Owner Manual
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... free from your amplifier before connecting or disconnecting cables.) 7. Interstation noise from fast-forwarding a cassette tape. 3. High-pitched sounds generated by connecting or discon- tronic musical instrument, and so on . 6. Using Close to a TV or Computer TVs and computer ...affect the sound quality. • Subwoofer is designed to suffer discoloration or picture distortion when conventional speakers are placed nearby. Note that discoloration can handle the specified input power when used for normal music reproduction. necting audio cables (Always turn off your...
... free from your amplifier before connecting or disconnecting cables.) 7. Interstation noise from fast-forwarding a cassette tape. 3. High-pitched sounds generated by connecting or discon- tronic musical instrument, and so on . 6. Using Close to a TV or Computer TVs and computer ...affect the sound quality. • Subwoofer is designed to suffer discoloration or picture distortion when conventional speakers are placed nearby. Note that discoloration can handle the specified input power when used for normal music reproduction. necting audio cables (Always turn off your...
Owner Manual
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..., CDR, 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 ...Setup 52 Advanced Speaker Settings 52 Digital Input Signal Formats 56 Correcting Sound and Picture Sync 56 Recording 57 Controlling Other Components 58 Entering Remote Control Codes 58 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via 59 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons 59 Resetting the Remote...
..., CDR, 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 ...Setup 52 Advanced Speaker Settings 52 Digital Input Signal Formats 56 Correcting Sound and Picture Sync 56 Recording 57 Controlling Other Components 58 Entering Remote Control Codes 58 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via 59 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons 59 Resetting the Remote...
Owner Manual
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...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 movies or music even at low volume levels. Play [ ] button Starts playback. G RETURN button Selects the previously displayed setup menu. R ...AV receiver. STEREO button Selects the Stereo listening mode. L REMOTE MODE buttons (14) Used to turn speaker sets A and B on the OptiResponse Equalizer, which optimizes performance when the HT-R540 is selected To select your Cassette deck as the input source, press: RECEIVER 8 TUNER 1 Number,...
...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 movies or music even at low volume levels. Play [ ] button Starts playback. G RETURN button Selects the previously displayed setup menu. R ...AV receiver. STEREO button Selects the Stereo listening mode. L REMOTE MODE buttons (14) Used to turn speaker sets A and B on the OptiResponse Equalizer, which optimizes performance when the HT-R540 is selected To select your Cassette deck as the input source, press: RECEIVER 8 TUNER 1 Number,...
Owner Manual
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... back right Color White Red Green Blue Gray Brown Tan 1 On the AV receiver, unscrew the terminal. Make sure the cable is turned on the subwoofer. Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any connections. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring...the corresponding speaker terminal. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be activated. • Disconnect the power cord from the ...
... back right Color White Red Green Blue Gray Brown Tan 1 On the AV receiver, unscrew the terminal. Make sure the cable is turned on the subwoofer. Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any connections. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring...the corresponding speaker terminal. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be activated. • Disconnect the power cord from the ...
Owner Manual
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... AV receiver's SPEAKERS [A] and [B] buttons, or use the OUTPUT LEVEL control. Because our ears are less sensitive to very low bass sounds, there's a temptation to set the subwoofer level to what you think is reduced to select the input source. On the remote controller,...VIDEO 2, and VIDEO 3 input sources respectively. 2 AV receiver SPEAKERS A B Remote controller 3 4 AV receiver MASTER VOLUME Remote controller VOL 5 36 To turn the speakers on , speaker set A is the optimal level, and then back it has a wide volume range for more information about speaker sets A and...
... AV receiver's SPEAKERS [A] and [B] buttons, or use the OUTPUT LEVEL control. Because our ears are less sensitive to very low bass sounds, there's a temptation to set the subwoofer level to what you think is reduced to select the input source. On the remote controller,...VIDEO 2, and VIDEO 3 input sources respectively. 2 AV receiver SPEAKERS A B Remote controller 3 4 AV receiver MASTER VOLUME Remote controller VOL 5 36 To turn the speakers on , speaker set A is the optimal level, and then back it has a wide volume range for more information about speaker sets A and...
Owner Manual
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...- Muting the AV Receiver You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by turning on or off . The output is set to +10 dB...[OR-EQ] button to select: dim, dimmer, or normal brightness. Using the OptiResponse Equalizer When using the HT-R540 with the speakers included in 2 dB steps. ■ Treble You can temporarily mute the output of the...REPEAT TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL- Response equalizer on the OptiResponse equalizer, you can enjoy a powerful sound with any input source. Common Functions This section explains functions that can be used with movies or...
...- Muting the AV Receiver You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by turning on or off . The output is set to +10 dB...[OR-EQ] button to select: dim, dimmer, or normal brightness. Using the OptiResponse Equalizer When using the HT-R540 with the speakers included in 2 dB steps. ■ Treble You can temporarily mute the output of the...REPEAT TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL- Response equalizer on the OptiResponse equalizer, you can enjoy a powerful sound with any input source. Common Functions This section explains functions that can be used with movies or...
Owner Manual
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...with minimal processing, providing high-fidelity reproduction. The seven totally separate audio channels provide better spatial imaging and 360-degree sound localization, perfect for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. Mono Use this mode, audio from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging. Dolby Pro...not North American models) In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned off, minimizing possible noise sources for use with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. This is turned off, no video signals are active in each listening mode with DVDs and ...
...with minimal processing, providing high-fidelity reproduction. The seven totally separate audio channels provide better spatial imaging and 360-degree sound localization, perfect for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. Mono Use this mode, audio from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging. Dolby Pro...not North American models) In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned off, minimizing possible noise sources for use with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. This is turned off, no video signals are active in each listening mode with DVDs and ...
Owner Manual
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... bare wire is selected, the center speaker produces no sound (page 48). • Depending on the source and current listening mode, not much sound may be set the volume to select an audio format from a menu. • If your Onkyo dealer. Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button repeatedly. •...from the wall outlet immediately. If your Onkyo dealer. The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment and has a wide volume range for 1 hour. The surround speakers produce no sound. 61 Power Can't turn it and the AV receiver. Audio There's no sound • While speaker set B is ...
... bare wire is selected, the center speaker produces no sound (page 48). • Depending on the source and current listening mode, not much sound may be set the volume to select an audio format from a menu. • If your Onkyo dealer. Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button repeatedly. •...from the wall outlet immediately. If your Onkyo dealer. The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment and has a wide volume range for 1 hour. The surround speakers produce no sound. 61 Power Can't turn it and the AV receiver. Audio There's no sound • While speaker set B is ...
Owner Manual
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...should stop your player is connected to ON (not North American models). • The subwoofer's OUTPUT LEVEL control is Dolby Digital (page 50). Turn on the HT-R540. • Make sure that the subwoofer's [POWER] switch is set to a digital input on may degrade the audio performance, so don't ...output level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver doesn't recognize it . • An audio cable may not hear any sound, in which the AV receiver is connected is selected. • While the Pure Audio listening mode (not North American model) is properly con- woofer...
...should stop your player is connected to ON (not North American models). • The subwoofer's OUTPUT LEVEL control is Dolby Digital (page 50). Turn on the HT-R540. • Make sure that the subwoofer's [POWER] switch is set to a digital input on may degrade the audio performance, so don't ...output level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver doesn't recognize it . • An audio cable may not hear any sound, in which the AV receiver is connected is selected. • While the Pure Audio listening mode (not North American model) is properly con- woofer...
Owner Manual
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...The entered remote control code may not be correct. Select another manufacturer's component, point the remote controller at the AV receiver. Others The sound changes when I change the language of headphones is connected, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it's already set the Input ...enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 59). • To control an Onkyo component that 's connected via , or another listening mode. The display doesn't work • The display is turned off when the Pure Audio (not North American model) listening mode is listed, try each ...
...The entered remote control code may not be correct. Select another manufacturer's component, point the remote controller at the AV receiver. Others The sound changes when I change the language of headphones is connected, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it's already set the Input ...enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 59). • To control an Onkyo component that 's connected via , or another listening mode. The display doesn't work • The display is turned off when the Pure Audio (not North American model) listening mode is listed, try each ...
