User manual ONKYO HT-R520

Contents Introduction ..................................... 2 AV Receiver HT-R520 Instruction Manual Connection .................................... 16 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 31 Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 32 Using the Tuner............................ 34 Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 38 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. 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 AV Receiver. Please retain this manual for future reference. Advanced Operation ..................... 43 Troubleshooting ............................ 56 En 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 AVIS 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 product's 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 manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) 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 fit 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 specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, PORTABLE CART WARNING tripod, bracket, or table specified 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 qualified 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 qualified 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 qualified 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 fire or electric shock. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus. Don't 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 flue-like gap for warm air to escape. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 2 Precautions 1. Recording Copyright--Unless it's for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse--The AC fuse inside the HT-R520 is not user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the HT-R520, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care--Occasionally you should dust the HT-R520 all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the HT-R520 immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don't use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering. 4. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the HT-R520's rear panel (e.g., AC 120 V, 60 Hz). Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY does not fully shutdown the HT-R520. If you do not intend to use the HT-R520 for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet. For U.S. models Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. FCC Information for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Memory backup The HT-R520 uses a battery-less memory backup system in order to retain radio presets and other settings when it's unplugged or in the case of a power failure. Although no batteries are required, the HT-R520 must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system. Once it has been charged, the HT-R520 will retain the settings for several weeks, although this depends on the environment and will be shorter in humid climates. For Canadian Models NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Modèle canadien REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée: ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. 3 Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Features Amp · 6-channel amplifier · 130 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 , 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion · WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) · Optimum gain volume circuitry · OptiResponseTM Equalizer (OR-EQTM)*1 function Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Processing Indoor FM antenna · Dolby*2 Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIx · DTS, DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete, DTS Neo:6, and DTS 96/24 processing*3 · Cinema Filter function · Linear PCM 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converters on all channels AM loop antenna Audio/Video Adjustable crossover (60, 80, 100, 120, 150 Hz) HDTV-capable component video (2 inputs, 1 output) 4 S-Video inputs, 2 outputs 4 assignable digital inputs (3 optical, 1 coaxial) Subwoofer pre out Color-coded multichannel input for use with Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio · A/B speaker drive · Color-coded speaker terminal posts · · · · · · * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of the HT-R520. Specifications and operation are the same regardless of color. FM/AM Tuner · 30 FM/AM presets · FM/AM auto tuning Remote Controller · Preprogrammed for use with other AV components *1. OptiResponse and OR-EQ are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation. *2. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *3. "DTS," "DTS 96/24," "DTS-ES," and "Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 4 Table of Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions ...............................................................................................2 Precautions.............................................................................................................................3 Supplied Accessories............................................................................................................4 Features ..................................................................................................................................4 Front & Rear Panels...............................................................................................................6 Before Using the HT-R520.....................................................................................................9 Remote Controller................................................................................................................10 Connection Connecting Your Speakers .................................................................................................16 Connecting Antenna ............................................................................................................18 Connecting the HT-R520 .....................................................................................................20 Turning on & First Time Setup .............................................................................................. 31 Basic Operation Playing Your AV Components ............................................................................................32 Using the Tuner....................................................................................................................34 Common Functions .............................................................................................................36 Enjoying the listening Modes Using the Listening Modes .................................................................................................38 Advanced Operation Recording .............................................................................................................................43 Advanced Function..............................................................................................................44 Advanced Setup ...................................................................................................................46 Controlling Other Components ..........................................................................................50 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................... 56 5 Front & Rear Panels Front Panel 1 2 3 4 567 8 9 J K MASTER VOLUME TUNING STANDBY/ON ENTER PRESET STANDBY SETUP RETURN A SPEAKERS B TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR PHONES VIDEO 3 INPUT MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R VCR HT-R520 L M N O P Q R ST U For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. A STANDBY/ON button (31) This button is used to set the HT-R520 to On or Standby. K MASTER VOLUME control (32) This control is used to set the volume of the HT-R520. L SPEAKER A & B buttons (32) These buttons are used to turn speaker sets A and B on and off. B STANDBY indicator (31) This indicator lights up when the HT-R520 is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller. M PHONES jack (37) This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening. C STEREO button (39) This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode. N TONE, [­] & [+] buttons (36) These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble. D LISTENING MODE [ ] [ ] buttons (39) These buttons are used to select the listening modes. O MULTI CH button (33) This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input. E DISPLAY button (33) This button is used to display various information about the currently selected source. P Input selector buttons (31, 32, 43) These buttons are used to select the input sources. F DIGITAL INPUT button (31, 45) This button is used to assign the digital inputs and to specify the format of digital input signals. Q MEMORY button (34, 35) This button is used to preset radio stations. R TUNING MODE button (34) This button is used to select the Auto or Manual Tuning mode. G Display H Remote control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. S SETUP button This button is used to access various settings. I Arrow buttons These buttons are used to select and adjust settings. TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons These buttons are used to tune into radio stations. PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons These buttons are used to select radio presets. T RETURN button This button is used to return to the previous screen when changing settings. U VIDEO 3 INPUT (27) These S-Video, composite video, and analog audio inputs can be used to connect a camcorder or games console. J ENTER button This button is used to confirm settings. 6 Front & Rear Panels--Continued Display 1 2 3 4 For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. 5 4 SLEEP indicator (37) This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set. 1 MUTING indicator (37) This indicator flashes when the HT-R520 is muted. 5 Message area This area of the display shows various information about the currently selected source. 2 Source/listening mode indicators (41) These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and digital audio format. 3 Tuning indicators (34) TUNED (34): This indicator lights up when the HT-R520 is tuned into a radio station. AUTO (34): This indicator lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual Tuning is selected. MEMORY (34): This indicator lights up when presetting radio stations. FM STEREO (34): This indicator lights up when the HT-R520 is tuned to a stereo FM station. 7 Front & Rear Panels--Continued Rear Panel 1 COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 IN DVD IN OUT 2 3 4 5 6 ANTENNA AM FM 75 Y Class 2 Wiring FRONT SPEAKERS B FRONT SPEAKERS A SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER AC OUTLET AC 120 V 60 Hz SWITCHED 120 W 1 A MAX. PB L VIDEO 2 REMOTE CONTROL IN L PR VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO DIGITAL IN 3 OPTICAL 2 COAXIAL 1 L R R R S VIDEO IN OUT IN IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT L L AV RECEIVER SURROUND BACK SPEAKER MODEL NO. HT-R 520 R R CD TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER 7 8 9 JK L M N K (30) This (Remote Interactive) socket can be connected to the socket on another Onkyo component. The HT-R520's remote controller can then be used to control that component. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the HT-R520 and the other component, even if they are connected digitally. Note: can only be used with Onkyo components. The VIDEO 1 S-Video, composite video, and audio inputs and outputs can be used to connect a VCR. The VIDEO 2 S-Video, composite video, and audio inputs can be used to connect another video source (e.g., cable TV, satellite TV, or a set-top box). For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. A COMPONENT VIDEO (20­23, 26) A DVD player, TV, or other component that supports component video can be connected here. B AM ANTENNA (18, 19) These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna. C FM ANTENNA (18, 19) This socket is for connecting an FM antenna. D FRONT SPEAKERS B (17) These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B. L VIDEO 1 IN/OUT & VIDEO 2 IN (24, 25, 43) E FRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER & SURROUND BACK SPEAKER (17) These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set A. M DVD IN/MULTI CH INPUT (23, 24) The FRONT, SURR, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER inputs can be used to connect components with multiple analog audio outputs, including DVD players with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. The S-Video or composite video input should be connected to a video output on the DVD player. F AC OUTLET (30) This switched AC outlet can be used to supply power to another component. The connector type depends on the country in which you purchased your HT-R520. G DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2, 3 & COAXIAL (20­23, 25, 26, 28, 29) These optical and coaxial sockets can be used to connect a CD, DVD, or LD (laser disc) player and other components with digital audio outputs. N MONITOR OUT (21, 22) The S-Video or composite video output should be connected to a video input on your TV or projector. H SUBWOOFER PRE OUT (17) A powered subwoofer can be connected here. I CD IN (28) These analog inputs can be used to connect a CD player with analog outputs. J TAPE IN/OUT (28, 29, 31) These analog inputs and outputs can be used to connect a cassette recorder, Mini Disc recorder, or other recorder with analog inputs and outputs. 8 Before Using the HT-R520 Installing the Batteries Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller, point it at the HT-R520's remote control sensor, as shown below. Remote control sensor HT-R520 STANDBY indicator 1 To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide off the cover. 30° 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 30° 3 Put the cover onto the remote controller and slide it shut. Notes: · The batteries should last for about six months, although this will vary with usage. · If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try replacing the batteries. · Don't 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. Notes: · The remote controller may not work reliably if the HT-R520 is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing. · If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the HT-R520 is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably. · Don't put anything, such as a book, on the remote controller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. · The remote controller may not work reliably if the HT-R520 is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing. · The remote controller will not work if there's an obstacle between it and the HT-R520's remote control sensor. Ap pr o (5 x. 1 m6 ft. ) 9 Remote Controller How to Use the Remote Controller Including the HT-R520, the remote controller can be used to control up to 10 different components, including Onkyo components connected via . The remote controller has a specific operating mode for use with each type of component. Modes are selected by using the nine REMOTE MODE buttons. AMP/TUNER & TAPE Mode TUNER/ TAPE AMP AMP/TUNER Mode AMP/TUNER mode is used to control the HT-R520. To select AMP/TUNER mode, press the [AMP] mode button. A B C D ON STANDBY I TV INPUT V1 V2 V3 In AMP/TUNER & TAPE mode you can control the HT-R520 and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . DVD, CD, MD & CDR Modes REMOTE MODE DVD CD MD CDR 1 DVD 2 MULTI CH 3 6 TUNER + TV CH 4 CD 5 TAPE - Remote indicator This indicator lights up when the remote controller is transmitting commands. 7 +10 --/--- 8 0 9 T V VOL CLEAR E TONE _ TUNER/ TAPE + MD AMP With these modes you can control an Onkyo DVD player, CD player, MiniDisc recorder, or CD recorder connected via (the remote controller should be pointed at the HT-R520). By entering the appropriate remote control code, the DVD mode can also be used to control another manufacturer's DVD player and the [CD], [MD], and [CDR] mode buttons can also be used with other manufacturer's components (e.g., DVD, TV, VCR, satellite or cable receiver). (See page 50.) TV, VCR, CABLE & SAT Modes TV VCR CABLE SAT REMOTE MODE DVD CD CDR AMP/ TUNER P Q TV VCR CABLE SAT F G H I J DIMMER TV INPUT P TO MENU MEN U SLEEP + CH DISC ENTER VOL R S T EX IT PREV CH RE G U ID E TUR N SET UP DISPLAY MUTING With these modes you can control a TV, VCR, cable receiver, and satellite receiver. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 50). REC SP A SP B RANDOM K L M N O AUDIO SURR SUBTITLE ALL ST ANGLE LAST M STEREO 1 2 Use the REMOTE MODE--[AMP], [DVD], [CD], [MD], [CDR], [TV], [VCR], [CABLE], [SAT]-- buttons to select the modes. Uses the buttons supported by that mode to control the component. AMP/TUNER mode see page 10 DVD mode see page 12 CD mode see page 13 MD/ CDR mode see page 14 TAPE mode see page 15 TV mode see page 55 see page 15 for TV control buttons VCR/CABLE / SAT mode see page 55 REPEAT A-B DIRECT SEARCH DSP MEMORY DSP TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL - LEVEL+ OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF OR-EQ L NIGHT CINE FLTR U RC-570M Note: · Some of the functions described in this manual may not work as expected with other components. 10 Remote Controller--Continued For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. A STANDBY button (31) This button is used to set the HT-R520 to Standby. B ON button (31) This button is used to turn on the HT-R520. C Input selector buttons (32) These buttons are used to select the input sources. N OR-EQ button (36) This button is used to turn on the OptiResponse equalizer, which optimizes performance when the HT-R520 is used with the speakers included in the HTP-520 Home Theater Speaker Package. When the OptiResponse equalizer is on, you can enjoy a powerful sound with movies or music. O L NIGHT button (44) This button is used to set the Late Night function. D MULTI CH button (33) This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input. P REMOTE MODE buttons (10) These buttons are used to select the remote controller modes. When you use the remote controller, the mode button for the currently selected mode lights up. E TONE, [­] & [+] buttons (36) These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble. F DIMMER button (36) This button is used to adjust the display brightness. Q SLEEP button (37) This button is used to set the Sleep function. G Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] & ENTER button This button is used to select and adjust settings. R VOL button (32) This button is used to set the volume of the HT-R520. H CH +/­ button (35) This button is used to select radio presets. I RETURN button This button is used to return to the previous screen when changing settings. J DISPLAY button (33, 35) This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source. K SP A & SP B buttons (32) These buttons are used to turn on and off speaker sets A and B. S SETUP button (48, 49) This button is used to access various settings. T MUTING button (37) This button is used to mute the HT-R520. U CINE FLTR button (44) This button is used to set the CinemaFILTER function. L Listening mode buttons (40) SURR button This button is used to select the Dolby and DTS listening modes. ALL ST button This button is used to select the All Ch Stereo listening mode. STEREO button This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode. DIRECT button This button is used to select the Direct listening mode. [ DSP] & [DSP ] buttons These buttons are used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. M TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL- & LEVEL+ buttons These buttons are used to adjust the level of each speaker individually. 11 Remote Controller--Continued DVD Mode DVD mode is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to the HT-R520 via . To set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the [DVD] mode button. A ON STANDBY I 1B V1 V2 TV INPUT V3 1 DVD 2 MULTI CH 3 6 TUNER + TV CH Before selecting DVD mode and starting playback, you should press the [AMP] mode button followed by the [DVD] input selector button to select your DVD player as the input source. 2C 4 CD 5 TAPE - 7 +10 --/--TONE 8 0 9 T V VOL CLEAR A STANDBY button _ TUNER/ TAPE Q8 This button is used to set the DVD player to Standby. + MD AMP B ON button CD This button is used to turn on the DVD player and set it to Standby. REMOTE MODE DVD DVD CD CDR TV VCR CABLE SAT 4 5 36 7 48 59 DIMMER TV INPUT P TO MENU MEN U SLEEP R C Number buttons These buttons are used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers and to enter times for locating specific points in time. + CH DISC ENTER VOL S9 T U0 VA W X Y ZB D TOP MENU button This button is used to select a DVD's top menu. EX IT PREV CH RE G U ID E TUR N SET UP E Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] & ENTER button This button is used to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player's onscreen setup menus. DISPLAY