Onkyo SKF-960F, SKW-960, SKC-960C, SKB-960, HT-R960, SKM-960S Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback

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Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback

Hint!

With this hookup, you can use the tuner in your VCR or DVR to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs.

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. You must

connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection.

•With connection , you can also listen to the VCR or DVR via speaker set B.

•To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To listen via speaker set B as well, use and , or and .)

Connection			AV receiver	Signal ﬂow	VCR or DVR	Picture quality
	A		COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2	⇐	Component video output	Best
			VCR/DVR IN S	⇐	S-Video output	Better
	B		VCR/DVR IN S	⇐	S-Video output	Better

	C		VCR/DVR IN V	⇐	Composite video output	Standard
			VCR/DVR IN L/R	⇐	Analog audio L/R output
	a		VCR/DVR IN L/R	⇐	Analog audio L/R output

	b		DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2	⇐	Digital coaxial output
			DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1	⇐	Digital optical output
	c		DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1	⇐	Digital optical output

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

IN 4

IN 3 (CBL/SAT)

IN 2 (VCR/DVR)

IN 1 (DVD)

OUT

b

c

A

DIGITAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

			Y
1
(DVD)
COAXIAL			CB/ PB
			CB/ PB
2
(CBL/SAT)
			CR/ PR
1
(VCR/DVR)
OPTICAL	IN 2(CBL/SAT) IN 1(DVD)	OUT
	IN 2(CBL/SAT) IN 1(DVD)	OUT
2	ASSIGNABLE
2
(CD)	IN	OUT	IN
	IN	OUT	IN
ASSIGNABLE
	L
	R
REMOTE
CONTROL
	CD		TAPE

CBL/SAT VCR/DVR

V

S

IN OUT IN

IN OUT IN

L

R

CBL/SAT VCR/DVR

	AM
DVD	MONITOR	C
DVD	OUT

	V
	ANTENNA
	FM
	75
	S
IN		B
FRONT	SURR CENTER SURR BACK

L

R

WOOFERSUB a

DVD

				L		R
COAXIAL	OPTICAL	Y	PB	PR	AUDIO	S VIDEO	VIDEO
OUT	OUT	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT			OUT	OUT	OUT

Connect one or the other. Inputs may need to be assigned (see page 47)

VCR or DVR

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Contents HT-S9100THX Avis Important Safety InstructionsBatteries and Heat Exposure Warning PrecautionsPower Preventing Hearing Loss CautionUsing Close to a TV or Computer Speaker PrecautionsPrecautions PlacementPackage Contents Contents Contents Connections FeaturesAmpliﬁer ProcessingGetting Started in Five Easy Steps Automatic speaker setup Input setup Input displayFront Panel Getting to Know the AV ReceiverDisplay Getting to Know the AV ReceiverRear Panel Subwoofer PRE OUT Speaker Package Using the Cork Spacers for a More Stable PlatformFront Remote ControllerStandby/On indicator Subwoofer SKW-960Controlling the AV Receiver Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller Installing the BatteriesSpeaker Set B Sub Room Connecting the SpeakersEnjoying Home Theater Speaker Set a Main RoomCenter speaker Indicator OutputSubwoofer Surround SKM-960S and Surround Back Speakers SKB-960 Connecting the SpeakersWall Mounting the Speakers Front Speakers SKF-960FConnecting Speaker Set a Speaker Connection PrecautionsConnecting Speaker Set B not included Speaker Set B Speaker Set aAttach the FM antenna, as shown American Model Connecting AntennasConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting the Indoor FM AntennaUsing a TV/FM Antenna Splitter Connecting AntennasConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM AntennaAV Connection Color Coding Connecting Your ComponentsAbout AV Connections Optical Digital JacksAudio Connection Formats Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Which Connections Should I Use?Video Connection Formats Video Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etcTV, projector, etc Hint Connecting a TV or ProjectorVideo Connection Audio ConnectionDVD player Connecting a DVD playerDigital Hooking Up the Multichannel InputVCR or DVR Connecting a VCR or DVR for PlaybackMake the audio connection a Connecting a VCR or DVR for RecordingConnect one or the other Inputs may need to be Assigned see About Copyright Protection Connecting Components with HdmiAbout Hdmi Supported Audio FormatsAudio Signals Video SignalsMaking Hdmi Connections Camcorder or console Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, or Other DeviceMake the video connection a Make the audio connection a Camcorder Game console, etcPhono preamp StepCD player CD or turntableCassette, CDR, MD, etc Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderIf Your iPod Doesn’t Support Video Connecting an RI DockNot all iPod models output video If Your iPod Supports VideoRemote Control Connecting Onkyo ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Auto Power On/StandbyUp and Running in a Few Easy Steps Do the automatic speaker setup-this is essentialTurning On the AV Receiver Turning On and StandbyMeasurement Positions First Time SetupAutomatic Speaker Setup Using Audyssey 2EQPress Enter First Time SetupOn the SKW-960 Subwoofer, set Output Level control toError Messages Write Error To Retry the Automatic Speaker SetupChanging the Speaker Settings Manually Using a Powered SubwooferHdmi Input Setup Sure the appropriate external input is Component Video Input SetupDigital Input Setup Main menu appears onscreenChanging the Input Display Hdmi Input Setup on page 46, this input assignAutomatic Audio Input Selection Setup Basic AV Receiver Operation Select a listening mode and enjoySee Using the Listening Modes on Playing Your AV ComponentsMuting the AV Receiver Setting the Display BrightnessUsing the Sleep Timer Common FunctionsCommon Functions 7Using HeadphonesDisplaying Source Information Seconds Specifying the Digital Signal FormatPress and hold the AV receiver’s Digital Input button for aboutListening to the Radio Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to AM/FM Stations Listening to the Radio Tuning into Stations by FrequencyDisplaying AM/FM Radio Information Deleting Presets Presetting AM/FM StationsSelecting Presets What is RDS? Using RDS European model onlyRDS Program Types PTY Listening to Trafﬁc News TP Displaying Radio Text RTFinding Stations by Type PTY Selecting on the AV Receiver Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Selecting the Listening ModesListening Modes Available for Each Source Format Using the Listening ModesAnalog and PCM Sources Game MOVIE/TV Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus SourcesUsing the Listening Modes DTS DTS SourcesTHX TrueHD Sources Multichannel 2ch DTS-HD Sources THX DTS Express and DSD Sources Listening Mode DTS Express About the Listening Modes Neo6 Cinema DTS-HD High Resolution AudioDTS-ES Matrix DTS Neo6Onkyo Original DSP Modes Recording the Input Source RecordingRecording from Different AV Sources PLIIx/Neo6 Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the Audio Adjust Settings Multiplex/Mono SettingsLFE Level Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesDolby EX Setting Theater-Dimensional SettingRe-EQ THX Using the Audio FunctionsTone Control Late Night FunctionSync Audyssey Dynamic EQSpeaker Levels Music OptimizerListening Mode Presets Speaker Conﬁguration Advanced SetupSpeaker Setup Press the Receiver button, followed by the Setup buttonSpeaker Distance Advanced SetupPink noise test tone is output by the front left speaker Setup menu closes Equalizer SettingsButtons to select Loudness Plus THX Audio SetupSurround Back SP Spacing Setting BGC Boundary Gain Compensation SettingIntelliVolume Source SetupVolume Setup Miscellaneous SetupOSD Setup Remote Control Hardware SetupAnalog Multich Control Audio TV OutLip Sync ColorButtons to select 8. Lock Setup Lock SetupThen press Enter Use the Left and Right Buttons to select Entering Remote Control Codes Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components Controlling Other Components Resetting the Remote ControllerRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via Resetting the Remote Mode ButtonsControlling a TV Controlling a DVD Player or DVD Recorder Next button Play Mode buttonControlling a VCR or PVR Previous buttonControlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver Cancels functions or clears entered numbersSearch button Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD PlayerDisc +/- button Controlling an RI Dock Controlling a Cassette Recorder Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Can’t control other components Remote controller doesn’t workSound changes when I connect my head- phones There’s no picture from a source connected to an HdmiNent Video OUT Important Note Regarding Video PlaybackAV receiver HT-R960 SpeciﬁcationsFront/Center Speaker SKF-960F/SKC-960C Powered Subwoofer SKW-960Speciﬁcations Speaker Package HTP-960Input Video Resolution ChartSubmenu Pages Onscreen Setup Menu MapMenu Map Main menuMemo 110 111 Onkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH