Onkyo HT-R518: Comprehensive Guide to Connecting AV Components

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Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver

By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply by changing the input source on the AV receiver.

: Signal Flow
Video	Video
Video
Audio	Audio
	TV, projector,
	etc.

DVD player, etc.

Speakers (see page 15 for hookup details)

Which Connections Should I Use?

The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components. Use the following sections as a guide.

For video components, you must make an audio connection and a video connection.

Video Connection Formats

Video equipment can be connected to the AV receiver by using any one of the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, component video, or HDMI, the lat- ter offering the best picture quality.

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn’t convert between formats, so only outputs of the same format as the input will output the signal.

Video Signal Flow Chart

DVD player, etc.

Composite S-Video Component HDMI

IN

AV receiver

MONITOR OUT

Composite S-Video Component HDMI

TV, projector, etc.

Audio Connection Formats

Audio equipment can be connected to the AV receiver by using any of the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, analog multichannel, or HDMI.

When you connect audio equipment to an HDMI, OPTICAL, or COAXIAL input, you must assign that input to an input selector (see pages 36 and 37).

Audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are output only by the HDMI OUT (pass thru). HDMI sources are not output by the speakers connected to the AV receiver.

Audio Signal Flow Chart

DVD player, etc.

HDMI Multichannel Optical Coaxial Analog

AV receiver

HDMI

Analog

MD recorder, etc.

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Contents

HT-R518 Avis Important Safety Instructions Power Precautions Speaker cable labels Supplied AccessoriesPrecautions Make sure you have the following accessories Contents Connections FeaturesAmpliﬁer Processing Front Panel Getting to Know the AV Receiver Display Getting to Know the AV Receiver Rear Panel DVD Front L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, and Surr L/R VCR/DVR IN/OUT Controlling the AV Receiver Remote Controller Installing the Batteries Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller Enjoying Home Theater Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Conﬁguration Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting a Powered Subwoofer Using Dipole Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables Speaker Connection PrecautionsStrip about 5/8 Attach the FM antenna, as shown Connecting AntennasConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting the AM Loop Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter Connecting AntennasConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna AV Connection Color Coding Connecting Your ComponentsAbout AV Connections Optical Digital Jacks Video Connection Formats Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Which Connections Should I Use? Hint Connecting a TV or ProjectorVideo Connection Audio Connection Multichannel analog audio output, see Connecting a DVD playerDVD player Hooking Up the Multichannel Input VCR or DVR Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback Signal ﬂow Connecting a VCR or DVR for RecordingMake the audio connection a CBL/SAT in S HT-R518 Pass-thru Connecting Components with HdmiAbout Hdmi About Copyright Protection Tip Audio SignalsMaking Hdmi Connections Turn on the AV receiver, and then assign the Hdmi in see Camcorder or console Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, or Other DeviceMake the video connection a Make the audio connection a Camcorder, game console, etc CD or turntable StepAn MC head amp and phono preamp are necessary to CD player Coaxial CBL/SAT Optical Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder If Your iPod Doesn’t Support Video Connecting an RI DockNot all iPod models output video If Your iPod Supports Video Components Connecting Onkyo ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Some components may not support all Functions Up and Running in a Few Easy Steps Do the automatic speaker setup-this is essentialTurning On the AV Receiver Turning On and Standby Measurement Positions First Time SetupAutomatic Speaker Setup Audyssey 2EQ Using Audyssey 2EQ Error Messages First Time Setup Using a Powered Subwoofer Hdmi Input SetupTo Retry the Automatic Speaker Setup Changing the Speaker Settings Manually Digital Input Setup Component Video Input Setup Changing the Input Display This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver Basic AV Receiver Operation Select a listening mode and enjoySee Using the Listening Modes on Playing Your AV Components Muting the AV Receiver Setting the Display BrightnessUsing the Sleep Timer Common Functions Interpreting Surround Channel Information 7Using HeadphonesCommon Functions Displaying Source Information Seconds Specifying the Digital Signal FormatPress and hold the AV receiver’s Digital Input button for about Listening to the Radio Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to AM/FM Stations Actual display depends on country Tuning into Stations by FrequencyListening to the Radio Displaying AM/FM Radio Information Selecting Presets Presetting AM/FM StationsDeleting Presets This allows you to search RDS radio stations by type see Using RDSWhat is RDS? RDS Program Types PTY Listening to Trafﬁc News TP Displaying Radio Text RTFinding Stations by Type PTY Selecting on the AV Receiver Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Selecting the Listening Modes Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format Using the Listening ModesAnalog and PCM Sources Dolby Digital Sources DTS Sources About the Listening Modes Use this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHS Onkyo Original DSP Modes Recording the Input Source RecordingRecording from Different AV Sources PLII/Neo6 Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the Audio Adjust Settings Multiplex/Mono Settings Multichannel Subwoofer Setting Adjusting the Listening ModesTheater-Dimensional Setting Music Optimizer Using the Audio SettingsTone Control Settings Audyssey Dynamic EQ Sync Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital onlyUsing the CinemaFILTER Speaker Levels Speaker Setup Advanced SetupFor the HT-S5105 Home Theater System Cos- tomer Crossover Frequency Advanced SetupDouble Bass Speaker Distance Repeat so that the level Turn up the volume so that youCan hear the test tone sufﬁ Ciently Then use the Left and Right Equalizer SettingsButtons to select Press the Down button, Entering Remote Control Codes Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components Controlling Other Components Resetting the Remote ControllerRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via Resetting the Remote Mode Buttons Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder Controlling a VCR or PVR Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver Disc +/- button Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD Player Controlling an RI Dock Controlling a Cassette Recorder ON/STANDBY, TV buttons Controlling a TV Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Can’t record Remote controller doesn’t workSound changes when I connect my head- phones Can’t control other components Video Section SpeciﬁcationsAmpliﬁer Section General Memo HT-R518En.book Page 78 Tuesday, March 11, 2008 1131 AM HT-R518En.book Page 79 Tuesday, March 11, 2008 1131 AM Onkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH