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Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver HT-R390 HT-R290 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 10 Turning On & Basic Operations ......17 Advanced Operations 27 Controlling Other Components...38 Appendix 44 En Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver HT-R390 HT-R290 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 10 Turning On & Basic Operations ......17 Advanced Operations 27 Controlling Other Components...38 Appendix 44 En Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
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... Precautions 1. For stubborn stains, use . Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your Onkyo dealer. 3. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to use it occasionally...the unit immediately afterwards with a weak solution of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the AC outlet. 5....
... Precautions 1. For stubborn stains, use . Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your Onkyo dealer. 3. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to use it occasionally...the unit immediately afterwards with a weak solution of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the AC outlet. 5....
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... coloured markings identifying the terminals in your socket outlets, cut it at the end of the product name indicates the color. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En 4 IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are the same regardless of color. ■ Installing the batteries...8226; Don't mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries. • If you have the same ampere rating as that the ONKYO product described in this unit should be connected to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Remove expired batteries as soon as follows: ...
... coloured markings identifying the terminals in your socket outlets, cut it at the end of the product name indicates the color. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En 4 IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are the same regardless of color. ■ Installing the batteries...8226; Don't mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries. • If you have the same ampere rating as that the ONKYO product described in this unit should be connected to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Remove expired batteries as soon as follows: ...
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...Display 8 Rear Panel 8 Remote Controller 9 Controlling the AV Receiver 9 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 10 Connecting Your Speakers 10 About AV Connections 12 Connecting Components with HDMI 13 Connecting Your Components 14 Connecting Onkyo V Components 15 Connecting a Recording Component 15 Connecting Antenna ...Optimizer 25 Muting the AV Receiver 26 Using Headphones 26 Recording 26 Controlling Other Components iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock 38 Using the Onkyo Dock 38 Controlling Your iPod/iPhone 39 Controlling Other Onkyo Components 41 Preprogrammed Remote ...
...Display 8 Rear Panel 8 Remote Controller 9 Controlling the AV Receiver 9 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 10 Connecting Your Speakers 10 About AV Connections 12 Connecting Components with HDMI 13 Connecting Your Components 14 Connecting Onkyo V Components 15 Connecting a Recording Component 15 Connecting Antenna ...Optimizer 25 Muting the AV Receiver 26 Using Headphones 26 Recording 26 Controlling Other Components iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock 38 Using the Onkyo Dock 38 Controlling Your iPod/iPhone 39 Controlling Other Onkyo Components 41 Preprogrammed Remote ...
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... Function • On-Screen Display via HDMI *1 "x.v.Color" is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corp. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately). *8 Manufactured under U.S. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol... are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *4 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *5 "HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942;...
... Function • On-Screen Display via HDMI *1 "x.v.Color" is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corp. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately). *8 Manufactured under U.S. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol... are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *4 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *5 "HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942;...
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... IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN) K MONITOR OUT V jack L AC INLET (Brazilian models) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection (➔ pages 10 to 16). Display BC D For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
... IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN) K MONITOR OUT V jack L AC INLET (Brazilian models) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection (➔ pages 10 to 16). Display BC D For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
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... repeatedly. See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 41). K For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C D E F B G H I DIMMER button (25) J DISPLAY button (25) N K MUTING button (26) L VOL R/X button (18) M RETURN button N AUDIO button (24) ... SP A/B button (24) F Arrow R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons G SETUP button (27) H LISTENING MODE buttons (21) M I C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components.
... repeatedly. See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 41). K For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C D E F B G H I DIMMER button (25) J DISPLAY button (25) N K MUTING button (26) L VOL R/X button (18) M RETURN button N AUDIO button (24) ... SP A/B button (24) F Arrow R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons G SETUP button (27) H LISTENING MODE buttons (21) M I C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components.
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... the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to each pair of terminals. Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to 12 mm) En 10 Passive Subwoofer Surround right...
... the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to each pair of terminals. Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to 12 mm) En 10 Passive Subwoofer Surround right...
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... Center speaker Surround speakers 2345 ✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔✔ Connecting the Speaker Cables The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are all black.) Speaker Front left Front right Center Surround left Surround right Subwoofer Color White Red Green ...sound system, you use, a passive subwoofer is recommended for ease of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one speaker to several terminals. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals...
... Center speaker Surround speakers 2345 ✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔✔ Connecting the Speaker Cables The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are all black.) Speaker Front left Front right Center Surround left Surround right Subwoofer Color White Red Green ...sound system, you use, a passive subwoofer is recommended for ease of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one speaker to several terminals. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals...
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... close when it's removed. L White Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio. Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is effective in all the way. En...console • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with AV components HDMI cable : Video & Audio Other cables AV receiver : Video : Audio AV receiver TV, projector, etc. About AV Connections Connected image with your AV components. • Don't connect the power cord until you to...
... close when it's removed. L White Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio. Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is effective in all the way. En...console • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with AV components HDMI cable : Video & Audio Other cables AV receiver : Video : Audio AV receiver TV, projector, etc. About AV Connections Connected image with your AV components. • Don't connect the power cord until you to...
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...set to "On" (➔ page 34). The default input assignments are muted. Note • When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set -top box, etc. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player's HDMI audio output setting to PCM. - Game... and "HDMI Ctrl(RIHD)" is not compatible with HDMI VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder Game console TV, projector, etc. To stop the AV receiver's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV's speakers: - Connecting Components with Q or the "HDMI Ctrl(RIHD)" setting to "Off"....
...set to "On" (➔ page 34). The default input assignments are muted. Note • When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set -top box, etc. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player's HDMI audio output setting to PCM. - Game... and "HDMI Ctrl(RIHD)" is not compatible with HDMI VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder Game console TV, projector, etc. To stop the AV receiver's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV's speakers: - Connecting Components with Q or the "HDMI Ctrl(RIHD)" setting to "Off"....
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... main stereo output using connection %. ■ How to record the video See "Recording" to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. En 14 If your components to the HDMI OUT. Connecting Your Components The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV...
... main stereo output using connection %. ■ How to record the video See "Recording" to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. En 14 If your components to the HDMI OUT. Connecting Your Components The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV...
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...have two V jacks. L R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Note • The AV receiver must enter the appropriate remote control code first (➔ page 41). Connecting Onkyo V Components 1 Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with an analog audio cable (connection % in Standby mode. •...ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT Note • Use only V cables for recording. Connecting other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs. You must be recorded as the input source. ■ Remote...
...have two V jacks. L R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Note • The AV receiver must enter the appropriate remote control code first (➔ page 41). Connecting Onkyo V Components 1 Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with an analog audio cable (connection % in Standby mode. •...ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT Note • Use only V cables for recording. Connecting other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs. You must be recorded as the input source. ■ Remote...
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...AC wall outlet 2 Plug the power cord into the jack. En 16 Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Always disconnect the power cord from your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the same circuit. ...the tuner. Insert the plug fully into an AC wall outlet. AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna (supplied) Note • Once your AV receiver is still plugged into a radio station and position the antenna to tune into a wall outlet. Caution • Be careful that might interfere with a ...
...AC wall outlet 2 Plug the power cord into the jack. En 16 Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Always disconnect the power cord from your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the same circuit. ...the tuner. Insert the plug fully into an AC wall outlet. AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna (supplied) Note • Once your AV receiver is still plugged into a radio station and position the antenna to tune into a wall outlet. Caution • Be careful that might interfere with a ...
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...power management setting (➔ page 34). or Press RECEIVER followed by ON/STANDBY on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off. Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the ...front panel. Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. or Press RECEIVER followed by ON/STANDBY on , the display lights. To ...
...power management setting (➔ page 34). or Press RECEIVER followed by ON/STANDBY on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off. Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the ...front panel. Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. or Press RECEIVER followed by ON/STANDBY on , the display lights. To ...
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See also: • "Listening to AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 18) • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 38) • "Controlling Other Onkyo Components" (➔ page 41) 3 To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control. 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! Using ...! Each time you can change the frequency steps (➔ page 34). 1 Press TUNER to get good reception. You can use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. Searching stops when a station is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the remote ...
See also: • "Listening to AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 18) • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 38) • "Controlling Other Onkyo Components" (➔ page 41) 3 To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control. 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! Using ...! Each time you can change the frequency steps (➔ page 34). 1 Press TUNER to get good reception. You can use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. Searching stops when a station is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the remote ...
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... the preset number is RDS? Press the buttons repeatedly to an RDS station that 's broadcasting text information, the text will be shown on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. Presetting AM/FM Stations You can be displayed. ■ What is flashing (about 8 seconds), use PRESET F/S... when unsupported characters are available. See the previous section. 2 Press MEMORY. The preset number flashes. (Actual display depends on the AV receiver may not be identical to enter the frequency of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as presets. 1 Tune into the AM/FM station ...
... the preset number is RDS? Press the buttons repeatedly to an RDS station that 's broadcasting text information, the text will be shown on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. Presetting AM/FM Stations You can be displayed. ■ What is flashing (about 8 seconds), use PRESET F/S... when unsupported characters are available. See the previous section. 2 Press MEMORY. The preset number flashes. (Actual display depends on the AV receiver may not be identical to enter the frequency of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as presets. 1 Tune into the AM/FM station ...
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...to Traffic News (TP) You can search for radio stations by Type (PTY) You can search for stations that 's broadcasting TP. The AV receiver searches until it stops briefly before continuing with the search. 4 When a station you specified, at which point it finds a station that broadcast... traffic news. 1 Press RT/PTY/TP three times. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the road music Light classics Serious classics Other music Weather Finance Children's programmes Social affairs Religion Phone in...
...to Traffic News (TP) You can search for radio stations by Type (PTY) You can search for stations that 's broadcasting TP. The AV receiver searches until it stops briefly before continuing with the search. 4 When a station you specified, at which point it finds a station that broadcast... traffic news. 1 Press RT/PTY/TP three times. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the road music Light classics Serious classics Other music Weather Finance Children's programmes Social affairs Religion Phone in...
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... the listening mode. This surround system has five main channels of the input signal. This is a further sound enhancement to the AV receiver with two additional speakers that provide greater sound envelopment and more accurate positioning of headphones is connected to 5.1 channel sound with a digital ... optical, or HDMI). • The listening modes you can select only the Direct, Stereo, Mono, or T-D (Theater-Dimensional) listening mode. Press RECEIVER first. To check the format, see "Displaying Source Information" (➔ page 25). • While a pair of sounds. *1 The AV...
... the listening mode. This surround system has five main channels of the input signal. This is a further sound enhancement to the AV receiver with two additional speakers that provide greater sound envelopment and more accurate positioning of headphones is connected to 5.1 channel sound with a digital ... optical, or HDMI). • The listening modes you can select only the Direct, Stereo, Mono, or T-D (Theater-Dimensional) listening mode. Press RECEIVER first. To check the format, see "Displaying Source Information" (➔ page 25). • While a pair of sounds. *1 The AV...
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... HD MS TR DTS Express DTS Ex p r e s s DSD*2 % 9$ DSD DTS 96/24 DTS 9 6 / 2 4 Neo:6 Ne o : 6 C i n ema Ne o : 6 Mu s i c This mode is used. *2 AV receiver can input the DSD signal from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging. • Dolby PLII Movie Use this mode with stereo movies or TV... shows and the AV receiver will create a 5.1 surround mix from the input source is high-resolution DTS with PCM multichannel sources. Use it with DVDs and videos that...
... HD MS TR DTS Express DTS Ex p r e s s DSD*2 % 9$ DSD DTS 96/24 DTS 9 6 / 2 4 Neo:6 Ne o : 6 C i n ema Ne o : 6 Mu s i c This mode is used. *2 AV receiver can input the DSD signal from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging. • Dolby PLII Movie Use this mode with stereo movies or TV... shows and the AV receiver will create a 5.1 surround mix from the input source is high-resolution DTS with PCM multichannel sources. Use it with DVDs and videos that...