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Question posted by lajarus123123 on July 11th, 2020

How Do I Factory Reset My Onkyo Tx-ds838

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Answer #1: Posted by mrblonde on July 11th, 2020 5:55 PM

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It's for a slightly different model, but hopefully this YouTube video helps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZMq0eSUgi4

As shown and written, "Press and hold CBL/SAT button, then press and hold the On/Off button till you see "clear" on the display and the receiver will be factory reset. It will take about 20-30 seconds to reset."

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Owner Manual - Page 1

... 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 positions and names 6 Introduction 11 Connecting audio equipment 12...

Owner Manual - Page 2

... CANADIEN) • For models having a power cord with dual inverted Darlington circuitry to dramatically reduce distortion ▪ Discrete power amplifier circuitry for purchasing the Onkyo TX-DS838 Audio Video Control Receiver. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. • THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS...

Owner Manual - Page 5

...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 shown in the switch and ...is not completed within an hour. vent proper operation of the remote control. • Make sure audio rack doors do not have a service life of use from direct bright light which can pre- Load...

Owner Manual - Page 8

...stand-by status (the STAND-BY/ RECEIVED indicator is displayed, 10 minutes are ...AUDIO MUTING indicator on -screen display. Each time this button is pressed while the remaining time is lit) and power-on the TX-D5838. 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...

Owner Manual - Page 11

... essential for Multi-Room Remote Sys- Since the TX-DS838 is reproduced from the sides and rear of a movie theater, concert hall or ball game ground in addition to Onkyo processing to yield an effect approaching that you can be used solely for multi-channel Surround audio. Dolby Digital (AC-3) PR 7,`7,",: ) Dolby Digital (AC...

Owner Manual - Page 12

...: • To enable proper remote control operation, both the RI cables and the audio cables must be connected to the units. • This unit's remote control cannot be...control Onkyo turntables. • An RI remote control cable equipped with 1/8" (3.5 mm) mini jacks is printed on the front panel and remote control. AC outlet connections [1] The power to components connected to the TX-DS838....

Owner Manual - Page 13

... not connected, the multi-room system or headphones cannot be connected to the TX-DS838. Video cassette recorder (Video-1) If there should be reproduced in Dolby Digital (AC-3). 13 When using a playback-only VCR, connect its audio output to the right (R) AUDIO input connector on the rear panel cannot be used to connect a VDP...

Owner Manual - Page 14

... turns on the receiver's power 3 to the VIDEO-3 INPUT connectors as shown in the illustration below. 0 0 VIDEO-3 IPM ON OFF (TV) (DVD) m V VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT TV/monitor NOTE: • The IPM function does not operate if the TV/monitor screen is blank (i.e. Connecting video equipment The TX-DS838 is equipped with...

Owner Manual - Page 17

... sources 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). m 00 I ° l' a • Before plugging in power-on this application. SYSTEM...

Owner Manual - Page 20

... (sub-room). Power amplifier • Connecting components not equipped with Onkyo RI connectors MAIN ROOM 1. Components(d) TX-DS838 Connec ing block 1. Components(b) Speaker (Main room) Speaker (Main room) Power , supply Power amplifier Remote control IR Receiver, Dinky Link or J-Box Receiver Speaker (Sub room) Speaker (Sub room) N-J 1. Connect these components, then...

Owner Manual - Page 21

Onkyo components (a) Speaker (Main room) TX-DS838 Speaker (Main room) \ 4. Speaker \ Sub room) 1. Connect the TX-DS838 to the speaker terminals on the power amplifier. (E2_;) 4. Install Xantech's J-Box Receiver or Dinky Link in the sub-room, then connect it to the Connecting Block in the main room, then connect it to the TXDS838. 5. Components(d) TX-DS838 Connec ing...

Owner Manual - Page 22

... o oO o o INPUT SELECTOR 1 Indicator off i I II 0 14/ ,. Press the MR OFF button on the TX-DS838 in the sub-room. The MULTI SOURCE indicator in the main room will change , not the speakers in the main room ...5. • When operating a component not bearing Onkyo's RI mark, check that the emitter is directed toward the Remote Sensor (Onkyo multi-room system) and: 5. Then, use the...

Owner Manual - Page 24

Menu off * U.S. vIDP, • VID I I , C• * * * ESC Input Selector ctar.rxc-tirot ONKYO 1 Rec Selector -. p . p A rci and Canadian models only: The Language screen allows you to select whether the on -screen display function (remote control only) Screens Refer ...

Owner Manual - Page 34

..., Folk, Country, Reggae) * ALARM (When an RDS station is only available in the TX-DS838's display may not be correctly displayed by the radio station. What is displayed. Many FM stations... broadcasting RT information is selected, information received from the station is RDS? Receiving RDS broadcasts o aval as the ones broadcast by the TX-DS838. The information shown below is displayed ...

Owner Manual - Page 37

...to the TX-D5838 as "(SOURCE)" is selected in Connecting audio equipment and.../watching the source while recording it: CD.Z.TMWO On-screen display operation ONKYO I .* 1. Press the ENTER button on the recording component, then ...the MR OFF indicator is flashing, press again. With the on the TX-DS838 after starting the recording operation. • Pressing an input selector button ...

Owner Manual - Page 39

... 3. To record the TV picture with FM sound, begin recording on the TX-DC838 to select the VCR that will be used , a TV broadcast can... TV/monitor TV antenna VCR \ i/ L OL,TPLIT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 4 11 ANTENNA VCR (for recording) NPUT [?1PUT VIDEO `AUDIO sZA MONITOR OUTPUT OUT J C) 40 00 VIDEO-2 VPUT OUTPUT INPUT.... Receive the TV broadcast using the Al DOWN or UP O.

Owner Manual - Page 40

... operating instructions for the graphic equalizer. Press the TAPE-2 button on the remote control or the TAPE2 MONITOR button on the rear panel of the TX-DS838. 2. The T-2 MONITOR indicator on the graphic equalizer. 3. Playing back using TAPE-2 MONITOR: C>NNE'lenClo *** Yen *** ESC Input Se=ector Rec Se e:::Lor El Sur cou...

Owner Manual - Page 46

With the PRO LOGIC Surround mode, this parameter is set to NONE or NO. TX-DS838 parameters Refer to Selecting a Surround mode on page 42 for details on setting the Surround mode parameters. (The following parameters appear in the multi-function ...

Owner Manual - Page 47

...protection circuitry has been • Contact your Onkyo service center. Rough or scratchy sound; or ...The T-2 MONITOR indicator is lit. • The AUDIO MUTING indicator is pressed. Store all stations is lit... occurs, adjust the controls on the TX-DS838 front panel to confirm that the remote...pin plugs, etc. The sound level will be received • The AM loop antenna is noise ...

Owner Manual - Page 48

... TV/monitor you should see that the TX-DS838 will return to the factory default settings. If the unit cannot be...AUDIO OUT LEFT and RIGHT RCA jacks. try adjusting the controls on the back of the TX-DS838 to the EXT. 1 or video-1 input of your authorized Onkyo...functions to operate abnormally, follow the procedure below to reset the unit. 1. Problem with the video component. Answers...