Onkyo TX-SR55 Instruction Manual
Onkyo TX-SR55 Instruction Manual

Onkyo TX-SR55 Instruction Manual

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AV Receiver
TX-SR55
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
any connections and plugging it in.
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 ............................ 20
First Setup ............................... 37
Basic Operation ...................... 49
Advanced Operation ............... 58
Advanced Setup ...................... 62
Zone 2 ...................................... 70
Using the Remote Controller
with Other Components ...... 75
Troubleshooting ...................... 85
Others....................................... 89
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  • Page 1 Zone 2 ........70 Using the Remote Controller with Other Components ..75 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making any connections and plugging it in. Following the instructions in this manual will enable Troubleshooting ......
  • 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: Precautions

    Precautions For U.S. Models 1. Recording Copyright —Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with- Note to CATV system installer: out permission of the copyright holder. This reminder is provided to call the CATV system 2. AC Fuse — The AC fuse inside the AV receiver is installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which not user-serviceable.
  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product Speaker Cable described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.
  • Page 5: Features

    Dolby Laboratories. *2. “DTS”, “DTS 96/24”, “DTS-ES”, and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. *3. “Theater-Dimensional” is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *4. “CinemaFILTER” is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *5. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Basic Introduction Important Safety Instructions ..................2 Precautions ........................3 Supplied Accessories.......................4 Features ..........................5 Table of Contents ......................6 Front & Rear Panels......................8 Remote Controller......................12 About Home Theater .......................19 Connecting the AV receiver Connecting Your Speakers.....................20 Connecting Antenna.......................22 About AV Connections ....................24 Connecting Both Audio &...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents —Continued Advanced Controlling Other Components Entering a Remote Control Codes......................75 Advanced Learning Commands from Another Remote Controller ..............83 Features Using Macros............................84 Advanced Setup Decoder Setup............................62 Adjusting the Bass & Treble........................64 Advanced Audio Adjust Functions..........................64 Features Assigning Listening Modes to Input Sources ..................66 Setting Preferences ..........................67 Changing the Remote Controller’s ID ....................69 Advanced Operation...
  • Page 8: Front & Rear Panels

    Front & Rear Panels Front Panel 67 8 For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. DISPLAY button (51) This button is used to display various information STANDBY/ON button (36) about the currently selected input source. This button is used to set the AV receiver to On or Standby.
  • Page 9 Front & Rear Panels —Continued PURE AUDIO button & indicator (54) Input selector buttons (49) This button is used to select the Pure Audio listen- These buttons are used to select from the following ing mode. This indicator lights up when the Pure input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VIDEO 1, Audio listening mode is selected.
  • Page 10: Connections

    Front & Rear Panels —Continued Rear Panel B C D 9 J K ZONE 2 SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK SURROUND SPEAKERS SPEAKERS DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL RS 232 IN 2 IN 1 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 MONITOR...
  • Page 11 (Remote Interactive) jack can be con- nect CD and DVD players, and other components nected to an jack on another Onkyo AV compo- with an optical digital audio output. nent. The AV receiver’s remote controller can then The optical output can be used to connect a CD be used to control that component.
  • Page 12: Remote Controller

    In addition to controlling the AV receiver, the remote Receiver Mode controller has several operating modes for controlling your other AV components, including Onkyo compo- Receiver mode is used to control the AV receiver. To nents connected via . Modes are selected by using select Receiver mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE the remote controller’s REMOTE MODE buttons.
  • Page 13 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 (46) These buttons are used to adjust the level of each speaker individually.
  • Page 14: Dvd Mode

    Remote Controller —Continued DVD Mode DVD mode is used to control an Onkyo DVD player con- nected to the AV receiver via To set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the [DVD] REMOTE MODE button. STANDBY button This button is used to set the DVD player to Standby.
  • Page 15 ] button CD Mode This button is used to open and close the disc tray. CD mode is used to control an Onkyo CD player con- VIDEO OFF button nected to the AV receiver via This button is used to turn off the internal video cir- To set the remote controller to CD mode, press the cuitry, eliminating any possibility of interference.
  • Page 16 Remote Controller —Continued MD/CDR Mode MD/CDR mode is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder or CD recorder connected to the AV receiver via To select MD/CDR mode, press the [MD/CDR] REMOTE MODE button. By default, this button is set to control a MiniDisc recorder.
  • Page 17: Tape Mode

    TAPE Mode TAPE mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the AV receiver via To set the remote controller to TAPE mode, press the [TAPE] REMOTE MODE button.
  • Page 18: Installing The Batteries

    Remote Controller —Continued Installing the Batteries Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s To open the battery compartment, press remote control sensor, as shown below. the small hollow and slide off the cover. Remote control sensor AV receiver Standby indicator...
  • Page 19: About Home Theater

    With DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog and digital TV you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx or Onkyo’s own DSP surround listening modes. Front left and right speakers These output the overall sound.
  • Page 20: Connecting Your Speakers

    Connecting the AV receiver Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Connecting Your Speakers Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s SUB- Speaker Configuration WOOFER PRE OUT to an input on your powered sub- woofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is unpowered and For the best surround-sound experience, you should con- you’re using an external amplifier, connect the SUB- nect seven speakers and a powered subwoofer.
  • Page 21 Connecting the AV receiver —Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Connecting the Speaker Cables Read the following before connecting your speakers: • Only connect speakers with an impedance of 6 ohms Strip about 5/8" (15 mm) 5/8" (15 mm) or higher. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, of insulation from the and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long ends of the speaker...
  • Page 22: Connecting Antenna

    Connecting the AV receiver —Continued Connecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting Antenna The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use This section 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.
  • Page 23 Connecting the AV receiver —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 24: About Av Connections

    Connecting the AV receiver —Continued AV Connection Color Coding About AV Connections RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right- supplied with your other AV components. channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”).
  • Page 25: Connecting Both Audio & Video

    Connecting the AV receiver —Continued Connecting Both Audio & Video By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you can select both the audio and video simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Video...
  • Page 26: Connecting Your Tv Or Projector

    Connecting the AV receiver —Continued Connecting Your TV or Projector Monitor Out Audio Connections These connections will allow you to listen to audio from ■ Using Composite Video your TV via the AV receiver. Use a composite video cable to connect the AV receiver’s If your TV doesn’t have an audio output, connect the AV V MONITOR OUT jack to a composite video input on receiver to your VCR and use its tuner (see page 28).
  • Page 27: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting the AV receiver —Continued Audio Connections Connecting a DVD Player ■ Using Coaxial or Optical Connections Video Connections • Use an optical digital audio cable to connect one of the You only need to use one of the following connection AV receiver’s OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jacks to the methods.
  • Page 28 Connecting the AV receiver —Continued ■ Using a Multichannel Connection Connecting a VCR for Playback If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio, and it has a 5.1-channel analog This section shows how to connect a VCR for playback audio output, you can enjoy DVD-Audio playback.
  • Page 29 Connecting the AV receiver —Continued Audio Connections Connecting a D-VHS VCR for Playback If you connect to a digital audio input, you'll need to Video Connections assign it (see page 40). If you connect to a component video input, you must •...
  • Page 30: Connecting A Vcr For Recording

    Connecting the AV receiver —Continued Connecting a VCR for Recording VCR (recording) This section explains how to connect a VCR for recording from a TV or another VCR. AUDIO AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT Video Connections • Use an S-Video cable to connect the AV receiver’s S VIDEO 1 OUT jack to an S-Video input on the S VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT...
  • Page 31: Connecting Other Video Sources

    Connecting the AV receiver —Continued ■ Using Component Video Connecting Other Video Sources— If you connect to a component video input, you must Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, LD assign it (see page 41). Player, etc. Use a component video cable to connect the AV receiver’s COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 or IN 3 jack to a Video Connections component video output on your video source, as shown.
  • Page 32 Connecting the AV receiver —Continued ■ Using Analog Connections ■ Using S-Video If your video source doesn’t have a digital audio output, Use an S-Video cable to connect the AV receiver’s or you want to record from it, you’ll need to make the VIDEO 4 INPUT S VIDEO jack to the S-Video output following analog audio connection.
  • Page 33: Connecting A Cd Player

    Connecting the AV receiver —Continued Connecting a CD Player Connecting a Cassette Recorder ■ Using Optical or Coaxial Connections Use an analog audio cable to connect the AV receiver’s If you connect to a digital audio input, you’ll need to TAPE IN L/R jacks to the cassette recorder’s output, and assign it (see page 40).
  • Page 34: Connecting A Turntable

    Connecting the AV receiver —Continued ■ Using Optical or Coaxial Connections Note: (playback only) Don’t connect the recorder’s digital output to the AV If you connect to a digital audio input, you’ll need to receiver when the recorder’s digital input is connected to one of the AV receiver’s digital outputs.
  • Page 35: Connecting Components

    (Remote Interactive) you can control your phono preamp. Use another analog audio cable to con- -compatible Onkyo CD player, DVD player, and so nect the phono preamp’s inputs to your MC head amp’s on with the AV receiver’s remote controller, as follows: outputs.
  • Page 36: Connecting The Power Cords Of Other Components

    AC OUTLETS does not exceed the stated capacity (e.g., TOTAL 120 W). STANDBY/ON Note: STANDBY • Onkyo components with jacks should be con- nected directly to wall outlets, not the AV receiver’s AC OUTLETS. • The number of AC OUTLETS, socket type, and total capacity depends on the country in which you pur- chased the AV receiver.
  • Page 37: Automatic Speaker Setup

    First Time Setup This chapter explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver. Automatic Speaker Setup Put the speaker setup micro- phone in the listening position, With the supplied speaker setup microphone, the Auto- and connect it to the Setup Mic matic Speaker Setup function can measure the test tone jack.
  • Page 38 First Time Setup —Continued Press [ENTER]. Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous menu. ENTER Auto Speaker Setup ------------------------ 0-1.Warning Do not Unplug Setup Mic ------------------------ Wait a moment, Please. Not Connect -:-:-:--:--:--:--:-- The automatic speaker setup starts. Too Near/Far Speaker The test tone, which is somewhat loud, -:-:-:--:--:--:--:--...
  • Page 39: Advanced Setup

    First Time Setup —Continued About the Onscreen Setup Menus The AV receiver is configured using onscreen setup menus, which are displayed on the TV that’s connected to either of the MONITOR OUT jacks. Because they appear on your TV, they’re large and clear, making setup a breeze. Settings are divided into two groups: Basic Setup and Advanced Setup .
  • Page 40: Initial Setup

    First Time Setup —Continued Initial Setup Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “1. Digital Digital Input Input,” and then press [ENTER]. ENTER If you connect a component to a digital input jack, you The Digital Input menu appears. must assign that jack to an input selector.
  • Page 41: Component Video Setup

    First Time Setup —Continued Component Video Setup Use the Up and Down [ If you connect to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN, you must buttons to select an input selec- assign it to an input selector. For example, if you connect tor, and then use the Left and ENTER your DVD player to COMPONENT IN 3, you should...
  • Page 42: Speaker Setup

    First Time Setup —Continued Speaker Setup Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “2. Speaker Some of the settings in this section are set automatically Setup,” and then press [ENTER]. ENTER by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 37). The Speaker Setup menu appears.
  • Page 43 First Time Setup —Continued Use the Up and Down [ Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “f. SurrBack buttons to select “c. Center,” and ch,” and then use the Left and then use the Left and Right [ ENTER ENTER Right [...
  • Page 44 First Time Setup —Continued Double Bass Speaker Distance This setting is not set automatically by the Automatic This setting is set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 37). Speaker Setup function (see page 37). With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass out- Here you can specify the distance from each speaker to put by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right the listening position so that the sound from each speaker...
  • Page 45 First Time Setup —Continued Notes: The Speaker Distance menu appears. • The Center and Subwoofer distances can be set up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or less than the Front distance. For Menu ------------------------ example, if the Front distance is set to 20 ft. (6 m), the Basic Setup 2.Speaker Setup 1.Initial Setup...
  • Page 46 First Time Setup —Continued Speaker Level Calibration Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “3. Level Cali- This setting is set automatically by the Automatic bration,” and then press ENTER Speaker Setup function (see page 37). [ENTER]. The Level Calibration menu appears Here you can adjust the level of each speaker with the and the pink noise test tone is output by built-in test tone so that the volume of each speaker is the...
  • Page 47 First Time Setup —Continued Equalizer Setting Use the Left and Right [ buttons to select: This setting is set automatically by the Automatic Off: Tone off, response flat. Speaker Setup function (see page 37). ENTER Auto: The tone for each speaker is set automatically by the Auto- Here you can adjust the EQ of individual speakers.
  • Page 48: Changing The Tape/Md/Cdr Display

    First Time Setup —Continued Changing the TAPE/MD/CDR Display If you connect an -compatible Onkyo MiniDisc recorder or CD recorder to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, for to work properly, you must change this setting. This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver.
  • Page 49: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Selecting the Input Source This section explains how to select the input source (i.e., the AV component that you want to listen to or watch). Use the AV receiver’s input selector buttons to select the input Remote source. controller AV receiver RECEIVER...
  • Page 50: Setting The Display Brightness

    Basic Operation —Continued Using the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver to auto- matically turn off after a specified period. Press Press the [RECEIVER] button, [RECEIVER] and then press the [SLEEP] but- RECEIVER first ton repeatedly to select the required sleep time.
  • Page 51: Displaying Source Information

    Basic Operation —Continued Displaying Source Information You can display various information about the current input source as follows. RECEIVER DISPLAY Press the [RECEIVER] button, RECEIVER and then press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through the available informa- tion. DISPLAY The following information can typically be displayed for input sources.
  • Page 52: Using The Tuner

    Basic Operation —Continued ■ Manual Tuning Mode Using the Tuner Press the [TUNING MODE] button With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio so that the AUTO indicator disap- stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets pears from the display.
  • Page 53 Basic Operation —Continued Presetting Radio Stations Deleting Presets 2, 4 You can store up to 40 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 54: Selecting Listening Modes

    ■ [ DSP] & [DSP ] buttons ■ [STEREO] button These buttons select the Onkyo original DSP modes. This button selects the Stereo listening mode. ■ LISTENING MODE [ ] buttons These buttons select all the listening modes that can be used with the current input source.
  • Page 55 Basic Operation —Continued The following table lists all the listening modes and shows which modes can be selected for each input signal format. Dolby D DTS/DTS 96/24*2 Analog, Multich Input signal format 1/0, DTS- PCM*1 1/0,1+1 Other Other Source CD, TV, LD, VHS, MD, turntable, DVD, DTV, etc.
  • Page 56: About The Listening Modes

    Basic Operation —Continued About the Listening Modes Dolby Pro Logic II Music Use this mode to add 5.1 surround to stereo sources such With its built-in surround-sound decoders and DSP pro- as music CDs and DVDs. grams, the AV receiver can transform your home listen- ing room into a movie theater or concert hall.
  • Page 57 Basic Operation —Continued Onkyo Original DSP Modes DTS-ES Matrix This is DTS with an added surround back Orchestra channel for 6.1 surround sound. Use it to Suitable for classical or operatic music. The center provide 6.1 channel surround playback speaker is turned off and the surround channels are with program material recorded in DTS 5.1...
  • Page 58: Advanced Operation

    Advanced Operation Using the CinemaFILTER With the CinemaFILTER, you can soften overly bright movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for repro- duction in a movie theater. CinemaFILTER can be used with the following listening RECEIVER modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, DTS+Neo:6, and DTS+Dolby EX.
  • Page 59: Adjusting Individual Speaker Levels

    Advanced Operation —Continued Using the DVD Analog Multichannel Input The DVD analog multichannel input is for connecting components with a 5.1-channel analog audio output, such as a DVD player or MPEG decoder. MULTI CH See “Using a Multichannel Connection” on page 28 for connection information.
  • Page 60: Recording

    Advanced Operation —Continued Recording Press the [REC OUT] button, and then use the Controller [ This section explains how to record the current input buttons to select “Rec Sel : source, how to record one input source while enjoying Source.” another, and how to dub audio onto your video record- The current input source can be ings.
  • Page 61 Advanced Operation —Continued AV Recording Recording Separate AV Sources You can record AV input sources to an AV recording Here you can record audio and video from completely component (VCR, etc) connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT separate sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto or VIDEO 2 OUT.
  • Page 62: Decoder Setup

    Advanced Setup • The Surround Mode and SurrBack Mode settings can Decoder Setup also be changed by using the remote controller’s Here are surround-related settings for PCM, Dolby Dig- [SURR] button. ital, multichannel, and other input signal formats. 3-1. Analog/PCM Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- These settings apply to PCM input signals from CD lowed by the [SETUP] button.
  • Page 63 Advanced Setup —Continued ■ c. SurrBack Mode 3-5. Multiplex This setting determines which surround mode is used for This setting applies to multiplex input signals. Dolby Digital input signals that don’t contain a Dolby ■ a. Input Channel Digital EX flag, or when the b. Dolby EX setting is set to Manual.
  • Page 64: Adjusting The Bass & Treble

    Advanced Setup —Continued Adjusting the Bass & Treble Audio Adjust Functions You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers, Here you can set listening mode-related settings and except when the Direct mode is selected. functions. Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- RECEIVER lowed by the [SETUP] button.
  • Page 65 ■ a. Output Channel & 4-8. Mono Movie This setting determines which speakers are used to out- These settings apply to the Onkyo original DSP listening put mono audio when the Mono listening mode is used. modes. L/R: Mono audio is output from the front left and ■...
  • Page 66: Assigning Listening Modes To Input Sources

    Advanced Setup —Continued 4-9. Theater-Dimensional Assigning Listening Modes to Input These settings apply to the Theater-Dimensional listen- Sources ing mode. You can assign a default listening mode to each input ■ a. Listening Angle source that will be selected automatically when you With this setting, you can specify the angle of the front select each input source.
  • Page 67: Setting Preferences

    Advanced Setup —Continued Setting Preferences Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select the signal for- This section explains the items on the Preference menu. mat that you want to set, and ENTER then use the Left and Right [ Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- ] buttons to select a listening RECEIVER...
  • Page 68 ■ c. Power On Volume another Onkyo component located in the same room. With this preference, you can specify the volume setting • If you change the AV receiver’s remote control ID, be to be used each time the AV receiver is turned on.
  • Page 69: Changing The Remote Controller's Id

    DTS signal, or when using fast forward or fast reverse. Nothing is If several Onkyo components are used in the same room, output if the input signal is not DTS. the remote controller’s control codes may overlap with PCM: Select this option if playing a CD or other PCM those of another component.
  • Page 70: Zone 2

    Zone 2 Using Only Speakers in Zone 2 Connecting Zone 2 With this connection method, you can use 5.1 surround With the Zone 2 function, you can enjoy one input sound in the main room and play a different AV source in source in the main room and a different source in another Zone 2.
  • Page 71: Setting The Powered Zone 2

    Zone 2 —Continued Setting the Powered Zone 2 Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “a. Powered To use Zone 2, you must make this setting. It enables the Zone 2,” and use the Left and speakers connected to the ZONE 2 SPEAKERS termi- ENTER Right [ ] buttons to select:...
  • Page 72: Setting The Zone 2 Out

    Zone 2 —Continued Setting the Zone 2 Out Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “3. Hardware The ZONE 2 OUT L/R jacks can also be used as pre Setup,” and then press [ENTER]. ENTER outs. The Hardware Setup menu appears. Menu ------------------------ Basic Setup...
  • Page 73: Using Zone 2

    Zone 2 —Continued Using Zone 2 To set Zone 2 to the same source as the main room, press the [ZONE 2] button, Here you can turn on Zone 2, select an input source, and and then use the Controller [ adjust the volume.
  • Page 74: Using The Remote Control In Zone 2

    Zone 2 —Continued Using the 12V Trigger Using a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet When the AV receiver’s 12 V TRIGGER OUT A/B/C In the following diagram, an IR receiver picks up the jack is connected to the 12 V TRIGGER IN jack on a infrared signals from the remote controller and feeds connected component, the AV receiver can be configured them to the AV receiver in the cabinet via the connecting...
  • Page 75: Controlling Other Components Entering A Remote Control Codes

    If the remote controller works OK, the code has been entered correctly. If not, try again or try another code. Codes for Onkyo DVD Players The remote control code for an Onkyo DVD player depends on whether it’s connected via , as follows: 5001: Use this code if you’ve connected an...
  • Page 76 By default, some REMOTE MODE buttons are prepro- grammed with remote control codes for controlling Onkyo components connected via While holding down the REMOTE MODE button that you want to reset, press the TV [ ] button.
  • Page 77 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 78 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 79 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 80 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 81 Controlling Other Components —Continued To control another component, point the remote control- Controlling a Cable Receiver ler at it and use the buttons as explained below (you must select the appropriate remote control mode first). STANDBY Controlling a TV Number buttons STANDBY TV INPUT...
  • Page 82 Controlling Other Components —Continued Controlling a VCR Controlling a Satellite Receiver STANDBY STANDBY Number buttons Press [SAT] first Press [VCR] first ENTER Set the satellite receiver to On or [ON], [STANDBY] Set the VCR to On or Standby [ON], [STANDBY] Standby [CH +/–] Selects channels on the VCR...
  • Page 83: Learning Commands From Another Remote Controller

    • By default, the AV receiver’s remote controller knows the commands for controlling an Onkyo CD player, While holding down the REMOTE cassette deck, DVD player, and MD player (e.g., Play, MODE button that you want to Stop, Pause, etc., buttons).
  • Page 84: Using Macros

    Controlling Other Components —Continued Using Macros On the remote controller, press the buttons whose actions you With the Macro function, you can program the remote want to program into the macro controller’s MACRO buttons to perform a sequence of in the order you want them per- actions with just one button press.
  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a • Specify the speaker distances (page 44) and adjust the solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue individual speaker levels (page 46). yourself, contact the dealer from whom you purchased •...
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting —Continued The subwoofer produces no sound? About DTS signals • When you play source material that contains no infor- • When DTS program material ends and the DTS bit- mation in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces stream stops, the AV receiver remains in DTS listen- no sound.
  • Page 87 • Make sure you’ve entered the correct remote control code. Can’t control other components? • If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the cable and analog audio cable are connected properly. Connecting only an cable won’t work (page 35).
  • Page 88 five seconds, and then plug it back in again. 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 cor- rectly.
  • Page 89: Others

    Specifications Amplifier Section General Power Output Power Supply American: AC 120 V, 60 Hz 85 W + 85 W (8 Ω ,20Hz–20kHz, FTC) (2 channels driven): Australian: AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz 120 W +120 W (6 Ω ,1kHz,DIN) Power Comsumption American : 6.7A 150 W + 150 W (6 Ω...
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  • Page 92 Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, I0410-1 N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ SN 29343835 (C) Copyright 2004 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. * 2 9 3 4 3 8 3 5 *...

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