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HT-R520_En.book Page 1 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:47 PM
AV Receiver
HT-R520
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
Introduction ..................................... 2
Connection .................................... 16
Turning On & First Time Setup..... 31
Basic Operation
Playing your AV components ....... 32
Using the Tuner............................ 34
Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 38
Advanced Operation ..................... 43
Troubleshooting ............................ 56
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  • Page 1 HT-R520_En.book Page 1 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:47 PM AV Receiver HT-R520 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: Introduction Important Safety Instructions

    HT-R520_En.book Page 2 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:47 PM WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    1. Recording Copyright —Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with- out the permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse —The AC fuse inside the HT-R520 is not user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the HT-R520, contact your Onkyo dealer.

  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of the HT-R520. Specifications and operation are the same regardless of color. Features •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Important Safety Instructions ...2 Precautions...3 Supplied Accessories...4 Features ...4 Front & Rear Panels...6 Before Using the HT-R520...9 Remote Controller...10 Connection Connecting Your Speakers ...16 Connecting Antenna ...18 Connecting the HT-R520 ...20 Turning on & First Time Setup ... 31 Basic Operation Playing Your AV Components ...32...

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    PHONES For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. STANDBY/ON button (31) This button is used to set the HT-R520 to On or Standby. STANDBY indicator (31) This indicator lights up when the HT-R520 is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.
  • Page 7 MEMORY (34): This indicator lights up when pre- setting radio stations. FM STEREO (34): This indicator lights up when the HT-R520 is tuned to a stereo FM station. SLEEP indicator (37) This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    (30) This (Remote Interactive) socket can be con- nected to the nent. The HT-R520’s remote controller can then be used to control that component. To use must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the HT-R520 and the other component, even if they are connected digitally.

  • Page 9: Before Using The Ht-R520

    • Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possi- ble to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller, point it at the HT-R520’s remote control sensor, as shown below. Remote control sensor...

  • Page 10: Remote Controller

    • Some of the functions described in this manual may not work as expected with other components. AMP/TUNER Mode AMP/TUNER mode is used to control the HT-R520. To select AMP/TUNER mode, press the [AMP] mode but- . The remote con- ton.
  • Page 11 Remote Controller —Continued For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. STANDBY button (31) This button is used to set the HT-R520 to Standby. ON button (31) This button is used to turn on the HT-R520. Input selector buttons (32) These buttons are used to select the input sources.

  • Page 12: Dvd Mode

    L NIGHT CINE FLTR RC - 570M DVD Mode DVD mode is used to control an Onkyo DVD player con- nected to the HT-R520 via To set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the [DVD] mode button. Before selecting DVD mode and starting play-...
  • Page 13 CD Mode CD mode is used to control an Onkyo CD player con- nected to the HT-R520 via To set the remote controller to CD mode, press the [CD] mode button.
  • Page 14 L NIGHT CINE FLTR RC - 570M MD Mode & CDR Mode MD mode is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to the HT-R520 via to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to the HT-R520 via To select MD mode, press the [MD] mode button. To select CDR mode, press the [CDR] mode button.

  • Page 15: Tape Mode

    Tape Mode Tape mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the HT-R520 via To set the remote controller to Tape mode, press the [AMP] mode button.

  • Page 16: Connecting Your Speakers

    Enjoying Home Theater You can use two sets of speakers with the HT-R520: speaker set A and speaker set B. Speaker set A (HTP-520) should be installed in your main listening room and can be used with Dolby Digital and DTS surround material.
  • Page 17 • Only use speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms or higher. Connecting speakers with an impedance of less than 8 ohms may damage the HT-R520. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided.

  • Page 18: Connecting Antenna

    Attach the FM antenna, as shown. Insert the plug fully into the socket. Once the HT-R520 is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the posi- tion of the FM antenna to achieve the best possi- ble reception.
  • Page 19 TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.

  • Page 20: Before Making Any Connections

    • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all audio and video connections. Optical Digital Inputs The HT-R520’s optical digital inputs have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.

  • Page 21: Which Connections Should I Use

    Connection Guide ■ Inputs Up to five AV components can be connected to the HT-R520’s rear panel inputs, and one to its front panel input. The following table lists the type of component that you can connect to each input.

  • Page 22: Connecting Your Tv Or Projector

    Audio Connections The following connections will allow you to listen to audio from your TV via the HT-R520. If your TV has no audio outputs, connect the HT-R520 to your VCR and use its tuner (see page 24). Note: • Initially, the OPTICAL 2 digital input is assigned to the VIDEO 2 input source.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Dvd Player

    You only need to use one of the following video connec- tion methods. ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R520’s VIDEO DVD IN to the composite video output on your DVD player, as shown.

  • Page 24: Connecting A Vcr For Playback

    By using your VCR’s tuner, this connection example allows you to listen to the sound from your favorite TV programs through the HT-R520. This is useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Video Connections • Use an S-Video cable to connect the HT-R520’s S VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN to the S-Video output on your VCR, as shown.

  • Page 25: Connecting A Vcr For Recording

    HT-R520’s VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT to a composite video input on your recording VCR. Audio Connections • Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520’s AUDIO VIDEO 1 L/R OUTs to the audio inputs on your recording VCR. This illustration shows how to connect a VCR for record- ing from a TV or another VCR.

  • Page 26: Connecting Other Video Sources

    You only need to use one of the following video connec- tion methods. ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R520’s VIDEO 2 IN to the composite video output on your video component, as shown.
  • Page 27 Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520’s VIDEO 2 IN L/R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your video component, as shown.

  • Page 28: Connecting A Cd Player

    , or to record audio from your CD player, you’ll need to make analog audio connections as well. Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520’s CD IN L/R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your CD player, as shown.

  • Page 29: Connecting A Turntable

    TAPE IN, you’ll need to set the TAPE input source to “----” (see page 31). ■ Turntable with a Built-in Phono Preamp Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520’s TAPE IN L/R inputs to the audio outputs on your turnta- ble, as shown.

  • Page 30: Connecting Onkyo Components

    Auto Power On/Standby When you start playback on a component connected via , if the HT-R520 is in Standby, it will turn on and select that component as the input source automatically. Similarly, when the HT-R520 is set to Standby, all com- ponents connected via also enter Standby.

  • Page 31: Turning On & First Time Setup

    Assigning the Digital Inputs to Input Sources To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, you must connect your DVD player to the HT-R520 by using a digital audio connection (coaxial or optical). With this function you can assign digital audio inputs to input sources.

  • Page 32: Playing Your Av Components

    HT-R520_En.book Page 32 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:47 PM Playing Your AV Components This chapter explains how to use the HT-R520 with your other AV components. STANDBY INPUT Input MULTI CH TV CH selector TAPE TUNER T V VOL buttons...

  • Page 33: Displaying Source Information

    HT-R520_En.book Page 33 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:47 PM Playing Your AV Components —Continued Displaying Source Information You can display various information about the current input source as follows. Press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through the available information. DISPLAY The following information can typically be displayed for input sources.

  • Page 34: Using The Tuner

    Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency one step at a time. HT-R520 changes FM frequency in 0.1 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono.

  • Page 35: Presetting Radio Stations

    HT-R520_En.book Page 35 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:47 PM Using the Tuner —Continued Presetting Radio Stations You can store up to 30 of your favorite radio stations as presets. Tune into the station that you want to store as a preset. Press the [MEMORY] button.

  • Page 36: Common Functions

    L NIGHT CINE FLTR RC-570M Using the OptiResponse Equalizer When using the HT-R520 with the speakers included in the HTP-520 Home Theater Speaker Package, by turning on the OptiResponse equalizer, you can enjoy a powerful sound with movies or music.

  • Page 37: Using Headphones

    • Speakers that are set to No or None in the Speaker Configuration cannot be adjusted. Using the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer you can set the HT-R520 so that it automatically turns off after a set period. Press the [SLEEP] button repeat-...

  • Page 38: Using The Listening Modes

    HT-R520_En.book Page 38 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:47 PM Using the Listening Modes With its built-in surround-sound decoders and DSP pro- grams, the HT-R520 can transform your home listening room into a movie theater or concert hall. To get the most from surround sound, it’s important that you install and configure your speakers correctly.

  • Page 39: Selecting Listening Modes

    • The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD player is connected to the HT-R520 with a digital audio connection (coaxial or optical). • Listening mode availability depends on the format of the current input signal.
  • Page 40 HT-R520_En.book Page 40 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:47 PM Using the Listening Modes —Continued About the Listing Modes The HT-R520’s surround indicators show which speak- ers are active in each listening mode. Front left Center Front right Surround Surround Surround...
  • Page 41 HT-R520_En.book Page 41 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:47 PM Using the Listening Modes —Continued DTS-ES DTS-ES supports up to 6.1 channels. The HT-R520 sup- ports both DTS-ES Discrete and DTS-ES Matrix. mode is for use with DTS 6.1 Discrete material. With an additional surround-back channel, each 6.1 channel is digitally recorded for a real-...
  • Page 42 ] buttons to select “Auto,” “On” or “Off.” Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. Use the remote controller’s SETUP [SURR] button, or the HT-R520’s SURR LISTENING MODE [ tons to select the required listen- ing mode. Dolby Digital Setting Auto: If the source signal contains a Dolby Digital EX flag, Dolby Digital EX 6.1 is used.

  • Page 43: Recording

    You can record only to AV components that are con- nected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT sockets. See pages 22–30 for information on connecting your AV components to the HT-R520. Use the input selector buttons to select the AV component that VIDEO 1 you want to record.

  • Page 44: Advanced Function

    Dolby Digital material that you are playing, and with some material there will be little or no effect. This function is turned off when the HT-R520 is set to Standby. Tip: You can also set this function by using the remote controller’s [L NIGHT] button.

  • Page 45: Digital Input Signal Formats

    Format Display Dolby Digital Normally, the HT-R520 detects the signal format auto- matically. However, if you experience either of the fol- lowing issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you can set the signal format to PCM or DTS: •...

  • Page 46: Advanced Setup

    HT-R520_En.book Page 46 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:47 PM Advanced Setup 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.

  • Page 47: Speaker Levels

    Speaker Levels With this function you can adjust the volume of each speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the listening position. Speaker levels cannot be set while the HT-R520 is muted. STANDBY INPUT MULTI CH TV CH...
  • Page 48 HT-R520_En.book Page 48 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:47 PM Advanced Setup —Continued These settings only need to be changed if you’re not using the HTP-520 speakers. If you are using the all HTP-520 speakers, you don’t need to change anything. Speaker Configuration This section explains how to specify which speakers are connected and their sizes.
  • Page 49 HT-R520_En.book Page 49 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:47 PM Advanced Setup —Continued Use the Down [ ] button to select “Surr Back,” and use the Left and Right [ ENTER select Small , Large , or None . Small: Select if the surround back speaker is small.

  • Page 50: Controlling Other Components

    HT-R520_En.book Page 50 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:47 PM Controlling Other Components You can use the HT-R520’s remote controller (RC- 570M) to control your other AV components, including those made by other manufacturers. To do this you first need to enter the appropriate remote control code for your DVD player, TV, VCR, cable receiver, or satellite receiver.
  • Page 51 5009 Integra 5001, 5002 Integra Research 5001, 5002 5023 Kenwood 5017 Magnavox 5004, 5021 Marantz 5025, 5026 Mitsubishi 5005 Onkyo 5001, 5002 Panasonic 5011, 5017, 5020 Philips 5004, 5021, 5028 Pioneer 5006 Proscan 5003 5003 Sanyo 5012 5007, 5013, 5018,...
  • Page 52 HT-R520_En.book Page 52 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:47 PM Controlling Other Components —Continued SAT (satellite receiver) Manufacturer Control code Tristar 4016 Unisat 4013 Universum 4021, 4024 Vortec 4017 Wela 4025 Zehnder 4020 Zenith 4032 CBL (cable receiver) Manufacturer Control code...
  • Page 53 HT-R520_En.book Page 53 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:47 PM Controlling Other Components —Continued Manufacturer Control code 2001, 2002, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026, 2027 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, Realistic 2012, 2017 2048 Roadstar 2033, 2043 Runco 2019 Saba 2040, 2048 Saisho...
  • Page 54 HT-R520_En.book Page 54 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:47 PM Controlling Other Components —Continued Manufacturer Control code Loewe 1014, 1040, 1055 Luxman 1004, 1006 1001, 1006, 1010, 1014, 1016, 1017, 1034 M Electronic 1035, 1053, 1062, 1063 Magnadyne 1040, 1067, 1068 Magnafon 1067 1004, 1006, 1008, 1014,...
  • Page 55 TONE TAPE REMOTE MODE CABLE DIMMER SLEEP INPUT DISC ENTER PREV DISPLAY MUTING Set the cable receiver to On or [ON], [STANDBY] Standby [CH +/–] Select cable channels Number buttons Enter numbers Controlling a VCR STANDBY --/--- TONE Press [VCR] first...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Possible cause The amp protection system has been acti- Contact your Onkyo dealer. vated. The HT-R520 is muted and the MUTING Unmute the HT-R520 (page 37). indicator is on. Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way. And make sure that the inputs and outputs of all components are con- nected properly (page 20).
  • Page 57 A low-frequency noise or The audio connecting cables at the rear of hum can be heard? the HT-R520 are too close to the power cord. The sound is too bright or harsh and the high range is The treble is set too high.
  • Page 58 Move the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your TV. Interference caused by your TV. Move the HT-R520 as far away as possible from your TV. Preset your favorite radio stations again The power cord has not been connected to a (page 35).

  • Page 59: Audio Inputs

    That should fix it. • To reset the HT-R520 to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VIDEO 1] button, press the [STANDBY/ON] button. “Clear” will appear on the display and the HT-R520 will enter Standby mode.
  • Page 60 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 29343633 (C) Copyright 2004 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. HOMEPAGE http://www.onkyo.com/ I0403-1 * 2 9 3 4 3 6 3 3 *...

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