Onkyo HT-R510 instruction manual Configuring Speaker Set a, Setting the Subwoofer Mode

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Configuring Speaker Set A

This chapter describes how to configure speaker set A to achieve the best results from your surround sound system.

There is no speaker configuration for speaker set B.

Before configuring, you must: —Disconnect any headphones (see page 33) —Turn off speaker set B (see page 32) —Make sure that Multich is off (see page 29)

The HT-R510 stores each setting, so you only need to con- figure your speakers once.

SUBWOOFER PRESET/ADJUST

MODE

MASTER VOLUME

Note:

Since some listening modes require a minimum number of speakers, when you change the above setting, the listening mode may change as well (see page 34).

Setting the Subwoofer Mode

With this function you can choose the surround channels from which the subwoofer’s output is derived.

1

SUBWOOFER

Press the [SUBWOOFER MODE]

MODE

button once.

 

 

The current subwoofer mode is displayed.

STANDBY/ON

DIRECT

STEREO

SURROUND

DSP

PRESET/ADJUST

STANDBY

 

A SPEAKERS B

DISPLAY

DIMMER

DIGITAL INPUT

SUBWOOFER

MEMORY

FM MODE

TUNING

SPEAKER ADJUST

AUDIO ADJUST

 

 

MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLEAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONES

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

 

TAPE

TUNER

C D

 

VIDEO 3 INPUT

 

SELECTOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

S VIDEO

VIDEO

L AUDIO R

SPEAKER ADJUST

Specifying the Number of Speakers

With this function you can specify the number of speakers that you are using.

Home Theater in a box (HT-S760)

If you’re using all of the supplied speakers for 6.1-channel surround, you don’t need to set this function.

1

Press the [SPEAKER ADJUST]

button.

SPEAKER ADJUST

 

The current speaker configuration is dis-

 

played.

2

SUBWOOFER

MODE

Press the [SUBWOOFER MODE] button repeatedly to select the fol- lowing modes:

Parameter

Description

 

 

Subwoofer

The subwoofer outputs

Mode 1

the low frequencies of all

channels.

 

 

 

 

The subwoofer outputs

Subwoofer

the low frequencies of the

Mode 2

center and surround

 

channels only.

 

 

 

The subwoofer outputs

Subwoofer

the LFE (Low Frequency

Mode 3

Effects) channel of 6.1

 

source material.

 

 

 

The subwoofer output is

Subwoofer

off. Choose this setting if

Off

you’re not using a sub-

woofer, or want to turn off

 

 

your subwoofer.

 

 

2

Use the PRESET/ADJUST [ ] [ ]

buttons to specify the number of

 

PRESET/ADJUST

 

 

speakers.

 

 

Front left

Center Front right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround left

Surround right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround back

The available settings are shown below.

6 speakers

5 speakers

4 speakers

3 speakers

2 speakers

If you don’t press the [SUBWOOFER MODE] button for three seconds, the pre- vious display reappears.

Note:

If you use Mode 2 or Mode 3 with the Stereo listening mode, your subwoofer may produce no sound when you play material in certain surround formats, including 2-channel Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.

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Contents HT-R510 Important Safeguards Important Safeguards PrecautionsFor U.S. models For Canadian ModelsFeatures Supplied AccessoriesMemory backup Amp FM/AM TunerInstalling the Batteries Before Using the HT-R510Using the Remote Controller Battery compartment Close the battery compartmentFront Panel Controls & ConnectorsControls & Connectors Display Controls & Connectors Rear Panel RC-518M Controls & Connectors Remote Controller-RCVR ModeAV Cables & Connectors Connecting Your AV ComponentsBefore Making Any Connections Optical Digital InputsUsing the AC Outlet Connecting Your AV Components Which Connections To Use?Video Connection Formats Audio Connection FormatsUsing Composite Video Connecting a DVD playerUsing S-Video Using Component VideoUsing Coaxial or Optical Connections Connecting Your AV ComponentsUsing Multi-channel Connections Using Analog ConnectionsConnecting a D-VHS Recorder Connecting Your AV Components Connecting a VCR for PlaybackConnecting a Camcorder, Games Console, etc Connecting Your AV Components Connecting a VCR for RecordingSatellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc Turntable without a Built-in Phono Preamp Connecting a Cassette Recorder Connecting a DAT or CD/MD RecorderUsing Coaxial or Optical Connections playback only Using Analog Connections recording & playbackConnecting -compatible Components Connecting -compatible AV ComponentsExample Positioning Your Speakers Installing Your SpeakersAttaching the Supplied Speaker Labels Connecting Speaker Set a Installing Your Speakers Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting Speaker Set B Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter Powering Up the HT-R510 Powering Up & Setting Up the HT-R510Important-Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources Configuring Speaker Set a Setting the Subwoofer ModeSpecifying the Number of Speakers Configuring Speaker Set a Setting the Crossover FrequencySpecifying Speaker Distances Adjusting Individual Speaker Volume Using Digital Inputs Setting the Input Signal FormatPlaying Your AV Components Selecting the Source AV ComponentPlaying Your AV Components Using the Multi-Channel InputsEnabling the Tone Controls Tuning into Radio Stations Using the TunerSelecting Preset Stations Using the Tuner Presetting Radio StationsDeleting Presets Common Functions Muting the HT-R510 remote controller onlyTurning Speaker Sets On & Off Displaying Source InformationAdjusting the Speaker Balance Temporarily Common Functions Setting the Display BrightnessUsing the Sleep Timer remote controller only Using HeadphonesAbout the Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesBasic Modes Using the Listening ModesSurround Modes DSP ModesDirect button Using the Listening Modes Selecting the Listening ModesStereo button Surround buttonUsing the Audio Adjust Functions Audio Adjust FunctionsAudio Adjust Functions Recording the Input Source RecordingRecording from Different AV Sources Entering the Manufacturer’s Code RC-518MUsing the RC-518M VCR mode TV mode CABLE/SAT Cable mode Satellite modeCable Control Buttons Input SelectorsSymptom Possible cause Remedy TroubleshootingAmp Remote controller Symptom Possible cause Remedy TroubleshootingTuner Recording Others Symptom Possible cause Remedy Amplifier Section SpecificationsOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo China Limited

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