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AV RECEIVER HT-RC440 Instruction Manual Contents Safety Information and Introduction 2 Table of Contents 5 Connections 11 Turning On & Basic Operations 18 Advanced Operations 37 Controlling Other Components 51 Appendix 57 Internet Radio Guide Remote Control Codes En
AV RECEIVER HT-RC440 Instruction Manual Contents Safety Information and Introduction 2 Table of Contents 5 Connections 11 Turning On & Basic Operations 18 Advanced Operations 37 Controlling Other Components 51 Appendix 57 Internet Radio Guide Remote Control Codes En
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... void the user's authority to disconnect this unit or its power cord while your Onkyo dealer. 8. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not ...technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 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 , the user is normal. • If you cannot turn it...
... void the user's authority to disconnect this unit or its power cord while your Onkyo dealer. 8. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not ...technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 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 , the user is normal. • If you cannot turn it...
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...will enable you to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Remove expired batteries as soon as shown below. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Note • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try replacing the batteries. • Don't...Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color. ■ Installing the batteries Batteries (AA/R6) Safety Information and ...
...will enable you to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Remove expired batteries as soon as shown below. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Note • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try replacing the batteries. • Don't...Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color. ■ Installing the batteries Batteries (AA/R6) Safety Information and ...
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...Display 8 Rear Panel 9 Remote Controller 10 Controlling the AV Receiver 10 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 11 Connecting Your Speakers 11 About AV Connections 13 Connecting Components with HDMI 14 Connecting Your Components 15 Connecting Onkyo RI Components 16 Connecting the Antennas 17 Connecting the Power Cord... 17 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 18 Turning On 18 Turning Off 18 Playback 19 ...
...Display 8 Rear Panel 9 Remote Controller 10 Controlling the AV Receiver 10 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 11 Connecting Your Speakers 11 About AV Connections 13 Connecting Components with HDMI 14 Connecting Your Components 15 Connecting Onkyo RI Components 16 Connecting the Antennas 17 Connecting the Power Cord... 17 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 18 Turning On 18 Turning Off 18 Playback 19 ...
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Rear Panel B C D E F G H Safety Information and Introduction I J KLM B DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks C COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks D ETHERNET port E FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal F HDMI IN and OUT jacks G SPEAKERS terminals (CENTER, FRONT, SURROUND) H Power cord I VREMOTE CONTROL jack J Composite video and analog audio jacks (BD/DVD IN, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, PC IN, TV/CD IN) K ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack M MONITOR OUT V jack See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection (➔ pages 11 to 17). En-9
Rear Panel B C D E F G H Safety Information and Introduction I J KLM B DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks C COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks D ETHERNET port E FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal F HDMI IN and OUT jacks G SPEAKERS terminals (CENTER, FRONT, SURROUND) H Power cord I VREMOTE CONTROL jack J Composite video and analog audio jacks (BD/DVD IN, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, PC IN, TV/CD IN) K ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack M MONITOR OUT V jack See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection (➔ pages 11 to 17). En-9
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F M En-10 Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C *1 BD E F CG H ID J E K L To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 53). B R/X buttons (26) C D.TUN button (...
F M En-10 Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C *1 BD E F CG H ID J E K L To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 53). B R/X buttons (26) C D.TUN button (...
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Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following table indicates the channels you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each label to ...
Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following table indicates the channels you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each label to ...
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...and you're using an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one cable to an input on the amplifier. Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any... (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may be activated...
...and you're using an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one cable to an input on the amplifier. Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any... (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may be activated...
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...away from power cords and speaker cables. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console Other cables TV, projector, etc. : Video : Audio AV receiver Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console *1 If your TV doesn't support Audio Return Channel (ARC), you need to connect an optical digital ...commonly used on TVs, DVDs, and other video equipment. Yellow Connections ■ Optical digital audio Optical digital connections allow you to the AV receiver. • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with the HDMI cable to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*2, Dolby Digital...
...away from power cords and speaker cables. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console Other cables TV, projector, etc. : Video : Audio AV receiver Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console *1 If your TV doesn't support Audio Return Channel (ARC), you need to connect an optical digital ...commonly used on TVs, DVDs, and other video equipment. Yellow Connections ■ Optical digital audio Optical digital connections allow you to the AV receiver. • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with the HDMI cable to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*2, Dolby Digital...
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...)" is set to "On"(➔ page 47), and - Jack Components HDMI IN1 Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔ HDMI IN2 Satellite/cable set the AV receiver to standby mode. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player See also: • "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" (➔ page 66) • "Using an RIHD-compatible... shown below. ✔: Assignment can be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of a component connected via HDMI through the AV receiver, set -top box, etc. The TV/CD input selector is ARC capable, and - Game console * If your TV doesn't support Audio Return Channel (ARC), you...
...)" is set to "On"(➔ page 47), and - Jack Components HDMI IN1 Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔ HDMI IN2 Satellite/cable set the AV receiver to standby mode. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player See also: • "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" (➔ page 66) • "Using an RIHD-compatible... shown below. ✔: Assignment can be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of a component connected via HDMI through the AV receiver, set -top box, etc. The TV/CD input selector is ARC capable, and - Game console * If your TV doesn't support Audio Return Channel (ARC), you...
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...turntable (MM) doesn't have it, you'll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer as well as well, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. ✔: Assignment can be sure to connect the main stereo. En-15 OUT TV, projector, etc. ' ETHERNET ...-ray Disc/DVD player CBL/SAT IN Satellite/cable set -top box, ✔ RI dock, etc. See your computer cannot be played through the AV receiver in Zone 2. • With connection (, if your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you'll need a commercially available phono preamp. Connecting Your ...
...turntable (MM) doesn't have it, you'll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer as well as well, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. ✔: Assignment can be sure to connect the main stereo. En-15 OUT TV, projector, etc. ' ETHERNET ...-ray Disc/DVD player CBL/SAT IN Satellite/cable set -top box, ✔ RI dock, etc. See your computer cannot be played through the AV receiver in Zone 2. • With connection (, if your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you'll need a commercially available phono preamp. Connecting Your ...
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... V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the manuals supplied with your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. Connecting other jack is for... V connection (see the illustration). 3 If you start playback on a component connected via V, the AV receiver automatically selects that each Onkyo component is connected with Onkyo components. • Some components have two V jacks. The other manufacturer's components may cause a malfunction....
... V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the manuals supplied with your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. Connecting other jack is for... V connection (see the illustration). 3 If you start playback on a component connected via V, the AV receiver automatically selects that each Onkyo component is connected with Onkyo components. • Some components have two V jacks. The other manufacturer's components may cause a malfunction....
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.... • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. Note • Before connecting the power cord,... connect all of your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. If this is ready for use, you must connect the antenna to tune into a different branch ...
.... • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. Note • Before connecting the power cord,... connect all of your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. If this is ready for use, you must connect the antenna to tune into a different branch ...
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... to select one of the firmware is available, the notification window "Update New F/W" pops up again the next time you turn the AV receiver on the AV receiver or remote controller to your home network (➔ page 70). Turning On & Basic Operations Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on screen....me Later The update notification will enter standby mode. Refer to step 4 of settings (➔ page 40). • For details on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off. Tip • The HYBRID STANDBY indicator may light depending on the status of "Update ...
... to select one of the firmware is available, the notification window "Update New F/W" pops up again the next time you turn the AV receiver on the AV receiver or remote controller to your home network (➔ page 70). Turning On & Basic Operations Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on screen....me Later The update notification will enter standby mode. Refer to step 4 of settings (➔ page 40). • For details on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off. Tip • The HYBRID STANDBY indicator may light depending on the status of "Update ...
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...AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 26) • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 51) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 53) 3 To adjust the volume, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. See also: • "Playing an iPod/iPhone ... Connected Component ■ Operating with the remote controller INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER VOL R/X Turning On & Basic Operations ■ Operating on the AV receiver Input selector buttons LISTENING MODE MASTER VOLUME Listening mode buttons 1 Press RECEIVER followed by an INPUT SELECTOR button. 2 Start playback on a...
...AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 26) • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 51) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 53) 3 To adjust the volume, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. See also: • "Playing an iPod/iPhone ... Connected Component ■ Operating with the remote controller INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER VOL R/X Turning On & Basic Operations ■ Operating on the AV receiver Input selector buttons LISTENING MODE MASTER VOLUME Listening mode buttons 1 Press RECEIVER followed by an INPUT SELECTOR button. 2 Start playback on a...
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...you connect the iPod/iPhone. Tip • The same operation can control the content while looking at the screen. appears on the AV receiver's display during media playback. TUNING MODE allows you to switch modes. • When connecting your iPod/iPhone, the message "Connecting..." Extended... contents of your iPod/iPhone with the iPod/iPhone to Standard mode. • When you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver remembers the current mode. En-21 Icon Description Folder Track Playback Pause Fast Forward Fast Reverse Artist Album Repeat One Track Repeat Folder...
...you connect the iPod/iPhone. Tip • The same operation can control the content while looking at the screen. appears on the AV receiver's display during media playback. TUNING MODE allows you to switch modes. • When connecting your iPod/iPhone, the message "Connecting..." Extended... contents of your iPod/iPhone with the iPod/iPhone to Standard mode. • When you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver remembers the current mode. En-21 Icon Description Folder Track Playback Pause Fast Forward Fast Reverse Artist Album Repeat One Track Repeat Folder...
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... location. Turning On & Basic Operations ■ Adding vTuner Internet Radio Stations to Favorites There are two ways you need to connect the AV receiver to My Favorites", and press ENTER. 3. This is a portal site featuring radio stations from the vTuner Internet Radio. This section explains how ...be added to the same network as "Stations By Genre", "Stations By Location", etc. The vTuner Internet Radio Service is where your unit on http://onkyo.vtuner.com/. You can register specific Internet radio stations (programs) from all over the world. If it , and then press ENTER. 4 Use ...
... location. Turning On & Basic Operations ■ Adding vTuner Internet Radio Stations to Favorites There are two ways you need to connect the AV receiver to My Favorites", and press ENTER. 3. This is a portal site featuring radio stations from the vTuner Internet Radio. This section explains how ...be added to the same network as "Stations By Genre", "Stations By Location", etc. The vTuner Internet Radio Service is where your unit on http://onkyo.vtuner.com/. You can register specific Internet radio stations (programs) from all over the world. If it , and then press ENTER. 4 Use ...
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...the "My Favorites" tab, and enter the Internet radio station's name and URL. 5 Click "Save" to "My Favorites". Information on the AV receiver is connected to rename a station, select the desired station and press MENU. The Internet radio station is playing. Internet radio URLs in the browser's ... in "My Favorites" of registered Internet radio stations appears. on the "NET" screen. Registering Other Internet Radio You need to connect the AV receiver to 40 Internet radio stations. A list of the "NET" screen, as described below. Note • Services available may not be able to...
...the "My Favorites" tab, and enter the Internet radio station's name and URL. 5 Click "Save" to "My Favorites". Information on the AV receiver is connected to rename a station, select the desired station and press MENU. The Internet radio station is playing. Internet radio URLs in the browser's ... in "My Favorites" of registered Internet radio stations appears. on the "NET" screen. Registering Other Internet Radio You need to connect the AV receiver to 40 Internet radio stations. A list of the "NET" screen, as described below. Note • Services available may not be able to...
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...server functions. A list of the media server. 5 Use R/X to select an item, and then press ENTER or to your server, network, and AV receiver connections. En-24 Track Artist Album My favorite song 1 Artist name My favorite album 0 : 11 / 2 : 00 Note • Depending on your ...computer or media server. 2 Press NET. You can play the music files in your Windows Media Player 11 library through the AV receiver (Server Playback). 1 Start your computer. 1 Start Windows Media Player 11. 2 On the "Library" menu, select "Media Sharing". Note • ...
...server functions. A list of the media server. 5 Use R/X to select an item, and then press ENTER or to your server, network, and AV receiver connections. En-24 Track Artist Album My favorite song 1 Artist name My favorite album 0 : 11 / 2 : 00 Note • Depending on your ...computer or media server. 2 Press NET. You can play the music files in your Windows Media Player 11 library through the AV receiver (Server Playback). 1 Start your computer. 1 Start Windows Media Player 11. 2 On the "Library" menu, select "Media Sharing". Note • ...
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... step 3 of media server appears. You can be displayed on a music file. The "Play to" window appears and playback on the AV receiver. 2 Start Windows Media Player 12. You can play the music files in "Remote playback". Remote Playback means you must first configure Windows Media ..."Stream" menu will not be used . - This completes the Windows Media Player 12 configuration. Using Remote Playback 1 Turn on the AV receiver starts. The volume value of the remote window and the volume value of the playback devices connected to the network. Zones are being used in...
... step 3 of media server appears. You can be displayed on a music file. The "Play to" window appears and playback on the AV receiver. 2 Start Windows Media Player 12. You can play the music files in "Remote playback". Remote Playback means you must first configure Windows Media ..."Stream" menu will not be used . - This completes the Windows Media Player 12 configuration. Using Remote Playback 1 Turn on the AV receiver starts. The volume value of the remote window and the volume value of the playback devices connected to the network. Zones are being used in...