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... this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ AV Receiver TX-SR304 TX-SR304E TX-SR404 TX-SR8440 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your ... Troubleshooting 55 Specifications 58 En Contents Introduction 2 Connection 17 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 32 Basic Operation Playing your new AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit.
... this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ AV Receiver TX-SR304 TX-SR304E TX-SR404 TX-SR8440 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your ... Troubleshooting 55 Specifications 58 En Contents Introduction 2 Connection 17 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 32 Basic Operation Playing your new AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit.
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...gets inside the unit is illegal without the permission of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , so be determined by the party responsible for ... SECTION CAREFULLY. For models having a power cord with a clean cloth. AC outlet voltages vary from that interference will not occur in your Onkyo dealer. 3. Some models have it . • Do not leave rubber or plastic items on the unit's rear panel (e.g., AC 230-240...
...gets inside the unit is illegal without the permission of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , so be determined by the party responsible for ... SECTION CAREFULLY. For models having a power cord with a clean cloth. AC outlet voltages vary from that interference will not occur in your Onkyo dealer. 3. Some models have it . • Do not leave rubber or plastic items on the unit's rear panel (e.g., AC 230-240...
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... Fit a suitable fuse in order to the terminal which is marked with an appropriate fuse. 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. Once it off and fit...to retain radio presets and other settings when it's unplugged or in your socket outlets, cut it has been charged, the AV receiver will retain the settings for several weeks, although this apparatus may not correspond with the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries ...
... Fit a suitable fuse in order to the terminal which is marked with an appropriate fuse. 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. Once it off and fit...to retain radio presets and other settings when it's unplugged or in your socket outlets, cut it has been charged, the AV receiver will retain the settings for several weeks, although this apparatus may not correspond with the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries ...
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... remote control Introduction Important Safety Instructions 2 Precautions 3 Supplied Accessories 4 Features 5 Front & Rear Panels 6 Before Using the AV receiver 9 Remote Controller 10 Connection Enjoying Home Theater 17 Connecting Your Speakers 18 Connecting Antenna 20 Connecting Your Components 22 Turning On & First... Listening Modes 48 Recording 50 Advanced Setup 51 Troubleshooting 55 If you can't resolve an issue, try resetting the AV receiver by holding down the [VIDEO 1] button and pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories....
... remote control Introduction Important Safety Instructions 2 Precautions 3 Supplied Accessories 4 Features 5 Front & Rear Panels 6 Before Using the AV receiver 9 Remote Controller 10 Connection Enjoying Home Theater 17 Connecting Your Speakers 18 Connecting Antenna 20 Connecting Your Components 22 Turning On & First... Listening Modes 48 Recording 50 Advanced Setup 51 Troubleshooting 55 If you can't resolve an issue, try resetting the AV receiver by holding down the [VIDEO 1] button and pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories....
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C Remote-control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. G DISPLAY button (37) This button is used to On or Standby. 5943@&O...mode. A STANDBY/ON button (32) This button is used to set the AV receiver to display various information about the currently selected input source. On the European model, this is being received from the remote controller. D STEREO button (45) This button is used to ...See "Using RDS (European models only)" on page 7. B STANDBY indicator (32) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in parentheses.
C Remote-control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. G DISPLAY button (37) This button is used to On or Standby. 5943@&O...mode. A STANDBY/ON button (32) This button is used to set the AV receiver to display various information about the currently selected input source. On the European model, this is being received from the remote controller. D STEREO button (45) This button is used to ...See "Using RDS (European models only)" on page 7. B STANDBY indicator (32) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in parentheses.
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... A lights up when the Sleep function has been set A is on . 2 MUTING indicator (43) This indicator flashes when the AV receiver is muted. 3 Source/listening mode indicators (46, 53) These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and digital audio format. 4 Tuning indicators TUNED... (38): This indicator lights up when the AV Receiver is tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). Q Input selector buttons (36, 37) These buttons are used to ...
... A lights up when the Sleep function has been set A is on . 2 MUTING indicator (43) This indicator flashes when the AV receiver is muted. 3 Source/listening mode indicators (46, 53) These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and digital audio format. 4 Tuning indicators TUNED... (38): This indicator lights up when the AV Receiver is tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). Q Input selector buttons (36, 37) These buttons are used to ...
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... D FM ANTENNA This jack is for connecting an AM antenna. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other components with digital audio outputs. J TAPE IN/OUT These analog inputs and outputs can be used to connect a VCR. L DVD...with an analog multichannel audio output, such as a DVD player with a 5.1-channel analog output. The composite video input should be used to connect another Onkyo component. M SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A powered subwoofer can be connected to a video output on your TV or projector. E MONITOR OUT The composite video...
... D FM ANTENNA This jack is for connecting an AM antenna. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other components with digital audio outputs. J TAPE IN/OUT These analog inputs and outputs can be used to connect a VCR. L DVD...with an analog multichannel audio output, such as a DVD player with a 5.1-channel analog output. The composite video input should be used to connect another Onkyo component. M SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A powered subwoofer can be connected to a video output on your TV or projector. E MONITOR OUT The composite video...
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...8226; Expired batteries should be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably. • Don't put anything, such as ... with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Slide the cover shut. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Before Using the AV receiver Installing the Batteries 1 To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide open the cover. Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes...
...8226; Expired batteries should be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably. • Don't put anything, such as ... with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Slide the cover shut. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Before Using the AV receiver Installing the Batteries 1 To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide open the cover. Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes...
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...to select a mode. 2 Use the buttons supported by using the five REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control RECEIVER the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette TAPE recorder connected via . ■ DVD, CD, MD, CDR & HDD Modes With these modes,...different components. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Remote Controller How to Use the Remote Controller Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can control an DVD Onkyo DVD player and C D CD/MD/CDR/HDD player/recorder. The remote controller has a specific operating mode...
...to select a mode. 2 Use the buttons supported by using the five REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control RECEIVER the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette TAPE recorder connected via . ■ DVD, CD, MD, CDR & HDD Modes With these modes,...different components. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Remote Controller How to Use the Remote Controller Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can control an DVD Onkyo DVD player and C D CD/MD/CDR/HDD player/recorder. The remote controller has a specific operating mode...
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... and adjust settings. When you press a button on or off. P SETUP button (34, 48, 51) This button is used to set the AV receiver to select the multichannel DVD input. A ON/STANDBY button (32) This button is used to On or Standby. D DIMMER button (42) This button ...CH +/- SURROUND button This button selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes. [ ]/[ ] buttons These buttons can be used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver regardless of each speaker. K DISPLAY button (37) This button is used to adjust the display brightness. M SLEEP button (43) This button is used to...
... and adjust settings. When you press a button on or off. P SETUP button (34, 48, 51) This button is used to set the AV receiver to select the multichannel DVD input. A ON/STANDBY button (32) This button is used to On or Standby. D DIMMER button (42) This button ...CH +/- SURROUND button This button selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes. [ ]/[ ] buttons These buttons can be used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver regardless of each speaker. K DISPLAY button (37) This button is used to adjust the display brightness. M SLEEP button (43) This button is used to...
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... to clear entered numbers. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued DVD Mode To select your DVD player as the input source, press: RECEIVER 6 DVD To set the repeat playback functions. H SUBTITLE button This button is used to DVD mode, press the [DVD] REMOTE MODE button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 J ON/STANDBY REMOTE...
... to clear entered numbers. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued DVD Mode To select your DVD player as the input source, press: RECEIVER 6 DVD To set the repeat playback functions. H SUBTITLE button This button is used to DVD mode, press the [DVD] REMOTE MODE button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 J ON/STANDBY REMOTE...
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.... ✽ The VOL [ ]/[ ] and LISTENING MODE buttons work the same as the input source, press: RECEIVER 9 C D To set the remote controller to enter times for RECEIVER mode. B Number buttons These buttons are used with the random playback function. C DISC +/- H REPEAT button This... button is used to enter track numbers and to CD mode, press the [CD] REMOTE MODE button. 1 2 3 4 ✽ 5 ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 C D V1 V2 V3 4 5 6 MD MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 CDR TAPE TUNER C D +10 0 CLR HDD --/--- ...
.... ✽ The VOL [ ]/[ ] and LISTENING MODE buttons work the same as the input source, press: RECEIVER 9 C D To set the remote controller to enter times for RECEIVER mode. B Number buttons These buttons are used with the random playback function. C DISC +/- H REPEAT button This... button is used to enter track numbers and to CD mode, press the [CD] REMOTE MODE button. 1 2 3 4 ✽ 5 ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 C D V1 V2 V3 4 5 6 MD MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 CDR TAPE TUNER C D +10 0 CLR HDD --/--- ...
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... is used to enter track numbers and to MD or CDR mode, press the [MD] or [CDR] REMOTE MODE button. 1 2 3 ✽ 4 ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 C D V1 V2 V3 4 5 6 MD MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 CDR TAPE TUNER C D +10 0 CLR HDD --/--- DIMMER ...button is used to select play modes. ✽ The VOL [ ]/[ ] and LISTENING MODE buttons work the same as the input source, press: RECEIVER 7 MD or CD recorder TAPE * You must change the Input Display (see page 33). To set the repeat playback functions. G REPEAT button This ...
... is used to enter track numbers and to MD or CDR mode, press the [MD] or [CDR] REMOTE MODE button. 1 2 3 ✽ 4 ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 C D V1 V2 V3 4 5 6 MD MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 CDR TAPE TUNER C D +10 0 CLR HDD --/--- DIMMER ...button is used to select play modes. ✽ The VOL [ ]/[ ] and LISTENING MODE buttons work the same as the input source, press: RECEIVER 7 MD or CD recorder TAPE * You must change the Input Display (see page 33). To set the repeat playback functions. G REPEAT button This ...
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...HDD 6 7 8 A ON/STANDBY button This button sets the HDD component to HDD mode, press the [HDD] REMOTE MODE button. 1 2 3 4 5 ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 C D V1 V2 V3 4 5 6 MD MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 CDR TAPE TUNER C D +10 0 CLR HDD --/--- button This...HDD component. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued HDD Mode To select your HDD component as the input source, press: RECEIVER 7 TAPE or 3 V3 * You must change the Input Display (see page 33). DIMMER SLEEP CH DISC ALBUM VOL GUIDE TOP MENU ...
...HDD 6 7 8 A ON/STANDBY button This button sets the HDD component to HDD mode, press the [HDD] REMOTE MODE button. 1 2 3 4 5 ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 C D V1 V2 V3 4 5 6 MD MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 CDR TAPE TUNER C D +10 0 CLR HDD --/--- button This...HDD component. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued HDD Mode To select your HDD component as the input source, press: RECEIVER 7 TAPE or 3 V3 * You must change the Input Display (see page 33). DIMMER SLEEP CH DISC ALBUM VOL GUIDE TOP MENU ...
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... 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued TAPE Mode To select your Cassette deck as the input source, press: RECEIVER 7 TAPE TAPE mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. For twin cassette decks, only deck B can be controlled. D Rewind & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The Rewind...
... 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued TAPE Mode To select your Cassette deck as the input source, press: RECEIVER 7 TAPE TAPE mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. For twin cassette decks, only deck B can be controlled. D Rewind & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The Rewind...
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... enhances the front left and right speakers These output the overall sound. Corner Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set A should be used in your TV facing forward at one-third the way along the wall, as the front left.... 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Enjoying Home Theater Speaker Sets A and B You can use two sets of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. AV receiver A SPEAKERS B Remote controller or SP A / B Speaker set A On Off Speaker set B is to add realistic ambience.
... enhances the front left and right speakers These output the overall sound. Corner Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set A should be used in your TV facing forward at one-third the way along the wall, as the front left.... 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Enjoying Home Theater Speaker Sets A and B You can use two sets of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. AV receiver A SPEAKERS B Remote controller or SP A / B Speaker set A On Off Speaker set B is to add realistic ambience.
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...your surround-sound system, you use, a powered subwoofer is to match the color of each individual speaker so that you have. Before using the AV receiver, you must specify which channels you should connect five speakers and a powered subwoofer. Number of speakers: 2 3 4 5 Front left ✓...• Disconnect the power cord from each individual speaker to achieve an equal balance (see page 52.) Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for a long period of time, the built-in accordance with the above table. All you ...
...your surround-sound system, you use, a powered subwoofer is to match the color of each individual speaker so that you have. Before using the AV receiver, you must specify which channels you should connect five speakers and a powered subwoofer. Number of speakers: 2 3 4 5 Front left ✓...• Disconnect the power cord from each individual speaker to achieve an equal balance (see page 52.) Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for a long period of time, the built-in accordance with the above table. All you ...
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...;er. Make sure that the terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. 3/8" (10 mm) Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to each pair of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. If your powered subwoofer, as shown. 2 While...
...;er. Make sure that the terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. 3/8" (10 mm) Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to each pair of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. If your powered subwoofer, as shown. 2 While...
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... to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to find the best reception. Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you cannot achieve good reception with thumbtacks or something similar. Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your ... indoor FM antenna is for indoor use , you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 21). Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. AM antenna push terminals FM antenna jack Connecting the AM Loop Antenna The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is...
... to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to find the best reception. Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you cannot achieve good reception with thumbtacks or something similar. Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your ... indoor FM antenna is for indoor use , you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 21). Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. AM antenna push terminals FM antenna jack Connecting the AM Loop Antenna The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is...
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... well away from tall buildings, preferably with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21
... well away from tall buildings, preferably with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21