Before you start Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an Making the initial settings according to the region Checking what’s in the box abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily and environment in which you live after following the procedure below to make the connections Please check that you’ve received the following supplied...
Before you start Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an Making the initial settings according to the region Checking what’s in the box abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily and environment in which you live after following the procedure below to make the connections Please check that you’ve received the following supplied...
Controls and displays Front panel MASTER VOLUME TUNING PRESET ON / STANDBY LISTENING MODE BLUETOOTH STEREO SURROUND HOME ENTER RETURN B D/DVD CBL /SAT STRM BOX GAME TUNER PHONES TONE 5V / 0.5A HT-R395 AV RECEIVER HOME/ENTER/RETURN TONE ÍON/STANDBY buttons HOME Switches the display between Bass settings and Treble BLUETOOTH...
Controls and displays Front panel MASTER VOLUME TUNING PRESET ON / STANDBY LISTENING MODE BLUETOOTH STEREO SURROUND HOME ENTER RETURN B D/DVD CBL /SAT STRM BOX GAME TUNER PHONES TONE 5V / 0.5A HT-R395 AV RECEIVER HOME/ENTER/RETURN TONE ÍON/STANDBY buttons HOME Switches the display between Bass settings and Treble BLUETOOTH...
Controls and displays Display Tuner indicators DTS indicators RDS – Lights when an RDS broadcast is received DTS – Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio (page 21). (For Europe) signals is detected. ST – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being HD –...
Controls and displays Display Tuner indicators DTS indicators RDS – Lights when an RDS broadcast is received DTS – Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio (page 21). (For Europe) signals is detected. ST – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being HD –...
Turns ON and OFF the LATE NIGHT function (page 24). AUDIO SEL AUDIO SEL will enable you to control other Onkyo components with the M.OPT remote control. LATE NIGHT LATE NIGHT Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio...
Turns ON and OFF the LATE NIGHT function (page 24). AUDIO SEL AUDIO SEL will enable you to control other Onkyo components with the M.OPT remote control. LATE NIGHT LATE NIGHT Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio...
Controls and displays Loading the batteries Operating range of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.
Controls and displays Loading the batteries Operating range of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.
Connecting your equipment Affixing Non-Skid Pads Placing the speakers By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right Apply the accessory non-skid pads to the bottom surround speakers (SL/SR), and the subwoofer (SW), a 5.1 ch surround system can be surfaces of the front/center/surround speakers enjoyed.
Connecting your equipment Affixing Non-Skid Pads Placing the speakers By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right Apply the accessory non-skid pads to the bottom surround speakers (SL/SR), and the subwoofer (SW), a 5.1 ch surround system can be surfaces of the front/center/surround speakers enjoyed.
Connecting your equipment Front right Front left Subwoofer Connecting the speakers Center 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.
Connecting your equipment Front right Front left Subwoofer Connecting the speakers Center 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.
Connecting your equipment • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try Note Making cable connections adjusting the resolution settings on your component or ®/ • Use a High Speed HDMI ™ Cable. If HDMI cable other display.
Connecting your equipment • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try Note Making cable connections adjusting the resolution settings on your component or ®/ • Use a High Speed HDMI ™ Cable. If HDMI cable other display.
Connecting your equipment Analog audio cables Standard RCA video cables About video outputs connection Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio These cables are the most common type of video connection This receiver is not loaded with a video converter. When you components.
Connecting your equipment Analog audio cables Standard RCA video cables About video outputs connection Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio These cables are the most common type of video connection This receiver is not loaded with a video converter. When you components.
Connecting your equipment HDMI/DVI-compatible components Connecting a TV and playback components Game console Blu-ray Disc/DVD Streaming media player player Set-top box Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.
Connecting your equipment HDMI/DVI-compatible components Connecting a TV and playback components Game console Blu-ray Disc/DVD Streaming media player player Set-top box Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.
Connecting your equipment Connecting your component with no HDMI Blu-ray Disc/DVD terminal player Set-top box This diagram shows connections of a TV and Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI Select one Select one VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT terminal to the receiver.
Connecting your equipment Connecting your component with no HDMI Blu-ray Disc/DVD terminal player Set-top box This diagram shows connections of a TV and Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI Select one Select one VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT terminal to the receiver.
Connecting your equipment To improve AM reception Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction Connecting antennas giving the best reception. Connect a 5 m to 6 m (16 ft. to 20 ft.) length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna...
Connecting your equipment To improve AM reception Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction Connecting antennas giving the best reception. Connect a 5 m to 6 m (16 ft. to 20 ft.) length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna...
A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest Onkyo MASTER VOLUME authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.
A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest Onkyo MASTER VOLUME authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.
Basic playback Note Selecting the audio input signal Playing a source • You may need to check the digital audio output settings on The audio input signal can be selected for each input source. Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as your DVD player or digital satellite receiver.
Basic playback Note Selecting the audio input signal Playing a source • You may need to check the digital audio output settings on The audio input signal can be selected for each input source. Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as your DVD player or digital satellite receiver.
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Basic playback When digital input (optical or coaxial) is selected, this • receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) digital • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. signal formats.
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Basic playback When digital input (optical or coaxial) is selected, this • receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) digital • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. signal formats.
• MP3 (MPEG-1/2/2.5 Audio Layer 3) – Sampling rates: • Onkyo cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or LATE NIGHT LATE NIGHT 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz; Bit rates: 32 kbps to 320 kbps bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and (128 kbps or higher recommended);...
• MP3 (MPEG-1/2/2.5 Audio Layer 3) – Sampling rates: • Onkyo cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or LATE NIGHT LATE NIGHT 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz; Bit rates: 32 kbps to 320 kbps bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and (128 kbps or higher recommended);...
BLUETOOTH capable device. The coverage area is • This unit will be displayed as “Onkyo AV Receiver” on switched off during use. about 33 feet (10 meters). all BLUETOOTH capable devices that you have.
BLUETOOTH capable device. The coverage area is • This unit will be displayed as “Onkyo AV Receiver” on switched off during use. about 33 feet (10 meters). all BLUETOOTH capable devices that you have.
Basic playback In the following locations, poor condition or inability to receive When changing connections of audio or other cables for Improving FM sound radio waves may cause the audio to be interrupted or products supported by this unit, confirm that you have If the TUNE or ST indicators don’t light when tuning to an FM stopped: sufficient working space in the surrounding area.
Basic playback In the following locations, poor condition or inability to receive When changing connections of audio or other cables for Improving FM sound radio waves may cause the audio to be interrupted or products supported by this unit, confirm that you have If the TUNE or ST indicators don’t light when tuning to an FM stopped: sufficient working space in the surrounding area.
Basic playback Note Listening to station presets An introduction to RDS (For Europe) • In addition, there are three other program types, ALARM, You will need to have some presets stored to do this. See Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM ALARMTST, and NO TYPE.
Basic playback Note Listening to station presets An introduction to RDS (For Europe) • In addition, there are three other program types, ALARM, You will need to have some presets stored to do this. See Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM ALARMTST, and NO TYPE.
Basic playback Displaying RDS information DISPLAY Use the button to display the different types of RDS information available. … DISPLAY Press for RDS information. Each press changes the display as follows: Listening mode • • Master volume Radio Text (RT) – Messages sent by the radio station. •...
Basic playback Displaying RDS information DISPLAY Use the button to display the different types of RDS information available. … DISPLAY Press for RDS information. Each press changes the display as follows: Listening mode • • Master volume Radio Text (RT) – Messages sent by the radio station. •...
Listening to your system Choosing the listening mode Listening in surround sound Playing back in the STEREO mode SURROUND STEREO SURR STEREO This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround When you select STEREO, you will hear the source through accommodate playback of various audio formats.
Listening to your system Choosing the listening mode Listening in surround sound Playing back in the STEREO mode SURROUND STEREO SURR STEREO This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround When you select STEREO, you will hear the source through accommodate playback of various audio formats.
Listening to your system Setting/What it does Option(s) Setting the Audio options Using the Music Optimizer M.OPT M.OPT CH1 – Channel 1 There are a number of additional sound settings you can DUAL MONO is heard only make using the QUICK MENU menu. The defaults, if not Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby When audio data is removed during the compression Digital soundtracks should be played.
Listening to your system Setting/What it does Option(s) Setting the Audio options Using the Music Optimizer M.OPT M.OPT CH1 – Channel 1 There are a number of additional sound settings you can DUAL MONO is heard only make using the QUICK MENU menu. The defaults, if not Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby When audio data is removed during the compression Digital soundtracks should be played.
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Listening to your system You can change the Music Optimizer feature at any time by Setting/What it does Option(s) M.OPT using button. 0 to 7 The default setting when the USB input is selected is ON. C.WIDTH (Center Width) Default: 3 This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital (Applicable only when using a center speaker) and DTS soundtracks.
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Listening to your system You can change the Music Optimizer feature at any time by Setting/What it does Option(s) M.OPT using button. 0 to 7 The default setting when the USB input is selected is ON. C.WIDTH (Center Width) Default: 3 This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital (Applicable only when using a center speaker) and DTS soundtracks.
Listening to your system • The functions that can be set differ depending on the input signal or speaker settings. Displaying the Fixed PCM Setting menu DIRECT STEREO SURR Using the headphones The Fixed PCM Audio options are not displayed by default. Analog /BT Audio Other signals Perform the following operations to display them.
Listening to your system • The functions that can be set differ depending on the input signal or speaker settings. Displaying the Fixed PCM Setting menu DIRECT STEREO SURR Using the headphones The Fixed PCM Audio options are not displayed by default. Analog /BT Audio Other signals Perform the following operations to display them.
Listening to your system Changing the frequency step of AM Radio (Except for the 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: Switch the receiver into standby.
Listening to your system Changing the frequency step of AM Radio (Except for the 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: Switch the receiver into standby.
Setup Using the Setup Select the setting you want to adjust. Manual speaker setup The following section shows you how to make detailed This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize S et up settings to specify how you’re using the receiver, and also the surround sound performance.
Setup Using the Setup Select the setting you want to adjust. Manual speaker setup The following section shows you how to make detailed This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize S et up settings to specify how you’re using the receiver, and also the surround sound performance.
Setup • Subwoofer – LFE signals and bass frequencies of X.Over Channel Level channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer • Default setting: 200Hz Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall when YES is selected (see notes below). Choose the balance of your speaker system, an important factor when This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing PLUS setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass...
Setup • Subwoofer – LFE signals and bass frequencies of X.Over Channel Level channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer • Default setting: 200Hz Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall when YES is selected (see notes below). Choose the balance of your speaker system, an important factor when This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing PLUS setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass...
Setup / Adjust the level of each channel using Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ from the Setup. The Input Assign menu If you selected Manual, use to switch speakers. (CD) audio input terminal is assigned to CD under factory Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup The Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown settings, but this can be changed to TV input.
Setup / Adjust the level of each channel using Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ from the Setup. The Input Assign menu If you selected Manual, use to switch speakers. (CD) audio input terminal is assigned to CD under factory Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup The Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown settings, but this can be changed to TV input.
Setup The Auto Power Down menu The HDMI Setup menu Choose the ‘4k60p Setting’ setting you want. If the TV to be connected using HDMI supports 4K/60p, Set to automatically turn off the receiver after a specified time If your TV supports an audio return channel (ARC) function, you can switch the 4k60p setting in accordance with TV has passed (when the power has been on with no operation connect your TV and this unit with an HDMI cable and the TV...
Setup The Auto Power Down menu The HDMI Setup menu Choose the ‘4k60p Setting’ setting you want. If the TV to be connected using HDMI supports 4K/60p, Set to automatically turn off the receiver after a specified time If your TV supports an audio return channel (ARC) function, you can switch the 4k60p setting in accordance with TV has passed (when the power has been on with no operation connect your TV and this unit with an HDMI cable and the TV...
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Setup Important • The ARC function may not operate even if the above conditions are met. If this is the case, listen to the TV audio after connecting this unit and the TV with an audio cable. • The CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) function may activate when the ARC function is turned ON, causing power to turn ON and OFF and the input to switch from one to another.
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Setup Important • The ARC function may not operate even if the above conditions are met. If this is the case, listen to the TV audio after connecting this unit and the TV with an audio cable. • The CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) function may activate when the ARC function is turned ON, causing power to turn ON and OFF and the input to switch from one to another.
Connect the antenna (page 14) and adjust the position for The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowable ask your nearest Onkyo authorized independent service best reception. value. Try moving the unit for better ventilation. company to carry out repair work.
Connect the antenna (page 14) and adjust the position for The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowable ask your nearest Onkyo authorized independent service best reception. value. Try moving the unit for better ventilation. company to carry out repair work.
Additional information wireless technology device is not emitted or the sound is HDMI Important information regarding the HDMI interrupted. connection Check that no object that emits electromagnetic waves in the No picture or sound. 2.4 GHz band (microwave oven, wireless LAN device or If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI BLUETOOTH wireless technology apparatus) is near the...
Additional information wireless technology device is not emitted or the sound is HDMI Important information regarding the HDMI interrupted. connection Check that no object that emits electromagnetic waves in the No picture or sound. 2.4 GHz band (microwave oven, wireless LAN device or If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI BLUETOOTH wireless technology apparatus) is near the...
Additional information • The installation location selected should have a sturdy Effective Combination of Subwoofer and Front/ About the Speaker System floor surface. Mounting the subwoofer on a long-pile speakers Center/Surround carpet should be avoided, since the carpet may touch the Precautions driver’s diaphram, causing distorted sound.
Additional information • The installation location selected should have a sturdy Effective Combination of Subwoofer and Front/ About the Speaker System floor surface. Mounting the subwoofer on a long-pile speakers Center/Surround carpet should be avoided, since the carpet may touch the Precautions driver’s diaphram, causing distorted sound.
Additional information • To mount the center speaker horizontally, use the two Wall-mounting the Front/Center/Surround Resetting the main unit keyhole slots shown to hang the speaker on two screws speaker system that are securely screwed into the wall. Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default.
Additional information • To mount the center speaker horizontally, use the two Wall-mounting the Front/Center/Surround Resetting the main unit keyhole slots shown to hang the speaker on two screws speaker system that are securely screwed into the wall. Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default.
Additional information Tuner Section Speaker section Specifications Frequency Range (FM) ... 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Subwoofer Antenna Input (FM) ....75 Ω unbalanced Cabinet .
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Safety Brochure trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of Note such marks by Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation is under • Specifications and the design are subject to possible license. modifications without notice, due to improvements.
Additional information Finally, any free program is threatened constantly by software patents. These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. If identifiable Software license notice We wish to avoid the danger that redistributors of a free program will sections of that work are not derived from the Program, and can be individually obtain patent licenses, in effect making the program reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves,...
Additional information Finally, any free program is threatened constantly by software patents. These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. If identifiable Software license notice We wish to avoid the danger that redistributors of a free program will sections of that work are not derived from the Program, and can be individually obtain patent licenses, in effect making the program reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves,...
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Additional information However, parties who have received copies, or rights, from you in detail to address new problems or concerns. This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under this License will not have their licenses terminated so long as Each version is given a distinguishing version number.
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Additional information However, parties who have received copies, or rights, from you in detail to address new problems or concerns. This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under this License will not have their licenses terminated so long as Each version is given a distinguishing version number.
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2-3-12, Яэсу, Чуо-ку, г. Токио, 104-0028, ЯПОНИЯ The above-mentioned information is subject to change without prior notice. Visit the Onkyo web site for the latest update. (C) Copyright 2016 Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation Japan. All rights reserved. F1604-0 SN 29402478...
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2-3-12, Яэсу, Чуо-ку, г. Токио, 104-0028, ЯПОНИЯ The above-mentioned information is subject to change without prior notice. Visit the Onkyo web site for the latest update. (C) Copyright 2016 Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation Japan. All rights reserved. F1604-0 SN 29402478...
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