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AV Receiver
HT-RC260
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
......19
Advanced Operations .................33
Controlling iPod & Other
Components............................51
Others...........................................59
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Onkyo HT-RC260 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandOnkyo
ModelHT-RC260
CategoryReceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Precautions

Supplied Accessories

Using the Remote Controller

Installing the Batteries

How to insert batteries into the remote control unit.

Aiming the Remote Controller

How to point the remote control at the AV receiver's sensor.

Features

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

Details of buttons and indicators on the front of the AV receiver.

Display

Rear Panel

Remote Controller

Controlling the AV Receiver

Instructions for operating the AV receiver using the remote control.

Controlling the tuner

How to use the remote to control the AV receiver's tuner.

About Home Theater

Enjoying Home Theater

Explanation of how to set up speakers for an optimal home theater experience.

Connecting the AV Receiver

Connecting Your Speakers

Guide to connecting speakers to the AV receiver for surround sound.

Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels

Instructions for using color-coded labels to connect speaker wires correctly.

Connecting the Speaker Cables

Step-by-step guide for connecting speaker cables using screw or banana plugs.

Connecting a Powered Subwoofer

How to connect a powered subwoofer to the AV receiver's pre-out jacks.

Bi-amping the Front Speakers

Instructions for bi-amping front speakers for improved sound quality.

About AV Connections

Connected image with AV components

Diagrams showing typical AV component connections.

AV Cables and Jacks

Explanation of different audio and video cables and their corresponding jacks.

Connecting Components with HDMI

Connect your components to the appropriate jacks.

Default input assignments for connecting components via HDMI.

Audio return channel (ARC) function

How to use the ARC function to send audio from TV to receiver.

Connecting External Components

Connect your components to the appropriate jacks.

Default input assignments for connecting various external components.

How to record the video

Instructions on how to connect for video recording.

Connecting Onkyo RI Components

System OnAuto Power On

How RI enables automatic system power on and input selection.

Direct Change

How RI automatically selects input source when playback starts.

Remote Control

Using the AV receiver's remote to control RI-capable Onkyo components.

Connecting Antenna

Which Connections Should I Use?

Video Connection Formats

Options for connecting video sources to the AV receiver.

Signal Selection

How the AV receiver prioritizes input signals.

Audio Connection Formats

Options for connecting audio sources to the AV receiver.

Turning OnOff the AV Receiver

Turning On

Steps to power on the AV receiver from the front panel or remote.

Turning Off

Steps to power off the AV receiver to standby mode.

Basic Operations

Selecting the Language Used for the Onscreen Setup Menus

How to choose the language for the setup menu display.

Playing the Connected Component

How to play audio/video from connected components.

Displaying Source Information

How to view current input source and signal details.

Setting the Display Brightness

How to adjust the brightness of the AV receiver's display.

Muting the AV Receiver

Using the Sleep Timer

Selecting Speaker Layout

Using the Audio and Video Menus

Audio

Adjusting audio settings like bass, treble, and dynamic EQ.

Video

Adjusting video settings like picture mode and aspect ratio.

Info

Viewing information about audio, video, and tuner status.

Input

Selecting input sources and checking ARC status.

Listening Mode

Selecting preferred listening modes for different sources.

Changing the Input Display

Using Headphones

Audyssey 2 EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup

First measurement position

Positioning the microphone for the initial room measurement.

Second measurement position

Positioning the microphone for the second room measurement.

Third measurement position

Positioning the microphone for the third room measurement.

2 EQ: Auto Setup

Initializing the automatic speaker setup and room correction process.

Review Speaker Configuration

Error Messages

Changing the Speaker Settings Manually

Using a Powered Subwoofer

Listening to the Radio

Using the Tuner

How to tune in AM and FM radio stations.

Listening to the Radio

Basic steps for tuning and listening to radio stations.

Tuning into Radio Stations

Methods for tuning to radio stations: auto, manual, by frequency.

Presetting FMAM Stations

Selecting Presets

Deleting Presets

Recording

Connecting a Recording Component

How to connect recording devices like VCRs or CD players.

Recording Separate AV Sources

Recording audio from one source and video from another simultaneously.

AV Recording

Step-by-step guide for recording audio and video.

Using the Listening Modes

Selecting Listening Modes

How to choose different sound processing modes.

Listening Mode Buttons

Overview of buttons on the remote for selecting listening modes.

About Listening Modes

Explanatory Notes

Key to symbols and diagrams used in listening mode descriptions.

Input Source

Supported audio formats for listening modes.

Speaker Layout

How speaker configurations affect listening mode availability.

Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes

Advanced Setup

On-screen Setup Menus

How to access and navigate the AV receiver's setup menus.

Common Procedures in Setup Menu

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

InputOutput Assign

Configuring input and output assignments for AV components.

Speaker Setup

Setting up speaker configurations and crossover frequencies.

Audio Adjust

Adjusting audio settings like bass, treble, and listening modes.

Source Setup

Configuring settings for individual input sources.

Listening Mode Preset

Assigning default listening modes to input sources.

Miscellaneous

Various settings including volume, display, and OSD.

Hardware Setup

Configuring hardware-related settings like Remote ID and HDMI.

Remote Controller Setup

Setting up remote control functions and codes.

Lock Setup

Locking or unlocking the setup menus to prevent changes.

Explanatory Notes

InputOutput Assign

Monitor Out

Setting the output resolution for HDMI and Component Video Monitor OUT.

Resolution

Options for video signal pass-through and conversion.

HDMI Input

Assigning HDMI inputs to input selectors for proper component recognition.

Component Video Input

Digital Audio Input

Speaker Setup

Speaker Settings

Manual adjustment of speaker settings, especially after Audyssey setup.

Speaker Terminal Assign

Front HighFront WideZone2

Specifying speakers connected to Front High/Wide/Zone 2 terminals.

SurrBackFront HighFront Wide

Specifying speakers connected to Surround Back/Front High/Wide terminals.

Speaker Configuration

Subwoofer

Setting subwoofer presence and crossover frequency.

Front

Setting front speaker type and crossover frequency.

Center, Surround, Surr Back, Front Wide, Front High

Setting center, surround, and other speaker types and crossovers.

Surr Back Ch

Selecting the number of surround back channels.

LPF of LFE

Setting the low-pass filter for the LFE channel.

Double Bass

Enabling bass boost by feeding bass sounds to the subwoofer.

Speaker Levels

Subwoofer Level

Adjusting the subwoofer's volume level.

Center Level

Adjusting the center speaker's volume level.

Level Calibration

Equalizer Settings

Audio Adjust

MultiplexMono

Adjusting audio channel selection and mono playback settings.

Dolby

PLIIx Music (2 ch Input)

Settings for Dolby PLIIx Music mode, including Panorama and Dimension.

PLIIz Height Gain

Adjusting the gain for front high speakers in Dolby PLIIz Height mode.

Dolby EX

DTS

Neo:6 Music

Adjusting center image for DTS Neo:6 Music mode.

Audyssey DSXM

Soundstage

Adjusting the soundstage width for Audyssey DSX.

Theater-Dimensional

Listening Angle

Optimizing Theater-Dimensional mode based on speaker angle.

Source Setup

Audyssey

Dynamic EQ

Enhancing sound quality at low volume levels.

Dynamic Volume

Maintaining consistent volume levels across programs.

Reference Level

IntelliVolume

AV Sync

Name Edit

Picture Adjust

Game Mode

Reducing video signal delay for game consoles.

Wide Mode

Adjusting the aspect ratio of the picture.

Zoom

Wide Zoom

Auto

Picture Mode

Film Mode

Optimizing picture processing for movies.

Edge Enhancement

Adjusting picture sharpness.

Noise Reduction

Reducing noise in the picture.

Brightness

Adjusting the picture brightness.

Contrast

Adjusting the picture contrast.

Hue

Adjusting the red/green balance of the picture.

Saturation

Adjusting the color saturation of the picture.

Listening Mode Preset

Miscellaneous

Volume Setup

Limiting maximum volume and setting power-on volume.

OSD Setup

Configuring on-screen display of operation details.

Hardware Setup

Language

Setting the display language for setup menus.

Remote ID

Changing the remote control ID to prevent interference.

Changing the Remote Controllers ID

How to change the remote controller's ID to match the receiver's.

Tuner

Settings for tuner operation, including frequency steps.

HDMI

Settings related to HDMI connectivity and features.

Audio TV Out

Controlling audio output from HDMI IN to the HDMI OUT.

Lip Sync

Enabling HDMI lip sync for automatic audio delay correction.

HDMI Control (RIHD)

Enabling RIHD for system control over HDMI.

Audio Return Channel

Power Control

TV Control

Lock Setup

Using the Audio Settings

Tone Control Settings

Adjusting bass and treble for front speakers.

Speaker Levels

Subwoofer Level

Adjusting the subwoofer's volume level.

Center Level

Adjusting the center speaker's volume level.

Audyssey Settings

Dynamic EQ

Enhancing sound quality at low volume levels.

Dynamic Volume

Maintaining consistent volume levels across programs.

Late Night

Music Optimizer

Cinema Filter

Audio Selector

COAX

OPT

Analog

Setting the Incoming Digital Signal (Fixed Mode)

Adjusting the Bass & Treble

Zone 2

Connecting Zone 2

Ways to connect Zone 2 speakers directly or to an external amp.

Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver

Setup for 5.1 main room and 2-channel Zone 2 stereo playback.

Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in Zone 2

Setup for 7.1 main room and 2-channel Zone 2 stereo playback.

Setting the Powered Zone 2

Using Zone 2

Controlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver

How to turn Zone 2 on/off and select input sources.

Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller

Adjusting the Volume for Zone 2

Operating with the remote controller

Adjusting Zone 2 volume using the AV receiver's remote.

Operating on the AV receiver

Adjusting Zone 2 volume directly on the AV receiver.

Muting Zone 2

Controlling iPod

Connecting an Onkyo Dock

Connecting UP-A1 Dock or RI Dock for iPod control.

Using the Onkyo Dock

UP-A1 Dock

Basic operation, auto power, direct change, and remote control.

Using Your iPod models Alarm Clock

Using iPod alarm clock for automatic playback initiation.

Charging Your iPod models Battery

Charging the iPod's battery while docked in the UP-A1 Dock.

Status Messages

Interpreting status messages related to the connected dock.

RI Dock

System Function

System functions like System On, Auto Power On, Direct Change for RI Dock.

Using the AV receivers Remote Controller

Controlling iPod functions using the AV receiver remote.

Using Your iPod models Alarm Clock

Using iPod alarm clock for automatic playback initiation.

Operating Notes

Important operational notes for using the RI Dock.

Controlling Your iPod

UP-A1 Dock

Controlling an iPod in the UP-A1 Dock.

Without the RI Control

Controlling iPod without RI connection.

RI Dock

Controlling an RI Dock without RI control.

With the RI Control

Controlling an RI Dock with RI control.

Buttons

Controlling Other Components

Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes

List of preprogrammed remote control codes for various components.

Looking up for Remote Control Code

How to find remote control codes using the on-screen menu.

Remote Controller Setup

Setting up remote control modes and codes.

Entering Remote Control Codes

Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via RI

Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons

Resetting the Remote Controller

Controlling a TV

Controlling a Blu-ray DiscDVD Player, HD DVD Player or DVD Recorder

Buttons

Troubleshooting

Cant turn on the AV receiver

Steps to resolve issues when the AV receiver won't power on.

The STANDBY indicator flashes red

Troubleshooting the red STANDBY indicator, indicating protection circuit activation.

Audio

Troubleshooting audio issues including no sound or low volume.

Theres no sound, or its very quiet

Steps to diagnose and fix issues with no or low audio output.

Only the front speakers produce sound

Only the center speaker produces sound

The surround speakers produce no sound

The front high, front wide and surround back speakers produce no sound

The subwoofer produces no sound

Theres no sound with a certain signal format

Cant get 6.17.1 playback

The Late Night function doesnt work

About DTS signals

The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN cant be heard

Video

Theres no picture

Steps to diagnose and fix issues with no video output.

The AV receivers remote controller doesnt control your iPod

The AV receiver unexpectedly selects your iPod as the input source

Recording

Cant record

Troubleshooting issues when recording is not possible.

Zone 2

Theres no sound

Troubleshooting no sound in Zone 2 playback.

The Zone 2 speakers produce no sound

Troubleshooting no sound from Zone 2 speakers.

Others

The sound changes when I connect my headphones

How headphone connection affects listening modes.

The speaker distance cannot be set as required

Notes on automatic speaker distance setting.

How do I change the language of a multiplex source

Selecting language for multiplex audio sources.

The RI functions dont work

Troubleshooting RI connection issues.

The following settings can be made for the composite video inputs

How to adjust composite video input settings from the unit.

Important Note Regarding Video Playback

Specifications

About HDMI

Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder

How to connect and setup

Step-by-step guide for connecting and configuring RIHD components.

Video Resolution Chart

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