Onkyo HT-R548 Instruction Manual
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AV Receiver
HT-R548
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
Connections.................................10
Turning On & Basic Operations ......17
Advanced Operations .................32
Controlling Other Components...42
Appendix ......................................47
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Advanced Operations ....32 Controlling Other Components...42 Appendix ........47 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

    Introduction WARNING: AVIS WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 3: Precautions

    EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside GROEBENZELL, GERMANY this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 8. Handling Notes K. MIYAGI • If you need to transport this unit, use the original...
  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Indoor FM antenna (➔ page 16) AM loop antenna (➔ page 16) Speaker setup microphone (➔ page 23) Remote controller (RC-799M) and two batteries (AA/R6) (➔ page 4) In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Controlling Other Components Important Safety Instructions ......... 2 iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock ......42 Precautions............... 3 Using the Onkyo Dock..........42 Supplied Accessories............4 Controlling Your iPod/iPhone ........42 Features ................6 Controlling Other Onkyo Components ......44 Front &...
  • Page 6: Features

    Digital Plus, DSD and Multi-CH PCM) Laboratories. • Non-Scaling Configuration • A-Form Listening Mode Memory Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. • Direct Mode • Music Optimizer for Compressed Digital Music files “HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia •...
  • Page 7: Front & Rear Panels

    Front & Rear Panels Front Panel The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. ON/STANDBY button (17) TUNING, PRESET (20 to 21), arrow and ENTER buttons HDMI THRU indicator (39) RETURN button SPEAKERS A and B buttons (29) MASTER VOLUME control (18) Remote control sensor (4)
  • Page 8: Display

    Display For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. A and B speaker indicators (29) Tuning indicators (20) Audio input indicators RDS indicator (21) Listening mode and format indicators (26, 30) SLEEP indicator (29) Audyssey indicator (23, 36) MUTING indicator (31) Dynamic EQ indicator (36) Message area Dynamic Vol indicator (37)
  • Page 9: Remote Controller

    Controlling the AV Receiver To control the AV receiver, 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 page 44).
  • Page 10: Connections

    Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals. Surround Surround right left Front B right Front B left Front A right Center Front A left Speakers B Speakers A...
  • Page 11 Speaker Configuration • Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. The following table indicates the channels you should use • Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals. depending on the number of speakers that you have. No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass.
  • Page 12: About Av Connections

    About AV Connections Connecting AV components HDMI cable : Video & Audio Other cables : Video : Audio AV receiver AV receiver Blu-ray Disc/ Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console Game console TV, projector, etc. TV, projector, etc. DVD player •...
  • Page 13: Connecting Components With Hdmi

    Connecting Components with HDMI VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder Game console TV, projector, etc. Satellite/cable set-top box, etc. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed (➔...
  • Page 14: Connecting Your Components

    Connecting Your Components The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings. Connect your components to the appropriate jacks.
  • Page 15: Connecting Onkyo Components

    • Some components may not support all functions. Refer to (➔ page 44). the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo components. Connecting a Recording Component See “Recording” on the recording (➔ page 31).
  • Page 16: Connecting Antenna

    Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. Caution •...
  • Page 17: Turning On & Basic Operations

    Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Turning On ON/STANDBY on the front panel. Press Press RECEIVER followed by on the remote controller. The AV receiver comes on, the display lights. Turning Off Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. Press RECEIVER followed by on the remote controller.
  • Page 18: Playback

    Controlling Contents of USB Devices The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected See “Controlling Other Onkyo Components” about the to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT operation of other components (➔...
  • Page 19: Understanding Icons On The Display

    Playing iPod/iPhone via USB This button selects the next song. This section explains how to play music files on the iPod/iPhone. This button fast-forwards the current song. Compatible iPod/iPhone models Made for: This button stops playback. iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPod classic, MODE iPod with video, iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th You can switch between Standard Mode and Extended...
  • Page 20: Playing Usb Device

    • Protected WMA music files on an MP3 player cannot be played. lights. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM • Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or STEREO indicator lights on the display, as shown.
  • Page 21 ■ Tuning into stations by frequency Using RDS You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency. RDS works only in areas where RDS broadcasts are On the remote controller, press AM or FM to select available.
  • Page 22 ■ Finding Stations by Type (PTY) RDS program types (PTY) You can search for radio stations by type. Type Display None None Press RT/PTY/TP twice. News reports News The current program type appears on the display. Current affairs Affairs Use PRESET to select the type of program Information Info...
  • Page 23: Using Basic Functions

    Using Basic Functions The distances from position must be Using the Automatic Speaker Setup at least 1 meter. With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey 2EQ ® automatically determines the number of speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass management, optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary listening position.
  • Page 24 Press ENTER. Note Audyssey 2EQ ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup • You can cancel Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker starts. Setup at any point in this procedure simply by disconnecting the setup microphone. Test tones are played through each speaker as •...
  • Page 25 • 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 26: Using The Listening Modes

    Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes page 27). See “Listening Modes” for detailed information about the listening modes (➔ ■ Listening Mode Buttons MOVIE/TV button This button selects the listening modes intended for use Press with movies and TV. RECEIVER first.
  • Page 27 The illustration shows which speakers are activated in each channel. See “Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)” for the page 34). speaker setup (➔ Front speakers Center speaker Subwoofer Surround speakers ■ Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout Orchestra Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround channels...
  • Page 28 Listening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout Multichannel This mode is for use with PCM multichannel sources. M u l t Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II expands any 2-channel source for 5.1-channel playback. It provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops M o v i e the listener.
  • Page 29: Using The Home Menu

    Using the Home Menu Selecting Speakers A and B The Home menu provides you quick access to frequently You can use two sets of front speakers with the AV used menus without having to go through the long receiver: Speakers A for up to 5.1-channel playback in standard menu.
  • Page 30: Setting The Display Brightness

    Setting the Display Brightness Changing the Input Display You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver’s When you connect an -capable Onkyo component, you display. must configure the input display so that can work properly. Press RECEIVER followed by DIMMER This setting can be done only from the front panel.
  • Page 31: Muting The Av Receiver

    Recording Separate AV Sources Muting the AV Receiver Here you can record audio and video from completely You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver. separate sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto your video recordings. This function takes advantage of the fact Press RECEIVER followed by MUTING.
  • Page 32: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations Advanced Setup On-screen Setup Menus Common Procedures in Setup Menu The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that Remote indicator is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.
  • Page 33: Hdmi Input

    Explanatory Notes Component (Component Video Input) Menu Sp Config Menu Component ■ If you connect a video component to a component video Subwoofer input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For Yes: example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to Select if a subwoofer is connected.
  • Page 34: Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)

    40Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz, Sp Config (Speaker Configuration) 120Hz, 150Hz, 200Hz Use the diameter of the smallest speaker in your system Menu Sp Config when choosing the crossover frequency. This section explains how to specify Speaker cone diameter Crossover frequency which speakers are connected and their Over 20 cm...
  • Page 35: Level Cal (Level Calibration)

    Dolby Settings Level Cal (Level Calibration) ■ PLII Music (2ch Input) Menu Level Cal These settings apply to only 2-channel stereo sources. Here you can adjust the level of each speaker with the Panorama built-in test tone so that the volume of each speaker is the same at the listening position.
  • Page 36: Source Setup

    ■ Theater-Dimensional Setting Dynamic EQ Off: ■ Listening Angle Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® off. Wide: Audyssey Dynamic EQ becomes active. Select if the listening angle is 40 degrees. The Dynamic EQ indicator will light (➔ page 8). Narrow: With Audyssey Dynamic EQ, you can enjoy great sound Select if the listening angle is 20 degrees.
  • Page 37 ■ Dynamic Volume A/V Sync ■ A/V Sync Light: Light Compression Mode becomes active. 0 ms to 400 ms in 10 ms steps Medium: When using progressive scanning on your Blu-ray Medium Compression Mode becomes active. Disc/DVD player, you may find that the picture and sound are out of sync.
  • Page 38: Hardware

    You can set priorities of audio output when there are both Remote ID digital and analog inputs. 1, 2, or 3 When several Onkyo components are used in the same Note room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate • The setting is stored individually for each input selector.
  • Page 39: Hdmi Setup

    ■ Auto Standby HDMI Through ■ Auto Standby Auto: Detects the signal and automatically selects the input source. BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX, When “Auto Standby” is set to “On”, AV receiver will TV/CD: automatically perform standby operation if there is no Selects the input source for which the HDMI operation for 30 minutes with no audio and no video Through function is enabled.
  • Page 40: Using The Audio Settings

    ■ Audio Return Ch (ARC) Using the Audio Settings Auto: You can change various audio settings from the Home page 29). The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent to menu (➔ the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver. Press RECEIVER followed by HOME.
  • Page 41 Audyssey Settings Music Optimizer ■ ■ Audyssey Music Optimizer page 36) See “Audyssey” (➔ ■ Dynamic EQ Turn this setting on to enhance the sound quality of See “Dynamic EQ” (➔ page 36) compressed music files. Use it with music files that use ■...
  • Page 42: Controlling Other Components

    For the latest information on the Onkyo Dock Note components, see the Onkyo web site at: • Linked operations do not work with video playback or when the http://www.onkyo.com...
  • Page 43 • For detailed operation of the iPod/iPhone, please refer to the instruction manual. This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or off. Your iPod/iPhone may not respond the first time you press this button, in which case you should press it again.
  • Page 44: Controlling Other Onkyo Components

    Controlling Onkyo components without Look up the appropriate remote control code in the Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control Connected via an Onkyo component that’s not connected via...
  • Page 45: Resetting Remote Mode Buttons

    Controlling Other Components By pressing REMOTE MODE that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your component, you can control Onkyo component as below. For details on entering a remote control code for a page 44). different component (➔...
  • Page 46 ✔: Available buttons Press the appropriate Components REMOTE MODE first. Buttons ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ TOP MENU ✔ ✔ / / / , ENTER ✔ ✔ SETUP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ SEARCH ✔ ✔ ✔ REPEAT ✔ ✔ ✔...
  • Page 47: Appendix

    AV receiver will enter Standby mode. speakers and input sources. If the AV receiver turns off when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect the power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer. Audio Note that resetting the AV receiver will delete your radio presets and custom settings.
  • Page 48 ■ ■ Only the front speakers produce sound Noise can be heard When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power — only the front speakers and subwoofer produce cords, speaker cables, and so on may degrade the sound.
  • Page 49: Usb Device Playback

    Can’t control other components Use the “Input Ch (Mux)” setting on the “Audio Adjust” menu to select “Main” or “Sub”. If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the cable and analog audio cable are connected properly. ■ functions don’t work Connecting only an cable won’t work.
  • Page 50 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 correctly.
  • Page 51: Usb Features

    USB Features USB Device Requirements • USB mass storage device class (but not always guaranteed). • FAT16 or FAT32 file system format. • Each folder may contain up to 255 music files and folders, and folders may be nested up to 8 levels deep. •...
  • Page 52: Connection Tips And Video Signal Path

    Connection Tips and Video Signal Path The AV receiver 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. The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT.
  • Page 53: 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 components. 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, multichannel digital audio, and multichannel PCM).
  • Page 54: Using An Rihd-Compatible Tv, Player, Or Recorder

    Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder , which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard.
  • Page 55 ■ How to connect and setup Confirm the settings. 1. Turn on the power for all connected components. Confirm the connecting and setting. 2. Turn off the power of the TV, and confirm that 1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack to the HDMI input the power of the connected components is turned jack of the TV.
  • Page 56: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Section General Rated Output Power Power Supply (European) AC 230 V, 50 Hz × All channels: (Others) AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz 1 ch 100 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 1% (IEC) Power Consumption (European) 300 W (Others) 330 W...
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  • Page 60 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/ Y1012-1 SN 29400608 (C) Copyright 2010 ONKYO SOUND & VISION CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. * 2 9 4 0 0 6 0 8 *...

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