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Advanced Setup

The onscreen setup menus appear on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver’s 
various settings. Settings are organized into nine categories on the 

main menu

, most containing a 

submenu

.

Onscreen Setup Menus

1. Input Assign 
2. Speaker Setup
3. Audio Adjust
4. Source Setup
5. Listening Mode Preset
6. Miscellaneous
7. Hardware Setup
8. Remote Controller Setup
9. Lock Setup

Menu

1. Input Assign

1. HDMI Input
2.  Component Video Input
3. Digital Audio Input

2. Speaker Setup

5. Listening Mode Preset

6. Miscellaneous

1. Volume Setup
2. OSD Setup

1. Speaker Settings
2. Speaker Configuration
3. Speaker Distance
4. Level Calibration
5. Equalizer Settings

3. Audio 

Adjust

1.  Multiplex / Mono
2. Dolby
3. DTS
4. Audyssey
5. Theater-Dimensional

4. Source Setup

1. IntelliVolume
2. A/V Sync
3. Name Edit

— 

DVD/BD 

—

1. DVD/BD
2. VCR/DVR
3. CBL/SAT
4. GAME
5. AUX
6. TV/TAPE
7. TUNER
8. CD
9. PORT

7. Hardware Setup

1. Remote ID
2. Tuner
3. HDMI

8.  Remote Controller Setup

1. Remote Mode Setup

9. Lock Setup

Lock

Unlocked

pages 39–41

Submenus

Main menu

pages 67–69

pages 70–71

pages 75–76

page 74

page 77

pages 78–79

page 80

page 43 

page 42

page 86

Summary of Contents for HT-RC160

Page 1: ...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 Intro...

Page 2: ...ratus does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the oper ating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may resul...

Page 3: ...astic items on this unit for a long time because they may leave marks on the case This unit s top and rear panels may get warm after prolonged use This is normal If you do not use this unit for a long...

Page 4: ...ONT HIGH LEFT FRONT HIGH LEFT FRONT HIGH RIGHT FRONT HIGH RIGHT FRONT LEFT FRONT LEFT FRONT RIGHT FRONT RIGHT SURROUND LEFT SURROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND LEFT SURROUND LEFT SURR...

Page 5: ...ng the Input Source 50 Adjusting the Bass Treble 51 Displaying Source Information 51 Setting the Display Brightness 51 Muting the AV receiver 52 Using the Sleep Timer 52 Using Headphones 52 Listening...

Page 6: ...o Maintain Optimal Listening Level and Dynamic Range Crossover Adjustment 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 150 200 Hz A V Sync Control Function up to 100 ms in 10 ms steps On Screen Display via HDMI Aluminum...

Page 7: ...ayback is reduced to 5 1 channels see page 82 Zone 2 In your Zone 2 room you can enjoy 2 channel stereo playback see page 82 The listening modes cannot be used with Zone 2 Surround back left and right...

Page 8: ...e listening modes intended for use with movies and TV h MUSIC button 59 Selects the listening modes intended for use with music i GAME button 59 Selects the listening modes intended for use with video...

Page 9: ...phone connects here For detailed information see the pages in parentheses a SLEEP indicator 52 Lights up when the Sleep function has been set b MUTING indicator 52 Flashes while the AV receiver is mut...

Page 10: ...ayer DVD BD recorder or DVR digital video recorder They re assignable which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup See HDMI Input Setup on page 39 The HDMI output is for...

Page 11: ...og audio p DVD BD IN Here you can connect a DVD BD player Input jacks include composite video and analog audio You can connect a DVD BD player s 2 channel ana log audio output q ZONE 2 LINE OUT L R Th...

Page 12: ...n troller because the buttons may be pressed inadvert ently thereby draining the batteries The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass do...

Page 13: ...tton 72 Used to change audio settings When the Audio TV Out setting is set to On page 78 this button is disabled m SLEEP button 52 Used with the Sleep function Controlling the tuner To control the AV...

Page 14: ...e wall as shown You can connect the powered subwoofer with two SUBWOOFER PREOUT jacks respectively Tip To find the best position for your sub woofer while playing a movie or some music with good bass...

Page 15: ...ana plug Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of the speaker terminal Using Dipole Speakers You can use dipole speakers for the surround left and right surround back left and r...

Page 16: ...e sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided If you use 4 or 5 speakers connect each of the t...

Page 17: ...r of terminals If you re using only one surround back speaker connect it to the left L SURR BACK SPEAKERS terminals Surround back left speaker Surround back right speaker Surround left speaker Surroun...

Page 18: ...only be used with speakers that support bi amping Refer to your speaker manual Bi amping Speaker Hookup Bi amping the Front Speakers 1 Connect the AV receiver s FRONT R positive terminal to the right...

Page 19: ...ur AV Receiver is ready for use you ll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to f...

Page 20: ...a must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock haz ards Using a TV FM Antenna Splitter It s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception as this c...

Page 21: ...AV receiver does not support SCART plugs About AV Connections Analog audio Composite video Left white Right red Right red Left white Yellow Yellow Right Wrong Video Audio Cable Jack Description HDMI...

Page 22: ...various components however opera tion with components other than compatible components cannot be guaranteed Set HDMI Control RIHD to On page 79 See Controlling a TV page 90 and Controlling a DVD BD P...

Page 23: ...s from a PC are not supported When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver set the HDMI component so that its video can be seen on the TV screen on the TV select the input of the HDMI c...

Page 24: ...g video connection formats composite video component video or HDMI the latter offering the best picture quality Video input signals flow through the AV receiver as shown with composite video and compo...

Page 25: ...utput priority Audio Connection Formats Audio equipment can be connected to the AV receiver by using any of the following audio con nection formats analog optical coaxial or HDMI When choosing a conne...

Page 26: ...e 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 Connection AV receiver Signal flow TV COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Compon...

Page 27: ...er COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 DVD BD Component video output DVD BD IN V Composite video output DVD BD IN L R Analog audio L R output DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 DVD BD Digital coaxial output DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 G...

Page 28: ...video output VCR DVR IN L R Analog audio L R output DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 DVD BD Digital coaxial output DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 GAME Digital optical output Hint Step 1 Video Connection Choose a video conn...

Page 29: ...nected to composite video inputs can only be recorded via composite video outputs If your TV VCR is connected to a composite video input the recording VCR must be connected to a composite video output...

Page 30: ...BL SAT Component video output CBL SAT IN V Composite video output CBL SAT IN L R Analog audio L R output DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 CBL SAT Digital coaxial output DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 CD Digital optical out...

Page 31: ...omposite video output GAME IN L R Analog audio L R output DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 GAME Digital optical output Step 1 Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches the game console or and then m...

Page 32: ...O Composite video output AUX INPUT L AUDIO R Analog audio L R output Step 1 Video Connection Make the connection A Step 2 Audio Connection Make the connection a AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO VIDEO L R...

Page 33: ...layer or Turntable Connection AV receiver Signal flow CD or turntable CD IN L R Analog audio L R output DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 DVD BD Digital coaxial output DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 CD Digital optical outpu...

Page 34: ...TV TAPE IN L R TV TAPE OUT L R Analog audio L R output Analog audio L R input DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 CBL SAT Digital coaxial output DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 GAME Digital optical output COAXIAL OUT AUDIO IN...

Page 35: ...umption on standby mode slightly increases Connecting an RI Dock Not all iPod models output video For information about which iPod models are supported by the RI Dock see the RI Dock s instruction man...

Page 36: ...he AV receiver The other jack is for connecting additional u capable components Connect only Onkyo components to u jacks Con necting other manufacturer s components may cause a malfunction Some compon...

Page 37: ...he volume before you turn it off or Remote controller AV receiver Smooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps To ensure smooth operation here s a few easy steps to help you configure the AV receiver before y...

Page 38: ...menu doesn t appear make sure the appropriate external input is selected on your TV Tip On several functions the explanation will be displayed under the screen 2 Use the Up and Down q w but tons to s...

Page 39: ...ctronics Control operation is not guaranteed This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its SETUP button arrow buttons and ENTER button Video Input Setup 1 Press the RECEIVER but...

Page 40: ...doesn t appear make sure the appropriate external input is selected on your TV 2 Use the Up and Down q w but tons to select 1 Input Assign and then press ENTER The Input Assign menu appears 3 Use the...

Page 41: ...ct 3 Digital Audio Input and then press ENTER The Digital Audio Input menu appears 1 Input Assign 1 HDMI Input 2 Component Video Input 3 Digital Audio Input 1 3 Digital Audio Input DVD BD VCR DVR CBL...

Page 42: ...menu appears If you change these settings you must run the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup again see page 45 2 Speaker Setup 1 Speaker Settings 2 Speaker Configuration 3 Speaker Distan...

Page 43: ...een If the main menu doesn t appear make sure the appropriate external input is selected on your TV 2 Use the Up and Down q w but tons to select 7 Hardware Setup and then press ENTER The Hardware Setu...

Page 44: ...te controller for the first time see page 88 Changing the Input Display 1 Press the TV TAPE GAME or VCR DVR input selector button so that TV TAPE GAME or VCR DVR appears on the dis play 2 Press and ho...

Page 45: ...t best matches yours and place the microphone accordingly when prompted Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup About Audyssey Dynamic EQ Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deterio ratin...

Page 46: ...up 2 Set the speaker setup micro phone at the Main Listening Posi tion 1 page 45 and connect it to the SETUP MIC jack The speaker setting menu appears If you change these settings refer to step 5 on S...

Page 47: ...ew minutes 2EQ Auto Setup Do not unplug setup mic Please keep quiet Now measuring Please place setup microphone at 2nd of listening area at ear height Next 2EQ Auto Setup 2EQ Auto Setup Do not unplug...

Page 48: ...e front speakers has not been detected One of the surround speakers has not been detected The surround back speakers have been detected but the surround speakers haven t The right surround back speake...

Page 49: ...ings found during the room correction and speaker setup follow the directions on pages 67 69 Using a Powered Subwoofer If you re using a powered subwoofer and it outputs very low frequency sound at a...

Page 50: ...TV you ll need to select the video input that s connected to the AV receiver s HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT or MONITOR OUT On some DVD BD players you may need to turn on the digital audio output 3 To...

Page 51: ...gnal is analog no format information is displayed If the input signal is PCM the sampling frequency is displayed If the input signal is digital but not PCM the signal format is displayed Information i...

Page 52: ...d off When you connect a pair of headphones the listening mode is set to Stereo unless it s already set to Stereo Mono or Direct Only the Stereo Direct and Mono listening modes can be used with headph...

Page 53: ...opriate frequency Using the Tuner Use the TUNER input selector button to select either AM or FM In this example FM has been selected Each time you press the TUNER but ton the input source changes betw...

Page 54: ...e r buttons to select a preset from 1 through 40 4 Press the MEMORY button again to store the station or channel The station or channel is stored and the preset number stops flashing Repeat this proce...

Page 55: ...knock over the dock while your iPod is inserted Do not take off your iPod from the Dock when you play back the music photo or movie stored on your iPod Don t use the UP A1 with any other iPod accesso...

Page 56: ...everal seconds to startup so you might not hear the first few seconds of the first song Charging Your iPod models Battery The UP A1 series Dock charges your iPod models bat tery while your iPod is in...

Page 57: ...omponent is off it will turn on automatically l Next 6 button Selects the next song m Fast Forward 4 button Press and hold to fast forward n Stop 2 button Stops playback and displays a menu o RANDOM b...

Page 58: ...source i e TV TAPE CD is selected the video input source remains unchanged In the following example audio from the CD player con nected to the CD IN and video from the camcorder con nected to the AUX...

Page 59: ...ening modes intended for use with music GAME button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with video games STEREO button This button selects the Stereo listening mode and All Channe...

Page 60: ...eaker Type setting see page 42 The LISTENING MODE button illustration shows that listening modes can be selected Listening Mode Button Speaker layout Direct Stereo Mono Orchestra 1 Unplugged 1 Studio...

Page 61: ...2kHz The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats Listening Mode Button Speaker layout Direct Stereo Mono PLII PLIIx Movie 2 Surround Back PLII PLIIx Music 2 Surround Back PLII PLII...

Page 62: ...is 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192kHz The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats Listening Mode Button Speaker layout Direct Stereo Mono DolbyDigital DolbyDigital Plus TrueHD Multich...

Page 63: ...6 4 192kHz The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats Listening Mode Button Speaker layout Direct 2 Surround Back Stereo Mono Multichannel DolbyDigital Plus TrueHD DTS HD High Res...

Page 64: ...middle of the action just like being in a movie theater or concert hall 5 1 channel source Dolby EX These modes expand 5 1 channel sources for 6 1 7 1 channel playback They re especially suited to Do...

Page 65: ...be used with SACDs that feature multi channel audio Onkyo Original DSP Modes Orchestra Suitable for classical or operatic music this mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the stereo...

Page 66: ...3 Digital Audio Input 2 Speaker Setup 5 Listening Mode Preset 6 Miscellaneous 1 Volume Setup 2 OSD Setup 1 Speaker Settings 2 Speaker Configuration 3 Speaker Distance 4 Level Calibration 5 Equalizer...

Page 67: ...ons to select setting and then use the Left and Right e r buttons to set them 5 When you ve finished press the SETUP button The setup menu closes Speaker Setup Speaker Settings See Speaker Settings on...

Page 68: ...h setting is set to FrontHigh page 42 this setting cannot be selected 8 If the Surr Back Setting is set to None page 67 this setting cannot be selected 9 This function can be set only if the Subwoofer...

Page 69: ...h speaker can be set on page 69 Notes You can select 63Hz 250Hz 1000Hz 4000Hz or 16000Hz And for the subwoofer 25Hz 40Hz 63Hz 100Hz or 160Hz While the Direct listening mode is selected the equalizer s...

Page 70: ...forward or backward when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode Higher settings move the sound field backward Lower settings move it forward If the stereo image feels too wide or there s t...

Page 71: ...nt so that the content sounds the way it was created at any volume level not just at reference level Dynamic Volume see page 45 Off Audyssey Dynamic Volume off Light Light Compression Mode becomes act...

Page 72: ...receiver by using its TONE and buttons Late Night Function With the Late Night function you can reduce the dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts even when lis...

Page 73: ...use of SurrBack speakers or FrontHigh speakers SpLayout SurrBk The sound from surround back speakers is output by priority FrontH The sound from front high speakers is output by priority Notes If the...

Page 74: ...id Last Valid DVD BD 4 Use the Up and Down q w buttons to select the signal format that you want to set and then use the Left and Right e r buttons to select a listening mode Only listening modes that...

Page 75: ...delay To view the TV picture while setting the delay press ENTER To return to the previous screen press the RETURN button If HDMI Lip Sync is enabled see page 78 and your TV or display supports HDMI...

Page 76: ...acter The cursor moves one letter each time ENTER is pressed 3 Use the arrow q w e r buttons to select the correct character and then press ENTER Notes To name a radio preset use the TUNER button to s...

Page 77: ...re displayed onscreen when an AV receiver function is adjusted Even when On is selected operation details may not be output if the input source is connected to an HDMI IN Display Position This prefere...

Page 78: ...On and you re listening through your TV s speakers see page 23 if you turn up the AV receiver s volume control the sound will be output by the AV receiver s front left and right speak ers To stop the...

Page 79: ...natural when set to On change the setting to Off Refer to the connected component s instruction man ual for details Power Control To link the power functions of compatible components connected via HDM...

Page 80: ...uttons to select 9 Lock Setup and then press ENTER The Lock Setup menu appears 3 Use the Left and Right e r buttons to select When the setup menus are locked you cannot change any setting Locked Setup...

Page 81: ...sharpest The digital input signal formats are available only for the input sources that you have assigned a digital input jack see page 41 Normally the AV receiver detects the signal format auto mati...

Page 82: ...kup Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the AV receiver s ZONE 2 L R speaker terminals Notes With this setup the Zone 2 volume is controlled by the AV receiver Powered Zone 2 cannot be used if Speaker Typ...

Page 83: ...e page 42 This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its SETUP button arrow buttons and ENTER button Setting the Powered Zone 2 1 Press the RECEIVER button followed by the SETUP...

Page 84: ...repeatedly until Z2 Selector Source appears on the display Note You cannot select different AM or FM radio stations for your main room and Zone 2 The same AM FM radio station will be heard in each ro...

Page 85: ...station will be heard in each room For example if you have an FM station for the main room that sta tion will also be used in Zone 2 Zones can also be unmuted by adjusting the volume When the Powered...

Page 86: ...BD player page 91 Onkyo CD player page 94 Onkyo cassette recorder with u page 96 Onkyo Dock page 95 Looking up for Remote Control Code 1 Press the RECEIVER button followed by the SETUP button The mai...

Page 87: ...elect brand and then press ENTER After searching a remote control code and the input procedure appear Try it 8 1 Remote Mode Setup Category Brand Not Listed Sharp Sony TV xxx TV 8 1 Remote Mode Setup...

Page 88: ...conds Notes Remote control codes cannot be entered for the RECEIVER and ZONE 2 buttons Only TV remote control codes can be entered for the TV button Apart from the RECEIVER TV and ZONE 2 buttons remot...

Page 89: ...via u 1 Make sure the Onkyo component is connected with an u cable and an analog audio cable RCA See page 36 for details 2 Enter the appropriate remote control code for the REMOTE MODE button DVD BD...

Page 90: ...navigate menus and select items f SETUP button Displays a menu g 1 3 2 5 4 7 6 buttons Play Pause Stop Rewind Fast forward Previous and Next These buttons works for combination devices h SEARCH REPEA...

Page 91: ...enus and select items g SETUP button Used to access the DVD BD player s settings h 1 3 2 5 4 7 6 buttons Play Pause Stop Rewind Fast forward Previous and Next i REPEAT button Used with the repeat play...

Page 92: ...Standby b TV 9 button Set the TV to On or Standby c TV INPUT button Selects the TV s external inputs d TV VOL q w button Adjust the TV s volume e GUIDE button Displays the program guide or navigation...

Page 93: ...ons Function as colored buttons f Number buttons Enter numbers The 10 button works as a 10 button or button g DISPLAY button Displays information h MUTING button 52 Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver i...

Page 94: ...ARCH button Used to locate specific points g Number buttons Used to enter track numbers and times for locating specific points The 10 button works as a 10 button or button h DISPLAY button Displays in...

Page 95: ...if your iPod is already on it will remain on when the remote control ler transmits an On command Similarly if your iPod is already off it will remain off when the remote con troller transmits an Off...

Page 96: ...ed a ON STANDBY button Turns the cassette recorder on or off b Previous and Next 7 6 buttons The Previous 7 button selects the previous track During playback it selects the beginning of the current tr...

Page 97: ...tting on the con nected device On some game consoles such as those that support DVD the default setting is off With some DVD Video discs you need to select an audio output format from a menu If your t...

Page 98: ...terference Try repositioning your cables The Late Night function doesn t work Make sure the source material is Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD page 72 About DTS signals When DTS prog...

Page 99: ...e controller page 78 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 page 36 Ma...

Page 100: ...for the DVD BD VCR DVR CBL SAT GAME or AUX input If you have a games console connected to the com posite video input and the picture isn t very clear you can attenuate the gain The AV receiver can upc...

Page 101: ...200 mV 2 2 k REC OUT Frequency Response 5 Hz 100 kHz 1 dB 3 dB Direct mode Tone Control 10 dB 50 Hz BASS 10 dB 20 kHz TREBLE Signal to Noise Ratio 106 dB LINE IHF A Speaker Impedance 6 16 Input Sensi...

Page 102: ...video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver Output HDMI COMPONENT COMPOSITE 1080p 60Hz 24Hz 1080i 720p 480p 480i 1080i 720p 480p 480i 480i HDMI 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i COM...

Page 103: ...103 Memo...

Page 104: ...Fax 201 785 2650 http www us onkyo com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Liegnitzerstrasse 6 82194 Groebenzell GERMANY Tel 49 8142 4401 0 Fax 49 8142 4401 555 http www eu onkyo com ONKYO EUROPE UK Office...

Page 105: ...nt ce manuel avant d utiliser vos nouvelles enceintes Suivez toutes les consignes figurant dans ce manuel afin de pouvoir profiter au maximum des fonctions et obtenir un plaisir d coute optimal de vot...

Page 106: ...ly 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 req...

Page 107: ...rd from the AC outlet For Canadian models For models having a power cord with a polarized plug CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Mod le pour les Cana...

Page 108: ...t the speaker toward the front by up to 11 degrees Using the included rubber spacers Werecommendusingthe supplied rubber spacers to achieve the best possi ble sound from your speakers The rubber space...

Page 109: ...ON indicator Red Subwoofer in standby mode Blue Subwoofer on With the Auto Standby function the SKW 750 automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in Standby mode When there s no input si...

Page 110: ...all of your speakers and AV components Turning on the SKW 750 may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit If this is a problem plug the S...

Page 111: ...e equally spaced from the listener Right Left Corner 1 3 room length Surround back left and right speakers SKB 750 These speakers further enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound locali...

Page 112: ...which neutralizes the magnetic field thereby removing any discoloration effects If discolora tion problems persist try moving the speakers away from your TV or monitor Note that discoloration can also...

Page 113: ...appearance are subject to change without prior notice Symptom Possible cause Remedy There s no sound coming from certain speakers The speaker cables are not connected properly Check the speaker cable...

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