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Stereo Receiver

TX-8255

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo Stereo Receiver.

Please read this manual thoroughly before making

connections and plugging in the unit.

Following the instructions in this manual will enable

you to obtain optimum performance and listening

enjoyment from your new Stereo Receiver.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

Contents

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

Connections................................. 12

Enjoying Audio Sources.............. 19

Others

Troubleshooting ..............................31

Speciﬁcations.................................. 33

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.

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.

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.

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.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS

OUVRIR

AVIS

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

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

The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit

from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug

is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.

Some models have a voltage selector for

compatibility with power systems around the world.

Before you plug in such a model, make sure that the

voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your

area.

Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select

Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If

you do not intend to use the unit for an extended

period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

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 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 interfer-

ence in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-

dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-

ence to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-

ference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-

ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech-

nician for help.

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.

Modèle pour les Canadien

REMARQUE:

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE

LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME

NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Sur les modèles dont la ﬁche est polarisée:

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS

ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS

LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE

CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER

JUSQU’AU FOND.

Precautions

—Continued

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 it off and ﬁt a suitable plug. Fit a suitable

fuse in the plug.

For European Models

Table of Contents

Declaration of Conformity

We,

ONKYO EUROPE

ELECTRONICS GmbH

LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,

82194 GROEBENZELL,

GERMANY

GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

K. MIYAGI

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.

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

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

Table of Contents...............................................4

Supplied Accessories........................................5

Installing the Batteries ...........................................5

Features ..............................................................5

Getting to Know the Receiver........................... 6

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

Rear Panel.............................................................8

Display...................................................................9

Remote Controller............................................10

Using the Remote Controller ...............................11

Introduction

Connecting Your Speakers .............................12

Speaker Connection Precautions........................12

Connecting the Speaker Cables..........................12

Connecting Antenna........................................ 13

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna.....................13

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna.......................13

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna...................14

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna...................14

Connecting Your Components .......................15

Connecting a Turntable .......................................15

Connecting a CD Player......................................15

Connecting a Recording Component ..................16

Connecting a Remote Interactive Dock (RI Dock).....16

Connecting a DVD Player....................................16

Connecting a TV or Other Component with an Audio

Output.............................................................17

Connecting Components..............................17

Connecting the Power Cords of Other

Components ...............................................18

Connecting the Power Cord ................................18

Connections

Turning On the Receiver .................................19

Turning On and Standby .....................................19

Changing the Input Display .................................19

Enjoying Audio Sources..................................20

Muting the receiver (remote controller only)........21

Using Headphones..............................................21

Setting the Display Brightness.............................21

Using the Sleep Timer (remote controller only)...21

Using the Tone and Balance Controls.................22

Recording .........................................................23

Recording the Input Source.................................23

Listening to the Radio .....................................25

AM Frequency Step Setup (not North America and

Europe)...........................................................25

Listening to AM/FM Stations................................25

Using RDS (European Models Only)...................27

Naming Preset Channels (other than European

model).........................................................29

Entering a Name..................................................29

Correcting a Character ........................................29

Connecting Components not Reached by the

Remote Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT)..... 30

If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach the

Receiver Remote Sensor................................30

If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach Other

Components ...................................................30

Enjoying Audio Sources

Troubleshooting...............................................31

Specifications...................................................33

Others

Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

* 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.

Notes:

• 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.

Features

❑

Newly Designed, Brushed Hairline Aluminum

Front Panel

❑

50 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)

(North American model)

❑

90 Watts/Channel @ 4 ohms (IEC)

(European and Australian model)

❑

WRAT (Wide Range Ampliﬁer Technology)

❑

High-Current, Low-Impedance Drive

❑

Discrete Output Stage Circuitry

❑

5 Audio Inputs (CD, TAPE 1, TAPE 2, LINE 1/

DVD, LINE 2) and 2 Outputs

❑

Phono Input

❑

Speaker A/B Terminals

❑

RDS (PS/PTY/RT/TP) (European model)

❑

IR Input/Output

❑

Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts

(North American model)

❑

Compatible with RI Dock for the iPod

Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6)

Indoor FM antenna

AM loop antenna

Installing the Batteries

Detach the battery cover by pressing the

tab and pulling up the cover.

Insert two AA-size batteries into the

battery compartment.

Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive +

and negative - symbols) inside the battery

compartment.

After batteries are installed and seated

correctly, attach the compartment cover.

Getting to Know the Receiver

Front Panel

157 98 J2 3 4 6

PR KQ NLMO

157 98 J2 3 4 6

PR KQ NLMO

North American Model

Other Models

* The name of the buttons and other controls varies according to the shipping destination. For details,

refer to the description on the next page.

Getting to Know the Receiver

—Continued

Some button number sections (such as

and

)

contain multiple button descriptions because the name

and function vary according to the model or shipping

destination. Refer to the description corresponding to

your model.

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

ON/STANDBY button (19)

Sets the receiver to On or Standby.

SPEAKERS A and B switches (20)

Turn speaker sets A and B on or off.

Remote-control sensor (11)

Receives control signals from the remote controller.

DISPLAY (27)

Displays various information about the currently

selected input source.

TUNING UP/DOWN buttons (25, 28)

Used for radio tuning.

DIRECT TUNING button (26)

When you know the frequency for the station you

want to listen to, you can select the station by

entering the frequency directly using this button and

number buttons. When SAT RADIO is selected, you

can select the channel number.

CHARACTER button

Used to label the FM or AM station preset number.

RT/PTY/TP button (28)

On the European model, this is the RT/PTY/TP

button, and it’s used with RDS (Radio Data

System). See “Using RDS (European Models

Only)” on page 27.

Number buttons (26, 29)

Used to select a station by entering the frequency

directly or to enter characters to label the station

preset number.

DIMMER button (21)

Adjusts the display brightness.

SCAN button (28)

Used to ﬁnd a station in RDS broadcasting.

J MASTER VOLUME control (20)

Sets the volume of the receiver.

K BALANCE control (22)

This control is for adjusting the sound level balance

between the left and right channel for speakers and

headphones.

L TREBLE control (22)

This control is for adjusting the level of treble

sounds.

M BASS control (22)

This control is for adjusting the level of bass

sounds.

N TUNING MODE button (25, 26)

Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM

and FM radio.

O MEMORY button (26)

Used when storing or deleting radio presets.

P Input selector buttons (20, 23)

Used to select the input sources.

The TAPE 2 MONITOR button is also used to

monitor the recorded sound.

Q STANDBY indicator (19)

Lights up when the receiver is on Standby and

ﬂashes while a signal is being received from the

remote controller.

R PHONES jack (21)

This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a

standard pair of stereo headphones for private

listening.

Getting to Know the Receiver—Continued

A REMOTE CONTROL jacks

These (Remote Interactive) jacks can be

connected to the jacks on your other Onkyo

audio components. The receiver’s remote controller

can then be used to control all of your components.

To use , you must make an analog audio

connection between the receiver and each

component.

B IR IN/OUT

A commercially available IR receiver can be

connected to the IR IN jack, allowing you to control

the receiver when it’s out of sight, for example,

installed in a cabinet.

A commercially available IR emitter can be

connected to the IR OUT jack to pass IR (infrared)

remote control signals along to other components.

C AM ANTENNA

These push terminals are for connecting an AM

antenna.

D FM ANTENNA

This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.

E AC OUTLET

This switched AC outlet can be used to supply

power to another component. The type of outlet

depends on the country in which you purchased

your receiver.

F PHONO (MM) input and grounding terminal

This analog audio input is for connecting a turntable

with a moving-magnet cartridge. The screw located

on the upper-right of the PHONO (MM) inputs is

for connecting a turntable’s ground wire.

G CD input

This analog audio input is for connecting a CD

player’s analog audio output.

H TAPE 1/2 IN/OUT

This analog audio input and output are for

connecting a recorder with an analog audio input

and output, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder,

etc.

I LINE 1/DVD

This analog audio input is for connecting a

component’s analog audio output (DVD, RI Dock,

etc.).

J LINE 2 input

This analog audio input is for connecting a

component’s analog audio output (TV, etc.).

K SPEAKERS A

These terminal posts are for connecting speaker

set A.

L SPEAKERS B

These terminal posts are for connecting speaker

set B.

Rear Panel

67 8 9 J K L

1 5432

See pages 12–18 for hookup information.

Getting to Know the Receiver—Continued

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

1 A and B speaker indicators

Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on.

Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on.

2 MUTING indicator

Flashes while the receiver is muted.

3 Radio indicators

TUNED: Lights up when tuned to a radio station.

AUTO: For AM and FM radio, lights up when Auto

Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual

Tuning mode is selected.

RDS (European models only): Lights up when

tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio

Data System).

MEMORY: Lights up when presetting radio

stations.

FM STEREO: Lights up when tuned to a stereo

FM station.

4 SLEEP indicator

Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

5 Message area

Displays various information about the selected

input source.

Display

Remote Controller

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

A STANDBY/ON button (19)

Sets the receiver to On or Standby.

B SLEEP button (21)

Used with the Sleep function.

C INPUT SELECTOR buttons (20) and number

buttons (26)

When any of these buttons is pressed, the input

source will be changed to the one shown below the

button. The button with no label does not work for

input source selection. After the DIRECT TUNING

button is pressed, these buttons work as number

button for about 5 seconds. During this time, the

buttons can be used to select AM and FM radio

stations and satellite radio channels directly.

D CLR button (25)

Used to enter the station frequency directly or

cancel the number entry.

E HDD PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons

Selects a playlist stored on the player on an HDD

component.

F CD operation buttons

RANDOM: Used with the random playback

function.

REPEAT: Used with the repeat playback functions.

DISC SKIP: Switches the disc loaded when the CD

changer is connected.

[ ]: Suspends playback on a CD.

[ ]: Stops playback on a CD.

[ ]: Starts playback on a CD.

G DIMMER button (21)

Adjusts the display brightness.

H DISPLAY button (27)

Displays various information about the selected

input source.

I TUNING [ ]/[ ] buttons (25)

When AM or FM is selected, the TUNING UP

[ ]/DOWN [ ] buttons are used for radio tuning.

J PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons (26)

Used to select radio presets.

K DIRECT TUNING button (26)

When you know the frequency for the station you

want to listen to, you can select the station by

entering the frequency directly using this button and

number buttons. When SAT RADIO is selected, you

can select the channel number.

L HDD ALBUM [ ]/[ ] buttons

Selects an album stored on the player on an HDD

component.

Remote Controller—Continued

M Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons

These buttons are used to select the previous or next

track on an HDD component. Pressing them

repeatedly selects earlier or later tracks. On a

cassette deck, they’re used for rewind and fast

forward.

N Reverse and Fast Forward [ ]/[ ] buttons

These buttons are used for reverse and fast forward

on an HDD component.

O DECK A/HDD (DOCK) buttons

Pause [ ]/Reverse Play [ ]: Suspends playback

on an HDD component; starts reverse playback on a

cassette deck.

Play [ ]: Starts playback on an HDD or cassette

component.

Stop [ ]: Stops playback on an HDD or cassette

component.

P DECK B buttons

On twin cassette decks, only deck B can be

controlled.

Play [ ]: Starts playback.

Stop [ ]: Stops playback.

Reverse Play [ ]: Starts reverse playback.

Q MUTING button (21)

Mutes or unmutes the receiver.

R VOLUME [ ]/[ ] buttons (20)

Adjusts the volume of the receiver regardless of the

currently selected remote controller mode.

Point the remote controller toward the remote control

sensor.

Notes:

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the

receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct

sunlight or inverter-type ﬂuorescent lights. Keep this

in mind when installing.

• If another remote controller of the same type is used

in the same room, or the receiver is installed close to

equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote

controller may not work reliably.

• 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

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 receiver’s remote control sensor.

Using the Remote Controller

Remote control sensor

About 5 m

(16 feet)

Connecting Your Speakers

Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections.

The receiver allows you to connect two sets of speakers.

When two sets of speakers are connected, you can select

which speaker set outputs sound or use both sets to

output sound simultaneously.

• When you connect one set of speakers to either

SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B terminal posts, or

when you connect two sets of speakers to both speaker

terminal posts and output sound only from either

speaker set, use speakers whose impedance is between

4 and 16 ohms.

• When you connect speakers to both SPEAKER A and

SPEAKER B terminal posts and output sound from

both speaker sets simultaneously, use speakers whose

impedance is between 8 and 16 ohms.

Note:

If you make an incorrect setting for the speakers or the

impedance values, the built-in protection circuit may be

activated resulting in no sound output from speakers.

The following illustration shows which speaker should

be connected to each pair of terminals.

• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.

• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other

words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive

(+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to

negative (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way

around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound

unnatural.

• Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may

affect the sound quality and should be avoided.

• Be careful not to short the

positive and negative wires.

Doing so may damage the

receiver.

• Don’t connect more than one

cable to each speaker

terminal. Doing so may

damage the receiver.

• Don’t connect a speaker to more than one pair of

speaker terminals.

Speaker Connection Precautions

+–

+– +–

+–

Speaker set A

Left

speaker

Right

speaker

Speaker set B

Left

speaker

Right

speaker

Receiver

Connecting the Speaker Cables

Strip about 15 mm (5/8

inch) of insulation from

the ends of the speaker

cables, and twist the bare

wires tightly, as shown.

Unscrew the terminal.

Fully insert the bare

wires.

Screw the terminal tight.

15 mm

(5/8")

Connecting Antenna

This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor

FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect

commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.

The receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any

antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to

use the tuner.

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied

indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available

outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 14).

The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use

only.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied

indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a

commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see

page 14).

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

■ North American Model

■ Other Models

Once your receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to

tune into an FM radio station and adjust the

position of the FM antenna to achieve the best

possible reception.

Use thumbtacks or something similar to

ﬁx the FM antenna into position.

Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself

when using thumbtacks.

AM antenna push terminals

FM antenna connector

Insert the plug fully

into the jack.

Insert the plug fully

into the jack.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting

the tabs into the base, as shown.

Connect both wires of the AM loop

antenna to the AM push terminals, as

shown.

(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so

they can be connected either way around.)

Make sure that the wires are attached securely and

that the push terminals are gripping the bare

wires, not the insulation.

Once your receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to

tune into an AM radio station and adjust the

position of the AM antenna to achieve the best

possible reception.

Keep the antenna as far away as possible from

your receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power

cords.

Push Insert wire Release

Connecting Antenna—Continued

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied

indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available

outdoor FM antenna instead.

Notes:

• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable

results can sometimes be obtained when installed in

an attic or loft.

• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well

away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line

of sight to your local FM transmitter.

• Outdoor antenna should be located away from

possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads,

etc.

• For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated

well away from power lines and other high-voltage

equipment.

• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance

with local regulations to prevent electrical shock

hazards.

■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter

It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV

reception, as this can cause interference problems. If

circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter,

as shown.

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 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.

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna

FM 75

To the receiver To TV (or VCR)

TV/FM antenna splitter

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna

Outdoor antenna

AM loop antenna

Insulated antenna cable

Connecting Your Components

Before Making any Connections

• Always refer to the instructions that came with the

component that you are connecting.

• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections

have been properly made.

• Do not bind audio cables with power cords and

speaker cables. Doing so may adversely affect the

sound quality.

• To prevent interference, keep power cords and

speaker cables away from the tuner’s antenna.

Connection Color Coding

Use red plugs to connect right-channel audio inputs and

outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white plugs to

connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically

labeled “L”).

• Push each plug in all the way to make a good

connection (loose connections can cause noise or

malfunctions).

The receiver’s PHONO input jacks are for use with

moving-magnet (MM) type cartridges.

Use an analog audio cable to connect the receiver’s

PHONO L/R jacks to the audio output jacks on the

turntable, as shown.

Notes:

• If the turntable has a ground wire, connect it to

receiver’s GND terminal. With some turntables,

connecting the ground wire may cause hum, in which

case it should be disconnected.

• If the turntable has a moving-coil (MC) type cartridge,

you’ll need a commercially available MC phono

preamp. In this case, connect the turntable to the

phono preamp’s input, and connect the phono

preamp’s output to the receiver’s PHONO L/R jacks.

Use an analog audio cable to connect the receiver’s CD

L/R jacks to the analog audio output jacks on the CD

player, as shown.

Left (white)

Right (red)

Analog audio

Left (white)

Right (red)

Wrong!

Right!

Connecting a Turntable

Connecting a CD Player

AUDIO OUT

Ground wire

ANALOG

OUT

Connecting Your Components—Continued

To connect recording components, such as cassette deck,

MD recorder and CD recorder, use an analog audio cable

to connect the receiver’s TAPE 1 or 2 IN L/R jacks to the

cassette deck’s analog audio output jacks, and use

another analog audio cable to connect the receiver’s

TAPE 1 or 2 OUT L/R jacks to the cassette deck’s analog

audio input jacks, as shown.

When you want to monitor the recorded sound, use the

TAPE 2 jacks for connecting a recorder.

Use an analog audio cable to connect the TAPE 1 IN L/R

jacks to the RI Dock’s analog audio output jacks. Then

use an cable to connect the receiver’s jack to the

RI Dock’s jack, as shown.

When you change the input display name to “HDD,” you

can operate the RI Dock using the remote controller

supplied with the receiver (see page 19).

Note:

If you use the Onkyo Remote Interactive Dock (DS-A1),

ﬂip the RI MODE switch to “HDD” which is located on

the underside.

Only audio input from the DVD player can be received.

The video input from the DVD player should be

connected to the TV directly.

Use an analog audio cable to connect the LINE 1/DVD

IN L/R jacks to the analog audio output jacks on the

DVD player.

Connecting a Recording Component

Connecting a Remote Interactive

Dock (RI Dock)

(IN)

REC

(OUT)

PLAY

AUDIO OUT

TAPE 1

Remote Interactive

Dock

Connecting a DVD Player

AUDIO

OUT

LINE 1

/DVD

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Use an analog audio cable to connect the LINE 1/DVD

IN L/R or LINE 2 IN L/R jacks to the analog audio

output jacks on the connected component.

When you connect a VCR, the video input from the VCR

should be sent to the TV directly.

If you connect other Onkyo components to the receiver

with the appropriate and audio cables, you can use

the following system functions. cables are special

cables solely for use with Onkyo products (no cables

are supplied with the receiver).

Auto Power On

When you turn on the power or start playback on a

component that’s connected to the receiver, the receiver

will turn on automatically. And when you set the receiver

to Standby, all connected components will go on

Standby as well (the receiver’s POWER switch must be

set to ON for this to work).

Direct Change

When playback is started on an audio component

connected via , the receiver will automatically select

that component as the input source.

Remote Control Operation

You can control all components in your system by using

the receiver’s remote controller. See pages 10-11 for

more information.

With (Remote Interactive), you can control your

-compatible Onkyo CD player, RI Dock, and so on

with the receiver’s remote controller.

• To use , you must make an analog audio

connection between the receiver and each audio

component.

Notes:

• Push each plug in all the way to make a good

connection.

• Use only dedicated cables for connections

(no cables are supplied with the receiver).

• jacks should be connected only to Onkyo

components. Connecting them to another

manufacturer’s component may cause the receiver to

malfunction.

• Some components may not support all functions.

See the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo

components for more information.

Connecting a TV or Other Component

with an Audio Output

Connecting Components

AUDIO

OUT

Onkyo CD player,

etc.

Receiver

connector

Remote control cable

connector

Onkyo cassette

deck, etc.

Remote Interactive

Dock, etc.

connector

Connecting Your Components—Continued

The receiver has AC outlets on its rear panel that can be

used to connect the power cords of other components

that you intend to use with the receiver. These

components can then be left turned on so that they turn

on and off as and when the receiver is turned on and set

to Standby.

Caution:

• Make sure that the total capacity of the components

that you connect to the AC OUTLETS does not exceed

the stated capacity (e.g., TOTAL 120 W).

Notes:

• Onkyo components connected via should be

connected directly to a wall outlet, not an AC

OUTLETS on the receiver.

• The number of AC OUTLETS, socket type, and total

capacity depends on the country in which you

purchased the receiver.

• Connect the receiver’s power cord to a suitable wall

outlet.

Notes:

• Before connecting the power cord, connect all of

your speakers and AV components.

• Turning on the receiver may cause a momentary

power surge that might interfere with other electrical

equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem,

plug the receiver into a different branch circuit.

Connecting the Power Cords of Other

Components

Connecting the Power Cord

e.g. European

models

e.g. North American

model

Turning On the Receiver

You can change the input display name to “HDD”. When

the input display name has been changed “HDD” for

TAPE 1, the display name for the other button cannot be

changed to “HDD”.

After you changed the input display name, you can

operate the RI Dock using the remote controller supplied

with the receiver (see pages 10-11).

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY indicator

STANDBY/ON

Turning On and Standby

Press the [ON/STANDBY] button.

Alternatively, press the remote

controller’s [STANDBY/ON]

button.

The receiver comes on, the display

lights up, and the STANDBY indicator

goes off.

To turn the receiver off, press the

[ON/STANDBY] button, or press the

remote controller’s [STANDBY/ON]

button. The receiver will enter Standby

mode. To prevent any loud surprises

when you next turn on the receiver,

always turn down the volume before

you turn it off.

Receiver

Remote

controller

Changing the Input Display

Press the appropriate input

selector button.

The selected input name appears in the

display.

Press and hold down the input

selector button selected in the

Step 1 above for approximately 3

seconds to change the display

name.

Enjoying Audio Sources

SPEAKERS A/B MASTER VOLUME

INPUT

SELECTOR

VOLUME

Input selector buttons

Press the input selector button

to select the component that you

want to listen to.

Use the [SPEAKERS A] and

[SPEAKERS B] buttons on the

receiver to select the speaker set

that you want to use.

The A and B speaker indicators show

whether each speaker set is on or off.

Start playback on the selected

component.

To adjust the volume, use the

receiver’s [MASTER VOLUME]

control, or the remote

controller’s VOLUME [ ]/[ ]

buttons.

Turn the control clockwise to turn up

the volume or counterclockwise to turn

down the volume.

Remote

controller



Receiver

Indicators

Receiver

Remote

controller

Enjoying Audio Sources—Continued

You can temporarily mute the output of the receiver.

You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch

phone plug) to the receiver’s PHONES jack for private

listening.

Notes:

• Always turn down the volume before connecting your

headphones.

• Sound output from speakers is not turned off even if

(when) the headphones plug is inserted in the

PHONES jack. To turn off or on the sound output from

speakers, use the SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B

buttons.

You can adjust the brightness of the display.

With the sleep timer, you can set the receiver so that it

turns off automatically after a speciﬁed period.

To cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button

repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.

To check the remaining sleep time, press the [SLEEP]

button. Note that if you press the [SLEEP] button while

the sleep time is being displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep

time by 10 minutes.

PHONES

DIMMER

MUTING

DIMMER

SLEEP

(Other than European model)

Muting the receiver

(remote controller only)

Press the remote controller’s

[MUTING] button.

The receiver is muted.

To unmute the receiver, press the

[MUTING] button again.

Note:

The Mute function will be cancelled if

the remote controller’s VOLUME

buttons are pressed or the receiver is set

to Standby.

Using Headphones

Setting the Display Brightness

Press the remote controller’s

[DIMMER] button repeatedly to

select: dim, dimmer, or normal

brightness.

Alternatively, you can use the

[DIMMER] button on the receiver

(other than European model).

Using the Sleep Timer

(remote controller only)

Press the remote controller’s

[SLEEP] button repeatedly to

select the required sleep time.

You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10

minutes in 10 minute steps.

The SLEEP indicator appears on the

display when the sleep timer has been set,

as shown. The speciﬁed sleep time appears

on the display for about 5 seconds, then the

previous display reappears.

Remote

controller

Receiver

Remote

controller

SLEEP indicator

Enjoying Audio Sources—Continued

This section explains functions that can be used with any input source.

Adjusting the Bass

The BASS control adjusts bass

sounds. Turn it up to make them

louder. Turn it down to make them

quieter. Normally, it should be set

midway.

Adjusting the Treble

The TREBLE control adjusts treble

sounds. Turn it up to make them

louder. Turn it down to make them

quieter. Normally, it should be set

midway.

Adjusting the Balance

The BALANCE control is used to

control the relative volume level of

the left and right speaker systems or

headphones.

TREBLE

BASS

BALANCE

Using the Tone and Balance Controls

Recording

This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability.

You can record an audio signal on a recording

component connected to the TAPE 1 OUT or TAPE 2

OUT jacks.

When you record an audio signal on a recording

component connected to the TAPE 2 OUT jacks, you can

monitor the recorded sound. For details, refer to the

section “Monitoring the Recorded Sound” below.

When you want to record the input from the TAPE 2 IN

jacks, you cannot record the sound on a recording

component connected to the TAPE 1 OUT jacks.

Note:

The volume, balance, mute and tone controls have no

effect on the signal being recorded.

Unless you have the full consent of the copyright holder, copyright laws prohibit using your

recordings for anything other than personal enjoyment!

TAPE1 TAPE2 MONITOR

Input selector buttons

Recording the Input Source

Prepare the recorder:

• Set the recorder so that it’s ready for

recording.

• If necessary, adjust the recording level on the

recorder.

• See the recorder’s manual for more

information.

Use an input selector button other than

“TAPE 2 MONITOR” to select the

component that you want to record

from.

Start playback on the component

selected in step 1.

Note:

If you select another input source during

recording, the newly selected input source will

be recorded.

Recording—Continued

Monitoring the Recorded Sound

When you record audio signal on a recording component

connected to the TAPE 2 OUT jacks, you can monitor

the recorded sound. The recorded sound monitoring

function allows you to compare the sounds by switching

the output between the sound before or after recording.

The signal ﬂow in monitoring the recorded sound

The signal ﬂow in monitoring the sound before

recording

Pressing the TAPE 2 MONITOR

button indicates a sign

“T2 MONITOR OFF” on the

display. Press and hold the

button while the sign is

displayed, and release it when

the sign changes to

“T2 MONITOR ON.”

Then you will see a sign “> T-2 ON”

next to the input source name in the

display. However, only “>” is displayed

if a tuner is selected for input source.

Use the same procedures to deactivate

the sound monitoring function.

T2 MONITOR OFF

T2 MONITOR ON

TAPE 2

button

Ampliﬁer

PLAY REC

Input source

(CD, FM, etc.)

Receiver

T2 MONITOR OFF

TAPE 2

button

Ampliﬁer

PLAY REC

Input source

(CD, FM, etc.)

Receiver

Listening to the Radio

You must specify the AM frequency step used in your

area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio

presets are deleted.

Use the receiver to perform the procedure below.

With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio

stations.

TUNING DOWN/UP

DIRECT TUNING

TUNING MODE

AMFM

Number buttons

Number

buttons

CLR

TUNING

DIRECT

TUNING

AM Frequency Step Setup

(not North America and Europe)

While pressing the [AM] button,

press the [TUNING MODE]

button.

Each press of the [TUNING MODE]

button switches the frequency step

setting between “10 kHz” and “9 kHz.”

After the desired frequency step is

displayed, release the [AM] button.

Listening to AM/FM Stations

Use the [FM] or [AM] input

selector button to select AM or

FM.

In this example, FM has been selected.

(Actual display depends on country.)

and

Release

the button

Receiver

Band Frequency

Press the [TUNING MODE]

button so that the AUTO indicator

appears or disappears from the

display.

Auto Tuning

To activate this mode, press the

[TUNING MODE] button to turn on

the “AUTO” indicator. In this mode,

you will receive the broadcast in stereo

sound.

Manual Tuning

To activate this mode, press the

[TUNING MODE] button to turn off

the “AUTO” indicator. In this mode,

you will receive the broadcast in

monaural sound.

Press the TUNING [ DOWN] or

[UP ] button.

You can also use the remote

controller’s TUNING [ ]/[ ]

buttons to tune the radio.

Auto Tuning

Searching stops when a station is

found.

Manual Tuning

The frequency stops changing when

you release the button.

Press the buttons repeatedly to change

the frequency one step at a time.

Receiver

Listening to the Radio—Continued

■ Tuning into Stations by Frequency

You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by

entering the appropriate frequency.

Presetting AM/FM Stations

You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite

AM/FM radio stations as presets.

■ Selecting Presets

■ Deleting Presets

The North American model changes FM frequency in

0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. For other models

the frequency changes in 0.05 MHz increments for FM

and 9 kHz (or 10 kHz) increments for AM.

When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator

appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM

STEREO indicator also appears.

Tuning into Weak FM Stereo Stations

If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be

impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to

Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.

Press the [DIRECT TUNING]

button.

(Actual display depends on country.)

Within 8 seconds, use the

number buttons to enter the

frequency of the radio station.

For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM),

press 8, 7, 5.

Tune into the AM/FM station that

you want to store as a preset.

Press the [MEMORY] button.

The MEMORY indicator appears and

the preset number ﬂashes.

While the MEMORY indicator is

displayed (about 8 seconds), use

the number buttons on the

receiver to select a preset from 1

through 40.

Receiver

Remote

controller



Receiver

Remote

controller

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

Number buttons

PRESET

Receiver

Press the [MEMORY] button

again to store the station or

channel.

The station or channel is stored and the

preset number stops ﬂashing.

Repeat this procedure for all of your

favorite AM/FM radio stations.

To select a preset, use the

number buttons on the receiver,

or the remote controller’s

PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons.

Select the preset that you want to

delete.

See the previous section.

While holding down the

[MEMORY] button, press the

[TUNING MODE] button.

The preset is deleted and its number

disappears from the display.

Receiver

Remote

controller

Receiver

AUTOTUNED

FM STEREO

Listening to the Radio—Continued

RDS only works with European models and only in

areas where RDS broadcasts are available.

When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator

appears.

■ What is RDS?

RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of

transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed

by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is

available in most European countries. Many FM stations

use it these days. In addition to displaying text

information, RDS can also help you ﬁnd radio stations

by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.).

The receiver supports four types of RDS information:

PS (Program Service)

When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting PS

information, the station’s name will be displayed.

Pressing the [DISPLAY] button will display the

frequency for 3 seconds.

RT (Radio Text)

When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text

information, the text will be shown on the display (see

page 28).

PTY (Program Type)

This allows you to search for RDS radio stations by type

(see page 28).

TP (Trafﬁc Program)

This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that

broadcast trafﬁc information (see page 28).

Notes:

• In some cases, the text characters displayed on the

receiver may not be identical to those broadcast by the

radio station. Also, unexpected characters may be

displayed when unsupported characters are received.

This is not a malfunction.

• If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data

may be displayed intermittently or not at all.

RDS Program Types (PTY)

Using RDS (European Models Only)

RDS indicator

Type Display

None NONE

News reports NEWS

Current affairs AFFAIRS

Information INFO

Sport SPORT

Education EDUCATE

Drama DRAMA

Culture CULTURE

Science and technology SCIENCE

Varied VARIED

Pop music POP M

Rock music ROCK M

Middle of the road music EASY M

Light classics LIGHT M

Serious classics CLASSICS

Other music OTHER M

Weather WEATHER

Finance FINANCE

Children’s programmes CHILDREN

Social affairs SOCIAL

Religion RELIGION

Phone in PHONE IN

Travel TRAVEL

Leisure LEISURE

Jazz music JAZZ

Country music COUNTRY

National music NATION M

Oldies music OLDIES

Folk music FOLK M

Documentary

DOCUMENT

Alarm test TEST

Alarm ALARM

Listening to the Radio—Continued

Displaying Radio Text (RT)

When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text

information, the text can be displayed.

Notes:

• The message “Waiting” may appear while the receiver

waits for the RT information.

• If the message “No Text Data” appears on the display,

no RT information is available.

Finding Stations by Type (PTY)

You can search for radio stations by type.

Listening to Trafﬁc News (TP)

You can search for stations that broadcast trafﬁc news.

Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button

once.

The RT information scrolls across the

display.

Use the [FM] input selector

button.

Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button

twice.

The current program type appears on

the display.

Use the TUNING

[ DOWN]/[UP ] buttons to

select the type of program you

want.

See the table on page 27.

RT/PTY/TP

SCANFM

TUNING DOWN/UP

RT/PTY/TP

To start the search, press

[SCAN].

The receiver searches until it ﬁnds a

station of the type you speciﬁed, at

which point it stops brieﬂy before

continuing with the search.

When a station you want to listen

to is found, press [SCAN].

If no stations are found, the message

“Not Found” appears.

Use the [FM] input selector

button.

Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button

three times.

If the current radio station is

broadcasting TP (Trafﬁc Program),

“[TP]” will appear on the display, and

trafﬁc news will be heard as and when

it’s broadcast. If “TP” without square

brackets appears, this means that the

station is not broadcasting TP.

To locate a station that is

broadcasting TP, press [SCAN].

The receiver searches until it ﬁnds a

station that’s broadcasting TP.

If no stations are found, the message

“Not Found” appears.

RT/PTY/TP

SCANFM

RT/PTY/TP

Naming Preset Channels (other than European model)

While receiving a preset FM or AM station, a maximum of 8 characters consisting of letters, numbers and some symbols

can be stored, for example to represent the station name.

You cannot assign a name to the RDS station (for European model).

As an example, assume an FM station with a frequency

of 89.50 MHz has been stored in preset number 2 and

will be given the name “ONKYO.”

Note:

Press the [DISPLAY] button when you wish to check the

frequency while you are entering the characters.

Characters which can be entered: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 – * /

Note: indicates a space.

CHARACTER

TUNING DOWN/UP

Number buttons

Entering a Name

Select the desired preset

channel.

(Refer to “Selecting Presets” on

page 26.)

Press the [CHARACTER] button

on the front panel.

The frequency in the display goes off

and the cursor ( _ ) ﬂashes.

Continue pressing the [5MNO]

button until “O” is displayed.

With each press of the button, the

character that appears in the display

changes one at a time in the following

sequence: 5 → M → N → O → 5...

If a button is not pressed within one

second, the cursor automatically moves

to the next position.

Continue pressing number

buttons to enter the desired

characters.

To enter N, press the [5MNO] button.

To enter K, press the [4JKL] button.

To enter Y, press the [9YZ-] button.

Press the [CHARACTER] button

to store the entered characters.

If a button is not pressed within 16

seconds, the operation will end

automatically.

Other than

European model

Other than

European model

Correcting a Character

Select the desired station.

(Refer to “Selecting Presets” on page 26.)

Press the [CHARACTER] button.

The ﬁrst character and the cursor ﬂash

alternately.

Press the TUNING [ DOWN] or [UP ]

button to move the cursor below the

character that you wish to change.

The cursor moves to the right when the [UP ]

button is pressed and moves to the left when the

[ DOWN] button is pressed.

Clearing all characters:

Press [DIRECT TUNING] button.

Enter the desired character.

The previous character is replaced with a new

character.

Press the [CHARACTER] button.

Connecting Components not Reached by the Remote

Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT)

In order to use the remote controller to control the

receiver from a remote location, you will need to

prepare a multiroom kit (sold separately) such as one

listed below:

• Multiroom A/V distribution and control system such

as those from Niles

and Xantech

* Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.

* Niles is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.

Effective Sensor Layout

Example for the main room

If the receiver is located inside a cabinet or other

enclosure where the infrared rays from the remote

controller cannot enter, then operation with the remote

controller will not be possible. In such a case, it will be

necessary to install a remote sensor at a location outside

of the cabinet so that the infrared rays from the controller

can be sensed.

Example for the remote zone

The IR IN input allows you to control the receiver from

the remote zone with the remote controller even though

the remote zone may be on the other side of the building

from the main zone. The diagram below shows how to

make the proper connections for the remote zone.

Making Sensor Connections

When you place the IR receiver in the main room, connect

the cable from the connecting block to the IR IN terminal.

Make the connection as shown below. Do not plug any

equipment into the power outlet until all the connections

are complete.

Effective Sensor Layout

In this situation, you will need to use a commercially

available IR emitter. Connect the mini plug of the IR

emitter to the IR OUT terminal on the receiver and then

place the IR emitter on the remote sensor of the

component or facing it. When the IR emitter is

connected, only the signal input to the IR IN terminal is

output to the IR OUT terminal. The signal input from the

remote sensor on the front of the receiver will not be

output to the IR OUT terminal.

Making Sensor Connections

When you place the IR receiver in the main room, connect

the cable from the connecting block to the IR OUT terminal.

If Remote Controller Signal Does not

Reach the Receiver Remote Sensor

Connecting

block

IR Receiver

Remote controller

IR IN

Receiver

In the

cabinet

: Signal ﬂow

Main room

IR Receiver

Remote controller

Connecting

block

Receiver

Main room Remote Zone

: Signal ﬂow

To IR IN

If Remote Controller Signal Does not

Reach Other Components

Receiver

from connecting block

Mini plug cable

IR Receiver

Remote controller

Connecting

block

IR IN

IR OUT

IR Emitter

Receiver

Other

component

: Signal ﬂow

Other component

Emitter

Remote control

sensor

IR Emitter

Mini plug

Receiver

Troubleshooting

If you have any trouble using the receiver, look for a

solution in this section.

Can’t turn on the receiver

• Make sure that the power cord is plugged into the wall

outlet properly.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait 5

seconds or more, then plug it in again.

The STANDBY indicator is ﬂashing

The amp protection circuit has been activated. Remove

the power cord from the wall outlet immediately.

Disconnect all speaker cables and input sources, and

leave the receiver with its power cord disconnected for 1

hour. After that, reconnect the power cord and press the

[ON/STANDBY] button again. If you can not resolve

the problem, contact your Onkyo dealer.

There’s no sound or it’s very quiet

• Make sure the speaker set A or B is on (page 20).

• Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed

in all the way (pages 12-18).

• Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is

correct, and that the bare wire is in contact with metal

part of each speaker terminal (page 12).

• Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting.

• Make sure that the inputs and outputs of all compo-

nents are connected properly.

• Make sure that the correct input source is selected

(page 20).

• If the MUTING indicator is shown on the display,

press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button to

unmute the receiver (page 21).

• If your turntable doesn’t have a phono preamp built-

in, you must connect one between it and the receiver.

If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must con-

nect an MC head amp, or an MC transformer and a

phono preamp.

Noise can be heard

• Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power

cords, speaker cables, and so on may degrade the

audio performance, so don’t do it.

• An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try

repositioning your cables.

Reception is noisy, stereo FM reception suffers

from hiss, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t

appear

• Relocate your antenna.

• Move the receiver away from your TV or computer.

• Listen to the station in mono (page 26).

• When listening to an AM station, operating the remote

controller may cause noise.

• Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.

• Concrete walls weaken radio signals.

• If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor

antenna.

Power

If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting

the receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer.

To reset the receiver to its factory defaults, turn it

on and, while holding down the [LINE 2] button,

press the [ON/STANDBY] button.

“Clear” will appear on the display and the receiver

will enter Standby mode.

Note that resetting the receiver will delete your radio

presets and custom settings.

Audio

Tuner

Troubleshooting—Continued

The remote controller doesn’t work

• Make sure that the batteries are installed with the cor-

rect polarity (page 5).

• Install new batteries. Don’t mix different types of bat-

teries or old and new batteries (page 5).

• Make sure that the remote controller is not too far

away from the receiver, and that there’s no obstruction

between the remote controller and the receiver’s

remote control sensor (page 11).

• Make sure that the receiver is not subjected to direct

sunshine or inverter-type ﬂorescent lights. Relocate if

necessary (page 11).

Can’t control other components

• If you’ve connected an -capable Onkyo DS-A1

Remote Interactive Dock to the TAPE 1 jacks on the

receiver, for the remote controller to work properly,

you must set the input display to HDD (see page 19).

• If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the

cable and analog audio cable are connected properly.

Connecting only an cable won’t work (page 17).

• With some components, certain buttons may not work

as expected, and some may not work at all.

• To control an Onkyo component that’s connected via

, point the remote controller at the receiver.

Can’t record

• On your recorder, make sure the correct input is

selected.

• To prevent signal loops and damage to the receiver,

input signals are not fed through to outputs with the

same name (e.g., TAPE IN to TAPE OUT).

The functions don’t work

• To use , you must make an connection and an

analog audio connection (RCA) between the compo-

nent and receiver, even if they are connected digitally

(page 17).

Remote Controller

Recording

Others

The receiver contains a microcomputer for signal

processing and control functions. In very rare

situations, severe interference, noise from an external

source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the

unlikely event that this happens, unplug the power cord

from the wall outlet, wait at least ﬁve seconds, and then

plug it back in again.

Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD

rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by

the unit’s malfunction. Before you record important

data, make sure that the material will be recorded

correctly.

Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall

outlet, set the receiver to Standby.

Memory Backup

The receiver uses a battery-less memory backup

system in order to retain radio presets and other

settings when it’s unplugged or in the case of a power

failure. Although no batteries are required, the receiver

must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the

backup system. Once it has been charged, the receiver

will retain the settings for several weeks, although this

depends on the environment and will be shorter in

humid climates.

Speciﬁcations

Ampliﬁer Section

Tuner Section

■ FM

■ AM

General

■ Audio Inputs

■ Audio Outputs

Speciﬁcations and features are subject to change without

notice.

Rated Output Power (FTC) (North American)

All channels: 50 watts minimum continuous power

per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels

driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a

maximum total harmonic distortion of

0.08 %

Rated Output Power (IEC) (European and Australian)

2 ch

× 90 W at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven

Maximum Output Power (JEITA) (Asian)

90 W at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 2 ch driven

Dynamic Power

North American: 135 W + 135 W (2 Ω)

105 W + 105 W (4 Ω)

70 W + 70 W (8 Ω)

European and Australian:

110 W + 110 W (2 Ω)

90 W + 90 W (4 Ω)

55 W + 55 W (8 Ω)

THD (Total Harmonic

Distortion) 0.08 % (Power Rated)/ 0.08 % (1 kHz,

1 W)

Damping Factor 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)

Input Sensitivity and

Impedance 150 mV/ 50 kΩ (LINE)

2.5 mV/ 50 kΩ (PHONO MM)

Output Level and

Impedance 150 mV/ 2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)

Frequency Response 10 Hz–100 kHz/ +1 dB–3 dB (CD)

Tone Control ±10 dB, 100 Hz (BASS)

±10 dB, 10 kHz (TREBLE)

Signal to Noise Ratio 100 dB (LINE, IHF-A)

80 dB (PHONO, IHF-A)

Speaker Impedance 4 Ω–16 Ω

Tuning Frequency

Range North American: 87.5 MHz– 107.9 MHz

Others: 87.5 MHz– 108.0 MHz

Tuning Frequency

Range North American: 530 kHz–1710 kHz

Others: 522 kHz–1611 kHz

Preset Channel 40

Power Supply North American: AC 120 V, 60 Hz

European: AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz

Others: AC 230-240 V, 50Hz

Power Consumption North American: 2.1 A

European: 180 W

Others: 180 W

Standby Power

Consumption North American: 0.2 W

Others: 0.3 W

Dimensions

× H × D)

435 × 149 × 340 mm

17-1/8"

5-7/8"

13-3/8"

Weight 7.5 kg

16.5 lbs.

Analog Inputs PHONO, CD, TAPE 1, TAPE 2, LINE 1,

LINE 2

Analog Outputs TAPE 1, TAPE 2

Speaker Outputs SPEAKERS A

SPEAKERS B

Phones 1

IR Input/Output 1/1

MEMO

SN 29344818

D0805-1

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