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Onkyo HT-R420 Instruction Manual

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AV Receiver
HT-R420
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain
this manual for future reference.
Contents

Before using

Important safeguards ........................................ 2
Precautions ........................................................ 3
Features ............................................................. 4
Supplied accessories ......................................... 4
Before using the HT-R420 ............................... 5

Facilities and connections

Index to parts and controls ............................... 6
Connecting to audio/video equipment ........... 10
Positioning speakers/Connecting speakers .... 12
Connecting antennas ....................................... 14
Connections for remote control (z) ............. 16
Enjoying music or videos
Enjoying music or videos with the
HT-R420 ....................................................... 17
Speaker setup .................................................. 18
Changing the default settings according
to your connections ...................................... 21
Listening to the radio ...................................... 22
Various functions common to all the sources .. 24
Enjoying multi channel sources ..................... 27
Enjoying the listening modes ......................... 28
Audio adjust function ..................................... 30
Recording a source ......................................... 32

Remote controller

Using the remote controller with your other
AV components ............................................ 33
Appendix
Troubleshooting .............................................. 38
Specifications ........................... back cover page
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  • Page 1: Before Using

    AV Receiver HT-R420 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important_En Page 2 Thursday, January 15, 2004 4:42 PM WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
  • Page 3 AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the HT-R420’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). The Worldwide model has a voltage selector for compatibility with power systems around the world.

  • Page 4: Features

    (Adapter varies from country to country.) The alphabet displayed at the end of the product name found in catalogs and on the packages represents the color of this receiver. Though the color varies, the specifications and operations are the same.

  • Page 5: Before Using The Ht-R420

    120 V Standby indicator 30˚ Notes • The remote controller may not work reliably if the HT-R420 is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing the HT- R420. • If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the HT-R420 is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably.

  • Page 6: Index To Parts And Controls

    HT-R420 to the standby state. This state turns off the display, disables control functions. STANDBY indicator [17] Lights when the HT-R420 is in the standby state and flashes when a signal is received from the remote controller. DIMMER button [25] Press to set the brightness of the front display.
  • Page 7 Index to parts and controls Display DISPLAY button [25] Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the display changes. AUDIO SELECTOR button [26, 27] Press to select an audio input signal format other than FM and AM. Each time this button is pressed, the setting cycles. Input selector buttons (DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TAPE, TUNER, and CD) [17, 21-23, 26, 27, 32]...
  • Page 8 (REC) to the VIDEO 1 OUT jacks. Connect the output terminals of the video cassette player or satellite tuner to the VIDEO 2 IN or VIDEO 3 IN jacks on the HT-R420. DVD [11] Connect the DVD player. If the DVD player has 5.1 channel output terminals, connect each terminal to the FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, and SURR L/R terminals on the HT-R420.
  • Page 9 Remote controller RC-518M (American model) RC-479S (Other models) Explanations on this page are for controlling the HT-R420. To operate other components, see “Using the remote controller with your other AV components” on pages 33 through 37. For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in brackets.

  • Page 10: Connecting To Audio/Video Equipment

    CD player (CD) DAT deck, CD recorder (TAPE) Video Connection Formats Video equipment can be connected to the HT-R420 using the following video connection formats : Video or S Video, the latter offering the better picture quality. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the HT- R420 doesn’t convert between format, so only output connectors of...
  • Page 11 VIDEO3 does not have an S VIDEO terminal. Therefore, check that the TV connected to MONITOR OUT is also connected to the VIDEO terminal. If you have an LD player with AC-3RF output, connect via an AC-3RF demodulator to one of the HT-R420’s DIGITAL INPUT terminals.

  • Page 12: Positioning Speakers/Connecting Speakers

    Positioning speakers/Connecting speakers Two speaker systems can be connected to the Receiver. The speaker system A is to be placed in the main room, and the speaker system B is to be placed in a second room. The speaker system A consists of the FRONT SPEAKERS A (L/R), CENTER SPEAKER, SURROUND SPEAKERS (L/R) and SUBWOOFER.
  • Page 13 (+) and negative (–) speaker wires. • Do not connect more than one speaker cable to one speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the HT-R420. • When you are using only one speaker or when you wish to listen to monaural (mono) sound, a single speaker should never be connected in parallel to both the right and left channel terminals simultaneously.

  • Page 14: Connecting Antennas

    The AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. Set it in the direction and position where you receive signals clearly. Put it as far away as possible from the HT-R420, televisions, speaker cables, and power cords. When reception is not satisfactory with the attached AM loop antenna alone, connection of an outdoor antenna is recommended.
  • Page 15 Connecting antennas Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor 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 16: Connections For Remote Control (Z)

    HT-R420 automatically switches to that component. If the power cord for an z-connected component is connected to the AC OUTLET on the HT-R420, or if the HT-R420 is turned on, this function will not work. Direct change function...

  • Page 17: Enjoying Music Or Videos With The Ht-R420

    • Make sure that all the connections from pages 10 to 16 are complete. • Turning on the AV Receiver may cause a momentary power surge, which might interfere with other electrical equipment such as computers. If this happens, use a wall outlet on a different circuit.

  • Page 18: Speaker Setup

    Speaker setup You need to set up the speaker configuration for the speaker system A (see page 12). (There is no speaker configuration setup for the speaker system B.) It is not necessary to set the parameters again once you have completed the setup unless you change the speaker configuration.
  • Page 19 Speaker setup Specifying speaker distances 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 distance from each speaker to the listening position.

  • Page 20: Setting The Subwoofer Mode

    Speaker setup SUBWOOFER MODE Setting the subwoofer mode Press SUBWOOFER MODE on the unit. With the first press of the button, you can check the present setting. Then each press of the button changes the subwoofer mode as follows (a tip on how to select the right subwoofer mode is in parenthesis): →...

  • Page 21: Changing The Default Settings According To Your Connections

    Switch the source from TAPE to MD You can set the AV receiver to show “MD” when the TAPE source is selected by pressing TAPE on the unit. 1 Press TAPE to select the input source.

  • Page 22: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio There are two ways to select radio stations: • Manual tuning • Presetting radio stations then selecting the preset channels Tuning into a radio station 1. Press TUNER. The selected band appears in the display. Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: AM ↔...
  • Page 23 Listening to the radio FM MODE MEMORY PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 stations. 1. Tune in the radio station you wish to preset (refer to the previous page). 2. Press MEMORY. The MEMORY indicator lights and the preset number starts flashing in the display.

  • Page 24: Various Functions Common To All The Sources

    If you turn off the unit during muting, and turn it on again, the sound will be restored. Listening through headphones Connect the plug of the stereo headphones to the PHONES jack on the AV Receiver. Notes • The speakers will not reproduce sound while headphones are connected.
  • Page 25 Press SLEEP. “Sleep 90 min” appears in the multipurpose display for about 5 seconds, which means the AV Receiver will turn off and enter standby mode in 90 minutes. Also the SLEEP indicator is lit in the display while the sleep timer is on.
  • Page 26 The adjusted values will return to the values set on page 20 when the AV Receiver enters standby mode unless you save the values. Note You cannot adjust the volume balance while the muting function is activated.

  • Page 27: Enjoying Multi Channel Sources

    Enjoying multi channel sources SURROUND AUDIO SELECTOR TAPE Using analog multi channel input The multi channel input refers to a system, which is compatible with a source component equipped with analog 5.1-channel outputs (DVD player, MPEG decoder, etc.), reproducing the left/right front, center and left/right surround channels from five respective speakers and outputting the subwoofer channel from SUB WOOFER (refer to page 13).

  • Page 28: Enjoying The Listening Modes

    • If you press the pause or skip button on the player while playing a DTS source, a short noise may be heard. This is not a malfunction. • The DTS indicator on the HT-R420 lights up while it plays the DTS source. When playback concludes and the DTS signal transmission stops, the HT-R420 remains in DTS mode and the DTS indicator remains lit.
  • Page 29 DTS). A.STEREO button: Set the listening mode to “All Ch St”. DSP button on the front panel: Recall the Onkyo-original DSP mode. Each time this button is pressed, the listening mode cycles; “Orchestra” → “Unplugged” → “Studio Mix” → “TV Logic” →...

  • Page 30: Audio Adjust Function

    Audio adjust function PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ Using the audio adjust functions Before operating the remote controller, press RCVR/TAPE. These functions only work with speaker system A. Audio Adjust provides various functions for adjusting the sound, including several especially for use with Dolby Digital, DTS, and Pro Logic II source.
  • Page 31 Note that the impact of the Late Night function depends on the Dolby Digital source that you are playing, and with some source there will be little or no effect. This function is automatically cancelled when you set the HT-R420 to Standby. Cinema Filter...

  • Page 32: Recording A Source

    Recording a source To record the input source signal you are currently watching or listening to Recording of video and/or audio signals can be performed on the components connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT and TAPE OUT (audio only) jacks. Input selector buttons 1.

  • Page 33: Using The Remote Controller With Your Other Av Components

    HT-R420’s z connector allows you to control it with the HT-R420’s remote controller. Since you only need to point the remote controller at the HT-R420, you can control components that are out of sight, for example, in a cabinet. Since you don’t have to enter any special codes, or do any programming,...

  • Page 34: Using The Remote Controller With Your Other Av Components

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  • Page 35 Remember, if your AV component is connected to the HT- R420 via z, point the remote controller at the HT-R420. If not, point the remote controller at the AV component. (A cassette recorder can’t be turned on or off from the remote controller.
  • Page 36 RC-479S) buttons CD input selector RC-518M: CD mode can be used only with an Onkyo CD player, and you must enter the appropriate Onkyo CD player code (see page 33). Power On/Off. £ : Starts playback of CD. Stops playback, fast forward or fast reverse.
  • Page 37 Using the remote controller with your other AV components (RC-518M) TV mode (TV) operation buttons Control VCR if appropriate VCR code has been entered You must enter the appropriate manufacturer’s You must enter the appropriate manufacturer’s code (see page 33). code (see page 33).

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Remedies Pages • Check the connection of the power cord. • Disconnect the power cord, then connect it again. • Contact your Onkyo Service Center. – • Disconnect the power cord, then connect it – again. • Deactivate the muting function.
  • Page 39 To reset the surround mode and other settings to the factory default settings, hold down the VIDEO 1 button with the HT-R420 turned on and then press the STANDBY/ON button. “Clear” appears in the front display and the HT-R420 enters the standby state.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 SN 29343627A (C) Copyright 2004 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. General Power Supply: American model: AC 120 V, 60 Hz...

  • Page 41: Table Of Contents

    CENTER SPEAKER SKM-420S SURROUND SPEAKER Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo home theater speaker package. Please read this manual thoroughly before using your new speakers. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your speaker package.

  • Page 42: Important Safeguards

    HTP-420_En.fm Page 2 Sunday, December 19, 2004 2:08 PM WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

  • Page 43: Precautions

    filled with liquids, such as vases should be placed on the appliance. Package Contents Make sure your box contains all of the items below. If anything is missing, contact the nearest Onkyo dealer. • Front speakers (SKF-420F) • Center speaker •...

  • Page 44: Getting To Know Your Speaker Package

    This control is used to adjust the volume of the sub- woofer. LINE INPUT This RCA input should be connected to the sub- woofer preout on your HT-R420 AV receiver, amp, or other receiver with supplied RCA cable. Note: The Auto Standby function turns the subwoofer on when the input signal exceeds a certain level.

  • Page 45: About Home Theater

    HTP-420_En.fm Page 5 Sunday, December 19, 2004 2:08 PM About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater The HTP-420’s great sound means that you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and...

  • Page 46: Connecting The Power Cord

    HTP-420_En.fm Page 6 Sunday, December 19, 2004 2:08 PM Connecting the Power Cord Notes: • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the SKW-420 may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment o the same circuit.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    The level of the input signal was too low and the no sound? subwoofer entered Standby mode. On the HT-R420 Receiver, the subwoofer mode is set to SW Off. The subwoofer produces The source material contain little or no bass con- hardly any sound? tent.
  • Page 48 Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.onkyo.net ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 SN 29343663A (C) Copyright 2004 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. HOMEPAGE http://www.onkyo.com/ I0402-2...

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