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.

G FRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND
SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER, and SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set A.

N FRONT SPEAKERS B

These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B.

O AC OUTLET

This switched AC outlet can be used to supply power to another AV component. The type of outlet depends on the country in which you purchased your AV receiver.
REMOTE CONTROL This Remote Interactive jack can be connected to the jack on another -capable Onkyo component. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally.
See pages 1933 for hookup information.
Installing the Batteries Aiming the Remote Controller
When using the remote controller, point it toward the AV receivers remote control sensor, as shown below.
Remote control sensor AV receiver STANDBY indicator
To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide open the cover.
Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Slide the cover shut.
Notes: The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type uorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing. If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably. Dont put anything on top of the remote controller, such as a book or magazine, because a button may be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries. The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing. The remote controller will not work if theres an obstacle between it and the AV receivers remote control sensor.
Notes: If the remote controller doesnt work reliably, try replacing the batteries. Dont mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries. If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

C DISC/ALBUM +/ button

Selects discs on a CD changer, or the next or previous album on an HDD-compatible component.
CD player MD or CD recorder
D Arrow [ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons
Used to navigate menus on an HDD-compatible component.
Next generation HDDcompatible component

E Playback buttons

From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse, Fast Forward, Previous and Next.
* If youre using an MD, CDR, or HDD component, you must change the Input Display (see page 35).

F DISPLAY button

Displays information about the current disc or track on a CD player or MD/CD recorder, including elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on. On an HDD-compatible component, it turns on the back light for 30 seconds.

G CLR button

Cancels functions and clears entered numbers on a CD player or MD/CD recorder.

H MENU button

I PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons
Selects the previous or next playlist on an HDDcompatible component.

J RANDOM button

Used with the random/shufe playback function.

K REPEAT button

ENTER PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT

L PLAY MODE button

Used to select play modes on components with selectable play modes.
AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT TEST TONE CH SEL PLAY MODE DISPLAY CH SEL VCR L NIGHT DVD CINE FLTR HDD LEVELLEVEL+

Speakers

Subwoofer (SKW-540)
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. Front

A STANDBY/ON indicator

Red: Subwoofer in standby mode Green: Subwoofer on With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-540 automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in Standby mode. When theres no input signal for a while, the SKW-540 automatically enters Standby mode.
B OUTPUT LEVEL control (36)
This control is used to adjust the volume of the subwoofer.

C LINE INPUT (19) 1

Rear This RCA input should be connected to the subwoofer pre out on the AV receiver with supplied RCA cable.
D POWER switch (Not North American model) 4 (Not North American model)
(34) Press this switch to the ON position to turn on the power. Press it to the OFF position to turn off the power. Note: The Auto Standby function turns the subwoofer on when the input signal exceeds a certain level. If the Auto Standby function does not work reliably, try slightly increasing or decreasing the subwoofer output level on the AV receiver (page 53).

Connecting AntennasContinued
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna
If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.

Outdoor antenna

Insulated antenna cable AM loop antenna
Notes: Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft. For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line of sight to your local FM transmitter. Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc. For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment. Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter Its best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown.
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed horizontally outside, but good results can sometimes be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note that the AM loop antenna should be left connected. Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR)
Connecting Your Components

About AV Connections

Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components. Dont connect the power cord until youve completed and double-checked all AV connections.
AV Connection Color Coding
RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled R). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled L). And use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs.
Left (white) Right (red) (Yellow) Composite video Analog audio Left (white) Right (red) (Yellow) Right!

Optical Digital Jacks

The AV receivers optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when its removed. Push plugs in all the way. Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.

e.g., DVD player
Connecting the Power Cord
Connect the AV receivers and subwoofers power cord to a suitable wall outlet. Notes: Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components. Turning on the AV receiver and subwoofer may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a different branch circuit.
Turning On the AV Receiver
STANDBY/ON STANDBY indicator

ON/STANDBY RECEIVER

MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

Turning On and Standby

Press the [STANDBY/ON] button. Alternatively, press the remote controllers [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [ON/STANDBY] button. The AV receiver comes on, the display lights up, and the STANDBY indicator goes off.
To turn the AV receiver off, press the [STANDBY/ON] button, or press the remote controllers [ON/STANDBY] button. The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises when you next turn on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off. To turn on the subwoofer, press its [POWER] switch to the ON position (not North American models).
Smooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps
To ensure smooth operation, heres a few easy steps to help you congure the AV receiver before you use it for the very rst time. These settings only need to be made once. Have you connected a component to a digital audio input? If you have, see Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources on page 35. Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or next generation HDD-compatible component? If you have, see Changing the Input Display on page 35.

OUT IN

CD recorder, MD recorder, RI Dock, etc.
Testing the speakers To test that all of the speakers are working properly, press the remote controllers [TEST TONE] button. The test tone will be output by each speaker in turn and the name of each speaker will appear on the display. To turn off the test tone, press the [TEST TONE] button again. If the test tone is not produced by a speaker, or its produced by a speaker other than that shown on the display, you may have wired the speakers incorrectly and you should check your connections (see page 19). Testing cannot be performed while speaker set B is on or a pair of headphones is connected.

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.
(Actual display depends on country.) The [RECEIVER] button ashes. Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station. For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM), press 8, 7, 5. Note: While the [RECEIVER] button is ashing, the input source cannot be changed by using the remote controller.

Selecting Presets

To select a preset, use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons, or the remote controllers CH [+/] button.

Deleting Presets

Presetting AM/FM Stations and XM Channels

MEMORY TUNING MODE

Select the preset that you want to delete. See the previous section. While holding down the [MEMORY] button, press the [TUNING MODE] button. The preset is deleted and its number disappears from the display.

VCR PHONES

You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations and XM channels as presets.
Tune into the AM/FM station or XM channel that you want to store as a preset. See page 40 to select XM channels.

Listening to XM Satellite Radio (North American Models Only)
Important XM Radio Information To receive XM Radio on this receiver you need to purchase an optional XM Passport System and subscribe to XMs paid programming. Please note that XM is currently only licensed to provide service to the contiguous 48 United States (not available in Alaska and Hawaii) and portions of Canada. XM Radio service is not currently available in Mexico or any other region outside the continental U.S. and portions of Canada. For updates on service availability please visit XM's website at http://www.xmradio.com or http://www.xmradio.ca Note: Hardware and required basic monthly subscription sold separately. Premium Channels available at additional monthly cost. Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. About XM Radio: There is a world beyond AM and FM. It is XM Satellite Radio. XM offers more than 160 digital channels of audio entertainment, including 100% commercial-free music channels, in the top markets in the U.S. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO. About XM Canada: XM Canada offers the most commercial-free music and engaging talk show programs. XM Canada creates original content that reects our unique Canadian culture and broadcasts it throughout North America. Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. offers its satellite radio service and operates under the XM Canada brand. XM Canada has an exclusive Canadian licence from XM Satellite Radio Inc. For more information about XM Canada, visit www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-GET-XMSR A warning against reverse engineering: It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or manipulate any technology incorporated in receivers compatible with the XM Satellite Radio system. Furthermore, the AMBE voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The user of this or any other software contained in an XM Radio is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into humanreadable form. The software is licensed solely for use within this product.

Use the Down [ ] button to select Center, and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select Small, Large, or None. Small: Select if the center speaker is small. Large: Select if the center speaker is large. None: Select if no center speaker is connected. Note: If the Front setting in step 4 is set to Small, the Large option cannot be selected.
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select 1. SP Cong, and then press the [ENTER] button.
Use the Down [ ] button to select Surround, and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select Small, Large, or None. Small: Select if the surround speakers are small. Large: Select if the surround speakers are large. None: Select if no surround speakers are connected. Note: If the Front setting in step 4 is set to Small, the Large option cannot be selected.
While the Subwoofer setting is selected, use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select Yes or No. Yes: Select if a subwoofer is connected. No: Select if no subwoofer is connected.
Use the Down [ ] button to select Surr Back, and use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select Small, Large, or None. Small: Select if the surround back speakers are small. Large: Select if the surround back speakers are large. None: Select if no surround back speakers are connected. Notes: If the Surround setting in step 6 is set to None, this setting does not appear. If the Surround setting in step 6 is set to Small, the Large option cannot be selected. Use the Down [ ] button to select Surr Back Ch, and use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select 2ch or 1ch. 2ch: Select if two (left and right) surround back speakers are connected. 1ch: Select if one surround back speaker is connected. Note: If the Surround and Surr Back settings in steps 6 and 7 are set to None, this setting does not appear. Continue with step 9 of the Crossover Frequency setting.
Speaker cone diameter Over 8 in. (20 cm) 6-1/2 to 8 in. (1620 cm) 5-1/4 to 6-1/2 in. (1316 cm) 3-1/2 to 5-1/4 in. (913 cm) Under 3-1/2 in. (9 cm)
Crossover frequency 40/50/60Hz* 80Hz 100Hz (default) 120Hz 150/200Hz*
*Choose the setting suitable for the speaker.
Continue with step 10 of the Double Bass setting below. Notes: For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency response in the manuals supplied with your speakers and set accordingly. Choose a higher crossover frequency if you want more sound from your subwoofer.

Double Bass

With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right channels to the subwoofer. This function can be set only if the Subwoofer setting (step 3) is set to Yes, and the Front setting (step 4) is set to Large in the Speaker Conguration on page 54.

Crossover Frequency

This setting only applies to the speakers that you specied as Small in the Speaker Conguration on page 54. To get the best bass performance from your speaker system, you need to set the crossover frequency according to the size and frequency response of your speakers

Use the Down [ ] button to select Crossover, and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a crossover frequency. Use the diameter of the smallest speaker in your system when choosing the crossover frequency.
Use the Down [ ] button to select Double Bass, and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select: On: Double Bass function on. Bass from the front left and right channels is also fed to the subwoofer (default). Off: Double Bass function off.
Digital Input Signal Formats
The following table shows the display indicator for each digital signal format.
Format Dolby Digital DTS PCM PCM
Correcting Sound and Picture Sync
When using progressive scanning on your DVD player, you may nd that the picture and sound are out of sync. With this setting, you can correct this by delaying the audio signals. You can set it from 0 to 100 milliseconds (ms) in 20 millisecond steps.
Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format automatically. However, if you experience either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you can specify the signal format as either PCM or DTS: If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut off, try the PCM setting. If noise is produced when fast forwarding or reversing a DTS CD, try the DTS setting.
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.
Press and hold the AV receivers [DIGITAL INPUT] button for about 3 seconds. While Auto is displayed (about 3 seconds), press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button repeatedly to select: PCM, DTS, or Auto. PCM: Only PCM format input signals will be heard. If the input signal is not PCM, the PCM indicator will ash and there will be no sound. DTS: Only DTS format input signals will be heard. If the input signal is not DTS, the DTS indicator will ash and there will be no sound. Auto (default): The format is detected automatically. If no digital input signal is present, the corresponding analog input is used instead.
Press and hold, for more than 4 seconds, the input selector button for the input source that you want to correct. This can be the [DVD], [VIDEO 1], [VIDEO 2], or [VIDEO 3] input source. Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the delay from 0 to 100 milliseconds in 20 millisecond steps.

Entering Remote Control Codes
To control another component, you must rst enter the appropriate remote control code to a REMOTE MODE button. Youll need to enter a code for each component that you want to control.
Within 30 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the 4-digit remote control code. The REMOTE MODE button ashes twice.

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Press the REMOTE MODE button again to select the remote controller mode, point the remote controller at the component, and check the operation. If the remote controller doesnt work as expected, and several remote codes are listed, try each one in turn and use the one that works best.
Notes: A remote control code cannot be entered for the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. The remote control codes provided are correct at the time of printing, but are subject to change.
Look up the appropriate remote control code in the separate Remote Control Codes list. The codes are organized by category (e.g., DVD player, TV, etc.).
Controlling Other ComponentsContinued
Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via
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).

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Panasonic

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Samsung

Philco

Philips

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Toshiba

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VCR Codes

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Pioneer Plasmatic

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