HT-S790
HOME ENTERTAINMENT 7.1-CHANNEL RECEIVER/SPEAKER PACKAGE
Available in Black or Silver
Opening Up a Whole Lot of Home Entertainment Choices
With a multitude of home theater packages on the market that offer little more than amplified television, the HT-S790 home entertainment 7.1-channel receiver/speaker package stands out as a welcome alternative. With a powerfully capable amplifier design, expansive yet noiseless audio signal processing, and easily integrated playback options, youll be stunned at what the HT-S790 is capable of. And its all about options: the whole range of DTS and Dolby Digital decoders; connectivity with all conceivable components; and compatibility the iPod* By giving you. everything you need to create your own personalized home entertainment experience, the HT-S790 stands tall among the others in its class.
*Requires Onkyos RI (Remote Interactive) Dock for the iPod
Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) WRAT is the backbone of the HT-S790s amplifier design and is centered on three core elements: 1) A low-negative-feedback design that ensures a fuller sound at higher frequencies; 2) Closed ground-loop circuits that mitigate individual circuit noise and keep the ground potential free of distortion; 3) A high-instantaneous current capability that effectively handles reflex energy from the speakers and impedance fluctuations to offer dynamics similar to those experienced in a movie theater. WRAT ensures the audio performance necessary for a range of video content with surround sound, as well as providing a solid platform for reproducing music sources like DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, PCM CDs, and digital files like MP3s. Component Video Switching (50 MHz) with HDTV Connectivity With three component video inputs, you can have up to three of todays latest A/V componentsthink DVD/universal players, cable/set-top boxes, DVRs and the latest gaming consoles like the Xboxconnected simultaneously for output to the latest high-definition displays. With a frequency range out to 50 MHz, you have more than enough bandwidth to pass a progressive scan DVD signal (at least 12 MHz needed) and a 720p signal (at least 37 MHz needed) to high-definition displays with no deterioration on the video signal. Besides the convenience and simplicity of one component video output, the HT-S790 gives you the versatility to build your home theater system as you wish.
Incorporating the Most Advanced and Latest Surround Formats Available The HT-S790 has the onboard surround sound decodersDolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24 and DTS Neo:6to effectively reproduce stereo and multichannel sources with the sonic effects that the producing artists, directors and sound engineers originally intended. And with the upcoming release of HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc, Dolby Digital and DTS have prepared audio formats that represent the future of digital audio entertainment. By connecting an HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc player with the respective high-definition audio codecs to the HT-S790 via its 7.1-multichannel inputs, you will be able to enjoy superior audio quality with a bit-rate of up to 1.5 Mbps* almost twice that of existing , codecs. The new codecs are back-compatible with existing codecs.

*Confirmed for DTS-HD

7.1 Speaker System with Fine-Tuning Capabilities The HTP-540 7.1 speaker package has designed to work in tandem with the HT-R540 A/V receiver. These speakers can easily handle the most dynamic film soundtracks as well as provide good music reproduction. Given the lowfrequency energy requirements of home theater, the package is anchored around the SKW-540 powered subwoofer with its 230 W amplifier. As a unit with the front, center and surround speakers, this package has the dynamic range and the ability to expertly handle loud, complex signals. Also, depending on your preferences, you can accurately set your subwoofer to the best possible frequency for bass reproduction.

Silver model

HT-R540 [7.1-Channel Receiver]
Amplifier, A/V Processing and Connectivity Features
110 watts per channel minimum into 8 ohms, 1 kHz, FTC; 130 watts per channel minimum into 8 ohms, 1 kHz, JEITA; 160 watts per channel minimum into 8 ohms, 1 kHz, JEITA (1 channel driven) DTS, DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx 192 kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels Advanced 32-bit processing DSP chip H.C.P.S.high current power supply Discrete power amplifier circuitry for all channels Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry HDTV-capable (50 MHz) component video switching (3 inputs/1 output) 4 digital inputs (3 optical/1 coaxial) 3 S-Video inputs and 2 outputs A-form listening mode memory Non-scaling configuration OR-EQ equalizer function Pure audio mode Direct mode Speaker A/B drive Color-coded 7.1-multichannel inputs (Ready for new DTS and Dolby Digital formats for high-definition discs) Subwoofer pre out Color-coded banana plug-compatible speaker posts (except speaker B)

HTP-540 [Speaker Package]

SKF-540F

2-Way Bass Reflex Front Speakers
12 cm OMF diaphragm woofer x 2 2.5 cm balanced dome, floating tweeter 130 watts max. input Magnetically shielded

SKC-540C

2-Way Bass Reflex Center Speaker

HT-R540 (front)

SKM-540S/SKB-540
2-Way Bass Reflex Surround/Surround Back Speakers
8 cm cone woofer 2 cm ceramic tweeter 130 watts max. input
*All speakers feature 8 ohms impedance, color-coded speaker terminals and speaker cable.

SKW-540

Bass Reflex Powered Subwoofer
Built-in 230 watts power amplifier 25 cm cone woofer Auto standby/on Output level control Color-coded speaker terminals and speaker cables

HT-R540 (rear)

Other Performance Features
40 FM/AM random presets Crossover adjustment (40/50/60/80/100/ 120/150/200 Hz) for bass management Compatible with RI (Remote Interactive) Dock for the iPod A/V synchronization function (set at 0/20/40/60/80/100 ms) Preprogrammed RI (Remote Interactive) remote control with mode-key LEDs
SPECIFICATIONS RECEIVER SECTION TUNER SECTION
[FM] Tuning Frequency Range. 87.5 MHz-108.0 MHz Usable Sensitivity
Stereo... 22.2 dBf (75 , IHF) Mono.. 15.2 dBf (75 , IHF)
HTP-540 (Speaker Package)

Remote Control

SPEAKER SECTION SPEAKER SECTION

Speaker Type

Front/Center/Surround/Surround Back. 2-Way, Bass Reflex Subwoofer.. Bass Reflex Powered

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Power Output
Input Sensitivity and Impedance

Line.. 200 mV/47 k

Max. Input Power
Front/Center/Surround/Surround Back. 130 W
Output Level and Impedance

Rec out.. 200 mV/470

Max. Output Power

Subwoofer.. 230 W

Frequency Response.. 5 Hz-100 kHz/+ 1 dB, - 3 dB (Direct mode) Tone Control.. 10 dB, 80 Hz (BASS)
10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE) Signal-to-Noise Ratio.. 100 dB (Line, IHF-A) Speaker Impedance.. 8 -16

GENERAL

Power Supply... AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption.. 670 W Standby Power Consumption. 0.5 W Dimensions (W x H x D).. 435 x 151 x 377 mm Weight.. 10.2 kg

Nominal Impedance

Front/Center/Surround/Surround Back. 8
Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Subwoofer.. 330 mV/100 k

VIDEO SECTION
Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance
Video.. 1.0 Vp-p/75 (Component and S-Video Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 0.28 Vp-p/75 (S-Video C) 1 Vp-p/75 (Composite)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Front.. 157 x 433 x 200 mm Center.. 433 x 157 x 200 mm Surround/Surround Back.. 175 x 265 x 102 mm Subwoofer.. 275 x 473 x 449 mm
Component Video Frequency Response. 5 Hz-50 MHz

*1 channel driven

Weight
Front/Center.. 3.8 kg Surround/Surround Back.. 1.4 kg Subwoofer.. 11.5 kg
Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, Onkyo reserves the right to change specifications and appearance without notice. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS, DTS-ES Extended Surround, DTS 96/24 and Neo:6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. CinemaFILTER and OR-EQ are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Onkyo Corporation 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: +81-72-831-8136 Fax: +81-72-833-5222 http://www.onkyo.com/ Australia: Sole Distributor, Amber Technology Ltd. Unit B, 5 Skyline Place, Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61-2-9452-8600 Fax: +61-2-9975-1368 http://www.ambertech.com.au e-mail: consumer@ambertech.com.au
New Zealand: B&W Loudspeakers (N.Z.) Ltd. 95 Tuam Street, Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND Tel: +64-3-365-5677 Fax: +64-3-366-7853 http://www.onkyo.co.nz
NPR No. 06N11 03/06 Printed in Japan
Front L/R... 110 W + 110 W (8 , 1 kHz, FTC) 130 W + 130 W (8 , 1 kHz, JEITA) 160 W + 160 W (8 , 1 kHz, JEITA)* Center... 110 W (8 , 1 kHz, FTC) 130 W (8 , 1 kHz, JEITA) 160 W (8 , 1 kHz, JEITA)* Surround & Surround Back L/R. 110 W + 110 W (8 , 1 kHz, FTC) 130 W + 130 W (8 , 1 kHz, JEITA) 160 W + 160 W (8 , 1 kHz, JEITA)* Dynamic Power.. 230 W + 230 W (3 , Front) 170 W + 170 W (4 , Front) 120 W + 120 W (8 , Front) THD (Total Harmonic Distortion). 0.08 % (Rated Power) Damping Factor.. 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 )

Drivers

Front/Center.. 12 cm OMF diaphragm woofer x 2 2.5 cm balanced dome, floating tweeter Surround/Surround Back.. 8 cm cone woofer 2.5 cm ceramic tweeter Subwoofer.. 25 cm cone

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Stereo... 67 dB (IHF-A) Mono.. 73 dB (IHF-A)
Total Harmonic Distortion
Stereo... 0.5 %, 1 kHz Mono.. 0.3 %, 1 kHz

Frequency Response

Front/Center.. 55 Hz-50 kHz Surround/Surround Back.. 60 Hz-20 kHz Subwoofer.. 25 Hz-150 Hz
Frequency Response.. 30 Hz-15 kHz/ 1 dB Stereo Separation.. 40 dB at 1 kHz [AM] Tuning Frequency Range. 522 kHz-1,611 kHz/530 kHz-1,710 kHz Usable Sensitivity.. 300 V/m Signal-to-Noise Ratio.. 40 dB Total Harmonic Distortion.. 0.7 %
Output Sound Pressure Level
Front/Center.. 86 dB/W/m Surround/Surround Back.. 82 dB/W/m

Contents

Introduction.. 2
7.1ch Home Theater System

HT-S790

AV Receiver (HT-R540) Front Speakers (SKF-540F) Center Speaker (SKC-540C) Surround Speakers (SKM-540S) Surround Back Speakers (SKB-540) Powered Subwoofer (SKW-540)

Connection. 19

Turning On & First Time Setup.. 34

Instruction Manual

Basic Operation Playing your AV components. 36 Listening to the Radio. 38
Enjoying the Listening Modes.. 46
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 7.1ch Home Theater System. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new 7.1ch Home Theater System. Please retain this manual for future reference.

Advanced Operation. 52

Troubleshooting.. 61

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Important Safety Instructions
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, PORTABLE CART WARNING tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. S3125A Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the apparatus, C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water, D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualied technician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation, E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in any way, and F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service. 16. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a re or electric shock. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus. Dont put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit. 17. Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries. 18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, creating a ue-like gap for warm air to escape.

O DIMMER button (44)

Adjusts the display brightness.

P MEMORY button (39)

Used when storing or deleting radio presets.

Display

MEMORY (39): Lights up when presetting radio stations. FM STEREO (38): Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station.
1 A and B speaker indicators (5, 36)
Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on.

2 MUTING indicator (44)

Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.

5 SLEEP indicator (45)

Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.
3 Listening mode and format indicators (48)
Show the selected listening mode and the format of digital audio signals.

6 Message area

Displays various information about the selected input source.

4 Radio indicators

TUNED (38): Lights up when tuned to a radio station. AUTO (38): For AM and FM radio, lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual Tuning mode is selected. XM (North American models only) (40): Lights up when XM radio is selected.
Rear Panel B (North American model only) 5 6
SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A CENTER SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

AV RECEIVER

I CD IN
A DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2, 3, and COAXIAL
These optical and coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting components with optical or coaxial digital audio outputs, such as CD and DVD players.
This analog audio input is for connecting a CD players analog audio output.

J TAPE IN/OUT

This analog audio input and output are for connecting a recorder with an analog audio input and output, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder, etc.
B XM antenna (on North American models)
This jack is for connecting an XM Passport System, sold separately (see page 40).

C COMPONENT VIDEO

A DVD player, TV, or other component that supports component video can be connected here.
K VIDEO 1 IN/OUT and VIDEO 2 IN
The VIDEO 1 inputs and outputs can be used to connect a VCR. The VIDEO 2 inputs can be used to connect another video source (e.g., cable/satellite receiver, set-top box, etc).

D AM ANTENNA

These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.

L DVD IN

These jacks can be used to connect a DVD player with an analog multichannel audio output for SACD and DVD-Audio playback.

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesnt convert between formats, so only outputs of the same format as the input will output the signal.
Video Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc. Output IN AV Receiver OUT Input TV, projector, etc.
Composite S-Video Component Composite S-Video Component Composite S-Video Component

Audio Connection Formats

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesnt convert between formats. For example, audio signals connected to an OPTICAL or COAXIAL digital input are not output by the analog TAPE OUT, so if you want to record from, for example, your CD player, in addition to connecting it to a digital input, you must also connect it to the analog CD IN.
Audio Signal Flow Chart CD player, etc. Output IN AV Receiver OUT Input Cassette recorder, etc.
Analog Optical Coaxial Analog Multichannel Optical Coaxial Analog Multichannel
Connecting a TV or Projector
Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your TV ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection. With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from your TV and listen via speaker set B. To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c. (For recording, use a and b , or a and c.)
Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT S MONITOR OUT V VIDEO 2 IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 Signal ow TV Component video input S-Video input Composite video input Analog audio L/R output Digital coaxial output Digital optical output Picture quality Best Better Standard

AM FM 75

FRONT SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK

L L L L

L COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT

R S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

Connect one or the other Connection b must be assigned (see page 35)

TV, projector, etc.

If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV receiver (see pages 27 and 29).

Connecting a DVD player

Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection. With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from a DVD and listen via speaker set B. To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c. (For recording, use a and b , or a and c.) If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs, be sure to use the main left and right outputs for connection a.

Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN DVD IN S DVD IN V DVD IN FRONT DIGITAL IN COAXIAL DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal ow DVD player Component video output S-Video output Composite video output Analog audio L/R output Digital coaxial output Digital optical output Picture quality Best Better Standard
L COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT

R S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT

Connect one or the other Connection c must be assigned (see page 35)

DVD player

To connect a DVD player or DVD-Audio/SACD-capable player with a multichannel analog audio output, see page 26.
Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input
If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio or SACD, and it has a multichannel analog audio output, you can connect it to the AV receivers multichannel DVD input. Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV receivers DVD IN FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURR BACK L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 7.1-channel analog audio output on your DVD player. If your DVD player has a 5.1-channel analog audio output, dont connect anything to the AV receivers SURR BACK L/R jacks.

7.1 ch

CENTER SURR BACK L

5.1 ch

FRONT SPEAKERS B PRE OUT FRONT

SURROUND

R DVD SUB WOOFER

L FRONT

L SURROUND

R CENTER SUB WOOFER

L SURR BACK
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback
Hint! With this hookup, you can use your VCRs tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.
Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection. With connection a , you can listen to the VCR or DVD recorder even via speaker set B. To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c. (To listen via speaker set B, use a and b , or a and c.)
Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 1 IN S VIDEO 1 IN V VIDEO 1 IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal ow VCR or DVD recorder Component video output S-Video output Composite video output Analog audio L/R output Digital coaxial output Digital optical output Picture quality Best Better Standard

TUNER TUNING

Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations

Auto Tuning Mode

Press the [TUNING MODE] button so that the AUTO indicator appears on the display.
Press the TUNING Up or Down [ ]/[ ] button. Searching stops when a station is found.
With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations.
Use the [TUNER] input selector button to select AM or FM. In this example, FM has been selected.

Manual Tuning Mode

Band Frequency
Press the [TUNING MODE] button so that the AUTO indicator disappears from the display.
(Actual display depends on country.)
AM Frequency Step Setup (not North America) You must specify the AM frequency step used in your area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.
Press and hold the TUNING Up or Down [ ]/[ ] button. The frequency stops changing when you release the button. Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency one step at a time.
Press the [SETUP] button, use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select 0. Hardware Setup, and then press [ENTER]. Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select AM Freq, and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select: 10 kHz: Select if 10 kHz steps are used in your area. 9 kHz: Select if 9 kHz steps are used in your area. Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes.
The American model changes FM frequency in 0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. For other models its 0.05 MHz steps for FM and 9 kHz (or 10 kHz) steps for AM. When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator also appears.

TUNED AUTO

FM STEREO
Tuning into Weak FM Stereo Stations If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono. Note: You can also use the remote controllers Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to tune the radio.
Listening to the RadioContinued
Tuning into Stations by Frequency You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency.
Press the [MEMORY] button. The MEMORY indicator appears and the preset number ashes.

Number buttons D TUN

TUNING

PRESET

While the MEMORY indicator is displayed (about 8 seconds), use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a preset from 1 through 40.
Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [D TUN] button.
Press the [MEMORY] button again to store the station or channel. The station or channel is stored and the preset number stops ashing. Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite AM/FM radio stations and XM channels.

Using the CinemaFILTER

With the CinemaFILTER, you can soften overly bright movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for reproduction in a movie theater. CinemaFILTER can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, PLII/IIx Movie, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, Dolby/DTS+PLIIx Movie, Dolby/DTS+Neo:6, and DTS+Dolby EX.

PLAYLIST/CAT RETURN

CINE FLTR
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the [CINE FLTR] button repeatedly to select: On: CinemaFILTER on. Off: CinemaFILTER off.
Using the Audio Adjust Settings

CINE FLTR L NIGHT

The Audio Adjust settings only affect speaker set A.
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button.
Using the Late Night Function (Dolby Digital only)
With the Late Night function, you can reduce the dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume levelsideal for watching movies late at night when you dont want to disturb anyone.
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select 4. Audio Adjust, and then press [ENTER].

L NIGHT

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the [L NIGHT] button repeatedly to select: Off: Late Night function off. Low: Small reduction in dynamic range. High: Big reduction in dynamic range.
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to change the setting. Press the Down [ ] button to select the next setting. Repeat this step for the other settings.
Notes: The effect of the Late Night function depends on the Dolby Digital material that you are playing, and with some material there will be little or no effect. The Late Night function is set to Off when the AV receiver is set to Standby.
Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes.
adjusts the front left, right, and center mix, allowing you to adjust the weight of the center channel sound. It can be adjusted from 0 to 7 (default value is 3).
DTS Neo:6 Music Mode Setting
Center Image The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel surround sound from 2-channel (stereo) sources. With this setting, you can specify by how much the front left and right channel output is attenuated in order to create the center channel. It can be adjusted from 0 to 5 (default value is 2). This setting has no effect if no center speaker is connected. When set to 0, the front left and right channel output is attenuated by half (6 dB), giving the impression that the sound is located centrally. This setting works well when the listening position is considerably off center. When set to 5, the front left and right channels are not attenuated, maintaining the original stereo balance.
The Audio Adjust settings are explained below.

Input Channel Settings

Multiplex This setting determines which channel is output from a stereo multiplex source. Use it to select audio channels or languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV broadcasts, and so on. Main: The main channel is output (default). Sub: The sub channel is output. M/S: Both the main and sub channels are output. Mono (2ch) This setting determines which channel is output when the Mono listening mode is used with a stereo source. L+R: Both the left and right channels are output (default). L: Only the left channel is output. R: Only the right channel is output.

LEVEL+ CINE FLTR HDD

AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT TEST TONE CH SEL PLAY MODE DISPLAY OR-EQ VCR L NIGHT DVD LEVEL-

Speaker Distance

The speaker distance setting cannot be changed while a pair of headphones is connected, speaker set B is on, or the multichannel input is being used.
To get the best from surround sound, its important that the sound from each speaker reaches the listener at the same time. To achieve this, you need to specify the distance from each speaker to the listening position.
Measure and make a note of the distance from each speaker to the listening position. Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button on the remote controller.
Notes: The Center and Subwoofer distances can be set up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or less than the Front distance. For example, if the Front distance is set to 20 ft. (6 m), the Center and Subwoofer distances can be set between 15 and 25 ft. (4.5 and 7.5 m). The Surround and Surround Back distances can be set up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or 15 ft. (4.5 m) less than the Front distance. For example, if the Front distance is set to 20 ft. (6 m), the SurrRight, Surr Left, Surr Back R, and Surr Back L distances can be set between 5 and 25 ft. (1.5 and 7.5 m).

Advanced SetupContinued

Speaker Levels
With this function, you can adjust the volume of each speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the listening position.
The speaker levels cannot be adjusted while a pair of headphones is connected, speaker set B is on, or the AV receiver is muted.
Repeat step 4 so that the level of the test tone from each speaker is the same. Speakers that you set to No or None in the Speaker Conguration (page 54) do not output the test tone. Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. Dont forget to turn down the volume if you turned it up while setting the levels.
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button on the remote controller.
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select 3. Level Cal, and then press the [ENTER] button. A pink noise test tone is output by the front left speaker.
Note: A quicker way to adjust the speaker levels is to press the remote controllers [TEST TONE] button to output the test tone, use the [LEVEL] and [LEVEL+] buttons to adjust the levels, and use the [CH SEL] button to select the speakers.
Turn up the volume so that you can hear the test tone sufciently. While each speaker outputs the test tone, its name appears on the display, as shown.
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the speaker level, and use the Down [ ] button to select the next speaker. The level can be adjusted from 12 to +12 dB in 1 dB steps (15 to +12 dB for the subwoofer).

Onkyo components that are connected via are controlled by pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver, not the component. This allows you to control components that are out of view, in a rack, for example.
Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons
You can reset a REMOTE MODE button to its default remote control code.
Make sure the Onkyo component is connected with an cable and an analog audio cable (RCA). See page 33 for details. Enter the appropriate remote control code for the [DVD] or [CD] REMOTE MODE button. [DVD] REMOTE MODE button 1612: Onkyo DVD player with [CD/MD/CDR/HDD] REMOTE MODE button 1327: Onkyo CD player with 1808: Onkyo MD recorder with 1322: Onkyo CD recorder with 1993: HDD-compatible component with See the previous page for how to enter remote control codes.
While holding down the REMOTE MODE button that you want to reset, press the [L NIGHT] button for 3 seconds. The REMOTE MODE button lights up.
Press the REMOTE MODE button again. The REMOTE MODE button ashes twice, indicating that its been reset.
Press the [DVD] or [CD] REMOTE MODE button, point the remote controller at the AV receiver, and operate the component.
If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control an Onkyo component thats not connected via , use the following remote control codes: [DVD] REMOTE MODE button 0627: Onkyo DVD player without (default) [CD/MD/CDR/HDD] REMOTE MODE button 1817: Onkyo CD player without (default) 0868: Onkyo MD recorder without 1323: Onkyo CD recorder without 1990: HDD-compatible component without Note: If you connect an -capable Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or HDD-compatible component to the TAPE IN/OUT or VIDEO 2 jacks, for remote operation to work properly, you must set the Input Display to MD, CDR, or HDD (see page 35).
The [DVD] and [CD] REMOTE MODE buttons are preprogrammed with remote control codes for controlling Onkyo DVD players and CD players respectively. When these buttons are reset, the preprogrammed code is restored.
Resetting the Remote Controller
You can reset the remote controller to its default settings.

While holding down the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, press the [L NIGHT] button for 3 seconds. The [RECEIVER] button lights up.
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button again. The [RECEIVER] button ashes twice, indicating that its been reset.
To control another component, point the remote controller at it and use the buttons explained below. (You must select the appropriate remote control mode rst.) With some AV components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all. Controlling a TV Controlling a VCR Controlling a Satellite or Cable Receiver

Press [TV] rst

Press [VCR] rst

Press [SAT] rst

ENTER PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT
A [ON/STANDBY], TV [ B Number buttons

Enter numbers.

]* Sets the TV to On or Standby.

A [ON/STANDBY]

Sets the VCR to On or Standby.
Sets the satellite/cable receiver to On or Standby.

Select channels.

C TV VOL [ ]/[ ]*

Adjusts the TVs volume.

C [CLR]

Cancels functions.

D [CH +/]
Selects channels on the TV.
Selects channels on the VCR.
Selects satellite/cable channels.

E [PREVIOUS]

Selects the previous channel.

E [ ], [ ], [ ]

Pause, Play, Stop.

F [TV INPUT]*

Selects the TVs VCR input.

], [ ]

], [ ] Rewind and Fast forward.

F [GUIDE]

Displays the program guide.

G [ ], [ ], [ ], [

Operates the VCR.

G [ENTER]

Conrms the selection.
* Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) are exclusively for controlling a TV and can be used at anytime regardless of the current remote controller mode.

H [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]

Selects menu items.

I [ ], [ ], [ ], [

Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble using the 7.1ch Home Theater System, look for a solution in this section. If you cant resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer.

Theres no sound or its very quiet Make sure that the digital input source is selected properly (page 35). Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button repeatedly. Make sure the speker set A or B is on (page 5). Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way (page 22). Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is correct, and that the bare wire is in contact with metal part of each speaker terminal (page 19) Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting. Check the volume. It can be set to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX (page 36). The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment and has a wide volume range for precise adjustment.

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The surround back speakers are not used with all listening modes. Select another listening mode (page 48). Not much sound may be produced by the surround back speakers with some sources. Make sure the speakers are congured correctly (page 54). The subwoofer produces no sound The level of the input signal was too low so the subwoofer entered Standby mode. Increase the subwoofer level slightly on the HT-R540. Make sure that the subwoofers [POWER] switch is set to ON (not North American models). The subwoofers OUTPUT LEVEL control is set at minimum. Turn it up. The subwoofer outputs no sound while only speaker set B is on. Turn on speaker set A. When you play source material that contains no information in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no sound. Make sure the speakers are congured correctly (page 54). Speaker set B produces no sound Speaker set B only outputs sources that are connected to an analog input. Make sure that the analog audio cables are connected properly. Theres no sound with a certain signal format Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device. On some games consoles, such as those that can play DVDs, the default setting is off. With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio output format from a menu. Cant get 6.1- or 7.1-channel playback While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback. The volume cannot be set to 79 When the volume level of each speaker has been adjusted (pages 45, 53), the maximum possible volume may be reduced. Noise can be heard Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power cords, speaker cables, and so on may degrade the audio performance, so dont do it. An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try repositioning your cables. The Late Night function doesnt work Make sure the source material is Dolby Digital (page 50). The multichannel DVD input doesnt work Check the multichannel DVD input connections (page 26). To select the multichannel DVD input, press the [MULTI CH] input selector button. Check the audio output settings on your DVD player. About DTS signals When playing DTS program material, using the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player may produce a short audible noise. This is not a malfunction. When DTS program material ends and the DTS bitstream stops, the AV receiver remains in DTS listening mode and the DTS indicator remains on. This is to prevent noise when you use the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player. If you switch your player from DTS to PCM, because the AV receiver does not switch formats immediately, you may not hear any sound, in which case you should stop your player for about 3 seconds, and then resume playback. With some CD players, you wont be able to playback DTS material properly even though your player is connected to a digital input on the AV receiver. This is usually because the DTS bitstream has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver doesnt recognize it as a genuine DTS signal. In such cases, you may hear noise.

Theres no picture Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed in all the way (page 22). Make sure that each video component is properly connected. The AV receiver does not convert between formats, so if a video source component is connected to a component video input, your TV must be connected to the component video output (page 23). On your TV, make sure that the video input to which the AV receiver is connected is selected. While the Pure Audio listening mode (not North American model) is selected, the video circuits are turned off and the AV receiver outputs no video signals.
Reception is noisy, stereo FM reception suffers from hiss, or the FM STEREO indicator doesnt appear Relocate your antenna. Move the AV receiver away from your TV or computer. Listen to the station in mono (page 38). When listening to an AM station, operating the remote controller may cause noise. Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference. Concrete walls weaken radio signals. If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor antenna.
Cant record On your recorder, make sure the correct input is selected. To prevent signal loops and damage to the AV receiver, input signals are not fed through to outputs with the same name (e.g., TAPE IN to TAPE OUT, or VIDEO 1 IN to VIDEO 1 OUT). When the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, recording is not possible because no video signals are output. Select another listening mode.

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The sound changes when I connect my headphones When a pair of headphones is connected, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless its already set to Stereo, Mono, Direct, or Pure Audio (not North American model). The display doesnt work The display is turned off when the Pure Audio (not North American model) listening mode is selected. How do I change the language of a multiplex source Use the Multiplex setting on the 4. Audio Adjust menu to select Main or Sub (page 51). The functions dont work To use , you must make an connection and an analog audio connection (RCA) between the component and AV receiver, even if they are connected digitally (page 33).
The remote controller doesnt work Make sure that the batteries are installed with the correct polarity (page 13). Make sure that the remote controller is not too far away from the AV receiver, and that theres no obstruction between the remote controller and the AV receivers remote control sensor (page 13). Make sure youve selected the correct remote controller mode (page 14). Make sure youve entered the correct remote control code (page 58). Cant control other components Make sure youve selected the correct remote controller mode (page 14). If youve connected an -capable Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or next generation HDD-compatible component to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, or a DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock to the VIDEO 2 IN jacks, for the remote controller to work properly, you must set the Input Display to MD, CDR, or HDD (see page 35). The entered remote control code may not be correct. If more than one code is listed, try each one. With some AV components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all. To control an Onkyo component thats connected via , point the remote controller at the AV receiver. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code rst (see page 59). To control an Onkyo component thats not connected via , or another manufacturers component, point the remote controller at the component. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code rst (see page 58).

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