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... the unit. 5.1ch Home Theater System HT-SP904 AV Receiver (HT-R557) Front Speakers (SKF-750F) Center Speaker (SKC-750C) Surround Speakers (SKM-750S) Powered Subwoofer (SKW-750) Remote Interactive Dock (DS-A1X) Instruction Manual Contents Introduction 2 Connection 18 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 36 Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 42 Listening to the... retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo 5.1ch Home Theater System.
... the unit. 5.1ch Home Theater System HT-SP904 AV Receiver (HT-R557) Front Speakers (SKF-750F) Center Speaker (SKC-750C) Surround Speakers (SKM-750S) Powered Subwoofer (SKW-750) Remote Interactive Dock (DS-A1X) Instruction Manual Contents Introduction 2 Connection 18 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 36 Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 42 Listening to the... retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo 5.1ch Home Theater System.
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...'s too close to be damaged. • Speakers should turn it in which neutralizes the magnetic field, thereby removing any of the following items: AV receiver (HT-R557) Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna Speaker setup microphone HDMI cable Speaker terminal tool 4 If liquid is...
...'s too close to be damaged. • Speakers should turn it in which neutralizes the magnetic field, thereby removing any of the following items: AV receiver (HT-R557) Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna Speaker setup microphone HDMI cable Speaker terminal tool 4 If liquid is...
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...related logos are trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation. *5 Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC. and other AV components Speaker • Color-coded speaker terminals and speaker cables • Subwoofer Auto standby function • Magnetically shielded front ...trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. *2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. tem and enjoy great sound • Control your iPod with your Onkyo remote control- All rights reserved. *8 ©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. This unit incorporates HDMI technology. *7 XM Ready®...
...related logos are trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation. *5 Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC. and other AV components Speaker • Color-coded speaker terminals and speaker cables • Subwoofer Auto standby function • Magnetically shielded front ...trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. *2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. tem and enjoy great sound • Control your iPod with your Onkyo remote control- All rights reserved. *8 ©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. This unit incorporates HDMI technology. *7 XM Ready®...
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...A1X - RI Dock for the iPod 33 Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder 34 Connecting Onkyo Components..........35 Connecting the Power Cord 35 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV Receiver 36 First Time Setup 37 Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey 2EQ 37 HDMI Video Setup 40 Digital...24 TV or Projector 25 DVD player 26 Components with HDMI 28 VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback ...........29 VCR or DVD Recorder for Onkyo Components Connected via 64 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons 64 Resetting the Remote Controller 64 Troubleshooting 66 If you can't resolve an issue, try ...
...A1X - RI Dock for the iPod 33 Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder 34 Connecting Onkyo Components..........35 Connecting the Power Cord 35 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV Receiver 36 First Time Setup 37 Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey 2EQ 37 HDMI Video Setup 40 Digital...24 TV or Projector 25 DVD player 26 Components with HDMI 28 VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback ...........29 VCR or DVD Recorder for Onkyo Components Connected via 64 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons 64 Resetting the Remote Controller 64 Troubleshooting 66 If you can't resolve an issue, try ...
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... to switch on. ☞ page 36 3. Turning On With the hookup complete, you're ready to the AV receiver. ☞ page 18 DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) IN 2 IN 1 HDMI OUT ASSIGNABLE AM ANTENNA FM 75 SIRIUS ... Time Setup A few simple settings to really enjoy your system. ☞ page 37 HDMI Video Setup Automatic Speaker Setup Digital Input Input Display 4. Playing Your AV Components Enjoying movies and music. ☞ page 42 5.
... to switch on. ☞ page 36 3. Turning On With the hookup complete, you're ready to the AV receiver. ☞ page 18 DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) IN 2 IN 1 HDMI OUT ASSIGNABLE AM ANTENNA FM 75 SIRIUS ... Time Setup A few simple settings to really enjoy your system. ☞ page 37 HDMI Video Setup Automatic Speaker Setup Digital Input Input Display 4. Playing Your AV Components Enjoying movies and music. ☞ page 42 5.
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B STANDBY indicator (36) Lights up when the AV receiver is on page 10. C Remote-control sensor (12) Receives control signals from the remote controller. H PHONES jack (... digital input signals. F Arrow/TUNING/PRESET and ENTER buttons When the tuner is for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver to Know the AV Receiver Front Panel 12 3 45 6 STANDBY/ON STANDBY TUNING PRESET 7 MASTER VOLUME PHONES MULTI CH DVD VCR/DVR CBL... button (49) Adjusts the display brightness. Getting to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX. A STANDBY/ON button (36) Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.
B STANDBY indicator (36) Lights up when the AV receiver is on page 10. C Remote-control sensor (12) Receives control signals from the remote controller. H PHONES jack (... digital input signals. F Arrow/TUNING/PRESET and ENTER buttons When the tuner is for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver to Know the AV Receiver Front Panel 12 3 45 6 STANDBY/ON STANDBY TUNING PRESET 7 MASTER VOLUME PHONES MULTI CH DVD VCR/DVR CBL... button (49) Adjusts the display brightness. Getting to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX. A STANDBY/ON button (36) Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.
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...-Continued Display 1 2 3 4 5 67 For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. 1 MUTING indicator (49) Flashes while the AV receiver is muted. 2 Input signal format indicators Show the audio signal format of the current input source. 3 Listening mode indicators (52) Show the selected listening ...
...-Continued Display 1 2 3 4 5 67 For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. 1 MUTING indicator (49) Flashes while the AV receiver is muted. 2 Input signal format indicators Show the audio signal format of the current input source. 3 Listening mode indicators (52) Show the selected listening ...
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.../OUT The CBL/SAT inputs can be connected here. The VCR/DVR inputs and outputs can be connected to a video input on another -capable Onkyo com- O SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A powered subwoofer can be used to connect a DVD player with an analog multichannel audio output for SACD and DVD...-Audio playback. See pages 18-35 for connecting the front, center, and surround speakers. Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued Rear Panel 123 4 5678 9 DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL 1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) IN 2 IN 1 HDMI OUT ...
.../OUT The CBL/SAT inputs can be connected here. The VCR/DVR inputs and outputs can be connected to a video input on another -capable Onkyo com- O SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A powered subwoofer can be used to connect a DVD player with an analog multichannel audio output for SACD and DVD...-Audio playback. See pages 18-35 for connecting the front, center, and surround speakers. Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued Rear Panel 123 4 5678 9 DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL 1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) IN 2 IN 1 HDMI OUT ...
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...3 Slide the cover shut. Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably. • Don't put anything... is used in a rack behind colored glass doors. Aiming the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 12 Remote Controller Installing the Batteries 1 To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide open the...
...3 Slide the cover shut. Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably. • Don't put anything... is used in a rack behind colored glass doors. Aiming the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 12 Remote Controller Installing the Batteries 1 To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide open the...
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... selected by that mode to select a mode. Remote Controller-Continued Using the Remote Controller Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can be used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . ufacturers (see page 63). ■ TV, VCR and SAT/CABLE ...Modes With these modes, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . 1 2 3 1 4 2 3 5 6 4 7 8 9 STANDBY/ON REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR M D/CDR 1 2 3 VCR/DVR CBL...
... selected by that mode to select a mode. Remote Controller-Continued Using the Remote Controller Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can be used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . ufacturers (see page 63). ■ TV, VCR and SAT/CABLE ...Modes With these modes, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . 1 2 3 1 4 2 3 5 6 4 7 8 9 STANDBY/ON REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR M D/CDR 1 2 3 VCR/DVR CBL...
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... button (43) Displays various information about the selected input source. M MUTING button (49) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. Reverse Play [ ] button Starts reverse playback. A STANDBY/ON button (36) Sets the AV receiver to select the input sources. STEREO button Selects the Stereo listening mode. L VOL [ ]/[ ] button (...42) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of each speaker. button (45) Used to select AM and FM radio stations directly. 2 CH +/- The FF [ ] button...
... button (43) Displays various information about the selected input source. M MUTING button (49) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. Reverse Play [ ] button Starts reverse playback. A STANDBY/ON button (36) Sets the AV receiver to select the input sources. STEREO button Selects the Stereo listening mode. L VOL [ ]/[ ] button (...42) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of each speaker. button (45) Used to select AM and FM radio stations directly. 2 CH +/- The FF [ ] button...
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C LINE INPUT (19) This RCA input should be connected to the subwoofer pre out on the AV receiver with the supplied speaker cables. If the Auto Standby function does not work reliably, try slightly increasing or decreasing the subwoofer output level on... to attach the speaker either horizontally or vertically to a speaker mount or bracket. 17 When there's no input signal for connecting the speaker to your AV Receiver, amp, or other receiver with supplied RCA cable. Note: Use commercially available 1/4" screws to attach the speaker to a speaker mount or bracket. Speakers ...
C LINE INPUT (19) This RCA input should be connected to the subwoofer pre out on the AV receiver with the supplied speaker cables. If the Auto Standby function does not work reliably, try slightly increasing or decreasing the subwoofer output level on... to attach the speaker either horizontally or vertically to a speaker mount or bracket. 17 When there's no input signal for connecting the speaker to your AV Receiver, amp, or other receiver with supplied RCA cable. Note: Use commercially available 1/4" screws to attach the speaker to a speaker mount or bracket. Speakers ...
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... the speakers from your listening position. Front left and right speakers. Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II and Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. With analog and digital TV, you can enjoy DVDs featuring DTS and Dolby Digital...
... the speakers from your listening position. Front left and right speakers. Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II and Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. With analog and digital TV, you can enjoy DVDs featuring DTS and Dolby Digital...
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...LINE INPUT Subwoofer 19 Surround Surround right left Front right speaker speaker speaker Front left Surround right Color White Red Green Blue Gray 1 On the AV receiver, unscrew the terminal. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. ...terminals and speaker's positive (+) terminals are color-coded for a long period of the pole. Fully insert the bare wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Make sure the cable is touching the inside of time, the built...
...LINE INPUT Subwoofer 19 Surround Surround right left Front right speaker speaker speaker Front left Surround right Color White Red Green Blue Gray 1 On the AV receiver, unscrew the terminal. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. ...terminals and speaker's positive (+) terminals are color-coded for a long period of the pole. Fully insert the bare wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Make sure the cable is touching the inside of time, the built...
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... FM antenna, try using thumbtacks. Keep the antenna as far away as shown. (The antenna's wires are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you 'll need to tune into the base, as shown. 2 Connect both wires... of the AM loop antenna to the AM push terminals, as possible from your AV receiver is for indoor use , you must connect the antenna to use only. 1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into an AM radio...
... FM antenna, try using thumbtacks. Keep the antenna as far away as shown. (The antenna's wires are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you 'll need to tune into the base, as shown. 2 Connect both wires... of the AM loop antenna to the AM push terminals, as possible from your AV receiver is for indoor use , you must connect the antenna to use only. 1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into an AM radio...
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... possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc. • For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be left connected. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 22 Note that the AM loop antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment...
... possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc. • For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be left connected. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 22 Note that the AM loop antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment...
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...Dolby Digital and DTS. It's the most common connection format for optical. The audio quality is the same as for coaxial. AV Connection Color Coding RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use white plugs to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (...typically labeled "R"). HDMI dard- or high-definition digital video and audio and offer the best picture and sound quality. AV Cables and Jacks • Push plugs in all the way to connect DVD players with your other video equipment. The audio quality is inserted...
...Dolby Digital and DTS. It's the most common connection format for optical. The audio quality is the same as for coaxial. AV Connection Color Coding RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use white plugs to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (...typically labeled "R"). HDMI dard- or high-definition digital video and audio and offer the best picture and sound quality. AV Cables and Jacks • Push plugs in all the way to connect DVD players with your other video equipment. The audio quality is inserted...
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...Video IN Component MONITOR OUT Composite S-Video Component TV, projector, etc. 24 When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn't convert between formats. Video Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc. The format you can be connected by your DVD player ...offering the best picture quality. Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your other AV components to the AV receiver, you choose will output the signal. Speakers (see page 19 for compatibility with a ...
...Video IN Component MONITOR OUT Composite S-Video Component TV, projector, etc. 24 When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn't convert between formats. Video Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc. The format you can be connected by your DVD player ...offering the best picture quality. Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your other AV components to the AV receiver, you choose will output the signal. Speakers (see page 19 for compatibility with a ...
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...b , and c . • With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to TV programs through the AV receiver (see page 41) TV, projector, etc. Hint! If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from A , B , and C . ...8226; To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use its tuner to listen to the AV receiver and use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT S MONITOR OUT V CBL/SAT IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal ...
...b , and c . • With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to TV programs through the AV receiver (see page 41) TV, projector, etc. Hint! If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from A , B , and C . ...8226; To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use its tuner to listen to the AV receiver and use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT S MONITOR OUT V CBL/SAT IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal ...
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...8226; To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use the main left and right outputs for connection a . Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN DVD IN S DVD IN V DVD IN FRONT DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal flow DVD player ⇐ Component... OUT OPTICAL OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Connect one or the other Connection c must connect the AV receiver to use a and b , or a and c .) • If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right...
...8226; To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use the main left and right outputs for connection a . Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN DVD IN S DVD IN V DVD IN FRONT DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal flow DVD player ⇐ Component... OUT OPTICAL OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Connect one or the other Connection c must connect the AV receiver to use a and b , or a and c .) • If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right...