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  • Onkyo HT-R290 | Owners Manual -English - Page 1
    AV Receiver HT-R390 HT-R290 Instruction Manual 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
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    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. Read these instructions. 15. Damage Requiring Service 2. Keep these instructions. Unplug the apparatus from
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    Preventing Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 8. Handling Notes • If you need in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
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    of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is at the end of the product name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color. ■ Installing
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    Remote Controller 42 Controlling Other Components 42 Appendix Troubleshooting 44 Connection Tips and Video Signal Path 48 About HDMI 49 Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder 50 Specifications 52 To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down
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    *7 The HD Radio Ready logo is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corp. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately). *8 Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™, Inc. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey Dynamic
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    parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. B  ON/STANDBY button (17) C HDMI THRU indicator (35) D SPEAKERS A and B buttons (24) E Remote control sensor (4) F LISTENING MODE buttons (21) G Display (8) H DIMMER button (North American and Brazilian models) (25) I MEMORY
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    information, see the pages in parentheses. B A and B speaker indicators (24) C Audio input indicators D Listening mode and format indicators (21, 25) E Audyssey indicators (32) F Tuning indicators (18) Rear Panel Illustrations are based on HT-R390. (North American, European and Asian models) BC
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    AV Receiver B C D E F B G H I C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select Receiver mode. J You can also use the remote controller to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 41). K For
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    should be connected to each pair of terminals. Passive Subwoofer Surround right Surround left Front B right Front B left Speakers B Front A right Center Front A left Speakers A ■ Using a Passive Subwoofer. To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music
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    get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings manually (➔ page 29). Number of channels Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers 2345 ✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔✔ Connecting the Speaker Cables The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease
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    Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don from power cords and speaker cables. AV Cables and digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*, Dolby Digital or Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • The AV receiver's
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    ARC function, you must select the TV/CD input selector, your TV must support ARC function and "HDMI Ctrl(RIHD)" is set to "On" (➔ page 35) to hear from your TV's speakers, by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the sound will be output from the AV receiver's speakers, too. When the "HDMI Ctrl(RIHD
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    has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you'll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer as well as a phono preamp. See your turntable's manual for details. • With connection #, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. • If your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main stereo and
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    • Some components may not support all V functions. Refer to the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo components. Connecting a Recording recording VCR must be connected to a composite video output. • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected Blu-ray discs
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    En 16 Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a different branch circuit. • Do not
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    Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY  ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press  ON/STANDBY on the front panel. or Press RECEIVER followed by  ON/STANDBY on the remote controller. The AV receiver comes on, the display lights. Turning Off 1 Press  ON/STANDBY
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    AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 18) • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 38) • "Controlling Other Onkyo Components" (➔ page 41) 3 To adjust the volume, use VOL be impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to manual tuning mode and listen to the station in mono. • Alternatively, you can
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    tuning mode In manual tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono. 1 Press TUNING MODE so radio stations by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.). The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting PS information, the station's
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    ■ Displaying Radio Text (RT) 1 Press RT/PTY/TP once. The RT information scrolls across the display. Note • The message "Waiting" may appear while the AV receiver waits for the RT information. • If the message "No Text Data" appears on the display, no RT information is available. ■ Finding Stations
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    Source The following audio formats are supported by the listening mode. " 4 % '*1 This is mono (monophonic) sound. This is stereo (stereophonic) sound. Two independent audio signal channels are reproduced through two speakers. This is 5.1-channel surround sound. This surround system has five main
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    Speaker Configuration)" for the speaker setup (➔ page 29). ; 9 $ BC B Front speakers C Center speaker D Subwoofer E E Surround speakers D ■ Onkyo you can enjoy a virtual surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener's left and
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    mode when playing game discs. In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers), crossover frequency, speaker distance, A/V Sync and much of the processing set via Home menu are enabled. See "Advanced Setup" for
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    through the selection: Speakers A → Speakers A&B → Speakers B Off ← Speaker indicators and output channels are shown below. Speaker indicators A AB B Output channel Speakers A: 5.1 channels Speakers A: 2.1 channels* Speakers B: 2 channels Speakers B: 2 channels No sound * While Speakers B is on
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    reappears. Changing the Input Display When you connect an V-capable Onkyo component, you must configure the input display so that V can page 41). Using the Music Optimizer The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed music files. 1 Press MUSIC OPTIMIZER on the front
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    to the PHONES jack. Note • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack, the speakers are turned off. • When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it's already set to Stereo, Mono, or
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    Advanced Operations Advanced Setup On-screen Setup Menus Common Procedures in Setup Menu The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings.
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    Explanatory Notes Component (Component Video Input) B Menu Sp Config C ■ Subwoofer D ` Yes: Select if a subwoofer is connected. ` No: Select if no subwoofer is connected. B Menu selection C Setting target D Setting options (default setting underlined) HDMI Input Menu HDMI Input If you
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    . Note • 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 ` On ` Off Turn this setting on to boost bass output by feeding
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    as the default settings. Tip • If you're using a handheld sound level meter, adjust the level of each speaker so that it reads 75 dB SPL at the listening position, measured Volume® (➔ page 32), we recommend that you manually adjust the level of each speaker using the above-mentioned settings. En 30
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    listening mode. Normally, if you're using a center speaker, the center channel sound is output from only the center speaker. (If you're not using a center speaker, the center channel sound will be distributed to the front left and right speakers to create a phantom center). This setting controls the
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    , or - Direct listening mode is selected, or - Speakers B is on, or - Speakers A is off. • When "Dynamic EQ" is set to "Off", Dynamic Volume" become "Off" automatically. About Audyssey Dynamic EQ® Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking
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    Tip • To fully enjoy Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume®, we recommend that you manually adjust the level of each speaker using "Level Cal (Level Calibration)" (➔ page 30). A/V Sync ■ A/V Sync ` 0 ms to 400 ms in 10 ms steps When using progressive scanning on your Blu-ray
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    it is adjusted. Remote Control ■ Remote ID `1, 2, or 3 When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To is not connected to the AV receiver, or - the docked iPod/iPhone model is not supported. • When the "UP-A1 ChargeMode" setting is set to "On", or to
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    • Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for details. • When "HDMI Ctrl the AV receiver will output no sound through its speakers. In this case, "TV Speaker" appears on the display by pressing works only if your HDMI-compatible TV supports HDMI Lip Sync. After changing the settings
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    . ■ Treble `-10 dB to 0 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output from the front speakers. You can adjust the bass and treble for Speakers A and B front speakers, except when the Direct listening mode is selected. Operating on the AV receiver 1 Press TONE on the AV
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    Standby. For Dolby TrueHD sources, it will be set to "Auto". Music Optimizer ■ Music Optimizer ` Off ` On Turn this setting on to enhance the sound quality of compressed music files. Use it with music files that use "lossy" compression, such as MP3. Tip • Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver
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    Onkyo Dock components, see the Onkyo web site at: http://www.onkyo.com Before using the Onkyo Dock components, update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software, available from the Apple web site. For supported iPod/iPhone models, see the instruction manual of the Onkyo function for sound effects on
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    the dock. • PORT Not Support The AV receiver do not support the connected dock. • PORT through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound, and watch iPod/iPhone slideshows and Onkyo Components Connected via V" for details on entering a remote control code (➔ page 41). See to the Dock's instruction manual
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    Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE first. B G H I J C K D L E F M Onkyo Dock ✔: Available buttons UP-A1 Dock V Dock Buttons B  ON/STANDBY*1 ✔ C TOP MENU*2 of the iPod/iPhone, please refer to the instruction manual. *1 This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or
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    need to enter a code for each component that you want to control. 1 Look up the appropriate remote control code in the Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via V. 2 While holding down REMOTE MODE to which you want to enter a code, press and hold down DISPLAY (about 3 seconds). Note
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    that the remote controller has been reset. Controlling Other Components By pressing REMOTE code for your component, you can control Onkyo component as below. For details on entering the remote control code for controlling a component that supports the Q*1. The component must be able to receive
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    H Number: 1 to 9, 0 ✔ ✔ N Number: +10 I DISPLAY ✔*1 ✔ ✔ ✔ J MUTING ✔ ✔ ✔ F K DISC +/- L MENU ✔ ✔ ✔ M RETURN ✔ N AUDIO ✔*1 G O CLR ✔ ✔ *1 The Q function is not supported. The Q supported by the AV receiver is the CEC system control function of the HDMI standard. H *2 These
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    Appendix Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can't resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. If you can't resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer. To reset the
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    . Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. 29 ■ There's no sound with a certain signal format Check the digital audio output setting on the - connected device. On some game consoles, such as those that support DVD, the default setting is off. With some DVD-Video discs, you need to
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    UP-A1 Dock for iPod/iPhone ■ There's no sound Make sure your iPod/iPhone is actually playing. - plugs are pushed in all the way. - Try resetting your iPod/iPhone. - Remote Controller ■ The . ■ Can't control other components If it's an Onkyo component, make sure that the V 15 cable and
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    TV status, the AV receiver will enter Standby mode as usual.) 34, 38 ■ The sound changes when I connect my headphones When a pair of headphones is connected, the - wait at least five seconds, and then plug it back in again. Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to
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    several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your components. Use the following sections as a guide. The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is
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    specification for supported. • The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the connected source component. If the picture is poor or there's no sound from a component connected via HDMI, check its setup. Refer to the connected component's instruction manual
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    over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control from the antenna or from the input jack of the TV from the speakers connected to the AV receiver. (A connection such as optical digital cable or
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    /recorder connected is selected. • The power of the TV is turned on automatically, and input with the AV receiver connected is selected. 5. Following the operating instructions of the TV, select "Use the TV speakers" from the menu screen of the TV, and confirm that the audio is output from the
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    (Others) 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs) ■ HDMI Input Output Video Resolution Audio Format Supported IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4 OUT 1080p Dolby TrueHD, DTS Master Audio, Analog Speaker Outputs Phones VCR/DVR SP-A (L, R, C, SL, SR, SW) + SP-B (L, R) 1 (6.3 ø) ■ Others Universal Port 1 RI 1 Specifications and
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    ONKYO SOUND & VISION CORPORATION 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8023 Fax: 072-831-8163 ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 800-229-1687, 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.us.onkyo.com/ ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS
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AV Receiver
HT-R390
HT-R290
Instruction Manual
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.
Contents
Introduction
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2
Connections
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10
Turning On & Basic Operations
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17
Advanced Operations
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27
Controlling Other Components
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Appendix
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44
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