Onkyo HT-S990THX instruction manual Controlling Other Components, Entering Remote Control Codes

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Controlling Other Components

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller (RC-650M) to control your other AV components, including those made by other manufacturers. This sec- tion explains how to enter the necessary remote control code for the component that you want to control (e.g., DVD player, TV, or VCR).

Entering Remote Control Codes

To control another component, you must first enter the appropriate remote control code to a REMOTE MODE button. You’ll need to enter a code for each component that you want to control.

2

REMOTE MODE

DVD

M D/CDR

CD

HDD

T V

VCR

CABLE

SAT

DISPLAY

While holding down the REMOTE MODE button that you want to set, press the [DISPLAY] button for 3 seconds.

The REMOTE MODE button lights up.

RECEIVER

Number buttons

ON/STANDBY

REMOTE MODE

 

 

RECEIVER

DVD

 

 

TAPE

 

INPUT SELECTOR

M D/CDR

1

2

3

CD

 

 

 

HDD

V1

V2

V3

 

4

5

6

T V

 

MULTI CH

DVD

 

7

8

9

VCR

TAPE

TUNER

CD

CABLE

10

11

12

+10

0

CLR

SAT

D TUN

ENT

 

 

--/---

DIMMER

SLEEP

 

REMOTE MODE

3

 

 

Within 30 seconds, use the num-

 

 

ber buttons to enter the 4-digit

 

 

 

1

2

3

remote control code.

V1

V2

V3

The REMOTE MODE button flashes

4

5

6

twice.

 

MULTI CH

DVD

7

8

9

 

TAPE

TUNER

CD

 

 

11

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

TV

VOL

CH

VOL

 

 

DISC

 

 

 

 

ALBUM

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

GUIDE

 

 

PREVIOUS

 

 

TOP MENU

 

 

MENU

 

 

SP A / B

 

 

MUTING

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

PLAYLIST/CAT

 

 

PLAYLIST/CAT

 

 

RETURN

 

 

SETUP

 

 

 

LISTENING MODE

 

 

 

STEREO

SURROUND

 

 

 

 

AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT

 

 

TEST TONE

CH SEL

LEVEL-

LEVEL+

 

DISPLAY

PLAY MODE

 

 

L NIGHT

DISPLAY

 

L NIGHT

Re-EQ

 

 

VCR

DVD

HDD

 

 

 

RC-650M

 

 

1

Look up the appropriate remote

 

 

control code in the separate

 

Remote Control Codes list.

 

The codes are organized by category

 

(e.g., DVD player, TV, etc.).

 

 

ENT

DIMMER

4

Press the REMOTE MODE button

 

 

again to select the remote con-

 

troller mode, point the remote

 

controller at the component, and

 

check the operation.

 

If the remote controller doesn’t work as

 

expected, and several remote codes are

 

listed, try each one in turn and use the

 

one that works best.

Notes:

A remote control code cannot be entered for the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.

The remote control codes provided are correct at the time of printing, but are subject to change.

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Contents HT-S990THX Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsFor models having a power cord with a polarized plug FCC Information for UserPrecautions Speaker PrecautionsPlacement Using Close to a TV or ComputerPackage Contents Features Digital Input Input Display Getting Started in Five Easy StepsSpeaker Sets a and B Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Set a Main Room Speaker Set B Sub RoomContents Front Panel Getting to Know the AV ReceiverDisplay Getting to Know the AV ReceiverDigital in Optical 1, 2, 3, and Coaxial Rear PanelFront Speakers A, Surround SPEAKERS, Center SPEAKER, Video 1 IN/OUT and Video 2Remote Controller Installing the BatteriesAiming the Remote Controller Remote Controller Using the Remote ControllerRECEIVER/TAPE Mode Remote Mode buttons Listening Mode buttonsButtons used when the Tuner input is selected ON/STANDBY buttonDVD Mode To select the input source, press CD/MD/CDR/HDD ModeDISC/ALBUM +/- button Arrow Enter buttonsSubwoofer SKW-940 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 HintAntenna Connecting a DVD playerDVD player Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD InputConnecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback VCRDVD recorder 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 Phono preamp StepReceiver’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 RecorderConnecting 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 StepsFirst Time Setup Assigning Digital Inputs to Input SourcesChanging the Input Display Component Video Setup First Time SetupPlaying Your AV Components Select a suitable listening mode and enjoyBasic AV Receiver Operation Start playback on the source componentUsing 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 Radio StationsUsing RDS European Models Only What is RDS?RDS Program Types PTY Displaying Radio Text RT Finding Stations by Type PTYListening to Traffic News TP Setting the Display Brightness Adjusting the Bass and TrebleCommon Functions Muting the AV ReceiverAdjusting Speaker Levels Using the Sleep TimerUsing Headphones Common FunctionsSelecting with the Remote Controller Using the Listening ModesSelecting Listening Modes Selecting on the AV ReceiverPCM*1 Using the Listening ModesDTS About the Listening ModesUse this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHS This mode is designed for use with video gamesOnkyo Original DSP Modes Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital only Using the Re-EQUsing the Audio Adjust Settings Mono Setting Input Channel SettingsPlii and PLIIx Music Mode Settings DTS Neo6 Music Mode SettingLFE Level Setting Using the THX Audio SettingsBGC Boundary Gain Compensation Setting SB Spc Surround Back Spacing SettingRecording Recording the Input SourceRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources Advanced Setup Advanced Speaker SettingsSpeaker Distance Speaker Levels Advanced SetupRepeat so that the level Test tone from each speakerLeft and Right Buttons to Select 2ch or 1ch Speaker ConfigurationCorrecting Sound and Picture Sync Digital Input Signal FormatsControlling Other Components Entering Remote Control CodesResetting Remote Mode Buttons Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected viaResetting the Remote Controller Controlling Other ComponentsON/STANDBY, TV TV VOLCH + Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Sound changes when I connect my head- phones Remote controller doesn’t workCan’t control other components Can’t recordMemory Backup Video ATT0 defaultVideo Attenuation Video ATT2 Gain is reduced by 2 dBAmplifier Section SpecificationsVideo Section Tuner SectionSpeaker SpecificationsMemo Memo Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo China Limited

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