FM STE REO indicator flashes You ve connected a MiniDisc recorder or CD recorder to the HT R820THX but haven t changed the TAPE MD CDR dis play Press and hold the TAPE input selector button until MD or CDR as appropriate appears on the display The wrong remote control code has been entered If more than one code is listed try each one page 52 With some AV components certain buttons may not work as expected and some may not work at all You re pointing the remote controller at the wrong AV component To control a component connected via RI point the remote controller at the HT R820THX To control a component that s not connected via R1 point the
97. recorder CLEAR button This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers D VOL button This button is used to set the volume of the HT R820THX 2 MUTING button This button is used to mute the HT R820THX e e HT S870 En book Page 17 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Remote Controller Continued 3 FR amp FF 4 buttons The FR lt lt button is used to start fast reverse The FF button is used to start fast forward Stop lll button This button is used to stop playback d RANDOM button This button is used with the random playback func tion MEMORY button This button is used with the memory playback func tion which allows you to create a custom playlist of tracks Tape Mode Tape mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the HT R820THX via RI To set the remote controller to Tape mode press the AMP mode button Before selecting TAPE mode and starting play back you should press the AMP mode button followed by the TAPE input selector button to select your cassette recorder as the input For double cassette decks only Deck B can be con trolled 1 Play b gt button This button is used to start playback 2 Previous amp Next I 1 buttons The Previous I button is used to select the pre vious track During playback it selects the begin ning of the current trac
98. s volume 17 e HT S870 En book Page 18 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Connecting Speakers Enjoying Home Theater You can use two sets of speakers with the HT R820THX speaker set A and speaker set B Speaker set A HTP 820 should be installed in your main listening room and can be used with THX Dolby Digital and DTS surround material Speaker set B can be installed in another room and used with stereo and mono material Speakers can be positioned in the standard position for stereo speakers or however you like Front left and right speakers Surround back speaker These output the overall sound Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid This speaker further enhances anchor for the sound image They should be positioned facing the listener at the realism of surround sound about ear level and equidistant from the TV Angle them inward so as to create and improves sound localiza a triangle with the listener at the apex tion behind the listener Posi tion it behind the listener about 2 3 feet 60 100 cm above ear level Make sure that the listening position is within the range of the speaker Ui Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image In movies it s used mainly for dialog Position it close to your TV preferably on top facing forward at about ear
99. selected listen ing mode and digital audio format 4 Tuning indicators 36 TUNED 36 This indicator lights up when the HT R820THX is tuned into a radio station AUTO 36 This indicator lights up when Auto Tuning is selected and disappears when Manual Tuning is selected MEMORY 36 This indicator lights up when pre setting radio stations FM STEREO 36 This indicator lights up when the HT R820THX is tuned to a stereo FM station e HT S870 En book Page 10 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Front amp Rear Panels Continued Rear Panel i For detailed information refer to the pages in parenthesis D COMPONENT VIDEO 22 25 28 A DVD player TV or other component that sup ports component video can be connected here 2 AM ANTENNA 20 21 These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna FM ANTENNA 20 21 This socket is for connecting an FM antenna 4 FRONT SPEAKERS B 19 These push terminals are for connecting supplied speakers 5 FRONT SPEAKERS A SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER amp SURROUND BACK SPEAKER 19 These terminal posts are for connecting supplied speakers 6 AC OUTLET 32 This switched AC outlet can be used to supply power to another component The connector type depends on the country in which you purchased your HT R820THX DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 2 3 amp COAXIAL 22 25 28 30 31 These op
100. source is selected on your recorder Select the correct input source See your recorder s manual for more information Can t record the surround sound effects produced by the listening modes The Late Night function doesn t work This is normal The surround sound effects produced by the listening modes cannot be recorded The Late Night function only works with Dolby Digital Oo DIGITAL appears on the display when using a Dolby Digital source The multichannel DVD input doesn t work The multichannel input is not selected Press the MULTI CH button to select the multichannel input page 35 The AV component is not properly con nected Connect the AV component s 5 1 channel outputs to the HT R820THX s DVD IN FRONT SURR CENTER and SUB WOOFER sockets page 26 The listening mode changes to Stereo when headphones are connected This is normal When you connect a pair of headphones the Stereo listening mode is selected automatically The speaker volume can not be set as required When the speaker level is adjusted in the setup menus the maximum possible volume setting may change The speaker distance can not be set as required In some cases corrected values suitable for home theater use may be set automatically The HT R820THX contains a microcomputer for signal processing and control functions In very rare situations severe inter
101. t lt 4 gt buttons to select Small THX or Large Small Select ifthe front speakers are small Large Selectifthe front speakers are large Note If the Subwoofer setting in step 3 is setto No this setting is fixed at Large and does not appear Use the Down V button to select Cntr and then use the Left and Right lt 4 gt buttons to select Small THX Large or None Small Select if the center speaker is small Large Select if the center speaker is large None Select if no center speaker is connected Note f the Front setting in step 4 is set to Small the Large option cannot be selected Use the Down V button to select Surr and then use the Left and Right lt 4 gt buttons to select Small THX Large or None Small Select if the surround left and right speakers are small Large Select if the surround left and right speakers are large None Select if no surround left and right speakers are connected Note f the Front setting in step 4 is set to Small the Large option cannot be selected Use the Down V button to select SurrB and use the Left and Right lt 4 gt buttons to select Small THX Large or None Small Select if the surround back speaker is small Large Select if the surround back speaker is large None Select if no surround back speaker is connected Notes Ifthe Surround setting in step 6 is set to None this setting does not appear
102. t sounds can be heard in the headphones 39 mal HT S870_En book Page 40 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM 40 Using the Listening Modes With its built in surround sound decoders and DSP pro grams the HT R820THX can transform your home lis tening room into a movie theater or concert hall To get the most from surround sound it s important that you install and configure your speakers correctly See page 19 Speaker Distance on page 48 and Speaker Levels on page 49 Listening mode availability depends on the format of the current input signal For example the Dolby Digital lis tening modes are available only while a Dolby Digital format signal is being input The following table lists all the possible listening modes and indicates which modes can be selected for each input signal format Dolby D DTS DTS 96 24 5 Input signal format Analog PCM 2 2 0 Other 4 2 2 0 Other DTS ES Source CD TV LD VHS MD turntable radio Listening mode cassette DTV etc Direct O DVD DTV etc DVD LD CD etc Stereo PLIIx Movie Music Game Neo 6 Cinema Neo 6 Music Dolby D Dolby D EX 4 Dolby D PLIIx Music DTS DTS 96 24 DTS Neo 6 DTS Dolby EX DTS PLIIx Music DTS ES Discrete 4 DTS ES Matrix Discrete Matrix PLIIx THX Cinema Neo 6 THX Cinema
103. table or CD player howl ing or slipping of sound may occur To prevent this move the unit away from the turntable or CD player otherwise lower the unit s output level Using Close to a TV or Computer TVs and computer monitors are magnetically sensitive devices and as such are likely to suffer discoloration or picture distortion when conventional speakers are placed nearby To prevent this the SKF 820F and SKC 820C feature internal magnetic shielding In some situa tions however discoloration may still be an issue in which case you should turn off your TV or monitor wait 15 to 30 minutes and then turn it back on again This normally activates the degaussing function which neu tralizes the magnetic field thereby removing any discol oration effects If discoloration problems persist try moving the speakers away from your TV or monitor Note that discoloration can also be caused by a magnet or demagnetizing tool that s too close to your TV or monitor Do not place surround speakers close to TV or a com puter monitor because they have no magnetic shield Input Signal Warning The speakers can handle the specified input power when used for normal music reproduction If any of the fol lowing signals are fed to them even if the input power is within the specified rating excessive current may flow in the speaker coils causing burning or wire breakage l Interstation noise from an untuned FM radio 2 Sound from fast forwardin
104. the DVD player MONITOR OUT 23 24 The S Video or composite video output should be connected to a video input on your TV or projector mal HT S870 En book Page 11 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Speaker Package e Subwoofer SKW 820 E Attaching and detaching the speaker grilles Front and Center spakers have detachable grilles Use the following method to attach or detach the grilles While holding the narrow edge of the speaker grille with your both hands pull it gently toward you to remove the bottom of the grille In the same way gently pull the other edge of the speaker grille toward you to remove it from the main unit To replace the grill push the projections at the corners into the grille plug holes on the speaker cabinet B Front Removal Replacement B Rear OUTPUT LEVEL 9 The subwoofer and surround speaker grilles are 1 not detachable To AC outlet D STANDBY ON indicator Red Subwoofer in standby mode Green Subwoofer on With the Auto Standby function the SKW 820 automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in Standby mode When there s no input signal for a while the SKW 820 automatically enters Standby mode 2 OUTPUT LEVEL control This control is used to adjust the volume of the sub woofer 8 LINE INPUT Connect this input to the subwoofer pre out of the HT R820THX with supplied RCA cable
105. tic ular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical 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 interfer ence in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accor dance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inter ference 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 ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif ferent from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV tech nician for help For Can
106. tical and coaxial sockets can be used to connect a CD DVD or LD laser disc player and other components with digital audio outputs SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 19 A powered subwoofer can be connected here 9 CD IN 30 These analog inputs can be used to connect a CD player with analog outputs TAPE IN OUT 30 31 33 These analog inputs and outputs can be used to con nect a cassette recorder Mini Disc recorder or other recorder with analog inputs and outputs RI 32 This f31 Remote Interactive socket can be con nected to the RI socket on another Onkyo compo nent The HT R820THX s remote controller can then be used to control that component To use RI you must make an analog audio connection RCA between the HT R820THX and the other compo nent even if they are connected digitally Note RI can only be used with Onkyo components 2 VIDEO 1 IN OUT amp VIDEO 2 IN 26 27 45 The VIDEO 1 S Video composite video and audio inputs and outputs can be used to connect a VCR The VIDEO 2 S Video composite video and audio inputs can be used to connect another video source e g cable TV satellite TV or a set top box 3 DVD IN MULTI CH INPUT 25 26 The FRONT SURR CENTER and SUBWOOFER inputs can be used to connect components with mul tiple analog audio outputs including DVD players with individual 5 1 channel analog outputs The S Video or composite video input should be con nected to a video output on
107. to select the Stereo listening mode DIRECT button This button is used to select the Direct listening mode lt 1 DSP amp DSP gt buttons These buttons are used to select the Onkyo original DSP digital signal processor listening modes 3 TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL amp LEVEL buttons 51 These buttons are used to adjust the level of each speaker individually 2 OR EQ button 38 This button is used to turn on the OptiResponse equalizer which optimizes performance when the HT R820THX is used with the speakers included in the HTP 820 Home Theater Speaker Package When the OptiResponse equalizer is on you can enjoy a powerful sound with movies or music L NIGHT button 46 This button is used to set the Late Night function REMOTE MODE buttons 12 These buttons are used to select the remote control ler modes When you use the remote controller the mode button for the currently selected mode lights up SLEEP button 39 This button is used to set the Sleep function VOL button 34 This button is used to set the volume of the HT R820THX SETUP button 46 51 This button is used to access various settings MUTING button 39 This button is used to mute the HT R820THX Re EQ button 46 This button is used to turn on and off the Re EQ function 13 mal e HT S870 En book Page 14 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Remote Controller Continued S TONERS
108. tton is used to set the volume of the HT R820THX SETUP GUIDE button This button is used to access the DVD player s onscreen setup menus MUTING button This button is used to mute the HT R820THX RANDOM button This button is used with the random playback func tion 3 ANGLE button This button is used to select different camera angles 4 LAST M button This button is used with the last memory function which allows you to resume DVD playback from where you left off X SEARCH button This button is used to search for titles chapters tracks and specific points in time MEMORY button This button is used with the memory playback func tion which allows you to create a custom playlist of titles chapters or tracks CD Mode CD mode is used to control an Onkyo CD player con nected to the HT R820THX via RI To set the remote controller to CD mode press the CD mode button Before selecting CD mode and starting play back you should press the AMP mode button followed by the CD input selector button to select your CD player as the input source 1 ON button This button is used to set the CD player to On or Standby 2 Number buttons These buttons are used to enter track numbers and to enter times for locating specific points in time 3 DISC button This button is used to select discs on a CD changer 4 DISPLAY button This button is used to display information about the current disc
109. ual Signals If the signal format is displayed as 1 1 the input signal is a multilingual signal and you can use the HT R820THX s LISTENING MODE buttons or the remote controller s STEREO button to select MAIN SUB or MAIN SUB Using the Multichannel Input The multichannel input is for connecting a component with individual 5 1 channel analog audio outputs such as a DVD player or MPEG decoder See DVD Multichannel Connection on page 26 for connection information 1 AMP Press the AMP button followed by the MULTI CH button so that MULTI appears on the display Audio from the multichannel input will now be used for the DVD input source MULTI CH To adjust the level of individual speakers use the remote con troller s CH SEL button to select them and then use the LEVEL and LEVEL buttons The level can be adjusted from 12 to 12 dB in 1 dB steps 15 to 12 dB for the subwoofer Note that the individual speaker level settings for the multichannel input are independent of those explained on page 49 Notes While the multichannel input is selected you can select only the Direct listening mode If you select the multichannel input while using another listening mode that listening mode is cancelled While the multichannel input is selected the Speaker Configuration settings on page 50 are ignored and signals from the multichannel input are fed to the front left fr
110. ultichannel DVD input Input selector buttons 33 34 45 These buttons are used to select the input sources 2 MEMORY button 36 37 This button is used to preset radio stations TUNING MODE button 36 This button is used to select the Auto or Manual Tuning mode SETUP button 46 51 This button is used to access various settings RETURN button 46 51 This button is used to return to the previous screen when changing settings VIDEO 3 INPUT 29 These S Video composite video and analog audio inputs can be used to connect a camcorder or games console mal e HT S870 En book Page 9 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Front amp Rear Panels Continued e Display 1 2 3 4 a JLB MUTING DO D Ex ES 96 24 ES Neo 6 DO PL Ix THX gt TUNED 4 AUTO MEDIEN SLEEP MP3 PCM MULTICH DSP STEREO DIRECT MEMORY FM STEREO ch 5 6 For detailed information refer to the pages in parenthesis 1 A amp B speaker indicators 34 5 SLEEP indicator 39 Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on Indi This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has cator B lights up when speaker set B is on been set 2 MUTING indicator 39 6 Message area This indicator flashes when the HT R820THX is This area of the display shows various information muted about the currently selected source 3 Source listening mode indicators 43 These indicators show the currently
111. vity output level and impedance 1 0 Vp p 75 Q component and S Video Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q component PB Cs Pr CR 0 28 Vp p 75 Q S Video C 1 0 Vp p 75 Q composite Component video frequency response 5 Hz 50 MHz Tuner Section B FM Tuning frequency range 87 5 107 9 MHz Usable sensitivity FM STEREO 17 2 dBf 2 0 uV 75 Q IHF FM MONO 11 2 dBf 1 0 uV 75 Q THF FM STEREO 70 dB IHF A FM MONO 76 dB IHF A THD FM STEREO 0 3 1 kHz FM MONO 0 2 1 kHz 45 dB at 1 kHz S N ratio FM stereo separation B AM Tuning frequency range 530 1710 kHz Usable sensitivity 30 uV S N ratio 40 dB THD 0 796 General Power supply AC 120 V 60 Hz Power consumption 6 6A Standby power consumption 2 5W Dimensions WxHxD 17 1 8 x 5 7 8 x 14 13 16 435 x 150 x 376 mm Weight 22 5 Ibs 10 2 kg E Video Inputs Component video inputs 2 DVD Video 1 2 3 S Video inputs 4 DVD Video 1 3 Video inputs 4 DVD Video 1 3 E Video Outputs Component video outputs S Video outputs Video outputs 1 Component Video Out 2 Video 1 Out Monitor Out 2 Video 1 Out Monitor Out E Audio Inputs Digital inputs Analog inputs Multichannel analog inputs 4 Optical 1 3 Coaxial 6 CD Tape DVD Video 1 3 5 1 ch Front L R Center Surround L R Subwoofer Bi Audio Outputs Analog outputs 2 Tape Out Video 1 Out Subwoofer pre out 1 Speaker outputs 642 Phones 1 Specifications and f
112. wn tS gt gt O 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 39 Push Insert wire Release Once the HT R820THX 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 the HT R820THX TV speaker cables and power cords 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 21 e e HT S870 En book Page 21 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Connecting Antenna Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna try a commercially available out door FM antenna instead FM 750 t GO 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 the transmitter Outdoor antenna should be located away from possi ble
113. your surround sound system you should also specify the distance between the listener and each individual speaker so that the sound from each speaker arrives at the listener s ears at the same time see page 48 In addition you should set the level of each individual speaker to achieve an equal balance see page 49 e HT S870 En book Page 19 Monday September 13 2004 5 15 PM Connecting Speakers Continued Before you connect the supplied speakers read the fol lowing Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity In other words connect positive 4 terminals only to positive 4 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 odd Only use speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms or higher If you use speakers with a lower impedance and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time the built in protection circuit may be activated Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided Becareful not to short the posi tive and negative connections Doing so may damage the HT R820THX Don t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal Doing so may damage the HT R820THX f you want to connect a single speaker instead of a pair connect it to either

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