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Contents Introduction 2 Connections 11 Turning On & Basic Operations ......18 Advanced Operations 27 Controlling iPod & Other Components 36 Others 43 En Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver HT-RC230 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference.
Contents Introduction 2 Connections 11 Turning On & Basic Operations ......18 Advanced Operations 27 Controlling iPod & Other Components 36 Others 43 En Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver HT-RC230 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference.
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... authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your Onkyo dealer. 8. For models having a power cord with Wet Hands-Never handle this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is normal. • If you cannot turn it occasionally.... which can be determined by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , so be exposed to Part 15 of mild ...
... authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your Onkyo dealer. 8. For models having a power cord with Wet Hands-Never handle this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is normal. • If you cannot turn it occasionally.... which can be determined by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , so be exposed to Part 15 of mild ...
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Specifications and operations are the same regardless of the product name indicates the color. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En 4 age or corrosion. • Remove expired batteries as soon as shown below. Aiming the Remote Controller To ... Speaker cable labels (➔ 11) Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) (➔ 4) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. Supplied Accessories Make sure you intend not to use the remote controller, point...
Specifications and operations are the same regardless of the product name indicates the color. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En 4 age or corrosion. • Remove expired batteries as soon as shown below. Aiming the Remote Controller To ... Speaker cable labels (➔ 11) Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) (➔ 4) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. Supplied Accessories Make sure you intend not to use the remote controller, point...
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...10 Enjoying Home Theater 10 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 11 Connecting Your Speakers 11 About AV Connections 13 Connecting Components with HDMI 14 Connecting External Components 15 Using the AUX INPUT jack on the front panel 15 Connecting Onkyo V Components 16 Connecting Antenna 16 Which Connections Should... I Use 17 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 18 Turning On 18 Turning Off 18 Basic Operations 19 Playing the...
...10 Enjoying Home Theater 10 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 11 Connecting Your Speakers 11 About AV Connections 13 Connecting Components with HDMI 14 Connecting External Components 15 Using the AUX INPUT jack on the front panel 15 Connecting Onkyo V Components 16 Connecting Antenna 16 Which Connections Should... I Use 17 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 18 Turning On 18 Turning Off 18 Basic Operations 19 Playing the...
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... under license from Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately). * iPod is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol are...™ is a trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation. and worldwide patents issued & pending. and other countries. * "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *4 "HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in " Input for Portable...
... under license from Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately). * iPod is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol are...™ is a trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation. and worldwide patents issued & pending. and other countries. * "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *4 "HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in " Input for Portable...
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... jacks (BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN) N SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection information (➔ 11 to 17). En 8 Display B C D E F G H For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
... jacks (BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN) N SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection information (➔ 11 to 17). En 8 Display B C D E F G H For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
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... R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons G SETUP button (➔ 27) H LISTENING MODE buttons (➔ 24) M I C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C D E F B G H I DIMMER button (➔ 19) J DISPLAY button (➔ 19) N K MUTING button (➔ 20) L VOL R/X button (➔ 19...
... R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons G SETUP button (➔ 27) H LISTENING MODE buttons (➔ 24) M I C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C D E F B G H I DIMMER button (➔ 19) J DISPLAY button (➔ 19) N K MUTING button (➔ 20) L VOL R/X button (➔ 19...
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... should be used mainly for the sound image. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Position them inward so as shown. The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on...or slightly behind, about ear level, and equidistant from the listener. * While Speakers B is reduced to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: Speakers A and Speakers B. In movies it close to create a triangle, with the listener at one that provides...
... should be used mainly for the sound image. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Position them inward so as shown. The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on...or slightly behind, about ear level, and equidistant from the listener. * While Speakers B is reduced to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: Speakers A and Speakers B. In movies it close to create a triangle, with the listener at one that provides...
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... Your Speakers Speaker Configuration The following before making any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with the AV receiver's rear panel. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. En 11 Number of each speaker terminal. You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 6 and 16... the channels you should attach them the wrong way around, the sound will sound unnatural. Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are colorcoded for a really powerful and solid bass. If you get the best from the wall outlet ...
... Your Speakers Speaker Configuration The following before making any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with the AV receiver's rear panel. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. En 11 Number of each speaker terminal. You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 6 and 16... the channels you should attach them the wrong way around, the sound will sound unnatural. Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are colorcoded for a really powerful and solid bass. If you get the best from the wall outlet ...
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... be connected to each pair of terminals. Front right speaker B Front left speaker A Center speaker Speakers A Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on the amp. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you are using an external amplifier, connect the SUBWOOFER...
... be connected to each pair of terminals. Front right speaker B Front left speaker A Center speaker Speakers A Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on the amp. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you are using an external amplifier, connect the SUBWOOFER...
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The audio quality is the same as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. En 13 Signal ...label their component video sockets slightly differently). Caution • To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing. The AV receiver is effective in all the way to enjoy digital sound such as coaxial. The audio quality is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and other video...
The audio quality is the same as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. En 13 Signal ...label their component video sockets slightly differently). Caution • To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing. The AV receiver is effective in all the way to enjoy digital sound such as coaxial. The audio quality is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and other video...
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... TV, projector, etc. Assignable ✔ ✔ ✔ Refer to the HDMI OUT of the HDMI component connected to hear from the AV receiver's speakers, too. If the TV power is off or the TV is set to another input source, this function, you must select the TV...an Q-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder" (➔ 49). Satellite, cable, set -top box, etc. Tip To listen to audio received by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the AV receiver's speakers will produce sound while the TV's speakers are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ 28). En 14 ...
... TV, projector, etc. Assignable ✔ ✔ ✔ Refer to the HDMI OUT of the HDMI component connected to hear from the AV receiver's speakers, too. If the TV power is off or the TV is set to another input source, this function, you must select the TV...an Q-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder" (➔ 49). Satellite, cable, set -top box, etc. Tip To listen to audio received by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the AV receiver's speakers will produce sound while the TV's speakers are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ 28). En 14 ...
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... jack on a TV that has a phono preamp built-in. To make a connection for details. • With connection #, you cannot record the video through the AV receiver. Jack " COMPONENT IN 1 (BD/DVD) VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT) OUT # DIGITAL IN OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME) IN 2 (TV/CD) COAXIAL (BD/... Video (UP-A1 etc.) *1 Connect a turntable (MM) that is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. # " Connect your TV is connected to the appropriate jacks. If your components to the HDMI OUT. The $ % default...
... jack on a TV that has a phono preamp built-in. To make a connection for details. • With connection #, you cannot record the video through the AV receiver. Jack " COMPONENT IN 1 (BD/DVD) VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT) OUT # DIGITAL IN OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME) IN 2 (TV/CD) COAXIAL (BD/... Video (UP-A1 etc.) *1 Connect a turntable (MM) that is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. # " Connect your TV is connected to the appropriate jacks. If your components to the HDMI OUT. The $ % default...
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... FM antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) Note • Once your AV receiver is started on a component connected via V, the AV receiver automatically selects that component as possible from your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. Step 2: Make the V connection (see...
... FM antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) Note • Once your AV receiver is started on a component connected via V, the AV receiver automatically selects that component as possible from your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. Step 2: Make the V connection (see...
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... by the analog VCR/DVR OUT. Audio Signal Flow Chart Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc. Which Connections Should I Use? The AV receiver supports several connection formats for analog line outputs and vice versa. The format you must support ARC function. When choosing a connection format, bear... in mind that the AV receiver doesn't convert between formats, so only outputs of AV equipment. Video Signal Flow Chart Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc. For example, ...
... by the analog VCR/DVR OUT. Audio Signal Flow Chart Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc. Which Connections Should I Use? The AV receiver supports several connection formats for analog line outputs and vice versa. The format you must support ARC function. When choosing a connection format, bear... in mind that the AV receiver doesn't convert between formats, so only outputs of AV equipment. Video Signal Flow Chart Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc. For example, ...
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...Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY STANDBY indicator ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Front panel Remote controller Turning On Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel or the remote controller. Turning Off Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. En 18 ...To prevent any loud surprises when you turn it off . or Press RECEIVER followed by ON/STANDBY on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn on the remote...
...Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY STANDBY indicator ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Front panel Remote controller Turning On Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel or the remote controller. Turning Off Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. En 18 ...To prevent any loud surprises when you turn it off . or Press RECEIVER followed by ON/STANDBY on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn on the remote...
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... current input source as follows. Information is displayed for more details (➔ 34). Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating on the AV receiver 1 Use the input selector buttons to select the input source. 2 Start playback on the front panel. See also: • "Using.... If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed with the remote controller 1 Press RECEIVER followed by INPUT SELECTOR. 2 Start playback on the display. See also: • "Controlling Other Onkyo Components" (➔ 40) • "Controlling iPod" (➔ 36) • "Listening to...
... current input source as follows. Information is displayed for more details (➔ 34). Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating on the AV receiver 1 Use the input selector buttons to select the input source. 2 Start playback on the front panel. See also: • "Using.... If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed with the remote controller 1 Press RECEIVER followed by INPUT SELECTOR. 2 Start playback on the display. See also: • "Controlling Other Onkyo Components" (➔ 40) • "Controlling iPod" (➔ 36) • "Listening to...
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...VCR/DVR input selector, the setting changes in the main room (➔ 10). Changing the Input Display When you connect an V-capable Onkyo component, you must configure the input display so that if you press SLEEP while the sleep time is set to Stereo, unless it's... before connecting your main listening room and Speakers B for 2-channel stereo playback in your head- Tip • If you can use the AV receiver's SPEAKERS A and 20 B. Press RECEIVER followed by SP A/B repeatedly to cycle through the selection: Speakers A → Speakers A&B → Speakers B Off ← A or B, ...
...VCR/DVR input selector, the setting changes in the main room (➔ 10). Changing the Input Display When you connect an V-capable Onkyo component, you must configure the input display so that if you press SLEEP while the sleep time is set to Stereo, unless it's... before connecting your main listening room and Speakers B for 2-channel stereo playback in your head- Tip • If you can use the AV receiver's SPEAKERS A and 20 B. Press RECEIVER followed by SP A/B repeatedly to cycle through the selection: Speakers A → Speakers A&B → Speakers B Off ← A or B, ...
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... section. 2 While holding down MEMORY, press TUNING MODE. The preset number flashes. 3 While the preset number is flashing (about 8 seconds), use PRESET F/S on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. The preset is stored and the preset number stops flashing. The station or channel is deleted and its number disappears...
... section. 2 While holding down MEMORY, press TUNING MODE. The preset number flashes. 3 While the preset number is flashing (about 8 seconds), use PRESET F/S on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. The preset is stored and the preset number stops flashing. The station or channel is deleted and its number disappears...
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...source remains unchanged. You can record audio and video from your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to record. Recording This section explains how to record the selected input source to...and VCR for details. • Video signals connected to composite video inputs can be recorded only via composite video outputs. Note • The AV receiver must be connected to a composite video output. • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected Blu-...
...source remains unchanged. You can record audio and video from your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to record. Recording This section explains how to record the selected input source to...and VCR for details. • Video signals connected to composite video inputs can be recorded only via composite video outputs. Note • The AV receiver must be connected to a composite video output. • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected Blu-...