Onkyo SKM-540S, SKF-540F, SKB-540 Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback, Vcr, DVD recorder

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Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback

Hint!

With this hookup, you can use your VCR’s tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection.

You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection.

With connection , you can listen to the VCR or DVD recorder even via speaker set B.

To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To listen via speaker set B, use and , or and .)

Connection

AV receiver

Signal flow

VCR or DVD recorder

Picture quality

 

A

 

COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN

Component video output

Best

 

 

 

VIDEO 1 IN S

S-Video output

Better

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

VIDEO 1 IN V

Composite video output

Standard

 

 

 

VIDEO 1 IN L/R

Analog audio L/R output

 

 

a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

 

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL

Digital coaxial output

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1

Digital optical output

 

 

c

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

XM

COMPONENT VIDEO

DIGITAL IN

VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

OUT

ANTENNA

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND

FRONT

AM

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS A

FM 75

 

 

 

L

 

 

c

A

COA

 

XIAL

 

OPTICAL

 

1

 

2

 

3

IN

 

L

REMOTE

 

CONTROL

R

 

Y

PB

PR

OUT IN

L

R

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD MONITOROUT

C

V

 

 

R

S

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

SPEAKER

 

 

 

 

 

PRE OUT

IN

OUT

IN

FRONT SURROUND

B SURR BACK

L

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

WOOFER

 

 

 

 

 

R

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

a

 

 

 

 

WOOFER

CDTAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

 

 

 

 

L

 

R

 

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Y

PB

PR

AUDIO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

Connect one or the other

Connection b must be assigned (see page 35)

VCR,

DVD recorder

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Contents HT-S790 Avis Important Safety InstructionsFCC Information for User PrecautionsPower For models having a power cord with a polarized plugInput Signal Warning Speaker PrecautionsPlacement Using Close to a TV or ComputerSpeaker Set B Sub Room Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Sets a and B Speaker Set a Main RoomPackage Contents Features Digital Input Input Display Getting Started in Five Easy StepsContents Front Panel Getting to Know the AV ReceiverDisplay Getting to Know the AV ReceiverFront Speakers A, Surround SPEAKERS, Center SPEAKER, Rear PanelDigital in Optical 1, 2, 3, and Coaxial XM antenna on North American modelsRemote Controller Installing the BatteriesAiming the Remote Controller Remote Controller Using the Remote ControllerRECEIVER/TAPE Mode Buttons used when the Tape input is selected Listening Mode buttonsRemote Mode buttons Buttons used when the Tuner input is selectedDVD Mode Arrow / and Enter buttons CD/MD/CDR/HDD ModeTo select the input source, press DISC/ALBUM +/- buttonSubwoofer SKW-540 SpeakersConnecting Speaker Set B sold separately Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting Speaker Set aAttach the FM antenna, as shown American Model Connecting AntennasConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting the AM Loop AntennaUsing a TV/FM Antenna Splitter Connecting AntennasConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM AntennaAV Connection Color Coding Connecting Your ComponentsAbout AV Connections Optical Digital JacksVideo Connection Formats Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Which Connections Should I Use?Hint Connecting a TV or ProjectorVideo Connection Audio ConnectionConnecting a DVD player Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback VCRDVD recorder Camcorder or console Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for RecordingConnecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Make the video connection a Make the audio connection aSatellite, cable, set-top box, etc Digital in Optical Connecting a CD Player or TurntableCD Player or Turntable MM with Built-in Phono Preamp Step CD in L/RReceiver’s Video 2 in L/R jacks and Video 2 in S Jacks Connecting an HDD-compatible ComponentCassette recorder, CDR, etc Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderConnecting the Power Cord of Another Component SeeRemote Control Connecting Onkyo ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Auto Power On/StandbySmooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps Testing the speakersTurning On the AV Receiver Turning On and StandbyFirst Time Setup Assigning Digital Inputs to Input SourcesChanging the Input Display Basic AV Receiver Operation Select a suitable listening mode and enjoySee Using the Listening Modes on Playing Your AV ComponentsUsing the Multichannel DVD Input Playing Your AV ComponentsDisplaying Source Information Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations Listening to the RadioListening to AM/FM stations Listening to the Radio Presetting AM/FM Stations and XM ChannelsPress the Tuner input selector Connecting the XM Passport SystemListening to XM Satellite Radio North American Models Only Selecting XM Satellite RadioSelecting XM Radio Channels Signing Up for XM Satellite RadioDisplaying XM Radio Information Buttons to select 5. ANT Aim XM Radio MessagesPositioning the XM Passport System On the AV receiver, pressCommon Functions Adjusting the Bass and TrebleSetting the Display Brightness Using the OptiResponse EqualizerCommon Functions Using the Sleep TimerAdjusting Speaker Levels Using HeadphonesSelecting on the AV Receiver Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Selecting Listening ModesDVD Using the Listening ModesDTS About the Listening ModesOnkyo Original DSP Modes Use this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHSUsing the Late Night Function Dolby Digital only Using the CinemaFILTERUsing the Audio Adjust Settings Dolby Digital EX Input Signal Setting Input Channel SettingsPlii and PLIIx Music Mode Settings DTS Neo6 Music Mode SettingAdvanced Setup Advanced Speaker SettingsSpeaker Distance Speaker Levels Advanced SetupNo Select if no subwoofer is con Speaker ConfigurationYes Select if a subwoofer is con NectedLeft and Right / but- tons to select 2ch or 1ch Crossover FrequencyDouble Bass Use the Down button toCorrecting Sound and Picture Sync Digital Input Signal FormatsRecording Recording the Input SourceRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources Controlling Other Components Entering Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected viaResetting Remote Mode Buttons Resetting the Remote ControllerON/STANDBY, TV TV VOLCH + Troubleshooting PowerAudio Video TroubleshootingOthers Remote ControllerTuner RecordingVideo ATT2 Gain is reduced by 2 dB Video ATT0 defaultMemory Backup Video AttenuationTuner Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Video SectionSpeaker SpecificationsMemo Onkyo China Limited Onkyo U.S.A. 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HT-S790, SKW-540, SKM-540S, SKB-540, SKF-540F specifications

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