Onkyo Stereo System TX 8255 User Manual

Contents  
Stereo Receiver  
Introduction.................................... 2  
TX-8255  
Instruction Manual  
Connections................................. 12  
Enjoying Audio Sources.............. 19  
Others  
Troubleshooting .............................. 31  
Specications.................................. 33  
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo Stereo Receiver.  
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 Stereo Receiver.  
Please retain this manual for future reference.  
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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.  
For U.S. models  
FCC Information for User  
CAUTION:  
2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-  
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact  
your Onkyo dealer.  
The user changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by the party responsible for compliance could  
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
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 solvents,  
because they may damage the finish or remove the  
panel lettering.  
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 accor-  
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-  
ence to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-  
ference 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:  
4. Power  
WARNING  
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE  
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING  
SECTION 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, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-  
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech-  
nician for help.  
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.  
Some models have a voltage selector for  
compatibility with power systems around the world.  
Before you plug in such a model, make sure that the  
voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your  
area.  
For Canadian Models  
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 outlet.  
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.  
5. 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 liquid gets  
inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo  
dealer.  
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:  
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.  
6. Handling Notes  
• If you need to transport this unit, use the original  
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.  
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Table of Contents  
Precautions—Continued  
For British models  
Introduction  
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  
Important Safety Instructions ...........................2  
Precautions.........................................................3  
Table of Contents...............................................4  
Supplied Accessories........................................5  
Installing the Batteries ...........................................5  
Features ..............................................................5  
Getting to Know the Receiver...........................6  
Front Panel............................................................6  
Rear Panel.............................................................8  
Display...................................................................9  
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  
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,  
proceed as follows:  
Remote Controller............................................10  
Using the Remote Controller ...............................11  
Connections  
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to  
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or  
coloured black.  
Connecting Your Speakers .............................12  
Speaker Connection Precautions........................12  
Connecting the Speaker Cables..........................12  
Connecting Antenna........................................13  
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna.....................13  
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna.......................13  
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna...................14  
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna...................14  
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to  
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or  
coloured red.  
IMPORTANT  
Connecting Your Components .......................15  
Connecting a Turntable .......................................15  
Connecting a CD Player......................................15  
Connecting a Recording Component ..................16  
Connecting a Remote Interactive Dock (RI Dock).....16  
Connecting a DVD Player....................................16  
Connecting a TV or Other Component with an Audio  
Output.............................................................17  
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse  
needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must 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.  
Connecting  
Components..............................17  
Connecting the Power Cords of Other  
Components ...............................................18  
Connecting the Power Cord ................................18  
For European Models  
Declaration of Conformity  
Enjoying Audio Sources  
We,  
ONKYO EUROPE  
Turning On the Receiver .................................19  
Turning On and Standby .....................................19  
Changing the Input Display .................................19  
Enjoying Audio Sources..................................20  
Muting the receiver (remote controller only)........21  
Using Headphones..............................................21  
Setting the Display Brightness.............................21  
Using the Sleep Timer (remote controller only)...21  
Using the Tone and Balance Controls.................22  
ELECTRONICS GmbH  
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,  
82194 GROEBENZELL,  
GERMANY  
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product  
described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the  
corresponding  
EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.  
technical standards such as EN60065,  
Recording .........................................................23  
Recording the Input Source.................................23  
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY  
Listening to the Radio .....................................25  
AM Frequency Step Setup (not North America and  
Europe)...........................................................25  
Listening to AM/FM Stations................................25  
Using RDS (European Models Only)...................27  
K. MIYAGI  
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
Naming Preset Channels (other than European  
model).........................................................29  
Entering a Name..................................................29  
Correcting a Character ........................................29  
Connecting Components not Reached by the  
Remote Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT)..... 30  
If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach the  
Receiver Remote Sensor................................30  
If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach Other  
Components ...................................................30  
Others  
Troubleshooting...............................................31  
Specifications...................................................33  
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Notes:  
Supplied Accessories  
• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try  
replacing the batteries.  
Make sure you have the following accessories:  
• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of  
batteries.  
• If you intend not to use the remote controller 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.  
Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6)  
Indoor FM antenna  
Features  
Newly Designed, Brushed Hairline Aluminum  
Front Panel  
50 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)  
(North American model)  
AM loop antenna  
*
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.  
90 Watts/Channel @ 4 ohms (IEC)  
(European and Australian model)  
WRAT (Wide Range Amplier Technology)  
High-Current, Low-Impedance Drive  
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry  
5 Audio Inputs (CD, TAPE 1, TAPE 2, LINE 1/  
DVD, LINE 2) and 2 Outputs  
Installing the Batteries  
Detach the battery cover by pressing the  
tab and pulling up the cover.  
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Phono Input  
Speaker A/B Terminals  
RDS (PS/PTY/RT/TP) (European model)  
IR Input/Output  
Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts  
(North American model)  
Compatible with RI Dock for the iPod  
Insert two AA-size batteries into the  
battery compartment.  
2
Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive +  
and negative - symbols) inside the battery  
compartment.  
After batteries are installed and seated  
correctly, attach the compartment cover.  
3
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Getting to Know the Receiver  
Front Panel  
North American Model  
1
2
3 4  
5
6 7 8 9  
J
R
Q
P
O
N M L  
K
* The name of the buttons and other controls varies according to the shipping destination. For details,  
refer to the description on the next page.  
Other Models  
1
2
3 4  
5
6 7 8 9  
J
R
Q
P
O
N M L  
K
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Getting to Know the Receiver—Continued  
Some button number sections (such as 7and 9)  
contain multiple button descriptions because the name  
and function vary according to the model or shipping  
destination. Refer to the description corresponding to  
your model.  
H Number buttons (26, 29)  
Used to select a station by entering the frequency  
directly or to enter characters to label the station  
preset number.  
I DIMMER button (21)  
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.  
Adjusts the display brightness.  
A ON/STANDBY button (19)  
SCAN button (28)  
Used to find a station in RDS broadcasting.  
Sets the receiver to On or Standby.  
B SPEAKERS A and B switches (20)  
J MASTER VOLUME control (20)  
Turn speaker sets A and B on or off.  
Sets the volume of the receiver.  
C Remote-control sensor (11)  
K BALANCE control (22)  
Receives control signals from the remote controller.  
This control is for adjusting the sound level balance  
between the left and right channel for speakers and  
headphones.  
D DISPLAY (27)  
Displays various information about the currently  
selected input source.  
L TREBLE control (22)  
This control is for adjusting the level of treble  
sounds.  
E TUNING UP/DOWN buttons (25, 28)  
Used for radio tuning.  
M BASS control (22)  
This control is for adjusting the level of bass  
sounds.  
F DIRECT TUNING button (26)  
When you know the frequency for the station you  
want to listen to, you can select the station by  
entering the frequency directly using this button and  
number buttons. When SAT RADIO is selected, you  
can select the channel number.  
N TUNING MODE button (25, 26)  
Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM  
and FM radio.  
G CHARACTER button  
O MEMORY button (26)  
Used to label the FM or AM station preset number.  
Used when storing or deleting radio presets.  
RT/PTY/TP button (28)  
P Input selector buttons (20, 23)  
On the European model, this is the RT/PTY/TP  
button, and it’s used with RDS (Radio Data  
System). See “Using RDS (European Models  
Only)” on page 27.  
Used to select the input sources.  
The TAPE 2 MONITOR button is also used to  
monitor the recorded sound.  
Q STANDBY indicator (19)  
Lights up when the receiver is on Standby and  
flashes while a signal is being received from the  
remote controller.  
R PHONES jack (21)  
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a  
standard pair of stereo headphones for private  
listening.  
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Getting to Know the Receiver—Continued  
Rear Panel  
1 2  
3
4
5
67 8 9J  
K
L
H TAPE 1/2 IN/OUT  
A
REMOTE CONTROL jacks  
These (Remote Interactive) jacks can be  
connected to the jacks on your other Onkyo  
audio components. The receiver’s remote controller  
can then be used to control all of your components.  
This analog audio input and output are for  
connecting a recorder with an analog audio input  
and output, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder,  
etc.  
I LINE 1/DVD  
To use  
, you must make an analog audio  
connection between the receiver and each  
component.  
This analog audio input is for connecting a  
component’s analog audio output (DVD, RI Dock,  
etc.).  
B IR IN/OUT  
A commercially available IR receiver can be  
J LINE 2 input  
connected to the IR IN jack, allowing you to control  
the receiver when it’s out of sight, for example,  
installed in a cabinet.  
This analog audio input is for connecting a  
component’s analog audio output (TV, etc.).  
K SPEAKERS A  
A commercially available IR emitter can be  
connected to the IR OUT jack to pass IR (infrared)  
remote control signals along to other components.  
These terminal posts are for connecting speaker  
set A.  
L SPEAKERS B  
C AM ANTENNA  
These terminal posts are for connecting speaker  
set B.  
These push terminals are for connecting an AM  
antenna.  
D FM ANTENNA  
See pages 12–18 for hookup information.  
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.  
E AC OUTLET  
This switched AC outlet can be used to supply  
power to another component. The type of outlet  
depends on the country in which you purchased  
your receiver.  
F PHONO (MM) input and grounding terminal  
This analog audio input is for connecting a turntable  
with a moving-magnet cartridge. The screw located  
on the upper-right of the PHONO (MM) inputs is  
for connecting a turntable’s ground wire.  
G CD input  
This analog audio input is for connecting a CD  
player’s analog audio output.  
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Getting to Know the Receiver—Continued  
Display  
1
2
3
4
5
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.  
4 SLEEP indicator  
Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.  
1 A and B speaker indicators  
Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on.  
Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on.  
5 Message area  
Displays various information about the selected  
input source.  
2 MUTING indicator  
Flashes while the receiver is muted.  
3 Radio indicators  
TUNED: Lights up when tuned to a radio station.  
AUTO: For AM and FM radio, lights up when Auto  
Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual  
Tuning mode is selected.  
RDS (European models only): Lights up when  
tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio  
Data System).  
MEMORY: Lights up when presetting radio  
stations.  
FM STEREO: Lights up when tuned to a stereo  
FM station.  
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Remote Controller  
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.  
A STANDBY/ON button (19)  
Sets the receiver to On or Standby.  
B SLEEP button (21)  
Used with the Sleep function.  
C INPUT SELECTOR buttons (20) and number  
buttons (26)  
1
7
When any of these buttons is pressed, the input  
source will be changed to the one shown below the  
button. The button with no label does not work for  
input source selection. After the DIRECT TUNING  
button is pressed, these buttons work as number  
button for about 5 seconds. During this time, the  
buttons can be used to select AM and FM radio  
stations and satellite radio channels directly.  
2
8
9
3
J
K
D CLR button (25)  
4
5
Used to enter the station frequency directly or  
cancel the number entry.  
E HDD PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons  
Selects a playlist stored on the player on an HDD  
component.  
L
M
F CD operation buttons  
N
O
RANDOM: Used with the random playback  
function.  
P
REPEAT: Used with the repeat playback functions.  
DISC SKIP: Switches the disc loaded when the CD  
changer is connected.  
[
[
[
]: Suspends playback on a CD.  
]: Stops playback on a CD.  
]: Starts playback on a CD.  
Q
R
G DIMMER button (21)  
Adjusts the display brightness.  
6
H DISPLAY button (27)  
Displays various information about the selected  
input source.  
I TUNING [ ]/[ ] buttons (25)  
When AM or FM is selected, the TUNING UP  
[
]/DOWN [ ] buttons are used for radio tuning.  
J PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons (26)  
Used to select radio presets.  
K DIRECT TUNING button (26)  
When you know the frequency for the station you  
want to listen to, you can select the station by  
entering the frequency directly using this button and  
number buttons. When SAT RADIO is selected, you  
can select the channel number.  
L HDD ALBUM [ ]/[ ] buttons  
Selects an album stored on the player on an HDD  
component.  
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Remote Controller—Continued  
M Previous and Next [  
]/[  
] buttons  
Using the Remote Controller  
These buttons are used to select the previous or next  
track on an HDD component. Pressing them  
repeatedly selects earlier or later tracks. On a  
cassette deck, they’re used for rewind and fast  
forward.  
Point the remote controller toward the remote control  
sensor.  
Remote control sensor  
N Reverse and Fast Forward [ ]/[ ] buttons  
These buttons are used for reverse and fast forward  
on an HDD component.  
O DECK A/HDD (DOCK) buttons  
Pause [ ]/Reverse Play [ ]: Suspends playback  
on an HDD component; starts reverse playback on a  
cassette deck.  
About 5 m  
(16 f  
eet)  
Notes:  
Play [ ]: Starts playback on an HDD or cassette  
component.  
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the  
receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct  
sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this  
in mind when installing.  
Stop [ ]: Stops playback on an HDD or cassette  
component.  
• If another remote controller of the same type is used  
in the same room, or the receiver is installed close to  
equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote  
controller may not work reliably.  
P DECK B buttons  
On twin cassette decks, only deck B can be  
controlled.  
Play [ ]: Starts playback.  
• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote  
controller, because the buttons may be pressed  
inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries.  
Stop [ ]: Stops playback.  
Reverse Play [ ]: Starts reverse playback.  
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the  
receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass  
doors. Keep this in mind when installing.  
Q MUTING button (21)  
Mutes or unmutes the receiver.  
R VOLUME [ ]/[ ] buttons (20)  
The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle  
between it and the receiver’s remote control sensor.  
Adjusts the volume of the receiver regardless of the  
currently selected remote controller mode.  
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ConnectingYour Speakers  
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections.  
Speaker Connection Precautions  
Connecting the Speaker Cables  
The receiver allows you to connect two sets of speakers.  
When two sets of speakers are connected, you can select  
which speaker set outputs sound or use both sets to  
output sound simultaneously.  
• When you connect one set of speakers to either  
SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B terminal posts, or  
when you connect two sets of speakers to both speaker  
terminal posts and output sound only from either  
speaker set, use speakers whose impedance is between  
4 and 16 ohms.  
Strip about 15 mm (5/8  
inch) of insulation from  
the ends of the speaker  
cables, and twist the bare  
wires tightly, as shown.  
15 mm  
(5/8")  
1
Unscrew the terminal.  
2
3
• When you connect speakers to both SPEAKER A and  
SPEAKER B terminal posts and output sound from  
both speaker sets simultaneously, use speakers whose  
impedance is between 8 and 16 ohms.  
Fully insert the bare  
wires.  
Note:  
If you make an incorrect setting for the speakers or the  
impedance values, the built-in protection circuit may be  
activated resulting in no sound output from speakers.  
Screw the terminal tight.  
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The following illustration shows which speaker should  
be connected to each pair of terminals.  
• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.  
• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other  
words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive  
(+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to  
negative (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way  
around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound  
unnatural.  
Left  
speaker  
Right  
speaker  
Speaker set A  
+
+
• Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may  
affect the sound quality and should be avoided.  
• Be careful not to short the  
positive and negative wires.  
Doing so may damage the  
receiver.  
• Don’t connect more than one  
cable to each speaker  
terminal. Doing so may  
damage the receiver.  
• Don’t connect a speaker to more than one pair of  
speaker terminals.  
Receiver  
+
+
Right  
speaker  
Left  
speaker  
Speaker set B  
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Connecting Antenna  
This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor  
FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect  
commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.  
The receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any  
antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to  
use the tuner.  
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna  
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use  
only.  
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting  
the tabs into the base, as shown.  
1
AM antenna push terminals  
FM antenna connector  
Connect both wires of the AM loop  
antenna to the AM push terminals, as  
shown.  
2
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna  
(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so  
they can be connected either way around.)  
Make sure that the wires are attached securely and  
that the push terminals are gripping the bare  
wires, not the insulation.  
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.  
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.  
North American Model  
1
Insert the plug fully  
into the jack.  
Push  
Insert wire  
Release  
Other Models  
Insert the plug fully  
into the jack.  
Once your receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to  
tune into an AM radio station and adjust the  
position of the AM antenna to achieve the best  
possible reception.  
Once your receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to  
tune into an FM radio station and adjust the  
position of the FM antenna to achieve the best  
possible reception.  
Keep the antenna as far away as possible from  
your receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power  
cords.  
Use thumbtacks or something similar to  
x the FM antenna into position.  
2
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a  
commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see  
page 14).  
Thumbtacks, etc.  
Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself  
when using thumbtacks.  
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available  
outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 14).  
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Connecting Antenna—Continued  
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna  
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna  
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available  
outdoor FM antenna instead.  
If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied  
AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used  
in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.  
Outdoor antenna  
FM 75  
Insulated antenna cable  
AM loop antenna  
Notes:  
• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable  
results can sometimes be obtained when installed in  
an attic or loft.  
• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well  
away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line  
of sight to your local FM transmitter.  
• Outdoor antenna should be located away from  
possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads,  
etc.  
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside  
horizontally, but good results can sometimes be obtained  
indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note  
that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.  
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with  
local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.  
• For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated  
well away from power lines and other high-voltage  
equipment.  
• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance  
with local regulations to prevent electrical shock  
hazards.  
Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter  
It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV  
reception, as this can cause interference problems. If  
circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter,  
as shown.  
TV/FM antenna splitter  
To the receiver  
To TV (or VCR)  
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ConnectingYour Components  
Before Making any Connections  
Connecting a Turntable  
• Always refer to the instructions that came with the  
component that you are connecting.  
• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections  
have been properly made.  
• Do not bind audio cables with power cords and  
speaker cables. Doing so may adversely affect the  
sound quality.  
The receiver’s PHONO input jacks are for use with  
moving-magnet (MM) type cartridges.  
Use an analog audio cable to connect the receiver’s  
PHONO L/R jacks to the audio output jacks on the  
turntable, as shown.  
• To prevent interference, keep power cords and  
speaker cables away from the tuner’s antenna.  
Connection Color Coding  
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”).  
AUDIO OUT  
Analog audio  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
Ground wire  
Notes:  
• If the turntable has a ground wire, connect it to  
receiver’s GND terminal. With some turntables,  
connecting the ground wire may cause hum, in which  
case it should be disconnected.  
• Push each plug in all the way to make a good  
connection (loose connections can cause noise or  
malfunctions).  
Right!  
• If the turntable has a moving-coil (MC) type cartridge,  
you’ll need a commercially available MC phono  
preamp. In this case, connect the turntable to the  
phono preamp’s input, and connect the phono  
preamp’s output to the receiver’s PHONO L/R jacks.  
Wrong!  
Connecting a CD Player  
Use an analog audio cable to connect the receiver’s CD  
L/R jacks to the analog audio output jacks on the CD  
player, as shown.  
ANALOG  
OUT  
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ConnectingYour Components—Continued  
Connecting a Recording Component  
Connecting a DVD Player  
To connect recording components, such as cassette deck,  
MD recorder and CD recorder, use an analog audio cable  
to connect the receiver’s TAPE 1 or 2 IN L/R jacks to the  
cassette deck’s analog audio output jacks, and use  
another analog audio cable to connect the receiver’s  
TAPE 1 or 2 OUT L/R jacks to the cassette deck’s analog  
audio input jacks, as shown.  
Only audio input from the DVD player can be received.  
The video input from the DVD player should be  
connected to the TV directly.  
Use an analog audio cable to connect the LINE 1/DVD  
IN L/R jacks to the analog audio output jacks on the  
DVD player.  
When you want to monitor the recorded sound, use the  
TAPE 2 jacks for connecting a recorder.  
IN  
L
R
LINE 1  
/DVD  
L
R
AUDIO  
OUT  
/
REC  
(IN)  
PLAY  
(OUT)  
Connecting a Remote Interactive  
Dock (RI Dock)  
Use an analog audio cable to connect the TAPE 1 IN L/R  
jacks to the RI Dock’s analog audio output jacks. Then  
use an  
RI Dock’s  
cable to connect the receiver’s  
jack, as shown.  
jack to the  
When you change the input display name to “HDD,” you  
can operate the RI Dock using the remote controller  
supplied with the receiver (see page 19).  
TAPE 1  
R
----  
L
RemoteInteractive  
Dock  
AUDIO OUT  
Note:  
If you use the Onkyo Remote Interactive Dock (DS-A1),  
flip the RI MODE switch to “HDD” which is located on  
the underside.  
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ConnectingYour Components—Continued  
With  
(Remote Interactive), you can control your  
Connecting aTV or Other Component  
with an Audio Output  
-compatible Onkyo CD player, RI Dock, and so on  
with the receiver’s remote controller.  
To use , you must make an analog audio  
connection between the receiver and each audio  
Use an analog audio cable to connect the LINE 1/DVD  
IN L/R or LINE 2 IN L/R jacks to the analog audio  
output jacks on the connected component.  
component.  
When you connect aVCR, the video input from theVCR  
should be sent to the TV directly.  
Receiver  
IN  
L
connector  
connector  
R
Onkyo CD player,  
etc.  
L
R
AUDIO  
OUT  
Onkyo cassette  
deck, etc.  
connector  
Connecting  
Components  
Remote Interactive  
Dock, etc.  
Remote control cable  
If you connect other Onkyo components to the receiver  
with the appropriate and audio cables, you can use  
the following system functions. cables are special  
cables solely for use with Onkyo products (no  
are supplied with the receiver).  
Notes:  
• Push each plug in all the way to make a good  
connection.  
cables  
• Use only dedicated  
cables for  
connections  
(no  
cables are supplied with the receiver).  
jacks should be connected only to Onkyo  
Auto Power On  
components. Connecting them to another  
manufacturer’s component may cause the receiver to  
malfunction.  
When you turn on the power or start playback on a  
component that’s connected to the receiver, the receiver  
will turn on automatically.And when you set the receiver  
to Standby, all connected components will go on  
Standby as well (the receiver’s POWER switch must be  
set to ON for this to work).  
• Some components may not support all  
functions.  
See the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo  
components for more information.  
Direct Change  
When playback is started on an audio component  
connected via  
, the receiver will automatically select  
that component as the input source.  
Remote Control Operation  
You can control all components in your system by using  
the receiver’s remote controller. See pages 10-11 for  
more information.  
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ConnectingYour Components—Continued  
Connecting the Power Cords of Other  
Components  
The receiver has AC outlets on its rear panel that can be  
used to connect the power cords of other components  
that you intend to use with the receiver. These  
components can then be left turned on so that they turn  
on and off as and when the receiver is turned on and set  
to Standby.  
e.g. European  
models  
e.g. North American  
model  
Caution:  
• Make sure that the total capacity of the components  
that you connect to theAC OUTLETS does not exceed  
the stated capacity (e.g., TOTAL 120 W).  
Notes:  
• Onkyo components connected via  
should be  
connected directly to a wall outlet, not an AC  
OUTLETS on the receiver.  
• The number of AC OUTLETS, socket type, and total  
capacity depends on the country in which you  
purchased the receiver.  
Connecting the Power Cord  
• Connect the receiver’s power cord to a suitable wall  
outlet.  
Notes:  
Before connecting the power cord, connect all of  
your speakers and AV components.  
• Turning on the receiver may cause a momentary  
power surge that might interfere with other electrical  
equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem,  
plug the receiver into a different branch circuit.  
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Turning On the Receiver  
ON/STANDBY  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY indicator  
Turning On and Standby  
Changing the Input Display  
You can change the input display name to “HDD”. When  
the input display name has been changed “HDD” for  
TAPE 1, the display name for the other button cannot be  
changed to “HDD”.  
After you changed the input display name, you can  
operate the RI Dock using the remote controller supplied  
with the receiver (see pages 10-11).  
Press the [ON/STANDBY] button.  
Alternatively, press the remote  
controller’s [STANDBY/ON]  
button.  
The receiver comes on, the display  
lights up, and the STANDBY indicator  
1
Receiver  
goes off.  
or  
Remote  
controller  
Press the appropriate input  
selector button.  
The selected input name appears in the  
display.  
1
To turn the receiver off, press the  
[ON/STANDBY] button, or press the  
remote controller’s [STANDBY/ON]  
button. The receiver will enter Standby  
mode. To prevent any loud surprises  
when you next turn on the receiver,  
always turn down the volume before  
you turn it off.  
Press and hold down the input  
2
selector button selected in the  
Step 1 above for approximately 3  
seconds to change the display  
name.  
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Enjoying Audio Sources  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
Input selector buttons  
SPEAKERS A/B  
MASTER VOLUME  
VOLUME  
/
Press the input selector button  
to select the component that you  
want to listen to.  
1
2
Receiver  
Remote  
controller  
Use the [SPEAKERS A] and  
[SPEAKERS B] buttons on the  
receiver to select the speaker set  
that you want to use.  
Receiver  
The A and B speaker indicators show  
whether each speaker set is on or off.  
Indicators  
Start playback on the selected  
component.  
3
4
To adjust the volume, use the  
receiver’s [MASTER VOLUME]  
control, or the remote  
Receiver  
controller’s VOLUME [ ]/[  
buttons.  
]
Turn the control clockwise to turn up  
the volume or counterclockwise to turn  
down the volume.  
Remote  
controller  
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Enjoying Audio Sources—Continued  
DIMMER  
SLEEP  
PHONES  
DIMMER  
(Other than European model)  
MUTING  
Muting the receiver  
Setting the Display Brightness  
(remote controller only)  
You can adjust the brightness of the display.  
You can temporarily mute the output of the receiver.  
Press the remote controller’s  
[DIMMER] button repeatedly to  
select: dim, dimmer, or normal  
brightness.  
Alternatively, you can use the  
1
Remote  
controller  
Press the remote controller’s  
[MUTING] button.  
1
The receiver is muted.  
To unmute the receiver, press the  
[MUTING] button again.  
[DIMMER] button on the receiver  
(other than European model).  
Receiver  
Note:  
The Mute function will be cancelled if  
the remote controller’s VOLUME  
buttons are pressed or the receiver is set  
to Standby.  
Using the Sleep Timer  
(remote controller only)  
Using Headphones  
With the sleep timer, you can set the receiver so that it  
turns off automatically after a specified period.  
You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch  
phone plug) to the receiver’s PHONES jack for private  
listening.  
Press the remote controller’s  
[SLEEP] button repeatedly to  
1
Remote  
controller  
select the required sleep time.  
You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10  
minutes in 10 minute steps.  
The SLEEP indicator appears on the  
display when the sleep timer has been set,  
asshown.Thespecifiedsleeptimeappears  
onthedisplayforabout5seconds, thenthe  
previous display reappears.  
Notes:  
• Always turn down the volume before connecting your  
headphones.  
SLEEP indicator  
• Sound output from speakers is not turned off even if  
(when) the headphones plug is inserted in the  
PHONES jack. To turn off or on the sound output from  
speakers, use the SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B  
buttons.  
To cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button  
repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.  
To check the remaining sleep time, press the [SLEEP]  
button. Note that if you press the [SLEEP] button while  
the sleep time is being displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep  
time by 10 minutes.  
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Enjoying Audio Sources—Continued  
This section explains functions that can be used with any input source.  
TREBLE  
BASS  
BALANCE  
Using the Tone and Balance Controls  
Adjusting the Bass  
The BASS control adjusts bass  
sounds. Turn it up to make them  
louder. Turn it down to make them  
quieter. Normally, it should be set  
midway.  
Adjusting the Treble  
The TREBLE control adjusts treble  
sounds. Turn it up to make them  
louder. Turn it down to make them  
quieter. Normally, it should be set  
midway.  
Adjusting the Balance  
The BALANCE control is used to  
control the relative volume level of  
the left and right speaker systems or  
headphones.  
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Recording  
Unless you have the full consent of the copyright holder, copyright laws prohibit using your  
recordings for anything other than personal enjoyment!  
This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability.  
Input selector buttons  
TAPE1 TAPE2 MONITOR  
Recording the Input Source  
You can record an audio signal on a recording  
component connected to the TAPE 1 OUT or TAPE 2  
OUT jacks.  
When you record an audio signal on a recording  
component connected to the TAPE 2 OUT jacks, you can  
monitor the recorded sound. For details, refer to the  
section “Monitoring the Recorded Sound” below.  
When you want to record the input from the TAPE 2 IN  
jacks, you cannot record the sound on a recording  
component connected to the TAPE 1 OUT jacks.  
Prepare the recorder:  
• Set the recorder so that it’s ready for  
recording.  
1
• If necessary, adjust the recording level on the  
recorder.  
• See the recorder’s manual for more  
information.  
Use an input selector button other than  
2
“TAPE 2 MONITOR” to select the  
component that you want to record  
from.  
Start playback on the component  
selected in step 1.  
3
Note:  
If you select another input source during  
recording, the newly selected input source will  
be recorded.  
Note:  
The volume, balance, mute and tone controls have no  
effect on the signal being recorded.  
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Recording—Continued  
Monitoring the Recorded Sound  
When you record audio signal on a recording component  
connected to the TAPE 2 OUT jacks, you can monitor  
the recorded sound. The recorded sound monitoring  
function allows you to compare the sounds by switching  
the output between the sound before or after recording.  
Pressing the TAPE 2 MONITOR  
button indicates a sign  
“T2 MONITOR OFF” on the  
display. Press and hold the  
button while the sign is  
displayed, and release it when  
the sign changes to  
“T2 MONITOR ON.”  
Then you will see a sign “> T-2 ON”  
next to the input source name in the  
display. However, only “>” is displayed  
if a tuner is selected for input source.  
Use the same procedures to deactivate  
the sound monitoring function.  
The signal ow in monitoring the recorded sound  
Receiver  
T2 MONITOR OFF  
T2 MONITOR ON  
TAPE 2  
button  
Amplier  
Input source  
(CD, FM, etc.)  
PLAY  
REC  
TAPE 2  
The signal ow in monitoring the sound before  
recording  
Receiver  
T2 MONITOR OFF  
TAPE 2  
button  
Amplier  
Input source  
(CD, FM, etc.)  
PLAY  
REC  
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Listening to the Radio  
DIRECT TUNING  
TUNING DOWN/UP  
Number buttons  
Number  
buttons  
TUNING  
/
CLR  
DIRECT  
TUNING  
FM AM TUNING MODE  
AM Frequency Step Setup  
(not North America and Europe)  
Press the [TUNING MODE]  
button so that the AUTO indicator  
appears or disappears from the  
display.  
2
Receiver  
You must specify the AM frequency step used in your  
area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio  
presets are deleted.  
Auto Tuning  
To activate this mode, press the  
[TUNING MODE] button to turn on  
the “AUTO” indicator. In this mode,  
you will receive the broadcast in stereo  
sound.  
Use the receiver to perform the procedure below.  
While pressing the [AM] button,  
press the [TUNING MODE]  
button.  
1
Manual Tuning  
Each press of the [TUNING MODE]  
To activate this mode, press the  
[TUNING MODE] button to turn off  
the “AUTO” indicator. In this mode,  
you will receive the broadcast in  
monaural sound.  
button switches the frequency step  
setting between “10 kHz” and “9 kHz.”  
and  
Press the TUNING [ DOWN] or  
[UP ] button.  
3
Receiver  
You can also use the remote  
controller’s TUNING [ ]/[  
buttons to tune the radio.  
]
After the desired frequency step is  
displayed, release the [AM] button.  
Release  
the button  
Auto Tuning  
Searching stops when a station is  
found.  
Listening to AM/FM Stations  
Manual Tuning  
The frequency stops changing when  
you release the button.  
With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio  
stations.  
Use the [FM] or [AM] input  
selector button to select AM or  
FM.  
Press the buttons repeatedly to change  
the frequency one step at a time.  
1
Receiver  
In this example, FM has been selected.  
Band  
Frequency  
(Actual display depends on country.)  
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
Tuning into Stations by Frequency  
You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by  
entering the appropriate frequency.  
Press the [MEMORY] button  
again to store the station or  
channel.  
4
Receiver  
The station or channel is stored and the  
preset number stops flashing.  
Repeat this procedure for all of your  
favorite AM/FM radio stations.  
Press the [DIRECT TUNING]  
1
Receiver  
button.  
Remote  
controller  
(Actual display depends on country.)  
Selecting Presets  
To select a preset, use the  
1
Receiver  
number buttons on the receiver,  
or the remote controller’s  
PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons.  
Within 8 seconds, use the  
number buttons to enter the  
2
Receiver  
frequency of the radio station.  
For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM),  
press 8, 7, 5.  
Remote  
controller  
Remote  
controller  
Deleting Presets  
Select the preset that you want to  
delete.  
See the previous section.  
1
2
Presetting AM/FM Stations  
While holding down the  
[MEMORY] button, press the  
[TUNING MODE] button.  
The preset is deleted and its number  
disappears from the display.  
Receiver  
Number buttons  
PRESET  
/
TUNING MODE  
MEMORY  
The North American model changes FM frequency in  
0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. For other models  
the frequency changes in 0.05 MHz increments for FM  
and 9 kHz (or 10 kHz) increments for AM.  
You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite  
AM/FM radio stations as presets.  
When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator  
appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM  
STEREO indicator also appears.  
Tune into the AM/FM station that  
you want to store as a preset.  
1
Press the [MEMORY] button.  
The MEMORY indicator appears and  
TUNED AUTO  
2
Receiver  
the preset number flashes.  
FM STEREO  
Tuning into Weak FM Stereo Stations  
While the MEMORY indicator is  
displayed (about 8 seconds), use  
the number buttons on the  
receiver to select a preset from 1  
through 40.  
If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be  
impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to  
Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.  
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Receiver  
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
RDS Program Types (PTY)  
Using RDS (European Models Only)  
RDS only works with European models and only in  
areas where RDS broadcasts are available.  
When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator  
appears.  
Type  
Display  
None  
NONE  
News reports  
Current affairs  
Information  
Sport  
NEWS  
AFFAIRS  
INFO  
RDS indicator  
SPORT  
Education  
EDUCATE  
DRAMA  
Drama  
Culture  
CULTURE  
SCIENCE  
VARIED  
POP M  
What is RDS?  
Science and technology  
Varied  
RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of  
transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed  
by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is  
available in most European countries. Many FM stations  
use it these days. In addition to displaying text  
information, RDS can also help you find radio stations  
by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.).  
Pop music  
Rock music  
Middle of the road music  
Light classics  
Serious classics  
Other music  
Weather  
ROCK M  
EASY M  
LIGHT M  
CLASSICS  
OTHER M  
WEATHER  
FINANCE  
CHILDREN  
SOCIAL  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN  
TRAVEL  
LEISURE  
JAZZ  
The receiver supports four types of RDS information:  
PS (Program Service)  
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting PS  
information, the station’s name will be displayed.  
Pressing the [DISPLAY] button will display the  
frequency for 3 seconds.  
Finance  
Children’s programmes  
Social affairs  
Religion  
RT (Radio Text)  
Phone in  
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text  
information, the text will be shown on the display (see  
page 28).  
Travel  
Leisure  
Jazz music  
Country music  
National music  
Oldies music  
Folk music  
Documentary  
Alarm test  
PTY (Program Type)  
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations by type  
(see page 28).  
COUNTRY  
NATION M  
OLDIES  
FOLK M  
DOCUMENT  
TEST  
TP (Trafc Program)  
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that  
broadcast traffic information (see page 28).  
Notes:  
• In some cases, the text characters displayed on the  
receiver may not be identical to those broadcast by the  
radio station. Also, unexpected characters may be  
displayed when unsupported characters are received.  
This is not a malfunction.  
Alarm  
ALARM  
• If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data  
may be displayed intermittently or not at all.  
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
Displaying Radio Text (RT)  
To start the search, press  
[SCAN].  
The receiver searches until it finds a  
station of the type you specified, at  
which point it stops briefly before  
continuing with the search.  
4
5
When a station you want to listen  
to is found, press [SCAN].  
If no stations are found, the message  
“Not Found” appears.  
RT/PTY/TP  
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text  
information, the text can be displayed.  
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button  
once.  
1
Listening to Traffic News (TP)  
RT/PTY/TP  
The RT information scrolls across the  
display.  
Notes:  
• The message “Waiting” may appear while the receiver  
waits for the RT information.  
FM  
SCAN  
• If the message “No Text Data” appears on the display,  
no RT information is available.  
RT/PTY/TP  
You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news.  
Finding Stations by Type (PTY)  
Use the [FM] input selector  
button.  
1
TUNING DOWN/UP  
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button  
three times.  
2
RT/PTY/TP  
If the current radio station is  
broadcasting TP (Traffic Program),  
“[TP]” will appear on the display, and  
traffic news will be heard as and when  
it’s broadcast. If “TP” without square  
brackets appears, this means that the  
station is not broadcasting TP.  
FM  
SCAN  
RT/PTY/TP  
You can search for radio stations by type.  
Use the [FM] input selector  
1
button.  
To locate a station that is  
3
broadcasting TP, press [SCAN].  
The receiver searches until it finds a  
station that’s broadcasting TP.  
If no stations are found, the message  
“Not Found” appears.  
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button  
twice.  
2
RT/PTY/TP  
The current program type appears on  
the display.  
Use the TUNING  
3
[
DOWN]/[UP ] buttons to  
select the type of program you  
want.  
See the table on page 27.  
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Naming Preset Channels (other than European model)  
While receiving a preset FM orAM station, a maximum of 8 characters consisting of letters, numbers and some symbols  
can be stored, for example to represent the station name.  
You cannot assign a name to the RDS station (for European model).  
Characters which can be entered:A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W XY Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 – * /  
Note: indicates a space.  
Number buttons  
TUNING DOWN/UP  
CHARACTER  
Note:  
Entering a Name  
Press the [DISPLAY] button when you wish to check the  
frequency while you are entering the characters.  
As an example, assume an FM station with a frequency  
of 89.50 MHz has been stored in preset number 2 and  
will be given the name “ONKYO.”  
Correcting a Character  
Select the desired preset  
channel.  
(Refer to “Selecting Presets” on  
page 26.)  
1
Select the desired station.  
(Refer to “Selecting Presets” on page 26.)  
1
2
Press the [CHARACTER] button.  
The first character and the cursor flash  
alternately.  
Press the [CHARACTER] button  
on the front panel.  
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European model  
The frequency in the display goes off  
and the cursor ( _ ) flashes.  
Press theTUNING [ DOWN] or [UP  
button to move the cursor below the  
character that you wish to change.  
The cursor moves to the right when the [UP  
]
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]
Continue pressing the [5MNO]  
button until “O” is displayed.  
button is pressed and moves to the left when the  
DOWN] button is pressed.  
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Other than  
European model  
[
With each press of the button, the  
Clearing all characters:  
character that appears in the display  
changes one at a time in the following  
sequence: 5 M N O 5...  
If a button is not pressed within one  
second, the cursor automatically moves  
to the next position.  
Press [DIRECT TUNING] button.  
Enter the desired character.  
The previous character is replaced with a new  
character.  
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5
Press the [CHARACTER] button.  
Continue pressing number  
4
buttons to enter the desired  
characters.  
To enter N, press the [5MNO] button.  
To enter K, press the [4JKL] button.  
To enter Y, press the [9YZ-] button.  
Press the [CHARACTER] button  
5
to store the entered characters.  
If a button is not pressed within 16  
seconds, the operation will end  
automatically.  
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Connecting Components not Reached by the Remote  
Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT)  
In order to use the remote controller to control the  
receiver from a remote location, you will need to  
prepare a multiroom kit (sold separately) such as one  
listed below:  
Making Sensor Connections  
When you place the IR receiver in the main room, connect  
the cable from the connecting block to the IR IN terminal.  
Make the connection as shown below. Do not plug any  
equipment into the power outlet until all the connections  
are complete.  
• Multiroom A/V distribution and control system such  
®
®
as those from Niles and Xantech  
* Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.  
* Niles is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.  
from connecting block  
If Remote Controller Signal Does not  
Reach the Receiver Remote Sensor  
Mini plug cable  
Receiver  
Effective Sensor Layout  
Example for the main room  
If the receiver is located inside a cabinet or other  
enclosure where the infrared rays from the remote  
controller cannot enter, then operation with the remote  
controller will not be possible. In such a case, it will be  
necessary to install a remote sensor at a location outside  
of the cabinet so that the infrared rays from the controller  
can be sensed.  
If Remote Controller Signal Does not  
Reach Other Components  
Effective Sensor Layout  
In this situation, you will need to use a commercially  
available IR emitter. Connect the mini plug of the IR  
emitter to the IR OUT terminal on the receiver and then  
place the IR emitter on the remote sensor of the  
component or facing it. When the IR emitter is  
connected, only the signal input to the IR IN terminal is  
output to the IR OUT terminal. The signal input from the  
remote sensor on the front of the receiver will not be  
output to the IR OUT terminal.  
IR Receiver  
Connecting  
block  
IR IN  
Receiver  
Remote controller  
In the  
Main room  
cabinet  
: Signal ow  
IR Receiver  
Connecting  
block  
IR IN  
Example for the remote zone  
The IR IN input allows you to control the receiver from  
the remote zone with the remote controller even though  
the remote zone may be on the other side of the building  
from the main zone. The diagram below shows how to  
make the proper connections for the remote zone.  
Receiver  
IR OUT  
IR Emitter  
Remote controller  
To IR IN  
Other  
component  
IR Receiver  
: Signal ow  
Receiver  
Making Sensor Connections  
Connecting  
block  
When you place the IR receiver in the main room, connect  
the cable from the connecting block to the IR OUT terminal.  
Other component  
Remote controller  
: Signal ow  
Remote control  
sensor  
Main room  
Remote Zone  
: Signal ow  
Mini plug  
Emitter  
IR Emitter  
Receiver  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have any trouble using the receiver, look for a  
solution in this section.  
Audio  
There’s no sound or it’s very quiet  
• Make sure the speaker set A or B is on (page 20).  
• Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed  
in all the way (pages 12-18).  
• Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is  
correct, and that the bare wire is in contact with metal  
part of each speaker terminal (page 12).  
If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting  
the receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer.  
To reset the receiver to its factory defaults, turn it  
on and, while holding down the [LINE 2] button,  
press the [ON/STANDBY] button.  
“Clearwill appear on the display and the receiver  
will enter Standby mode.  
• Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting.  
• Make sure that the inputs and outputs of all compo-  
nents are connected properly.  
• Make sure that the correct input source is selected  
(page 20).  
• If the MUTING indicator is shown on the display,  
press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button to  
unmute the receiver (page 21).  
Note that resetting the receiver will delete your radio  
presets and custom settings.  
• If your turntable doesn’t have a phono preamp built-  
in, you must connect one between it and the receiver.  
If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must con-  
nect an MC head amp, or an MC transformer and a  
phono preamp.  
Power  
Can’t turn on the receiver  
• Make sure that the power cord is plugged into the wall  
outlet properly.  
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait 5  
seconds or more, then plug it in again.  
Noise can be heard  
• Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power  
cords, speaker cables, and so on may degrade the  
audio performance, so don’t do it.  
The STANDBY indicator is ashing  
The amp protection circuit has been activated. Remove  
the power cord from the wall outlet immediately.  
Disconnect all speaker cables and input sources, and  
leave the receiver with its power cord disconnected for 1  
hour. After that, reconnect the power cord and press the  
[ON/STANDBY] button again. If you can not resolve  
the problem, contact your Onkyo dealer.  
• An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try  
repositioning your cables.  
Tuner  
Reception is noisy, stereo FM reception suffers  
from hiss, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t  
appear  
• Relocate your antenna.  
• Move the receiver away from your TV or computer.  
• Listen to the station in mono (page 26).  
• When listening to anAM station, operating the remote  
controller may cause noise.  
• Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.  
• Concrete walls weaken radio signals.  
• If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor  
antenna.  
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Troubleshooting—Continued  
Remote Controller  
Others  
The remote controller doesn’t work  
• Make sure that the batteries are installed with the cor-  
rect polarity (page 5).  
• Install new batteries. Don’t mix different types of bat-  
teries or old and new batteries (page 5).  
The  
• To use  
functions don’t work  
, you must make an  
connection and an  
analog audio connection (RCA) between the compo-  
nent and receiver, even if they are connected digitally  
(page 17).  
• Make sure that the remote controller is not too far  
away from the receiver, and that there’s no obstruction  
between the remote controller and the receiver’s  
remote control sensor (page 11).  
• Make sure that the receiver is not subjected to direct  
sunshine or inverter-type florescent lights. Relocate if  
necessary (page 11).  
The receiver contains a microcomputer for signal  
processing and control functions. In very rare  
situations, severe interference, noise from an external  
source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup.In the  
unlikely event that this happens, unplug the power cord  
from the wall outlet, wait at least ve seconds, and then  
plug it back in again.  
Can’t control other components  
Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD  
rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by  
the unit’s malfunction. Before you record important  
data, make sure that the material will be recorded  
correctly.  
• If you’ve connected an  
-capable Onkyo DS-A1  
Remote Interactive Dock to the TAPE 1 jacks on the  
receiver, for the remote controller to work properly,  
you must set the input display to HDD (see page 19).  
• If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the  
cable and analog audio cable are connected properly.  
Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall  
outlet, set the receiver to Standby.  
Connecting only an  
cable won’t work (page 17).  
• With some components, certain buttons may not work  
as expected, and some may not work at all.  
Memory Backup  
• To control an Onkyo component that’s connected via  
, point the remote controller at the receiver.  
The receiver uses a battery-less memory backup  
system in order to retain radio presets and other  
settings when it’s unplugged or in the case of a power  
failure. Although no batteries are required, the receiver  
must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the  
backup system. Once it has been charged, the receiver  
will retain the settings for several weeks, although this  
depends on the environment and will be shorter in  
humid climates.  
Recording  
Can’t record  
• On your recorder, make sure the correct input is  
selected.  
• To prevent signal loops and damage to the receiver,  
input signals are not fed through to outputs with the  
same name (e.g., TAPE IN to TAPE OUT).  
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Specications  
Amplifier Section  
General  
Rated Output Power (FTC) (North American)  
Power Supply  
North American: AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
European: AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz  
Others: AC 230-240 V, 50Hz  
North American: 2.1 A  
European: 180 W  
Others: 180 W  
All channels:  
50 watts minimum continuous power  
per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels  
driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a  
maximum total harmonic distortion of  
0.08 %  
Power Consumption  
Rated Output Power (IEC) (European and Australian)  
2 ch × 90 W at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven  
Maximum Output Power (JEITA) (Asian)  
90 W at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 2 ch driven  
Standby Power  
Consumption  
North American: 0.2 W  
Others: 0.3 W  
Dimensions  
(W × H × D)  
Dynamic Power  
North American:  
435 × 149 × 340 mm  
135 W + 135 W (2 Ω)  
105 W + 105 W (4 Ω)  
70 W + 70 W (8 Ω)  
17-1/8"  
7.5 kg  
×
5-7/8"  
×
13-3/8"  
Weight  
16.5 lbs.  
European and Australian:  
110 W + 110 W (2 Ω)  
Audio Inputs  
Analog Inputs  
90 W + 90 W (4 Ω)  
55 W + 55 W (8 Ω)  
PHONO, CD, TAPE 1, TAPE 2, LINE 1,  
LINE 2  
THD (Total Harmonic  
Distortion)  
0.08 % (Power Rated)/ 0.08 % (1 kHz,  
1 W)  
Audio Outputs  
Analog Outputs  
Speaker Outputs  
Damping Factor  
Input Sensitivity and  
Impedance  
60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)  
TAPE 1, TAPE 2  
SPEAKERS A  
SPEAKERS B  
1
150 mV/ 50 kΩ (LINE)  
2.5 mV/ 50 kΩ (PHONO MM)  
Phones  
Output Level and  
Impedance  
Frequency Response  
Tone Control  
IR Input/Output  
1/1  
150 mV/ 2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)  
10 Hz–100 kHz/ +1 dB–3 dB (CD)  
±10 dB, 100 Hz (BASS)  
±10 dB, 10 kHz (TREBLE)  
100 dB (LINE, IHF-A)  
80 dB (PHONO, IHF-A)  
4 Ω–16 Ω  
Specifications and features are subject to change without  
notice.  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Speaker Impedance  
Tuner Section  
FM  
Tuning Frequency  
Range  
North American: 87.5 MHz– 107.9 MHz  
Others: 87.5 MHz– 108.0 MHz  
AM  
Tuning Frequency  
Range  
North American: 530 kHz–1710 kHz  
Others: 522 kHz–1611 kHz  
Preset Channel  
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