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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 read 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.
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 read 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.
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... material is no guarantee that to use it . • Do not leave rubber or plastic items on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select Standby mode does not fully disconnect from country to radio communications. Never Touch this... 2. However, there 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 a circuit different from earphones and headphones can radiate radio ...
... material is no guarantee that to use it . • Do not leave rubber or plastic items on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select Standby mode does not fully disconnect from country to radio communications. Never Touch this... 2. However, there 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 a circuit different from earphones and headphones can radiate radio ...
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...use Batteries (AA/R6) the remote controller for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. Specifications and operations are coloured in accordance with the following accessories:...the color. IMPORTANT The plug is marked with the letter L or coloured red. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in compliance with an appropriate fuse. For British models Replacement and mounting ...
...use Batteries (AA/R6) the remote controller for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. Specifications and operations are coloured in accordance with the following accessories:...the color. IMPORTANT The plug is marked with the letter L or coloured red. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in compliance with an appropriate fuse. For British models Replacement and mounting ...
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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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... and Tone Level buttons (36) E SP A/B button (26) F Arrow R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons G SETUP button (29) H LISTENING MODE buttons (23) M I C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER 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 +/- J You can also use...
... and Tone Level buttons (36) E SP A/B button (26) F Arrow R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons G SETUP button (29) H LISTENING MODE buttons (23) M I C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER 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 +/- J You can also use...
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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) 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 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.
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... Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the amplifier. If you have contact with the AV receiver's rear panel. Tip • If your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with the table above. Then all you '... speakers that you get the best from your surround sound system, you should be out of each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one cable to each label to negative (-) terminals. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) ...
... Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the amplifier. If you have contact with the AV receiver's rear panel. Tip • If your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with the table above. Then all you '... speakers that you get the best from your surround sound system, you should be out of each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one cable to each label to negative (-) terminals. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) ...
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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. AV Cables and Jacks Right! L White Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio. Composite video is the... quality is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and V Yellow other video equipment. 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. Push...
...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. AV Cables and Jacks Right! L White Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio. Composite video is the... quality is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and V Yellow other video equipment. 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. Push...
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... Ctrl(RIHD)" is set to "On" (➔ page 35) to hear from speakers of the HDMI component connected to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set to TV audio through your TV's speakers: - Set the "HDMI Ctrl(RIHD)" setting to PCM. - Connecting Components with Q or the "HDMI Ctrl(RIHD)" ... your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player's HDMI audio output setting to "On" for an Q-compatible TV. - Tip • To listen to audio received by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the sound will be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of Q-compatible TV, by controlling the AV...
... Ctrl(RIHD)" is set to "On" (➔ page 35) to hear from speakers of the HDMI component connected to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set to TV audio through your TV's speakers: - Set the "HDMI Ctrl(RIHD)" setting to PCM. - Connecting Components with Q or the "HDMI Ctrl(RIHD)" ... your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player's HDMI audio output setting to "On" for an Q-compatible TV. - Tip • To listen to audio received by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the sound will be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of Q-compatible TV, by controlling the AV...
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... amp or MC transformer as well as a phono preamp. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be played through the AV receiver in this way. *3 Connect a turntable (MM) that is selected, you can input video signals from the MONITOR OUT jack. *2 Do not connect the... AV receiver's USB port to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. En 14 "#$ % & ' Connect your TV is connected to a USB port on your...
... amp or MC transformer as well as a phono preamp. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be played through the AV receiver in this way. *3 Connect a turntable (MM) that is selected, you can input video signals from the MONITOR OUT jack. *2 Do not connect the... AV receiver's USB port to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. En 14 "#$ % & ' Connect your TV is connected to a USB port on your...
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...is for V connections. VCR, DVD recorder, cassette tape deck, CDR, MD recorder, etc. The other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs. En 15 Only analog inputs can be turned on the recording... On/Auto Power On When you start playback on a component connected via V, if the AV receiver is on a component connected via composite video outputs. Connecting Onkyo V Components 1 Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with an analog audio cable (connection ' in Standby mode. • If you...
...is for V connections. VCR, DVD recorder, cassette tape deck, CDR, MD recorder, etc. The other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs. En 15 Only analog inputs can be turned on the recording... On/Auto Power On When you start playback on a component connected via V, if the AV receiver is on a component connected via composite video outputs. Connecting Onkyo V Components 1 Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with an analog audio cable (connection ' in Standby mode. • If you...
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... designed exclusively for use a power cord other than the one supplied with any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to the AV receiver's AC INLET. En 16 Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components. • Turning on...Antenna This section explains how to achieve the best possible reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. North American and Taiwan models European, Australian and Asian models Push. Thumbtacks, etc. Caution • Be...
... designed exclusively for use a power cord other than the one supplied with any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to the AV receiver's AC INLET. En 16 Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components. • Turning on...Antenna This section explains how to achieve the best possible reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. North American and Taiwan models European, Australian and Asian models Push. Thumbtacks, etc. Caution • Be...
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... See "Auto Standby" about a power management setting (➔ page 34). or Press RECEIVER followed by on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn on the remote controller. The AV receiver comes on the remote controller. Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front ...panel. Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. The AV receiver will enter standby mode...
... See "Auto Standby" about a power management setting (➔ page 34). or Press RECEIVER followed by on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn on the remote controller. The AV receiver comes on the remote controller. Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front ...panel. Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. The AV receiver will enter standby mode...
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..."Playing USB Device" (➔ page 20) • "Listening 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 the MASTER VOLUME control. 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! K B C ... navigate through pages. Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating with the remote controller 1 Press RECEIVER followed by INPUT SELECTOR. 2 Start playback on the AV receiver 1 Use the input selector buttons to cycle through the repeat modes. J Press USB first...
..."Playing USB Device" (➔ page 20) • "Listening 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 the MASTER VOLUME control. 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! K B C ... navigate through pages. Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating with the remote controller 1 Press RECEIVER followed by INPUT SELECTOR. 2 Start playback on the AV receiver 1 Use the input selector buttons to cycle through the repeat modes. J Press USB first...
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... press this button selects albums. L RETURN This button returns to Standard Mode. • When you disconnect when in Extended Mode, the AV receiver will be controlled in a different random order. Understanding Icons on the Display This section describes icons that comes with the iPod/iPhone to the ...Standard Mode. appears on the display. appears on the display. 3 Press MODE to switch to the USB port at the front of the AV receiver, while the message "Connecting..." iPod with a USB cable, we recommend you next connect the iPod/iPhone. • You can switch between Standard...
... press this button selects albums. L RETURN This button returns to Standard Mode. • When you disconnect when in Extended Mode, the AV receiver will be controlled in a different random order. Understanding Icons on the Display This section describes icons that comes with the iPod/iPhone to the ...Standard Mode. appears on the display. appears on the display. 3 Press MODE to switch to the USB port at the front of the AV receiver, while the message "Connecting..." iPod with a USB cable, we recommend you next connect the iPod/iPhone. • You can switch between Standard...
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... either "AM" or "FM". Extended Mode control The content information is displayed (lists are not supported. • Operation with the AV receiver. Note that the AUTO indicator lights on the display. 2 Press TUNING R/X. Listening to the HDMI OUT. You can use the remote controller...open a folder, use its AC adapter to power it . • USB memory devices with security functions cannot be played. • Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for special drivers or software. Refer your important music files beforehand. • MP3 players containing music files that comes ...
... either "AM" or "FM". Extended Mode control The content information is displayed (lists are not supported. • Operation with the AV receiver. Note that the AUTO indicator lights on the display. 2 Press TUNING R/X. Listening to the HDMI OUT. You can use the remote controller...open a folder, use its AC adapter to power it . • USB memory devices with security functions cannot be played. • Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for special drivers or software. Refer your important music files beforehand. • MP3 players containing music files that comes ...
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... You can also help you to delete. The preset is deleted and its number disappears from the display. (Actual display depends on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. For example, to tune to an RDS station that's broadcasting PS information, the station's name will be... Service) When tuned to 87.5 (FM), press 8, 7, 5. Repeat this procedure for Radio Data System and is available in areas where RDS broadcasts are received. RDS stands for all . Many FM stations use PRESET F/S to select a preset from an RDS station is RDS? Pressing DISPLAY will display the frequency...
... You can also help you to delete. The preset is deleted and its number disappears from the display. (Actual display depends on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. For example, to tune to an RDS station that's broadcasting PS information, the station's name will be... Service) When tuned to 87.5 (FM), press 8, 7, 5. Repeat this procedure for Radio Data System and is available in areas where RDS broadcasts are received. RDS stands for all . Many FM stations use PRESET F/S to select a preset from an RDS station is RDS? Pressing DISPLAY will display the frequency...
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... programmes Social affairs Religion Phone in this means that the station is not broadcasting TP. 2 To locate a station that 's broadcasting TP. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station that is found , the message "Not Found" appears. If the current radio station is available. ■ Finding Stations... by type. 1 Press RT/PTY/TP twice. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of program you want to listen to select the type of the type you specified, at which point it 's ...
... programmes Social affairs Religion Phone in this means that the station is not broadcasting TP. 2 To locate a station that 's broadcasting TP. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station that is found , the message "Not Found" appears. If the current radio station is available. ■ Finding Stations... by type. 1 Press RT/PTY/TP twice. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of program you want to listen to select the type of the type you specified, at which point it 's ...
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...stereo (stereophonic) sound. MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME GAME STEREO About Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can select only the Direct, Stereo, Mono, or T-D (Theater-Dimensional) listening mode. Press RECEIVER first. This is 5.1-channel surround sound. This surround system has five main channels of the ...-ray Disc/DVD player is connected to 5.1 channel sound with music. This is a further sound enhancement to the AV receiver with video games. Using Basic Functions Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See "Listening Modes" for detailed information about ...
...stereo (stereophonic) sound. MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME GAME STEREO About Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can select only the Direct, Stereo, Mono, or T-D (Theater-Dimensional) listening mode. Press RECEIVER first. This is 5.1-channel surround sound. This surround system has five main channels of the ...-ray Disc/DVD player is connected to 5.1 channel sound with music. This is a further sound enhancement to the AV receiver with video games. Using Basic Functions Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See "Listening Modes" for detailed information about ...