Onkyo HT-S6100 instruction manual Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback, Hint

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Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback

Hint!

With this hookup, you can use the tuner in your VCR or DVR to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs.

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. You must

connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

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

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

Connection

AV receiver

Signal flow

VCR or DVR

Picture quality

 

A

 

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2

Component video output

Best

 

 

 

VCR/DVR IN S

S-Video output

Better

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

VCR/DVR IN V

Composite video output

Standard

 

 

 

VCR/DVR 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 4

IN 3 (CBL/SAT)

IN 2 (VCR/DVR)

IN 1 (DVD)

OUT

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS

L

b

DIGITAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y

1

(DVD)

COAXIAL

CB/ PB

2

(CBL/SAT)

DOCK

(for DS-A1L)

CBL/SAT VCR/DVR

V

MONITOR

DVD OUT

V

AM

ANTENNA

C

R

c

 

 

 

CR/ PR

1

 

 

 

(VCR/DVR)

 

 

 

OPTICAL

IN 2 (CBL/SAT)

IN 1(DVD)

OUT

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

S

IN OUT IN

S

IN

FM 75

B

A

2

 

 

 

(CD)

IN

OUT

IN

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

R

 

 

REMOTE

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

CD

 

TAPE

IN OUT IN

L

R

CBL/SAT VCR/DVR

FRONT SURR CENTER SURR BACK

L

R

SUB a

WOOFER

DVD

ZONE 2

PRE O

LINE OUT

 

 

SUB

LWOOF

R

 

 

 

 

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 b must be assigned (see page 47)

VCR or DVR

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Contents HT-S6100 Important Safety Instructions AvisFCC Information for User PrecautionsPower Speaker Precautions PrecautionsPlacement 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-750XUsing the Remote Controller Remote ControllerInstalling the Batteries Remote Controller Controlling the AV ReceiverControlling a Dock DS-A1L Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Configuration Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting Speaker Set a Connecting Speaker Set BWall Mounting Using the Floor Pads for SubwooferCenter Speaker Base Connecting Antennas Connecting the AM Loop AntennaConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown American ModelConnecting Antennas Connecting an Outdoor FM AntennaConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterConnecting Your Components About AV ConnectionsOptical Digital Jacks AV Connection Color CodingConnecting Your Components Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV ReceiverWhich Connections Should I Use? Audio Connection FormatsVideo Connection Formats Monitor OUTConnecting a TV or Projector Video ConnectionAudio 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 Connecting Components with Hdmi About 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 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 CordDo the automatic speaker setup-this is essential Turning On the AV ReceiverTurning On and Standby Up and Running in a Few Easy StepsFirst Time Setup Automatic Speaker SetupUsing Audyssey 2EQ Measurement PositionsFirst Time Setup Error Messages To Retry the Automatic Speaker Setup Changing the Speaker Settings ManuallyUsing a Powered Subwoofer Write ErrorHdmi Input Setup Component Video Input Setup Digital Input SetupMain menu appears onscreen Sure the appropriate external input isChanging the Input Display Press the Tape input selectorButton so that Tape appears On the displayAutomatic Audio Input Selection Setup Press the input selector buttonFor the input selector whose set Ting you want to changeSelect a listening mode and enjoy See Using the Listening Modes onPlaying Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver OperationSetting the Display Brightness Using the Sleep TimerCommon Functions Muting the AV ReceiverDisplaying Source Information 7Using HeadphonesCommon Functions Specifying the Digital Signal Format Press and hold the AV receiver’sDigital 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 DS-A1L Dock for the iPod About the DS-A1L DockCompatible iPod models Putting Your iPod in the DockUsing Your iPod’s Alarm Clock Charging Your iPod’s BatteryDS-A1L Dock for the iPod Operating NotesUsing the Listening Modes Selecting with the Remote ControllerSelecting the Listening Modes Selecting on the AV ReceiverAnalog and PCM Sources Using the Listening ModesListening Modes Available for Each Source Format 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 from Different AV Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source Adjusting the Listening Modes Using the Audio Adjust SettingsMultiplex/Mono Settings PLIIx/Neo6 SettingsTheater-Dimensional Setting Adjusting the Listening ModesDolby EX Settings Using the Audio Settings Tone Control SettingsLate Night Function CinemaFILTERAudyssey Dynamic EQ Speaker LevelsMusic Optimizer SyncListening Mode Presets Lowed by the Setup button Advanced SetupSpeaker Setup Advanced Setup Crossover FrequencySpeaker Configuration on Double BassSpeaker Distance Turn up the volume so that you Can hear the test tone suffiCiently Repeat so that the levelEqualizer Settings Setup menu closesSource Setup IntelliVolumeOSD Setup Miscellaneous SetupVolume Setup Analog Multich Hardware SetupRemote Control Output Resolution Zoom ModeAudio TV Out Lip SyncLock Setup Then press Enter Use the Left and Right Buttons to selectControlling Other Components Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesEntering Remote Control Codes Resetting the Remote Controller Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected viaResetting the Remote Mode Buttons Controlling Other ComponentsControlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder Controlling a VCR, or PVR CLR buttonGuide button Prev CH buttonSEARCH, REPEAT, RANDOM, and Play Mode buttons Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable ReceiverDisc +/- button Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD PlayerSearch button Controlling a Cassette Recorder Previous and Next / buttonsRewind and Fast Forward / buttons Reverse Play buttonMode buttons Controlling a TVTV INPUT* button Arrow Enter buttonsTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Remote controller doesn’t work Sound changes when I connect my head- phonesCan’t control other components Can’t recordTroubleshooting Important Note Regarding Video Playback Specifications Amplifier SectionVideo Section Tuner SectionPowered Subwoofer SKW-750X SpecificationsFront/Center Speaker SKF-750XF/SKC-750XC Surround/Surround Back Speaker SKM-750XS/SKB-750XVideo Resolution Chart NtscOnscreen Setup Menu Map Menu Map100

HT-S6100 specifications

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