Page 2 - Important Safeguards; WARNING; AVIS; Memory Preservation
2 Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the...
Page 3 - Declaration of Conformity; Precautions; For British model; Features; Onkyo’s Theater-Dimensional Sound
3 Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbHINDUSTRIESTRASSE 2082110 GERMERING,GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product describedin this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2, -3-3 an...
Page 4 - Package Contents; Checking the package contents; NOTE
4 Package Contents Checking the package contents Before using this product, make sure that the package includes the following items: Installing batteries Insert two batteries (included in the package) into the remote controller as shown below. • Do not mix battery types. Do not use a new battery and...
Page 5 - Installation; Installation example; Placing the unit on the TV
5 Installation We can usually identify the source of a sound based on its loudness and the time difference (delay) between the sound reachingour left ear and right ear. The Virtual Surround system of this unit uses this characteristic of human hearing. This system, alongwith the DSP (Digital Signal ...
Page 6 - Installation Precautions; The TV surface is level and not tilted.
6 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 t...
Page 7 - Connections; CAUTION
7 Connections Do not plug the power cord into the AC 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: • Plug the cables securely. Incomplete connection may cause...
Page 8 - Connecting to VIDEO/AUX INPUT jacks; TIP
8 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. • You can connect any subwoofer with a crossover frequency between 100Hz and 200Hz. Place the subwoofer in the o...
Page 9 - Connecting the power cord; Turning on the power to the PHC-5 system
9 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...
Page 10 - Before Operating the PHC-5 System; Using the remote controller
10 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 angleand distance specified in the figure below. • Do not let strong light, such as direct sunlight or an inverter...
Page 11 - Operating the PHC-5 System; Compatible recordings and media; Using the Virtual Surround system for TV sound; Turn on the power to the TV.
11 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*Surround” system. These media include Hi-Fi VHS, laser discs, and DVD video, which carry the mark. The Virtual Surround...
Page 12 - Use the EXPAND
12 Operating the PHC-5 System (continued) 3 On the remote controller, select Virtual mode bypressing the MODE button. Pressing the MODE button repeatedly toggles between Virtual mode andStereo mode.If you select Stereo mode, skip to Step 7 on the next page. 4 Set the listening distance (distance bet...
Page 14 - Other functions; Turning off the light on the display; Muting the sound
14 Operating the PHC-5 System (continued) Other functions Turning off the light on the display Pressing the DISPLAY button turns on/off the light on the display of the unit.This button is disabled in Stereo mode. Adjusting the balance √ : Press this button to shift the sound to the left. ® : Press t...
Page 15 - Programmable Remote Controller; Notes on programming the remote controller:; SENDING/LEARNED indicator
15 Programmable Remote Controller You can use the remote controller RC-382M to remotely control a TV or VCR by programming the functions of the remotecontroller for the device into the RC-382M. Notes on programming the remote controller: • Use new batteries for the RC-382M and the remote controller ...
Page 16 - Programmable Remote Controller (continued); Programming the other remote controller’s function; Press the LEARN button.
16 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. Point the tip of both remote controllers at each other at a distance of (5 -10cm). 2 Press the LEARN button. Perform the next step...
Page 18 - Parts and Names
18 Parts and Names Virtual Surround Unit PHC-5 (front panel) The numerals in parentheses indicate reference pages. A LEVEL meter [11] B DISTANCE indicator [12] C EXPAND indicator [12] D STANDBY/ON button and indicator [9] E POWER switch [9] F TV/VIDEO/AUX indicator [11] G INPUT selector [11] H VOLUM...
Page 19 - Remote controller RC-382M
19 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] D LEARN button [15~17] E Programmable buttons [15~17] F Listening distance adjustment buttons (DISTANCE) [12] G ...
Page 20 - Troubleshooting; Virtual Surround Unit PHC-5; ELECTRICAL SECTION; GENERAL
20 Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPANTel: 0720-31-8111 Fax: 0720-33-5222 ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION200 Williams Drive, Ramesy, N.J. 07446, U.S.A.Tel: 201-825-7950 Fax: 201-825-8150 E-mail: [email protected] ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbHIndustries...