Onkyo HT-SP904 Connecting a DVD player, Choose a video connection from a , B , and C

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Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a DVD player

Step 1: Choose a video connection from A , B , and C .

You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.

Step 2: Choose an audio connection from a , b , and c .

• With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from a DVD and listen via speaker set B.

• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use a and b , or a and c .)

If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs, be sure to use the main left and right outputs for connection a .

Connection

AV receiver

 

Signal flow

DVD player

Picture quality

 

A

 

COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN

 

Component video output

Best

 

 

 

DVD IN S

 

S-Video output

Better

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

DVD IN V

 

Composite video output

Standard

 

 

 

DVD IN FRONT

 

Analog audio L/R output

 

 

a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

 

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1

 

Digital coaxial output

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1

 

Digital optical output

 

 

c

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI

 

 

 

SIRIUS

XM

 

 

IN 2

IN 1

 

OUT

ASSIGNABLE

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

b

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN

 

 

 

 

AM

 

FM 75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAX-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IAL1

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT V

 

 

c

2

 

 

CB/PB

 

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

(CBL/SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

1

 

 

CR/PR

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(VCR/DVR)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CBL/SAT IN

VCR/DVR IN

DVD IN

OUT

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

 

 

 

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

IN

OUT

IN

 

IN

OUT

IN

FRONT

SURROUND CENTER

 

 

(CD)

 

 

 

L

 

 

L

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

L

A

R

 

R

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

a

 

CONTROL

CD

TAPE

 

 

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

 

DVD

WOOFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

C

R

B

SURROUND

FRONT

SPEAKERS PRE OUT

SPEAKERS

SUB

WOOFER

 

 

 

 

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 c must be assigned (see page 41)

DVD player

To connect a DVD player or DVD-Audio/SACD-capable player with a multichannel analog audio output, see page 27.

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Contents HT-SP904 Important Safety Instructions AvisFor models having a power cord with a polarized plug PrecautionsPower FCC Information for UserSpeaker Precautions Package ContentsPackage Contents Features Contents Hdmi Video SetupAutomatic Speaker Setup Digital Input Input DisplayGetting to Know the AV Receiver Front PanelGetting to Know the AV Receiver DisplayRear Panel Aiming 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 Buttons used when the Tape input is selectedDVD Mode DISC/ALBUM +/- button CD/MD/CDR/DOCK ModeTo select the input source, press Arrow / and Enter buttonsSpeakers Subwoofer SKW-750Enjoying Home Theater Connecting Your SpeakersUsing Rubber Spacers with the Speakers Front left and right speakers SKF-750FUsing the Speaker Terminal Tool Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting SpeakersWall Mounting Using the included rubber spacersCenter Speaker Base Mounting verticallyConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shownConnecting 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 Audio Connection FormatsConnecting a TV or Projector HintDVD player Connecting a DVD playerChoose a video connection from a , B , and C Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input Turn on the AV receiver, and then assign the Hdmi in see Connecting Components with HdmiAssign the Hdmi TipVCR Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for PlaybackVCR or DVD recorder DVD recorderChoose a video connection from a and B Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for RecordingConnecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Make the video connection a Make the audio connection aVideo source Satellite, cable, set-top box, etcConnecting a CD Player or Turntable CD Player or Turntable MM with Built-in Phono Preamp StepIf Your iPod Doesn’t Support Video Connecting the DS-A1X RI Dock for the iPodIf Your iPod Supports Video Cassette/CDR/MD/DAT recorder Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderCassette recorder, CDR, etc Auto Power On/Standby Connecting Onkyo ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Remote ControlSmooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps Turning On the AV ReceiverTurning On and Standby Measurement Points First Time SetupAutomatic Speaker Setup Audyssey 2EQ First Time Setup Using Audyssey 2EQChanging the Speaker Settings Manually Error MessagesTo Retry the Automatic Speaker Setup Using a Powered SubwooferHdmi Video Setup Digital Audio Input Setup Changing the Input DisplayBasic AV Receiver Operation Select a suitable listening mode and enjoyPlaying Your AV Components Displaying 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 AM/FM Stations Listening to the RadioAbout the RI Dock DS-A1X Package ContentsDS-A1X RI Dock for the iPod Compatible iPodsPutting Your iPod in the RI Dock Adjusting the iPod AdapterDS-A1X RI Dock for the iPod Function OverviewUsing Your iPod’s Alarm Clock Charging Your iPod’s BatteryCommon Functions Adjusting the Bass and TrebleSetting the Display Brightness Muting the AV ReceiverUsing Headphones Using the Sleep TimerAdjusting Speaker Levels Common FunctionsThis button selects the Stereo listening mode Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Selecting Listening ModesDirect Using the Listening ModesAbout the Listening Modes StereoDTS Use this mode when playing game discsOnkyo Original DSP Modes Using the Audio Adjust Settings Using the CinemaFILTERUsing the Late Night Function Dolby Digital only DTS Neo6 Music Mode Setting Input Channel SettingsPlii Music Mode Settings Listening Angle SettingRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source Speaker Configuration Advanced SetupAdvanced Speaker Settings Double Bass Advanced SetupCrossover Frequency Speaker Distance Buttons to select Level Cal, and then press Enter Setup closesSpeaker Levels Pink noise test tone is output by the front left speakerButtons to select Equalizer, Equalizer SettingsSetup menu closes Digital 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 + STANDBY/ON, TVTV VOL Operates the VCRTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Sound changes when I connect my head- phones Remote controller doesn’t workAV receiver’s remote controller doesn’t control your iPod Can’t control other componentsFunctions don’t work RI Dock DS-A1X SpecificationsAV Receiver HT-R557 Specifications 1ch Home Theater Speaker Package HTP-650Onkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo U.S.A. 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HT-SP904 specifications

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