Onkyo HT-S3800 Operating Instructions

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    Operating Instructions HT-S3800 5.1-Channel Home Theater System / 5.1-Channel Home Cinema System HT-R395 AV Receiver HTP-395 Speaker System
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    menu 31 6 Additional information Troubleshooting 33 General 33 HDMI 34 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 34 USB messages 34 About the Speaker System 35 Precautions 35 Effective Combination of Subwoofer and Front/Center/Surround speakers 35 Operation 35 Making amplifier
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    will have a big effect on the sound. • Placing the speakers (page 8) • Connecting the speakers (page 9) Ð 2 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to hook up using a digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to the receiver. • About video outputs connection (page 11
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    SURROUND DSP B D/DVD CBL /SAT STRM BOX GAME C D HOME ENTER RETURN T V TUNER USB MASTER VOLUME 8 2 4 33 PHONES TONE USB 5V / 0.5A AV RECEIVER HT . When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. 10 TONE Switches the display between Bass settings and
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    received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 15 Speaker indicators Shows if the speaker system is on or not. SP A means the speaker system is on. SP means the speaker system in surround sound on page HDMI - Lights when an HDMI signal is selected. Blinks when an HDMI signal is selected and selected HDMI
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    possible. 4 Receiver control buttons Q (QUICK MENU) - Use to access the Audio options (page 24). - Press to access the Setup (page 28). - Use to return to the display immediately previous when making settings 5 / // , ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 28
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    's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) 7 Controls and displays
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    left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right surround speakers (SL/SR), and the subwoofer (SW), a 5.1 ch surround system can be enjoyed. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. 5.1 channel surround system: R L C SR 120 120
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    the speakers The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on
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    the speakers. HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be received. About HDMI The HDMI 4K 24p, 4K 25p, 4K 30p, 4K 50p and 4K 60p signals are supported. • HDCP 2.2 compatible terminal Note • Use a High Speed HDMI®/™ Cable. If HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI
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    video terminals. The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for audio. Yellow VIDEO About video outputs connection This receiver is not loaded with a video converter. When you use HDMI cables for connecting to the input device, the same cables should be used for connecting to the TV. The
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    the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see The HDMI Setup menu on page 31). - Please refer to the TV's operation manual for
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    no HDMI terminal to the receiver. Important • When the receiver and TV are connected by composite cable, the OSD function allowing display of the receiver's settings This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. OSD cannot be output. VIDEO IN TV R L OPTICAL
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    antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below). fig. a . 2 4 Using external antennas To improve FM reception (For the U.S.A., Canada and Latin America models) Use an F connector (no screw type)
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    does not support a USB hub. • For instructions on playing the USB device, see Playing a USB device on page 18. UNING PRESET ENTER RETURN USB MASTER VOLUME Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers. ... Plug the
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    are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. RECEIVER QUAICUKDMIEONU BD/DVD CBL surround sound. 5 Use VOL +/- to adjust the volume level. Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver
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    DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. Input function BD/DVD HDMI 9 Input Terminals COAXIAL OPTICAL 9 9 ANALOG 9 ARC function in the HDMI setting (page 31). b. In order to listen to the audio from the TV that is connected to this receiver
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    the USB interface on the front of this receiver. Important • Onkyo cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus receiver. • Switch the TV input to the input that connects this receiver to the TV through the corresponding HDMI cable. 3 Press USB on the remote control to switch the receiver
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    enabled device must support A2DP profiles. This unit will be displayed as "Onkyo AV Receiver" on all BLUETOOTH capable devices that refer to the user's manual for your BLUETOOTH capable system to prevent signal noise and interruptions. 2 4 33 Scope of operation Use of this unit is limited to home
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    or other cables for products supported by this unit, confirm that you have sufficient working space in the surrounding area. Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. Once you
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    you want to return to the frequency display, press DISPLAY several times to show the frequency. An introduction to RDS (For Europe) Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of information-the name of the station and the kind of show
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    Master volume • Radio Text (RT) - Messages sent by the radio station. For example, a talk radio station may provide a phone number as RT. • Program Service Name (PS) - The name of the radio station. • Program Type (PTY) - This indicates the kind of program currently being broadcast. • Current tuner
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    receiver. Listening in surround sound SURR SURROUND Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound. However, the options available will depend on your speaker the settings made in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, X.Over, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with
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    - Channel 2 is heard only CH1 CH2 - Both channels heard from front speakers F.PCM (Fixed PCM)d This is useful if you find there is a when listening to surround sound at low volumes). AUTOe OFF MID MAX HDMI (HDMI Audio) Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver (AMP) or
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    speakers, making it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings). Making the C.WIDTH setting "7" may cause no sound to be output from the center channel. DIMEN. (Dimension)g Adjusts the surround sound supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lip-sync') for HDMI.
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    of Graphical User Interface (Except for the U.S.A., Canada and Latin America models) If the Graphical User Interface screen is not displayed correctly, it may be that the TV system is set incorrectly for your country or region. 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down TUNING on
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    U.S.A., Canada and Latin America models) If you find that you can't tune into stations successfully, the frequency step may not be suitable for your country/region. Here's how to switch the setting: 1 Switch the receiver into PCM, NTSC/PAL or 9K STEP/10K STEP Listening to your system 2 4 33 27
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    Power Down 4.HDMI Setup Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers). 2 4 Return • Manual SP Setup
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    level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system. CAUTION • The test tones used in the Channel Level settings are output at high volume. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the Setup. 2 Select 'Channel Level' from the
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    . You return to the Channel Level menu. Speaker Distance For good sound depth from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound. • For the assignment of the digital signal
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    . Setup 1.Manual SP Setup 2.Input Assign 3.Auto Power Down 4.HDMI Setup 4.HDMI Setup a.ARC OFF b.Standby Through [ OFF ] c.4k60p Setting Return Return 2 Choose the 'ARC' setting you want. When a TV supporting the HDMI Audio Return Channel function is connected to the receiver, the sound of
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    CONTROL setting on the connected player. This unit may not operate properly if the HDMI CONTROL on the player is ON. Refer to the relevant device's instruction manual for details. If this does not work, turn OFF the ARC function. If this is the case, listen to the TV audio after connecting this unit
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    or PLUS. ™ No sound from surround or center speakers. # Connect the speakers properly (page 9). # Refer to Speaker Setting on page 28 to check the speaker settings. # Refer to Channel Level on page 29 to check the speaker levels. ™ No sound from a specific speaker. # Make sure the speaker cable is
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    wireless technology device that supports A2DP profile. HDMI ™ No picture or sound. # If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support. ™ No picture. # Video signals
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    down on the receiver and wait a few seconds. The protection feature disables itself automatically. Effective Combination of Subwoofer and Front/ Center/Surround speakers • When the subwoofer is combined with Front/Center/ Surround speakers in a total system, the sound characteristics produced are
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    the Front/Center/Surround speaker system CAUTION • Use the M5 metric thread screw. Do not use inch thread screw. Before mounting • Remember that the speaker system is heavy and that its weight could cause the wood screws to work loose, or the wall material to fail to support it, resulting in
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    Additional information Specifications Audio section For the U.S.A., Canada and Latin supported may differ depending on surrounding conditions. Digital In/Out Section HDMI terminal Type A (19-pin) HDMI output type 5 V, 55 mA USB terminal . . . . . USB2.0 Full Speed (Type A) 5 V, 0.5 A Speaker
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    1 Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Speaker cables (3 m/10 ft 4 Speaker cables (8 m/26 ft 2 Non-Skid Pads 20 Quick start guide Safety Brochure Note • Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice, due to improvements
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    price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you receive the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not ) of the operating system on which the executable
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    by all those who receive copies directly or indirectly through system in reliance on consistent application of that system differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is Our decision will be guided by the two goals THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12.
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    , Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0028 JAPAN http://www.onkyo.com/ 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. For Dealer, Service, Order and all other Business Inquiries: Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.us.onkyo.com/ For Product Support Team Only: 1-800-229-1687 http://www.us
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Operating Instructions
HTP-395
5.1-Channel Home Theater System / 5.1-Channel Home Cinema System
HT-S3800
AV Receiver
HT-R395
Speaker System