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AV RECEIVER HT-R391 Instruction Manual Contents Safety Information and Introduction 2 Table of Contents 6 Connections 12 Turning On & Basic Operations 20 Advanced Operations 37 Controlling Other Components 48 Appendix 54 Speaker Package En
AV RECEIVER HT-R391 Instruction Manual Contents Safety Information and Introduction 2 Table of Contents 6 Connections 12 Turning On & Basic Operations 20 Advanced Operations 37 Controlling Other Components 48 Appendix 54 Speaker Package En
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... or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. This is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for an extended period, remove the power... properly the next time you do not use this unit for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by your Onkyo dealer. 3. This equipment generates, uses and can be exposed to Part 15 of mild detergent and water. If you turn on ...
... or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. This is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for an extended period, remove the power... properly the next time you do not use this unit for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by your Onkyo dealer. 3. This equipment generates, uses and can be exposed to Part 15 of mild detergent and water. If you turn on ...
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... for future reference. Safety Information and Introduction ■ Aiming the remote controller To use the remote controller for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Remote...
... for future reference. Safety Information and Introduction ■ Aiming the remote controller To use the remote controller for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Remote...
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... 8 Display 9 Rear Panel 10 Remote Controller 11 Controlling the AV Receiver 11 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 12 Connecting Your Speakers 12 About AV Connections 15 Connecting Components with HDMI 16 Connecting Your Components 17 Connecting Onkyo V Components 18 Connecting a Recording Component 18 Connecting the Antennas 19 Connecting the Power Cord 19 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV...
... 8 Display 9 Rear Panel 10 Remote Controller 11 Controlling the AV Receiver 11 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 12 Connecting Your Speakers 12 About AV Connections 15 Connecting Components with HDMI 16 Connecting Your Components 17 Connecting Onkyo V Components 18 Connecting a Recording Component 18 Connecting the Antennas 19 Connecting the Power Cord 19 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV...
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... Music files • 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters • Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP • Jitter Cleaning Circuit Technology Connections • 4 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output • Onkyo Q for System Control • 3 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/1 Coaxial) • Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output) • Front-Panel USB Input for Memory Devices...
... Music files • 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters • Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP • Jitter Cleaning Circuit Technology Connections • 4 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output • Onkyo Q for System Control • 3 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/1 Coaxial) • Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output) • Front-Panel USB Input for Memory Devices...
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... jacks (BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN) J MONITOR OUT V jack K AC INLET (Brazilian models) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection (➔ pages 12 to 19). En-10
... jacks (BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN) J MONITOR OUT V jack K AC INLET (Brazilian models) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection (➔ pages 12 to 19). En-10
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... Speaker Cables The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers to each pair of terminals. ■ Using a Passive Subwoofer Corner position 1/3 of wall position To find the best position for your subwoofer, while ... cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown (Supplied speaker cables are already stripped). 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to 12 mm) Front B right Front B left Speakers B Connections Passive Subwoofer Surround right Surround left Front A right Center Front A left Speakers A En-12
... Speaker Cables The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers to each pair of terminals. ■ Using a Passive Subwoofer Corner position 1/3 of wall position To find the best position for your subwoofer, while ... cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown (Supplied speaker cables are already stripped). 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to 12 mm) Front B right Front B left Speakers B Connections Passive Subwoofer Surround right Surround left Front A right Center Front A left Speakers A En-12
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... many speakers you use depending on the number of speakers Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers 2345 ✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔✔ Connecting the Speaker Cables The speaker terminals are color-coded for a really powerful and solid bass. Speaker Front left Front right Center Surround left Surround right...
... many speakers you use depending on the number of speakers Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers 2345 ✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔✔ Connecting the Speaker Cables The speaker terminals are color-coded for a really powerful and solid bass. Speaker Front left Front right Center Surround left Surround right...
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...for a long period of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may be activated. • Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before connecting your speakers. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Doing so may affect the sound quality and should be out of phase and ... wrong way around, the sound will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one speaker to several terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of the wire does not...
...for a long period of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may be activated. • Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before connecting your speakers. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Doing so may affect the sound quality and should be out of phase and ... wrong way around, the sound will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one speaker to several terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of the wire does not...
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...and speaker cables. The audio quality is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and other video equipment. Orange ■ Analog audio (RCA) Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio. Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have...covers that open when an optical plug is the same as PCM*1, Dolby Digital or DTS. Push plugs in all the way. good connections (loose connections can carry digital video and audio. ■ Component video Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (PB, PR), ...
...and speaker cables. The audio quality is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and other video equipment. Orange ■ Analog audio (RCA) Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio. Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have...covers that open when an optical plug is the same as PCM*1, Dolby Digital or DTS. Push plugs in all the way. good connections (loose connections can carry digital video and audio. ■ Component video Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (PB, PR), ...
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...; page 45), and - The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be used when: - Your TV is selected, and - Connecting Components with the HDMI cable to the AV receiver. * When listening to the AV receiver). Satellite/cable set -top box, etc. ✔ Game ...console ✔ TV, projector, etc. See also: • "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" (➔ page 59) • "Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder" (➔ page 60) • "About HDMI...
...; page 45), and - The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be used when: - Your TV is selected, and - Connecting Components with the HDMI cable to the AV receiver. * When listening to the AV receiver). Satellite/cable set -top box, etc. ✔ Game ...console ✔ TV, projector, etc. See also: • "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" (➔ page 59) • "Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder" (➔ page 60) • "About HDMI...
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... other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. ✔: Assignment can be played through the AV receiver. See "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" for video recording (➔ page 36). Jack/Port " AUX INPUT VIDEO AUDIO L/R # USB, AUX INPUT VIDEO*1 $ USB*2 % ...OUT BD/DVD IN VCR/DVR IN CBL/SAT IN GAME IN TV/CD IN Components Camcorder, etc. TV, projector, etc. See "Recording" about connections for more information (➔ page 59). If your computer. En-17 iPod/iPhone (video playback) iPod/iPhone, MP3 player, USB flash drive Game console...
... other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. ✔: Assignment can be played through the AV receiver. See "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" for video recording (➔ page 36). Jack/Port " AUX INPUT VIDEO AUDIO L/R # USB, AUX INPUT VIDEO*1 $ USB*2 % ...OUT BD/DVD IN VCR/DVR IN CBL/SAT IN GAME IN TV/CD IN Components Camcorder, etc. TV, projector, etc. See "Recording" about connections for more information (➔ page 59). If your computer. En-17 iPod/iPhone (video playback) iPod/iPhone, MP3 player, USB flash drive Game console...
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... a composite video input, the recording VCR must enter the appropriate remote control code first (➔ page 50). Connecting Onkyo V Components 1 Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with an analog audio cable (connection ' in standby mode. • If you want to record directly from your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without...
... a composite video input, the recording VCR must enter the appropriate remote control code first (➔ page 50). Connecting Onkyo V Components 1 Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with an analog audio cable (connection ' in standby mode. • If you want to record directly from your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without...
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...receiver and should not be used with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using thumbtacks. Push. Release. Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the AV receiver may cause an electric shock. Insert wire. ...Doing so may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other than the one supplied with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. Connecting the Antennas This section explains how to injure yourself when using it with the AV receiver. AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna ...
...receiver and should not be used with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using thumbtacks. Push. Release. Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the AV receiver may cause an electric shock. Insert wire. ...Doing so may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other than the one supplied with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. Connecting the Antennas This section explains how to injure yourself when using it with the AV receiver. AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna ...
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... MASTER VOLUME 1 Use the input selector buttons to select the input source. 2 Start playback on the source component. Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating with the remote controller INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER VOL R/X Listening mode buttons 1 Press RECEIVER followed by an INPUT SELECTOR...also: • "Playing an iPod/iPhone via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 48) • "Controlling Other Onkyo Components" (➔ page 50) 3 To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control. 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! If your TV is connected to AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 25...
... MASTER VOLUME 1 Use the input selector buttons to select the input source. 2 Start playback on the source component. Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating with the remote controller INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER VOL R/X Listening mode buttons 1 Press RECEIVER followed by an INPUT SELECTOR...also: • "Playing an iPod/iPhone via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 48) • "Controlling Other Onkyo Components" (➔ page 50) 3 To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control. 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! If your TV is connected to AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 25...
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...press ENTER to the USB port, no sound will start playback. Extended Mode Control The content information is displayed (lists are displayed), and you connect the iPod/iPhone. • You can control the content while looking at the screen. En-23 appears on the AV receiver's display, ...you to Standard mode. • When you want to operate using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller. Note • While the message "Connecting..." Standard Mode Control The content information is not displayed, but can be output from the USB port. • If you disconnect when in ...
...press ENTER to the USB port, no sound will start playback. Extended Mode Control The content information is displayed (lists are displayed), and you connect the iPod/iPhone. • You can control the content while looking at the screen. En-23 appears on the AV receiver's display, ...you to Standard mode. • When you want to operate using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller. Note • While the message "Connecting..." Standard Mode Control The content information is not displayed, but can be output from the USB port. • If you disconnect when in ...
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This section explains how to select the "USB" input. 2 Plug your USB device, the message "Connecting..." A list of your USB device into the AV receiver's USB port. Note • While the message "Connecting..." appears on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone or the USB... the USB port. While reading the contents of the device's contents appears. Playing a USB Device The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to start playback.
This section explains how to select the "USB" input. 2 Plug your USB device, the message "Connecting..." A list of your USB device into the AV receiver's USB port. Note • While the message "Connecting..." appears on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone or the USB... the USB port. While reading the contents of the device's contents appears. Playing a USB Device The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to start playback.
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... MOVIE/TV button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with a digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI). • The listening modes you can select depends on the format of headphones is connected, you can select the following listening modes: Direct, Stereo, and Mono. • While... Channel Stereo listening mode. • The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with movies and TV. To check the format, see "Displaying Source Information" (➔ page 34). • While ...
... MOVIE/TV button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with a digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI). • The listening modes you can select depends on the format of headphones is connected, you can select the following listening modes: Direct, Stereo, and Mono. • While... Channel Stereo listening mode. • The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with movies and TV. To check the format, see "Displaying Source Information" (➔ page 34). • While ...
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Note • The on , channels are shown below. Press ENTER to switch to select the desired input source. The video input is connected to the HDMI OUT. Use R/X to the selected listening mode. See also: • "Using the Audio Settings" (➔ page 46) ■ Info*1...-screen menus are grouped in the following cases: -The "Audio TV Out" setting is set to "On" (➔ page 45). -"HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)" is connected to 2.1 in another room. → 1 Press RECEIVER once followed by HOME. Use R/X to select the category and F/S to frequently used settings. Tip •...
Note • The on , channels are shown below. Press ENTER to switch to select the desired input source. The video input is connected to the HDMI OUT. Use R/X to the selected listening mode. See also: • "Using the Audio Settings" (➔ page 46) ■ Info*1...-screen menus are grouped in the following cases: -The "Audio TV Out" setting is set to "On" (➔ page 45). -"HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)" is connected to 2.1 in another room. → 1 Press RECEIVER once followed by HOME. Use R/X to select the category and F/S to frequently used settings. Tip •...
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... Optimizer The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of the AV receiver. 1 Press RECEIVER followed by MUTING. → Changing the Input Display When you connect an V-capable Onkyo component, you can temporarily mute the output of compressed music files. 1 Press MUSIC OPTIMIZER on the AV receiver's display.
... Optimizer The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of the AV receiver. 1 Press RECEIVER followed by MUTING. → Changing the Input Display When you connect an V-capable Onkyo component, you can temporarily mute the output of compressed music files. 1 Press MUSIC OPTIMIZER on the AV receiver's display.