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Onkyo PHC-5 Instruction Manual

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Phantom Cinema
PHC-5
Virtual Surround Unit PHC-5
Instruction Manual
(for European model)
STANDBY/ON
PANORAMA
NORMAL
DISTANCE
NEAR
MID
FAR
MIN
V I R T U A L
S U R R O U N D
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Phantom Cin-
ema.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and turning on the power.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new Phantom Cinema.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
POWER
OFF
ON
WIDE
TV
VIDEO
AUX
INPUT
LEVEL
MAX
VOLUME
PHC-5
Therter-Dimensional
Contents
Important Safeguards......................... 2
Precautions........................................... 3
Features................................................ 3
Package Contents ................................ 4
Installing batteries.................................. 4
Installation ........................................... 5
Installation Precautions.......................... 6
Connections.......................................... 7
SKW-310, etc. .................................... 8
VIDEO/AUX INPUT jacks ................ 8
Connecting the power cord .................... 9
System.............................................. 10
Using the remote controller ................. 10
for TV sound..................................... 11
Other functions .................................... 14
troller:................................................ 15
controller's function.......................... 16
Parts and Names................................ 18
(front panel) ...................................... 18
(rear panel)........................................ 18
Remote controller RC-382M ............... 19
Troubleshooting................................. 20
Specifications ..................................... 20

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Other functions ........14 Programmable Remote Controller .. 15 Notes on programming the remote con- troller:..........15 Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Phantom Cin- Buttons used for programming .... 15 ema. Programming the other remote Please read this manual thoroughly before making controller’s function......

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    WARNING: WARNING AVIS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated CAUTION: “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-service- Onkyo’s Intelligent Power Management System able. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo autho- rized service station. (IPM) Onkyo’s intelligent power management system (IPM) 3.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    The life of the included manganese batteries is about six months, although it depends on how often you use the remote controller. Onkyo...

  • Page 5: Installation

    The effect of the subwoofer varies significantly depending on its location. Generally, placing the subwoofer in the corner of the room would be the most effective. Installation example PHC-5 Subwoofer Onkyo SKW-320, SKW-310, etc. Center axis NOTE To prevent the cabinet from deforming or discoloration, avoid locations which are exposed to direct sunlight or much humidity, or close to an air conditioning unit or heater.

  • Page 6: Installation Precautions

    Installation (continued) Installation Precautions Install the unit on a level, stable surface. The unit may fall if you install it on a tilted or unstable surface. Follow the requirements below to place the unit on top of a TV: The TV surface on the top side is larger than the bottom surface of the unit. The TV surface is level and not tilted.

  • Page 7: Connections

    Connections Do not plug the power cord into the AC outlet until all connections are completed. Connecting to the TV (IPM system) Use the cable included in the package for connection. Connect the stereo audio connection cable as follows: To TV’s audio output L ch. jack...white white...PHC-5’s TV input L ch.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Subwoofer, Skw-320, Skw-310, Etc

    Connections (continued) Connecting the subwoofer, SKW-320, SKW-310, etc. Connect the subwoofer Optional Onkyo subwoofer SKW-320, SKW-310, etc. to the SUBWOOFER PREOUT jack on the PHC-5. We recommend you connect a subwoofer to take the best advantage of the virtual surround effects.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the power cord Follow the instructions below to connect the power cord: Make sure that all connections other than the power cord for the PHC-5 system have already been made. Turning on the power to the PHC-5 system may cause a very brief current surge that might affect other devices, such as a computer, if they are on the same circuit.

  • Page 10: Before Operating The Phc-5 System

    Before Operating the PHC-5 System Using the remote controller Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor panel on the unit. Operate the remote controller within the angle and distance specified in the figure below. The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a sig- nal from the remote controller.

  • Page 11: Operating The Phc-5 System

    Operating the PHC-5 System Compatible recordings and media The Virtual Surround system on the PHC-5 system produces the best effect with recordings (media) that use the “Dolby* Surround” system. These media include Hi-Fi VHS, laser discs, and DVD video, which carry the mark.
  • Page 12 Operating the PHC-5 System (continued) On the remote controller, select Virtual mode by pressing the MODE button. PANORAMA WIDE MODE VIDEO NORMAL DISTANCE NEAR INPUT SENDING/ LEARNED Pressing the MODE button repeatedly toggles between Virtual mode and Stereo mode. POWER DISPLAY LEARN If you select Stereo mode, skip to Step 7 on the next page.
  • Page 13 Adjust the volume level of the surround sound. SURROUND LEVEL SENDING/ π: Press this button to raise When you press the †SURROUNDπ LEARNED the surround sound. button, the LEVEL meter lights up, †: Press this button to lower indicating the current volume level. POWER DISPLAY LEARN...

  • Page 14: Other Functions

    Operating the PHC-5 System (continued) Other functions Turning off the light on the display DISPLAY Pressing the DISPLAY button turns on/off the light on the display of the unit. SENDING/ LEARNED This button is disabled in Stereo mode. POWER DISPLAY LEARN POWER VIDEO CONTROL...

  • Page 15: Programmable Remote Controller

    Programmable Remote Controller You can use the remote controller RC-382M to remotely control a TV or VCR by programming the functions of the remote controller for the device into the RC-382M. Notes on programming the remote controller: Use new batteries for the RC-382M and the remote controller for a TV or VCR. Using old batteries may result in a failure in programming or cause the programmed remote controller buttons to work incorrectly.

  • Page 16: Programming The Other Remote Controller's Function

    Programmable Remote Controller (continued) Programming the other remote controller’s function Place both remote controllers on a level surface, such as on the table. SENDING/LEARNED SENDING/ indicator LEARNED POWER DISPLAY LEARN 5 - 10cm POWER VIDEO CONTROL TV/VCR POWER TV CONTROL RC-382M TV/VIDEO VOLUME...

  • Page 17: Checking The Programmed Functions

    Checking the programmed functions Check to see if the programmed buttons operate the corresponding device correctly. If pressing one of the programmed buttons does not cause the SENDING/LEARNED indicator on the remote controller to light up, re-program again. Press one of the programmable button to operate the corresponding device.

  • Page 18: U R R O U N D Therter-Dimensional Phc-

    Parts and Names Virtual Surround Unit PHC-5 (front panel) The numerals in parentheses indicate reference pages. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 STANDBY/ON POWER PANORAMA WIDE VIDEO NORMAL DISTANCE NEAR INPUT LEVEL VOLUME STANDBY/ON POWER PANORAMA WIDE VIDEO NORMAL DISTANCE NEAR...

  • Page 19: Remote Controller Rc-382M

    Remote controller RC-382M The numerals in parentheses indicate reference pages. A SENDING/LEARNED indicator [15~17] B POWER button [13, 17] C Display light on/off button (DISPLAY) [14] SENDING/ D LEARN button [15~17] LEARNED E Programmable buttons [15~17] POWER DISPLAY LEARN F Listening distance adjustment buttons (DISTANCE) [12] POWER VIDEO CONTROL...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    If you have any problem operating the PHC-5 system, check the items listed below. If the problem persists, remove the power cord from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer or the nearest Onkyo Service Center with your name, address, phone number, the product name PHC-5, and a detailed description of the problem.

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