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Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. 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 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.
Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. 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 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.
Owner Manual
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.... 8 I MUSIC button (59) Selects the listening modes intended for use with music. B ON/STANDBY button (37) This button is used to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode. L MEMORY button (54) This button is used to turn on the connected TV. C STANDBY indicator (37) This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is...
.... 8 I MUSIC button (59) Selects the listening modes intended for use with music. B ON/STANDBY button (37) This button is used to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode. L MEMORY button (54) This button is used to turn on the connected TV. C STANDBY indicator (37) This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is...
Owner Manual
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... area Displays various information. S PHONES jack (52) This 1/4-inch phone jack is selected. BC D E F G H For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is for composite video, and analog audio. PORTABLE (32): Used to a stereo FM station. Lights up when tuned to connect a portable Audio Player...
... area Displays various information. S PHONES jack (52) This 1/4-inch phone jack is selected. BC D E F G H For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is for composite video, and analog audio. PORTABLE (32): Used to a stereo FM station. Lights up when tuned to connect a portable Audio Player...
Owner Manual
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... do is not supplied with the above table. Dipole speakers output the same sound in accordance with the HT-S7200 Home Theater System. • If you need to do this automatically (see page 45) or manually (see page 67). Dipole speakers Normal speakers 9 10 9 10 TV/screen 2 13 4 TV/screen 2 13 4 5 65 6 7 8 1.Subwoofer...
... do is not supplied with the above table. Dipole speakers output the same sound in accordance with the HT-S7200 Home Theater System. • If you need to do this automatically (see page 45) or manually (see page 67). Dipole speakers Normal speakers 9 10 9 10 TV/screen 2 13 4 TV/screen 2 13 4 5 65 6 7 8 1.Subwoofer...
Owner Manual
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... Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) Refer to the left speaker's positive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK L negative (-) terminal to your speaker manual. Important: • When making the bi-amping connections, be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals...
... Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) Refer to the left speaker's positive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK L negative (-) terminal to your speaker manual. Important: • When making the bi-amping connections, be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals...
Owner Manual
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... audio quality is inserted and close when it's removed. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied 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...
... audio quality is inserted and close when it's removed. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied 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...
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... connected to the AV receiver). Refer to the AV receiver. Normally, they are output by the speakers and headphones connected to the connected component's instruction manual for more information. ■ Audio Signals Digital audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are not output by the HDMI OUT, unless the "Audio...
... connected to the AV receiver). Refer to the AV receiver. Normally, they are output by the speakers and headphones connected to the connected component's instruction manual for more information. ■ Audio Signals Digital audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are not output by the HDMI OUT, unless the "Audio...
Owner Manual
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... video connection A . The video source to be recorded must be connected to a composite video output. 29 Step 2: Audio Connection Make the audio connection a . See the manuals supplied with your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR's audio and video outputs...
... video connection A . The video source to be recorded must be connected to a composite video output. 29 Step 2: Audio Connection Make the audio connection a . See the manuals supplied with your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR's audio and video outputs...
Owner Manual
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... power consumption on standby mode slightly increases. 35 For information about which iPod models are supported by the RI Dock, see the RI Dock's instruction manual. ■ If Your iPod Supports Video: Connect your RI Dock's audio output jacks to the AV receiver's GAME IN or VCR/DVR IN L/R jacks, and... connect its video output jack to the AV receiver's GAME IN or VCR/DVR IN V jacks. (Onkyo DS-A2 hookup shown below .) IN L R TV/TAPE Notes: • Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV receiver's remote controller for the...
... power consumption on standby mode slightly increases. 35 For information about which iPod models are supported by the RI Dock, see the RI Dock's instruction manual. ■ If Your iPod Supports Video: Connect your RI Dock's audio output jacks to the AV receiver's GAME IN or VCR/DVR IN L/R jacks, and... connect its video output jack to the AV receiver's GAME IN or VCR/DVR IN V jacks. (Onkyo DS-A2 hookup shown below .) IN L R TV/TAPE Notes: • Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV receiver's remote controller for the...
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...receiver automatically selects that component as the input source. With V (Remote Interactive), you can con- Refer to the manuals supplied with other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the power cord into a different... the end of the component. Notes: • Use only V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the AV receiver. You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to control your other electrical equipment on a component connected...
...receiver automatically selects that component as the input source. With V (Remote Interactive), you can con- Refer to the manuals supplied with other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the power cord into a different... the end of the component. Notes: • Use only V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the AV receiver. You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to control your other electrical equipment on a component connected...
Owner Manual
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...Error! 2EQ: Auto Setup Writing Error! Cancel: Cancel the room correction and speaker setup. Retry: Return to your Onkyo dealer. Try saving again. Contact your subwoofer's instruction manual for details. 49 Note that cannot be detected by the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup. If the... "Subwoofer" appears on the first measurement. Changing the Speaker Settings Manually If you 're using a powered subwoofer and it outputs very low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it to the half-way...
...Error! 2EQ: Auto Setup Writing Error! Cancel: Cancel the room correction and speaker setup. Retry: Return to your Onkyo dealer. Try saving again. Contact your subwoofer's instruction manual for details. 49 Note that cannot be detected by the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup. If the... "Subwoofer" appears on the first measurement. Changing the Speaker Settings Manually If you 're using a powered subwoofer and it outputs very low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it to the half-way...
Owner Manual
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... into a station, the TUNED indicator appears. Press the buttons repeatedly to select either AM or FM. In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in 200k/10k (or 50k/9k) Hz steps. Searching stops... you press the [TUNER] button, the input source changes between AM and FM. Each time you release the button. TUNING MODE FM STEREO AUTO ■ Manual Tuning Mode TUNED 1 Press the [TUNING MODE] but - For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM), press 8, 7, 5. 53
... into a station, the TUNED indicator appears. Press the buttons repeatedly to select either AM or FM. In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in 200k/10k (or 50k/9k) Hz steps. Searching stops... you press the [TUNER] button, the input source changes between AM and FM. Each time you release the button. TUNING MODE FM STEREO AUTO ■ Manual Tuning Mode TUNED 1 Press the [TUNING MODE] but - For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM), press 8, 7, 5. 53
Owner Manual
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UP-A1 series Dock for the iPod software is available at : www.onkyo.com Adapter ■ Adjusting the Adapter The adapter needs to be careful not to knock over the dock while your ...source. Forward Backward Dock connector Compatible iPod models For information about which iPod models are supported by the UP-A1 series Dock, see the Onkyo Web site at the Apple website. Function Overview ■ Basic Operation Note: The AV receiver may cause a malfunction. • It ...moves it backward. Putting Your iPod in the Dock 1 Turn on the Dock, see the UP-A1 series Dock's instruction manual.
UP-A1 series Dock for the iPod software is available at : www.onkyo.com Adapter ■ Adjusting the Adapter The adapter needs to be careful not to knock over the dock while your ...source. Forward Backward Dock connector Compatible iPod models For information about which iPod models are supported by the UP-A1 series Dock, see the Onkyo Web site at the Apple website. Function Overview ■ Basic Operation Note: The AV receiver may cause a malfunction. • It ...moves it backward. Putting Your iPod in the Dock 1 Turn on the Dock, see the UP-A1 series Dock's instruction manual.
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... you adjust your iPod models volume control while it's in the UP-A1 series Dock, its battery will automatically be set to the instruction manual. 56 The AV receiver's input source will be charged when the AV receiver is connected, the power consumption on the AV receiver. While .... When Using a Dock with Universal Port connector: • Connect the Dock to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack. • See to the Dock's instruction manual for controlling a Dock with the remote control code for more infor- For details on your iPod is selected as the input source. Note: When UP...
... you adjust your iPod models volume control while it's in the UP-A1 series Dock, its battery will automatically be set to the instruction manual. 56 The AV receiver's input source will be charged when the AV receiver is connected, the power consumption on the AV receiver. While .... When Using a Dock with Universal Port connector: • Connect the Dock to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack. • See to the Dock's instruction manual for controlling a Dock with the remote control code for more infor- For details on your iPod is selected as the input source. Note: When UP...
Owner Manual
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...function (see page 45). Specify "Full Band" for each speaker. Advanced Setup-Continued Common Procedures in this section are set them manually, which speakers are connected and a crossover frequency for speakers that can specify which is useful if you can output low frequency bass... sounds adequately, for example, speakers with a good sized woofer. Speaker Settings See "Speaker Settings" on your speaker's manuals to the AV receiver. Speaker Setup Some of the connected speakers after using the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function. ...
...function (see page 45). Specify "Full Band" for each speaker. Advanced Setup-Continued Common Procedures in this section are set them manually, which speakers are connected and a crossover frequency for speakers that can specify which is useful if you can output low frequency bass... sounds adequately, for example, speakers with a good sized woofer. Speaker Settings See "Speaker Settings" on your speaker's manuals to the AV receiver. Speaker Setup Some of the connected speakers after using the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function. ...
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..."Speaker Configuration" (page 67) do not output the test tone. If you can adjust the tone of each speaker. Audyssey:The tone for each speaker manually. Note: The speakers cannot be adjusted from -6 to +6 dB in 1 dB steps. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the subwoofer, "25Hz", "40Hz...affect bass sounds; And for each speaker with this setting after having performed the Room Correction and Speaker Setup. Here you selected "Manual", continue with the built-in test tone so that frequency. Advanced Setup-Continued Level calibration This setting is set to "No" ...
..."Speaker Configuration" (page 67) do not output the test tone. If you can adjust the tone of each speaker. Audyssey:The tone for each speaker manually. Note: The speakers cannot be adjusted from -6 to +6 dB in 1 dB steps. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the subwoofer, "25Hz", "40Hz...affect bass sounds; And for each speaker with this setting after having performed the Room Correction and Speaker Setup. Here you selected "Manual", continue with the built-in test tone so that frequency. Advanced Setup-Continued Level calibration This setting is set to "No" ...
Owner Manual
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... mode (default). Dolby EX Dolby EX Auto: If the source signal contains a Dolby EX flag, the Dolby EX listening mode is fixed at "Manual" (page 67). 70 Mono Input Channel L+R: Both the left channel is output. Dolby Settings PLIIx Music (2ch Input) These settings apply to select... the center speaker when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. This setting determines how Dolby EX encoded signals are connected. Manual: You can move the sound field forward or backward when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. Conversely, if the stereo...
... mode (default). Dolby EX Dolby EX Auto: If the source signal contains a Dolby EX flag, the Dolby EX listening mode is fixed at "Manual" (page 67). 70 Mono Input Channel L+R: Both the left channel is output. Dolby Settings PLIIx Music (2ch Input) These settings apply to select... the center speaker when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. This setting determines how Dolby EX encoded signals are connected. Manual: You can move the sound field forward or backward when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. Conversely, if the stereo...
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... Control enabled. TV Control Set to "On" when you want to HDMI. Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for details. Notes: • If the color is unnatural when "x.v.Color" is displayed on Onkyo components. CEC provides interoperability between various components, however, operation with the HDMI input to the TV/TAPE selector...
... Control enabled. TV Control Set to "On" when you want to HDMI. Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for details. Notes: • If the color is unnatural when "x.v.Color" is displayed on Onkyo components. CEC provides interoperability between various components, however, operation with the HDMI input to the TV/TAPE selector...
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Normal: Full: (default) ■ Brightness With this setting you can manually set to DTS. • The setting is not DTS, the DTS indicator will flash and there will flash and noise may also be no digital ...
Normal: Full: (default) ■ Brightness With this setting you can manually set to DTS. • The setting is not DTS, the DTS indicator will flash and there will flash and noise may also be no digital ...
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... the appropriate REMOTE MODE button first B I DISPLAY button Turns on , it will turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS- button Selects the next or previous album. Q Fast Forward [] button Press and hold to the Dock's instruction manual for more infor- This is because the remote controller transmits the On and Standby commands...
... the appropriate REMOTE MODE button first B I DISPLAY button Turns on , it will turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS- button Selects the next or previous album. Q Fast Forward [] button Press and hold to the Dock's instruction manual for more infor- This is because the remote controller transmits the On and Standby commands...