Onkyo TX-SR373 Owners Manual - English - Page 3

Before you start Flow of settings on the receiver Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Quick start guide • Safety Brochure *This document is an online instruction manual. It is not included as an accessory. Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. Don't install it on the following places: - on a color TV (the screen may distort) - near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound. - in direct sunlight - in damp or wet areas - in extremely hot or cold areas - in places where there is vibration or other movement - in places that are very dusty - in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen) The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings. The colors of the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be made as necessary 1 Connecting the speakers Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound. • Placing the speakers (page 8) • Connecting the speakers (page 9)  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) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 12) • Connecting antennas (page 14) • Plugging in the receiver (page 15)  3 Power On Make sure you've set the video input on your TV to this receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you don't know how to do this.  4 The Input Assign menu (page 29) (When using connections other than the recommended connections.) The HDMI Setup menu (page 30) (When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.)  5 Use the on-screen AccuEQ Room Cal. setup to set up your system • Automatically setting up for surround sound (AccuEQ Room Calibration) (page 16)  6 Basic playback (page 18) • Selecting the audio input signal (page 18) • Playing a USB device (page 20) • Choosing the listening mode (page 24)  7 Adjusting the sound as desired • Using the Advanced Music Optimizer (page 24) • Setting the Audio options (page 25) • Manual speaker setup (page 27) 3