Onkyo HT-S990THX Remote controller doesn’t work, Can’t control other components, Can’t record

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Troubleshooting—Continued

Tuner

Reception is noisy, stereo FM reception suffers from hiss, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t appear

•Relocate your antenna.

•Move the AV receiver away from your TV or com- puter.

•Listen to the station in mono (page 39).

•When listening to an AM station, operating the remote controller may cause noise.

•Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.

•Concrete walls weaken radio signals.

•If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor antenna.

Remote Controller

The remote controller doesn’t work

•Make sure that the batteries are installed with the cor- rect polarity (page 13).

•Make sure that the remote controller is not too far away from the AV receiver, and that there’s no obstruction between the remote controller and the AV receiver’s remote control sensor (page 13).

•Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote control- ler mode (page 14).

•Make sure you’ve entered the correct remote control code (page 57).

Can’t control other components

•Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote control- ler mode (page 14).

•If you’ve connected an -capable Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or next generation HDD-com- patible component to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, or a DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock to the VIDEO 2 IN jacks, for the remote controller to work properly, you must set the Input Display to MD, CDR, or HDD (see page 35).

•The entered remote control code may not be correct. If more than one code is listed, try each one.

•With some AV components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all.

•To control an Onkyo component that’s connected via

, point the remote controller at the AV receiver. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 58).

•To control an Onkyo component that’s not connected

via , or another manufacturer’s component, point the remote controller at the component. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 57).

Recording

Can’t record

•On your recorder, make sure the correct input is selected.

•To prevent signal loops and damage to the AV receiver, input signals are not fed through to outputs with the same name (e.g., TAPE IN to TAPE OUT, or VIDEO 1 IN to VIDEO 1 OUT).

•When the Pure Audio listening mode (not North American model) is selected, recording is not possible because no video signals are output. Select another lis- tening mode.

Others

The sound changes when I connect my head- phones

•When a pair of headphones is connected, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo, Mono, Direct, or Pure Audio (not North American model).

The display doesn’t work

•The display is turned off when the Pure Audio listen- ing mode (not North American model) is selected.

How do I change the language of a multiplex source

•Use the “Multiplex” setting on the “Audio Adjust” menu to select Main or Sub (page 50).

The functions don’t work

•To use , you must make an connection and an analog audio connection (RCA) between the compo- nent and AV receiver, even if they are connected digi- tally (page 33).

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Contents HT-S990THX Important Safety Instructions AvisFor models having a power cord with a polarized plug PrecautionsPower FCC Information for UserPlacement Speaker PrecautionsPrecautions Using Close to a TV or ComputerPackage Contents Features Getting Started in Five Easy Steps Digital Input Input DisplaySpeaker Set a Main Room Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Sets a and B Speaker Set B Sub RoomContents Getting to Know the AV Receiver Front PanelGetting to Know the AV Receiver DisplayFront Speakers A, Surround SPEAKERS, Center SPEAKER, Rear PanelDigital in Optical 1, 2, 3, and Coaxial Video 1 IN/OUT and Video 2Aiming the Remote Controller Remote ControllerInstalling the Batteries RECEIVER/TAPE Mode Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller Buttons used when the Tuner input is selected Listening Mode buttonsRemote Mode buttons ON/STANDBY buttonDVD Mode DISC/ALBUM +/- button CD/MD/CDR/HDD ModeTo select the input source, press Arrow Enter buttonsSpeakers Subwoofer SKW-940Connecting Speaker Set a Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting Speaker Set B sold separatelyConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown American ModelConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterOptical Digital Jacks Connecting Your ComponentsAbout AV Connections AV Connection Color CodingWhich Connections Should I Use? Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Video Connection FormatsAudio Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorVideo Connection HintConnecting a DVD player AntennaHooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input DVD playerDVD recorder Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for PlaybackVCR Make the video connection a Make the audio connection a Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for RecordingConnecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Camcorder or consoleSatellite, cable, set-top box, etc Step Phono preampConnecting an HDD-compatible Component Receiver’s Video 2 in L/R jacks and Video 2 in S JacksConnecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Connecting the Power Cord of Another ComponentAuto Power On/Standby Connecting Onkyo ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Remote ControlTurning On and Standby Testing the speakersTurning On the AV Receiver Smooth Operation in a Few Easy StepsChanging the Input Display First Time SetupAssigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources First Time Setup Component Video SetupBasic AV Receiver Operation Select a suitable listening mode and enjoyPlaying Your AV Components Start playback on the source componentDisplaying Source Information Using the Multichannel DVD InputPlaying Your AV Components Listening to AM/FM stations Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to the Radio Presetting Radio Stations Listening to the RadioRDS Program Types PTY Using RDS European Models OnlyWhat is RDS? Listening to Traffic News TP Displaying Radio Text RTFinding Stations by Type PTY Common Functions Adjusting the Bass and TrebleSetting the Display Brightness Muting the AV ReceiverUsing Headphones Using the Sleep TimerAdjusting Speaker Levels Common FunctionsSelecting Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Selecting on the AV ReceiverUsing the Listening Modes PCM*1About the Listening Modes DTSOnkyo Original DSP Modes Use this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHSThis mode is designed for use with video games Using the Audio Adjust Settings Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital onlyUsing the Re-EQ Plii and PLIIx Music Mode Settings Input Channel SettingsMono Setting DTS Neo6 Music Mode SettingBGC Boundary Gain Compensation Setting Using the THX Audio SettingsLFE Level Setting SB Spc Surround Back Spacing SettingRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source Speaker Distance Advanced SetupAdvanced Speaker Settings Repeat so that the level Advanced SetupSpeaker Levels Test tone from each speakerSpeaker Configuration Left and Right Buttons to Select 2ch or 1chDigital Input Signal Formats Correcting Sound and Picture SyncEntering Remote Control Codes Controlling Other ComponentsResetting the Remote Controller Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected viaResetting Remote Mode Buttons Controlling Other ComponentsCH + ON/STANDBY, TVTV VOL Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Can’t control other components Remote controller doesn’t workSound changes when I connect my head- phones Can’t recordVideo Attenuation Video ATT0 defaultMemory Backup Video ATT2 Gain is reduced by 2 dBVideo Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Tuner SectionSpecifications SpeakerMemo Memo Onkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo China Limited

HT-S990THX specifications

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