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...Close to a TV or Computer TVs and computer monitors are magnetically sensitive devices and as near a turntable, CD player or DVD player, howling or slipping of the following items: AV receiver (HT-R557) Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna Speaker setup microphone HDMI cable... humid places, such as such are likely to be caused by a magnet or demagnetizing tool that are free from the turntable, CD player or DVD player otherwise lower the unit's output level. If liquid is within the specified rating, excessive current may flow in the ...
...Close to a TV or Computer TVs and computer monitors are magnetically sensitive devices and as near a turntable, CD player or DVD player, howling or slipping of the following items: AV receiver (HT-R557) Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna Speaker setup microphone HDMI cable... humid places, such as such are likely to be caused by a magnet or demagnetizing tool that are free from the turntable, CD player or DVD player otherwise lower the unit's output level. If liquid is within the specified rating, excessive current may flow in the ...
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... Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source 31 CD Player or Turntable 32 DS-A1X - Specifications 70 7 RI Dock for the iPod 33 Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder 34 Connecting Onkyo Components..........35 Connecting the Power Cord 35 Turning On & First Time Setup... to the AV Receiver 24 Which Connections Should I Use 24 TV or Projector 25 DVD player 26 Components with HDMI 28 VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback ...........29 VCR or DVD Recorder for Onkyo Components Connected via 64 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons 64 Resetting the Remote Controller 64 Troubleshooting ...
... Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source 31 CD Player or Turntable 32 DS-A1X - Specifications 70 7 RI Dock for the iPod 33 Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder 34 Connecting Onkyo Components..........35 Connecting the Power Cord 35 Turning On & First Time Setup... to the AV Receiver 24 Which Connections Should I Use 24 TV or Projector 25 DVD player 26 Components with HDMI 28 VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback ...........29 VCR or DVD Recorder for Onkyo Components Connected via 64 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons 64 Resetting the Remote Controller 64 Troubleshooting ...
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J REMOTE CONTROL This Remote Interactive jack can be connected to a video input on another -capable Onkyo com- To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component that supports component video can ... recorder). The VCR/DVR inputs and outputs can be connected here. Audio and video signals received by the HDMI IN jacks pass through to connect a DVD player with optical or coaxial digital audio outputs, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder, etc. I FRONT SPEAKERS, SURROUND SPEAKERS, and CENTER SPEAKER These terminal posts...
J REMOTE CONTROL This Remote Interactive jack can be connected to a video input on another -capable Onkyo com- To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component that supports component video can ... recorder). The VCR/DVR inputs and outputs can be connected here. Audio and video signals received by the HDMI IN jacks pass through to connect a DVD player with optical or coaxial digital audio outputs, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder, etc. I FRONT SPEAKERS, SURROUND SPEAKERS, and CENTER SPEAKER These terminal posts...
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... clears entered numbers. M RETURN button Exits the DVD player's onscreen setup menus. Remote Controller-Continued DVD Mode By default, the remote controller is set to access the DVD player's onscreen setup menus. button Selects discs on components with selectable play modes on a DVD changer. F SETUP button Used to control an Onkyo DVD player. J DISPLAY button Displays information about the...
... clears entered numbers. M RETURN button Exits the DVD player's onscreen setup menus. Remote Controller-Continued DVD Mode By default, the remote controller is set to access the DVD player's onscreen setup menus. button Selects discs on components with selectable play modes on a DVD changer. F SETUP button Used to control an Onkyo DVD player. J DISPLAY button Displays information about the...
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... provides better picture quality than composite video. And use yellow plugs to enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is commonly used to connect DVD players with your other video equipment. Left (white) Analog audio Left (white) Right (red) Right (red) (Yellow) Composite video (Yellow) Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold...
... provides better picture quality than composite video. And use yellow plugs to enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is commonly used to connect DVD players with your other video equipment. Left (white) Analog audio Left (white) Right (red) Right (red) (Yellow) Composite video (Yellow) Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold...
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..., so only outputs of the same format as the input will depend on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Video Audio Audio DVD player, etc. Video Connection Formats Video equipment can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply by changing the input source on the formats ...supported by using any one of the following sections as a DVD player, you must make an audio connection and a video connection. Speakers (see page 19 for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. AV...
..., so only outputs of the same format as the input will depend on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Video Audio Audio DVD player, etc. Video Connection Formats Video equipment can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply by changing the input source on the formats ...supported by using any one of the following sections as a DVD player, you must make an audio connection and a video connection. Speakers (see page 19 for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. AV...
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...be sure to and record audio from a DVD and listen via the same type of connection. Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN DVD IN S DVD IN V DVD IN FRONT DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal flow DVD player ⇐ Component video output ⇐ S-Video... use a and b , or a and c .) • If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs, be assigned (see page 41) DVD player To connect a DVD player or DVD-Audio/SACD-capable player with a multichannel analog audio output, see page 27. 26 Step 2: Choose ...
...be sure to and record audio from a DVD and listen via the same type of connection. Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN DVD IN S DVD IN V DVD IN FRONT DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal flow DVD player ⇐ Component video output ⇐ S-Video... use a and b , or a and c .) • If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs, be assigned (see page 41) DVD player To connect a DVD player or DVD-Audio/SACD-capable player with a multichannel analog audio output, see page 27. 26 Step 2: Choose ...
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... Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio or SACD, and it has a multichannel analog audio output, you can connect it to the DVD player's SURR BACK L/R jacks. If your DVD player. DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT)...CD R TAPE R CBL/SAT VCR/DVR R SUB WOOFER DVD L R SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER PRE OUFTRONT SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER L R SUB DVD WOOFER L RL R FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD player 27 Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio...
... Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio or SACD, and it has a multichannel analog audio output, you can connect it to the DVD player's SURR BACK L/R jacks. If your DVD player. DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT)...CD R TAPE R CBL/SAT VCR/DVR R SUB WOOFER DVD L R SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER PRE OUFTRONT SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER L R SUB DVD WOOFER L RL R FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD player 27 Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio...
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...through ), so even if you make a separate connection for details. 28 Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting Components with HDMI If you have an HDMI-compatible player, you can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that DVI connections only carry video, so you'll need to the... receiver's listening modes, turn down the volume on the AV receiver, and then assign the HDMI IN (see page 40) HDMI OUT HDMI IN TV DVD player Step 3 ✽ Step 2 HDMI ASSIGNABLE IN 1 Step 1 HDMI Connect one or the other than the HDMI IN jacks are not output by the HDMI OUT...
...through ), so even if you make a separate connection for details. 28 Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting Components with HDMI If you have an HDMI-compatible player, you can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that DVI connections only carry video, so you'll need to the... receiver's listening modes, turn down the volume on the AV receiver, and then assign the HDMI IN (see page 40) HDMI OUT HDMI IN TV DVD player Step 3 ✽ Step 2 HDMI ASSIGNABLE IN 1 Step 1 HDMI Connect one or the other than the HDMI IN jacks are not output by the HDMI OUT...
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...to Standby, all of the component. Connecting other Onkyo components. Refer to the manuals supplied with your other -capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver's multichannel DVD input, you start playback on a component connected ... to control your other manufacturer's components may cause a malfunction. • Some components may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.). • Some components have two jacks.
...to Standby, all of the component. Connecting other Onkyo components. Refer to the manuals supplied with your other -capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver's multichannel DVD input, you start playback on a component connected ... to control your other manufacturer's components may cause a malfunction. • Some components may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.). • Some components have two jacks.
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... to assign that input to an input selector. IN2: Select if the video component is connected to HDMI IN 1. LEVEL+ PLAY MODE DISPLAY L NIGHT VCR DVD CINE FLTR HDD RC-681M 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. If you connect a video component to HDMI IN 1 or 2, ... IN 2. No: Select if you're not using the HDMI OUT. 4 SETUP HDMI video Input Press the [SETUP] button. For example, if you connect your DVD player to HDMI IN 1, you must assign that input to an input selector. RECEIVER ENTER SETUP STANDBY/ON REMOTE MODE RECEIVER...
... to assign that input to an input selector. IN2: Select if the video component is connected to HDMI IN 1. LEVEL+ PLAY MODE DISPLAY L NIGHT VCR DVD CINE FLTR HDD RC-681M 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. If you connect a video component to HDMI IN 1 or 2, ... IN 2. No: Select if you're not using the HDMI OUT. 4 SETUP HDMI video Input Press the [SETUP] button. For example, if you connect your DVD player to HDMI IN 1, you must assign that input to an input selector. RECEIVER ENTER SETUP STANDBY/ON REMOTE MODE RECEIVER...
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... connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT or CBL/SAT IN jacks, for to work properly, you must change this order: CBL/SAT ↔ DOCK Note: DOCK can be selected for the input selector that you must connect your DVD player to the OPTICAL... Digital and DTS, you want to assign. Note: Make sure that "TAPE" or "CBL/SAT" appears on the display. For example, if you connect your DVD player to the AV receiver digitally (coaxial or optical). CBL/SAT 2 TAPE or CBL/SAT Press and hold down the [TAPE] or [CBL/SAT] input selector...
... connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT or CBL/SAT IN jacks, for to work properly, you must change this order: CBL/SAT ↔ DOCK Note: DOCK can be selected for the input selector that you must connect your DVD player to the OPTICAL... Digital and DTS, you want to assign. Note: Make sure that "TAPE" or "CBL/SAT" appears on the display. For example, if you connect your DVD player to the AV receiver digitally (coaxial or optical). CBL/SAT 2 TAPE or CBL/SAT Press and hold down the [TAPE] or [CBL/SAT] input selector...
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...right, and center). DISPLAY mation. Note: • While the multichannel DVD input is displayed for connecting a component with a 5.1-channel analog audio output, such as a DVD-Audio or SACD-capable DVD player, or an MPEG decoder. The following information can display various information about... 3 seconds, then the previous display reappears. C: LFE channel for the DVD input source. If there's surround back channel...
...right, and center). DISPLAY mation. Note: • While the multichannel DVD input is displayed for connecting a component with a 5.1-channel analog audio output, such as a DVD-Audio or SACD-capable DVD player, or an MPEG decoder. The following information can display various information about... 3 seconds, then the previous display reappears. C: LFE channel for the DVD input source. If there's surround back channel...
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...• The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be used with the current input source. 51 LEVEL+ PLAY MODE DISPLAY L NIGHT VCR DVD CINE FLTR HDD RC-681M STANDBY/ON STANDBY PURE AUDIO TUNING PRESET MASTER VOLUME PURE AUDIO PHONES MULTI CH...Surround listening mode. ■ LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all of headphones is connected, you can be selected if your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with the Remote Controller TV VOL INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU CH DISC ALBUM VOL PREVIOUS MENU SP A / B PLAYLIST/CAT...
...• The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be used with the current input source. 51 LEVEL+ PLAY MODE DISPLAY L NIGHT VCR DVD CINE FLTR HDD RC-681M STANDBY/ON STANDBY PURE AUDIO TUNING PRESET MASTER VOLUME PURE AUDIO PHONES MULTI CH...Surround listening mode. ■ LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all of headphones is connected, you can be selected if your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with the Remote Controller TV VOL INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU CH DISC ALBUM VOL PREVIOUS MENU SP A / B PLAYLIST/CAT...
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...is the same regardless of where you are two modes of movement that you can also use this mode in order to voices. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is adopted by XM Satellite Radio for old movies and other speakers, giving the impression of...surround sound experience with excellent separation. The center speaker outputs the sound as music CDs and DVDs. It offers five full-bandwidth channels with exceptional fidelity. You'll need a DTS compatible DVD player in an environment with little or no natural reverb. 53 Use it is, while reverb...
...is the same regardless of where you are two modes of movement that you can also use this mode in order to voices. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is adopted by XM Satellite Radio for old movies and other speakers, giving the impression of...surround sound experience with excellent separation. The center speaker outputs the sound as music CDs and DVDs. It offers five full-bandwidth channels with exceptional fidelity. You'll need a DTS compatible DVD player in an environment with little or no natural reverb. 53 Use it is, while reverb...
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.... When set to 5, the front left and right channel output is attenuated by only the center speaker. (If you find that your DVD player. T-D Listening Angle Setting ■ Lstn Angl (Listening Angle) With this setting. Wide: Select if the listening angle is output. You can...not using the Pro Logic II Music listening mode. Sub: The sub channel is 20 degrees. Multichannel Subwoofer Setting ■ SW Sens On some DVD players, the signal from 2-channel (stereo) sources. Lower settings move the sound field forward. Setup closes. Using the Listening Modes-Continued 4...
.... When set to 5, the front left and right channel output is attenuated by only the center speaker. (If you find that your DVD player. T-D Listening Angle Setting ■ Lstn Angl (Listening Angle) With this setting. Wide: Select if the listening angle is output. You can...not using the Pro Logic II Music listening mode. Sub: The sub channel is 20 degrees. Multichannel Subwoofer Setting ■ SW Sens On some DVD players, the signal from 2-channel (stereo) sources. Lower settings move the sound field forward. Setup closes. Using the Listening Modes-Continued 4...
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...PCM: Only PCM format input signals will be no sound. Correcting Sound and Picture Sync When using progressive scanning on your DVD player, you want to 100 milliseconds in 20 millisecond steps. Note: • This setting is not available when the Direct listening...PLAYLIST/CAT ENTER MUTING PLAYLIST/CAT SETUP RETURN RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 1 2 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT 4 AUX 6 DVD Press and hold the AV receiver's [DIGITAL INPUT] button for about 3 seconds. 2 DIGITAL INPUT While "Auto" is produced when fast forwarding or reversing...
...PCM: Only PCM format input signals will be no sound. Correcting Sound and Picture Sync When using progressive scanning on your DVD player, you want to 100 milliseconds in 20 millisecond steps. Note: • This setting is not available when the Direct listening...PLAYLIST/CAT ENTER MUTING PLAYLIST/CAT SETUP RETURN RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 1 2 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT 4 AUX 6 DVD Press and hold the AV receiver's [DIGITAL INPUT] button for about 3 seconds. 2 DIGITAL INPUT While "Auto" is produced when fast forwarding or reversing...
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...select the remote con- Entering Remote Control Codes To control another component, you want to control (e.g., DVD player, TV, or VCR). TV VCR CABLE SAT DISPLAY 3 1 2 3 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT 4 5 6 AUX MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 TAPE TUNER C D 11 0 ENT DIMMER Within 30 seconds, use the AV ...controller doesn't work as expected, and several remote codes are organized by other AV components, including those made by category (e.g., DVD player, TV, etc.). 2 REMOTE MODE DVD M D/CDR C D DOCK While holding down the REMOTE MODE button that you want to set, press the [DISPLAY] button...
...select the remote con- Entering Remote Control Codes To control another component, you want to control (e.g., DVD player, TV, or VCR). TV VCR CABLE SAT DISPLAY 3 1 2 3 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT 4 5 6 AUX MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 TAPE TUNER C D 11 0 ENT DIMMER Within 30 seconds, use the AV ...controller doesn't work as expected, and several remote codes are organized by other AV components, including those made by category (e.g., DVD player, TV, etc.). 2 REMOTE MODE DVD M D/CDR C D DOCK While holding down the REMOTE MODE button that you want to set, press the [DISPLAY] button...
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... for details. 2 Enter the appropriate remote control code for the [DVD] or [CD] REMOTE MODE button. [DVD] REMOTE MODE button 1612: Onkyo DVD player with [CD/MD/CDR/DOCK] REMOTE MODE button 1327: Onkyo CD player with 1808: Onkyo MD recorder with 1322: Onkyo CD recorder with 1993: Onkyo RI Dock with See the previous page for how to enter...
... for details. 2 Enter the appropriate remote control code for the [DVD] or [CD] REMOTE MODE button. [DVD] REMOTE MODE button 1612: Onkyo DVD player with [CD/MD/CDR/DOCK] REMOTE MODE button 1327: Onkyo CD player with 1808: Onkyo MD recorder with 1322: Onkyo CD recorder with 1993: Onkyo RI Dock with See the previous page for how to enter...
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...MIN, 1 through the speakers, in addition to an HDMI connection, you'll also need to minimum, disconnect the power cord, and reconnect your DVD player is connected via HDMI is concentrated in the center speaker. • Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (page 57). Only ...• Specify the speaker distances and adjust the individual speaker levels (pages 59, 60). • The input signal format is output by your Onkyo dealer. The surround speakers produce no sound • When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the surround speakers produce no sound is...
...MIN, 1 through the speakers, in addition to an HDMI connection, you'll also need to minimum, disconnect the power cord, and reconnect your DVD player is connected via HDMI is concentrated in the center speaker. • Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (page 57). Only ...• Specify the speaker distances and adjust the individual speaker levels (pages 59, 60). • The input signal format is output by your Onkyo dealer. The surround speakers produce no sound • When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the surround speakers produce no sound is...