Connecting Your Components

The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.

A B C D E F G

Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. See “Connection Tips and Video Signal Path” for more information (➔ page 77).

					✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ page 42).
No.		Jack/Port			Components	Assignable
A		USB, VIDEO			iPod/iPhone (video playback)
B		USB*1			iPod/iPhone, MP3 player, USB flash drive
C		DIGITAL IN	OPTICAL	1 (GAME)	Game console	✔
				2 (TV/CD)	TV, CD player	✔

			COAXIAL	1 (BD/DVD)	Blu-ray Disc/DVD player	✔

				2 (CBL/SAT)	Satellite/cable set-top box, RI dock, etc.	✔

D		COMPONENT	IN 1 (BD/DVD)		Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, RI dock	✔
		VIDEO	IN 2 (CBL/SAT)		Satellite/cable set-top box, RI dock, etc.	✔
			IN 2 (CBL/SAT)		Satellite/cable set-top box, RI dock, etc.	✔

			OUT		TV, projector, etc.

E		ETHERNET			Router
F		MONITOR OUT			TV, projector, etc.
		BD/DVD IN			Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

		VCR/DVR IN			VCR or DVD recorder/digital video recorder, RI
					dock

		CBL/SAT IN			Satellite/cable set-top box, etc.

		GAME IN			Game console, RI dock

		TV/CD IN			TV, CD player, cassette tape deck, MD, CD-R,
					Turntable*2, RI dock
G		UNIVERSAL PORT			Universal port option dock (UP-A1 etc.)

Note
*1	Do not connect the AV receiver’s USB port to a USB port on your computer. Music on your computer cannot be played through the
	AV receiver in this way.
*2	Connect a turntable (MM) that has a phono preamp built-in. If your turntable (MM) doesn’t have it, you’ll need a commercially
	available phono preamp.

If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you’ll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer as well as a phono preamp. See your turntable’s manual for details.

•With connection C, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. (To record or listen the audio in Zone 2 as well, use C and F.)

•With connection F, you can listen to and record audio from external components while you are in Zone 2.

•With connection F, if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be sure to connect to the main stereo.

■ How to record a video source
With the connections described above, you cannot record the videos through the AV receiver. See “Recording” about	En
connections for video recording (➔ page 39).	17

HT-RC360 specifications

The Onkyo HT-RC360 is a versatile home theater receiver that has garnered attention for its impressive features and solid performance. Designed to elevate the home entertainment experience, this receiver combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly functionality.

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The receiver boasts a robust 7.2 channel amplification system, delivering a total power output of 100 watts per channel. This powerful amplification allows the HT-RC360 to drive a variety of speaker configurations, making it suitable for different room sizes and acoustics. Furthermore, the inclusion of Audyssey MultEQ room correction technology allows users to optimize the sound experience based on their specific room conditions. This results in balanced sound that is tailored to the acoustic characteristics of the space.

Connectivity options are abundant with the HT-RC360. It features multiple HDMI inputs and outputs, supporting 3D video and 4K passthrough, which is essential for modern home theater setups. Users can easily connect various devices, including Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices, making it a central hub for all their entertainment needs. Additionally, the receiver comes with analog and digital audio inputs, allowing flexibility in connecting legacy devices.

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