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Onkyo LS-V955 Owner's Manual

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DVD Receiver
DR-S2.2
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DVD Receiver.
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 DVD Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Before Using Your DVD Receiver 2

Getting Started

Setup

Basic Operation

Advanced Operation

Other

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  • Page 1: Getting Started

    Instruction Manual Setup Basic Operation Advanced Operation Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DVD Receiver. 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 DVD Receiver.

  • 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 21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be FIGURE 1: sure the service technician has used replacement parts EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA (AERIAL) GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 as the original part.
  • Page 4 The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service on the optical pick-up lens inside the unit, one of the most crucial center.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting Speakers (Other models) ..............19 Positioning Speakers ..................20 Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment ..............21 z Connection for the Onkyo MD Recorder or Cassette Tape Deck ....23 Making Antenna (Aerial) Connections ..............24 Setup Connecting the Power/Turning on the DVD Receiver ......... 26 Setting Up the DVD Receiver ................

  • Page 6: Features

    The power cord must be plugged and the POWER switch GERMANY must be set to ON (European and some Asian models) in declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described order to charge the backups system. The memory in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding...

  • Page 7: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories Make sure your box contains everything listed below. If any pieces are missing, contact your nearest Onkyo service station. The number of accessories is indicated in brackets. Remote controller (RC-484M) [1] Speaker Label [1] Speaker Cable Batteries (size AA/R6/UM3) [2]...

  • Page 8: Notes On Discs

    Notes on Discs This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs. About VIDEO CDs Playable Discs This DVD Receiver supports VIDEO CDs equipped with the This DVD Receiver can playback the following discs. PBC (Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the abbreviation of Playback Control.) Disc mark You can enjoy two playback variations depending on the type...

  • Page 9: Handling Discs

    Handling Discs Differences in Disc Composition • Do not touch the playback side of the disc. I DVD All discs are divided up into smaller, more manageable sections so that you can find specific content more easily. DVDs are divided into one or more titles. Each title may be further divided into several chapters.

  • Page 10: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in brackets. IFront panel 0 - = & 1 (European and some Asian models only) = £ button [34, 37] POWER switch [26] Press to start or resume playback. Turns on the main power supply for the DVD Receiver.
  • Page 11 IDisplay 3 45 6 0- = ~ 1 Multipurpose display 0 Angle indicator [60] Lights up while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles. 2 MUTING indicator [42] - £, 8 indicators [34] Flashes when the mute function is active. Illuminates in play or pause mode.
  • Page 12 Press MODE DVD to operate DVD section, or MODE AUDIO your home theater. to operate receiver section. Functions of graied buttons in the To operate other components, see “Operating the Onkyo MD illustration vary depending on the mode. Recorder/CD Recorder/Cassette Tape Deck/Hard Disk Recorder With 1 SEND/LEARN indicator [15, 81, 83] the Supplied Remote Controller”...
  • Page 13 @ LATE NIGHT button [50] + VOL 5/∞ buttons [42] Press to change the late night setting. For adjusting the volume. # ANGLE button [60] ¡ SETUP button [27, 64] Some DVDs are recorded with various camera angle playback Press when the DVD Receiver is in either play or stop mode to options.
  • Page 14 TV or monitor by connecting to the component video outputs on this unit. Connect the Onkyo components that have z connectors such as a CD player, and cassette tape deck using the z cables provided 9 SUB WOOFER PRE OUT jack [18, 19] with them.

  • Page 15: Preparing The Remote Controller

    30˚ 30˚ Press MODE CDR first before operating the z-connected Onkyo CD recorder (see pages 21, 23 Notes and 41) • Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight or Press MODE TAPE/MD/HD first before operating the inverted fluorescent light which can prevent proper operation of the remote controller.

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Tv (Other Than European Model)

    Connecting to a TV (Other than European model) Before connecting Incomplete • Connect the plugs securely. • Note that one audio/video connection • Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV. cable and one S video connection cable • When you connect the DVD Receiver to the TV, be sure to turn are supplied.

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Tv (European Model)

    Connecting to a TV (European model) Before connecting • Connect the plugs securely. Incomplete • Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV. • When you connect the DVD Receiver to the TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both the units from the mains before making any connections.

  • Page 18: Connecting Speakers (North American And South American Model)

    Connecting Speakers (North American and South American model) Before connecting • To prevent damage to circuits, never short- circuit the positive (+) and negative (–) • Refer also to the instruction manuals of the speakers. • This DVD Receiver is designed to reproduce optimum sound speaker wires.

  • Page 19: Connecting Speakers (Other Models)

    Connecting Speakers (Other models) Before connecting • To prevent damage to circuits, never short- • Refer also to the instruction manuals of the speakers. circuit the positive (+) and negative (–) • This DVD Receiver is designed to reproduce optimum sound speaker wires.

  • Page 20: Positioning Speakers

    Positioning Speakers I Standard speaker placement of the speakers system (standard speaker placement of the SPEAKERS A system for North American and South American model) Speaker placement plays an important role in the reproduction of Surround sound. The placement of the speakers varies depending on the size of the room and the wall coverings used in the room.

  • Page 21: Connecting To Audio/Video Equipment

    Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment Before connecting • About the VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 jacks/connectors The video input/output connections are also necessary even if you • Refer also to the instruction manual of each component to be make the S video input/output connections. connected.
  • Page 22 Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment Before connecting • Connect the plugs securely. • Refer also to the instruction manual of each component to be Incomplete connected. • When you connect the DVD Receiver to audio/video equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all the units from the mains before making any connections.

  • Page 23: Connection For The Onkyo Md Recorder Or Cassette Tape Deck

    • Operating the z connected Onkyo MD recorder, CD Recorder, Hard Disk Recorder or cassette tape deck (see page 41). The z cable which is needed to make the z connection is supplied with the Onkyo MD recorder, CD Recorder, Hard Disk Recorder or cassette tape deck.

  • Page 24: Making Antenna (Aerial) Connections

    Making Antenna (Aerial) Connections Connecting the Supplied FM and AM Indoor Antennas (Aerials) DIGITAL INPUT AV CONNECTOR REMOTE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 CONTROL DIGITAL ANTENNA 2 – –VIDEO – – 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 OUTPUT COAX VIDEO S VIDEO FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SURROUND...
  • Page 25 Connecting an FM Outdoor Antenna (Aerial) If the FM reception is not very clear with the supplied antenna (aerial), connect an FM outdoor antenna (aerial) instead of the indoor FM antenna (aerial). FM outdoor antenna (aerial) Connecting coaxial cable to a 75/300 ohm antenna (aerial) adapter* 1 Strip the end of the coaxial cable.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Power/Turning On The Dvd Receiver

    Connecting the Power/ Turning on the DVD Receiver Before connecting (European and some Asian models only) POWER STANDBY indicator • Make sure that all the connections from pages 15 to 25 are complete (the connection to the TV is required). STANDBY/ON •...

  • Page 27: Setting Up The Dvd Receiver

    Setting Up the DVD Receiver 2/3/5/∞ ENTER The Setup Navigator has been designed to simplify the process of getting the DVD Receiver ready to perform. SETUP Designed as a series of on-screen multiple-choice questions, the Setup Navigator automatically sets the video, and language settings according to how the questions are answered.

  • Page 28: Setting The Osd Language

    Setting Up the DVD Receiver Using the Setup Navigator I Setting the OSD Language I Confirming the settings (On-Screen Display Language) The [Exit Setup Navigator] is the final screen in the Setup Navigator. The [OSD Language] screen establishes the OSD language, or on-screen display language, which refers to the language Video1 V2 Language...

  • Page 29: Speaker Setup

    Speaker Setup (North American and South American model) You need to set up the speaker configuration for the speaker system connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A connectors (see this page.) (There is no speaker configuration setup for the FRONT SPEAKERS B system.) (Other then North American and South American models) You need to set up the speaker configuration for the speaker system connected to the SPEAKERS connectors (see page 30.) Notes...
  • Page 30 Speaker Setup Selecting the number of speaker channels (other than North American and South American model) Before operating the remote controller Press MODE AUDIO. The remote controller remains in the AUDIO mode, until another MODE button is pressed. SPEAKER SETUP SP SETUP Note Press SPEAKER SETUP repeatedly...
  • Page 31 Selecting the Subwoofer mode Before operating the remote controller Press MODE AUDIO. The remote controller remains in the AUDIO mode, until another MODE button is pressed. SUBWOOFER MODE SW MODE Unit Press SUBWOOFER MODE on the unit or SW MODE on the remote controller.
  • Page 32 Speaker Setup Setting the Distance From the Listening Position to Each Speaker Before starting the procedure below, measure the distances from each speaker to the listening position. For pair speakers such as front left and right speakers, the distance from the listening position to one speaker should be the same as the distance to the other.
  • Page 33 Adjusting Each Speaker's Relative Volume Balance – Test Tone Adjust each speaker’s relative volume balance so that the volumes of all speakers’ test tones sound equal at the listening position. CH SEL TEST TONE UP/DOWN 5/∞ Press TEST TONE. When you have completed the adjustment by repeating step 2, Each speaker emits the test tone (pink Remote controller...

  • Page 34: Getting Started Using Your Dvd Receiver

    Getting Started Using Your DVD Receiver I About the marks in Before you can start to enjoy the digital audio and video on DVDs, be sure that you have either performed the the pages related to disc operation Setup Navigator procedure described in the previous means the function or title is related to DVD-Video operation.
  • Page 35 MENU 2/3/5/∞ TOP MENU ENTER RETURN Disc tray £ ¢ Number £ buttons When a Menu Screen is Displayed To Open or Return To the DVD or Video CD Menu Screen Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu screens or Video CDs that include Playback Control (PBC).
  • Page 36 Getting Started Using Your DVD Receiver Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Forward and Reverse Scanning Back Fast forward and reverse scanning Remote controller Remote controller Advancing to the next chapter (track) Press and hold 1/¡ (4/¢ on the front panel) during playback to Press ¢.
  • Page 37 STANDBY STANDBY/ON ¢ ¡ £ TUNING/PRESET 4/¢ £ Resuming playback from where you Stopping Playback and Switching stopped Power Off Use the resume feature to restart playback from the point that the disc was stopped last time. Press 7. This features cannot be used with MP3s and CDs. Playback stops.

  • Page 38: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio There are two ways to select radio stations: • Manual tuning FM MODE • Presetting radio stations then selecting the preset channels INPUT 5/∞ PRESET MEMORY TUNING/PRESET 4/¢ Tuning in a weak frequency (only for FM stations) Tuning Manually When you tune in a stereo FM station, the FM ST indicator lights up if the signal is sufficiently strong.

  • Page 39: Selecting Preset Stations

    INPUT SELECTOR 2/3 CH +/– PRESET MEMORY INPUT 5/∞ TUNING/PRESET 4/¢ Selecting Preset Stations Erasing a Preset Station Before selecting preset stations, you need to preset the radio Select the preset channel you wish stations. See “Presetting Radio Stations” on the previous to erase (see steps in the left page.

  • Page 40: Playing The Connected Source

    Playing the Connected Source INPUT SELECTOR 2/3 This section shows you how to play the sources connected to the DVD Receiver. You may need to see “Connecting to a TV” on pages 16, 17 and “Connecting to Audio/ Video Equipment” on pages 21 and 22 while following the steps in this section.
  • Page 41 Operating the Onkyo MD Recorder/CD Recorder/Cassette Tape Deck/Hard Disk Recorder With the Supplied Remote Controller Operating the Onkyo CD recorder, MD recorder, cassette tape deck or hard disk recorder to the DVD Receiver with the z cable (see page 23) Point the remote controller toward the DVD Receiver when you want to operate this equipment.

  • Page 42: Various Functions Common To All The Sources

    Various Functions Common to all the Sources Turning on/off the SPEAKERS A/ Adjusting the Volume SPEAKERS B Systems (North The volume of the front left and right, center, surround left American and South American models and right, and subwoofer speakers will be adjusted at the only) same time.

  • Page 43: Listening Through Headphones

    SLEEP VOL 5/∞ MUTING DIMMER MASTER VOLUME PHONES jack SPEAKER A/B (North Ameri- can and South American models only) Listening Through Headphones Using the Sleep Timer Connect the plug of the stereo headphones to the Remote Press SLEEP. controller only PHONES jack on the DVD Receiver.

  • Page 44: Enjoying The Sound Effects

    DOLBY DIGITAL Surround DVD videos that have the mark are recorded using The DVD Receiver offers the following special Onkyo sound this system. effects for sources other than Dolby Digital and DTS sounds. To playback DOLBY DIGITAL Surround sound from...
  • Page 45 Checking the Sound System of the Playing Source * Theater-Dimensional is a virtual surround technology developed by Onkyo. This technology is approved by Dolby Laboratories for the virtual surround processing of the Virtual Dolby Digital and The DVD Receiver will automatically detect the sound Virtual Dolby Surround products.
  • Page 46 Enjoying the Sound Effects Choosing Theater-Dimensional Mode Theater-Dimensional mode is the technology which controls the characteristics of the sounds reaching the listener’s left and right ears, therefore, there is a sweet spot where you can best experience the Theater-Dimensional effects. You need to adjust the location of the sweet spot and these other factors for the best possible Theater-Dimensional effect.
  • Page 47 Activating Theater-Dimensional mode Adjusting Theater-Dimensional mode See “The Input Sources and Available Listening Modes” on page 45. Press MODE AUDIO first. T-D SETUP UP/DOWN 5/∞ (Indicator and button) Remote controller Press T-D. Activate Theater-Dimensional (see the steps in the left column of this “Theater-Dimensional”...
  • Page 48 Enjoying the Sound Effects Using Dolby Pro Logic II/ Changing the Sound to Stereo Onkyo’s Original DSP Modes See “The Input Sources and Available Listening Modes” on page 45. See “The Input Sources and Available Listening Modes” on page 45.
  • Page 49 Adjusting Each Speaker’s Relative Volume Balance Temporarily You can readjust each speaker’s relative volume balance according to your preference while listening to the sound. The adjusted values will return to the values set on page 33 when the DVD Receiver enters standby mode, or the main Press MODE AUDIO first.
  • Page 50 Enjoying the Sound Effects Using the LATE NIGHT/FRONT EFFECT Boosting the Super Bass Sounds/High Function Frequency Sounds • The LATE NIGHT function operates when the sound is You can enjoy more dynamic sounds by boosting the super DOLBY DIGITAL Surround. bass/high frequency sounds, even with decreased volume.

  • Page 51: Still Frame/Slow Play

    Still Frame/Slow Play The video images on DVD and Video CD can be viewed STEP/SLOW +/– Before operating the as a still frame, played back at slow speeds and even remote controller advanced frame by frame. Press MODE DVD. Viewing a still frame Viewing slow playback You can’t use slow reverse play with Video CDs.

  • Page 52: Locating A Specific Title/Folder/Chapter/Track/Location

    Locating a Specific Title/Folder/Chapter/ Track/Location Searching for a Title, Folder, Chapter, Track, or Location on a Disc This DVD Receiver offers different ways of accessing the Notes • For some discs, selection can be made using the top menu on information on a DVD, Video CD, CD or MP3.

  • Page 53: Using The Mp3 Navigator

    MENU 2/3/5/∞ TOP MENU ENTER Before operating the remote controller £ Press MODE DVD. PROGRAM CLEAR Number buttons SEARCH Using the MP3 Navigator I Navigate using the following controls: Use the MP3 Navigator to make searching for the track(s) you want to play easier.

  • Page 54: Repeat Play

    Repeat Play You can repeat an entire title, folder, chapter or track, or Before operating the just a part. remote controller £ Press MODE DVD. CLEAR REPEAT Repeating a Disc, Title, Folder, Chapter Repeating a Specific Segment or Track Repeat play of a specified section Press REPEAT repeatedly.

  • Page 55: Random Play

    Random Play ENTER Play titles, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order. Before operating the remote controller £ Press MODE DVD. RANDOM Playing in Random Order Random playback of chapters within one Random playback of tracks title Press RANDOM. Press RANDOM once, then press “Random”...

  • Page 56: Playing In A Favorite Order

    Playing in a Favorite Order The titles and chapters within a title on a DVD and similarly MP3, CD and Video CD tracks can be arranged to play in the order you want. With this player, it is possible to make a program as you watch a DVD or Video CD or while listening to an MP3 or a CD.
  • Page 57 2/3/5/∞ ENTER Before operating the remote controller £ Press MODE DVD. PROGRAM CLEAR Number buttons Programming Video CDs, CDs Notes A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. • When programming chapters, chapters not programmed may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction. Press PROGRAM.
  • Page 58 Playing in a Favorites Order Programming MP3s A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. Use the number buttons to enter a three-digit track number. Press PROGRAM to enter the [MP3 The number of tracks in the current folder Program] screen.

  • Page 59: During Playback

    2/3/5/∞ ENTER Before operating the remote controller Press MODE DVD. PROGRAM CLEAR Number buttons Additional programming options I To delete a number After you have made a program, it is then possible to confirm, add, or clear the contents of the program. 1 Press PROGRAM.

  • Page 60: Selecting The Camera Angle

    Selecting the Camera Angle MENU You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with Before operating the the multi-angle option. remote controller Press MODE DVD. ANGLE Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) I To check whether or not a disc is recorded Press ANGLE during playback.

  • Page 61: Selecting The Audio/Subtitle Language

    Selecting the Audio/ Subtitle Language MENU Before operating the remote controller Press MODE DVD. SUBTITLE AUDIO CLEAR Changing the Audio Language (Multi- Selecting a Subtitle Language Language Function) (Multi-Language Subtitles) Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can be recorded on You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs that DVDs in a number of languages or audio tracks, letting you have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on them.

  • Page 62: Viewing Disc Information

    Viewing Disc Information Use DISPLAY to get current information about the disc currently loaded. You can get information about the titles and chapters on a DVD or tracks on a Video CD or CD or folders and tracks on a MP3. When viewing DVDs, you can also check the digital bitstream transmission rate.
  • Page 63 Before operating the remote controller Press MODE DVD. DISPLAY DISPLAY Viewing Disc Information during while a disc is stopped current track number/ elapsed time of total number of tracks current track Remote controller in folder Press DISPLAY during while a disc Play 16/20 0.05...

  • Page 64: Customizing The Function Settings

    Customizing the Function Settings The procedure on this page describes how to operate the menus on the Setup screen. These menus are used to set and adjust a number of system settings. The various functions that can be adjusted are covered throughout this manual.

  • Page 65: Menu Mode

    2/3/5/∞ ENTER Before operating the RETURN SETUP remote controller Press MODE DVD. Changing to the Setup Screen “Expert” Menu Mode I When setting up for the first time The Setup screen menus are divided into two levels, [Basic] It is recommended to set up player using the Setup Navigator and [Expert], to make this unit more convenient to operate for (page 27).
  • Page 66 Customizing the Function Settings Setting the TV Screen Size The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while the When viewing a wide screen TV or monitor width-to-height ratio of wide screen and high-definition TVs is DVD screen size format Setting and Appearance 16:9.
  • Page 67 Setting the Video 1 Options I Connecting to a progressive scan- I Setting the Video Output Format for the AV compatible TV (North American model) CONNECTOR (European models) Compared to a standard interlaced TV picture, a progressive When connections are made to the AV CONNECTOR jack on scan TV is capable of stable, flicker-free images.

  • Page 68: Adjusting The Video Quality

    Customizing the Function Settings Adjusting the Video Quality I Adjusting the picture quality settings You can either select a preprogrammed setting designed to match certain program types or make adjustments to match – To create your own setting (1) your own preferences and save them in the player’s memory. 1 Use the cursor button (3) to select [Start] then press Make changes to the [Video Adjust] setting in the Setup ENTER.
  • Page 69 I Adjusting the picture quality settings (North American model when set to [Interlace] setting in the Setup screen Video 1 menu, and other models) – To create your own setting (2) Fine Focus 1 Use the cursor button (3) to select [Start] then press Switch [On] to reveal greater detail (higher resolution) in the ENTER.
  • Page 70 Customizing the Function Settings Setting the Video 2 Options I Changing the Background of the Screen I Setting the Position of the On-screen Display Expert You can select a background to appear when the DVD Receiver is in the stop mode. When watching conventional software on a wide screen TV, Make changes to the [Background] setting in the Setup screen the operation display is at the very top of the screen, and may...
  • Page 71 Setting the Language Options I Selecting an audio language preference DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audio information, which includes the ability to hold up to 8 different The audio language that you normally listen to can be language tracks and subtitle information in as many as 32 selected from the various audio languages on a DVD.
  • Page 72 Customizing the Function Settings Setting the Language Options I Selecting a subtitle language preference I Selecting a DVD menu language preference Expert The subtitle language that you will normally display can be selected from the subtitles programmed on a disc. Even when In addition to containing different audio languages, DVD may the subtitle language is changed during playback by pressing also contain menu screens in different languages as well.
  • Page 73 I Selecting subtitles, assist subtitles or no I When [Other] is selected subtitles Expert When you want to select one of the 136 languages as the main audio language, follow the steps below when the Use this function to turn the subtitles on or off. Additionally, following screen appears.

  • Page 74: Language Code List

    Customizing the Function Settings Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences (pages 71-73). Language Input-code Language Input-code Language Input-code Japanese (ja) 1001 Gujarati (gu) 0721 Rhaeto-Romance (rm) 1813 English (en) 0514 Hausa (ha) 0801 Kirundi (rn) 1814...

  • Page 75: Changing The Password

    Setting the Parental Lock Level This player lets you set the Parental Lock if the DVD has a 2 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to move the cursor to a parental lock level recorded on it. With Parental Lock capable different position in the password.

  • Page 76: Country Code List

    Customizing the Function Settings Setting the Parental Lock Level Country Code List I Setting the Country Code Country Input-code Country-code Change your Country Code whenever you feel it is necessary. However, if you forget your existing password, you cannot 0118 ARGENTINA enter this screen to change it.

  • Page 77: Recording Using The Connected Equipment

    Recording Using the Connected Equipment You can record according to the following using the connected Note Many discs and sources are copy protected. Copy protected sources recording equipment: are impossible to record. • Sound/picture of discs played back by the DVD Receiver, •...

  • Page 78: Controlling Other Components Connected To The Dvd Receiver

    Controlling other components connected to the DVD Receiver The remote controller has two learning functions. One is Caution With some brand’s components, some buttons may not work entering the signal number for a remote controller of another correctly. In this case, program the command separately. brand that is pre-programmed.
  • Page 79 MARK MARANTZ 388, 389, 390 MATSUI 166, 167, 168, 169 MITSUBISHI 608, 613 SANYO 391, 392, 393 MITSUBISHI 170, 171, 172, 173 ONKYO 600, 601, 613 SCOTT MIVAR 174, 175 PANASONIC SELECO 176, 177 PIONEER SHARP 396, 397, 398, 399...
  • Page 80 Controlling other components connected to the DVD Receiver Controlling VCR Press the MODE VCR button. The VCR button lights green. STANDBY Press the desired operation button. MODE VCR The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control your VCR.

  • Page 81: Remote Controller

    Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller When programming the commands of another remote controller to the RC-484M remote controller, you must first decide under which MODE button you want the commands to be linked. In general, you will select the MODE button that corresponds to the component you are programming.
  • Page 82 Controlling other components connected to the DVD Receiver Notes: Press and hold down the button • The remote controller codes for Onkyo CD player, MD player, (that corresponds to the command cassette tape deck or HD Recorder have already been you are programming) on the programmed into buttons on the remote controller.
  • Page 83 SEND/LEARN indicator MODE buttons ENTER Erasing the programmed command Erasing all the commands from one button programmed under a MODE button You can only erase memorized commands and not preset ones. Press and hold down the desired Press and hold down the desired MODE button, press the ENTER MODE button for the command, button twice, and then release both...

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    DVD Receiver. again. If not recovered, disconnect the power cord (mains lead), then connect it again. • The AC fuse is blown. • Contact your nearest Onkyo service — center. No sound is reproduced. • The muting function is activated.
  • Page 85 Symptoms Causes Remedies Pages Playback doesn’t follow the • The DVD Receiver is in repeat playback • Resume normal playback. 54-59 course of the disc’s mode, memory playback mode, or programs. random playback mode, etc. The buttons on the remote •...
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting Symptoms Causes Remedies Pages Too much noise is heard or • FM stereo waves may produce a hiss • Switch the frequency receiving mode to sound is interrupted noise when a certain level is reached. mono. occasionally. (The FM ST •...

  • Page 87: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Power Output (FTC) All channels 40 watts per channel min. LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2/CDR/PC, TV/LINE, TAPE/MD/HD) RMS. into 6 ohms two channel driven, 200 mV/50 kohms 1,000 Hz with no more than 5 % total Composite (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2/CDR/PC) 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms harmonic distortion.
  • Page 88 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.onkyousa.com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Industriestrasse 20, 82110 Germering, GERMANY Tel: 089-849-320 Fax: 089-849-3265 E-mail: info@onkyo.de ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, HOMEPAGE http://www.onkyo.co.jp/...
  • Page 89 Caring for Your Speakers....10 Troubleshooting ......11 Specifications........ 12 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 90: Important Safeguards

    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 APPLIANCE TO The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an RAIN OR MOISTURE.

  • Page 91: Precautions

    B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not userser- into the appliance, viceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or authorized service station.

  • Page 92: Introduction

    Simply connect each speaker cable to the same-colored speaker terminals. the same-colored speaker terminals. Package Contents Make sure your box contains all of the items below. If anything is missing, contact the nearest Onkyo dealer. × • Front speakers • Speaker cable for front speakers •...

  • Page 93: Getting To Know Your Speaker Package

    Standby function does not work reliably, try slightly These threaded inserts can be used to mount the increasing or decreasing the subwoofer output level on speaker on the supplied base (screws included) or an your receiver or amp. optional Onkyo speaker stand (AS-240).

  • Page 94: Various Mounting Methods

    Various Mounting Methods Front Speaker Bases Wall Mounting If you intend to stand the front speakers on the floor or The front speakers, center speaker, surround speakers, on a TV stand or AV stand, you should attach the sup- and surround back speaker (SKS-HT240 only) can eas- plied front speaker bases.
  • Page 95 (We recommend that you consult a home installation professional.) Mount or bracket Using the Optional Speaker Stands Optional Onkyo speaker stands (AS-240) are available for the front left and right and surround left and right 1/4" speakers. To attach a speaker to a stand, align the mount- ing holes in the stand with those on the speaker’s rear...

  • Page 96: Connecting The Speakers

    Front left speaker the color-coded speaker labels supplied with the speaker speaker Onkyo DR-S2.2 DVD Receiver or other Onkyo amp or receiver to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable, in accordance with the following table. Speaker terminal (+) Color...

  • Page 97: About Home Theater

    About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater The HTP-240/SKS-HT240’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. Front left and right speakers Center speaker These output the overall sound.

  • Page 98: Adjustment

    Adjustment Caring for Your Speakers Placement Setting the Subwoofer Level • The speaker cabinets are made out of aluminum and To set the level of the subwoofer, use the OUTPUT are therefore sensitive to extreme temperatures and LEVEL control. Set it so that bass sounds are evenly bal- humidity, do not put them in locations subject to direct anced with the treble sounds from the other speakers.

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Remedy The speaker cables are not connected properly. Check the speaker cables and correct as necessary. HTP-240: The number of speaker channels is Set the number of speaker channels to 5ch. not set to 5ch on the DR-S2.2. There’s no sound coming SKS-HT240: On the amp or receiver, the Check the Speaker Configuration settings and...

  • Page 100: Specifications

    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 29343622 I0312-1 (C) Copyright 2003 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved.

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