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1. I Sy ali fc B r Sve Alle 7 rown White ae Our 3 j WOOFER 7 Hed e Gray Blue Green Surround Surround Surround Center speaker Front right Front left Powered back right left speaker speaker subwoofer speaker speaker speaker Connecting Speakers Continued Wall Mounting The speakers can easily be wall mounted by using the keyhole slots To prevent the speaker from vibrating against the wall attach four of the supplied spacers to the keyhole fins on the rear of each speaker To mount the front or surround speakers vertically use the keyhole slot shown to hang each speaker on a screw that s securely screwed into the wall Front speaker SKF 330F Surround speakers SKM 330S Surround back speaker SKB 330 Keyhole slot for sy wall mounting To mount the center speaker horizontally use the two keyhole slots shown to hang each speaker on two screws that are securely screwed into the wall Center speaker SKC 330C Keyhole slots for wall mounting 5 7 8 150 mm Caution A mounting screw s ability to support a speaker depends on how well it s anchored to the wall If you have hollow walls screw each mounting screw into a stud If there are no studs or the w
2. VCR DVD recorder e With the basic E connection you can listen to the VCR DVD recorder To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes use connection PJ or BY Use and EJ or EY and 9 for recording Connection HT R430 Signal flow VCR DVD recorder la VIDEO 1 IN L R Analog audio L R output b DIGITAL IN COAXIAL lt amp Digital coaxial output ic DIGITAL IN OPTICAL lt Digital optical output 26 Connecting Your Components Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Step 1 Choose a video connection type GY or EJ that matches the VCR DVD recorder and make the connection The video source that you want to record must be connected to the AV receiver with the same type of connection Step 2 Make audio connection EJ SVIDEO VIDEO 1 S VIDEO IN oo VCR NG DVD recorder yoray Connection HT R430 Signal flow VCR DVD recorder Picture quality A S VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT S Video input Better E VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT gt Composite video input Standard Ell VIDEO 1 OUT L R 5 Audio L R input Connecting a Camcorder Games Console or Other Device Step 1 Make video connection Ey Step 2 Make audio connection EJ VIDEO 3 IN VIDEO 3 IN VIDEO OUT Camcorder games console etc Connection HT R430 Signal flow Camcorder
3. 1 Press the TAPE input selector TAPE 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 TAPE 33 34 Playing Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver Operation 2 DISPLAY ON STANDBY enor MODE omza Subwoofer s 5 rear panel wil vl y gt N 1 6 Z gt MIN 7 MAX OUTPUT LEVEL MULTI CH 1 Remote Use the AV receiver s input selector buttons to select the input source 1 AV receiver VIDEO WCR vibeo2 AV receiver A SPEAKERS B E 3 4 AV receiver MASTER VOLUME N O controller ree Remote controller SP D Remote controller To select the input source with the remote controller press the RECEIVER button and then use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons On the remote controller the V1 V2 and V3 buttons select the VIDEO 1 VCR VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3 input sources respectively Use the SPEAKERS A and B buttons on the AV receiver or the SP A B button on the remote controller to select the speaker set that you want to use Pressing the remote controller s SP A B button cycles through the fol
4. LISTENING MODE AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT O ee Ge eee o PLAY MODE p am E0 xem ep E ONKYO RC 606S Remote Controller Continued For detailed information see the pages in parentheses STANDBY button 32 This button is used to set the AV receiver to Standby ON button 32 This button is used to turn on the AV receiver INPUT SELECTOR buttons 34 These buttons are used to select the input sources 4 MULTI CH button 35 This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input DIMMER button 38 This button is used to adjust the display brightness CH button 37 This button is used to select radio presets SP A B button 34 This button is used to turn speaker sets A and B on or off Arrow AJ lt 4 gt amp ENTER buttons These buttons are used to select and adjust settings RETURN button This button is used to return to the previous display when changing settings LISTENING MODE buttons 40 These buttons can be used to select listening modes regardless of the currently selected remote control ler mode STEREO button This button selects the Stereo listening mode SURROUND button This button selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes lt 4 gt buttons These buttons can be used to select any of the avail able listening modes TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL
5. 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 Press the MEMORY button re The MEMORY indicator appears and the preset number flashes vi S While the MEMORY indicator is displayed about 8 seconds use the PRESET lt d p buttons to select a preset from 1 through 30 In this example preset 3 is selected Press the MEMORY button MENORY again to store the station The station is stored and the preset number stops flashing Repeat this procedure for all your favorite radio stations Selecting Preset Stations Use the PRESET lt q p gt but tons or the remote controller s CH button to select a preset Deleting Presets ogi llo 1 Select the preset that you want to delete See the previous section 2 While holding down the MEM MEMORY TUNING MODE ORY button press the TUNING MODE button p The selected preset is deleted and its number disappears from the display Displaying Radio Information onxvo im Oly vse Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to cycle through the available information Band prese
6. O adjust E Bass You can boost or cut low frequency sounds output by the front speakers from 10 dB to 10 dB in 2 dB steps E Treble You can boost or cut high frequency sounds output by the front speakers from 10 dB to 10 dB in 2 dB steps Note To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits select the Direct listening mode Muting the AV Receiver With this function you can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver Press the remote controller s GCS MUTING button A The output is muted l and the MUTING a indicator flashes on Z5 the display as shown To unmute the AV receiver press the remote control ler s MUTING button again or adjust the volume The output is unmuted and the MUTING indicator goes off Muting is cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby Common Functions Continued Using the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer you can set the AV receiver so that it automatically turns off after a set period Press the remote controller s SLEEP button repeatedly to Ss select the required sleep time You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute steps 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 To cancel the sleep timer press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the SLEEP i
7. 5 SLEEP indicator 39 1 A amp B speaker indicators 34 This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on Indi been set cator B lights up when speaker set B is on 6 Message area 2 MUTING indicator 38 This area of the display shows various information This indicator flashes when the AV receiver is about the currently selected source muted 3 Source listening mode indicators 42 These indicators show the currently selected listen ing mode and digital audio format 4 Tuning indicators 36 TUNED 36 This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is tuned to a radio station AUTO 36 This indicator lights up when Auto Tuning is selected and disappears when Manual Tuning is selected MEMORY 37 This indicator lights up when pre setting radio stations FM STEREO 36 This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is tuned to a stereo FM station Front amp Rear Panels Continued Rear Panel FRONT SPEAKERS 8 SPEAKER SPEAKERS 1 SURG SURROUND CENTER FRONT SPEAKER yr SPEAKERS A VIDEO il i i DvD auton DEO 2 WibEo 2 video 1 lj DvD i ia Ra E 0 D DIGITAL IN OPTICAL amp COAXIAL These optical and coaxial jacks can be used to con nect a CD or DVD player and other components with digital audio outputs AM ANTENNA These push termi
8. To set the remote controller to TAPE mode press the RECEIVER REMOTE MODE button For twin cassette decks only deck B can be controlled ON STANDBY REMZ TE MODE QU g RETURN SETUP Tel e Ej LISTENING MODE m Gam 7 5 AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT m m CES HA PLAY MODE m Gaza Caen Ga ONKYO RC 606S Connecting Speakers Enjoying Home Theater You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver speaker set A and speaker set B Speaker set A should be installed in your main listening room and can be used with Dolby Digital and DTS surround material Each speaker must be positioned at a specific location in your listening room to get the best from surround sound material The following illustration shows the best positions for your surround sound speakers When speaker set B is turned on speaker set A is reduced to 2 1 channel playback If the multichannel DVD input is selected and speaker set B is turned on speaker set A is reduced to 2 channel playback Speaker set B can be installed in another room Speakers can be positioned in the standard position for stereo speakers or however you like Front left and right speakers SKF 330F L R These output the overall sound Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level and
9. amp LEVEL buttons 32 These buttons are used to adjust the level of each speaker D DISPLAY button 35 This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source 4 REMOTE MODE buttons 12 These buttons are used to select the remote control ler modes When you press a button on the remote controller the REMOTE MODE button for the cur rently selected mode lights up SLEEP button 39 This button is used to set the Sleep function VOL AJ button 34 This button can be used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode MUTING button 38 This button is used to mute the AV receiver SETUP button This button is used to access various settings CINE FLTR button 45 This button is used to set the CinemaFILTER func tion L NIGHT button 45 This button is used to set the Late Night function OR EQ button 38 This button is used to turn on the OptiResponse equalizer which optimizes performance when the HT R430 is used with the speakers included in the HTP 430 Home Theater Speaker Package When the OptiResponse equalizer is on you can enjoy a powerful sound with movies or music with small volume 13 14 Remote Controller Continued DVD Mode To set the remote controller to DVD mode press the DVD REMOTE MODE button Before selecting DVD mode and starting play back you should press the
10. If liquid is spilled over the speakers the drive units may be damaged e 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 e Subwoofer is designed to be used in the upright verti cal position only Do not use it in the horizontal or tilted position e If the unit is used near a turntable 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 aTV 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 330F and SKC 330C feature internal magnetic shielding In some situations however discoloration may still be an issue in which case you should turn off your TV or monitor wait 15 to 30 minutes and then turn it back on again This normally activates the degaussing function which neutralizes the magnetic field thereby removing any discoloration effects If discoloration problems persist try moving the speakers away from your TV or monitor Note that discoloration can also be caused by a magnet or demagnetizing tool that s too close to your TV or monitor Do not place SKM 330 and SKB 330 close to TV or a
11. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in any way and F When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous volt age points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Don t put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and fol low local regulations when disposing of batteries If you install the apparatus in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack ensure that there is ade quate ventilation Leave 20 cm 8 of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm 4 at the rear The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm 4 away from the rear panel or wall creating a flue like gap for warm air to escape Precautions 1 Recording Copyright Unless it s for personal use only recording copyrighted material is illegal with out the permission of the copyright holder 2 AC Fuse The AC fuse inside the unit is not user serviceable If you cannot turn on the unit contact your Onkyo dealer 3 Care Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth For stubborn stains
12. RECEIVER mode button followed by the DVD INPUT SELEC TOR button to select the DVD player as the input source OI 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ji LISTENING MODE E e C 9 AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT oS e ES e PLAY MODE r m ma Gen A ONKYO RC 606S STANDBY button This button sets the DVD player to Standby ON button This button is used to turn on the DVD player 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 DISC button This button selects discs on a DVD changer TOP MENU button This button is used to select a DVD s top menu Arrow A V lt 4 gt amp ENTER buttons These buttons are used to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player s onscreen setup menus RETURN button This button is used to exit the DVD player s onscreen setup menu and to restart menu playback Playback buttons From left to right Pause Play Stop Fast Reverse Fast Forward Previous and Next SUBTITLE button This button is used to select subtitles AUDIO button This button selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats e g Dolby Digital or DTS 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
13. to the HT R430 with the supplied speaker cables The supplied speaker cables are color coded for easy identification Simply connect each cable to the same colored positive speaker terminal Keyhole slots These keyhole slots can be used to wall mount the speaker See page 19 for mounting instructions 3 Speaker mount bracket inserts These threaded inserts can be used to attach the speaker to a speaker mount or bracket See page 19 for mounting instructions Note Use commercially available machine screws to attach the speaker to a speaker mount or bracket North American models require 1 4 inch screws Other models require M5 5 mm screws OUTPUT LEVEL control This control is used to adjust the volume of the sub woofer STANDBY ON indicator Red Subwoofer in standby mode Green Subwoofer on With the Auto Standby function the SK W 420 automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in Standby mode When there s no input signal for about 20 minutes the SK W 420 automat ically enters Standby mode POWER switch Not North American model To turn on the SK W 420 set the POWER switch to the ON position the indicator light up To turn off the SK W 420 set the POWER switch to the OFF position the indicator goes out LINE INPUT This RCA input should be connected to the SUB WOOFER PREOUT on your HT R430 AV receiver amp or other receiver with supplied RCA cable Note The Auto Standby
14. Front right i Subwoofer Surround Surround Surround left back right Direct The selected input source is output directly with minimal processing for a pure sound Stereo SOU The selected input source is processed as a stereo signal and output by the front left and right speakers and the subwoofer Zo Mono woo Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack or to select multilingual soundtracks recorded in the left and right channels of some movies It can also be used when playing a DVD or other source with multiplexed audio such as a karaoke DVD Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Use this mode with DVDs and vid pa eos that bear the Dolby Surround logo or TV shows that feature Dolby Surround You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV shows and the AV receiver will create a 5 1 surround mix from the 2 channel stereo Dolby Pro Logic II Music Use this mode to add 5 1 surround to stereo sources such as music CDs and DVDs Dolby Pro Logic II Game Eu Use this mode when playing game discs Dolby Pro Logic IIx If you ve connected surround back speaker to the AV receiver Dolby Pro Logic IIx allows you to enjoy 7 1 channel playback from 2 channel or 5 1 channel music or movies Dolby Pro Logic IIx provides a well defined natural multichannel surround sound experience put ting the listener in a seamless envelope of sound The added drama
15. Music listening mode with a mono source such as an AM radio station or mono TV program the sound is concentrated in the center speaker e Make sure the speakers are configured correctly page 48 The surround speakers produce no sound e When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected the surround speakers produce no sound page 40 e Depending on the source and current listening mode not much sound may be produced by the surround speakers Try selecting another listening mode e Make sure the speakers are configured correctly page 48 The center speaker produces no sound e When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected the center speaker produces no sound page 40 e Make sure the speakers are configured correctly page 48 The surround back speaker produces no sound The surround back speaker is not used with all listen ing modes Select another listening mode page 40 e Not much sound may be produced by the surround back speaker with some sources e Make sure the speakers are configured correctly page 48 The subwoofer produces no sound e The level of the input signal was too low so the sub woofer entered Standby mode Increase the subwoofer level slightly on the HT R430 e Make sure that the sobwoofer s POWER switch is set to ON not North American model e The subwoofer s OUTPUT LEVEL control is set at minimum Turn it up Insert the power plug fully into the wall outlet e Make
16. OPTICAL Digital optical output Hint If your TV has no audio outputs connect your VCR to the AV receiver and use its tuner Connecting Your Components Continued Connecting a DVD player Step 1 Video Connection Choose a connection type ZY or EJ that matches the DVD player and then make the connection The TV must be connected to the AV receiver with the same type of connection S VIDEO DVD IN oO mm mm n S VIDEO OUT DVD player orm VIDEO OUT Connection HT R430 Signal flow DVD player Picture quality BY S VIDEO DVD IN S Video output Better E VIDEO DVD IN amp Composite video output Standard Step 2 Audio Connection Choose a connection type 3 B5 or E that matches your DVD player and then make the connection DIGITAL IN SS d 2 D CENTER Connect one or the other SUB WOOFER CENTER COAXIAL our z L R E HOC O OO L sus OPTICAL AUDIO DVD player WOOFER With the basic EJ connection you can listen to or record audio from a DVD To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes use connection PJ or By Use and X or and Y for recording e To enjoy DVD Audio or SACD playback from a compatible DVD player with an analog multichannel output use connection Bj Connect
17. X 518 X 411 mm Weight 28 2 Ibs 12 8 kg Drivers unit Power supply 8 20 cm Cone Woofer North American AC 120 V 60 Hz Australian AC 230 240 V 50 Hz North American 75 W Others 77 W Auto standby function E Front Speaker SKF 330F Type 2 Way Bass reflex Impedance 8Q Maximum input power 100 W Output sound pressure level 83 dB W m Frequency response 80 Hz 22 kHz Crossover frequency 10 kHz Cabinet capacity 0 042 cubic feet 1 2 L Power consumption Other Dimensions 5 13 16 X 7 15 16 X 4 W XH XD 148 X 202 X 101 mm Weight 2 0 Ibs 0 9 kg Drivers unit 3 1 8 8 cm Cone Woofer 3 4 2 cm Ceramic Tweeter Terminal Spring type color coded 1 Key hole slot Threaded insert North American model 1 4 screw Depth 5 16 Other models 5 mm screw Depth 8 mm Grille Fixed Other Magnetic shielding E Center Speaker SKC 330C Type 2 Way Bass reflex Impedance 8Q Maximum input power 100 W Output sound pressure level 86 dB W m Frequency response 80 Hz 22 kHz Crossover frequency 10 kHz Cabinet capacity 0 081 cubic feet 2 3 L Dimensions 14 3 16 X 5 X 5 3 16 W XH X D 360 X 127 X 131 mm Weight 3 5 lbs 1 6 kg Drivers unit 3 1 8 8 cm Cone Woofer X 2 3 4 2 cm Ceramic Tweeter Terminal Spring type color coded Key hole slot 2 Threaded insert North American model 1 4 screw Depth 5 16 Other models 5 mm screw Depth 8 mm Grille
18. and natural sound enhance the listening experience with CDs movies and games Dolby Pro Logic IIx has three modes of operation Movie mode for movies Music mode for listening to music and Game mode for use with games consoles with 2 channel stereo outputs Dolby Digital With this format you can experience the same superb sound that you get at a movie theater or concert hall Use this mode with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital logo DO bey DIGITAL Dolby Digital EX Sm um With an added surround back channel D DIGITAL this 6 1 channel format offers a heightened 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 conven tional 5 1 channel systems in which case the surround back channel audio is split between the surround left and right channels Use this mode with DVDs that have a 5 1 channel soundtrack and bear the Dolby Digital logo mum DTS mom This digital surround format offers a sur round sound experience with exceptional fidelity It uses compressed digital audio data with six discrete channels 5 1 and 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 and CDs that bear the DTS logo Ea DTS ES Discrete g m m This is DT
19. camcorder and the audio from the CD player are recorded by the VCR 51 52 Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the AV receiver look for a solution in this section If you can t resolve the issue yourself contact your Onkyo dealer Power Can t turn on the AV receiver e Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet e Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet wait five seconds or more then plug it in again The AV receiver turns off as soon as it s turned on The amp protection circuit has been activated Remove the power cord from the wall outlet immedi ately Disconnect all speaker cables and input sources and leave the AV receiver with its power cord discon nected for one hour After that reconnect the power cord and then set the volume to maximum If the AV receiver stays on set the volume to minimum discon nect the power cord and reconnect your speakers and input sources properly If the AV receiver turns off when you set the volume to maximum disconnect the power cord and contact your Onkyo dealer Audio There s no sound or it s very quiet e Make sure that the digital input source is selected properly page 33 Press the DIGITAL INPUT but ton repeatedly e Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way page 22 e Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is correct and that the bare wires are in contact wi
20. computer 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 1 Interstation noise from an untuned FM radio 2 Sound from fast forwarding a cassette tape 3 High pitched sounds generated by an oscillator electronic musical instrument and so on 4 Amplifier oscillation 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 yw Amp e 6 channel amplifier e 100 watts per channel min RMS at 8 Q 2 channels driven from 1 kHz with no more than 0 9 total har monic distortion e WRAT Wide Range Amplifier Technology e Optimum gain volume circuitry e OptiResponse Equalizer OR EQ function Processing Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIx DTS DTS ES Matrix Discrete and DTS Neo 6 pro cessing Cinema Filter function Linear PCM 192 kHz 24 bit D A converters on all channels e Powerful and highly accurate 32 bit DSP Processing Audio Video e Adjustable crossover 60 80 100 120 150 Hz e 3 S Video inputs 2 outputs e 2 a
21. con nect a cassette recorder MiniDisc recorder or other recorder with analog inputs and outputs a S VIDEO MONITOR OUT This S Video jack can be connected to an S Video input on your TV or projector 2 VIDEO 1 IN OUT VIDEO 2 IN amp VIDEO 3 IN The VIDEO 1 IN OUT jacks can be used to connect a VCR The VIDEO 2 IN and VIDEO 3 IN jacks can be used to connect other video sources e g cable TV satellite TV or a set top box DVD IN The FRONT SURROUND CENTER and SUB WOOEFER jacks can be used to connect a compo nent with an analog multichannel audio output such as a DVD player with a 5 1 channel analog output The composite video input can be connected to the composite video output on a DVD player SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A powered subwoofer can be connected here 4 AC OUTLET 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 AV receiver se pages 17 31 for connection information Speaker Package Front Center Surround amp Subwoofer speakers SKF 330F SKC 330C SKM 330S SKB 330 SKW 420 E Rear SKF 330F SKM 330S SKB 330 SKC 330C 6 E K NE SKW 420 To AC outlet Speaker terminals These push terminals are for connecting the speaker
22. 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 see page 47 11 12 Remote Controller How to Use the Remote Controller Including the AV receiver the remote controller can be used to control up to six different components The remote controller has a specific operating mode for use with each type of component Modes are selected by using the five REMOTE MODE buttons E RECEIVER TAPE Mode In RECEIVER TAPE mode you can control RECEIVER the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette TAPE AMP recorder connected via RI m DVD CD MD amp CDR Modes With these modes you can control an Onkyo DVD player and CD MD CDR player recorder 1 Use the REMOTE MODE buttons to select a mode 2 Use the buttons supported by that mode to control the component RECEIVER mode see page 12 DVD mode see page 14 CD MD CDR mode see page 15 TAPE mode see page 16 Note Some of the remote controller operations described in this manual may not work as expected with other com ponents RECEIVER Mode RECEIVER mode is used to control the AV receiver To set the remote controller to RECEIVER mode press the RECEIVER REMOTE MODE button TAPE AMP SSS eS REM TE MODE i 2 H a i Dvo
23. only the Mono Direct or Stereo listening mode Selecting on the AV receiver onkyo qe j Ul STEREO LISTENING MODE E STEREO button This button selects the Stereo listening mode E LISTENING MODE lt 4 gt buttons Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all of the listening modes that can be used with the cur rent input source Selecting with the Remote Controller SURROUND UBTITLE RANDOM CHSEL LEVE PLAY MODE ONKYO RC 606S E STEREO button This button selects the Stereo listening mode E SURROUND button This button selects the Dolby Digital and DTS listen ing modes E LISTENING MODE lt p gt buttons Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all of the listening modes that can be used with the cur rent input source Using the Listening Modes Continued The following table lists all the listening modes and shows which modes can be selected for each input signal format Dolby D DTS DTS 96 242 Input signal format Analog 2 0 2 0 DTS ES Multich PCM 2 1 0 1 1 Other 3 2 1 Stereo Stereo Discrete Matrix CD TV VHS Source MD turntable DVD DTV etc DVD CD etc DVD radio cassett
24. press the remote controller s TEST TONE button to output the test tone use the LEVEL and LEVEL but tons to adjust the levels and use the CH SEL button to select the speakers e Ifthe multichannel input is selected page 35 in step 2 the 3 MultiLevel menu appears instead of the 3 Level Cal menu and you can adjust the level of each channel of the multichannel input regardless of the Speaker Configuration settings 47 48 Advanced Setup Continued Speaker Configuration Crossover Frequency and Double Bass settings only need to be changed if you re not using the speakers in this package Speaker Configuration 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 RECEIVER O Cone diameter Press the RECEIVER button fol lowed by the SETUP button Use the Up and Down A V buttons to select 1 Speaker Config and then press the ENTER button 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 W button to select Front and then use the Left and Right lt 4 gt buttons to select Small or
25. sure that the RCA cable is properly connected to the subwoofer s LINE INPUT e The subwoofer outputs no sound while only speaker set B is on Turn on speaker set A e When you play source material that contains no infor mation in the LFE channel the subwoofer produces no sound e Make sure the speakers are configured correctly page 48 Ifthe multichannel DVD input is selected and speaker set B is on speaker set A is reduced to 2 channel play back so the subwoofer outputs no sound Troubleshooting Continued There s no sound with a certain signal format e Check the digital audio output setting on the con nected device On some games consoles such as those that can play DVDs the default setting is off e With some DVD Video discs you need to select an audio output format from a menu Can t get 5 1 channel playback e When speaker B is turned on speaker set A is reduced to 2 1 channel playback The volume cannot be set to 79 e When the levels of all speakers have been calibrated pages 39 47 the maximum volume setting may change Noise can be heard e Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power cords speaker cables and so on may degrade the audio performance so don t do it e An audio cable may be picking up interference Try repositioning your cables The Late Night function doesn t work e Make sure the source material is Dolby Digital page 45 The DVD analog multichannel i
26. the AV receiver e To control Onkyo CD player or MD CD recorder point the remote controller at that component Recording Can t record e On your recorder make sure the correct input is selected To prevent signal loops and damage to the AV receiver input signals are not fed through to outputs with the same name e g TAPE IN to TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 IN to VIDEO 1 OUT 54 Troubleshooting Continued Others The sound changes when I connect my head phones e When a pair of headphones is connected the listening mode is set to Stereo unless it s already set to Stereo Mono Direct How do change the language of a multiplex source e Use the Multiplex setting on the 4 Audio Adjust menu to select Main or Sub page 44 The R functions don t work To use I you must make an QI connection and an analog audio connection RCA between the compo nent and AV receiver even if they are connected digi tally page 31 Specification back in again The AV receiver contains a microcomputer for signal pro cessing and control functions In very rare situations severe interference noise from an external source or static electricity may cause it to lockup In the unlikely event that this happens unplug the power cord from the wall outlet wait at least five seconds and then plug it rectly Onkyo is not responsible for damages such as CD rental fees due to unsucce
27. the width of the front stereo image when using the Pro Logic II Music or Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode On Panorama function on Off Panorama function off default Adjusting the Listening Modes Continued E Dimension With this setting you can move the sound field forward or backward when using the Pro Logic II Music or Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode The default setting is 3 Higher settings move the sound field forward Lower set tings move it backward If the stereo image feels too wide or there s too much surround sound move the sound field forward to improve the balance Conversely if the stereo image feels like it s in mono or there s not enough surround sound move it backward E Center Width With this function you can adjust the width of the sound from the center speaker when using the Pro Logic II Music or Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode Normally if you re using a center speaker the center channel sound is output by only the center speaker If you re not using a center speaker the center channel sound will be distrib uted to the front left and right speakers to create a phan tom center This setting controls the front left right and center mix allowing you to adjust the weight of the cen ter channel sound It can be adjusted from 0 to 7 default is 3 DTS Neo 6 Music Mode Setting E Center Image The DTS Neo 6 Music listening mode creates 5 channel surround sound from 2 cha
28. to connecting it to a digital input you must also connect it to the analog CD IN Audio Input Output Diagram for Recording CD player etc rji ofl Optical Coaxial Analog Multi n n J channel Multi i Coaxial Analo AV Receiver tical 9 channel fe sal U Cassette recorder etc EPET Analog 23 24 Connecting Your Components Continued Connecting a TV or Projector Step 1 Video Connection Choose a connection type ZY or EJ that matches the TV and then make the connection SVIDEO MONITOR OUT S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN TV projector etc Connection HT R430 Signal flow TV Picture quality A S VIDEO MONITOR OUT gt S Video input Better E VIDEO MONITOR OUT 5 Composite video input Standard Step 2 Audio Connection Choose a connection type E Eq or J that matches the TV and then make the connection DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL Connect one or the other COAXIAL OUT i TV projector OPTICAL etc OUT With the basic E connection you can listen to or record audio from the TV To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes use connection BJ or E3 Use and J or E and 9 for recording Connection HT R430 Signal flow TV la VIDEO 2 IN L R Analog audio L R output b DIGITAL IN COAXIAL Digital coaxial output ic DIGITAL IN
29. use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth Don t use abrasive cloths thinners alco hol or other chemical solvents because they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering 4 Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME READ THE FOLLOWING SEC TION CAREFULLY AC outlet voltages vary from country to country Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit s rear panel e g AC 230 V 50 Hz or AC 120 V 60 Hz Some models have a voltage selector switch for compatibility with power systems around the world Before you plug in such a model make sure that the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your area Setting the STANDBY ON switch to STANDBY does not fully shutdown the unit If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period remove the power cord from the AC outlet 5 Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit have it checked by your Onkyo dealer 6 Handling Notes If you need to transport this unit use the original packaging to pack it how it was when you origi nally bought it Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for a long time because they may leave marks on the case This unit s top
30. with individual 5 1 channel analog audio output jacks such as a DVD player or MPEG decoder See page 25 for hookup information RECEIVER O Press the RECEIVER button fol lowed by the MULTI CH button so that MULTI CH indicator appears on the display Audio from the multichannel input will GS now be used for the DVD input source MULTI CH MULTI CH indicator E Note e While the multichannel input is selected the Speaker Configuration settings on page 48 are ignored and signals from the multichannel input are fed to the front left front right center surround left and surround right speakers and subwoofer regardless of those set tings Displaying Source Information You can display various information about the current input source as follows RECEIVER O DISPLAY Press the RECEIVER button and then press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to cycle through the available informa tion 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 rea
31. 107 9 MHz Others 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz Stereo 17 2 dBf 2 uV 75Q IHF Mono 11 2 dBf 1 uV 75Q IHF Stereo 70 dB IHF A Mono 76 dB IHF A Stereo 0 3 1kHz Mono 0 2 1kHz 30 Hz 15 kHz 1 dB 45 dB 1kHz North American 530 kHz 1710 kHz Others 522 kHz 1611 kHz 530 kHz 1710 kHz 30 uV 40 dB 0 70 Specification Continued General North American AC 120 V 60 Hz Australian AC 230 240 V 50 Hz North American 5 5 A Others 380 W Power Supply Power Consumption Stand by Power Consumption North American 0 1 W Others 0 5 W Dimensions 17 1 8 X 5 7 8 X 14 1 2 WXHXD 345 X 150 X 369 mm Weight North American 19 6 lbs 8 9 kg Others 21 2 lbs 9 6 kg E Video Inputs S Video Composite DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 E Video Outputs S Video MONITOR VIDEO1 Composite MONITOR VIDEO1 E Audio Inputs Digital Inputs Optical 1 Coaxial 1 Analog Inputs DVD MULTICHANNEL VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 TAPE CD Multichannel Inputs 6 E Audio Outputs Analog Outputs TAPE VIDEO Subwoofer Pre Outputs 1 Speaker Outputs SP A L R C SL SR SB SP B L R Phones 1 5 1ch Home Theater Speaker Package E Powered Subwoofer SKW 420 Type Bass reflex Input sensitivity and impedance 220 mV 15 kQ FL FR Maximum input power 150 W Frequency response 30 Hz 150 Hz Cabinet capacity 1 15 cubic feet 32 5 L Dimensions 9 1 4 X 20 3 8 X 16 3 16 W XH XD 235
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33. Fixed Other Magnetic shielding E Surround Speaker SKM 330S SKB 330 Type 2 Way Bass Reflex Impedance 8Q Maximum input power 100 W Output sound pressure level 82 dB W m Frequency response 80 Hz 22 kHz Crossover frequency 10 kHz Cabinet capacity 0 042 cubic feet 1 2 L Dimensions 5 13 16 X 7 15 16 X 4 W XH XD 148 X 202 X 101 mm Weight 1 5 Ibs 0 7 kg Drivers unit 3 1 8 8 cm Cone Woofer 3 4 2 cm Ceramic Tweeter Terminal Spring type color coded Key hole slot 1 Threaded insert North American model 1 4 screw Depth 5 16 Other models 5 mm screw Depth 8 mm Grille Fixed Specifications and features are subject to change without notice 55 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 us onkyo com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Liegnitzerstrasse 6 82194 Groebenzell GERMANY Tel 49 8142 4401 0 Fax 49 8142 4401 555 http www eu onkyo com ONKYO EUROPE UK Office Suite 1 Gregories Court Gregories Road Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire HP9 1HQ ONKYO UNITED KINGDOM Tel 44 0 1494 681515 Fax 44 0 1494 680452 HOMEPAGE ONKYO CHINA LIMITED http www onkyo com Units 2102 2107 Metroplaza Tower 223 Hing Fong Road Kwai Chung N T HONG KONG Tel
34. IVER Q Ayar ENTER sl setup e Ca CINE FLTR L NIGHT ONKYO Using the Audio Adjust Functions These functions only work with speaker set A Audio Adjust provides various functions for adjusting the sound 1 Press the RECEIVER button fol lowed by the SETUP button RECEIVER O Use the Up and Down A V buttons to select 4 Audio Adjust and then press the ENTER button Use the Left and Right lt gt buttons to change the settings Press the Down F button to select the next setting Repeat step 3 to complete all set tings 5 Press the SETUP button Setup closes The Audio Adjust functions are explained below Input Channel Settings E Multiplex This setting determines which channel is output from a stereo multiplex source Use it to select audio channels or languages with multiplex sources multilingual TV broadcasts and so on Main The main channel is output default Sub The sub channel is output M S Both the main and sub channels are output E Mono 2ch This setting determines which channel is output when the Mono listening mode is used with a stereo source L R Both the left and right channels are output default L Only the left channel is output R Only the right channel is output PL II amp PL lix Music Mode Settings These settings apply to only 2 channel stereo sources E Panorama With this function you can broaden
35. Large Small Select ifthe front speakers are small Large Select ifthe front speakers are large Note e If the Subwoofer setting in step 3 is set to No this setting is fixed at Large and does not appear Use the Down W button to select Center and then use the Left and Right lt 4 gt gt buttons to select Small 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 If the Front setting in step 4 is set to Small the Large option cannot be selected Use the Down button to select Surround and then use the Left and Right lt 4 b gt but tons to select Small Large or None Small Select if the surround speak ers are small Large Select if the surround speak ers are large None Selectif no surround speakers are connected Note If the Front setting in step 4 is set to Small the Large option cannot be selected Advanced Setup Continued 7 Use the Down YW button to select Surr Back and use the Left and Right lt 4 gt gt buttons to select Small Large or None v 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 e Ifthe Surround sett
36. ONKYO 6 1ch Home Theater System HT S680 AV Receiver HT R430 Front Speakers SKF 330F L R Center Speaker SKC 330C Surround Speakers SKM 330S L R Surround Back Speaker SKB 330 Powered Subwoofer SK W 420 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 Contents Introduction esenee eenean eenean enei anina 2 Comnection eeen eee tenaense nni ee 17 Turning On amp First Time Setup 32 Basic Operation Playing your AV components 34 Using the Tunet eeeeeeeeeee 36 Enjoying the Listening Modes 40 Advanced Operation 00 44 Troubleshooting Specification WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ff RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the A intended to alert the user to the presence of imp
37. S with an added surround back channel for 6 1 surround sound Use it with cits program material recorded in DTS 6 1 format With the additional surround back channel this format offers 6 1 fully independent digital channels providing a realistic sense of movement and space Use it with program mate rial recorded in DTS 6 1 such as CDs and DVDs that bear the DTS ES logo DIGITAL SURROUND Using the Listening Modes Continued DTS ES Matrix mung This is DTS with an added surround back channel for 6 1 surround sound Use it to provide 6 1 channel surround playback with program material recorded in DTS 5 1 format Since DTS 5 1 program material contains surround back channel informa tion all channels can be reconstructed for 6 1 channel playback Use this mode with CDs and DVDs that bear the DTS ES or DTS logo Neo 6 This mode provides 6 1 channel playback from 2 chan nel sources It offers six full bandwidth channels with excellent separation There are two modes of operation Cinema mode for movies and Music mode for listening to music DIGITAL SURROUND CAs Cinema mode simulates the realistic sense of movement that you get with 6 1 channel surround sound sources Use this mode with videos DVDs and TV shows that feature stereo sound Music mode uses the surround channels to simulate a natural sound field that cannot be produced with conven tional stereo Use this mode with stereo material such
38. alls are solid use suitable wall anchors Use screws with a head diameter of 5 16 9 mm or less and a shank diameter of 1 8 4 mm or less With hollow walls use a cable pipe detector to check for any power cables or water pipes before making any holes Leave a gap of between Wall 5 16 7 mm and 7 16 gf 10 mm between the wall and the base of the screw head as shown We recommend that you consult a home installation profes sional 5 16 7 16 7 mm 10 mm Using Speaker Mounts Brackets Threaded inserts for machine screws are provided on the rear of each speaker for wall mounting with commer cially available speaker mounts or brackets North American models require 1 4 inch screws Other models require M5 5 mm screws Refer to the manual supplied with your mounts or brackets for installation details Threaded insert Note The portion of the screw that goes into the speaker s threaded insert should be between 1 4 5 16 5 mm 8 mm long Mount or bracket ot sas North American model ce mm Other models 1 4 3 8 5 mm 8 mm Using Rubber Stoppers with the Speakers We recommend using the provided rubber stoppers to achieve the best possible sound from your speakers The rubber stoppers prevent the speakers from moving pro viding a more stable setup Rubber stoppers a o Bottom o
39. and Press the RECEIVER button fol 7 5 m lowed by the SETUP button on the remote controller RECEIVER O 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 adjusted while the AV receiver is muted re Press the RECEIVER button fol lowed by the SETUP button on the remote controller Use the Up and Down A W 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 Turn up the volume so that you can hear the test tone suffi ciently While each speaker outputs the test tone its name appears on the display as shown Use the Left and Right lt 4 P buttons to adjust the speaker level and use the Down Y 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 5 Repeat step 4 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 48 do not output the test tone 6 Press the SETUP button Setup closes oN Don t forget to turn down the volume if SETUP you turned it up while setting the levels Note e A quicker way to adjust the speaker levels is to
40. and rear panels may get warm after prolonged use This is normal If you do not use this unit for a long time it may not work properly the next time you turn it on so be sure to use it occasionally Memory Backup The AV receiver 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 AV receiver must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system Once it has been charged the AV receiver will retain the settings for several weeks although this depends on the environment and will be shorter in humid climates For U S models FCC Information for User CAUTION The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 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 e
41. as music CDs Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is suitable for use with old movies and other mono sound sources The center speaker outputs the sound as it is while reverb is applied to the sound output by the other speakers giving presence to even mono material Orchestra Suitable for classical or operatic music The surround channels are emphasized in order to widen the stereo image In addition it simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall Unplugged a Suitable for acoustic instrument sounds vocals and jazz music By emphasizing the front stereo image it simu lates the stage front experience Studio Mix a m a 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 m m a Adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio In addition it adds surround effects to the entire sound and adds clarity to voices All Ch Stereo a m m Ideal for background music The front surround and surround back channels create a stereo image that fills the entire listening area Full Mono In this mode all speakers output mono audio so the music sounds the same regardless of where you are 43 Adjusting the Listening Modes REMOTE MODE RECE
42. ay have wired the speakers incorrectly and you should check your connections see page 18 First Time Setup Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources F s SZ SZ Soo S50 SU ogi 0080 6606 7 1 To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS you must connect your DVD player to the AV receiver by using a digital audio connection coaxial or optical With this function you can assign digital inputs to input sources For example if you connect your DVD player to DIGITAL IN OPTICAL you ll need to assign that input OPT to the DVD input source You can change the assignments as follows Note Make sure you also set your digital sources to send out a digital signals Please refer to the digital sources man ual 1 Press the input selector button w for the source that you want to assign me Digital inputs cannot be assigned to the TUNER input source 2 Press the DIGITAL INPUT button The current assignment appears DIGITAL INPUT 3 Press the DIGITAL INPUT but TAE ton repeatedly to select COAX W OPT or analog Changing the TAPE MD CDR Display If you connect an QI compatible Onkyo MiniDisc recorder or CD recorder to the TAPE IN OUT jacks for RRI to work properly you must change this setting This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver
43. bass out put by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right channels to the subwoofer This function can be set only if the Subwoofer setting step 3 is set to Yes and the Front setting step 4 is set to Large in the Speaker Con figuration on page 48 9 Use the Down W button to select Double Bass and then use the Left and Right lt 4 P gt buttons to select v On Double Bass function on A Bass from the front left and right channels is also fed to the subwoofer default Off Double Bass function off 1 0 Press the SETUP button Setup closes 49 50 Advanced Setup Continued Digital Input Signal Formats The following table shows the display indicators for each supported digital signal format Format Display Dolby Digital Do Do DTS zA PCM PCM Normally the AV receiver detects the signal format auto matically However if you experience either of the fol lowing issues when playing PCM or DTS material you can manually set the signal format to PCM or DTS e Ifthe beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut off try setting the format to PCM e Ifnoise is produced when fast forwarding or reversing a DTS CD try setting the format to DTS SS Goo oo OG CED GOOO O66 LJ tJ DIGITAL INPUT 1 Press and hold the AV receiver s DIGITAL INPUT button for about 3 seconds 2 While A
44. cable to each speaker termi nal Doing so may damage the AV receiver e Don t connect one speaker to several terminals The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT Connecting Speaker The AV receiver s positive speaker terminals are color coded for ease of identification The negative speaker terminals are all black Match the color of each cable to the corresponding speaker terminal Speaker terminal Color Front left White Front right Red Center Green Surround left Blue Surround right Gray Surround back Brown 1 Strip 3 8 10 mm of insu lation from the ends of the speaker cables Supplied speaker cables are already stripped 3 8 10 mm k lt _ Co 2 While pressing the lever insert the wire into the hole and then release the lever Make sure that the terminals are 4 a gripping the bare wires not the insulation 3 Using the supplied RCA cable connect the AV receiver s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to LINE INPUT on the subwoofer Make sure the cable is plugged all the way Note When speaker set B is turned on speaker set A is reduced to 2 1 channel playback BACK SPEAKER y SPEAKERS y SPEAKER y SPEAKERS A R L R L FA FA
45. console A VIDEO 3 IN Composite video output El VIDEO 3 INL R lt Analog audio L R output 27 Connecting Your Components Continued Connecting a Satellite Cable Set top box or Other Video Source Step 1 Video Connection Choose a connection type GY or EJ that matches the video source and then make the connection The TV must be connected to the AV receiver with the same type of connection S VIDEO OUT oO Oooo Satellite cable set top box etc VIDEO OUT Connection HT R430 Signal flow Video source Picture quality A S VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN s S Video output Better E VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN Composite video output Standard Step 2 Audio Connection Choose a connection type E EE or J that matches the video source and then make the connection Connect one or the other COAXIAL 5 OPTICAL OUT Satellite cable set top box etc e With the basic E connection you can listen to or record audio from the video source To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes use connection BJ or E9 Use and EY or and 9 for recording Connection HT R430 Signal flow Video source la VIDEO 2 IN L R Analog audio L R output lb DIGITAL IN COAXIAL Digital coaxial output ic DIGITAL IN OPTICAL Digital optical output 28 Connecting Your Components Continued Co
46. corrosion e Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possi ble to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion Front amp Rear Panels Front Panel ONItyvO STANDBYION MASTER VOLUME STEREO LISTENNGMODE DISPLAY DIGITAL NPUT ie ace ee eel DIMMER MEMORY TUNNGMonE RETURN SETUP 0O For detailed information see the pages in parentheses STANDBY ON button 32 This button is used to set the AV receiver to On or Standby STANDBY indicator 32 This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in Standby mode and it flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller Remote control sensor 7 This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller STEREO button 40 This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode LISTENING MODE lt 4 gt buttons 40 These buttons are used to select the listening modes Display See Display on page 9 DISPLAY button 35 This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source DIGITAL INPUT button 33 This button is used to assign the digital inputs and to specify the format of digital input signals DIMMER button 38 This button is used to adjust the display brightness MEMORY button 37 This button is used when storing or deletin
47. d on the remote controller by using its SETUP button arrow buttons and ENTER button 36 Tuning into Radio Stations E Auto Tuning Mode Press the TUNING MODE button so that the AUTO indicator appears on the display 1 TUNING MODE Press the TUNING Up or Down LAJ V button Searching stops when a station is found When tuned into a station the TUNED indicator appears When tuned into a stereo FM station the FM STEREO indicator appears on the display as shown TUNED ae gt TUNED lt AUTO FM STEREO FM STEREO E Manual Tuning Mode 1 Press the TUNING MODE button TMAVO So that the AUTO indicator disap pears from the display 2 Press and hold the TUNING Up or Down A button The frequency stops changing when you release the button TUNING PRESET Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency one step at a time The American model changes FM frequency in 0 2 MHz steps 10 kHz steps for AM For other models it s 0 05 MHz steps for FM and 9 kHz steps for AM In Manual Tuning mode FM stations will be in mono Tuning into weak FM stereo 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 Using the Tuner Continued Presetting Radio Stations 2 4 3 f den
48. e Listening mode DTV etc Direct Y Y Y Y Y Vv Vv Vv Vv Stereo Mono Vv Vv Vv Vv Vv Vv Vv Vv Multich Vv PLIIx Movie Music Game 3 Neo 6 Cinema Vv Vv Vv Neo 6 Music 4 gt Dolby D Vv Vv Dolby D EX 2 Dolby D PLIIx Music v DTS Y v s DTS ES Discrete Vv o H DTS ES Matrix Vv DTS Neo 6 DTS Dolby EX Vv DTS PLIIx Music Mono Movie Orchestra Onkyo Unplugged 4 Original Studio Mix Vv Vv Vv Y Vv Vv Vv Vv DSP TV Logic All Ch Stereo Full Mono 1 In the Direct listening modes PCM signals at 32 kHz 44 1 kHz and 48 kHz are processed at 64 kHz 88 2 kHz and 96 kHz respectively 96 kHz signals are processed at 48 kHz for all listening modes other than Direct and Stereo 2 DTS 96 24 is always processed as DTS 3 If the Surr Back parameter is set to None PLII is used 4 Available only when Surround speakers are connected 5 If the Surr Back setting is set to None DTS is used Not available when the Surr Back parameter is set to None Tip You can check the format of the digital input signal on page 35 Displaying Source Information 41 42 Using the Listening Modes Continued About the Listening Modes With its built in surround sound decoders and DSP pro grams the AV receiver can transform your home listen ing room into a movie theater or concert hall The AV receiver s surround indicators show which speakers are active in each listening mode Front left Center
49. ecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Connecting Your Components About AV Connections Connecting Both Audio amp Video Which Connections Should Use Connecting a TV or Projector Connecting a DVD player Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Connecting a Camcorder Games Console or Other Device Connecting a Satellite Cable Set top box or Other Video Source Connecting a CD Player or Turntable Connecting a Cassette CDR MiniDisc or DAT Recorder Connecting the Power Cord of Another Component Connecting Onkyo RI Components Connecting the Power Cord Turning On amp First Time Setup Turning On Turning On the AV Receiver First Time Setup Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources Changing the TAPE MD CDR Display Basic Operation Playing Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver Operation Using the Multichannel Input Displaying Source Information Using the Tuner Listening to the Radio Tuning into Radio Stations Common Functions Using the OptiResponse Equalizer Setting the Display Brightness Adjusting the Bass amp Treble Muting the AV Receiver Using the Sleep Timer Using Headphones Adjusting Speaker Levels AA A Mei T T GI Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes Advanced Operation Adjusting the Listening Modes Using the Audio Adjust Functions Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital only U
50. ed E Speaker Set B While speaker set B is on you can also adjust the levels of the left and right speakers in speaker set B from 12 dB to 12 dB These settings are stored when the AV receiver is set to Standby e While speaker set B is on you can adjust the levels of the left and right speakers in speaker set A s and the subwoofer E Headphones While a pair of headphones is connected you can adjust the volume of the left and right channels individually from 12 dB to 12 dB each These settings are stored when the AV receiver is set to Standby E Multichannel DVD Input While the multichannel DVD input is selected you can adjust the level of each 5 1 channel input individually from 12 dB to 12 dB 30 to 12 dB for the sub woofer These settings are stored when the AV receiver is set to Standby e Individual speaker levels can also be adjusted in 3 MultiLevel Setup see page 50 39 40 Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See About the Listening Modes on page 42 for detailed information about the listening modes e The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection coaxial or optical Listening mode availability depends on the format of the current input signal While a pair of headphones is connected or speaker B is on you can select
51. either one to the AV receiver The other is for connecting additional fR1 compatible compo nents RI 2 REMOTE CONTROL e Connect the AV receiver s RI jack to only Onkyo components Connecting to other manufacturer s Al e g CD player components may cause them to malfunction 2 e Some components may not support all R1 func 5 ANALOG tions Refer to the manuals supplied with your components e g DVD player J m Eaa AUDIO OUT Connecting the Power Cord Notes Before connecting the power cord connect all of your speakers and AV components Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit If this is a problem plug the AV receiver into a different branch circuit 31 Turning On STANDBY STANDBY ON ON STANDBY REMOTE MODE STANDBY indicator ON mip EN RECEIVER ep 6060 ooo BS Turning On the AV Receiver 1 Press the STANDBY ON button e Pemes Alternatively press the remote controller s RECEIVER button followed controller by the ON button The AV receiver comes on the display lights up and the STANDBY indicator goes off STANDBY ON or oN To turn the AV receiver off
52. elapsed time remain ing time total time and so on CLR button This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers 3 MENU button This button is used to display a DVD s menu SETUP button This button is used to access the DVD player s onscreen setup menus 4 RANDOM button This button is used with the random playback func tion REPEAT button This button is used to set the repeat playback func tions PLAY MODE button This button is used to select play modes on a com ponent with selectable play modes Remote Controller Continued CD MD amp CDR Mode To set the remote controller to CD MD or CDR mode press the CD MD or CDR REMOTE MODE button Before selecting a mode and starting playback you should press the RECEIVER mode but ton followed by the CD or TAPE INPUT SELECTOR button to select the CD player MiniDisc or CD recorder as the input source m e C AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT m e e all LISTENING MODE PLAY MODE 7 DISPLAY aI Ewicrt Cnerira W ONKYO RC 606S STANDBY button This button sets the CD player or MD CD recorder to Standby ON button This button is used to set the CD player or MD CD recorder to On or Standby 3 Number buttons These buttons are used to enter track numbers and to enter times for locatin
53. end on the formats supported by your other components Use the following sections as a guide For video components such as a DVD player you must make two connections one for audio one for video Video Connection Formats Video equipment can be connected to the AV receiver using one of the following video connection formats composite video or S Video the latter offering the best picture quality When choosing a connection format bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn t convert between formats so only outputs of the same format as the input will output the signal 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 output Video Input Output Diagram DVD player etc je saci AV Receiver Composite S Video S Video qD i Gp y Composite S Video input V T projector t Audio Connection Formats Audio equipment can be connected to the AV receiver using the following audio connection formats analog optical coaxial and multichannel When choosing a connection format bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn t convert between formats For example audio signals connected to an OPTICAL or COAXIAL digital input are not output by the analog TAPE OUT so if you want to record from for example your CD player in addition
54. equi distant from the TV Angle them inward so as to create a triangle with the listener at the apex Surround back speaker SKB 330 This speaker further enhances the realism of surround sound and improves sound localiza tion behind the listener It s Center speaker SKC 330C essential to enjoy certain lis This speaker enhances the front left tening modes i e Dolby Digi and right speakers making sound tal EX and DTS ES Position movements distinct and providing a it behind the listener about 2 3 feet 60 100 cm above ear level Make sure that the lis tening position is within the range of the speaker full sound image In movies its used mainly for dialog Position it close to your TV preferably on top facing forward at about ear level or at the same height as the front left and right speakers Subwoofer SKW 420 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 can be obtained by i i Surround left and right speakers installing the subwoofer in a 4a B SKM 330S L R front corner or at one third These speakers are used for precise sound the width of the wall as positioning and to add realistic ambience shown Position them at the sides of the listene
55. f the PE J S i SKF 330F L SKM 330S SKB 330 3 75 mm Bottom of the S SKC 330C 7 7 175 mm 19 Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas The AV receiver won t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner AM antenna push terminals FM antenna jack SA F iel y t Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only 1 Attach the FM antenna as shown E North American Model N CH 7 Insert the plug fully into the jack eee ee E Other Models FM 759 Insert the plug fully into the jack Once your AV receiver is ready for use you ll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception 2 Fully extend the antenna and point it in various directions to find the best recep tion Secure it in that position with thumb tacks or something similar If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna try a commercially available out door FM antenna instead see page 21 20 Connecting the AM Loop Antenna The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only 1 Assemble the AM loop antenna inserting the tab
56. g radio presets dt TUNING MODE button 36 This button is used to select the Auto or Manual tun ing mode 4 Eeee 0 G9 Arrow TUNING PRESET amp ENTER buttons When the AM or FM input source is selected the TUNING A W buttons are used to tune the tuner and the PRESET lt d gt buttons are used to select radio presets see page 37 When the setup menus are used they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items The ENTER button is also used with the setup menus 3 MASTER VOLUME control 34 This control is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver to MIN 1 through 79 or MAX PHONES jack 39 This 1 4 inch phone jack is for connecting a stan dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening 4 SPEAKER A amp B buttons 34 These buttons are used to turn speaker sets A and B on or off TONE amp buttons 38 These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble Input selector buttons 34 These buttons are used to select from the following input sources MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER or CD The MULTI CH button selects the DVD analog multichannel input RETURN button This button is used to return to the previously dis played setup menu SETUP button This button is used to access various settings Front amp Rear Panels Continued Display 5 6 For detailed information see the pages in parentheses
57. g specific points in time DISC button This button selects discs on a CD changer Playback buttons From left to right Pause Play Stop Fast Reverse Fast Forward Previous and Next DISPLAY button This button is used to display information about the current disc or track on the CD player or MD CD recorder s display including the elapsed time remaining time total time and so on CLR button This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers RANDOM button This button is used with the random playback func tion REPEAT button This button is used to set the repeat playback func tions PLAY MODE button This button is used to select play modes on a com ponent with selectable play modes 15 Remote Controller Continued TAPE Mode O Play gt button This button is used to start playback TAPE mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette Stop W button recorder connected to the AV receiver via RI This button is used to stop playback 3 Reverse Play lt 4 button This button is used to start reverse playback Before selecting TAPE mode and starting play Rewind amp FF lt lt buttons back you should press the RECEIVER The Rewind lt lt button is used to start rewind The REMOTE MODE button followed by the TAPE FF gt button is used to start fast forward INPUT SELECTOR button to select your cas sette recorder as the input source
58. ing in step 6 is set to Small the Large option cannot be selected Continue with step 9 of the Crossover Frequency setting Crossover Frequency To get the best bass performance from your speaker sys tem you need to set the crossover frequency according to the size and frequency response of your subwoofer and other speakers front center and surround 8 Use the Down V button to select Crossover and then use the Left and Right lt 4 b gt but tons to select a crossover fre v quency T Choose a crossover frequency suitable for your setup If you re using a subwoofer choose a crossover frequency based on the diam eter of your front speakers If you re not using a subwoofer use the diameter of the first speaker that you specified as Small in steps 4 through 7 in the Speaker configura tion setting see page 48 Speaker cone Crossover diameter frequency Over 8 in 20 cm 60Hz 6 1 2 to 8 in 16 20 cm Bois 5 1 4 to 6 1 2 in 13 16 cm anne 3 1 2 to 5 1 4 in 9 13 cm 120Hz Under 3 1 2 in 150Hz 9 cm Continue with step 4 of the Double Bass setting Note e For amore accurate setting listen to some music that you know well and choose a higher crossover fre quency if you think there s not enough sound coming from the subwoofer a lower setting if you think there s too much Double Bass With the Double Bass function you can boost
59. ion HT R430 Signal flow DVD player al DVD IN FRONT amp Analog audio L R output b DIGITAL IN COAXIAL amp Digital coaxial output G DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Digital optical output DVD IN FRONT SURROUND E CENTER and SUBWOOFER Analog multichannel output e If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs be sure to use the main left and right outputs for connection E 25 Connecting Your Components Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback In addition to video playback with this hookup example you can use the VCR s tuner to listen to the sound of your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver This is useful if the TV has no audio outputs Step 1 Video Connection Choose a connection type GQ or EJ that matches the VCR DVD recorder and then make the connection The TV must be connected to the AV receiver with the same type of connection S VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN CS VCR VIDEO OUT DVD recorder Connection HT R430 Signal flow VCR DVD recorder Picture quality A S VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN S Video output Better E VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN lt Composite video output Standard Step 2 Audio Connection Choose a connection type E3 or BA and then make the connection Connect one IN or the other ic OPTICAL L al a R VIDEO 1 COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL OUT
60. lowing settings Speaker Set A gt Speaker Set A amp B Speaker Set B Off The A and B speaker indicators show whether each speaker set is on or off La Note that when speaker set B is turned on speaker set A is reduced to 2 1 channel playback Indicators Start playback on the source component When you select DVD or another video component on your TV you ll need to select the video input that s connected to the AV receiver s MONITOR OUT To adjust the volume use the MASTER VOLUME control or the remote controller s VOL bution The volume can be set to MIN 1 through 79 or MAX The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment and has a wide volume range for precise adjustment To set the level of the subwoofer use the OUTPUT LEVEL control Because our ears are less sensitive to very low bass sounds there s a temptation to set the level of the subwoofer 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 Select a suitable listening mode and enjoy See page 40 Playing Your AV Components Continued ON STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER MULTI CH LISTENING MODE SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT PLAY MODE DISPLAY ONKYO RC 606S Using the Multichannel Input The multichannel input is for connecting a component
61. nals are for connecting an AM antenna FM ANTENNA This jack is for connecting an FM antenna VIDEO MONITOR OUT This composite video jack can be connected to a composite video input on your TV or projector FRONT SPEAKERS B These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B FRONT SPEAKERS A SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER amp SURROUND BACK SPEAKER These push terminals are for connecting speaker set A RI This RI Remote Interactive jack can be con nected to the FRI jack on another Onkyo compo nent The AV receiver s remote controller can then be used to control that component To use RI you must make an analog audio connection RCA between the AV receiver and the other component even if they are connected digitally Note RI can only be used with Onkyo components SVIDEO DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN OUT amp VIDEO 2 IN The DVD IN jack can be connected to an S Video output on a DVD player The VIDEO 1 IN OUT aie ONKYO AV RECEN PETTI moner no ae TX SR403 jacks can be used to connect a VCR The VIDEO 2 IN jack can be used to connect another video source e g cable TV satellite TV or a set top box CD IN These analog inputs can be used to connect a CD player with analog outputs TAPE IN OUT These analog inputs and outputs can be used to
62. ndicator 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 AV receiver s PHONES jack for pri vate listening as shown Notes e Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones e Speaker sets A and B are turned off while the head phones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack e When you connect a pair of headphones the listening mode is set to Stereo unless it s already set to Mono Stereo or Direct e When the multichannel DVD input is selected only the front left and front right channels can be heard in the headphones Adjusting Speaker Levels You can adjust the level of each speaker in speaker set A while listening to an input source These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby 1 Use the remote controller s CH SEL button to select each speaker and use the LEVEL and LEVEL buttons to adjust v the volume You can adjust the volume of each speaker from 12 dB to 12 dB 15 dB to 12 dB for the subwoofer Notes e You cannot use this function while the AV receiver is muted e Speakers that are set to No or None in the Speaker Configuration cannot be adjust
63. nnecting a CD Player or Turntable E CD Player or Turntable with Built in Phono Preamp Step 1 Choose a connection type E EJ or BA that matches the CD player or choose EJ for a turntable with a built in phono preamp and then make the connection b DIGITAL IN COAXIAL AUDIO OUTPUT Connect one or the other OPTICAL g COAXIAL a OUT L Es ood S OO Turntable MM with OUT OUT CD player built in phono preamp e With the basic E connection you can listen to or record audio from the CD player or turntable To connect the CD player digitally use connection J or BF Use and EY or EY and B for recording Connection HT R430 Signal flow CD or turntable a CD IN L R Z Analog audio L R output b DIGITAL IN COAXIAL lt Digital coaxial output c DIGITAL IN OPTICAL Digital optical output E Turntable with no Phono Preamp Built in E Turntable with an MC Moving Coil Cartridge A phono preamp is necessary to connect a turntable that An MC head amp and phono preamp are necessary to doesn t have a phono preamp built in connect a turntable with an MC Moving Coil cartridge MC head amp or MC transformer E 29 30 Connecting Your Components Continued C
64. nnel stereo sources With this setting you can specify by how much the front left and right channel output is attenuated in order to create the center channel It can be adjusted from 0 to 5 default is 3 This setting is unavailable if no surround speakers are connected When set to 0 the front left and right channel output is attenuated by half 6 dB giving the impression that the sound is located centrally This setting works well when the listening position is considerably off center When set to 5 the front left and right channels are not attenu ated maintaining the original stereo balance Dolby Digital EX Input Signal Setting E Dolby D EX This setting determines how Dolby Digital EX signals are handled This setting is unavailable if no surround back speaker is connected or speaker B is on Auto If the source signal contains a Dolby Digital EX flag the Dolby Digital EX listening mode is used default Manual You can select Pro Logic IIx Music Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital EX Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital only With the Late Night function you can reduce the dynamic range of 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 1 Press the RECEIVER button and then press the L NIGHT but ton repeatedly to select il Off Late Night function off Lo
65. nput doesn t work e Check the DVD analog multichannel input connec tions page 25 To select the DVD analog multichannel input press the MULTI CH input selector button e Check the audio output settings on your DVD player About DTS signals When DTS program material ends and the DTS bit stream stops the AV receiver remains in DTS listen ing mode and the DTS indicator remains on This is to prevent noise when you use the pause fast forward or fast reverse function on your player If you switch your player from DTS to PCM because the AV receiver does not switch formats immediately you may not hear any sound in which case you should stop your player for about three seconds and then resume play back e With some CD players you won t be able to playback DTS material properly even though your player is con nected to a digital input on the AV receiver This is usually because the DTS bitstream has been processed e g output level sampling rate or frequency response changed and the AV receiver doesn t recog nize it as a genuine DTS signal In such cases you may hear noise e When playing DTS program material using the pause fast forward or fast reverse function on your player may produce a short audible noise This is not a mal function Video There s no picture e Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed in all the way page 22 e Make sure that each video component is properly c
66. on nected e The AV receiver does not convert between formats So if your video component is connected to a composite video input your TV must be connected to the com posite video output page 23 e On your TV make sure that the video input to which the AV receiver is connected is selected Tuner Reception is noisy stereo FM reception suffers from hiss or the FM STEREO indicator doesn t appear e Relocate your antenna e Move the AV receiver away from your TV or com puter e Listen to the station in mono page 36 e When listening to an AM station operating the remote controller may cause noise e Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference e Concrete walls weaken radio signals If nothing improves the reception install an outdoor antenna Remote Controller The remote controller doesn t work e Make sure that the batteries are installed with the cor rect polarity page 7 Make sure that the remote controller is not too far away from the AV receiver and that there s no obstruction between the remote controller and the AV receiver s remote control sensor page 7 e Make sure you ve selected the correct remote control ler mode page 12 e Make sure you ve entered the correct remote control code Can t control other components e Make sure you ve selected the correct remote control ler mode page 12 e To control Onkyo cassette tape deck point the remote controller at
67. onnecting a Cassette CDR MiniDisc or DAT Recorder Step 1 Choose a connection type Eq or J that matches the recorder and then make the connection Connect one or the other D E D E 4 TAPE ro COAXIAL OUT Gq o 0 6 B OPTICAL OUT p Se PLAY Cassette recorder CDR etc e With the basic EJ connection you can play and record with the recorder e To connect the recorder digitally for playback purposes use connections E and BY or Ey and Bq Connection HT R430 Signal flow TAPE IN L R E TAPE OUT L R 5 b DIGITAL IN COAXIAL ic DIGITAL IN OPTICAL amp Cassette CDR MD DAT recorder Analog audio L R output Analog audio L R input Digital coaxial output Digital optical output Connecting the Power Cord of Another Component The AV receiver has an AC outlet on its rear panel for connecting the power cord of another AV component The other component s power switch can then be left in the ON position so that it turns on or off when the AV receiver is set to On or Standby 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 Notes e Onkyo components with QI jacks should be con nected directly to wall outlet
68. ortant The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Safety Instructions NYDN FB WN 10 11 12 13 14 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radia tors heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are pro vided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 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 Only u
69. oy surround sound e g Dolby Digital DTS ee The audio quality is the same as for optical E This cable carries analog audio It s the most com cable RCA mon connection format for analog audio and can be r found on virtually all AV components Analog audio PETES This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is Multichannel I typically used to connect DVD players with a 5 1 analog audio 7 channel analog audio output Several standard ana cable RCA p log audio cables can be used instead of a multichan nel cable WOOFER DvD Connecting Your Components Continued Connecting Both Audio amp Video By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver you can select both the audio and video simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on the AV receiver X_ Signal Flow cy Video Audio Video XY oO 33 O 5 aD ooo 000 00 000 oo Audio 66000 006 J DVD player etc Which Connections Should I Use Speakers see page 18 for connection information TV projector etc The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment The format you choose will dep
70. ppears 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 surround back channel information this number will be 3 C LFE channel for subwoofer 1 means yes 35 Using the Tuner Listening to the Radio TUNING MODE TUNING 5 QO t Le 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 1 TUNER Use the TUNER input selector button to select either AM or FM In this example FM has been selected l l Band Frequency Actual display depends on country AM Frequency Step Setup not North America Here you can specify the AM frequency step used in your area When this setting is changed all radio presets are deleted 1 Press the SETUP button and use the Up and Down A V buttons to select 0 Hardware Setup and then press ENTER 2 UsetheUpand Down AVIV _ buttons to select AM Freq and then use the Left and Right lt 4 gt buttons to select 10 kHz Select if 10 kHz steps are used in your area 9 kHz Select if 9 kHz steps are used in your area 3 Press the SETUP button Setup closes Note e This procedure can also be performe
71. press the STANDBY ON button or the remote control ler s STANDBY button The AV receiver will enter Standby mode To prevent any loud surprises the next time you turn on the AV receiver always turn down the volume before turning it off To turn on the subwoofer press its POWER switch to the ON position not North American model k Smooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps To ensure smooth operation here s a few easy steps to help you configure the AV receiver before you use it for the very first time These settings only need to be made once E Have you connected a component to a digital audio input If have see Assigning Digital Inputs to Input S you have see Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources on oo page 33 COAXIAL d OPTICAL E Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder w to the TAPE IN OUT jacks eH If you have see Changing the TAPE MD CDR Display on page 33 tae CD recorder MD recorder S J TESTING THE SPEAKERS To test that all of the 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 display 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 m
72. quipment 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif ferent from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV tech nician for help For Canadian Models NOTE THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES 003 For models having a power cord with a polarized plug CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Mod le canadien REMARQUE CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A LA NORME NMB 003 DU CANADA Sur les mod les dont la fiche est polaris e ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELEC TRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND Speaker Precautions Features Placement The subwoofer cabinet is made out of wood and is therefore sensitive to extreme temperatures and humidity do not put it in locations subject to direct sunlight or in humid places such as near an air condi tioner humidifier bathroom or kitchen e Do not put water or other liquids close to the speakers
73. r or slightly behind about 2 3 feet 60 100 cm above ear level Ideally they should be equi distant from the listener 1 3 wall length To get the very best from 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 46 In addition you should set the level of each individual speaker to achieve an equal balance see page 47 17 Connecting Speakers Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before connecting your speakers e You can connect speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms or higher If you use speakers with a lower impedance and use the amplifier at high volume lev els for a long period of time the built in protection circuit may be activated e Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections e Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity In other words connect positive terminals to only positive terminals and negative terminals to only nega tive terminals If you get them the wrong way around the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural e Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided e Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires Doing so may damage the AV receiver e Don t connect more than one
74. rs feet Distances in feet Can be set from 1 to 30 feet in 1 foot steps meters Distances in meters Can be set from 0 3 to 9 meters in 0 3 meter steps ra Use the Down W button to select Front and use the Left gt SETUP and Right lt 4 buttons to specify the distance for the front speakers then press the Down V button to select the next speaker S Hen 6 Repeat step 5 for all speakers orem CR Note Speakers that you set to No or None in ONKYO the Speaker Configuration page 48 mergos cannot be selected 7 Press the SETUP button Setup closes Notes Speaker Distance The Center and Subwoofer distances can be set up to 5 ft 1 5 m more or less than the Front distance For example if the Front distance is set to 20 ft 6 m the Center and Subwoofer distances can be set between 15 and 25 ft 4 5 and 7 5 m The Surround and Surround Back distances can be set 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 1 Measure and make a note of the up to 5 ft 1 5 m more or 15 ft 4 5 m less than the distance from each speaker to Front distance For example if the Front distance is set the listening position to 20 ft 6 m the Surr Right Surr Left Surr Back distances can be set between 5 and 25 ft 1 5
75. s not the AV receiver s AC OUTLET The socket type and capacity will depend on the country in which you purchased the AV receiver AC OUTLET AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED 120W 1A MAX Connecting Your Components Continued Connecting Onkyo R Components Step 1 Be sure that the Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable RCA Step 2 Make the I connection With RI Remote Interactive you can use the following special RI functions Auto Power On Standby When you start playback on a component connected via I if the AV receiver is in Standby it will turn on and select that component as the input source automatically Similarly when the AV receiver is set to Standby all components connected via QI will also enter Standby This function will not work if a component s power cord is connected to the AV receiver s AC OUTLET Direct Change When playback is started on a component connected via RI the AV receiver automatically selects that component as the input source If the DVD player is connected to the AV receiver s multichannel input you must press the MULTI CH button see page 35 to listen to all channels because the Direct Change fR 1 function selects only the DVD IN FRONT jacks Notes e Use only RI cables for I connections RI cables are supplied with Onkyo players DVD CD etc Some components have two I jacks you can connect
76. s into the base as shown 09 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 2 Insert wire Release ANTENNA AM4 jf Once your AV receiver is ready for use you ll need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best possible reception Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver TV speaker cables and power cords If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna try using it with a commer cially available outdoor AM antenna see page 21 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 75Q iG e Outdoor FM antennas work best outside but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft For best results install the outdoor FM antenna well away from tall buildings preferably with a clear line of sight to your local FM transmitter e Outdoor antenna should be located away from possi ble noise sources such as neon signs busy roads etc e For safety rea
77. se attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table spec ified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use cau tion when moving the cart apparatus combination to m avoid injury from tip over 3 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time PORTABLE CART WARNING Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 16 17 18 Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions A When the power supply cord or plug is damaged B If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus C If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water D If the apparatus does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation E
78. sing the CinemaFILTER Advanced Setup Advanced Speaker Settings Digital Input Signal Formats Recording Recording the Input Source Recording from Different AV Sources Remote Controller Recording Others Specification Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories HT R430 ooo 000 00 000 HT R430 CS Q gt Surround speakers SKM 330S L R Indoor FM antenna Connector type varies from country to country AM loop antenna Power plug adapter Only supplied in certain countries Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver s power cord Adapter varies from country to country Surround Back speaker SKB 330 SS Subwoofer SKW 420 K Red White Speaker cable for front speakers 15 ft 4 5 m Green Speaker cable for center speaker 10 ft 3 m HTP 430 Front speakers SKF 330F L R Rubber stoppers 24 Center speaker N SKC 330C In catalogs and on packaging the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color Specifications and oper ation are the same regardless of color Before Using the AV receiver Installing the Batteries Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller point it at the AV receiver s To open the battery compartment press remote control sensor as shown below
79. sons outdoor antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other high voltage equipment e Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock haz ards E Using a TV FM Antenna Splitter It s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception as this can cause interference problems If cir cumstances demand it use a TV FM antenna splitter as shown TV FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV or VCR Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna as shown Outdoor antenna Insulated antenna cable AM loop antenna Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside horizontally 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 21 Connecting Your Components About AV Connections AV Connection Color Coding RCA type AV connections are usually color coded red white and yellow Use red plugs to connect right chan nel audio inputs and outputs typically labeled R Use white plugs to connect left channel audio inputs and out puts typically labeled L And use yello
80. ssful recordings caused by the unit s malfunction Before you record important data make sure that the material will be recorded cor To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults turn it on and while holding down the VIDEO 1 VCR button press the STANDBY ON button Clear will appear on the display and the AV receiver will enter Standby mode Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall out let set the AV receiver to Standby Amplifier Section Power Output 2 channel driven Dynamic Power 100 W 100 W 89 1kHz FTC 210 W 210 W 3Q Front 155 W 155 W 4Q Front 105 W 105 W 8Q Front THD Total Harmonic Distortion Damping Factor Input Sensitivity and 0 08 Power Rated 60 Front 1kHz 8Q Impedance 200 mV 47 kQ 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 10 dB 50 Hz BASS 10 dB 20 kHz TREBLE 100 dB LINE THF A 89 16Q Signal to Noise Ratio Speaker Impedance Video Section Input Sensitivity Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp p 75Q Component and S Video Y 0 28 Vp p 75Q S Video C 1 Vp p 75Q Composite Tuner Section E FM Tuning Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity Signal to Noise Ratio THD Frequency Response Stereo Separation E AM Tuning Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity Signal to Noise Ratio THD North American 87 5 MHz
81. ssignable digital inputs 1 optical 1 coaxial e Subwoofer pre out e Color coded multichannel input for use with Super Audio CD and DVD Audio e AIB speaker drive e Color coded speaker terminal FIM AM Tuner e 30 FM AM presets e FM AM auto tuning RDS Radio Data System Europe only Remote Controller e Remote controller can be used to control Onkyo CD CDR MD components and cassette tape deck Front Center Surround Speakers e Color coded speaker terminals and speaker cables 3 1 8 8 cm cone woofer e Ceramic tweeter Subwoofer e Built in 150 watts power amplifier e 8 cone woofer e Auto Standby On 1 OptiResponse and OR EQ are trademarks of Onkyo Cor poration 2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are regis tered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 3 DTS and Neo 6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Sys tems Inc Table of Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions Precautions Speaker Precautions Features Supplied Accessories Before Using the AV receiver Front amp Rear Panels Speaker Package Remote Controller Connection Connecting Speakers Enjoying Home Theater Speaker Connection Precautions Connecting Speaker Wall Mounting Using Speaker Mounts Brackets Using Rubber Stoppers with the Speakers Connecting Antenna Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting the AM Loop Antenna Conn
82. t amp frequency Listening mode 37 Common Functions This chapter explains functions that can be used with any input source Press RECEIVER first DIMMER MUTING 2 eS AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT lt 2 as Ge E AE LeveL mamm ONKYO RC 606S TONE SxS poo SSS SS FES CS 666 U PHONES DIMMER Using the OptiResponse Equalizer When using the HT R430 with the speakers included in the HTP 430 Home Theater Speaker Package by turning on the OptiResponse equalizer you can enjoy a powerful sound with movies or music org0 Press the OR EQ button to turn the OptiResponse equalizer on or off 38 Setting the Display Brightness With this function you can adjust the brightness of the display Press the remote controller s DIMMER button repeatedly to select dim dimmer or normal brightness Alternatively you can use the DIM MER button on the AV receiver DIMMER Adjusting the Bass amp Treble You can adjust the bass or treble for the front speakers except when the Direct listening mode is selected 1 v Press the AV receiver s TONE button repeatedly to select either IN Bass or Treble 2 _ Use the TONE buttons to
83. th metal part of each speaker terminal page 18 e Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting e Check the volume It can be set to MIN 1 through 79 or MAX page 34 The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment and has a wide volume range for precise adjustment e If the MUTING indicator is shown on the display press the remote controller s MUTING button to unmute the AV receiver page 38 e While a pair of headphones is connected to the PHONES jack no sound is output by the speakers page 39 e Check the digital audio output setting on the con nected device On some games consoles such as those that can play DVDs the default setting is off e With some DVD Video discs you need to select an audio format from a menu e If your turntable doesn t have a phono preamp built in you must connect one between it and the AV receiver If your turntable uses an MC cartridge you must con nect an MC head amp or an MC transformer and a phono preamp e Specify the speaker distances and adjust the individual speaker levels page 47 e The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS Set it to Auto page 50 Only the front speakers produce sound e When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected only the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound e Make sure the speakers are configured correctly page 48 Only the center speaker produces sound If you use the Pro Logic II Movie or Pro Logic II
84. the small hollow and slide open the cover Remote control sensor AV receiver STANDBY indicator ee ae Approx 16 ft 5 m 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 AV receiver is subjected to bright light such as direct sun light or inverter type fluorescent lights Keep this in mind when installing If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room or the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays the remote control ler may not work reliably Don t put anything such as a book on the remote con troller because the buttons may be pressed inadvert ently thereby draining the batteries The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors Keep this in mind when installing The remote controller will not work if there s an obsta cle between it and the AV receiver s remote control sensor Notes The batteries should last for about six months although this will vary with usage If the remote controller doesn t work reliably try replacing the batteries Don t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries Ifyou intend not to use the remote controller for a long time remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or
85. und effects produced by the surround and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded e You cannot record from an AV component that is con nected to the multichannel input Ifyou select another input source while recording that input source will be recorded instead 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 In the following example audio from the CD player con nected to the CD IN jacks and video from the camcorder connected to the VIDEO 3 IN jack are recorded by the VCR which is connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT jacks Camcorder Video signal 4m audio signal CD player 1 Prepare the camcorder and CD player for playback 2 Prepare the VCR for recording 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
86. uto is displayed about 3 sec onds press the DIGITAL INPUT button again 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 Recording 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 sources Recording the Input Source You can record only to AV components that are con nected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT jacks See pages 22 31 for information on connecting your AV components to the AV receiver 1 Use the input selector buttons to select the AV component that you want to record Audio signals from the selected input A gt GN source are output by the VIDEO 1 OUT and TAPE OUT jacks You can listen to the source while recording The AV receiver s VOL UME control has no effect on record Remote controller ing Q09 2 Start recording on the AV compo nent connected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT jacks 3 Start playback on the source AV component Notes e You cannot record from AV components that are con nected to the digital inputs You must use analog con nections The surro
87. w Small reduction in dynamic LNIGHT oy range High Big reduction in dynamic range Notes 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 e The Late Night function is set to Off when the AV receiver is set to Standby Using the CinemaFILTER With the CinemaFILTER you can soften overly bright movie soundtracks which are typically mixed for repro duction in a movie theater CinemaFILTER can be used with the following listening modes Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie DTS DTS ES DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 and DTS Dolby EX 1 Press the RECEIVER button rewa and then press the CINE FLTR button repeatedly to select Vv On CinemaFILTER on Off CinemaFILTER off ce eu 45 Advanced Setup Advanced Speaker Settings Use the Up and Down A V buttons to select 2 Sp Dis tance and then press the ENTER button The advanced speaker settings cannot be changed while headphones are connected Speaker set B is on or the multichannel input is being used RECEIVER While Unit is displayed use the Left and Right lt 4 gt gt buttons to wien select feet or mete
88. w plugs to Optical Digital Jacks connect composite video inputs and outputs The AV receiver s optical digital jack has shutter type Left white Analog audio Left white cover that open when an optical plug is inserted and Siei o ee close when it s removed Push plugs in all the way ight red POEP ight red Composite video Yellow mmt E Yellow Before making any AV connections read the manuals supplied with your other AV components Don t connect the power cord until you ve completed and double checked all AV connections Caution To prevent shutter damage hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing e Push plugs in all the way to make good connections loose connec tions can cause noise or malfunc tions To prevent interference keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables AV Cables amp Jacks Video S Video separates the luminance and color signals S Video cable 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 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 is F t ae Offers the best sound quality and allows you to soaa erain enj

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