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Onkyo AVX-280 User Manual

Onkyo AVX-280
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5.1ch Home Theater System
AVX-280
AV Receiver (HT-R280)
Speaker Package (HTP-380)
Front Speakers (SKF-380 L/R)
Center Speaker (SKC-380)
Surround Speakers (SKR-380 L/R)
Subwoofer (SKW-380)
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 5.1ch Home
Theater System. 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 5.1ch Home Theater
System.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction ...................................2
Connections.................................12
Turning On & Basic Operations
......20
Advanced Operations .................29
Controlling iPod & Other
Components............................38
Others...........................................45
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Table of Contents

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Onkyo AVX-280 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels5.1
HDMI Inputs4
HDMI Outputs1
Speaker Impedance6 Ohms
USB PortYes
Wi-FiNo

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Precautions

Speaker Precautions

Using the Remote Controller

Features

Remote Controller

Controlling the AV Receiver

Instructions on using the remote to operate the AV receiver and its functions.

Connecting the AV Receiver

Connecting Your Speakers

Instructions and diagrams for connecting the AV receiver to the speaker system.

Connecting the Speaker Cables

About AV Connections

Connecting Your Components with HDMI

Audio return channel (ARC) function

Explanation of how the Audio Return Channel feature works for audio transmission.

Connecting Your Components

Connecting Onkyo RI Components

Which Connections Should I Use?

Turning On/Off the AV Receiver

Turning On

Procedure for powering on the AV receiver using the front panel or remote.

Turning Off

Procedure for turning off the AV receiver and placing it in standby mode.

Basic Operations

Playing the Connected Component

Steps for selecting and playing audio/video sources connected to the receiver.

Listening to the Radio

Using the Tuner

Overview of using the built-in AM/FM tuner for radio reception.

Presetting FM/AM Stations

Recording

Using the Listening Modes

Selecting Listening Modes

Guide to choosing different audio processing modes for various content types.

Listening Modes

DTS Setting

Advanced Setup

On-screen Setup Menus

Overview of the on-screen setup menus for configuring receiver settings via TV.

Common Procedures in Setup Menu

General steps for navigating and making settings within the on-screen setup menus.

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)

Crossover (Crossover Frequency)

Setting the crossover frequency to optimize bass performance based on speaker size.

Sp Distance (Speaker Distance)

Setting speaker distances to ensure sound arrives at the listener's ears as intended.

Level Cal (Level Calibration)

Audio Adjust

HDMI Setup

Audio TV OUT

Setting to output audio from connected HDMI components through the TV's speakers.

HDMI Control

Enables RIHHD control for managing connected HDMI components.

Audio Return Ch (ARC)

Enables the Audio Return Channel function for TV audio transmission.

Power Control

Links power functions of RIHHD-compatible components connected via HDMI.

TV Control

Using the Audio Settings

Late Night Function

Music Optimizer

Audio Selector

A/V Sync

Digital Input Signal Formats

Controlling iPod

Connecting an Onkyo Dock

Instructions for connecting iPods using Onkyo docks like UP-A1 or RI Dock.

Using the Onkyo Dock

Controlling Your iPod

Controlling Other Onkyo Components

Troubleshooting

The STANDBY indicator flashes red

Troubleshooting steps for when the AV receiver's standby indicator flashes red, indicating protection circuit activation.

Audio

Troubleshooting common audio issues such as no sound or low volume.

Power

Troubleshooting steps for when the AV receiver cannot be turned on.

There's no sound with a certain signal format

Can't get 5.1 playback

Noise can be heard

Video

There's no picture

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

The on-screen menus don't appear

Tuner

Remote Controller

Can't control other components

Specifications

AV Receiver

Technical specifications for the AV receiver, including amplifier, general, and connection details.

5.1ch Home Theater Speaker Package

About HDMI

Supported Audio Formats

List of audio formats compatible with the receiver's HDMI interface.

Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder

About RIHID-compatible components

List of TV, player, and recorder models compatible with RIHD for system control.

Operations that can be performed with RIHD connection

Description of linked operations possible via RIHD connection with compatible devices.

How to connect and setup

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