Onkyo HT-RC440 User Manual

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Safety Information and Introduction
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
15. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the apparatus,
C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water,
D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the apparatus to its normal operation,
E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in
any way, and
F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in
performance this indicates a need for service.
16. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of
this unit.
17. Batteries
Always consider the environmental issues and follow
local regulations when disposing of batteries.
18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is
adequate ventilation.
Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and
10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or
board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away
from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like gap for
warm air to escape.
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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
AVIS
PORTABLE CART WARNIN
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Onkyo HT-RC440 Specifications

General

Brand	Onkyo
Model	HT-RC440
Category	Receiver
Language	English

Summary

Safety Information and Introduction

Important Safety Instructions

Lists critical safety instructions for appliance operation and maintenance.

Precautions

Details precautions for recording copyright, AC fuse, care, power, hearing loss, and battery exposure.

Supplied Accessories

Lists all accessories included with the AV receiver.

Features

Amplifier

Details amplifier specifications like wattage, circuitry, and transformer.

Processing

Lists processing capabilities like HDMI features, DSP, and converters.

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

Overview of controls and indicators on the front panel of the AV receiver.

Rear Panel

Identifies and describes the input/output jacks on the rear panel.

Remote Controller

Controlling the AV Receiver

Details how to use the remote to control the AV receiver's functions.

Connections

Connecting Your Speakers

Instructions for connecting speaker cables using screw terminals or banana plugs.

Speaker Connection Precautions

Important precautions to prevent damage when connecting speakers.

Connecting AV components

Explains various AV connection formats like HDMI, Component, Composite, Optical, Coaxial, and Analog.

Connecting Components with HDMI

How to connect components using HDMI, including ARC function.

Connecting Your Components

Details how to connect various components to specific jacks on the AV receiver.

Connecting Onkyo RI Components

Instructions for connecting Onkyo components using the RI (Remote Interactive) system.

Connecting the Antennas

How to connect the supplied indoor FM and AM loop antennas.

Turning On & Basic Operations

Turning On/Off the AV Receiver

Step-by-step guide on powering the AV receiver on and off.

Playing the Connected Component

How to select and play audio from a connected source component.

Controlling Contents of USB or Network Devices

Explains how to navigate and control media from USB or network devices.

Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB

Step-by-step guide to playing music from an iPod/iPhone connected via USB.

Playing a USB Device

Instructions for playing music files from a USB device.

Listening to vTuner Internet Radio

How to access and listen to stations via the vTuner Internet Radio service.

Playing Music Files on a Server

Guide to playing music from a computer or media server via network.

Listening to AM/FM Radio

Instructions for tuning into AM and FM radio stations using the receiver.

Presetting AM/FM Stations

How to store and select favorite AM/FM radio stations as presets.

Using the Listening Modes

How to select different listening modes for movies, music, and games.

Using the Home Menu

Explains how to navigate the Home menu for quick access to settings.

Using the Music Optimizer

Explains how the Music Optimizer enhances compressed music files.

Advanced Operations

On-screen Setup

Introduces the two methods for changing settings: Quick Setup and Setup Menu.

Using the Quick Setup

How to access and use the Quick Setup menu for frequently used settings.

Using the Audio Settings of Quick Setup

Details how to adjust audio settings like Bass, Treble, Speaker Levels, Late Night, and Music Optimizer.

Using the Setup Menu (HOME)

Guide to navigating and using the main Setup Menu (HOME).

Setup menu items

Lists all available settings within the Setup menu categorized by function.

HDMI Input

How to assign video components to HDMI input selectors.

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)

How to configure speaker settings like size, subwoofer presence, and crossover.

Sp Distance (Speaker Distance)

How to set speaker distances for optimal sound arrival at the listening position.

Level Cal (Level Calibration)

How to adjust speaker levels using a built-in test tone for balanced output.

Audio Adjust

Details on adjusting sound settings like Multiplex, Mono, Dolby, and DTS parameters.

Source Setup

How to set up sources, including A/V Sync, preset names, and audio selector priorities.

HDMI Setup

Settings related to HDMI control, through function, and audio TV out.

Network Setup

How to configure network settings for DHCP, DNS, and proxy.

DHCP

Configuration for automatic IP address assignment via DHCP.

Zone 2

Overview of Zone 2 audio playback in a second room.

Making Zone 2 Connections

How to connect speakers to an additional amplifier for Zone 2 playback.

Controlling Other Components

iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock

How to play music and videos from an iPod/iPhone using an Onkyo Dock.

Controlling Your iPod/iPhone

How to control iPod/iPhone functions using the AV receiver's remote.

Entering Remote Control Codes

Step-by-step instructions for entering remote control codes for components.

Controlling a TV

How to control a TV using the receiver's remote, including RIHD compatibility.

Controlling Apple TV

How to program the remote to control an Apple TV.

Controlling a Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player, HD DVD Player or DVD Recorder

How to control these players/recorders using the receiver's remote.

Satellite receiver/Cable receiver operation

Explains remote button functions for satellite/cable receiver control.

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common problems with the AV receiver.

Power

Troubleshooting steps related to power issues like not turning on or turning off unexpectedly.

Audio

Troubleshooting steps for audio problems like no sound or quiet audio.

The remote controller doesn’t work

Troubleshooting steps when the remote controller is unresponsive.

There’s no sound

Troubleshooting for no sound output.

Can’t access the server or Internet radio

Troubleshooting network access issues for servers and internet radio.

Can’t access the music files on a USB device

Troubleshooting issues accessing music files on a USB device.

Firmware Update

Overview of methods for updating the AV receiver's firmware.

Update procedure

Step-by-step procedure for updating firmware via network.

Connection Tips and Video Signal Path

Guidance on connection formats and signal flow for AV receiver.

Using an RIHD compatible TV, Player, or Recorder

How to use RIHD (CEC) compatible devices for system control.

About HDMI

Explains HDMI interface, supported audio formats, and copyright protection.

Network/USB Features

Overview of connecting the AV receiver to a home network and USB features.

Supported Audio File Formats

Lists supported audio file formats like MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, and LPCM.

Specifications

Details technical specifications of the AV receiver in Amplifier, Video, Tuner, General, HDMI, and Audio sections.

Using Internet Radio

Common Procedures in Internet Radio Menu

Steps for accessing and selecting internet radio services.

Pandora® internet radio –Getting Started (U.S. only)

Guide to setting up and using Pandora internet radio.

Using Rhapsody (U.S. only)

Guide to setting up and using Rhapsody internet radio.

Using the SiriusXM Internet Radio (North American only)

Guide to setting up and using SiriusXM Internet Radio.

Using Last.fm Internet Radio

Guide to setting up and using Last.fm internet radio, including scrobbling.

Using Slacker Personal Radio

Guide to setting up and using Slacker Personal Radio.

Using MP3tunes

Guide to creating an account and playing music via MP3tunes.

Remote Control Codes

Remote Control Codes

Instructions on how to enter remote control codes for components.

Dedicated Onkyo Receiver

Remote control codes for dedicated Onkyo receivers.

Cable Set Top Box

Remote control codes for various cable set-top boxes.

IPTV

Remote control codes for IPTV devices.

CD

Remote control codes for various CD players and recorders.

Cassette Deck

Remote control codes for various cassette decks.

Accessory

Remote control codes for accessories like Apple, Jamo, Logitech, Onkyo.

Receiver

Remote control codes for Onkyo receivers.

Satellite Set Top Box

Remote control codes for various satellite set-top boxes.

SAT/PVR Combination

Remote control codes for SAT/PVR combination devices.

Television

Remote control codes for various television brands.

VCR

Remote control codes for various VCRs.

TV/VCR Combination

Remote control codes for TV/VCR combination units.

DVD

Remote control codes for various DVD players and recorders.

Blu-ray Disc

Remote control codes for Blu-ray Disc players.

HD-DVD

Remote control codes for HD-DVD players.

TV/DVD Combination

Remote control codes for TV/DVD combination units.