Onkyo HT-R530 Owner Manual
Onkyo HT-R530 Manual
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Contents Introduction ...2 7.1ch Home Theater System HT-S780 AV Receiver (HT-R530) Front Speaker (SKF-530F) ...the Tuner...36 Enjoying the Listening Modes ...40 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 7.1ch Home Theater System. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in ... -
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..., DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER... to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Important... of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel... -
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...If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care-Occasionally you should dust .... Memory Backup The AV receiver uses a battery-less memory backup system in order to retain radio... if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio ... -
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... 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 ... -
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... MODE RETURN SETUP CLEAR VIDEO 3 INPUT PHONES PURE AUDIO MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD VIDEO L AUDIO R VCR AV receiver (HT-R530) Subwoofer (SKW-530) (Red) Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) (White) ... -
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... Color-coded speaker terminal posts *1. OptiResponse and OR-EQ are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation. *2. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", ... Laboratories. *3. "DTS," "DTS 96/24," "DTS-ES," and "Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 6 -
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... Adjusting the Bass & Treble...38 Muting the AV Receiver ...38 Using the OptiResponse Equalizer ...38 Using ......18 Enjoying Home Theater...18 Speaker Connection Precautions ...19 Connecting Speaker Set A... Power Cord of Another Component...30 Connecting Onkyo Components ...31 Connecting the Power Cord ... -
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.../ON button (32) This button is used to set the AV receiver to On or Standby. G DISPLAY button (35)... (32) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in Standby mode, and it flashes while .... C Remote-control sensor (17) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. I DIMMER ... -
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... (36) This button is used to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode. Q Input selector buttons ... button This button is used to access various settings. M MASTER VOLUME control (34) This control... up when speaker set B is on. 2 MUTING indicator (38) This indicator flashes when the AV receiver is muted... -
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...SPEAKERS B These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B. L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A powered subwoofer ...Interactive) jack can be connected to the jack on another Onkyo component. The AV receiver's remote controller ... audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if... -
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... 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) ... reliably, try slightly increasing or decreasing the subwoofer output level on the AV receiver (page 47). MIN MAX OUTPUT LEVEL LINE INPUT 2 3... -
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... mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via .... RECEIVER mode is used to control the AV receiver. To set the remote controller to RECEIVER mode, press the...Note: Some of the remote controller operations described in this manual may not work as expected with other ... -
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... select the input sources. O SLEEP button (39) This button is used to set the Sleep function. P VOL [ ]/[ ] button (34) This button can ... is used to turn on the OptiResponse equalizer, which optimizes performance when the HT-R530 is used with the speakers included in this Speaker Package. When the ... -
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... and starting playback, you should press the [RECEIVER] mode button followed by the [DVD] INPUT SELECTOR... player as the input source. A STANDBY button This button sets the DVD player to Standby. B ON button This button is... TV INPUT VOL DISC CH VOL D E GUIDE TOP MENU PREVIOUS MENU K DISPLAY ... -
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... Mode By default, the AV receiver is configured to control an Onkyo CD player. To set the remote controller... CABLE DIMMER G I REPEAT button This button is used to set the repeat playback functions. TV INPUT ...VOL D J PLAY MODE button PREVIOUS MENU GUIDE TOP MENU This button is used to select ... -
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... mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the AV receiver via . To set the remote ... DVD TV 8 TUNER 9 CD VCR B C INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU PREVIOUS MENU SP ...ENTER RETURN SETUP A B C D RETURN SETUP A TV [ ] This sets the TV to On or Standby. This selects inputs on the TV.... -
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... as shown below. Remote control sensor AV receiver STANDBY indicator 1 To open the battery compartment, ... may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct ... same type is used in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared ... -
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Connecting Speakers Enjoying Home Theater You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker ...To get the very best from your surround-sound system, you should also specify the distance between ... (see page 46). In addition, you should set the level of each individual speaker to achieve an ... -
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... the AV receiver. • Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals. Connecting Speaker Set ...¬cation. (The negative (–) speaker terminals are all black.) Match the color of each cable to the corresponding ... Blue Gray Brown Tan 1 On the AV receiver, unscrew the terminal. Fully insert the bare ... -
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...outdoor FM and AM antennas. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio ...fully into the jack. Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you'll need ... possible reception. Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you'll need ... as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power ... -
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...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 ...in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 -
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... Components About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components. • Don't connect the ...audio cable COAXIAL Analog audio cable (RCA) L R Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA) Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. 22 -
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... player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you can select both the audio ... will depend on the formats supported by your other components. Use the following sections as a guide. For video ... a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn't convert between formats. For example, ... -
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... VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN TV, projector, etc. Connection A B C HT-R530 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR ...audio from the TV, and listen via speaker set B. • To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening ... b or c . (Use a and b or a and c for recording.) Connection a b c HT-R530 VIDEO 2 IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL DIGITAL ... -
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... PR DVD V C The TV must be connected to the AV receiver with the same type of connection. IN DVD S B IN COMPONENT ... from a DVD, and listen via speaker set B. • To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening ... multichannel output, use connection d . Connection a b c d HT-R530 DVD IN FRONT DIGITAL IN COAXIAL ... -
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...make the connection. The TV must be connected to the AV receiver with the same type of connection. COMPONENT VIDEO... Signal flow VIDEO OUT Connection A B C HT-R530 COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO... b or a and c to listen via speaker set B.) Connection a b c HT-R530 VIDEO 1 IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL... -
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...that you want to record must be connected to the AV receiver with the same type of connection. Step 2: Make audio ...S VIDEO IN VCR, DVD recorder VIDEO IN Connection A B a HT-R530 VIDEO 1 OUT S VIDEO 1 OUT V ... OUT Camcorder, games console, etc. Connection A a HT-R530 VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO 3 INPUT L/R... -
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... Your Components-Continued Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source Step... PR VIDEO 2 V IN C The TV must be connected to the AV receiver with the same type of connection. VIDEO 2 S B IN COMPONENT ..., cable, set-top box, etc. Signal flow VIDEO OUT Connection A B C HT-... -
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...or record audio from the CD player or turntable, and listen via speaker set B. • To connect the CD player digitally, use connection b or c . (Use a and b or a and c for recording.) Connection a b c HT-R530 CD IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal flow ... -
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..., use connections a and b or a and c . Connection a b c HT-R530 TAPE IN L/R TAPE OUT L/R DIGITAL ... the Power Cord of Another Component The AV receiver has an AC outlet on its rear panel ... not exceed the stated capacity (e.g., 100 W). Notes: • Onkyo components with jacks should be connected directly ... -
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... Components Step 1: Be sure that the Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable ... all functions. Refer to the manuals supplied with your components. IN L R CD FRONT REMOTE CONTROL ... and AV components. • Turning on the AV receiver and subwoofer may cause a momentary... -
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...CD --/--R DIMMER VIDEO L AUDIO VCR TV INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU VOL DISC CH VOL PREVIOUS ...you configure the AV receiver before you use it for the very first time. These settings only need to ... page 33. COAX OPT1 ■ Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder to the TAPE IN/OUT ... -
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.../CDR Display If you connect an -compatible Onkyo MiniDisc recorder or CD recorder to the TAPE ... you must change this setting. This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver. TUNING / PRESET ... signals. Please refer to the digital sources' manual. 1, 2 1 TAPE Press the [TAPE] input selector ... -
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... VIDEO L AUDIO --/--- DIMMER VCR TV INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU VOL DISC CH VOL ... [SP A/B] button on the remote controller to select the speaker set that you want to use. Pressing the remote controllerମ. volume can be set to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX. The AV receiver is designed for home theater ... -
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...information about the current input source as follows. Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [DISPLAY]...See page 25 for hookup information. Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [MULTI CH] button... input is selected, the Speaker Configuration settings on page 48 are ignored, and signals... -
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... FM STEREO (Actual display depends on country.) ■ Manual Tuning Mode AM Frequency Step Setup... AM frequency step used in your area. When this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted. ... impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station ... -
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Using the Tuner-Continued Presetting Radio Stations Deleting Presets 2, 4 STANDBY/ON 3 TUNING / PRESET 2 MASTER VOLUME TUNING / PRESET MASTER VOLUME STANDBY/ON ENTER ENTER STANDBY STANDBY A SPEAKERS B TONE + STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE... -
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... American model) listening mode is selected. RECEIVER TAPE/AMP DVD MD INPUT... VIDEO L AUDIO VCR PHONES DIMMER Setting the Display Brightness With this function, you can... brightness. Using the OptiResponse Equalizer When using the HT-R530 with the speakers included in this Package, by turning... -
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... on the display when the sleep timer has been set, as shown. The specified sleep time .... These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby. 1 Use the remote controllerମ. B is on, you cannot adjust the levels of speaker set A’s surround back speakers. ■ Headphones ... -
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... if your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial or optical). ... mode. Selecting with the Remote Controller TV INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU PREVIOUS MENU VOL DISC ... Audio listening mode. When this mode is selected, the AV receiver outputs no video signals and its... -
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... Mono Movie Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic All Ch Stereo Full Mono ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 5 ✔ ✔ ✔ Onkyo Original DSP *4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ *1. In the Pure Audio and Direct listening modes, PCM signals at ... -
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... programs, the AV receiver can transform your home listening room into a movie theater ...material can also be played on conventional 5.1 channel systems, in which case the surroundback channel audio ...stereo movies or TV shows and the AV receiver will create a 5.1 surround mix from the 2-channel stereo.... -
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Using the Listening Modes-Continued DTS-ES Matrix Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This is DTS with an added surround back channel for 6.1 surround sound. Use it to provide 6.1 channel surround playback with program material recorded in DTS 5.1 format. Since DTS 5.1 program material contains ... -
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... soundtracks, which are typically mixed for reproduction in a movie theater. CinemaFILTER can be used with the following listening modes:...:6, and DTS+Dolby EX. TV INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU VOL DISC CH VOL... no effect. • The Late Night function is set to Off when the AV receiver is set to Standby. 44 -
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...dB), giving the impression that the sound is located centrally. This setting works well when the listening position is considerably ... EX listening mode is used (default). Manual: You can select Pro Logic ...: Panorama function off (default). ■ Dimension With this setting, you can move the sound field... -
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... be changed while headphones are connected, Speaker set B is on, or the multichannel input is being used. 3 Use the Up ...SAT 12 CABLE DIMMER TV INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU VOL DISC CH... from each speaker to the listening position. Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button on the remote ... -
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...if you turned it up while setting the levels. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP]... input regardless of the Speaker Configuration settings. 2 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons ...tone from each speaker is the same. Speakers that you set to No or None in the Speaker Configuration... -
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...step 3 is set to No, this setting is fixed at Large and does not appear. 5 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button. Use the Down [ ... Config," and then press the [ENTER] button. 6 3 While the Subwoofer setting is selected, use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] ... -
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...not appear. Continue with step 9 of the "Crossover Frequency" setting. Speaker cone diameter Over 8 in. (20 ... bass performance from your speaker system, you need to set the crossover frequency according... in steps 4 through 7 in the "Speaker configuration" setting (see page 48). Use the Down... -
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...The following table shows the display indicators for each supported digital signal format. Format Dolby Digital DTS PCM PCM Display Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format automatically. However, ... playing PCM or DTS material, you can manually set the signal format to PCM or DTS: ... -
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...AV components that are connected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT jacks. See pages 22-31 for information on connecting your AV components to the AV receiver. 1 DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD Remote controller Use the input selector buttons to select the AV component that you want ... -
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... down the REMOTE MODE button that you want to set, press the [DISPLAY] button for 3 seconds. The REMOTE ... SAT 12 CABLE DIMMER TV INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU VOL DISC CH ... be entered for the [RECEIVER] button. • There are the only codes available at the time that this instruction manual was printed. ... -
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... Onkyo components that are connected via can be controlled by pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver... operation to work properly, you must set the display to MD or CDR (see page... are preprogrammed with remote control codes for controlling Onkyo components. When one of these buttons is reset... -
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...CD CDR 4 7 TAPE 5 MULTI CH 6 DVD TV 2 1 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP DVD MD INPUT SELECTOR... DISC CH VOL DIMMER PREVIOUS MENU GUIDE TOP MENU PREVIOUS MENU TV INPUT... Sets the VCR to On or Standby. A [ON], [STANDBY] Sets the satellite/cable receiver to On or Standby. B Number buttons Enter numbers... -
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...turns off when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect the power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer.... 79, or MAX (page 34). The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment and has a ... remote controller's [MUTING] button to unmute the AV receiver (page 38). • While a pair of headphones is... -
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.... Increase the subwoofer level slightly on the HT-R530. • Make sure that the subwoofer's [POWER] switch is set to ON (not North American models.... Can't get 6.1 or 7.1-channel playback? • When speaker B is turned on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback. The volume cannot be set to... -
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... Onkyo components via , point the remote controller at the AV receiver. • To control Onkyo components without , or other manufacturers' components, point ... do I change the language of a multiplex source? • Use the "Multiplex" setting on the "4. Audio Adjust" menu to select Main or Sub (... -
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Specification ■ AV Receiver (HT-R530) Amplifier Section Power Output 2 channel driven: North American: 110 W + 110 W (8Ω, 1 kHz, FTC) European: 110 W + 110 W (8Ω, 1kHz, DIN) Ohters: 130 W + 130 W (8Ω, 1kHz, JEITA) 230 W + 230 W (3Ω,Front) 170 W + 170 W (4Ω,Front) 120 W + 120 W (8Ω,... -
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Specification-Continued ■ Speaker ■ Powered Subwoofer (SKW-530) Type: Bass-reflex Input sensitivity/impedance: 330 mV / 100 kΩ Maximum output power: 230 W (Dynamic Power) Frequency response: 25 Hz-150 Hz Cabinet capacity: 1.36 cubic feet (38.5 L) Dimensions (W × H × D): 10-13/16" × ... -
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Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN ...-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.us.onkyo.com/ ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 ...://www.onkyo.com/ I0503-1 SN 29343939 (C) Copyright 2005 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. 60... -
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... 0021 0003, 0014 0797 1500 0276 0883 1068 1256 1877 0012 0003 0000, 1509 0276 1106 0883 0003 0003 0276 0883 0883 0883 0817 0883 0000, 0008, 0525, 0899 HOMEPAGE http://www.onkyo.com/ SN 29344054A (C) Copyright 2005 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. 12 I0504-2 * 2 9 3 4 4 0 5 4 A *