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... in this manual will enable you for future reference. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 48 Advanced Operation 55 Troubleshooting 65 En 7.1ch Home Theater System HT-SR800 AV Receiver (HT-R550) Front Speakers (SKF-550F) Center Speaker (SKC-550C) Surround Speakers (SKM-550S) Surround Back Speakers (SKB-550) Powered Subwoofer (SKW-550) Instruction ...Radio 44 Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new 7.1ch Home Theater System. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo 7.1ch Home Theater System. Following the instructions in the unit.
... in this manual will enable you for future reference. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 48 Advanced Operation 55 Troubleshooting 65 En 7.1ch Home Theater System HT-SR800 AV Receiver (HT-R550) Front Speakers (SKF-550F) Center Speaker (SKC-550C) Surround Speakers (SKM-550S) Surround Back Speakers (SKB-550) Powered Subwoofer (SKW-550) Instruction ...Radio 44 Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new 7.1ch Home Theater System. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo 7.1ch Home Theater System. Following the instructions in the unit.
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Keep these instructions. 2. Heed all instructions. 5. Install in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the apparatus to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by following conditions: A. When a cart is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the literature accompanying the appliance. Refer all servicing to rain or water, D. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the apparatus, C. The ...
Keep these instructions. 2. Heed all instructions. 5. Install in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the apparatus to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by following conditions: A. When a cart is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the literature accompanying the appliance. Refer all servicing to rain or water, D. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the apparatus, C. The ...
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...the plug is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech- If you turn on , so be determined by your Onkyo dealer. 3. Handling Notes • If you need to transport this unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from that interference ...harmful interference to disconnect this unit, have it 's for help. Pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button to use it on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 6. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is readily operable (easily accessible) at all...
...the plug is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech- If you turn on , so be determined by your Onkyo dealer. 3. Handling Notes • If you need to transport this unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from that interference ...harmful interference to disconnect this unit, have it 's for help. Pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button to use it on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 6. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is readily operable (easily accessible) at all...
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Do not use it back on again. To prevent this , the SKF-550F and SKC-550C feature internal magnetic shielding. In some situations, however, discoloration may flow in the upright vertical position only. Note that discoloration can handle the specified input power when used for normal music reproduction. Special test tones from vibration. Interstation noise from the turntable, CD player or DVD player otherwise lower the unit's output level. necting audio cables (Always turn it in the horizontal or tilted position. • If the unit is spilled over the ...
Do not use it back on again. To prevent this , the SKF-550F and SKC-550C feature internal magnetic shielding. In some situations, however, discoloration may flow in the upright vertical position only. Note that discoloration can handle the specified input power when used for normal music reproduction. Special test tones from vibration. Interstation noise from the turntable, CD player or DVD player otherwise lower the unit's output level. necting audio cables (Always turn it in the horizontal or tilted position. • If the unit is spilled over the ...
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Speaker set A (included speakers) should be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback. *Only analog input sources are not output by speaker set A is on , the surround back speakers output no sound. * Digital input sources are output by speaker set B. STANDBY/ON STANDBY PHONES A SPEAKETRUNSING BPRESET MASTER VOLUME MULTI CH A SPEAKERS B DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER C D SETUP ENTER RETURN TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT DIMMER MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R or TV VOL INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU CH ...
Speaker set A (included speakers) should be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback. *Only analog input sources are not output by speaker set A is on , the surround back speakers output no sound. * Digital input sources are output by speaker set B. STANDBY/ON STANDBY PHONES A SPEAKETRUNSING BPRESET MASTER VOLUME MULTI CH A SPEAKERS B DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER C D SETUP ENTER RETURN TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT DIMMER MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R or TV VOL INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU CH ...
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Package Contents Make sure you have the following items: AV receiver (HT-R550) Surround and Surround back speakers (SKM-550S/SKB-550) Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna Speaker setup ...
Package Contents Make sure you have the following items: AV receiver (HT-R550) Surround and Surround back speakers (SKM-550S/SKB-550) Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna Speaker setup ...
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..." and "DTS-ES | Neo: 6" are trademarks or registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. This unit incorporates HDMI technology. *7 XM Ready® is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *6 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Available only in the contiguous...
..." and "DTS-ES | Neo: 6" are trademarks or registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. This unit incorporates HDMI technology. *7 XM Ready® is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *6 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Available only in the contiguous...
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Using the Listening Modes Time to really enjoy your AV components to the AV receiver. ☞ page 19 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 L Y CB/PB CR/PR CBL/SAT IN VCR/DVR IN DVD IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN OUT IN L L CBL/SAT V VCR/DVR S IN OUT IN IN OUT IN L DVD MONITOR OUT V R S SURROUND BACK IN SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK L REMOTE CONTROL R CD R TAPE R CBL/SAT VCR/DVR R SUB WOOFER DVD L R SURROUND SPEAKERS PRE OUT SUB WOOFER FRONT ...
Using the Listening Modes Time to really enjoy your AV components to the AV receiver. ☞ page 19 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 L Y CB/PB CR/PR CBL/SAT IN VCR/DVR IN DVD IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN OUT IN L L CBL/SAT V VCR/DVR S IN OUT IN IN OUT IN L DVD MONITOR OUT V R S SURROUND BACK IN SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK L REMOTE CONTROL R CD R TAPE R CBL/SAT VCR/DVR R SUB WOOFER DVD L R SURROUND SPEAKERS PRE OUT SUB WOOFER FRONT ...
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...top box, or Other Video Source 32 CD Player or Turntable 33 RI Dock 34 Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder 34 Connecting Onkyo Components..........35 Connecting the Power Cord 35 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV Receiver 36 First Time Setup 37 Automatic Speaker... Input Signal Formats 61 Correcting Sound and Picture Sync 61 Controlling Other Components 62 Entering Remote Control Codes 62 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via 63 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons 63 Resetting the Remote Controller 63 Troubleshooting 65 If you can't resolve an issue, ...
...top box, or Other Video Source 32 CD Player or Turntable 33 RI Dock 34 Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder 34 Connecting Onkyo Components..........35 Connecting the Power Cord 35 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV Receiver 36 First Time Setup 37 Automatic Speaker... Input Signal Formats 61 Correcting Sound and Picture Sync 61 Controlling Other Components 62 Entering Remote Control Codes 62 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via 63 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons 63 Resetting the Remote Controller 63 Troubleshooting 65 If you can't resolve an issue, ...
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A STANDBY/ON button (36) Sets the AV receiver to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX. The [MULTI CH] button selects the multichannel DVD input. H PHONES jack (47) This 1/4-inch phone jack is being received from the remote controller. C Remote-control sensor (13) Receives control signals from the remote controller. D Display See "Display" on Standby and flashes while a signal is for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver to On or Standby. F Arrow/TUNING/PRESET and ENTER buttons When the tuner is selected, the TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons are used to select and set items. The ...
A STANDBY/ON button (36) Sets the AV receiver to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX. The [MULTI CH] button selects the multichannel DVD input. H PHONES jack (47) This 1/4-inch phone jack is being received from the remote controller. C Remote-control sensor (13) Receives control signals from the remote controller. D Display See "Display" on Standby and flashes while a signal is for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver to On or Standby. F Arrow/TUNING/PRESET and ENTER buttons When the tuner is selected, the TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons are used to select and set items. The ...
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O DIMMER button (46) Adjusts the display brightness. V PURE AUDIO button and indicator (48) The North American model doesn't have this mode is muted. 3 Input signal format indicators Show the audio signal format of digital input signals. The indicator lights up when tuned to a radio station. 6 SLEEP indicator (47) Lights up when the Sleep function has been set. 7 Message area Displays various information about the currently selected input source. Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on . TUNED (44): Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. M DISPLAY button (43) Displays...
O DIMMER button (46) Adjusts the display brightness. V PURE AUDIO button and indicator (48) The North American model doesn't have this mode is muted. 3 Input signal format indicators Show the audio signal format of digital input signals. The indicator lights up when tuned to a radio station. 6 SLEEP indicator (47) Lights up when the Sleep function has been set. 7 Message area Displays various information about the currently selected input source. Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on . TUNED (44): Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. M DISPLAY button (43) Displays...
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... IN This analog audio input is for connecting HDMI-compatible components. O SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A powered subwoofer can be used to a video input on another -capable Onkyo com- See pages 19-35 for connecting speaker set A. 12 J REMOTE CONTROL This Remote Interactive jack can be used to the jack on your TV...
... IN This analog audio input is for connecting HDMI-compatible components. O SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A powered subwoofer can be used to a video input on another -capable Onkyo com- See pages 19-35 for connecting speaker set A. 12 J REMOTE CONTROL This Remote Interactive jack can be used to the jack on your TV...
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Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in the same room, or the AV receiver is subjected to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. Aiming the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 13 Keep this in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Slide the cover shut. Keep this in mind when installing. • If another remote controller of the same type is used in a rack behind colored glass doors. Notes: • ...
Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in the same room, or the AV receiver is subjected to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. Aiming the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 13 Keep this in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Slide the cover shut. Keep this in mind when installing. • If another remote controller of the same type is used in a rack behind colored glass doors. Notes: • ...
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...STEREO SURROUND AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL- By entering the appropriate DOCK remote control code, you can control Onkyo components or components made by other components. 14 RECEIVER/TAPE Mode RECEIVER/TAPE mode is selected. LEVEL+ PLAY MODE DISPLAY L... buttons supported by using the six REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . 1 2 3 1 4 2 5 3 6 7 4 8 9 J STANDBY/ON REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR M D/CDR 1 2 3 VCR/...
...STEREO SURROUND AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL- By entering the appropriate DOCK remote control code, you can control Onkyo components or components made by other components. 14 RECEIVER/TAPE Mode RECEIVER/TAPE mode is selected. LEVEL+ PLAY MODE DISPLAY L... buttons supported by using the six REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . 1 2 3 1 4 2 5 3 6 7 4 8 9 J STANDBY/ON REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR M D/CDR 1 2 3 VCR/...
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E SP A/B button (5, 42) Used to select and adjust settings. I TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL-, and LEVEL+ buttons (47, 59) Used to adjust the level of the currently selected remote controller mode. L SLEEP button (47) Used with the CinemaFILTER function. Q L NIGHT button (52) Used with the Late Night function. ■ Buttons used when the TAPE input is selected To select the Tuner (AM/FM) as the input source, press: RECEIVER 7 TAPE 4 Playback buttons On twin cassette decks, only deck B can be controlled. Stop [ ] button Stops playback. Rewind and FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The Rewind [ ]...
E SP A/B button (5, 42) Used to select and adjust settings. I TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL-, and LEVEL+ buttons (47, 59) Used to adjust the level of the currently selected remote controller mode. L SLEEP button (47) Used with the CinemaFILTER function. Q L NIGHT button (52) Used with the Late Night function. ■ Buttons used when the TAPE input is selected To select the Tuner (AM/FM) as the input source, press: RECEIVER 7 TAPE 4 Playback buttons On twin cassette decks, only deck B can be controlled. Stop [ ] button Stops playback. Rewind and FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The Rewind [ ]...
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...-in hard disk drive. D TOP MENU button Selects a DVD's top menu. C DISC +/- Q PLAY MODE button Selects play modes. 16 F SETUP button Used to control an Onkyo DVD player. N RANDOM button Used with selectable play modes on a VCR/DVD recorder with the repeat playback functions. M RETURN button Exits the DVD player's onscreen...
...-in hard disk drive. D TOP MENU button Selects a DVD's top menu. C DISC +/- Q PLAY MODE button Selects play modes. 16 F SETUP button Used to control an Onkyo DVD player. N RANDOM button Used with selectable play modes on a VCR/DVD recorder with the repeat playback functions. M RETURN button Exits the DVD player's onscreen...
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.../shuffle playback function. LEVEL+ PLAY MODE DISPLAY L NIGHT VCR DVD CINE FLTR HDD RC-681M K L M A STANDBY/ON button Sets the component to control an Onkyo CD player. C DISC/ALBUM +/- G DISPLAY button Displays information about the current disc or track on a CD player or MD/CD recorder, including elapsed time, remaining...
.../shuffle playback function. LEVEL+ PLAY MODE DISPLAY L NIGHT VCR DVD CINE FLTR HDD RC-681M K L M A STANDBY/ON button Sets the component to control an Onkyo CD player. C DISC/ALBUM +/- G DISPLAY button Displays information about the current disc or track on a CD player or MD/CD recorder, including elapsed time, remaining...
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While holding the bottom edge of the grille. 2. To replace the grill, push the projections at the corners into the grille plug holes on when the input signal exceeds a certain level. Press it to the OFF position to remove the bottom of the speaker grille with supplied RCA cable. C LINE INPUT (20) This RCA input should be connected to attach or detach the grilles. 1. Note: The Auto Standby function turns the subwoofer on the speaker cabinet. Use the following method to the subwoofer pre out on the AV receiver with your both hands, pull it from the main unit. 3. Removal...
While holding the bottom edge of the grille. 2. To replace the grill, push the projections at the corners into the grille plug holes on when the input signal exceeds a certain level. Press it to the OFF position to remove the bottom of the speaker grille with supplied RCA cable. C LINE INPUT (20) This RCA input should be connected to attach or detach the grilles. 1. Note: The Auto Standby function turns the subwoofer on the speaker cabinet. Use the following method to the subwoofer pre out on the AV receiver with your both hands, pull it from the main unit. 3. Removal...
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... Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy DVDs featuring DTS and Dolby Digital. You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. Front left and right speakers (SKB-550) These speakers are used mainly for the subwoofer.
... Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy DVDs featuring DTS and Dolby Digital. You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. Front left and right speakers (SKB-550) These speakers are used mainly for the subwoofer.
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Connecting Your Speakers-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before inserting the banana plug. 20 Connecting Speaker Set B (sold separately) 1 Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insulation from the ends of phase and will be avoided. • Be careful not to each cable to several terminals. Make sure that the terminals are all the way. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may be activated. • Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections. ...
Connecting Your Speakers-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before inserting the banana plug. 20 Connecting Speaker Set B (sold separately) 1 Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insulation from the ends of phase and will be avoided. • Be careful not to each cable to several terminals. Make sure that the terminals are all the way. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may be activated. • Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections. ...