Onkyo HT-RC260 Dolby Digital Plus *5, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High, Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master

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Listening Mode

Description

Input

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Source

Layout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

 

 

 

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound

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processing. “Sp Config” (presence of speakers), “Crossover”, “Sp Dis-

 

 

 

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tance”, “A/V Sync” and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled.

 

 

Dolby Digital Plus*5

See “Advanced Setup” for more details (33).

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XCN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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XCN*1

 

D o l b y

D +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby TrueHD

 

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XCN*1

 

T r u e H D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

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D T S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS-HD High

 

 

 

 

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XCN

Resolution Audio

 

 

 

 

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XCN*1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D T S – H D

 

H R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS-HD Master

 

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Audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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XCN*1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D T S – H D

 

M S T R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS Express

 

 

 

 

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D T S

E x p r e s s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DSD*6

 

 

 

 

 

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XCN

 

D S D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS 96/24*7

 

 

 

This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. This is high-resolution DTS

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XCN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with a 96 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution, providing superior fidel-

 

 

 

D T S

9 6 / 2 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ity. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS-ES Discrete*8

This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete soundtracks, which use a dis-

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crete surround back channel for true 6.1/7.1-channel playback. The seven

 

 

 

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D i s c r e t e

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

totally separate audio channels provide better spatial imaging and 360-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

degree sound localization, perfect for sounds that pan across the surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

channels. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS-ES logo, especially those with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a DTS-ES Discrete soundtrack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS-ES Matrix*8

This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtracks, which use a matrix-

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N*4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

encoded back-channel for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. Use it with DVDs that

 

 

 

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i x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bear the DTS-ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Matrix soundtrack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS Neo:6

 

 

 

 

This mode expands any 2-channel source for up to 7.1-channel playback. It

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XCN*4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

uses seven full-bandwidth channels of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded

 

 

 

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material, providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

that fully envelops the listener.

 

 

 

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• Neo:6 Cinema

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use this mode with any stereo movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS).

 

 

 

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M u s i c

 

• Neo:6 Music

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use this mode with any stereo music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VHS, DVD).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This mode uses Neo:6 to expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel

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playback.

 

 

Audyssey DSX*9

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Audyssey DSX is a scalable system that adds new speakers to improve sur-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

round impression. Starting with a 5.1 system Audyssey DSX first adds Wide

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channels for the biggest impact on envelopment. Research in human hearing

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has proven that information from the Wide channels is much more critical in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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the presentation of a realistic soundstage than then Back Surround channels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

found in traditional 7.1 systems. Audyssey DSX then creates a pair of Height

 

 

 

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channels to reproduce the next most important acoustical and perceptual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cues. In addition to these new Wide and Height channels, Audyssey DSX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

applies Surround Envelopment Processing to enhance the blend between the

 

 

 

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D S X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

front and surround channels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The combination of Dolby Pro Logic II and Audyssey DSX*9 modes can be

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used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The combination of Neo:6 Cinema/Music and Audyssey DSX*9 modes can

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be used.

 

 

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Contents HT-RC260 Away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like Always consider the environmental issues and follow10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or Board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cmPrecautions Aiming the Remote Controller Supplied AccessoriesUsing the Remote Controller Installing the BatteriesContents Miscellaneous FeaturesAmplifier ProcessingFront Panel Hdmi Thru indicatorTUNING, Preset 25 to 26, arrow Front & Rear PanelsCENTER, FRONT, SURR, Surr Back or Front High or Front Wide UREMOTE Control jackDisplay Rear PanelControlling the tuner Remote ControllerControlling the AV Receiver Return buttonEnjoying Home Theater About Home TheaterSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting the AV ReceiverConnecting Your Speakers Speaker ConfigurationSpeaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown Connecting the Speaker CablesScrew-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2 to 5/8 12 to 15 mm Bi-amping the Front Speakers Connecting a Powered SubwooferHdmi cable About AV ConnectionsConnected image with AV components AV Cables and JacksJack Signal Components Assignable Connecting Components with HdmiAudio return channel ARC function Rear Connecting External ComponentsHow to record the video FrontRemote Control Connecting Onkyo uComponentsConnecting Antenna System On/Auto Power OnAudio Connection Formats Signal SelectionWhich Connections Should I Use? Video Connection FormatsTurning On Turning On/Off the AV ReceiverTurning Off Playing the Connected Component Selecting the Language Used for the Onscreen Setup MenusSetting the Display Brightness Basic OperationsSelecting Speaker Layout Using the Sleep TimerUsing the Audio and Video Menus Muting the AV ReceiverMeasurement time varies depending on the number of speakers Using HeadphonesAudyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup Changing the Input DisplayEnter Using Audyssey 2EQChanging the Speaker Settings Manually Error MessagesUsing a Powered Subwoofer Listening to the Radio Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations Listening to the RadioMode Presetting FM/AM StationsSelecting Presets Deleting PresetsOn your recorder, start recording RecordingAV Recording That you want to recordMOVIE/TV button Game button Using the Listening ModesListening Mode Buttons Selecting Listening ModesSpeaker Layout About Listening ModesExplanatory Notes Input SourceListening Modes DTS-HD High Resolution AudioDolby Digital Plus *5 Dolby TrueHDUnplugged Onkyo-Original DSP Listening ModesMenu Advanced SetupOn-screen Setup Menus Common Procedures in Setup MenuBD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, TV/CD Port Input/Output AssignMonitor Out Hdmi InputDigital Audio Input Speaker SetupSpeaker Settings Component Video InputCenter*1, Surround*1, Surr Back*2*3*4*5 Speaker Terminal Assign Front High/Front Wide/Zone2SurrBack/Front High/Front Wide FrontLevel Calibration Audio AdjustEqualizer Settings Speaker DistanceAudyssey DSX DolbyTheater-Dimensional Source SetupAudyssey Sync IntelliVolumeName Edit Wide Mode*1*2 Picture AdjustGame Mode To correct a characterNoise Reduction*2 Picture Mode*1*2Film Mode*2 Edge Enhancement*2Miscellaneous Listening Mode PresetVolume Setup OSD SetupRemote ID Hardware SetupTuner Using the Audio Settings Lock SetupTone Control Settings Music Optimizer Audyssey SettingsSpeaker Levels Late NightSetting the Incoming Digital Signal Fixed Mode Adjusting the Bass & TrebleBass Treble Zone Connecting ZoneConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in ZoneControlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver Setting the Powered Zone Using ZoneMuting Zone Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote ControllerAdjusting the Volume for Zone Operating with the remote controllerOnkyo Dock Cable Connecting an Onkyo DockControlling iPod Models sold are different depending on the regionUP-A1 Dock Using the Onkyo DockWith the RI Control Controlling Your iPodRI Dock Without the RI ControlAvailable buttons Looking up for Remote Control Code Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components TV/CD Entering Remote Control CodesRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via u Remote Mode BD/DVDControlling Other Components Resetting Remote Mode ButtonsResetting the Remote Controller You can reset the remote controller to its default settingsON/STANDBY Input TV VOL q / w Guide SetupComponents Buttons Cassettetape deckThere’s no sound, or it’s very quiet TroubleshootingStandby indicator flashes red Can’t turn on the AV receiverOnly the center speaker produces sound There’s no sound with a certain signal formatAbout DTS signals Only the front speakers produce soundOn screen display does not appear Remote controller doesn’t workThere’s no picture from a source connected to an Hdmi On-screen menus don’t appearZone 2 speakers produce no sound AV receiver’s remote controller doesn’t control your iPodSound changes when I connect my headphones Can’t recordNent Video OUT Important Note Regarding Video PlaybackTuner Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section General Video SectionSupported Audio Formats About HdmiAbout Copyright Protection About p-compatible components Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or RecorderOperations that can be performed with p connection Confirm the settings How to connect and setupConfirm the connecting and setting Change each item in the Hdmi Setup as below1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i Video Resolution ChartOutput Input OutputMemo Memo Memo Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH UK Branch Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH

HT-RC260 specifications

The Onkyo HT-RC260 is a versatile and powerful home theater receiver designed to enhance your audio-visual experience. While it may not be the latest model on the market, its combination of features and technologies makes it an excellent choice for those looking to create a rich and immersive entertainment environment.

One of the standout features of the HT-RC260 is its robust amplification system. This receiver provides 7.2 channels of surround sound, delivering up to 100 watts per channel. This level of power ensures that your home theater can fill a room with dynamic sound, making every movie, music track, or game come to life. The receiver also supports various surround sound formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, allowing for a cinematic experience at home.

Connectivity options abound with the HT-RC260. It includes multiple HDMI inputs, accommodating various devices such as Blu-ray players, game consoles, and streaming devices. The HDMI ports support 3D video and 4K passthrough, ensuring compatibility with the latest video technologies. Additionally, the receiver features analog and digital audio inputs, allowing you to connect legacy devices with ease.

The Onkyo HT-RC260 also integrates advanced calibration technology known as AccuEQ. This feature automatically measures the characteristics of your room and adjusts the audio output for optimal sound quality. As a result, users can enjoy consistent audio experiences regardless of room size or shape.

For those who value convenience, the HT-RC260 supports network streaming services. Users can access popular platforms like Spotify, Pandora, and TuneIn via built-in Wi-Fi. Additionally, the receiver can connect to home networks via Ethernet, expanding your listening options and making it easy to enjoy your favorite music.

The user interface is straightforward, with an intuitive on-screen display that simplifies setup and operation. The included remote control allows easy access to all functions, making it user-friendly even for those who may not be tech-savvy.

In summary, the Onkyo HT-RC260 is an excellent choice for home theater enthusiasts. With its powerful amplification, diverse connectivity, advanced audio calibration, and network streaming capabilities, it offers a well-rounded solution for anyone seeking to elevate their audiovisual experience. Whether you are watching films, playing video games, or listening to music, the HT-RC260 provides an engaging and harmonious soundstage that will enhance your enjoyment for years to come.