Using the Home Menu

The Home menu provides you quick access to frequently used menus without having to go through the long standard menu. This menu enables you to change settings and view the current information.

The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.

1 Press RECEIVER followed by HOME.

The Home menu will be superimposed on the TV screen.

2 Use q/wand ENTER to make the desired selection.

Input*1

`You can select the input source while viewing the information as follows: the name of input selectors, input assignments, radio information, and ARC function setting.

Press ENTER to display the current input source, followed by q/wto select the desired input source. Pressing ENTER again switches to the selected input source.

Audio

`You can change the following settings: “Bass”, “Treble”, “Subwoofer Level”, “Center Level”, “Dolby Volume”, “Audyssey”, “Dynamic EQ”, “Dynamic Volume”, “Late Night”, “Music Optimizer”, Re-EQ and Re-EQ(THX)”.

See also:

“Audyssey” (page 51)

“Using the Audio Settings” (page 60)

Video

`You can change the following settings: “Wide Mode” and “Picture Mode*2”.

See also:

“Picture Adjust” (page 54)

Info*3

`You can view the information of the following items: “Audio”, “Video” and “Tuner”.

Listening Mode

`You can select the listening modes that are grouped in the following categories: MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME and THX.

Use q/wto select the category and e/rto select the listening mode. Press ENTER to switch to the selected listening mode.

Note

*1 For the PORT input selector, the name of Universal Port Option Dock will be displayed.

*2 Only when you have selected “Custom” in the “Picture Mode” (page 54), pressing ENTER allows you to adjust the following items via the Home menu: Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Hue” and “Saturation”. Press RETURN to return to the “Picture Mode” setting.

*3 Depending on the input source and listening mode, not all channels shown here output the sound.

Using the Sleep Timer

With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver to turn off automatically after a specified period.

1 Press RECEIVER followed by SLEEP repeatedly to select the required sleep time.

The sleep time can be set from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute steps.

The SLEEP indicator lights on the display when the sleep timer has been set. The specified sleep time appears on the display for about 5 seconds, then the previous display reappears.

Tip

If you need to cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator goes off.

To check the time remaining until the AV receiver sleeps, press SLEEP. Note that if you press again on SLEEP as the time being displayed is equal or inferior to 10 minutes, the sleep timer will go off.

Setting the Display Brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver’s display.

1 Press RECEIVER followed by DIMMER repeatedly to select:

Normal + MASTER VOLUME indicator lights.

Normal + MASTER VOLUME indicator goes off.

Dim + MASTER VOLUME indicator goes off.

Dimmer + MASTER VOLUME indicator goes off.

Tip

(North American models) Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver’s DIMMER.

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Onkyo HT-RC370 instruction manual Using the Home Menu, Using the Sleep Timer, Setting the Display Brightness

HT-RC370 specifications

The Onkyo HT-RC370 is a versatile and feature-rich AV receiver designed to enhance the home theater experience. Launched as a part of Onkyo’s acclaimed lineup, this receiver provides high-quality audio and video processing capabilities to satisfy both casual viewers and audiophiles alike.

One of the main features of the HT-RC370 is its support for both 7.2 channel surround sound and multiple audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. This ensures immersive soundscapes for movies, music, and games, delivering a cinema-like experience right at home. The receiver offers a potent 100 watts per channel, which guarantees powerful sound output, making it suitable for various room sizes.

The HT-RC370 takes advantage of Onkyo’s advanced audio processing technologies, such as Audyssey MultEQ room correction. This system analyzes the acoustics of the space and automatically adjusts the speakers for optimal sound performance, significantly improving overall sound quality. Additionally, the receiver supports two subwoofers, enhancing low-frequency performance and creating a more balanced sound stage.

In terms of connectivity, the Onkyo HT-RC370 features an extensive range of options. It includes multiple HDMI inputs and outputs, allowing users to connect several devices, such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices, all while supporting 3D video and 4K upscaling capabilities. Other connectivity options include analog and digital audio inputs, as well as components like USB ports for easy access to music files.

An intuitive GUI (Graphical User Interface) enhances usability, and it provides straightforward control for both audio and video settings. The receiver also includes built-in network capabilities for streaming music from various online sources, such as Spotify and Pandora, providing flexibility for music lovers.

In summary, the Onkyo HT-RC370 combines robust features, advanced audio technologies, and extensive connectivity options to create an exemplary audio-visual experience. Whether you are hosting movie nights or enjoying your favorite music, this receiver provides the power, performance, and flexibility needed to elevate any entertainment setting.