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Onkyo HT S5100 Instruction Manual

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7.1ch Home Theater System
HT-S5100
AV Receiver (HT-R560)
Speaker Package (HTP-560)
Front Speakers (SKF-560F L/R)
Center Speaker (SKC-560C)
Surround Speakers (SKM-560S L/R)
Surround Back Speakers (SKB-560 L/R)
Subwoofer (SKW-560)
Dock for iPod (DS-A1L)

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 7.1ch 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 7.1ch Home Theater Sys-
tem.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction ..................................... 2
Connection .................................... 21
Turning On & First Time Setup..... 41
Basic Operation
Playing your AV components ....... 47
Using the Tuner............................ 51
SIRIUS Satellite Radio ................ 55
DS-A1L Dock for the iPod............ 65
Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 67
Advanced Operation ..................... 74
Troubleshooting ............................ 90
Specifications................................ 93
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Surround Back Speakers (SKB-560 L/R) Subwoofer (SKW-560) Dock for iPod (DS-A1L) Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 7.1ch 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 7.1ch Home Theater Sys-...

  • 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

    We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY...

  • Page 5: Connection

    Package Contents Make sure you have the following items: AV Receiver HT-R560 HT-R560 Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna Power-plug adapter Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver’s power cord.

  • Page 6: Dock For Ipod Ds-A1L

    Package Contents—Continued Dock for iPod DS-A1L * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color. Specifications and operation are the same regardless of color.

  • Page 7: Using Two Sets Of Speakers

    Using Two Sets of Speakers 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 7.1-channel playback. *While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.

  • Page 8: Features

    • 25 cm cone woofer • Max. power:290 W Dock DS-A1L • Play your iPod music through your Onkyo audio sys- tem and enjoy great sound • Control your iPod with your Onkyo remote controller • Supports all iPod models with an iPod connector, except 3rd Generation iPod models •...
  • Page 9 Features—Continued *3 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Inter- face are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licens- ing, LLC. ©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS,” SiriusConnect, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the Supplied DS-A1L Dock ... 37 Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ... 38 Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder ... 39 Connecting Onkyo Components ... 40 Connecting the Power Cord ... 40 Turning On the AV Receiver ...41 Turning On and Standby ...
  • Page 11 Contents—Continued Recording ... 73 Recording the Input Source ...73 Recording from Different AV Sources ...73 Adjusting the Listening Modes ... 74 Using the Audio Adjust Settings ...74 Using the Audio Settings ...75 Advanced Setup ... 77 Speaker Setup ...77 Controlling Other Components ... 82 Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ...82 Entering Remote Control Codes ...82 Resetting the Remote Controller ...83...

  • Page 12: Getting To Know The Av Receiver

    Getting to Know the AV Receiver Front Panel North American model ON/STANDBY STANDBY DOCK PHONES Other models ON/STANDBY STANDBY DOCK PHONES The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity. The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. ON/STANDBY button (41) Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.

  • Page 13: Display

    Getting to Know the AV Receiver—Continued For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. MASTER VOLUME control (47) Sets the volume of the AV receiver to Min, 1 through 79, or Max. PHONES jack (49) This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a stan- dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    This (Remote Interactive) jack can be con- nected to the jack on another Onkyo component for remote and system control. To use , you must make an analog audio connec- tion (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally.
  • Page 15 Getting to Know the AV Receiver—Continued TAPE IN/OUT These analog audio input and output jacks are for connecting a recorder with an analog audio input and output, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder, etc. CBL/SAT IN A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here. There are S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal, and there are analog audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal.

  • Page 16: Speaker Package

    Speaker Package Subwoofer (SKW-560) For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. ■ Front ■ Rear To AC outlet STANDBY/ON indicator Red: Subwoofer in standby mode Blue: Subwoofer on With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-560 automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in Standby mode.

  • Page 17: Front, Center, Surround, Surround Back Speakers (Skf-560F, Skc-560C, Skm-560S, Skb-560)

    Speaker Package—Continued Front, Center, Surround, Surround Back speakers (SKF-560F, SKC-560C, SKM-560S, SKB-560) ■ Rear SKF-560F Keyhole slots These keyhole slots can be used to wall-mount the speaker. See page 24 for mounting instructions. Speaker terminals These push terminals are for connecting the speaker to the HT-R560 with the supplied speaker cables.

  • Page 18: Remote Controller

    Displays information about the band, frequency, preset number, and so on. CH +/– button (54) Selects radio presets. Note: • An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via also be controlled in Receiver (see page 88). ] and ENTER buttons ] buttons...

  • Page 19: Controlling A Dock Ds-A1L

    Remote Controller—Continued Controlling a Dock DS-A1L To control your iPod when it’s seated in the supplied DS-A1L Dock, which is connected to the HT-R560’s DOCK jack, press the [DOCK] REMOTE MODE but- ton. See page 37 for details on connecting the DS-A1L Dock. To control an RI Dock other than the DS-A1L, see “Con- trolling Other Components”...

  • Page 20: Installing The Batteries

    Remote Controller—Continued Installing the Batteries To open the battery compartment, press the small lever and remove the cover. Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. Replace the cover and push it shut. Notes: •...

  • Page 21: Connecting Your Speakers

    You can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes.
  • Page 22 Connecting Your Speakers—Continued Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. The following table shows which channels you should use based on the number of speakers you have. Number of speakers: ✓ Front left ✓...

  • Page 23: Connecting Speaker Set A

    Connecting Your Speakers—Continued Connecting Speaker Set A Strip 5/8" (15 mm) of insu- lation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. Unscrew the terminal. Fully insert the bare wire, making sure that it’s touching the threaded shaft in the center.

  • Page 24: Wall Mounting

    Connecting Your Speakers—Continued Wall Mounting The speakers can easily be wall mounted by using the keyhole slots. To mount the front or surround speakers vertically, use the keyhole slot shown to hang each speaker on a screw that’s securely screwed into the wall. Front speaker (SKF-560F) Surround speaker/ Surround back speaker (SKM-560S/SKB-560)

  • Page 25: Connecting Antennas

    Connecting Antennas 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 26: Connecting An Outdoor Fm Antenna

    Connecting Antennas—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 27: 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 jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed.

  • Page 28: Connecting Audio And Video Signals To The Av Receiver

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply by changing the input source on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Audio...

  • Page 29: Connecting A Tv Or Projector

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a TV or Projector Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( , Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your TV ( , • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection Connection AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 30: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a DVD player Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player ( , You must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player ( , •...
  • Page 31 Connecting Your Components—Continued Hooking Up the Multichannel Input If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio and SACD, and it has a multichannel analog audio output, you can connect it to the AV receiver’s multichannel input. Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV receiver’s DVD IN FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 7.1-channel analog audio output on your DVD player.

  • Page 32: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvr For Playback

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback With this hookup, you can use the tuner in your VCR or DVR to listen to your favorite TV programs Hint! via the AV receiver, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( , connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection.

  • Page 33: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvr For Recording

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver via the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Make the audio connection Connection...

  • Page 34: Connecting A Satellite, Cable, Or Terrestrial Set-Top Box Or Other Video Source

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a Satellite, Cable, or Terrestrial Set-top box or Other Video Source With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs Hint! via the AV receiver, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches the video source ( , You must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection.

  • Page 35: Connecting Components With Hdmi

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting Components with HDMI About HDMI Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components.

  • Page 36: Making Hdmi Connections

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Making HDMI Connections If you have an HDMI-compatible player, you can connect it to the AV receiver with an HDMI cable. Step 1: Connect your HDMI-compatible TV to the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT jack. Step 2: Connect your HDMI-compatible player to the AV receiver’s HDMI IN 1, 2, or 3 jack. Step 3: Connect your HDMI-compatible player to an analog and/or digital audio input on the AV receiver.

  • Page 37: Connecting A Camcorder, Game Console, Or Other Device

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, or Other Device Step 1: Make the video connection Step 2: Make the audio connection MASTER VOLUME TUNING PRESET ENTER SETUP RETURN AUX INPUT SETUP MIC VIDEO AUDIO AUX INPUT Connection AV receiver AUX INPUT VIDEO AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R Connecting the Supplied DS-A1L Dock...

  • Page 38: Connecting A Cd Player Or Turntable

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ■ CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp Step 1: Choose a connection that matches your CD player ( , phono preamp. Connect one or the other Connection (CD) must be assigned (see page 46)

  • Page 39: Connecting A Cassette, Cdr, Minidisc, Or Dat Recorder

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Step 1: Choose a connection that matches your recorder ( , COAXIAL DIGITAL IN (CBL/SAT) (DVD) COAXIAL (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL (VCR/DVR) OPTICAL (CD) (CD) ASSIGNABLE REMOTE CONTROL Connect one or the other COAXIAL These connections must be assigned (see page 46)

  • Page 40: Connecting Onkyo Components

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting Onkyo Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable (RCA). Step 2: Make the necessary Step 3: If you’re using an MD or CDR component, change the Input Display (see page 46).

  • Page 41: Turning On The Av Receiver

    If you did, see “HDMI Input Setup” on page 44, “Component Video Input Setup” on page 45, or “Digital Input Setup” on page 46 respec- tively. ■ Did you connect an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder? If you did, see “Changing the Input Display” on page 46. ON/STANDBY...

  • Page 42: First Time Setup

    First Time Setup This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey 2EQ) With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey 2EQ automatically determines the number of speakers con- nected, their size for purposes of bass management, optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary listening posi-...
  • Page 43 First Time Setup—Continued Press [ENTER]. The automatic speaker setup starts. You can cancel the automatic speaker setup at any point in this procedure simply by discon- necting the setup microphone. A test tone is output by each speaker in turn, as the Audyssey 2EQ function determines which speakers are connected.

  • Page 44: Using Powered Subwoofer

    First Time Setup—Continued Using a Powered Subwoofer If you’re using a powered subwoofer, as it outputs very low-frequency sound and its position is usually low down, it may not be detected by the automatic speaker setup. In this case, increase the subwoofer’s volume, select its highest crossover frequency, and then try running the automatic speaker setup again.

  • Page 45: Component Video Input Setup

    First Time Setup—Continued Component Video Input Setup If you connect a video component to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your DVD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you must assign COM- PONENT VIDEO IN 2 to the DVD input selector.

  • Page 46: Digital Input Setup

    OPT2: Select if the component is connected to DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2. - - -: Select if the component is connected to an analog input. -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder to work properly, you must 1, 2 1, 2 ON/STANDBY STANDBY...

  • Page 47: Playing Your Av Components

    Playing Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver Operation ON/STANDBY STANDBY DOCK MULTI CH VCR/DVR CBL/SAT TAPE TUNER PHONES SPEAKERS TONE MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY Use the AV receiver’s input selector buttons to select an input source. Remote controller AV receiver...

  • Page 48: Common Functions

    Common Functions This section explains functions that can be used with any input source. Press [RECEIVER] first DIMMER DISPLAY ON/STANDBY STANDBY DOCK MULTI CH VCR/DVR CBL/SAT PHONES SPEAKERS TONE MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME PHONES Setting the Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the display. Remote Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE controller...

  • Page 49: Using Headphones

    Common Functions—Continued Using Headphones For private listening, you can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receiver’s PHONES jack. Notes: • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack, the speakers are turned off.

  • Page 50: Specifying The Digital Signal Format

    Common Functions—Continued Specifying the Digital Signal Format The following table shows the display indicator for each digital signal format. Format Display Dolby Digital Normally, the AV receiver detects the format of digital input signals automatically. However, if you experience either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS sources, you can specify the signal format manually.

  • Page 51: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio AM Frequency Step Setup (on some models) 2, 3 1, 5 For AM tuning to work properly, you must specify the AM frequency step used in your area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted. Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button.

  • Page 52: Listening To Am/Fm Stations

    Listening to the Radio—Continued Listening to AM/FM Stations TUNER ON/STANDBY STANDBY DOCK MULTI CH VCR/DVR CBL/SAT TAPE PHONES SPEAKERS TONE MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations and store your favorite stations as presets for easy selection.
  • Page 53 Listening to the Radio—Continued ■ Tuning into Stations by Frequency You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by enter- ing the appropriate frequency. Number buttons D.TUN Press the [TUNER] button repeat- edly to select AM or FM, followed by the [D.TUN] button.

  • Page 54: Presetting Am/Fm Stations

    Listening to the Radio—Continued Presetting AM/FM Stations ON/STANDBY STANDBY DOCK MULTI CH VCR/DVR CBL/SAT PHONES SPEAKERS TONE MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM and FM radio stations. Tune into the AM or FM station you want to store as a preset.

  • Page 55: Listening To Sirius Satellite Radio

    Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Only North American Model) Important SIRIUS Satellite Radio Information SIRIUS is available in the US for subscribers with addresses in the continental US and is available in Canada for subscribers with a Canadian address. To get SIRIUS Satellite Radio a subscription and com- patible tuner and antenna are required and sold sep- arately.

  • Page 56: Setting The Satellite Radio Mode

    Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio—Continued TUNER ON/STANDBY STANDBY DOCK MULTI CH VCR/DVR CBL/SAT TAPE PHONES SPEAKERS TONE MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME ENTER / / / SETUP Setting the Satellite Radio Mode Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. Remote controller Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “8.

  • Page 57: Selecting Sirius Satellite Radio Channels

    Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio—Continued Note: • After you’ve activated your subscription with SIRIUS Satellite Radio, your SIRIUS Satellite Radio ID num- ber will no longer be displayed when you select chan- nel 0. To check your ID, you’ll need to; press the [SETUP] button, select “11.
  • Page 58 Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio—Continued TUNING , ON/STANDBY STANDBY DOCK MULTI CH VCR/DVR CBL/SAT PHONES SPEAKERS TONE MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME DISPLAY SETUP D.TUN Direct Tuning You can select a SIRIUS Satellite Radio channel directly by entering its number with the remote control- ler.

  • Page 59: Displaying Sirius Satellite Radio Information

    Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio—Continued Presetting SIRIUS Channels You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite SIRIUS Satellite Radio channels and AM/FM radio sta- tions as presets. Tune into the SIRIUS channel that you want to store as a preset. Press the [MEMORY] button.

  • Page 60: Positioning The Siriusconnect Home Tuner

    Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio—Continued SUB UPDATED Displayed while your subscription is being updated. No operations can be performed until this message has cleared. UPDATING XXX% Displayed while the channel map is being updated. Wait until the updating is complete. SIRIUS UPDATING Displayed while the SiriusConnect receiver’s firmware is being updated.

  • Page 61: Parental Lock

    Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio—Continued RECEIVER ENTER / / / SETUP Number buttons Parental Lock You can lock out channels that you do not want to receive. Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. Remote controller Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “10.

  • Page 62: Changing The Pin Number

    Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio—Continued RECEIVER ENTER / / / SETUP Number buttons Changing the PIN Number Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. Remote controller Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “10. Parental Remote controller Lock,”...

  • Page 63: Using Rds (European Models Only)

    Listening to the Radio—Continued Using RDS (European models only) RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned to an RDS station, the RDS indi- cator appears. RDS indicator ■ What is RDS? RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals.
  • Page 64 Listening to the Radio—Continued Displaying Radio Text (RT) ON/STANDBY STANDBY DOCK MULTI CH VCR/DVR CBL/SAT PHONES SPEAKERS TONE MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text can be displayed. Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button RT/PTY/TP once.

  • Page 65: Ds-A1L Dock For The Ipod

    Apple iPod through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound. You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to operate your iPod. For the latest information on the Dock, see the Onkyo Web site at: www.onkyo.com iPod connector...
  • Page 66 DS-A1L Dock for the iPod—Continued Operating Notes: • Before selecting a different input source, stop iPod playback to prevent the AV receiver from selecting the iPod input source by mistake. • If any accessories are connected to your iPod, the AV receiver may not be able to select the input source properly.

  • Page 67: Using The Listening Modes

    Using the Listening Modes Selecting the Listening Modes For a description of each listening mode, see “About the Listening Modes” on page 71. • 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, optical, or HDMI).

  • Page 68: Listening Modes Available For Each Source Format

    Using the Listening Modes—Continued Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format Analog and PCM Sources Source format Button Listening Mode Mono Dolby PLII Movie/Dolby PLIIx Movie Neo:6 Cinema *3 *4 MonoMovie [MOVIE/TV] *3 *4 TV Logic AllChStereo FullMono Direct Stereo Dolby PLII Music/Dolby PLIIx Music Neo:6 Music *3 *4...
  • Page 69 Using the Listening Modes—Continued Dolby Digital Sources Source format Button Listening Mode Mono DolbyDigital Neo:6 Dolby PLII Movie/Dolby PLIIx Movie DolbyEX [MOVIE/T Neo:6 Cinema MonoMovie TV Logic AllChStereo FullMono Direct Stereo DolbyDigital Neo:6 Dolby PLII Music/Dolby PLIIx Music DolbyEX [MUSIC] Neo:6 Music Orchestra UnPlugged...
  • Page 70 Using the Listening Modes—Continued DTS Sources Source format Button Listening Mode Mono DTS, DTS 96/24 DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix Neo:6 Dolby PLII Movie/Dolby PLIIx Movie DolbyEX [MOVIE/TV] Neo:6 Cinema *3 *4 MonoMovie *3 *4 TV Logic AllChStereo FullMono Direct Stereo DTS, DTS 96/24 DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix Neo:6 Dolby PLII Music/Dolby PLIIx Music...

  • Page 71: About The Listening Modes

    Using the Listening Modes—Continued About the Listening Modes The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. The illustration shows which speakers are active in each listening mode with 7.1 channel speaker sys- tem.
  • Page 72 5.1-channel source + Neo:6 This mode uses Neo:6 to expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is suitable for old movies and other mono sources. The center speaker outputs the sound as it is, while reverb is applied to the sound output by the other speakers, giving presence to even mono material.

  • Page 73: Recording

    Recording This section explains how to record the input source and how to record audio and video from separate sources. Notes: • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected DVDs cannot be recorded. • Sources connected to the analog multichannel input cannot be recorded.

  • Page 74: Adjusting The Listening Modes

    Adjusting the Listening Modes Using the Audio Adjust Settings With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like. Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by the [SETUP] button. Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “6.Audio Adjust,”...

  • Page 75: Using The Audio Settings

    Adjusting the Listening Modes—Continued Neo:6 Music ■ Center Image The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel surround sound from 2-channel stereo sources. With this setting, you can specify by how much the front left and right channel output is attenuated in order to create the center channel.
  • Page 76 Adjusting the Listening Modes—Continued Late Night Function ■ Late Night With the Late Night function, you can reduce the dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume levels—ideal for watching movies late at night when you don’t want to disturb anyone.

  • Page 77: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup Speaker Setup This section explains how to check the speaker settings and how to set them manually, which is useful if you change a speaker after performing the automatic speaker setup. Some of the speaker settings are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 42).
  • Page 78 Advanced Setup—Continued Use the Down [ select “SurrBack,” and use the Left and Right [ select Small, Large, or None. Small: Select if the surround back speakers are small. Large: Select if the surround back speakers are large. None: Select if no surround back speakers are connected.
  • Page 79 Advanced Setup—Continued Double Bass This setting is not set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 42). With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass out- put by feeding bass sounds from the front left, right, and center channels to the subwoofer.
  • Page 80 Advanced Setup—Continued Speaker Levels These settings are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 42). You can set the volume level of each speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the listening position. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button.
  • Page 81 Advanced Setup—Continued Equalizer Settings These settings are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 42). Here you can adjust the tone of individual speakers. To set the volume of individual speakers, see page 80. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button.

  • Page 82: Controlling Other Components

    You do not need to enter a remote control code to control these components. For details on controlling these components, see the pages indicated. Onkyo DVD player (page 84) Onkyo CD player (page 87) Onkyo cassette recorder with Entering Remote Control Codes You’ll need to enter a code for each component that you...

  • Page 83: Resetting The Remote Controller

    Press the REMOTE MODE button, point the remote controller at the AV receiver, and operate the component. If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control an Onkyo component that’s not connected via the following remote control codes: •...

  • Page 84: Controlling A Dvd Player, Or Dvd Recorder

    (HD DVD, Blu-ray, or TV/DVD combination), you can control your player with the following buttons. The [DVD] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo DVD player. For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- ent component, see page 82.

  • Page 85: Controlling A Vcr, Or Pvr

    Controlling Other Components—Continued PLAY MODE button Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes. CLR button Cancels functions and clears entered numbers. Controlling a VCR, or PVR By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your VCR (TV/VCR, PVR, DBS/PVR combination or cable/PVR combination), you can control your video recorder with the following buttons.

  • Page 86: Controlling A Satellite Receiver Or Cable Receiver

    Controlling Other Components—Continued Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your sat- ellite receiver, cable receiver, or DVD recorder (DBS/PVR combination or cable/PVR combination), you can control your player with the following buttons. For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- ent component, see page 82.

  • Page 87: Controlling A Cd Player, Cd Recorder, Or Md Player

    CD recorder, or MD player, you can control your player with the following buttons. The [CD] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo CD player. For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- ent component, see page 82.

  • Page 88: Controlling A Cassette Recorder

    The [TAPE] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo cassette recorder when used with an For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- ent component, see page 82.

  • Page 89: Controlling A Tv

    Controlling Other Components—Continued Controlling a TV By pressing the [TV] REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your TV (TV/DVD combination or TV/VCR combination), you can control your TV with the following buttons. For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- ent component, see page 82.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    Onkyo dealer. 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 [VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button.
  • Page 91 Troubleshooting—Continued The surround back speakers produce no sound • The surround back speakers are not used with all lis- tening modes. Try another listening mode (page 67). • Not much sound may be produced by the surround back speakers with some sources. •...
  • Page 92 • With some AV components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all. • To control an Onkyo component that’s connected via , point the remote controller at the AV receiver. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code first (page 83).

  • Page 93: Specifications

    Specifications HT-R560 Amplifier Section Rated Output Power North American: 130 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 1 channel driven, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 1.0% (FTC) European: × 7 ch 130 W at 8 ohms, 1kHz, 1 ch driven (IEC) Dynamic Power 210 W (3Ω, Front) (1 ch driven) 190 W (4Ω, Front) (1 ch driven)

  • Page 94: 7.1Ch Home Theater Speaker Package

    Specifications—Continued 7.1ch Home Theater Speaker Package ■ Subwoofer (SKW-560) Type: Bass-reflex Input sensitivity/ Impedance: 140 mV/20 kΩ Maximum output power: 290 W Frequency response: 25 Hz–150 Hz Cabinet capacity: 1.34 cubic feet (38 L) Dimensions × × × × (11-1/8" (incl.
  • Page 95 Memo...
  • Page 96 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 29344669A (C) Copyright 2008 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. HOMEPAGE http://www.onkyo.com/ I0804-2 * 2 9 3 4 4 6 6 9 A *...

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