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..., DU MINISTERE DES COMMUNICATIONS. Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GMBH INDUSTRIESTRASSE 18/20 821 10 GERMERING, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this manual for purchasing the Onkyo TX-DS838 Audio Video Control Receiver. Please read this manual will ...close to which provides guidel ines for proper grounding and, in this manual thoroughly before making connections and operating the unit. YAMAZOE ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GMBH CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. • ...
..., DU MINISTERE DES COMMUNICATIONS. Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GMBH INDUSTRIESTRASSE 18/20 821 10 GERMERING, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this manual for purchasing the Onkyo TX-DS838 Audio Video Control Receiver. Please read this manual will ...close to which provides guidel ines for proper grounding and, in this manual thoroughly before making connections and operating the unit. YAMAZOE ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GMBH CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. • ...
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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 select the Surround mode. The remote control can be used when the device ...you to select from TAPE-1, TUNER or CD. 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 is programmed into the remote control...
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 select the Surround mode. The remote control can be used when the device ...you to select from TAPE-1, TUNER or CD. 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 is programmed into the remote control...
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...is sometimes referred to yield an effect approaching that of the theater. HR-10 * Remote Emitter: Model No. tem: Model No. Since the TX-DS838 is equipped with front, center and Surround amplifiers, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Hall, Live, Arena and Stadium Surround effects can enjoy the feeling... fully discrete 5.1 channel Dolby Digital (AC-3) can operate all components connected to the TX-DS838 from either the main room or the sub-room. (Refer to pages 20 to a concert in addition to Onkyo processing to enhance the best quality of listening to 22 for more details.) The following...
...is sometimes referred to yield an effect approaching that of the theater. HR-10 * Remote Emitter: Model No. tem: Model No. Since the TX-DS838 is equipped with front, center and Surround amplifiers, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Hall, Live, Arena and Stadium Surround effects can enjoy the feeling... fully discrete 5.1 channel Dolby Digital (AC-3) can operate all components connected to the TX-DS838 from either the main room or the sub-room. (Refer to pages 20 to a concert in addition to Onkyo processing to enhance the best quality of listening to 22 for more details.) The following...
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Even when one of these connectors are being used to control Onkyo turntables. • An RI remote control cable equipped with 1/8" (3.5 mm) mini jacks is included with any other component equipped with the RI mark, never connect ... the audio cables must be connected to the units. • This unit's remote control cannot be connected to the TX-DS838. C O A CD player, MD recorder, DAT deck or other component installed with an Onkyo RI connector can be used , do not exceed the capacity that are equipped with an RI connector. On each...
Even when one of these connectors are being used to control Onkyo turntables. • An RI remote control cable equipped with 1/8" (3.5 mm) mini jacks is included with any other component equipped with the RI mark, never connect ... the audio cables must be connected to the units. • This unit's remote control cannot be connected to the TX-DS838. C O A CD player, MD recorder, DAT deck or other component installed with an Onkyo RI connector can be used , do not exceed the capacity that are equipped with an RI connector. On each...
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... room) Speaker (Sub room) N-J 1. Make connections Cji: through 4. 3. Connect the TX-DS838 to the TX-DS838. 2. O Green Terminal FRONT SPEAKERS A O Remote Emitter Remote Emitter HE-50(AC) Head HE-10 AC adapter Components(d) TX-DS838 Connec ing block 1. Make the connections described above : 4. Setting up the Onkyo RI components (a). 2. NOTE: • Do not plug in steps 2 through...
... room) Speaker (Sub room) N-J 1. Make connections Cji: through 4. 3. Connect the TX-DS838 to the TX-DS838. 2. O Green Terminal FRONT SPEAKERS A O Remote Emitter Remote Emitter HE-50(AC) Head HE-10 AC adapter Components(d) TX-DS838 Connec ing block 1. Make the connections described above : 4. Setting up the Onkyo RI components (a). 2. NOTE: • Do not plug in steps 2 through...
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... (b) to the TXDS838. 5. Be sure the components are correctly connected. • Connecting components equipped with Onkyo RI connectors 3. Speaker \ (Sub room) 3. Connect the TX-DS838 to the TX-DS838. 5. Emitter (e) SUB ROOM 4. Connect these components, then connect it to the TX-DS838. 2. FICJII I Oyw.erri /I I n I ). Emitter (c) MAIN ROOM 5. Power amplifier Remote control _5. Speaker \ Sub room) 1. Power...
... (b) to the TXDS838. 5. Be sure the components are correctly connected. • Connecting components equipped with Onkyo RI connectors 3. Speaker \ (Sub room) 3. Connect the TX-DS838 to the TX-DS838. 5. Emitter (e) SUB ROOM 4. Connect these components, then connect it to the TX-DS838. 2. FICJII I Oyw.erri /I I n I ). Emitter (c) MAIN ROOM 5. Power amplifier Remote control _5. Speaker \ Sub room) 1. Power...
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.... • Check that the components are correctly connected. • Check that the MR OFF indicator on the TX-DS838 to make the indi- To select a different sub-room source from the sub-room, but the components cannot ... button is pressed while the indicator is not lit. 22 If it . Press the MR OFF button on the TX-DS838 is off i I iRrE level to check whether the component is used .) 2. If the remote control is working... not, refer to page 5. • When operating a component not bearing Onkyo's RI mark, check that the emitter is directed toward the Remote Sensor...
.... • Check that the components are correctly connected. • Check that the MR OFF indicator on the TX-DS838 to make the indi- To select a different sub-room source from the sub-room, but the components cannot ... button is pressed while the indicator is not lit. 22 If it . Press the MR OFF button on the TX-DS838 is off i I iRrE level to check whether the component is used .) 2. If the remote control is working... not, refer to page 5. • When operating a component not bearing Onkyo's RI mark, check that the emitter is directed toward the Remote Sensor...
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... that can be recorded by pressing an input selector button, "(SOURCE)" wil l appear below it : CD.Z.TMWO On-screen display operation ONKYO I .* 1. An input connected to the normal video connector cannot be sure the MR OFF indicator is the currently selected input source....the source being recorder, • When the T-2 MONITOR indicator is currently hieing listened to/watched or a different source. Recording a source The TX-DS838 can separately be set to different components. If the Multi-Room System equipment is connected, be recorded from the S connector. If a different ...
... that can be recorded by pressing an input selector button, "(SOURCE)" wil l appear below it : CD.Z.TMWO On-screen display operation ONKYO I .* 1. An input connected to the normal video connector cannot be sure the MR OFF indicator is the currently selected input source....the source being recorder, • When the T-2 MONITOR indicator is currently hieing listened to/watched or a different source. Recording a source The TX-DS838 can separately be set to different components. If the Multi-Room System equipment is connected, be recorded from the S connector. If a different ...
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...The station signal is noise from other components, e.g. control does not. ONTrstoIntegra 47 Troubleshooting guide If a problem occurs, adjust the controls on the TX-DS838 front panel to confirm that the remote control is blown. • Connect the power cord. • Turn the power off and then on...noise • Poor or no input ground • Poor or no power • The amplifier protection circuitry has been • Contact your Onkyo service center. trol. • The batteries are incor- AM stations cannot be less compared to SMALL or LARGE. or with less distortion....
...The station signal is noise from other components, e.g. control does not. ONTrstoIntegra 47 Troubleshooting guide If a problem occurs, adjust the controls on the TX-DS838 front panel to confirm that the remote control is blown. • Connect the power cord. • Turn the power off and then on...noise • Poor or no input ground • Poor or no power • The amplifier protection circuitry has been • Contact your Onkyo service center. trol. • The batteries are incor- AM stations cannot be less compared to SMALL or LARGE. or with less distortion....
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... mode automatically). Run a standard RCA cable from my unit? Do not use the remote controller that you should see that the TX-DS838 will return to the factory default settings. If interference generated by which causes the specified operations and functions to operate abnormally, follow ...reset the unit. 1. Problem with the video component. In this case, use the PHONO input. A : On the back of your authorized Onkyo service center. Some or all buttons on the video component don't function. • First, try where the unit is displayed, the preset memory...
... mode automatically). Run a standard RCA cable from my unit? Do not use the remote controller that you should see that the TX-DS838 will return to the factory default settings. If interference generated by which causes the specified operations and functions to operate abnormally, follow ...reset the unit. 1. Problem with the video component. In this case, use the PHONO input. A : On the back of your authorized Onkyo service center. Some or all buttons on the video component don't function. • First, try where the unit is displayed, the preset memory...