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Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 11 Turning On & Basic Operations ......18 Advanced Operations 27 Controlling iPod & Other Components 36 Others 43 En Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. AV Receiver HT-RC230 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please read this manual will enable you for future reference.
Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 11 Turning On & Basic Operations ......18 Advanced Operations 27 Controlling iPod & Other Components 36 Others 43 En Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. AV Receiver HT-RC230 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please read this manual will enable you for future reference.
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...or corrosion. • Remove expired batteries as soon as shown below. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En 4 Using the Remote Controller Installing the Batteries Note • If the remote controller doesn't work ...(➔ 11) Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) (➔ 4) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as possible to prevent damage from leak- Supplied Accessories Make sure you intend not to use the remote controller, point...
...or corrosion. • Remove expired batteries as soon as shown below. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En 4 Using the Remote Controller Installing the Batteries Note • If the remote controller doesn't work ...(➔ 11) Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) (➔ 4) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as possible to prevent damage from leak- Supplied Accessories Make sure you intend not to use the remote controller, point...
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...B 10 Enjoying Home Theater 10 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 11 Connecting Your Speakers 11 About AV Connections 13 Connecting Components with HDMI 14 Connecting External Components 15 Using the AUX INPUT jack on the front panel 15 Connecting Onkyo V Components 16 Connecting Antenna 16 Which Connections Should... I Use 17 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 18 Turning On 18 Turning Off 18 Basic Operations 19 Playing the...
...B 10 Enjoying Home Theater 10 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 11 Connecting Your Speakers 11 About AV Connections 13 Connecting Components with HDMI 14 Connecting External Components 15 Using the AUX INPUT jack on the front panel 15 Connecting Onkyo V Components 16 Connecting Antenna 16 Which Connections Should... I Use 17 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 18 Turning On 18 Turning Off 18 Basic Operations 19 Playing the...
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... audio jacks (BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN) N SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection information (➔ 11 to 17). En 8 Display B C D E F G H For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
... audio jacks (BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN) N SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection information (➔ 11 to 17). En 8 Display B C D E F G H For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
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... (➔ 35) E SP A/B button (➔ 10, 20) F Arrow R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons G SETUP button (➔ 27) H LISTENING MODE buttons (➔ 24) M I C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. E B ON/STANDBY button (➔ 18) L C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (➔ 19) F D TONE, + and...
... (➔ 35) E SP A/B button (➔ 10, 20) F Arrow R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons G SETUP button (➔ 27) H LISTENING MODE buttons (➔ 24) M I C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. E B ON/STANDBY button (➔ 18) L C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (➔ 19) F D TONE, + and...
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.... Speakers B can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. With Blu-ray Discs, you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. In movies it close to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with the AV receiver: Speakers A and Speakers B. Position them inward so as to create...
.... Speakers B can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. With Blu-ray Discs, you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. In movies it close to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with the AV receiver: Speakers A and Speakers B. Position them inward so as to create...
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...system, you use depending on the number of each label to negative (-) terminals. En 11 Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are colorcoded for ease of identification. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are also color-coded and you ...should be out of the wire does not have . Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration The following before making any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with the table above. ...
...system, you use depending on the number of each label to negative (-) terminals. En 11 Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are colorcoded for ease of identification. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are also color-coded and you ...should be out of the wire does not have . Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration The following before making any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with the table above. ...
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If your powered subwoofer, as shown. Front right speaker B Front left speaker A Center speaker Speakers A Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on the amp. Push-type speaker terminals Strip 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to 12 mm) of insulation from the ends ...
If your powered subwoofer, as shown. Front right speaker B Front left speaker A Center speaker Speakers A Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on the amp. Push-type speaker terminals Strip 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to 12 mm) of insulation from the ends ...
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... (some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently). The audio quality is the same as optical. 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 commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and other video...
... (some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently). The audio quality is the same as optical. 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 commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and other video...
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...✔ ✔ ✔ Refer to the HDMI OUT of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). Satellite, cable, set -top box, etc. Tip To listen to audio received by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the AV receiver's speakers will be output from speakers of Q-compatible TV, by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV... TV is set the HDMI component so that its video can be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of the AV receiver. Connecting Components with Q or the "TV Control" setting to "Off". • Set your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player's HDMI audio output setting...
...✔ ✔ ✔ Refer to the HDMI OUT of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). Satellite, cable, set -top box, etc. Tip To listen to audio received by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the AV receiver's speakers will be output from speakers of Q-compatible TV, by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV... TV is set the HDMI component so that its video can be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of the AV receiver. Connecting Components with Q or the "TV Control" setting to "Off". • Set your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player's HDMI audio output setting...
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... shown below. ✔: Assignment can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. • If your turntable (MM) doesn't have it, you cannot record the video through the AV receiver. No. Jack " COMPONENT IN 1 (BD/DVD) VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT) OUT # DIGITAL IN OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME) IN 2 (TV/CD) COAXIAL (... dock Video (UP-A1 etc.) *1 Connect a turntable (MM) that is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. # " Connect your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you can be sure to connect the main stereo ...
... shown below. ✔: Assignment can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. • If your turntable (MM) doesn't have it, you cannot record the video through the AV receiver. No. Jack " COMPONENT IN 1 (BD/DVD) VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT) OUT # DIGITAL IN OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME) IN 2 (TV/CD) COAXIAL (... dock Video (UP-A1 etc.) *1 Connect a turntable (MM) that is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. # " Connect your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you can be sure to connect the main stereo ...
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... (➔ 40). Connecting other jack is for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to control your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you start playback on...
... (➔ 40). Connecting other jack is for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to control your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you start playback on...
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...bear in mind that is set - If signals are not output by using any one input, the inputs will output the signal. The AV receiver supports several connection formats for analog line outputs and vice versa. Video Signal Flow Chart Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc. Use the following...: analog, optical, coaxial, or HDMI. For example, audio signals connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. The format you must select the TV/CD input selector and your TV must support ARC function. Composite Component IN ...
...bear in mind that is set - If signals are not output by using any one input, the inputs will output the signal. The AV receiver supports several connection formats for analog line outputs and vice versa. Video Signal Flow Chart Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc. Use the following...: analog, optical, coaxial, or HDMI. For example, audio signals connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. The format you must select the TV/CD input selector and your TV must support ARC function. Composite Component IN ...
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... or the remote controller. Turning Off Press ON/STANDBY on the remote controller. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn it off . The AV receiver comes on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn on , the display lights, and the STANDBY indicator goes off . Turning On & Basic Operations Turning...
... or the remote controller. Turning Off Press ON/STANDBY on the remote controller. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn it off . The AV receiver comes on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn on , the display lights, and the STANDBY indicator goes off . Turning On & Basic Operations Turning...
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...21) 3 To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control. 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! En 19 See also: • "Controlling Other Onkyo Components" (➔ 40) • "Controlling iPod" (➔ 36) • "Listening to cycle through the available information. See also: • "...signal is analog, no format information is displayed. Using the Music Optimizer The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of the AV receiver's display. Setting the Display Brightness You can use the remote controller's AUDIO and arrow buttons. • See "Music Optimizer...
...21) 3 To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control. 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! En 19 See also: • "Controlling Other Onkyo Components" (➔ 40) • "Controlling iPod" (➔ 36) • "Listening to cycle through the available information. See also: • "...signal is analog, no format information is displayed. Using the Music Optimizer The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of the AV receiver's display. Setting the Display Brightness You can use the remote controller's AUDIO and arrow buttons. • See "Music Optimizer...
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... to select "MD", "CDR", "DOCK" or "TAPE". Using Headphones Connect a pair of front speakers with the AV receiver: Speakers A for about 3 seconds) to change the input display. Changing the Input Display When you connect an V-capable Onkyo component, you can use two sets of stereo headphones with headphones. → → → 2 Press and...
... to select "MD", "CDR", "DOCK" or "TAPE". Using Headphones Connect a pair of front speakers with the AV receiver: Speakers A for about 3 seconds) to change the input display. Changing the Input Display When you connect an V-capable Onkyo component, you can use two sets of stereo headphones with headphones. → → → 2 Press and...
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... select a preset directly. See the previous section. 2 While holding down MEMORY, press TUNING MODE. Presetting FM/AM Stations You can also use PRESET F/S on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. The station or channel is flashing (about 8 seconds), use PRESET F/S to 40 of your favorite FM/AM radio stations as...
... select a preset directly. See the previous section. 2 While holding down MEMORY, press TUNING MODE. Presetting FM/AM Stations You can also use PRESET F/S on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. The station or channel is flashing (about 8 seconds), use PRESET F/S to 40 of your favorite FM/AM radio stations as...
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... video inputs can be recorded only via composite video outputs. If your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks. Only analog inputs can be recorded as the .../DVD input selector. 4 Press TV/CD input selector. This function takes advantage of DTS CDs or LDs. You can be recorded. Note • The AV receiver must be connected to a composite video output. • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected Blu-ray discs...
... video inputs can be recorded only via composite video outputs. If your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks. Only analog inputs can be recorded as the .../DVD input selector. 4 Press TV/CD input selector. This function takes advantage of DTS CDs or LDs. You can be recorded. Note • The AV receiver must be connected to a composite video output. • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected Blu-ray discs...
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... or concert hall, with two additional speakers that provide greater sound envelopment and more accurate positioning of sounds. *1 The AV receiver outputs this source in 5.1-channel surround sound. Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See "About Listening Modes" for use...This surround system has five main channels of the input signal. MUSIC MOVIE/TV GAME STEREO MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME About Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can select only the Direct, Stereo, Mono, or T-D (Theater-Dimensional) listening mode. This is mono (monophonic) sound. ...
... or concert hall, with two additional speakers that provide greater sound envelopment and more accurate positioning of sounds. *1 The AV receiver outputs this source in 5.1-channel surround sound. Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See "About Listening Modes" for use...This surround system has five main channels of the input signal. MUSIC MOVIE/TV GAME STEREO MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME About Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can select only the Direct, Stereo, Mono, or T-D (Theater-Dimensional) listening mode. This is mono (monophonic) sound. ...
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.... • Dolby PLII Game Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or use with stereo movies or TV shows and the AV receiver will create a 5.1 surround mix from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. The "Sp Config" (presence of some movies. See "Advanced Setup" for...
.... • Dolby PLII Game Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or use with stereo movies or TV shows and the AV receiver will create a 5.1 surround mix from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. The "Sp Config" (presence of some movies. See "Advanced Setup" for...