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AV Receiver
HT-RC260

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 ...................................2
Connections.................................11
Turning On & Basic Operations ......19
Advanced Operations .................33
Controlling iPod & Other
Components............................51
Others...........................................59
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    AV Receiver HT-RC260 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.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 8. Handling Notes • If you need to transport this unit, use the original packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it.

  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Indoor FM antenna (➔ AM loop antenna (➔ Speaker cable labels (➔ Speaker setup microphone (➔ Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the prod- uct name indicates the color.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting Your Speakers ... 11 About AV Connections ... 14 Connecting Components with HDMI ... 15 Connecting External Components... 16 Connecting Onkyo u Components ... 17 Connecting Antenna... 17 Which Connections Should I Use?... 18 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ...

  • Page 6: Features

    The HD Radio Ready logo is a proprietary trademark of iBiq- uity Digital Corp. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately). Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.

  • Page 7: Front & Rear Panels

    Front & Rear Panels Front Panel b cd e f The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity. The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. a ON/STANDBY button (➔...

  • Page 8: Display

    Display For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a Audio input indicators b Listening mode and format indicators c Audyssey indicators (➔ 22, 39) d Tuning indicators (➔ Rear Panel a DIGITAL IN OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks b COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks c HDMI IN and OUT jacks d FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal e MONITOR OUT V jack...

  • Page 9: Remote Controller

    This button acts as a shortcut for the Audio menu To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select Receiver mode. You can also use the remote controller to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for more details (➔...

  • Page 10: About Home Theater

    With Blu-ray Discs, you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes.

  • Page 11: 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 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. Number of channels 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 ✔...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Speaker Cables

    • Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker ter- minal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals. Connecting the Speaker Cables Screw-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

  • Page 13: Connecting A Powered Subwoofer

    Note • The front wide speakers can also be connected to the FRONT HIGH OR FRONT WIDE OR ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals. When doing so, set “Front High/Front Wide/Zone2” in Speaker Setup to “Front Wide” • The front high or front wide speakers can also be connected to the SURR BACK OR FRONT HIGH OR FRONT WIDE SPEAK- ERS terminals.

  • Page 14: About Av Connections

    About AV Connections Connected image with AV components HDMI cable AV receiver Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player TV, projector, etc. • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections. •...

  • Page 15: Connecting Components With Hdmi

    Connecting Components with HDMI VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder Game console Other components Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc. Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ 34). Jack Input HDMI IN 1...

  • Page 16: Connecting External Components

    Connecting External Components 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. Front Connect your components to the appropriate jacks.

  • Page 17: Connecting Onkyo U Components

    AV receiver. The other jack is for connecting addi- tional u-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to u jacks. Connecting other manufacturer’s components may cause a malfunction. • Some components may not support all u functions. Refer to the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo components.

  • Page 18: Which Connections Should I Use

    Which Connections Should I Use? The AV receiver supports 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.

  • Page 19: Turning On/Off The Av Receiver

    Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY STANDBY indicator Front panel Turning On Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. 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.

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is con- nected 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.

  • Page 21: Muting The Av Receiver

    Muting the AV Receiver You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver. Press RECEIVER followed by MUTING. The output is muted and the MUTING indicator flashes on the display. • To unmute, press MUTING again or adjust the volume. •...

  • Page 22: Changing The Input Display

    For the PORT input selector, the name of Universal Port Option Dock will be displayed. Changing the Input Display When you connect an u-capable Onkyo component, you must configure the input display so that u can work properly. This setting can be done only from the front panel.
  • Page 23 Using Audyssey 2EQ ® To create a listening environment in your home theater that all listeners will enjoy, Audyssey 2EQ takes measure- ments at up to three positions within the listening area. Position the microphone at ear height of a seated listener with the microphone tip pointed directly at the ceiling using a tripod.

  • Page 24: Error Messages

    • Writing Error! This message appears if saving fails. Try saving again. If this message appears after 2 or 3 attempts, contact your Onkyo dealer. • Speaker Detect Error Room Correction and This message appears if a speaker is not detected. “No”...

  • Page 25: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio This section describes the procedure using the but- tons on the front panel unless otherwise specified. Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection.

  • Page 26: Presetting Fm/Am Stations

    Presetting FM/AM Stations You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite FM/AM radio stations as presets. Tune into the FM/AM station that you want to store as a preset. See the previous section. Press MEMORY. The preset number flashes. While the preset number is flashing (about 8 sec- onds), use PRESET e/r to select a preset from 1 through 40.

  • Page 27: Recording

    Recording This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from different sources. Connecting a Recording Component AUDIO VCR, Cassette, CDR, DVD recorder MD, etc. Note •...

  • Page 28: Using The Listening Modes

    Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See “About Listening Modes” for detailed information about the listening modes Listening Mode Buttons Press RECEIVER first. MUSIC MOVIE/TV MOVIE/TV button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV. MUSIC button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with music.

  • Page 29: About Listening Modes

    About Listening Modes The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidel- ity and stunning surround sound. Explanatory Notes SP LAYOUT LISTENING MODE ■ Input Source The following audio formats are supported by the listening mode. This is mono (monophonic) sound.

  • Page 30: Listening Modes

    Listening Modes Listening Mode Description Direct In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. The “Sp Config” (presence of speakers), “Sp Distance” and D i r e c t “A/V Sync” settings are enabled, but much of the processing set via AUDIO is disabled.
  • Page 31 Listening Mode Description Dolby Digital In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. “Sp Config” (presence of speakers), “Crossover”, “Sp Dis- D o l b y tance”, “A/V Sync” and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See “Advanced Setup”...
  • Page 32 Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Description Orchestra Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural rever- O r c h e s t r a beration of a large hall.

  • Page 33: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup On-screen Setup Menus The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is con- nected to the composite video MONITOR OUT or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.

  • Page 34: Input/Output Assign

    Explanatory Notes Main Menu Subwoofer Yes: Select if a subwoofer is connected. Select if no subwoofer is connected. a Menu selection b Setting target c Setting options (default setting underlined) Input/Output Assign Main Menu Input/Output Assign Monitor Out You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT and have the AV receiver upconvert the picture resolution as neces- sary to match the resolution supported by your TV.

  • Page 35: Speaker Setup

    Component Video Input If you connect a video component to a component video input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you must assign “IN2” to the “BD/DVD”...
  • Page 36 ■ Speaker Terminal Assign Front High/Front Wide/Zone2 With this setting, you can specify the speakers con- nected to FRONT HIGH OR FRONT WIDE OR ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals. Front High: Front high speakers can be used. Front Wide: Front wide speakers can be used. Zone2: Zone 2 speakers can be used (Powered Zone 2 enabled).

  • Page 37: Audio Adjust

    Note • This function can be set only if the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “Yes”, and the “Front” setting is set to “Full Band”. Speaker Distance This setting is set automatically by Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function Here you can specify the distance from each speaker to the listening position so that the sound from each speaker arrives at the listener’s ears as the sound designer...
  • Page 38 Dolby ■ PLIIx Music (2ch Input) These settings apply to only 2-channel stereo sources. If you’re not using any surround back speakers, these settings apply to Dolby Pro Logic II, not Dolby Pro Logic IIx. Panorama Panorama function on. Off: Panorama function off.

  • Page 39: Source Setup

    Theater-Dimensional ■ Listening Angle Wide: Select if the listening angle is 40 degrees. Narrow: Select if the listening angle is 20 degrees. With this setting, you can optimize the Theater-Dimen- sional listening mode by specifying the angle of the front left and right speakers relative to the listening position.
  • Page 40 Note • Even if you have selected other than “Audyssey” in “Equalizer” setting after performing Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup, selecting “On” in the “Dynamic EQ” will change the “Equalizer” setting to “Audyssey” • When “Dynamic Volume” is set to effective, “Equalizer” set- ting is set to “Audyssey”...

  • Page 41: Picture Adjust

    Name input area 4 - 4. Name Edit Name < > Shift Space Back Space Shift & ’ Shift Space Back Space Shift Shift Switches the displayed character. (Left)/ (Right): Selected when the cursor is moved within the Name input area. BackSpace “BackSpace”...

  • Page 42: Edge Enhancement

    Zoom: Wide Zoom: Auto: According to the input signals and monitor output setting, the AV receiver automatically selects the “4 : 3”, “Full”, “Zoom” or “Wide Zoom” mode. For the monitor output setting ■ Picture Mode *1*2 Thru: The following settings are set to the default values: “Film Mode”, “Edge Enhancement”, “Noise Reduction”, “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Hue”...

  • Page 43: Listening Mode Preset

    ■ Saturation *1*2 –50 to 0 to +50 With this setting you can adjust saturation. “–50” is the weakest color. “+50” is the strongest color. This procedure can also be performed on the remote controller by using the Video menu (➔...

  • Page 44: Hardware Setup

    ■ Remote ID 1, 2, or 3 When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differenti- ate the AV receiver from the other components, you can change its remote ID from “1”, to “2” or “3”.

  • Page 45: Lock Setup

    ■ Audio Return Channel Off: Select “Off” if you don’t want to use audio return channel (ARC) function. Auto: The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent to the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver. Audio return channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI 1.4 capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver.
  • Page 46 Speaker Levels You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening to an input source. These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby. To save the setting you made here, go to “Level Calibration” AV receiver to Standby.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Bass & Treble

    COAX: This can be selected when COAXIAL IN has been assigned as an input source. If both coaxial and opti- cal inputs have been assigned, coaxial input is auto- matically selected as a priority. OPT: This can be selected when OPTICAL IN has been assigned as an input source.

  • Page 48: Zone 2

    Zone 2 In addition to your main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in the other room, or as we call Zone 2. And, you can select a different source for each room. Connecting Zone 2 There are two ways you can connect Zone 2 speakers: 1.

  • Page 49: Setting The Powered Zone 2

    Setting the Powered Zone 2 If you’ve connected your Zone 2 speakers to the AV receiver, as explained in “Connecting Your Zone 2 Speak- ers Directly to the AV receiver” (➔ 48), you must set the “Front High/Front Wide/Zone2” setting to “Zone2”. Menu Speaker Setup In the “Speaker Setup”...
  • Page 50 Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller Press ZONE2 and then press ON/STANDBY. Zone 2 turns on, the ZONE 2 indicator lights. To select an input source for Zone 2, press ZONE2, followed by an input selector button. To select AM or FM, press the TUNER input selec- tor repeatedly.

  • Page 51: Controlling Ipod

    Controlling iPod Connecting an Onkyo Dock Onkyo Dock UP-A1 Dock (Universal Port Option Dock) RI Dock Models sold are different depending on the region. Cable Note — • When UP-A1 Dock that seated iPod is connected, the power consumption on standby mode slightly increases.

  • Page 52: Using The Onkyo Dock

    Using the Onkyo Dock Dock is sold separately. For the latest information on the Onkyo Dock compo- nents, see the Onkyo web site at: http://www.onkyo.com Before using the Onkyo Dock components, update your iPod with the latest software, available from the Apple web site.

  • Page 53: Controlling Your Ipod

    RI Dock With the RI Dock, you can easily play the music stored on your Apple iPod through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound, and watch iPod slideshows and videos on your TV. In addition, the onscreen display (OSD) allows you to view, navigate, and select your iPod’s contents on your TV, and with the supplied remote controller, you can con- trol your iPod from the comfort of your sofa.
  • Page 54 • For detailed operation of the iPod, please refer to the instruction manual of RI Dock. This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or off. Your iPod may not respond the first time you press this button, in which case you should press it again.

  • Page 55: Controlling Other Components

    You do not need to enter a remote control code to control these components. For details on controlling these components, see the pages indicated. BD/DVD Onkyo Blu-ray Disc player TV/CD Onkyo CD player (➔ PORT Onkyo Universal Port Option...

  • Page 56: Entering Remote Control Codes

    Onkyo DVD player without u • TV/CD 71817: Onkyo CD player without u 11807: Onkyo TV If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, use the following remote control codes: 32900: Onkyo Blu-ray Disc player 32901:...

  • Page 57: Resetting Remote Mode Buttons

    Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons You can reset a REMOTE MODE to its default remote control code. While holding down REMOTE MODE that you want to reset, press and hold down AUDIO until the remote indicator lights (about 3 seconds). Within 30 seconds, press REMOTE MODE again. The remote indicator flashes twice, indicating that the button has been reset.
  • Page 58 Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE first. Note • With some components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all. ✔: Available buttons Components Buttons ✔ a ON/STANDBY ✔ b 9, INPUT, TV VOL q/w ✔...

  • Page 59: Others

    Onkyo dealer. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer. To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press ON/ STANDBY.
  • Page 60 ■ Only the front speakers produce sound When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, only the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound. Check the Speaker Configuration. ■ Only the center speaker produces sound If you use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music, or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game lis- tening mode with a mono source, such as an AM radio station or mono TV program, the sound is con-...
  • Page 61 ■ Can’t control other components — If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the u cable and analog audio cable are connected properly. Connecting only an u cable won’t work. Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote con- troller mode.
  • Page 62 Make sure the correct input is selected on your TV or the AV receiver. Some versions of the iPod do not output video. ■ The AV receiver’s remote controller doesn’t control your iPod Make sure your iPod is properly inserted in the Dock.
  • Page 63 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 cor- rectly.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Section Rated Output Power All channels: 100 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.08% (FTC) 125 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 6 ohm loads, 2 channels driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.1% (FTC)

  • Page 65: About Hdmi

    About HDMI Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video compo- nents. 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 audio (2-channel PCM, multichan- nel digital audio, and multichannel PCM).

  • Page 66: Using An Rihd-Compatible Tv, Player, Or Recorder

    Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder p, which stands for Remote Interactive 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), which allows system control over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard.
  • Page 67 ■ How to connect and setup Confirm the connecting and setting. 1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack to the HDMI input jack of the TV. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc. AV receiver DIGITAL AUDIO connection (OPTICAL) TV, projector, etc. 2. Connect the audio output from the TV to the OPTICAL IN 2 jack of the AV receiver using an optical digital cable.

  • Page 68: Video Resolution Chart

    Video Resolution Chart The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver. Output Input HDMI 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i COMPONENT 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i COMPOSITE 480i HDMI COMPONENT 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i 1080p 1080i 720p...
  • Page 69 Memo...
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  • Page 72 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 http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ SN 29400276 (C) Copyright 2010 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. Y1002-1 * 2 9 4 0 0 2 7 6 *...

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