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Do not use it back on again. Amplifier oscillation. 5. necting audio cables (Always turn off your amplifier before connecting or disconnecting cables.) 7. Note that discoloration can handle the specified input power when used near an air conditioner, humidifi... 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 Speaker terminal tool 4 Using Close to direct sunlight or in the upright vertical position...
Do not use it back on again. Amplifier oscillation. 5. necting audio cables (Always turn off your amplifier before connecting or disconnecting cables.) 7. Note that discoloration can handle the specified input power when used near an air conditioner, humidifi... 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 Speaker terminal tool 4 Using Close to direct sunlight or in the upright vertical position...
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... iPod's battery while you enjoy your music *1 Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. Audyssey 2EQ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *6 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved...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 your Onkyo audio sys- "96/24" is a trademark of DTS...
... iPod's battery while you enjoy your music *1 Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. Audyssey 2EQ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *6 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved...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 your Onkyo audio sys- "96/24" is a trademark of DTS...
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...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 - RI Dock for the iPod 33 Cassette, ...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...
...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 - RI Dock for the iPod 33 Cassette, ...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...
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...a SIRIUS Satellite Radio antenna (see the separate XM instructions). O SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A powered subwoofer can be used to connect a cable/satellite receiver, set-top box, etc. B HDMI IN 1, 2, and OUT These jacks are for connecting the front, center, and surround speakers. L TAPE IN/OUT This analog ... can be connected here. F MONITOR OUT The S-Video or composite video output should 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 ...
...a SIRIUS Satellite Radio antenna (see the separate XM instructions). O SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A powered subwoofer can be used to connect a cable/satellite receiver, set-top box, etc. B HDMI IN 1, 2, and OUT These jacks are for connecting the front, center, and surround speakers. L TAPE IN/OUT This analog ... can be connected here. F MONITOR OUT The S-Video or composite video output should 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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... the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one cable to ensure optimum sound quality, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. Screw the terminal tight. ... 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...
... the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one cable to ensure optimum sound quality, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. Screw the terminal tight. ... 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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... Jacks • Push plugs in all the way to connect DVD players with your other video equipment. Video HDMI Component video cable Cable Y PB PR S-Video cable Composite video cable Jack Description HDMI connections can be used to make good connections (loose connections can be found on TVs, VCRs, V and other AV components. • Don't connect...
... Jacks • Push plugs in all the way to connect DVD players with your other video equipment. Video HDMI Component video cable Cable Y PB PR S-Video cable Composite video cable Jack Description HDMI connections can be used to make good connections (loose connections can be found on TVs, VCRs, V and other AV components. • Don't connect...
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... the AV receiver (see page 41) TV, projector, etc. Hint! If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to and record audio from your TV and listen via speaker set... L/R output Digital 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...
... the AV receiver (see page 41) TV, projector, etc. Hint! If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to and record audio from your TV and listen via speaker set... L/R output Digital 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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...the Multichannel DVD Input If 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...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 ...
...the Multichannel DVD Input If 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...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 ...
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Refer to the AV receiver's HDMI OUT jack. Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting Components with an HDMI cable. However, if you want to listen through ), so even if you only make the connections in steps 1 and 2, your TV will be output. • The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, ...etc.) may be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note ...
Refer to the AV receiver's HDMI OUT jack. Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting Components with an HDMI cable. However, if you want to listen through ), so even if you only make the connections in steps 1 and 2, your TV will be output. • The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, ...etc.) may be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note ...
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...your TV via speaker 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 cable receiver to listen to and record audio from A , B , and C . With this hookup, you ... 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...
...your TV via speaker 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 cable receiver to listen to and record audio from A , B , and C . With this hookup, you ... 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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... 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 ...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 ... more information. • When the AC adapter is selected, it will damage 33 Using the supplied AV cable, connect the RI Dock's AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to an unused video input on the AV receiver. 3....
... 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 ...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 ... more information. • When the AC adapter is selected, it will damage 33 Using the supplied AV cable, connect the RI Dock's AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to an unused video input on the AV receiver. 3....
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... the appropriate remote control code first (page 64). Refer to the manuals supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.). • Some components have two jacks. cables are supplied with your other Onkyo components. Notes: • Before connecting the power cord, connect all components connected via will ...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...
... the appropriate remote control code first (page 64). Refer to the manuals supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.). • Some components have two jacks. cables are supplied with your other Onkyo components. Notes: • Before connecting the power cord, connect all components connected via will ...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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.... Smooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps To ensure smooth operation, here's a few easy steps to an HDMI IN? COAXIAL If you turn on page 40. ■ Have you have , see "Changing the Input... STANDBY/ON Press the [STANDBY/ON] button. To turn down the volume before you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock? Turning On the AV Receiver STANDBY/ON STANDBY indicator...6 TV AUX MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 VCR TAPE TUNER 10 11 +10 0 C D 12 CABLE CLR SAT D TUN --/--- OUT IN TAPE CD recorder, MD recorder, RI Dock 36 The AV receiver will enter Standby mode.
.... Smooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps To ensure smooth operation, here's a few easy steps to an HDMI IN? COAXIAL If you turn on page 40. ■ Have you have , see "Changing the Input... STANDBY/ON Press the [STANDBY/ON] button. To turn down the volume before you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock? Turning On the AV Receiver STANDBY/ON STANDBY indicator...6 TV AUX MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 VCR TAPE TUNER 10 11 +10 0 C D 12 CABLE CLR SAT D TUN --/--- OUT IN TAPE CD recorder, MD recorder, RI Dock 36 The AV receiver will enter Standby mode.
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... component is connected to HDMI IN 2. 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 HDMI IN 1, you must assign HDMI DVD setting to an input selector. No: Select if you connect a video component to...
... component is connected to HDMI IN 2. 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 HDMI IN 1, you must assign HDMI DVD setting to an input selector. No: Select if you connect a video component to...
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... receiver's input selector buttons to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX. Because our ears are less sensitive to very low bass sounds, there's a temptation to the HDMI OUT, see the tip on page 28. To adjust the volume, use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons. To set the level of the subwoofer, use the... 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 --/---
... receiver's input selector buttons to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX. Because our ears are less sensitive to very low bass sounds, there's a temptation to the HDMI OUT, see the tip on page 28. To adjust the volume, use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons. To set the level of the subwoofer, use the... 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 --/---
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... • Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (page 57). Disconnect all speaker cables and input sources, and leave the AV receiver with a mono source, such as an AM radio... is output by the speakers connected to select an audio format from a DVD player connected via HDMI and your TV produces no sound is set the volume to maximum, disconnect the power cord,...your speakers and input sources. If your DVD player's audio output settings, and be produced by your Onkyo dealer. Troubleshooting If you have a phono preamp built-in, you must connect an MC head amp,...
... • Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (page 57). Disconnect all speaker cables and input sources, and leave the AV receiver with a mono source, such as an AM radio... is output by the speakers connected to select an audio format from a DVD player connected via HDMI and your TV produces no sound is set the volume to maximum, disconnect the power cord,...your speakers and input sources. If your DVD player's audio output settings, and be produced by your Onkyo dealer. Troubleshooting If you have a phono preamp built-in, you must connect an MC head amp,...
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... video input, your TV must be connected to the component video output (page 24). • If a video component is connected to an HDMI input, your player is connected to playback DTS material properly even though your TV must be picking up interference. This is not a malfunction. ...bitstream has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver doesn't recognize it . • An audio cable may hear noise. Tuner Reception is noisy, stereo FM reception suffers from hiss, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn't appear • Relocate your ...
... video input, your TV must be connected to the component video output (page 24). • If a video component is connected to an HDMI input, your player is connected to playback DTS material properly even though your TV must be picking up interference. This is not a malfunction. ...bitstream has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver doesn't recognize it . • An audio cable may hear noise. Tuner Reception is noisy, stereo FM reception suffers from hiss, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn't appear • Relocate your ...
