Onkyo HT-S580 Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback, Vcr, DVD recorder Connection

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Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback

In addition to video playback, with this hookup example, you can use the VCR’s tuner to listen to the sound of your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver. This is useful if the TV has no audio outputs.

Step 1: Video Connection

VIDEO

VIDEO 1

IN

 

 

VIDEO OUT

 

 

VCR,

 

 

 

DVD recorder

 

Connection

HT-R330

Signal flow

VCR/DVD recorder

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO

Composite video output

 

 

 

 

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose a connection type ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection.

Connect one or the other

b DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

c

OPTICAL

 

COAXIAL

OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

VCR,

DVD recorder

IN

L

R

VIDEO 1

L

R

AUDIO

OUT

a

With the basic a connection, you can listen to the VCR/DVD recorder.

To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes, use connection b or c . (Use a and b or a and c to listen via speaker set B.)

Connection

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Signal flow

VCR/DVD recorder

 

a

 

VIDEO 1 IN L/R

Analog audio L/R output

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL

Digital coaxial output

 

b

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c

 

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL

Digital optical output

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HT-S580 Important Safety Instructions AvisPrecautions PowerPlacement Speaker PrecautionsPrecautions Using Close to a TV or ComputerFeatures Table of ContentsSupplied Accessories HT-R330 HTP-330Installing the Batteries Before Using the AV receiverSetting the Voltage Selector on some models Using the Remote ControllerFront & Rear Panels Front PanelFront & Rear Panels DisplayRear Panel Voltage Selector only some modelsKeyhole slots Speaker PackageRear Speaker terminals Speaker mount/bracket insertsReceiver Mode Remote ControllerHow to Use the Remote Controller Remote Controller DVD Mode CD, MD, & CDR Mode CDRStop button Tape ModePlay button Reverse Play buttonConnecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home TheaterConnecting Speaker Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Wall Mounting Using Speaker Mounts/BracketsUsing Rubber Stoppers with the Speakers Front speaker SKF-330F Surround speaker SKM-330SConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown American ModelConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting 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 Both Audio & Video Audio Connection FormatsAudio Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorVideo Connection HintDVD in Video Connecting a DVD playerDVD player Connection Composite video outputDVD recorder Connection Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for PlaybackVCR Video 1 in VideoConnecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other DeviceOr the other Video 2 in VideoConnect one Satellite, cable Set-top box, etcTurntable MM with built-in phono preamp Connecting a CD Player or TurntableCD Player, or Turntable with Built-in Phono Preamp Step Phono Preamp MC head amp or MC transformerConnecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Cassette recorder, CDR, etcAuto Power On/Standby Connecting Onkyo ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Direct ChangeSmooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps Turning OnTurning On the AV Receiver Have you connected a component to a digital audio input?Changing the TAPE/MD/CDR Display First Time SetupAssigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources Speaker Configuration First Time SetupLowed by the Setup button Press the Receiver button folPress the Setup button Press the remote controller’s Test Tone butBasic AV Receiver Operation Select a suitable listening mode and enjoyPlaying Your AV Components Start playback on the source componentDisplaying Source Information Using the Multichannel InputPlaying Your AV Components Interpreting Surround Channel InformationAM Frequency Step Setup Not North America and Europe Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations Listening to the RadioDeleting Presets Using the TunerPresetting Radio Stations Selecting Preset StationsProgram Types Used in Europe PTY Using RDS European models onlyWhat is RDS? Listening to Traffic News TP Displaying Radio Text RTFinding Stations by Type PTY Adjusting the Bass & Treble Using the OptiResponse EqualizerSetting the Display Brightness Common FunctionsAdjusting Speaker Levels Using the Sleep TimerUsing Headphones Common FunctionsSelecting Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Selecting on the AV receiverUsing the Listening Modes DTS-ESDTS About the Listening ModesOnkyo Original DSP Modes Input Channel Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the Audio Adjust Functions Using the CinemaFILTER Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the Late Night Function Dolby Digital only PL II Music Mode SettingsRecording from Different AV Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source Crossover Frequency Advanced SetupAdvanced Speaker Settings Double BassSpeaker Levels Advanced SetupSpeaker Distance Digital Input Signal Formats Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Can’t control other components? Remote controller doesn’t work?Sound changes when I connect my head- phones? Can’t record?Video Section SpecificationAmplifier Section Tuner SectionSpecification 1ch Home Theater Speaker PachageMemo Memo Onkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo China Limited

HT-S580 specifications

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