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7.1ch Home Theater System HT-S790 AV Receiver (HT-R540) Front Speakers (SKF-540F) Center Speaker (SKC-540C) Surround Speakers (SKM-540S) Surround Back Speakers (SKB-540) Powered Subwoofer (SKW-540) Instruction Manual Thank you ... for future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo 7.1ch Home Theater System.
7.1ch Home Theater System HT-S790 AV Receiver (HT-R540) Front Speakers (SKF-540F) Center Speaker (SKC-540C) Surround Speakers (SKM-540S) Surround Back Speakers (SKB-540) Powered Subwoofer (SKW-540) Instruction Manual Thank you ... for future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo 7.1ch Home Theater System.
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...digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 6. ferent from that interference will not occur in accordance with Wet Hands-Never handle this unit, use only, recording copyrighted ...help. Never Touch this unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from country to radio or television reception, which the receiver is illegal without the permission of mild detergent and water. This equipment generates, uses and can be sure to use . For...
...digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 6. ferent from that interference will not occur in accordance with Wet Hands-Never handle this unit, use only, recording copyrighted ...help. Never Touch this unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from country to radio or television reception, which the receiver is illegal without the permission of mild detergent and water. This equipment generates, uses and can be sure to use . For...
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AV receiver SPEAKERS A B Remote controller or Speaker set A On Off Speaker set B. They should be equally spaced from the TV. Center speaker (SKC-540C) This speaker enhances ... level. * While speaker set B is reduced to 5.1-channel playback. Enjoying Home Theater Speaker Sets A and B You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B On Off On Off Indicator AB A B Output Set A: 5.1 channels Set B: 2 channels Set A: 7.1 channels Set B: 2 channels No sound Speaker Set A: Main...
AV receiver SPEAKERS A B Remote controller or Speaker set A On Off Speaker set B. They should be equally spaced from the TV. Center speaker (SKC-540C) This speaker enhances ... level. * While speaker set B is reduced to 5.1-channel playback. Enjoying Home Theater Speaker Sets A and B You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B On Off On Off Indicator AB A B Output Set A: 5.1 channels Set B: 2 channels Set A: 7.1 channels Set B: 2 channels No sound Speaker Set A: Main...
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...fications and operation are the same regardless of the product name indicates the color. Package Contents Make sure you have the following items: AV receiver (HT-R540) Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna Front speakers (SKF-540F) Center speaker (SKC-540C) Surround and Surround back speakers...
...fications and operation are the same regardless of the product name indicates the color. Package Contents Make sure you have the following items: AV receiver (HT-R540) Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna Front speakers (SKF-540F) Center speaker (SKC-540C) Surround and Surround back speakers...
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... Input Input Display 4. Using the Listening Modes Time to get the very best from your home theater system! ☞ page 46 8 Hookup Connect the AV receiver to switch on. ☞ page 34 3. Getting Started in Five Easy Steps 1. Turning On With the hookup complete, you're ready to your AV system...
... Input Input Display 4. Using the Listening Modes Time to get the very best from your home theater system! ☞ page 46 8 Hookup Connect the AV receiver to switch on. ☞ page 34 3. Getting Started in Five Easy Steps 1. Turning On With the hookup complete, you're ready to your AV system...
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..., MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder 32 Connecting the Power Cord of Another Component 32 Connecting Onkyo Components..........33 Connecting the Power Cord 33 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV Receiver 34 First Time Setup 35 Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources ....35 Changing the Input... (North American Models Only 40 Common Functions 44 Setting the Display Brightness 44 Adjusting the Bass and Treble 44 Muting the AV Receiver 44 Using the OptiResponse Equalizer 44 Using the Sleep Timer 45 Using Headphones 45 Adjusting Speaker Levels 45 Enjoying the Listening Modes Using...
..., MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder 32 Connecting the Power Cord of Another Component 32 Connecting Onkyo Components..........33 Connecting the Power Cord 33 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV Receiver 34 First Time Setup 35 Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources ....35 Changing the Input... (North American Models Only 40 Common Functions 44 Setting the Display Brightness 44 Adjusting the Bass and Treble 44 Muting the AV Receiver 44 Using the OptiResponse Equalizer 44 Using the Sleep Timer 45 Using Headphones 45 Adjusting Speaker Levels 45 Enjoying the Listening Modes Using...
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...is for private listening. G MASTER VOLUME control (36) Sets the volume of stereo headphones for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver to Know the AV Receiver Front Panel North American Model 12 3 45 6 7 STANDBY/ON STANDBY PHONES TUNING PRESET MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO... on or off. 10 The [MULTI CH] button selects the multichannel DVD input. B STANDBY indicator (34) Lights up when the AV receiver is being received from the remote controller. E Input selector buttons (36) Select the input sources. D Display See "Display" on page 11. A STANDBY...
...is for private listening. G MASTER VOLUME control (36) Sets the volume of stereo headphones for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver to Know the AV Receiver Front Panel North American Model 12 3 45 6 7 STANDBY/ON STANDBY PHONES TUNING PRESET MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO... on or off. 10 The [MULTI CH] button selects the multichannel DVD input. B STANDBY indicator (34) Lights up when the AV receiver is being received from the remote controller. E Input selector buttons (36) Select the input sources. D Display See "Display" on page 11. A STANDBY...
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... B is on . MEMORY (39): Lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual Tuning mode is selected. Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued J TONE, [-], and [+] buttons (44) Used to access the setup menus. P MEMORY button (39) Used when storing or deleting radio presets.... Used to assign the digital inputs and to connect a camcorder, games console, and so on . 2 MUTING indicator (44) Flashes while the AV receiver is muted. 3 Listening mode and format indicators (48) Show the selected listening mode and the format of digital input signals. Selects the Pure Audio ...
... B is on . MEMORY (39): Lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual Tuning mode is selected. Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued J TONE, [-], and [+] buttons (44) Used to access the setup menus. P MEMORY button (39) Used when storing or deleting radio presets.... Used to assign the digital inputs and to connect a camcorder, games console, and so on . 2 MUTING indicator (44) Flashes while the AV receiver is muted. 3 Listening mode and format indicators (48) Show the selected listening mode and the format of digital input signals. Selects the Pure Audio ...
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...CENTER SURR BACK R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER DVD SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A L CENTER SPEAKER R PRE OUT SUB WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS B L R AV RECEIVER AC OUTLET AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX. 8 9J K L MN O A DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2, 3, and COAXIAL These optical and coaxial ... These push terminals are for connecting speaker set -top box, etc). M SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A powered subwoofer can be connected to another -capable Onkyo com- O AC OUTLET This switched AC outlet can be used to supply power to a video input on North American models) This jack is...
...CENTER SURR BACK R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER DVD SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A L CENTER SPEAKER R PRE OUT SUB WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS B L R AV RECEIVER AC OUTLET AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX. 8 9J K L MN O A DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2, 3, and COAXIAL These optical and coaxial ... These push terminals are for connecting speaker set -top box, etc). M SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A powered subwoofer can be connected to another -capable Onkyo com- O AC OUTLET This switched AC outlet can be used to supply power to a video input on North American models) This jack is...
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...Installing the Batteries 1 To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide open the cover. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator AV receiver 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Slide the cover shut.... Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Expired batteries should be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries. • The...
...Installing the Batteries 1 To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide open the cover. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator AV receiver 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Slide the cover shut.... Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Expired batteries should be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries. • The...
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...2, 3, and 4 are selected by using the six REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control RECEIVER the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette TAPE recorder connected via . 1 2 3 1 4 2 5 36 7 4 8 9 J K ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 V1 V2 V3 M D/CDR C D HDD...12 CABLE CLR SAT D TUN --/--- 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 . ■ DVD and CD/MD/CDR/HDD Modes With these ...
...2, 3, and 4 are selected by using the six REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control RECEIVER the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette TAPE recorder connected via . 1 2 3 1 4 2 5 36 7 4 8 9 J K ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 V1 V2 V3 M D/CDR C D HDD...12 CABLE CLR SAT D TUN --/--- 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 . ■ DVD and CD/MD/CDR/HDD Modes With these ...
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..., 41) Used to select channels, and the [ENTER] button is selected To select the Tuner (AM/FM/XM) as the input source, press: RECEIVER 7 TAPE 4 Playback buttons On twin cassette decks, only deck B can enjoy a powerful sound with the speakers included in all remote controller modes. Rewind...). [ ]/[ ] buttons Used to access the setup menus. K OR-EQ button (44) Turns on the OptiResponse Equalizer, which optimizes performance when the HT-R540 is used when the TUNER input is used for the currently selected mode lights up. When a remote controller button is on or off. P SETUP button...
..., 41) Used to select channels, and the [ENTER] button is selected To select the Tuner (AM/FM/XM) as the input source, press: RECEIVER 7 TAPE 4 Playback buttons On twin cassette decks, only deck B can enjoy a powerful sound with the speakers included in all remote controller modes. Rewind...). [ ]/[ ] buttons Used to access the setup menus. K OR-EQ button (44) Turns on the OptiResponse Equalizer, which optimizes performance when the HT-R540 is used when the TUNER input is used for the currently selected mode lights up. When a remote controller button is on or off. P SETUP button...
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..., Stop, Fast Reverse, Fast Forward, Previous, and Next. To select your DVD player as the input source, press: RECEIVER 6 DVD or 5 MULTI CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 J ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 V1 V2 V3 M D/CDR C D HDD 4 5 6 TV MULTI CH DVD... 7 8 9 VCR TAPE TUNER 10 11 +10 0 C D 12 CABLE CLR SAT D TUN --/--- G Playback buttons From left to control an Onkyo DVD player. K CLR button Cancels functions and...
..., Stop, Fast Reverse, Fast Forward, Previous, and Next. To select your DVD player as the input source, press: RECEIVER 6 DVD or 5 MULTI CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 J ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 V1 V2 V3 M D/CDR C D HDD 4 5 6 TV MULTI CH DVD... 7 8 9 VCR TAPE TUNER 10 11 +10 0 C D 12 CABLE CLR SAT D TUN --/--- G Playback buttons From left to control an Onkyo DVD player. K CLR button Cancels functions and...
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... 30 seconds. B Number buttons Used to navigate menus on an HDD-compatible component. C DISC/ALBUM +/- To select the input source, press: RECEIVER 9 CD player C D 7 MD or CD recorder TAPE 7 or 2 Next generation HDDcompatible component TAPE V2 * If you're using an ...MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 VCR TAPE TUNER 10 11 +10 0 C D 12 CABLE CLR SAT D TUN --/--- E Playback buttons From left to control an Onkyo CD player. I PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons Selects the previous or next playlist on a CD player or MD/CD recorder. Remote Controller-Continued CD/MD/CDR/HDD Mode...
... 30 seconds. B Number buttons Used to navigate menus on an HDD-compatible component. C DISC/ALBUM +/- To select the input source, press: RECEIVER 9 CD player C D 7 MD or CD recorder TAPE 7 or 2 Next generation HDDcompatible component TAPE V2 * If you're using an ...MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 VCR TAPE TUNER 10 11 +10 0 C D 12 CABLE CLR SAT D TUN --/--- E Playback buttons From left to control an Onkyo CD player. I PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons Selects the previous or next playlist on a CD player or MD/CD recorder. Remote Controller-Continued CD/MD/CDR/HDD Mode...
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Note: The Auto Standby function turns the subwoofer on the AV receiver (page 53). ■ Attaching and detaching the speaker grilles Front and Center speakers have detachable grilles. Use the following method to remove it gently toward ... this switch to the ON position to the subwoofer pre out on the power. Press it to the OFF position to turn on the AV receiver with your both hands, pull it from the main unit. 3. Removal Replacement 18
Note: The Auto Standby function turns the subwoofer on the AV receiver (page 53). ■ Attaching and detaching the speaker grilles Front and Center speakers have detachable grilles. Use the following method to remove it gently toward ... this switch to the ON position to the subwoofer pre out on the power. Press it to the OFF position to turn on the AV receiver with your both hands, pull it from the main unit. 3. Removal Replacement 18
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...FRONT SPEAKERS A L CENTER SPEAKER R T SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK SUB WOOFER DVD PRE OUT SUB WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS B L R AV RECEIVER AC OUTLET AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX. Speaker terminal Front left Front right Center Surround left Surround right Surround back left ... is turned on the subwoofer. Brown Gray Tan Surround Surround Surround Surround Back Right Back Left Right Left Connecting Speaker Set A The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals and speaker's positive (+) terminals are color-coded for a long period of the pole. In other words, connect ...
...FRONT SPEAKERS A L CENTER SPEAKER R T SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK SUB WOOFER DVD PRE OUT SUB WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS B L R AV RECEIVER AC OUTLET AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX. Speaker terminal Front left Front right Center Surround left Surround right Surround back left ... is turned on the subwoofer. Brown Gray Tan Surround Surround Surround Surround Back Right Back Left Right Left Connecting Speaker Set A The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals and speaker's positive (+) terminals are color-coded for a long period of the pole. In other words, connect ...
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...to achieve the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Connecting Antennas This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna..., so they can be connected either way around). If you must connect the antenna to achieve the best possible reception. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna...
...to achieve the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Connecting Antennas This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna..., so they can be connected either way around). If you must connect the antenna to achieve the best possible reception. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna...
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... signs, busy roads, etc. • For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Outdoor antenna must be grounded in addition to the loop antenna, as shown. Note that the AM loop antenna should...
... signs, busy roads, etc. • For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Outdoor antenna must be grounded in addition to the loop antenna, as shown. Note that the AM loop antenna should...
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... way. Right! This offers the best sound quality and allows you to connect DVD players with your other video equipment. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as for analog audio and can cause noise or...
... way. Right! This offers the best sound quality and allows you to connect DVD players with your other video equipment. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as for analog audio and can cause noise or...
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...audio and video signals simultaneously simply by your other AV components to the AV receiver, you must make an audio connection and a video connection. Output IN Composite AV Receiver Composite OUT Input Composite S-Video S-Video S-Video Component Component Component When choosing... Use? Use the following sections as a DVD player, you choose will output the signal. Output Optical Coaxial IN AV Receiver Optical Coaxial Analog Multichannel Analog Multichannel TV, projector, etc. Video Connection Formats Audio Connection Formats When choosing a connection format, ...
...audio and video signals simultaneously simply by your other AV components to the AV receiver, you must make an audio connection and a video connection. Output IN Composite AV Receiver Composite OUT Input Composite S-Video S-Video S-Video Component Component Component When choosing... Use? Use the following sections as a DVD player, you choose will output the signal. Output Optical Coaxial IN AV Receiver Optical Coaxial Analog Multichannel Analog Multichannel TV, projector, etc. Video Connection Formats Audio Connection Formats When choosing a connection format, ...