Owner Manual
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...not fit into the apparatus, C. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. When the power-supply cord or plug is adequate ventilation. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Damage... instructions as a bookcase or rack, ensure that are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for service. 16. Protect the power cord from being walked on top of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in any ventilation openings. If the apparatus does not...
...not fit into the apparatus, C. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. When the power-supply cord or plug is adequate ventilation. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Damage... instructions as a bookcase or rack, ensure that are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for service. 16. Protect the power cord from being walked on top of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in any ventilation openings. If the apparatus does not...
Owner Manual
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.... For stubborn stains, use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other settings when it has been charged, the HT-R520 will not occur in the case of the FCC Rules. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. Make sure that to ... try to radio communications. AC outlet voltages vary from that the voltage in your Onkyo dealer. 3. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of a power failure. These limits are required, the HT-R520 must be shorter in accordance with the limits for help. If you cannot turn...
.... For stubborn stains, use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other settings when it has been charged, the HT-R520 will not occur in the case of the FCC Rules. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. Make sure that to ... try to radio communications. AC outlet voltages vary from that the voltage in your Onkyo dealer. 3. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of a power failure. These limits are required, the HT-R520 must be shorter in accordance with the limits for help. If you cannot turn...
Owner Manual
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.... The connector type depends on another video source (e.g., cable TV, satellite TV, or a set-top box). H SUBWOOFER PRE OUT (17) A powered subwoofer can be used to connect a CD player with analog inputs and outputs. 8 K (30) This (Remote Interactive) socket can be connected here...(20-23, 26) A DVD player, TV, or other components with Onkyo components. G DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2, 3 & COAXIAL (20-23, 25, 26, 28, 29) These optical and coaxial sockets can be used to a video output on your HT-R520. The VIDEO 2 S-Video, composite video, and audio inputs can be connected...
.... The connector type depends on another video source (e.g., cable TV, satellite TV, or a set-top box). H SUBWOOFER PRE OUT (17) A powered subwoofer can be used to connect a CD player with analog inputs and outputs. 8 K (30) This (Remote Interactive) socket can be connected here...(20-23, 26) A DVD player, TV, or other components with Onkyo components. G DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2, 3 & COAXIAL (20-23, 25, 26, 28, 29) These optical and coaxial sockets can be used to a video output on your HT-R520. The VIDEO 2 S-Video, composite video, and audio inputs can be connected...
Owner Manual
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... (44) This button is used to select the input sources. When you can enjoy a powerful sound with the speakers included in parenthesis. S SETUP button (48, 49) This button is used to mute the HT-R520. T MUTING button (37) This button is used to access various settings. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF ... buttons are used to select the All Ch Stereo listening mode. P REMOTE MODE buttons (10) These buttons are used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. H CH +/- DIRECT button This button is used to display various information about the currently ...
... (44) This button is used to select the input sources. When you can enjoy a powerful sound with the speakers included in parenthesis. S SETUP button (48, 49) This button is used to mute the HT-R520. T MUTING button (37) This button is used to access various settings. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF ... buttons are used to select the All Ch Stereo listening mode. P REMOTE MODE buttons (10) These buttons are used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. H CH +/- DIRECT button This button is used to display various information about the currently ...
Owner Manual
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... and then release the lever. L L R R Connecting speaker Set A The HT-R520's positive (+) speaker terminals are colorcoded for ease of a pair, connect it to each speaker terminal. The following : • Disconnect the power cord from the ends of 8 ohms or higher. Make sure that the terminals ...negative (-) terminals only to speaker wiring polarity. 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 ...
... and then release the lever. L L R R Connecting speaker Set A The HT-R520's positive (+) speaker terminals are colorcoded for ease of a pair, connect it to each speaker terminal. The following : • Disconnect the power cord from the ends of 8 ohms or higher. Make sure that the terminals ...negative (-) terminals only to speaker wiring polarity. 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 ...
Owner Manual
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...The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. 1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into the socket. The HT-R520 won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (...see page 19). 18 FM 75 Insert the plug fully into the base, as possible from the HT-R520, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Connecting Antenna Connecting Antenna This chapter explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna and ...
...The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. 1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into the socket. The HT-R520 won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (...see page 19). 18 FM 75 Insert the plug fully into the base, as possible from the HT-R520, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Connecting Antenna Connecting Antenna This chapter explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna and ...
Owner Manual
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... horizontally outside , but good results can be used in an attic or loft. • For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment. • Outdoor antenna must be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Outdoor antenna AM loop antenna Insulated antenna...
... horizontally outside , but good results can be used in an attic or loft. • For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment. • Outdoor antenna must be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Outdoor antenna AM loop antenna Insulated antenna...
Owner Manual
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...Description Offers the best sound quality and allows you to connect DVD players with your AV components. • Don't connect the power cord until you've completed and double-checked all AV components. Several standard analog audio cables can cause noise or malfunctions). ...inserting and removing. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. Connecting the HT-R520 Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs. Optical Digital Inputs The HT-R520's optical digital inputs have shutter-type covers that open when an optical ...
...Description Offers the best sound quality and allows you to connect DVD players with your AV components. • Don't connect the power cord until you've completed and double-checked all AV components. Several standard analog audio cables can cause noise or malfunctions). ...inserting and removing. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. Connecting the HT-R520 Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs. Optical Digital Inputs The HT-R520's optical digital inputs have shutter-type covers that open when an optical ...
Owner Manual
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... is for connecting additional -compatible components. • Connect the HT-R520's socket to regular wall outlets. With (Remote Interactive) you can be connected to only Onkyo components. Direct Change When playback is set to Standby, all the way to the HT-R520. The other component's power switch can control your components. If your speakers and AV...
... is for connecting additional -compatible components. • Connect the HT-R520's socket to regular wall outlets. With (Remote Interactive) you can be connected to only Onkyo components. Direct Change When playback is set to Standby, all the way to the HT-R520. The other component's power switch can control your components. If your speakers and AV...
Owner Manual
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.... DIMMER Press the [DIMMER] button repeatedly to select the Direct listening mode. 36 Using the OptiResponse Equalizer When using the HT-R520 with the speakers included in this function you can enjoy a powerful sound with any input source. Note: • To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, press the [DIRECT] button to...
.... DIMMER Press the [DIMMER] button repeatedly to select the Direct listening mode. 36 Using the OptiResponse Equalizer When using the HT-R520 with the speakers included in this function you can enjoy a powerful sound with any input source. Note: • To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, press the [DIRECT] button to...
Owner Manual
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...required sleep time. phones plug is unmuted and the MUTING indicator goes off while the head- MUTING Press the remote controller's [MUTING] button. STANDBY/ON POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B PHONES Notes: • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • Speaker sets A and B are selected... inserted in 10 minute steps. The specified sleep time appears on the display when the sleep timer has been set to the HT-R520's PHONES jack for about five seconds, then the previous display reappears. You can connect a pair of each speaker, and use...
...required sleep time. phones plug is unmuted and the MUTING indicator goes off while the head- MUTING Press the remote controller's [MUTING] button. STANDBY/ON POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B PHONES Notes: • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • Speaker sets A and B are selected... inserted in 10 minute steps. The specified sleep time appears on the display when the sleep timer has been set to the HT-R520's PHONES jack for about five seconds, then the previous display reappears. You can connect a pair of each speaker, and use...
Owner Manual
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...the stereo image. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Orchestra Suitable for a realistic sense of a large hall. Unplugged Suitable for rock and pop music. The front, surround, and surround back channels create a stereo image that bear the DTS-ES logo. The HT-R520 supports both DTS-ES...DTS-ES supports up to voices. In addition, it simulates the stage-front experience. In addition, it with DTS 6.1 material. Use it with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. Matrix mode creates 6.1-channel surround from DTS 5.1 ...
...the stereo image. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Orchestra Suitable for a realistic sense of a large hall. Unplugged Suitable for rock and pop music. The front, surround, and surround back channels create a stereo image that bear the DTS-ES logo. The HT-R520 supports both DTS-ES...DTS-ES supports up to voices. In addition, it simulates the stage-front experience. In addition, it with DTS 6.1 material. Use it with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. Matrix mode creates 6.1-channel surround from DTS 5.1 ...
Owner Manual
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...of the surround speaker (page 47). The level of all components are pushed in the center speaker. Audio 56 Troubleshooting Power Symptom The HT-R520 shuts down immediately after being turned on the The source component is concentrated in all audio connecting plugs are connected properly ...set at minimum. Selected listening mode doesn't use a compatible phono preamp. The HT-R520 is not selected on the source component. On some DVD-Video discs, you must use surround speakers. If your Onkyo dealer. The volume is set at minimum. Turn up the volume (page ...
...of the surround speaker (page 47). The level of all components are pushed in the center speaker. Audio 56 Troubleshooting Power Symptom The HT-R520 shuts down immediately after being turned on the The source component is concentrated in all audio connecting plugs are connected properly ...set at minimum. Selected listening mode doesn't use a compatible phono preamp. The HT-R520 is not selected on the source component. On some DVD-Video discs, you must use surround speakers. If your Onkyo dealer. The volume is set at minimum. Turn up the volume (page ...
Owner Manual
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...audio connection (RCA). Adjust the treble (page 36). The Subwoofer setting is turned off. The HT-R520 doesn't convert between the component and HT-R520, even if they are output mats. The buttons on the HT-R520 work OK but those on the If you must make sure that the Dolby use the surround... minimum. The volume of the surround back at the rear of the subwoofer (page 47, 33). The TV's input selector is set to the power cord. Point the remote controller at the wrong AV component. See page 39 surround back speakers. To use , you 're playing a Dolby Digital...
...audio connection (RCA). Adjust the treble (page 36). The Subwoofer setting is turned off. The HT-R520 doesn't convert between the component and HT-R520, even if they are output mats. The buttons on the HT-R520 work OK but those on the If you must make sure that the Dolby use the surround... minimum. The volume of the surround back at the rear of the subwoofer (page 47, 33). The TV's input selector is set to the power cord. Point the remote controller at the wrong AV component. See page 39 surround back speakers. To use , you 're playing a Dolby Digital...
Owner Manual
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... effects produced by electrical equipment, including fluorescent lights. The power cord must be recorded. Can't record the surroundsound effects produced by your FM antenna. To prevent signal loops and damage to the HT-R520, input signals are not fed through to Stereo when headphones are ...automatically. " DIGITAL" appears on your TV. AM reception is selected on the display when using a Dolby Digital source. Move the HT-R520 as far away as possible from your recorder. The listening mode changes to outputs with weak signals? This is normal. Install an ...
... effects produced by electrical equipment, including fluorescent lights. The power cord must be recorded. Can't record the surroundsound effects produced by your FM antenna. To prevent signal loops and damage to the HT-R520, input signals are not fed through to Stereo when headphones are ...automatically. " DIGITAL" appears on your TV. AM reception is selected on the display when using a Dolby Digital source. Move the HT-R520 as far away as possible from your recorder. The listening mode changes to outputs with weak signals? This is normal. Install an ...
Owner Manual
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That should happen, unplug the power cord from an external source, or static electricity may cause it on the display and the HT-R520 will enter Standby mode. 59 )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI...wait at 1 kHz ■ AM Tuning frequency range: 530-1700 kHz Usable sensitivity: 30 µV S/N ratio: 40 dB THD: 0.7% General Power supply: Power consumption: Standby power consumption: Dimensions (W x H x D): Weight: AC 120 V, 60 Hz 4.6 A 2.5 W 17-1/8" x 5-7/8" x 14-13/16" ...it. • To reset the HT-R520 to its factory defaults, turn it to change without notice. • The...
That should happen, unplug the power cord from an external source, or static electricity may cause it on the display and the HT-R520 will enter Standby mode. 59 )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI...wait at 1 kHz ■ AM Tuning frequency range: 530-1700 kHz Usable sensitivity: 30 µV S/N ratio: 40 dB THD: 0.7% General Power supply: Power consumption: Standby power consumption: Dimensions (W x H x D): Weight: AC 120 V, 60 Hz 4.6 A 2.5 W 17-1/8" x 5-7/8" x 14-13/16" ...it. • To reset the HT-R520 to its factory defaults, turn it to change without notice. • The...