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Contents
Important Safeguards......................... 2
Precautions........................................... 3
Features................................................ 3
Phantom Cinema
Package Contents ................................ 4
Checking the package contents.............. 4
Installing batteries.................................. 4
Installation ........................................... 5
Installation Precautions.......................... 6
PHC-5
Connections.....
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WARNING: WARNING AVIS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated CAUTION: “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT su
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Precautions Features 1. Warranty Claim n Onkyo’s Theater-Dimensional Sound You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround system developed case of warranty claim, please report this number. by Onkyo creates the optimum home theater environment by adjusting the listening distance and the width of the 2. AC Fuse sound output from the front speakers. The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-service- n
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REMOTE CONTROLLER Package Contents Checking the package contents Before using this product, make sure that the package includes the following items: l Remote controller (RC-382M) · 1 l Batteries (AA) · 2 l Stereo audio connection cable · 1 l Monaural audio connection l Anti-slippage pad (black) · 1 l Dual-side fixing tape (white) · 1 cable · 1 l Instruction manual (this book) · 1 l Quick guide · 1 Installing batteries Insert two batteries (included in the package) into the remote
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Installation We can usually identify the source of a sound based on its loudness and the time difference (delay) between the sound reaching our left ear and right ear. The Virtual Surround system of this unit uses this characteristic of human hearing. This system, along with the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology, creates an effect that makes you think the sound is coming from all around you, even though the sound is output from only two front speakers. The Virtual Surround system l
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Installation (continued) Installation Precautions Install the unit on a level, stable surface. The unit may fall if you install it on a tilted or unstable surface. Follow the requirements below to place the unit on top of a TV: • The TV surface on the top side is larger than the bottom surface of the unit. • The TV surface is level and not tilted. • The TV is not on an unstable surface. To prevent the PHC-5 from falling, be sure to attach the anti-slippage pads (included in the packa
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Do not plug the power cord into the AC Connections outlet until all connections are completed. Connecting to the TV (IPM system) • Use the cable included in the package for connection. Connect the stereo audio connection cable as follows: To TV’s audio output L ch. jack...white white...PHC-5’s TV input L ch. jack To TV’s audio output R ch. jack...red red...PHC-5’s TV input R ch. jack • Plug the cables securely. Incomplete connection may cause noise or malfunction. • Refer to the
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Connections (continued) Connecting the subwoofer, SKW-320, SKW-310, etc. Connect the subwoofer Optional Onkyo subwoofer SKW-320, SKW-310, etc. to the SUBWOOFER PREOUT jack on the PHC-5. We recommend you connect a subwoofer to take the best advantage of the virtual surround effects. Subwoofer with built-in : Signal flow amplifier (active) (SKW-320, SKW-310, etc.) Included LINE INPUT L Monaural audio connection cable R STANDBY/ON POWER OFF ON PANORAMA WIDE TV NORMAL VI
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Connecting the power cord Follow the instructions below to connect the power cord: • Make sure that all connections other than the power cord for the PHC-5 system have already been made. • Turning on the power to the PHC-5 system may cause a very brief current surge that might affect other devices, such as a computer, if they are on the same circuit. Connect those devices to another circuit of the AC outlet. PHC-5 STANDBY/ON POWER STANDBY/ON OFF ON POWER OFF ON PANORAMA WIDE TV PANORAMA WIDE TV
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REMOTE CONT ROLL ER Before Operating the PHC-5 System Using the remote controller Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor panel on the unit. Operate the remote controller within the angle and distance specified in the figure below. The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a sig- nal from the remote controller. STANDBY/ON POWER OFF ON Remote control sensor 30˚ 30˚ Remote controller RC-382M within approx. 5m NOTE • Do not let strong light, such as direct sunlight
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Operating the PHC-5 System Compatible recordings and media • The Virtual Surround system on the PHC-5 system produces the best effect with recordings (media) that use the “Dolby* DOLBY SURROUND Surround” system. These media include Hi-Fi VHS, laser discs, and DVD video, which carry the mark. The PRO • LOGIC Virtual Surround system also produces a great effect with normal stereo recordings, although some of them may seem to have a narrower stereo image or produce unnatural sound. In this case, u
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Operating the PHC-5 System (continued) 3 On the remote controller, select Virtual mode by pressing the MODE button. PANORAMA TV WIDE VIDEO MODE NORMAL DISTANCE AUX NEAR INPUT MID SENDING/ LEARNED Pressing the MODE button repeatedly toggles between Virtual mode and Stereo mode. POWER DISPLAY LEARN If you select Stereo mode, skip to Step 7 on the next page. POWER VIDEO CONTROL TV/VCR 4 Set the listening distance (distance between the lis- POWER TV CONTROL tener and the unit) using the DISTANCE ¹/
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6 Adjust the volume level of the surround sound. SURROUND MIN LEVEL MAX SENDING/ LEARNED ¹:Press this button to raise When you press the SURROUND¹ the surround sound. button, the LEVEL meter lights up, POWER DISPLAY LEARN :Press this button to lower indicating the current volume level. the surround sound. The meter turns off about five seconds POWER after you release the button. VIDEO CONTROL TV/VCR POWER TV CONTROL TV/VIDEO VOLUME CH If a subwoofer has been connected: DISTANCE EXPAND 7 Adjust
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Operating the PHC-5 System (continued) Other functions Turning off the light on the display DISPLAY SENDING/ Pressing the DISPLAY button turns on/off the light on the display of the unit. LEARNED This button is disabled in Stereo mode. POWER DISPLAY LEARN POWER VIDEO CONTROL Adjusting the balance TV/VCR POWER PANORAMA WIDE TV CONTROL FRONT BALANCE TV/VIDEO VOLUME CH NORMAL The sound pans The sound pans DISTANCE EXPAND to the left. to the right. MODE Ã: Press this button to shift the sound to the
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Programmable Remote Controller You can use the remote controller RC-382M to remotely control a TV or VCR by programming the functions of the remote controller for the device into the RC-382M. Notes on programming the remote controller: • Use new batteries for the RC-382M and the remote controller for a TV or VCR. Using old batteries may result in a failure in programming or cause the programmed remote controller buttons to work incorrectly. • The RC-382M uses infrared rays, like most other remot
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Programmable Remote Controller (continued) Programming the other remote controller’s function 1 Place both remote controllers on a level surface, such as on the table. SENDING/LEARNED SENDING/ LEARNED indicator POWER DISPLAY LEARN 5 - 10cm POWER VIDEO CONTROL TV/VCR POWER TV CONTROL RC-382M TV/VIDEO VOLUME CH Point the tip of both remote controllers at each other at a distance of (5 - DISTANCE EXPAND 10cm). MODE 2 Press the LEARN button. LEARN SURROUND SUB FRONT BALANCE VOLUME Perform the next s
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Checking the programmed functions Check to see if the programmed buttons operate the corresponding device correctly. If pressing one of the programmed buttons does not cause the SENDING/LEARNED indicator on the remote controller to light up, re-program again. Press one of the programmable button to operate the corresponding device. SENDING/ LEARNED POWER VIDEO CONTROL POWER DISPLAY LEARN TV/VCR POWER VIDEO CONTROL POWER TV CONTROL TV/VCR TV/VIDEO VOLUME CH POWER TV CONTROL TV/VIDEO VOLUME CH If
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Parts and Names Virtual Surround Unit PHC-5 (front panel) The numerals in parentheses indicate reference pages. 1234 5678 STANDBY/ON POWER OFF ON PANORAMA TV WIDE VIDEO NORMAL DISTANCE AUX NEAR INPUT MID FAR MIN LEVEL MAX VOLUME STANDBY/ON POWER OFF ON PANORAMA WIDE TV NORMAL VIDEO DISTANCE AUX NEAR INPUT MID FAR VIRTUAL MIN LEVEL MAX VOLUME VIRTUAL SURROUND Therter-Dimensional PHC-5 SURROUND Theater-Dimensional PHC-5 A LEVEL meter [11] E POWER switch [9] B DISTANCE indicator [12] F TV/VIDEO/AUX
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Remote controller RC-382M The numerals in parentheses indicate reference pages. A SENDING/LEARNED indicator [15~17] B POWER button [13, 17] C Display light on/off button (DISPLAY) [14] SENDING/ LEARNED D LEARN button [15~17] A C E Programmable buttons [15~17] POWER DISPLAY LEARN F Listening distance adjustment buttons B D POWER (DISTANCE) [12] VIDEO CONTROL G MODE button [12] TV/VCR H Sound width adjustment buttons E POWER (EXPAND) [12] TV CONTROL TV/VIDEO VOLUME CH I SURROUND¹ and SUB¹ volu
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Troubleshooting If you have any problem operating the PHC-5 system, check the items listed below. If the problem persists, remove the power cord from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer or the nearest Onkyo Service Center with your name, address, phone number, the product name PHC-5, and a detailed description of the problem. The problem may be caused by a connected device. Refer to the instruction manual for such a device. Symptom Cause Action Reference page The power is not turned on. • The
