Onkyo HT-S6100 instruction manual Connecting Speaker Set a, Connecting Speaker Set B

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Connecting Your Speakers—Continued

Connecting Speaker Set A

1

Strip 5/8" of insulation

5/8"

 

 

from the ends of the

 

 

 

speaker cables, and twist

 

 

the bare wires tightly, as

 

 

shown.

 

2 Unscrew the terminal. Fully insert the bare wire, making sure that it’s touching the threaded shaft in the center. Screw the terminal tight.

Connecting Speaker Set B

1

Strip 3/8" of insulation

3/8"

 

 

from the ends of the

 

 

 

speaker cables, and twist

 

 

the bare wires tightly, as

 

 

shown.

 

2 While pressing the lever, insert

 

 

the wire into the hole, and then

 

 

release the lever.

 

 

Make sure that the terminals are

 

 

gripping the bare wires, not the

 

 

insulation.

 

Note:

While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.

The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals.

If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left (L) SURR BACK SPEAKERS terminals.

 

HDMI

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

IN 3 (CBL/SAT)

IN 2 (VCR/DVR)

IN 1 (DVD)

OUT

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

SURR SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS A

ONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

L

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y

 

DOCK

 

AM

 

 

 

(for DS-A1L)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CB/ PB

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

MONITOR

 

 

CENTER SPEAKER

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

V

R

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

CR/ PR

 

 

 

 

 

FM

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

 

N 1(DVD)

OUT

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

 

 

 

SIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

IN

FRONT

SURR

CENTER SURR BACK

 

PRE OUT

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

L

 

WOOFER

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

R

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

 

CD

 

TAPE

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

 

DVD

WOOFER

 

FRONT SPEAKERS B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker Set A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front right

 

Center

Front left

 

speaker

speaker

speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

SURR SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS A

L

 

L

 

 

CENTER

 

 

SPEAKER

R

 

R

Front right

Front left

speaker

speaker

Speaker Set B

Powered

Surround

Surround

Surround

Surround

subwoofer

back right

back left

right

left

 

speaker

speaker

speaker

speaker

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Contents HT-S6100 Important Safety Instructions AvisPower PrecautionsFCC Information for User Placement Speaker PrecautionsPrecautions Using Close to a TV or ComputerPackage Contents Package Contents Main Room speaker set a Features Dock DS-A1LFeatures Contents Contents Getting to Know the AV Receiver Front PanelGetting to Know the AV Receiver DisplayRear Panel Subwoofer PRE OUT Speaker Package Subwoofer SKW-750XInstalling the Batteries Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller Remote Controller Controlling the AV ReceiverControlling a Dock DS-A1L Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Configuration Connecting Speaker Set a Connecting Speaker Set BCenter Speaker Base Using the Floor Pads for SubwooferWall Mounting Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting the AM Loop 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 Audio Connection FormatsVideo Connection Formats Monitor OUTAudio Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorVideo Connection HintConnecting a DVD player Hooking Up the Multichannel Input AntennaConnecting a VCR or DVR for Playback Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording Make the audio connection aCBL/SAT in S Supported Audio Formats Connecting Components with HdmiAbout Hdmi About Copyright ProtectionAudio Signals Video SignalsMaking Hdmi Connections Connecting the Supplied DS-A1L Dock Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, or Other DeviceMake the video connection a Make the audio connection a Step Turntable MM with no Phono Preamp Built-inConnecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Coaxial CBL/SAT OpticalConnecting Onkyo Components Connecting the Power CordTurning On and Standby Do the automatic speaker setup-this is essentialTurning On the AV Receiver Up and Running in a Few Easy StepsUsing Audyssey 2EQ First Time SetupAutomatic Speaker Setup Measurement PositionsFirst Time Setup Error Messages Using a Powered Subwoofer To Retry the Automatic Speaker SetupChanging the Speaker Settings Manually Write ErrorHdmi Input Setup Main menu appears onscreen Component Video Input SetupDigital Input Setup Sure the appropriate external input isButton so that Tape appears Changing the Input DisplayPress the Tape input selector On the displayFor the input selector whose set Automatic Audio Input Selection SetupPress the input selector button Ting you want to changePlaying Your AV Components Select a listening mode and enjoySee Using the Listening Modes on Basic AV Receiver OperationCommon Functions Setting the Display BrightnessUsing the Sleep Timer Muting the AV ReceiverCommon Functions 7Using HeadphonesDisplaying Source Information Digital Input button for about Specifying the Digital Signal FormatPress and hold the AV receiver’s SecondsListening to the Radio Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to AM/FM Stations Listening to the Radio Tuning into Stations by FrequencyDisplaying AM/FM Radio Information Selecting Presets Presetting AM/FM StationsDeleting Presets Compatible iPod models DS-A1L Dock for the iPodAbout the DS-A1L Dock Putting Your iPod in the DockDS-A1L Dock for the iPod Using Your iPod’s Alarm ClockCharging Your iPod’s Battery Operating NotesSelecting the Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Selecting on the AV ReceiverListening Modes Available for Each Source Format Using the Listening ModesAnalog and PCM Sources Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus Sources MOVIE/TVDTS Sources DTSTrueHD Sources DTS-HD Sources DTS Express and DSD Sources About the Listening Modes Onkyo Original DSP Modes Recording the Input Source RecordingRecording from Different AV Sources Multiplex/Mono Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the Audio Adjust Settings PLIIx/Neo6 SettingsDolby EX Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesTheater-Dimensional Setting Late Night Function Using the Audio SettingsTone Control Settings CinemaFILTERMusic Optimizer Audyssey Dynamic EQSpeaker Levels SyncListening Mode Presets Speaker Setup Advanced SetupLowed by the Setup button Advanced Setup Crossover FrequencySpeaker Distance Double BassSpeaker Configuration on Ciently Turn up the volume so that youCan hear the test tone suffi Repeat so that the levelEqualizer Settings Setup menu closesSource Setup IntelliVolumeVolume Setup Miscellaneous SetupOSD Setup Remote Control Hardware SetupAnalog Multich Audio TV Out Output ResolutionZoom Mode Lip SyncLock Setup Then press Enter Use the Left and Right Buttons to selectEntering Remote Control Codes Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components Resetting the Remote Mode Buttons Resetting the Remote ControllerRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via Controlling Other ComponentsControlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder Guide button Controlling a VCR, or PVRCLR button Prev CH buttonSEARCH, REPEAT, RANDOM, and Play Mode buttons Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable ReceiverSearch button Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD PlayerDisc +/- button Rewind and Fast Forward / buttons Controlling a Cassette RecorderPrevious and Next / buttons Reverse Play buttonTV INPUT* button Mode buttonsControlling a TV Arrow Enter buttonsTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Can’t control other components Remote controller doesn’t workSound changes when I connect my head- phones Can’t recordTroubleshooting Important Note Regarding Video Playback Video Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Tuner SectionFront/Center Speaker SKF-750XF/SKC-750XC Powered Subwoofer SKW-750XSpecifications Surround/Surround Back Speaker SKM-750XS/SKB-750XVideo Resolution Chart NtscOnscreen Setup Menu Map Menu Map100

HT-S6100 specifications

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