Onkyo TX-SR303E, TX-SR303 User Manual

AV Receiver
TX-SR303
Contents
Introduction ..................................... 2
Connection .................................... 15
TX-SR303E
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV 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 AV Receiver. Please retain this manual for future reference.
Turning On & First Time Setup..... 30
Basic Operation
Playing your AV components ....... 34
Using the Tuner............................ 36
Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 42
Advanced Operation..................... 45
Troubleshooting ............................ 51
Specification.................................. 54
E
n
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 user­serviceable. 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).
Some models have a voltage selector switch 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.
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.
Memory Backup
The AV 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 AV receiver must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system. Once it has been charged, the AV receiver will retain the settings for several weeks, although this depends on the environment and will be shorter in humid climates.
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
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Precautions—Continued

Supplied Accessories

For U.S. models
FCC Information for User
CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer­ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor­dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer­ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter­ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif­ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech­nician for help.
For Canadian Models
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Make sure you have the following accessories:
Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6)
Indoor FM antenna
(Connector type varies from country to country.)
AM loop antenna
Left
Left
Left
Left
Front
Front
Front
Front
Right
Right
Right
Right
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
/
/
/
/
Surround
SP-B
SP-B
SP-B
SP-B
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
/
/
/
/
Front
Left
Front
Right
SP-B
Left
SP-B
Right
Surround
Front
Left
Front
Right
SP-B
Left
SP-B
Right
1
2
Speaker Cable
Left
Left
Left
Left
Left
Left
Right
Right
Surround
Surround
Surround
Surround
Right
Left
Surround
Right
Surround
Left
3
Right
Right
Right
Right
Center
Center
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Surround Back
Surround Back
Surround Back
Surround Back
Zone 2
Right
Zone 2
Left
Center
Zone 2
Right
Zone 2
Left
Surround Back
Right
Surround Back
Left
Center
Surround Back
Right
Surround Back
Left
Speaker cable labels
* 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.
Modèle 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 ÉLEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE­SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
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Features

Table of Contents

Amp
• 5-channel amplifier
• 65 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 , 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion
• WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
• Optimum gain volume circuitry
Processing
• Dolby1 Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II
• DTS and DTS Neo:6 processing
• Cinema Filter function
• Linear PCM 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converters on all channels
•Powerful and highly accurate 32-bit DSP Processing
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Audio/Video
• Adjustable crossover (60, 80, 100, 120, 150 Hz)
•2 assignable digital inputs (1 optical, 1 coaxial)
• Subwoofer pre out
• Color-coded multichannel input for use with Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio
• A/B speaker drive
• Color-coded speaker terminal posts
FM/AM Tuner
• 30 FM/AM presets
• FM/AM auto tuning
• RDS (Radio Data System) (Europe only)
Introduction
Important Safety Instructions.................2
Precautions .............................................. 3
Supplied Accessories ............................. 4
Features....................................................5
Front & Rear Panels ................................ 6
Before Using the AV receiver................... 9
Remote Controller ................................. 10
Connection
Connecting Your Speakers...................15
Connecting Antenna .............................18
Connecting Your Components .............. 20
Turning On & First Time Setup
Turning On ............................................. 30
First Time Setup ....................................31
Basic Operation
Playing Your AV Components..............34
Using the Tuner ..................................... 36
Common Functions...............................40
Enjoying the Listening Modes
Using the Listening Modes...................42
Remote Controller
• Remote controller can be used to control Onkyo CD, CDR, MD components, and cassette tape deck
1. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are regis­tered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
2. “DTS” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Sys-
tems, Inc.
Advanced Operation
Adjusting the Listening Modes ............ 45
Recording............................................... 47
Advanced Setup ....................................48
Troubleshooting .................................... 51
Specification.......................................... 54
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Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

North American Model
1
STANDBY/ON
A SPEAKERS B
PHONES
Other Models
STANDBY/ON
2
3 4 5 7 8 9 J K L M6
STANDBY
+
TONE
MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
DISPLAY
DIGITAL INPUT
DIMMER MEMORY
QN O P R S
9
STANDBY
TUNING / PRESET
ENTER
RETURN
TUNING MODE
CLEAR
SETUP
(European model only)
TUNING / PRESET
ENTER
MASTER VOLUME
MASTER VOLUME
A SPEAKERS B
PHONES
MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD
+
TONE
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
A STANDBY/ON button (30)
This button is used to set the AV receiver to On or Standby.
B STANDBY indicator (30)
This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.
C Remote-control sensor (9)
This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller.
D STEREO button (42)
This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode.
E LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons (42)
These buttons are used to select the listening modes.
RETURN
DISPLAY
DIGITAL INPUT
RT/PTY/TP MEMORY
TUNING MODE
CLEAR
SETUP
F Display
See “Display” on page 7.
G DISPLAY button (35)
This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source.
H DIGITAL INPUT button (31)
This button is used to assign the digital inputs and to specify the format of digital input signals.
I DIMMER or RT/PTY/TP button (39, 40)
This button is used to adjust the display brightness. On the European model, this is the RT/PTY/TP but-
ton, and it’s used with RDS (Radio Data System). See “Using RDS (European models only)” on page 38.
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
J MEMORY button (37)
This button is used when storing or deleting radio presets.
K TUNING MODE button (37)
This button is used to select the Auto or Manual tun­ing mode.
L Arrow/TUNING/PRESET & ENTER buttons
When the AM or FM input source is selected, the TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons are used to tune the tuner, and the PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons are used
to select radio presets (see page 37). When the setup menus are used, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The ENTER button is also used with the setup menus.
M MASTER VOLUME control (34)
This control is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX
N PHONES jack (41)
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a stan­dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.

Display

O SPEAKER A & B buttons (34)
These buttons are used to turn speaker sets A and B on or off.
P TONE, [–] & [+] buttons (40)
These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble.
Q Input selector buttons (34)
These buttons are used to select from the following input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VIDEO 1/VCR, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TAPE, TUNER, or CD.
The [MULTI CH] button selects the DVD analog multichannel input.
R RETURN button
This button is used to return to the previously dis­played setup menu.
S SETUP button
This button is used to access various settings.
2134
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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
1 A & B speaker indicators (34)
Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indi­cator B lights up when speaker set B is on.
2 MUTING indicator (40)
This indicator flashes when the AV receiver is muted.
3 Source/listening mode indicators (43)
These indicators show the currently selected listen­ing mode and digital audio format.
4 Tuning indicators (36)
TUNED (36): This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is tuned to a radio station.
AUTO (36): This indicator lights up when Auto Tuning is selected and disappears when Manual Tuning is selected.
RDS (European model only) (38): This indica­tor lights up when the AV Receiver is tuned to a
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radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data Sys­tem).
MEMORY (37): This indicator lights up when pre­setting radio stations.
FM STEREO (36): This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is tuned to a stereo FM station.
5 SLEEP indicator (41)
This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set.
6 Message area
This area of the display shows various information about the currently selected source.
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued

Rear Panel

1 B 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 J
A DIGITAL IN OPTICAL & COAXIAL
These optical and coaxial jacks can be used to con­nect a CD or DVD player and other components with digital audio outputs.
B AM ANTENNA
These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.
C FM ANTENNA
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.
D MONITOR OUT
The composite video output should be connected to a video input on your TV or projector.
E FRONT SPEAKERS B
These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B.
F FRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND
SPEAKERS & CENTER SPEAKER
These push terminals are for connecting speaker set A.
G
This (Remote Interactive) jack can be con­nected to the jack on another Onkyo compo-
nent. The AV receiver’s remote controller can then be used to control that component. To use , you
must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally.
Note:
can only be used with Onkyo components.
H CD IN
These analog inputs can be used to connect a CD player with analog outputs.
KL
I TAPE IN/OUT
These analog inputs and outputs can be used to con­nect a cassette recorder, MiniDisc recorder, or other recorder with analog inputs and outputs.
J VIDEO 1 IN/OUT, VIDEO 2 IN & VIDEO 3 IN
The VIDEO 1, composite video, and audio inputs and outputs can be used to connect a VCR. The VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3, composite video, and audio inputs can be used to connect another video source (e.g., cable TV, satellite TV, or a set-top box).
K DVD IN/MULTI CH INPUT
The FRONT, SURROUND, CENTER, and SUB­WOOFER jacks can be used to connect a compo­nent with an analog multichannel audio output, such as a DVD player with a 5.1-channel analog output. The composite video input should be connected to a video output on the DVD player.
L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT
A powered subwoofer can be connected here.
See pages 15–29 for connection information.
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Before Using the AV receiver

Installing the Batteries

To open the battery compartment, press
1
the small hollow and slide open the cover.
Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)
2
in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.
Slide the cover shut.
3
Notes:
• The batteries should last for about six months, although this will vary with usage.
• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries.
• 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.

Using the Remote Controller

To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.
Remote control sensor
AV receiver
STANDBY indicator
Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)
Notes:
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver 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 AV receiver 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 AV receiver 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 AV receiver’s remote control sensor.
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Remote Controller

How to Use the Remote Controller

Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can be used to control up to six different components. The remote controller has a specific operating mode for use with each type of component. Modes are selected by using the five REMOTE MODE buttons.
RECEIVER/TAPE Mode
In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via .
DVD, CD, MD & CDR Modes
With these modes, you can control an Onkyo DVD player, CD, MD, and CDR player/recorder.
Use the REMOTE MODE buttons to select
1
a mode.
Use the buttons supported by that mode
2
to control the component.
RECEIVER mode: see page 10
DVD mode: see page 12
CD/MD/CDR mode: see page 13
TAPE mode: see page 14
DVD
C
MD
CDR
D

RECEIVER Mode

RECEIVER mode is used to control the AV receiver.
To set the remote controller to RECEIVER mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
ON STANDBY
INPUT SELECTOR
123
V1V2V
456
789
+
10
--/---
SP A / B
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
TAPE/AMP
MULTI CH
0
DIMMER SLEEP
ENTER
DVD
DISC
3
C DTAPE TUNER
CLR
CH
DVD
C D
MD
CDR
VOL
MENUTOP MENU
MUTING
SETUPRETURN
RECEIVER
M
N
O
P
Q
Note:
Some of the remote controller operations described in this manual may not work as expected with other com­ponents.
J
K
L
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
STEREO
SUBTITLE
AUDIO REPEAT
TEST TONE
DISPLAY
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
RC
RANDOM
-
605S
LEVEL
L NIGHT
-
LEVEL
CINE FLTR
+
R S
10
Remote Controller—Continued
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
A STANDBY button (30)
This button is used to set the AV receiver to Standby.
B ON button (30)
This button is used to turn on the AV receiver.
C INPUT SELECTOR buttons (34)
These buttons are used to select the input sources.
D MULTI CH button (35)
This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input.
E DIMMER button (40)
This button is used to adjust the display brightness.
F CH +/– button (37)
This button is used to select radio presets.
G SP A/B button (34)
This button is used to turn speaker sets A and B on or off.
H Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] & ENTER buttons
These buttons are used to select and adjust settings.
I RETURN button
This button is used to return to the previous display when changing settings.
J LISTENING MODE buttons (42)
These buttons can be used to select listening modes regardless of the currently selected remote control­ler mode.
STEREO button
This button selects the Stereo listening mode.
SURROUND button
This button selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes.
[ ]/[ ] buttons
These buttons can be used to select any of the avail­able listening modes.
K TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL- & LEVEL+
buttons (33)
These buttons are used to adjust the level of each speaker.
L DISPLAY button (35)
This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source.
M REMOTE MODE buttons (10)
These buttons are used to select the remote control­ler modes. When you press a button on the remote controller, the REMOTE MODE button for the cur­rently selected mode lights up.
N SLEEP button (41)
This button is used to set the Sleep function.
O VOL [ ]/[ ] button (34)
This button can be used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode.
P MUTING button (40)
This button is used to mute the AV receiver.
Q SETUP button
This button is used to access various settings.
R CINE FLTR button (46)
This button is used to set the CinemaFILTER func­tion.
S L NIGHT button (46)
This button is used to set the Late Night function.
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Remote Controller—Continued

DVD Mode

To set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the [DVD] REMOTE MODE button.
Before selecting DVD mode and starting play­back, you should press the [RECEIVER] mode button followed by the [DVD] INPUT SELEC­TOR button to select the DVD player as the input source.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
ON STANDBY
INPUT SELECTOR
123
V1V2V
456
789
+
10
--/---
SP A / B
TAPE/AMP
MULTI CH
0
DIMMER SLEEP
ENTER
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
DVD
C DTAPE TUNER
CLR
CH
DISC
DVD
C D
3
MD
CDR
DVD
L
VOL
MENUTOP MENU
MUTING
SETUPRETURN
M
N
H
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
I J
K
STEREO
SUBTITLE
AUDIO REPEAT
TEST TONE
DISPLAY
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
RC
RANDOM
-
605S
LEVEL
L NIGHT
-
LEVEL
CINE FLTR
+
O P
Q
A STANDBY button
This button sets the DVD player to Standby.
B ON button
This button is used to turn on the DVD player.
C Number buttons
These buttons are used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers and to enter times for locating spe­cific points in time.
D DISC +/– button
This button selects discs on a DVD changer.
E TOP MENU button
This button is used to select a DVD’s top menu.
F Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] & ENTER buttons
These buttons are used to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.
G RETURN button
This button is used to exit the DVD player’s onscreen setup menu and to restart menu playback.
H Playback buttons
From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse, Fast Forward, Previous, and Next.
I SUBTITLE button
This button is used to select subtitles.
J AUDIO button
This button selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).
K DISPLAY button
This button is used to display information about the current disc, title, chapter, or track on the DVD player’s display, including the elapsed time, remain­ing time, total time, and so on.
L CLR button
This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers.
M MENU button
This button is used to display a DVD’s menu.
N SETUP button
This button is used to access the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.
O RANDOM button
This button is used with the random playback func­tion.
P REPEAT button
This button is used to set the repeat playback func­tions.
Q PLAY MODE button
This button is used to select play modes on a com­ponent with selectable play modes.
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Remote Controller—Continued

CD, MD, & CDR Mode

To set the remote controller to CD, MD, or CDR mode, press the [CD], [MD], or [CDR] REMOTE MODE button.
Before selecting a mode and starting playback, you should press the [RECEIVER] mode but­ton followed by the [CD] or [TAPE] INPUT SELECTOR button to select the CD player, MiniDisc, or CD recorder as the input source.
A
B
C
D
ON STANDBY
INPUT SELECTOR
123
V1V2V
456
789
+
10
--/---
SP A / B
RECEIVER
TAPE/AMP
MULTI CH
0
DIMMER SLEEP
ENTER
REMOTE MODE
3
DVD
C DTAPE TUNER
CLR
CH
DISC
DVD
C D
MD
CDR
VOL
MENUTOP MENU
MUTING
CD
MD
CDR
G
A STANDBY button
This button sets the CD player or MD/CD recorder to Standby.
B ON button
This button is used to set the CD player or MD/CD recorder to On or Standby.
C Number buttons
These buttons are used to enter track numbers and to enter times for locating specific points in time.
D DISC +/– button
This button selects discs on a CD changer.
E Playback buttons
From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse, Fast Forward, Previous and Next.
F DISPLAY button
This button is used to display information about the current disc or track on the CD player or MD/CD recorder’s display, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.
G CLR button
This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers.
H RANDOM button
This button is used with the random playback func­tion.
I REPEAT button
This button is used to set the repeat playback func­tions.
J PLAY MODE button
This button is used to select play modes on a com­ponent with selectable play modes.
E
F
SETUPRETURN
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
STEREO
SUBTITLE
AUDIO REPEAT
TEST TONE
DISPLAY
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
RC
RANDOM
LEVEL
L NIGHT
-
605S
-
LEVEL
CINE FLTR
8
+
9
J
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Remote Controller—Continued

TAPE Mode

TAPE mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the AV receiver via .
To set the remote controller to TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.
Before selecting TAPE mode and starting play­back, you should press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button followed by the [TAPE] INPUT SELECTOR button to select your cas­sette recorder as the input source.
For twin cassette decks, only deck B can be controlled.
ON STANDBY
INPUT SELECTOR
123
V1V2V
456
789
+
10
--/---
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
TAPE/AMP
MULTI CH
0
DIMMER SLEEP
3
DVD
C DTAPE TUNER
CLR
DVD
C D
MD
CDR
RECEIVER
A Play [ ] button
This button is used to start playback.
B Stop [ ] button
This button is used to stop playback.
C Reverse Play [ ] button
This button is used to start reverse playback.
D Rewind & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons
The Rewind [ ] button is used to start rewind. The FF [ ] button is used to start fast forward.
CH
VOL
DISC
MENUTOP MENU
ENTER
RANDOM
-
605S
LEVEL
L NIGHT
-
MUTING
SETUPRETURN
LEVEL
CINE FLTR
SP A / B
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
STEREO
SUBTITLE
AUDIO REPEAT
TEST TONE
CH SEL
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
RC
A B C
D
+
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Connecting Your Speakers

Enjoying Home Theater

You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B. Speaker set A should be installed in your main listening room and can be used with Dolby Digital and DTS surround
material. Each speaker must be positioned at a specific location in your listening room to get the best from surround sound material. The following illustration shows the best positions for your surround-sound speakers. When speaker set B is turned on, speaker set A is reduced to 2.1-channel playback. If the multichannel DVD input is selected, and speaker set B is turned on, speaker set A is reduced to 2-channel playback.
Speaker set B can be installed in another room. Speakers can be positioned in the standard position for stereo speakers or however you like.
Front left and right speakers
These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equi­distant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.
Center speaker
This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. In movies it’s used mainly for dialog. Position it close to your TV (preferably on top) facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.
Subwoofer
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its posi­tion, the shape of your listening room, and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the width of the wall, as shown.
1/3 wall length
Corner
Surround left and right speakers
These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equi­distant from the listener.
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Connecting Your Speakers—Continued
Speaker Configuration
For the best surround-sound experience, you should con­nect five speakers and a powered subwoofer.
The following table shows which channels you should use based on the number of speakers that you have.
Number of speakers: 2345
Front left ✓✓✓✓
Front right ✓✓✓✓
Center ✓✓
Surround left ✓✓
Surround right ✓✓
No matter how many speakers you use, a powered sub­woofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass.
Before using the AV receiver, you must specify which speakers are connected and their sizes (see page 32).
To get the very best from your surround-sound system, you should also specify the distance between the listener and each individual speaker so that the sound from each speaker arrives at the listener’s ears at the same time (see page 49). In addition, you should set the level of each individual speaker to achieve an equal balance (see page 49.)

Attaching the Speaker Labels

The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of identification. (The negative (–) speaker terminals are all black.)
Speaker terminal Color
Front left White
Front right Red
Center Green
Surround left Blue
Surround right Gray
The supplied speaker labels are also color-coded and you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in accordance with the above table. All you need to do then is to match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal.

Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers:
•You can connect speakers with an impedance of 6 ohms or higher. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume lev­els for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may be activated.
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections.
• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.
•Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals to only nega­tive (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.
• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided.
• Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.
• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker termi­nal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.
• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.
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Connecting Your Speakers—Continued

Connecting Speaker

Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insu-
1
lation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.
While pressing the lever, insert
2
the wire into the hole, and then release the lever.
3/8" (10 mm)

Connecting a Powered Subwoofer

Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s SUB­WOOFER PRE OUT to an input on your powered sub­woofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, connect the SUB­WOOFER PRE OUT to an input on the amp.
Powered
subwoofer
Make sure that the terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the
LINE INPUT
insulation.
Note:
LINE INPUT
When speaker set B is turned on, speaker set A is reduced to 2.1-channel playback.
Note:
Make sure the cable is plugged all the way.
The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals.
Speaker Set A
Front right
speaker
Speaker Set B
Front left
speaker
Surround
right
speaker
Center speaker
Surround
left
speaker
Front right
speaker
Front left
speaker
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