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1. Remote Control Codes SAT satellite receiver SAT satellite receiver When two or more codes are given Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control code try each one in turn and choose the Conrad 4024 Nikko 4013 4025 4027 one that works best Cosat 4015 4023 Nokia 4033 k Crown 4013 Nordmende 4017 4020 Depending on the manufacturer and Daewoo 4016 4017 4025 Oceanic 4022 component the remote controller Diamend FC Ociagon 2016 407 may not work as expected Dishnet 4008 Okano 4013 Dual 4016 Optex 4015 4023 DVD DVD player Echostar 4010 4018 4025 Orbit 4016 Manufacturer Control code Einhell 4013 4017 4025 Orbitech 4017 4019 Aiwa 5010 Elta 4015 4017 Pace 4012 4026 4031 Akai 5019 Engel 4025 Pacific 4022 Apex 5015 5016 Eurosat 4013 4022 Palladium 4013 4017 4021 CyberHome 5027 Eurosky 4013 4024 Palsat 4019 Denon 5017 5020 Eurostar 4024 Panasonic 4006 4031 GE 5003 Fagor 4015 4023 Panda 4024 Hitachi 5009 Ferguson 4012 Philips 4021 4029 Integra 5001 5002 Fidelity 4030 Phonotrend 4015 4023 Integra Research 5001 5002 Fracarro 4017 Predki 4017 JVC 5023 FTE 4025 4030 Premier 4023 Kenwood 5017 Fuba 4017 Primestar 4007 Magnavox 5004 5021 Galaxis 4015 4023 Proscan 4001 4002 Marantz 5025 5026 GE 4001 4002 Protek 4022 Mitsubishi 5005 General Instruments 4003 Pye 4021 Onkyo 5001 5002 GMI 4013 Quelle 4024 Panasonic 5011 5017 5020 Grundig 4021 40
2. AMP ENTER als AT ak DISPLAY SS as p SETUP 1 Measure and make a note of the distance from each speaker to the listening position Press the AMP button followed by the SETUP button on the remote controller Use the Up and Down TA He buttons to select 2 SP Dis tance and then press the ENTER button 4 Use the DISPLAY button to switch ft or m ft distances in feet Can be set from 1 to 30 feet in 1 foot steps DISPLAY m distances in meters Can be set from 0 3 to 9 meters in 0 3 meter steps Use the Left and Right lt 4 gt buttons to specify the distance for Front then press the Down V button to select the next speaker 6 Repeat step 5 for all speakers Note Speakers that you set to No or None in the Speaker Configuration page 48 cannot be selected 7 Press the SETUP button Setup closes Notes 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 e The SurrRight Sur Left and Surr Back distances can be set up to 5 ft 1 5 m more or 15 ft 4 5 m less than the Front distance For example if the Front dis tance is set to 20 ft 6 m the SurrRight Surr Left and Surr Back distances can be set between
3. ig se 1 woe wen ovo VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 yer 6 For detailed information refer to the pages in parenthesis CO STANDBY ON button 31 This button is used to set the HT R520 to On or Standby STANDBY indicator 31 This indicator lights up when the HT R520 is in Standby mode and it flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller 3 STEREO button 39 This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode LO LISTENING MODE Lal p gt buttons 39 These buttons are used to select the listening modes DISPLAY button 33 This button is used to display various information about the currently selected source DIGITAL INPUT button 31 45 This button is used to assign the digital inputs and to specify the format of digital input signals Display Remote control sensor 9 This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller Arrow buttons These buttons are used to select and adjust settings TUNING A V buttons These buttons are used to tune into radio stations PRESET lt q p gt buttons These buttons are used to select radio presets ENTER button This button is used to confirm settings MASTER VOLUME control 32 This control is used to set the volume of the HT R520 SPEAKER A amp B buttons 32 These buttons are used to turn speaker sets A and B on and off 4 P
4. e Be careful not to short the posi tive and negative connections Doing so may damage the HT R520 Connecting Speaker Set B e Don t connect more than one ka 1 Strip 3 8 10 mm of 3 8 10 mm cable to each speaker terminal T insulation from the ends An Doing so may damage the of the speaker cables lt Se HT R520 and twist the bare wires e If you want to connect a single speaker instead of a tightly as shown pair connect it to either the left or right speaker termi nals not both 2 While pressing the lever pows While pressing the lever insert the wire into the hole and then release the lever d AMIE Make sure that the terminals are gripping the bare wires not the insulation The following illustration shows which speakers should be connected to which terminals aa Speaker set A HTP 520 Powerd Subwoofer Surround back speaker Surround left speaker Surround right speaker Front left speaker Front right speaker SUBWOOFER PRE OUT N Center speaker Front left speaker right speaker Speaker set B 17 G SL NB Zs HT R520_En book Page 18 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Connecting Antenna Connecting Antenna This chapter explains how to connect the supplied
5. Remote Seet indicator l n et STANDBY DVD E CD TAPE TUNER Number E buttons lole C O DVD CD MD CDR TV VCR DIMMER SLEEP CABLE SAT wo elo O Entering Remote Control Codes Entering the appropriate remote control code for your TV VCR and so on will allow you to control it with the HT R520 s remote controller You need to perform this procedure for each component that you want to control 7 Look up the remote control code for your component See Remote Control Codes on page 51 2 While holding down the DVD TV VCR CABLE SAT CD MD or CDR mode buiton press the STANDBY button Remote indicator flashes twice 3 Within 30 seconds use the number but tons to enter the 4 digit remote control code 4 Select the remote controller mode point the remote controller at the component and check its operation Remote controller buttons that can be used in DVD mode are shown on page 12 Those that can be used with the TV VCR CABLE and SAT modes are shown on page 55 If the remote controller works as expected the code has been entered correctly If not try again or try another code Codes for Onkyo DVD Players The remote control code for an Onkyo DVD player depends on whether it s connected via RI as follows 5001 Use this code if you ve connected an Gi cable and an analog audio cable RCA to your DVD player This is the defaul
6. TUNER TONE TAPE REMOTE MODE aco DIMMER SLEEP Raw You must enter the appropriate remote control code see Zi page 50 TV ii Set the TV to On or Standby TV CH Selects channels on the TV TV INPUT Selects the TV s VCR input TVVOL AJ W Adjusts the TV s volume So MP EN HT R520_En book Page 16 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater You can use two sets of speakers with the HT R520 speaker set A and speaker set B Speaker set A HTP 520 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 Speaker set B can be installed in another room and used with stereo and mono material Speakers can be positioned in the standard position for stereo speakers or however you like Front left and right speakers Surround back speaker These output the overall sound Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid This speaker further enhances anchor for the sound image They should be positioned facing the listener at the realism of surround sound about ear level and equidistant from the TV Angle them inward so as to create and i
7. Assigning the Digital Inputs to Input Sources To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS you must connect your DYD player to the HT R520 by using a digital audio connection coaxial or optical With this function you can assign digital audio inputs to input sources You only need to change these assign ments if your connections don t match the default assignments listed below Input source DIGITAL INPUT DVD COAX COAXIAL VIDEO 1 Analog VIDEO 2 OPT2 OPTICAL 2 VIDEO 3 Analog TAPE OPT3 OPTICAL 3 CD OPT1 OPTICAL 1 For example if you connect your DVD player to the OPTICAL 1 DIGITAL IN you ll need to change the DVD input source from COAX to OPT 1 and change the CD input source to something other than OPT 1 If you want to use the TAPE input source with only the analog TAPE IN sockets you ll need to change the TAPE assignment from OPT3 to Analog You can change the assignments as follows 7 Press the input selector button for the source that you want to ver voro2 mees assign Digital inputs cannot be assigned to ape e the TUNER input source wi Press the DIGITAL INPUT button The current assignment appears DIGITAL INPUT Press the DIGITAL INPUT but ton repeatedly to select COAX OPT1 OPT2 OPTS or DIGITAL INPUT So SA Zs HT R520_En book Page 32 Monday March 1
8. MUTING button 37 This button is used to mute the HT R520 Gi CINE FLTR button 44 This button is used to set the CinemaFILTER func tion 11 mal MP EN HT R520_En book Page 12 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Remote Controller Continued aaa mci STANDBY e L are 5 _ CD TAPE B Ary cut PREV K 4 CH RN D E Conf D gt OOOO DVD MULTI CH TV CH O O OQO TUNER O O OO TONE TAPI REMOTE MODE w C2 Ga GEG oO Tv Gesi C C H VOL DISPLAY Q E B H OTR _ Ho mS Ge Lew A S A a CH Si REPEAT cb SEARCH MEMORY A siec Ao TEST mei H SEL Eve eve OPEN CLOSE VIDEO OFF 7 T aE Ca Ge asa we Gan RC 570M wh E R iS DVD Mode DVD mode is used to control an Onkyo DVD player con nected to the HT R520 via RI To set the remote controller to DVD mode press the DVD mode button Before selecting DVD mode and starting play back you should press the AMP mode button followed by the DVD input selector button to select your DVD player as the input source CU STANDBY button This button is used to set the DVD player to Standby ON button This button is used to turn on the DVD player and set it to Standby 3 Number buttons These button
9. CH DEZ AUDIO OUTPUT So NB As ALIS HT R520_En book Page 24 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Connecting the HT R520 Continued DVD Multichannel Connection If your player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD Audio and Super Audio CD and it has multi channel analog audio outputs you can enjoy DVD Audio and Super Audio CD playback Use a multichannel analog audio cable to connect the HT R520 s MULTI CH INPUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER and SURR sockets to the 5 1 channel analog audio outputs on your DVD player as shown Alternatively use three standard analog audio cables FRONT SURR CENTER CENTER SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER CENTER Rau SURR L d SURR R l D bAE ziz OO O D bas Ww Ww DVD player Cc Connecting a VCR for Playback You can watch videos by connecting your VCR to the HT R520 By using your VCR s tuner this connection example allows you to listen to the sound from your favorite TV programs through the HT R520 This is useful if your TV has no audio outputs Video Connections e Use an S Video cable to connect the HT R520 s S VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN to the S Video output on your VCR as shown OR e Use a composite video cable to connect the HT R520 s VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN to a composite video output on your VCR as shown An S Video connection provides better picture quality than a composite video
10. Dolby Digital EX 4 O DTS DTS 96 24 O O DTS ES Discrete 4 DTS ES Matrix 4 Discrete Matrix DTS Neo 6 DTS Dolby EX Orchestra Unplugged Onkyo original DSP Studio Mix OO00 TV Logic All Ch Stereo O Available when the Surr Back setting in the Speaker Configuration is set to None see page 48 2 Available when the Surr Back setting in the Speaker Configuration is NOT set to None see page 48 3 Available when the Surr Back setting in the Speaker Configuration is NOT set to None page 48 and the Dolby Digital DTS setting page 42 is set to On 4 Available when the Surr Back setting in the Speaker Configuration is NOT set to None page 48 and the Dolby Digital DTS setting page 42 is set to either On or Auto 5 For DTS 96 kHz 24 bit material if the listening mode is Stereo or DTS 96 24 audio is processed at 96 kHz For all other listening modes it s processed at 48 kHz Tip You can check the format of a digital input signal on page 33 Displaying Source Information MP EN HT R520_En book Page 39 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Using the Listening Modes Continued Selecting Listening Modes See About the Listening Modes on page 40 for detailed information about the listening modes The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD player is
11. Small Select if the front speakers are small Large Select if the 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 gl button to select Center and then use the Left and Right lt 4 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 e If the Front setting in step 4 is set to Small the Large option cannot be selected Use the Down gl button to select Surround and then use the Left and Right lt 4 gt gt but tons to select Small Large or None Small Select if the surround left and right speakers are small Large Select if the surround left and right speakers are large None Select if no surround left and right speakers are connected Note e If the Front setting in step 4 is set to Small the Large option cannot be selected NB Zs HT R520_En book Page 49 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Advanced Setup Continued Use the Down W button to select Surr Back and use the Left and Right lt 4 gt buttons to select Small Large or None Small Select if the surround back speaker is small Large Select if the surround back speaker is large None Select if no surround back speaker is connected Notes e Ifthe Su
12. the product name indicates the color of the HT R520 e 4 S Video inputs 2 outputs Specifications and operation are the same regardless of e 4 assignable digital inputs 3 optical 1 coaxial color e Subwoofer pre out e Color coded multichannel input for use with Super Audio CD and DVD Audio e A B speaker drive e Color coded speaker terminal posts FM AM Tuner e 30 FM AM presets e FM AM auto tuning Remote Controller e Preprogrammed for use with other AV components 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 trade marks of Dolby Laboratories 3 DTS DTS 96 24 DTS ES and Neo 6 are trade marks of Digital Theater Systems Inc G SL MP TINS HT R520_En book Page 5 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Table of Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions ccceteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaaeeeseeeesecaeseseeeeeesesesneeeeeseeeeaneeeneeeaes 2 PreCaUutiOns ccccesseeeceeeeseeeeeeeensneeeeeensaneeeeeeesneeeeeensaneeeenensnaeeeeseesneeseesnsseeeeesesseeeeeeensseeeeeneneas 3 Supplied ACCESSOMIES eiser eege Eed A Features sg seegeoegseeeegeEsSEeuECEeEEEEEEEEENENEEEEEENENEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENENEENEEENEEEEEEEENEEEEEEE EENEG RATAA 4 Front amp Rear Panels isc cccecccsscdcec ceeds cececentccceedeandace ee easauce cer ena
13. z E ji zl a im H a CD TAPE TUNER m e Gi Zo amp C CC A gt VOL 8 VLA Lar Tout A Deier H DISPLAY w er aC Klees REC SPA SPB RANDOM Ca w CH O O TT ail REPEAT AB OPEN CLOSE VIDEO OFF Pi RC 570M So SCH Z A HT R520_En book Page 11 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Remote Controller Continued For detailed information refer to the pages in parenthesis STANDBY button 31 This button is used to set the HT R520 to Standby ON button 31 This button is used to turn on the HT R520 Input selector buttons 32 These buttons are used to select the input sources MULTI CH button 33 This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input TONE amp buttons 36 These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble DIMMER button 36 This button is used to adjust the display brightness Arrow AJ W lt 4 gt amp ENTER button This button is used to select and adjust settings CH button 35 This button is used to select radio presets RETURN button This button is used to return to the previous screen when changing settings DISPLAY button 33 35 This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source SP A a
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15. A HT R520_En book Page 1 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM A ONKYO o Sei Contents 2 Introduction ececeeeeeeeneneeeeesseeneeees 2 AV Receiver COnne CtiOn 2 iisccccecccsscsesstectentecssccee 16 HT R520 Instruction Manual Turning On amp First Time Setup 31 Basic Operation Playing your AV components 32 Using the Tuner An 34 Enjoying the Listening Modes 38 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver Advanced Operation 43 Please retain this manual for future reference Troubleshooting z A HT R520_En book Page 2 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM 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 WARNING J AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ff RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the AN presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
16. OR e Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT R520 s DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the coaxial output on your recorder as shown OPTICAL bi COAXIAL Connect one or the other DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL a CS oOo DC DAT CD or MiniDisc recorder Connecting a Turntable Note Initially the TAPE input source is assigned to the OPTICAL 3 DIGITAL IN If you connect your turntable to the analog TAPE IN you ll need to set the TAPE input source to see page 31 E Turntable with a Built in Phono Preamp Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R520 s TAPE IN L R inputs to the audio outputs on your turnta ble as shown E Turntable without a Built in Phono Preamp Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R520 s TAPE IN L R inputs to the audio outputs on your phono preamp and use another analog audio cable to connect the phono preamp s inputs to your turntable as shown AUDIO OUTPUT E Turntable with an MC Moving Coil Cartridge Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R520 s TAPE IN L R inputs to the audio outputs on your phono preamp Use another analog audio cable to connect the phono preamp s inputs to your MC head amp s outputs And use another analog audio cable to connect the MC
17. SA Zs A HTP 520_En fm Page 6 Tuesday February 10 2004 11 04 AM Power Cord Precautions Before connecting the power cord connect all of your speakers and AV components e Turning on the SKW 520 may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit If this is a problem plug the SKW 520 into a different branch circuit Operating Precautions Adjustment Setting the Subwoofer Level To set the level of the subwoofer use the OUTPUT LEVEL control Set it so that bass sounds are evenly bal anced with the treble sounds from the other speakers Because our ears are less sensitive to very low bass sounds there s a temptation to set the level of the sub woofer too high As a rule of thumb set the subwoofer level to what you think is the optimal level and then back it off slightly x S bk MIN 7 MAX OUTPUT LEVEL Placement e The speaker cabinets are made out of wood and are therefore sensitive to extreme temperatures and humidity do not put them in locations subject to direct sunlight or in humid places such as near an air condi tioner humidifier bathroom or kitchen e Do not put water or other liquids close to the speakers 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 w
18. TAPE input selector button to select your cassette recorder as the input For double cassette decks only Deck B can be con trolled 1 Play gt button This button is used to start playback 2 Previous amp Next ea gt 1 buttons The Previous Fea button is used to select the pre vious track During playback it selects the begin ning of the current track The Next 1 button is used to select the next track The Previous and Next ke 4 buttons may not work properly with some cassette tapes depending on how they were recorded 3 Reverse Play lt 4 button This button is used to start reverse playback 4 REC button This button is used to start recording 5 VOL button This button is used to set the volume of the HT R520 6 MUTING button This button is used to mute the HT R520 7 Rewind amp FF lt buttons The Rewind lt lt button is used to start rewind The FF button is used to start fast forward 8 Stop W button This button is used to stop playback TV Control Buttons The remote controller has dedicated buttons for control ling a TV which can be used regardless of which remote controller mode is currently selected To use these but tons you must first program the TV mode button with the appropriate remote control code for your TV see page 50 Onkyo TVIVo Che ee TV INPUT ell TV CH S GC Hy TV VOL Ar
19. and then use the LEVEL and LEVEL buttons The level can be adjusted from 12 to 12 dB in 1 dB steps 15 to 12 dB for the subwoofer Note that the individual speaker level settings for the multichannel input are independent of those explained on page 47 Notes e While the multichannel input is selected you can select only the Direct listening mode If you select the multichannel input while using another listening mode that listening mode is cancelled 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 33 SA Zs HT R520_En book Page 34 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Using the Tuner With the built in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection MASTER VOLUME PRESET lt gt TUNING 4 DISPLAY TUNER MEMORY TUNING MODE Listening to the Radio TES Use the TUNER input selector button to select either AM or FM In this example FM has been selected Band Frequency Tuning into Radio Stations E Auto Tuning Mode 1 Press the TUNING MODE button so that the AUTO indicator appears on the display MEMORY
20. level or at the same height as the front left and right Make sure that the listening position is speakers within the range of the speaker Put it somewhere where it won t slide around or fall Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE Low Fre quency Effects channel The vol ume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its position the shape of your listening room and your listening position In general a good bass sound can be obtained by install ing the subwoofer in a front cor ner or at one third the width of the Surround left and right speakers wall as shown These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience Position them at the ly Je Je sides of the listener or slightly behind about 2 3 feet 60 100 cm above ear level Ideally they should be equidistant from the listener Wall mounting the surround speakers If the surround speakers are to be wall mounted make sure that the walls are strong enough to support the speaker s weight The weight that mounting screws can support varies greatly depending on the wall material and the position of the reinforcing ribs embedded in the wall Use long screws with a head diameter of 1 4 inch 6 3 mm or less and a shank diameter of 1 8 inch 3 5 mm or less We recommend that you consult a home installation professional 1 3 room length G SL
21. push the projections at the corners into the grille plug holes on the speaker cabinet Make sure your box contains all of the items below If anything is missing contact the nearest Onkyo dealer e Front speakers SKF 520F Red White e Speaker cable for front speakers 15 ft 4 5 m e Center speaker SKC 520C ef e Surround speakers SKM 520S SKB 520 DO e Speaker cables for surround speakers 30 ft 9 m e Speaker cable for center speaker 10 ft 3 m Green Blue Gray Brown e RCA cable for sub woofer connection e Subwoofer SKW 520 O DEES The alphabet displayed at the end of the product name found in catalogs and on package represents the color of the system Though the color varies the specifications and operations are the same Removal Replacement 4 SCH MP EN A HTP 520_En fm Page 4 Wednesday March 3 2004 11 55 AM Getting to know Your Speaker Package Connecting the Speakers Subwoofer SKW 520 E Front E Rear To AC outlet STANDBY ON indicator Red Subwoofer in standby mode Green Subwoofer on With the Auto Standby function the SKW 520 automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in Standby mode When there s no input signal for a while the SKW 520 automatically enters Standby mode OUTPUT LEVEL control This cont
22. source material and some material may not use the surround speakers much The level of the surround speaker is set at minimum The Surround setting is set to None in the Speaker Configuration Check the volume of the surround speaker page 47 Check the Surround setting in the Speaker Configuration page 48 56 HT R520_En book Page 57 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Troubleshooting Continued Video Audio Remote controller Symptom The surround back speak ers produce no sound Possible cause The level of the surround back speaker is set at minimum Remedy Check the volume of the surround back speaker page 47 The Surround Back setting is set to None in the Speaker Configuration Check the Surround Back setting in the Speaker Configuration page 48 The selected listening mode doesn t use the surround back speakers Select another listening mode See page 39 for information on listening modes Surround speaker output depends on the source material and some material may not use the surround speakers much If you re playing a Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES source make sure that the Dolby Digital DTS setting is set to On page 42 A low frequency noise or hum can be heard The audio connecting cables at the rear of the HT R520 are too close to the power cord Untangle the audio cables and position them as far away as possible from the power
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24. 5 and 25 ft 1 5 and 7 5 m SCH mal NB Zs HT R520_En book Page 47 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Advanced Setup Continued Speaker Levels With this function you can adjust the volume of each speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the listening position Speaker levels cannot be set while the HT R520 is muted ONKYO dE ite QOoeod T DODD Ava ENTER e SETUP OE RC 570M Press the AMP button followed by the SETUP button on the remote controller Use the Up and Down A UI 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 3 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 gt buttons to adjust the speaker level and use the Down Tel 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 Don t forget to turn down the volume if you turned it up
25. C If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water D If the apparatus does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation E If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in any way and F When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 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 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or manufacturer splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as 12 Use only with the cart stand PORTABLE CART WARNING vases shall be placed on the apparatus tripod bracket or table spec Don t put candles or other burning objects on top of ified by the manufacturer or this unit sold with the apparatus 17 Batteries When a cart is used use cau e Always consider the environmental issues and fol tion when moving the cart low local regulations when disposing of batteries apparatus combination to W 18 If ein EE S If you install the apparatus in a built in instal
26. DSP modes E All ST button This button selects the All Ch Stereo listening mode 39 MP EN HT R520_En book Page 40 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Using the Listening Modes Continued About the Listing Modes The HT R520 s surround indicators show which speak ers are active in each listening mode Front left Center Front right l Subwoofer Surround Surround Surround left back right Basic Modes Direct S The selected input source is output by the front left and right speakers only with minimal processing for a pure sound Ome Stereo Foo The selected input source is processed as a stereo signal and output by the front left and right speakers and the subwoofer Surround Modes Dolby Pro Logic ll Sum Dolby Pro Logic II creates 5 1 channel surround from two channel material e Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby Sur round logo or TV programs that feature Dolby Sur round You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV programs e Dolby Pro Logic II Music Use this mode with the stereo sources such as music CDs and DVDs e Dolby Pro Logic Il Game Use this mode with video games that feature stereo sound DO potey surrounn Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx can create 6 1 channel surround from two channel material except 96 kHz PCM The Dolby P
27. Ge OIO TV INPUT SADE CH el VOL Ar sl ON STANDBY Set the VCR to On or Standby CH Selects channels on the VCR ON STANDBY Set the TV to On or Standby gt Play Number buttons Enter numbers IW Stop CH Selects channels on the TV lt lt Rewind TV INPUT Selects the TV s VCR input gt gt Fast forward VOL AILV Adjusts the TV s volume oo Pause REC Tel Record In addition to these buttons the remote controller has dedicated buttons for controlling a TV which can be used regardless of which remote controller mode is cur rently selected see page 15 Controlling a Cable Receiver ON Number buttons CH J STANDBY 2 o ON STANDBY Press CABLE first CH ON STANDBY Set the cable receiver to On or Standby Select cable channels Number buttons Enter numbers Controlling a Satellite Receiver STANDBY 7 s o ON Number buttons ENTER CH ON STANDBY NC oS DVD MULTICH oH CD TAPE TUNER We O e Press SAT a first sat mes SLEEP AV ak Rage P Ka 1 a ON STANDBY Set the satellite receiver to On or Standby CH Select satellite channels LA LV W L Select menu items ENTER Confirm selection Number buttons Enter numbers
28. M Coen COR ZX ES EC ED aS Q A A A c 4 A PREV Q 1 DISPLAY MUTING 1 42 ol Sea 13 3 1 StI Il a 10O Gir O e 6 OPEN CLOSE VIDEO OFF T O RC 570M e el MD Mode amp CDR Mode MD mode is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to the HT R520 via RI CDR mode is used to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to the HT R520 via RI To select MD mode press the MD mode button To select CDR mode press the CDR mode button Before selecting MD or CDR mode and starting playback you should press the AMP mode button followed by the TAPE input selector button to select your MiniDisc or CD recorder as the input source CU ON button This button is used to set the MiniDisc recorder or CD recorder to On or Standby Number buttons These buttons are used to enter track numbers and to enter times for locating specific points in time DISPLAY button This button is used to display information about the current disc or track on the MD CDR recorder s dis play including the elapsed time remaining time total time and so on Play gt button This button is used to start playback Previous amp Next me gt gt 1 buttons The Previous pea button is used to select the pre vious track During playback it selects the b
29. MODE DIMMER SLEEP DIMMER pS ce H SLEEP A Gu MUTING SIEDS ocho OPO LENEL CH SEL Jf LEVEL OR EQ PEN RC 570M Using the OptiResponse Equalizer When using the HT R520 with the speakers included in the HTP 520 Home Theater Speaker Package by turning on the OptiResponse equalizer you can enjoy a powerful sound with movies or music Es Press the OR EQ button to turn the OptiResponse equalizer on or off Setting the Display Brightness With this function you can adjust the brightness of the display Press the DIMMER button repeatedly to select dim dim mer or normal brightness DIMMER Adjusting the Bass amp Treble You can adjust the bass and treble for the FRONT SPEAKERS A at any time except when the Direct lis tening mode is selected If you ve selected the multichannel DVD input before pressing the TONE button press the remote control ler s AMP button followed by the SURR button so that Tone On appears on the display 1 TONE Press the TONE button repeat edly to select either Bass or Treble 2 Use the TONE buttons to adjust W E Bass You can boost or cut low frequency sounds output by the front speakers from 12 dB to 12 dB in 2 dB steps E Treble You can boost or cut high frequency sounds output by the front speakers from 12 dB to 12 dB in 2 GB steps Note e To bypass
30. OUT Cassette recorder ech 6 Sch pai es Note Initially the TAPE input source is assigned to the OPTICAL 3 DIGITAL IN If you connect your cassette recorder to only the analog TAPE IN you ll need to set the TAPE input source to see page 31 Connecting a DAT CD or MiniDisc Recorder You can connect a DAT CD or MiniDisc recorder instead of a cassette recorder Note Initially the TAPE input source is assigned to the OPTICAL 3 DIGITAL IN If you connect your DAT CD or MiniDisc recorder to a different digital input or you connect it to only the analog TAPE IN you ll need to change the input assignment see page 31 E Using Analog Connections Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R520 s TAPE IN L R inputs to the recorder s outputs and use another analog audio cable to connect the HT R520 s TAPE OUT L R outputs to the recorder s inputs as shown PO ae GL at G35 pO Cs Kees DAT CD or MiniDisc recorder oOo DC mal MP EN HT R520_En book Page 29 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Connecting the HT R520 Continued E Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection playback only e Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the HT R520 s DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 to the optical output on your recorder as shown
31. 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 Eom F w Coaxial digital TT Offers the best sound quality and allows you to oaxial digital audio cable enjoy surround sound e g Dolby Digital DTS The audio quality is the same as for optical This cable carries analog audio It s the most com mon connection format for analog audio and can be found on virtually all AV components Analog audio cable RCA This cable carries multichannel analog audio and Multichannel Heit eege It s typically used to connect DVD players with analog audio SX individual 5 1 channel analog audio outputs Sev cable RCA i o o eral standard analog audio cables can be used instead of a multichannel cable MP EN HT R520_En book Page 21 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Connecting the HT R520 Continued Connection Guide E Inputs Up to five AV components can be connected to the HT R520 s rear panel inputs and one to its front panel input The following table lists the type of component that you can connect to each input Input Type of component you Page for p can connect more info DVD DVD player etc 23 VIDEO1 VCR
32. 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 mal Z A HT R520_En book Page 3 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Precautions 1 Recording Copyright Unless it s for personal use only recording copyrighted material is illegal with out the permission of the copyright holder 2 AC Fuse The AC fuse inside the HT R520 is not user serviceable If you cannot turn on the HT R520 contact your Onkyo dealer 3 Care Occasionally you should dust the HT R520 all over with a
33. connected to the HT R520 with a digital audio connection coaxial or optical Listening mode availability depends on the format of the current input signal While speaker set B is on or a pair of head phones are connected you can only select the Direct or Stereo listening mode While the multichannel input is being used only the Direct listening modes can be selected Selecting on the HT R520 STEREO LISTENING MODE E STEREO button This button selects the Stereo listening mode E LISTENING MODE lt lt gt buttons These buttons select all of the listening modes that can be used with the current input source The surround modes available also depends on the Dolby Digital DTS setting see page 42 Selecting with the Remote Controller D DIED ALL ST Se O SURR Gon QD CO ES STEREO S DSP lt gt DIRECT See G en es RC 570M E DIRECT button This button selects the Direct listening mode E STEREO button This button selects the Stereo listening mode E SURR button This button selects the Dolby Digital and DTS listen ing modes The modes available depends on the Dolby Digital DTS setting When the multichannel DVD input is selected this button is also used when adjusting the bass and tre ble see page 36 E lt DSP amp DSP gt buttons These buttons select the Onkyo original
34. cord The sound is too bright or harsh and the high range is not clear The treble is set too high Adjust the treble page 36 The subwoofer is not work ing or is very quiet The Subwoofer setting is set to No in the Speaker Configuration Check the Subwoofer setting in the Speaker Configuration page 48 The volume of the subwoofer is set at mini mum Check the volume of the subwoofer page 47 33 Speaker set A is turned off The subwoofer output does not work while only speaker set B is on Turn on speaker set A There s no picture on the TV The buttons on the HT R520 work OK but those on the remote controller don t The TV s input selector is set incorrectly Select the correct input on the TV i e the input to which the HT R520 is connected The video input and output are different for mats The wrong remote controller mode is selected The HT R520 doesn t convert between video formats It works as a video signal switcher Composite video input signals are output only by composite video outputs S Video input signals are output only by S Video out puts And component video input signals are output only by component video outputs Select the correct mode page 10 The batteries are installed incorrectly Check the batteries and correct as necessary page 9 You re not pointing the remote controller at the HT R520 s remote sensor P
35. gripping the bare wires not the insulation 2b gt j Push Insert wire Release G i Once the HT R520 is ready for use you ll need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the posi tion of the AM antenna to achieve the best possi ble reception Keep the antenna as far away as possible from the HT RS520 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 19 So EH SA Zs HT R520_En book Page 19 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Connecting Antenna Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna try a commercially available out door FM antenna instead FM 759 A Outdoor FM antennas work best outside but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft For best results install the outdoor FM antenna well away from tall buildings preferably with a clear line of sight to the transmitter e Outdoor antenna should be located away from possi ble noise sources such as neon signs busy roads etc e For safety reasons 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 shoc
36. head amp s inputs to your turntable as shown AUDIO OUTPUT EH 29 g MP EN HT R520_En book Page 30 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Connecting the HT R520 Continued Connecting Onkyo oi Components To use I you must make an analog audio connection RCA between the HT R520 and the other component even if they are con nected digitally With RI Remote Interactive you can control your fR21 compatible Onkyo CD player DVD player and so on with the HT R520 s remote controller and use the following special RI functions Auto Power On Standby When you start playback on a component connected via RI if the HT R520 is in Standby it will turn on and select that component as the input source automatically Similarly when the HT R520 is set to Standby all com ponents connected via DI also enter Standby This func tion will not work if the component s power cord is connected to the HT R520 s AC OUTLET Direct Change When playback is started on a component connected via fl the HT R520 automatically selects that component as the input source If your DVD player is connected to the HT R520 s multichannel input you must press the MULTI CH button to enjoy all channels see page 33 This is because the Direct Change GD function only selects the FRONT DVD IN sockets Remote Control You can use the HT R520 s remot
37. input source 1 ON button This button is used to set the CD player to On or Standby 2 Number buttons These buttons are used to enter track numbers and to enter times for locating specific points in time 3 DISC button This button is used to select discs on a CD changer 4 DISPLAY button This button is used to display information about the current disc or track on the CD player s display including the elapsed time remaining time total time and so on D Playback buttons From left to right Previous Play Next Fast Reverse Pause Stop and Fast Forward 6 REPEAT button This button is used to set the repeat playback func tions 7 OPEN CLOSE 4 button This button is used to open and close the disc tray 8 CLEAR button This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers 9 VOL button This button is used to set the volume of the HT R520 10 MUTING button This button is used to mute the HT R520 11 RANDOM button This button is used with the random playback func tion 12 MEMORY button This button is used with the memory playback func tion which allows you to create a custom playlist of tracks So 13 mal MP EN HT R520_En book Page 14 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Remote Controller Continued ONKYO ON STANDBY T V2 V3 DVD MULTI CH TV CH 2 cD TAPE TUNER REMOTS MODE ae Coon
38. or rock concert TV Logic mmm Adds realistic acoustics to TV programs produced in a TV studio In addition it adds surround effects to the entire sound and clarity to voices All Ch Stereo s Ideal for background music The front surround and surround back channels create a stereo image that fills the entire listening area Listening mode indicators Listening mode Display Direct DIRECT Stereo STEREO PL II Movie Music Game D pia PL lix Movie Music Game OO PL ox Neo 6 Cinema Music EIS Neo 6 Dolby Digital OO D Dolby Digital EX OO D Ex DTS EIS DTS 96 24 EIS 96 24 DTS ES EIS ES DTS Neo 6 EIS Neo 6 DTS Dolby EX DO Ex EIS Onkyo Original DSP DSP 41 mal SA Zs HT R520_En book Page 42 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Using the Listening Modes Continued Dolby Digital DTS setting 5 1 or 6 1 channel playback When playing Dolby Digital material Use the Up and Down A W buttons to select SB Dolby DU and then use the Left and Right lt 4 gt buttons to select Auto On or Off If the Surr Back setting is set to anything other than None in the Speaker Configuration page 48 and if the sur round information in the current input signal is 3 2 1 or 3 3 1 you can check the format of a digital input signal on page 33 Displaying Source Information you can determine whether Dolby Digit
39. soft cloth For stubborn stains use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water Dry the HT R520 immediately afterwards with a clean cloth Don t use abrasive cloths thinners alcohol or other chemical solvents because they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering 4 Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME READ THE FOLLOWING SEC TION CAREFULLY AC outlet voltages vary from country to country Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the HT R520 s rear panel e g AC 120 V 60 Hz Setting the STANDBY ON switch to STANDBY does not fully shutdown the HT R520 If you do not intend to use the HT R520 for an extended period remove the power cord from the AC outlet Memory backup The HT R520 uses a battery less memory backup sys tem in order to retain radio presets and other settings when it s unplugged or in the case of a power failure Although no batteries are required the HT R520 must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system Once it has been charged the HT R520 will retain the settings for several weeks although this depends on the environment and will be shorter in humid climates For U S models Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Section 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in part
40. 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 elec tronic 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 nn mal HTP 520_En fm Page 7 Tuesday Februar y 17 2004 9 42 AM Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Remedy There s no sound coming The speaker cables are not connected properly Check the speaker cables and correct as necessary from certain speakers The speaker configuration is not set correctly Check the speaker configuration The subwoofer does not turn on The power plug is not fully inserted into the wall outlet Insert the power plug fully into the wall outlet The OUTPUT LEVEL control is set to minimum Turn up the OUTPUT LEVEL control The RCA cable is not properly connected to the subwoofer s LINE INPUT Make sure that the RCA cable is properly connected to the subwoofer s LINE INPUT The subwoofer produces no sound The level of the input signal was too low and the subwoofer entered Standby mode Slightly increase the subwoofer pre o
41. the bass and treble tone circuits press the DIRECT button to select the Direct listening mode mal MP EN HT R520_En book Page 37 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Common Functions Continued Muting the HT R520 With this function you can temporarily mute the output of the HT R520 Press the remote controller s MUTING button MUTING The output is muted and the MUTING indicator flashes on the display as shown al MUTING Zi x To unmute the HT R520 press the remote controller s MUTING button again or adjust the volume The out put is unmuted and the MUTING indicator goes off Muting is cancelled when the HT R520 is set to Standby Adjusting Speaker Levels Temporarily You can adjust individual speaker levels while listening to an input source These temporary adjustments are can celled when the HT R520 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 Li the volume Speakers are selected in the following order Left Center gt Right gt Sur Y Right Sur Back gt Surr Left gt Subwoofer You can adjust the volume of each speaker from 12 dB to 12 dB 15 dB to 12 dB for the subwoofer The name of the currently selected speaker and its volume appear on the display as shown Notes e You cannot use this function while
42. while setting the levels Notes e This procedure can also be performed by using the remote controller First press the TEST TONE but ton to output the test tone Use the LEVEL and LEVEL buttons to adjust the levels and use the CH SEL button to select the speakers 47 SA Zs HT R520_En book Page 48 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Advanced Setup Continued SCH These settings only need to be changed if you re not using the HTP 520 speakers If you are using the all HTP 520 speakers you don t need to change anything 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 Cone diameter Gm AMP oo mus ap EK wet SETUP Press the AMP button followed by the SETUP button Use the Up and Down TA He buttons to select 1 SP Config and then press the ENTER but ton 4 a 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 button to select Front and then use the Left and Right lt 4 gt buttons to select Small or Large
43. 2 4014 Neuhaus 4019 4023 4024 4025 Toshiba 4004 Condor 4024 Neusat 4025 Triasat 4019 51 ae HT R520_En book Page 52 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Controlling Other Components Continued SAT satellite receiver VCR VCR Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control code Tristar 4016 Aiwa 2012 2046 2047 Jensen 2013 Unisat 4013 Akai 2003 2004 2022 We 2005 2006 2007 2009 2032 2035 2040 2048 Universum 4021 4024 Alba 2033 2041 2044 2045 2047 Kaisui 2033 Vortec 4017 Anitech 2033 Kendo 2041 2046 Wela 4025 ASA 2034 Kenwood 2005 2006 2007 2009 Zehnder 4020 Baird 2036 Kodak 2010 Zenith 4032 Bell amp Howell 2007 Loewe 2028 2034 CBL bi Blaupunkt 2039 2042 Logik 2028 2043 cable receiver 2033 2041 2044 2045 Luxor 2030 2031 2036 Manufacturer Control code push 2047 Magnavox 2010 2011 2014 2019 ABC 3001 3002 3021 Canon 2010 2011 9 2020 Archer 3006 Carver 2014 Marantz 2005 2006 2007 2009 Cabletime 3028 3032 Cimline 2033 2010 f20 8 081 2084 Cableview 3004 Citizen 2008 2009 Matsui
44. 29 4031 Radix 4035 Philips 5004 5021 5028 Hinari 4017 RCA 4001 4002 Pioneer 5006 Hirschmann 4019 4035 Roadster 4025 Proscan 5003 Hitachi 4036 4037 Rover 4025 RCA 5003 Hughes Network 4011 Saba 4014 4020 4024 4027 Sanyo 5012 Systems Samsung 4017 Sony SE 5013 5018 er og 40115 4024 Satcom 4024 SatPartner 4017 4020 4027 4030 Technics 5020 Intertronic 4013 Schneider 4029 Thomson 5022 5024 Intervision 4015 4023 4024 Sedea Electronique 4017 Toshiba 5008 5021 Johansson 4015 Seomani 4013 Xbox 5022 JVC 4009 4021 SEG 4017 4028 Yamaha 5020 Karren 4029 Seleco 4015 4023 Zenith 5014 5021 Kolon aoir Skymaster 4025 4034 KSAT A028 Skyvision 4015 SAT satellite receiver Kyostar 4017 Sony 4005 4031 Manufacturer Control code Lasat 4013 4020 4024 Strong 4016 4017 4020 Alba 4014 4017 4025 4027 Lenco 4016 4017 4025 Se Se Allsat 4015 M027 a Techniland 4015 4023 Alltech 4022 4025 oa D TechniSat 4019 Amstrad iy 4019 4025 4090 Macab 4022 Teco 4013 4016 laca Anglo 4025 Manhattan 4015 4020 4023 Teleciel 4027 Ankaro 4025 Maspro 4021 4025 Telefunken 4017 Anttron 4017 Matsui 4021 Teleka 4013 Apollo 4017 Mediamarkt 4013 Telemaster 4020 Arcon 4016 Medion 4025 Telewire 4015 4023 Armstrong 4013 Metronic 4013 4017 4020 Tensai 4016 Asat 4016 Micro Technology 4025 Thomson 4024 4025 Astra 4013 4016 4024 Minerva 4021 Astro 4019 4020 Morgan s 4013 4015 4025 Thorens 4022 AudioTon 4015 Mysat 4025 Tonna 24019 4029 102R Bush 401
45. 45 1062 egaron Thorn 1054 1055 1058 1005 1006 1010 1017 BED 1040 Memorex AAA l 1010 1016 1017 1022 1035 Roadstar 1035 1045 Toshiba 1024 1039 Metz 1040 1051 1058 Saba 1040 1062 1066 1069 SE Ee MGA 1004 1005 1006 1008 sii 1035 1043 1045 1067 Triumph ees Minerva 1039 1058 1059 1064 Salora 1062 Universal 1011 1019 Soen 1004 1005 1006 1008 Mitsubishi 1040 1055 1058 Sambers 1056 1067 Universum 1045 1052 1058 Mivar 1047 1056 1067 Sampo 1004 1006 1025 Voxson 1040 1062 Motorola 1003 1026 1004 1005 1006 1007 Waltham 1069 1008 1022 1025 1035 1001 1004 1005 1006 MTC ee 1005 1006 1022 Samsung 1045 1047 1052 1056 Wards 1008 1011 1014 1018 1060 1063 1065 1019 1020 1021 1034 Multitech 1009 1035 Sai EC 1070 NAD 1006 1016 Se 1004 1010 1017 Watt Radio 1068 NEC 1003 1004 1005 1006 SBR 1037 1088 Wega 1040 G 1040 1041 1054 1059 REPE ee Yamaha 1004 1005 1006 1008 Yoko 1045 1063 BE Schneider 1068 Nikkai 1045 Zenith 1004 Ee ee Se 1004 1006 1007 1009 1070 EE 1062 1001 1004 1006 1008 Onwa 1009 Sears 1010 1015 1016 1017 Optonica 1021 1026 1028 1034 1070 Ge 1029 1043 1048 1049 SEG 104571063 SRN 1050 1067 1068 Ge 1036 1040 1048 1067 Osaki 1045 1063 1068 1036 1041 1043 1054 Seleco 1082 Otto Versand 1055 1058 1059 1060 Sia 1004 1006 1007 1021 1063 P 1023 1025 1026 Palladium 1052 Shorai 1048 1003 1012 1014 1031 Siarem 1040 1067 Panaso
46. 5 2004 2 47 PM Playing Your AV Components This chapter explains how to use the HT R520 with your other AV components Input selector buttons DISPLAY SPA SPB CH SEL MULTI CH nm Ga AMP REMOTE MODE t ees EE a SES ees RC 570M VOL LEVEL At Selecting the Source Component 1 Press the AMP button followed K by an input selector button to select the component that you E want to play EA A The name of the selected source S appears on the display as shown co are TUNER A amp B speakers indicators Volume es D Selected input source Use the SP A and SP B but tons to select the speaker set that you want to use The A and B speaker indicators show whether each speaker set is on or off Note When you turn on speaker set B the lis tening mode for speaker set A is set to Stereo automatically Start playback on the selected component To adjust the volume use the MASTER VOLUME conirol or the remote controller s VOL button The volume can be set to MIN 1 though 79 or MAX Enjoy listening modes See page 38 NB Zs HT R520_En book Page 33 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Playing Your AV Components Continued Displaying Source Information You can display various information about the current input source as follows Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly t
47. 55 mal HT R520_En book Page 56 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Troubleshooting Symptom The HT R520 shuts down immediately after being Power turned on There s no sound coming from the speakers Audio Possible cause The amp protection system has been acti vated The HT R520 is muted and the MUTING indicator is on Remedy Contact your Onkyo dealer Unmute the HT R520 page 37 The HT R520 is not connected properly Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way And make sure that the inputs and outputs of all components are con nected properly page 20 If your turntable doesn t have a built in phono preamp you must connect one between your turntable and the HT R520 If your turntable uses an MC cartridge you must use a compatible phono preamp The speaker cables are not connected properly Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is correct and that the bare wires are in contact with metal part of each speaker ter minal page 17 The wrong input source is selected Select the correct input source page 32 A pair of headphones are connected Disconnect the headphones page 37 The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS Set the input signal format to Auto page 45 The volume is set at minimum Turn up the volume page 32 The speakers are configured incorrectly Specify wh
48. 9 2024 Electroband 1002 Kenwood 1004 1006 1008 1002 1003 1004 1006 Kloss Novabeam 1009 Electrohome 1008 Korting 1040 Els 1988 KTV 1009 1025 LG 1005 53 HT R520_En book Page 54 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Controlling Other Components Continued TV TV TV Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control code Loewe 1014 1040 1055 Quasar 1003 1012 1031 Technics 1012 1044 1061 Luxman 1004 1006 1036 1039 1054 1055 Techwood 1004 1006 1012 Quelle 1058 1059 1068 E 1001 1006 1010 1014 SE 1004 1005 1006 1007 1016 1017 1034 Radio Shack 1010 1017 1034 Teknika 1009 1022 1025 1031 M Electronic 1035 1053 1062 1063 ENEE 1001 1004 1006 1007 109 Magnadyne 1040 1067 1068 Realistic e 1010 1017 1021 deer 1066 Telecaption 1024 Magnafon 1067 7 Radiola 1037 Telefunken 1066 e 1004 1006 1008 1014 Radi e EC Agnayox 1018 1020 RA OAG Teletech 1035 1001 1003 1004 1005 Marantz 1004 1006 1014 1060 RCA 1006 1008 1027 1034 Teleton 1063 S 1035 1043 1048 1050 os Tensai 1048 Matsui 1063 1064 1067 1068 Realistic 1010 1017 1034 Thomson 1066 agai Io Rex 10
49. HONES jack 37 This 1 4 inch phone jack is for connecting a stan dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening TONE amp buttons 36 These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble 45 MULTI CH button 33 This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input Input selector buttons 31 32 43 These buttons are used to select the input sources MEMORY button 34 35 This button is used to preset radio stations TUNING MODE button 34 This button is used to select the Auto or Manual Tuning mode SETUP button This button is used to access various settings RETURN button This button is used to return to the previous screen when changing settings VIDEO 3 INPUT 27 These S Video composite video and analog audio inputs can be used to connect a camcorder or games console So EL NB Zs HT R520_En book Page 7 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Front amp Rear Panels Continued Display DO D Ex EIS 96 24 ES Neo 6 OO PL Ix gt TUNED 4 AUTO PCM MULTICH DSP STEREO DIRECT MEMORY FM STEREO 4 For detailed information refer to the pages in parenthesis A 2 CA MUTING indicator 37 This indicator flashes when the HT R520 is muted Source listening mode indicators 41 These indicators show the currently selected listen ing mode and digital audio format Tuning indicators 34 TUNED 34 This indicator lights up wh
50. OMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN to the component video output on your DVD player as shown e Your TV must also be connected via component video DVD player EI oc Teo owr Y PB PR Audio Connections Note Initially the COAXIAL digital input is assigned to the DVD input source If you connect your DVD player to a different digital input or only to an analog input you ll need to assign it to the DVD input source see page 31 E Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection e Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT R520 s DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the coaxial output on your DVD player as shown OR e Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the HT R520 s DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 to the optical output on your DVD player as shown COAXIAL OPTICAL fl DS Connect one or the other DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL S es DCH DVD player E Using Analog Connections Even if your DVD player is connected digitally coaxial or optical to use RI or to record audio from your DVD player you ll need to make analog connections as well Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R520 s FRONT DVD IN to the analog audio outputs on your DVD player as shown If your DVD player has left right and multichannel out puts be sure to use the left and right outputs DVD player
51. 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 Awww onkyousa com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Liegnitzerstrasse 6 82194 Groebenzell GERMANY Tel 49 8142 4401 0 Fax 49 8142 4401 555 http www onkyo net ONKYO CHINA LIMITED ONKYO Units 2102 2107 Metroplaza Tower 223 Hing Fong Road Kwai Chung HOMEPAGE N T HONG KONG Tel 852 2429 3118 Fax 852 2428 9039 http www onkyo com SN 29343707 C Copyright 2004 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan All rights reserved 10402 1 TI e
52. T R520 Continued Connecting Your TV or Projector Monitor Out E Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the HT R520 s VIDEO MONITOR OUT to a composite video input on your TV as shown MONITOR OUT VIDEO VIDEO IN TV projector etc E Using S Video Use an S Video cable to connect the HT R520 s S VIDEO MONITOR OUT to an S Video input on your TV as shown MONITOR OUT S VIDEO S VIDEO IN TV projector etc E Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the HT R520 s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to a component video input on your TV as shown TV projector etc OOO ion PB PR Audio Connections The following connections will allow you to listen to audio from your TV via the HT R520 If your TV has no audio outputs connect the HT R520 to your VCR and use its tuner see page 24 Note e Initially the OPTICAL 2 digital input is assigned to the VIDEO 2 input source If you connect to a differ ent digital audio input or only to an analog input you ll need to assign it to the VIDEO 2 input source see page 31 E Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection e Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the HT R520 s DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 to the optical output on your TV as shown OR e Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT R520 s DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the co
53. TUNING MODE EH CLEAR Press the TUNING Up or Down 2 oO LAV button Searching stops when a station is found When tuned into an FM station the TUNED and FM STEREO indicators appear on the display as shown When tuned into an AM station the TUNED indicator appears TUNED AUTO gt TUNED a AUTO FM STEREO FM STEREO E Manual Tuning Mode 1 Press the TUNING MODE button so that the AUTO indicator disap pears from the display MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR Press and hold the TUNING Up or Down TA HIT button The frequency stops changing when you release the button Sa N Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency one step at a time HT R520 changes FM frequency in 0 1 MHz steps 10 kHz steps for AM In Manual Tuning mode FM stations will be in mono Switch back to Auto Tuning mode for stereo Tuning into weak FM stations If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak it may be impossible to get good reception In this case switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono V ele WY Is X HT R520_En book Page 35 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Using the Tuner Continued Presetting Radio Stations You can store up to 30 of your favorite radio stations as presets 1 Tune into the station that you want to store as a preset 2 Press the MEMORY button woen vunener The MEMORY indicator appears and th
54. This button is used to open and close the disc tray VIDEO OFF button This button is used to turn off the internal video cir cuitry eliminating the possibility of interference when playing audio only discs qd CLEAR button This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers MENU button This button is used to display a DVD s menu VOL button This button is used to set the volume of the HT R520 GO SETUP GUIDE button This button is used to access the DVD player s onscreen setup menus MUTING button This button is used to mute the HT R520 RANDOM button This button is used with the random playback func tion ANGLE button This button is used to select different camera angles 4 LAST M button This button is used with the last memory function which allows you to resume DVD playback from where you left off X SEARCH button This button is used to search for titles chapters tracks and specific points in time 6 MEMORY button This button is used with the memory playback func tion which allows you to create a custom playlist of titles chapters or tracks CD Mode CD mode is used to control an Onkyo CD player con nected to the HT R520 via RI To set the remote controller to CD mode press the CD mode button Before selecting CD mode and starting play back you should press the AMP mode button followed by the CD input selector button to select your CD player as the
55. a risk of electric shock to persons SERVICING PERSONNEL TO QUALIFIED SERVICE A intended to alert the user to the presence of important The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Safety Instructions J Ch LN E DA H rz 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 use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use o
56. al and DTS material is played using 6 1 channels or 5 1 channels When playing DTS material Use the Up and Down TA UI buttons to select SB DTS and then use the Left and Right Lal gt buttons to select Auto On or Off Press the SETUP button AMP Setup closes AT ak ENTER Use the remote controller s SURR button or the HT R520 s LISTENING MODE lt 4 p gt but tons to select the required listen ing mode gt lt SETUP SURR Dolby Digital Setting Auto If the source signal contains a Dolby Digital EX flag Dolby Digital EX 6 1 is used If not Press the AMP mode button fol Dolby Digital 5 1 is used lowed by the SETUP button On Dolby Digital EX 6 1 is used regardless of whether the source signal contains a Dolby Digital EX flag You can switch between Dolby Digital EX and PL IIx Music Off Dolby Digital 5 1 is used even if a Dolby Dig ce ital EX flag is present DTS Setting Auto If the source signal contains a DTS ES flag DTS ES Discrete 6 1 or DTS ES Matrix Use the Up and Down A Y 6 1 is selected automatically If not DTS 5 1 buttons to select 4 Audio is used a Adjust and then press the ea j On DTS ES 6 1 is used regardless of whether the ENTER button source signal contains a DTS ES flag If the source signal contains a DTS ES flag DTS ES Discrete 6 1 or DTS ES Matrix 6 1 is s
57. all outlet wait at least five seconds and then plug it back in again e To reset the HT R520 to its factory defaults turn it on and while holding down the VIDEO 1 button press the STANDBY ON button Clear will appear on the display and the HT R520 will enter Standby mode 59 A L gt HT R520_En book Page 60 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM d 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 Awww onkyousa com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Liegnitzerstrasse 6 82194 Groebenzell GERMANY Tel 49 8142 4401 0 Fax 49 8142 4401 555 http www onkyo net ONKYO CHINA LIMITED ONKYO Units 2102 2107 Metroplaza Tower 223 Hing Fong Road Kwai Chung HOMEPAGE N T HONG KONG Tel 852 2429 3118 Fax 852 2428 9039 http www onkyo com SN 29343633 C Copyright 2004 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan All rights reserved 10403 1 TI e HTP 520_En fm Page 1 Tuesday February 10 2004 11 04 AM ONKYO e Contents Getting Started 6 1ch Home Theater Speaker Package Important Safety Instructions 2 Precautions ee eene 3 Package Content 3 Getting to know Your Speaker HTP 520 o s SKW 520 POWERED SUBWOOFER EE SKF 520F FRONT SPEAKER Connect
58. amcorder and CD player The video from the camcorder and the audio from the CD player are recorded by the VCR So EH 43 NB As ALIS HT R520_En book Page 44 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Advanced Function 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 SETUP button Use the Up and Down TA UI buttons to select 4 Audio Adjust and then press the ENTER button Use the Left and Right lt gt buttons to specify the settings Press the Down Y button to select the next setting 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to complete all settings 6 Press the SETUP button Setup closes The Audio Adjust functions are explained below E Double Bass The Double Bass function boosts the bass by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right channels to the subwoofer To use this function in the Speaker Configu ration the Subwoofer setting must be set to Yes and the Front setting must be set to Large see page 48 The Double Bass function works well with mono and 2 channel sources including 96 kHz PCM On Double Bass function on Off Double Bass function off E Late Night Dolby Digital only With this function you can reduce the dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts eve
59. axial output on your TV as shown COAXIAL OPTICAL Connect one or the other DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL Ca DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL TV projector etc T E Using Analog Connections If your TV doesn t have digital audio outputs or you want to record from it you ll need to make the following analog audio connections Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R520 s VIDEO 2 IN L R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your TV as shown TV projector etc So mal SA Zs HT R520_En book Page 23 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Connecting the HT R520 Continued Connecting a DVD player Video Connections You only need to use one of the following video connec tion methods E Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the HT R520 s VIDEO DVD IN to the composite video output on your DVD player as shown e Your TV must also be connected via composite video VIDEO OUT DVD player vo Ce Using S Video Use an S Video cable to connect the HT R520 s S VIDEO DVD IN to the S Video output on your DVD player as shown e Your TV must also be connected via S Video mE C S VIDEO OUT DVD player EH oO DCH E Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the HT R520 s C
60. can only be recorded via composite video outputs If your TV and video playback components are con nected via composite video you must connect your recording VCR via composite video as well Similarly video signals connected to S Video inputs can only be recorded via S Video outputs If your TV and video playback components are connected via S Video you must connect your recording VCR via S Video as well 25 P SA Zs HT R520_En book Page 26 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Connecting the HT R520 Continued EH Connecting Other Video Sources Satellite Cable Set top box LD Player etc Video Connections You only need to use one of the following video connec tion methods E Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the HT R520 s VIDEO 2 IN to the composite video output on your video component as shown e Your TV must also be connected via composite video D VIDEO 2 alae IN G ES CH Satellite cable set top box LD player etc E Using S Video Use an S Video cable to connect the HT R520 s S VIDEO 2 IN to the S Video output on your video com ponent as shown e Your TV must also be connected via S Video ooo O S VIDEO OUT co ECH Satellite cable set top box LD player etc E Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the HT R520 s COMPONENT VIDEO 1 2 3 IN to t
61. ce of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Safety Instructions J Ch LN E DA H rz 10 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 15 16 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
62. connection Audio Connections e Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R520 s VIDEO 1 IN L R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your VCR as shown VIDEO 1 Connect one or the other AUDIO OUTPUT mal NB Zs HT R520_En book Page 25 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Connecting the HT R520 Continued Connecting a VCR for Recording Video Connections e Use an S Video cable to connect the HT R520 s S VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT to an S Video input on your recording VCR OR e Use a composite video cable to connect the HT R520 s VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT to a composite video input on your recording VCR Audio Connections e Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R520 s AUDIO VIDEO 1 L R OUTSs to the audio inputs on your recording VCR This illustration shows how to connect a VCR for record ing from a TV or another VCR Connect one or the other Connect one or the playback VCR Notes e The HT R520 must be turned on for recording Recording is not possible while it s in Standby mode e If you want to record directly from your TV or play back VCR without going through the HT R520 con nect your TV VCR s audio and video outputs directly to your recording VCR s AV inputs See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for details e Video signals connected to composite video inputs
63. diente 2012 Philco 2010 2011 2014 Component Graetz 2036 2043 Sp 2010 2014 2017 2034 Starcom 3011 3021 Granada 2030 2034 2036 P 2048 Stargate 3011 Grandin 2033 Phonola 2034 Tele 1 3030 4 2029 2033 2034 2039 Pioneer 2006 2013 2032 2034 Grundig 2040 2042 2044 Tocom 3013 i s Proline 2044 United Cable 3021 3023 Lenert VE ______ Proscan 2001 2002 2026 Universal 3005 3006 HCM 2033 2044 Pye 2034 Videoway 3025 Hinari Sue 2083 2043 2044 Quasar 2010 2011 View Star 3009 3014 3016 Oe 2013 2021 2025 2028 Quelle 2034 Zenith 3019 2037 2038 2043 Radio Shack 2017 Ingersol 2028 Radio Shack 2007 2008 2010 2011 Interfunk 2034 Realistic 2012 2017 ITT 2030 2036 2043 2048 Radiola 2034 2005 2006 2007 2008 JC Penney 2010 2011 2013 2014 2021 52 HT R520_En book Page 53 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Controlling Other Components Continued VCR TV TV Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control code 2001 2002 2003 2008 Admiral 1026 1040 1062 1004 1006 1007 1009 RCA 2010
64. e controller to control other Q1I compatible Onkyo components RI REMOTE CONTROL RI e g CD player D a al AUDIO OUT e g DVD player SE AUDIO OUT Notes Push plugs in all the way to make good connections e Use only I cables for RI connections RI cables are supplied with Onkyo players DVD CD etc e Some components have two I sockets you can con nect either one to the HT R520 The other is for con necting additional 21 compatible components e Connect the HT R520 s RI socket to only Onkyo components Connecting to other manufacturer s components may cause them to malfunction e Some components may not support all QI functions Refer to the manuals supplied with your components Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components The HT R520 has AC outlet on its rear panel for con necting the power cord of another AV component The other component s power switch can be left in the ON position so that it turns on or off when the HT R520 is set to On or Standby AC OUTLET AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED 120W 1A MAX T Caution e Make sure that the capacity of the component that you connect to the AC OUTLET does not exceed the stated capacity e g 100 W Note e Onkyo components with RI sockets should be con nected to regular wall outlets Connecting the Power Cord Notes e Before connecting the power cord connect all of
65. e lat ter offering the best picture quality When choosing a connection format bear in mind that the HT R520 doesn t convert between formats so only outputs of the same format as the input will output the signal For example if you connect your DVD player to the S VIDEO DVD IN a video signal will be output by the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT for your TV and the S VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT for your VCR but not by any composite video or component video outputs S Video t t Y Component Component OUT 7 mi ap e f cD S Video Component projector Audio Connection Formats Audio equipment can be connected to the HT R520 using the following audio connection formats analog optical coaxial and multichannel When choosing a connection format bear in mind that the HT R520 doesn t convert between formats For example audio signals connected to an OPTICAL or COAXIAL digital input are not output by the analog TAPE OUT so if you want to record from for example your CD player in addition to connecting it to a digital input you must also connect it to the analog CD IN DVD player etc CI Ortical Coaxial Analog Multi z H H channel Qj y y oY Optical Coaxial Analog Multi HT R520 channel CHEN OY SUR Not Not Not output output Y output Analog MD recorder etc So 21 mal NB Zs HT R520_En book Page 22 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Connecting the H
66. e preset number flashes While the MEMORY indicator is displayed about 8 seconds use the PRESET lt p buttons to select a preset from 1 through 30 In this example preset 3 is selected MEMORY KI 4 Press the MEMORY button oe vun Again to store the station H The station is stored and the preset number stops flashing Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite radio stations Selecting Preset Stations 1 Use the TUNER input selector TUNER button to select either AM or FM 2 Use the PRESET lt 4 p gt but ose tONS Or the remote controller s CH button to select the pre De sets Deleting Presets 1 Select the preset that you want to delete See the previous section 2 While holding down the MEM ORY button press the me wcw TUNING MODE button The selected preset is deleted and its number disappears from the display Displaying Radio Information 1 Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to cycle through the Y available information When the input source is AM or FM Band frequency amp preset Band amp listening mode 35 SA Zs HT R520_En book Page 36 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Common Functions This chapter explains functions that can be used with any input source Before performing any of the procedures in this chapter press the AMP button first to select AMP mode REMOTE
67. e these may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from hard to reach grilles 3 Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage e g AC 120 V 60 Hz writ ten on the rear panel Auto standby function does not fully shutdown the SKW 520 If you do not intend to use the SKW 520 remove the power cord from the AC outlet For Canadian models 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 pour les Canadien Sur les mod les dont la fiche est polarisee ATTENTION POUR VITER LES CHOCS LEC TRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND E Attaching and detaching the speaker grilles Front and Center spakers have detachable grilles Use the following method to attach or detach the grilles While holding the bottom edge of the speaker grille with your both hands pull it gently toward you to remove the bottom of the grille In the same way gently pull the upper edge of the speaker grille toward you to remove it from the main unit To replace the grill
68. egin ning of the current track The Next 1 button is used to select the next track Pause II button This button is used to pause playback REC button This button is used to start recording REPEAT button This button is used to set the repeat playback func tions OPEN CLOSE 4 button This button is used to eject the MiniDisc or open and close the disc tray of the CD recorder CLEAR button This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers di VOL button This button is used to set the volume of the HT R520 4 MUTING button This button is used to mute the HT R520 So EH mal A SS HT R520_En book Page 15 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Remote Controller Continued 3 FR amp FF Leaks buttons The FR lt lt button is used to start fast reverse The FF button is used to start fast forward Stop W button This button is used to stop playback RANDOM button This button is used with the random playback func tion MEMORY button This button is used with the memory playback func tion which allows you to create a custom playlist of tracks Tape Mode Tape mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the HT R520 via RI To set the remote controller to Tape mode press the AMP mode button Before selecting TAPE mode and starting play back you should press the AMP mode button followed by the
69. elected automatically If the source signal does not contain a DTS ES flag you can select DTS Dolby EX PL IIx Music or DTS Neo 6 Off DTS 5 1 is used for all DTS sources even if a DTS ES flag is present MP EN HT R520_En book Page 43 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM 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 sockets See pages 22 30 for information on connecting your AV components to the HT R520 1 Use the input selector buttons to select the AV component that you want to record EE Audio signals from the selected input source are output by the VIDEO 1 OUT Tae e and TAPE OUT sockets Ce You can listen to the source while ovo VIDEO 1 ver recording The HT R520 s VOLUME control has no effect on recording Remote controller Vi v2 V3 O O O DVD CD TAPE TUNER OOO 2 Start recording on the AV compo nent connected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT sockets 3 Start playback on the source AV component Notes e You cannot record from AV components that are con nected to the digital inputs You must use analog con nections The surround effects produced by the surround and DSP listeni
70. en the HT R520 is tuned into a radio station AUTO 34 This indicator lights up when Auto Tuning is selected and disappears when Manual Tuning is selected MEMORY 34 This indicator lights up when pre setting radio stations FM STEREO 34 This indicator lights up when the HT R520 is tuned to a stereo FM station A SLEEP indicator 37 This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set 5 Message area This area of the display shows various information about the currently selected source mal NZ SI ANS HT R520_En book Page 8 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Front amp Rear Panels Continued Rear Panel Class 2 Wiri g FRONT lan For detailed information refer to the pages in parenthesis COMPONENT VIDEO 20 23 26 A DVD player TV or other component that sup ports component video can be connected here OG AM ANTENNA 18 19 These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna FM ANTENNA 18 19 This socket is for connecting an FM antenna LO FRONT SPEAKERS B 17 These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B FRONT SPEAKERS A SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER amp SURROUND BACK SPEAKER 17 These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set A AC OUTLET 30 This switched AC outlet can be used to supply power to another component The connector type depends on the country in which you purc
71. etc 24 TV satellite receiver cable 22 for TV con VIDEO2 receiver set top box LD nections player etc 26 CD CD player etc 28 Cassette recorder DAT CD TAPE recorder MiniDisc recorder 28 29 turntable etc Camcorder games console VIDEO3 etc 27 E Outputs for recording The HT R520 has two outputs for recording The follow ing table lists the type of component that you can con nect to each output Type of component you Page for Output can connect more info VIDEO1 VCR etc 25 Cassette recorder DAT CD TAPE recorder MiniDisc recorder 28 29 etc E MONITOR OUT Video signals received by the video inputs are output by the MONITOR OUT sockets for display on the con nected TV or projector The HT R520 has three types of video output composite video S Video and component video Connect the appropriate output to your TV or projector see page 22 Which Connections Should I Use The HT R520 offers several interconnection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components Use the following sections as a guide For video equipment you need to use two cables one for video one for audio Video Connection Formats Video equipment can be connected to the HT R520 using one of the following video connection formats composite video S Video or component video th
72. f 1 0 pV 75 Q THF FM STEREO 70 dB IHF A FM MONO 76 dB IHF A THD FM STEREO 0 3 1 kHz FM MONO 0 2 1 kHz 45 dB at 1 kHz S N ratio FM stereo separation E AM Tuning frequency range 530 1700 kHz Usable sensitivity 30 uV S N ratio 40 dB THD 0 7 General Power supply AC 120 V 60 Hz Power consumption 4 6A Standby power consumption 2 5 W Dimensions WxHxD 17 1 8 x 5 7 8 x 14 13 16 435 x 150 x 376 mm Weight 22 5 Ibs 10 2 kg E Video Inputs Component video inputs 2 DVD Video 1 2 3 S Video inputs 4 DVD Video 1 3 Video inputs 4 DVD Video 1 3 E Video Outputs Component video outputs S Video outputs Video outputs 1 Component Video Out 2 Video 1 Out Monitor Out 2 Video 1 Out Monitor Out E Audio Inputs Digital inputs Analog inputs Multichannel analog inputs 4 Optical 1 3 Coaxial 6 CD Tape DVD Video 1 3 5 1 ch Front L R Center Surround L R Subwoofer E Audio Outputs Analog outputs 2 Tape Out Video 1 Out Subwoofer pre out 1 Speaker outputs 6 2 Phones 1 Specifications and features are subject to change without notice That should fix it e The HT R520 contains a microcomputer for signal processing 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 even that this should happen unplug the power cord from the w
73. fol lowing issues when playing PCM or DTS material you can 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 Ifnoise is produced when fast forwarding or reversing a DTS CD or LD try setting the format to DTS OO Esc LT DIGITAL INPUT T Press and hold the HT R520 s DIGITAL INPUT button on the front panel for about 3 seconds 2 While Auto is displayed about 3 sec onds use the Left and Right lt gt but tons to select PCM DTS or Auto DTS or PCM the DTS or PCM indicator depending on which format you have set flashes and only signals in that format are output Digital signals in other formats are ignored Auto default the format is detected automati cally If no digital input signal is present the cor responding analog input is used instead So 45 P NB Zs HT R520_En book Page 46 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Advanced Setup Advanced setup cannot be set while headphones are connected Speaker B is on or the multi channel input is being used Speaker Distance To get the best from surround sound it s important that the sound from each speaker reaches the listener at the same time To achieve this you need to specify the dis tance from each speaker to the listening position
74. hased your HT R520 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 2 3 amp COAXIAL 20 23 25 26 28 29 These optical and coaxial sockets can be used to connect a CD DVD or LD laser disc player and other components with digital audio outputs SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 17 A powered subwoofer can be connected here CD IN 28 These analog inputs can be used to connect a CD player with analog outputs TAPE IN OUT 28 29 31 These analog inputs and outputs can be used to con nect a cassette recorder Mini Disc recorder or other recorder with analog inputs and outputs RI 30 This RI Remote Interactive socket can be con nected to the RI socket on another Onkyo compo nent The HT R520 s remote controller can then be used to control that component To use RI you must make an analog audio connection RCA between the HT R520 and the other component even if they are connected digitally Note RI can only be used with Onkyo components D VIDEO 1 IN OUT amp VIDEO 2 IN 24 25 43 The VIDEO 1 S Video composite video and audio inputs and outputs can be used to connect a VCR The VIDEO 2 S Video composite video and audio inputs can be used to connect another video source e g cable TV satellite TV or a set top box 43 DVD IN MULTI CH INPUT 23 24 The FRONT SURR CENTER and SUBWOOFER inputs can be used to connect components with mul tiple analog audio outputs including DVD players with individual 5 1 channel analog o
75. he component video output on your video component as shown e Your TV must also be connected via component video VIDEO 1 2 3 PO pO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Satellite cable set top box LD player etc Es o Oooo Audio Connections Notes e Initially the VIDEO 2 input source is assigned to the OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL IN If you connect to a differ ent digital audio input or you connect to only the ana log VIDEO 2 input you ll need to change the input assignment see page 31 e To connect an LD player with an AC 3RF output you ll need a commercially available demodulator E Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection e Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the HT R520 s DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 to the optical output on your video component as shown OR e Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT R520 s DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the coaxial output on your video component as shown COAXIAL OPTICAL Connect one or the other DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL Cc DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL mo 9 oO Oooo Satellite cable set top box LD player etc SA Zs HT R520_En book Page 27 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Connecting the HT R520 Continued E Using Analog Connections If your video component doesn t have digital audio out puts
76. he stereo image is too wide or there s too much sur round information try moving the soundfield forward to achieve a better balance If the stereo image is too nar row or it sounds almost like it s in mono try moving the soundfield backward E Center Width With Pro Logic II Pro Logic IIx decoding the center channel signal is normally output by the center speaker If a center speaker is not used the decoder divides the center signal equally between the front left and right speakers producing what s known as a phantom cen ter With this function you can choose to have the center channel signal output by the center speaker only by the front left and right speakers only phantom center or by a mix of the two 0 to 7 Adjustable range When set to 0 the center channel signal is output by the center speaker only When set to 7 it s output by the front left and right speakers only phantom center In home theaters adding some width to the center chan nel can improve the balance between the center and front left and right speakers Most stereo material will benefit from appropriate use of this function Digital Input Signal Formats The following table shows the display indicators for each supported digital signal format Format Display Dolby Digital Do o DTS zA PCM PCM Normally the HT R520 detects the signal format auto matically However if you experience either of the
77. hen the multichannel DVD input is selected only the front left and front right sounds can be heard in the headphones So 37 mal 38 HT R520_En book Page 38 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Using the Listening Modes With its built in surround sound decoders and DSP pro grams the HT R520 can transform your home listening room into a movie theater or concert hall To get the most from surround sound it s important that you install and configure your speakers correctly See Connecting Your Speakers on page 17 and Speaker Configuration on page 48 Listening mode availability depends on the format of the current input signal For example the Dolby Digital lis tening modes are available only while a Dolby Digital format signal is being input The following table lists all the possible listening modes and indicates which modes can be selected for each input signal format PCM DTS Dolby Digital Input Signal Format PCM analog 96 kHz 3 3 1 3 2 1 or 2 0 2 0 stereo Other 3 2 1 96 24 5 DTS ES stereo Source CD TV LD Listening mode VHS MD vinyl radio cassette cable satellite etc 96 kHz 24 bit DVD etc DVD digital cable satellite etc DVD LD CD etc Direct O Stereo O O PLII Movie Music Game PLIIx Movie Game PLIIx Music 7 O OJOJO O OO OJO OO Neo 6 Cinema Music Dolby Digital O
78. here 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 a TV or Computer TVs and computer monitors are magnetically sensitive devices and as such are likely to suffer discoloration or picture distortion when conventional speakers are placed nearby To prevent this the SKF 520F and SKC 520C 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 discol oration can also be caused by a magnet or demagnetizing tool that s too close to your TV or monitor Input Signal Warning The speakers can handle the specified input power when used for normal music reproduction If any of the follow ing signals are fed to them even if the input power is within the specified rating excessive current may flow in the
79. ia RI the remote controller should be pointed at the HT R520 By entering the appropriate remote control code the DVD mode can also be used to control another manufacturer s DVD player and the CD MD and CDR mode buttons can also be used with other manufacturer s components e g DVD TV VCR satellite or cable receiver See page 50 E TV VCR CABLE amp SAT Modes GZ amp ECE CC With these modes you can control a TV VCR cable receiver and satellite receiver You must enter the appro priate remote control code first see page 50 Use the REMOTE MODE AMP DVD CD MD CDR TV VCR CABLE SAT buttons to select the modes Uses the buttons supported by that mode to control the component AMP TUNER mode DVD mode CD mode MD CDR mode TAPE mode TV mode see page 10 see page 12 see page 13 see page 14 see page 15 see page 55 see page 15 for TV control buttons VCR CABLE SAT mode see page 55 Note e Some of the functions described in this manual may not work as expected with other components AMP TUNER Mode AMP TUNER mode is used to control the HT R520 To select AMP TUNER mode press the AMP mode but ton p Remote ONKYO indicator 1 ON STANDBY SE This indicator Of lights up when Vi v2 v3 the remote controller is Lei a transmitting aO commands Du 4 lt lt O SS SE EI O i
80. ic ular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical FCC Information for User CAUTION The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accor dance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inter ference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 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 Ca
81. ich speakers are connected page 48 the speaker distances page 46 and adjust the individual speaker levels page 47 The source component is not outputting dig ital audio A compatible digital audio format is not selected on the source component Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device On some games consoles such as those that support DVD the default setting is off With some DVD Video discs you need to select an audio output format from a menu The center speaker is not working or is very quiet The Stereo Direct or Orchestra listening mode is selected The center speaker is not used with these modes page 40 The level of the center speaker is set at minimum Check the volume of the center speaker page 47 The Center setting is set to None in the Speaker Configuration Check the Center setting in the Speaker Con figuration page 48 Only the center speaker is working You re listening to a mono sound source e g TV or AM broadcast and the PL II PL IIx Movie or PL II PL IIx Music listening mode is selected so the sound is concen trated in the center speaker Select another listening mode page 39 The surround speakers are not working Selected listening mode doesn t use surround speakers When the Stereo or Direct listening mode is selected the surround speakers produce no sound page 40 Surround speaker output depends on the
82. idual 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 NZ YI ANS HT R520_En book Page 17 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Connecting Your Speakers Continued Connecting Your Speakers Connecting speaker Set A The HT R520 s positive speaker terminals are color coded for ease of identification The negative speaker terminals are all black Before you connect your speakers read the following Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet e Read the instructions supplied with your speakers Speaker terminal Front left White Front right Center Green Speaker terminal Surround left Blue Surround right Surround back Brown e Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity In other words connect positive terminals only to positive terminals and negative terminals only to nega tive terminals If you get them the wrong way around the sound will be out of phase and will sound odd Unscrew the terminal Fully insert the e Only use speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms or wire Screw the terminal tight higher Connecting speakers with an impedance of less than 8 ohms may damage the HT R520 e Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may hy affect the sound quality and should be avoided KK
83. ignal strength is poor Remedy Use the TUNING MODE button to select Manual Tuning mode and tune the station in mono page 34 Adjust the position height and direction of your FM antenna Install an outdoor FM antenna preferably one with many elements Installing an out door antenna is a specialist job so contact your nearest dealer for advice page 19 Reception is hindered by a crackling noise Interference is being caused by fluorescent lights being turned on or off or by passing Install an outdoor antenna as far away as possible from nearby roads Adjust the position or direction of your out door antenna o cars S Move your antenna as far away as possible E from fluorescent lights AM reception is hindered Relocate your AM antenna by a buzzing noise espe Interference caused by electrical equipment cially at night or with weak including fluorescent lights Install an outdoor AM antenna page 19 signals Move the AM loop antenna as far away as AM reception is hindered possible from your TV g cn Interference caused by your TV by a high pitched noise Move the HT R520 as far away as possible from your TV The power cord hasnt been comnectedto Preset your favorite radio stations again The tuner presets no page 35 The power cord must be plugged wall outlet or the power has been turned off f i longer work 8 into a wall outlet a few times each
84. indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas The HT R520 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 socket Ee Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only 1 Attach the FM antenna as shown FM CA D 759 A a 3 Insert the plug fully into the socket Once the HT R520 is ready for use you ll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the posi tion of the FM antenna to achieve the best possi ble reception 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into position Caution Be careful that you don t injure yourself when using thumbtacks If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna try a commercially available out door FM antenna instead see page 19 Connecting the AM Loop Antenna The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only 7 Assemble the AM loop antenna inserting the tabs into the base as shown gt gt Q 2 Connect both wires of the AM loop antenna to the AM push terminals as shown The antenna s wires are not polarity sensitive so they can be connected either way around Make sure that the wires are attached securely and that the push terminals are
85. ing the Speakers 4 SKC 520C CENTER SPEAKER About Home Ke EE 5 Power Cord Drecautons 6 SKM 520S SURROUND SPEAKER SKB 520 SURROUND BACK SPEAKER Adj stme Lee 6 Appendix Operating Precautions Troubleshooting Specifications Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo home theater speaker package Please read this manual thoroughly before using your new speakers Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your speaker package Please retain this manual for future reference e z A HTP 520_En fm Page 2 Tuesday February 10 2004 11 04 AM WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS WARNING AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ff RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR TO RAIN OR MOISTURE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the C AUTION AN presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons SERVICING PERSONNEL TO QUALIFIED SERVICE Ah The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presen
86. k 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 To AV receiver TV FM antenna splitter 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 ANTENNA AM h YE A Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed horizon tally outside but good results can sometimes be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window Note that the AM loop antenna should be left connected Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards 19 A SS HT R520_En book Page 20 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Connecting the HT R520 Before Making Any Connections RCA 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 Optical Digital Inputs puts typically labeled L And use yellow plugs to ee connect compo
87. lation avoid injury from tip over 89125A such as a bookcase or rack ensure that there is ade 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or quate ventilation when unused for long periods of time Leave 20 cm 8 of free space at the top and sides 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel and 10 cm 4 at the rear The rear edge of the shelf Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 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 So 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 mal MP EN A HTP 520_En fm Page 3 Tuesday February 10 2004 11 04 AM Precautions Package Contents 1 AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not userser viceable If power does not come on contact your Onkyo authorized service station 2 Care From time to time you should wipe off the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth For heavier dirt dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water wring it out dry and wipe off the dirt Follow ing this dry immediately with a clean cloth Do not use rough material thinners alcohol or other chemical sol vents or cloths sinc
88. mic Power Maximum input power 130 W 25 Hz 150 Hz Output sound pressure level 85 dB W m 1 35 cubic feet 38 5 L Frequency response 60 Hz 50 kHz 10 13 16 X 20 3 8 X 16 3 16 Crossover frequency 4 5 kHz 275 X 518 X 411 mm 30 Ibs 13 6 kg 10 inch Cone Woofer Cabinet capacity Dimensions W X H X D 0 27 cubic feet 7 7 L 15 1 4 X 6 3 16 X 7 15 16 387 X 157 X 202 mm AC 120 V 60 Hz Weight 8 2 Ibs 3 7 kg 150 W Speaker 4 inch OMF Cone Woofer Auto Standby function x2 1 inch Balanced Dome Terminal Color coded push type 20F Other Magnetic shielding 2 Way Bass reflex 8Q 130 W 87 dB W m E Surround Speaker SKM 520S SKB 520 55 Hz 50 kHz Type 2 Way Bass Reflex 4 5 kHz Impedance DO 0 38 cubic feet 10 8 L Maximum input power 130 W 7 7 16 X 16 1 2 X 9 5 16 Output sound pressure level 82 dB W m 189 X 419 X 236 mm Frequency response 60 Hz 50 kHz 12 1 Ibs 5 5 kg Crossover frequency 5 kHz 5 1 4 inch OMF Cone Woofer X 2 1 inch Balanced Dome Cabinet capacity Dimensions W X H X D 0 09 cubic feet 2 7 L 6 7 8 X 10 7 16 X 4 15 16 175 X 265 X 125 mm Color coded push type Weight 3 7 Ibs 1 7 kg Magnetic shielding Speaker 4 inch Cone Woofer 1 inch Balanced Dome Terminal Color coded push type Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice MP INS A HTP 520_En fm Page 8 Tuesday February 10 2004 11 04 AM A ONKYO CORPORATION
89. month in for an extended period order to preserve the presets From the VIDEO Q a JOPIE trying to To prevent signal loops and damage to the record the signal being fed into the VIDEO HT R520 input signals are not fed through 1 IN or from the TAPE OUT you re trying to record the signal being fed into the TAPE to tputs sith tie satie oa Bee IN SS S IN OUT or VIDEO 1 IN OUT Sound can be heard from a EN Although you cannot record Dolby Digital d the speakers but it cannot Yon Ve playing Dolby Digital EE or DTS surround channels you can record E material g e be recorded the left and right channels by connecting the You cannot record from an AV component R 9 A Ze source AV component s analog left and right 8 that is connected digitally 8 outputs to a pair of analog inputs on the HT R520 The wrong input source is selected on your Select the correct input source See your recorder recorder s manual for more information Can t record the surround This is normal The surround sound effects sound effects produced by produced by the listening modes cannot be the listening modes recorded The Late Night function The Late Night function only works with oo DIGITAL appears on the display when doesn t work Dolby Digital using a Dolby Digital source The multichannel input is not selected Press he MOEN CHJbutton t select thg multichannel input page 33 i The multichannel DVD Connect the AV com
90. mp SP B buttons 32 These buttons are used to turn on and off speaker sets A and B 2 Listening mode buttons 40 SURR button This button is used to select the Dolby and DTS lis tening modes ALL ST button This button is used to select the All Ch Stereo listen ing mode STEREO button This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode DIRECT button This button is used to select the Direct listening mode La DSP amp DSP gt buttons These buttons are used to select the Onkyo original DSP digital signal processor listening modes 4 TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL amp LEVEL buttons These buttons are used to adjust the level of each speaker individually OR EQ button 36 This button is used to turn on the OptiResponse equalizer which optimizes performance when the HT R520 is used with the speakers included in the HTP 520 Home Theater Speaker Package When the OptiResponse equalizer is on you can enjoy a powerful sound with movies or music L NIGHT button 44 This button is used to set the Late Night function REMOTE MODE buttons 10 These buttons are used to select the remote control ler modes When you use the remote controller the mode button for the currently selected mode lights up SLEEP button 37 This button is used to set the Sleep function VOL button 32 This button is used to set the volume of the HT R520 SETUP button 48 49 This button is used to access various settings
91. mproves sound localiza a triangle with the listener at the apex tion behind the listener Posi tion it behind the listener about 2 3 feet 60 100 cm above ear level Make sure that the listening position is within the range of the speaker Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image In movies it s used mainly for dialog Position it close to your TV preferably on top facing forward at about ear level or at the same height as the front left and right speakers Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE Low Frequency Effects channel The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its posi tion the shape of your listening room and your listening position In general a good bass sound ly je can be obtained by install ing the subwoofer in a front corner or at one third the width of the wall as shown Surround left and right speakers These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience Position them at the sides of the listener or slightly behind about 2 3 feet 60 100 cm above ear level Ideally they should be equi distant from the listener 1 3 room length Speaker Configuration To get the very best from your surround sound system you should also specify the distance between the listener and each indiv
92. n when listening at low volume levels ideal for watching movies late at night when you don t want to disturb anyone Off Late Night function off Low Small reduction in dynamic range High Big reduction in dynamic range Note that the effect of the Late Night function depends on the Dolby Digital material that you are playing and with some material there will be little or no effect This function is turned off when the HT R520 is set to Standby Tip You can also set this function by using the remote controller s L NIGHT button E CinemaFILTER With this function you can soften the harshness or brightness sometimes experienced with movie soundtracks which are typically mixed for reproduction in a movie theater You can set the CinemaFILTER function to On or Off The CinemaFILTER function can be used with the fol lowing 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 96 24 DTS Neo 6 and DTS Dolby EX Tip You can also set this function by using the remote controller s CINE FLTR button Adjusting the DTS Neo 6 Music Mode E Center Image DTS Neo 6 derives a center channel signal from stereo material either analog or digital In Music mode the center speaker is intended to augment the left and right speakers allowing them to faithfully reproduce the orig inal stereo mix For this reason the center channel sound is no
93. nadian 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 So mal NZ Gis ANS HT R520_En book Page 4 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Supplied Accessories Features Make sure you have the following accessories Amp e 6 channel amplifier e 130 watts per channel min RMS at 8 Q 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0 08 total harmonic distortion e WRAT Wide Range Amplifier Technology e Optimum gain volume circuitry e OptiResponse Equalizer OR EQ function Processing e Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIx es DTS DTS ES Matrix Discrete DTS Neo 6 and DTS 96 24 processing e Cinema Filter function Linear PCM 96 kHz 24 bit D A converters on all channels AM loop antenna Audio Video e Adjustable crossover 60 80 100 120 150 Hz e HDTV capable component video 2 inputs 1 output Tn catalogs and on packaging the letter added to the end of
94. ng modes cannot be recorded e You cannot record from an AV component that is con nected to the multichannel input e 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 sockets and video from the cam corder connected to the VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO socket are recorded by the VCR which is connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT sockets VIDEO SINPUT SVIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R 000 Camcorder 44 video signal en audio signal supmooren R 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 c
95. ng the bare wires not the insulation Connecting the Subwoofer 1 Using the supplied RCA cable connect the subwoofer s LINE INPUT to your AV receiver s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Example adding the HT R520 SKW 520 SKF 520FR SKF 520FL SKC 520C SUBWOOF PREOUT ke i SKM 520SR SKB 520 SKM 520SL So g NZ GIN ANS HTP 520_En fm Page 5 Tuesday February 10 2004 11 04 AM About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater The Home Theater means that you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home just like being in a movie theater or concert hall Front left and right speakers These output the overall sound Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level and equidistant from the TV Angle them inward so as to create a triangle with the listener at the apex Center speaker Surround back speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speak This speaker further enhances the real ers making sound movements distinct and providing ism of surround sound and improves a full sound image In movies it s used mainly for dia sound localization behind the listener log Position it behind the listener about 2 Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear 3 feet 60 100 cm above ear level
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97. nly with the cart stand PORTABLE CART WARNING tripod bracket or table spec ified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use cau A tion when moving the cart apparatus combination to W avoid injury from tip over 3 E Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 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 So 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 If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in any way and F
98. o cycle through the DISPLAY available information The following information can typically be displayed for input sources Input source amp volume Signal format or sampling frequency Input source amp listening mode If the input signal is analog no format information is displayed If the input signal is PCM the sampling fre quency is displayed If the input signal is digital but not PCM the signal format is displayed Information is dis played for about three seconds then the previously dis played information reappears Interpreting Surround Channel Information A B A The number of front channels front left front right and center B The number of surround channels surround left and surround right If there s a surround back channel information this number will be 3 C LFE channel for subwoofer 1 means yes Using the Multichannel Input The multichannel input is for connecting a component with individual 5 1 channel analog audio outputs such as a DVD player or MPEG decoder See DVD Multichannel Connection on page 24 for connection information 1 Ge Press the AMP button followed by the MULTI CH button so that MULTI appears on the display Audio from the multichannel input will now be used for the DVD input source MULTI CH To adjust the level of individual speakers use the remote con troller s CH SEL button to select them
99. oint the remote controller at the HT R520 s remote sensor page 9 Can t use the remote con troller with other AV com ponents You ve connected a MiniDisc recorder or CD recorder to the HT R520 but haven t changed the TAPE MD CDR display Press and hold the TAPE input selector button until MD or CDR as appropriate appears on the display The wrong remote control code has been entered If more than one code is listed try each one page 50 With some AV components certain buttons may not work as expected and some may not work at all You re pointing the remote controller at the wrong AV component To control a component connected via RI point the remote controller at the HT R520 To control a component that s not connected via Al point the remote controller at that component You ve made an RI connection but not an analog audio connection RCA To use RI you must make an RI connection and an analog audio connection RCA between the component and HT R520 even if they are connected digitally page 30 A HT R520_En book Page 58 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Troubleshooting Continued Symptom Reception is noisy inter mittent and the FM STE REO indicator flashes Possible cause Yov re too far away from the transmitter Or your FM antenna is in the wrong position or pointing in the wrong direction Or the sta tion s s
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101. oming from the subwoofer a lower setting if you think there s too much To test that all of your speakers are working properly press the remote controller s TEST TONE button The test tone will be output by each speaker in turn and the name of each speaker will appear on the dis play To turn off the test tone press the TEST TONE button again e If the test tone is not produced by a speaker or it s produced by a speaker other than that shown on the display you may have wired your speakers incorrectly and you should check your connections see page 17 e If the test tone is not produced by a speaker and its name does not appear on the display you may have set the speaker settings incorrectly see page 48 So 49 NB Ils HT R520_En book Page 50 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Controlling Other Components You can use the HT R520 s remote controller RC 570M to control your other AV components including those made by other manufacturers To do this you first need to enter the appropriate remote control code for your DVD player TV VCR cable receiver or satellite receiver Then you need to select the corresponding remote controller mode see page 10 By entering the appropriate remote control code the CD MD and CDR mode buttons can also be used with other manufacturer s components e g DVD TV VCR satellite or cable receiver
102. or you want to record from it you ll need to make the following analog audio connections Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R520 s VIDEO 2 IN L R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your video component as shown AUDIO OUTPUT Ess oO Oooo Satellite cable set top box LD player etc Connecting a Camcorder Games Console etc Video Connections You only need to use one of the following video connec tion methods E Using S Video Use an S Video cable to connect the HT R520 s VIDEO 3 INPUT S VIDEO input to the S Video output on your camcorder games console etc as shown e Your TV must also be connected via S Video E Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the HT R520 s VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO input to the composite video output on your camcorder games console etc as shown e Your TV must also be connected via composite video gt h Connect one or the other Camcorder games console etc Audio Connections Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R520 s VIDEO 3 INPUT AUDIO L R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your camcorder games console etc as shown Camcorder games console etc So 27 MP EN HT R520_En book Page 28 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Connecting the HT R520 Continued Connecting a CD Player Note Initially the CD input source is as
103. ponent s 5 1 channel input doesn t work The AV component is not properly con outputs to the HT R520 s DVD IN FRONT 5 nected SURR CENTER and SUBWOOFER sock ets page 24 The listening mode changes to Stereo when headphones are connected This is normal When you connect a pair of headphones the Stereo listening mode is selected automatically 58 So S HT R520_En book Page 59 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Specifications Amplifier Section Power output All channels Dynamic power 130 W 8 Q 20 Hz 20 kHz FTC 2 x 260 W 3 Q front 2 x 200 W 4 Q front 2 x 95 W 8 Q front THD total harmonic distortion Damping factor Input sensitivity and 0 08 rated power 60 front 1 kHz 8Q impedance 200 mV 47 k Q LINE Output level and impedance 200 mV 470 Q REC OUT Frequency response 10 Hz 100 kHz 1 dB 3 dB Direct mode Tone control 12 dB 50 Hz BASS 12 dB 20 000 Hz TREBLE S N ratio Direct mode 100 dB CD IHF A Speaker impedance 6 Q Video Section Input sensitivity output level and impedance 1 0 Vp p 75 Q component and S Video Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q component Ps Cs Pr Cr 0 28 Vp p 75 Q S Video C 1 0 Vp p 75 Q composite Component video frequency response 5 Hz 50 MHz Tuner Section E FM Tuning frequency range 87 5 108 0 MHz Usable sensitivity FM STEREO 17 2 dBf 2 0 pV 75 Q THF FM MONO 11 2 dB
104. ro Logic IIx Music mode can create 6 1 channel surround from 5 1 channel audio material e Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the DO pousy suron or TV programs that feature Dolby Surround You can also use this mode with stereo movies TV programs or other 2 channel sources e Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Use this mode with CDs and DVDs that bear the DO potsy surrounn Or Dare Ir can also be used with DIGITAL other 5 1 channel sources to create 6 1 channel sur round e Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game Use this mode with video games that feature stereo sound Neo 6 e This mode creates 6 1 channel surround from 2 channel analog sources It offers six full bandwidth channels with excellent separation There are two modes of oper ation Cinema mode which is suited to movies and Music mode which is for listening to music e Cinema mode simulates the realistic sense of move ment that you get with 6 1 channel surround sound sources Use this mode with videos DVDs and TV programs that feature stereo sound e Music mode uses the surround channels to simulate a natural sound field that cannot be produced with con ventional stereo Use this mode with stereo source material such as music CDs Dolby Digital Bom 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 Dolb
105. rol is used to adjust the volume of the sub woofer 3 LINE INPUT This RCA input should be connected to the sub woofer pre out on your AV receiver amp or other receiver with supplied RCA cable If you are also using the HT R520 Connect this input to the subwoofer pre out of the HT R520 Note The Auto Standby function turns the subwoofer on when the input signal exceeds a certain level If the Auto Standby function does not work reliably try slightly increasing or decreasing the subwoofer output level on your receiver or amp Read the following before connecting your speakers e Turn off your amp before making any connections e Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity Connect positive 4l Ke terminals to only positive terminals and negative termi nals to only negative termi nals If the speakers are wired incorrectly the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural e Becareful not to short the positive and negative wires Doing so may damage your amp Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Use the supplied cables to connect each speaker s input terminals to the corre sponding speaker output terminals on your AV receiver Match the color of each cable to the correspond ing speaker terminal To make a connection while pressing the terminal lever insert the wire into the hole and then release the lever 4 55 Make sure that the terminals are grippi
106. rround setting in step 6 is set to None this setting does not appear e Ifthe Surround setting in step 6 is set to Small the Large option cannot be selected 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 quency 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 Speaker cone Crossover diameter frequency Over 8 in 20 cm 60Hz 6 1 2 to 8 in 16 20 cm 80Hz 5 1 4 to 6 1 2 in 100Hz default 13 16 cm 3 1 2 to 5 1 4 in 9 13 cm 120Hz Under 3 1 2 in 150Hz 9 cm 9 Press the SETUP button ce Setup closes Notes e For a more accurate setting look up the frequency response in the manuals supplied with your speakers and set accordingly In addition listen to some music that you know well and choose a higher crossover fre quency if you think there s not enough sound c
107. s are used to enter title chapter and track numbers and to enter times for locating spe cific points in time TOP MENU button This button is used to select a DVD s top menu Arrow AJ W lt 4 gt amp ENTER button This button is used to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player s onscreen setup menus DISC button This button selects discs on a DVD changer RETURN EXIT button This button is used to exit the DVD player s onscreen setup menu and to restart menu playback DISPLAY button This button is used to display information about the current disc title chapter or track on the DVD player s display including the elapsed time remain ing time total time and so on Playback buttons From left to right Previous Play Next Fast Reverse Pause Stop and Fast Forward Step amp Slow lt i 1 buttons These buttons are used for frame by frame playback and slow motion playback D AUDIO button This button is used to select foreign language soundtracks and audio formats e g Dolby Digital or DTS 2 SUBTITLE button This button is used to select subtitles 02 REPEAT button This button is used to set the repeat playback func tions So SCH g MP EN HT R520_En book Page 13 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Remote Controller Continued A B button This button is used to set the A B repeat playback function 08 OPEN CLOSE 4 button
108. signed to the OPTI CAL digital input If you connect your CD player to a different digital input or you connect it to only the ana log CD IN you ll need to change the input assignment see page 31 E Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection e Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the HT R520 s DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 to the optical output on your CD player as shown OR e Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT R520 s DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the coaxial output on your CD player as shown OPTICAL KH COAXIAL Connect one or the other DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL CI ioooo O 000 CD player mm E Using Analog Connections Even if your CD player is connected digitally coaxial or optical to use DI or to record audio from your CD player yov ll need to make analog audio connections as well Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R520 s CD IN L R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your CD player as shown CT O00000 O 000 CH CD player Connecting a Cassette Recorder Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT R520 s TAPE IN L R inputs to the cassette recorder s outputs and use another analog audio cable to connect the HT R520 s TAPE OUT L R outputs to the cassette recorder s inputs as shown Se TAPE REC PLAY IN
109. site video inputs and outputs e Read the manuals supplied with your AV components e Don t connect the power cord until you ve completed and double checked all audio and video connections The HT R520 s optical digital inputs have shutter type Analog audio covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and Right red Right red close when it s removed Push plugs in all the way Left white eg geg Left white Composite video Caution To prevent shutter damage hold the optical Yellow pe men Yellow plug straight when inserting and removing R Push plugs in all the way to make good connections loose connec tions can cause noise or malfunc tions e To prevent interference keep t Wrong audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables AV Cables amp Sockets Video Socket Description Component video separates the luminance Y and Component color difference signals PR PB providing the best video cable W picture quality Some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently S Video separates the luminance and color signals S Video cable 3 svoo and provides better picture quality than composite video Composite video is commonly used on TVs VCRs and other video equipment Use only dedicated composite video cables Composite video cable Audio Socket Description
110. t fully subtracted from the left and right channels With this function you can adjust the amount of subtrac tion depending on your room layout and personal prefer ence So SA Zs HT R520_En book Page 45 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Advanced Function Continued 0 to 5 Adjustable range When set to 5 nothing is subtracted from the left and right channels When set to 0 the left and right chan nel levels are halved 6 dB making the center channel more dominant particularly useful when the listener is off center This function has no effect on the level of the center speaker Adjusting the PL II or PL IIx Music Mode The following Panorama Dimension and Center Width parameters can only be adjusted while the PL II Music or PL IIx Music listening mode is selected These parameters cannot be adjusted if you re using the Pro Logic IIx listening mode for 6 1 channel playback from a 5 1 channel source E Panorama With this function you can extend the front stereo image to the surround speakers to provide a wraparound effect especially useful when not much sound is being output by the surround speakers E Dimension With this function you can move the soundfield back ward or forward 0 to 6 Adjustable range When set to 3 the soundfield is in the normal posi tion Choose a lower setting to move the soundfield forward Choose a higher setting to move it back ward If t
111. t or inverter type fluorescent lights Keep this in mind when installing e If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room or the HT R520 is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays the remote control ler may not work reliably e 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 e The remote controller may not work reliably if the HT R520 is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors Keep this in mind when installing e The remote controller will not work if there s an obsta cle between it and the HT R520 s remote control sen sor mal MP EN HT R520_En book Page 10 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Remote Controller How to Use the Remote Controller Including the HT R520 the remote controller can be used to control up to 10 different components including Onkyo components connected via RI The remote con troller has a specific operating mode for use with each type of component Modes are selected by using the nine REMOTE MODE buttons E AMP TUNER amp TAPE Mode TUNER TAPE In AMP TUNER amp TAPE mode you can control the HT R520 and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via RI E DVD CD MD amp CDR Modes REMOTE MODE Cosi EG With these modes you can control an Onkyo DVD player CD player MiniDisc recorder or CD recorder connected v
112. t setting so if you re using DL you don t need to change anything Point the remote controller at the HT R520 to operate the DVD player 5002 Use this code if your DVD player doesn t have an RI socket or you re not using I Point the remote controller at the DVD player to operate it Resetting the DVD CD MD or CDR Mode Button By default the DVD CD MD amp CDR mode but tons are preprogrammed with remote control codes for controlling Onkyo components connected via RI If vou ve entered another code for a button and now want to return to its default perform the following procedure 1 While holding down the mode button that you want to reset press the TV but ton Remote indicator flashes twice 2 Press the mode button again The mode button is reset Resetting the Remote Controller This section explains how to reset the remote controller to its default settings 1 While holding down the AMP mode but ton press the STANDBY button Remote indicator flashes 5 times 2 Press the AMP mode button again The remote controller is reset So EH MP INS HT R520_En book Page 51 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Controlling Other Components Continued
113. tccceeeeosadteeeessaddeeeeesauaddeeesauadceneenaun 6 Before Using the E KIT 9 Remote Controle nicer eege Ee Ee 10 Connection Connecting Your Speakers ccccccccssecceeeeeeesseeseseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeesneeeseeeeeesseaesenseeeesseesenseeeenes 16 Connecting Antenne cciccrccecccceteedeccaseeteedecestivencctee cites eneseedbeceeebanteececeeresscenseencueceeltensseerves 18 Connecting the HT R520 occ cece ciasees inti tennen munineen nenene anoaiiaeaii aiana innne nir 20 UMNO ON Sc PS Me SeU a a 31 Basic Operation Playing Your AV Components ccseeeeeeeteeeeneeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeeeeeeaaeseseeeeeecaeseseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeneees 32 Using the TUM ei E 34 COMMON FUNCOMS seet eegEdedgdEeEEEEeEE ENEE EECHER EEN ege EE 36 Enjoying the listening Modes Using the Listening Modes ccccsseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeenseeeeee eee seceeeeensneeeeeeenseeeeeeseaseeneeeeeeeeeeeneees 38 Advanced Operation Recording snaa aE N E aE E ARAE 43 Advanced FUnCUONM issisisirnna anaE EEEE 44 Advanced Setu pissssccciccccids cacctcccccetccsscceconessiscecdessesissacedceacede cttccceacceesacevencedtecauecettecdeccstedactuaests 46 Controlling Other Components ecceceeee cette eeeeeee ence eeeneeeeeeneeeaneeeeeeeeeeeneaeseneeeeesenesenseeneees 50 toile e GE 56 D ei ha S ai Z A HT R520_En book Page 6 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Front amp Rear Panels Front Panel ORMICNO OSTANDBYION
114. th an additional surround back B channel each 6 1 channel is digitally recorded for a real istic sense of movement and space Use it with CDs DVDs and LDs that bear the DTS ES logo Matrix mode creates 6 1 channel surround from DTS 5 1 material Since DTS 5 1 includes surround back channel informa SURROUND tion the channel can be reconstructed for dts ECH playback on 6 1 channel systems Use this mode with CDs DVDs and LDs that bear the DTS ES or DTS logo DTS Neo 6 s This mode uses the Neo 6 decoder to create 6 1 channel surround from DTS 5 1 channel material Use it with CDs DVDs and LDs that bear the DTS or DTS 96 24 logo DIGITAL DTS DolbyEX See This mode uses the Dolby EX decoder to create 6 1 channel surround from DTS 5 1 channel material Use it with CDs DVDs and LDs that bear the DTS or DTS 96 24 logo Onkyo Original DSP Modes Orchestra n s Suitable for classical or operatic music The center speaker is turned off and the surround channels are emphasized in order to widen the stereo image In addi tion it simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall Unplugged e Suitable for acoustic instrument sounds vocals and jazz music By emphasizing the front stereo image it simu lates the stage front experience Studio Mix ZER 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
115. the HT R520 is muted e Speakers that are set to No or None in the Speaker Configuration cannot be adjusted Using the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer you can set the HT R520 so that it automatically turns off after a set period Press the SLEEP button repeat edly to select the required sleep time You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute steps SLEEP The SLEEP indicator appears on the display when the sleep timer has been set as shown The specified sleep time appears on the display for about five seconds then the previous display reappears SLEEP indicator SLEEP To cancel the sleep timer press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears To check the remaining sleep time press the SLEEP button Note that if you press the SLEEP button while the sleep time is being displayed you ll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes Using Headphones You can connect a pair of stereo headphones 1 4 inch phone plug to the HT R520 s PHONES jack for private 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 Stereo or Direct When you disconnect the headphones the previous listening mode is selected e W
116. ut output level on your AV receiver The Subwoofer configuration is not set correctly For HT R520 speaker package The subwoofer setting is set to No in the speaker configuration on the HT R520 Check the subwoofer setting in the speaker configura tion on your AV receiver The subwoofer produces hardly any sound The source material contain little or no bass con tent Choose source material with more bass content A humming sound can be The RCA cable is not properly connected to the subwoofer s LINE INPUT Make sure that the RCA cable is properly connected to the subwoofer s LINE INPUT heard from the sub woofer External interference from a TV or other elec tronic device is being picked up Move the subwoofer and RCA cable away from the interference source Make sure your audio system is grounded properly Specifications E Powered Subwoofer Type Input sensitivity impedance Maximum output power Frequency response Cabinet capacity Dimensions W X H X D Weight Drivers unit Power supply Power consumption Other Front Speaker SKF 5 Type Impedance Maximum input power Output sound pressure level Frequency response Crossover frequency Cabinet capacity Dimensions W X H X D Weight Drivers unit Terminal Other SKW 520 E Center Speaker SKC 520C Bass reflex Type 2 Way Bass reflex 330 mV 100 kQ Impedance 8Q 220 W Dyna
117. utputs The S Video or composite video input should be con nected to a video output on the DVD player MONITOR OUT 21 22 The S Video or composite video output should be connected to a video input on your TV or projector So mal NZ YI ANS HT R520_En book Page 9 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Before Using the HT R520 Installing the Batteries To open the battery compartment press the small hollow and slide off the cover 2 Insert the two supplied batteries AA R6 in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment Put the cover onto the remote controller and slide it shut Notes The batteries should last for about six months although this will vary with usage e Ifthe remote controller doesn t work reliably try replacing the batteries e Don t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries e Ifyou intend not to use the remote controller for a long time remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion e Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possi ble to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller point it at the HT R520 s remote control sensor as shown below Remote control sensor HT R520 STANDBY indicator SCH LLI Notes The remote controller may not work reliably if the HT R520 is subjected to bright light such as direct sunligh
118. y Digital logo Dolby Digital EX With an added surround back channel 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 conventional 5 1 channel systems in which case the surround back channel audio is divided between the surround left and right channels Use this mode with DVDs that have a 6 1 channel soundtrack and bear the Dolby Digital logo Do war DIGITAL Oea DIGITAL mmmng DTS som 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 has the ability to handle large amounts of audio data while remaining faithful to the original DTS provides very high quality sound ou U need a DTS compatible DVD player in order to enjoy DTS material Use this mode with DVDs LDs or CDs that bear the DTS logo DIGITAL SURROUND DTS 96 24 mom This mode provides better audio quality Use it with CDs DVDs and LDs that bear the RAE So EH mal A SS HT R520_En book Page 41 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Using the Listening Modes Continued DTS ES Eau DTS ES supports up to 6 1 channels The HT R520 sup ports both DTS ES Discrete and DTS ES Matrix Discrete mode is for use with DTS 6 1 Sech material Wi
119. your speakers and AV components e Turning on the HT R520 may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit If this is a problem plug the HT R520 into a different branch circuit So EH NB Ils HT R520_En book Page 31 Monday March 15 2004 2 47 PM Turning On amp First Time Setup ON STANDBY ON DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY Input selector buttons TAPE Turning On the HT R520 Press the STANDBY ON button Alternatively press the remote controller s AMP button fol lowed by the ON button The HT R520 comes on the display Remote lights up and the STANDBY indicator controller goes off ON STANDBY To turn off the HT R520 press the STANDBY ON button The HT R520 will enter Standby mode COSTANDBY ON Changing the TAPE MD CDR Display If you connect an QI compatible Onkyo MiniDisc recorder or CD recorder to the TAPE IN OUT sockets for RI to work properly you must change this setting This setting can only be changed on the HT R520 1 Press the TAPE input selector Tae 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

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