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HT-S780_En.book Page 1 Monday, February 28, 2005 2:13 PM Contents Introduction ..................................... 2 7.1ch Home Theater System HT-S780 Connection .................................... 18 AV Receiver (HT-R530) Front Speaker (SKF-530F) Turning On & First Time Setup..... 32 Center Speaker (SKC-530C) Surround Speaker (SKM-530S) Surround Back Speaker (SKB-530) Powered Subwoofer (SKW-530) Basic Operation Playing your AV components....... 34 Instruction Manual Using the Tuner............................ 36 Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 40 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 7.1ch 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 7.1ch Home Theater Sys- Advanced Operation ..................... 44 tem. Please retain this manual for future reference. Troubleshooting ............................ 55 En HT-S780_En.book Page 2 Monday, February 28, 2005 2:13 PM WARNING: WARNING AVIS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the CAUTION: presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO persons. USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE intended to alert the user to the presence of important PERSONNEL. operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 15. Damage Requiring Service 2. Keep these instructions. Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer 3. Heed all warnings. servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: 4. Follow all instructions. A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen 6. Clean only with dry cloth. into the apparatus, 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. water, 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia- D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus following the operating instructions. Adjust only (including amplifiers) that produce heat. those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or controls may result in damage and will often grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two require extensive work by a qualified technician blades with one wider than the other. A grounding to restore the apparatus to its normal operation, type plug has two blades and a third grounding E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro- any way, and vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for performance this indicates a need for service. replacement of the obsolete outlet. 16. Object and Liquid Entry 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta- through openings as they may touch dangerous volt- cles, and the point where they exit from the appara- age points or short-out parts that could result in a tus. fire or electric shock. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or manufacturer. splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as 12. Use only with the cart, stand, PORTABLE CART WARNING vases shall be placed on the apparatus. tripod, bracket, or table spec- Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of ified by the manufacturer, or this unit. sold with the apparatus. 17. Batteries When a cart is used, use cau- Always consider the environmental issues and fol- tion when moving the cart/ low local regulations when disposing of batteries. apparatus combination to 18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, avoid injury from tip-over. S3125A such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is ade- 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or quate ventilation. when unused for long periods of time. Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf Servicing is required when the apparatus has been or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects gap for warm air to escape. have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 2 HT-S780_En.book Page 3 Monday, February 28, 2005 2:13 PM Precautions 1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use Memory Backup only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with- The AV receiver uses a battery-less memory backup out the permission of the copyright holder. system in order to retain radio presets and other settings 2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user- when it’s unplugged or in the case of a power failure. serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact Although no batteries are required, the AV receiver your Onkyo dealer. must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the 3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all backup system. Once it has been charged, the AV over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft receiver will retain the settings for several weeks, cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild deter- although this depends on the environment and will be gent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards shorter in humid climates. with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thin- ners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the finish or remove the panel let- For U.S. models tering. FCC Information for User 4. Power CAUTION: WARNING The user changes or modifications not expressly BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE approved by the party responsible for compliance could FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SEC- TION CAREFULLY. void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. NOTE: Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the This equipment has been tested and found to comply voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to Some models have a voltage selector switch for provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- compatibility with power systems around the world. ence in a residential installation. Before you plug in such a model, make sure that the This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor- area. dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer- Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY ence to radio communications. However, there is no does not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular intend to use the unit for an extended period, installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter- remove the power cord from the AC outlet. ference to radio or television reception, which can be 5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never determined by turning the equipment off and on, the handle this unit or its power cord while your hands user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets one or more of the following measures: inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. dealer. • Increase the separation between the equipment and 6. Handling Notes receiver. • If you need to transport this unit, use the original • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif- packaging to pack it how it was when you origi- ferent from that to which the receiver is connected. nally bought it. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech- • Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit nician for help. for a long time, because they may leave marks on the case. • This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm after prolonged use. This is normal. • If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may not work properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it occasionally. 3 HT-S780_En.book Page 4 Monday, February 28, 2005 2:13 PM Precautions—Continued Speaker Precautions For Canadian Models Placement NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS • The speaker cabinets are made out of wood and are COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.