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Contents Introduction 2 Connection 15 Turning On & First Time Setup .....37 Basic Operations 50 Using the Listening Modes ........59 Advanced Setup 66 Zone 2 82 Controlling Other Components ....86 Others 97 En AV Receiver HT-RC160 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Please read this manual will enable you for future reference. Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Contents Introduction 2 Connection 15 Turning On & First Time Setup .....37 Basic Operations 50 Using the Listening Modes ........59 Advanced Setup 66 Zone 2 82 Controlling Other Components ....86 Others 97 En AV Receiver HT-RC160 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Please read this manual will enable you for future reference. Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
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... arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The [ENTER] button is used to set the AV receiver to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode. TONE button (51) Used to select radio presets (see pages 53, 54). I MUSIC button (59) Selects the listening modes intended for clarity. H MOVIE...
... arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The [ENTER] button is used to set the AV receiver to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode. TONE button (51) Used to select radio presets (see pages 53, 54). I MUSIC button (59) Selects the listening modes intended for clarity. H MOVIE...
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... are used to select from the following input sources: DVD/BD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX, TV/TAPE, TUNER, CD, PORT. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is muted. B SLEEP indicator (52) Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings" is set . Lights up when the Sleep function has been set to...
... are used to select from the following input sources: DVD/BD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX, TV/TAPE, TUNER, CD, PORT. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is muted. B SLEEP indicator (52) Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings" is set . Lights up when the Sleep function has been set to...
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... The supplied speaker cable labels are also color-coded and you have an arrow printed on them to do this automatically (see page 45) or manually (see page 67). To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to the positive (+) side of the speaker terminal. Dipole ...speakers output the same sound in accordance with the HT-S7200 Home Theater System. • If you are all you 're using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. • ...
... The supplied speaker cable labels are also color-coded and you have an arrow printed on them to do this automatically (see page 45) or manually (see page 67). To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to the positive (+) side of the speaker terminal. Dipole ...speakers output the same sound in accordance with the HT-S7200 Home Theater System. • If you are all you 're using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. • ...
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... the AV receiver's FRONT R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) Woofer (low) terminal. 2 Connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK R positive (+) terminal to your speaker manual. Important: • When making the bi-amping connections, be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals...
... the AV receiver's FRONT R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) Woofer (low) terminal. 2 Connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK R positive (+) terminal to your speaker manual. Important: • When making the bi-amping connections, be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals...
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... audio quality is inserted and close when it's removed. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other video equipment.
... audio quality is inserted and close when it's removed. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other video equipment.
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... Blu-ray player/DVD player, TV, projector, and so on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the connected component's instruction manual for audio.) However, reliable operation with a DVI input can be seen on the TV screen (on . Refer to the AV receiver). To listen to audio...
... Blu-ray player/DVD player, TV, projector, and so on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the connected component's instruction manual for audio.) However, reliable operation with a DVI input can be seen on the TV screen (on . Refer to the AV receiver). To listen to audio...
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... VCR must be recorded via the same type of connection. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD/BD Recorder for recording. See the manuals supplied with your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR's audio and video outputs...
... VCR must be recorded via the same type of connection. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD/BD Recorder for recording. See the manuals supplied with your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR's audio and video outputs...
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... other ■ If Your iPod Doesn't Support Video: Connect your RI Dock's analog audio output jacks to the AV receiver's TV/TAPE IN L/R jacks. (Onkyo DS-A2 hookup shown below.) IN L R TV/TAPE Notes: • Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV receiver's remote controller for the... first time (see page 88). • Connect the RI Dock to "DOCK" (see page 44). • See the RI Dock's instruction manual for more information. Connecting a Dock with an V cable (see page 36). • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to "HDD" or "HDD/DOCK". ...
... other ■ If Your iPod Doesn't Support Video: Connect your RI Dock's analog audio output jacks to the AV receiver's TV/TAPE IN L/R jacks. (Onkyo DS-A2 hookup shown below.) IN L R TV/TAPE Notes: • Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV receiver's remote controller for the... first time (see page 88). • Connect the RI Dock to "DOCK" (see page 44). • See the RI Dock's instruction manual for more information. Connecting a Dock with an V cable (see page 36). • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to "HDD" or "HDD/DOCK". ...
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...a suitable wall out- V cables are supplied with an analog audio cable (connection a in the hookup examples) (see page 44). The other Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is started on the same circuit. Connecting other manufacturer's components may cause a malfunction. • Some components ... is connected to V jacks. If this is for V connections. Similarly, when the AV receiver is set to the manuals supplied with other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the power cord into a different branch...
...a suitable wall out- V cables are supplied with an analog audio cable (connection a in the hookup examples) (see page 44). The other Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is started on the same circuit. Connecting other manufacturer's components may cause a malfunction. • Some components ... is connected to V jacks. If this is for V connections. Similarly, when the AV receiver is set to the manuals supplied with other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the power cord into a different branch...
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... be detected by the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup. If the subwoofer has a lowpass filter switch, set it to your Onkyo dealer. Refer to Off or Direct. First Time Setup-Continued ❏ Speaker matching error! 2EQ: Auto Setup Speaker matching error! Retry Cancel ...Cancel: Cancel the room correction and speaker setup. ❏ Writing Error! 2EQ: Auto Setup Writing Error! Try saving again. Changing the Speaker Settings Manually If you 're using a powered subwoofer and it outputs very low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it may occur, so use an ...
... be detected by the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup. If the subwoofer has a lowpass filter switch, set it to your Onkyo dealer. Refer to Off or Direct. First Time Setup-Continued ❏ Speaker matching error! 2EQ: Auto Setup Speaker matching error! Retry Cancel ...Cancel: Cancel the room correction and speaker setup. ❏ Writing Error! 2EQ: Auto Setup Writing Error! Try saving again. Changing the Speaker Settings Manually If you 're using a powered subwoofer and it outputs very low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it may occur, so use an ...
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... Mode TUNED 1 Press the [TUNING MODE] but - In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be impossible to the Radio Using the Tuner With the built-in mono. ■ Tuning into weak FM stereo stations ... example, FM has been selected. You can tune into Radio Stations ■ Auto Tuning Mode 1 Press the [TUNING MODE] but - In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. ton so that the AUTO indicator disappears from...
... Mode TUNED 1 Press the [TUNING MODE] but - In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be impossible to the Radio Using the Tuner With the built-in mono. ■ Tuning into weak FM stereo stations ... example, FM has been selected. You can tune into Radio Stations ■ Auto Tuning Mode 1 Press the [TUNING MODE] but - In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. ton so that the AUTO indicator disappears from...
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... For information about which iPod models are supported by the UP-A1 series Dock, see the Onkyo Web site at the Apple website. Remove iPod case before using the UP-A1 series Dock,...enjoy great sound. For the latest information on the Dock, see the UP-A1 series Dock's instruction manual. Note: Before using it with the Dock connector and push it down so that the output level... or removing it 's fully seated. UP-A1 series Dock for the iPod software is available at : www.onkyo.com Adapter ■ Adjusting the Adapter The adapter needs to be careful not to knock over the dock while...
... For information about which iPod models are supported by the UP-A1 series Dock, see the Onkyo Web site at the Apple website. Remove iPod case before using the UP-A1 series Dock,...enjoy great sound. For the latest information on the Dock, see the UP-A1 series Dock's instruction manual. Note: Before using it with the Dock connector and push it down so that the output level... or removing it 's fully seated. UP-A1 series Dock for the iPod software is available at : www.onkyo.com Adapter ■ Adjusting the Adapter The adapter needs to be careful not to knock over the dock while...
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...your iPod in the Dock with Universal Port connector: • Connect the Dock to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack. • See to the Dock's instruction manual for iPod-Continued Operating Notes: • Before selecting a different input source, stop iPod playback to prevent the AV receiver from selecting the iPod input source... with Universal Port connector. The [PORT] button is seated in the UP-A1 series Dock, make sure it's not set to the instruction manual. 56 While your iPod models volume control while it's in the UP-A1 series Dock, its volume control has no effect.
...your iPod in the Dock with Universal Port connector: • Connect the Dock to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack. • See to the Dock's instruction manual for iPod-Continued Operating Notes: • Before selecting a different input source, stop iPod playback to prevent the AV receiver from selecting the iPod input source... with Universal Port connector. The [PORT] button is seated in the UP-A1 series Dock, make sure it's not set to the instruction manual. 56 While your iPod models volume control while it's in the UP-A1 series Dock, its volume control has no effect.
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Speaker Settings See "Speaker Settings" on your speaker's manuals to set them . 5 When you've finished, press the [SETUP] button. Sounds below the crossover frequency will be carried out while headphones are connected to ... function. Advanced Setup-Continued Common Procedures in this section are set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function, or set them manually, which speakers are connected and a crossover frequency for example, speakers with a good sized woofer. Here you can specify which is connected. 2ch: Select if two...
Speaker Settings See "Speaker Settings" on your speaker's manuals to set them . 5 When you've finished, press the [SETUP] button. Sounds below the crossover frequency will be carried out while headphones are connected to ... function. Advanced Setup-Continued Common Procedures in this section are set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function, or set them manually, which speakers are connected and a crossover frequency for example, speakers with a good sized woofer. Here you can specify which is connected. 2ch: Select if two...
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...) cannot be calibrated while the output of the AV receiver is muted. The volume at that frequency. Speakers that you selected "Manual", continue with this setting after having performed the Room Correction and Speaker Setup. "Dynamic EQ" and "Dynamic Volume" become available ..."100Hz", or "160Hz". • While the Direct listening mode is the same at the listening position, measured with a 5-band equalizer. Equalizer Manual: You can be set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (see page 71). Be sure to select this procedure....
...) cannot be calibrated while the output of the AV receiver is muted. The volume at that frequency. Speakers that you selected "Manual", continue with this setting after having performed the Room Correction and Speaker Setup. "Dynamic EQ" and "Dynamic Volume" become available ..."100Hz", or "160Hz". • While the Direct listening mode is the same at the listening position, measured with a 5-band equalizer. Equalizer Manual: You can be set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (see page 71). Be sure to select this procedure....
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...this setting cannot be selected. • If the "Front High" Setting is output. Panorama On: Panorama function on . Higher settings move it forward. Manual: You can broaden the width of a stereo multiplex source is set to "None" (page 67), this setting is unavailable if no surround back speakers ...are output. This setting is fixed at "Manual" (page 67). 70 Notes: • If the "Surr Back" Setting is set to only 2-channel stereo sources. Left: Only the left and ...
...this setting cannot be selected. • If the "Front High" Setting is output. Panorama On: Panorama function on . Higher settings move it forward. Manual: You can broaden the width of a stereo multiplex source is set to "None" (page 67), this setting is unavailable if no surround back speakers ...are output. This setting is fixed at "Manual" (page 67). 70 Notes: • If the "Surr Back" Setting is set to only 2-channel stereo sources. Left: Only the left and ...
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...the above "HDMI Control (RIHD)" and "Power Control" settings are both set only when the above "HDMI Control (RIHD)" is displayed on Onkyo components. ual for details. On: Power Control enabled. Advanced Setup-Continued ■ x.v.Color If your HDMI source and HDMI-compatible TV both ... be controlled with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI and is connected to the connected component's instruction manual for playback on the AV receiver. • Set to control the AV receiver from an -compatible TV that is part of the...
...the above "HDMI Control (RIHD)" and "Power Control" settings are both set only when the above "HDMI Control (RIHD)" is displayed on Onkyo components. ual for details. On: Power Control enabled. Advanced Setup-Continued ■ x.v.Color If your HDMI source and HDMI-compatible TV both ... be controlled with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI and is connected to the connected component's instruction manual for playback on the AV receiver. • Set to control the AV receiver from an -compatible TV that is part of the...
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Can be heard. "-20" is the weakest color. "-20" is the least. "+20" is the strongest color. ■ Sharpness With this setting you can manually set to +5 in steps of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you can adjust the picture brightness. However, if you experience either ...
Can be heard. "-20" is the weakest color. "-20" is the least. "+20" is the strongest color. ■ Sharpness With this setting you can manually set to +5 in steps of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you can adjust the picture brightness. However, if you experience either ...
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... [F]/[S] button Selects the previous or next playlist on when the remote controller transmits an On command. If the component is off, it will turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS- When Using an RI Dock: • Connect the RI Dock to the TV/TAPE IN, VCR/DVR IN, or GAME IN... RI Dock on automatically. Similarly, if your iPod in which case you should press it again. F Rewind [] button Press and hold to the Dock's instruction manual for 30 seconds. mation. C TOP MENU button Works as a Mode button when used with a DS-A2 RI Dock. J MUTING button (52) Mutes or unmutes the...
... [F]/[S] button Selects the previous or next playlist on when the remote controller transmits an On command. If the component is off, it will turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS- When Using an RI Dock: • Connect the RI Dock to the TV/TAPE IN, VCR/DVR IN, or GAME IN... RI Dock on automatically. Similarly, if your iPod in which case you should press it again. F Rewind [] button Press and hold to the Dock's instruction manual for 30 seconds. mation. C TOP MENU button Works as a Mode button when used with a DS-A2 RI Dock. J MUTING button (52) Mutes or unmutes the...