Onkyo HT-R518 instruction manual Connecting Your Speakers, Enjoying Home Theater

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Connecting Your Speakers

Enjoying Home Theater

Thanks to the AV receiver’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. You can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes.

Front left and right speakers (SKF-518F)*

These output the main sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward slightly so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.

Center speaker (SKC-518C)*

This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. For movies it’s used mainly for dialog.

Position it close to your TV (preferably on top) facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.

Surround left and right speakers (SKM-518S)*

These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience.

Position them at the sides of the lis- tener, or slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equally spaced from the listener.

Subwoofer (SKW-518)*

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its posi- tion, the shape of your listening room, and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the sub- woofer in a front corner, or at one-third the way along the front wall, as shown.

Tip: To ﬁnd the best position for your sub- woofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results.

* Speaker supplied with the HT-S5105 Home Theater System.

Corner position

1/3 of wall position

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Contents HT-R518 Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsPrecautions Supplied AccessoriesMake sure you have the following accessories Speaker cable labelsContents Ampliﬁer FeaturesProcessing ConnectionsFront Panel Getting to Know the AV ReceiverDisplay Getting to Know the AV ReceiverRear Panel DVD Front L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, and Surr L/R VCR/DVR IN/OUTControlling the AV Receiver Remote ControllerInstalling the Batteries Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller Enjoying Home Theater Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting a Powered Subwoofer Connecting Your SpeakersUsing Dipole Speakers Speaker ConﬁgurationConnecting the Speaker Cables Speaker Connection PrecautionsStrip about 5/8 Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shownConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterAbout AV Connections Connecting Your ComponentsOptical Digital Jacks AV Connection Color CodingConnecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Connecting Your ComponentsWhich Connections Should I Use? Video Connection FormatsVideo Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorAudio Connection HintMultichannel analog audio output, see Connecting a DVD playerDVD player Hooking Up the Multichannel Input VCR or DVR Connecting a VCR or DVR for PlaybackSignal ﬂow Connecting a VCR or DVR for RecordingMake the audio connection a CBL/SAT in S About Hdmi Connecting Components with HdmiAbout Copyright Protection HT-R518 Pass-thruMaking Hdmi Connections Audio SignalsTurn on the AV receiver, and then assign the Hdmi in see TipMake the video connection a Make the audio connection a Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, or Other DeviceCamcorder, game console, etc Camcorder or consoleAn MC head amp and phono preamp are necessary to StepCD player CD or turntableCoaxial CBL/SAT Optical Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderNot all iPod models output video Connecting an RI DockIf Your iPod Supports Video If Your iPod Doesn’t Support VideoConnecting the Power Cord Connecting Onkyo ComponentsSome components may not support all Functions ComponentsTurning On the AV Receiver Do the automatic speaker setup-this is essentialTurning On and Standby Up and Running in a Few Easy StepsAutomatic Speaker Setup Audyssey 2EQ First Time SetupUsing Audyssey 2EQ Measurement PositionsError Messages First Time SetupTo Retry the Automatic Speaker Setup Hdmi Input SetupChanging the Speaker Settings Manually Using a Powered SubwooferDigital Input Setup Component Video Input SetupChanging the Input Display This setting can only be changed on the AV receiverSee Using the Listening Modes on Select a listening mode and enjoyPlaying Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver OperationUsing the Sleep Timer Setting the Display BrightnessCommon Functions Muting the AV ReceiverCommon Functions 7Using HeadphonesDisplaying Source Information Interpreting Surround Channel InformationPress and hold the AV receiver’s Specifying the Digital Signal FormatDigital Input button for about SecondsListening 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 Actual display depends on countrySelecting Presets Presetting AM/FM StationsDeleting Presets What is RDS? Using RDSRDS Program Types PTY This allows you to search RDS radio stations by type seeListening to Trafﬁc News TP Displaying Radio Text RTFinding Stations by Type PTY Selecting with the Remote Controller Using the Listening ModesSelecting the Listening Modes Selecting on the AV ReceiverListening Modes Available for Each Source Format Using the Listening ModesAnalog and PCM Sources Dolby Digital Sources DTS Sources About the Listening Modes Use this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHSOnkyo Original DSP Modes Recording the Input Source RecordingRecording from Different AV Sources Using the Audio Adjust Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesMultiplex/Mono Settings PLII/Neo6 SettingsMultichannel Subwoofer Setting Adjusting the Listening ModesTheater-Dimensional Setting Tone Control Settings Using the Audio SettingsAudyssey Dynamic EQ Music OptimizerUsing the CinemaFILTER Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital onlySpeaker Levels SyncSpeaker Setup Advanced SetupFor the HT-S5105 Home Theater System Cos- tomer Crossover Frequency Advanced SetupDouble Bass Speaker Distance Can hear the test tone sufﬁ Turn up the volume so that youCiently Repeat so that the levelButtons to select Equalizer SettingsPress the Down button, Then use the Left and RightEntering Remote Control Codes Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via Resetting the Remote ControllerResetting the Remote Mode Buttons Controlling Other ComponentsControlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder Controlling a VCR or PVR Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver Disc +/- button Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD PlayerControlling an RI Dock Controlling a Cassette Recorder ON/STANDBY, TV buttons Controlling a TVTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Sound changes when I connect my head- phones Remote controller doesn’t workCan’t control other components Can’t recordAmpliﬁer Section SpeciﬁcationsGeneral Video SectionMemo HT-R518En.book Page 78 Tuesday, March 11, 2008 1131 AM HT-R518En.book Page 79 Tuesday, March 11, 2008 1131 AM Onkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH