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Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver HT-RC160 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in 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
Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver HT-RC160 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in 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
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...34 Connecting an RI Dock 35 Connecting a Dock with the Universal Port connector ... 35 Connecting Onkyo V Components 36 Connecting the Power Cord 36 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV Receiver 37 Turning On and Standby 37 First Time Setup 38 Using the Onscreen Setup Menus 38 Using...Operations 50 Selecting the Input Source 50 Adjusting the Bass & Treble 51 Displaying Source Information 51 Setting the Display Brightness 51 Muting the AV receiver 52 Using the Sleep Timer 52 Using Headphones 52 Listening to the Radio 53 Using the Tuner 53 Presetting AM/FM Stations 54 ...
...34 Connecting an RI Dock 35 Connecting a Dock with the Universal Port connector ... 35 Connecting Onkyo V Components 36 Connecting the Power Cord 36 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV Receiver 37 Turning On and Standby 37 First Time Setup 38 Using the Onscreen Setup Menus 38 Using...Operations 50 Selecting the Input Source 50 Adjusting the Bass & Treble 51 Displaying Source Information 51 Setting the Display Brightness 51 Muting the AV receiver 52 Using the Sleep Timer 52 Using Headphones 52 Listening to the Radio 53 Using the Tuner 53 Presetting AM/FM Stations 54 ...
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... is reduced to 7.1 channels) in a second room, or Zone 2, as Dolby and DTS (see pages 59-65). * While Powered Zone 2 is being used with this AV receiver-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1-channel playback (see page 14). Front left and right speakers Surround back left and right speakers Left and right...
... is reduced to 7.1 channels) in a second room, or Zone 2, as Dolby and DTS (see pages 59-65). * While Powered Zone 2 is being used with this AV receiver-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1-channel playback (see page 14). Front left and right speakers Surround back left and right speakers Left and right...
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They are used to select and set the AV receiver to adjust the tone (bass and treble), and ...(51) Used to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode. F Remote control sensor (12) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. G Display See "Display" on page 9. H MOVIE/TV button (59...The actual front panel has various logos printed on it flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller. D ZONE 2 indicator (84) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for use with movies ...
They are used to select and set the AV receiver to adjust the tone (bass and treble), and ...(51) Used to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode. F Remote control sensor (12) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. G Display See "Display" on page 9. H MOVIE/TV button (59...The actual front panel has various logos printed on it flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller. D ZONE 2 indicator (84) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for use with movies ...
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... Min, 1 through 79 or Max. H Audyssey indicator (45, 69) Flashes during Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup. C MUTING indicator (52) Flashes while the AV receiver is selected. BC D E F G H For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. D Listening mode and format indicators (59) Show the selected listening mode and audio input... are jacks for AM or FM radio. Front & Rear Panels-Continued R MASTER VOLUME control (50) This control is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver to connect a portable Audio Player.
... Min, 1 through 79 or Max. H Audyssey indicator (45, 69) Flashes during Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup. C MUTING indicator (52) Flashes while the AV receiver is selected. BC D E F G H For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. D Listening mode and format indicators (59) Show the selected listening mode and audio input... are jacks for AM or FM radio. Front & Rear Panels-Continued R MASTER VOLUME control (50) This control is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver to connect a portable Audio Player.
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... to an V jack on your setup. They're assignable, which means you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other AV component, even if they are connected digitally. 10 I UNIVERSAL PORT This jack is for connecting the component with an HDMI input. The...connector such as a DVD/BD player, DVD/BD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). See "Component Video Setup" on page 39. The AV receiver's remote controller can be connected to suit your TV or projector. They're assignable, which means you can be used with an HDMI output, ...
... to an V jack on your setup. They're assignable, which means you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other AV component, even if they are connected digitally. 10 I UNIVERSAL PORT This jack is for connecting the component with an HDMI input. The...connector such as a DVD/BD player, DVD/BD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). See "Component Video Setup" on page 39. The AV receiver's remote controller can be connected to suit your TV or projector. They're assignable, which means you can be used with an HDMI output, ...
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... mind when installing. • The remote controller will not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed close to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 12 Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator AV receiver 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in a rack behind colored glass doors...
... mind when installing. • The remote controller will not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed close to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 12 Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator AV receiver 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in a rack behind colored glass doors...
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... "Audio TV Out" setting is disabled. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow [R]/[X] buttons Used to select and adjust settings. Remote Controller-Continued Controlling the AV Receiver To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER] button to the previous display when changing settings. See...
... "Audio TV Out" setting is disabled. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow [R]/[X] buttons Used to select and adjust settings. Remote Controller-Continued Controlling the AV Receiver To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER] button to the previous display when changing settings. See...
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... the width of the wall, as shown. With DVDs you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your TV facing forward at...
... the width of the wall, as shown. With DVDs you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your TV facing forward at...
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...also color-coded and you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. Dipole speakers output the same sound in accordance with the HT-S7200 Home Theater System. • If you should be positioned. The following table indicates the channels you are all black... left and right dipole speakers should use depending on them to set the speaker settings. Dipole speakers typically have . Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you 're using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting...
...also color-coded and you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. Dipole speakers output the same sound in accordance with the HT-S7200 Home Theater System. • If you should be positioned. The following table indicates the channels you are all black... left and right dipole speakers should use depending on them to set the speaker settings. Dipole speakers typically have . Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you 're using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting...
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...negative (-) terminals. If your subwoofer is output from the wall outlet before connecting your speakers: • You can connect the powered subwoofer with the AV receiver's rear panel. FRONT HIGH L/R, ZONE 2 L/R 1 Strip 3/8"-1/2" (10- 3/8"-1/2"(10-12 mm) 12 mm) of insulation from the ends of ...and negative (-) terminals only to an input on your speakers. • Pay close attention to the SURR L/R terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 2 Unscrew the terminal. 3...
...negative (-) terminals. If your subwoofer is output from the wall outlet before connecting your speakers: • You can connect the powered subwoofer with the AV receiver's rear panel. FRONT HIGH L/R, ZONE 2 L/R 1 Strip 3/8"-1/2" (10- 3/8"-1/2"(10-12 mm) 12 mm) of insulation from the ends of ...and negative (-) terminals only to an input on your speakers. • Pay close attention to the SURR L/R terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 2 Unscrew the terminal. 3...
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Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to the left speaker Front right speaker Center speaker 17 Surround back left speaker Surround back right speaker Surround left speaker Surround right speaker Front high left speaker Front high right speaker Front left (L) SURR BACK SPEAKERS terminals. If you're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to each pair of terminals.
Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to the left speaker Front right speaker Center speaker 17 Surround back left speaker Surround back right speaker Surround left speaker Surround right speaker Front high left speaker Front high right speaker Front left (L) SURR BACK SPEAKERS terminals. If you're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to each pair of terminals.
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...speakers' woofer terminals. Refer to the right speaker's positive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) Tweeter (high) terminal. 3 Connect the AV receiver's FRONT L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker's negative (-) Tweeter (high) terminal. 18 FRONT ... bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room. • For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R terminal posts con- ...
...speakers' woofer terminals. Refer to the right speaker's positive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) Tweeter (high) terminal. 3 Connect the AV receiver's FRONT L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker's negative (-) Tweeter (high) terminal. 18 FRONT ... bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room. • For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R terminal posts con- ...
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...the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into position. Push Insert wire Release Once your AV Receiver is for use, you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 20). 19 Connecting the Indoor ... good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 20). Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to use only....
...the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into position. Push Insert wire Release Once your AV Receiver is for use, you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 20). 19 Connecting the Indoor ... good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 20). Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to use only....
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Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. ■ Using a TV/FM Antenna ..., busy roads, etc. • For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources, such as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV Receiver To TV (or VCR) 20 Outdoor AM antennas work best outside horizontally, but usable results can sometimes be grounded in accordance with the supplied indoor...
Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. ■ Using a TV/FM Antenna ..., busy roads, etc. • For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources, such as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV Receiver To TV (or VCR) 20 Outdoor AM antennas work best outside horizontally, but usable results can sometimes be grounded in accordance with the supplied indoor...
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... audio cable Y PB/CB PR/CR Analog audio cable (RCA) Stereo mini plug cable The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as...OPTICAL L R Description HDMI connections can carry uncompressed standard- Composite video is the same as for optical. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other video equipment. The audio quality is inserted and close when it's ...
... audio cable Y PB/CB PR/CR Analog audio cable (RCA) Stereo mini plug cable The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as...OPTICAL L R Description HDMI connections can carry uncompressed standard- Composite video is the same as for optical. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other video equipment. The audio quality is inserted and close when it's ...
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.../BD Player, or DVD/BD Recorder" (page 91) for digital video signals. Other devices connected to the AV receiver via HDMI. The AV receiver's HDMI interface is based on Onkyo components. tion. It's designed to protect video content and requires a HDCP-compatible device to display the encrypted ...can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which stands for high-performance PCs and digital displays. 22 Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Connecting Components with HDMI About HDMI Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface...
.../BD Player, or DVD/BD Recorder" (page 91) for digital video signals. Other devices connected to the AV receiver via HDMI. The AV receiver's HDMI interface is based on Onkyo components. tion. It's designed to protect video content and requires a HDCP-compatible device to display the encrypted ...can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which stands for high-performance PCs and digital displays. 22 Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Connecting Components with HDMI About HDMI Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface...
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...another input source, this may result in the HDMI Input Setup (see page 78). Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Making HDMI Connections Step 1: Use HDMI cables to connect the AV receiver's HDMI jacks to the AV receiver). Hint! See "Video Connection Formats" on page 24 for details. 23 Refer to the connected...HDMI Notes: • The HDMI video stream is set the HDMI component so that DVI connections only carry video, so you turn down the AV receiver's volume. • The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be cut off or the TV is compatible with DVI...
...another input source, this may result in the HDMI Input Setup (see page 78). Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Making HDMI Connections Step 1: Use HDMI cables to connect the AV receiver's HDMI jacks to the AV receiver). Hint! See "Video Connection Formats" on page 24 for details. 23 Refer to the connected...HDMI Notes: • The HDMI video stream is set the HDMI component so that DVI connections only carry video, so you turn down the AV receiver's volume. • The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be cut off or the TV is compatible with DVI...
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... When you connect audio equipment to an HDMI AV receiver or COMPONENT input, you can select both the audio and video outputs of your other AV components to the AV receiver, you must assign that input to the AV receiver by your DVD/BD player and other components....Use the following video connection formats: composite video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality. The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with composite video and component Video Signal Flow Chart video sources all being upconverted for connection ...
... When you connect audio equipment to an HDMI AV receiver or COMPONENT input, you can select both the audio and video outputs of your other AV components to the AV receiver, you must assign that input to the AV receiver by your DVD/BD player and other components....Use the following video connection formats: composite video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality. The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with composite video and component Video Signal Flow Chart video sources all being upconverted for connection ...
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... The onscreen setup menus appear only on the "Audio TV Out" setting TV, projector, etc. (see page 78). Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued ■ Signal Selection If signals are present at more than one input, the inputs will be selected automatically in the following ... video, composite video. Signal Selection Example lowing order of the output priority. Analog OUT HDMI *1 Depends on a TV that the AV receiver does not convert digital Analog Optical Coaxial IN HDMI input signals for component video only, regardless Composite Component HDMI of priority: HDMI,...
... The onscreen setup menus appear only on the "Audio TV Out" setting TV, projector, etc. (see page 78). Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued ■ Signal Selection If signals are present at more than one input, the inputs will be selected automatically in the following ... video, composite video. Signal Selection Example lowing order of the output priority. Analog OUT HDMI *1 Depends on a TV that the AV receiver does not convert digital Analog Optical Coaxial IN HDMI input signals for component video only, regardless Composite Component HDMI of priority: HDMI,...