Onkyo Ht R510 Owner S Manual R510_E

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Contents
Introduction

AV Receiver

HT-R510
Instruction Manual

Important Safeguards................................................2
Precautions................................................................3
Supplied Accessories ................................................4
Features.....................................................................4
Before Using the HT-R510.......................................5
Controls & Connectors .............................................6

Connections
Connecting Your AV Components.........................10
Connecting -compatible AV Components..............19
Installing Your Speakers ........................................20
Connecting Antenna ...............................................22

Setup
Powering Up & Setting Up the HT-R510 ..............24
Configuring Speaker Set A.....................................25

Operation
Playing Your AV Components...............................28
Using the Tuner ......................................................30
Common Functions.................................................32
Using the Listening Modes.....................................34
Audio Adjust Functions..........................................37
Recording................................................................39

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.

Remote Controller
Using the Remote Controller RC-518M with Your
Other AV Components........................................40

Appendix
Troubleshooting......................................................44
Specifications..........................................................47

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.

WARNING

AVIS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR

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.

Important Safeguards
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 appliPORTABLE CART WARNING
ance 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, triS3125A
pod, 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.
9. 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 8 in. (20 cm) 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 antennadischarge 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 form 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—Continued
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 should not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases should be placed on the appliance.

FIGURE 1:
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

Precautions
For U.S. models

For Canadian 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.

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.

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.

Modèle canadien
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA
CLASSE B EST CONFORME 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.

Precautions—Continued
1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only,
recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission
of the copyright holder.
2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the HT-R510 is not user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the HT-R510, contact your Onkyo
dealer.
3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the HT-R510 all over with
a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with
a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the HT-R510
immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive
cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because
they may 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.

AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the
voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the
HT-R510’s rear panel (AC 120 V, 60 Hz).
Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY does not fully
shutdown the HT-R510. If you do not intend to use the HT-R510 for
an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

Memory backup
The HT-R510 uses a battery-less memory backup system in order to
retain radio presets and other settings when it’s unplugged or in the
case of a power failure. Although no batteries are required, the
HT-R510 must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the
backup system.

Once it has been charged, the HT-R510 will retain the settings for several weeks, although this depends on the environment and will be shorter in humid climates.

Supplied Accessories

Surround Back
Right
Surround Back
Right
Zone 2
Right
Zone 2
Right

Center

Surround Back
Right
Surround Back
Right
Zone 2
Right
Zone 2
Right

Center

Surround
Right
Surround
Right

Surround Back
Left
Surround Back
Left
Zone 2
Left
Zone 2
Left

Surround
Right
Surround
Right

Center

Surround
Left
Surround
Left
Surround
Left
Surround
Left

Surround Back
Left
Surround Back
Left
Zone 2
Left
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

Center

Front
Left
Front
Left
SP-B / Zone 2
Left
SP-B / Zone 2
Left
Front
Left
Front
Left
SP-B / Zone 2
Left
SP-B / Zone 2
Left

Make sure you have the following accessories:

2
3

Speaker Cable

AM loop antenna

Indoor FM antenna

Remote controller &
two batteries (AA/R6)

Speaker cable labels

* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of the HT-R510. Specifications and operation are the same
regardless of color.

Features
Amp
• 6-channel amplifier
• 100 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 Ω, 2 channels driven
from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion
• WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
• Optimum gain volume circuitry

FM/AM Tuner
• 30 FM/AM presets
• FM auto tuning

Audio/Video
• Dolby*1 Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic II
• DTS, DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete 6.1, and DTS Neo:6 processing*2
• Cinema Filter function
• Advanced 24-bit DSP chip (5 DSP soundfields)
• Linear PCM 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converters on all channels
• Adjustable crossover (60, 80, 100, 120, 150 Hz)
• 2 component video inputs, 1 output
• 4 S-Video inputs, 2 outputs
• 3 assignable digital inputs (2 optical, 1 coaxial)
• Subwoofer pre out
• Color-coded multi-channel inputs
• Color-coded speaker terminal posts (SPEAKERS B use
push-type terminals)

*1. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” Surround EX,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*2. “DTS,” “DTS-ES Extended Surround,” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Before Using the HT-R510
Installing the Batteries

Open the battery compartment, as shown.

Using the Remote Controller
To use the remote controller, point it at the HT-R510’s
remote control sensor, as shown below. The HT-R510’s
STANDBY indicator flashes while a signal is being received
from the remote controller.
Remote control sensor
HT-R510

Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in
accordance with the polarity diagram inside
the battery compartment.

Standby indicator

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Close the battery compartment.

Notes:
• The supplied batteries should last for about six months,
although this will vary with usage.
• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing
both batteries.
• Don’t mix new and old batteries, or different types of batteries.
• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long
time, remove the batteries to prevent possible leakage and
corrosion.
• Flat batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent possible leakage and corrosion.

Notes:
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the
HT-R510 is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in mind
when installing the HT-R510.
• If another remote controller of the same type is used in the
same room, or the HT-R510 is installed close to equipment
that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work
reliably.
• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote controller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently,
thereby draining the batteries.
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the
HT-R510 is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors.
Keep this in mind when installing the HT-R510.
• The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle
between it and the HT-R510’s remote control sensor.

Controls & Connectors
Front Panel
1

2 3 4 5

6 7

MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
STEREO

SURROUND

DSP

PRESET/ADJUST

STANDBY

A SPEAKERS B

DIRECT

DISPLAY

DIMMER

DIGITAL INPUT

SUBWOOFER
MODE

MEMORY

FM MODE

TUNING

SPEAKER ADJUST

AUDIO ADJUST

CLEAR

PHONES

AUDIO
SELECTOR

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

TAPE

TUNER

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VCR
S VIDEO

M N

For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.

A STANDBY/ON button (24)
This button is used to set the HT-R510 to On or Standby. For
models with a POWER switch, this button has no effect unless
the POWER switch is set to ON.

B STANDBY indicator (24)
This indicator lights up when the HT-R510 is in Standby
mode, and it flashes while a signal is being received from the
remote controller.

C DIMMER button (33)
This button is used to adjust the display brightness.

D DIGITAL INPUT button (24)
This button is used to assign the digital inputs.

E SUBWOOFER MODE button (25)
This button is used to select the Subwoofer modes.

F MEMORY button (30, 31)
This button is used when storing and deleting radio presets.

G FM MODE button (31)
This button is used to select the FM radio Stereo and Mono
modes. It’s also used when deleting radio presets.

H TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons (30)
These buttons are used to tune into radio stations.

I Remote control sensor (5)
This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller.

J Listening mode buttons (36)
These buttons are used to select the listening modes.

K PRESET/ADJUST [ ] [ ] buttons (25, 26, 31,
37)
This button is used to select radio presets and adjust parameter
values.

L MASTER VOLUME control (28, 30)
This control is used to set the volume of the HT-R510.

VIDEO

R S

AUDIO

M SPEAKER A & B buttons (28, 32)
These buttons are used to turn speaker sets A and B on and off.

N PHONES jack (33)
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of
stereo headphones for private listening.

O DISPLAY button (32)
This button is used to display various information about the
currently selected source.

P AUDIO SELECTOR button (28, 29)
This button is used to select the input signal format.

Q Input selector buttons (24, 28–30, 39)
These buttons are used to select the audio and video sources:
CD, DVD, TAPE, TUNER, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or VIDEO 3.

R SPEAKER ADJUST button (25, 26)
This button is used to adjust various speaker-related parameters.

S AUDIO ADJUST button (37)
This button is used to set the Bass, Treble, Late Night, Cinema
Filter, Center Image, Panorama, Dimension, and Center Width
functions.

T VIDEO 3 INPUT connectors (15, 39)
These S-Video, composite video (RCA/phono), and analog
audio (RCA/phono) inputs can be used to connect a video
camera or games console.

Controls & Connectors—Continued
Display
1

For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.

1 A & B speaker indicators (28, 32)
Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indicator B
lights up when speaker set B is on.

2 MUTING indicator (32)
This indicator flashes when the HT-R510 is muted.

3 Source/listening mode indicators (28, 36)
These indicators display information about the currently
selected source and listening mode.

4 Tuning indicators (30, 31)
TUNED (30): This indicator lights up when the HT-R510 is
tuned into a radio station.
AUTO (30): This indicator lights up when the Auto Tuning
function is on.
MEMORY (31): This indicator lights up when programming
radio presets.
FM STEREO (31): This indicator lights up when the
HT-R510 is tuned into a stereo FM station.

5 SLEEP indicator (33)
This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

6 Message area
This area of the display shows various information about the
currently selected source.

Controls & Connectors—Continued
Rear Panel
1

COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

FM
75

AC OUTLET

FRONT
SPEAKERS B
PB

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

PR
REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OUT

DVD

SURROUND
SPEAKERS

FRONT
SPEAKERS A

CENTER
SPEAKER

AC 120 V 60 Hz
SWITCHED
120 W 1 A MAX.

MONITOR
OUT

L
VIDEO

COAXIAL

R
S VIDEO

OUT

SURR

FRONT

SURROUND BACK
SPEAKER

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

HT-R510
R
R

R
CD

TAPE

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

9 J K

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.

A COMPONENT VIDEO (10, 12, 14, 16)
These RCA/phono connectors can be used to connect a TV,
DVD player, or other AV component with component video
inputs and outputs.

B AM ANTENNA (22, 23)
These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.

C FM ANTENNA (22, 23)
This connector is for connecting an FM antenna.

D FRONT SPEAKERS B (21)
These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B.

E FRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND SPEAKERS,
CENTER SPEAKER & SURROUND BACK
SPEAKER (21)
These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set A, including the front, surround, center, and surround-back speakers.
They accept bare wires or banana plugs.

F AC OUTLET (11)
This switched AC outlet can be used to supply power to
another AV component.

G DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1, 2 & COAXIAL (10,
13, 14, 16–18)

(19)
This
(Remote Interactive) connector can be connected to
the
connector on another Onkyo AV component, for
example, a CD player, DVD player, or cassette recorder. The
HT-R510’s remote controller can then be used to control that
component. To use
, you must make an analog RCA/
phono connection between your HT-R510 and the other AV
component, even if they are connected digitally.

L VIDEO 1 IN/OUT & VIDEO 2 IN (10, 14–16, 39)
These connectors can be used to connect a VCR or other AV
component. There are RCA/phono connectors for connecting
to stereo analog audio inputs and outputs, and S-Video and
composite video (RCA/phono) connectors for connecting to
video inputs and outputs.

M DVD IN/MULTI CH INPUT (10, 12, 13)
The FRONT, SURR, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER RCA/
phono connectors can be used to connect AV components with
multiple analog audio outputs, including DVD players with
individual 5.1 surround analog outputs. There’s an S-Video
input and composite video (RCA/phono) input for connecting
the video signal.

N MONITOR OUT (10, 12)
These S-Video and composite video (RCA/phono) outputs can
be connected to the video input on your TV or projector.

These optical and coaxial connectors can be used to connect a
CD, DVD, or LD (laser disc) player, or other AV component
with digital outputs.

H SUBWOOFER PRE OUT (21)
This RCA/phono connector can be used to connect an active
subwoofer.

I CD IN (10, 17)
These RCA/phono connectors can be used to connect a CD
player with analog outputs.

J TAPE IN/OUT (10, 17, 18)
These RCA/phono connectors can be used to connect a cassette recorder, MiniDisc recorder, or other recorder with analog inputs and outputs.

Tip:
A turntable with a built-in preamp can be connected to a pair of
unused HT-R510 analog inputs. To connect a turntable without
a built-in preamp, you’ll need a commercially available phono
preamp. See pages 17 and 18 and the instructions supplied with
your phono preamp and turntable for more information.

Controls & Connectors—Continued
Remote Controller—RCVR Mode
RC-518M

1
2
3

J
K
L

This page describes only those buttons that can be used to
control the HT-R510 when the remote controller is in RCVR
mode (Receiver mode). The other modes, and information on
using the remote controller to control your other AV components, are explained on page 41.
To select RCVR mode, press the [RCVR] button.
For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.

A SLEEP button (33)
This button is used to set the Sleep function. This function can
be set only with the remote controller.

4
5

Press this to select
RCVR mode

B STANDBY/ON button (24)
This button is used to set the HT-R510 to On or Standby.

C Listening mode buttons (36)

N
O

D CINE FLTR button (37)

These buttons are used to select the listening modes.
This button is used to set the Cinema Filter function.

E LATE NIGHT button (37)
This button is used to set the Late Night function.

F TEST, CH SEL & LEVEL [ ] [ ] buttons (27, 29,

33)
These buttons are used to set the level of each speaker individually. This function can be set only with the remote controller.

7
8
9

G AUDIO SEL button (29)
This button is used to select analog or digital inputs for the
CD, DVD, TAPE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, and VIDEO 3 sources.

H Input selector buttons (28, 30, 39)
These buttons are used to select the audio and video sources:
CD, DVD, TAPE, TUNER, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, and
VIDEO 3.

I MUTING button (32)
This button is used to mute the HT-R510. This function can be
set only with the remote controller.

J PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons (31)
These buttons are used to select radio presets.

K DIMMER button (33)
This button is used to adjust the display brightness.

L Remote Controller Mode buttons (28, 41)
These buttons are used to select the remote controller modes.
To select RCVR mode, press the [RCVR] button.

M SP A & SP B buttons (28, 32)
These buttons are used to turn on and off speaker sets A and B
individually.

N AUDIO ADJUST button (37)
This button is used to set the Bass, Treble, Late Night, Cinema
Filter, Center Image, Panorama, Dimension, and Center Width
functions.

O ADJUST [ ] [ ] buttons (37)
These buttons are used to adjust the functions selected with
the AUDIO ADJUST button.

P VOLUME [ ] [ ] buttons (27, 28, 33)
These buttons are used to set the volume of the HT-R510.

Connecting Your AV Components
RCA/phono AV Connection Color Coding

Before Making Any Connections

RCA/phono AV connections are usually color coded: red,
white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-channel
audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white
plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs.

• Read the manuals supplied with your AV components.
• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed all
audio and video connections.
Optical Digital Inputs
The HT-R510’s optical digital connectors have a shutter-type
cover that opens when an optical plug is inserted, and closes
when it’s removed. Push the plug in all the way.

Right (red)

Analog audio

Left (white)
(Yellow)

Right (red)
Left (white)

Composite video

• Push the plugs in all the way to make
a good connection.
• To prevent interference, keep audio
and video cables away from power
cords and speaker cables.

(Yellow)
Right!

Wrong!

AV Cables & Connectors
Video
PR / C R

Component
video

PB / C B
Y

PR / C R
PB / C B

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color
difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best picture
quality. Some TV manufacturers label their component
video inputs differently.

S VIDEO

S-Video provides better picture quality than composite
video.

VIDEO

Composite video can be found on virtually all TVs,
VCRs, and video equipment.

S-Video
Composite
video

Audio

Optical digital audio connections provide better audio
quality than analog connections. Audio quality is the
same as for coaxial.

OPTICAL

Optical digital

Coaxial digital audio connections provide better audio
quality than analog connections. Audio quality is the
same as for optical.

COAXIAL

Coaxial digital

AUDIO

Analog

SURR

FRONT

CENTER

Multi-channel
connection
R

SUB
WOOFER

RCA/phono analog audio connectors can be found on
virtually all AV components.
To connect an AV component with multiple analog audio
outputs, for example, a DVD player with individual 5.1
surround analog outputs, you need to make six connections, which can be done with three stereo RCA/phono
audio cables.

Connecting Your AV Components—Continued
Which Connections To Use?

Using the AC OUTLET

The HT-R510 offers several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you
choose will depend on the formats supported by your AV
components. Use the following sections as a guide.
When connecting video equipment, you need to make video
and audio connections.

The switched AC outlet on the HT-R510’s rear panel can be
used to supply power to another AV component, as shown.
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

FM
75

AC OUTLET

FRONT
SPEAKERS B
PB

VIDEO 2

PR
REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1

DVD

OUT

FRONT

SURROUND
SPEAKERS

FRONT
SPEAKERS A

CENTER
SPEAKER

AC 120 V 60 Hz
SWITCHED
120 W 1 A MAX.

MONITOR
OUT

L
VIDEO

COAXIAL

R
S VIDEO

OUT

SURR

SURROUND BACK
SPEAKER

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

HT-R510
R
R

R
CD

Video Connection Formats
Video equipment can be connected to the HT-R510 using the
following video connection formats: composite video,
S-Video, or component video, the latter offering the best picture quality.
When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the
HT-R510 doesn’t convert between formats, so only output
connectors of the same format as the input connector will
output a signal, as shown below.
For example, if you connect your DVD player to the
S-VIDEO DVD IN, a video signal will be output by the
S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT (for your TV) and the S-VIDEO
VIDEO 1 OUT (for your VCR), but not the composite video
or component video outputs.

DVD player,
etc.
Output

HT-R510
IN

Composite
S-Video
Component

OUT
Composite
S-Video
Component

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

AV component

Make sure that the wattage requirements of the AV component that you connect to the HT-R510’s AC outlet do not
exceed the maximum wattage printed on the rear panel.

TV,
projector,
etc.

Input
Composite
S-Video
Component

Audio Connection Formats
Audio equipment can be connected to the HT-R510 using the
following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial,
and multi-channel (5.1).
When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the
HT-R510 doesn’t convert between formats, as shown below.
For example, audio signals connected to the OPTICAL or
COAXIAL digital input are not output by the analog TAPE
OUT connectors, so if you want to record from, for example,
your CD player, in addition to connecting it to a digital input,
you must also connect it to the analog CD IN connectors.
DVD player,
etc.
Output
Optical
Coaxial
Analog
Multi-channel

HT-R510
IN

MD recorder,
etc.

Input
OUT
Optical Not output
Coaxial Not output
Analog
Analog
Multi-channel Not output

Connecting Your AV Components—Continued
Connecting Your TV or Projector

Connecting a DVD player

■ Using Composite Video

Video Connections

Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R510’s
VIDEO MONITOR OUT to a composite video input on your
TV, as shown.

■ Using Composite Video

COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

MONITOR
OUT

FM
75

VIDEO

VIDEO 2

PR
REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R510’s
VIDEO DVD IN to the composite video output on your DVD
player, as shown.
• Your TV must also be connected via composite video.

SURR

FRONT

VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

DVD
IN

FM
75

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

VIDEO IN

R
R
VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

R
TAPE

DVD

VIDEO OUT

MONITOR
OUT

OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

1
S VIDEO

TV, projector, etc.

OUT

SURR

FRONT

DVD player

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

R
R

R
TAPE

Use an S-Video cable to connect the HT-R510’s S VIDEO
MONITOR OUT to an S-Video input on your TV, as shown.
COMPONENT VIDEO

ANTENNA

OUT

SUB
WOOFER

DVD

■ Using S-Video

VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

MONITOR
OUT

FM
75

Use an S-Video cable to connect the HT-R510’s S VIDEO
DVD IN to the S-Video output on your DVD player, as
shown.
• Your TV must also be connected via S-Video.

VIDEO 2

REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1

DVD

OUT

S VIDEO

MONITOR
OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

DVD
IN

FM
75

VIDEO

COAXIAL

OUT

SURR

FRONT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

OUT

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

R
R

R
TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

S VIDEO

S VIDEO IN

SUB
WOOFER

OUT

SURR

FRONT

DVD player

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

R
R

R
TAPE

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

TV, projector, etc.

■ Using Component Video
■ Using Component Video

Use a component video cable to connect the HT-R510’s
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors to the component
video inputs on your TV, as shown.

Use a component video cable to connect the HT-R510’s
COMPONENT DVD IN connectors to the component video
outputs on your DVD player, as shown.
• Your TV must also be connected via component video.
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

DVD IN

FM
75

Y
PB

COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

FM
75

VIDEO 2

REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1
OUT

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

1
S VIDEO

VIDEO 2

PR
REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1
OUT

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

OUT

SURR

FRONT

CENTER

OUT

SURR

FRONT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
S VIDEO

R
R

R
CD

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

R
R

R
CD

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

DVD player
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y

TV, projector, etc.

COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y

Connecting Your AV Components—Continued
■ Using Multi-channel Connections

Audio Connections
■ Using Coaxial or Optical Connections

• Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT-R510’s
COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to the coaxial output on your
DVD player, as shown.
OR
• Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the
HT-R510’s OPTICAL 1 DIGITAL INPUT to the optical
output on your DVD player, as shown.

Use a multi-channel RCA/phono audio cable to connect the
HT-R510’s L/R FRONT, L/R SURR, CENTER, and SUB
WOOFER DVD IN connectors to the 5.1 analog outputs on
your DVD player, as shown.
Alternatively, use three stereo RCA/phono audio cables.
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

FRONT SURR CENTER
L

FM
75

VIDEO 2

PR
REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1
OUT

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

1
S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

OUT

FM
75

OUT

SURR

FRONT

DVD

CENTER

SUB
WOOFER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

OUT

ANTENNA

R
R
PB

OPTICAL

REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

R
CD

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1
OUT

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

COAXIAL

VIDEO 1

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

Connect one or the other
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL

■ Using Analog Connections

DVD player

Even if your DVD player is connected digitally (coaxial or
optical), to use
, or to record audio from your DVD
player, you’ll need to make analog connections as well.
Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the HT-R510’s
FRONT DVD IN connectors to the analog audio outputs on
your DVD player, as shown.
If your DVD player has L/R outputs and multi-channel 5.1
outputs, be sure to use the L/R outputs.
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

R
R
FRONT SURR

CENTER

Initially, the COAXIAL digital input is assigned to the DVD
input source. If you connect your DVD player to a different
digital input, you’ll need to assign that input to the DVD
input source (see page 24).

SURR R

DVD player

SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL

SUBWOOFER

VIDEO 2

CENTER

R
TAPE

SURR R

R
R

SURR L

CENTER

SURR L

SURR

FRONT

FRONT R

OUT

FRONT L

OUT

L
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

FRONT L

S VIDEO

CENTER

SUB
WOOFER

FM
75

VIDEO 2

PR
REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1
OUT

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

1
S VIDEO

OUT

SURR

FRONT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

L
R
R

R
CD

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

R
DVD

DVD player
L
R
AUDIO
OUTPUT

Connecting Your AV Components—Continued
Connecting a VCR for Playback

Connecting a D-VHS Recorder

Video Connections

Video connections

• Use an S-Video cable to connect the HT-R510’s S VIDEO
VIDEO 2 IN to the S-Video output on your VCR, as
shown. Your TV must also be connected via S-Video.
OR
• Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R510’s
VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN to a composite video output on your
VCR, as shown. Your TV must also be connected via composite video.

Use a component video cable to connect the HT-R510’s
COMPONENT VIDEO 1/2/3 IN connectors to the component video outputs on your D-VHS recorder, as shown.
• Your TV must also be connected via component video.

Audio Connections
Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the HT-R510’s L/
R VIDEO 2 IN connectors to the analog audio outputs on
your VCR, as shown.
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

Audio connections
• Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT-R510’s
COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to the coaxial output on your
D-VHS recorder, as shown.
OR
• Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the
HT-R510’s OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL INPUT to the optical
output on your D-VHS recorder, as shown.

FM
75

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

FM
75

Y
PB

VIDEO 2

PR
REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1
OUT

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

S VIDEO

OUT

SURR

FRONT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

OPTICAL
2

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

VIDEO

OUT

SURR

FRONT

VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3
IN
Y

CENTER

L
L

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

S VIDEO

SUB
WOOFER

OUT

L
R
CD

VIDEO 1
OUT

COAXIAL

1
S VIDEO

R
R

REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 2
IN

R
R

R
CD

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

Connect one
or the other

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

2
VIDEO 2

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y

VIDEO OUT

VCR

S VIDEO OUT

L
R
AUDIO
OUTPUT

DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL

Connect one
or the other
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL

PB
PR

D-VHS recorder

You may need to change the input source to digital input
assignments (see page 24).

Connecting Your AV Components—Continued
Connecting a VCR for Recording
If your TV has AV outputs and you want to record from your
TV to your VCR via the HT-R510, make the following connections.
• Use an S-Video cable to connect the HT-R510’s S VIDEO
VIDEO 2 IN to an S-Video output on your TV, and use
another S-Video cable to connect the HT-R510’s S VIDEO
VIDEO 1 OUT to an S-Video input on your VCR, as
shown.
OR
• Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R510’s
VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN to a composite video output on your
TV, and use another composite video cable to connect the
HT-R510’s VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT to a composite video
input on your VCR, as shown.
Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the HT-R510’s L/
R VIDEO 2 IN connectors to the analog audio outputs on
your TV, and use another RCA/phono audio cable to connect
the HT-R510’s L/R VIDEO 1 OUT connectors to the analog
audio inputs on your VCR, as shown.
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

VIDEO 2

PR
REMOTE
CONTROL

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1
OUT

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

1
S VIDEO

OUT

SURR

FRONT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

■ Using S-Video

Use an S-Video cable to connect the HT-R510’s S VIDEO
VIDEO 3 INPUT to the S-Video output on your camcorder,
games console, etc., as shown.
• Your TV must also be connected via S-Video.
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON

POWER

DIRECT

STEREO

SURROUND

DSP

ADJUST

STANDBY

OFF

A SPEAKERS B

DIMMER

DISPLAY

PHONES

AUDIO
SELECTOR

DVD

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 1

SUBWOOFER
MODE

VIDEO 2

LEVEL CONTROL
CH SEL

SUBWOOFER

VIDEO 3

LEVEL

TAPE

SPEAKER ADJUST

TUNER

AUDIO ADJUST

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VCR
S VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

Camcorder,
games console, etc.

Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R510’s
VIDEO VIDEO 3 INPUT to the composite video output on
your camcorder, games console, etc., as shown.
• Your TV must also be connected via composite video.

DIGITAL INPUT

Video Connections

■ Using Composite Video

FM
75

Connecting a Camcorder, Games
Console, etc.

R
R

R
CD

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

SUB
WOOFER
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON

Connect one
or the other

VIDEO 2
IN

VIDEO 1
OUT

POWER

DISPLAY

PHONES

VIDEO

AUDIO
SELECTOR

VIDEO

STEREO

DSP

ADJUST

STANDBY

OFF

A SPEAKERS B

DIRECT

SURROUND

DIMMER

DVD

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 1

SUBWOOFER
MODE

VIDEO 2

LEVEL CONTROL
CH SEL

SUBWOOFER

VIDEO 3

LEVEL

TAPE

SPEAKER ADJUST

TUNER

AUDIO ADJUST

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VCR
S VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

Camcorder,
games console, etc.

Connect one
or the other

Audio Connections
VIDEO
OUT

S VIDEO
OUT

L
R
AUDIO
OUTPUT

VIDEO
IN

S VIDEO
IN

L
R
AUDIO
INPUT

Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the HT-R510’s L/
R VIDEO 3 INPUT connectors to the analog audio outputs
on your camcorder, games console, etc., as shown.
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON

TV
POWER

DISPLAY

PHONES

STEREO

DSP

ADJUST

STANDBY

OFF

A SPEAKERS B

VCR

DIRECT

SURROUND

AUDIO
SELECTOR

DIMMER

DVD

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 1

SUBWOOFER
MODE

VIDEO 2

LEVEL CONTROL
CH SEL

VIDEO 3

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

TAPE

SPEAKER ADJUST

TUNER

AUDIO ADJUST

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VCR
S VIDEO

Note:
The HT-R510 must be turned on (not Standby) in order to
record.
If you want to record from your TV to your VCR without
going through the HT-R510, connect your TV’s AV outputs
directly to your VCR’s AV inputs. See the manuals supplied
with your TV and VCR for details.

AUDIO
OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

L AUDIO R

Camcorder,
games console, etc.

Connecting Your AV Components—Continued
Connecting a Satellite/Cable Tuner, LD
player, etc.
Video Connections
■ Using Composite Video

Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R510’s
VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN to the composite video output on your
satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., as shown.
• Your TV must also be connected via composite video.
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

Audio Connections
■ Using Coaxial or Optical Connections

• Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT-R510’s
COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to the coaxial output on your
satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., as shown.
OR
• Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the
HT-R510’s OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL INPUT to the optical
output on your satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., as
shown.

FM
75

COMPONENT VIDEO

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

DVD

VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

VIDEO 2
IN

MONITOR
OUT

OUT

ANTENNA

OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

OUT

SURR

FRONT

OPTICAL

CENTER

OPTICAL
2

OUT

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

S VIDEO

R
R
VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

SURR

FRONT

CENTER

SUB
WOOFER

OUT

R
TAPE

COAXIAL
VIDEO

COAXIAL

VIDEO 1

REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

L
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

VIDEO 2

S VIDEO

FM
75

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

R
R

R
TAPE

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

Satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc.
Connect one or the other

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL

■ Using S-Video

Use an S-Video cable to connect the HT-R510’s S VIDEO
VIDEO 2 IN to the S-Video output on your satellite/cable
tuner, LD player, etc., as shown.
• Your TV must also be connected via S-Video.
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

VIDEO 2
IN

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

Initially, the VIDEO 2 input source is assigned to OPTICAL
2. If you connect to different audio input, you’ll need to
assign that input to the VIDEO 2 input source (see page 24).

FM
75

OUT

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

■ Using Analog Connections

1
S VIDEO

OUT

SURR

FRONT

If your satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., doesn’t have digital audio outputs, or you want to record from it, you’ll need
to make the following analog connections.
Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the HT-R510’s L/
R VIDEO 2 IN connectors to the analog audio outputs on
your satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., as shown.

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

R
R

R
TAPE

Satellite/cable tuner,
LD player, etc.

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

SUB
WOOFER

DVD

Satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc.
S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

■ Using Component Video

COMPONENT VIDEO

ANTENNA

OUT

OPTICAL
2

REMOTE
CONTROL

VIDEO 1
OUT

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

IN
VIDEO

COAXIAL

1
S VIDEO

OUT

SURR

FRONT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

R
R

R
CD

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

Satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc.
VIDEO 2

PR
REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 2

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3
IN
Y

FM
75

Use a component video cable to connect the HT-R510’s
COMPONENT VIDEO 1/2/3 IN connectors to the component video outputs on your satellite/cable tuner, LD player,
etc., as shown.
• Your TV must also be connected via component video.
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

VIDEO 1
OUT

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

VIDEO 2

AUDIO
OUTPUT

1
S VIDEO

OUT

SURR

FRONT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

R
R

R
CD

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y

Satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc.
PR

Note:
To connect the HT-R510 to a LD player’s AC-3RF output,
you need a commercially available demodulator.

Connecting Your AV Components—Continued
Connecting a CD Player

Connecting a Turntable

■ Using Optical or Coaxial Connections

■ Turntable with a Built-in Phono Preamp

• Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the
HT-R510’s OPTICAL 1 DIGITAL INPUT to the optical
output on your CD player, as shown.
OR
• Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT-R510’s
COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to the coaxial output on your
CD player, as shown.

Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the HT-R510’s L/
R TAPE IN connectors to the audio outputs on your turntable, as shown.
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

FM
75

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

1
S VIDEO

ANTENNA

OUT

R
TAPE

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

VIDEO 2

PR
REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1
OUT

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

OUT

SURR

FRONT

AUDIO
OUTPUT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

SUB
WOOFER

COAXIAL
VIDEO

COAXIAL

1
S VIDEO

CENTER

OPTICAL

SURR

FRONT

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

FM
75

OUT

L
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

R
R

R
TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

TAPE

Connect one or the other
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL

■ Turntable without a Built-in Phono Preamp

DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL

Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the HT-R510’s L/
R TAPE IN connectors to the audio outputs on your phono
preamp, and use another RCA/phono audio cable to connect
the phono preamp’s inputs to your turntable, as shown.

CD player

COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

FM
75

Initially, the OPTICAL 1 digital input is assigned to the CD
input source. If you connect your CD player to a different
digital input, you’ll need to assign that input to the CD input
source (see page 24).

VIDEO 2

PR
REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1
OUT

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

1
S VIDEO

OUT

SURR

FRONT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

R
R

R
CD

■ Using Analog Connections

Even if your CD player is connected digitally (coaxial or
optical), to use
, or to record audio from your CD player,
you’ll need to make analog connections as well.
Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the HT-R510’s L/
R CD IN connectors to the analog audio outputs on your CD
player, as shown.

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

AUDIO
OUTPUT

L
R
TAPE

Phono preamp
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

FM
75

VIDEO 2

PR
REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1
OUT

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

IN
VIDEO

COAXIAL

AUDIO
OUTPUT

AUDIO
INPUT

S VIDEO

OUT

SURR

FRONT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

R
R
R

R
CD

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

CD player

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

AUDIO
OUTPUT
L
R

Connecting Your AV Components—Continued
■ Turntable with an MC-type (Moving Coil) Cartridge

Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the HT-R510’s L/
R TAPE IN connectors to the audio outputs on your phono
preamp. Use another RCA/phono audio cable to connect the
phono preamp’s inputs to your MC head amp’s outputs. And
use another RCA/phono audio cable to connect the MC head
amp’s inputs to your turntable, as shown.
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

FM
75

REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

OUT

Connecting a DAT or CD/MD Recorder
■ Using Coaxial or Optical Connections (playback only)

• Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT-R510’s
COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to the coaxial output on your
DAT or CD/MD recorder, as shown.
OR
• Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the
HT-R510’s OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL INPUT to the optical
output on your DAT or CD/MD recorder, as shown.

VIDEO

COAXIAL

1
S VIDEO

OUT

SURR

FRONT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

R
TAPE

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

VIDEO 2

AUDIO
INPUT

Phono preamp

FM
75

OPTICAL

AUDIO
OUTPUT

REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1
OUT

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

COAXIAL

VIDEO

COAXIAL

S VIDEO

OUT

SURR

FRONT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

R
TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

TAPE

Connect one or the other
MC head amp
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
L

Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the HT-R510’s L/
R TAPE IN connectors to the cassette recorders outputs, and
use another RCA/phono audio cable to connect the
HT-R510’s L/R TAPE OUT connectors to the cassette
recorders inputs, as shown.
COMPONENT VIDEO

ANTENNA

OUT

DAT or CD/MD
recorder

You may need to change the input source to digital input
assignments (see page 24).

Connecting a Cassette Recorder

VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL

AUDIO
INPUT

■ Using Analog Connections (recording & playback)

Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the HT-R510’s L/
R TAPE IN connectors to the DAT or CD/MD recorder outputs, and use another RCA/phono audio cable to connect the
HT-R510’s L/R TAPE OUT connectors to the DAT or CD/
MD recorder inputs, as shown.

FM
75

COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 2

PR
REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1
OUT

DVD

VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

MONITOR
OUT

ANTENNA

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO 2

PR
IN

FM
75

Y
VIDEO

COAXIAL

OUT

SURR

FRONT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1
OUT

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

S VIDEO

R
CD

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

TAPE

OUT

SURR

FRONT

OUT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

R
R

R
CD

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

TAPE

REC PLAY
(IN) (OUT)

DAT or CD/MD recorder

OUT

Connecting

-compatible AV Components

With
(Remote Interactive) you can control your
compatible Onkyo CD player, DVD player, or cassette
recorder with the HT-R510’s remote controller, and use the
following special
functions:

■ Auto Source Select

■ Auto Power On

■ Auto Power Off

When you turn on an AV component connected via
while
the HT-R510 is in Standby, the HT-R510 automatically turns
on and selects that AV component as the input source.
This function will not work if the AV component’s power
cord is connected to the HT-R510’s AC OUTLET, or if the
HT-R510 is already on.

When you set the HT-R510 to Standby, all AV components
connected via
also enter Standby.

Connecting

When you press the play button on an AV component connected via
, the HT-R510 automatically selects that AV
component as the input source.

See page 41 for information on using the remote controller to
control the other functions of your
-compatible AV components.

-compatible Components

To use
, you need to connect the HT-R510’s
connector to the
connector on the other AV component with an
cable. An
cable is supplied with each
-compatible CD player, DVD player, and cassette recorder.
Example:
Onkyo DVD player

DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL

Connecting several
-compatible
Onkyo AV components
HT-R510

REMOTE
CONTROL

L
REMOTE
CONTROL

R
ANALOG
OUTPUT

connector

Onkyo CD player
You must make an analog
RCA/phono connection
between your HT-R510 and
AV component, even if they
are connected digitally.

cable

COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

connector

Onkyo cassette
recorder

FM
75

AC OUTLET

FRONT
SPEAKERS B
PB

VIDEO 2

PR
REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

VIDEO 1
OUT

DVD

SURROUND
SPEAKERS

FRONT
SPEAKERS A

CENTER
SPEAKER

Disconnect
the power
AC 120 V 60 Hz
SWITCHED
120 W 1 A MAX.
cord
before making
any connections!

MONITOR
OUT

L
VIDEO

COAXIAL

R
S VIDEO

OUT

SURR

FRONT

SURROUND BACK
SPEAKER

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

HT-R510
R
R

R
CD

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

Notes:
• Push the plugs in all the way to make a good connection.
• Use only
cables for
connections.
• You must make an analog RCA/phono connection
between your HT-R510 and the other AV component,
even if they are connected digitally.
• If an AV component has two
connectors, you can connect either one to the HT-R510. The other connector is for
connecting additional
-compatible components.

• Connect the HT-R510’s
connector to only Onkyo AV
components. Connecting to other manufacturer’s AV components may cause them to malfunction.
• Some Onkyo
-compatible AV components may not
support the special functions described above.

Installing Your Speakers
You can use two sets of speakers with your HT-R510:
speaker set A and speaker set B.
With speaker set A, which should be installed in your main
listening room, and can be used with Dolby Digital or DTS
surround material, you can connect front-left, front-right,
center, surround-left, surround-right, surround-back, and
subwoofer speakers.
With speaker set B, which can be installed in another room,
and used with stereo or mono material, you can connect a
pair of standard hi-fi speakers.

■ Surround Speakers

Surround speakers add a sense of movement and put you, the
listener, in the middle of the action.
• The surround-left and surround-right speakers should be
installed at the sides, or slightly behind the listener, 2–3 ft.
(60–100 cm) above ear level, and against the side walls.
The surround-back speaker should be installed behind the
listener also at 2–3 ft. (60–100 cm) above ear level. Make
sure that the listening position is within the range of the
speakers.
■ Subwoofer

Positioning Your Speakers
Speaker-set B can be positioned in the standard position for
stereo speakers or where you like.
Speaker-set A, however, must be positioned at specific points
in your listening room to achieve the best results from surround sound material. The following illustration shows the
best positions for your surround-sound speakers. Obviously,
the positions you choose will depend on the shape of your
room and the position of your TV or projector screen. Either
way, use this illustration as a guide and try to use the same
positions relative to your listening position.

The subwoofer handles the low-frequencies, providing a
powerful and solid bass.
• The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of your listening room, and your listening position. In general, a good
bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in
a front corner, or at one-third the width of the wall, as
shown.
1/3

1/3

Corner
TV/screen

ntFro ft
le er
ak
spe

Subwoofer

Center
speaker

Fron
rig tspe ht
ake
r

1/3 wall
length

See the instructions supplied with your speakers for more
information.
Surround-left
speaker

Surround-right
speaker

Surround-back speaker

Attaching the Supplied Speaker Labels
Speaker cables are two-wire cables, with one wire for connecting to the positive (+) terminal, and one for connecting to
the negative (–) terminal.
The HT-R510’s positive (+) speaker terminals are colorcoded for ease of identification. (The negative (–) speaker
terminals are black.)
Speaker terminal

To get the most from surround sound, you should connect all
seven speakers. However, if you don’t connect a center
speaker or surround speakers, you can still enjoy surround
sound material by specifying the number of speakers connected, and the HT-R510 will produce the best surround
sound possible with the available speakers. See page 34.
Similarly, if you don’t have a subwoofer, you can turn off the
subwoofer so that bass sounds are produced by the other
speakers. See page 25.
■ Front Speakers

Front speakers consist of front-left, front-right, and center
speakers. The center speaker adds directionality and movement.
• In general, the front-left, front-right, and center speakers
should be installed facing the listener at ear-level.

Front left

Color
White

Front right

Red

Center

Green

Surround left

Blue

Surround right

Gray

Surround back

Brown

The supplied speaker labels are also color-coded and you
should attach them to the positive side of each speaker cable
as appropriate. For example, put the white labels on the positive sides of the front-left speaker cable, as shown below.

Front-left
speaker

Installing Your Speakers—Continued
Connecting Speaker Set A

Connecting Your Speakers
Before you connect your speakers, read the following:
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.
• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other
words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+)
terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to negative (–)
terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the
sound will be out of phase and will sound odd.
• Only use speakers with an impedance of between 8 Ω and
16 Ω. Connecting speakers with an impedance of less than
8 Ω may damage your HT-R510.
• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect
the sound quality and should be avoided.
• Be careful not to short the positive and
negative connections. Doing so may
damage your HT-R510.
• Don’t connect more than one cable to
each speaker terminal. Doing so may
damage your HT-R510.
• If you want to connect a single speaker instead of a pair of
speakers, don’t connect it to both the left and right speaker
terminals.

Strip 5/8" (15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the
speaker cables, and twist
the bare wires tightly, as
shown.

Unscrew the terminal.

Fully insert the wire.

Screw the terminal tight.

5/8" (15 mm)

Connecting Speaker Set B

Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insulation from the ends of the
speaker cables, and twist
the bare wires tightly, as
shown.

While pressing the lever, insert
the wire into the hole, and then
release the lever.
Make sure that the terminals are
gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.

3/8" (10 mm)

The following illustration shows which speakers should be connected to which terminals.
Subwoofer

Front speakers
Right

Speakers Set A

Left
Surround speakers
Right

COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

Left

Center speaker

FM
75

AC OUTLET

FRONT
SPEAKERS B
PB

VIDEO 2

PR
REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

Surround
back
speakers

VIDEO 1
OUT

DVD

SURROUND
SPEAKERS

FRONT
SPEAKERS A

CENTER
SPEAKER

AC 120 V 60 Hz
SWITCHED
120 W 1 A MAX.

MONITOR
OUT

L
VIDEO

COAXIAL

R
S VIDEO

OUT

SURR

FRONT

SURROUND BACK
SPEAKER

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

R
R

R
CD

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

Speakers Set B

Right
Left
Front speakers

Connecting Antenna
This chapter explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM
antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.
AM antenna push terminals
FM antenna connector
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only.

Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting
the tabs into the base, as shown.

Connect both wires of the AM loop antenna
to the AM push terminals, as shown.
(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so
they can be connected either way around).
Make sure that the wires are attached securely and
that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires,
not the insulation.

FM
75

AC OUTLET

FRONT
SPEAKERS B
PB

VIDEO 2

PR
REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

VIDEO 1

DVD

OUT

FRONT

SURROUND
SPEAKERS

FRONT
SPEAKERS A

CENTER
SPEAKER

AC 120 V 60 Hz
SWITCHED
120 W 1 A MAX.

MONITOR
OUT

L
VIDEO

COAXIAL

R
S VIDEO

OUT

SURR

SURROUND BACK
SPEAKER

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

R
R

R
CD

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

Attach the FM antenna, as shown.
FM
75

Insert the plug fully
into the socket.

Once your HT-R510 is ready for use, you’ll need to
tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position
of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

Push

Insert wire

Release
AM

Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix
the FM antenna into position.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Once your HT-R510 is ready for use, you’ll need to
tune into an AM radio station and adjust the position
of the AM antenna to achieve the best possible reception. Keep the antenna as far away as possible from
your HT-R510, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially
available outdoor AM antenna (see page 23).

Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself
when using thumbtacks.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM
antenna instead (see page 23).

Connecting Antenna—Continued
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM
antenna instead.

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna
If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM
loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition
to the loop antenna, as shown.
Outdoor antenna (aerial)

FM
75

Insulated antenna cable
AM loop antenna
AM

Notes:
• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can
sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft.
• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away for tall
buildings, preferably with a clear line of sight to your local FM
transmitter.
• Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise
sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.
• For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated well away
from power lines and other high-voltage equipment.
• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. See item 14 of the
“Important Safeguards” on page 2 of this manual.

Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside horizontally, but good results can sometimes be obtained
indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note that
the AM loop antenna should be left connected.
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local
regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. See item 14
of the “Important Safeguards” on page 2 of this manual.

Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter
It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV
reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown.

TV/FM antenna splitter
To AV reciever

To TV (or VCR)

Powering Up & Setting Up the HT-R510
STANDBY/ON

STANDBY/ON

DIGITAL INPUT TAPE

MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
STEREO

DSP

PRESET/ADJUST

STANDBY

A SPEAKERS B

DIRECT

SURROUND

DIMMER

DISPLAY

DIGITAL INPUT

SUBWOOFER
MODE

MEMORY

FM MODE

SPEAKER ADJUST

TUNING

AUDIO ADJUST

CLEAR

PHONES

If, for example, you connect your DVD player’s optical digital audio output to the HT-R510’s OPTICAL 1 DIGITAL
INPUT, you’ll need to change the DVD input source assignment from COAXIAL to OPTICAL 1.
You can change the assignments as follows.

AUDIO
SELECTOR

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

TAPE

TUNER

VIDEO 3 INPUT

CABLE/SAT
VCR
S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

1
DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

CD/DVD

VCR

Input selector buttons

TAPE

TUNER

Powering Up the HT-R510

Press the input selector button for
the source that you want to assign:
[DVD], [VIDEO 1], [VIDEO 2],
[VIDEO 3], [TAPE], or [CD].
The selected source appears on the display. (The value next to the input source is
the volume setting.)

Before connecting the power cord, connect all your speakers
and AV components (see page 10 to page 23).

Connect the power cord to a suitable wall outlet.
Turning on the HT-R510 may cause a
momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on
the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug
the HT-R510 into a different branch circuit.

STANDBY/ON

Remote controller

Press the [STANDBY/ON] button.
The HT-R510 comes on, the display
lights up, and the STANDBY indicator
goes off.
To turn off the HT-R510, press the
[STANDBY/ON] button. The HT-R510
will enter Standby mode. To prevent any
loud surprises the next time you turn on
your HT-R510, always turn down the volume before turning it off.

Important—Assigning Digital Inputs to
Input Sources
With this function you can assign AV components (i.e., input
sources) with digital audio outputs to the HT-R510’s digital
inputs. You only need to change these assignments if your
connections don’t match the default assignments listed in the
following table.
Input source

DIGITAL INPUT

DVD

COAXIAL

VIDEO 1

Not assigned

VIDEO 2

OPTICAL 2

VIDEO 3

Not assigned

TAPE

Not assigned

OPTICAL 1

DIGITAL INPUT

Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button.
The current source assignment appears, as
shown.

Use the [DIGITAL INPUT] button to
select COAX (COAXIAL), OPT1
(OPTICAL 1), OPT2 (OPTICAL 2), or
– – – – (no assignment).

If you’ve connected a MiniDisc recorder to the TAPE
inputs, you can set the HT-R510 so that “MD” appears on
the display instead of “TAPE.” Simply press and hold the
[TAPE] button until “MD” appears (about two seconds).
Notes:
• For AV components that are connected to only analog
inputs, choose the “– – – –” setting.
• If you don’t press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button for three
seconds, the previous display reappears.
• You can also specify a signal format for the DIGITAL
INPUTs (page 28).
See page 28 for information on playing your AV components through the HT-R510.
To get the most out of your HT-R510, you should also set
the functions on pages 25 through 27.

Configuring Speaker Set A
This chapter describes how to configure speaker set A to
achieve the best results from your surround sound system.
There is no speaker configuration for speaker set B.
• Before configuring, you must:
—Disconnect any headphones (see page 33)
—Turn off speaker set B (see page 32)
—Make sure that Multich is off (see page 29)
• The HT-R510 stores each setting, so you only need to configure your speakers once.
SUBWOOFER
MODE

PRESET/ADJUST

Note:
• Since some listening modes require a minimum number of
speakers, when you change the above setting, the listening
mode may change as well (see page 34).

Setting the Subwoofer Mode
With this function you can choose the surround channels
from which the subwoofer’s output is derived.

SUBWOOFER
MODE

Press the [SUBWOOFER MODE]
button once.
The current subwoofer mode is displayed.

MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
DIRECT

STEREO

SURROUND

DSP

A SPEAKERS B

PRESET/ADJUST

STANDBY

DISPLAY

DIMMER

DIGITAL INPUT

SUBWOOFER
MODE

MEMORY

FM MODE

TUNING

SPEAKER ADJUST

SUBWOOFER
MODE

AUDIO ADJUST

CLEAR

PHONES

AUDIO
SELECTOR

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

TAPE

TUNER

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VCR
S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

SPEAKER ADJUST

Specifying the Number of Speakers
With this function you can specify the number of speakers
that you are using.
Home Theater in a box (HT-S760)
If you’re using all of the supplied speakers for 6.1-channel
surround, you don’t need to set this function.

SPEAKER ADJUST

2
PRESET/ADJUST

Press the [SPEAKER ADJUST]
button.
The current speaker configuration is displayed.
Use the PRESET/ADJUST [ ] [ ]
buttons to specify the number of
speakers.
Front left

Press the [SUBWOOFER MODE]
button repeatedly to select the following modes:

Center

Surround left

Front right

Surround right

Parameter

Description

The subwoofer outputs
Subwoofer
the low frequencies of all
Mode 1
channels.
The subwoofer outputs
Subwoofer the low frequencies of the
Mode 2
center and surround
channels only.
The subwoofer outputs
Subwoofer the LFE (Low Frequency
Mode 3
Effects) channel of 6.1
source material.
The subwoofer output is
off. Choose this setting if
Subwoofer
you’re not using a subOff
woofer, or want to turn off
your subwoofer.

If you don’t press the [SUBWOOFER
MODE] button for three seconds, the previous display reappears.
Note:
• If you use Mode 2 or Mode 3 with the Stereo listening
mode, your subwoofer may produce no sound when you
play material in certain surround formats, including
2-channel Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.

Surround back

The available settings are shown below.
6 speakers

5 speakers

4 speakers

3 speakers

2 speakers

Configuring Speaker Set A—Continued
Specifying Speaker Distances
PRESET/ADJUST

To get the best from surround sound, it’s important that the
sound from each speaker reaches the listener at the same
time. To achieve this, you need to specify the distance from
the listening position to each speaker.

MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
STEREO

DSP

PRESET/ADJUST

STANDBY

A SPEAKERS B

DIRECT

SURROUND

DISPLAY

DIMMER

DIGITAL INPUT

SUBWOOFER
MODE

MEMORY

FM MODE

SPEAKER ADJUST

TUNING

AUDIO ADJUST

CLEAR

PHONES

AUDIO
SELECTOR

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

TAPE

TUNER

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VCR
S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Measure and make a note of the
distance from the listening position
to each speaker.
You can specify speaker distances of
between 1 and 30 ft. in 1 ft. steps (0.3 and
9 meters in 0.3 meter steps).

SPEAKER ADJUST

Setting the Crossover Frequency
To achieve the best bass performance from your speaker system, you need to set the crossover frequency according to the
size and frequency response of your subwoofer and other
speakers (front, center, and surround).
If you’re not using a subwoofer, bass sounds are output by the
other speakers and this setting has no effect.
Home Theater in a box (HT-S760)
If you’re using the supplied speakers, you don’t need to set
this function.

SPEAKER ADJUST

2
PRESET/ADJUST

SPEAKER ADJUST

Use the PRESET/ADJUST [ ] [ ]
buttons to select a crossover frequency.
You can select: 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz,
120 Hz, or 150 Hz.
The following table lists the crossover frequency you should choose depending on
the diameter of your front speakers.
Crossover
frequency

Larger than 8 inch
(20 cm)

60 Hz

6-1/2–8 inch
(16–20 cm)

80 Hz (default)

5-1/4–6-1/2 inch
(13–16 cm)

100 Hz

3-1/2–5-1/4 inch
(9–13 cm)

120 Hz

Less than 3-1/2 inch
150 Hz
(9 cm)

For a more accurate setting, look up the
frequency response in the manuals supplied with your speakers and set accordingly. In addition, listen to some music
that you know well and choose a higher
crossover frequency if you think there’s
not enough sound coming from the subwoofer; a lower setting if you think there’s
too much.

Press the [SPEAKER ADJUST] button three times. “Distance Setup”
appears on the display. Press the
button again to select one of the
following parameters.
Parameter

Press the [SPEAKER ADJUST] button twice.
The current crossover frequency is displayed.

Front speaker
diameter

Description

Front

Front-left and front-right
speakers

Center

Center speaker

SurrRight

Surround-right speaker

Surr Back

Surround-back speaker

Surr Left

Surround-left speaker

Subwoofer Subwoofer

3
PRESET/ADJUST

Use the PRESET/ADJUST [ ] [ ]
buttons to specify the speaker distance.
Use the [DISPLAY] button to select
meters or feet.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all six
parameters.

Notes:
• The Center and Subwoofer distances should be up to 5 ft.
(1.5 m) more or less than the Front distance. For example,
if the Front distance is set to 20 ft. (6 m), you should set the
Center and Subwoofer distances between 15 and 25 ft. (4.5
and 7.5 m).
• The SurrRight, Surr Left, and Surr Back distances should
be up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or 15 ft. (4.5 m) less than the
Front distance. For example, if the Front distance is set to
20 ft. (6 m), you should set the SurrRight, Surr Left, and
Surr Back distances between 5 and 25 ft. (1.5 and 7.5 m).

Configuring Speaker Set A—Continued

3
CABLE/SAT

CD/DVD

When you’ve adjusted each
speaker, press the remote controller’s [TEST] button.
The test tone stops and the previous display reappears.

Note:
If no adjustments are made for two minutes, this function is
cancelled automatically and the previous display reappears.
CH +

CH SEL
TEST

LEVEL

VOLUME

Adjusting Individual Speaker Volume
With this function you can adjust the volume of each individual speaker so that you can hear all speakers equally at the
listening position.
Note:
You cannot use this function while the HT-R510 is muted
(see page 32).

Press the remote controller’s
[TEST] button, and turn up the volume so that you can hear the test
tone sufficiently.
While each speaker outputs the test tone
(pink noise), its name appears on the display, as shown.

Use the remote controller’s
[CH SEL] button to select each
speaker, and use the LEVEL [ ] [ ]
buttons to adjust the volume.
Speakers are selected in the following
order: Left → Center → Right → Surr
Right → Surr Back → Surr Left → Subwoofer.
You can adjust the volume of each
speaker from –12 dB to +12 dB.
Notes:
• Only speakers that are included in the
current configuration output the test
tone. See “Specifying the Number of
Speakers” on page 25.
• The subwoofer will not output the test
tone if it’s off. See “Setting the Subwoofer Mode” on page 25.
• If you don’t press any buttons for two
seconds, the next speaker is selected
automatically.

Playing Your AV Components
This chapter explains how you can play your AV components
through the HT-R510.
See pages 10–19 for information on connecting your AV
components to the HT-R510.

To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control, or the
remote controller’s VOLUME [ ]
[ ] buttons.
The volume can typically be set to MIN, 1
though 79, or MAX.

MASTER VOLUME

MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
DIRECT

STEREO

SURROUND

DSP

PRESET/ADJUST

STANDBY

A SPEAKERS B

DISPLAY

DIMMER

DIGITAL INPUT

SUBWOOFER
MODE

MEMORY

TUNING

FM MODE

SPEAKER ADJUST

Remote controller

AUDIO ADJUST

CLEAR

PHONES

AUDIO
SELECTOR

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

TAPE

TUNER

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VCR
S VIDEO

AUDIO
SELECTOR

SPEAKER
A&B

VIDEO

Input selector
buttons

AUDIO

MASTER
VOLUME

CABLE/SAT

CD/DVD

SP A
SP B

Press [RCVR/
TAPE] to select
RCVR mode.
CH +

CH SEL
LEVEL

Using Digital Inputs
The digital input assigned to the input source (see page 24)
has priority over that input source’s analog input. To use the
analog input, set the input source’s format to Analog (see the
following section).
The format of the digital input signal appears on the display,
as shown: DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS, DTS-ES, or PCM (stereo).

AUDIO SEL
Input selector buttons

DOLBY DIGITAL

VOLUME

Selecting the Source AV Component

1
DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VCR

TAPE

TUNER

Use the following input selector
buttons to select the AV component: [DVD], [VIDEO 1], [VIDEO 2],
[VIDEO 3], [TAPE], or [CD].
The name of the selected source appears
on the display, as shown.
A & B speakers indicators

PCM
DTS
DTS-ES

Volume

Other Functions:
See page 32 for functions that you can use while listening to
your AV components.
Listening Modes:
See page 34 for information on the listening modes that you
can use while listening to your AV components.
Remote Controller:
See pages 40 for information on using the HT-R510’s remote
controller to control your other AV components.

Remote controller

Setting the Input Signal Format
Selected input source

If you’re using a MiniDisc recorder, you
can set the display to show “MD” instead
of “TAPE.” See page 24.

A SPEAKERS B

Remote controller

Use the SPEAKERS [A] and [B] buttons, or the remote controller’s
[SP A] and [SP B] buttons to select
the speaker set that you want to
use.
Press the remote controller’s [RCVR/
TAPE] button to select RCVR mode
before using the remote controller.
The A and B speaker indicators show
whether each speaker set is on or off.

With this function you can choose which signal format (analog or digital) you want to use for AV components that are
connected to a digital input and analog input. When an input
source is assigned to an OPTICAL or COAXIAL digital
input (page 24), the digital input has priority over the corresponding analog input. However, with this function you can
override that and force the HT-R510 to use the analog input.
In addition, you can set the DVD input source to use the
multi-channel inputs.

1
DVD

Start playback on the selected AV
component.

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VCR

TAPE

2
3

VIDEO 1

TUNER

AUDIO
SELECTOR

Press the input selector button for
the source that you want to set:
[DVD], [VIDEO 1], [VIDEO 2],
[VIDEO 3], [TAPE], or [CD].
The name of the selected source appears
on the display.

Press the [AUDIO SELECTOR] button.
The current format appears on the display
for about three seconds.

Playing Your AV Components—Continued

AUDIO
SELECTOR

While the format is being displayed, use the [AUDIO SELECTOR] button to select: Auto,
Analog, or Multich (DVD input
source only).

While “Auto” is displayed, the name of the digital input currently assigned to the input source (page 24) is displayed in
parenthesis. For example, “Auto (COAX).” The possible
inputs are OPT1, OPT2, and COAX.
The options are explained below.
Auto: The assigned digital input will have priority over the
analog inputs. If no digital signal is present, the analog inputs
will be used.
Analog: The analog inputs will be used even if the input
source (i.e., AV component) is connected digitally.
Multich: The multi-channel inputs will be used even if the
input source is connected digitally.
Notes:
• When you assign an input source to COAX, OPT1, or
OPT2 on page 24, if the signal format for that input source
was previously set to Analog, it’s automatically set to Auto.
• When you assign an input source to “– – – –” on page 24,
if the signal format for that input source was previously set
to Auto, it’s automatically set to Analog.
Fixing the signal format at DTS or PCM
If you experience either of the following issues when playing
DTS or PCM source material with the Auto setting, you can
fix the signal format at PCM or DTS, as explained below.
• If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut off
in Auto mode, try fixing the format at PCM.
• If noise is produced when fast forwarding or reversing a
DTS format CD or LD in Auto mode, try fixing the format
at DTS.
1) To fix the signal format, use the [AUDIO SELECTOR]
button, or the remote controller’s [AUDIO SEL] button to
select Auto.
2) While “Auto” is being displayed, use the PRESET/
ADJUST [ ] [ ] buttons to select: PCM, DTS, or Auto.
When the digital signal format is fixed at DTS or PCM,
only signals in the corresponding format will be output.
Digital signals in other formats will be ignored, and the
DTS or PCM indicator, depending on which format you
have set, will flash.

Using the Multi-Channel Inputs
The multi-channel inputs are for connecting an AV component with individual 5.1-surround analog outputs, such as a
DVD player or MPEG decoder.
See “Connecting Your AV Components” on page 13 for connection information.

Remote
controller

Press the remote controller’s [DVD]
input selector button, then [AUDIO
SEL] button to select “Multich.”
Start playback on the AV component.

To adjust the volume of an individual speaker, use the remote controller’s [CH SEL] button to select
it, and then use the LEVEL [ ] [ ]
buttons.

You can adjust the volume level of each individual speaker as
you like. For the front-left, front-right, center, surround-left,
and surround-right speakers, you can adjust the volume from
–12 dB to +12 dB. The subwoofer can be adjusted from
–30 dB to +12 dB.
Note that these settings work independently of the individual
speaker volume settings on page 27.
Enabling the Tone Controls
To use the Bass and Treble functions with the multi-channel
inputs, first you need to enable them. To do this, press the
[SURROUND] button. “Tone On” appears on the display.
You can now use the [AUDIO ADJUST] button to select the
Bass and Treble functions and adjust as explained on
page 37. To switch off the Bass and Treble functions, press
the [DIRECT] button. “Tone Off” appears on the display.
Notes:
• To use the multi-channel inputs, you must connect an AV
component with individual 5.1-surround analog outputs to
the HT-R510’s multi-channel inputs.
• You can select Multich only when the DVD input source is
selected.
• While Multich is selected, you can’t select a listening
mode. If you select Multich while using a listening mode,
the listening mode will be cancelled.
• While Multich is selected, the speaker configuration setting (page 25) is ignored, so even if you have specified two
speakers, the multi-channel input signals will be fed to the
front-left, front-right, center, surround-left, and surroundright speakers regardless.
• While Multich is selected, the subwoofer mode (page 25)
is ignored, so even if you have specified “Subwoofer Off,”
the signal connected to the SUBWOOFER DVD IN will be
fed to the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT regardless.

Using the Tuner
This chapter explains how to use the built-in tuner.
You can store your favorite radio stations as presets for convenient selection.
MASTER VOLUME

Tuning into Radio Stations

1
TUNER

PRESET/ADJUST
TUNING

Use the [TUNER] input selector
button to select either AM or FM.
In this example, the FM band has been
selected.

MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
STEREO

DSP

PRESET/ADJUST

STANDBY

A SPEAKERS B

DIRECT

SURROUND

DISPLAY

DIMMER

DIGITAL INPUT

SUBWOOFER
MODE

MEMORY

TUNING

FM MODE

SPEAKER ADJUST

Band

AUDIO ADJUST

CLEAR

PHONES

AUDIO
SELECTOR

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

TAPE

TUNER

VCR
S VIDEO

MEMORY

Frequency

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

MASTER VOLUME

TUNER

FM MODE

3
PRESET

TUNING

CABLE/SAT

To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control.
The volume can typically be set to MIN, 1
though 79, or MAX.

Press and hold the TUNING [ ] or
[ ] button for more than half a second and then release it.

CD/DVD

CH +

TUNER

If you selected the FM band:
The AUTO indicator appears on the display and the
HT-R510 searches for the next station automatically. Searching stops when a station is found, and the TUNED and FM
STEREO indicators appear, as shown.
TUNED

AUTO

FM STEREO

The HT-R510 searches the FM band in 0.1 MHz intervals.
If you selected the AM band:
The frequency stops changing when you release the TUNING button. The HT-R510 doesn’t automatically search for
AM stations. You must use the TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons.
Press repeatedly to change the frequency one interval at a
time, or press and hold to quickly change the frequency.
When you’re tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator
appears.
The HT-R510 steps through the AM band in 10 kHz intervals.

4
TUNING

To fine-tune the frequency, use the
TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons.
If you’ve selected the FM band, be careful
that you don’t press either button for more
than half a second, otherwise the
HT-R510 will start searching for the next
station.

Tuning into weak FM stations
If the signal strength of the station you are trying to tune into
is poor, you may not be able to tune into that station, or reception may be noisy. In this case, press the [FM MODE] button
to select mono mode and disable auto-tuning (the AUTO and
FM STEREO indicators will go off), and try tuning manually.

Using the Tuner—Continued
Presetting Radio Stations
You can store up to 30 of your favorite radio stations as presets.

Tune into the station that you want
to store as a preset.
See “Tuning into Radio Stations” on
page 30 for more information.

2
MEMORY

FM MODE

Selecting Preset Stations
You can easily select previously stored presets as follows.

TUNER

Remote controller

Press the [MEMORY] button.
The preset number flashes.

CLEAR

PRESET/ADJUST

3
PRESET/ADJUST

Use the [TUNER] input selector
button to select either AM or FM.
In this example, the FM band has been
selected.

While the MEMORY indicator is displayed (about 8 seconds), use the
[PRESET/ADJUST] [ ] [ ] buttons
to select a preset from 1 through
30.
In this example, preset #3 has been
selected.

Remote controller

Use the [PRESET/ADJUST] [ ] [ ]
buttons, or the remote controller’s
PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons to select
the presets.
In this example, preset #3 has been
selected.

Deleting Presets
You can delete unwanted presets as follows.

4
MEMORY

FM MODE

CLEAR

Press the [MEMORY] button to
store the station.
The station is stored and the preset number stops flashing.
Repeat this procedure for all of your
favorite radio stations.

Select the preset that you want to
delete.
See the previous section for more information.
In this example, preset #3 has been
selected.

While holding down the [MEMORY]
button, press the [FM MODE] button.
The selected preset is deleted and its number disappears from the display, as shown.

MEMORY

FM MODE

CLEAR

Other Functions:
See page 32 for functions that you can use while listening to
the radio.
Listening Modes:
See page 34 for information on the listening modes that you
can use while listening to the radio.

Common Functions
This chapter explains functions that can be used with any
input source.
SPEAKERS A & B

Muting the HT-R510
(remote controller only)
With this function you can temporarily mute the output of the
HT-R510.

DISPLAY

Remote controller

MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
DIRECT

STEREO

SURROUND

DSP

PRESET/ADJUST

STANDBY

A SPEAKERS B

DISPLAY

DIMMER

DIGITAL INPUT

SUBWOOFER
MODE

MEMORY

TUNING

FM MODE

SPEAKER ADJUST

AUDIO ADJUST

CLEAR

PHONES

AUDIO
SELECTOR

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

TAPE

TUNER

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VCR
S VIDEO

PHONES

VIDEO

AUDIO

Press the remote controller’s
[MUTING] button.
The output is muted and the MUTING
indicator flashes on the display, as shown.

DIMMER

To unmute the HT-R510, press the
remote controller’s [MUTING]
button again, or adjust the volume.
The output is unmuted and the MUTING
indicator goes off.

DIMMER

SLEEP
CABLE/SAT

SP A
SP B

CD/DVD

Press [RCVR/
TAPE] to select
RCVR mode.

Muting is cancelled when the HT-R510 is set to Standby.

CH +

CH SEL
TEST
MUTING

LEVEL

VOLUME

Displaying Source Information

This section explains how to display information about the
currently selected input source.
DISPLAY

Turning Speaker Sets On & Off
You can turn on and off speaker sets A and B individually.
A SPEAKERS B

Remote controller

To turn on or off speaker set A, use
the SPEAKER [A] button, or the
remote controller’s [SP A] button.
To turn on or off speaker set B, use
the SPEAKER [B] button, or the
remote controller’s [SP B] button.
Press the remote controller’s [RCVR/
TAPE] button to select RCVR mode
before using the remote controller.
Indicator A lights up when speaker set A
is on. Indicator B lights up when speaker
set B is on.
A & B speakers indicators

Press the [DISPLAY] button.
Press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to
cycle through all the information available for the current input source.

When the input source is not AM or FM:
Input source
& volume

Sound format*

Input source
& listening
mode

* If the input signal is analog, no sound format information
is displayed. For non-PCM digital sources, the sound format
is displayed. This information is displayed for about three
seconds, then the previously displayed information reappears.
When the input source is AM or FM:

Note:
When you turn on speaker set B, the listening mode for
speaker set A is set to Stereo.

Band, frequency
& preset #

Band &
listening mode

Common Functions—Continued
Setting the Display Brightness
With this function you can adjust the brightness of the display.
DIMMER

Use the [DIMMER] button to select:
dim, dimmer, or normal brightness.

Remote controller

Adjusting the Speaker Balance
Temporarily
With this function you can adjust the volume level of each
individual speaker as you like. Unlike the individual speaker
volume settings described on page 27, these adjustments can
be carried out while listening to your favorite music, and they
are temporary (i.e., they are not saved when the HT-R510 is
set to Standby), although you can save them if you want.

Using the Sleep Timer
(remote controller only)
With the sleep timer you can set the HT-R510 so that it automatically turns off after a set period.
Remote controller

Press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly to select the required sleep
time.
You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10
minutes in 10 minute steps.
The SLEEP indicator appears on the display when the sleep timer has been set, as
shown. The specified sleep time appears
on the display for about five seconds, then
the previous display reappears.
SLEEP indicator

To cancel the sleep timer, press the
[SLEEP] button repeatedly until the
SLEEP indicator disappears.
To check the remaining sleep time,
press the [SLEEP] button. Note that if you
press the [SLEEP] button while the sleep
time is being displayed, you’ll shorten the
sleep time by 10 minutes.

Using Headphones
You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone
plug) to the HT-R510’s PHONES jack for private listening,
as shown.

To cancel this function, press the [CH SEL] button repeatedly until the previous display appears.
To save your adjustments, updating the settings described on
page 27, press the [TEST] button.
Notes:
• You cannot use this function while the HT-R510 is muted (see
page 32).
• Only speakers that are included in the current configuration can
be adjusted. See “Specifying the Number of Speakers” on
page 25.
• The subwoofer cannot be selected if the subwoofer mode is set to
“Subwoofer Off” (page 25).

Notes:
• Always turn down the volume before connecting your
headphones.
• Speaker sets A and B are turned off while the headphones
plug is inserted in the PHONES jack.
• When you connect a pair of headphones to the HT-R510,
the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to
Stereo or Direct. When you disconnect the headphones, the
previous listening mode is selected.
• When you use the multi-channel inputs, only the front-left
and front-right channels can be heard in the headphones.

Using the Listening Modes
With its built-in surround-sound decoders and DSP programs, the HT-R510 can transform your home listening
room into a movie theater or concert hall.
To get the most from surround sound, it’s important that you
install and configure your speakers correctly. See “Installing
Your Speakers” on page 20 and “Configuring Speaker Set A”
on page 25 for information.

About the Listening Modes
The HT-R510 provides a number of listening modes for use
with various types of source material, including Dolby Digital, DTS, Pro Logic II, and Neo:6. In addition, you can use
the special Onkyo DSP programs, Orchestra, Unplugged,
and so on, to add surround effects to stereo sources.
Source format

Listening mode availability depends on the format of the currently selected input signal. For example, the Dolby Digital
listening modes are available only while a Dolby Digital format signal is being received. Likewise, the DTS listening
modes are available only while a DTS format signal is being
received.
The following table lists all the possible listening modes and
indicates which modes can be selected for each source format. The “Speakers” column lists the minimum number of
speakers (excluding subwoofer) necessary to use each mode.
The adjacent diagram graphically indicates which speakers
are actually used in that mode. If you use less than the minimum number of speakers, some modes will not be available.
See page 20 for information on connecting the necessary
speakers, and see page 25 for information specifying the
number of speakers connected.

Analog/
PCM

96 kHz
PCM

Dolby Digital

Listening mode

Speakers*

Direct

✔

Stereo

✔

PL II Movie
(Pro Logic II Movie)

PL II Music
(Pro Logic II Music)

Neo: Cinema
(DTS Neo:6 Cinema)

Neo: Music
(DTS Neo:6 Music)

Dolby D
(Dolby Digital)

Dolby D EX
(Dolby Digital EX)

DTS

2-channel

Others

5.1

6.1

✔

DTS

✔

DTS-ES

Matrix 6.1

Discrete 6.1

Orchestra

✔

Unplugged

✔

Studio-Mix

✔

TV Logic

✔

All Ch St

✔

* This is the minimum number of speakers (excluding subwoofer) necessary to use each mode.
The adjacent diagrams graphically indicate which speakers are actually used in each mode: black means used, white means not used.

Front left

Center
Front right
Subwoofer

Sur left

Sur right
Sur back

Using the Listening Modes—Continued
The listening modes are explained below.
Basic Modes
Direct: The selected input source is fed directly to the poweramp stages and through to the front left and right speakers
with minimal processing. Use this mode when watching an
old movie that has a mono soundtrack, when listening to
either the left or right channel of multilingual material, or
when playing a DVD or other source that has multiplexed
audio, such as a karaoke DVD.
Stereo: The selected input source is processed as a stereo
signal and output by the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Use this mode when listening to stereo sources.

Surround Modes
Pro Logic II Movie: Dolby Pro Logic II
Movie mode decoding for 5.1 surround.
Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby
Surround logo or TV programs that feature Dolby Surround.
You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV programs and the HT-R510 will create a 5.1 surround mix.
Pro Logic II Music: Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode. Use
this mode to add 5.1 surround to stereo sources such as music
CDs.
DTS Neo:6 Cinema: DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode. This mode
is intended for use with movies, providing surround sound
with a realistic sense of movement. Use this mode to add 6.1
surround to stereo movies, videos, and TV programs.
DTS Neo:6 Music: DTS Neo:6 Music mode. This mode uses
the surround channels to create a natural sound field that cannot be produced with conventional stereo. Even with twochannel music, a natural sound field can be produced from
the surround channels. Use this mode to add 6.1 surround to
stereo sources such as music CDs.
Dolby Digital: Dolby Digital decoding with up
to 5.1 channels. With this format you can experience the same superb sound that you get at a movie theater
or concert hall. Use this mode with DVDs that bear the Dolby
Digital logo.
Dolby Digital EX: Dolby Digital EX decoding
with up to 6.1 channels. With an added surround-back channel, this 6.1 channel format offers a heightened sense of space, for added realism with moving sounds
such as those that rotate 360 degrees or pass overhead. Dolby
Digital EX material can also be played on conventional 5.1
channel systems, in which case the surround-back channel
sound is divided between the left and right surround channels. Use this mode with DVDs that have a 5.1-channel
soundtrack and bear the Dolby Digital logo.
DTS: DTS decoding with up to 5.1 channels. This
digital surround format offers a surround sound
experience with exceptional fidelity. It’s compressed digital audio data, with six completely separate channels (5.1), and the ability to handle large amounts of audio
data while remaining faithful to the original. DTS provides
very high-quality sound. You'll need a DTS compatible DVD
player in order to enjoy DTS material. Use this mode with
DVDs, LDs, or CDs that bear the DTS logo.

• When listening to DTS material, using the pause, fast forward, or reverse functions on your DTS-compatible player
may produce a short audible noise. This is normal.
• When DTS material ends and the DTS signal transmission
stops, the HT-R510 remains in DTS listening mode, and
the DTS indicator remains on. This is to prevent noise
when you use the pause, fast forward, or reverse functions
on your DTS-compatible player. If you switch your player
from DTS to PCM, because the HT-R510 does not switch
formats immediately, you may not hear any sound, in
which case you should stop your player for about 3 seconds, and then restart playback.
• With some CD and LD players, you won’t be able to playback DTS material properly even though your player is
connected to a digital input on the HT-R510. This is usually because the digital signal has been processed (e.g.,
output level, sampling rate, or frequency response
changed) and the HT-R510 cannot recognize the signal as
a genuine DTS signal. In such cases, you may hear noise.
• The HT-R510’s TAPE OUT and VIDEO 1 OUT connectors output only analog audio, so don’t try and record a
DTS CD or LD from these outputs because all you’ll get is
noise.
DTS-ES: DTS-ES decoding with up to 6.1 channels. Use this
mode with DVDs, LDs, or CDs that bear the DTS-ES logo.
The HT-R510 supports both DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1.
Discrete 6.1 is for use with material encoded in
the DTS 6.1 format. With an additional surroundback channel, each 6.1 channel is digitally recorded for a
realistic sense of movement and space. You can enjoy this
format with CDs, DVDs, or LDs that bear the DTS-ES logo.
Matrix 6.1 allows you to play DTS 5.1 material
on a 6.1 channel system. Since DTS 5.1 material
includes information about the surround-back
channel, channels can be reconstructed for playback on a 6.1 channel system. You can enjoy this
format with CDs, DVDs, or LDs that bear the DTS-ES or
DTS logo.
DSP Modes
Orchestra: Suitable for classical or operatic music. The cen-

ter speaker is turned off and the surround channels are
emphasized in order to widen the stereo image. In addition,
it simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall.
Unplugged: Suitable for acoustic instrument sounds, vocals,
and jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it
simulates the stage-front experience.
Studio-Mix: Suitable for rock and pop music. Listening to
music in this mode creates a lively soundfield with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert.
TV Logic: Adds realistic acoustics to TV programs produced
in a TV studio. In addition, it adds surround effects to the
entire sound and adds clarity to voices.
All Ch St (All Channel Stereo): Ideal for background
music. The front, surround, and surround-back channels create a stereo image that fills the entire listening area.

Using the Listening Modes—Continued
The options for each button are explained below:

Selecting the Listening Modes
You can select the listening modes by using the following
buttons: [DIRECT], [STEREO], [SURROUND], [DSP], and
[A.STEREO] (the last button is available only on the remote
controller).

[DIRECT] button
• This button selects the Direct listening mode, which can be
used with PCM, analog, and 96 kHz PCM sources.
[STEREO] button

DIRECT

• This button selects the Stereo listening mode, which can be
used with any source format.

STEREO
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
STEREO

DSP

[SURROUND] button

PRESET/ADJUST

STANDBY

A SPEAKERS B

DIRECT

SURROUND

DISPLAY

DIMMER

DIGITAL INPUT

SUBWOOFER
MODE

MEMORY

FM MODE

SPEAKER ADJUST

TUNING

AUDIO ADJUST

CLEAR

PHONES

AUDIO
SELECTOR

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

TAPE

TUNER

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VCR
S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DSP
SURROUND

DSP
DIRECT
SURROUND

CABLE/SAT

CD/DVD

DTS-ES mode
DTS mode
Dolby Digital mode

STEREO
A.STEREO

CH +

Neo:6 mode
Dolby Pro Logic II mode

Direct mode
Stereo mode
DSP mode
(Orchestra, Unplugged, etc)

Listening mode availability depends on the format of the
currently selected input signal and the number of speakers that you are using. If you use less than the minimum
number of speakers, some modes will not be available.
See “About the Listening Modes” on page 34 for more
information.
Notes:
• You cannot select a listening mode when the Multich input
source is selected. See “Using the Multi-Channel Inputs”
on page 29.
• While speaker set B is on, or a pair of headphones are
plugged in, you can only select the Direct or Stereo listening mode.

• With PCM and analog sources, you can select the Pro
Logic II Movie, Pro Logic II Music, DTS Neo:6 Cinema,
and Neo:6 Music listening modes.
• With Dolby Digital 2-channel sources, you can select the
Pro Logic II Movie and Pro Logic II Music listening
modes.
• With Dolby Digital sources with more than two or three
channels, you can select the following:
On: Dolby Digital EX listening mode.
Off: Dolby Digital listening mode.
Auto: If the source signal contains an EX flag, which is an
identification code for Surround EX, the Dolby Digital EX
listening mode is selected automatically. If not, the Dolby
Digital listening mode is used.
These options appear only if you’re using, and have specified six speakers (see page 25). If you are using fewer
speakers, the Dolby Digital listening mode is used.
• With DTS sources, you can select the following:
On: If the source signal contains a DTS-ES flag, which is
an identification code for DTS-ES, the DTS-ES Discrete
6.1 or DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 listening mode is selected automatically. If not, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 is used.
Off: The DTS listening mode is used for all DTS sources,
even if a DTS-ES flag is present.
Auto: If the source signal contains a DTS-ES flag, the
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 or DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 listening
mode is selected automatically. If not, the DTS mode is
used.
These options appear only if you’re using, and have specified six speakers (see page 25). If you are using fewer
speakers, the DTS listening mode is used.
[DSP] button
The remote controller’s [DSP] button works differently to the
HT-R510’s [DSP] button.
• HT-R510 [DSP] button: You can select the following
Onkyo DSP modes: Orchestra, Unplugged, Studio Mix,
TV Logic, and All Ch St.
• Remote controller’s [DSP] button: You can select all of
the currently available listening modes (basic, surround,
and DSP). You can use this button even when a remote controller mode other than RCVR/TAPE is selected (see
page 41).
[A.STEREO] button
The button selects the All Ch St listening mode. (This button
is available only on the remote controller).

Audio Adjust Functions
Using the Audio Adjust Functions

PRESET/ADJUST

These functions only work with speaker set A.
Audio Adjust provides various functions for adjusting the
sound, including several especially for use with Dolby Digital, DTS, and Pro Logic II material.
The following table lists the Audio Adjust functions, their
ranges and default values. Function availability depends on
the current source and listening mode, as listed in the “Supported listening mode” column. See page 34 for information
on listening modes.
Function
Bass
Treble

Range

Default

–12 dB to
+12 dB in 2 dB 0 dB
steps

Dolby D

Cinema
Filter
On, Off
(Cine Fltr)
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Panorama On, Off

Center
Width

0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 3
6, 7

DISPLAY

DIMMER

DIGITAL INPUT

SUBWOOFER
MODE

MEMORY

TUNING

FM MODE

SPEAKER ADJUST

PHONES

AUDIO
SELECTOR

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

TAPE

TUNER

AUDIO ADJUST

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VCR
S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO ADJUST

CABLE/SAT

CD/DVD

CINE FLTR
LATE NIGHT
AUDIO ADJUST

Press [RCVR/
TAPE] to select
RCVR mode.
ADJUST

CH +

Neo:6 Music

Off

Dimension 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

DSP

CLEAR

All modes except
Direct

PL II Movie
Dolby D/Dolby D EX
DTS/DTS-ES
Neo:6 Cinema

Center
Image

STEREO

PRESET/ADJUST

STANDBY

A SPEAKERS B

DIRECT

SURROUND

Supported
listening mode

Late Night Low, High, Off
Off

MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON

AUDIO ADJUST

Use the [AUDIO/ADJUST] button to
select a function.

PL II Music
Remote controller

Function

Note:
Before pressing the remote controller’s
[AUDIO/ADJUST] button, press its
[RCVR/TAPE] button to select RCVR
mode.

2
PRESET/ADJUST

Use the [PRESET/ADJUST]
buttons on the HT-R510, or the
ADJUST
buttons on the
remote controller to set the
selected function.

Remote controller

Note:
The Cinema Filter and Late Night functions can be controlled from the remote controller by using the dedicated
[CINE FLTR] and [LATE NIGHT] buttons. First press the
remote controller's [RCVR/TAPE] button to select RCVR
mode, then press [CINE FLTR] or [LATE NIGHT] to display
the current setting; press again to change it.

Audio Adjust Functions—Continued
The Audio Adjust functions are explained below.
■ Bass

With this function you can boost or cut low-frequency
sounds output by the front speakers from –12 dB to +12 dB
in 2 dB steps.
■ Treble

With this function you can boost or cut high-frequency
sounds output by the front speakers from –12 dB to +12 dB
in 2 dB steps.
■ Late Night (Dolby Digital)

With this function you can reduce the dynamic range of
Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts
even when listening at low volume levels—ideal for watching movies late at night when you don’t want to disturb anyone.
Late Night=Off............no effect
Late Night=Low ..........small reduction in dynamic range
Late Night=High .........big reduction in dynamic range
Note that the impact of the Late Night function depends on
the Dolby Digital material that you are playing, and with
some material there will be little or no effect.
This function is automatically cancelled when you set the
HT-R510 to Standby.
■ Cinema Filter

With this function, you can soften the harshness, or brightness sometimes experienced with movie soundtracks, which
are typically mixed for reproduction in a movie theater.
■ Center Image (DTS Neo:6 Music)

The DTS Neo:6 surround format derives its center-channel
signal from stereo material, either analog or digital. In Music
mode, the center speaker is intended to augment the left and
right speakers, allowing them to faithfully reproduce the
original stereo mix. For this reason, the center channel sound
is not fully subtracted from the left and right channels. With
this function, you can adjust the amount of subtraction
depending on your room layout and personal preference.
Center Image: 5 ...........nothing is subtracted from the left
and right channels.
Center Image: 0 ...........the left and right channel levels
are halved (–6 dB), making the
center channel more dominant,
particularly useful when the listener is off-center.
This function has no effect on the level of the center speaker.
■ Panorama (Pro Logic II Music)

With this function, you can extend the front stereo image to
the surround speakers to provide a “wraparound” effect,
especially useful when not much sound is being output by the
surround speakers.

■ Dimension (Pro Logic II Music)

With this function, you can move the soundfield backward or
forward.
Dimension: 3............... the soundfield is in the normal
position.
Choose a lower setting to move the soundfield forward.
Choose a higher setting to move it backward.
If the stereo image is too wide, or there’s too much surround
information, try moving the soundfield forward to achieve a
better balance. If the stereo image is too narrow, or it sounds
almost like it’s in mono, try moving the soundfield backward.
■ Center Width (Pro Logic II Music)

In Pro Logic II decoding, the center-channel signal is output
by the center speaker. If a center speaker is not used, the
decoder divides the center signal equally between the front
left and right speakers, producing what’s known as a “phantom” center. With this function you can choose to have the
center-channel signal output by only the center speaker, by
only the front left and right speakers (“phantom” center), or
by a mix of the two.
Center Width: 0........... the center-channel signal is output
only by the center speaker.
Center Width: 7........... it’s output only by the front left
and right speakers (“phantom”
center).
In home theaters, adding some width to the center channel
can improve the balance between the center and front left and
right speakers. Most stereo material will benefit from appropriate use of this function.

Recording
This chapter explains how to record the selected input source
to an AV component with recording capability, and how to
record audio and video from two different sources.

Recording the Input Source
You can record only to AV components that are connected to
the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT connectors.
See pages 10–19 for information on connecting your AV
components to the HT-R510.
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
STEREO

DSP

PRESET/ADJUST

STANDBY

A SPEAKERS B

DIRECT

SURROUND

DISPLAY

DIMMER

DIGITAL INPUT

SUBWOOFER
MODE

MEMORY

TUNING

FM MODE

SPEAKER ADJUST

AUDIO ADJUST

CLEAR

PHONES

AUDIO
SELECTOR

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

TAPE

TUNER

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VCR
S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Recording from Different AV Sources
With this function you can record audio and video from different sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto your
video recordings. This function takes advantage of the fact
that when an audio-only input source (i.e., TAPE, TUNER,
or CD) is selected, the video input source remains
unchanged. For example, if you first select the VIDEO 3
input source, followed by the CD input source, you can
watch the video from the VIDEO 3 input and listen to the
audio from the CD input.
In the following example, audio from the CD player connected to the CD IN connectors, and video from the video
camera connected to the VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO connector
are recorded onto the VCR, which is connected to the
VIDEO 1 OUT connectors.

CABLE/SAT

CD/DVD

Input selector buttons
Video camera
CH +

: video signal
: audio signal
Input selector
buttons
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN
IN

ANTENNA

OUT

FM
75

VIDEO 2

PR
REMOTE
CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL
2

1
DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VCR

TAPE

TUNER

Remote controller

Use the input selector buttons to
select the AV component that you
want to record.
Audio signals from the selected input
source are output by the VIDEO 1 OUT
and TAPE OUT connectors.
You can listen to the source while recording. The HT-R510’s VOLUME control
has no effect on recording.

VIDEO 1
IN

OUT

DVD

MONITOR
OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

1
S VIDEO

OUT

SURR

FRONT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

R
R

R
CD

CD player

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

VCR

1. Prepare the camera and CD player for playback.

2
3

Start recording on the AV component connected to the TAPE OUT or
VIDEO 1 OUT connectors.
Start playback on the source AV
component.

Notes:
• You cannot record from AV components that are connected
to the digital inputs. You must use analog connections.
• The surround effects produced by the surround and DSP
listening modes cannot be recorded.
• You cannot record from an AV component that is connected to the multi-channel inputs.
• If you select another input source while recording, that
input source will be recorded instead.

2. Prepare the VCR for recording.
3. Press the [VIDEO 3] input selector button.
4. Press the [CD] input selector button.
This selects the CD player as the audio source, but leaves
the video camera as the video source.
5. Start recording on the VCR and start playback
on the video camera and CD player.
The video from the camera, and the audio from the CD
player are recorded by the VCR.
Notes:
• You cannot record audio from an AV component that is
connected digitally. You must use an analog connection.
• The surround effects produced by the surround and DSP
listening modes cannot be recorded.
• If you select another input source while recording, that
input source will be recorded instead.

Using the Remote Controller RC-518M with Your Other AV
Components
RC-518M

Manufacturer

AIWA

Connecting your
-compatible Onkyo CD player, DVD
player, or cassette recorder to the HT-R510 via
allows
you to control your system with the HT-R510’s remote controller by pointing it at the HT-R510. This allows you to control components that are out of sight, for example, in a
cabinet. Since you don’t have to enter any special codes, or
do any programming,
allows you to control these components quickly and easily. See page 19 for connection information. See page 41 for operating information.
In addition, you can control an AV component made by
another manufacturer by entering the appropriate manufacturer’s code into the remote controller.
Note:
• To use the
function, you must make an
connection
and an analog RCA/phono connection between the AV
component and your HT-R510, even if they are connected
digitally.

Entering the Manufacturer’s Code
If you’re using an Onkyo CD player connected to the
HT-R510’s
connector, an Onkyo AV component without
an
connection, or an AV component made by another
manufacturer, do the following.

Determine the appropriate manufacturer’s
code from the following list.
Where several codes are listed, try the first one, and
if that doesn’t work, try the others until you find one
that does.

AKAI

VCR

DVD

302

ECHOSTAR

500

EMERSON

228

FISHER

200

100, 101, 102,
140
103, 104

GE • PANA

201, 202

GE • RCA

203

GEMINI

401

GENERAL
INSTRUMENT

501

G.I.

400

GO VIDEO
GOLD STAR

105, 106, 107
204, 205

108
402, 403, 404,
405

HAMLIN
HITACHI

206, 207

103, 109

303

Within 10 seconds, use the remote controller’s number buttons to enter the manufacturer’s code.

503
406, 407, 408,
409, 410, 411,
412, 413, 414

JERROLD

208

110, 111, 112,
113

KENWOOD

304
305

MACOM

415, 416, 417

MAGNAVOX

209, 210

MARANTZ

211

114, 115, 116

NEC

308

136
419, 420, 421
301, 313,
316 (for
DVD),
300 (for CD)

ONKYO

PANASONIC

212, 213

122, 123

309

422, 423

504, 505, 506

424, 425, 426,
427, 428, 429

PHILIPS

214

PIONEER

114

215

310

216

311

508, 509, 510
508, 509, 510

430, 431

PRIMESTAR
PROSCAN
RCA

507

217, 218, 219,
220, 229, 230

109

311

SAMSUNG

221, 222

124, 125, 126

304

SHARP

223

127, 128

224

129, 130, 131,
132, 133, 141

432, 433, 434

SHINTOM

If it works as expected, the code has been entered correctly.
If not, go back to step 3 and try again.
Note that with some manufacturer’s AV components, some
of the remote controller’s buttons may not work as expected.
By default, the [CD/DVD] button is set to code 316,
which is for use with an
-compatible Onkyo DVD
player connected to the HT-R510’s
connector. To
control an
-compatible Onkyo CD player connected
to the HT-R510’s
connector, you must enter code
300. To control an Onkyo DVD player without an
connection, you must enter either code 301 or 313. The
[CD/DVD] button can be used with only one AV component.

418

307
117, 118, 119,
120, 121, 139

MITSUBISHI

306

S.ATLANTA

Check to see if you can control the AV component from the remote controller.

502

HUGHES
NETWORK
SYSTEM

JVC

Satellite

227

DENON

OAK

While holding down the remote controller’s
[VCR], [TV], [CABLE/SAT], or [CD/DVD] button, press the [ENT] button.
For the [CD/DVD] button, you can enter a CD code
or DVD code, not both. And for the [CABLE/SAT]
button, a Cable code or Satellite code, not both.

Cable

137

SONY

138
312

TOCOM

511
436

TOSHIBA

134

YAMAHA
ZENITH

435

313

512

314
225, 226

135

315

437, 438

Using the Remote Controller RC-518M with Your Other AV Components—Continued
Using the RC-518M
If you need to enter the manufacturer’s code for your AV
component into the remote controller, see page 40.

Point the remote controller at the HT-R510
and use the input selector buttons to select
an input source for the HT-R510.

Use the remote controller’s mode buttons
(i.e., [VCR], [TV], [CABLE/SAT], [CD/DVD], or
[RCVR/TAPE]) to select a remote controller
mode.
(You don’t have to point the remote controller at anything for this step.)

DVD mode*1

Use the remote controller’s Power [
] button to turn on the AV component.
Remember, if your AV component is connected to
the HT-R510 via
, point the remote controller
at the HT-R510. If not, point the remote controller at the AV component.
(A cassette recorder can’t be turned on or off from
the remote controller. However, pressing the remote
controller’s Play [ ] button will turn it on and start
playback.)

Use the buttons as explained below.
In the following illustrations, buttons that control the
HT-R510 regardless of which mode is selected are
shaded.

CD mode*1

CD/DVD

DVD
control
buttons

1.
1.

Tape mode*2

DVD input
selector

You must enter the appropriate manufacturer’s code for your DVD player (see
page 40).

CD/DVD

RCVR/TAPE

Tape control
buttons

Tape input
selector

CD
control
buttons

CD input
selector

CD mode can be used only with an Onkyo
CD player, and you must enter the appropriate Onkyo CD player code (see page 40).

Power on/off
Start playback
Stop playback

Play side A (front-facing side)
Stop playback, fast forward, or fast reverse

Stop playback, recording, fast forward, or
rewind

Fast forward
Fast reverse

Rewind

Pause playback

Play side B (rear-facing side)

Go to next chapter or track

*2 Since this is RCVR/TAPE mode,
you can control the cassette
recorder and fully control the
HT-R510 at the same time.

Go to beginning of current chapter or track
DISC

Select a disc (DVD/CD changers only)

1–9, +10, 0

Enter numbers

TOP MENU

Display the disc’s main menu

Display the last sub-menu

RETURN

Return to previous menu

SETUP

/ / /
ENT

Display setup menu

*1 Since you can only enter a CD code
or DVD code for the [CD/DVD]
button, you can use CD mode or
DVD mode, but not both.

Select menu items
Go to selected menu item

Using the Remote Controller RC-518M with Your Other AV Components—Continued
VCR mode

TV mode

You must enter the appropriate manufacturer’s
code (see page 40).

3.
2. VCR

VCR
control
buttons

Control TV if
appropriate TV
code has been
entered

2.
1. TV

3. TV
control
buttons

Input
Selectors

Power on/off
1–9, +10, 0

Enter numbers

Confirm

TV CH UP

Select next received channel

TV CH DOWN

Select previous received channel

Select previous TV channel

TV VOL UP

Raise TV volume

TV VOL DOWN

Lower TV volume

TV/VCR

Switch TV/VCR inputs

TV MUTE

Mute the sound
Start playback
Stop playback, recording, fast forward, or rewind
Fast forward
Rewind
Select next VCR channel
Select previous VCR channel
Pause playback

Select next TV channel

Control VCR if
appropriate
VCR code has
been entered

Using the Remote Controller RC-518M with Your Other AV Components—Continued
Cable mode*

Satellite mode*

You must enter the appropriate manufacturer’s
code (see page 40).

3.
2.

3.
CABLE/SAT

Cable
control
buttons

CABLE/SAT

Input
Selectors

Satellite
control
buttons

Input
Selectors

Power on/off
1–9, 0

Enter numbers

CH+

Select next channel

CH–

Select previous channel

Select previous channel preset
Display menu
Select menu items

/ / /
ENT

Select next channel preset

Confirm

* Since you can only enter a Cable code or Satellite code for the [CABLE/SAT] button, you can use Cable
mode or Satellite mode, but not both.

Troubleshooting
Symptom

Possible cause

Remedy

The power cord is not connected.

Connect the power cord to a suitable wall outlet
(page 24).

External interference is affecting the HT-R510’s
digital circuitry.

Turn off the HT-R510, wait five seconds, then try
turning it on again. If that fails, disconnect the power
cord from the wall outlet, wait five seconds, reconnect
it, then try turning it on again.

The HT-R510 shuts down
immediately after being
turned on?

The amp protection system has been activated.

Contact your Onkyo dealer.

The buttons on the
HT-R510 and remote controller don’t work?

Power supply voltage fluctuations and other
anomalies, such as static electricity, can interfere with normal operation.

Turn off the HT-R510, wait five seconds, then try
turning it on again. If that fails, disconnect the power
cord from the wall outlet, wait five seconds, reconnect
it, then try turning it on again.

The HT-R510 is muted.

Unmute the HT-R510 (page 32).

Can’t turn on the HT-R510?

Check your connections.

The HT-R510 is not connected properly.

If your turntable doesn’t have a built-in phono
preamp, you must connect one between your turntable and the HT-R510.
If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must use
a compatible phono preamp.

Amp

There’s no sound coming
from the speakers?

Only the front speakers are
working?

The center speaker is not
working or is very quiet?

Only the center speaker is
working?

The surround speakers are
not working?

The speaker cables are not connected properly.

Check the speaker connections (page 21).

The wrong input source is selected.

Select the correct input source (page 28).

A pair of headphones are connected.

Disconnect the headphones (page 33).

The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS.

Set the input signal format to Auto (page 29).

The volume is set at minimum.

Turn up the volume (page 28).

The speakers are configured incorrectly.

Check the speaker configuration (page 25).

Some speakers are not used with certain listening modes.

See page 34 for information on listening modes.

A connecting cable may be damaged.

Check your connecting cables for signs of damage and
replace as necessary.

The Stereo listening mode is selected.

In Stereo listening mode, only the front speakers and
subwoofer are used (page 34).

The center speaker is not connected properly.

Check the center speaker connections (page 21).

The Stereo, Direct, or Orchestra listening mode
is selected.

The center speaker is not used with these modes
(page 34).

The volume of the center speaker is set at miniCheck the volume of the center speaker (page 27).
mum.
The currently selected speaker configuration
doesn’t use the center speaker.

Check the speaker configuration (page 25).

You’re listening to a mono sound source (e.g.,
TV or AM broadcast) and the PL II MOVIE or
PL II MUSIC listening mode is selected, so the
sound is concentrated in the center speaker.

Select another listening mode (page 34).

The surround speakers are not used with certain
listening modes.

See page 34 for information on listening modes.

Surround speaker output depends on the
source material. Some material may not use the
surround speakers much.
The volume of the surround speakers is set at
minimum.

Check the volume of the surround speakers (page 27).

The currently selected speaker configuration
doesn’t use the surround speakers.

Check the speaker configuration (page 25).

Troubleshooting—Continued
Symptom

Possible cause

Remedy

A low-frequency noise or
hum can be heard?

The audio connecting cables at the rear of the
HT-R510 are too close to the power cord.

Untangle the audio cables and position them as far
away as possible from the power cord.

The sound is too bright or
harsh and the high range is
not clear.

The Treble function is set too high.

Adjust the Treble function (pages 29, 37).

The subwoofer mode is set to OFF or is set
incorrectly.

Check the subwoofer mode (page 25).

The volume of the subwoofer is set at minimum.

Check the volume of the subwoofer (page 27).

The subwoofer is not working or is very quiet?
Amp

Subwoofer output depends on the source material. Some material may not use the subwoofer
much.
The TV’s input selector is set incorrectly.

Select the correct input on the TV (i.e., the input to
which the HT-R510 is connected).

The video cable is not connected properly.

Check your video cables and connections
(pages 10–19).

The video input and output are different formats.

The HT-R510 doesn’t convert between video formats.
It works as a video signal switcher. Composite video
input signals are output only by composite video outputs. S-Video input signals are output only by
S-Video outputs. And component video input signals
are output only by component video outputs.

The wrong input source is selected.

Select the correct input source (page 28).

The wrong remote controller mode is selected.

Select the correct mode (page 9).

There’s no picture on the
TV or monitor?

Can’t hear an AV component?

Remote controller

The buttons on the
HT-R510 work OK but
those on the remote controller don’t?

There are no batteries in the remote controller.

Install new batteries (page 5).

The batteries are flat.

Replace with new batteries (page 5).

The batteries are installed incorrectly.

Check the batteries and correct as necessary (page 5).

You’re not pointing the remote controller at the
HT-R510’s remote sensor.

Point the remote controller at the HT-R510’s remote
sensor (page 5).

You’re too far away from the HT-R510.

Use the remote controller closer to the HT-R510
(page 5). The remote controller has a range of
approximately 16 ft. (5 meters).

A strong light source is interfering with the
HT-R510’s remote sensor.

Make sure that the HT-R510 is not subjected to direct
sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Relocate
if necessary.

If the HT-R510 is installed in a cabinet with colOpen the doors, or use a cabinet without colored
ored glass doors, the remote controller may not
glass.
work reliably when the doors are closed.
Try entering the code again (page 40).
The wrong manufacturer’s code has been
entered.

If more than one code is provided, try them all
(page 40).
With some manufacturer’s AV components, certain
buttons will not work as expected.

Can’t use the remote controller with other AV components?

You’re pointing the remote controller at the
wrong AV component.

To control an AV component connected via
,
point the remote controller at the HT-R510. To control an AV component that’s not connected via
,
point the remote controller at that AV component
(page 41)

To use
, you must make an
connection and an
You’ve made an
connection but not an ana- analog RCA/phono connection between the AV comlog RCA/phono connection.
ponent and HT-R510, even if they are connected digitally (page 19).

Troubleshooting—Continued
Symptom

Possible cause

Remedy
Use the [FM MODE] button to select mono mode
(page 31).

Reception is noisy, intermittent, and the FM STEREO indicator flashes?

You’re too far away from the transmitter. Or,
your FM antenna is in the wrong position or
pointing in the wrong direction. Or, the station’s signal strength is poor.

Adjust the position, height, and direction of your FM
antenna.
Install an outdoor FM antenna, preferably one with
many elements. Installing an outdoor antenna is a
specialist job, so contact your nearest dealer for advice
(page 23).
Install an outdoor antenna as far away as possible
from nearby roads.

Recording

Tuner

Reception is hindered by a
crackling noise?

Interference is being caused by fluorescent
Adjust the position or direction of your outdoor
lights being turned on or off or by passing cars. antenna.
Move your antenna as far away as possible from fluorescent lights.

AM reception is hindered
by a buzzing noise, especially at night or with weak
signals?

Relocate your AM antenna.
Interference caused by electrical equipment,
including fluorescent lights.

Install an outdoor AM antenna (page 23).
Move the AM loop antenna as far away as possible
from your TV.

AM reception is hindered
by a high-pitched noise?

Interference caused by your TV.

FM reception and stereo
separation are poor even
though the TUNING and
FM STEREO indicators are
shown.

Tall buildings, mountains, or hills are causing
wave reflections that interfere with the main
signal.

Try an FM antenna with better directionality.

The tuner presets no longer
work?

The power cord has not been connected to a
wall outlet, or the power has been turned off for
an extended period.

Preset your favorite radio stations again (page 31).
The power cord must be plugged into a wall outlet a
few times each month in order to preserve the presets.

You cannot record from an AV component that
is connected digitally.

Connect the AV component using analog connections
(pages 10–19).

You’re playing Dolby Digital or DTS source
material.

Although you cannot record Dolby Digital or DTS
surround channels, you can record the left and right
channels by connecting the source AV component’s
analog left and right outputs to a pair of analog inputs
on the HT-R510.

The wrong input source is selected on your
recorder.

Select the correct input source. See your recorder’s
manual for more information.

The Late Night function only works with Dolby
Digital.

“ DIGITAL” appears on the display when using a
Dolby Digital source (page 28).

Sound can be heard from
the speakers, but it cannot
be recorded?

The Late Night function
doesn’t work?

Move the HT-R510 as far away as possible from your
TV.

Others

The input signal format is set to Auto or Analog. Set the input signal format to Multich (page 29).
The multi-channel inputs
don’t work?

The AV component is not properly connected.

The listening mode changes
to Stereo when headphones
are connected?

This is normal. When you connect a pair of
headphones, the Stereo listening mode is
selected automatically.

Connect the AV component’s 5.1 channel outputs to
the HT-R510’s DVD IN FRONT L and R, SURR L and
R, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER connectors
(page 13).

• The HT-R510 contains a microcomputer for signal processing and control functions. In very rare situations, severe interference, noise
from an external source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely even that this should happen, unplug the power cord
from the wall outlet, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it back in again. That should fix it.
• To reset the HT-R510 to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VIDEO 1] button, press the [STANDBY/ON] button.
“Clear” will appear on the display and the HT-R510 will enter Standby mode.

Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTION

TUNER SECTION

Continuous Average Power output (FTC)
All channels:
100 watts per channel min. RMS at
8 Ω, 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 Ω
170 watts × 2 at 4 Ω
115 watts × 2 at 8 Ω
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 Ω
Input Sensitivity and Impedance
DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL 1, 2):
0.5 Vp-p, 75 Ω
DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL):
0.5 Vp-p, 75 Ω
LINE (CD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3, TAPE):
200 mV, 47 kΩ
Multichannel Input
(DVD FRONT L/C/R, SURR L/R):
200 mV, 47 kΩ
(SUBWOOFER):
36 mV, 47 kΩ
Output Level and Impedance
Rec out (TAPE, VIDEO 1):
200 mV, 470 Ω
Pre out (SUBWOOFER):
1 V, 470 Ω
Frequency Response:
10 Hz to 100 kHz,
+1/–3 dB (Direct mode)
Tone Control
Bass:
±12 dB at 20 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):
S VIDEO (DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3):
COMPONENT VIDEO 1, 2:
Output Level and Impedance
VIDEO (VIDEO 1, 2, MONITOR):
S VIDEO (VIDEO 1, 2, MONITOR):
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT:

FM
Tuning Range:
Usable Sensitivity
Mono:
Stereo:
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity
Mono:
Stereo:
Capture Ratio:
Image Rejection Ratio:
IF Rejection Ratio:
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Mono:
Stereo:
Alternate Channel Attenuation:
Selectivity:
AM Suppression Ratio:
Total Harmonic Distortion
Mono:
Stereo:
Frequency Response:
Stereo Separation:

87.50-108.00 MHz (100 kHz steps)
11.2 dBf, 1.0 µV (75 Ω, IHF)
0.9 µV (75 Ω, DIN)
17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 Ω, IHF)
23 µV (75 Ω DIN)
17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 Ω)
37.2 dBf, 20.0 µV (75 Ω)
2.0 dB
40 dB
90 dB
76 dB
70 dB
55 dB
50 dB (DIN)
50 dB
0.2%
0.3%
30 Hz-15 kHz, –1.0 dB
45 dB at 1 kHz
30 dB at 100 Hz-10 kHz

AM
Tuning Range:
Usable Sensitivity:
Image Rejection Ratio:
IF Rejection Ratio:
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
Total Harmonic Distortion:

530-1,710 kHz (10 kHz steps)
30 µV
40 dB
40 dB
40 dB
0.7%

GENERAL
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (Y)
0.28 Vp-p, 75 Ω (C)
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (Y)
0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (PB, PR)
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (Y)
0.28 Vp-p, 75 Ω (C)
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (Y)
0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (PB, PR)

Power Supply and Power Consumption:
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
5.2 A
Dimensions (W × H × D):
17-1/8" × 5-7/8" × 14-13/16"
435 × 150 × 376 mm
Weight:
21.8 lbs., 9.9 kg

REMOTE CONTROL
Transmitter:
Signal range:
Power supply:

Infrared
Approx. 16 ft., 5 meters
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.

Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN
Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-831-8124
ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION
18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A.
Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.onkyousa.com
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Groebenzell, GERMANY
Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.onkyo.net
ONKYO CHINA LIMITED
Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung,
N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039
SN 29343479

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