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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 c= 0 0 0O CO 0 0) I I I I I 000 European models ...26 Listening to your favorite source 29 Tuning in a radio station 31 Using preset radio stations 32 Selecting a preset station 33 Receiving RDS broadcasts (Not available in the U.S.
... 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 c= 0 0 0O CO 0 0) I I I I I 000 European models ...26 Listening to your favorite source 29 Tuning in a radio station 31 Using preset radio stations 32 Selecting a preset station 33 Receiving RDS broadcasts (Not available in the U.S.
Owner Manual
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...in this instruction manual is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for purchasing the Onkyo TX-DS838 Audio Video Control Receiver. This equipment generates, uses, and can be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the... (USA and Canada); 2 switched AC outlets (Europe) ■ Preprogrammed remote stands on a circuit different from your new A/V Receiver. Declaration of the FCC Rules. YAMAZOE ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GMBH These limits are compatible with PS/PTY/TP/RT (European models) 2 FOR USA MODEL Note to CATV system ...
...in this instruction manual is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for purchasing the Onkyo TX-DS838 Audio Video Control Receiver. This equipment generates, uses, and can be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the... (USA and Canada); 2 switched AC outlets (Europe) ■ Preprogrammed remote stands on a circuit different from your new A/V Receiver. Declaration of the FCC Rules. YAMAZOE ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GMBH These limits are compatible with PS/PTY/TP/RT (European models) 2 FOR USA MODEL Note to CATV system ...
Owner Manual
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... has been exposed to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in the literature accompanying the product. Servicing - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be located away from the outlet when left unused for example, near water - FIGURE 73.1: EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND...
... has been exposed to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in the literature accompanying the product. Servicing - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be located away from the outlet when left unused for example, near water - FIGURE 73.1: EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND...
Owner Manual
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... MASTER VOLUME control knob simultaneously adjusts the volume of a soundtrack. 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 a film mixing... 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...
... MASTER VOLUME control knob simultaneously adjusts the volume of a soundtrack. 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 a film mixing... 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...
Owner Manual
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Control positions and names Remote Control U.S. & Canada: RC-P101S Other areas: RC-P201S The TX-DS838's remote control can be used to operate components equipped with an Onkyo RI (Remote Interactive) connector and connected to the RI connectors on page 12 for details on status (the SYSTEM indicator is ...remote control cannot be used if the SYSTEM switch on and off. 13 CH.SEL button Switches between stand-by status (the STAND-BY/ RECEIVED indicator is set to select from the subroom. O MUTE button Temporarily switches off . O Device select switch Allows you to select the component ...
Control positions and names Remote Control U.S. & Canada: RC-P101S Other areas: RC-P201S The TX-DS838's remote control can be used to operate components equipped with an Onkyo RI (Remote Interactive) connector and connected to the RI connectors on page 12 for details on status (the SYSTEM indicator is ...remote control cannot be used if the SYSTEM switch on and off. 13 CH.SEL button Switches between stand-by status (the STAND-BY/ RECEIVED indicator is set to select from the subroom. O MUTE button Temporarily switches off . O Device select switch Allows you to select the component ...
Owner Manual
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... output terminal of a DVD or TV To the S-VIDEO output terminal of a VCR To the S-VIDEO input terminal of the TX-DS838's display and five minutes later it also turns off the receiver's power 5 seconds after the TV is turned on , and turns off . To use this function, connect the TV or monitor...
... output terminal of a DVD or TV To the S-VIDEO output terminal of a VCR To the S-VIDEO input terminal of the TX-DS838's display and five minutes later it also turns off the receiver's power 5 seconds after the TV is turned on , and turns off . To use this function, connect the TV or monitor...
Owner Manual
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... on the TX-DS838. 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 remote control cannot be used .) 17 With such amplifiers, you to the stand-by status (the STAND-BY/RECEIVED indicator is ... at even higher volume levels than with other electrical equipment, such as the POWER switch 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 lit). Pressing the POWER switch turns on a different circuit...
... on the TX-DS838. 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 remote control cannot be used .) 17 With such amplifiers, you to the stand-by status (the STAND-BY/RECEIVED indicator is ... at even higher volume levels than with other electrical equipment, such as the POWER switch 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 lit). Pressing the POWER switch turns on a different circuit...
Owner Manual
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... FM or outdoor AM antenna as neon signs and busy roads. • Do not position it until the clearest signal is very dangerous. This is received. Use tacks or similar objects to fix it as far as possible away from noise sources, such as needed. The AM loop antenna is also... horizontally above a window or outside. (Do not disconnect the AM loop antenna.) U.S. & Canada Others Outdoor FM antenna Be sure that the outdoor FM antenna is received. Put it in the T-shaped arrangement giving the least amount of distortion.
... FM or outdoor AM antenna as neon signs and busy roads. • Do not position it until the clearest signal is very dangerous. This is received. Use tacks or similar objects to fix it as far as possible away from noise sources, such as needed. The AM loop antenna is also... horizontally above a window or outside. (Do not disconnect the AM loop antenna.) U.S. & Canada Others Outdoor FM antenna Be sure that the outdoor FM antenna is received. Put it in the T-shaped arrangement giving the least amount of distortion.
Owner Manual
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... these components, then connect it to the TX-DS838. (,4)) (Connect the AC adaptor to the TXDS838. Connect the TX-DS838 to the TX-DS838. 5. Onkyo components (a) Speaker (Main room) TX-DS838 Speaker (Main room) 4. Power supply 3. Make connections Cji: through 4. 3. Connecting block Remote control SUB ROOM _5. IR Receiver, Dinky Link or J-Box Receiver 1. Speaker \ (Sub room) 3. Emitter (c) MAIN ROOM 5. Connect...
... these components, then connect it to the TX-DS838. (,4)) (Connect the AC adaptor to the TXDS838. Connect the TX-DS838 to the TX-DS838. 5. Onkyo components (a) Speaker (Main room) TX-DS838 Speaker (Main room) 4. Power supply 3. Make connections Cji: through 4. 3. Connecting block Remote control SUB ROOM _5. IR Receiver, Dinky Link or J-Box Receiver 1. Speaker \ (Sub room) 3. Emitter (c) MAIN ROOM 5. Connect...
Owner Manual
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...Onkyo RI connectors MAIN ROOM SUB ROOM 1. Speaker \ (Sub room) 3. Connect the TX-DS838 to the TXDS838. 5. Install Connecting Block in the connection diagram at the bottom of the emitter installed as shown in the main room, then connect it to the TX-DS838. 5. Install Xantech's J-Box Receiver... or Dinky Link in the sub-room, then connect it to the TX-DS838. (3_,) To operate components positioned out of range of the page. Components(b) Speaker \ \...
...Onkyo RI connectors MAIN ROOM SUB ROOM 1. Speaker \ (Sub room) 3. Connect the TX-DS838 to the TXDS838. 5. Install Connecting Block in the connection diagram at the bottom of the emitter installed as shown in the main room, then connect it to the TX-DS838. 5. Install Xantech's J-Box Receiver... or Dinky Link in the sub-room, then connect it to the TX-DS838. (3_,) To operate components positioned out of range of the page. Components(b) Speaker \ \...
Owner Manual
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.... Press the P. To change the setting using the • or V cursor button on the TV/rnonitor.) • When using an old TV that is being received, change the system setting. 1. cursor button on the TV/monitor while recording. When a video source is playing, the video image is selected, the unit will...
.... Press the P. To change the setting using the • or V cursor button on the TV/rnonitor.) • When using an old TV that is being received, change the system setting. 1. cursor button on the TV/monitor while recording. When a video source is playing, the video image is selected, the unit will...
Owner Manual
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... the on-screen display characters or NORMAL to read when an image input signal is received. Character Position You can select a background color from the input signal. When there 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...
... the on-screen display characters or NORMAL to read when an image input signal is received. Character Position You can select a background color from the input signal. When there 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...
Owner Manual
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... automatically tune to 0. Tuning in a radio station Make sure that the T-2 MONITOR and AUDIO MUTING indicators are scanned and tuning automatically stops when a broadcast is received. Press either the FM or AM button on the area where the unit is used. Tuning in an FM stereo radio station If you want...
... automatically tune to 0. Tuning in a radio station Make sure that the T-2 MONITOR and AUDIO MUTING indicators are scanned and tuning automatically stops when a broadcast is received. Press either the FM or AM button on the area where the unit is used. Tuning in an FM stereo radio station If you want...
Owner Manual
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... programs) 6. orchestral, symphonic and chamber music) 15. If unusual characters appear in the display, characters are available. CULTURE (cultural programs) 8. Receiving RDS broadcasts o aval as the ones broadcast by the TX-DS838. Many FM stations now transmit RDS signals which give additional information. RDS provides you with various services so that cannot be...
... programs) 6. orchestral, symphonic and chamber music) 15. If unusual characters appear in the display, characters are available. CULTURE (cultural programs) 8. Receiving RDS broadcasts o aval as the ones broadcast by the TX-DS838. Many FM stations now transmit RDS signals which give additional information. RDS provides you with various services so that cannot be...
Owner Manual
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...M". Press the PTY/TP button until the Radio Text appears on page 36 for stations of the DISPLAY button on the display, a TP sta- Receiving RDS broadcasts (Not available in the U.S. and other TP stations. Use the 1 DOWN or UP IP. TUNING button to start searching for more... station is found , press the SCAN button to the PTY descriptions on the display for traffic information (TP scan) If the selected station is received, the characters will scroll across the display. Searching for 3 seconds, RT information is not broadcasting RDS signals, this func- If "Not find"...
...M". Press the PTY/TP button until the Radio Text appears on page 36 for stations of the DISPLAY button on the display, a TP sta- Receiving RDS broadcasts (Not available in the U.S. and other TP stations. Use the 1 DOWN or UP IP. TUNING button to start searching for more... station is found , press the SCAN button to the PTY descriptions on the display for traffic information (TP scan) If the selected station is received, the characters will scroll across the display. Searching for 3 seconds, RT information is not broadcasting RDS signals, this func- If "Not find"...
Owner Manual
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... the next position. After the selected character is displayed and characters cannot be given the name "ONKYO". 1. TUNING button to Selecting a preset station on page 33.) 2. To enter N, press the 5MNO button. Entering characters While receiving a preset FM or AM station, a maximum of 8 characters consisting of letters, numbers and some symbols can...
... the next position. After the selected character is displayed and characters cannot be given the name "ONKYO". 1. TUNING button to Selecting a preset station on page 33.) 2. To enter N, press the 5MNO button. Entering characters While receiving a preset FM or AM station, a maximum of 8 characters consisting of letters, numbers and some symbols can...
Owner Manual
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Receive the TV broadcast using the Al DOWN or UP O. TUNING button. The program can be monitored while recording. 39 Press the VIDEO-1 input selector button ... picture will be used , a TV broadcast can be recorded with a simulcast FM broadcast. 1. To record the TV picture with FM sound, begin recording on the TX-DC838 to select the VCR that will be sent to the TV/monitor and the FM stereo sound to the speakers. 4. Press the FM input...
Receive the TV broadcast using the Al DOWN or UP O. TUNING button. The program can be monitored while recording. 39 Press the VIDEO-1 input selector button ... picture will be used , a TV broadcast can be recorded with a simulcast FM broadcast. 1. To record the TV picture with FM sound, begin recording on the TX-DC838 to select the VCR that will be sent to the TV/monitor and the FM stereo sound to the speakers. 4. Press the FM input...
Owner Manual
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...the amplifier and the speaker. • When HALL, LIVE, ARENA or STADUIM is selected for the Surround mode, only the effect sound will be received • The AM loop antenna is not attached. • Connect the enclosed AM loop antenna to reduce hum. AM • Place the ...has worn out batteries. again. No sound or very minimal sound from the outlet. • Contact your Onkyo service center. FM TUNED and STEREO indicators flicker and a hiss is heard on the TX-DS838 front panel to a different position. Multi-Room Remote System does not operate. • The connections are ...
...the amplifier and the speaker. • When HALL, LIVE, ARENA or STADUIM is selected for the Surround mode, only the effect sound will be received • The AM loop antenna is not attached. • Connect the enclosed AM loop antenna to reduce hum. AM • Place the ...has worn out batteries. again. No sound or very minimal sound from the outlet. • Contact your Onkyo service center. FM TUNED and STEREO indicators flicker and a hiss is heard on the TX-DS838 front panel to a different position. Multi-Room Remote System does not operate. • The connections are ...