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Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 10 Turning On & Basic Operations ......17 Advanced Operations 29 Controlling Other Components .... 38 Appendix 43 En Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR309 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 10 Turning On & Basic Operations ......17 Advanced Operations 29 Controlling Other Components .... 38 Appendix 43 En Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR309 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
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... with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to disconnect this unit from that interference will not occur in your Onkyo dealer. 3. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to operate the equipment... remove the power cord from earphones and headphones can be determined by your hands are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is illegal without the permission of mild detergent and water. For stubborn stains, use only, recording copyrighted material is connected. •...
... with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to disconnect this unit from that interference will not occur in your Onkyo dealer. 3. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to operate the equipment... remove the power cord from earphones and headphones can be determined by your hands are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is illegal without the permission of mild detergent and water. For stubborn stains, use only, recording copyrighted material is connected. •...
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... for this unit.) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on... ■ Aiming the remote controller To use Batteries (AA/R6) the remote controller for your plug, proceed as that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in your socket outlets, cut it at the end of the product name indicates the...
... for this unit.) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on... ■ Aiming the remote controller To use Batteries (AA/R6) the remote controller for your plug, proceed as that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in your socket outlets, cut it at the end of the product name indicates the...
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...Display 8 Rear Panel 8 Remote Controller 9 Controlling the AV Receiver 9 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 10 Connecting Your Speakers 10 About AV Connections 12 Connecting Components with HDMI 13 Connecting Your Components 14 Connecting Onkyo V Components 15 Connecting a Recording Component 15 Connecting Antenna ...Optimizer 27 Muting the AV Receiver 28 Using Headphones 28 Recording 28 Controlling Other Components iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock 38 Using the Onkyo Dock 38 Controlling Your iPod/iPhone 38 Controlling Other Onkyo Components 40 Preprogrammed Remote ...
...Display 8 Rear Panel 8 Remote Controller 9 Controlling the AV Receiver 9 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 10 Connecting Your Speakers 10 About AV Connections 12 Connecting Components with HDMI 13 Connecting Your Components 14 Connecting Onkyo V Components 15 Connecting a Recording Component 15 Connecting Antenna ...Optimizer 27 Muting the AV Receiver 28 Using Headphones 28 Recording 28 Controlling Other Components iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock 38 Using the Onkyo Dock 38 Controlling Your iPod/iPhone 38 Controlling Other Onkyo Components 40 Preprogrammed Remote ...
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... IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN) K MONITOR OUT V jack L AC INLET (Taiwan models) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection (➔ pages 10 to 16). B A and B speaker indicators (26) C Audio input indicators D Listening mode and format indicators (23, 27) E Tuning indicators (20) F RDS...
... IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN) K MONITOR OUT V jack L AC INLET (Taiwan models) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection (➔ pages 10 to 16). B A and B speaker indicators (26) C Audio input indicators D Listening mode and format indicators (23, 27) E Tuning indicators (20) F RDS...
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...(21) D DISPLAY button (21) O E CH +/- K For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C D E F B G H I C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to 41) E D TONE and Tone Level buttons (36) E SP A/B button (26) F Arrow R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons G SETUP button...M RETURN button N HOME button (26) O SLEEP button (26) ■ Controlling the tuner F To control the AV receiver's tuner, press AM or FM. J You can also use the remote controller to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components.
...(21) D DISPLAY button (21) O E CH +/- K For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C D E F B G H I C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to 41) E D TONE and Tone Level buttons (36) E SP A/B button (26) F Arrow R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons G SETUP button...M RETURN button N HOME button (26) O SLEEP button (26) ■ Controlling the tuner F To control the AV receiver's tuner, press AM or FM. J You can also use the remote controller to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components.
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Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to 12 mm) of insulation from the ends of terminals. Surround right Surround left Front B right Front B left Speakers B Front A right Center Front A left Speakers A ■ Push-type speaker terminals Strip 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to 12 mm) En 10
Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to 12 mm) of insulation from the ends of terminals. Surround right Surround left Front B right Front B left Speakers B Front A right Center Front A left Speakers A ■ Push-type speaker terminals Strip 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to 12 mm) En 10
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...an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to match the color of each speaker cable in amp protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have . Then all you need to negative (-) terminals. Doing so may..., while playing a movie or some music with the table above. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one cable to several terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one speaker to each speaker terminal. Number of channels Front speakers...
...an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to match the color of each speaker cable in amp protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have . Then all you need to negative (-) terminals. Doing so may..., while playing a movie or some music with the table above. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one cable to several terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one speaker to each speaker terminal. Number of channels Front speakers...
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...Dolby Digital or DTS. The audio quality is inserted and close when it's removed. Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as coaxial. En 12...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. Signal Video and Audio Video Audio Cable HDMI Component video Y PB PR Composite video Optical digital audio Coaxial ...
...Dolby Digital or DTS. The audio quality is inserted and close when it's removed. Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as coaxial. En 12...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. Signal Video and Audio Video Audio Cable HDMI Component video Y PB PR Composite video Optical digital audio Coaxial ...
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...to another input source, this may be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of Q-compatible TV, by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the sound will produce sound while the TV's speakers are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be cut off or the TV is not compatible...). The default input assignments are muted. When the "HDMI Ctrl(RIHD)" setting is set to "On" (➔ page 35) to TV audio through the AV receiver, set to "On" (➔ page 35) to the appropriate jacks. Game console TV, projector, etc. Satellite/cable set -top box, etc. Blu-ray Disc/DVD...
...to another input source, this may be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of Q-compatible TV, by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the sound will produce sound while the TV's speakers are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be cut off or the TV is not compatible...). The default input assignments are muted. When the "HDMI Ctrl(RIHD)" setting is set to "On" (➔ page 35) to TV audio through the AV receiver, set to "On" (➔ page 35) to the appropriate jacks. Game console TV, projector, etc. Satellite/cable set -top box, etc. Blu-ray Disc/DVD...
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... The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can input video signals from the MONITOR OUT jack. *2 Do not connect the AV receiver's USB port to a USB port on your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you can be played through the AV... receiver in . If your components to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. "#$ % & ' Connect your TV is connected to the appropriate jacks. Game console...
... The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can input video signals from the MONITOR OUT jack. *2 Do not connect the AV receiver's USB port to a USB port on your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you can be played through the AV... receiver in . If your components to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. "#$ % & ' Connect your TV is connected to the appropriate jacks. Game console...
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... You can connect either one to the manuals supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.). • Some components have two V jacks. Connecting other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs. Refer... to the AV receiver. Connecting a Recording Component See "Recording" on the recording (➔ page 28...
... You can connect either one to the manuals supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.). • Some components have two V jacks. Connecting other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs. Refer... to the AV receiver. Connecting a Recording Component See "Recording" on the recording (➔ page 28...
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...8226; If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using thumbtacks. Always disconnect the power cord from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Caution • Be careful that might interfere with any antenna connected, so you don't injure ...(supplied) Note • Once your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a different branch circuit. • Do not use a power cord other end is designed exclusively for use, you cannot achieve good reception with...
...8226; If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using thumbtacks. Always disconnect the power cord from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Caution • Be careful that might interfere with any antenna connected, so you don't injure ...(supplied) Note • Once your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a different branch circuit. • Do not use a power cord other end is designed exclusively for use, you cannot achieve good reception with...
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Tip • See "Auto Standby" about a power management setting (➔ page 34). The AV receiver comes on the front panel. En 17 Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on , the display lights. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on... On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off. or Press RECEIVER followed by on the remote controller. The AV receiver will enter standby mode. or Press RECEIVER followed by on the remote controller.
Tip • See "Auto Standby" about a power management setting (➔ page 34). The AV receiver comes on the front panel. En 17 Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on , the display lights. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on... On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off. or Press RECEIVER followed by on the remote controller. The AV receiver will enter standby mode. or Press RECEIVER followed by on the remote controller.
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... Modes" (➔ page 23) ■ Operating on the AV receiver 1 Use the input selector buttons to AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 20) • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 38) • "Controlling Other Onkyo Components" (➔ page 40) 3 To adjust the volume, use...each media or service. Pressing this button twice selects the previous song. Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating with the remote controller 1 Press RECEIVER followed by INPUT SELECTOR. 2 Start playback on the source component. 3 To adjust the volume, use VOL R/X. 4 Select a listening mode and...
... Modes" (➔ page 23) ■ Operating on the AV receiver 1 Use the input selector buttons to AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 20) • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 38) • "Controlling Other Onkyo Components" (➔ page 40) 3 To adjust the volume, use...each media or service. Pressing this button twice selects the previous song. Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating with the remote controller 1 Press RECEIVER followed by INPUT SELECTOR. 2 Start playback on the source component. 3 To adjust the volume, use VOL R/X. 4 Select a listening mode and...
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... not displayed on the Display This section describes icons that is operated in Extended Mode when you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver stores the mode. These iPod models can be played again in Standard Mode. P MODE You can also use will start playback. ...the message "Connecting..." Compatible iPod/iPhone models Made for playback. TUNING MODE allows you to the USB port at the front of the AV receiver. N This button fast-forwards the current song. Fast Forward Fast Reverse Artist Album Repeat One Track Repeat Folder (USB Device) Repeat Shuffle ...
... not displayed on the Display This section describes icons that is operated in Extended Mode when you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver stores the mode. These iPod models can be played again in Standard Mode. P MODE You can also use will start playback. ...the message "Connecting..." Compatible iPod/iPhone models Made for playback. TUNING MODE allows you to the USB port at the front of the AV receiver. N This button fast-forwards the current song. Fast Forward Fast Reverse Artist Album Repeat One Track Repeat Folder (USB Device) Repeat Shuffle ...
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...USB device or USB cable that comes with all USB MP3 players support the USB Mass Storage Class standard. A list of the AV receiver, while the message "Connecting..." We recommend that you use the remote controller's MODE and arrow buttons. Extended Mode control The content information ...not supported. • Operation with iPod/iPhone to read it. • USB memory devices with security functions cannot be played. • Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for special drivers or software. This section explains how to start playback. Listening to the HDMI OUT. The USB mass...
...USB device or USB cable that comes with all USB MP3 players support the USB Mass Storage Class standard. A list of the AV receiver, while the message "Connecting..." We recommend that you use the remote controller's MODE and arrow buttons. Extended Mode control The content information ...not supported. • Operation with iPod/iPhone to read it. • USB memory devices with security functions cannot be played. • Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for special drivers or software. This section explains how to start playback. Listening to the HDMI OUT. The USB mass...
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...(➔ page 22). RDS stands for RDS radio stations by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.). Many FM stations use PRESET F/S on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. TP (Traffic Program) This allows you to select "AM" or "FM", followed by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU)...station. When the station is weak, RDS data may be displayed. Note • In some cases, the text characters displayed on the AV receiver may be displayed when unsupported characters are available. RT (Radio Text) When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting text information, the text...
...(➔ page 22). RDS stands for RDS radio stations by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.). Many FM stations use PRESET F/S on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. TP (Traffic Program) This allows you to select "AM" or "FM", followed by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU)...station. When the station is weak, RDS data may be displayed. Note • In some cases, the text characters displayed on the AV receiver may be displayed when unsupported characters are available. RT (Radio Text) When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting text information, the text...
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... M Oldies Folk M Document TEST Alarm! If no RT information is found, press ENTER. Note • The message "Waiting" may appear while the AV receiver waits for the RT information. • If the message "No Text Data" appears on the display, no stations are found , the message "Not Found"...twice. If the current radio station is broadcasting TP, press ENTER. ■ Displaying Radio Text (RT) 1 Press RT/PTY/TP once. The AV receiver searches until it stops briefly before continuing with the search. 4 When a station you want to listen to Traffic News (TP) You can search for ...
... M Oldies Folk M Document TEST Alarm! If no RT information is found, press ENTER. Note • The message "Waiting" may appear while the AV receiver waits for the RT information. • If the message "No Text Data" appears on the display, no stations are found , the message "Not Found"...twice. If the current radio station is broadcasting TP, press ENTER. ■ Displaying Radio Text (RT) 1 Press RT/PTY/TP once. The AV receiver searches until it stops briefly before continuing with the search. 4 When a station you want to listen to Traffic News (TP) You can search for ...
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... format, see "Displaying Source Information" (➔ page 27). • While a pair of headphones is a further sound enhancement to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI). • The listening modes you can select depends on , you can transform your ...point-one channel). This is 5.1-channel surround sound. En 23 MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME GAME STEREO About Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can select the following audio formats are reproduced through two speakers. This is mono (monophonic) sound. Using Basic Functions ...
... format, see "Displaying Source Information" (➔ page 27). • While a pair of headphones is a further sound enhancement to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI). • The listening modes you can select depends on , you can transform your ...point-one channel). This is 5.1-channel surround sound. En 23 MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME GAME STEREO About Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can select the following audio formats are reproduced through two speakers. This is mono (monophonic) sound. Using Basic Functions ...