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Contents

Thank you for purchasing the 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.

HT-R500

Appendix

Troubleshooting .............................................. 38

Specifications ........................... back cover page

Remote controller

Using the remote controller ............................ 34

Pre-programming remote controller ..................

Enjoying music or videos

Speaker setup .................................................. 18

Playing the connected source ......................... 21

Listening to the radio ...................................... 24

Various functions common to

all the sources ............................................... 26

Enjoying the listening modes ......................... 30

Recording a source ......................................... 33

Before using

Important safeguards ........................................ 2

Precautions........................................................ 3

Features ............................................................. 4

Supplied accessories ......................................... 4

Before using the unit ........................................ 5

AV Receiver

Instruction Manual

Facilities and connections

Index to parts and controls ............................... 6

Connecting to audio/video equipment ........... 10

Positioning speakers/Connecting speakers .... 12

Connecting antennas....................................... 14

Connections for remote control (z)............. 16

Connecting the power/

Turning on the AV Receiver ........................ 17

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions

should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions

should be followed.

5. Cleaning – Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before

cleaning. The appliance should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by

the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture – Do not use the appliance near water –

for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or

laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and

the like.

8. Accessories –

Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing

serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the

appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance.

Any mounting of the appliance

should follow the manufacturer’s

instructions, and should use a

mounting accessory recommended

by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination

should be moved with care. Quick

stops, excessive force, and uneven

surfaces may cause the appliance

and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided

for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance

and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not

be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked

by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar

surface. The appliance should not be placed in a built-in

installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper

ventilation is provided. There should be free space of at least

20 cm (8 in.) and an opening behind the appliance.

11. Power Sources – The appliance should be operated only from

the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you

are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult

your appliance dealer or local power company.

12. Grounding or Polarization – The appliance may be equipped

with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having

one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the

power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are

unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the

plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician

to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety

purpose of the polarized plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be

routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by

items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention

to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where

they exit from the appliance.

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or

cable system is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna

or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection

against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810

of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides

information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and

supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an

antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location

of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,

and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.

15. Lightning –

For added protection for the appliance during a

lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for

long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and

disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent

damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line surges.

16. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be

located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric

light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power

lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,

extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such

power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,

or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk

of fire or electric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry –

Never push objects of any kind into

the appliance through openings as they may touch dangerous

voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or

electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.

19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as

opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous

voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified

service personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the appliance from the

wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel

under the following conditions:

A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

appliance,

C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water,

D. If the appliance 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 appliance to its normal operation,

E. If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way,

and

F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in

performance – this indicates a need for service.

Important safeguards

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE 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 TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral

triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

AVIS

Precautions

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

S2898A

21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required,

be sure the service technician has used replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics

as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in

fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22. Safety Check –

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the

appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to

determine that the appliance is in proper operation condition.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be

mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the

manufacturer.

24. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

25. Liquid Hazards – The appliance shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as

vases shall be placed on the appliance.

For U.S. models

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's

attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines

for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable

ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,

as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

FCC Information for User

CAUTION:

The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

FIGURE 1:

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

For Canadian models

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES

WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

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.

Modele pour les Canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA

CLASSE B EST CON-FORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU

CANADA.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE

DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET

POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

Features

Amplifier Features

• Dolby* Digital & DTS** decoding

• 5.1-Channel input

• 4 S-video input

• 3 Assignable digital inputs (2 optical, 1 coaxial)

• 9 DSP soundfields

• Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT)

• State-of-the-art linear PCM 96 kHz/24bit DACs for all

channels

FM/AM Tuner Features

• 30 FM/AM random presets

• FM auto tuning

• FM indoor antenna supplied

• AM indoor antenna supplied

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US

Pat. No.5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending,

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater

reserved.

1. Recording Copyright

Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is

illegal without permission of the copyright holder.

2. AC Fuse

The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If

power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service

station.

3. Care

From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the

cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a

weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and

wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean

cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other

chemical solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or

remove the panel lettering.

4. Power

WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME,

READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to

country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area

where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (AC 120 V,

60 Hz) written on the rear panel.

Memory Preservation

This unit does not require memory preservation batteries.

A built-in memory power backup system preserves the contents

of memory during power failures and even when the power cord

is unplugged.

The power cord must be plugged in order to charge the backups

system. The memory preservation period after the unit has been

turned off varies depending on climate and placement of the

unit. On average, memory contents are protected over a period

of a few weeks after the time the unit has been turned off. This

period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a very humid

climate.

Precautions

Supplied accessories

Check that the following accessories are supplied with the HT-R500.

AM loop antenna × 1 FM indoor antenna × 1 Remote controller × 1

Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) × 2

Speaker cable label × 1

Front

Left

Front

Left

SP-B

Zone 2

Left

SP-B

Zone 2

Left

Surround

Right

Surround

Right

Surround Back

Right

Surround Back

Right

Zone 2

Right

Zone 2

Right

Front

Left

Front

Left

SP-B

Zone 2

Left

SP-B

Zone 2

Left

Front

Right

Front

Right

SP-B

Zone 2

Right

SP-B

Zone 2

Right

Front

Right

Front

Right

SP-B

Zone 2

Right

SP-B

Zone 2

Right

Surround

Right

Surround

Right

Center

Surround

Left

Surround

Left

Surround

Left

Surround

Left

Surround Back

Right

Surround Back

Right

Zone 2

Right

Zone 2

Right

Surround Back

Left

Surround Back

Left

Zone 2

Left

Zone 2

Left

Surround Back

Left

Surround Back

Left

Zone 2

Left

Zone 2

Left

Speaker Cable

Before using the unit

30˚ 30˚

16 feet (5m)

Remote control sensor

STANDBY indicator

Receiver

Inserting the batteries

1 Detach the battery cover.

2 Insert the two size AA/R6/UM3 batteries.

Be sure to match the + and – ends of the batteries with the

diagram inside the battery compartment.

3 Attach the battery cover.

Notes

•Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of

batteries.

•To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the remote

controller is not to be used for a long time.

•Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from

corrosion. If the remote controller does not operate smoothly,

replace both batteries at the same time.

•The life of the supplied batteries is about six months but this

varies depending on usage.

Using the remote controller

Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. The

STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from

the remote controller.

Notes

•Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight or

inverted fluorescent light which can prevent proper operation

of the remote controller.

•Using another remote controller of the same type in the same

room or using the unit near equipment which uses infrared rays

may cause operational interference.

•Do not put any object (such as a book) on the remote controller.

The buttons of the remote controller may be pressed by mistake

and drain the batteries.

•Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored glass.

Placing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote

controller operation.

•If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the

remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate.

Front panel

Index to parts and controls

For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in brackets.

1STANDBY/ON button [17]

When STANDBY/ON button is pressed to ON, the display will

light to show the current volume setting for about 5 seconds then

show the current sound input source. Pressing the button again

returns the HT-R500 to the standby state. This state turns off the

display, disables control functions.

2STANDBY indicator [17]

Lights when the HT-R500 is in the standby state and flashes when a

signal is received from the remote controller.

3DIMMER button [27]

Press to set the brightness of the front display. The brightness

changes to normal, dim and very dim.

4DIGITAL INPUT button [22]

When digital components are connected to the DIGITAL INPUT

jacks of the HT-R500, use this button to assign the DIGITAL

INPUT jacks to them according to their forms of connection.

5SUBWOOFER MODE button [20]

Press to select the subwoofer mode.

6MEMORY button [24, 25]

This button is used to assign the radio station that is currently tuned

in to a preset channel or delete a previously preset station.

7FM MODE button [24, 25]

Press to switch the reception mode between stereo and monaural. If

audio is interrupted or noise interferes with audio during FM stereo

broadcasting, press this button to switch to the monaural reception

mode.

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8TUNING ™/£ buttons [24, 25]

Use these buttons to change the tuner frequency. The tuner

frequency is displayed in the front display and it can be changed in

50 kHz increments for FM and 10 kHz increments for AM.

When FM is selected, you can hold down one of the TUNING

™/£ buttons and then release it to activate the auto-search

feature. It will search for a station in the direction of the button you

pressed and stop when it tunes into one.

9Remote control sensor [5]

This sensor receives the control signals from the remote controller.

0Listening mode buttons [32]

Press these buttons to select a listening mode for the current source.

Press the DSP button to recall the Onkyo-original DSP modes in

sequence. Press the DIRECT, STEREO or SURROUND button to

recall the corresponding listening mode directly.

-PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ buttons [18,19, 29]

These buttons make it possible to store desired radio stations under

the desired preset numbers and recall them with an easy operation.

Also, these buttons adjust the values and parameters of the mode

selected using the AUDIO ADJUST, SPEAKER ADJUST or

AUDIO SELECTOR button.

=MASTER VOLUME dial [21, 24]

The MASTER VOLUME dial is used to control the volume level.

Turn the dial clockwise to increase the volume level and

counterclockwise to decrease it.

~SPEAKERS A/B buttons [21, 26]

Press SPEAKERS A/B to turn on/off the speaker system A/B. The

(SPEAKERS) A/B indicators corresponding to the selected speaker

system light up. You can use SPEAKERS A and B simultaneously.

!PHONES jack [26]

This is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones.

The audio for the front right and left speakers are sent to the

headphone speakers.

ab c d

Display

@DISPLAY button [27]

Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the display changes.

#AUDIO SELECTOR button [28]

Press to select an audio input signal format other than FM and AM.

Each time this button is pressed, the setting cycles.

Input selector buttons (DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,

VIDEO 3, TAPE, TUNER, and CD) [21-25, 28, 33]

These buttons are used to select the input source. Pressing and

holding the TAPE button for about 2 seconds allows the TAPE and

MD sources to be switched.

%SPEAKER ADJUST button [18, 19]

Press to select speaker setting item.

^AUDIO ADJUST button [29]

Press to adjust bass, treble, late night function and cinema filter

function setting.

&VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks [33]

For connecting a video camera or game device.

a(SPEAKERS) A/B indicators [21, 26]

Shows the current speaker system in use.

bMUTING indicator [26]

Flashes when the mute function is active.

cSource/Listening mode indicators [21, 32]

One of these indicators lights to show the format of the current

source as “PCM”, “Ÿ DIGITAL” or “DTS”. In addition, one of the

listening mode indicators “Ÿ PRO LOGIC II”, “MULTI CH”,

“DSP”, “STEREO” and “DIRECT” lights according to the current

listening mode.

dTUNED indicator [24]

Lights up when a radio station is received.

eMEMORY indicator [25]

Lights up when the MEMORY button is pressed in the radio station

preset operation.

fAUTO indicator [24]

Lights up to indicate auto reception mode (stereo/monaural). At

this time, interstation noise will be muted (FM only). It

extinguishes when the monaural reception mode is started by

pressing the FM MODE button.

gFM STEREO indicator [24]

Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast station is received.

hSLEEP indicator [27]

Lights up when the sleep timer is active.

iMulti function display

In usual operation, shows the current input source and volume.

When the FM or AM input is selected, it shows the frequency and

preset number. When the DISPLAY button is pressed, it shows the

current input source and the listening mode.

Index to parts and controls

Rear panel

For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in brackets.

1ANTENNA [14, 15]

These terminals are for connecting the FM antenna and AM

antenna.

2z (REMOTE CONTROL) [16]

Connect the Onkyo components that have z connectors such as a

CD player, and cassette tape deck using the z cables provided

with them. When these components are interconnected, they can be

controlled from the remote controller provided with the

HT-R500.

After connecting the z connectors, check the operation of the

remote controller buttons for use in controlling other components.

3FRONT SPEAKERS A/B [13]

Speaker terminals are provided for the front left, front right

speakers. SPEAKERS A are compatible with banana plug

connectors.

4SURROUND SPEAKERS L/R, CENTER

SPEAKER [13]

Speaker terminals are provided for the center, surround left and

surround right speakers.

5AC OUTLET [11]

The HT-R500 is supplied with AC outlet for connecting the power

cord from other devices so that their power is supplied through the

HT-R500. By doing this, you can use the STANDBY/ON button on

the HT-R500 to turn on and off the connected devices as well.

6DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1, 2, COAXIAL

[10, 11]

These are the digital audio inputs. There are 2 digital inputs with

optical jacks and 1 with a coaxial jack. The inputs accept digital

audio signals from DVD, LD, CD, or other digital source.

7SUBWOOFER PRE OUT [13]

This terminal is for connecting an active subwoofer.

8CD IN [10]

Connect the output terminal on the CD player to the CD IN L/R

jacks on the HT-R500.

9TAPE IN/OUT [10]

Connect the output terminals (PLAY) of the cassette tape deck or

MD recorder to the TAPE IN L/R jacks on the HT-R500 and the

input terminals (REC) to the TAPE OUT L/R jacks.

pVIDEO 1 IN/OUT, VIDEO 2 IN [11]

Connect the output terminals (PLAY) of the video cassette recorder

to the VIDEO 1 IN L/R jacks on the HT-R500 and the input

terminals (REC) to the VIDEO 1 OUT jacks.

Connect the output terminals of the video cassette player or satellite

tuner to the VIDEO 2 IN jacks on the HT-R500.

qDVD [11]

By connecting a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other component

that has a multi channel port, you can playback the audio with 5.1

channel output. So, be sure to prepare a cable that can properly

connect the HT-R500 to the peripheral device.

•You can connect 2 channel audio output to the FRONT L/R

jacks.

wMONITOR OUT [10]

The monitor output includes both RCA type and S video

configurations. This output is for connecting television monitors or

projectors.

REMOTE

CONTROL

IN IN IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

IN IN IN IN FRONT SURR CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD

TAPE

FRONT

SPEAKERS A FRONT

SPEAKERS B SURROUND

SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

ANTENNA

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

12 3 54

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Explanations on this page are for controlling the HT-R500. To

operate other components, see “Using the remote controller” on

pages 34 through 35, and “Pre-programming remote controller” on

pages 36 and 37.

For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in brackets.

1SLEEP button [27]

For setting the sleep time.

This button is provided only on the remote controller.

2STANDBY/ON button [17]

Turns on the HT-R500 or put it in standby.

3Listening mode buttons [32]

Press to change the listening mode.

4CINE FLTR button [29]

Press to activate/de-activate Cinema Filter function.

5LATE NIGHT button [29]

Press to change the late night setting.

6TEST/CH SEL/LEVEL 5/∞ buttons [20, 28]

For setting the output levels for each speaker.

These buttons are provided only on the remote controller.

7AUDIO SEL button [28]

Press to select an audio input signal format.

8INPUT SELECTOR buttons [21-25, 28, 33]

For selecting the input source.

9MUTING button [26]

Activates the mute function.

This button is provided only on the remote controller.

0PRESET 2/3 button [25]

For selecting a tuner preset channel.

-DIMMER button [27]

For adjusting the brightness of the front display.

=Mode buttons [34-37]

For selecting the component to be operated by the remote

controller.

~SP A/SP B buttons [21, 26]

Press to switch the speaker systems.

!AUDIO ADJUST button [29]

Press to adjust bass, treble, late night function and cinema filter

function setting.

@ADJUST 2/3 button [29]

Press to adjust the values and parameters of the mode selected

using the AUDIO ADJUST, SPEAKER ADJUST or AUDIO

SELECTOR button.

#VOLUME 5/∞ button [21, 24]

For adjusting the volume.

Index to parts and controls

Remote controller

REMOTE

CONTROL

IN IN IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

IN IN IN IN FRONT SURR CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD

TAPE

FRONT

SPEAKERS A FRONT

SPEAKERS B SURROUND

SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

ANTENNA

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

RL RL

AUDIO OUT

(PLAY)

AUDIO IN

(REC)

DIGITAL

OUT

OPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

(PLAY)

DIGITAL

OUT

OPTICAL

S VIDEO

VIDEO

Connecting to audio/video equipment

Audio connection cable

(Analog signal)

Optical fiber cable

(Digital signal)

Audio (L)

Optical plug

Signal flow

Audio (R)

Cassette Tape deck, MD recorder,

DAT deck, CD recorder (TAPE)

CD player (CD)

TV monitor or Projector

(MONITOR OUT)

S video connection cable

(S video signal)

S video plug

Video connection cable

(Analog signal)

VIDEO

Note

The signal that comes in

from S VIDEO IN is sent

to S VIDEO OUT. The

signal that comes in from

VIDEO IN is sent to

VIDEO OUT.

Here is explanation of how to connect the main components to the

HT-R500 in the standard manner. There are many ways that any

one component can be connected, and it is up to you to decide

which method best fits your situation. The directions given here are

only one option and should only be thought of as such. It is best to

fully understand the nature of each connector and terminal as well

as each of your components and their features to ascertain which

method of connection is best.

•Be sure to always refer to the instruction manual that came

with the component that you are connecting.

•Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have

been made.

•For input jacks, red connectors (marked R) are used for the

right channel, white connectors (marked L) are used for the

left channel, and yellow connectors (marked VIDEO) are

used for video connection.

•Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper connections

can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the

equipment.

•Do not bind audio connection cables with power cords and

speaker cables. Doing so may adversely effect the sound

quality.

Improper connection

Inserted completely

About DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) jack

Remove the protective caps before making connections.

When not in use, be sure to replace them.

•To connect the digital output from a component connected to

the TAPE jacks to this unit, use the OPTICAL 1 input jack.

To connect the digital output to the OPTICAL 2 or COAXIAL

input jack of this unit, it is required to change the assignment of

digital inputs to input sources by referring to “Setting the

digital inputs” on page 22.

•The TAPE OUT jack does not output the signal input from the

DIGITAL INPUT jack. (The digital signal is not converted into

analog signal.)

•To connect the digital output from CD player connected to the

CD jacks to this unit, use the OPTICAL 2 input jack.

To connect the digital output to the OPTICAL 1 or COAXIAL

input jack of this unit, it is required to change the assignment of

digital inputs to input sources by referring to “Setting the

digital inputs” on page 22.

DO NOT connect the

power cord at this

time.

DVD player or component

with 5.1 ch output (DVD)

Video cassette player,

Satellite tuner, LD

player* etc. (VIDEO 2)

VCR (VIDEO 1)

Audio/video

connection cable

S video cable (S

video signal)

Video

Audio (L)

Audio (R)

Signal flow

S video plug

Coaxial cable

(Digital signal)

Coaxial plug

About the DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 and MONITOR OUT

jacks

Be sure to make the same video connection (either S-VIDEO or

standard VIDEO) between your component(s), the amplifier, and

your TV. (Otherwise the video may not appear on your TV)

Connecting to audio/video equipment

REMOTE

CONTROL

IN IN IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

IN IN IN IN FRONT SURR CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD

TAPE

FRONT

SPEAKERS A FRONT

SPEAKERS B SURROUND

SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

ANTENNA

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

RL RLLR

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT FRONT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

SURR

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

•

If the DVD player has both 5.1 channel audio outputs and 2

channel audio outputs, and you want to connect the DVD player

only using the FRONT L/R jacks on the HT-R500, use the 2

channel audio output jacks on the DVD player.

•If the DVD player only has the 2 channel audio outputs, connect

it to the FRONT L/R jacks.

•To connect the digital output from DVD player connected to the

DVD jacks to this unit, use the COAXIAL input jack.

To connect the digital output to the OPTICAL 1 or 2 input jack

of this unit, it is required to change the assignment of digital

inputs to input sources by referring to “Setting the digital

inputs” on page 22.

Audio (L)

Video

Caution

Make sure that the capacity of the other components connected

to this unit does not exceed the capacity that is printed on the

rear panel (120 watts).

To connect the digital output from satellite tuner etc. connected to

the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jacks to the COAXIAL, OPTICAL 1 or 2

input jack of this unit, it is required to change the assignment of

digital inputs to input sources by referring to “Setting the digital

inputs” on page 22.

DO NOT connect the

power cord at this

time.

If you have an LD

player with AC-3RF

output, connect via

an AC-3RF

demodulator to one

of the HT-R500’s

DIGITAL INPUT

terminals.

Note

Note Note

Note

Be sure to make the same video connection

(either S-VIDEO or standard VIDEO)

between your component(s), the amplifier,

and your TV.

Positioning speakers/Connecting speakers

Two speaker systems (FRONT SPEAKERS A and FRONT SPEAKERS B) can be connected to the Receiver.

The FRONT SPEAKERS A system is to be placed in the main room, and the FRONT SPEAKERS B system is to be placed in a second room.

The configuration of the FRONT SPEAKERS A system

The FRONT SPEAKERS A system consists of the front left, center, and right speakers, surround left and right speakers, and subwoofer.

You can reproduce the sounds such as Dolby surround and DTS surround.

The configuration of the FRONT SPEAKERS B system

The FRONT SPEAKERS B system consists of the front left and right speakers.

You can reproduce only monaural and stereo sounds.

Standard speaker placement of the SPEAKERS A system

Speaker placement plays an important role in the reproduction of Surround sound.

The placement of the speakers varies depending on the size of the room and the wall coverings used in the room. The illustration below shows

an example of a layout for standard speaker placement. Refer to this example when you position the speakers in order to experience the best

of Surround sound.

For ideal Surround effects, all speakers should be installed.

If a center speaker or subwoofer is not connected, the sound from the unused channel is properly distributed to the connected speakers in

order to reproduce the best Surround sound possible.

Front

The center speaker reproduces a richer sound image by enhancing the perception

of the sound’s source and movement.

The left, right, and center speakers should face the seated listener and be placed

at ear level.

Surround

The surround speakers reproduce the feel of a moving sound while creating the

sensation of being in the middle of the action.

Place the left and right surround speakers 3 feet (1 meter) above the listener’s ear

level and facing toward the sides of the room, making sure that the listener is

within the speakers’ dispersion angle.

Subwoofer

Install a subwoofer with a built-in power amplifier for powerful bass sounds.

The placement of the subwoofer does not affect the final quality of the sound

image much, therefore, you can install it wherever it is convenient.

Refer to the speakers’ instruction manuals for details.

Using the provided speaker labels

The speaker terminals (+) of this unit are given different colors for ease of identification. By attaching the provided speaker labels to the

speaker cables, the cables to be connected to the terminals can be identified easily.

Attach the speaker label of each color to the speaker cable for the corresponding terminal and connect the speaker cable to the terminal having

the same color as the label attached to the cable.

The speaker terminals are colored as follows.

Front left speaker (+): whtie

Front Right speaker (+): red

Center speaker (+): green

Surround left speaker (+): blue

Surround right speaker (+): gray

TV/Screen

Center

Speaker

Front

right

Speaker

Front

left

Speaker

Sub-

woofer

Surround

left

Speaker

Surround

right

Speaker

Positioning speakers/Connecting speakers

Before connecting

•Refer also to the instruction manuals of the speakers.

•Be sure to connect the positive and negative cables for the

speakers properly. If they are mixed up, the left and right

signals will be reversed and the audio will sound unnatural.

•Connect speakers with an impedance between 6 Ω and 16 Ω

Connecting speakers with an impedance less than 6 Ω may

damage the HT-R500.

•To prevent damage to circuits, never short-circuit the positive

(+) and negative (–) speaker wires.

REMOTE

CONTROL

IN IN IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

IN IN IN IN FRONT SURR CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD

TAPE

FRONT

SPEAKERS A FRONT

SPEAKERS B SURROUND

SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

ANTENNA

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

Center

speaker

Active

subwoofer

Front right

speakers

How to connect to the FRONT SPEAKERS A,

SURROUND SPEAKERS and CENTER

SPEAKER terminals

Loosen the

screw.

Fully insert the

end of the

cable.

Tighten the

screw.

•Do not connect more than one speaker cable to one speaker

terminal. Doing so may damage the HT-R500.

•When you are using only one speaker or when you wish to

listen to monaural (mono) sound, a single speaker should never

be connected in parallel to both the right and left channel

terminals simultaneously.

NO!

Press and hold

the lever.

Insert the stripped

end of the cable.

By releasing the

lever, the lever is

replaced.

How to connect to the FRONT SPEAKERS B

terminals

5/8” (15 mm)

3/8” (10 mm)

Strip 5/8” (15 mm) from the end of each

cable, then twist the exposed wires tightly.

Strip 3/8” (10 mm)

from the end of

each cable, then

twist the exposed

wires tightly.

Use the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

jack to connect a subwoofer with a

built-in power amplifier.

If your subwoofer does not have a

built-in amplifier, connect an

amplifier to the SUBWOOFER PRE

OUT jack and the subwoofer to the

amplifier.

Front left

speakers

Surround

right

speakers

Surround

left

speakers

Front right

speakers

Front left

speakers

DO NOT connect the

power cord at this

time.

Connecting to SPEAKERS A

Connecting to SPEAKERS B

Connecting the supplied FM and AM indoor antennas

Connecting antennas

FM indoor

antenna

Note

Insert one end of the AM antenna cord to either of the AM antenna connectors and the other end to the other connector. There is no difference

between one end of the AM antenna cord and the other end, unlike the speaker cables which have positive and negative poles.

Adjusting the position of the AM indoor antenna

The AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. Set it in the direction and position where you receive signals clearly. Put it as far away as

possible from the HT-R500, televisions, speaker cables, and power cords.

When reception is not satisfactory with the attached AM loop antenna alone, connection of an outdoor antenna is recommended.

AM indoor antenna

Insert into the

hole.

Rotate the outer frame

of the antenna.

Extend the

antenna cord.

Press up and hold

the lever.

Insert the end of the

cord.

Release the lever to

secure the connection.

REMOTE

CONTROL

IN IN IN

COAXI AL

OPTICAL

IN IN IN IN FRONT SURR CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD

TAPE

FRONT

SPEAKERS A FRONT

SPEAKERS B SURROUND

SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

ANTENNA

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

ANTENNA

Adjusting the position of the FM indoor antenna

The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only. During use, extend the antenna and move it in various directions until the clearest signal is

received. Fix it with push pins or similar implements in the position that will cause the least amount of distortion.

If the reception is not very clear with the attached FM indoor antenna, the use of an outdoor antenna is recommended.

ANTENNA FM

1 Strip away the insulation from

the end of the cord.

2 Fully insert the stripped end of

the cord.

ANTENNA

Connecting an FM outdoor antenna

If the FM reception is not very clear with the supplied antenna,

connect an FM outdoor antenna instead of the indoor FM antenna.

Notes

•Install the antenna well away from tall buildings and in an area

where FM stations can directly be received.

•Keep the antenna away from noise sources (neon signs, busy

roads, etc.).

•It is dangerous to put the antenna close to power lines. Keep it

well away from power lines, transformers, etc.

•To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is

necessary. Follow item 14 of the “Important Safeguards” on

page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna.

Connecting an AM outdoor antenna

An outdoor antenna will be more effective if it is stretched

horizontally above a window or outside.

Leave the supplied AM indoor antenna connected.

Note

To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is

necessary. Follow item 14 of the “Important Safeguards” on page 2

when you install an outdoor antenna.

Directional linkage

type splitter

To AV Receiver To TV (or VCR)

FM outdoor antenna

Directional Iinkage

Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR) reception since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere with each other.

If you must use a common FM/TV (or VCR) antenna, use a directional linkage type splitter.

AM indoor

antenna

Outdoor antenna

Connecting antennas

Connections for remote control (z)

Notes

•Connect the plugs securely.

•Be sure to connect to the z connectors using the z cable.

•For remote control operation, the audio connection cables must

also be connected.

•If a component has two z terminals, you can use either one to

connect to the HT-R500. The other one can be used to daisy

chain with another component.

•With Onkyo DVD players, you can enter the pre-program code

so that you can operate the DVD player directly with the remote

controller without connecting the z terminals (see page 36).

•Do not connect the AV Receiver’s z connector to any

component other than an Onkyo product. It may cause

malfunction.

•Certain component models may not be able to control the

HT-R500.

Example: Onkyo DVD Player

z cable

REMOTE

CONTROL

IN IN IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

IN IN IN IN FRONT SURR CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD

TAPE

FRONT

SPEAKERS A FRONT

SPEAKERS B SURROUND

SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

ANTENNA

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

REMOTE

CONTROL

ANALOG

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

COAXIAL

Be sure to connect using

the audio connection

cable.

The z terminal on the HT-R500 is for connecting other Onkyo

components equipped with the same z terminal. When a

component is z-connected, you can point the remote controller

supplied with the HT-R500 at the sensor on the HT-R500 and

operate that component without having to switch remote

controllers. In addition, by connecting components to the z

terminal, you can also perform the system operation given below.

To connect components using the z terminal, simply connect a

z cable from this z terminal to the z terminal of the other

component. An z cable comes with every cassette tape deck, CD

player, MD recorder, and DVD player that has an z terminal.

DO NOT connect the

power cord at this

time.

Power on/ready function

When the HT-R500 is in the standby state, if an z-connected

component is turned on, then the HT-R500 also turns on and the

input source selected at the HT-R500 automatically switches to that

component.

If the power cord for an z-connected component is connected to

the AC OUTLET on the HT-R500, or if the HT-R500 is turned on,

this function will not work.

Direct change function

When the play button is pressed at an z-connected component,

the input source selected at the HT-R500 automatically changes to

that component.

Power off function

When the HT-R500 is placed in the standby state, all z-connected

components are also automatically put in the standby state.

Note

If an MD recorder is connected to the TAPE jack on the HT-R500,

switch the input selector from TAPE to MD (see page 23).

z cable

Connection example when there is more

than one ONKYO components equipped with

z terminals

REMOTE

CONTROL

HT-R500

z connector

Ex: Onkyo CD player

Ex: Onkyo cassette tape

deck

z connector

Connecting the power/Turning on the AV Receiver

Before connecting

•Make sure that all the connections from pages 10 to 16 are

complete.

•Turning on the AV Receiver may cause a momentary power

surge, which might interfere with other electrical equipment

such as computers. If this happens, use a wall outlet on a

different circuit.

1. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

The HT-R500 enters standby mode.

The STANDBY indicator lights up.

2. Press STANDBY/ON.

The AV Receiver turns on.

The ON indicator and display on the AV Receiver’s front panel

light. At the same time, the STANDBY indicator goes off.

Note

To turn off the AV Receiver, press STANDBY/ON. The AV

Receiver enters standby mode. Be sure to set the volume to

minimum before turning off the AV receiver.

STANDBY indicator

STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON

Speaker setup

Front left Front right

Center

Surround left Surround right

You need to set up the speaker configuration for the speaker system

connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A connectors (see page 13).

(There is no speaker configuration setup for the SPEAKERS B

system.)

Notes

•Speaker setup cannot be done if;

–Headphones are connected (see page 26),

–The FRONT SPEAKERS B system is on (see page 26),

–“Multi ch” is selected with AUDIO SELECTOR button, or

–Connected source is played.

•It is not necessary to set the parameters again once you have

completed the setup unless you change the speaker

configuration.

Selecting the number of speaker channels

1. Press SPEAKER ADJUST.

When the button is pressed, the current speaker setup will be

displayed.

2. Press PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ repeatedly to

select the number of channels.

Speaker 5ch

Speaker 2ch

Speaker 3ch

Speaker 4ch

PRESET/ADJUST ™/£

SPEAKER ADJUST

Display and number of speaker channels

Note

The listening mode will automatically change according to the

number of channels if you set the number of channels.

Setting the crossover frequency

To reproduce low frequencies between 80 Hz and 120 Hz in an

optimum condition, set the crossover frequency according to the

low-frequency reproduction capabilities of the subwoofer and

other speakers (front, center and surround).

1. Press SPEAKER ADJUST twice.

The current setting is displayed.

2. Press PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ repeatedly to

select the crossover frequency.

Select from 80 Hz, 100 Hz and 120 Hz.

Refer to the following example for deciding the setting.

•When other speakers than the subwoofer are relatively

small (when they cannot reproduce low frequencies

sufficiently): 120 Hz

•When other speakers than the subwoofer are relatively

large (when they can reproduce low frequencies

sufficiently): 80 Hz

If you want more accurate setting, refer to the instruction

manuals of the speakers and perform the setting according to

their reproduce frequency bands. Also listen to the actual sound

and set to the high position (120 Hz) if you feel that the sound

from the subwoofer is not enough or to the low position (80 Hz)

if you feel that the sound is loud.

Speaker setup

L ( )ft/mL

SW C

( )ft/m

L2L2

( )ft/m

Setting the delay time

In the procedure below, select the values which approximate the

actual distances.

This operation consists of entering the time error between output of

sound from each speaker type (front, center and surround) and

arrival at the listening position. The user should measure the

distance from the listening position to each speaker type and obtain

the time error (delay time) based on the appropriate table.

Assume that the distance from the listening position to the left/right

front speakers is (L).

Assume that the distance from the listening position to the center

speaker is (L1).

Assume that the distance from the listening position to the surround

speakers is (L2).

Setting the center delay

Calculate the difference between (L) and (L1), find the closest

value to it from the table below and obtain the center delay time.

For example, when (L) is 16 feet (5 meters) and (L1) is 13 feet (4

meters),

(L) – (L1) = 16 – 13 = 3 feet / 5 – 4 = 1 meter

Since the closest value to 3 feet (1 meter) in the table below is

3/0.9 (ft/m), the center delay time to be set is 3.

1. Press SPEAKER ADJUST repeatedly until

“CenterDelay” is displayed.

2. Press PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ repeatedly to

select the center delay value.

It can be selected from 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 ms.

Setting the surround delay

Calculate the difference between (L) and (L2), find the closest

value to it from the table below and obtain the surround delay time.

For example, when (L) is 16 feet (5 meters) and (L2) is 6 feet

(2 meters),

(L) – (L2) = 16 – 6 = 10 feet / 5 – 2 = 3 meters

Since the value of 10 feet (3 meters) is found in the 11th line in the

table below, the surround delay time to be set is 10.

1. Press SPEAKER ADJUST repeatedly until “Surr

Delay” is displayed.

2. Press PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ repeatedly to

select the surround delay value.

It can be selected from 0 to 15 ms.

PRESET/ADJUST ™/£

SPEAKER ADJUST

F: Front Speakers

C: Center Speaker

Surround Speakers

SW: Subwoofer

L – L1/L – L2 (ft/m) Center delay Surround delay

0/0 0 0

1/0.3 1 1

2/0.6 2 2

3/0.9 3 3

4/1.2 4 4

5/1.5 5 5

6/1.8 —6

7/2.1 —7

8/2.4 —8

9/2.7 —9

10/3.0 —10

11/3.3 —11

12/3.6 —12

13/3.9 —13

14/4.2 —14

15/4.5 —15

Adjusting each speaker’s relative volume

balance — Test tone

Adjust each speaker’s relative volume balance so that the volumes

of all speakers’ test tones sound equal at the listening position.

Note

You cannot adjust the volume balance while the muting function is

activated.

1. Press TEST on the remote controller.

Each speaker emits the test tone (pink noise) and the display

shows the speaker emitting the test tone.

2. Press CH SEL repeatedly to select the speaker,

then press LEVEL 5/∞ on the remote controller

to adjust the volume level.

When CH SEL is pressed repeatedly, each speaker produces the

test tone (pink noise) in the following order: Left → Center →

Right → Surr Right → Surr Left → Subwoofer.

The volume level can be adjusted between –12dB and +12dB.

Speaker setup

Notes

•No test tone will be emitted from the speaker which is not

included in the speaker configuration on page 20 even if it

is actually connected.

•No test tone will be emitted from the subwoofer when the

subwoofer mode is set to “Subwoofer Off”.

•Even when CH SEL is not pressed, the test tone will move

to the next speaker in 2 seconds.

3. When you have completed the adjustment by

repeating step 2, press TEST.

The test tone stops and the normal display resumes.

Note

Even if you don’t press TEST, the test tone will stop after 2

minutes.

Setting the subwoofer mode

Press SUBWOOFER MODE on the unit.

With the first press of the button, you can check the present setting.

Then each press of the button changes the subwoofer mode as

follows (a tip on how to select the right subwoofer mode is in

parentheses):

→Subwoofer Mode 1

(To output the low frequencies of all channels

from the subwoofer.)

↓

Subwoofer Mode 2

(To output the low frequencies of the center and surround

channels from the subwoofer.)

↓

Subwoofer Mode 3

(To output only the LFE channel* of a 5.1-channel source from

the subwoofer.)

↓

Subwoofer Off

(When no subwoofer is connected or when a subwoofer is

connected but not used.)

* LFE channel: The channel recording the LFE (Low Frequency

Effects).

The normal display resumes in three seconds.

Note

When the subwoofer mode is set to Mode 2 or Mode 3 and audio is

reproduced in the Stereo mode, the subwoofer may not output

audio from certain sources (2 channel-Dolby Digital/DTS source

etc.).

SUBWOOFER MODE

TEST LEVEL 5/∞

CH SEL

Playing the connected source

About digital sound

If the equipment is digitally connected to the AV Receiver, the

sound from the digital input will automatically be selected and

reproduced instead of the analog sound as explained below.

The initial settings are as follows:

•When the DVD source is selected, the digital sound from the

DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL connector is reproduced.

•When the CD source is selected, the digital sound from the

DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 2 connector is reproduced.

•When the TAPE source is selected, the digital sound from the

DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1 connector is reproduced.

When the digital sound is reproduced, the ŸDIGITAL, DTS, or

PCM (2 channel digital stereo) indicator lights up according to the

received sound system in the AV Receiver’s display.

This section shows you how to play the sources connected to the

AV Receiver.

You may need to see “Connecting to audio/video equipment” on

page 10 while following the steps in this section.

Selecting a sound source

1. Press input selector button to select one of the

following input sources:

•DVD

•VIDEO 1

•VIDEO 2

•VIDEO 3

•TAPE

•CD

e.g. When VIDEO 3 is selected.

Volume level

When MD recorder is connected to the TAPE jacks, you can

switch the source from TAPE to MD (see page 23).

2. Ensure that the indicator(s) for the speaker

system(s) to be used are lit on the display.

If no SPEAKERS indicator is lit, press SPEAKERS A/B on the

unit or SP A/SP B on the remote controller to select the speaker

system(s) to be used.

3. Start playing the selected source.

4. Press VOLUME 5/∞ on the remote controller or

turn MASTER VOLUME dial on the unit to

adjust the volume.

Various functions while playing the connected source

To use the following functions, see pages 26 and 27.

•Turning on/off the SPEAKERS A/SPEAKERS B systems

•Muting the sound

•Listening through headphones

•Changing the display

•Controlling the brightness of the lghts on the AV Receiver

•Using the sleep timer

Enjoying the surround modes while playing the

connected source

See page 30.

VOLUME 5/∞

SP A

SP B

SPEAKERS A/B

Input Selector buttons

MASTER VOLUME dial

PCMŸDIGITAL

DTS

Input Selector

buttons

Setting the digital inputs

When connecting digital source components to the DIGITAL

INPUT jacks on the rear panel, assign the input source button on

the front panel to either a DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL or

COAXIAL jack depending on the type of connector on the digital

source components. The DVD, CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3

and TAPE inputs can be assigned to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks.

With the initial setting, the OPTICAL 2 connector is assigned to the

CD input, COAXIAL is assigned to the DVD input and OPTICAL

1 is assigned to the TAPE input, and no input connector is assigned

to the VIDEO 1-3 inputs.

Default setting

Input source Digital input

CD OPTICAL 2

TUNER

TAPE OPTICAL 1

VIDEO 3 – – – –

VIDEO 2 – – – –

VIDEO 1 – – – –

DVD COAXIAL

– – – –: Available for digital input but not set in initial setting.

: Not available for digital input.

Select if the input source is not from a

digital input jack.

Playing the connected source

For example, follow the steps below to assign OPTICAL 1 to

the DVD device connected to the DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL

1 jack.

1. Press DVD.

The DVD input is selected and “DVD” appears in the display.

Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL.

Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL 1.

Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL 2.

DVD

DIGITAL INPUT

DVD

2. Press DIGITAL INPUT.

The current DVD setting (COAX) appears.

3. Press DIGITAL INPUT repeatedly to select

“OPT 1”.

Pressing DIGITAL INPUT repeatedly will change the setting

as follows:

About three seconds after “DVD ← OPT1” is selected, the

original display appears and the setting is completed.

If you have selected digital input, you can also select the input

signal format (refer to “Setting the input signal format” on page

28).

Using multi channel input

The multi channel input refers to a system, which is compatible

with a source component equipped with 5.1-channel outputs

(DVD player, MPEG decoder, etc.), reproducing the left/right

front, center and left/right surround channels from five respective

speakers and outputting the subwoofer channel from SUB

WOOFER (refer to page 13).

1. Press DVD.

2. Press AUDIO SELECTOR on the unit or AUDIO

SEL on the remote controller repeatedly to

select “Multich”.

3. Turn on the component connected to the DVD

(FRONT L/R, SURR L/R, CENTER and

SUBWOOFER) port and start playing the

desired media.

4. If necessary, press CH SEL on the remote

controller to select an individual speaker. Then

press LEVEL 5/∞ to adjust the output level as

desired.

Adjust the speaker output level so that you can hear the same

sound level from each speaker at the listening position. For the

front right, front left, center, surround right and surround left

speakers, the output levels can be adjusted between –12 to

+12 dB. The subwoofer can be adjusted between –30 to

+12 dB.

The volume levels from the speakers reproducing multi

channel input source are independent from the speaker levels

set using the test tone (page 20). These settings are not applied

to speakers reproducing multi channel input source.

Applying the audio tone adjustment (Bass/Treble) effects to

the audio

Press DIRECT on the unit or remote controller to set “Tone On”.

Each press of the button alternates “On” and “Off”.

Refer to page 29 to adjust audio.

Playing the connected source

DVD TAPEAUDIO SELECTOR

DVD

AUIO SEL

DIRECT

CH SEL LEVEL 5/∞

DIRECT

Notes

•“Multich” can be selected only when DVD is selected as the

input source.

•The surround mode cannot be selected when “Multich” is

selected. Also, if “Multich” is selected during use of a surround

mode, it is canceled automatically.

•Regardless of the speaker configuration, the input signal will be

output to each corresponding speaker. For example, even if the

speaker configuration is set to 2 ch, sound comes from all

speakers.

Switch the source from TAPE to MD

You can set the AV receiver to show “MD” when the TAPE source

is selected by pressing TAPE on the remote controller or on the

unit.

1 Press TAPE to select the input source.

2 Press and hold TAPE on the unit until the

display changes (for about 2 seconds).

To restore the display

Press and hold TAPE on the unit until the display changes (for

about 2 seconds).

Listening to the radio

Tuning manually

1. Press TUNER.

The selected band appears in the display. Each time you press

the button, the band changes as follows: AM ↔ FM.

e.g. When FM is selected.

2. Turn MASTER VOLUME dial on the unit to

adjust the volume.

3. Press and hold TUNING ™/£ for about 0.5

seconds.

When the band is FM

Auto tuning starts. The frequency changes in 50 kHz steps.

When a broadcast is received, scanning stops and the frequency

flashes in the display.

Appears when a broadcast is received.

Tuning in a weak frequency (only for FM stations)

When you tune in a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator

lights up if the signal is sufficiently strong.

If the signal is weak, you may not be able to tune to the station. In

this case, press FM MODE. The FM STEREO indicator goes off.

Then select the station to which you want to listen.

(At this time, the station will be in mono and interstation noise will

be heard.)

TUNER

TUNING ™/£

FM MODE

MASTER VOLUME dial

There are two ways to select radio stations:

•Manual tuning

•Presetting radio stations then selecting the preset channels

When the band is AM

The frequency changes in 10 kHz steps.

When you release the button, the frequency stops changing and

flashes in the display.

Note

If you press and hold PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ short time, the

AV Receiver enters the selecting preset stations mode. Refer to

“Selecting preset stations” on page 25.

4. While the frequency is flashing (for about 3

seconds), press TUNING ™/£ to change the

frequency.

•The frequency changes each time you press TUNING

™/£.

•You can change the frequency as long as the frequency in

the display is flashing. Each press of either button causes

the frequency to flash for about 3 seconds.

Selecting preset stations

Before selecting preset stations, you need to preset the radio

stations. See “Presetting radio stations” on the left column of this

page.

1. Press TUNER to switch the input source to the

tuner.

“FM” or “AM” appears in the display.

The band selected in this step will not affect the next step.

Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 30 stations.

1. Tune in the radio station you wish to preset

(refer to the previous page).

2. Press MEMORY.

The MEMORY indicator lights and the preset number starts

flashing in the display.

Listening to the radio

3. While the MEMORY indicator is lit (for about 8

seconds), press PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ to

select the preset number.

4. Press MEMORY.

The radio station is registered to the preset channel.

To register another preset station, repeat steps 1 to 4.

2. Press PRESET 2/3 on the remote controller or

PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ on the unit repeatedly

to select the preset number of the desired radio

station.

PRESET 2/3

TUNER

PRESET/ADJUST ™/£

MEMORY

FM MODE

Erasing a preset station

1. Select the preset channel you wish to erase

(see steps in the previous page).

2. Press FM MODE while holding down MEMORY.

The selected preset channel will be erased.

Various functions while listening to radio programs

To use the following functions, see pages 26 and 27.

•Turning on/off the SPEAKERS A/SPEAKERS B systems

•Muting the sound

•Listening through headphones

•Changing the display

•Controlling the brightness of the lghts on the AV Receiver

•Using the sleep timer

Enjoying the surround modes while listening to radio

programs

See page 30.

Muting the sound (remote controller only)

Press MUTING.

The MUTING indicator flashes in the display during the muting

mode.

To restore the sound, press MUTING again.

Tip

If you turn off the unit during muting, and turn it on again, the

sound will be restored.

Listening through headphones

Connect the plug of the stereo headphones to the PHONES jack on

the AV Receiver.

Turning on/off the SPEAKERS A/SPEAKERS B

systems

You can turn on or off the speaker systems connected to the

FRONT SPEAKERS A and FRONT SPEAKERS B connectors

individually.

Press SPEAKER A on the unit or SP A on the

remote controller to turn on or off the SPEAKERS

A system.

Press SPEAKER B on the unit or SP B on the

remote controller to turn on or off the SPEAKERS

B system.

Note

If you turn on the SPEAKERS B system, the SPEAKERS A system

also reproduces stereo sound automatically. (The listening mode is

set to “Stereo.”)

The lit (speaker) A/B indicators indicate the

corresponding speaker systems are on.

Various functions common to all the sources

Notes

•The speakers will not reproduce sound while headphones are

connected.

•When a listening mode other than “Direct” is selected, the

listening mode is set to “Stereo” after connecting the

headphones to the PHONES jack. When you disconnect the

headphones, the listening mode returns to the previous mode.

MUTING

SP A/SP B

SPEAKERS A/B

PHONES jack

Changing the display

Press DISPLAY.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the screen changes as follows:

When an input source other than FM or AM is selected

FM/AM + Listening

mode

FM/AM frequency +

Preset no.

Input source +

Listening mode

(or Multich)

Input source +

volume

Program format*

Controlling the brightness of the lights on the

AV Receiver

Press DIMMER.

Each press of the button changes the brightness as follows:

→The display becomes less bright.

↓

The display is dimmed.

↓

The display becomes bright.

Using the sleep timer (remote controller only)

Press SLEEP.

“Sleep 90 min” appears in the multipurpose display for about 5

seconds, which means the AV Receiver will turn off and enter

standby mode in 90 minutes. Also the SLEEP indicator is lit in the

display while the sleep timer is on.

Press DISPLAY once to initiate the program format display.

Pressing the button again switches the display to the other display.

* If the input signal does not have a program format, then this

will be skipped. The format display returns to the previous

display after the format display has lasted for about three

seconds ( )

When FM or AM is selected as the input source

SLEEP indicator

Each press of the button makes the remaining time shorter by 10

minutes.

Checking the remaining time

Press SLEEP while the sleep timer is On.

The remaining time is displayed.

If you press SLEEP while the remaining time is displayed, the

remaining time is reduced by 10 minutes.

Canceling the sleep timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator goes off.

Various functions common to all the sources

DISPLAY

DIMMER

SLEEP

Adjusting each speaker’s relative volume

balance temporarily

You can readjust each speaker’s relative volume balance according

to your preference while listening to the sound.

The adjusted values will return to the values set on page 20 when

the AV Receiver enters standby mode unless you save the values.

Note

You cannot adjust the volume balance while the muting function is

activated.

1. While playing the source, press CH SEL

repeatedly to check each speaker’s relative

volume balance.

Each press of the button changes the speaker and the selected

speaker appears in the display in the following order:

LEFT (Front left) → CENTER (Center) → RIGHT (Front

right) → SURR RIGHT (Surround right) → SURR LEFT

(Surround left) → SUBWOOFER (Subwoofer) → Speaker

volume adjustment mode off

Note

Any speaker that is not included in the speaker configuration on

page 20 is not selected even if it is actually connected.

2. Press CH SEL repeatedly to select the speaker,

then press LEVEL 5/∞ to adjust the volume

level.

The volume level can be adjusted between –12dB and +12dB.

Repeat this step to change another speaker’s volume balance.

When TEST is pressed after the above adjustment, the set

levels will become the levels adjusted using the test tone by

overwriting the existing ones.

Setting the input signal format

If the input source is DVD, CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 or

TAPE, you can specify the input signal format.

With the initial setting, “Auto” is assigned to the DVD, CD and

TAPE inputs, and “Analog” is assigned to the VIDEO 1, 2 and 3

inputs. You can change this according to the signal format of the

input source.

DVD

AUDIO SELECTOR

DVD

LEVEL 5/∞

AUDIO SEL

CH SEL

Various functions common to all the sources

For example, follow the steps below to specify the input signal

format for the DVD input

1. Press DVD.

DVD is selected as the input source and “DVD” appears in the

display.

2. Press AUDIO SELECTOR on the unit or AUDIO

SEL on the remote controller.

The current setting is displayed for three seconds.

While the current setting is displayed, press AUDIO

SELECTOR or AUDIO SEL repeatedly until the desired input

signal format is displayed.

Each press of the button switches the displayed input format as follows:

Auto ( )*

→

Multich**

→

Analog

→

Auto (back to the beginning)

* The name of the input terminals (OPT1, OPT2, COAX,

etc.) is shown inside ( ).

“Auto” will be skipped when digital input jack is not

assigned to the input source.

** “Multich” can be selected only when DVD is selected as

the input source.

Auto: Setting to play a digital signal in priority. When a digital

signal is not input, the analog signal will be played. If there is a

problem as described below, it is possible to fix the digital

signal to PCM or DTS.

•If the beginning of each PCM track is cut in Auto mode →

Fix the digital signal to PCM. However, care is required in

using this mode for playback of a DTS-CD may be

interfered by noise.

•If, during playback of a DTS-CD in Auto mode, noise is

output when the CD is fast-forwarded or reversed → Fix

the digital signal to DTS.

To fix the digital signal to DTS or PCM

1) Press AUDIO SELECTOR on the main unit (or AUDIO

SEL on the remote controller) to select “Auto”.

2) While “Auto” is displayed, press ADJUST ™/£. Each

press of the button switches the display between

Auto ↔ PCM ↔ DTS ↔ Auto.

When the digital signal is fixed at DTS or PCM, the digital

signal is reproduced only when the selected type of signal is

input. Digital signals of other types are not reproduced. In

this case, only the indicator of the non-reproduced source

(PCM or DTS) will blink.

Multich: Setting to play back the input from the component

connected to the DVD port (FRONT L/R, SURR L/R,

CENTER and SUBWOOFER).

Analog: Setting to play the analog signal. Even when a digital

signal is input, it will not be reproduced.

Note

When a digital input setting is changed while an input signal format

other than “Multich” is set, the digital input becomes automatically

Analog if it has been “– – – –” or “Auto” if it has been “OPT 1”,

“OPT 2” or “COAX”.

Using the AUDIO ADJUST function (Speaker

system A only)

The AUDIO ADJUST function adjusts the following items.

•Audio quality (Bass/Treble)

•Late Night On/Off

•Cinema Filter On/Off

Note

The adjustment is not available when the listening mode is “Direct”

or Multich setting is “Tone Off” (see page 23).

1. Press AUDIO ADJUST (repeatedly) until the

item to be adjusted is displayed.

Each press switches the displayed item in order of Bass →

Treble → LateNight → Cine Fltr.

The items that can be selected are variable depending on the

current source and listening mode.

Various functions common to all the sources

AUDIO ADJUST

PRESET/ADJUST ™/£

AUDIO ADJUST

CINE FLTR

LATE NIGHT

ADJUST 2/3

Bass adjustment

The level of low frequencies from the front speakers can be

adjusted in 2 dB steps in the range between –12 dB and +12 dB.

Treble adjustment

The level of high frequencies from the front speakers can be

adjusted in 2 dB steps in the range between –12 dB and +12 dB.

Late night function

The late night function operates when the sound is Dolby Digital

surround.

Cinema sound has a vast dynamic range; therefore, to hear the

quieter sounds such as human conversations, they must be played

back at larger volumes. When this function is set to on, the dynamic

range of the sound is narrowed down to allow you to easily hear

minute sounds at low volumes. This function is especially useful if

you wish to play a movie at low volumes during the nighttime.

Late Night = On: Activate late night function

Late Night = Off: De-activate late night function

Notes

•The late night effect is determined by each Dolby Digital sound

source. Some sources may produce little or no effect.

•If you turn off the unit and turn it on again, the late night

function is set to “Late Night = Off”.

Cinema filter function

Cinema filter takes the edginess or “brightness” out of your home

cinema sound to compensate for the fact that sound mixed for

theaters may sound too bright when played back through speakers

in the home environment.

This parameter is enabled for PL II Movie, Dolby Digital or DTS

listening mode.

Cine Fltr = On: Activate cinema filter function

Cine Fltr = Off: De-activate cinema filter function

Note

Cinema Filter and Late Night can also be adjusted from the

remote control.

Press the CINE FLTR or LATE NIGHT button to display the

current setting (On or Off). To change the current setting, press

the same button again.

2. Press PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ on the unit or

ADJUST 2/3 on the remote controller to adjust

the item.

Refoer to the right column for AUDIO ADJUST items and

settings.

Item

Value or setting

Remote controller Remote controller

The surround sound of the AV Receiver enables you to enjoy the

presence of a movie theater or concert hall in your room.

Before using any surround mode, make sure the Speaker Setup

configurations have been set (see page 18).

The speaker configuration is very important for the surround

sound. See “Positioning speakers/Connecting speakers” on page

13. For operational instructions, refer to the page 32.

Following are the sound systems the AV Receiver can reproduce.

Dolby Digital surround, DTS (Digital Theater

System) surround

This 5.1-channel digital surround format enables you to

individually record and play five full-range (20 Hz-20 kHz)

channels (left and right front, center, two surround channels) plus

an LFE channel (Low Frequency Effect) for the low-range effect

sound. It will create a realistic sound that could be heard in the

theaters and concert halls.

Dolby Digital

Select this option when you play a DVD video that has a

mark.

DTS

Select this option when you play a DVD player, LD, or CD that has

a mark.

•If you press the pause or skip button on the player while playing

a DTS source, a short noise may be heard. This is not a

malfunction.

•The DTS indicator on the HT-R500 lights up while it plays the

DTS source. When playback concludes and the DTS signal

transmission stops, the HT-R500 remains in DTS mode and the

DTS indicator remains lit. This prevents noise when you

operate the pause or skip button on the player. Therefore, if the

source switches from the DTS signal to the PCM signal

immediately, the PCM signal may not be played. In this case,

stop the playback of the source on the player for about 3

seconds, then resume playback.

•Some CD players and LD players may be unable to play DTS

sources correctly even if you connect the player to the

HT-R500 digitally. This is because the digital signal has been

processed (such as the output level, sampling frequency,

frequency response, etc.), and the HT-R500 cannot recognize

the signal as DTS data. Therefore, you may hear noise when

you play a DTS source while processing the signal.

•The TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT jacks of the HT-R500

output analog audio. Do not record CDs or LDs that support

DTS using these jacks. Otherwise, you will record a DTS

encoded signal as noise.

Dolby Pro Logic II surround

This mode is a new generation 5-channel surround system that

provides performance between the 4-channel (left front, right front,

center, and monaural surround) Pro Logic Surround and the 5.1-

channel Dolby Digital Surround. This mode can be set to the Movie

mode designed for playing movies and the Music mode designed

for listening to music.

In the Movie mode, the surround channels, which used to provide

monaural output over only a narrow frequency range, now provide

complete stereo output over the full frequency range. The result is

viewing woth a realistic feel of movement.

The Music mode uses the surround channels to provide a natural

sound space that cannot be provided with normal stereo soutput.

This mode can be used with VHS and DVD videos with the

mark and certain television programs. The Music

mode can be used with music compact discs and other stereo

sources.

If no surround speakers are connected, then the surround sound is

divided and output from the front left and right channels.

Onkyo’s original Digital Signal Processing

(DSP) modes

Analog sources include the audio records, AM/FM broadcasting

and cassette tapes. The PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signal is a

kind of digital audio signal, which is recorded directly on CD or

DVD without being compressed. When an analog or PCM source is

played, you can enjoy unique surround modes to Onkyo as listed

below.

Orchestra

This mode is suitable for classical and opera music. The center

channel is cut and the surround channels are emphasized to widen

the stereo image. It simulates a natural reverberation as created in a

large hall.

Unplugged

This mode is suitable for acoustic instrumental sounds, vocals, and

jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it simulates the

acoustics in front of the stage.

Studio-Mix

This mode is suitable for rock and popular music. Lively sounds

with a powerful acoustic image will make you feel as if you are in a

club.

TV Logic

This mode offers the realistic acoustics of a TV program being

aired in the TV studio. It enhances the entire surround sound and

clarity of conversation.

All Ch St (All Channel Stereo)

This mode is useful for background music. The front and surround

channels will create a stereo image.

Stereo mode, Direct mode

Stereo

This mode has all input sound is output from the left and right front

speakers. Subwoofer also can be used for playback.

Direct

This mode delivers pure sound with minimun sound quality

adjustment and filtration. The sound recorded for the left and right

front channel is output to the left and right front speakers only and

not output to the subwoofer.

Enjoying the listening modes

Input source Analog PCM*1Dolby Digital DTS

signal format

Source software Tape, CD, Video CD, DVD video, LD*2 CD

FM/AM DVD Video, DVD Video,

Listening mode Video cassette tape DVD Audio Multi channel Stereo LD*2

Direct ●●

Stereo ●●●●●

PL II Movie ●● ●

PL II Music ●● ●

Dolby D ●

DTS ●

Orchestra ●●

Unplugged ●●

Studio-Mix ●●

TV Logic ●●

All Ch St ●●

*1Only Stereo or Direct can be selected when the PCM source has been recorded with a sampling rate 96 kHz.

*2If you have an LD player with AC-RF output, connect it via a AC-RF demodulator to one of the HT-R500’s DIGITAL INPUT terminals.

Enjoying the listening modes

The input sources and available listening mode

The listening modes that can be selected are variable depending on

the signal formats employed with the input sources.

Notes

•Only “Stereo” (“Stereo” or “Direct” for PCM/Analog source)

can be selected when the speaker configuration is set to

“Speaker 2ch”, when headphones are used, or when speakers B

is selected.

•The listening mode cannot be selected when “Multich” is

selected.

•You can select “Orchestra”, “Unplugged”, “Studio-Mix” and

“TV Logic” only when the speaker configuration is set to

“Speaker 4ch” or “Speaker 5ch”.

•If you select “Orchestra”, no sound is reproduced from the

center speaker even when the speaker configuration is set to

“Speaker 5ch”.

Selecting the listening mode

See “Relationship between input sources and listening modes” on

page 31.

Press one of the listening mode buttons to select

the listening mode.

DIRECT: Set the listening mode to “Direct”.

STEREO: Set the listening mode to “Stereo”.

SURROUND: Set the listening mode to “PLII” (when the sound is

analog, PCM or Dolby Digital stereo source), “Dolby D” (when the

sound is Dolby Digital) or “DTS” (when the sound is DTS).

A.STEREO: Set the listening mode to “All Ch St”.

DSP: The listening modes that can be selected are different

between the main unit and remote control unit.

DSP (on the front panel): Recall the Onkyo-original DSP mode.

Each time this button is pressed, the listening mode cycles;

“Orchestra” → “Unplugged” → “Studio Mix” → “TV Logic” →

“All Ch St” → “Orchestra” (back to the beginning).

DSP (on the remote controller): All of the listening modes that can

be selected for the current source can be selected in sequence. This

button is valid also when the remote control mode is other than

RCVR/TAPE (see pages 34 and 35).

Enjoying the listening modes

A.STEREO

STEREO

DIRECT

DSP

SURROUND

DSP

STEREOSURROUND

DIRECT

Various functions while playing surround sound

When the sound is Dolby Digital

To narrow the dynamic range of the sound, see “Late night

function” on page 29.

When the sound is Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Digital or DTS

When the sound is too brighr, see “Cinema filter function” on page

29.

Lights up when “Direct”

mode is selected.

Lights up when “PL II”

is selected.

Lights up when “Stereo”

mode is selected.

Lights up when Onkyo-original DSP

mode (“Orchestra”, “Unplugged”,

“Studio-Mix”, “TV Logic” or “All Ch St”) is

selected.

REMOTE

CONTROL

IN IN IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

IN IN IN IN FRONT SURR CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD

TAPE

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

To record the input source signal you are

currently watching or listening to

Recording of video and/or audio signals can be performed on the

components connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT and TAPE OUT

(audio only) jacks.

Recording a source

Recording the video from one source and the

audio from another

You can add the sound from one source to the video of another

source to make your own video recordings.

Below is an example of recording the sound from a CD player

connected to CD L/R jacks and the video from a video camera

connected to VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO jack to video cassette tape

in a video cassette recorder connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT L/R

and VIDEO jacks.

CD player

1. Insert a CD in the CD player and insert a tape in

the video camera connected to the VIDEO 3

INPUT.

2. Insert a video tape for recording in the video

cassette recorder connected to VIDEO 1 OUT.

3. Press VIDEO 3.

4. Press CD.

This switches the audio output to CD, but the video output

remains VIDEO 3 that has been selected in step 3.

5. Start recording on the video cassette recorder

and start playing at the CD player and video

camera as desired.

The recorded video signal becomes the output from the video

camera and recorded audio signal becomes that from the CD

player.

Notes

•You can record analog audio, but not digital audio. Make sure

that you have made a correct analog connection.

•If you change the input source during recording, you will

record the audio signals from the newly selected input source

and the video signals assigned to that input source.

•You cannot record the surround effects.

1. Press an input selector button to select the

input source to record.

The input source is now selected and you may watch or listen to

it as desired. The currently selected input source signal to the

VIDEO 1 OUT and TAPE OUT outputs for recording.

2. Start recording at the recording component as

desired.

Notes

•You can record analog audio, but not digital audio. Make sure

that you have made a correct analog connection.

•If you change the input source during recording, you will

record the signals from the newly selected input source.

•You cannot record the surround effects.

Input selector buttons

Video

camera

Video cassette

recorder

Controlling an Onkyo DVD player

Using the remote controller

You can operate the z-connected Onkyo DVD player, CD player or cassette tape deck with the remote controller provided with the

HT-R500. The shaded buttons in the illustration operates the HT-R500 in any mode.

The z connector of the Onkyo DVD player must be connected to

the HT-R500 (refer to page 16).

1. Press DVD.

2. Press to turn on the Onkyo DVD player.

3. Press the desired operation button.

DVD operation buttons

s : Starts playback of DVD.

e : Stops playback.

f : Searches the disc in the forward direction.

d : Searches the disc in the reverse direction.

2/8 : Lets playback pause temporarily or advances the

disc frame by frame.

w : Starts playback from the beginning of the next

chapter/track.

q : Starts playback from the beginning of the current

chapter/track.

DISC : This button is valid when the DVD changer is used

and selects the disc to be played.

1–9, +10, 0 :

Use to enter numeric values.

OSD operation buttons

TOP MENU : Displays the top menu of each DVD disc.

MENU : Displays a menu recorded in the DVD disc.

RETURN : Returns to the previous menu.

SETUP : Displays the setup menu.

5/∞/2/3 : Selects an item in a menu.

ENT : Enters the selection in memory.

DVD

operation

buttons

OSD

operation

buttons

DVD

Using the remote controller

Controlling an Onkyo CD player

CD operation

buttons

The z connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be

connected to the HT-R500 (refer to page 16).

1. Press CD.

2. Press to turn on the Onkyo compact disc

player.

3. Press the desired operation button.

s : Starts playback of CD.

e : Stops playback, fast forward or fast reverse.

f : Fast forwards the CD.

d : Fast reverses the CD.

2/8 : Lets playback pause temporarily.

w : Skips to the beginning of the next track.

q : Skips to the beginning of the current or previous

track.

DISC : This button is valid when the CD changer is used

and selects the disc to be played.

1–9, +10, 0 :

Use to enter numeric values.

Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck

The z connector of the Onkyo cassette tape deck must be

connected to the HT-R500 (refer to page 16).

1. Press RCVR/TAPE.

2. Press the desired operation button.

s : Plays side A (the side facing the front) of tape.

e : Stops playback, recording, fast forward or

rewinding.

f : Fast forwards the tape.

d : Rewinds the tape.

2/8 : Plays side B (the side facing the rear) of the tape.

Tape deck

operation

buttons

RCVR/TAPE

Pre-programming remote controller

You can make RC-478M remote controller to operate a product

from other brand than Onkyo by storing the pre-programming code

of the brand in the RC-478M.

Brand TV VCR DVD

AIWA 137

AKAI 227

DENON 302, 309

EMERSON 228

FISHER 200 100, 101, 102, 140

GE 103, 104

GE • PANA 201, 202

GE • RCA 203

GO VIDEO 105, 106, 107

GOLD STAR 204, 205 108

HITACHI 206, 207 103, 109 303

JVC 208 110, 111, 112, 113 304

KENWOOD 305

MAGNAVOX 209, 210 114, 115, 116 306, 313

MARANTZ 211 307

MITSUBISHI 117, 118, 119, 120, 308, 313

121, 139

Numeric

buttons

VCR

DVD

ENT

Learning a pre-programming code

1. Find the 3-digit number for the brand name of

the component that you want to operate in the

table on this page.

2. Turn on the component that you want to

operate (i.e. DVD, VCR, or television).

3. While holding down VCR, TV or DVD on the

RC-478M that you want to program, press ENT,

and then release both buttons.

4. Within 10 seconds, enter the 3-digit code

number.

To enable entry of the 3-digit code number, some of the remote

controller keys become the numeric keys with the assignment

as shown in the figure.

5. Press some operation buttons for the

component that you want to operate to check if

the system operates properly.

If the system operates properly, the code is correct. If the

component does not operate properly, return to step 3.

Notes

•With some brand’s components, some buttons may not work

correctly.

•If more than one code is given in the table, try the code one by

one until you reach the code for your component (i.e. if the first

code does not work, then try the next).

Brand TV VCR DVD

NEC 136

ONKYO 300, 301,

313

PANASONIC 212, 213 122, 123 309

PHILIPS 214 114

PIONEER 215 310

PROSCAN 216 311

RCA 217, 218, 219, 109 311

220, 229, 230

SAMSUNG 221, 222 124, 125, 126

SHARP 223 127, 128

SHINTOM 138

SONY 224 129, 130, 131, 312

132, 133, 141, 142

TOSHIBA 134 313

YAMAHA 309, 314

ZENITH 225, 226 135 313, 315

Pre-programming remote controller

Controlling a TV

1. Press TV mode.

2. Press to turn on the TV.

3. Press the desired operation button.

1–9, +10, 0 : Use to enter numeric values.

OK : Confirm

TV CH UP 5 : Changes the TV channel upward.

TV CH DOWN ∞ : Changes the TV channel downward.

TV VOL UP 3 : Increases the TV volume.

TV VOL DOWN 2 : Decrease the TV volume.

TV/VCR : Switches the TV/VCR inputs.

TV MUTE : Mutes the sound

The graied buttons in the illustration operates the HT-R500 in

any mode.

VCR

operation

buttons

Operate VCR when

pre-programming

code for VCR is

learned.

VCR

operation

buttons

Operate TV when

pre-programming

code for TV is

learned.

Controlling a VCR

1. Press VCR mode.

2. Press to turn on the VCR.

3. Press the desired operation button.

1–9, +10, 0 : Use to enter numeric values.

TV CH UP 5 : Changes the received channel upward.

TV CH DOWN ∞ : Changes the received channel

downward.

£ : Starts playback of videotape.

7 : Stops playback, recording, fast forward

or rewinding.

¡ : Fast-forwards the videotape.

1 : Rewinds the videotape.

4 : Changes the VCR channel downward.

¢ : Changes the VCR channel upward.

2/8 : Lets playback pause temporarily.

The graied buttons in the illustration operates the HT-R500 in

any mode.

Controlling a DVD player

Buttons with programmed usage and operations are the same as the

operational buttons on page 35.

When entering the code of Onkyo DVD players

There are two SETTING numbers. Choose the SETTING number

according to how you will be using the DVD player.

No. 601: This code is for operating the Onkyo DVD player by

pointing the remote controller directly at it, either because it does

not have an z connector, or it does but you are not using an z

cable and connecting it.

No. 600: This code is for Onkyo DVD players that have an z

connector that you are connecting to the HT-R500 with an z

cable. You will then operate the DVD player by pointing the

remote controller at the remote control sensor on the HT-R500.

You do not need to enter this code because it is factory preset.

However, if the code has been changed to 601, then you will need

to change it back to 600.

Causes

•The power cord is disconnected.

•There is external noise interfering with the

computer circuits of the AV receiver.

•Amplifier protection circuitry has been

activated.

•Power supply fluctuations or other

abnormalities such as static electricity

may interrupt correct operation.

•The muting function is activated.

•The AV receiver is not properly

connected.

•Input selector is not set properly.

•Headphones are connected.

•The input signal format is set to “PCM”.

•The speakers are not properly connected.

•The listening mode is set to “Stereo” or

“Orchestra”.

•The volume level of the center speaker

(“Center”) is set to minimum.

•A speaker configuration without the center

speaker is selected.

•The placement of the audio connection

cables on the rear panel is incorrect.

•Treble control too high.

•Subwoofer mode is set to “Off”.

•Subwoofer mode setting is improper.

•The TV is not set to receive the output

signals from the AV receiver.

•The video cable is not connected

securely.

•Only the S video connection is made.

•Another input source is selected.

•Any wrong mode button is pressed.

•No batteries are inserted in the remote

controller.

•The batteries are worn out.

•The remote controller is not pointed at the

remote sensor of the AV receiver.

•The remote controller is too far from the

AV receiver.

Remedies

•Check the connection of the power cord.

•Disconnect the power cord, then connect it

again.

•Contact your Onkyo Service Center.

•Disconnect the power cord, then connect it

again.

•Deactivate the muting function.

•Check the connections to the AV receiver.

•Set to correct input source.

•Decrease the volume, then disconnect the

headphones.

•Set the input signal format to “Auto”.

•Check the speaker connections.

•No sound is reproduced from the center

speaker when the listening mode is

“Stereo” or “Orchestra”.

•Adjust the volume level of the center

speaker.

•Check that the selected speaker

configuration includes the center speaker.

•Adjust the placement of the cable to

reduce hum.

•Use AUDIO ADJUST function to cut the

treble response.

•Check the subwoofer mode setting.

•Set the TV to the AV receiver’s input.

•Check the connections between the AV

receiver and TV set.

•Also make video connection. Check the

TV’s video input and AV receiver’s output

signal.

•Select the appropriate input source.

•Press the appropriate mode control

button.

•Insert new batteries.

•Replace with new batteries.

•Point the remote controller at the remote

sensor of the AV receiver.

•Operate the remote controller within

16 feet (5 m).

Symptoms

The AV receiver doesn’t

switch on.

Power shuts off

immediately after power on.

The buttons on the remote

controller and AV receiver

do not operate.

No sound is reproduced.

No sound or very little

sound is reproduced from

the center speaker.

Hum, low-frequency noise.

Rough or scratchy sound.

High range is not clear.

No sound or very low

volume from subwoofer.

No picture appears on the

TV screen.

The sound of the playback

source is not heard.

The buttons on the AV

receiver operate but the

buttons on the remote

controller do not operate.

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Refer also to the respective instruction manuals of

the connected components and TV.

Pages

–

10, 11

21, 24

–

21, 28

–

10, 11

34-37

Amplifier

Troubleshooting

Remote controller

When incorrect operation is observed

•The HT-R500 contains an internal microcomputer that performs high-level operations. However, on extremely rare occasions,

noise or interference from an external source or static electricity may cause faulty operation. If this occurs, unplug the power cord

from the wall outlet, wait five or more seconds, and then plug it back in. This should correct the situation.

•To reset the surround mode and other settings to the factory default settings, hold down the VIDEO 1 button with the

HT-R500 turned on and then press the STANDBY/ON button. “Clear” appears in the front display and the HT-R500 enters the

standby state.

Symptoms

Too much noise is heard or

sound is interrupted

occasionally. (The FM

STEREO indicator does not

light steadily.)

Sound is distorted or

sound volume decreases.

Sound is excessively

distorted.

No preset channels are

selected.

Sound is reproduced from

the speakers but not

recorded.

LATE NIGHT function

cannot be used.

Multichannel audio is not

output.

Causes

•FM stereo waves may produce a hiss

noise when a certain level is reached.

•The position or direction of the FM

antenna is incorrect.

•The station is too weak.

•The radio wave is distorted.

•Cars are running or airplanes are flying

near the house.

•There is a tall building or a mountain

nearby.

[The waves transmitted from the

transmission center (direct waves) and

the waved reflected by buildings or

mountains (diffraction waves) interfere

with each other causing multi pass

distortion.]

•The power cord is unplugged for a long

time.

•The sound system you are trying to

record is DTS surround.

•Playback source is not Dolby Digital

encoded.

•Input signal format is set to “Auto” or

“Analog”.

•The component is not connected to the

DVD jacks

Remedies

•Switch the frequency receiving mode to

mono.

•Adjust the position, height, and direction

of the FM antenna.

•Connect an FM outdoor antenna. Try to

use an antenna with more elements.

[For installation of the outdoor antenna,

consult your nearest dealer as it requires

special skills and experience.]

–

•The preset data in memory is lost. Preset

the radio stations again.

•DTS surround sound is unable to be

recorded.

•Make an analog connection.

•Check that the Ÿ DIGITAL indicator lights

up in the display.

•Set the input signal format to “Multich”.

•Check that the multichannel output jacks

of the component is connected to the

DVD FRONT L/R, SURROUND L/R,

CENTER and SYBWOOFER jacks.

Pages

14, 15

–

Tuner

Recording

Troubleshooting

Other

Specifications

W0212-4

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HOMEPAGE

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Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.onkyo.net

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N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Continuous Average Power output (FTC)

All channels:

100 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 ohms,

2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz

with no more than 0.08% total harmonic

distortion.

Dynamic power output: 230 watts × 2 at 3 ohms

170 watts × 2 at 4 ohms

115 watts × 2 at 8 ohms

Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.08% at rated power

0.08% at 1 watt output

IM Distortion: 0.08% at rated power

0.08% at 1 watt output

Damping Factor: 60 at 8 ohms

Input Sensitivity and Impedance

DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL 1, 2):

0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms

DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL):

0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms

LINE (CD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3, TAPE):

200 mV, 50 kohms

Multichannel Input

(DVD FRONT L/C/R, SURR L/R):

200 mV, 50 kohms

(SUBWOOFER): 36 mV, 50 kohms

Output Level and Impedance

Rec out (TAPE, VIDEO 1): 200 mV, 470 ohms

Pre out (SUBWOOFER): 1 V, 470 ohms

Frequency Response:

10 Hz to 100 kHz, +1/–3 dB (Direct mode)

Tone Control

Bass: ±12 dB at 50 Hz

Treble: ±12 dB at 20 kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

CD/TAPE: 100 dB (IHF-A, Direct mode)

Muting: –50 dB

VIDEO SECTION

Input Sensitivity and Impedance

VIDEO (DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3):

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

S VIDEO (DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3):

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (Y)

0.28 Vp-p, 75 ohms (C)

Output Level and Impedance

VIDEO (VIDEO 1, 2, MONITOR):

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

S VIDEO (VIDEO 1, 2, MONITOR):

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (Y)

0.28 Vp-p, 75 ohms (C)

TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range: 87.5-108.0 MHz (50 kHz steps)

Usable Sensitivity

Mono: 11.2 dBf, 1.0 µV (75 ohms, IHF)

11.2 dBf, 0.9 µV (75 ohms, DIN)

Stereo: 17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms, IHF)

17.2 dBf, 23 µV (75 ohms DIN)

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity

Mono: 17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms)

Stereo: 37.2 dBf, 20.0 µV (75 ohms)

Capture Ratio: 2.0 dB

Image Rejection Ratio: 40 dB

IF Rejection Ratio: 90 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Mono: 76 dB, IHF

Stereo: 70 dB, IHF

Alternate Channel Attenuation: 55 dB, IHF, ±400 kHz

Selectivity: 50 dB (DIN)

AM Suppression Ratio: 50 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion

Mono: 0.2%

Stereo: 0.3%

Frequency Response: 30 Hz-15 kHz, ±1.0 dB

Stereo Separation: 45 dB at 1 kHz

30 dB at 100 Hz-10 kHz

Tuning Range: 530-1,710 kHz (10 kHz steps)

Usable Sensitivity: 30 µV

Image Rejection Ratio: 40 dB

IF Rejection Ratio: 40 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 40 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.7%

GENERAL

Power Supply and Power Consumption:

AC 120 V, 60 Hz 5.5 A

Dimensions (W × H × D): 17-1/8” × 5-7/8” × 14-13/16”

435 × 150 × 376 mm

Weight: 21.4 lbs., 9.7 kg

REMOTE CONTROL

Transmitter: Infrared

Signal range: Approx. 16 ft., 5 meters

Power supply: Two “AA” batteries (1.5 V × 2)

Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

Power supply and voltage vary depending on the area in which the unit is

purchased.

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