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PR-SC5508

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Controller.
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 Controller.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction ...................................2
Connections.................................13
Turning On & Basic Operations ......25
Advanced Operations .................43
Controlling iPod & Other
Components............................81
Others...........................................94
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    AV Controller PR-SC5508 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Controller. 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 Controller.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction 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

    If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 8. Handling Notes • If you need to transport this unit, use the original packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it.

  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    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: Table Of Contents

    Connecting Your Speakers ... 13 About AV Connections ... 18 Connecting Your Components with HDMI... 19 Connecting Your Components ... 20 Connecting Onkyo u Components ... 21 Connecting Antenna... 22 Connecting the Power Cord ... 22 Which Connections Should I Use?... 23 Turning On &...

  • Page 6: Features

    • 8 HDMI Inputs (1 on front panel) and 2 Outputs • Onkyo p for System Control • 7 Digital Inputs (4 Optical/3 Coaxial) • Component Video Switching (3 Inputs/1 Output) • Universal Port for the Optional Dock for iPod Radio™...
  • Page 7 HD Radio™ and the HD Radio Ready logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately). SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.

  • Page 8: Front & Rear Panels

    Front & Rear Panels Front Panel 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. a ON/STANDBY button (➔...

  • Page 9: Display

    The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. k PHONES jack (➔ l ZONE 2, ZONE 3 and OFF buttons m TONE button (➔ 62, 78) n LEVEL button (➔ o MONITOR OUT button (➔...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel a UNIVERSAL PORT jack b IR IN (A/B) and OUT jacks c DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks d USB port e ETHERNET port f u REMOTE CONTROL jack g RS232 terminal Terminal for control. h HDMI IN and HDMI output (HDMI OUT MAIN and HDMI OUT SUB) jacks i MONITOR OUT V and S jacks j COMPONENT VIDEO IN and MONITOR OUT...

  • Page 11: Remote Controller

    Controlling the AV Controller To control the AV controller, press RECEIVER to select Receiver mode. You can also use the remote controller to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player and other components. See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for more details (➔...

  • Page 12: About Home Theater

    With Blu-ray Discs or DVDs, you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP lis- tening modes.

  • Page 13: Connections

    Connections Connecting the AV Controller Connecting Your Speakers The AV controller is designed to be used with a separate multichannel power amplifier. You connect the AV controller’s PRE OUT jacks to the amplifier’s inputs, and connect your speakers to the amplifier’s speakers terminals. Speaker settings such as crossover frequency and distance are set on the AV controller.
  • Page 14 Note Specify crossover frequency for the channel that you want to output in “Speaker Configuration” If you use the front high and wide speakers at the same time, you need to set the “Front High + Front Wide” setting to “Yes” (➔...
  • Page 15 Using Dipole Speakers You can use dipole speakers for the surround and surround back speakers. Dipole speakers output the same sound in two directions. Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them to indicate how they should be positioned. The surround dipole speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward the TV/screen, while the surround back dipole speak- ers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward...
  • Page 16 Bi-amping the Front Speakers The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R outputs can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers, respec- tively, or bi-amped to provide separate tweeter and woofer feeds for a pair of front speakers that support bi-amping, pro- viding improved bass and treble performance.
  • Page 17 Connecting a Balanced Audio Source You can connect a balanced audio source to the AV controller’s BALANCE L/R INPUT jacks by using two XLR audio 47). If you connect a mono source, use the cables. To use the balanced input, you must assign it to an input selector (➔...

  • Page 18: About Av Connections

    About AV Connections Connected image with AV components HDMI cable AV controller Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player TV, projector, etc. • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections. •...

  • Page 19: Connecting Your Components With Hdmi

    Note • The AV controller does not support SCART plugs. • The AV controller’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way. Caution •...

  • Page 20: Connecting Your Components

    Connecting Your Components Front Rear Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed Jack AUX INPUT VIDEO AUDIO L/R DIGITAL COMPONENT IN 1 (BD/DVD) VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT) IN 3 (GAME) MONITOR OUT DIGITAL COAXIAL...

  • Page 21: Connecting Onkyo U Components

    AV controller. The other jack is for connecting addi- tional u-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to u jacks. Connecting other manufacturer’s components may cause a malfunction. • Some components may not support all u functions. Refer to the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo components.

  • Page 22: Connecting Antenna

    Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. The AV controller won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. (North American models) Insert the plug fully...

  • Page 23: Which Connections Should I Use

    Which Connections Should I Use? The AV controller supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your components. Use the following sections as a guide. Video Connection Formats Video component can be connected by using any one of the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, PC IN (Analog RGB), component video or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality.
  • Page 24 ■ “Monitor Out” setting set to “Analog” Video input signals flow through the AV controller as shown, with composite video, S-Video and PC IN (Analog RGB) sources being upconverted for the component video output. Use this setting if you connect the AV control- ler’s COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT to your Composite video is upconverted to S-Video and S-Video is downconverted to composite video.

  • Page 25: Turning On & Basic Operations

    Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Controller (North American models) ON/STANDBY STANDBY indicator Turning On (European and Asian models) Set POWER to the ON position ( ) on the front panel. The AV controller enters Standby mode, and the STANDBY indicator comes on. Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel.

  • Page 26: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations This manual describes the procedure using the remote controller unless otherwise specified. Selecting the Language Used for the Onscreen Setup Menus You can determine the language used for the onscreen setup menus. See “Language” in the “OSD Setup” 59).

  • Page 27: Muting The Av Controller

    Muting the AV Controller You can temporarily mute the output of the AV controller. Press RECEIVER followed by MUTING. The output is muted and the MUTING indicator flashes on the display. • To unmute, press MUTING again or adjust the volume. •...

  • Page 28: Changing The Input Display

    Changing the Input Display When you connect an u-capable Onkyo component, you must configure the input display so that u can work properly. This setting can be done only from the front panel. Press TAPE, GAME or VCR/DVR so that “TAPE”, “GAME”...

  • Page 29: Audyssey Multeq ® Xt32 Room Correction And Speaker Setup

    Turning Off the Components Press ALL OFF. The playback component assigned to the last- pressed ACTIVITIES, the AV controller, and the TV turn off. When the last-pressed ACTIVITIES is MY MUSIC, the TV will not turn off. Changing the Playback Components Assigned to ACTIVITIES You can change the playback components assigned to the ACTIVITIES of Easy Macro mode using the following...
  • Page 30 c a b : Listening area a to h: Listening position Note • Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) can disrupt the room measure- ments. Close windows, televisions, radios, air conditioners, flu- orescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other devices.
  • Page 31 • Writing Error! This message appears if saving fails. Try saving again. If this message appears after 2 or 3 attempts, contact your Onkyo dealer. • Speaker Detect Error This message appears if a speaker is not detected. “No” means that no speaker was detected.

  • Page 32: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio This section describes the procedure using the but- tons on the front panel unless otherwise specified. 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.

  • Page 33: Presetting Fm/Am Stations

    Presetting FM/AM Stations You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite FM/AM radio stations as presets. Tune into the FM/AM station that you want to store as a preset. See the previous section. Press MEMORY. The preset number flashes. (Actual display depends on the country.) While the preset number is flashing (about 8 sec- onds), use PRESET e/r to select a preset from 1...
  • Page 34 Finding Stations by Type (PTY) You can search for radio stations by type. Press RT/PTY/TP twice. The current program type appears on the display. Use PRESET e/r to select the type of program you want. See the table shown later in this chapter. To start the search, press ENTER.

  • Page 35: Recording

    Recording This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from different sources. Connecting a Recording Component AUDIO Cassette, CDR, MD, VCR, DVD recorder Note • The AV controller must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s in Standby mode.

  • Page 36: Using The Listening Modes

    Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See “About Listening Modes” for detailed information about the listening modes Listening Mode Buttons Press RECEIVER first. MUSIC MOVIE/TV MOVIE/TV button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV. MUSIC button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with music.

  • Page 37: About Listening Modes

    About Listening Modes The AV controller’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. Explanatory Notes LISTENING MODE ■ Input Source The following audio formats are supported by the listening mode. This is mono (monophonic) sound.

  • Page 38: Listening Modes

    Listening Modes Listening Mode Description Pure Audio In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned off, minimizing pos- sible noise sources for the ultimate in high-fidelity audio reproduction. (As P u r e A u d i o the video circuitry is turned off, only video signals input through HDMI input can be output from an HDMI output(s).
  • Page 39 Listening Mode Description DTS-HD High (Continued from the previous page.) Resolution Audio D T S – H D H R DTS-HD Master Audio D T S – H D M S T R DTS Express D T S E x p r e s s D S D DTS 96/24 This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources.
  • Page 40 Listening Mode Description Founded by George Lucas, THX develops stringent standards that ensure movies are reproduced in movie theaters and home theaters just as the direc- T H X C i n e m a tor intended. THX Modes carefully optimize the tonal and spatial character- istics of the soundtrack for reproduction in the home-theater environment.
  • Page 41 Listening Mode Description Neural Surround This mode employs psychoacoustic frequency domain processing, which allows delivery of a more detailed sound stage, with superior channel separa- N R L S u r r o u n d tion and localization of audio elements. The Neural Surround modes can expand any 2-channel stereo source for 5.1- or 7.1-channel playback, respec- N R L e m a...
  • Page 42 Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Description Orchestra Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural rever- O r c h e s t r a beration of a large hall.

  • Page 43: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations Advanced Setup On-screen Setup Menus This manual describes the procedure using the remote controller unless otherwise specified. MENU 1. Input/Output Assign 2. Speaker Setup 3. Audio Adjust 4. Source Setup 5. Listening Mode Preset 6. Miscellaneous 7. Hardware Setup 8.

  • Page 44: Input/Output Assign

    Explanatory Notes Main Menu ■ Subwoofer 1ch: Audio signal is outputted from SW1 jack only. 2ch: Audio signal is outputted from SW1 and SW2 jacks. a Menu selection b Setting target c Setting options (default setting underlined) Input/Output Assign Main Menu Input/Output Assign Monitor Out On the “Monitor Out”...
  • Page 45 ■ Resolution You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI and COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT and have the AV controller upconvert the picture resolution as nec- essary to match the resolution supported by your TV. Through Select this to pass video through the AV controller at the same resolution and with no conversion.
  • Page 46 Note • For composite video, S-Video, and component video upconver- sion for the HDMI output, the “Monitor Out” setting must be set to other than “Analog” (➔ 44), and the “HDMI Input” set- ting must be set to “- - - - -”. See “Video Connection Formats” for more information on video signal flow and upconversion (➔...
  • Page 47 Digital Audio Input If you connect a component to a digital audio input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your CD player to the OPTICAL IN 1, you must assign “OPT 1” to the “TV/CD” input selector. Here are the default assignments.

  • Page 48: Speaker Setup

    Speaker Setup Main menu Speaker Setup Some of the settings in this section are set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ ® XT32 Room Correction and 29). Speaker Setup (➔ Here you can check the settings made by Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup, or set them manually, which is useful if you change one of the connected speakers after using Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker...
  • Page 49 Note “Full Band” can be selected only when “Full Band” is selected in the “Front” setting. If the “Surround” setting is set to “None”, this setting cannot be selected. If the “Surround” setting is set to anything other than “Full Band”, “Full Band”...
  • Page 50 Equalizer Settings This setting is set automatically by ® Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (➔ 29). With the Equalizer settings, you can adjust the tone of speakers individually with a 7-band equalizer. The volume of each speaker can be set (➔...

  • Page 51: Audio Adjust

    ■ Preserve THX Settings Yes: Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® ® Audyssey Dynamic Volume / Dolby Volume will not be active in THX listening mode. Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Audyssey Dynamic Volume / Dolby Volume will be active in THX listening mode depending on the set- ting.
  • Page 52 ■ PLIIz Height Gain The Height Gain Control in Dolby Pro Logic IIz enables the listener to select how much gain is applied to the front high speakers. There are three settings, “Low”, “Mid” and “High”, and the front high speakers are accentuated in that order.

  • Page 53: Source Setup

    Audyssey DSX™ ■ Soundstage –3dB to Reference to +3dB With this setting, you can adjust the soundstage when using Audyssey DSX™. Note • If the “Center” setting is set to “None”, or both “Front High” and “Front Wide” settings are set to “None” cannot be selected.
  • Page 54 ■ Reference Level ® Audyssey Dynamic EQ Reference Level Offset 0dB: It should be used when listening to movies. 5dB: Select this setting for content that has a very wide dynamic range, such as classical music. 10dB: Select this setting for jazz or other music that has a wider dynamic range.
  • Page 55 IntelliVolume ■ IntelliVolume –12dB to 0dB to +12dB in 1 dB steps. With IntelliVolume, you can set the input level for each input selector individually. This is useful if one of your source components is louder or quieter than the others. Use e/r to set the level.
  • Page 56 Accordingly, Onkyo recommends that setup and calibration be per- formed by an ISF Certified installation technician. ■...
  • Page 57 ■ Mosquito NR *2*3*4*6 Off: Mosquito noise reduction off. Low: Low mosquito noise reduction. Mid: Medium mosquito noise reduction. High: High mosquito noise reduction. With Mosquito Noise Reduction, you can remove the shimmering or haziness that sometimes appears around objects in the picture. Mosquito noise can be an issue with overly compressed MPEG content.

  • Page 58: Listening Mode Preset

    ■ Blue Contrast *2*4 –50 to 0 to +50 With this setting you can adjust blue contrast. “–50” is the least. “+50” is the greatest. This procedure can also be performed on the remote controller by using the Home menu (➔...

  • Page 59: Miscellaneous

    Miscellaneous Main menu Miscellaneous Volume Setup ■ Volume Display Absolute: Display range is “Min”, “0.5” through “99.5”, “Max”. Relative(THX): Display range is “–QdB”, “–81.5dB” through “+18.0dB”. With this setting, you can choose how the volume level is displayed. The absolute value 82 is equivalent to the relative value 0 dB.

  • Page 60: Hardware Setup

    ■ Remote ID 1, 2, or 3 When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differenti- ate the AV controller from the other components, you can change its remote ID from “1”, to “2” or “3”.
  • Page 61 ■ HDMI Control(RIHD) Off: disabled. enabled. This function allows -compatible components connected via HDMI to be controlled with the AV control- (➔ 102 to 103). Note • When set to “On” and close the menu, the name of connected p-compatible components and “RIHD On” are dis- played on the AV controller.

  • Page 62: Lock Setup

    See “Firmware Update” for update procedure Note • Perform the firmware update only when an announcement is posted on the Onkyo web site. See the Onkyo web site for latest information. • It takes about 60 minutes to complete the firmware update.
  • Page 63 Speaker Levels You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening to an input source. These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV controller is set to Standby. To save the setting you made 49) before setting the here, go to “Level Calibration” (➔...
  • Page 64 Re-EQ With the Re-EQ function, you can compensate a soundtrack whose high-frequency content is too harsh, making it more suitable for home theater viewing. ■ Re-EQ Off: Re-EQ Function off. Re-EQ Function on. This function can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Multichannel, DTS, DTS-HD High Reso- lution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Express,...

  • Page 65: Net/Usb

    NET/USB About NET The AV controller is network-ready, which means you can hook it up to your home network with a standard Ethernet cable and enjoy the music files stored on your computer or media server. If your network is connected to the Internet, you can also enjoy Internet radio.

  • Page 66: Listening To Internet Radio

    Internet radio stations and podcasts at any time. To enhance your Internet radio experience, the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal is available to you as an easy way to browse to find stations, set up/organize your favorites, add your own stations, get help, etc. After the...

  • Page 67: Playing Music Files On A Server

    Enter the preset name and Internet address (URL). WEB Setup Menu Unit Information Preset Internet Radio Customer Setting Internet Radio Information Name Tuner Internet Radio Click “Save” to save the Internet radio station. Registering Presets Once you’ve added a station to the list, simply select it on the Internet Radio screen, and then press ENTER to start playback.
  • Page 68 Use q/w to select an item, and then press ENTER. A list of music files appears. All Music Song 1 Song 2 Song 3 My favorite song 1 My favorite song 2 My favorite song 3 My favorite song 4 My favorite song 5 My favorite song 6 My favorite song 7...
  • Page 69 Supported Audio File Formats For server playback, the AV controller supports the fol- lowing music file formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, AAC and LPCM. Not all servers support all for- mats. ■ • MP3 files must be MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 for- mat with a sampling rate of 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and a bit-rate of between 8 kbps and 320 kbps.

  • Page 70: Remote Playback From Media Server/Personal Computer

    Server Requirements The AV controller can play digital music files stored on a computer or media server and supports the following tech- nologies: • Windows Media Player 11 • Windows Media Connect 2.0 • DLNA-certified media server If the operating system of your computer is Windows Vista, Windows Media Player 11 is already installed.

  • Page 71: Network Settings

    Using Remote Playback Start Windows Media Player 12. Before remote playback, setup on Windows Media Player 12 is required. On the product, press NET/USB to select the server screen. A list of media server appears. • The NETWORK indicator on the product’s display lights up.
  • Page 72 Use q/w to select “Hardware Setup”, and then press ENTER. The “Hardware Setup” menu appears. 7. Hardware Setup 1. Remote ID 2. Multi Zone 3. Tuner 4. HDMI 5. Auto Power Down 6. Network 7. Firmware Update Use q/w to select “Network”, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 73: About Usb

    About USB USB can be used to play music files stored on USB mass storage devices (e.g., USB flash drives and MP3 players), which can be plugged into the AV controller’s USB port. See “Controlling iPod” for iPod connection USB port USB port Supported Audio File Formats For USB mass storage device playback, the AV controller...
  • Page 74 MP3 player’s instruction manual for details. • Protected WMA music files on an MP3 player cannot be played. • Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or dam- age to data stored on a USB mass storage device when that device is used with the AV controller.

  • Page 75: Multi Zone

    Multi Zone In addition to your main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in the other room, or as we call Multi Zone. And, you can select a different source for each room. Connecting Zone 2 Zone 2 speakers must be connected to an amp in Zone 2. Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 2 and a different source to those selected for your main room and...

  • Page 76: Connecting Zone 3

    Connecting Zone 3 Zone 3 speakers must be connected to an amp in Zone 3. Connecting Your Zone 3 Speakers You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 3 and a different source to those selected for your main room and Zone 2.

  • Page 77: Using Zone 2/3

    ■ Zone 2 Power On Volume, Zone 3 Power On Volume Last, Min, 1 to 99 or Max (Absolute display) Last, –QdB, –81dB to +18dB (Relative display) This setting determines what the volume will be for Zone 2/3 each time the AV controller is turned on. To use the same volume level as when the AV controller was last turned off, select “Last”.
  • Page 78 Controlling Zone 2/3 with the Remote Controller STANDBY INPUT SELECTOR Note • To control Zone 2/3, you must press the remote controller’s ZONE first. • ZONE turns red while Zone 2 is on, and green while Zone 3 is Press ZONE repeatedly, then point the remote controller at the AV controller and press ON.

  • Page 79: Using The 12V Triggers

    Using the 12V Triggers The 12V triggers A, B, and C can be used to turn on 12V trigger-capable components automatically when they are selected as the input source. The triggers can be set so that they activate when a connected component is selected as the input source for the main room, Zone 2, Zone 3 or any combination of rooms.

  • Page 80: Using The Remote Controller In Zone 2/3 And Multiroom Control Kits

    Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2/3 and Multiroom Control Kits To control the AV controller with the remote controller while you’re in Zone 2 or Zone 3, you’ll need a commer- cially available multiroom remote control kit for each zone.

  • Page 81: Controlling Ipod & Other Components

    Controlling iPod & Other Components Controlling iPod Connecting the iPod Directly to the USB Port USB can be used to play music files stored on iPod/ iPhone, which can be plugged into the AV controller’s USB port. Note • Note that the rear-panel USB port does not support iPod/iPhone connection.

  • Page 82: Connecting An Onkyo Dock

    The following iPod models are not supported in Standard Mode. These iPod models can only be controlled in Extended Mode. • iPod (5th generation) • iPod nano (1st generation) Connecting an Onkyo Dock Onkyo Dock UP-A1 Dock (Universal Port Option Dock) ND-S1 RI Dock Models sold are different depending on the region.

  • Page 83: Using The Onkyo Dock

    Using the Onkyo Dock Dock is sold separately. For the latest information on the Onkyo Dock compo- nents, see the Onkyo web site at: http://www.onkyo.com Before using the Onkyo Dock components, update your iPod with the latest software, available from the Apple web site.

  • Page 84: Controlling Your Ipod

    RI Dock With the RI Dock, you can easily play the music stored on your Apple iPod through the AV controller and enjoy great sound, and watch iPod slideshows and videos on your TV. In addition, the onscreen display (OSD) allows you to view, navigate, and select your iPod model’s contents on your TV, and with the supplied remote controller, you can control your iPod from the comfort of your sofa.
  • Page 85 • For detailed operation of the iPod, please refer to the instruction manual of RI Dock. This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or off. Your iPod may not respond the first time you press this button, in which case you should press it again.

  • Page 86: Controlling Other Components

    For details on controlling these components, see the pages indicated. BD/DVD Onkyo Blu-ray Disc player TAPE Onkyo cassette tape deck with u TV/CD Onkyo CD player PORT Onkyo Universal Port Option Looking up for Remote Control Code You can look up for appropriate remote control code from on-screen setup menu.
  • Page 87 • If you cannot access the database, a message “Cannot connect to database.” will appear. Press ENTER to return to the previous step. • If the brand name is not found, use r to select “Not Listed”, and then press ENTER. The following screen appears.

  • Page 88: Entering Remote Control Codes

    AV controller, and operate the compo- nent. 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 u, use the following remote control codes: •...

  • Page 89: Resetting Remote Mode Buttons

    Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons You can reset a REMOTE MODE to its default remote control code. While holding down REMOTE MODE that you want to reset, press and hold down HOME until REMOTE MODE button lights (about 3 seconds). Within 30 seconds, press REMOTE MODE again. REMOTE MODE button flashes twice, indicating that the button has been reset.
  • Page 90 Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE first. Note • With some components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all. ✔: Available buttons Components Buttons ✔ a ON, STANDBY ✔ b 9, INPUT, TV VOL q/w ✔...

  • Page 91: Activities Setup

    Activities Setup Via onscreen menu, you can specify what actions will be taken by the Easy macro command in the Easy macro mode (➔ 28). Press RECEIVER followed by SETUP. The main menu appears onscreen. • If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the appropri- ate external input is selected on your TV.

  • Page 92: Learning Commands

    Press ENTER. A message for transfer will appear. 8–2. Activities Setup Now we are ready to transfer data to the remote. Please hold the remote so that it is facing the receiver. Use ENTER button of your remote to activate “OK”. Ready? To use the remote controller, point it at the AV con- troller’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

  • Page 93: Using Normal Macros

    • Remote controller buttons such as Play, Stop, Pause, and so on are preprogrammed with commands for controlling Onkyo CD players, cassette decks, and DVD players. However, they can learn new commands, and you can restore the preprogrammed commands at any time by resetting the remote controller •...

  • Page 94: Others

    If the AV controller turns off when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect the power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer. Audio ■ There’s no sound, or it’s very quiet...
  • Page 95 ■ Only the center speaker produces sound If you use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music, or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game lis- tening mode with a mono source, such as an AM radio station or mono TV program, the sound is con- centrated in the center speaker.
  • Page 96 Video ■ There’s no picture Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed in all the way. Make sure that each video component is properly connected. If your TV is connected to the HDMI output, set the “Monitor Out” setting other than “Analog”, and select “- - - - -”...
  • Page 97 ■ Can’t control other components If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the u cable and analog audio cable are connected properly. Connecting only an u cable won’t work. Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote con- troller mode.
  • Page 98 — 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.
  • Page 99 Important Note Regarding Video Playback The AV controller can upconvert component video, S- Video, and composite video sources for display on a TV connected to the HDMI output. However, if the picture quality of the source is poor, upconversion may make the picture worse or disappear altogether.

  • Page 100: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Section THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) 0.05% (Power Rated) Input Sensitivity and Impedance 200 mV/47 kΩ (LINE) 2.5 mV/47 kΩ (PHONO MM) Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance 1 V/470 Ω (PRE OUT) Maximum RCA Output Level and Impedance 5.5 V/470 Ω...

  • Page 101: About 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, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video compo- nents. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With HDMI, a single cable can carry control signals, digital video, and up to eight channels of digital audio (2-channel PCM, multichan- nel digital audio, and multichannel PCM).

  • Page 102: Using An Rihd-Compatible Tv, Player, Or Recorder

    Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder p, which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV controller can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard.
  • Page 103 ■ How to connect and setup Confirm the connecting and setting. 1. Connect the HDMI OUT MAIN jack to the HDMI input jack of the TV. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc. AV controller DIGITAL AUDIO connection (OPTICAL) TV, projector, etc. 2. Connect the audio output from the TV to the OPTICAL IN 2 jack of the AV controller using an optical digital cable.

  • Page 104: Firmware Update

    • USB memory devices with security functions are not supported. • In no event shall Onkyo be liable to you or any third party for any damages, whatsoever, arising from your use of or inability to use the firmware, including but not limited to, loss of any equipment,...

  • Page 105: Updating The Firmware Via Usb

    Connect a USB storage device to your PC. If there is any data in the USB storage device, remove it. Download the firmware file from the Onkyo web site. The file name is as follows: ONKAVR0001_*******.zip Unzip the downloaded file. The following three files are created: ONKAVR0001_*******.of1...
  • Page 106 ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Unit 1&12, 9/F, Ever Gain Plaza Tower 1, 88, Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., Hong Kong Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 <http://www.onkyochina.com/> Asia, Oceania, Middle East, Africa Please contact an ONKYO distributor referring to Onkyo SUPPORT site. <http://www.intl.onkyo.com/support/local_support/index.html>...

  • Page 107: Video Resolution Chart

    Video Resolution Chart The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV controller. NTSC/PAL Output HDMI 1080p/24 Input ✔ HDMI 1080p/24 ✔ 1080p ✔ 1080i ✔ 720p 480p/576p ✔ ✔ 480i/576i ✔ Component 1080p ✔...
  • Page 108 Unit 1 & 12, 9/F, Ever Gain Plaza Tower 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 29400444 (C) Copyright 2010 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. Y1007-1 * 2 9 4 0 0 4 4 4 *...

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