ONKYO HTX-22HDX User manual

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Digital Surround System

HTX-22HDX

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing this Onkyo product. Please

read this manual thoroughly before making any con-

nections or plugging in your new Onkyo product.

Following the instructions in this manual will enable

you to obtain optimum performance and listening

enjoyment from your new Onkyo product.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

Contents

Introduction...............................................2

Connections............................................14

Turning On ..............................................27

Playing Your AV Components ...............28

Using the Listening Modes....................32

Setup........................................................37

Troubleshooting......................................46

HDMI ........................................................49

Specifications .........................................51

Using  ........................................53

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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 radia-

tors, 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 pro-

vided 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 recep-

tacles, 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 speci-

fied 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 appara-

tus 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 dam-

aged,

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 adjust-

ment 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 ser-

vice.

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 fol-

low local regulations when disposing of batteries.

18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installa-

tion, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there

is adequate ventilation.

Leave at least 20 cm (8") of free space above,

behind, and at the sides. The rear edge of the shelf

or board above the apparatus should be set 20 cm

(8") away from the back 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 WARNING

S3125A

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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

user-serviceable. 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. Don’t use abrasive

cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical sol-

vents, because they may damage the finish or

remove the panel lettering.

4. Power

WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE

FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SEC-

TION CAREFULLY.

AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.

Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the

voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear

panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

The power cord plug is used to disconnect this

unit from the AC power source. Make sure that

the plug is readily operable (easily accessible) at

all times.

Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select

Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If

you do not intend to use the unit for an extended

period, remove the power cord from the AC out-

let.

5. Preventing Hearing Loss

Caution

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and

headphones can cause hearing loss.

6. Batteries and Heat Exposure

Warning

Batteries (battery packs or installed batteries)

must not be exposed to excessive heat from sun-

shine, fire, or the like.

7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never

handle this unit or its power cord while your

hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liq-

uid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your

Onkyo dealer.

8. Handling Notes

• If you need to transport this unit, use the origi-

nal packaging to pack it how it was when you

originally bought it.

• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit

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.

For U.S. models

FCC Information for User

CAUTION:

The user changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-

ence in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is con-

nected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

For Canadian Models

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

For models having a power cord with a polarized

plug:

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

Modèle pour les Canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE

DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME

NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

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Precautions—Continued

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS

ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA

PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE

CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER

JUSQU’AU FOND.

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.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance

with the following code:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this

apparatus may not correspond with the coloured mark-

ings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as

follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to

the terminal which is marked with the letter N or

coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected

to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or

coloured red.

IMPORTANT

The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse

needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must be

approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the

same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body

of the fuse.

If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket

outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable

fuse in the plug.

For European Models

Package Contents

Make sure you have the following items:

* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the

product name indicates the color. Specifications and

operation are the same regardless of color.

Declaration of Conformity

We,

ONKYO EUROPE

ELECTRONICS GmbH

LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,

82194 GROEBENZELL,

GERMANY

GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

K. MIYAGI

declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product

described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the

corresponding technical standards such as EN60065,

EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.

HTX-22HDXPAW Amp/Subwoofer

HTX-22HDXST Front Speakers

Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6)

Cables with red line for the front speakers

(11.5 ft., 3.5 m)

Power cord

(Power cord varies from country to country.)

Rubber feet for the Amp/Subwoofer (x4)

Rubber feet for the front speakers (x8)

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Speaker Precautions

Placement

• The subwoofer cabinet is made out of wood

and is therefore sensitive to extreme tem-

peratures and humidity. Do not put it in

locations subject to direct sunlight or in

humid places, such as near an air condi-

tioner, humidifier, bathroom, or kitchen.

• Do not put water or other liquids close to the

speakers. If liquid is spilled over the speak-

ers, the drive units may be damaged.

• Speakers should only be placed on sturdy,

flat surfaces that are free from vibration.

Putting them on uneven or unstable sur-

faces, where they may fall and cause dam-

age, will affect the sound quality.

• The HTX-22HDXPAW Amp/Subwoofer is

designed to be used in the upright vertical

position only. Do not use it in the horizontal

or tilted position.

• If the subwoofer is used near a turntable,

CD/Blu-ray/DVD player/recorder, howling

or skipping may occur. To prevent this,

position the subwoofer away from such

components, or turn down the volume.

• The HTX-22HDXPAW Amp/Subwoofer

generates heat and has vents at the top and

rear to allow this heat to escape. When

installing, leave at least 20 cm (8") of free

space above and behind. Also, leave at least

20 cm (8") of free space at the sides, other-

wise, the performance of the bass-reflex

port may be compromised.

The HTX-22HDXPAW Amp/Subwoofer

uses a non-shielded design. If you’re using

a CRT-type TV, to prevent picture interfer-

ence, position it at least 40 cm (15-3/4")

away from your TV.

Using Close to a TV or Computer

TVs and computer monitors are magnetically

sensitive devices and as such are likely to suf-

fer discoloration or picture distortion when

conventional speakers are placed nearby. To

prevent this, the HTX-22HDXST speakers

feature internal magnetic shielding. In some

situations, however, discoloration may still be

an issue, in which case you should turn off

your TV or monitor, wait 15 to 30 minutes,

and then turn it back on again. This normally

activates the degaussing function, which neu-

tralizes the magnetic field, thereby removing

any discoloration effects. If discoloration

problems persist, try moving the speakers

away from your TV or monitor. Note that dis-

coloration can also be caused by a magnet or

demagnetizing tool that’s too close to your

TV or monitor.

Input Signal Warning

The speakers can handle the specified input

power when used for normal music reproduc-

tion. If any of the following signals are fed to

them, even if the input power is within the

specified rating, excessive current may flow

in the speaker coils, causing burning or wire

breakage:

1. Interstation noise from an untuned FM

radio.

2. Sound from fast-forwarding a cassette

tape.

3. High-pitched sounds generated by an

oscillator, electronic musical instrument,

and so on.

4. Amplifier oscillation.

5. Special test tones from audio test CDs

and so on.

6. Thumps and clicks caused by connecting

or disconnecting audio cables. (Always

turn off the HTX-22HDXPAW Amp/Sub-

woofer before connecting or disconnect-

ing cables.)

7. Microphone feedback.

STANDBY

HDMI Thru

Bass-reflex port

20 cm (8") 20 cm (8")20 cm (8")

20 cm (8") 20 cm (8")

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions .....................2

Precautions...................................................3

Package Contents ........................................4

Speaker Precautions....................................5

Features ........................................................7

Getting to Know the HTX-22HDX ................9

Top Panel and Front...................................9

Display......................................................10

Rear Panel ...............................................11

Remote Controller......................................12

Installing the Batteries ..............................12

Aiming the Remote Controller ..................12

Using the Remote Controller ....................13

Connecting the Speakers ..........................14

Enjoying Home Theater............................14

Affixing the Rubber Feet...........................15

Speaker Connection Precautions.............16

Making the Connections...........................16

Connecting only the Front Speakers ........17

Connecting 5.1 Speakers .........................17

Connecting AV Components ....................18

About AV Connections .............................18

Making HDMI Connections.......................19

Connecting Components with

Digital Outputs .......................................21

Connecting Components with

Analog Outputs ......................................22

Connecting Onkyo  Components ........23

Turning On the HTX-22HDX ...................... 27

Connecting the Power Cord..................... 27

Turning On and Standby.......................... 27

Playing Your Components ........................ 28

Basic HTX-22HDX Operation .................. 28

Setting the Display Brightness ................. 29

Muting the HTX-22HDX ........................... 29

Using the Sleep Timer ............................. 29

Displaying Source Information ................. 30

Changing the Input Display...................... 30

Using the Listening Modes ....................... 32

Selecting the Listening Modes ................. 32

About the Listening Modes ...................... 33

Late Night Function.................................. 36

Adjusting Speaker Levels ........................ 36

Setup........................................................... 37

Setup Menus............................................ 37

Changing Settings.................................... 38

Specifying the Digital Signal Format ........ 45

Troubleshooting ........................................ 46

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface)................................................. 49

Specifications ............................................ 51

Using an -compatible TV,

Player, or Recorder................................ 53

* To reset the HTX-22HDX to its factory

defaults, turn it on and, while holding down

the [LISTENING MODE] button, press the

[ON/STANDBY] button (see page 46).

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Features

HTX-22HDXPAW: 5.1-channel Amp/Subwoofer

5.1-channel power amplifier with built-in subwoofer

• 25 W/CH (FL, FR, C, SL, SR), 6Ω, 1 kHz (European and North American models)

• 50 W (SB), 3Ω, 100 Hz (European model); 47 W (SB), 3Ω, 100 Hz (North American model)

• 3 HDMI

*1

inputs, 1 output (HDMI Version 1.4, with 3D Over HDMI and Audio Return Chan-

nel, plus support for up to 1080p, Deep Color, x.v.Color, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio

*2

,

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD

*3

, Dolby Digital Plus, SACD, and multi-

channel PCM)

• HD audio decoding: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio

• Easy setup with onscreen display (OSD) via HDMI

•VLSC

*4

(Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)

• EX. Bass for a deeper, more dynamic bass

• 4 DSP modes especially for gaming (Rock, Sports, Action, and RPG)

• Music Optimizer

*5

for use with compressed digital music

• Onkyo  system control over HDMI

• 2 optical inputs, 1 coaxial input

• 2 analog inputs

• Auto Power Down (on/off)

• Theater-Dimensional

*6

virtual surround

• Remote controller

• 16 cm cone

HTX-22HDXST: Front Speakers

Full range, bass-reflex speakers

• 8 cm full-range cone

• 70 Hz–20 kHz frequency response

• 40 W maximum power

•6Ω impedance

• Gloss finish

Designed especially for use with the HTX-22HDX, the optional Onkyo SKS-22X speaker

package consists of a center speaker and two surround speakers that can be connected

directly to the HTX-22HDX.

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Features—Continued

*1

“HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks

of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.”

*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 & pend-

ing. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc.

*3.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trade-

marks of Dolby Laboratories.

*4. VLSC is a registered trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

*5. Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

*6.

Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

* Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

* “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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Getting to Know the HTX-22HDX

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a ON/STANDBY button (27)

b INPUT button (28)

c LISTENING MODE button (32)

d VOLUME []/[] buttons (28)

e STANDBY indicator (red) (27)

f HDMI Thru indicator (orange) (44)

g Remote-control sensor (12)

h Bass-reflex port

i Display

Top Panel and Front

STANDBY

HDMI Thru

1234

5

88

9

7

6

Top panel

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Getting to Know the HTX-22HDX—Continued

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a Listening mode and format indicators

b SLEEP indicator (29)

c HDMI indicator (19)

d Message area (34)

e MUTING indicator (29)

f dB indicator (42)

Display

Indicator Listening mode/input format

PCM PCM

D Dolby Digital

DTS

D+ Dolby Digital Plus

HD Dolby TrueHD

EXP DTS Express Audio

HD HR DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

HD MSTR DTS-HD Master Audio

DSD Direct Stream Digital

T- D Theater-Dimensional

MULTI CH PCM multichannel

HDMI dBMULTI CH

1

4

3 5 6

2

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Getting to Know the HTX-22HDX—Continued

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a HDMI IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, and OUT (49)

b COAXIAL DIGITAL IN 1 (21)

c OPTICAL DIGITAL IN 2 and IN 3 (21)

d  REMOTE CONTROL (23)

e AC INLET (27)

f FRONT SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER, and

SURROUND SPEAKERS (17)

g Cooling fan

h LINE 1 and LINE 2 INPUT (22)

Rear Panel

AC INLET

CAUTION :

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

6 ~ 16

Ω

/SPEAKER

1

4

3

2

5

7

8

6

See pages 14–24 for hookup information.

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Remote Controller

Notes:

• If the remote controller doesn’t work reli-

ably, try replacing the batteries.

• Don’t mix new and old batteries or differ-

ent types of batteries.

• If you intend not to use the remote control-

ler for a long time, remove the batteries to

prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

• Expired batteries should be removed as

soon as possible to prevent damage from

leakage or corrosion.

When using the remote controller, point it

toward the HTX-22HDX’s remote control

sensor, as shown below.

Installing the Batteries Aiming the Remote Controller

30°

Approx. 16 ft.

(5 m)

Remote control sensor

STANDBY indicator

HTX-22HDXPAW

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Remote Controller—Continued

These buttons are used to control the HTX-22HDX.

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a SLEEP button (29)

b ON/STANDBY button (27)

c SETUP button (38)

d CH SEL button (36)

e Arrow []/[]/[]/[] and ENTER

buttons (38)

f VOLUME []/[] buttons (28)

g LISTENING MODE []/[] buttons

(32)

h DIMMER button (29)

i TEST TONE button (36)

j DISPLAY button (30)

k L NIGHT button (36)

l MUTING button (29)

m RETURN button (38)

n INPUT SELECTOR []/[] buttons

(28)

Using the Remote Controller

h

j

i

k

l

m

n

b

c

d

f

e

g

a

Buttons that are not explained here are

intended for use with an Onkyo Blu-ray/

DVD player/recorder or RI Dock with iPod

(see pages 25 and 26).

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Connecting the Speakers

Thanks to the HTX-22HDX’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real

sense of movement in your own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. You

can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby

Pro Logic II, DTS, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes.

Speaker positions for a 5.1-channel system are shown below.

Enjoying Home Theater

Corner

position

1/3 of wall

position

Center speaker (optional SKS-22X)

This speaker enhances the front left and

right speakers, making sound move-

ments distinct and providing a full sound

image. For movies it’s used mainly for

dialog.

Position it close to your TV (preferably

on top) facing forward at about ear level,

or at the same height as the front left

and right speakers.

Surround left and right speakers (optional

SKS-22X)

These speakers are used for precise sound

positioning and to add realistic ambience.

Position them at the sides of the listener, or

slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm)

above ear level. Ideally they should be equally

spaced from the listener.

Subwoofer (HTX-22HDXPAW Amp/

Subwoofer)

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of

the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel.

The volume and quality of the bass output

from your subwoofer will depend on its posi-

tion, the shape of your listening room, and

your listening position. In general, a good

bass sound can be obtained by installing the

subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the

way along the front wall, as shown.

Tip: To find the best position for your sub-

woofer, while playing a movie or some music

with good bass, experiment by placing your

subwoofer at various positions within the

room and choose the one that provides the

most satisfying results.

Front left and right speakers (HTX-22HDXST)

These output the main sound. Their role in a home the-

ater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image.

They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear

level, and equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward

slightly so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the

apex.

Notes:

The HTX-22HDX Digital Surround System con-

sists of an Amp/Subwoofer and two front speak-

ers.

Designed especially for use with the HTX-22HDX,

the optional Onkyo SKS-22X speaker package

consists of a center speaker and two surround

speakers that can be connected directly to the

HTX-22HDX.

Be sure to make the necessary Speaker Configu-

ration settings when you connect additional

speakers (see page 39).

Tip:

Theater-Dimensional listening mode

With this mode, you can enjoy a virtual 5.1 sur-

round sound even with only two or three speakers.

Good results may not be possible if there’s too

much reverb, so we recommend that you use this

mode in an environment with little or no natural

reverb (see pages 35, 42).

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Connecting the Speakers—Continued

You can improve the sound quality by affixing the included rubber feet to raise the speakers off

the mounting surface thereby reducing the contact area. The feet also make the speakers stable

and prevent them from moving around.

■ Rubber Feet for the Amp/Subwoofer

■ Rubber Feet for the Front Speakers

Note:

• Before you wall-mount the front speakers, check the strength of the wall. The supporting

strength of the screws depends on the wall material and the position of the studs. Use screws

as thick and long as possible, with a head diameter of 10 mm (3/8") or less and a thread diam-

eter of 4 mm (5/32") or less. (We recommend that you consult a professional home electron-

ics installer.)

Affixing the Rubber Feet

HTX-22HDXPAW

Rubber foot

Speaker

Amp/Subwoofer underside

Note:

• When you pick up the Amp/Sub-

woofer to affix the rubber feet,

place your hands away from the

speaker underneath.

Rubber foot

HTX-22HDXST

bottom

HTX-22HDXST top

Keyhole mounting slot

If you intend to wall-mount the front speakers using

their keyhole slots, affix two rubber feet to the rear of

each speaker for added stability.

Rubber foot

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Connecting the Speakers—Continued

Read the following before connecting your

speakers:

• Disconnect the power cord from the wall

outlet before making any connections.

• Connect only speakers with an impedance

of 6 ohms or higher.

• Read the instructions supplied with your

speakers.

• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polar-

ity. Connect positive (+) terminals to only

positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) ter-

minals to only negative (–) terminals. If

you get them the wrong way around, the

sound will be out of phase and will sound

unnatural.

• Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker

cables may affect the sound quality and

should be avoided.

• Be careful not to short

the positive and nega-

tive wires. Doing so

may damage the

HTX-22HDX.

• Don’t connect more than one cable to each

speaker terminal. Doing so may damage

the HTX-22HDX.

• Don’t connect a speaker to several termi-

nals.

1

Remove the pre-

cut insulation from

the ends of the

speaker cables,

and twist the bare

wires tightly.

2

Push the lever to open

the hole, insert the

bare wire into the hole,

and then release the

lever.

Make sure that the speaker terminals are grip-

ping the bare wires, not the insulation.

Speaker Connection Precautions Making the Connections

17

Connecting the Speakers—Continued

The following hookup diagram shows how to connect the included front speakers for 2.1-channel

operation.

With additional speakers, such as the optional Onkyo SKS-22X speaker package, you can enjoy

5.1-channel surround sound. The following hookup diagram shows how to connect the included

front speakers, a center speaker, and left and right surround speakers.

Connecting only the Front Speakers

AC INLET

CAUTION :

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

6 ~ 16

Ω

/SPEAKER

Front left speakerFront right speaker

Red terminal

Red line

White terminal

Red line

Supplied speaker

cable

Supplied speaker

cable

Connecting 5.1 Speakers

AC INLET

CAUTION :

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

6 ~ 16

Ω

/SPEAKER

Surround right

speaker

Front left speakerFront right speaker

Center speaker

Surround left

speaker

18

Connecting AV Components

• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV compo-

nents.

• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connec-

tions.

Optical Digital Jacks

The HTX-22HDX’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug

is inserted and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.

Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.

RCA Connection Color Coding

RCA connections are usually color coded: red and white. Use red plugs to connect right-channel

audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio

inputs and outputs (typically labeled “L”).

• Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or

malfunctions).

• To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker

cables.

About AV Connections

Left (white)

Analog audio

Left (white)

Right (red) Right (red)

Right!

Wrong!

19

Connecting AV Components—Continued

You can connect components with HDMI outputs to the HTX-22HDX’s HDMI IN 1, IN 2, and

IN 3 inputs and connect your HDMI TV to the HTX-22HDX’s HDMI OUT. You need HDMI

cables to make HDMI connections.

When you connect a component to an HDMI jack, the HDMI indicator on the display lights up.

■ Video Signals

Digital video signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are output by the HDMI OUT for display

on your TV.

■ Audio Signals

Digital audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are output by the speakers connected to the

HTX-22HDX. Normally, they are not output by the HDMI OUT.

To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV’s speakers:

• If your TV is -compatible, set the TV Control setting to On

(page 44).

• If your TV is not -compatible, set the Audio TV Out setting to On

(page 43) or the TV Control setting to Off (page 44).

• Set your Blu-ray/DVD player/recorder’s HDMI audio output setting to PCM.

Notes:

• If your TV supports the Audio Return Channel in HDMI Version 1.4, you can listen to the

sound from your TV through the HTX-22HDX (see “ARC” on page 44).

• Set the output resolution of your Blu-ray/DVD player/recorder so that it matches the resolu-

tion of your TV before starting playback.

• The HDMI video stream is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface), so TVs and dis-

plays with a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that

DVI connections only carry video, so you’ll need to make a separate connection for audio.)

However, reliable operation with such an adapter is not guaranteed. In addition, video signals

from a PC are not supported.

Making HDMI Connections

Hint!

AC INLET

CAUTION :

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

6 ~ 16



/SPEAKER

HDMIHDMI

IN 1

HDMI

IN

HDMI

OUT

Blu-ray/DVD player/

recorder

TV

: Signal flow

20

Connecting AV Components—Continued

• To listen to an HDMI source component through the HTX-22HDX, you must configure your

system so that video from the HDMI source component can be displayed on your TV (i.e., on

your TV, select the HDMI input that’s connected to the HTX-22HDX’s HDMI OUT). This is

necessary because a component identification check has to be performed on your TV before

an HDMI source component can output any signals. If your TV is off or set to a different

input source, the HTX-22HDX may produce no sound or the sound may be distorted.

• The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the connected

source component. If the picture is poor or there’s no sound from a component connected via

HDMI, check its setup. Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for details.

• If you set the Audio TV Out setting to On (page 43) to listen through your TV’s speakers, if

you adjust the volume on the HTX-22HDX, the HTX-22HDX’s speakers will also output

sound. Also, if you set the TV Control setting to On (page 44) to listen through the speakers

of an -compatible TV, if you adjust the volume on the HTX-22HDX, the

HTX-22HDX’s speakers will output sound when the TV’s speakers are muted. To stop the

HTX-22HDX’s speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV’s settings, or

turn down the HTX-22HDX’s volume.

• See page 49 for more information about HDMI.

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