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AV Receiver HT-R520 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your AV components ....... 32 Using the Tuner 34 Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 38 Advanced Operation 43 Troubleshooting 56 En Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver...
AV Receiver HT-R520 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your AV components ....... 32 Using the Tuner 34 Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 38 Advanced Operation 43 Troubleshooting 56 En Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver...
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)53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Do not block any way, and F. Refer all instructions. 5. When the power-supply cord or plug is used, use attachments/accessories specified by following conditions: A. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of other . Follow all servicing to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle is required when the apparatus has been damaged in ...
)53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Do not block any way, and F. Refer all instructions. 5. When the power-supply cord or plug is used, use attachments/accessories specified by following conditions: A. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of other . Follow all servicing to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle is required when the apparatus has been damaged in ...
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... system in a residential installation. If this depends on the environment and will not occur in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the HT-R520, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Precautions 1. FCC Information for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for help. NOTE...
... system in a residential installation. If this depends on the environment and will not occur in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the HT-R520, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Precautions 1. FCC Information for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for help. NOTE...
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)53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. Manufactured under license from 20 Hz to the end of the product name indicates the color of the HT-R520. RMS at 8 Ω, 2 channels driven from Dolby Laboratories. "DTS," "DTS 96/24," "DTS-ES," and "Neo:6" are the same regardless... of color. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *3. OptiResponse and OR-EQ are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation. *2. Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna...
)53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. Manufactured under license from 20 Hz to the end of the product name indicates the color of the HT-R520. RMS at 8 Ω, 2 channels driven from Dolby Laboratories. "DTS," "DTS 96/24," "DTS-ES," and "Neo:6" are the same regardless... of color. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *3. OptiResponse and OR-EQ are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation. *2. Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna...
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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 Common Functions ...36...
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 Common Functions ...36...
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...VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VCR TUNING ENTER PRESET MASTER VOLUME SETUP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR TAPE TUNER C D RETURN S VIDEO VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R HT-R520 LM NO P Q R ST U For detailed information, refer to connect a camcorder or games console. Q MEMORY button (34, 35) This button is ...are used to select the multichannel DVD input. M PHONES jack (37) This 1/4-inch phone jack is used to specify the format of the HT-R520. T RETURN button This button is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening. U VIDEO 3 INPUT (27) These ...
...VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VCR TUNING ENTER PRESET MASTER VOLUME SETUP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR TAPE TUNER C D RETURN S VIDEO VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R HT-R520 LM NO P Q R ST U For detailed information, refer to connect a camcorder or games console. Q MEMORY button (34, 35) This button is ...are used to select the multichannel DVD input. M PHONES jack (37) This 1/4-inch phone jack is used to specify the format of the HT-R520. T RETURN button This button is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening. U VIDEO 3 INPUT (27) These ...
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... tuned to the pages in parenthesis. 1 MUTING indicator (37) This indicator flashes when the HT-R520 is muted. 2 Source/listening mode indicators (41) These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and digital audio format. 3 Tuning indicators (34) TUNED (34): ...lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual Tuning is tuned into a radio station. AUTO (34): This indicator lights up when the HT-R520 is selected. MEMORY (34): This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set. 5 Message area This area of the display shows various ...
... tuned to the pages in parenthesis. 1 MUTING indicator (37) This indicator flashes when the HT-R520 is muted. 2 Source/listening mode indicators (41) These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and digital audio format. 3 Tuning indicators (34) TUNED (34): ...lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual Tuning is tuned into a radio station. AUTO (34): This indicator lights up when the HT-R520 is selected. MEMORY (34): This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set. 5 Message area This area of the display shows various ...
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...F AC OUTLET (30) This switched AC outlet can be used to a video input on another Onkyo component. H SUBWOOFER PRE OUT (17) A powered subwoofer can be used to supply power to the socket on your HT-R520. To use , you purchased your TV or projector. L R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO... video output should be used to connect another component. D FRONT SPEAKERS B (17) These push terminals are for connecting speaker set A. The HT-R520's remote controller can be used to a video output on the country in parenthesis. The VIDEO 2 S-Video, composite video, and audio inputs...
...F AC OUTLET (30) This switched AC outlet can be used to a video input on another Onkyo component. H SUBWOOFER PRE OUT (17) A powered subwoofer can be used to supply power to the socket on your HT-R520. To use , you purchased your TV or projector. L R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO... video output should be used to connect another component. D FRONT SPEAKERS B (17) These push terminals are for connecting speaker set A. The HT-R520's remote controller can be used to a video output on the country in parenthesis. The VIDEO 2 S-Video, composite video, and audio inputs...
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... to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. 30˚ 30˚ Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably if the HT-R520 is subjected to bright light, such as a book, on the remote controller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the ...8226; Expired batteries should last for a long time, remove the batteries to use the remote controller, point it shut. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator HT-R520 A(p5prmo)x. 16 ft. 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with usage. • If the remote controller doesn't work ...
... to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. 30˚ 30˚ Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably if the HT-R520 is subjected to bright light, such as a book, on the remote controller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the ...8226; Expired batteries should last for a long time, remove the batteries to use the remote controller, point it shut. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator HT-R520 A(p5prmo)x. 16 ft. 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with usage. • If the remote controller doesn't work ...
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... by using the nine REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ AMP/TUNER & TAPE Mode TUNER/ TAPE AMP In AMP/TUNER & TAPE mode you can control the HT-R520 and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . ■ DVD, CD, MD & CDR Modes REMOTE MODE DVD CD MD CDR With these modes you can control a TV, VCR... SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF OR-EQ LEVEL - Modes are selected by that mode to 10 different components, including Onkyo components connected via (the remote controller should be pointed at the HT-R520). AMP/TUNER mode see page 10 DVD mode see page 12 CD mode see page 13 MD/ CDR mode see...
... by using the nine REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ AMP/TUNER & TAPE Mode TUNER/ TAPE AMP In AMP/TUNER & TAPE mode you can control the HT-R520 and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . ■ DVD, CD, MD & CDR Modes REMOTE MODE DVD CD MD CDR With these modes you can control a TV, VCR... SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF OR-EQ LEVEL - Modes are selected by that mode to 10 different components, including Onkyo components connected via (the remote controller should be pointed at the HT-R520). AMP/TUNER mode see page 10 DVD mode see page 12 CD mode see page 13 MD/ CDR mode see...
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... DVD input. I RETURN button This button is used to set the HT-R520 to display various information about the currently selected input source. J DISPLAY button (33, 35) This button is used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. A STANDBY button (31...) This button is used to return to adjust the level of the HT-R520. When the OptiResponse equalizer is on the OptiResponse equalizer, which optimizes...
... DVD input. I RETURN button This button is used to set the HT-R520 to display various information about the currently selected input source. J DISPLAY button (33, 35) This button is used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. A STANDBY button (31...) This button is used to return to adjust the level of the HT-R520. When the OptiResponse equalizer is on the OptiResponse equalizer, which optimizes...
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...a DVD changer. H DISPLAY button This button is used to select a DVD's top menu. K AUDIO button This button is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to right: Previous, Play, Next, Fast Reverse, Pause, Stop, and Fast Forward. M REPEAT button This button is used to select...1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. Remote Controller-Continued A 1B 2C DVD 4 5 36 7 48 59 J K L 6M N 7 O P ON STANDBY I Playback buttons From left to the HT-R520 via . PREV CH DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP SLEEP VOL MUTING REC SP A SP B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE LAST M SURR ALL...
...a DVD changer. H DISPLAY button This button is used to select a DVD's top menu. K AUDIO button This button is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to right: Previous, Play, Next, Fast Reverse, Pause, Stop, and Fast Forward. M REPEAT button This button is used to select...1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. Remote Controller-Continued A 1B 2C DVD 4 5 36 7 48 59 J K L 6M N 7 O P ON STANDBY I Playback buttons From left to the HT-R520 via . PREV CH DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP SLEEP VOL MUTING REC SP A SP B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE LAST M SURR ALL...
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...to display a DVD's menu. B MEMORY button This button is used with the last memory function, which allows you to create a custom playlist of the HT-R520. 0 MUTING button This button is used to set the A-B repeat playback function. Remote Controller-Continued N A-B button This button is used to turn off ... This button is used to select different camera angles. W ANGLE button This button is used to mute the HT-R520. Y SEARCH button This button is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to search for locating specific points in time. CD Mode CD mode is used to...
...to display a DVD's menu. B MEMORY button This button is used with the last memory function, which allows you to create a custom playlist of the HT-R520. 0 MUTING button This button is used to set the A-B repeat playback function. Remote Controller-Continued N A-B button This button is used to turn off ... This button is used to select different camera angles. W ANGLE button This button is used to mute the HT-R520. Y SEARCH button This button is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to search for locating specific points in time. CD Mode CD mode is used to...
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... button is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to display information about the current disc or track on the MD/CDR recorder's display, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on. G REC [ ] button This button is used to the HT-R520 via . J CLEAR button This...CH DISC - To select MD mode, press the [MD] mode button. K VOL button This button is used to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to mute the HT-R520. 14 PREV CH DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP SLEEP VOL MUTING REC SP A SP B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE...
... button is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to display information about the current disc or track on the MD/CDR recorder's display, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on. G REC [ ] button This button is used to the HT-R520 via . J CLEAR button This...CH DISC - To select MD mode, press the [MD] mode button. K VOL button This button is used to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to mute the HT-R520. 14 PREV CH DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP SLEEP VOL MUTING REC SP A SP B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE...
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...by the [TAPE] input selector button to select your TV (see page 50) TV [ ] Set the TV to set the remote controller to the HT-R520 via . The Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons may not work properly with the memory playback function, which allows you must enter the appropriate remote...your cassette recorder as the input For double cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled. 1 Play [ ] button This button is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to Tape mode, press the [AMP] mode button. The Next [ ] button is used to select the next track. The FF [ ...
...by the [TAPE] input selector button to select your TV (see page 50) TV [ ] Set the TV to set the remote controller to the HT-R520 via . The Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons may not work properly with the memory playback function, which allows you must enter the appropriate remote...your cassette recorder as the input For double cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled. 1 Play [ ] button This button is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to Tape mode, press the [AMP] mode button. The Next [ ] button is used to select the next track. The FF [ ...
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... level, and equidistant from the TV. Front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. Position it 's used with the HT-R520: speaker set A and speaker set the level of each speaker arrives at the listener's ears at one-third the width of the LFE (Low-Frequency...
... level, and equidistant from the TV. Front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. Position it 's used with the HT-R520: speaker set A and speaker set the level of each speaker arrives at the listener's ears at one-third the width of the LFE (Low-Frequency...
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...the instructions supplied with an impedance of a pair, connect it to short the positive and negative connections. L L R R Connecting speaker Set A The HT-R520's positive (+) speaker terminals are colorcoded for ease of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 3/8" (10 mm) 2 While.... )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. Doing so may damage the HT-R520. • Don't connect more than 8 ohms may damage the HT-R520. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may damage the HT-R520. • If you get them the wrong way around, the sound ...
...the instructions supplied with an impedance of a pair, connect it to short the positive and negative connections. L L R R Connecting speaker Set A The HT-R520's positive (+) speaker terminals are colorcoded for ease of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 3/8" (10 mm) 2 While.... )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. Doing so may damage the HT-R520. • Don't connect more than 8 ohms may damage the HT-R520. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may damage the HT-R520. • If you get them the wrong way around, the sound ...
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...of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to the AM push terminals, as possible from the HT-R520, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Caution: Be careful that the push terminals are attached securely and that you cannot achieve good reception ... This chapter explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna and how to achieve the best possible reception. The HT-R520 won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna,...
...of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to the AM push terminals, as possible from the HT-R520, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Caution: Be careful that the push terminals are attached securely and that you cannot achieve good reception ... This chapter explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna and how to achieve the best possible reception. The HT-R520 won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna,...
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Connecting Antenna-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to the loop antenna, as shown. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. Outdoor antenna AM loop antenna Insulated antenna cable ANTENNA AM Outdoor AM antennas work best outside , but usable results can sometimes be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 19 FM 75 Notes: ...
Connecting Antenna-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to the loop antenna, as shown. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. Outdoor antenna AM loop antenna Insulated antenna cable ANTENNA AM Outdoor AM antennas work best outside , but usable results can sometimes be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 19 FM 75 Notes: ...
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... cables. Several standard analog audio cables can be found on TVs, VCRs, VIDEO and other video equipment. Optical Digital Inputs The HT-R520's optical digital inputs have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as for coaxial. And use yellow ...quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). This cable carries multichannel analog audio and it 's removed. Connecting the HT-R520 Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs. Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the ...
... cables. Several standard analog audio cables can be found on TVs, VCRs, VIDEO and other video equipment. Optical Digital Inputs The HT-R520's optical digital inputs have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as for coaxial. And use yellow ...quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). This cable carries multichannel analog audio and it 's removed. Connecting the HT-R520 Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs. Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the ...