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Onkyo HT-S770 Instruction Manual

Onkyo HT-S770 Instruction Manual

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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 Playing your AV components ..32 Using the Tuner......34 Enjoying the Listening Modes ..38 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

    WARNING: WARNING AVIS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the CAUTION: presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 Section 820-40 of the NEC which user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in partic- HT-R520, contact your Onkyo dealer. ular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected 3. Care —Occasionally you should dust the HT-R520 to the grounding system of the building, as close to the all over with a soft cloth.

  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    • FM/AM auto tuning Remote Controller • Preprogrammed for use with other AV components *1. OptiResponse and OR-EQ are trademarks of Onkyo Cor- poration. *2. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trade- marks of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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 Using the Tuner........................34...

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    Front & Rear Panels Front Panel MASTER VOLUME TUNING STANDBY/ON PRESET ENTER STANDBY SETUP RETURN LISTENING SPEAKERS B TONE STEREO MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR 3 INPUT VIDEO PHONES MULTI CH VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO TAPE TUNER VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO HT-R520...
  • Page 7 Front & Rear Panels —Continued Display For detailed information, refer to the pages in SLEEP indicator (37) parenthesis. This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set. MUTING indicator (37) This indicator flashes when the HT-R520 is muted. Message area This area of the display shows various information Source/listening mode indicators (41)

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Note: FM ANTENNA (18, 19) This socket is for connecting an FM antenna. can only be used with Onkyo components. FRONT SPEAKERS B (17) VIDEO 1 IN/OUT & VIDEO 2 IN (24, 25, 43) These push terminals are for connecting speaker The VIDEO 1 S-Video, composite video, and audio set B.

  • Page 9: Installing The Batteries

    Before Using the HT-R520 Installing the Batteries Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller, point it at the HT-R520’s To open the battery compartment, press remote control sensor, as shown below. the small hollow and slide off the cover. Remote control sensor HT-R520 STANDBY indicator...

  • Page 10: Remote Controller

    --/--- TUNER/ TONE TAPE AMP/ TUNER With these modes you can control an Onkyo DVD REMOTE MODE player, CD player, MiniDisc recorder, or CD recorder connected via (the remote controller should be CABLE pointed at the HT-R520). By entering the appropriate...
  • Page 11 This button is used to select the Direct listening mode. DSP] & [DSP ] buttons These buttons are used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL- & LEVEL+ buttons These buttons are used to adjust the level of each...

  • Page 12: Dvd Mode

    Remote Controller —Continued 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 Remote Controller —Continued A-B button CD Mode This button is used to set the A–B repeat playback CD mode is used to control an Onkyo CD player con- function. nected to the HT-R520 via OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button To set the remote controller to CD mode, press the This button is used to open and close the disc tray.
  • Page 14 Remote Controller —Continued MD Mode & CDR Mode MD mode is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to the HT-R520 via . CDR mode is used 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 TV VOL T V VOL + 10 CLEAR --/--- Tape mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder TUNER/ TONE TAPE connected to the HT-R520 via REMOTE MODE To set the remote controller to Tape mode, press the [AMP] mode button.

  • Page 16: Connecting Your Speakers

    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 Connecting Your Speakers —Continued Connecting speaker Set A Connecting Your Speakers The HT-R520’s positive (+) speaker terminals are color- Before you connect your speakers, read the following: coded for ease of identification. (The negative (–) • Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. speaker terminals are all black.) •...

  • Page 18: Connecting Antenna

    Connecting Antenna Connecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting Antenna The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use This chapter explains how to connect the supplied indoor only. FM antenna and AM loop antenna and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting The HT-R520 won’t pick up any radio signals without the tabs into the base, as shown.
  • Page 19 Connecting Antenna —Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out- AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in door FM antenna instead.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Ht-R520

    Connecting the HT-R520 RCA AV Connection Color Coding Before Making Any Connections RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, • Read the manuals supplied with your AV components. white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-chan- • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed nel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”).

  • Page 21: Connection Guide

    Connecting the HT-R520 —Continued Video Connection Formats Connection Guide Video equipment can be connected to the HT-R520 ■ Inputs using one of the following video connection formats: Up to five AV components can be connected to the composite video, S-Video, or component video, the lat- HT-R520’s rear panel inputs, and one to its front panel ter offering the best picture quality.

  • Page 22: Connecting Your Tv Or Projector

    Connecting the HT-R520 —Continued Connecting Your TV or Projector Monitor Out Audio Connections The following connections will allow you to listen to ■ Using Composite Video audio from your TV via the HT-R520. Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R520’s If your TV has no audio outputs, connect the HT-R520 VIDEO MONITOR OUT to a composite video input on to your VCR and use its tuner (see page 24).

  • Page 23: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting the HT-R520 —Continued Connecting a DVD player Video Connections Audio Connections You only need to use one of the following video connec- Note: tion methods. Initially, the COAXIAL digital input is assigned to the DVD input source. If you connect your DVD player to a ■...
  • Page 24 Connecting the HT-R520 —Continued DVD Multichannel Connection Connecting a VCR for Playback If your player supports multichannel audio formats such You can watch videos by connecting your VCR to the as DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD, and it has multi- HT-R520.
  • Page 25 Connecting the HT-R520 —Continued Notes: Connecting a VCR for Recording • The HT-R520 must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s in Standby mode. Video Connections • If you want to record directly from your TV or play- •...
  • Page 26 Connecting the HT-R520 —Continued ■ Using Component Video Connecting Other Video Sources— Use a component video cable to connect the HT-R520’s Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, LD COMPONENT VIDEO 1/2/3 IN to the component video Player, etc. output on your video component, as shown. •...
  • Page 27 Connecting the HT-R520 —Continued ■ Using Analog Connections Connecting a Camcorder, Games If your video component doesn’t have digital audio out- Console, etc. puts, or you want to record from it, you’ll need to make the following analog audio connections. Video Connections Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520’s You only need to use one of the following video connec-...

  • Page 28: Connecting A Cd Player

    Connecting the HT-R520 —Continued Connecting a CD Player Connecting a Cassette Recorder Note: Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520’s Initially, the CD input source is assigned to the OPTI- TAPE IN L/R inputs to the cassette recorder’s outputs, CAL 1 digital input.

  • Page 29: Connecting A Turntable

    Connecting the HT-R520 —Continued ■ Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection ■ Turntable without a Built-in Phono Preamp (playback only) Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520’s • Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TAPE IN L/R inputs to the audio outputs on your phono HT-R520’s DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 to the optical preamp, and use another analog audio cable to connect output on your recorder, as shown.
  • Page 30 (Remote Interactive) you can control your necting the power cord of another AV component. The -compatible Onkyo CD player, DVD player, and so other component’s power switch can be left in the ON on with the HT-R520’s remote controller, and use the...

  • Page 31: Turning On & First Time Setup

    OPT1 (OPTICAL 1) For example, if you connect your DVD player to the If you connect an -compatible Onkyo MiniDisc OPTICAL 1 DIGITAL IN, you’ll need to change the recorder or CD recorder to the TAPE IN/OUT sockets, DVD input source from COAX to OPT 1, and change the to work properly, you must change this setting.

  • Page 32: Playing Your Av Components

    Playing Your AV Components This chapter explains how to use the HT-R520 with your Selecting the Source Component other AV components. Press the [AMP] button followed by an input selector button to select the component that you want to play. The name of the selected source STANDBY appears on the display, as shown.

  • Page 33: Displaying Source Information

    Playing Your AV Components —Continued Displaying Source Information Using the Multichannel Input You can display various information about the current The multichannel input is for connecting a component input source as follows. with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs, such as a DVD player or MPEG decoder. Press the [DISPLAY] button See “DVD Multichannel Connection”...

  • Page 34: Using The Tuner

    Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio Tuning into Radio Stations stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets ■ Auto Tuning Mode for quick selection. Press the [TUNING MODE] button MASTER VOLUME so that the AUTO indicator MEMORY TUNING MODE...

  • Page 35: Presetting Radio Stations

    Using the Tuner —Continued Presetting Radio Stations Deleting Presets You can store up to 30 of your favorite radio stations as Select the preset that you want to presets. delete. Tune into the station that you See the previous section. want to store as a preset.

  • Page 36: Common Functions

    Common Functions This chapter explains functions that can be used with any Setting the Display Brightness input source. With this function you can adjust the brightness of the Before performing any of the procedures in this chapter, display. press the [AMP] button first to select AMP mode. Press the [DIMMER] button DIMMER repeatedly to select: dim, dim-...

  • Page 37: Using Headphones

    Common Functions —Continued Muting the HT-R520 Using the Sleep Timer With this function you can temporarily mute the output With the sleep timer you can set the HT-R520 so that it of the HT-R520. automatically turns off after a set period. Press the remote controller’s Press the [SLEEP] button repeat- SLEEP...

  • Page 38: Using The Listening Modes

    ❍ DTS+Neo:6 ❍ ❍ DTS+Dolby EX ❍ Orchestra ❍ Unplugged Onkyo ❍ original Studio-Mix ❍ TV Logic ❍ All Ch Stereo *1: Available when the Surr Back setting in the Speaker Configuration is set to None (see page 48). *2: Available when the Surr Back setting in the Speaker Configuration is NOT set to None (see page 48).

  • Page 39: Selecting Listening Modes

    LISTENING MODE ■ [ DSP] & [DSP ] buttons These buttons select the Onkyo original DSP modes. ■ [STEREO] button ■ [All ST] button This button selects the Stereo listening mode. This button selects the All Ch Stereo listening mode.
  • Page 40 Using the Listening Modes —Continued • Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game About the Listing Modes Use this mode with video games that feature stereo sound. The HT-R520’s surround indicators show which speak- Neo:6 ers are active in each listening mode. This mode creates 6.1-channel surround from 2-channel analog sources.
  • Page 41 DTS 5.1-channel material. Use it with CDs, DVDs, and LDs that bear the DTS or DTS 96/ 24 logo. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Orchestra Suitable for classical or operatic music. The center speaker is turned off and the surround channels are emphasized in order to widen the stereo image.
  • Page 42 Using the Listening Modes —Continued Dolby Digital/DTS setting When playing Dolby Digital (5.1 or 6.1-channel playback) material: Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] If the Surr Back setting is set to anything other than None ENTER buttons to select “SB (Dolby D),” in the Speaker Configuration (page 48), and if the sur- and then use the Left and Right round information in the current input signal is “...

  • Page 43: Recording

    Recording This chapter explains how to record the selected input Recording from Different AV Sources source to an AV component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from two different With this function you can record audio and video from sources.

  • Page 44: Advanced Function

    Advanced Function The Audio Adjust functions are explained below. Using the Audio Adjust Functions ■ Double Bass These functions only work with speaker set A. The Double Bass function boosts the bass by feeding Audio Adjust provides various functions for adjusting bass sounds from the front left and right channels to the the sound.

  • Page 45: Digital Input Signal Formats

    Advanced Function —Continued 0 to 5 : Adjustable range. Digital Input Signal Formats When set to 5, nothing is subtracted from the left and right channels. When set to 0, the left and right chan- The following table shows the display indicators for each nel levels are halved (–6 dB), making the center supported digital signal format.

  • Page 46: Advanced Setup

    Advanced setup cannot be set while headphones are connected, Advanced Setup Speaker B is on, or the multi channel input is being used. Speaker Distance Use the [DISPLAY] button to switch ft or m . To get the best from surround sound, it’s important that ft: distances in feet.

  • Page 47: Speaker Levels

    Advanced Setup —Continued Speaker Levels Turn up the volume so that you can hear the test tone suffi- With this function you can adjust the volume of each ciently. speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the While each speaker outputs the test listening position.
  • Page 48 Advanced Setup —Continued While the Subwoofer setting is These settings only need to be changed if selected, use the Left and Right you’re not using the HTP-520 speakers. If you ] buttons to select Yes or are using the all HTP-520 speakers, you don’t ENTER No .
  • Page 49 Advanced Setup —Continued Press the [SETUP] button. Use the Down [ ] button to select “Surr Back,” and use the Setup closes. Left and Right [ ] buttons to ENTER select Small , Large , or None . Small: Select if the surround back speaker is small.

  • Page 50: Controlling Other Components

    VCR, satellite or cable receiver). code. Remote Codes for Onkyo DVD Players indicator The remote control code for an Onkyo DVD player depends on whether it’s connected via , as follows: STANDBY 5001: Use this code if you’ve connected an...
  • Page 51 5004, 5021 4001, 4002 Protek 4022 Marantz 5025, 5026 General Instruments 4003 4021 Mitsubishi 5005 4013 Quelle 4024 Onkyo 5001, 5002 Grundig 4021, 4029, 4031 Radix 4035 Panasonic 5011, 5017, 5020 Hinari 4017 4001, 4002 Philips 5004, 5021, 5028 Hirschmann...
  • Page 52 Controlling Other Components —Continued SAT (satellite receiver) Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control code Tristar 4016 Aiwa 2012, 2046, 2047 Jensen 2013 Akai 2003, 2004, 2022 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, Unisat 4013 2032, 2035, 2040, 2048 2033, 2041, 2044, 2045, Universum 4021, 4024 Alba...
  • Page 53 Controlling Other Components —Continued Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control code 2001, 2002, 2003, 2008, Admiral 1026, 1040, 1062 1004, 1006, 1007, 1009, 2010, 2013, 2021, 2023, Emerson 1010, 1017, 1025, 1027, Akai 1002, 1067 2025, 2026, 2027 1029, 1033, 1040, 1070 Akura 1045...
  • Page 54 Controlling Other Components —Continued Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control code Loewe 1014, 1040, 1055 Quasar 1003, 1012, 1031 Technics 1012, 1044, 1061 Luxman 1004, 1006 1036, 1039, 1054, 1055, Techwood 1004, 1006, 1012 Quelle 1058, 1059, 1068 1001, 1006, 1010, 1014, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1016, 1017, 1034...
  • Page 55 Controlling Other Components —Continued 1. Use the mode buttons to select the appropriate Controlling a VCR remote controller mode. 2. Point the remote controller at your AV compo- STANDBY nent, and use the following buttons (you must STANDBY INPUT enter the appropriate remote control code first). MULTI CH TV CH Controlling a TV...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Symptom Possible cause Remedy The HT-R520 shuts down The amp protection system has been acti- immediately after being Contact your Onkyo dealer. vated. turned on? The HT-R520 is muted and the MUTING Unmute the HT-R520 (page 37). indicator is on.
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting —Continued Symptom Possible cause Remedy The level of the surround back speaker is set Check the volume of the surround back at minimum. speaker (page 47). The Surround Back setting is set to None in Check the Surround Back setting in the the Speaker Configuration.
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting —Continued Symptom Possible cause Remedy Use the [TUNING MODE] button to select Manual Tuning mode, and tune the station in mono (page 34). You’re too far away from the transmitter. Or, Reception is noisy, inter- Adjust the position, height, and direction of your FM antenna is in the wrong position or mittent, and the FM STE- your FM antenna.

  • Page 59: Audio Inputs

    Specifications Amplifier Section General Power output: Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz 130 W (8 Ω , 20 Hz–20 kHz, FTC) All channels: Power consumption: 4.6 A 2 x 260 W (3 Ω , front) Dynamic power: Standby power 2 x 200 W (4 Ω...
  • Page 60 Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, HOMEPAGE N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.onkyo.com/ SN 29343633 I0403-1 (C) Copyright 2004 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. * 2 9 3 4 3 6 3 3 *...
  • Page 61 Operating Precautions....... 6 Troubleshooting ........ 7 Specifications........7 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 62: Important Safety Instructions

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

  • Page 63: Precautions

    Make sure your box contains all of the items below. If The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not userser- anything is missing, contact the nearest Onkyo dealer. viceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo • Front speakers • Speaker cable for front authorized service station.

  • Page 64: Getting To Know Your Speaker Package

    Getting to know Your Connecting the Speaker Package Speakers Read the following before connecting your speakers: Subwoofer (SKW-520) • Turn off your amp before making any connections. • Pay close attention to speaker ■ Front wiring polarity. Connect positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) termi- nals to only negative (–) termi- nals.

  • Page 65: About Home Theater

    About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater The Home Theater 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. Front left and right speakers These output the overall sound.

  • Page 66: Power Cord Precautions

    Power Cord Adjustment Precautions Setting the Subwoofer Level • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your To set the level of the subwoofer, use the OUTPUT speakers and AV components. LEVEL control. Set it so that bass sounds are evenly bal- •...

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Remedy The speaker cables are not connected properly. Check the speaker cables and correct as necessary. There’s no sound coming from certain speakers? The speaker configuration is not set correctly. Check the speaker configuration. The subwoofer does not The power plug is not fully inserted into the wall Insert the power plug fully into the wall outlet.
  • Page 68 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, HOMEPAGE N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.onkyo.com/ SN 29343707 I0402-1 (C) Copyright 2004 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved.

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