Onkyo S5100 instruction manual Getting to Know the AV Receiver, Display

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IMASTER VOLUME control (47)

Sets the volume of the AV receiver to Min, 1 through 79, or Max.

JPHONES jack (49)

This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a stan- dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.

KSPEAKER A B buttons

Turn speaker set A and B on or off.

LTONE, –, and + buttons (75)

Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble).

MMOVIE/TV button (67)

Selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV.

NMUSIC button (67)

Selects the listening modes intended for use with music.

OGAME button (67)

Selects the listening modes intended for use with video games.

PDISPLAY button (49)

Displays various information about the currently selected input source.

QDIGITAL INPUT button (46)

Used to assign digital inputs to input selectors.

RDIMMER (RT/PTY/TP) button (64, 48)

Adjusts the display brightness.

On the European modes, this is the RT/PTY/TP but- ton, and it’s used with RDS (Radio Data System). See “Using RDS (European models only)” on page 63.

SMEMORY button (54)

Used when storing or deleting radio presets.

TTUNING MODE button (52)

Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM and FM radio.

USETUP MIC (42)

The automatic speaker setup microphone connects here.

VAUX INPUT (37, 73)

Used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on. There are input jacks for composite video and analog audio.

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1SLEEP indicator (48)

Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

2MUTING indicator (48)

Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.

3Listening mode and format indicators (67)

Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format.

4Tuning indicators (52)

FM STEREO (52): Lights up when tuned to a ste- reo FM station.

RDS (63): Lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System).

AUTO (52): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected for AM or FM radio. Goes off when Man- ual Tuning mode is selected.

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TUNED (52): Lights up when tuned to a radio sta- tion.

5Message area

Displays various information.

6Audio input indicators

Indicate the type of audio input that’s selected as the audio source: MULTI CH, or HDMI.

7Audyssey indicator (43)

Lights up during automatic speaker setup.

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Contents HT-S5100 Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsFCC Information for User Precautions Speaker PrecautionsPlacement Using Close to a TV or ComputerPackage Contents Package Contents Center speaker Indicator OutputSubwoofer AV Receiver HT-R560 FeaturesDock DS-A1L Features Contents Contents Front Panel Getting to Know the AV ReceiverDisplay Getting to Know the AV ReceiverRear Panel Subwoofer PRE OUT Speaker Package STANDBY/ON indicatorSubwoofer SKW-560 Front RearKeyhole slots Speaker PackageSpeaker terminals SKF-560F SKM-560S/SKB-560 SKC-560CControlling the AV Receiver Remote ControllerControlling a Dock DS-A1L Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller Installing the BatteriesEnjoying Home Theater Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Configuration Connecting Speaker Set B Connecting Speaker Set aSpeaker Set a Speaker Set BWall Mounting Using the Floor Pads for SubwooferFront speaker SKF-560F Surround speaker/ Surround back speaker SKM-560S/SKB-560Connecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting the Indoor FM 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 HintDVD player Connecting a DVD playerDigital Component Video Hooking Up the Multichannel InputVCR or DVR Connecting a VCR or DVR for PlaybackMake the audio connection a Connecting a VCR or DVR for RecordingCBL/SAT in S About Hdmi Connecting Components with HdmiAbout Copyright Protection HT-R560 Pass-thruMaking Hdmi Connections Audio SignalsTip DVD player StepConnecting the Supplied DS-A1L Dock Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, or Other DeviceMake the video connection a Make the audio connection a Camcorder, game console, etcCD player StepCD or turntable Phono preampCoaxial CBL/SAT Optical Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderConnecting the Power Cord Connecting Onkyo ComponentsAuto Power On/Standby Remote ControlTurning On the AV Receiver Do the automatic speaker setup-this is essentialTurning On and Standby Up and Running in a Few Easy StepsAutomatic Speaker Setup Audyssey 2EQ First Time SetupUsing Audyssey 2EQ Measurement PositionsError Messages First Time SetupTo Retry the Automatic Speaker Setup Changing the Speaker Settings ManuallyUsing a Powered Subwoofer Hdmi Input SetupComponent Video Input Setup Changing the Input Display Digital Input SetupSee Using the Listening Modes on Select a listening mode and enjoyPlaying Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver OperationUsing the Sleep Timer Setting the Display BrightnessCommon Functions Muting the AV ReceiverCommon Functions 7Using HeadphonesDisplaying Source Information Interpreting Surround Channel InformationPress and hold the AV receiver’s Specifying the Digital Signal FormatDigital Input button for about SecondsListening to the Radio AM Frequency Step Setup on some modelsButtons to select 0.Hardware Listening to the Radio Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to AM/FM Stations Displaying AM/FM Radio Information Tuning into Stations by FrequencyTuner Display Band FrequencySelecting Presets Presetting AM/FM StationsDeleting Presets What is Sirius Satellite Radio? Setting Up the SiriusConnect Home TunerListening to Sirius Satellite Radio Positioning the AntennaListening to Sirius Satellite Radio Setting the Satellite Radio ModeSelecting Sirius Satellite Radio Signing Up for Sirius Satellite RadioCategory Search Mode Channel Search ModeSelecting Sirius Satellite Radio Channels Direct Tuning Displaying Sirius Satellite Radio Information Presetting Sirius ChannelsPositioning the SiriusConnect Home Tuner Parental Lock Changing the PIN Number What is RDS? Using RDS European models onlyRDS Program Types PTY Listening to Traffic News TP Displaying Radio Text RTFinding Stations by Type PTY About the DS-A1L Dock DS-A1L Dock for the iPodCompatible iPod models Putting Your iPod in the DockCharging Your iPod’s Battery Using Your iPod’s Alarm ClockDS-A1L Dock for the iPod Operating NotesSelecting with the Remote Controller Using the Listening ModesSelecting the Listening Modes Selecting on the AV ReceiverListening Modes Available for Each Source Format Using the Listening ModesAnalog and PCM Sources MOVIE/T Dolby Digital SourcesDTS DTS SourcesDTS About the Listening ModesOnkyo Original DSP Modes Recording the Input Source RecordingRecording from Different AV Sources Using the Audio Adjust Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesMultiplex/Mono Settings PLIIx/Neo6 SettingsUsing the Audio Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesCinemaFILTER Late Night FunctionAudyssey Dynamic EQ Music OptimizerSpeaker Setup Advanced SetupCrossover Frequency Advanced SetupUse the Down Button to Left and Right Buttons to Select 2ch or 1chSpeaker Distance Double BassCan hear the test tone suffi Turn up the volume so that youCiently Repeat so that the levelThen press Enter Use the Left and Right Buttons to select Equalizer SettingsPress the Down button, Then use the Left and RightEntering Remote Control Codes Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via Resetting the Remote ControllerResetting the Remote Mode Buttons Controlling Other ComponentsControlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder CLR button Controlling a VCR, or PVRGuide button Prev CH buttonControlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver SEARCH, REPEAT, RANDOM, and Play Mode buttonsPress the appropriate Search button Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD PlayerDisc +/- button Previous and Next / buttons Controlling a Cassette RecorderRewind and Fast Forward / buttons Reverse Play buttonControlling a TV Press TV Remote Mode button firstON/STANDBY, TV buttons TV VOLTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Sound changes when I connect my head- phones Remote controller doesn’t workCan’t control other components Can’t recordAmplifier Section SpecificationsVideo Section Tuner Section1ch Home Theater Speaker Package SpecificationsMemo Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo China Limited

S5100 specifications

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