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... the magnetic field, thereby removing any 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 Speaker terminal tool 4 Interstation noise from the turntable, CD player or DVD player otherwise...the horizontal or tilted position. • If the unit is designed to your amplifier before connecting or disconnecting cables.) 7. Note that discoloration can handle the specified input power when used for normal music reproduction. Sound from vibration. necting audio...
... the magnetic field, thereby removing any 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 Speaker terminal tool 4 Interstation noise from the turntable, CD player or DVD player otherwise...the horizontal or tilted position. • If the unit is designed to your amplifier before connecting or disconnecting cables.) 7. Note that discoloration can handle the specified input power when used for normal music reproduction. Sound from vibration. necting audio...
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.... *8 ©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. and other AV components Speaker • Color-coded speaker terminals and speaker cables • Subwoofer Auto standby function • Magnetically shielded front and center speakers DS-A1X RI Dock • Play your iPod music through ...DTS, Inc. tem and enjoy great sound • Control your iPod with other countries. 6 Audyssey 2EQ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *6 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Features Amplifier • 5-...
.... *8 ©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. and other AV components Speaker • Color-coded speaker terminals and speaker cables • Subwoofer Auto standby function • Magnetically shielded front and center speakers DS-A1X RI Dock • Play your iPod music through ...DTS, Inc. tem and enjoy great sound • Control your iPod with other countries. 6 Audyssey 2EQ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *6 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Features Amplifier • 5-...
Owner Manual
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... 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 66 If you can... Sync 62 Controlling Other Components 63 Entering Remote Control Codes 63 Remote Control Codes for Recording..........30 Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device 30 Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source 31 CD Player or Turntable 32 DS-A1X -
... 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 66 If you can... Sync 62 Controlling Other Components 63 Entering Remote Control Codes 63 Remote Control Codes for Recording..........30 Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device 30 Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source 31 CD Player or Turntable 32 DS-A1X -
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... are for SACD and DVD-Audio playback. N DVD IN These jacks can be used to connect a cable/satellite receiver, set-top box, etc. D AM ANTENNA These push terminals are for connecting HDMI-compatible components. H XM antenna This jack is for connecting a CD player's analog audio output. K ...Satellite Radio antenna (see the separate XM instructions). The VCR/DVR inputs and outputs 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 ...
... are for SACD and DVD-Audio playback. N DVD IN These jacks can be used to connect a cable/satellite receiver, set-top box, etc. D AM ANTENNA These push terminals are for connecting HDMI-compatible components. H XM antenna This jack is for connecting a CD player's analog audio output. K ...Satellite Radio antenna (see the separate XM instructions). The VCR/DVR inputs and outputs 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 ...
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...• Don't connect a speaker to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one cable to tighten and loosen the speaker terminals. Speaker terminal Front left Front right Center Surround left speaker Center speaker L R SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER... SPEAKER DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL 1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) IN 2 IN 1 HDMI OUT ASSIGNABLE AM ANTENNA FM 75 SIRIUS XM Y CB/PB CR/PR CBL/SAT IN VCR/DVR IN DVD IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN OUT...
...• Don't connect a speaker to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one cable to tighten and loosen the speaker terminals. Speaker terminal Front left Front right Center Surround left speaker Center speaker L R SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER... SPEAKER DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL 1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) IN 2 IN 1 HDMI OUT ASSIGNABLE AM ANTENNA FM 75 SIRIUS XM Y CB/PB CR/PR CBL/SAT IN VCR/DVR IN DVD IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN OUT...
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... it's removed. Use white plugs to connect DVD players with your other video equipment. Right! Video HDMI Component video cable Cable Y PB PR S-Video cable Composite video cable Jack Description HDMI connections can be found on TVs, VCRs, V and other AV components. • Don't connect...commonly used to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "L"). Several standard analog audio cables can carry uncompressed stan- Wrong! HDMI dard- This cable carries analog audio. The audio quality is the same as for coaxial. The audio quality is ...
... it's removed. Use white plugs to connect DVD players with your other video equipment. Right! Video HDMI Component video cable Cable Y PB PR S-Video cable Composite video cable Jack Description HDMI connections can be found on TVs, VCRs, V and other AV components. • Don't connect...commonly used to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "L"). Several standard analog audio cables can carry uncompressed stan- Wrong! HDMI dard- This cable carries analog audio. The audio quality is the same as for coaxial. The audio quality is ...
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Hint! Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting a TV or Projector Step 1: Choose a video connection from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to the AV receiver and use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT S MONITOR OUT V ...coaxial output Digital optical output Picture quality Best Better Standard b c A DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL 1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) IN 2 IN 1 HDMI OUT ASSIGNABLE AM ANTENNA FM 75 SIRIUS XM Y CB/PB CR/PR CBL/SAT IN VCR/DVR IN DVD IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN OUT...
Hint! Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting a TV or Projector Step 1: Choose a video connection from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to the AV receiver and use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT S MONITOR OUT V ...coaxial output Digital optical output Picture quality Best Better Standard b c A DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL 1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) IN 2 IN 1 HDMI OUT ASSIGNABLE AM ANTENNA FM 75 SIRIUS XM Y CB/PB CR/PR CBL/SAT IN VCR/DVR IN DVD IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN OUT...
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DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) IN 2 IN 1 HDMI OUT ASSIGNABLE AM ANTENNA FM 75 SIRIUS XM Y CB/PB CR/PR CBL/SAT IN VCR/DVR IN DVD IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN OUT ... 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 cables, to connect the AV receiver's DVD IN FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 5.1-channel analog audio output on your DVD player...
DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) IN 2 IN 1 HDMI OUT ASSIGNABLE AM ANTENNA FM 75 SIRIUS XM Y CB/PB CR/PR CBL/SAT IN VCR/DVR IN DVD IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN OUT ... 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 cables, to connect the AV receiver's DVD IN FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 5.1-channel analog audio output on your DVD player...
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...all the way so that 's connected via the HDMI IN 1 and 2 jacks are output by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that DVI connections only carry video, so you only make the connections in addition to an HDMI connection, you can be restricted by the connected ... adapter is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface), so TVs and displays with a DVI input can connect it to the AV receiver with an HDMI cable. Step 4: Assign the HDMI IN. In addition, video signals from a component connected via inputs other DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL 1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (...
...all the way so that 's connected via the HDMI IN 1 and 2 jacks are output by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that DVI connections only carry video, so you only make the connections in addition to an HDMI connection, you can be restricted by the connected ... adapter is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface), so TVs and displays with a DVI input can connect it to the AV receiver with an HDMI cable. Step 4: Assign the HDMI IN. In addition, video signals from a component connected via inputs other DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL 1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (...
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Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source Hint! With this hookup, you can use a and b , or a and c .) Connection ... b c A DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL 1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) IN 2 IN 1 HDMI OUT ASSIGNABLE AM ANTENNA FM 75 SIRIUS XM Y CB/PB CR/PR CBL/SAT IN VCR/DVR IN DVD IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN OUT...set -top box, etc. 31 You must be assigned (see page 41) Satellite, cable, set B. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use your satellite or...
Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source Hint! With this hookup, you can use a and b , or a and c .) Connection ... b c A DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL 1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) IN 2 IN 1 HDMI OUT ASSIGNABLE AM ANTENNA FM 75 SIRIUS XM Y CB/PB CR/PR CBL/SAT IN VCR/DVR IN DVD IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN OUT...set -top box, etc. 31 You must be assigned (see page 41) Satellite, cable, set B. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use your satellite or...
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.... DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL 1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) IN 2 IN 1 HDMI OUT ASSIGNABLE AM ANTENNA CBL/SAT SIRIUS XM V FM 75 Y CB/PB CR/PR CBL/SAT IN VCR/DVR IN DVD IN...ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL 1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) REMOTE CONTROL IN 2 IN 1 HDMI OUT ASSIGNABLE AM ANTENNA FM 75 SIRIUS XM Y CB/PB CR/PR CBL/SAT IN VCR/DVR IN DVD IN OUT COMPONENT... the RI Dock's VIDEO OUT jack to the AV receiver's CBL/SAT IN L/R jacks. Using the supplied AV cable, connect the RI Dock's AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to the AV receiver's CBL/SAT IN V jack or a ...
.... DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL 1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) IN 2 IN 1 HDMI OUT ASSIGNABLE AM ANTENNA CBL/SAT SIRIUS XM V FM 75 Y CB/PB CR/PR CBL/SAT IN VCR/DVR IN DVD IN...ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL 1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) REMOTE CONTROL IN 2 IN 1 HDMI OUT ASSIGNABLE AM ANTENNA FM 75 SIRIUS XM Y CB/PB CR/PR CBL/SAT IN VCR/DVR IN DVD IN OUT COMPONENT... the RI Dock's VIDEO OUT jack to the AV receiver's CBL/SAT IN L/R jacks. Using the supplied AV cable, connect the RI Dock's AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to the AV receiver's CBL/SAT IN V jack or a ...
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.... • Some components may cause a momentary power surge that component as the input source. If this is for connections. If your other Onkyo components. cables are supplied with your speakers and AV components. • Turning on a component connected via , if the AV receiver is connected to the AV...receiver into a different branch circuit. 35 REMOTE CONTROL DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL 1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) IN 2 IN 1 HDMI OUT ASSIGNABLE AM ANTENNA FM 75 SIRIUS XM Y CB/PB CR/PR CBL/SAT IN VCR/DVR IN DVD IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN OUT...
.... • Some components may cause a momentary power surge that component as the input source. If this is for connections. If your other Onkyo components. cables are supplied with your speakers and AV components. • Turning on a component connected via , if the AV receiver is connected to the AV...receiver into a different branch circuit. 35 REMOTE CONTROL DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL 1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) IN 2 IN 1 HDMI OUT ASSIGNABLE AM ANTENNA FM 75 SIRIUS XM Y CB/PB CR/PR CBL/SAT IN VCR/DVR IN DVD IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN OUT...
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... D/CDR 1 2 3 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT C D DOCK 4 5 6 TV AUX MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 VCR TAPE TUNER 10 11 +10 0 C D 12 CABLE CLR SAT D TUN --/--- ENT DIMMER SLEEP TV VOL INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU CH DISC ALBUM VOL PREVIOUS MENU SP A / B MUTING 1 AV receiver Remote controller STANDBY.../ON RECEIVER or STANDBY/ON Press the [STANDBY/ON] button. These settings only need to an HDMI IN? If you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock? Smooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps To ensure smooth operation, here's a few ...
... D/CDR 1 2 3 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT C D DOCK 4 5 6 TV AUX MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 VCR TAPE TUNER 10 11 +10 0 C D 12 CABLE CLR SAT D TUN --/--- ENT DIMMER SLEEP TV VOL INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU CH DISC ALBUM VOL PREVIOUS MENU SP A / B MUTING 1 AV receiver Remote controller STANDBY.../ON RECEIVER or STANDBY/ON Press the [STANDBY/ON] button. These settings only need to an HDMI IN? If you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock? Smooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps To ensure smooth operation, here's a few ...
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... component is connected to HDMI IN 1. Setup closes. 40 RECEIVER ENTER SETUP STANDBY/ON REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR M D/CDR 1 2 3 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT C D DOCK 4 5 6 TV AUX MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 VCR TAPE TUNER 10 11 +10 0 C D 12 CABLE CLR SAT D TUN... --/--- For example, if you connect your DVD player to an input selector. IN2: Select if the video component is connected to HDMI IN 2. SETUP 2 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "Video Input...
... component is connected to HDMI IN 1. Setup closes. 40 RECEIVER ENTER SETUP STANDBY/ON REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR M D/CDR 1 2 3 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT C D DOCK 4 5 6 TV AUX MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 VCR TAPE TUNER 10 11 +10 0 C D 12 CABLE CLR SAT D TUN... --/--- For example, if you connect your DVD player to an input selector. IN2: Select if the video component is connected to HDMI IN 2. SETUP 2 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "Video Input...
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...range for home theater enjoyment, it off slightly. If your TV is designed for precise adjustment. Since the AV receiver is connected to the HDMI OUT, see the tip on your TV, select the video input that's connected to select the input source. Playing Your AV Components Basic... TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR M D/CDR 1 2 3 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT C D DOCK 4 5 6 TV AUX MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 VCR TAPE TUNER 10 11 +10 0 C D 12 CABLE CLR SAT D TUN --/--- ENT DIMMER SLEEP TV VOL INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU CH DISC ALBUM VOL PREVIOUS MENU SP A / B PLAYLIST/CAT ENTER MUTING PLAYLIST/CAT...
...range for home theater enjoyment, it off slightly. If your TV is designed for precise adjustment. Since the AV receiver is connected to the HDMI OUT, see the tip on your TV, select the video input that's connected to select the input source. Playing Your AV Components Basic... TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR M D/CDR 1 2 3 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT C D DOCK 4 5 6 TV AUX MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 VCR TAPE TUNER 10 11 +10 0 C D 12 CABLE CLR SAT D TUN --/--- ENT DIMMER SLEEP TV VOL INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU CH DISC ALBUM VOL PREVIOUS MENU SP A / B PLAYLIST/CAT ENTER MUTING PLAYLIST/CAT...
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... signal format is selected properly (page 41). To listen to this section. Remove the power cord from a DVD player connected via HDMI and your TV produces no sound, check your Onkyo dealer. Audio There's no sound or it 's turned on • The amp protection circuit has been activated. If the AV...hour. Set it on the display, press the remote controller's [MUTING] button to unmute the AV receiver (page 49). • While a pair of the speaker cables is correct, and that the bare wire is off when you can be produced by your TV. To reset the AV receiver to Auto (page...
... signal format is selected properly (page 41). To listen to this section. Remove the power cord from a DVD player connected via HDMI and your TV produces no sound, check your Onkyo dealer. Audio There's no sound or it 's turned on • The amp protection circuit has been activated. If the AV...hour. Set it on the display, press the remote controller's [MUTING] button to unmute the AV receiver (page 49). • While a pair of the speaker cables is correct, and that the bare wire is off when you can be produced by your TV. To reset the AV receiver to Auto (page...
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...8226; When listening to an AM station, operating the remote controller may cause noise. • Passing cars and airplanes can be heard • Using cable ties to the HDMI OUT (page 28). • On your TV, make sure that contains no infor- The Late Night function doesn't work • Check the ... must be connected to the component video output (page 24). • If a video component is connected to an HDMI input, your TV must be connected to bundle audio cables with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter is off. • With some DVD-Video discs, you need to prevent noise when you play...
...8226; When listening to an AM station, operating the remote controller may cause noise. • Passing cars and airplanes can be heard • Using cable ties to the HDMI OUT (page 28). • On your TV, make sure that contains no infor- The Late Night function doesn't work • Check the ... must be connected to the component video output (page 24). • If a video component is connected to an HDMI input, your TV must be connected to bundle audio cables with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter is off. • With some DVD-Video discs, you need to prevent noise when you play...