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Contents Introduction ..................................... 2 7.1ch Home Theater System HT-SR800 AV Receiver (HT-R550) Front Speakers (SKF-550F) Center Speaker (SKC-550C) Surround Speakers (SKM-550S) Surround Back Speakers (SKB-550) Powered Subwoofer (SKW-550) Connection .................................... 19 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 36 Instruction Manual Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 42 Listening to the Radio .................. 44 Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 48 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 ..................... 55 Troubleshooting ............................ 65 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 unit is not userserviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care--Occasionally you should dust the unit 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 unit 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 unit's rear panel (e.g., AC 230­240 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times. Pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button to select Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands--Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 6. Handling Notes · If you need to transport this unit, use the original packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it. · Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for a long time, because they may leave marks on the case. · This unit's top and rear panels may get warm after prolonged use. This is normal. · If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may not work properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it occasionally. For U.S. models 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. 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 pour les 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 Speaker Precautions Placement · The speaker cabinets are made out of wood and are therefore sensitive to extreme temperatures and humidity, do not put them in locations subject to direct sunlight or in humid places, such as near an air conditioner, humidifier, bathroom, or kitchen. · Do not put water or other liquids close to the speakers. If liquid is spilled over the speakers, the drive units may be damaged. · Speakers should only be placed on sturdy, flat surfaces that are free from vibration. Putting them on uneven or unstable surfaces, where they may fall and cause damage, will affect the sound quality. · Subwoofer is designed to be used in the upright vertical position only. Do not use it in the horizontal or tilted position. · If the unit is used near a turntable, CD player or DVD player, howling or slipping of sound may occur. To prevent this, move the unit away from the turntable, CD player or DVD player otherwise lower the unit's output level. Input Signal Warning The speakers can handle the specified input power when used for normal music reproduction. If any of the following signals are fed to them, even if the input power is within the specified rating, excessive current may flow in the speaker coils, causing burning or wire breakage: 1. Interstation noise from an untuned FM radio. 2. Sound from fast-forwarding a cassette tape. 3. High-pitched sounds generated by an oscillator, electronic musical instrument, and so on. 4. Amplifier oscillation. 5. Special test tones from audio test CDs and so on. 6. Thumps and clicks caused by connecting or disconnecting audio cables (Always turn off your amplifier before connecting or disconnecting cables.) 7. Microphone feedback. Using Close to a TV or Computer TVs and computer monitors are magnetically sensitive devices and as such are likely to suffer discoloration or picture distortion when conventional speakers are placed nearby. To prevent this, the SKF-550F and SKC-550C feature internal magnetic shielding. In some situations, however, discoloration may still be an issue, in which case you should turn off your TV or monitor, wait 15 to 30 minutes, and then turn it back on again. This normally activates the degaussing function, which neutralizes the magnetic field, thereby removing any discoloration effects. If discoloration problems persist, try moving the speakers away from your TV or monitor. Note that discoloration can also be caused by a magnet or demagnetizing tool that's too close to your TV or monitor. 4 Enjoying Home Theater Speaker Sets A and B You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B. Speaker set A (included speakers) should be used in your main listening room for up to 7.1-channel playback. *While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback. Speaker set B (not included) can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback. *Only analog input sources are output by speaker set B. TV INPUT MASTER VOLUME VOL DISC ALBUM CH VOL GUIDE TOP MENU PREVIOUS MENU STANDBY/ON TUNING A SPEAKERS PRESET B STANDBY or MULTI CH DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD SETUP ENTER RETURN SP A / B MUTING ENTER AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R PHONES SETUP MIC PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT A SPEAKERS B TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT DIMMER MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP RETURN Speaker set A On Speaker set B On Off Indicator Output Set A: 5.1 channels Set B: 2 channels Set A: 7.1 channels Set B: 2 channels No sound A A B B Off On Off Main Room (speaker set A, the supplied speakers) Center speaker Front left speaker Subwoofer Front right speaker Sub Room (speaker set B) Surround left speaker Surround back left speaker Surround back right speaker Surround right speaker * While speaker set B is on, the surround back speakers output no sound. * Digital input sources are not output by speaker set B. Connect your source component with an analog connection. 5 Package Contents Make sure you have the following items: AV receiver (HT-R550) Surround and Surround back speakers (SKM-550S/SKB-550) Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) Subwoofer (SKW-550) Indoor FM antenna (Red) (White) Speaker cable for front speakers 11 ft. (3.5 m) AM loop antenna (Green) Speaker cable for center speaker 10 ft. (3 m) (Blue) Speaker setup microphone (Gray) (Brown) Speaker terminal tool (Tan) Speaker cables for surround speakers 30 ft. (9 m) RCA cable for subwoofer connection 10 ft. (3 m) Front speakers (SKF-550F) 4 floor pads for the subwoofer Center speaker (SKC-550C) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color. Specifications and operation are the same regardless of color. 6 Features Amplifier · 7-channel amplifier · 110 watts per channel rms into 8 ohms, 2 channels driven at 1 kHz, less than 0.9% total harmonic distortion (FTC rating) · WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) · Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry · Audyssey 2EQ/HTIB room correction*1 *1 Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey 2EQ/HTIB is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. *2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *3 "DTS" and "DTS-ES | Neo: 6" are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. "96/24" is a trademark of DTS, Inc. *4 Neural Surround name and related logos are trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation. *5 Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *6 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. This unit incorporates HDMI technology. *7 XM Ready® is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. *8 Processing · Dolby*2 Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIx · DTS, DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete, DTS Neo:6, and DTS 96/24*3 · Neural Surround*4 (North American models only) · Theater-Dimensional*5 virtual surround sound · Linear PCM 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converters on all channels · Pure Audio listening mode (not North American model) · Powerful and highly accurate 32-bit DSP processing Audio/Video · 2 HDMI*6 inputs, 1 output · Adjustable crossover (40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 200 Hz) · HDTV-capable component video (3 inputs, 1 output) · 3 S-Video inputs, 2 outputs · 4 assignable digital inputs (2 optical, 2 coaxial) · Subwoofer pre out · Color-coded 7.1 multichannel input for use with Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio · A/B speaker drive · Color-coded speaker terminal posts Tuner · XM*7 Satellite Radio (North American models only) *XM Passport System required; sold separately. · SIRIUS*8 Satellite Radio (North American models only) · 40 radio presets · AM/FM auto tuning ©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. "SIRIUS," the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Available only in the contiguous United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada. Remote Controller · Preprogrammed for use with other AV components Speaker · Color-coded speaker terminals and speaker cables · Subwoofer Auto standby function · Magnetically shielded front and center speakers 7 Getting Started in Five Easy Steps 1. Hookup Connect the speakers and your AV components to the AV receiver. page 19 HDMI IN 2 IN 1 OUT SIRIUS XM ASSIGNABLE ANTENNA FM 75 AM DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE L L COAXIAL 1 (DVD) Y CBL/SAT 2 CB/PB VCR/DVR DVD MONITOR OUT V (CBL/SAT) V S R R OPTICAL (VCR/DVR) 1 CR/PR CBL/SAT IN VCR/DVR IN DVD IN OUT OUT S IN IN OUT OUT COMPONENT VIDEO (CD) IN IN IN FRONT SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK SURROUND SPEAKERS PRE OUT FRONT SPEAKERS A L CENTER SPEAKER 2 IN IN L L L L SUB WOOFER R R REMOTE CONTROL R R SUB WOOFER R CD TAPE CBL/SAT VCR/DVR DVD FRONT SPEAKERS B 2. Turning On With the hookup complete, you're ready to switch on. page 36 3. First Time Setup HDMI Video Setup Automatic Speaker Setup Digital Input Input Display A few simple settings to get the very best from your system. page 37 4. Playing Your AV Components Enjoying movies and music. page 42 5. Using the Listening Modes Time to really enjoy your home theater system! page 48 8 Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions ....................2 Precautions .................................................3 Speaker Precautions ..................................4 Enjoying Home Theater ..............................5 Speaker Sets A and B ...................................5 Basic Operation Playing Your AV Components ................ 42 Basic AV Receiver Operation ..................... 42 Using the Multichannel DVD Input.............. 43 Displaying Source Information.................... 43 Listening to the Radio.............................. 44 Listening to AM/FM Stations....................... 44 Presetting AM/FM Stations ......................... 45 Package Contents .......................................6 Features .......................................................7 Getting to Know the AV Receiver ............10 Remote Controller.....................................13 Speakers ....................................................18 Common Functions.................................. 46 Setting the Display Brightness.................... 46 Adjusting the Bass and Treble.................... 46 Muting the AV Receiver .............................. 46 Using the Sleep Timer ................................ 47 Using Headphones ..................................... 47 Adjusting Speaker Levels ........................... 47 Connection Connecting Your Speakers ......................19 Connecting Antennas ...............................22 Connecting Your Components ................24 About AV Connections ................................24 Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver ....................................25 Which Connections Should I Use?..............25 TV or Projector ..........................................26 Enjoying the Listening Modes Using the Listening Modes...................... 48 Selecting Listening Modes.......................... 48 About the Listening Modes ......................... 50 Using the Late Night Function (Dolby Digital only) ................................... 52 Using the CinemaFILTER........................... 52 Using the Audio Adjust Settings ................. 52 DVD player.................................................27 Components with HDMI ..............................29 VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback ...........30 VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording..........31 Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device.........................................31 Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source ..............................32 CD Player or Turntable................................33 RI Dock........................................................34 Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder.......................................34 Advanced Operation Recording.................................................. 55 Advanced Setup ....................................... 56 Advanced Speaker Settings ....................... 56 Digital Input Signal Formats ....................... 61 Correcting Sound and Picture Sync ........... 61 Controlling Other Components............... 62 Entering Remote Control Codes................. 62 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via .............. 63 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons ........... 63 Resetting the Remote Controller ................ 63 Connecting Onkyo Components..........35 Connecting the Power Cord ........................35 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV Receiver ....................36 First Time Setup ........................................37 Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey 2EQ/HTIB)...............................37 HDMI Video Setup.......................................40 Digital Audio Input Setup.............................41 Changing the Input Display .........................41 Troubleshooting ....................................... 65 If you can't resolve an issue, try resetting the AV receiver by holding down the [VCR/DVR] button and pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button. Specifications ........................................... 69 9 Getting to Know the AV Receiver Front Panel North American Model 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MASTER VOLUME STANDBY/ON TUNING PRESET STANDBY MULTI CH DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD SETUP ENTER RETURN AUX INPUT PHONES SETUP MIC VIDEO L AUDIO R A SPEAKERS B TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT DIMMER MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR 8 Other Models 9 J KL MN OPQ R S T U MASTER VOLUME STANDBY/ON TUNING PRESET STANDBY PURE AUDIO PURE AUDIO MULTI CH DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD SETUP ENTER RETURN AUX INPUT PHONES SETUP MIC VIDEO L AUDIO R A SPEAKERS B TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT DIMMER MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR V For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. F Arrow/TUNING/PRESET and ENTER buttons When the tuner is selected, the TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons are used for radio tuning, and the PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons are used to select radio presets (see page 45). With the setup menus, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The ENTER button is also used with the setup menus. A STANDBY/ON button (36) Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby. B STANDBY indicator (36) Lights up when the AV receiver is on Standby and flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller. C Remote-control sensor (13) Receives control signals from the remote controller. G MASTER VOLUME control (42) Sets the volume of the AV receiver to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX. D Display See "Display" on page 11. E Input selector buttons (42) Select the input sources. The [MULTI CH] button selects the multichannel DVD input. H PHONES jack (47) This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening. I SPEAKERS A and B buttons (5, 42) Turn speaker sets A and B on or off. 10 Getting to Know the AV Receiver--Continued J TONE, [­], and [+] buttons (46) Used to adjust the bass and treble. Q TUNING MODE button (44) Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM and FM radio. K STEREO button (48) Selects the Stereo listening mode. R SETUP button Used to access the setup menus. L LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons (48) Select the listening modes. S SETUP MIC (38) The automatic speaker setup microphone connects here. M DISPLAY button (43) Displays various information about the currently selected input source. T RETURN button Selects the previously displayed setup menu. N DIGITAL INPUT button (41, 61) Used to assign the digital inputs and to specify the format of digital input signals. U AUX INPUT (31, 55) Used to connect a camcorder, games console, and so on. There are jacks for composite video and analog audio. O DIMMER button (46) Adjusts the display brightness. P MEMORY button (45) Used when storing or deleting radio presets. V PURE AUDIO button and indicator (48) The North American model doesn't have this button and indicator. Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indicator lights up when this mode is selected. Display 12 3 4 5 6 For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. 7 8 AUTO (44): For AM and FM radio, lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected, and disappears when Manual Tuning mode is selected. TUNED (44): Lights up when tuned to a radio station. 1 A and B speaker indicators (5, 42) Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on. 2 MUTING indicator (46) Flashes while the AV receiver is muted. 6 SLEEP indicator (47) Lights up when the Sleep function has been set. 3 Input signal format indicators Show the audio signal format of the current input source. 7 Message area Displays various information about the selected input source. 4 Listening mode indicators (50) Show the selected listening mode. 8 Audyssey indicator (37) Lights up during automatic speaker setup. 5 Radio indicators FM STEREO (44): Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. 11 Getting to Know the AV Receiver--Continued Rear Panel 7 8 (North American model only) 9 SIRIUS XM 1 2 IN 2 3 IN 1 4 56 HDMI OUT ASSIGNABLE ANTENNA FM 75 AM DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE L L COAXIAL 1 (DVD) Y CBL/SAT 2 CB/PB VCR/DVR DVD MONITOR OUT V (CBL/SAT) V S R R OPTICAL (VCR/DVR) 1 CR/PR CBL/SAT IN VCR/DVR IN DVD IN OUT OUT S IN IN OUT OUT COMPONENT VIDEO (CD) IN IN