Onkyo HT-R510 Troubleshooting, Amp Remote controller Symptom Possible cause Remedy

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Troubleshooting—Continued

Amp

Remote controller

Symptom

Possible cause

 

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

A low-frequency noise or

The audio connecting cables at the rear of the

Untangle the audio cables and position them as far

hum can be heard?

HT-R510 are too close to the power cord.

away as possible from the power cord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sound is too bright or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

harsh and the high range is

The Treble function is set too high.

Adjust the Treble function (pages 29, 37).

 

 

not clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The subwoofer mode is set to OFF or is set

Check the subwoofer mode (page 25).

 

 

 

incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The subwoofer is not work-

The volume of the subwoofer is set at mini-

Check the volume of the subwoofer (page 27).

 

 

mum.

 

 

 

 

ing or is very quiet?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subwoofer output depends on the source mate-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rial. Some material may not use the subwoofer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

much.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The TV’s input selector is set incorrectly.

Select the correct input on the TV (i.e., the input to

 

which the HT-R510 is connected).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The video cable is not connected properly.

Check your video cables and connections

 

 

 

(pages 10–19).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There’s no picture on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The HT-R510 doesn’t convert between video formats.

TV or monitor?

 

 

 

 

 

 

It works as a video signal switcher. Composite video

 

 

 

 

 

The video input and output are different for-

input signals are output only by composite video out-

 

mats.

 

 

puts. S-Video input signals are output only by

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-Video outputs. And component video input signals

 

 

 

 

are output only by component video outputs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can’t hear an AV compo-

The wrong input source is selected.

Select the correct input source (page 28).

 

 

nent?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The wrong remote controller mode is selected.

Select the correct mode (page 9).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are no batteries in the remote controller.

Install new batteries (page 5).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The batteries are flat.

Replace with new batteries (page 5).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The batteries are installed incorrectly.

Check the batteries and correct as necessary (page 5).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You’re not pointing the remote controller at the

Point the remote controller at the HT-R510’s remote

The buttons on the

HT-R510’s remote sensor.

sensor (page 5).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HT-R510 work OK but

 

 

 

Use the remote controller closer to the HT-R510

those on the remote con-

You’re too far away from the HT-R510.

(page 5). The remote controller has a range of

 

 

troller don’t?

 

 

 

approximately 16 ft. (5 meters).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A strong light source is interfering with the

Make sure that the HT-R510 is not subjected to direct

 

sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Relocate

 

HT-R510’s remote sensor.

 

if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the HT-R510 is installed in a cabinet with col-

Open the doors, or use a cabinet without colored

 

ored glass doors, the remote controller may not

glass.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

work reliably when the doors are closed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Try entering the code again (page 40).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The wrong manufacturer’s code has been

If more than one code is provided, try them all

 

 

 

(page 40).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

entered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With some manufacturer’s AV components, certain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

buttons will not work as expected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can’t use the remote con-

 

 

 

To control an AV component connected via

 

 

,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

troller with other AV com-

You’re pointing the remote controller at the

point the remote controller at the HT-R510. To con-

ponents?

trol an AV component that’s not connected via

 

 

,

wrong AV component.

 

 

 

 

 

point the remote controller at that AV component

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(page 41)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To use

 

, you must make an

 

 

connection and an

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You’ve made an

 

connection but not an ana-

analog RCA/phono connection between the AV com-

 

 

 

 

 

log RCA/phono connection.

ponent and HT-R510, even if they are connected dig-

 

 

 

 

itally (page 19).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 AV Components Connecting -compatible ComponentsExample Installing Your Speakers Positioning Your SpeakersAttaching the Supplied Speaker Labels Installing Your Speakers Connecting Your Speakers Connecting Speaker Set aConnecting Speaker Set B Connecting Antenna Connecting the Indoor FM AntennaConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter Powering Up & Setting Up the HT-R510 Powering Up the HT-R510Important-Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources Setting the Subwoofer Mode Configuring Speaker Set aSpecifying the Number of Speakers Setting the Crossover Frequency Configuring Speaker Set aSpecifying Speaker Distances Adjusting Individual Speaker Volume Using Digital Inputs Setting the Input Signal FormatPlaying Your AV Components Selecting the Source AV ComponentUsing the Multi-Channel Inputs Playing Your AV ComponentsEnabling the Tone Controls Tuning into Radio Stations Using the TunerUsing the Tuner Presetting Radio Stations Selecting Preset 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 Recording the Input SourceRecording 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 U.S.A. Corporation Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbHOnkyo China Limited

HT-R510 specifications

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