Contents AV Receiver HT-R390 HT-R290 Instruction Manual Introduction ...................................2 Connections.................................10 Turning On & Basic Operations ......17 Advanced Operations .................27 Controlling Other Components...38 Appendix ......................................44 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit.
Introduction WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS 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.
Precautions 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 unit is not userserviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit 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 unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth.
Supplied Accessories For British models Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.
Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions ......................................... 2 Precautions....................................................................... 3 Supplied Accessories...................................................... 4 Features ............................................................................ 6 Front & Rear Panels......................................................... 7 Front Panel.....................................................................
Features Amplifier • 110 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms • 100 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC) • 120 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA) • Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry • H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer *1 “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. *2 Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
Front & Rear Panels Front Panel (North American and Brazilian models) a op b cd e q f g h ij k l m r (European and Asian models) n s t The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.
Display a b c d e f g h i For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a A and B speaker indicators (24) b Audio input indicators f RDS indicator (excluding North American and Brazilian models) (19) c Listening mode and format indicators (21, 25) g SLEEP indicator (24, 34) d Audyssey indicators (32) h MUTING indicator (26) e Tuning indicators (18) i Message area Rear Panel Illustrations are based on HT-R390.
Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver a i c b c j d For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a 9 ON/STANDBY button (17) k b REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (18, 41 to 42) e d e a f To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select Receiver mode. You can also use the remote controller to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for more details (➔ page 41).
Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals. Passive Subwoofer Front B right Front B left Front A right Speakers B Surround right Center Surround left Front A left Speakers A ■ Using a Passive Subwoofer.
Speaker Configuration Speaker Connection Precautions The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have. No matter how many speakers you use, a passive subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings manually (➔ page 29). Read the following before connecting your speakers: • You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 6 and 16 ohms.
About AV Connections Connected image with AV components : Video & Audio HDMI cable Other cables AV receiver TV, projector, etc. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player : Video : Audio AV receiver Game console TV, projector, etc. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections.
Connecting Components with HDMI VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder Game console TV, projector, etc. Satellite/cable set-top box, etc. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ page 28). Jack Input Output Components Assignable HDMI IN1 Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔ HDMI IN2 VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder ✔ HDMI IN3 Satellite/cable set-top box, etc.
Connecting Your Components The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings. B A C D E Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ page 28). No.
Connecting Onkyo u Components 1 Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with an analog audio cable (connection D in the hookup examples) (➔ page 14). 2 3 Make the u connection (see the illustration). If you’re using an RI Dock or cassette tape deck, change the Input Display (➔ page 25).
Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. Caution • Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when using thumbtacks. Push. Insert wire. Release. North American and Brazilian models Insert the plug fully into the jack. European and Asian models Insert the plug fully into the jack.
Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 8ON/STANDBY 9 ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press 8 ON/STANDBY on the front panel. or Press RECEIVER followed by 9 ON/STANDBY on the remote controller. The AV receiver comes on, the display lights. Turning Off 1 Press 8 ON/STANDBY on the front panel. or Press RECEIVER followed by 9 ON/STANDBY on the remote controller. The AV receiver will enter standby mode.
Playback The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings. Listening to AM/FM Radio This section describes the procedure using the buttons on the front panel unless otherwise specified. Using the Tuner This manual describes the procedure using the remote controller unless otherwise specified.
■ Manual tuning mode In manual tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono. 1 Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator goes off on the display. 2 Press and hold TUNING q/w. The frequency stops changing when you release the button. Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency one step at a time. Tip • Alternatively, you can use the remote controller’s TUN MODE and arrow buttons.
■ Displaying Radio Text (RT) RDS program types (PTY) 1 Type Display None None Press RT/PTY/TP once. The RT information scrolls across the display. Note • The message “Waiting” may appear while the AV receiver waits for the RT information. • If the message “No Text Data” appears on the display, no RT information is available. ■ Finding Stations by Type (PTY) You can search for radio stations by type. 1 2 3 4 Press RT/PTY/TP twice. The current program type appears on the display.
Using Basic Functions Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See “Listening Modes” for detailed information about the listening modes (➔ page 22). ■ Listening Mode Buttons MOVIE/TV button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV. Press RECEIVER first. MUSIC button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with music. GAME button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with video games.
Speaker Layout The illustration shows which speakers are activated in each channel. See “Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)” for the speaker setup (➔ page 29). Z X a b C a Front speakers b Center speaker c Subwoofer d d Surround speakers c ■ Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Description Orchestra Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround channels A C in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a large S hall.
Listening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout Multichannel This mode is for use with PCM multichannel sources. D XC Mu l t i c h Dolby Pro Logic II PL Mo v i e PL Mu s i c PL Game Dolby Digital Do l b y D Dolby Digital Plus*1 Do l b y D Dolby Pro Logic II expands any 2-channel source for 5.1-channel playback. It S XC provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops the listener.
The Home menu provides you quick access to frequently used menus without having to go through the long standard menu. This menu enables you to change settings and view the current information. The Home menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.
You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver’s display. 1 Press RECEIVER followed by DIMMER repeatedly to select: dim, dimmer, or normal brightness. Tip • Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver’s DIMMER (North American and Brazilian models). Changing the Input Display When you connect an u-capable Onkyo component, you must configure the input display so that u can work properly. This setting can be done only from the front panel. 1 Press TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR.
Muting the AV Receiver You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver. 1 Press RECEIVER followed by MUTING. The output is muted and the MUTING indicator flashes on the display. Tip • To unmute, press MUTING again or adjust the volume. • The mute is cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby. Recording Separate AV Sources Here you can record audio and video from completely separate sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto your video recordings.
Advanced Operations Advanced Setup On-screen Setup Menus Common Procedures in Setup Menu The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings. Remote indicator RECEIVER Note ENTER q/w/e/r • The on-screen setup menus are displayed when: – There is no video input, or – The video input is 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.
Explanatory Notes a Menu Component (Component Video Input) Sp Config ■ Subwoofer `Yes: Select if a subwoofer is connected. b c `No: Select if no subwoofer is connected. Menu If you connect a video component to a component video input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you must assign “IN2” to the “BD/DVD” input selector. Here are the default assignments.
Note • When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector in “HDMI Input” (➔ page 28), this input assignment is automatically set to the same HDMI IN. And in addition to the usual inputs (e.g., COAXIAL, etc.), you can also select HDMI inputs. • Available sampling rate for PCM signals from a digital input (optical and coaxial) is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz/16, 20, 24 bit.
Sp Distance (Speaker Distance) Level Cal (Level Calibration) Menu Menu Sp Distance Here you can specify the distance from each speaker to the listening position so that the sound from each speaker arrives at the listener’s ears as the sound designer intended.
Audio Adjust Menu Audio Adjust With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like. Multiplex/Mono Settings ■ Multiplex Input Ch (Mux) ` Main ` Sub ` Main/Sub This setting determines which channel of a stereo multiplex source is output. Use it to select audio channels or languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV broadcasts, and so on.
Source Setup Menu Note Source Setup Preparation Press the input selector buttons to select an input source. Audyssey ■ Dynamic EQ `Off `On: Audyssey Dynamic EQ® becomes active. The Dynamic EQ indicator will light (➔ page 8). With Audyssey Dynamic EQ, you can enjoy great sound even when listening at low volume levels. Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics.
Tip • To fully enjoy Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume®, we recommend that you manually adjust the level of each speaker using “Level Cal (Level Calibration)” (➔ page 30). A/V Sync ■ A/V Sync ` 0 ms to 400 ms in 10 ms steps When using progressive scanning on your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, you may find that the picture and sound are out of sync. With this setting, you can correct this by delaying the audio signals. To view the TV picture while setting the delay, press ENTER.
Auto Standby . Hardware Menu Hardware OSD ■ Volume OSD `On `Off You can select if you wish to display the volume level onscreen, when it is adjusted. Remote Control ■ Auto Standby `Off `On When “Auto Standby” is set to “On”, AV receiver will automatically perform standby operation if there is no operation for 30 minutes with no audio and no video signal input. “Auto Standby” will display on the display and OSD from 30 seconds before the Auto Standby functions.
Note • When set to “On” and close the menu, the name of connected p-compatible components and “RIHD On” are displayed on the AV receiver. “Search…” → “(name)” → “RIHD On” When the AV receiver cannot receive the name of the component, it is displayed as “Player*” or “Recorder*”, etc (“*” means the number of two or more component). • When an p-compatible component is connected to the AV receiver via the HDMI cable, the name of the connected component is displayed on the AV receiver display.
Using the Audio Settings You can change various audio settings from the Home menu (➔ page 24). 1 2 Press RECEIVER followed by AUDIO. EX.BASS Use q/w and ENTER to select “Audio”, and then use q/w/e/r to make the desired selection. ■ EX.BASS `Off `On EX.BASS is a technology that have developed by experiments and listening tests to reproduce a natural deeper bass. When you turn the mode on, you can get dynamic and deeper presence on your movies and music.
Note • The effect of the Late Night function depends on the material that you are playing and the intention of the original sound designer, and with some material there will be little or no effect when you select the different options. • The Late Night function can be used only when the input source is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, or Dolby TrueHD. • The Late Night function is set to “Off” when the AV receiver is set to Standby. For Dolby TrueHD sources, it will be set to “Auto”.
Controlling Other Components iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock Using the Onkyo Dock Dock is sold separately. Models sold are different depending on the region. For the latest information on the Onkyo Dock components, see the Onkyo web site at: http://www.onkyo.com Before using the Onkyo Dock components, update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software, available from the Apple web site. For supported iPod/iPhone models, see the instruction manual of the Onkyo Dock.
■ Status Messages If either of the following message is not displayed on the AV receiver’s display, check the connection to your iPod/iPhone. • PORT Reading The AV receiver is checking the connection with the dock. • PORT Not Support The AV receiver do not support the connected dock. • PORT UP-A1 UP-A1 Dock is connected. Note • The AV receiver displays the message “UP-A1” for several seconds after recognizing the UP-A1.
✔: Available buttons Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE first. Buttons ✔ a 9 ON/STANDBY*1 g h i b j c k d e u Dock f UP-A1 Dock a Onkyo Dock ✔ b TOP MENU*2 ✔*3 ✔ PLAYLIST e/r ✔ ✔ d 1, 3, 2, 5, 4, 7, 6 ✔ ✔ e REPEAT RANDOM ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ f DISPLAY*4 g MUTING ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ h ALBUM +/– ✔ ✔ ✔ c q/w/e/r, ENTER i VOL q/w ✔ j MENU k RETURN ✔ l PLAY MODE ✔*5 ✔ ✔*6 l Note • With some iPod/iPhone models and generations, certain buttons may not work as expected.
Controlling Other Onkyo Components You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control your other Onkyo AV components. This section explains how to enter the remote control code (with the default underlined) for a component that you want to control: DVD, CD, etc. Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes The following REMOTE MODE are preprogrammed with remote control codes for controlling the components listed. You do not need to enter a remote control code to control these components.
Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons You can reset a REMOTE MODE to its default remote control code. 1 While holding down REMOTE MODE that you want to reset, press and hold down AUDIO until the remote indicator lights (about 3 seconds). 2 Within 30 seconds, press REMOTE MODE again. The remote indicator flashes twice, indicating that the button has been reset. Each of REMOTE MODE is preprogrammed with a remote control code. When a button is reset, its preprogrammed code is restored.
✔: Available buttons Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE first.
Appendix Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer. To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press 8 ON/STANDBY. “Clear” will appear on the display and the AV receiver will enter Standby mode.
■ Noise can be heard ■ Only the front speakers produce sound When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, 22 only the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound. Check the Speaker Configuration. 29 ■ Only the center speaker produces sound If you use the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro — Logic II Music, or Dolby Pro Logic II Game listening mode with a mono source, such as an AM radio station or mono TV program, the sound is concentrated in the center speaker.
■ There’s no picture from a source connected to an HDMI IN Reliable operation with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter is 50 not guaranteed. In addition, video signals from a PC are not guaranteed. ■ The on-screen menus don’t appear On your TV, make sure that the video input to which — the AV receiver is connected is selected. When the AV receiver doesn’t connect TV with HDMI, onscreen menus are not displayed.
■ The AV receiver unexpectedly selects your iPod/iPhone as the input source Always pause iPod/iPhone playback before selecting — a different input source. If playback is not paused, the Direct Change function may select your iPod/iPhone as the input source by mistake during the transition between tracks. Recording ■ Can’t record On your recorder, make sure the correct input is selected.
Connection Tips and Video Signal Path The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your components. Use the following sections as a guide. The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.
About HDMI Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components.
Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder p, which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard. CEC provides interoperability between various components, however, operation with components other than p-compatible components cannot be guaranteed.
■ How to connect and setup 1 3 Confirm the connecting and setting. 1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack to the HDMI input jack of the TV. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc. HDMI connection AV receiver DIGITAL AUDIO connection (OPTICAL) HDMI connection TV, projector, etc. 2. Connect the audio output from the TV to the OPTICAL IN 2 jack of the AV receiver using an optical digital cable. Note • When the audio return channel (ARC) function is used with an ARC capable TV, this connection is not necessary (➔ page 35).
Specifications Amplifier Section General Rated Output Power All channels: Power Supply (North American) 110 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 6 ohm loads, 1 channel driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 1% (FTC) (Others) 1 ch × 100 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 1% (IEC) Maximum Effective Output Power (Asian) 1 ch × 120 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven (JEITA) Dynamic Power* * IEC60268-Short-term maximum output power 160 W (3 Ω, Front) 125 W (4 Ω, Front) 85 W (8 Ω, Fr
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