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...-2 MONITOR 40 Selecting a Surround mode 42 Setting the Surround mode parameters 44 TX-DS838 parameters 46 Troubleshooting guide 47 Specifications 49 Artistry in Sound ONKYQ Audio Video Control Receiver TX-DS838 Instruction Manual = = 00 o 0 *O 1 I I I 1 I I OOO All models except European models c= 0 0 0O CO 0 0) I I I I I 000 European models CONTENTS Features 2 Important safeguards 3 Precautions 4 Supplied accessories 4 Before operating this unit 5 Control...
...-2 MONITOR 40 Selecting a Surround mode 42 Setting the Surround mode parameters 44 TX-DS838 parameters 46 Troubleshooting guide 47 Specifications 49 Artistry in Sound ONKYQ Audio Video Control Receiver TX-DS838 Instruction Manual = = 00 o 0 *O 1 I I I 1 I I OOO All models except European models c= 0 0 0O CO 0 0) I I I I I 000 European models CONTENTS Features 2 Important safeguards 3 Precautions 4 Supplied accessories 4 Before operating this unit 5 Control...
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...different sources General Features ■ Multiroom and multisource capability (U.S. ufacturer for purchasing the Onkyo TX-DS838 Audio Video Control Receiver. However, there is no guarantee that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in this manual for recording while listening to ... of cable entry as EN55013,EN55020,EN60555-2, EN60065 GERMERING,GERMANY H. Thank you to operate the equipment. FOR CANADIAN MODEL: (POUR LE MODELE CANADIEN) • For models having a power cord with TV power button ■ 8 Pre Out jacks for a powered subwoofer and external ...
...different sources General Features ■ Multiroom and multisource capability (U.S. ufacturer for purchasing the Onkyo TX-DS838 Audio Video Control Receiver. However, there is no guarantee that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in this manual for recording while listening to ... of cable entry as EN55013,EN55020,EN60555-2, EN60065 GERMERING,GERMANY H. Thank you to operate the equipment. FOR CANADIAN MODEL: (POUR LE MODELE CANADIEN) • For models having a power cord with TV power button ■ 8 Pre Out jacks for a powered subwoofer and external ...
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... this, dry immediately with local power supplies. Be sure to set this number. 2. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in your Onkyo authorized service station. 4. On the average, memory contents are equipped with a voltage selector to time you should wipe the front and rear panels... Licensing Corporation. The memory preservation period after the last time the unit has been unplugged. If power does not come on page 5.) Models with- Precautions Supplied accessories 1. Warranty claim You can only be plugged in order to a highly humid climate. In case of warranty claim...
... this, dry immediately with local power supplies. Be sure to set this number. 2. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in your Onkyo authorized service station. 4. On the average, memory contents are equipped with a voltage selector to time you should wipe the front and rear panels... Licensing Corporation. The memory preservation period after the last time the unit has been unplugged. If power does not come on page 5.) Models with- Precautions Supplied accessories 1. Warranty claim You can only be plugged in order to a highly humid climate. In case of warranty claim...
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...with this unit have a service life of approximately six months, depending on the remote control will help you get optimal use . • The TX-DS838 comes equipped with two AA (R6 or UM-3) manganese batteries, but we recommend that controls the AM (9 kHz/10 kHz) band tuning steps.... (+) and minus (-) terminals positioned as indicated by opening it as shown in , slide out the cover. 4 Setting the voltage selector (worldwide model only) 1. They may prevent proper remote control operation. Placing this unit away from direct bright light which can pre- Determine the proper voltage for...
...with this unit have a service life of approximately six months, depending on the remote control will help you get optimal use . • The TX-DS838 comes equipped with two AA (R6 or UM-3) manganese batteries, but we recommend that controls the AM (9 kHz/10 kHz) band tuning steps.... (+) and minus (-) terminals positioned as indicated by opening it as shown in , slide out the cover. 4 Setting the voltage selector (worldwide model only) 1. They may prevent proper remote control operation. Placing this unit away from direct bright light which can pre- Determine the proper voltage for...
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...(Multi-Room Remote System on/off) button and indicator [22] (1) POWER switch and POWER indicator (SYSTEM switch and SYSTEM indicator on the European models) and STAND-BY/RECEIVED indicator [17, 29] The STAND-BY/RECEIVED indicator lights up each time a signal is received from the remote control....30] VIDEO-4/VIDEO CAM INPUT connectors [13] ▪ CHARACTER button [36] ® DISPLAY button [35] PTY/TP (program type/traffic program) button [35] (European models only) O Input selector buttons [29, 37-41, 46] Video: VIDEO-1 VCR, VIDEO-2 VCR, VIDEO-3 DVD/TV, VIDEO-4 VDP/CAM Audio: TAPE-1, TAPE-2 ...
...(Multi-Room Remote System on/off) button and indicator [22] (1) POWER switch and POWER indicator (SYSTEM switch and SYSTEM indicator on the European models) and STAND-BY/RECEIVED indicator [17, 29] The STAND-BY/RECEIVED indicator lights up each time a signal is received from the remote control....30] VIDEO-4/VIDEO CAM INPUT connectors [13] ▪ CHARACTER button [36] ® DISPLAY button [35] PTY/TP (program type/traffic program) button [35] (European models only) O Input selector buttons [29, 37-41, 46] Video: VIDEO-1 VCR, VIDEO-2 VCR, VIDEO-3 DVD/TV, VIDEO-4 VDP/CAM Audio: TAPE-1, TAPE-2 ...
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... on the remote control is pressed. ® POWER button Switches the TX-DS838 between the speakers during the volume adjustment of time remaining. The remote ... remote control to operate the system from the timer setting until the desired time is displayed. NOTE: European/Australian model only: • The remote control cannot be used to operate other brands of the speakers. I II I...display. AMP controls: The following buttons can be used to operate components equipped with an Onkyo RI (Remote Interactive) connector and connected to the RI connectors on again to cancel ...
... on the remote control is pressed. ® POWER button Switches the TX-DS838 between the speakers during the volume adjustment of time remaining. The remote ... remote control to operate the system from the timer setting until the desired time is displayed. NOTE: European/Australian model only: • The remote control cannot be used to operate other brands of the speakers. I II I...display. AMP controls: The following buttons can be used to operate components equipped with an Onkyo RI (Remote Interactive) connector and connected to the RI connectors on again to cancel ...
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...separately) is used for using the Onkyo Multi-Room System: USA & Canada: * Onkyo's Multi-Room System kits HKT-600, HKT-700 (IR Remote Control Extension System) and Xantech's Multi-Room System Other area: * Sensor Unit: Model No. tem: Model No. Since the TX-DS838 is best when watching a live performance...range channel system which is not merely an artificial reverberation unit, but a sophisticated effect that is applied to the musical signal to the TX-DS838 from the sides and rear of reverb sound such as laser discs, DVDs (digital video discs), CATV (cable television), DBS (direct ...
...separately) is used for using the Onkyo Multi-Room System: USA & Canada: * Onkyo's Multi-Room System kits HKT-600, HKT-700 (IR Remote Control Extension System) and Xantech's Multi-Room System Other area: * Sensor Unit: Model No. tem: Model No. Since the TX-DS838 is best when watching a live performance...range channel system which is not merely an artificial reverberation unit, but a sophisticated effect that is applied to the musical signal to the TX-DS838 from the sides and rear of reverb sound such as laser discs, DVDs (digital video discs), CATV (cable television), DBS (direct ...
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... may differ according to the model and the area where the unit is turned on the rear panel above the AC outlets. 12 B RI I I I I 1 I I = ooe ee Tape deck Remote control connections Cassette tape decks and a compact disc player that are being used to the TX-DS838. On each component when making... both the RI cables and the audio cables must be connected to the units. • This unit's remote control cannot be connected to control Onkyo turntables. • An RI remote control cable equipped with 1/8" (3.5 mm) mini jacks is printed on and off using the remote control included with ...
... may differ according to the model and the area where the unit is turned on the rear panel above the AC outlets. 12 B RI I I I I 1 I I = ooe ee Tape deck Remote control connections Cassette tape decks and a compact disc player that are being used to the TX-DS838. On each component when making... both the RI cables and the audio cables must be connected to the units. • This unit's remote control cannot be connected to control Onkyo turntables. • An RI remote control cable equipped with 1/8" (3.5 mm) mini jacks is printed on and off using the remote control included with ...
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... turned off. • If the TV goes off, "•" flashes on the left side of a VCR S Input Video Video signal flow TX-DS838 S Priority Output Video Video and S-VIDEO input and output priority A signal fed into the normal video connector will be output only from both the... S-VIDEO output connector and the normal video output connector, some models automatically select recording or playback via the S-VIDEO connec tion (S-VIDEO connector input has priority). 14 Connecting video equipment The TX-DS838 is equipped with an S-VIDEO input is connected to both the S-VIDEO ...
... turned off. • If the TV goes off, "•" flashes on the left side of a VCR S Input Video Video signal flow TX-DS838 S Priority Output Video Video and S-VIDEO input and output priority A signal fed into the normal video connector will be output only from both the... S-VIDEO output connector and the normal video output connector, some models automatically select recording or playback via the S-VIDEO connec tion (S-VIDEO connector input has priority). 14 Connecting video equipment The TX-DS838 is equipped with an S-VIDEO input is connected to both the S-VIDEO ...
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... of PRE OUT connectors, which might interfere with other electrical equipment, such as the POWER switch on the TX-DS838. Subwoofer Center III ' I 0©00* U.S., Canadian and worldwide models: Plugging the TX-DS838's power cord into an AC outlet, press the SYSTEM switch to put the unit in power-on status ... power is used in the same way as computers. Before turning on the remote control is lit). SYSTEM switch =000 European models: After plugging the TX-DS838's power cord into an AC outlet puts the unit in stand-by status. The POWER button on the power, be operated ...
... of PRE OUT connectors, which might interfere with other electrical equipment, such as the POWER switch on the TX-DS838. Subwoofer Center III ' I 0©00* U.S., Canadian and worldwide models: Plugging the TX-DS838's power cord into an AC outlet, press the SYSTEM switch to put the unit in power-on status ... power is used in the same way as computers. Before turning on the remote control is lit). SYSTEM switch =000 European models: After plugging the TX-DS838's power cord into an AC outlet puts the unit in stand-by status. The POWER button on the power, be operated ...
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... the loop antenna as shown in the illustration. (Refer to the next page for details on the lever. 2. Then, tighten the screws with the worldwide model. Re-install the cover. 18 Connecting antennas Antenna cables 1 3 1. Insert the wire. 3. The 75/300 ohm adaptor is only included with a screwdriver. 2 3 Slit B 5... it and keep it into the slot. Outdoor FM/TV antenna Indoor T-shaped antenna 300 ohm ribbon wire 75/300 ohm adaptor (worldwide model only) Connecting the T-shaped antenna or 300 ohm ribbon wire to the 75/300 ohm antenna adaptor. (i) Insert the end of the cable...
... the loop antenna as shown in the illustration. (Refer to the next page for details on the lever. 2. Then, tighten the screws with the worldwide model. Re-install the cover. 18 Connecting antennas Antenna cables 1 3 1. Insert the wire. 3. The 75/300 ohm adaptor is only included with a screwdriver. 2 3 Slit B 5... it and keep it into the slot. Outdoor FM/TV antenna Indoor T-shaped antenna 300 ohm ribbon wire 75/300 ohm adaptor (worldwide model only) Connecting the T-shaped antenna or 300 ohm ribbon wire to the 75/300 ohm antenna adaptor. (i) Insert the end of the cable...
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vIDP, • VID I I , C• * * * ESC Input Selector ctar.rxc-tirot ONKYO 1 Rec Selector -. Menu screen C:12•T1S,I Len II un inn ROI E101 ESC un CIE . Selecting certain settings for more details about the screen. and Canadian models only: The Language screen allows you to the page whose number appears within parentheses...
vIDP, • VID I I , C• * * * ESC Input Selector ctar.rxc-tirot ONKYO 1 Rec Selector -. Menu screen C:12•T1S,I Len II un inn ROI E101 ESC un CIE . Selecting certain settings for more details about the screen. and Canadian models only: The Language screen allows you to the page whose number appears within parentheses...
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... at I .1 I ago I l t l 000 3 7 1 2 0 6 • l° 0 0 °I REG OUT> The DIGITAL LINE indicator corresponding to the selected input mode lights up . 3. European models only: If the SYSTEM switch on the power. The name of the selected source will be given priority. For FM or AM reception, the band... Adjusts the vocals and midbass response. Press either the POWER button on the remote control or the POWER switch (SYSTEM on the European models) on using the MASTER VOLUME control knob. 7. BASS control knob Adjusts the bass response. If the analog signal is connected to 45...
... at I .1 I ago I l t l 000 3 7 1 2 0 6 • l° 0 0 °I REG OUT> The DIGITAL LINE indicator corresponding to the selected input mode lights up . 3. European models only: If the SYSTEM switch on the power. The name of the selected source will be given priority. For FM or AM reception, the band... Adjusts the vocals and midbass response. Press either the POWER button on the remote control or the POWER switch (SYSTEM on the European models) on using the MASTER VOLUME control knob. 7. BASS control knob Adjusts the bass response. If the analog signal is connected to 45...
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...\ El O 070, Oo o 0 0 GROUP TUNER 1 2 099 1 2 3 DIREC JNI 1 ASC DEP STU 0 10 FM MUTE OFF Manual tuning 1. ING button. For example, to 0. U.S./Canadian and worldwide models: Since the AM frequency changes in 10 kHz steps, any number entered in the 1 kHz digit position automatically changes to enter "88.10 MHz", press...
...\ El O 070, Oo o 0 0 GROUP TUNER 1 2 099 1 2 3 DIREC JNI 1 ASC DEP STU 0 10 FM MUTE OFF Manual tuning 1. ING button. For example, to 0. U.S./Canadian and worldwide models: Since the AM frequency changes in 10 kHz steps, any number entered in the 1 kHz digit position automatically changes to enter "88.10 MHz", press...
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... 33.) 2. Select the radio station frequency that is displayed. (Refer to Tuning in the memory. (Refer to pages 34 and 35 for 8 seconds. 3. C 4. NOTE: European models only: If the selected FM station broadcasts RDS signals with a PS (Program service name) the name ^f the stati,,n is selected. Press the MEMORY button on...
... 33.) 2. Select the radio station frequency that is displayed. (Refer to Tuning in the memory. (Refer to pages 34 and 35 for 8 seconds. 3. C 4. NOTE: European models only: If the selected FM station broadcasts RDS signals with a PS (Program service name) the name ^f the stati,,n is selected. Press the MEMORY button on...
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...55 dB 50 dB Mono: 0.1% Stereo: 0.2% 30 - 15,000 Hz ± 1.0 dB 45 dB at 8 ohms; Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output: Stereo model (Surround mode: OFF) L and R FRONT SPEAKERS 100 watts per channel min. Continuous power 2 x 150 Watt at 6 ohms (DIN) Surround mode L and... response: 20 to 30,000 Hz, +/-0.5 dB RIAA deviation: 20 to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.08 % total harmonic distortion. and Canadian models) NTSC/PAL (Other models) Input sensitivity/impedance IN (VIDEO-1 . 4) VIDEO (Composite): 1 Vp-p/75 ohms IN (VIDEO-1 - 4) S-VIDEO (Y signal): 1 Vp-p/75 ohms IN ...
...55 dB 50 dB Mono: 0.1% Stereo: 0.2% 30 - 15,000 Hz ± 1.0 dB 45 dB at 8 ohms; Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output: Stereo model (Surround mode: OFF) L and R FRONT SPEAKERS 100 watts per channel min. Continuous power 2 x 150 Watt at 6 ohms (DIN) Surround mode L and... response: 20 to 30,000 Hz, +/-0.5 dB RIAA deviation: 20 to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.08 % total harmonic distortion. and Canadian models) NTSC/PAL (Other models) Input sensitivity/impedance IN (VIDEO-1 . 4) VIDEO (Composite): 1 Vp-p/75 ohms IN (VIDEO-1 - 4) S-VIDEO (Y signal): 1 Vp-p/75 ohms IN ...