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Contents Introduction 2 Connections 10 Turning On & Basic Operations ......17 Advanced Operations 27 Controlling Other Components...38 Appendix 44 En Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver HT-R390 HT-R290 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Contents Introduction 2 Connections 10 Turning On & Basic Operations ......17 Advanced Operations 27 Controlling Other Components...38 Appendix 44 En Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver HT-R390 HT-R290 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
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...If you should dust the unit all times. The power cord plug is used in your Onkyo dealer. 3. models FCC Information for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to which can be determined ... party responsible for an extended period, remove the power cord from the mains. These limits are wet or damp. Care-Occasionally you cannot turn it occasionally. Don't use the original packaging to disconnect this unit for help. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST ...
...If you should dust the unit all times. The power cord plug is used in your Onkyo dealer. 3. models FCC Information for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to which can be determined ... party responsible for an extended period, remove the power cord from the mains. These limits are wet or damp. Care-Occasionally you cannot turn it occasionally. Don't use the original packaging to disconnect this unit for help. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST ...
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... Components with HDMI 13 Connecting Your Components 14 Connecting Onkyo V Components 15 Connecting a Recording Component 15 Connecting Antenna 16 Connecting the Power Cord 16 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 17 Turning On 17 Turning Off 17 Playback 18 Playing the Connected Component 18 ...About HDMI 49 Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder 50 Specifications 52 To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press ON/STANDBY (➔ page 44). Advanced Operations Advanced Setup 27 On-screen...
... Components with HDMI 13 Connecting Your Components 14 Connecting Onkyo V Components 15 Connecting a Recording Component 15 Connecting Antenna 16 Connecting the Power Cord 16 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 17 Turning On 17 Turning Off 17 Playback 18 Playing the Connected Component 18 ...About HDMI 49 Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder 50 Specifications 52 To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press ON/STANDBY (➔ page 44). Advanced Operations Advanced Setup 27 On-screen...
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... source, this may result in no sound from speakers of the HDMI component connected to "On" for an Q-compatible TV. - Set your TV's settings, or turn down the AV receiver's volume. When the "HDMI Ctrl(RIHD)" setting is set to "On" (➔ page 35) to hear from the AV receiver's speakers...
... source, this may result in no sound from speakers of the HDMI component connected to "On" for an Q-compatible TV. - Set your TV's settings, or turn down the AV receiver's volume. When the "HDMI Ctrl(RIHD)" setting is set to "On" (➔ page 35) to hear from the AV receiver's speakers...
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...turned on the recording (➔ page 26). En 15 e.g., CD player e.g., DVD player R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT Note • Use only V cables for recording. Refer to the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo... to V jacks. Connecting a Recording Component See "Recording" on for V connections. See the manuals supplied with your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs. You can use the ...
...turned on the recording (➔ page 26). En 15 e.g., CD player e.g., DVD player R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT Note • Use only V cables for recording. Refer to the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo... to V jacks. Connecting a Recording Component See "Recording" on for V connections. See the manuals supplied with your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs. You can use the ...
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... away as possible from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver. Always disconnect the power cord from your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the same circuit. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any other equipment. • Never disconnect the power cord from the...
... away as possible from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver. Always disconnect the power cord from your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the same circuit. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any other equipment. • Never disconnect the power cord from the...
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... panel. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the front panel. En 17 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off. Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the remote...
... panel. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the front panel. En 17 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off. Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the remote...
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... channels are grouped in another room. The specified sleep time appears on the display when the sleep timer has been set the AV receiver to turn off automatically after a specified period. 1 Press RECEIVER followed by R/X to select the required sleep time. En 24 Using the Home Menu Selecting Speakers A and B The...
... channels are grouped in another room. The specified sleep time appears on the display when the sleep timer has been set the AV receiver to turn off automatically after a specified period. 1 Press RECEIVER followed by R/X to select the required sleep time. En 24 Using the Home Menu Selecting Speakers A and B The...
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...the output of headphones, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it's already set to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks. Note • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • While the headphones plug is selected, the video input source remains unchanged. Camcorder Recording This section... you select another input source during recording, that when an audio-only input source (TV/CD) is inserted in the PHONES jack, the speakers are turned off. • When you want to record. En 26 The output is set to Stereo, Mono, or Direct. Tip • To unmute,...
...the output of headphones, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it's already set to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks. Note • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • While the headphones plug is selected, the video input source remains unchanged. Camcorder Recording This section... you select another input source during recording, that when an audio-only input source (TV/CD) is inserted in the PHONES jack, the speakers are turned off. • When you want to record. En 26 The output is set to Stereo, Mono, or Direct. Tip • To unmute,...
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... audio is output from the speakers connected to the wireless unit. ` No: The audio is not output from your subwoofer. ■ Double Bass ` On ` Off Turn this setting is fixed at "Large" and does not appear. ■ Center*1, Surround*1 ` Small: ` Large: Select based on the cone diameter. ` None: Select if no...
... audio is output from the speakers connected to the wireless unit. ` No: The audio is not output from your subwoofer. ■ Double Bass ` On ` Off Turn this setting is fixed at "Large" and does not appear. ■ Center*1, Surround*1 ` Small: ` Large: Select based on the cone diameter. ` None: Select if no...
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Multiplex/Mono Settings ■ Multiplex Input Ch (Mux) ` Main ` Sub ` Main/Sub This setting determines which channel of the two available settings. Panorama ` On ` Off Turn this setting on . ■ Mono Input Ch (Mono) ` Left + Right ` Left ` Right This setting specifies the channel to be used for playing any 2-channel digital ...
Multiplex/Mono Settings ■ Multiplex Input Ch (Mux) ` Main ` Sub ` Main/Sub This setting determines which channel of the two available settings. Panorama ` On ` Off Turn this setting on . ■ Mono Input Ch (Mono) ` Left + Right ` Left ` Right This setting specifies the channel to be used for playing any 2-channel digital ...
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... be used in music or other non-film content. The Dynamic Vol indicator will light (➔ page 8). a pair of large variations in volume. Speakers B is turned down from incoming source levels with Audyssey Dynamic EQ. About Audyssey Dynamic Volume® Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of headphones is set to...
... be used in music or other non-film content. The Dynamic Vol indicator will light (➔ page 8). a pair of large variations in volume. Speakers B is turned down from incoming source levels with Audyssey Dynamic EQ. About Audyssey Dynamic Volume® Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of headphones is set to...
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... and Asian models) ` 10kHz: ` 9kHz: Select the frequency step according to the AV receiver, or - En 34 Remote Control ■ Remote ID `1, 2, or 3 When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may activate during playback. Changing the remote controller's ID 1 While holding down RECEIVER, press... presets will automatically perform standby operation if there is dimly lit in Standby Mode. HDMI Setup Menu HDMI Setup ■ HDMI Ctrl (RIHD) ` Off ` On Turn this setting is not charged.
... and Asian models) ` 10kHz: ` 9kHz: Select the frequency step according to the AV receiver, or - En 34 Remote Control ■ Remote ID `1, 2, or 3 When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may activate during playback. Changing the remote controller's ID 1 While holding down RECEIVER, press... presets will automatically perform standby operation if there is dimly lit in Standby Mode. HDMI Setup Menu HDMI Setup ■ HDMI Ctrl (RIHD) ` Off ` On Turn this setting is not charged.
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... be output to "On". however in standby mode. - After changing the settings of the "HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)", "HDMI Through" or "Audio Return Ch", turn up the AV receiver's volume control, the sound will output no sound through your TV's speakers (➔ page 13), if you must support ARC function... or it is unclear whether the equipment is compatible or not. • If movement is unnatural when set to "On", change your TV's settings, or turn down the AV receiver's volume. ■ Audio Return Ch (ARC) ` Off ` Auto: The audio signal from the HDMI output. Note • If you operate...
... be output to "On". however in standby mode. - After changing the settings of the "HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)", "HDMI Through" or "Audio Return Ch", turn up the AV receiver's volume control, the sound will output no sound through your TV's speakers (➔ page 13), if you must support ARC function... or it is unclear whether the equipment is compatible or not. • If movement is unnatural when set to "On", change your TV's settings, or turn down the AV receiver's volume. ■ Audio Return Ch (ARC) ` Off ` Auto: The audio signal from the HDMI output. Note • If you operate...
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... desired selection. Direct listening mode is off, or - Note • To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the Direct listening mode. When you turn the mode on, you made here, go to "Level Cal (Level Calibration)" (➔ page 30) before setting the AV receiver to "No" or "None...can be adjusted. For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are: ` Auto: The Late Night function is set to "On" or "Off" automatically. ` Off ` On Turn this function while the AV receiver is muted. • Speakers that you 're listening through your movies and music. on to reduce the dynamic range...
... desired selection. Direct listening mode is off, or - Note • To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the Direct listening mode. When you turn the mode on, you made here, go to "Level Cal (Level Calibration)" (➔ page 30) before setting the AV receiver to "No" or "None...can be adjusted. For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are: ` Auto: The Late Night function is set to "On" or "Off" automatically. ` Off ` On Turn this function while the AV receiver is muted. • Speakers that you 're listening through your movies and music. on to reduce the dynamic range...
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...; The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital audio input signals with certain input sources. CinemaFILTER ■ Cinema Filter ` Off ` On Turn this setting on to "Auto". Note • The CinemaFILTER may not work when used with music files that you are typically mixed for each..., DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS Express. Music Optimizer ■ Music Optimizer ` Off ` On Turn this setting on to Standby. The Music Optimizer is disabled when the Direct listening mode is selected. • The setting is set to soften overly...
...; The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital audio input signals with certain input sources. CinemaFILTER ■ Cinema Filter ` Off ` On Turn this setting on to "Auto". Note • The CinemaFILTER may not work when used with music files that you are typically mixed for each..., DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS Express. Music Optimizer ■ Music Optimizer ` Off ` On Turn this setting on to Standby. The Music Optimizer is disabled when the Direct listening mode is selected. • The setting is set to soften overly...
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...receiver's Remote Controller You can use your iPod/iPhone models Alarm Clock function to automatically turn on your iPod/iPhone and the AV receiver at : http://www.onkyo.com Before using the Onkyo Dock components, update your iPod/iPhone with the iPod/iPhone still connected to control basic... accessories are different depending on . • "UP-A1 ChargeMode" must be set to another input source, the AV receiver will automatically turn off the power with the latest software, available from selecting the iPod/iPhone input source by pressing PORT repeatedly on your iPod/iPhone when ...
...receiver's Remote Controller You can use your iPod/iPhone models Alarm Clock function to automatically turn on your iPod/iPhone and the AV receiver at : http://www.onkyo.com Before using the Onkyo Dock components, update your iPod/iPhone with the iPod/iPhone still connected to control basic... accessories are different depending on . • "UP-A1 ChargeMode" must be set to another input source, the AV receiver will automatically turn off the power with the latest software, available from selecting the iPod/iPhone input source by pressing PORT repeatedly on your iPod/iPhone when ...
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... to operate your iPod/iPhone. You can control your earphones. Direct Change If you reconnect your iPod/iPhone in RI Dock, be turned on automatically. Controlling Your iPod/iPhone By pressing REMOTE MODE that came with any other iPod/iPhone functions. See to the Dock's instruction...System Function System On When you press the remote controller's (Playback) while the AV receiver is connected. See "Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via V" for controlling a Dock with V). • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to another input source, the AV receiver will...
... to operate your iPod/iPhone. You can control your earphones. Direct Change If you reconnect your iPod/iPhone in RI Dock, be turned on automatically. Controlling Your iPod/iPhone By pressing REMOTE MODE that came with any other iPod/iPhone functions. See to the Dock's instruction...System Function System On When you press the remote controller's (Playback) while the AV receiver is connected. See "Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via V" for controlling a Dock with V). • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to another input source, the AV receiver will...
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... when you can resume playback of the iPod/iPhone, please refer to the instruction manual. *1 This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on your TV and you can playback the video. Your iPod/iPhone may not... artist lists, and so on are displayed on your TV, and you can not display on when the remote controller transmits an On command. B G H I J C K D L E F M Onkyo Dock ✔: Available buttons UP-A1 Dock V Dock Buttons B ON/STANDBY*1 ✔ C TOP MENU*2 ✔ D R/X/F/S, ENTER ✔*3 ✔ PLAYLIST F/S ✔ ✔ E &#...
... when you can resume playback of the iPod/iPhone, please refer to the instruction manual. *1 This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on your TV and you can playback the video. Your iPod/iPhone may not... artist lists, and so on are displayed on your TV, and you can not display on when the remote controller transmits an On command. B G H I J C K D L E F M Onkyo Dock ✔: Available buttons UP-A1 Dock V Dock Buttons B ON/STANDBY*1 ✔ C TOP MENU*2 ✔ D R/X/F/S, ENTER ✔*3 ✔ PLAYLIST F/S ✔ ✔ E &#...
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...the AV receiver's display when changing settings. Make sure that the digital input source is designed for 18 home theater enjoyment. If your Onkyo dealer. Not all speakers. 21 Specify the speaker distances and adjust the 30 individual speaker levels. If you can 't resolve the issue.... into the wall outlet. Appendix Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for 1 hour. Power ■ Can't turn it in this section. While a pair of each speaker terminal. Disconnect all audio connecting plugs are - Make sure that the power cord is...
...the AV receiver's display when changing settings. Make sure that the digital input source is designed for 18 home theater enjoyment. If your Onkyo dealer. Not all speakers. 21 Specify the speaker distances and adjust the 30 individual speaker levels. If you can 't resolve the issue.... into the wall outlet. Appendix Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for 1 hour. Power ■ Can't turn it in this section. While a pair of each speaker terminal. Disconnect all audio connecting plugs are - Make sure that the power cord is...
