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5.1ch Home Theater System
HT-S4100
AV Receiver (TX-SR304)
Front Speakers (SKF-360F L/R)
Center Speaker (SKC-360C)
Surround Speakers (SKM-360S L/R)
Subwoofer (SKW-460)
Remote Interactive Dock (DS-A1XP)
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 5.1ch Home
Theater System. Please read this manual thoroughly
before making connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new 5.1ch Home Theater Sys-
tem.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction ..................................... 2
Connection .................................... 20
Turning On & First Time Setup..... 36
Basic Operation
Playing your AV components ....... 40
Using the Tuner............................ 42
Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 49
Advanced Operation ..................... 52
Troubleshooting ............................ 59
Specifications................................ 62
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- Page 1 Surround Speakers (SKM-360S L/R) Subwoofer (SKW-460) Remote Interactive Dock (DS-A1XP) Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 5.1ch Home Theater System. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new 5.1ch Home Theater Sys-...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. -
Page 3: Precautions
5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 6. Handling Notes •... -
Page 4: Speaker Precautions
Precautions—Continued Memory Backup The AV receiver uses a battery-less memory backup system in order to retain radio presets and other settings when it’s unplugged or in the case of a power failure. Although no batteries are required, the AV receiver must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system. -
Page 5: Features
• Max. power:200 W • Color-coded speaker terminals and speaker cable RI Dock DS-A1XP • Play your iPod music through your Onkyo audio sys- tem and enjoy great sound • Control your iPod with your Onkyo remote controller • Supports all iPods with an iPod connector, except 3rd Generation iPods •... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions ... 2 Precautions ... 3 Features ... 5 Package Contents ... 6 Front & Rear Panels... 8 Remote Controller... 12 Before Using the AV receiver... 19 Connection Enjoying Home Theater ... 20 Connecting Your Speakers ... 21 Connecting Antenna ... -
Page 7: Subwoofer (Skw
Package Contents—Continued Speaker Package HTP-460 Front speakers (SKF-360F L/R) Center speaker (SKC-360C) Surround speakers (SKM-360S L/R) Subwoofer (SKW-460) (Red) (White) Speaker cable for front speakers and center speaker 11 ft. (3.5 m) (Blue) (Gray) Speaker cables for surround speakers 30 ft. (9 m) 16 thin rubber stoppers, 12 thick rubber stoppers RCA cable for subwoofer connection 10 ft. -
Page 8: Front Panel
Front & Rear Panels Front Panel STANDBY/ON STANDBY A SPEAKERS B PHONES MULTl CH For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. STANDBY/ON button (36) This button is used to set the AV receiver to On or Standby. STANDBY indicator (36) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller. - Page 9 Front & Rear Panels—Continued Display For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. A & B speaker indicators (20, 40) Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indi- cator B lights up when speaker set B is on. MUTING indicator (47) This indicator flashes when the AV receiver is muted.
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Page 10: Rear Panel
(RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally. Note: can only be used with Onkyo components. CD IN These analog inputs can be used to connect a CD player with analog outputs. - Page 11 Speakers Subwoofer (SKW-460) For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. ■ Front ■ Rear To AC outlet Front, Center & Surround speakers (SKF-360F, SKC-360C, SKM-360S) ■ Rear STANDBY/ON indicator Red: Subwoofer in standby mode Blue: Subwoofer on With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-460 automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in Standby mode.
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Page 12: Remote Controller
five REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via ■ DVD, CD, MD, CDR & HDD Modes With these modes, you can control an Onkyo DVD player and CD/MD/CDR/HDD player/recorder. - Page 13 Remote Controller—Continued For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. ON/STANDBY button (36) This button is used to set the AV receiver to On or Standby. INPUT SELECTOR buttons (40) These buttons are used to select the input sources. MULTI CH button (41) This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input.
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Page 14: Dvd Mode
Remote Controller—Continued DVD Mode To select your DVD player as the input source, press: RECEIVER To set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the [DVD] REMOTE MODE button. ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CH TAPE TUNER + 10 -- / --- DIMMER... - Page 15 Remote Controller—Continued CD Mode To select your CD player as the input source, press: RECEIVER To set the remote controller to CD mode, press the [CD] REMOTE MODE button. ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CH TAPE TUNER + 10 -- / --- DIMMER...
- Page 16 Remote Controller—Continued MD, & CDR Mode To select your MiniDisc or CD recorder as the input source, press: RECEIVER TAPE * You must change the Input Display (see page 37). To set the remote controller to MD or CDR mode, press the [MD] or [CDR] REMOTE MODE button.
- Page 17 Remote Controller—Continued HDD Mode HDD mode is for controlling an Apple iPod in the DS- A1XP RI Dock that’s connected via To select the DS-A1XP RI Dock that’s connected as the input source, press: RECEIVER TAPE * You must change the Input Display (see page 37). See page 34 for more information.
- Page 18 To select your Cassette deck as the input source, press: RECEIVER TAPE mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the AV receiver via To set the remote controller to TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.
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Page 19: Before Using The Av Receiver
Before Using the AV receiver Installing the Batteries To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide open the cover. Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. Slide the cover shut. Notes: •... -
Page 20: Enjoying Home Theater
Enjoying Home Theater Speaker Sets A and B You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B. Speaker set A should be used in your main listening room for up to 5.1-channel playback. *While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 2.1-channel playback. -
Page 21: Connecting Your Speakers
Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For the best surround-sound experience, you should con- nect five speakers and a powered subwoofer. The following table shows which channels you should use based on the number of speakers that you have. Number of speakers: ✓... -
Page 22: Connecting A Powered Subwoofer
Connecting Your Speakers—Continued Connecting Speaker Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insu- lation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. While pressing the lever, insert the wire into the hole, and then release the lever. Make sure that the terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. -
Page 23: Wall Mounting
Connecting Your Speakers—Continued Wall Mounting The speakers can easily be wall mounted by using the keyhole slots. To prevent the speaker from vibrating against the wall, attach two of the supplied thick rubber stoppers to the rear of each speaker. To mount the front or surround speakers vertically, use the keyhole slot shown to hang each speaker on a screw that’s securely screwed into the wall. -
Page 24: Connecting Antenna
Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. -
Page 25: Connecting An Outdoor Fm Antenna
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. Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft. -
Page 26: Connecting Your Components
Connecting Your Components About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver’s optical digital jack has shutter-type cover that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed. -
Page 27: Which Connections Should I Use
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting Both Audio & Video By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you can select both the audio and video simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Audio... -
Page 28: Connecting A Dvd Player
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a DVD Player Step 1: Video Connection (DVD Player to AV Receiver to TV) If your TV has component video input jacks, connect your DVD player to the AV receiver’s COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN jacks. And connect the AV receiver’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to your TV. This will provide better picture quality than connection If your TV doesn’t have component video input jacks, connect your DVD player to the AV receiver’s DVD IN VIDEO jack. - Page 29 Connecting Your Components—Continued Step 2: Audio Connection If your DVD player has a coaxial digital audio output jack, connect it to the AV receiver’s DIGITAL IN COAX- IAL jack. You can enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes with this connection. If your DVD player has an optical digital audio output jack instead of coaxial one, connect it to the AV receiver’s DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 or 2 jack, and set the DIGITAL INPUT assignment to OPT1 or OPT 2 (see page 37).
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Page 30: Connecting A Vcr
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR for Playback Step 1: Video Connection (VCR to AV Receiver to TV) Connect your VCR’s video output jack to the AV receiver’s VIDEO 1 IN jack and connect the AV receiver’s MONITOR OUT jack to your TV’s video input jack. - Page 31 Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a VCR for Recording Step 1: Video Connection Connect the AV receiver’s VIDEO 1 OUT jack to your VCR’s video input jack. Step 2: Audio Connection Connect the AV receiver’s VIDEO 1 OUT L/R jacks to your VCR’s audio input jacks. AV receiver Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Step 1: Video Connection...
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Page 32: Connecting A Satellite, Cable, Set-Top Box, Or Other Video Source
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top Box, or Other Video Source Step 1: Video Connection Connect your set-top box’s video output jack to the AV receiver’s VIDEO 2 IN jack and connect the AV receiver’s MONITOR OUT jack to your TV’s video input jack. If your VCR and TV have component video jacks, connect your set-top box’s component video output to the AV receiver’s COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN jacks, and connect the AV receiver’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to your TV’s component video in jacks. -
Page 33: Connecting A Cd Player Or Turntable
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ■ CD Player or Turntable with Built-in Phono Preamp Connect your CD player’s analog audio output jacks, or your turntable with built-in phono preamp’s audio output jacks to the AV receiver’s CD IN L/R jacks. With connection player or turntable. -
Page 34: Connecting A Cassette, Cdr, Minidisc, Or Dat Recorder
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting the DS-A1XP RI Dock for the iPod (Audio Only) 1. Using the AV cable supplied with the DS-A1XP RI Dock, connect the RI Dock’s AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to the AV receiver’s VIDEO 3 IN L/R jack or TAPE IN L/R jacks. -
Page 35: Connecting The Power Cord
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting Onkyo Components Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable. Step 2: Make the connection. Step 3: If you’re using an MD, CDR, or HDD component, change the input Display (see page 37). -
Page 36: Turning On The Av Receiver
■ Have you connected a component to a digital audio input? If you have, see “Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources” on page 37. ■ Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock? If you have, see “Changing the Input Display” on page 37. -
Page 37: First Time Setup
VIDEO 3 TAPE VIDEO 3 Note: HDD can be selected for the TAPE input selector or VIDEO 3 input selector, but not both at the same time. -capable Onkyo MiniDisc to work TUNING / PRESET MASTER VOLUME ENTER RETURN SETUP... - Page 38 First Time Setup—Continued ON/STANDBY INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CH TAPE TUNER + 10 --/--- DIMMER GUIDE TOP MENU SP A / B 2–8 ENTER PLAYLIST RETURN RETURN LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM TEST TONE CH SEL PLAY MODE DISPLAY RC - 645 S Speaker Configuration setting only need to be changed if you’re not using the speakers in...
- Page 39 First Time Setup—Continued Use the Down [ ] button to select “Center,” and then use the Left and Right [ select Small, Large, or None. Small: Select if the center speaker is small. Large: Select if the center speaker is large.
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Page 40: Basic Av Receiver Operation
Playing Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver Operation DISPLAY STANDBY/ON STANDBY A SPEAKERS B TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT PHONES MULTl CH VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MULTI CH Remote controller AV receiver RECEIVER VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER... - Page 41 Playing Your AV Components—Continued Using the Multichannel Input ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER RECEIVER TAPE INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CH MULTI CH TAPE TUNER + 10 --/--- DIMMER SLEEP DISC ALBUM The multichannel input is for connecting a component with individual 5.1-channel analog audio output jacks, such as a DVD player or MPEG decoder.
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Page 42: Using The Tuner
Using the Tuner Listening to the Radio STANDBY/ON STANDBY A SPEAKERS B TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT PHONES MULTl CH VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection. - Page 43 Using the Tuner—Continued Presetting Radio Stations 2, 4 TUNING / PRESET STANDBY/ON STANDBY RETURN A SPEAKERS B TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR PHONES MULTl CH VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER You can store up to 30 of your favorite radio stations as presets.
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Page 44: Ds-A1Xp Ri Dock For The Ipod
DS-A1XP RI Dock for the iPod About the RI Dock With the Onkyo RI Dock, you can easily play the music stored on your Apple iPod through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound. You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to operate your iPod. -
Page 45: Function Overview
DS-A1XP RI Dock for the iPod—Continued ■ Adjusting the iPod Adapter The iPod adapter needs to be adjusted to match your par- ticular iPod. If there’s a gap between the back of your iPod and the adapter, turn the adapter counterclockwise to close the gap. -
Page 46: Common Functions
Common Functions This chapter explains functions that can be used with any input source. TONE, –, + STANDBY/ON STANDBY A SPEAKERS B TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT PHONES MULTl CH VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PHONES DIMMER Using Headphones You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receiver’s PHONES jack for pri-... -
Page 47: Using The Sleep Timer
Common Functions—Continued ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CH TAPE TUNER + 10 --/--- DIMMER SLEEP DISC ALBUM GUIDE PREVIOUS MENU TOP MENU SP A / B MUTING ENTER PLAYLIST PLAYLIST RETURN SETUP LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT... -
Page 48: Adjusting Speaker Levels
Common Functions—Continued ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CH TAPE TUNER + 10 -- / --- DIMMER SLEEP DISC ALBUM GUIDE PREVIOUS TOP MENU SP A / B ENTER PLAYLIST PLAYLIST RETURN LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM LEVEL - TEST TONE... -
Page 49: Using The Listening Modes
Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See “About the Listening Modes” on page 50 for detailed information about the listening modes. • The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial or optical). -
Page 50: About The Listening Modes
field that cannot be produced with conven- tional stereo. Use this mode with stereo material such as music CDs. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is suitable for use with old movies and other mono sound sources. The center speaker outputs the... - Page 51 Multich PLII Movie/Music/Game ✔ Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music Dolby D Mono Movie Orchestra Onkyo Unplugged ✔ Original Studio-Mix TV Logic All Ch Stereo Full Mono *1. In the Direct listening modes, PCM signals at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz are processed at 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz respectively.
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Page 52: Adjusting The Listening Modes
Adjusting the Listening Modes ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CH TAPE TUNER + 10 --/--- DIMMER SLEEP DISC ALBUM GUIDE TOP MENU SP A / B ENTER ENTER PLAYLIST RETURN RETURN LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM LEVEL - TEST TONE... -
Page 53: Using The Late Night Function
Adjusting the Listening Modes—Continued PL II Music Mode Settings These settings apply to only 2-channel (stereo) sources. ■ Panorama With this function, you can broaden the width of the front stereo image when using the Pro Logic II Music listening mode. On: Panorama function on. -
Page 54: Recording
Recording This chapter explains how to record the selected input source to an AV component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from two different sources. Recording the Input Source You can record only to AV components that are con- nected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT jacks. -
Page 55: Advanced Setup
Advanced Setup Advanced Speaker Settings Crossover Frequency This setting only applies to the speakers that you speci- fied as Small in the “Speaker Configuration” on page 38. 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 speakers. -
Page 56: Speaker Distance
Advanced Setup—Continued 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. Measure and make a note of the distance from each speaker to the listening position. -
Page 57: Digital Input Signal Formats
Advanced Setup—Continued Use the Left and Right [ buttons to adjust the speaker level, and use the Down [ 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). -
Page 58: Correcting Sound And Picture Sync
Advanced Setup—Continued Correcting Sound and Picture Sync When using progressive scanning on your DVD player, you may find that the picture and sound are out of sync. With this setting, you can correct this by delaying the audio signals. You can set it to 0, 20, or 40 milliseconds. ON/STANDBY RECEIVER INPUT SELECTOR... -
Page 59: Troubleshooting
If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer. To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VIDEO 1] button, press the [STANDBY/ON] button. - Page 60 Input Display to MD, CDR, or HDD (see page 37). • To control an Onkyo component that’s connected via , point the remote controller at the AV receiver.
- Page 61 five seconds, and then plug it back in again. Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the unit’s malfunction. Before you record important data, make sure that the material will be recorded cor- rectly.
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Page 62: Specifications
Specifications Amplifier Section Rated Output Power North American (FTC) All channels: 65 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with no more than 0.7% total harmonic distortion All channels: 110 watts per channel min. RMS at 6 ohms, at 1 kHz, with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion ×... - Page 63 Specifications—Continued 5.1ch Home Theater Speaker Package ■ Powered Subwoofer (SKW-460) Type: Bass-reflex Power Supply: AC 120 V/60 Hz Input sensitivity/ Impedance: 140 mV/20 kΩ Maximum output power: 200 W Power Consumption 98 W Frequency response: 25 Hz–150 Hz Cabinet capacity: 1.1 cubic feet (31.5 L) ×...
- Page 64 Unit 1&12, 9/F, Ever Gain PlazaTower 1, 88, Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ SN 29344824 (C) Copyright 2008 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. HOMEPAGE http://www.onkyo.com/ I0801-1 * 2 9 3 4 4 8 2 4 *...