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Onkyo 29400468 User Manual

Onkyo 29400468
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AV Receiver
HT-RC230
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction ...................................2
Connections.................................11
Turning On & Basic Operations
......18
Advanced Operations .................27
Controlling iPod & Other
Components............................36
Others...........................................43
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Table of Contents

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Onkyo 29400468 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandOnkyo
Model29400468
CategoryReceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Precautions

Supplied Accessories

Features

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

Overview of the front panel controls and indicators.

Display

Explanation of the front panel display indicators and information.

Rear Panel

Description of the rear panel connections and terminals.

Remote Controller

Controlling the AV Receiver

Instructions for using the remote to control the AV receiver unit.

Controlling the tuner

Guide for operating the tuner functions using the remote controller.

About Home Theater

Speakers A and B

Guide on using different speaker configurations (A and B) for various audio setups.

Enjoying Home Theater

Tips for optimal surround sound experience with movies and music.

Connecting the AV Receiver

Connecting Your Speakers

Detailed instructions on connecting various speakers to the AV receiver.

Connecting the Speaker Cables

Methods for stripping and connecting speaker cables to terminals.

Connecting a Powered Subwoofer

Procedure for connecting a subwoofer to the AV receiver's pre-out.

About AV Connections

Connected image with AV components

Diagrams showing typical video and audio connection setups.

AV Cables and Jacks

Explanation of different audio and video cable types and their corresponding jacks.

Connecting Components with HDMI

Connecting External Components

Connecting External Components

Instructions for connecting various external AV source components.

Using the AUX INPUT jack on the front panel

Guide on connecting portable audio players via the front AUX input.

Connecting Onkyo RI Components

Connecting Antenna

Steps for connecting FM and AM antennas for radio reception.

Which Connections Should I Use?

Turning On/Off the AV Receiver

Basic Operations

Playing the Connected Component

How to select sources and start playback of connected audio/video devices.

Displaying Source Information

How to view current input source, signal format, and listening mode.

Using the Music Optimizer

Enhancing sound quality for compressed music files.

Setting the Display Brightness

Adjusting the brightness of the AV receiver's front panel display.

Muting the AV Receiver

Temporarily silencing the audio output of the AV receiver.

Using the Sleep Timer

Setting the AV receiver to automatically turn off after a set time.

Using Headphones

Connecting and using headphones with the AV receiver.

Changing the Input Display

Configuring input selector names for RI functionality.

Selecting Speakers A and B

Managing playback for two sets of front speakers.

Listening to the Radio

Using the Tuner

Instructions for tuning AM and FM radio stations.

Tuning into Radio Stations

Methods for auto-tuning and manual tuning of radio stations.

Tuning into stations by frequency

Directly tuning to AM/FM stations by entering their frequency.

Presetting FM/AM Stations

Storing favorite radio stations as presets for quick access.

Recording

Connecting a Recording Component

Setting up external components for recording audio and video.

Recording Separate AV Sources

Overdubbing audio onto video recordings from different sources.

Using the Listening Modes

Selecting Listening Modes

Overview of how to choose different sound field modes.

Listening Mode Buttons

Identifying and using buttons for Movie/TV, Music, Game, and Stereo modes.

Speaker Layout

Illustrations showing speaker activation for different channel configurations.

Listening Modes

Detailed descriptions of various listening modes and their input/speaker compatibility.

Advanced Setup

On-screen Setup Menus

Accessing and navigating the AV receiver's setup menus via TV display.

Common Procedures in Setup Menu

General steps for using the setup menu with the remote controller.

HDMI Input

Assigning HDMI inputs to specific input selectors for video components.

Component (Component Video Input)

Assigning component video inputs to specific input selectors.

Digital Audio (Digital Audio Input)

Assigning digital audio inputs (optical/coaxial) to input selectors.

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)

Specifying connected speakers and their sizes for optimal sound.

Crossover (Crossover Frequency)

Setting crossover frequencies based on speaker size for best bass performance.

Sp Distance (Speaker Distance)

Setting speaker distances to ensure sound arrives correctly at the listener.

Level Cal (Level Calibration)

Adjusting speaker levels using a test tone for balanced volume.

Audio Adjust

Adjusting sound settings and listening modes.

Name Edit

Entering custom names for input selectors for easier identification.

Hardware

Settings related to remote control ID and FM/AM frequency steps.

HDMI Setup

Configuring HDMI-related settings like Audio TV OUT and Lip Sync.

LipSync

Enabling automatic delay correction for video and audio synchronization.

HDMI Control (RIHD)

Enabling control of HDMI-connected components via RIHD.

Audio Return Ch (ARC)

Using the ARC function to send TV audio back to the AV receiver.

Power Control

Linking power functions of RIHD-compatible components.

Speaker Levels

Adjusting individual speaker volume levels for optimal sound balance.

Late Night Function

Reducing dynamic range for quieter listening during late hours.

Music Optimizer

Enhancing sound quality for compressed music files like MP3.

CinemaFILTER

Soften overly bright movie soundtracks for a theater-like experience.

Audio Selector

Setting audio output priorities for digital and analog inputs.

Digital Input Signal Formats

Manually setting digital input signals to PCM or DTS format.

Adjusting the Bass & Treble

Controlling the bass and treble frequencies for front speakers.

Controlling iPod

Connecting an Onkyo Dock

Procedures for connecting Onkyo docks for iPod control and playback.

Using the Onkyo Dock

Detailed operation of UP-A1 and RI Docks for iPod control.

Controlling Your iPod

Using the AV receiver remote to control iPod functions.

System Function

Automatic power-on and switching for RI Dock and iPod.

Controlling Other Onkyo Components

Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes

List of components controlled by preprogrammed remote modes.

Entering Remote Control Codes

Procedure for entering remote control codes for compatible components.

Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons

Restoring REMOTE MODE buttons to their default codes.

Resetting the Remote Controller

Resetting the entire remote controller to its factory default settings.

Troubleshooting

The STANDBY indicator flashes red

Troubleshooting steps for standby indicator flashing red due to protection circuit.

Audio

Solutions for no sound or very quiet audio issues.

Power

Steps to resolve issues with the AV receiver not turning on.

Only the front speakers produce sound

Diagnosing why only front speakers are producing sound.

Noise can be heard

Identifying and fixing sources of noise in audio playback.

Video

Troubleshooting video playback issues, including no picture.

There's no picture from a source connected to an HDMI IN

Resolving no picture issues when using HDMI input sources.

The on-screen menus don't appear

Steps to ensure on-screen menus are displayed correctly on the TV.

Remote Controller

Troubleshooting common issues with the remote controller not working.

The following settings can be made for the composite video inputs

Adjusting composite video input settings like gain attenuation.

Specifications

About HDMI

Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder

How to connect and setup

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