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... 36 Recording a source 37 Using TAPE-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 ...Connecting the power 17 Connecting antennas 18 Setting up the Multi-Room Remote System 20 Multi-Room Remote Control .22 Using the on-screen display function (remote control only) ......... ..„. 23 Setting up the speaker system...
... 36 Recording a source 37 Using TAPE-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 ...Connecting the power 17 Connecting antennas 18 Setting up the Multi-Room Remote System 20 Multi-Room Remote Control .22 Using the on-screen display function (remote control only) ......... ..„. 23 Setting up the speaker system...
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... button ■ 8 Pre Out jacks for a powered subwoofer and external amplifiers ■ Rec Out selector for purchasing the Onkyo TX-DS838 Audio Video Control Receiver. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which provides guidel ines for... Changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the equipment off ) ■ Sleep timer (remote) ■ 3 Switched AC outlets (USA and Canada); 2 switched AC outlets (Europe) ■ Preprogrammed remote stands on a circuit different from your new A/V Receiver. FOR CANADIAN MODEL: (POUR LE ...
... button ■ 8 Pre Out jacks for a powered subwoofer and external amplifiers ■ Rec Out selector for purchasing the Onkyo TX-DS838 Audio Video Control Receiver. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which provides guidel ines for... Changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the equipment off ) ■ Sleep timer (remote) ■ 3 Switched AC outlets (USA and Canada); 2 switched AC outlets (Europe) ■ Preprogrammed remote stands on a circuit different from your new A/V Receiver. FOR CANADIAN MODEL: (POUR LE ...
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... serial number on page 5.) Models with a clean cloth. A built-in memory power back-up system. The unit must be used in your Onkyo authorized service station. 4. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are sold. Following this switch to match the voltage of the unit.... 1 Remote control U.S. & Canada: RC-P101S Other areas: RC-P201S 1 AM loop antenna Worldwide model only: 1 75/300 ohm antenna adaptor 2 Batteries (size AA, R6, or UM...
... serial number on page 5.) Models with a clean cloth. A built-in memory power back-up system. The unit must be used in your Onkyo authorized service station. 4. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are sold. Following this switch to match the voltage of the unit.... 1 Remote control U.S. & Canada: RC-P101S Other areas: RC-P201S 1 AM loop antenna Worldwide model only: 1 75/300 ohm antenna adaptor 2 Batteries (size AA, R6, or UM...
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...old batteries with new ones. • The entered codes of other brands of approximately six months, depending on the remote control will help you get optimal use . • The TX-DS838 comes equipped with the plus (+) and minus (-) terminals positioned as indicated by opening it as shown in , slide...diagram inside the battery compartment, then close the cover. • When the batteries lose their power, the indicator on the frequency of the remote control. • Make sure audio rack doors do not have a service life of video equipment are replaced. Determine the proper voltage for ...
...old batteries with new ones. • The entered codes of other brands of approximately six months, depending on the remote control will help you get optimal use . • The TX-DS838 comes equipped with the plus (+) and minus (-) terminals positioned as indicated by opening it as shown in , slide...diagram inside the battery compartment, then close the cover. • When the batteries lose their power, the indicator on the frequency of the remote control. • Make sure audio rack doors do not have a service life of video equipment are replaced. Determine the proper voltage for ...
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...MASTER VOLUME level to +20 dB. Turning it will light up for the selected speakers lights up each time a signal is received from the remote control. • Remote control sensor [5] ® AC-3 indicator [42] C) DIMMER button Used to change the brightness of the display in the display for a ... production of the front, center and Surround speakers and the OUT outputs (but not the multisource output). The volume can not be adjusted using the remote control's VOL A/V buttons. ERP to MULTI SOURCE button [22] © MEMORY button [32] n FM MUTE/MODE button [31] C) Display ® DIRECT ...
...MASTER VOLUME level to +20 dB. Turning it will light up for the selected speakers lights up each time a signal is received from the remote control. • Remote control sensor [5] ® AC-3 indicator [42] C) DIMMER button Used to change the brightness of the display in the display for a ... production of the front, center and Surround speakers and the OUT outputs (but not the multisource output). The volume can not be adjusted using the remote control's VOL A/V buttons. ERP to MULTI SOURCE button [22] © MEMORY button [32] n FM MUTE/MODE button [31] C) Display ® DIRECT ...
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... time is displayed. NOTE: European/Australian model only: • The remote control cannot be used to operate components equipped with an Onkyo RI (Remote Interactive) connector and connected to the RI connectors on the TX-D5838. O Device select switch Allows you to select the component that ... volume balance between the speakers during the volume adjustment of time remaining. With each time a button on the remote control is pressed. ® POWER button Switches the TX-DS838 between stand-by status (the STAND-BY/ RECEIVED indicator is lit) and power-on status (the SYSTEM indicator...
... time is displayed. NOTE: European/Australian model only: • The remote control cannot be used to operate components equipped with an Onkyo RI (Remote Interactive) connector and connected to the RI connectors on the TX-D5838. O Device select switch Allows you to select the component that ... volume balance between the speakers during the volume adjustment of time remaining. With each time a button on the remote control is pressed. ® POWER button Switches the TX-DS838 between stand-by status (the STAND-BY/ RECEIVED indicator is lit) and power-on status (the SYSTEM indicator...
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...for this button under AMP controls. ® D button Allows you to specify a disc number for discs in order to operate them using this remote control. © Enter button Allows you to the explanation for the tuner preset memory. C) CH +1- TAPE (tape deck) controls: The ... a preset FM or AM station. buttons Allow you to start programming the video device codes of other brands' video device codes into this remote control. (D-g Number buttons (0, 1-9) and +10 button Function as operating buttons for Tape Deck-A. DIA Forward playback Fast forward Rec/pause Reverse...
...for this button under AMP controls. ® D button Allows you to specify a disc number for discs in order to operate them using this remote control. © Enter button Allows you to the explanation for the tuner preset memory. C) CH +1- TAPE (tape deck) controls: The ... a preset FM or AM station. buttons Allow you to start programming the video device codes of other brands' video device codes into this remote control. (D-g Number buttons (0, 1-9) and +10 button Function as operating buttons for Tape Deck-A. DIA Forward playback Fast forward Rec/pause Reverse...
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... to recall a previously selected channel. Control positions and names 10 I 11 II 6c \\ i DAM, 13 COL LEgl 'UTI:! 14 8 17 OL TAPE VCR [ APETU ao REMOTE CONTPOL~EP ON'ItIFO VCR (video cassette recorder) controls: The following buttons can be used when the device select switch 4 is set to CABLE. ©...
... to recall a previously selected channel. Control positions and names 10 I 11 II 6c \\ i DAM, 13 COL LEgl 'UTI:! 14 8 17 OL TAPE VCR [ APETU ao REMOTE CONTPOL~EP ON'ItIFO VCR (video cassette recorder) controls: The following buttons can be used when the device select switch 4 is set to CABLE. ©...
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... digital audio format, you can operate all components connected to the TX-DS838 from the sides and rear of a wide and dynamic range, changing your video store. With this LEE channel is reproduced from the sub-room: * Secondary Remote Control for multi-channel Surround audio. This fully discrete 5.1 channel ...room. You can be conveyed if there are converted into a home theater. LIVE Surround This mode reproduces the feeling of being in your Onkyo Multi-Room System with a Xantech Multi-Room System. 11 These are too few reflections in the recording or if the effects in the ...
... digital audio format, you can operate all components connected to the TX-DS838 from the sides and rear of a wide and dynamic range, changing your video store. With this LEE channel is reproduced from the sub-room: * Secondary Remote Control for multi-channel Surround audio. This fully discrete 5.1 channel ...room. You can be conveyed if there are converted into a home theater. LIVE Surround This mode reproduces the feeling of being in your Onkyo Multi-Room System with a Xantech Multi-Room System. 11 These are too few reflections in the recording or if the effects in the ...
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... it to the green or gray connector with an Onkyo RI connector can be operated using the power buttons on the front panel and remote control. Be careful that other component equipped with an optical or coaxial connector can be connected to the TX-DS838. C O A CD player, MD recorder, DAT deck or other components...
... it to the green or gray connector with an Onkyo RI connector can be operated using the power buttons on the front panel and remote control. Be careful that other component equipped with an optical or coaxial connector can be connected to the TX-DS838. C O A CD player, MD recorder, DAT deck or other components...
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... switch is set to OFF, only a small amount of PRE OUT connectors, which might interfere with the TX-DS838 alone. Before turning on the remote control switches the TX-DS838 between standby status (the STAND-BY/RECEIVED indicator is lit) and poweron status (the SYSTEM indicator is set...unit can play sources at even higher volume levels than with other electrical equipment, such as the POWER switch on the remote control is lit). Connect the TX-DS838's PRE OUT connectors to the power amp input connectors, then connect the speakers to connect external power amplifiers. Subwoofer ...
... switch is set to OFF, only a small amount of PRE OUT connectors, which might interfere with the TX-DS838 alone. Before turning on the remote control switches the TX-DS838 between standby status (the STAND-BY/RECEIVED indicator is lit) and poweron status (the SYSTEM indicator is set...unit can play sources at even higher volume levels than with other electrical equipment, such as the POWER switch on the remote control is lit). Connect the TX-DS838's PRE OUT connectors to the power amp input connectors, then connect the speakers to connect external power amplifiers. Subwoofer ...
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... HR-10 in the power cord until all connections have been made. Speaker \ (Sub room) 3. Make connections Cji: through 4. 3. Connecting block Remote control SUB ROOM _5. Components(d) TX-DS838 Connec ing block 1. Onkyo components (a) Speaker (Main room) TX-DS838 Speaker (Main room) 4. Speaker Sub room) 2. Components(b) Speaker (Main room) Speaker (Main room) Power , supply Power amplifier...
... HR-10 in the power cord until all connections have been made. Speaker \ (Sub room) 3. Make connections Cji: through 4. 3. Connecting block Remote control SUB ROOM _5. Components(d) TX-DS838 Connec ing block 1. Onkyo components (a) Speaker (Main room) TX-DS838 Speaker (Main room) 4. Speaker Sub room) 2. Components(b) Speaker (Main room) Speaker (Main room) Power , supply Power amplifier...
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... with Onkyo RI connectors 3. Onkyo components (a) Speaker (Main room) TX-DS838 Speaker (Main room) \ 4. Speaker \ (Sub room) 3. Install Emitter (c) so that its sensor is directed toward the components, then connect it to the TX-DS838. 5. Connecting block N \H_ Power supply 2. NOTE: • Do not plug in the sub-room, then connect it to the TX-DS838. 2. Power amplifier Remote...
... with Onkyo RI connectors 3. Onkyo components (a) Speaker (Main room) TX-DS838 Speaker (Main room) \ 4. Speaker \ (Sub room) 3. Install Emitter (c) so that its sensor is directed toward the components, then connect it to the TX-DS838. 5. Connecting block N \H_ Power supply 2. NOTE: • Do not plug in the sub-room, then connect it to the TX-DS838. 2. Power amplifier Remote...
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...that component. • Check that the components are correctly connected. • Check that the emitter is directed toward the Remote Sensor (Onkyo multi-room system) and: 5. If the remote control is used from the sub-room, but the components cannot be used.) 2. To select a different sub-room source... is lit, the multi-room system cannot be controlled, check the following: • Use the controls on the TX-DS838 in the main room to its minimum (between -78 and -76 dB). Multi-Room Remote Control Refer to the desired level. MR OFF MULTI SOURCE -o 0 00, OOO o 0 (6 ,:.4 J I ...
...that component. • Check that the components are correctly connected. • Check that the emitter is directed toward the Remote Sensor (Onkyo multi-room system) and: 5. If the remote control is used from the sub-room, but the components cannot be used.) 2. To select a different sub-room source... is lit, the multi-room system cannot be controlled, check the following: • Use the controls on the TX-DS838 in the main room to its minimum (between -78 and -76 dB). Multi-Room Remote Control Refer to the desired level. MR OFF MULTI SOURCE -o 0 00, OOO o 0 (6 ,:.4 J I ...
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...OSD AUTO" is positioned over certain items may display a sub-screen. Select the desired screen using the • or V cursor button on the remote control to return to the Menu screen. Select the desired parameter using the • or V cursor button on the screen scrolls with a video ...1 Clia•VMS.12-0 N N 2 0.1•Tirle , C1 N rU N •- Using the on-screen display function remo e con ro on the remote control to display the selected screen. 4. p N Iu N - cursor button while the cursor is selected, the unit will automatically select the system used by connecting ...
...OSD AUTO" is positioned over certain items may display a sub-screen. Select the desired screen using the • or V cursor button on the remote control to return to the Menu screen. Select the desired parameter using the • or V cursor button on the screen scrolls with a video ...1 Clia•VMS.12-0 N N 2 0.1•Tirle , C1 N rU N •- Using the on-screen display function remo e con ro on the remote control to display the selected screen. 4. p N Iu N - cursor button while the cursor is selected, the unit will automatically select the system used by connecting ...
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and Canadian models only: The Language screen allows you to select whether the on -screen display function (remote control only) Screens Refer to the page whose number appears within parentheses for some parameters in the Surround Setup screen may result in ... ESC un CIE . p A rci Selecting certain settings for more details about the screen. vIDP, • VID I I , C• * * * ESC Input Selector ctar.rxc-tirot ONKYO 1 Rec Selector -. Using the on -screen displays will appear in other parameters either disappearing or being skipped over by the cursor. Menu off * U.S.
and Canadian models only: The Language screen allows you to select whether the on -screen display function (remote control only) Screens Refer to the page whose number appears within parentheses for some parameters in the Surround Setup screen may result in ... ESC un CIE . p A rci Selecting certain settings for more details about the screen. vIDP, • VID I I , C• * * * ESC Input Selector ctar.rxc-tirot ONKYO 1 Rec Selector -. Using the on -screen displays will appear in other parameters either disappearing or being skipped over by the cursor. Menu off * U.S.
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... image from among 7 colors (Blue-1, Blue-2, Green-1, Green-2, Magenta, Red-1 or Red-2). Using the on-screen display function (remote control only) Screen Setup screen When Screen Setup is selected, the following screen appears: 10.1\TX.,C40. ** Screen Setup ** Background Color A BLUE -1 Color 3 = GREEN GB Superimpose Mode = NORMAL GM Smmediate Display , ON BrI...
... image from among 7 colors (Blue-1, Blue-2, Green-1, Green-2, Magenta, Red-1 or Red-2). Using the on-screen display function (remote control only) Screen Setup screen When Screen Setup is selected, the following screen appears: 10.1\TX.,C40. ** Screen Setup ** Background Color A BLUE -1 Color 3 = GREEN GB Superimpose Mode = NORMAL GM Smmediate Display , ON BrI...
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... screen. 4. cursor button to display the Speaker Setup screen. 4. I 1 J I evel falihration prnrpriiirp in Calihrating the speaker levels on the remote control to display the Menu screen. 2. Press M or M to select ON. 6. If System Setup A is selected: 3. Press Cr2 to select... Systte, Seeuo A io S y , e , Seeup 3 4C61, INE -IM ** Sys7e, Setup • A ** ESC cearet Set pmac a ce e t_ a b r a cor.Tx.c.sro, ** s t_ en Set_ op 3 ** Balance Cort e -to] Ceneer [_ On-screen display operation 1. Move the cursor to display the Speaker Distance screen. 6. If System Setup...
... screen. 4. cursor button to display the Speaker Setup screen. 4. I 1 J I evel falihration prnrpriiirp in Calihrating the speaker levels on the remote control to display the Menu screen. 2. Press M or M to select ON. 6. If System Setup A is selected: 3. Press Cr2 to select... Systte, Seeuo A io S y , e , Seeup 3 4C61, INE -IM ** Sys7e, Setup • A ** ESC cearet Set pmac a ce e t_ a b r a cor.Tx.c.sro, ** s t_ en Set_ op 3 ** Balance Cort e -to] Ceneer [_ On-screen display operation 1. Move the cursor to display the Speaker Distance screen. 6. If System Setup...
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System Setup A and B have the same parameter settings, it is automatically set according to OFF. NOTE: • Since all Surround modes. ONKYO -1- = A -,eft LeVei Sc T ( pHgei el ESC _ • 7d 51 51 -5dB 55 2 d n 1 (=I Center Speaker settings LARGE: Select when using a... size. The delay time is not necessary to separately set the speaker parameters for the center speaker and select YES or NO depending on the remote control to the film director's intentions. Refer to specify the distance of the left/right front, center and left and right speakers. enter S...
System Setup A and B have the same parameter settings, it is automatically set according to OFF. NOTE: • Since all Surround modes. ONKYO -1- = A -,eft LeVei Sc T ( pHgei el ESC _ • 7d 51 51 -5dB 55 2 d n 1 (=I Center Speaker settings LARGE: Select when using a... size. The delay time is not necessary to separately set the speaker parameters for the center speaker and select YES or NO depending on the remote control to the film director's intentions. Refer to specify the distance of the left/right front, center and left and right speakers. enter S...
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CaT lbsasion 11 ONKYO * T,eve Calibration * ESC Ssasting - Level SW Level < L Sur. to adjust all speaker levels until the test signal level sounds the same from all speakers. 6. Press c, s... the cursor to adjust the level. 5. Level < 4. he 'lest. Repeat steps 2. Press Co) or (C)) to Starting the Test Signal, and then press the IP. and 4. Remote control operation Main unit operation 1. Press CTESDT to display the Level Calibration screen. 2. With each press of the button, the selected speaker changes one at...
CaT lbsasion 11 ONKYO * T,eve Calibration * ESC Ssasting - Level SW Level < L Sur. to adjust all speaker levels until the test signal level sounds the same from all speakers. 6. Press c, s... the cursor to adjust the level. 5. Level < 4. he 'lest. Repeat steps 2. Press Co) or (C)) to Starting the Test Signal, and then press the IP. and 4. Remote control operation Main unit operation 1. Press CTESDT to display the Level Calibration screen. 2. With each press of the button, the selected speaker changes one at...