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Contents Introduction 2 Connections 11 Turning On & Basic Operations ......18 Advanced Operations 28 Controlling iPod & Other Components 37 Others 44 En Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR308 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference.
Contents Introduction 2 Connections 11 Turning On & Basic Operations ......18 Advanced Operations 28 Controlling iPod & Other Components 37 Others 44 En Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR308 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference.
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Check for this instruction manual is marked with the letter L or coloured red. age or corrosion. • Remove expired batteries as soon as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Supplied Accessories Make sure you intend not to the ...connected to use the remote controller, point it off and fit a suitable plug. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the plug. Specifications and operations ...
Check for this instruction manual is marked with the letter L or coloured red. age or corrosion. • Remove expired batteries as soon as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Supplied Accessories Make sure you intend not to the ...connected to use the remote controller, point it off and fit a suitable plug. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the plug. Specifications and operations ...
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... the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of each speaker terminal. En 11 For 5.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need to do this manually (➔ 30). Then all black.) Speaker Front left Front right Center Surround left Surround right Color White Red Green Blue Gray • Don't connect more...
... the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of each speaker terminal. En 11 For 5.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need to do this manually (➔ 30). Then all black.) Speaker Front left Front right Center Surround left Surround right Color White Red Green Blue Gray • Don't connect more...
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... connections. • Push plugs in case of the HDMI connection. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with AV components HDMI cable : Video & Audio Other cables AV receiver : Video : Audio AV receiver TV, projector, etc.
... connections. • Push plugs in case of the HDMI connection. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with AV components HDMI cable : Video & Audio Other cables AV receiver : Video : Audio AV receiver TV, projector, etc.
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...default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be sure to connect the main stereo output using connection $. See your phono equalizer's manual for details. Using the AUX INPUT jack on a TV that is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use a...or DVD recorder/Digital video Video Recorder Satellite, cable, set -top box, etc. ✔ TV, projector, etc. No. See your turntable's manual for details. • With connection #, you can also use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. #" Connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD ...
...default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be sure to connect the main stereo output using connection $. See your phono equalizer's manual for details. Using the AUX INPUT jack on a TV that is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use a...or DVD recorder/Digital video Video Recorder Satellite, cable, set -top box, etc. ✔ TV, projector, etc. No. See your turntable's manual for details. • With connection #, you can also use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. #" Connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD ...
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...BD/DVD e.g., CD player e.g., DVD player R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT Connecting Antenna This section explains how to the manuals supplied with your other manufacturer's components may cause a malfunction. • Some components may not support all V functions. Insert the plug fully ...signals without any antenna connected, so you can use the tuner. Step 2: Make the V connection (see illustration below). Connecting Onkyo V Components Step 1: Make sure that you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially...
...BD/DVD e.g., CD player e.g., DVD player R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT Connecting Antenna This section explains how to the manuals supplied with your other manufacturer's components may cause a malfunction. • Some components may not support all V functions. Insert the plug fully ...signals without any antenna connected, so you can use the tuner. Step 2: Make the V connection (see illustration below). Connecting Onkyo V Components Step 1: Make sure that you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially...
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Press MUSIC OPTIMIZER on the display. The M.Opt indicator lights on the front panel. Basic Operations This manual describes the procedure using the remote controller unless otherwise specified. See also: • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ 41) • "Controlling iPod" (➔ 37) • "Listening ...
Press MUSIC OPTIMIZER on the display. The M.Opt indicator lights on the front panel. Basic Operations This manual describes the procedure using the remote controller unless otherwise specified. See also: • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ 41) • "Controlling iPod" (➔ 37) • "Listening ...
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...impossible to the station in 200/10kHz (or 50/9kHz) steps. In this example, FM has been selected. In this case, switch to manual tuning mode and listen to get good reception. En 21 Each time you release the button. When tuned into Radio Stations ■ Auto tuning... to enter the frequency of the radio station. Tuning into stations by frequency You can store your favorite stations as shown. FM STEREO ■ Manual tuning mode 1 Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator lights on the front panel unless otherwise specified. AUTO TUNED Tip • Alternatively,...
...impossible to the station in 200/10kHz (or 50/9kHz) steps. In this example, FM has been selected. In this case, switch to manual tuning mode and listen to get good reception. En 21 Each time you release the button. When tuned into Radio Stations ■ Auto tuning... to enter the frequency of the radio station. Tuning into stations by frequency You can store your favorite stations as shown. FM STEREO ■ Manual tuning mode 1 Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator lights on the front panel unless otherwise specified. AUTO TUNED Tip • Alternatively,...
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... video input source remains unchanged. Video sources can be recorded to a recorder (e.g., cassette deck, CDR, MD) connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks. See the manuals supplied with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from completely separate sources, allowing you want to record. The video from the camcorder...
... video input source remains unchanged. Video sources can be recorded to a recorder (e.g., cassette deck, CDR, MD) connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks. See the manuals supplied with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from completely separate sources, allowing you want to record. The video from the camcorder...
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...: Select if a subwoofer is connected. ` No: Select if no speaker is connected. Note • For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency response in the manuals supplied with your speakers and set accordingly. • Choose a higher crossover frequency if you need to set to "No", this input assignment is automatically set...
...: Select if a subwoofer is connected. ` No: Select if no speaker is connected. Note • For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency response in the manuals supplied with your speakers and set accordingly. • Choose a higher crossover frequency if you need to set to "No", this input assignment is automatically set...
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... "Off" and close the menu, the name of connected Q-compatible components and "RIHD On" are watching a TV program. • Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for details. ■ Audio Return Ch (ARC) ` Off: Select "Off" if you don't want to control the AV receiver from an Q-compatible TV that support... of the component, it is unclear whether the equipment is compatible or not. • If movement is unnatural when set to the connected component's instruction manual for details. ■ TV Control ` Off: TV Control disabled. ` On: TV Control enabled.
... "Off" and close the menu, the name of connected Q-compatible components and "RIHD On" are watching a TV program. • Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for details. ■ Audio Return Ch (ARC) ` Off: Select "Off" if you don't want to control the AV receiver from an Q-compatible TV that support... of the component, it is unclear whether the equipment is compatible or not. • If movement is unnatural when set to the connected component's instruction manual for details. ■ TV Control ` Off: TV Control disabled. ` On: TV Control enabled.
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.... ■ Late Night For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the options are both set to "On". • Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for details. Using the Audio Settings You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening to an input source. Tone Control Settings You can... range of equipment. These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is muted. • Speakers that you set "TV Control" setting to the User's Manuals for the other settings. Refer to "On".
.... ■ Late Night For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the options are both set to "On". • Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for details. Using the Audio Settings You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening to an input source. Tone Control Settings You can... range of equipment. These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is muted. • Speakers that you set "TV Control" setting to the User's Manuals for the other settings. Refer to "On".
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.... 1 Press TONE on the AV receiver repeatedly to PCM or DTS. tening mode. • This procedure can also be heard. If no sound. You can manually set the signal format to select either of "Tone Control Settings" (➔ 34). However, if you experience either "Bass" or "Treble". 2 Use TONE -/+ on the...
.... 1 Press TONE on the AV receiver repeatedly to PCM or DTS. tening mode. • This procedure can also be heard. If no sound. You can manually set the signal format to select either of "Tone Control Settings" (➔ 34). However, if you experience either "Bass" or "Treble". 2 Use TONE -/+ on the...
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...mode slightly increases. • You can be set to "DOCK", do not connect the V cable, otherwise a malfunction may occur. • See the RI Dock's instruction manual (➔ 38) for (➔ 38) more information. *1 To use V (Remote Interactive), you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the... Input Display can control your iPod when "PORT" is (➔ 38) connected, the power consumption on the region. En 37 Controlling iPod Connecting an Onkyo Dock # $ " *1 No. Onkyo Dock " UP-A1 Dock (Universal Port Option Dock) # ND-S1 $ RI Dock Cable -
...mode slightly increases. • You can be set to "DOCK", do not connect the V cable, otherwise a malfunction may occur. • See the RI Dock's instruction manual (➔ 38) for (➔ 38) more information. *1 To use V (Remote Interactive), you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the... Input Display can control your iPod when "PORT" is (➔ 38) connected, the power consumption on the region. En 37 Controlling iPod Connecting an Onkyo Dock # $ " *1 No. Onkyo Dock " UP-A1 Dock (Universal Port Option Dock) # ND-S1 $ RI Dock Cable -
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... movie stored on the front panel. • While your iPod, the AV receiver may take several sec- onds after the AV receiver turns on the Onkyo Dock components, see the instruction manual of the first song. RI Dock With the RI Dock, you might not hear the first few seconds of the... Onkyo Dock. Using the Onkyo Dock Dock is connected. For the latest information on . For supported iPod models, see the Onkyo web site at a specified time. Auto Power On...
... movie stored on the front panel. • While your iPod, the AV receiver may take several sec- onds after the AV receiver turns on the Onkyo Dock components, see the instruction manual of the first song. RI Dock With the RI Dock, you might not hear the first few seconds of the... Onkyo Dock. Using the Onkyo Dock Dock is connected. For the latest information on . For supported iPod models, see the Onkyo web site at a specified time. Auto Power On...
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... RI Dock's RI MODE switch to "HDD" or "HDD/ DOCK". • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to start playback. See to the Dock's instruction manual for more information. ■ UP-A1 Dock PORT is set too loud before using the AV receiver's remote controller for your Dock, you can be...
... RI Dock's RI MODE switch to "HDD" or "HDD/ DOCK". • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to start playback. See to the Dock's instruction manual for more information. ■ UP-A1 Dock PORT is set too loud before using the AV receiver's remote controller for your Dock, you can be...
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... TV, and you should press it will be performed if you navigate and select your contents by using your TV. B G H I J C K D L E F ✔: Available buttons Onkyo Dock Buttons B ON/STANDBY ✔ ✔*1 C TOP MENU*6 ✔*5 ✔ D R/X/F/S ENTER ✔ ✔*5 ✔ PLAYLIST F/S ✔*3 ✔ ✔ E ... it will remain off when the remote controller transmits an Off command. *2 Press DISPLAY to the instruction manual. *1 This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or off . • In Extended mode (see *2),...
... TV, and you should press it will be performed if you navigate and select your contents by using your TV. B G H I J C K D L E F ✔: Available buttons Onkyo Dock Buttons B ON/STANDBY ✔ ✔*1 C TOP MENU*6 ✔*5 ✔ D R/X/F/S ENTER ✔ ✔*5 ✔ PLAYLIST F/S ✔*3 ✔ ✔ E ... it will remain off when the remote controller transmits an Off command. *2 Press DISPLAY to the instruction manual. *1 This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or off . • In Extended mode (see *2),...
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...; 2-channel linear PCM (32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit) • Multichannel linear PCM (up to connect AV components. Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for digital video signals. The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) is poor or there's no picture.) The AV receiver uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content...
...; 2-channel linear PCM (32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit) • Multichannel linear PCM (up to connect AV components. Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for digital video signals. The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) is poor or there's no picture.) The AV receiver uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content...