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Onkyo HT-RC270 Connecting the Speaker Cables, Screw-typespeaker terminals, Using Banana Plugs

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Connecting the Speaker Cables

Screw-type speaker terminals

Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of	1/2" to 5/8"(12 to 15 mm)
insulation from the ends of the
speaker cables, and twist the bare
wires tightly, as shown.

Using Banana Plugs

•If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug.

•Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of the speaker terminal.

The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals. If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals.

Front high

Front wide

Front high

right

Front right

Front left

left

Center

speaker

Surround	Surround	Surround	Surround
right	back right	back left	left
speaker	speaker	speaker	speaker

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Contents

Instruction Manual ContentsHT-RC270 AV ReceiverAVIS Important Safety InstructionsFor Canadian Models PrecautionsFor U.S. models Modèle pour les CanadienInstalling the Batteries Supplied AccessoriesUsing the Remote Controller Aiming the Remote ControllerConnections ContentsIntroduction Turning On & Basic OperationsProcessing FeaturesAmplifier MiscellaneousTHX Select2 Plus ij klm n o p Front & Rear Panelsb cdefg u v w x yd e f Displaya b c k l mna bcd Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiverij kl About Home TheaterEnjoying Home Theater de ghSpeaker Configuration Connecting the AV ReceiverConnecting Your Speakers Speaker Connection PrecautionsUsing Banana Plugs Connecting the Speaker Cableswires tightly, as shown Screw-typespeaker terminalsUsing Dipole Speakers Connecting a Powered SubwooferPower amplifier Connecting a Power AmplifierBi-ampingthe Front Speakers RightLeft speakerspeakerAV Cables and Jacks About AV ConnectionsConnected image with AV components Connecting Your Components with HDMI Audio return channel ARC functionConnecting Your Components display when changing settingsRemote Control Connecting Onkyo uComponentsHow to record the video Direct ChangeInsert the plug fully into the jack Connecting AntennaInsert wire PushSignal Selection Which Connections Should I Use?Video Connection Formats Audio Connection Formats Turning Off Turning On/Off the AV ReceiverTurning On Playing the Connected Component Setting the Display BrightnessBasic Operations Displaying Source InformationMuting the AV Receiver Using the Home MenuUsing the Sleep Timer Selecting Speaker LayoutUsing Headphones Changing the Input DisplayTurning Off the Components Using Easy MacrosRestoring Default Changing Source ComponentFirst measurement position Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker SetupUsing Audyssey MultEQ Second−Sixth measurement positions`Cancel 3 When you’ve finished making the settings, press7 When prompted, repeat step 9 Disconnect the speaker setup microphoneUsing a Powered Subwoofer Error MessagesChanging the Speaker Settings Manually `CancelListening to the Radio Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations Listening to the RadioDeleting Presets Presetting FM/AM StationsSelecting Presets MODERecording Separate AV Sources Connecting a Recording ComponentRecording AV RecordingListening Mode Buttons Using the Listening ModesSelecting Listening Modes PURE AUDIO button and indicatorInput Source About Listening ModesExplanatory Notes Speaker Layout• Dolby PLIIx Music Listening Modes• Dolby PLIIx Movie • Dolby PLIIx Game• Neo:6 Music Listening Mode• Neo:6 Cinema • THX Games • THX Cinema• THX Music • THX Select2 CinemaUse this mode when playing rock game discs Onkyo-OriginalDSP Listening ModesUse this mode when playing action game discs Use this mode when playing sports game discsCommon Procedures in Setup Menu Advanced SetupOn-screenSetup Menus c 3. Audio Adjust d 4. Source SetupHDMI Input Input/Output AssignMonitor Out ResolutionAnalog Audio Input Component Video InputDigital Audio Input BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC, AUXSpeaker Configuration Speaker SetupSpeaker Settings Powered Zone2Surr Back Ch Speaker DistanceLevel Calibration LPF of LFE Low-PassFilter for the LFE ChannelEqualizer Equalizer SettingsTHX Audio Setup Surr Back Speaker SpacingDolby Audio AdjustMultiplex/Mono Preserve THX SettingsAudyssey DSX Source SetupTheater-Dimensional LFE LevelAudyssey Dynamic EQ Reference Level Offset `0dB Dynamic VolumeReference Level `5dBName Edit IntelliVolumeA/V Sync IntelliVolumeWide Mode*1*2 Picture AdjustGame Mode Picture Mode*1*2Noise Reduction*2 Listening Mode PresetEdge Enhancement*2 Brightness*1*2OSD Setup Hardware SetupVolume Setup MiscellaneousLip Sync HDMIAudio TV Out HDMI Control RIHDNetwork Auto Power DownFirmware Update Power ControlTone Control Settings Lock SetupUsing the Audio Settings SetupMusic Optimizer Audyssey SettingsSpeaker Levels Late NightAudio Selector Setting the Incoming Digital Signal Fixed ModeAudio Selector About NET Connecting the AV ReceiverNET/USB Network RequirementsListening to Other Internet Radio Listening to Internet RadioListening to vTuner Internet Radio ENTERStation and Song Presets Registering Presets*1Playing Music Files on a Server Items on the Internet Radio Top MenuWindows Media Player 11 Setup Supported Audio File FormatsWMA Lossless Server RequirementsAbout DLNA FLACSupported Music File Formats Windows Media Player 12 SetupUsing Remote Playback Server RequirementsMac Address Network SettingsENTER DHCPPlaying Music Files on a USB Device About USBUSB Mass Storage Device Requirements Supported Audio File FormatsPress NET/USB repeatedly to select the “USB” Plug your USB mass storage device into the AVreceiver’s USB port inputZone Connecting ZoneConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in Zone Controlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver Setting the Powered ZoneUsing Zone ENTERMuting Zone Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote ControllerAdjusting the Volume for Zone Operating with the remote controller3 Press DISPLAY to switch to Extended Mode*3 Playing Music Files on the iPod/iPhoneConnecting the iPod Directly to the USB Port ENTERConnecting an Onkyo Dock Using Your iPod models Alarm Clock Using the Onkyo DockUP-A1Dock Charging Your iPod models BatteryWithout the RI Control Controlling Your iPodRI Dock With the RI ControlExtended mode Music g h i bj c k d eStandard mode Extended mode VideoControlling Other Components Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesLooking up for Remote Control Code ENTERENTER Entering Remote Control CodesENTER REMOTE MODE • BD/DVD `31612Controlling Other Components Resetting REMOTE MODE ButtonsResetting the Remote Controller Controlling a TVai a j k b cl d em f g h n Deleting Learning Commands Learning CommandsUsing Normal Macros Running Macros Making MacrosDeleting Macros Press MY MOVIE, MY TV, or MY MUSICAudio TroubleshootingPower The STANDBY indicator flashes redOnly the front speakers produce sound There’s no sound with a certain signal formatAbout DTS signals Only the center speaker produces soundTuner Remote ControllerVideo The remote controller doesn’t workMusic Server and Internet Radio RecordingZone USB Mass Storage Device Playback• Video Attenuation Video ATT:OFF: defaultThe ufunctions don’t work CBL/SAT, GAME, or AUX inputGeneral SpecificationsAmplifier Section Video SectionAbout Copyright Protection About HDMISupported Audio Formats Using an RIHD-compatibleTV, Player, or Recorder About p-compatiblecomponents•Power Control: On •TV Control: On How to connect and setup1Confirm the connecting and setting 3 Confirm the settingsOutput Video Resolution ChartNTSC/PAL ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 2 9 4 0 0 3 5ONKYO U.S.A. 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Connecting the Speaker Cables

Screw-type speaker terminals

Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of

insulation from the ends of the

speaker cables, and twist the bare

wires tightly, as shown.

Using Banana Plugs