Onkyo HT-R518 instruction manual Contents

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions

2

Precautions

3

Supplied Accessories

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4

Features

6

Getting to Know the AV Receiver

7

Front Panel

7

Display

8

Rear Panel

9

Remote Controller

11

Controlling the AV Receiver

11

Installing the Batteries

12

Using the Remote Controller

12

Connecting Your Speakers

13

Enjoying Home Theater

13

Connecting Antennas

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16

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

16

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

16

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna

17

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna

17

Connecting Your Components

18

About AV Connections

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18

Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the

 

AV Receiver

19

Which Connections Should I Use?

19

Connecting a TV or Projector

20

Connecting a DVD player

21

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback

23

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording

24

Connecting a Satellite, Cable, or Terrestrial

 

Set-top box or Other Video Source

25

Connecting Components with HDMI

26

Making HDMI Connections

27

Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console,

 

or Other Device

28

Connecting a CD Player or Turntable

29

Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc,

 

or DAT Recorder

30

Connecting an RI Dock

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31

Connecting Onkyo

Components

32

Connecting the Power Cord

32

Turning On the AV Receiver

33

Turning On and Standby

33

First Time Setup

34

Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey 2EQ)

34

HDMI Input Setup

36

Component Video Input Setup

37

Digital Input Setup

37

Changing the Input Display

38

Playing Your AV Components

39

Basic AV Receiver Operation

39

Common Functions

40

Setting the Display Brightness

40

Muting the AV Receiver

40

Using the Sleep Timer

40

Using Headphones

41

Displaying Source Information

41

Specifying the Digital Signal Format

42

Listening to the Radio

43

Listening to AM/FM Stations

43

Presetting AM/FM Stations

45

Using RDS

46

Using the Listening Modes

48

Selecting the Listening Modes

48

Listening Modes Available for Each Source

 

Format

49

About the Listening Modes

52

Recording

54

Recording the Input Source

54

Recording from Different AV Sources

54

Adjusting the Listening Modes

55

Using the Audio Adjust Settings

55

Using the Audio Settings

57

Using the Late Night Function

 

(Dolby Digital only)

58

Using the CinemaFILTER

58

Advanced Setup

59

Speaker Setup

59

Controlling Other Components

64

Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes

64

Entering Remote Control Codes

64

Resetting the Remote Controller

65

Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder

66

Controlling a VCR or PVR

67

Controlling a Satellite Receiver

 

or Cable Receiver

68

Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder,

 

or MD Player

69

Controlling an RI Dock

70

Controlling a Cassette Recorder

71

Controlling a TV

72

Troubleshooting

73

Specifications

76

*To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR] but- ton, press the [ON/STANDBY] button (see

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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 ControllerUsing the Remote Controller Remote ControllerInstalling the Batteries Enjoying Home Theater Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting a Powered Subwoofer Connecting Your SpeakersUsing Dipole Speakers Speaker ConfigurationStrip about 5/8 Speaker Connection PrecautionsConnecting the Speaker Cables 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 HintDVD player Connecting a DVD playerMultichannel analog audio output, see Hooking Up the Multichannel Input VCR or DVR Connecting a VCR or DVR for PlaybackMake the audio connection a Connecting a VCR or DVR for RecordingSignal flow 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 AM/FM Stations Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to the Radio Listening to the Radio Tuning into Stations by FrequencyDisplaying AM/FM Radio Information Actual display depends on countryDeleting Presets Presetting AM/FM StationsSelecting Presets What is RDS? Using RDSRDS Program Types PTY This allows you to search RDS radio stations by type seeFinding Stations by Type PTY Displaying Radio Text RTListening to Traffic News TP Selecting with the Remote Controller Using the Listening ModesSelecting the Listening Modes Selecting on the AV ReceiverAnalog and PCM Sources Using the Listening ModesListening Modes Available for Each Source Format 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 from Different AV Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source Using the Audio Adjust Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesMultiplex/Mono Settings PLII/Neo6 SettingsTheater-Dimensional Setting Adjusting the Listening ModesMultichannel Subwoofer Setting Tone Control Settings Using the Audio SettingsAudyssey Dynamic EQ Music OptimizerUsing the CinemaFILTER Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital onlySpeaker Levels SyncFor the HT-S5105 Home Theater System Cos- tomer Advanced SetupSpeaker Setup Double Bass Advanced SetupCrossover Frequency 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 RightControlling Other Components Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesEntering Remote Control Codes 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