Onkyo HT-S790, SKF-540F, SKB-540, SKM-540S, SKW-540 Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc

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Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source

Hint!

With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver 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 the video source ( 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 the video source ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection.

With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the video source and listen via speaker set B.

To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (For recording, use and , or and .)

Connection

AV receiver

Signal flow

Video source

Picture quality

 

A

 

COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN

Component video output

Best

 

 

 

VIDEO 2 IN S

S-Video output

Better

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

VIDEO 2 IN V

Composite video output

Standard

 

 

 

VIDEO 2 IN L/R

Analog audio L/R output

 

 

a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

 

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL

Digital coaxial output

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2

Digital optical output

 

 

c

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

c

A

XM

COMPONENT VIDEO

DIGITAL IN

VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

OUT

COA

 

 

Y

XIAL

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

 

 

 

1

 

 

PB

 

 

 

2

 

 

PR

3

IN

OUT

IN

 

L

 

L

REMOTE

 

 

 

CONTROL

R

 

R

 

 

 

CD

 

TAPE

ANTENNA

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND

FRONT

AM

 

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS A

 

FM 75

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVDCMONITOROUT

 

 

V

 

 

R

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRON

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

SPEAKE

IN

 

IN

FRONTBSURROUND CENTER

PRE OUT

OUT

SURR BACK

L

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

WOOFER

 

 

 

 

 

R

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

a

 

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)

Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.

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Contents HT-S790 Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsFor models having a power cord with a polarized plug FCC Information for UserPlacement Speaker PrecautionsUsing Close to a TV or Computer Input Signal WarningSpeaker Sets a and B Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Set a Main Room Speaker Set B Sub 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 ReceiverDigital in Optical 1, 2, 3, and Coaxial Rear PanelXM antenna on North American models Front Speakers A, Surround SPEAKERS, Center SPEAKER,Aiming the Remote Controller Remote ControllerInstalling the Batteries RECEIVER/TAPE Mode Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller Remote Mode buttons Listening Mode buttonsButtons used when the Tuner input is selected Buttons used when the Tape input is selectedDVD Mode To select the input source, press CD/MD/CDR/HDD ModeDISC/ALBUM +/- button Arrow / and Enter buttonsSubwoofer SKW-540 SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting Speaker Set a Connecting Speaker Set B sold separatelyConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown American ModelConnecting 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 HintConnecting a DVD player Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input DVD recorder Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for PlaybackVCR Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for RecordingMake the video connection a Make the audio connection a Camcorder or consoleSatellite, cable, set-top box, etc CD Player or Turntable MM with Built-in Phono Preamp Step Connecting a CD Player or TurntableCD in L/R Digital in OpticalReceiver’s Video 2 in L/R jacks and Video 2 in S Jacks Connecting an HDD-compatible ComponentConnecting the Power Cord of Another Component Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderSee Cassette recorder, CDR, etcConnecting the Power Cord Connecting Onkyo ComponentsAuto Power On/Standby Remote ControlTurning On the AV Receiver Testing the speakersTurning On and Standby Smooth Operation in a Few Easy StepsChanging the Input Display First Time SetupAssigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources See Using the Listening Modes on Select a suitable listening mode and enjoyPlaying Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver OperationDisplaying Source Information Using the Multichannel DVD InputPlaying Your AV Components Listening to AM/FM stations Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to the Radio Listening to the Radio Presetting AM/FM Stations and XM ChannelsListening to XM Satellite Radio North American Models Only Connecting the XM Passport SystemSelecting XM Satellite Radio Press the Tuner input selectorSelecting XM Radio Channels Signing Up for XM Satellite RadioDisplaying XM Radio Information Positioning the XM Passport System XM Radio MessagesOn the AV receiver, press Buttons to select 5. ANT AimSetting the Display Brightness Adjusting the Bass and TrebleUsing the OptiResponse Equalizer Common FunctionsAdjusting Speaker Levels Using the Sleep TimerUsing Headphones Common FunctionsSelecting with the Remote Controller Using the Listening ModesSelecting Listening Modes Selecting on the AV ReceiverDVD Using the Listening ModesDTS About the Listening ModesOnkyo Original DSP Modes Use this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHSUsing the Audio Adjust Settings Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital onlyUsing the CinemaFILTER Plii and PLIIx Music Mode Settings Input Channel SettingsDTS Neo6 Music Mode Setting Dolby Digital EX Input Signal SettingSpeaker Distance Advanced SetupAdvanced Speaker Settings Speaker Levels Advanced SetupYes Select if a subwoofer is con Speaker ConfigurationNected No Select if no subwoofer is conDouble Bass Crossover FrequencyUse the Down button to Left and Right / but- tons to select 2ch or 1chCorrecting Sound and Picture Sync Digital Input Signal FormatsRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source Controlling Other Components Entering Remote Control CodesResetting Remote Mode Buttons Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected viaResetting the Remote Controller Controlling Other ComponentsCH + ON/STANDBY, TVTV VOL Audio TroubleshootingPower Video TroubleshootingTuner Remote ControllerRecording OthersMemory Backup Video ATT0 defaultVideo Attenuation Video ATT2 Gain is reduced by 2 dBAmplifier Section SpecificationsVideo Section Tuner SectionSpeaker SpecificationsMemo Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo China LimitedMode intryckt och tryck samtidigt in knappen Manteniendo pulsado el botón Remote ModeHalten Sie die änderungsbedürftige Remote DISPLAY-Taste 3 Sekunden lang betätigenTV/DVD Combination DVD CodesCD Recorder CD/MD/CDR/HDD Codes CDMD Recorder HDD PlayerTV Codes GPM GECHCM ICENTC NEISBR SEGTVS TMKABS VCR CodesHI-Q MEITV/VCR Combination DBS/PVR CombinationPVR Cable Converter CABLE/SAT CodesCable/PVR Combination Satellite ReceiverQNS HTSTPS UEC3 4 4 1 8 8 a

HT-S790, SKW-540, SKM-540S, SKB-540, SKF-540F specifications

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