Contents
HT-S990THX
Important Safety Instructions
Avis
Precautions
Power
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug
FCC Information for User
Speaker Precautions
Precautions
Placement
Using Close to a TV or Computer
Package Contents
Features
Getting Started in Five Easy Steps
Digital Input Input Display
Enjoying Home Theater
Speaker Sets a and B
Speaker Set a Main Room
Speaker Set B Sub Room
Contents
Getting to Know the AV Receiver
Front Panel
Getting to Know the AV Receiver
Display
Rear Panel
Digital in Optical 1, 2, 3, and Coaxial
Front Speakers A, Surround SPEAKERS, Center SPEAKER,
Video 1 IN/OUT and Video 2
Installing the Batteries
Remote Controller
Aiming the Remote Controller
Using the Remote Controller
Remote Controller
RECEIVER/TAPE Mode
Listening Mode buttons
Remote Mode buttons
Buttons used when the Tuner input is selected
ON/STANDBY button
DVD Mode
CD/MD/CDR/HDD Mode
To select the input source, press
DISC/ALBUM +/- button
Arrow Enter buttons
Speakers
Subwoofer SKW-940
Connecting Your Speakers
Speaker Connection Precautions
Connecting Speaker Set a
Connecting Speaker Set B sold separately
Connecting Antennas
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
Attach the FM antenna, as shown American Model
Connecting Antennas
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna
Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter
Connecting Your Components
About AV Connections
Optical Digital Jacks
AV Connection Color Coding
Connecting Your Components
Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver
Which Connections Should I Use?
Video Connection Formats
Connecting a TV or Projector
Video Connection
Audio Connection
Hint
Connecting a DVD player
Antenna
Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input
DVD player
VCR
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback
DVD recorder
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording
Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device
Make the video connection a Make the audio connection a
Camcorder or console
Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc
Step
Phono preamp
Connecting an HDD-compatible Component
Receiver’s Video 2 in L/R jacks and Video 2 in S Jacks
Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder
Connecting the Power Cord of Another Component
Connecting Onkyo Components
Connecting the Power Cord
Auto Power On/Standby
Remote Control
Testing the speakers
Turning On the AV Receiver
Turning On and Standby
Smooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps
Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources
First Time Setup
Changing the Input Display
First Time Setup
Component Video Setup
Select a suitable listening mode and enjoy
Playing Your AV Components
Basic AV Receiver Operation
Start playback on the source component
Playing Your AV Components
Using the Multichannel DVD Input
Displaying Source Information
Listening to the Radio
Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations
Listening to AM/FM stations
Presetting Radio Stations
Listening to the Radio
What is RDS?
Using RDS European Models Only
RDS Program Types PTY
Finding Stations by Type PTY
Displaying Radio Text RT
Listening to Traffic News TP
Adjusting the Bass and Treble
Setting the Display Brightness
Common Functions
Muting the AV Receiver
Using the Sleep Timer
Adjusting Speaker Levels
Using Headphones
Common Functions
Using the Listening Modes
Selecting with the Remote Controller
Selecting Listening Modes
Selecting on the AV Receiver
Using the Listening Modes
PCM*1
About the Listening Modes
DTS
This mode is designed for use with video games
Use this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHS
Onkyo Original DSP Modes
Using the Re-EQ
Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital only
Using the Audio Adjust Settings
Input Channel Settings
Mono Setting
Plii and PLIIx Music Mode Settings
DTS Neo6 Music Mode Setting
Using the THX Audio Settings
LFE Level Setting
BGC Boundary Gain Compensation Setting
SB Spc Surround Back Spacing Setting
Recording the Input Source
Recording
Recording Audio and Video from Separate Sources
Advanced Speaker Settings
Advanced Setup
Speaker Distance
Advanced Setup
Speaker Levels
Repeat so that the level
Test tone from each speaker
Speaker Configuration
Left and Right Buttons to Select 2ch or 1ch
Digital Input Signal Formats
Correcting Sound and Picture Sync
Entering Remote Control Codes
Controlling Other Components
Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via
Resetting Remote Mode Buttons
Resetting the Remote Controller
Controlling Other Components
TV VOL
ON/STANDBY, TV
CH +
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Remote controller doesn’t work
Sound changes when I connect my head- phones
Can’t control other components
Can’t record
Video ATT0 default
Memory Backup
Video Attenuation
Video ATT2 Gain is reduced by 2 dB
Specifications
Amplifier Section
Video Section
Tuner Section
Specifications
Speaker
Memo
Memo
Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation
Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH
Onkyo Europe UK Office
Onkyo China Limited