Contents, Introduction, Connection, Basic Operation

Introduction
Important Safety Instructions		2
Precautions		3
Speaker Precautions		4
Package Contents		4
Features		6
Getting to Know the AV Receiver		9
Remote Controller		12
Speakers		17
Connection
Connecting Your Speakers		18
Connecting Antennas		21
Connecting Your Components		23
About AV Connections		23
Connecting Audio and Video Signals
to the AV Receiver		24
Which Connections Should I Use?		24
TV or Projector		25
DVD player		26
Components with HDMI	..............................	28
VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback		29
VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording		30
Camcorder, Games Console,
or Other Device		30
Satellite, Cable, Set-top box,
or Other Video Source	..............................	31
CD Player or Turntable		32
DS-A1X — RI Dock for the iPod		33
Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc,
or DAT Recorder		34
Connecting Onkyo	Components	35
Connecting the Power Cord		35
Turning On & First Time Setup
Turning On the AV Receiver		36
First Time Setup		37
Automatic Speaker Setup
(Audyssey 2EQ)		37
HDMI Video Setup		40
Digital Audio Input Setup		41
Changing the Input Display		41

Basic Operation
Playing Your AV Components	42
Basic AV Receiver Operation	42
Using the Multichannel DVD Input	43
Displaying Source Information	43
Listening to the Radio	44
Listening to AM/FM Stations	44
Presetting AM/FM Stations	45
RI Dock DS-A1X for the iPod	46
Common Functions	49
Setting the Display Brightness	49
Adjusting the Bass and Treble	49
Muting the AV Receiver	49
Using the Sleep Timer	50
Using Headphones	50
Adjusting Speaker Levels	50
Enjoying the Listening Modes
Using the Listening Modes	51
Selecting Listening Modes	52
About the Listening Modes	53
Using the Late Night Function
(Dolby Digital only)	54
Using the CinemaFILTER	54
Using the Audio Adjust Settings	54
Advanced Operation
Recording	56
Advanced Setup	57
Advanced Speaker Settings	57
Digital Input Signal Formats	62
Correcting Sound and Picture Sync	62
Controlling Other Components	63
Entering Remote Control Codes	63
Remote Control Codes for Onkyo
Components Connected via	64
Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons	64
Resetting the Remote Controller	64
Troubleshooting	66

If you can’t resolve an issue, try resetting the AV receiver by holding down the [VCR/DVR] button and pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button.

Specifications

Onkyo HT-SP904 Contents, Introduction, Connection, Turning On & First Time Setup, Basic Operation