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... to the Radio 54 Thank you for future reference. Please read this manual for purchasing this Onkyo product. 7.1ch THX Certified Digital Surround Receiver and Speaker Package HT-S9100THX AV Receiver (HT-R960) Front Speakers (SKF-960F) Center Speaker (SKC-960C) Surround Speakers (SKM-960S) ........ 41 Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 50 Listening to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Onkyo product. Using the Listening Modes .......... 59 Advanced Operation 76 Troubleshooting 101 En Following the instructions in your new...
... to the Radio 54 Thank you for future reference. Please read this manual for purchasing this Onkyo product. 7.1ch THX Certified Digital Surround Receiver and Speaker Package HT-S9100THX AV Receiver (HT-R960) Front Speakers (SKF-960F) Center Speaker (SKC-960C) Surround Speakers (SKM-960S) ........ 41 Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 50 Listening to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Onkyo product. Using the Listening Modes .......... 59 Advanced Operation 76 Troubleshooting 101 En Following the instructions in your new...
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Package Contents Make sure you have the following items: AV receiver (HT-R960) Subwoofer (SKW-960) Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna (Red) (White) Speaker cable for ...
Package Contents Make sure you have the following items: AV receiver (HT-R960) Subwoofer (SKW-960) Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna (Red) (White) Speaker cable for ...
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Contents-Continued Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD Player 98 Controlling an RI Dock 99 Controlling a Cassette Recorder 100 Troubleshooting 101 Specifications 105 AV receiver HT-R960 105 Speaker Package HTP-960 106 Video Resolution Chart 107 Onscreen Setup Menu Map 108 * To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button (see page 101). 7
Contents-Continued Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD Player 98 Controlling an RI Dock 99 Controlling a Cassette Recorder 100 Troubleshooting 101 Specifications 105 AV receiver HT-R960 105 Speaker Package HTP-960 106 Video Resolution Chart 107 Onscreen Setup Menu Map 108 * To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button (see page 101). 7
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Use of this THX Certified System are engineered to work seamlessly together to music, or playing the hottest new video game, the HT-S9100THX will transform your room into the ultimate entertainment environment. 8 Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. Dolby...protection technology must be registered in some jurisdictions. patents and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Onkyo and THX Ltd., provides home theater enthusiasts the perfect blend of performance and ease of DTS, Inc. Manufactured under license under license from Dolby ...
Use of this THX Certified System are engineered to work seamlessly together to music, or playing the hottest new video game, the HT-S9100THX will transform your room into the ultimate entertainment environment. 8 Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. Dolby...protection technology must be registered in some jurisdictions. patents and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Onkyo and THX Ltd., provides home theater enthusiasts the perfect blend of performance and ease of DTS, Inc. Manufactured under license under license from Dolby ...
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...CD SETUP RETURN MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT DIMMER MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 JK Other models L M NOP QR STU V ON/STANDBY STANDBY TUNING PRESET ENTER W MASTER VOLUME THX PHONES MULTI CH A SPEAKERS B DVD... MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 S The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. C Input selector buttons (50) Select the following input sources: DVD, VCR...
...CD SETUP RETURN MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT DIMMER MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 JK Other models L M NOP QR STU V ON/STANDBY STANDBY TUNING PRESET ENTER W MASTER VOLUME THX PHONES MULTI CH A SPEAKERS B DVD... MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 S The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. C Input selector buttons (50) Select the following input sources: DVD, VCR...
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... MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC MASTER VOLUME or AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 Speaker set A On Off Speaker set B On Off On Off Indicator AB A B Output Set A: 5.1 channels Set B: 2 channels Set A: 7.1 channels Set B: 2 channels No sound ■...
... MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC MASTER VOLUME or AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 Speaker set A On Off Speaker set B On Off On Off Indicator AB A B Output Set A: 5.1 channels Set B: 2 channels Set A: 7.1 channels Set B: 2 channels No sound ■...
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Step 2: Make the audio connection a . Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, or Other Device Step 1: Make the video connection A . TUNING PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME a AUX INPUT L AUDIO R SETUP RETURN P MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 A AUX INPUT VIDEO Connection A a AV receiver AUX INPUT VIDEO AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R Signal flow ⇐ ⇐ L AUDIO R OUT VIDEO OUT Camcorder, game console, etc. Camcorder or console Composite video output Analog audio L/R output 36
Step 2: Make the audio connection a . Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, or Other Device Step 1: Make the video connection A . TUNING PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME a AUX INPUT L AUDIO R SETUP RETURN P MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 A AUX INPUT VIDEO Connection A a AV receiver AUX INPUT VIDEO AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R Signal flow ⇐ ⇐ L AUDIO R OUT VIDEO OUT Camcorder, game console, etc. Camcorder or console Composite video output Analog audio L/R output 36
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...Speaker Setup" on page 42. ■ Did you turn the AV receiver off . PR tively. If your system up , and the STANDBY indicator goes off. AV receiver ON/STANDBY Remote controller or On the AV receiver, .../STANDBY] button. To turn it for the very first time. Y HDMI If you connect an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock? The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. Turning On the...INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Turning On and Standby The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV that...
...Speaker Setup" on page 42. ■ Did you turn the AV receiver off . PR tively. If your system up , and the STANDBY indicator goes off. AV receiver ON/STANDBY Remote controller or On the AV receiver, .../STANDBY] button. To turn it for the very first time. Y HDMI If you connect an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock? The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. Turning On the...INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Turning On and Standby The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV that...
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... MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 3, 9 4-8 TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV The onscreen setup menus appear only on the speakers. • Do not... • If the AV receiver is muted, it will enjoy, Audysssey 2EQ takes measurements at up to -octave balance at least 1 meter. If your home theater that is connected to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary listening position. The result is connected. : Listening area : Listening position 42...
... MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 3, 9 4-8 TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV The onscreen setup menus appear only on the speakers. • Do not... • If the AV receiver is muted, it will enjoy, Audysssey 2EQ takes measurements at up to -octave balance at least 1 meter. If your home theater that is connected to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary listening position. The result is connected. : Listening area : Listening position 42...
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... TONE MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 iPod with video: If you change the input assignment from an HDMI IN to one of the other inputs (e.g., COAX1 or COAX2), be changed... the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select: COAX1: Select if the component is automatically set 48 Changing the Input Display If you connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, or connect an RI Dock to work properly, you can be performed...
... TONE MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 iPod with video: If you change the input assignment from an HDMI IN to one of the other inputs (e.g., COAX1 or COAX2), be changed... the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select: COAX1: Select if the component is automatically set 48 Changing the Input Display If you connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, or connect an RI Dock to work properly, you can be performed...
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... RETURN MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 1 2, 3 When an input source is selected, the AV receiver checks the relevant audio inputs for the presence of priority: HDMI, digital, analog...
... RETURN MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 1 2, 3 When an input source is selected, the AV receiver checks the relevant audio inputs for the presence of priority: HDMI, digital, analog...
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... [SP A/B] button. Because our ears are . 2 AV receiver SPEAKERS A B Remote controller To turn the speakers on , speaker set A is designed for home theaters, it off , use the AV receiver's SPEAKERS [A] and [B] buttons, or press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button on the source component. To select an ...MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 1 Subwoofer's 1 rear panel 4 4 1 AV receiver DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD Remote controller Use the AV ...
... [SP A/B] button. Because our ears are . 2 AV receiver SPEAKERS A B Remote controller To turn the speakers on , speaker set A is designed for home theaters, it off , use the AV receiver's SPEAKERS [A] and [B] buttons, or press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button on the source component. To select an ...MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 1 Subwoofer's 1 rear panel 4 4 1 AV receiver DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD Remote controller Use the AV ...
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... CD SETUP RETURN MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT DIMMER MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 PHONES DIMMER Setting the Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver. You can temporarily mute the output of the display...
... CD SETUP RETURN MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT DIMMER MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 PHONES DIMMER Setting the Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver. You can temporarily mute the output of the display...
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... RETURN MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 DIGITAL INPUT 1 DIGITAL INPUT Press and hold the AV receiver's [DIGITAL INPUT] button for each digital signal format. If the input signal is not...
... RETURN MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 DIGITAL INPUT 1 DIGITAL INPUT Press and hold the AV receiver's [DIGITAL INPUT] button for each digital signal format. If the input signal is not...
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... RETURN MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 TUNING MODE With the built-in tuner, you release the button. Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations ■ Auto Tuning Mode 1 TUNING MODE Press...
... RETURN MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 TUNING MODE With the built-in tuner, you release the button. Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations ■ Auto Tuning Mode 1 TUNING MODE Press...
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... RETURN MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 DISPLAY Press the [DISPLAY] button to the Radio-Continued ■ Tuning into AM and FM stations directly by Frequency You can also use the...
... RETURN MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 DISPLAY Press the [DISPLAY] button to the Radio-Continued ■ Tuning into AM and FM stations directly by Frequency You can also use the...
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... MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 CH +/- ORY] button, press the MEMORY TUNING MODE [TUNING MODE] button. Selecting Presets PRESET ON/STANDBY STANDBY TUNING PRESET ENTER... RETURN MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 3 PRESET While the preset number is flashing (about 8 seconds), use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons or the remote controller's CH [+/-]...
... MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 CH +/- ORY] button, press the MEMORY TUNING MODE [TUNING MODE] button. Selecting Presets PRESET ON/STANDBY STANDBY TUNING PRESET ENTER... RETURN MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 3 PRESET While the preset number is flashing (about 8 seconds), use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons or the remote controller's CH [+/-]...
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...MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 23 You can search for stations that 's broadcasting TP. The AV receiver searches until it stops briefly before continuing with the search....MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting text information, the text can be heard as and when it's broadcast. The current ...
...MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 23 You can search for stations that 's broadcasting TP. The AV receiver searches until it stops briefly before continuing with the search....MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting text information, the text can be heard as and when it's broadcast. The current ...
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... RETURN MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 THX GAME MOVIE/TV ■ [THX] button This button selects the THX listening modes. ■ [MOVIE/TV] button This button selects the listening modes...
... RETURN MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER HT-R960 THX GAME MOVIE/TV ■ [THX] button This button selects the THX listening modes. ■ [MOVIE/TV] button This button selects the listening modes...
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Specifications AV receiver HT-R960 Amplifier Section Rated Output Power North American: 130 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm load, 1 channel driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum ...
Specifications AV receiver HT-R960 Amplifier Section Rated Output Power North American: 130 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm load, 1 channel driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum ...