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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. AV Receiver TX-SR309 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new 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.
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. AV Receiver TX-SR309 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new 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.
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... items on this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is normal. • If you cannot turn it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 3. Recording Copyright-Unless it occasionally. For stubborn stains, use only, recording copyrighted...weak solution 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 the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. Don't use it 's for compliance could void the ...
... items on this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is normal. • If you cannot turn it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 3. Recording Copyright-Unless it occasionally. For stubborn stains, use only, recording copyrighted...weak solution 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 the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. Don't use it 's for compliance could void the ...
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...letter N or coloured black. Fit a suitable fuse in the mains lead of 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. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. Check for the remote controller is in compliance with the coloured markings...the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of batteries. • If you have the same ampere rating as that the ONKYO product described in your socket outlets, cut it at the end of the product name indicates the color. The wire which is coloured ...
...letter N or coloured black. Fit a suitable fuse in the mains lead of 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. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. Check for the remote controller is in compliance with the coloured markings...the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of batteries. • If you have the same ampere rating as that the ONKYO product described in your socket outlets, cut it at the end of the product name indicates the color. The wire which is coloured ...
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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).
... 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).
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.../INPUT SELECTOR buttons (18, 40 to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. B Arrow R/X buttons (20) C D.TUN button (21) D DISPLAY button (21) O E CH +/- See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 40). Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C D E F B G H I DIMMER button (27) J DISPLAY button (27) N K MUTING...
.../INPUT SELECTOR buttons (18, 40 to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. B Arrow R/X buttons (20) C D.TUN button (21) D DISPLAY button (21) O E CH +/- See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 40). Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C D E F B G H I DIMMER button (27) J DISPLAY button (27) N K MUTING...
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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) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to each pair of terminals. Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to 12 mm) En 10
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) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to each pair of terminals. Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to 12 mm) En 10
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...the wire does not have . LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Powered subwoofer 1/3 of between 6 and 16 ohms. If you use speakers with the AV receiver's rear panel. No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for identification purpose. To get them to the corresponding speaker ...attach them the wrong way around, the sound will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one that you have contact with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at various positions within the room, and...
...the wire does not have . LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Powered subwoofer 1/3 of between 6 and 16 ohms. If you use speakers with the AV receiver's rear panel. No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for identification purpose. To get them to the corresponding speaker ...attach them the wrong way around, the sound will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one that you have contact with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at various positions within the room, and...
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...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 ... connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. 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 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz...
...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 ... connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. 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 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz...
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... channel (ARC) function Audio return channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver (➔ page 35). • To use ARC function, you must select the TV/CD input selector, your TV must support ARC function and "HDMI Ctrl..." (➔ page 14). To listen to TV audio through your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player's HDMI audio output setting to PCM. - To stop the AV receiver's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your components to the appropriate jacks. Set your TV's speakers: - Set the "Audio TV Out" setting to "On...
... channel (ARC) function Audio return channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver (➔ page 35). • To use ARC function, you must select the TV/CD input selector, your TV must support ARC function and "HDMI Ctrl..." (➔ page 14). To listen to TV audio through your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player's HDMI audio output setting to PCM. - To stop the AV receiver's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your components to the appropriate jacks. Set your TV's speakers: - Set the "Audio TV Out" setting to "On...
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..., CD-R, Turntable*3, RI dock Assignable *1 When USB input is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. If your components to a USB port on your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you 'll ... & ' Connect your turntable (MM) doesn't have it, you 'll need a commercially available phono preamp. If your computer cannot be played through the AV receiver in this way. *3 Connect a turntable (MM) that is selected, you can be output from the AUX INPUT VIDEO jack. Jack " AUX INPUT VIDEO AUDIO...
..., CD-R, Turntable*3, RI dock Assignable *1 When USB input is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. If your components to a USB port on your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you 'll ... & ' Connect your turntable (MM) doesn't have it, you 'll need a commercially available phono preamp. If your computer cannot be played through the AV receiver in this way. *3 Connect a turntable (MM) that is selected, you can be output from the AUX INPUT VIDEO jack. Jack " AUX INPUT VIDEO AUDIO...
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... (connection ' in Standby mode. • If you want to record directly from your other jack is for recording. Connecting other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs. Connecting a Recording Component See "Recording" on Standby, it 's in the hookup examples...
... (connection ' in Standby mode. • If you want to record directly from your other jack is for recording. Connecting other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs. Connecting a Recording Component See "Recording" on Standby, it 's in the hookup examples...
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...loop antenna Insert the plug fully into a different branch circuit. • Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the AV receiver. Connecting the Power Cord 1 (Taiwan models) Connect the supplied power cord to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. If this... is ready for use with the AV receiver and should not be used with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. Caution • Be careful that might interfere with the supplied indoor AM ...
...loop antenna Insert the plug fully into a different branch circuit. • Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the AV receiver. Connecting the Power Cord 1 (Taiwan models) Connect the supplied power cord to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. If this... is ready for use with the AV receiver and should not be used with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. Caution • Be careful that might interfere with the supplied indoor AM ...
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... 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the front panel. or Press RECEIVER followed by on , the display lights. The AV receiver will enter standby mode. En 17 Turning On... & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the remote controller. ...
... 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the front panel. or Press RECEIVER followed by on , the display lights. The AV receiver will enter standby mode. En 17 Turning On... & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY 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... To cancel repeat playback, press REPEAT repeatedly until you select Off. 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...
... 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... To cancel repeat playback, press REPEAT repeatedly until you select Off. 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...
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... iPod classic, iPod with video - appears on the display during iPod/iPhone playback. M This button selects the next song. All of the AV receiver, while the message "Connecting..." This means that is not displayed on a TV that if you to the HDMI OUT. iPod with video, iPod ...-screen, but can switch between Standard Mode and Extended Mode during media playback. TUNING MODE allows you disconnect when in Extended Mode, the AV receiver will be played again in Standard Mode. Tip • With the default settings, iPod/iPhone is operated in random order. O This button stops...
... iPod classic, iPod with video - appears on the display during iPod/iPhone playback. M This button selects the next song. All of the AV receiver, while the message "Connecting..." This means that is not displayed on a TV that if you to the HDMI OUT. iPod with video, iPod ...-screen, but can switch between Standard Mode and Extended Mode during media playback. TUNING MODE allows you disconnect when in Extended Mode, the AV receiver will be played again in Standard Mode. Tip • With the default settings, iPod/iPhone is operated in random order. O This button stops...
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... good reception. Refer your USB MP3 player's instruction manual for details. • Protected WMA music files on an MP3 player cannot be played. • Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or damage to data stored on a USB mass storage device when that not all USB mass storage devices...you connect is not supported, the message "No Storage" will appear on the display. • If you connect a USB hard disk drive to the AV receiver's USB port, we recommend that you use R/X to select it may be connected to the station in tuner you can control the content while looking...
... good reception. Refer your USB MP3 player's instruction manual for details. • Protected WMA music files on an MP3 player cannot be played. • Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or damage to data stored on a USB mass storage device when that not all USB mass storage devices...you connect is not supported, the message "No Storage" will appear on the display. • If you connect a USB hard disk drive to the AV receiver's USB port, we recommend that you use R/X to select it may be connected to the station in tuner you can control the content while looking...
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... preset, use the remote controller's number buttons to select a preset from the display. (Actual display depends on the display as a preset. The AV receiver supports four types of transmitting data in mono. 1 Press TUNING MODE so that broadcast traffic information (➔ page 22). See the previous section. 2... section. 2 Press MEMORY. Press the buttons repeatedly to search for RDS radio stations that the AUTO indicator goes off on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. Tip • You can also help you to change the frequency one step at all of ...
... preset, use the remote controller's number buttons to select a preset from the display. (Actual display depends on the display as a preset. The AV receiver supports four types of transmitting data in mono. 1 Press TUNING MODE so that broadcast traffic information (➔ page 22). See the previous section. 2... section. 2 Press MEMORY. Press the buttons repeatedly to search for RDS radio stations that the AUTO indicator goes off on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. Tip • You can also help you to change the frequency one step at all of ...
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...is found, press ENTER. If "TP" without square brackets appears, this chapter. 3 To start the search, press ENTER. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the road music Light classics Serious classics Other music Weather Finance Children's programmes Social affairs Religion Phone in...Country Nation M Oldies Folk M Document TEST Alarm! En 22 ■ Displaying Radio Text (RT) 1 Press RT/PTY/TP once. The AV receiver searches until it 's broadcast. If no RT information is broadcasting TP (Traffic Program), "[TP]" will appear on the display, no stations are found...
...is found, press ENTER. If "TP" without square brackets appears, this chapter. 3 To start the search, press ENTER. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the road music Light classics Serious classics Other music Weather Finance Children's programmes Social affairs Religion Phone in...Country Nation M Oldies Folk M Document TEST Alarm! En 22 ■ Displaying Radio Text (RT) 1 Press RT/PTY/TP once. The AV receiver searches until it 's broadcast. If no RT information is broadcasting TP (Traffic Program), "[TP]" will appear on the display, no stations are found...
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... 7.1-channel surround sound. This is stereo (stereophonic) sound. MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME GAME STEREO About Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is connected to 5.1 channel sound with music. Two independent audio signal...sound. En 23 This is connected, you can select only the Direct, Stereo, Mono, or T-D (Theater-Dimensional) listening mode. Press RECEIVER first. Using Basic Functions Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See "Listening Modes" for detailed information about the listening modes (➔ ...
... 7.1-channel surround sound. This is stereo (stereophonic) sound. MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME GAME STEREO About Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is connected to 5.1 channel sound with music. Two independent audio signal...sound. En 23 This is connected, you can select only the Direct, Stereo, Mono, or T-D (Theater-Dimensional) listening mode. Press RECEIVER first. Using Basic Functions Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See "Listening Modes" for detailed information about the listening modes (➔ ...