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Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connection 16 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 31 Basic Operation Playing your new AV Receiver. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. AV Receiver HT-R520 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your AV components ....... 32 Using the Tuner 34 Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 38 Advanced...
Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connection 16 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 31 Basic Operation Playing your new AV Receiver. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. AV Receiver HT-R520 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your AV components ....... 32 Using the Tuner 34 Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 38 Advanced...
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L R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. C FM ANTENNA (18, 19) This socket is for connecting an AM antenna. The HT-R520's remote controller can be connected to the socket on your HT-R520. N MONITOR OUT (21, 22) The S-Video or composite video output should be used to connect a VCR. HT-R 520 SURROUND BACK SPEAKER 7 8... you purchased your TV or projector. Note: can be used to connect components with multiple analog audio outputs, including DVD players with Onkyo components. M DVD IN/MULTI CH INPUT (23, 24) The FRONT, SURR, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER inputs can only be connected ...
L R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. C FM ANTENNA (18, 19) This socket is for connecting an AM antenna. The HT-R520's remote controller can be connected to the socket on your HT-R520. N MONITOR OUT (21, 22) The S-Video or composite video output should be used to connect a VCR. HT-R 520 SURROUND BACK SPEAKER 7 8... you purchased your TV or projector. Note: can be used to connect components with multiple analog audio outputs, including DVD players with Onkyo components. M DVD IN/MULTI CH INPUT (23, 24) The FRONT, SURR, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER inputs can only be connected ...
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...(The negative (-) speaker terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. L L R R Connecting speaker Set A The HT-R520's positive (+) speaker terminals are colorcoded for ease of phase and will be connected to each speaker terminal. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ...speakers, read the following illustration shows which speakers should be avoided. • Be careful not to negative (-) terminals. L R R R AV RECEIVER SURROUND BACK SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKERS B FRONT SPEAKERS A L SURROUND SPEAKERS L CENTER SPEAKER L R R R SURROUND BACK SPEAKER Front right speaker ...
...(The negative (-) speaker terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. L L R R Connecting speaker Set A The HT-R520's positive (+) speaker terminals are colorcoded for ease of phase and will be connected to each speaker terminal. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ...speakers, read the following illustration shows which speakers should be avoided. • Be careful not to negative (-) terminals. L R R R AV RECEIVER SURROUND BACK SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKERS B FRONT SPEAKERS A L SURROUND SPEAKERS L CENTER SPEAKER L R R R SURROUND BACK SPEAKER Front right speaker ...
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... 19). 18 If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using thumbtacks. Thumbtacks, etc. The HT-R520 won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you 'll need to tune into an FM radio station and .... 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. L R R R AV RECEIVER SURROUND BACK SPEAKER Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied indoor FM antenna is ready for indoor use , you don't injure yourself when using it...
... 19). 18 If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using thumbtacks. Thumbtacks, etc. The HT-R520 won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you 'll need to tune into an FM radio station and .... 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. L R R R AV RECEIVER SURROUND BACK SPEAKER Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied indoor FM antenna is ready for indoor use , you don't injure yourself when using it...
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... antenna Insulated antenna cable ANTENNA AM Outdoor AM antennas work best outside , but usable results can sometimes be left connected. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 19 FM 75 Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best when installed horizontally outside , but good results can sometimes be obtained...
... antenna Insulated antenna cable ANTENNA AM Outdoor AM antennas work best outside , but usable results can sometimes be left connected. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 19 FM 75 Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best when installed horizontally outside , but good results can sometimes be obtained...
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... Audio equipment can connect to each output. Connecting the HT-R520-Continued Connection Guide ■ Inputs Up to five AV components can connect to each input. DVD player, etc. 23 VCR, etc. 24 TV, satellite receiver, cable receiver, set-top box, LD player, etc. 22 (for... MiniDisc recorder, 28, 29 etc. ■ MONITOR OUT Video signals received by the video inputs are not output by any composite video or component video outputs. DVD player, etc. Output Optical IN HT-R520 Optical Coaxial Coaxial Analog Multichannel Analog Multichannel OUT Not output Input MD recorder...
... Audio equipment can connect to each output. Connecting the HT-R520-Continued Connection Guide ■ Inputs Up to five AV components can connect to each input. DVD player, etc. 23 VCR, etc. 24 TV, satellite receiver, cable receiver, set-top box, LD player, etc. 22 (for... MiniDisc recorder, 28, 29 etc. ■ MONITOR OUT Video signals received by the video inputs are not output by any composite video or component video outputs. DVD player, etc. Output Optical IN HT-R520 Optical Coaxial Coaxial Analog Multichannel Analog Multichannel OUT Not output Input MD recorder...
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... etc.). • Some components have two sockets, you start playback on the same circuit. L R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Connecting the HT-R520-Continued Connecting Onkyo Components To use the following special functions: Auto Power On/Standby When you can connect either one to On or ...; Use only cables for connecting additional -compatible components. • Connect the HT-R520's socket to the HT-R520's AC OUTLET. If your -compatible Onkyo CD player, DVD player, and so on with your speakers and AV components. • Turning on its rear panel for connecting the power cord ...
... etc.). • Some components have two sockets, you start playback on the same circuit. L R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Connecting the HT-R520-Continued Connecting Onkyo Components To use the following special functions: Auto Power On/Standby When you can connect either one to On or ...; Use only cables for connecting additional -compatible components. • Connect the HT-R520's socket to the HT-R520's AC OUTLET. If your -compatible Onkyo CD player, DVD player, and so on with your speakers and AV components. • Turning on its rear panel for connecting the power cord ...
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... remote controller mode (see page 10). Remote controller buttons that can be used with the HT-R520's remote controller. If not, try again or try another code for controlling Onkyo components connected via , as expected, the code has been entered correctly. Remote indicator fl...button again. The mode button is reset. 50 Codes for Onkyo DVD Players The remote control code for your other AV components, including those made by other manufacturer's components (e.g., DVD, TV, VCR, satellite or cable receiver). PREV TOP MENU MENU ENTER EXIT RETUR GUIDE SETUP SLEEP VOL...
... remote controller mode (see page 10). Remote controller buttons that can be used with the HT-R520's remote controller. If not, try again or try another code for controlling Onkyo components connected via , as expected, the code has been entered correctly. Remote indicator fl...button again. The mode button is reset. 50 Codes for Onkyo DVD Players The remote control code for your other AV components, including those made by other manufacturer's components (e.g., DVD, TV, VCR, satellite or cable receiver). PREV TOP MENU MENU ENTER EXIT RETUR GUIDE SETUP SLEEP VOL...
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...to On or Standby [CH +/-] Selects channels on the VCR [] Play [] Stop [] Rewind [] Fast forward [] Pause REC [ ] Record Controlling a Satellite Receiver Controlling a Cable Receiver STANDBY ON Number buttons CH ON STANDBY I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 + DVD MULTI CH 4 5 6 TV CH - PREV CH ...ON STANDBY I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 + DVD MULTI CH 4 5 6 TV CH - Point the remote controller at your AV component, and use the following buttons (you must enter the appropriate remote control code first). Controlling a VCR STANDBY ON Press [VCR] fi...
...to On or Standby [CH +/-] Selects channels on the VCR [] Play [] Stop [] Rewind [] Fast forward [] Pause REC [ ] Record Controlling a Satellite Receiver Controlling a Cable Receiver STANDBY ON Number buttons CH ON STANDBY I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 + DVD MULTI CH 4 5 6 TV CH - PREV CH ...ON STANDBY I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 + DVD MULTI CH 4 5 6 TV CH - Point the remote controller at your AV component, and use the following buttons (you must enter the appropriate remote control code first). Controlling a VCR STANDBY ON Press [VCR] fi...