Onkyo HT-S6100 Connecting a TV or Projector, Video Connection, Audio Connection, Hint

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Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a TV or Projector

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose an audio connection that matches your TV ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection.

The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT, or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the HT-R667’s own display when changing settings.

• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or .

Connection

AV receiver

Signal flow

TV

Picture quality

 

A

 

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Component video input

Best

 

 

 

MONITOR OUT S

S-Video input

Better

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

MONITOR OUT V

Composite video input

Standard

 

 

 

CBL/SAT IN L/R

Analog audio L/R output

 

 

a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

 

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2

Digital coaxial output

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1

Digital optical output

 

 

c

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

IN 4

IN 3 (CBL/SAT)

IN 2 (VCR/DVR)

IN 1 (DVD)

OUT

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS

DIGITAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

b

1

(DVD)

COAXIAL

Y

DOCK

 

 

 

AM

 

(for DS-A1L)

 

 

 

 

 

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

MONITOR

C

CB/ PB

OUT

 

 

 

c

2

(CBL/SAT)

1

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

2

(CD)

IN 2

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

V

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

CR/ PR

 

 

 

 

FM

 

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

 

(CBL/SAT) IN 1(DVD)

OUT

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

B

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

IN

FRONT

SURR CENTER SURR BACK

ZONE 2

PRE OU

OUT

LINE OUT

 

A

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

L

 

L

 

 

L

L

WOOFE

R

 

R

 

 

R

R

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

a

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOOFER

 

 

CD

TAPE

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

R

 

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Y

PB

PR

AUDIO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

OUT

IN

IN

Connect one or the other

Connection c must be assigned (see page 47)

TV, projector, etc.

Hint!

If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV receiver (see pages 32 and 34).

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Contents HT-S6100 Avis Important Safety InstructionsFCC Information for User PrecautionsPower Precautions Speaker PrecautionsPlacement Using Close to a TV or ComputerPackage Contents Package Contents Main Room speaker set a Dock DS-A1L FeaturesFeatures Contents Contents Front Panel Getting to Know the AV ReceiverDisplay Getting to Know the AV ReceiverRear Panel Subwoofer PRE OUT Subwoofer SKW-750X Speaker PackageUsing the Remote Controller Remote ControllerInstalling the Batteries Controlling the AV Receiver Remote ControllerControlling a Dock DS-A1L Enjoying Home Theater Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Configuration Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting Speaker Set B Connecting Speaker Set aWall Mounting Using the Floor Pads for SubwooferCenter Speaker Base Connecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting the Indoor FM 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? Audio Connection FormatsMonitor OUT Video Connection FormatsVideo Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorAudio Connection HintConnecting a DVD player Antenna Hooking Up the Multichannel InputConnecting a VCR or DVR for Playback Make the audio connection a Connecting a VCR or DVR for RecordingCBL/SAT in S About Hdmi Connecting Components with HdmiSupported Audio Formats About Copyright ProtectionMaking Hdmi Connections Video SignalsAudio Signals Make the video connection a Make the audio connection a Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, or Other DeviceConnecting the Supplied DS-A1L Dock Turntable MM with no Phono Preamp Built-in StepCoaxial CBL/SAT Optical Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderConnecting the Power Cord Connecting Onkyo ComponentsTurning On the AV Receiver Do the automatic speaker setup-this is essentialTurning On and Standby Up and Running in a Few Easy StepsAutomatic Speaker Setup First Time SetupUsing Audyssey 2EQ Measurement PositionsFirst Time Setup Error Messages Changing the Speaker Settings Manually To Retry the Automatic Speaker SetupUsing a Powered Subwoofer Write ErrorHdmi Input Setup Digital Input Setup Component Video Input SetupMain menu appears onscreen Sure the appropriate external input isPress the Tape input selector Changing the Input DisplayButton so that Tape appears On the displayPress the input selector button Automatic Audio Input Selection SetupFor the input selector whose set Ting you want to changeSee Using the Listening Modes on Select a listening mode and enjoyPlaying Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver OperationUsing the Sleep Timer Setting the Display BrightnessCommon Functions Muting the AV ReceiverDisplaying Source Information 7Using HeadphonesCommon Functions Press and hold the AV receiver’s Specifying the Digital Signal FormatDigital Input button for about SecondsListening to AM/FM Stations Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to the Radio Displaying AM/FM Radio Information Tuning into Stations by FrequencyListening to the Radio Deleting Presets Presetting AM/FM StationsSelecting Presets About the DS-A1L Dock DS-A1L Dock for the iPodCompatible iPod models Putting Your iPod in the DockCharging Your iPod’s Battery Using Your iPod’s Alarm ClockDS-A1L Dock for the iPod Operating NotesSelecting with the Remote Controller Using the Listening ModesSelecting the Listening Modes Selecting on the AV ReceiverAnalog and PCM Sources Using the Listening ModesListening Modes Available for Each Source Format MOVIE/TV Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus SourcesDTS DTS SourcesTrueHD Sources DTS-HD Sources DTS Express and DSD Sources About the Listening Modes Onkyo Original DSP Modes Recording from Different AV Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source Using the Audio Adjust Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesMultiplex/Mono Settings PLIIx/Neo6 SettingsTheater-Dimensional Setting Adjusting the Listening ModesDolby EX Settings Tone Control Settings Using the Audio SettingsLate Night Function CinemaFILTERSpeaker Levels Audyssey Dynamic EQMusic Optimizer SyncListening Mode Presets Lowed by the Setup button Advanced SetupSpeaker Setup Crossover Frequency Advanced SetupSpeaker Configuration on Double BassSpeaker Distance Can hear the test tone suffi Turn up the volume so that youCiently Repeat so that the levelSetup menu closes Equalizer SettingsIntelliVolume Source SetupOSD Setup Miscellaneous SetupVolume Setup Analog Multich Hardware SetupRemote Control Zoom Mode Output ResolutionAudio TV Out Lip SyncThen press Enter Use the Left and Right Buttons to select Lock SetupControlling Other Components Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesEntering Remote Control Codes Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via Resetting the Remote ControllerResetting the Remote Mode Buttons Controlling Other ComponentsControlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder CLR button Controlling a VCR, or PVRGuide button Prev CH buttonControlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver SEARCH, REPEAT, RANDOM, and Play Mode buttonsDisc +/- button Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD PlayerSearch button Previous and Next / buttons Controlling a Cassette RecorderRewind and Fast Forward / buttons Reverse Play buttonControlling a TV Mode buttonsTV INPUT* button Arrow Enter buttonsTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Sound changes when I connect my head- phones Remote controller doesn’t workCan’t control other components Can’t recordTroubleshooting Important Note Regarding Video Playback Amplifier Section SpecificationsVideo Section Tuner SectionSpecifications Powered Subwoofer SKW-750XFront/Center Speaker SKF-750XF/SKC-750XC Surround/Surround Back Speaker SKM-750XS/SKB-750XNtsc Video Resolution ChartMenu Map Onscreen Setup Menu Map100

HT-S6100 specifications

The Onkyo HT-S6100 is a highly regarded home theater system that combines advanced technology with an impressive array of features to deliver an immersive audio-visual experience. This system is designed for both audiophiles and casual viewers, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment setup.

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The HT-S6100 is equipped with Onkyo's renowned Audyssey technologies, specifically Audyssey MultEQ, which optimizes speaker performance based on the specific acoustics of the listening room. This ensures that sound distribution is balanced and consistent, regardless of where the listener is seated. The automatic calibration feature takes the guesswork out of setup, making it easy for users to achieve the best possible audio experience.

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The system also features advanced connectivity options, including HDMI inputs that support 4K video pass-through, ensuring compatibility with the latest high-definition and ultra-high-definition devices. This makes the HT-S6100 a forward-thinking choice for consumers looking to future-proof their home theater setups.

The sleek, modern design of the Onkyo HT-S6100 complements any home decor, while the intuitive user interface simplifies operation. Remote control functionality and on-screen displays make navigating settings effortless, so users can focus on enjoying their favorite media.

In summary, the Onkyo HT-S6100 delivers a comprehensive home theater experience with its 7.1-channel surround sound, advanced Audyssey technologies for room calibration, support for high-definition audio formats, and modern connectivity options. This system is a brilliant choice for anyone looking to elevate their cinematic experience at home.