Onkyo T-433 User Manual

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Contents

FM/AM Tuner

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

T-433

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo FM/AM Tuner.
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 Tuner.
Please retain this manual for future reference.

Connections ................................. 10

Enjoying Audio Sources.............. 14

Troubleshooting ........................... 28

Specifications .............................. 29

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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.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia­tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro­vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta­cles, and the point where they exit from the appara­tus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12.

Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table spec­ified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use cau­tion when moving the
cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS

OUVRIR

15. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the apparatus,

C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

water,

D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,

E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in

any way, and

F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in

performance this indicates a need for service.

16. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus
through openings as they may touch dangerous volt­age points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of
this unit.

17. Batteries
Always consider the environmental issues and fol­low local regulations when disposing of batteries.

18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is ade­quate ventilation.
Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides
and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf
or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4")
away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like
gap for warm air to escape.

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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 solvents, 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 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 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY
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.

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.

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.

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 mark­ings 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
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 if off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable
fuse in the plug.

For European Models

Declaration of Conformity

We,

ONKYO EUROPE
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 technical standards such as EN60065,
EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.

GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

I. MORI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Memory backup

The T-433 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 T-433 must be plugged into
an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system.

Once it has been charged, the T-433 will retain the set­tings for several weeks, although this depends on the
environment and will be shorter in humid climates.

The clock setting is not retained by the backup system.

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Features

30 FM/AM presets
FM/AM auto-tuning and presetting
4 programmable timers & sleep timer
Preset naming for easy identification
RDS (CT, PS, RT)
Accuclock function
Hi-rigidity, anti-resonant chassis
Blue fluorescent display
Hairline-brushed aluminium front panel
RI (Remote Interactive) compatible

Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Audio cable (60 cm)

cable (60 cm)

To use , the T-433 must be connected with an
cable and an audio cable.

Indoor FM antenna

AM loop antenna

In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end
of the product name indicates the color of the T-433.
Specifications and operation are the same regardless of
color.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

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

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

Features .......................................................................................................................4

Supplied Accessories .................................................................................................4

Table of Contents ........................................................................................................5

Front & Rear Panels ....................................................................................................6

Front Panel ............................................................................................................6

Display................................................................................................................... 7

Rear Panel.............................................................................................................7

Remote Controller .......................................................................................................8

RC-613S Remote Controller (supplied with the A-933 Integrated Amplifier).........8

Using the Remote Controller .................................................................................9

Connections

Connecting the T-433................................................................................................10

About the System Functions................................................................................10

System Connections (necessary to use the timers) ............................................11

Connecting Another Component’s Power Cord...................................................11

Connecting an Amplifier ......................................................................................11

Connecting Antennas ...............................................................................................12

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna.....................................................................12

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna.......................................................................12

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna...................................................................13

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna...................................................................13

Enjoying Audio Sources

Turning On the T-433 ................................................................................................14

First Time Setup (European models only) ..............................................................14

Listening to the Radio...............................................................................................16

Presetting All Stations Automatically (Auto Preset)............................................. 16

Presetting Stations Manually ...............................................................................16

Selecting Preset Stations ....................................................................................17

Naming Presets ...................................................................................................18

Deleting Presets .................................................................................................. 19

Displaying Information .........................................................................................19

FM Mode .............................................................................................................19

Tuner Operation with the RC-613S Remote Controller (supplied with the A-933) ..19

Using RDS (European models only)....................................................................20

Tuning into Radio Stations Manually ...................................................................20

Setting the Clock Manually.......................................................................................21

Using the Timers .......................................................................................................22

About the Timers ................................................................................................. 22

Setting the Timers ...............................................................................................23

Using the Sleep Timer .........................................................................................27

Others

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................28

Specifications ............................................................................................................29

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Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

1

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

9

For detailed information, refer to the pages in parentheses.

STANDBY/ON button (14)

A

This button is used to set the T-433 to On or
Standby.

ACCUCLOCK indicator (14)

B

This indicator flashes while the Accuclock function
is automatically setting the clock, and lights contin­uously once the clock has been set. If the clock can­not be set, it does not illuminate.

C

TUNING indicator (16)

This indicator lights up when Tuning mode is
selected.

D

PRESET indicator (17)

This indicator lights up when Preset mode is
selected.

E

KEY MODE button (16)

This button is used to select Tuning mode or Preset
mode. It’s also used when naming presets.

F

TIMER button (22)

This button is used to set the timers.

MEMORY button (16)

G

This button is used to store and delete presets.

FM MODE button (19)

H

This button is used to set the FM mode to stereo or
mono.

2

ACCUCLOCK TUNING PRESET

DISPLAY

0 B CA

5 6 734 8

KEY MODE TIMER

BAND TUNING

STANDBY indicator (14)

I

This indicator lights up when the T-433 is in
Standby mode.

DISPLAY button (19)

J

This button is used to view various information on
the display.

Display

K

See the next page.

L

BAND button (16)

This button is used to select the FM or AM band.

M

TUNING/PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons (16)

These buttons are used to tune into radio stations in
Tuning mode, or to select presets in Preset mode.
(The [KEY MODE] button is used to select the
mode.) They’re also used when setting the timers or
naming presets.

MEMORY

/

PRESET

CLEAR

FM MODE

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Front & Rear Panels —Continued

Display

21 3 5 64 7

:

SLEEP indicator

A

This indicator lights up when the sleep timer has
been set.

TIMER indicators

B

These indicators show the status of the timers.

Lights up when timed recording has been set.

Numbers 1–4: Lights up when a timer has been set.

C

MEM indicator

This indicator lights up when storing radio presets.

D

AUTO indicator

This indicator lights up when the FM mode is Auto.

Rear Panel

1 3 42 5 6

E

F

G

/FM ST indicators

These indicators show the status of the radio recep­tion.

RDS indicator

This indicator lights up when tuned to an FM station
that supports RDS.

Message area

Various information is displayed here, including
preset number, tuning frequency, time, volume
level, sleep time, mode settings, and so on.

For detailed information, refer to the pages in parentheses.

FM ANTENNA (75 Ω ) (12)

A

This jack is for connecting the supplied indoor FM
antenna or an outdoor FM antenna.

AM ANTENNA (12)

B

These push terminals are for connecting the sup­plied AM loop antenna or an outdoor AM antenna.

OUT (11)

C

These output jacks should be connected to an ana­log audio input on the amplifier by using the sup­plied audio cable.

REMOTE CONTROL (11)

D

These two identical (Remote Interactive) jacks
can be connected to the jacks on your other

Onkyo components for interactive control. To use

, the T-433 must be connected with an cable

and an audio cable.

E

AC OUTLET (11)

This AC outlet can be used to supply power to
another component.

F

Power cord (11, 14)

The power cord should be connected to a suitable
power source.

See pages 10–13 for connection information.

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Remote Controller

RC-613S Remote Controller (supplied with the A-933 Integrated Amplifier)

A

ON button (14)

Press once to turn on the A-933. Press again to turn
on the T-433 (and any other components connected

via ). To turn on just the A-933 and T-433, press
either the [FM] or [AM] button.

FM button (16)

B

This button can be used to select FM.
If the T-433 and A-933 are connected with an
cable, pressing this button while the entire system is
on Standby will turn on only the T-433 and A-933.
All other components will remain on Standby.

AM button (16)

C

This button can be used to select AM.
If the T-433 and A-933 are connected with an
cable, pressing this button while the entire system is
on Standby will turn on only the T-433 and A-933.
All other components will remain on Standby.

Tuning [ ]/[ ] buttons (19)

D

When the input source on the A-933 is set to
TUNER, these buttons can be used to tune into sta­tions.

E

PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons (19)

When the input source on the A-933 is set to
TUNER, these buttons can be used to select presets.

F

TIMER, ENTER & [ ]/[ ] buttons (22)

These buttons are used to set the timers.

G

SLEEP button (27)

This button is used to set the sleep timer.

H

INPUT [ ]/[ ] buttons

These buttons can be used to select the TUNER
input source on the A-933.

I

CLOCK CALL button (15)

This button is used to display the clock.

1

2
3

4

5

6

ON

231

56

9

FM AM CLEAR

PRESET

MEMORY REPEAT DISPLAY

RANDOM P MODE SCROLL

10/0>10

CD

MD

TAPE /CDR

VOLUME

MUTING

VOLUME

TIMER

ENTER

-

613

C

R

78

CLOCK

S

CALL

STANDBY

4

GROUP

PRESET

SLEEP

INPUT

7

8

9

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Remote Controller —Continued

Using the Remote Controller

The T-433 doesn’t have its own remote controller, but it
can be controlled by using the RC-613S remote control­ler that’s supplied with the Onkyo A-933 Integrated
Amplifier. The T-433 and A-933 must be connected
with an cable and an audio cable for this to work.

When controlling the T-433 with the A-933’s remote
controller, point the controller at the A-933’s remote
control sensor, as shown.

A-933

Remote control

sensor

30°

30°

5m

RC-613S

Notes:

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the

A-933 is subjected to bright light, such as direct sun­light or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in
mind when installing.

• If another remote controller of the same type is used

in the same room, or the A-933 is installed close to
equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote control­ler may not work reliably.

• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote

controller, because the buttons may be pressed inad­vertently, thereby draining the batteries.

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the

A-933 is installed in a rack behind colored glass
doors. Keep this in mind when installing.

• The remote controller will not work if there’s an

obstacle between it and the A-933’s remote control
sensor.

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Connecting the T-433

Before Making Any Connections

• Refer to the instructions that came with the com­ponent you are connecting.

• Do not plug in the power cord until all other con­nections are complete.

• Do not bind audio cables with power cords and
speaker cables. Doing so may adversely affect the
sound quality.

•To prevent interference, keep power cords and
speaker cables as far away as possible from the
tuner’s antennas.

RCA Audio Connection Color Coding

• Red connectors are used for the right channel, and
white connectors are used for the left channel.

Left (white)

Right (red)

• Push each plug in all the way to make a good con­nection (loose connections can cause noise or mal­functions).

Right!

Wrong!

L

R

About the System Functions

If you connect another component from the Onkyo Separate Collection to the T-433 with the supplied and audio
cables, you can use the following system functions. cables are special cables solely for use with Onkyo products.

Connecting components from the Onkyo Separate Collection.

Auto Power On

When you turn on the power or start playback on the T-433, the amplifier will turn on automatically. (The ampli­fier’s POWER switch must be set to ON for this to work.)

Direct Change

When a preset is selected, or the FM or AM band is selected, the amplifier will automatically select the tuner input.

Remote Control Operation

You can control the T-433 by using the A-933’s remote con­troller.

Program Timer

You can program the T-433’s timers to automatically start play­back or recording at a specified time.

• Simply connecting an cable will not enable the system functions. You must make an audio connection as well.
See page 11 for more information.

• See the instruction manual supplied with each component for more information about the system functions.

See the amplifier’s instruction manual.

See page 8 for more information.

See page 22 for more information.

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Connecting the T-433 —Continued

System Connections
(necessary to use the timers)

To use the T-433’s timers with your other Onkyo Sepa­rate Collection components, connect the power cords,

cables, and audio cables as shown below.

• Be sure to connect the T-433’s power cord to an
unswitched AC outlet, one that supplies power con­tinuously.

• Be sure to make the necessary audio cable connec­tions. Refer to the A-933’s instruction manual for
details.

T-433

A-933

GND

SUBWOOFER
PREOUT

C-733

MAIN IN

ANALOG

LL

RR

L

R

OUTINOUT

OUT

L

LRL

R

R

CD

TUNERPHONO (MM)

L

L

R

R

MD

TAPE/CDR

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

SPEAKERS

MODEL NO. A

CONPACT DISC PLAYER

MODEL NO.

A

AC OUTLET

AC 230-240 V

50 Hz

L

UNSWITCHED

TOTAL 100W MAX.

CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

A or B : 4 OHMS MIN. /SPEAKER
A + B : 8 OHMS MIN. /SPEAKER

-

933

C-

733

B

L

IN

E

RLR

REMOTE

IN

CONTROL

INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

REMOTE
CONTROL

To

wall outlet

Caution:

Make sure that the maximum power requirement of the
component connected to the AC OUTLET does not
exceed the capacity printed on the T-433’s rear panel
(100W).

Connecting an Amplifier

Use the supplied audio cable to connect the T-433’s
OUT L/R jacks to the analog input jacks on the ampli­fier, as shown.

To use the system functions, use the supplied
cable to make an connection.

T-433

Supplied cableSupplied cable

L

R

TUNER

Amplifier

Note:

When you use the T-433’s clock or timer functions,
connect the T-433’s power cord to an AC outlet that
supplies power continuously.

Connecting Another Component’s
Power Cord

The T-433 has an AC OUTLET on its rear panel. This
can be used to connect the power cord of another audio
component that you intend to use with the T-433.

Notes:

• The T-433 has two jacks. They’re both the same,
so you can use either one.

•To use , you must make an audio connection
between the T-433 and the other component.

• Use only dedicated cables for connections.

• If the T-433 is used with another component from the
Onkyo Separate Collection, such as the A-933, refer
to its instruction manual as well.

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Connecting Antennas

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.

FM antenna jack
AM antenna push terminals

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

1

Insert the plug fully
into the jack.

Once your T-433 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.

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use
only.

Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting

1

the tabs into the base, as shown.

Connect both wires of the AM loop

2

antenna to the AM push terminals, as
shown.

The antenna connection is polarity sensitive.
Connect the black wire to the ground terminal
( ). Connect the other wire to the other terminal.

Make sure that the wires are attached securely
and that the push terminals are gripping the bare
wires, not the insulation.

Push Insert wire Release

Use thumbtacks or something similar to

2

fix the FM antenna into position.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure your-

self when using thumbtacks.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try using a commercially available
outdoor FM antenna instead.

AM

Black

Once your T-433 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.

Keep the antenna as far away as possible from
your T-433, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commer­cially available outdoor AM antenna.

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Connecting Antennas —Continued

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try using a commercially available
outdoor FM antenna instead.

Antenna adapter (not included)

Notes:

• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but accept­able 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.

•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.

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna

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

Insulated antenna cable

AM loop antenna

Black

White

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.

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 T-433 To TV (or VCR)

13

TAPE /CDR

CD

MD

ON

STANDBY

FM AM CLEAR

78

9

10/0>10

4

56

231

GROUP

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Turning On the T-433

STANDBY/ON

1

2

ACCUCLOCK TUNING PRESET

STANDBY/ON

DISPLAY

STANDBY

Plug the power cord into a suit­able wall outlet (or the AC OUT­LET on the A-933’s rear panel).

Press the T-433’s [STANDBY/ON]

STANDBY/ON

button.

The T-433 turns on, and the
STANDBY indicator goes off.

To turn off the T-433, press the
[STANDBY/ON] button. The T-433
will enter Standby mode.

The T-433 is not completely shutdown
in Standby mode.

KEY MODE TIMER

BAND TUNING

CLEAR

MEMORY

/

PRESET

First Time Setup
(European models only)

The very first time you turn on the T-433, the Accuclock
function automatically sets the clock by using the CT

FM MODE

(Clock Time) information present in RDS radio broad­casts. While the clock is being set, “WAIT” flashes on
the display, as shown. It may take up to 5 minutes to set
the clock.

When the clock has been set, the message “CLOCK
ADJUSTED” scrolls across the display, then the day
and time are displayed for a while, as shown.

The Accuclock function automatically updates the clock
daily at 2 A.M., 3 A.M. and 2 P.M.

If the clock is incorrect, see “Setting the Clock Manu­ally” on page 21.

Using the A-933’s Remote Controller

ON STANDBY

RC-613S (remote controller
supplied with the A-933)

If you’re using the T-433 together with the A-933
amplifier from the Onkyo Separate Collection, press the
remote controller’s [ON] button once to turn on the
A-933, and press it again to turn on the T-433.

To set the entire system to Standby, press the remote
controller’s [STANDBY] button.

Note:

To turn on only the A-933 and T-433, press T-433’s
[BAND] button or the remote controller’s [FM] or
[AM] button.

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MEMORY

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Setting Accuclock to a Specific Station

The Accuclock function normally uses the FM station
with the strongest signal to set the clock. If the clock
cannot be set properly using that station, you can spec­ify which FM station the Accuclock function uses. This
must be an FM station that supports RDS CT (Clock
Time) information.

ACCUCLOCK TUNING PRESET

STANDBY/ON

DISPLAY

STANDBY

TUNING/PRESET

Before proceeding, turn on the T-433.

1

TIMER

2

MEMORY

Press the [TIMER] button.

“CLOCK” appears on the display.

If the clock has already been set, a
timer option appears instead. In this
case, you’ll need to press the [TIMER]
button repeatedly until “CLOCK”
appears.

Press the [MEMORY] button.

“AUTO” appears on the display. If
“MANUAL” appears, use the TUN­ING/PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons to
select “AUTO.”

TIMER

KEY MODE TIMER

BAND TUNING

MEMORY

CLEAR

FM MODE

MEMORY

/

PRESET

5

Notes:

• If the clock does not set correctly, specify another FM
station and try again, or set the clock manually (see
page 21).

• If you don’t want the clock to be updated automati­cally each day, you can turn off the Accuclock func­tion (see page 15).

Press the [MEMORY] button.

While the clock is being set, “WAIT”
flashes on the display. It may take a
few minutes to set the clock. When the
clock has been set, the message
“CLOCK ADJUSTED” scrolls across
the display, then the day and time are
displayed for a while.

Selecting 12- or 24-hour Clock Display

Before proceeding, turn on the T-433.

1

2

3

4

Press the [TIMER] button repeat­edly until “24H/12H” appears on
the display.

Press the [MEMORY] button.

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons to select “24H”

or “12H.”

Press the [MEMORY] button.

The default setting is 24H.

3

MEMORY

4

TUNING / PRESET

Press the [MEMORY] button.

The display appears as shown.

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons to tune into the

FM station.

The RDS indicator appears when tuned
into an RDS station, as shown.

Hint:

If you press the [MEMORY] button,
the T-433 will automatically search for
a suitable station.

Switching the Clock Display On or Off
While on Standby

Press the T-433’s [DISPLAY] button.

DISPLAY

When the clock display is turned off, the ACCUCLOCK
indicator goes off.

Displaying the Clock & Day of the Week
(remote controller only)

Press the remote controller’s [CLOCK CALL] button.

CLOCK

CALL

Press the [CLOCK CALL] button again to turn off the
clock and day of the week display. You can save energy
by leaving the clock display turned off while the T-433
is on Standby.

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BAND

TUNING / PRESET

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Listening to the Radio

You can store up to 30 of your favorite radio stations as
presets for quick selection. Stations can be preset auto­matically using the Auto Preset function or manually.

Notes:

•You can preset up to 30 FM/AM stations. If you try to
store more than this, the message “FULL” will appear
on the display.

• Using the remote controller while listening to an AM
radio station may cause interference.

• If the power cord is disconnected, or the power is off
for more than 2 weeks, the preset settings may be
lost, in which case, you’ll need to store them again.

Presetting All Stations Automatically
(Auto Preset)

With the Auto Preset function, you can search and store
all of the radio stations available in your area in one go.

Notes:

• All existing presets will be replaced when the Auto
Preset function is used.

• Be sure that your antennas are positioned so as to
obtain the best possible reception (see page 12).

MEMORY

ACCUCLOCK TUNING PRESET

STANDBY/ON

DISPLAY

STANDBY

KEY MODE TIMER

BAND TUNING

CLEAR

FM MODE

MEMORY

/

PRESET

Presetting Stations Manually

Here you can tune into stations individually and store
them as presets. This allows you to store stations in any
order you like.

Notes:

•You can store up to 30 stations, and this can be any
combination of FM and AM stations. For example, 17
FM stations and 13 AM stations, or 8 FM stations and
22 AM stations.

• Although the numbering schemes for FM and AM
presets both start at 1, it doesn’t matter because FM
and AM presets are selected independently.

• Stations can be stored to presets in any order. For
example, you could store some AM stations to presets
2, 1, 9, and so on.

TUNING indicator

ACCUCLOCK TUNING PRESET

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

1

KEY MODE

DISPLAY

TUNING/PRESET

Use the [BAND] button to select
FM or AM.

KEY MODE TIMER

BAND TUNING

BAND

MEMORY

CLEAR

FM MODE

MEMORY

/

PRESET

Press and hold the [MEMORY]

MEMORY

button for about 5 seconds until
auto tuning starts.

When the [MEMORY] button is
pressed, first, the MEM indicator lights
up. Next, “AUTO PRESET” flashes on
the display, followed by the tuning fre­quency, and then auto tuning starts.
When a station is found, auto tuning
stops and the indicator lights up.

AUTO

MEM

Starting at the bottom of the frequency
band, the T-433 automatically tunes
and stores up to 20 FM stations, then
up to 10 AM stations.

Note:

Depending on your location, a preset may be stored
with no station and you’ll hear only noise when you
select it. In this case, delete the preset (see page 19).

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KEY MODE

2

TUNING PRESET

3

The band switches between FM and
AM each time you press the button.

Use the [KEY MODE] button to
select Tuning mode (TUNING
indicator on).

The mode switches between Tuning
and Preset each time you press the but­ton.

Press a TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] button for 1 second until

auto tuning starts.

The frequency display changes during
auto tuning.

Auto tuning stops when a station is
found.

BAND

TUNING PRESET

KEY MODE

TUNING / PRESET

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4

MEMORY

Press the [MEMORY] button.

MEM indicator

The MEM indicator appears and the
preset number flashes. If you don’t
complete the next step within 8 sec­onds, the T-433 will return to the pre­vious condition and the MEM
indicator will disappear.

Note:

Be careful not to press the [MEM­ORY] button for too long because
“AUTO PRESET” will flash on the dis­play and the Auto Preset function will
begin, replacing all of your previously
stored presets.

5

TUNING / PRESET

6

MEMORY

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons to select a pre-

set number from 1 through 30.

Press the [MEMORY] button
again to store the station.

The station is stored, the preset number
stops flashing, and the MEM indicator
disappears.

Repeat this procedure for all your
favorite radio stations.

Note:

If you store a station to a preset that already had a sta­tion stored in it, the previous station will be replaced.

After Storing Presets You Can

• Select them and enjoy your favorite stations

• Name them for easy identification (see page 18).

• Delete them (see page 19).

Selecting Preset Stations

You must store some presets before you can select them
(see page 16).

PRESET indicator

ACCUCLOCK TUNING PRESET

STANDBY/ON

DISPLAY

STANDBY

Before proceeding, turn on the T-433.

1

Use the [BAND] button to select
FM or AM.

The band switches between FM and
AM each time you press the button.

2

Use the [KEY MODE] button to
select Preset mode (PRESET
indicator on).

The mode switches between Tuning
and Preset each time you press the but­ton.

3

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons to select a pre-

set.

Press the Down [ ] button to select
the previous preset. Press the Up [ ]
button to select the next preset.

The number of the currently selected
preset is shown on the display.

KEY MODE

KEY MODE TIMER

MEMORY

BAND TUNING

/

BAND

TUNING/PRESET

CLEAR

FM MODE

PRESET

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Naming Presets

Radio presets can be named for easy identification, and
names may contain up to 8 characters from the follow­ing selection.

_ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W
X Y Z
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
" ' & ( ) [ ] * + , - . / = ? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

The underscore (_) character is actually a space.

MEMORY

ACCUCLOCK TUNING PRESET

STANDBY/ON

DISPLAY

STANDBY

DISPLAY TUNING/PRESET

1

Select the preset that you want to
name.

See page 17 for selecting presets.

2

DISPLAY

Press and hold down the [DIS­PLAY] button for 3 seconds to
select Name Edit mode.

The cursor appears on the display.

KEY MODE TIMER

BAND TUNING

CLEAR

FM MODE

MEMORY

/

PRESET

Correcting Characters

If Name Edit mode is not selected, follow steps 1 and 2
in the left column.

MEMORYKEY MODE

ACCUCLOCK TUNING PRESET

STANDBY/ON

DISPLAY

STANDBY

DISPLAY TUNING/PRESET

1

KEY MODE

Press the [KEY MODE] button to
change the cursor from a thin
line to a thick line.

2

TUNING / PRESET

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons to select the

character to edit.

3

KEY MODE

Press the [KEY MODE] button
again to change the cursor back
to a thin line.

4

TUNING / PRESET

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons to change the

character.

KEY MODE TIMER

BAND TUNING

CLEAR

FM MODE

MEMORY

/

PRESET

3

TUNING / PRESET

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons to select the

characters.

4

MEMORY

Press the [MEMORY] button to
set the character.

The cursor moves to the next character.

5

DISPLAY

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the
other characters. Press the [DIS­PLAY] button when you’ve fin­ished.

The radio frequency reappears on the
display.

Hints:

•To cancel the naming process without storing the
name, press the [MEMORY] button.

• After the eighth character has been entered, pressing
the [MEMORY] button will move the cursor back to
the first character.

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5

MEMORY

Press the [MEMORY] button to
move the cursor to the next char­acter.

6

DISPLAY

Press the [DISPLAY] button to
store the name and exit Name
Edit mode.

Note:

Text editing features such as moving subsequent charac­ters to the right when a new character is inserted, or
moving subsequent characters to the left when a charac­ter is deleted are not supported.

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Deleting All Characters in One Go

If Name Edit mode is not selected, follow steps 1 and 2
in the left column.

While holding down the [MEM-

MEMORY

CLEAR

ORY] button, press the [FM

FM MODE

MODE] button.

Note:

Make sure that Name Edit mode is
selected before doing this because if it
isn’t, the current preset will be deleted
instead.

Deleting Presets

Individual presets can be deleted as follows.

1

Select the preset that you want to
delete.

See page 17 for selecting presets.

2

MEMORY

CLEAR

While holding down the [MEM­ORY] button, press the [FM
MODE] button.

FM MODE

The preset number on the display
changes to “--” and the preset is
deleted.

Displaying Information

By pressing the T-433’s [DISPLAY] button repeatedly,
you can view the tuning frequency, text (preset name or
RDS), or clock.

Frequency

DISPLAY

Te xt (preset name or RDS)

FM Mode

FM MODE

In places where the signal strength is
weak or reception is noisy, press the [FM
MODE] button to listen in mono (AUTO
indicator off). This will reduce the noise
and any break up in reception.

To return to stereo, press the [FM MODE]
button again (AUTO indicator on).

Tuner Operation with the RC-613S
Remote Controller
(supplied with the A-933)

Selecting FM or AM

These buttons can be
used to select FM or AM.

If the T-433 and A-933
are both on Standby,
pressing either of these
buttons will turn on the
T-433 and A-933.

Tuning Manually

Press the Down [ ]
button to decrease
the tuning frequency.

Press the Up [ ]
button to increase the
tuning frequency.

Selecting Radio Presets

Press the Down [ ] button
to select the previous preset.

Press the Up [ ] button to
select the next preset.

ON

231

56

78

10/0>10

9

FM AM CLEAR

CD

MD

TAPE /CDR

VOLUME

PRESET

MUTING

VOLUME

TIMER

ENTER

MEMORY REPEAT DISPLAY

RANDOM P MODE SCROLL

-

613

C

S

R

CLOCK

CALL

STANDBY

4

GROUP

PRESET

SLEEP

INPUT

Clock

Notes:

• If the current preset doesn’t have a name, no text will
be displayed.

• If the clock hasn’t been set, the clock will not be dis­played.

Displaying the Clock

Press the [CLOCK CALL]
button to display the clock.

Note:

If you’re using a different Onkyo Separate Collection
amplifier’s remote controller, refer to its instruction
manual for operating information.

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BAND

TUNING PRESET

KEY MODE

TUNING / PRESET

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■

Using RDS
(European models only)

RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of
transmitting data in FM radio signals. Many FM sta­tions use it these days.

The T-433 supports the following types of RDS data:

PS: Program Service Name

When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting PS
information, the station’s name appears on the display.

RT: Radio Text

When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting RT
text information, the text scrolls across the display.

Note:

If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data
maybe displayed intermittently or not at all.

Displaying Radio Text (RT)

Note:

You must be tuned to an FM station that supports RT
(Radio Text) in order to display any text.

ACCUCLOCK TUNING PRESET

STANDBY/ON

DISPLAY

STANDBY

KEY MODE TIMER

BAND TUNING

CLEAR

FM MODE

MEMORY

/

PRESET

Tuning into Radio Stations Manually

TUNING indicator

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

1

2

ACCUCLOCK TUNING PRESET

DISPLAY

Use the [BAND] button to select
FM or AM.

The band switches between FM and
AM each time you press the button.

Use the [KEY MODE] button to
select Tuning mode (TUNING
indicator on).

The mode switches between Tuning
and Preset each time you press the but­ton.

KEY MODE

CLEAR

KEY MODE TIMER

MEMORY

BAND TUNING

/

PRESET

BAND

TUNING/PRESET

FM MODE

DISPLAY

Press the [DISPLAY] button

DISPLAY

repeatedly to show the following
information.

Frequency

Clock RT (Radio Text)

Preset name or PS
(Program Service name)

Notes:

• If the current station does not support RDS, only the
frequency, preset name (see page 18), and clock will
be displayed. If the current preset has no name, only
the frequency and clock will be displayed.

• In some cases, it may take between 2 and 15 seconds
for the RT text to be displayed.

• The message “Waiting” may appear while the RT
data is being received.

• When tuned to an RDS station that’s not transmitting
any RT data, the message “No Text” will be dis­played.

3

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons to tune into a

station.

The tuning frequency is shown on the
display.

For each button press, the frequency
will change in 0.02 MHz steps for FM,
and 9 kHz steps for AM.

If you hold down the button for more
than 0.5 second, the T-433 will find the
next station automatically.

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PRESET

VOLUME

VOLUME

PRESET

CLOCK

CALL

SLEEP

INPUT

R

C

-

613

S

TIMER

ENTER

MEMORY REPEAT DISPLAY

RANDOM P MODE SCROLL

MUTING

MEMORY

TUNING / PRESET

MEMORY

TUNING / PRESET

MEMORY

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Setting the Clock Manually

If for some reason the Accuclock function cannot set the
clock or you want to set it manually, proceed as follows.

KEY MODE TIMER

BAND TUNING

MEMORY

CLEAR

FM MODE

MEMORY

/

PRESET

TIMER

ACCUCLOCK TUNING PRESET

STANDBY/ON

DISPLAY

STANDBY

DISPLAY TUNING/PRESET

TIMER

/ button

ENTER

The clock can show time in 12- or 24-hour format (see
page 15). The 24 hour format is used in this procedure.

The clock can be set from the T-433’s front panel or the
A-933’s remote controller. Where different, the name of
the remote controller’s button is shown in parentheses.

4

5

6

Press the [MEMORY] button
(ENTER).

The clock setting mode is set to man­ual and the day setting appears.

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons (TIMER
[ ]/[ ]) to select the day of the

week.

SUN: Sunday
MON: Monday
TUE: Tuesday
WED: Wednesday
THU: Thursday
FRI: Friday
SAT: Saturday

Press the [MEMORY] button
(ENTER) to set the day of the
week.

1

TIMER

Press the [TIMER] button repeat­edly until “CLOCK” appears on
the display.

7

The time setting appears.

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons (TIMER
[ ]/[ ]) to set the time.

2

MEMORY

Press the [MEMORY] button
(ENTER).

AUTO indicator

Pressing and holding a button changes
the time quickly.

The AUTO indicator appears.

8

Press the [MEMORY] button
(ENTER).

The clock is set.

3

TUNING / PRESET

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons (TIMER
[ ]/[ ]) to select “MANUAL.”

Notes:

•To cancel this procedure without setting the time,
press the [TIMER] button.

•To set the clock automatically with the Accuclock
function, select “AUTO” in step 3, and then press the
MEMORY button (ENTER).

The mode switches between AUTO
and MANUAL each time you press the
button.

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Using the Timers

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

The T-433 has five timers: four programmable timers
for automated playback or recording, and a sleep timer
for turning the system off after a specified time.

The timers can be used with other Onkyo Separate Col­lection components that are connected to the A-933 via

(see page 11 for connection details).

About the Timers

The settings for the four programmable timers are
explained here. For details on using the sleep timer, see
page 27.

Timer Types

Each timer can be programmed to PLAY or REC.

PLAY

PLAY mode can be used to start playback on a compo­nent at a specified time. The component must be con­nected to the A-933 with an cable. You could use a
PLAY timer to turn on the T-433 every morning, just
like a radio alarm.

REC

REC mode can be used to start playback on one compo­nent and start recording on another component both at a
specified time. The recording component (e.g., Onkyo
MD recorder or cassette deck) and playback component
must both be connected to the A-933 with an cable.
You could use a REC timer to record your favorite radio
show everyday.

Playback & Recording Components

The playback component can be the T-433 (FM or AM),
another Onkyo component (CD player, MD recorder,
cassette deck, etc) that’s connected to the A-933 with an

cable, or a component with its own built-in timer

that’s connected to an audio input on the A-933.

The recording component can be an Onkyo MD
recorder or cassette deck that’s connect to the A-933
with an cable.

Repeat Timers

Each timer can be programmed to work just once
(ONCE), every week (EVERY), every day (EVERY
DAY), or on a range of days (DAYS SET).

ONCE

The timer will work just once.

EVERY

The timer will work every week on the specified day
and time.

• EVERYDAY

The timer will work every day.

•DAYS SET

The timer will work on the specified range of days. With
this setting, you could set up a morning alarm for Mon­day through Friday.

Timer Usage Examples

Here are three typical applications for the timers.

TIMER 1: Early morning radio alarm

PLAY–FM–1–EVERY–EVERYDAY–7:00–7:30

TIMER 2: Record a radio show this Sunday

REC–FM–4–TAPE–ONCE–SUN–10:00–12:00

TIMER 3: Record an FM radio show to MDR
everyday from Monday through Friday.

REC–FM–1–MD–EVERY–DAYS SET–MON–
FRI–15:00–15:30

Notes:

• Make sure that the T-433, the playback component,
and the recording component are all properly con­nected to the A-933. Poor connections may cause
timed playback or recording to fail.

• During timed recording, the A-933 is muted. To listen
to the sound during recording, press the remote con­troller’s [MUTING] button.

• While timed playback or recording is in progress, the
timer’s start and end times cannot be changed.

• The timers cannot be set if the clock has not been set,
so set the clock first (see page 14).

• Pressing the [TIMER] button while timed playback or
recording is in progress will turn off the current timer.

•Even if the T-433’s clock is set correctly, recording
may not start exactly at the specified time if the
recording component requires a few moments to read
CD or MD (TOC) information before it begins
recording. For this reason, it’s recommended that you
set the recording start time about 1 minute early.

About the Timer Display

TIMER indicator

When one of the timers has been set, the TIMER indica­tor is shown on the display. While a timer that has been
set is on, its number is displayed. A square ( ) around a
number indicates that it’s a REC timer.

Timer Priority

If two or more timers are set to start at the same time on
the same day, the lower numbered timer has priority and
the other timer is ignored.

Timer 1: 12:00–13:00 (This timer has priority.)
Timer 2: 12:00–12:30

If the times of two or more timers overlap on the same
day, the timer with the earliest start time has priority and
the other timer is ignored.

Timer 1 : 9:00–10:00
Timer 2 : 8:00–10:00 (This timer has priority.)

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PRESET

VOLUME

VOLUME

PRESET

CLOCK

CALL

SLEEP

INPUT

R

C

-

613

S

TIMER

ENTER

MEMORY REPEAT DISPLAY

RANDOM P MODE SCROLL

MUTING

TUNING / PRESET

ENTER

MEMORY

<Remote controller>

➜

➜

TUNING / PRESET

ENTER

MEMORY

<Remote controller>

➜

➜

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Setting the Timers

This section explains how to set the timers.

Notes:

•You must set the clock before you can set a timer (see
page 14).

•To use a timer to start radio playback (FM/AM), you
must preset a station first (see page 16).

•You cannot change a timer’s start or end time while
timed playback or recording is in progress.

• If at any point during this procedure you don’t do
anything for more than 60 seconds, the previous dis­play will appear and the procedure will be cancelled.

• When the specified time comes, all connected system
components will automatically switch to Standby.

ACCUCLOCK TUNING PRESET

STANDBY/ON

DISPLAY

STANDBY

TIMER

/ button

TIMER

TUNING/PRESET

KEY MODE TIMER

BAND TUNING

MEMORY

CLEAR

FM MODE

MEMORY

/

PRESET

2

3

<Selecting the Timer Type>

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons (TIMER
[ ]/[ ]) to select the type of

timer.

Or

You can select PLAY or REC.

Press the [MEMORY] button
(ENTER).

<Select the Playback Component>

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons (TIMER
[ ]/[ ]) to select the playback

component.

ENTER

You can select FM, AM, MD, LINE, or
CD.

Press the [MEMORY] button

Timers can be set from the T-433’s front panel or the

(ENTER)

A-933’s remote controller. Where different, the name of
the remote controller’s button is shown in parentheses.

Before proceeding, turn on the T-433.

TIMER

1

➜

MEMORY

<Remote controller>

TIMER

➜

<Select a Timer>

Press the [TIMER] button repeat­edly to select a timer.

You can select TIMER1, TIMER2,
TIMER3, or TIMER4.

If TIMER1–4 don’t appear, this means
that the clock has not yet been set (see

Note:

Only consecutive days can be selected. You cannot, for
example, select Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

If you selected FM or AM, use the
TUNING/PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons
to select a radio preset, and then press
the [MEMORY] button (ENTER).

page 14).

ENTER

Press the [MEMORY] button
(ENTER).

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TUNING / PRESET

➜

MEMORY

<Remote controller>

➜

ENTER

5

TUNING / PRESET

➜

MEMORY

<Select the Recording Component—
REC mode only>

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons (TIMER
[ ]/[ ]) to select the recording

component.

You can select TAPE or MD.

Press the [MEMORY] button
(ENTER).

<Set the Day>

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons (TIMER
[ ]/[ ]) to select ONCE or

EVERY.

TUNING / PRESET

➜

MEMORY

<Remote controller>

➜

ENTER

TUNING / PRESET

➜

MEMORY

If you selected EVERY, you can select
one day, everyday, or a range of days
(DAYS SET).

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons (TIMER
[ ]/[ ]) to select an option.

You can select:

MON TUE FRI

DAYS SET*

WED THU

SATEVERYDAYSUN

* You can specify a range of days

Press the [MEMORY] button
(ENTER).

If you selected DAYS SET, you can
select the first day and last day in the
range.

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons (TIMER
[ ]/[ ]) to select the first day,

and then press the [MEMORY]
button (ENTER).

<Remote controller>

➜

ENTER

ONCE: The timer will work just once.

EVERY: The timer will work every

week on the specified day and time.

Press the [MEMORY] button
(ENTER).

If you selected ONCE, you can select
the day.

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons (TIMER
[ ]/[ ]) to select the day.

You can select: SUN, MON, TUE,
WED, THU, FRI, or SAT.

<Remote controller>

➜

ENTER

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons (TIMER
[ ]/[ ]) to select the last day,

and then press the [MEMORY]
button (ENTER).

In this example, the timer is set to work
from Tuesday to Friday every week.

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TUNING / PRESET

➜

MEMORY

<Remote controller>

➜

ENTER

7

TUNING / PRESET

➜

<Set the Start Time>

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons (TIMER
[ ]/[ ]) to set the start time.

Press the [MEMORY] button
(ENTER).

Hints:

• When the start time is set, the end
time is automatically set to 1 hour
later.

• When recording to an Onkyo MD
recorder that’s connected to the
A-933 with an cable, the first
several seconds may not be
recorded. To ensure that the entire
program is recorded, set the start
time about one minute before the
program actually starts.

<Set the End Time>

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons (TIMER
[ ]/[ ]) to set the end time.

Notes:

• If the playback component is an MD recorder, even if
you select Memory, Random, 1GR, or another play­back mode, normal playback will be used for timed
playback.

• Be sure to switch the system to Standby, otherwise
the timer will not be able to start playback or record­ing.

• During timed playback or recording, you can cancel
the timer by pressing the [TIMER] button. The timer
is also cancelled if you set the sleep timer during
timed playback or recording.

MEMORY

<Remote controller>

➜

ENTER

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STANDBY/ON

Timer indicators

Numbers show which timers are on.

shows which timers are set to REC.

Press the [MEMORY] button
(ENTER).

If you want to change any of the timer
settings, start again at the beginning of
this procedure.

<Switch to Standby>

Press the A-933’s [STANDBY/ON]
button to set the system to
Standby.

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PRESET

VOLUME

VOLUME

PRESET

CLOCK

CALL

SLEEP

INPUT

R

C

-

613

S

TIMER

ENTER

MEMORY REPEAT DISPLAY

RANDOM P MODE SCROLL

MUTING

PRESET

VOLUME

VOLUME

PRESET

CLOCK

CALL

SLEEP

INPUT

R

C

-

613

S

TIMER

ENTER

MEMORY REPEAT DISPLAY

RANDOM P MODE SCROLL

MUTING

ENTER

MEMORY

<Remote controller>

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Switching Timers Off

Timers that have been set can be turned on or off. This is
useful, say, when you’re on holiday and you want to
turn off the timer that you use as a morning alarm.

Note:

You must set the clock before you can turn a timer on or
off (see page 14).

TIMER

ACCUCLOCK TUNING PRESET

STANDBY/ON

DISPLAY

STANDBY

TIMER

/ button

TUNING/PRESET

KEY MODE TIMER

BAND TUNING

CLEAR

FM MODE

MEMORY

/

PRESET

Checking Timer Settings

You can check the settings of a timer as follows.

MEMORYTIMER

1

ACCUCLOCK TUNING PRESET

STANDBY/ON

DISPLAY

STANDBY

TIMER

ENTER

TIMER

Press the [TIMER] button repeat­edly to select the timer, and then

➜

MEMORY

press the [MEMORY] button
(ENTER).

KEY MODE TIMER

BAND TUNING

MEMORY

CLEAR

FM MODE

/

PRESET

1

TIMER

Press the [TIMER] button repeat­edly to select the timer.

<Remote controller>

TIMER

➜

<Remote controller>

TIMER

When a timer is on, its number is

ENTER

shown on the display.

2

TUNING / PRESET

<Remote controller>

Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons (TIMER
[ ]/[ ]) to turn the timer on or

off.

Or

The previous display reappears after 2

2

Press the [MEMORY] button
(ENTER) repeatedly to check the
settings.

Example:

↓

↓

…

seconds.

The display changes each time the but­ton is pressed.

Pressing the [TIMER] button while timed playback or
recording is in progress will turn the timer off.

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TAPE /CDR

PRESET

VOLUME

VOLUME

MD

PRESET

SLEEP

INPUT

TIMER

ENTER

MEMORY REPEAT DISPLAY

RANDOM P MODE SCROLL

MUTING

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Notes:

•You can change each setting while it’s displayed by
using the TUNING/PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons
(TIMER [ ]/[ ]).

• If a timer is off when you change a setting, it will be
turned on.

• When you’ve checked all of the settings, if there are
no changes, the previous display reappears.

•You can return to the normal display at anytime by
pressing the [TIMER] button.

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the sleep timer so that it automatically turns
the system off after a specified period.

Setting with the Remote Controller

SLEEP

/ button

Checking the Remaining Sleep Time

To check how much time there is left until the system
turns off, press the [SLEEP] button. Note that if you
press the [SLEEP] button again while the remaining
sleep time is displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep time by
10 minutes.

Canceling the Sleep Timer

To cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button
repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator goes off.

SLEEP

Press the [SLEEP] button repeat­edly to set the sleep time.

The time decreases in 10-minute steps
each time the button is pressed (90, 80,
70, and so on).

Use the TIMER Up and Down
[ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the sleep
timer in 1-minute steps. The Up [ ]
button increases the time in 1-minute
steps up to the maximum of 99 min­utes. The Down [ ] button decreases
the time in 1-minute steps down to the
minimum of 1 minute.

The SLEEP indicator appears on the
display when the sleep timer has been
set. The specified sleep time is dis­played for about 5 seconds, then the
previous display reappears.

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Troubleshooting

If you have any trouble using the T-433, look for a solution here. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact your
Onkyo dealer.

Power

Can’t turn on the T-433.

• Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet (page 11, 14).

• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait five seconds or more, then plug it in again.

The T-433 turns off unexpectedly.

• If the sleep timer has been set, and the TIMER indicator is shown on the display, the T-433 will turn off automatically
after a specified period.

• When timed playback or recording finishes, the T-433 automatically switches to Standby mode.

Audio

There’s no sound.

• The T-433 is not connected properly. Check all connections and correct as necessary.

• The wrong input source is selected on your amplifier. Check your amplifier’s input source setting. Refer to your
amplifier’s manual.

• Check if the A-933’s MAIN IN function is on. Refer to the A-933’s instruction manual.

• Make sure the amplifier’s volume control is not set to minimum.

Radio

Reception is noisy, stereo FM reception suffers from hiss, the Auto Preset function doesn’t preset all stations,
or the ST indicator doesn’t light up when tuned to a stereo FM station.

• Check the antenna connections.

• Change the position of the antenna.

•Move the T-433 away from a nearby TV or computer.

•Move power cords and speaker cables as far away as possible from the tuner’s antenna.

• Cars or airplanes can cause noisy interference.

• The radio signal will be weakened if it has to pass through a concrete wall before reaching the antenna.

•Try setting FM mode to mono.

• When listening to an AM station, noise may be heard when you operate the remote controller.

• If none of the above improves the reception, install an outdoor antenna.

Timed playback or recording doesn’t work.

• Make sure the clock has been set correctly. If the clock has not been set, timed playback or recording is not possible.

• If a component is On at the specified start time, the timer will have no effect, so be sure to set the component to
Standby beforehand.

• If the settings of two or more timers overlap, some of the timers will not work, so make sure they do not overlap.

• Make sure that the and audio cables are connected properly.

• Check the settings on the playback and recording components. (Timer recording is not possible with a CDR.)

•For timed recording with an MD recorder, use its analog audio input.

Remote Controller

The A-933’s remote controller doesn’t work.

• Point the remote controller at the A-933’s remote sensor (page 9).

•To use , you must make an connection and an audio connection between the A-933 and T-433 (page 11).

• Check if the A-933’s MAIN IN function is on. Refer to the A-933’s instruction manual.

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The T-433 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 should happen, unplug the power cord, wait at least five
seconds, and then plug it again.

To reset the T-433 to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [MEMORY] button,
press the [STANDBY/ON] button. “CLEAR” will appear on the display and the T-433 will enter
Standby mode.

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Specifications

FM

Tuning frequency range:
Usable sensitivity: Stereo: 17.2 dBf 2.0 µV (75 Ω IHF)

SN ratio:

THD (total harmonic distortion):

Frequency response:
Stereo separation:

AM

Tuning frequency range:
Usable sensitivity: 30 µV
SN ratio:
THD (total harmonic distortion):

General

Power supply:
Power consumption:
Standby power consumption:
Dimensions (W × H × D):

Weight:

87.50–108.00 MHz

Mono: 11.2 dBf 1.0 µV (75 Ω IHF)
Stereo: 70 dB (IHF-A)
Mono: 76 dB (IHF-A)
Stereo: 0.3% (1 kHz)
Mono: 0.2% (1 kHz)
20 Hz–15 kHz / ±1.5 dB
45 dB (1 kHz)

522–1611 kHz

50 dB

0.7%

AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz
10 W
1 W
275 × 78 × 309 mm
10-13/16 × 3-1/16 × 12-3/16 in.

3.0 kg

6.6 lbs.

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