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  • Onkyo HT-RC230 | Owner Manual - Page 1
    AV Receiver HT-RC230 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
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    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
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    holder. 2. AC Fuse-The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-serviceable. 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
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    , the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color. Using the Remote Controller Installing the Batteries Note • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try replacing the batteries. • Don't mix new and old
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    Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via V 40 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons 41 Resetting the Remote Controller 41 Controlling Other Components 41 Others Troubleshooting 43 Specifications 47 About HDMI 48 Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder ... 49 To reset the AV receiver
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    Inputs and 1 Output • Onkyo Q for System Control • 3 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/1 Coaxial) • Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output) • are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold
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    indicator (➔ 18) D HDMI THRU indicator (➔ 32) E SPEAKERS A and B buttons (➔ 10, 20) F Remote control sensor (➔ 4) G TONE LEVEL and TONE buttons (➔ 35 button (➔ 19) N SETUP button (➔ 27) O TUNING, PRESET (➔ 21 to 22), arrow and ENTER buttons P RETURN button Q MASTER VOLUME control (➔ 19) R MUSIC
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    H FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals I SPEAKERS terminals (SURR, CENTER) J FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals K Power cord L V REMOTE CONTROL jack M Composite video and analog audio jacks (BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN) N SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for
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    Remote Controller Controlling the 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
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    About Home Theater Speakers A and B You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: Speakers A and Speakers B. Speakers A should be used in your main listening room for up to 5.1-channel playback. * While Speakers B is on, Speakers A is reduced to 2.1-channel playback. Speakers B can be used
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    Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have. For 5.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need five speakers and a powered subwoofer. •
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    should be connected to each pair of terminals. Surround right speaker Surround left speaker Front right speaker A Front left speaker A Center speaker Speakers A Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on your powered
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    HDMI cable : Video & Audio Other cables AV receiver : Video : Audio AV receiver TV, projector, etc. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console TV, projector, etc. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don
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    Q-compatible TV, by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the AV receiver's speakers will produce sound while the TV's speakers are muted. To stop the AV receiver's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV's settings, or turn down the AV receiver's volume. ■ Audio return channel
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    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 as well as a phono preamp. See your turntable's manual for details. • With connection #, you can enjoy Dolby
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    input source. ■ Remote Control You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to control your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (➔ 40). Note
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    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 connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. Note The
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    on the front panel. or Press RECEIVER followed by ON/STANDBY on the remote controller. The AV receiver comes on, the display lights, and the STANDBY indicator goes off. Turning Off Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel or the remote controller. The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. To prevent any
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    This manual describes the procedure using the remote controller unless otherwise specified. Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating on the AV receiver 1 Use the input selector buttons to select the input source. 2 Start playback on the source component. See also: • "Controlling Other Onkyo
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    for the TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR input selector, but not at the same time. • Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the remote controller for the first time (➔ 40). Selecting Speakers A and B You can use two sets of front speakers with the AV receiver: Speakers A for up to 5.1-channel
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    FM stations will be in mono. Tuning into weak FM stereo stations If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to manual tuning mode and listen to the station in mono. Tip • Alternatively, you can use the remote controller's TUN MODE
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    to store the station or channel. The station or channel is stored and the preset number stops flashing. Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite FM/ AM radio stations. Selecting Presets To select a preset, use PRESET F/S on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. Tip • You can also
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    recording VCR without going through the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to the recording VCR's audio and video inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for details. • Video signals connected to composite video inputs can be recorded only via composite
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    MOVIE/TV GAME STEREO MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME About Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. Explanatory Notes ■ Input Source The following audio formats are supported by
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    • Dolby PLII Movie Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby Surround logo or TV shows that feature Dolby Surround. You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV shows and the AV receiver will create a 5.1 surround mix from the 2-channel stereo. • Dolby PLII Music Use this mode to
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    virtual surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds used. *2 AV receiver can input the DSD signal from HDMI IN. Setting the output setting on the player side to PCM might obtain a better sound according to the player. In that case, set the output setting
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    HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the composite video MONITOR OUT or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. Remote indicator RECEIVER Note The on-screen setup menus are displayed when: • There is no video input, or • The video input is 480p, 576p, 720p
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    HDMI input to TV/CD selector when you set "TV Control" setting to "On" (➔ 32). Otherwise, appropriate CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) operation will not be guaranteed. En 28 Component (Component Video Input) Menu Component If you connect a video component to a component video input, you must
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    changed in the "Crossover (Crossover Frequency)" (➔ 29). Note • Speaker Configuration, Crossover Frequency, and Double Bass settings cannot be changed while headphones are connected, or "Audio TV OUT" setting is set to "On" (➔ 31) or speaker set B is on. ■ Subwoofer ` Yes: Select if a subwoofer
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    (Speaker Configuration)" (➔ 29) cannot be selected. • The speakers cannot be calibrated while a pair of headphones is connected, Speakers B is on, or "Audio TV OUT" setting is set to "On" (➔ 31) or the AV receiver is muted. *1 For the center speaker and subwoofer, the level settings made by using
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    name. • This menu cannot be used for the TUNER input selector. . Hardware Menu Hardware Remote Control Settings ■ Remote ID ` 1, 2, or 3 When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate the AV receiver from the other components, you
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    channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI 1.4 capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver. To use this function, you must select the TV/CD input selector and your TV must support ARC function. Note • The "Audio Return Ch" setting can be set only when the above "HDMI Control
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    instruction manual for details. After changing the settings of the "HDMI Control (RIHD)", "Audio Return Ch", "Power Control", or "TV Control", turn off the power to all connected pieces of equipment and then turn them on again. Refer to the User's Manuals for all connected pieces of equipment. Using
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    • The CinemaFILTER may not work when used with certain input sources. Audio Selector You can set priorities of audio output when there are both digital and analog inputs. ■ AudioSel ` ARC: The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent to the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver.*1 With this selection the
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    treble for Speakers A and B front speakers, except when the Direct listening mode is selected. 1 Press TONE on the AV receiver repeatedly to select either "Bass" or "Treble". 2 Use TONE -/+ on the AV receiver to adjust. ■ Bass ■ Treble See "Bass" and "Treble" of "Tone Control Settings" (➔ 33). Note
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    control your iPod when "PORT" is selected as the input source. • See the UP-A1 Dock's instruction manual for more information. • See the RI Dock's instruction manual (➔ 37) for more information. *1 To use V (Remote Interactive), you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver
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    web site. For supported iPod models, see the instruction manual of the Onkyo Dock. UP-A1 Dock With the UP-A1 Dock, you can easily play the music, photo, or movie stored on your iPod through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound. You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to operate your iPod
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    • ON/STANDBY may not work with a remote control code (without V). In this case, make an V connection and enter a remote control code 81993 (with V). With the RI Control In this case, make an V connection and enter a remote control code 81993 (with V). • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK
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    off, it will remain off when the remote controller transmits an Off command. *2 Press DISPLAY to change the following modes: Standard mode Nothing is displayed on your TV and you navigate and select your contents by using your iPod models display. Only this mode can playback the video. Extended mode
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    the AV receiver, and operate the component. If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control an Onkyo component that's not connected via V, use the following remote control codes: • BD/DVD ` 30627: Onkyo DVD player without V • TV/CD
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    an RI Dock to the TV/CD IN or VCR/DVR IN or GAME IN jacks, for V to work properly, you must set the Input Display accordingly (➔ 20). Controlling Other Components By pressing REMOTE MODE that's been programmed with the remote control code for your component, you can control Onkyo component as below
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    DISPLAY J MUTING K DISC +/- ✔ ✔ L PREV CH ✔ ✔✔ MENU ✔ M RETURN ✔✔ ✔✔ N AUDIO ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔ 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. *2 These buttons function as colored buttons or
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    disconnect the power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer. Note that resetting the AV receiver will delete your radio presets and custom settings. Remote indicator RECEIVER AUDIO To reset the remote controller to its factory defaults, while holding down RECEIVER, press and hold down AUDIO until the
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    mode with a mono source, such as an AM radio station or mono TV program, the sound is concentrated in the center speaker. Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. 29 ■ The surround speakers produce no sound When the T-D (Theater-Dimensional), Stereo or - Mono listening mode is selected, the
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    /DVR IN jacks, for the remote controller to work properly, you must set the display. If you cannot operate it, you will need to enter the 40 appropriate remote control code. To control an Onkyo component that's connected via 40 V, point the remote controller at the AV receiver. Be sure to enter
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    . Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the unit's malfunction. Before you record important data, make sure that the material will be recorded correctly. Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, set the AV receiver to
  • Onkyo HT-RC230 | Owner Manual - Page 47
    : 2 Coaxial: 1 BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, TV/CD, AUX ■ Audio Outputs Analog VCR/DVR Subwoofer Pre Output 1 Speaker Outputs SP-A (L, R), C, SL, SR + SP-B (L, R) Phones 1 (6.3 ø) ■ Others Universal Port 1 RI 1 Specifications and features are subject to change without notice. En 47
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    for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With HDMI, a single cable can carry control signals, digital video, and up to eight channels of digital
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    Q-compatible TV. • The AV receiver will enter Standby mode when the power of the TV is turned to Standby. • You can set on the menu screen of the TV to either out- put the audio from the speakers connected to the AV receiver, or from the speakers of the TV. • It is possible to output the video/audio
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    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 speakers of the TV, and not from the speakers connected to the AV receiver. 6. Select "Use the speakers connected from the AV receiver" from the menu screen of the TV
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    Memo En 51
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    GmbH (UK BRANCH) The Coach House 81A High Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1AB, UK Tel: +44-(0)1628-473-350 Fax: +44-(0)1628-401-700 ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Unit 1 & 12, 9/F, Ever Gain Plaza Tower 1, 88, Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., Hong Kong. Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039
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AV Receiver
HT-RC230
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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11
Turning On & Basic Operations
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18
Advanced Operations
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27
Controlling iPod & Other
Components
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36
Others
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43
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