Contents
DVD Receiver
Important Safeguards
Avis
Precautions
For U.S. model
For Canadian model
Modèle pour les Canadien
For European model
Table of Contents
Features
Receiver Features
DVD/CD Player Features
Other Features
Supplied Accessories
FM antenna aerial
AM loop antenna aerial
Scart cable
Playable Discs
About Video CDs
MP3 compatibility information
This DVD Receiver can playback the following discs
Cleaning Discs
Handling Discs
Differences in Disc Composition
Storing Discs
Index to Parts and Controls
Front panel
Display
Remote controller
Index to Parts and Controls
When Mode DVD is selected Number buttons 1-9, +10, 0 35, 52
When Mode Audio is selected SW Mode button
IPM Intelligent Power Management button
SP Setup button 29
Rear panel
Preparing the Remote Controller
Pointing the remote controller in the right direction
Switching the remote controller function modes
Inserting the Batteries
Connecting to a TV or projector
Before connecting
TV or projector
Audio/video connection cable
Connecting to a TV European model
Connecting to a TV Using the Scart Cable
Video connection cable Signal flow
Audio/video
Connecting to Speakers a
How to connect to the speaker connectors
Connecting to Speakers B
Front R Front L Center
Connecting Speakers Other models
Active Subwoofer Front R Front L Center
Surround R Surround L
Configuration of the Front Speakers a system
Configuration of the Front Speakers B system
Positioning Speakers
For North American and South American models
Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment
VCR, CD Recorder DVD Recorder etc
Audio/video connection
Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment
CD Recorder , Hard Disk
Recorder etc
MD Recorder, Cassette Tape Deck
Connection for the Onkyo MD Recorder or Cassette Tape Deck
Onkyo MD recorder/HD Recorder/cassette tape deck
Connecting the Supplied FM and AM Indoor Antennas Aerials
Connecting an AM Outdoor Antenna Aerial
Adjusting the position of the FM indoor antenna aerial
Adjusting the position of the AM indoor antenna aerial
Connecting an FM Outdoor Antenna Aerial
Directional Iinkage
Loosen * North American
European models
Setting the TV System Other than North American model
Setting Up the DVD Receiver
Using the Setup Navigator
When setting up for the first time
To exit the Setup Navigator
Setting Up the DVD Receiver
Setting the OSD Language On-Screen Display Language
Setting the TV screen size
Confirming the settings
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
Before operating the remote controller
→ Speaker 2ch
Speaker 3ch
Selecting the Subwoofer mode
SW Mode
Press Distance
Press UP/DOWN 5/ ∞ to select
Front left and right speaker
Distance
Adjusting Each Speakers Relative Volume Balance Test Tone
∞ to adjust the volume level
Press Test Tone
Press CH SEL repeatedly to select
Getting Started Using Your DVD Receiver
When an operation is prohibited
Playing DVDs, Video CDs, CDs and MP3s
When a Menu Screen is Displayed
To Open or Return To the DVD or Video CD Menu Screen
To navigate a menu screen
To play Video CDs without displaying menu screens
Getting Started Using Your DVD Receiver
Chapter Track Skip Forward/Skip Back
Forward and Reverse Scanning
Press ¢
Resuming playback from where you stopped
Stopping Playback and Switching Power Off
Press 7 once
Remove the disc
Tuning Manually
Presetting Radio Stations
Listening to the Radio
Selecting Preset Stations
Erasing a Preset Station
Receiving RDS European models only
Various Functions While Listening to Radio Programs
Playing the Connected Source
Various Functions While Playing the Connected Source
About digital sound
Enjoying the picture with the sound of another source
Press Mode CDR first
Press Mode Tape MD/HD first
Adjusting the Volume
Operating with the remote controller
Muting the Sound
Operating with the unit
Listening Through Headphones
Using the Sleep Timer
Canceling the Sleep Timer
Checking the remaining time
Onkyo’s original Digital Signal Processing DSP modes
Enjoying the Sound Effects
Dolby PRO Logic II Surround
Theater-Dimensional T-D* mode
Importance of the speaker setup
Input Sources and Available Listening Modes
Checking the Sound System of the Playing Source
Choosing Theater-Dimensional Mode
Dialog mode
Enjoying the Sound Effects
Listening angle
Activating Theater-Dimensional mode
Adjusting Theater-Dimensional mode
Display, Stereo appears Stereo indicator lights up
Saving the adjusted values
Adjusting each speaker’s relative
Volume balance
Power is switched off unless you save the values
Using the Late NIGHT/FRONT Effect Function
Boosting the Super Bass Sounds/High Frequency Sounds
Press Late Night
Still Frame/Slow Play
Viewing a still frame
Viewing slow playback
Frame by frame advance playback Viewing one frame at a time
Locating a Specific Title/Folder/Chapter/ Track/Location
Using the MP3 Navigator
Navigate using the following controls
Repeat Play
Repeating a Disc, Title, Folder, Chapter or Track
Repeating a Specific Segment
Random Play
Playing in Random Order
To change titles or chapters during random play
To stop random play
Playing in a Favorite Order
Programming DVDs
Programming Video CDs, CDs
To save a program in memory
To erase a program saved in memory
Playing in a Favorites Order
Programming MP3s
Additional programming options
Selecting the Camera Angle
Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle Multi-Angle
To check whether or not a disc is recorded with angles
Before operating
Changing the Audio Language Multi- Language Function
Selecting a Subtitle Language Multi-Language Subtitles
Changing Audio Type
Press Audio repeatedly to select the desired language
Remote controller Press Display during while a disc
Viewing Disc Information
Viewing Disc Information during while a disc is playing
Is playing. Press Display
Viewing Disc Information during while a disc is stopped
Video CD and CD
Customizing the Function Settings
Using the Setup Screen Menus
Changing to the Setup Screen Expert Menu Mode
Settings Expert Basic Factory setting
Customizing the Function Settings
Setting the TV Screen Size
Settings 43 Letter Box Pan & Scan
Wide Factory setting
Setting the Video 1 Options
Switching the S-Video Output Expert
Turning the Screen Saver On and Off Expert
Adjusting the Video Quality
Selecting a preprogrammed setting
Fine Focus
Contrast
Chroma Level
Hue
Setting the Video 2 Options
Setting the Position of the On-screen Display Expert
Turning the angle indicator on and off Expert
Changing the Background of the Screen
Setting the Language Options
Setting the On-screen Display OSD Language
Selecting an audio language preference
Subtitle Language Factory setting English Chinese Other
Selecting a subtitle language preference
Selecting a DVD menu language preference
Chinese Other
When Other is selected
Settings With Audio Selected Subtitle Factory setting
Forcing subtitles to be displayed Expert
Off Assist Subtitle
Language Code List
Language Input-code
Setting the Parental Lock Level
Entering the Password
Setting the Parental Lock Level
Changing the Password
Country Code List
Resetting the DVD Receiver to System Settings
Setting the Country Code
Press Enter to set the new Country Code
Recording Using the Connected Equipment
Basic Recording Procedure
Controlling other components connected to the DVD Receiver
Learning a pre-programming code
Setting No
Pre-programmong codes
Controlling other components connected to the DVD Receiver
Controlling VCR
Controlling TV
Place the remote controller
Remote controller for the other
Desired Mode button on
Remote controller, press the Enter
Controlling other components connected to the DVD Receiver
Erasing the programmed command from one button
Erasing all the commands programmed under a Mode button
Troubleshooting
Amplifier Symptoms Causes Remedies Pages
CD/Audio CD
DVD Video CD/Audio CD Symptoms Causes Remedies Pages
Troubleshooting
Symptoms Causes Remedies
Tuner Remote controller Recording
Specifications
Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation
Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH
SKS-HT240
Important Safeguards
Precautions
Introduction
SKB-240
Front Speaker Bases Wall Mounting
Center Speaker Base
Mounting vertically
Using Speaker Mounts/Brackets
Using the Optional Speaker Stands
Mounting horizontally
Connecting the Speaker Cables
Connecting the Subwoofer
Using the supplied RCA cable, connect
Input terminals to the corresponding
Enjoying Home Theater
Adjustment
Setting the Subwoofer Level
Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible cause Remedy
Powered Subwoofer SKW-240 Center Speaker SKC-240C
Front Speaker SKF-240F
Surround Speaker SKM-240S/SKB-240