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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 Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference.
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 Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference.
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... the remote controller To use the remote controller, point it off and fit a suitable plug. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En 4 MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Supplied Accessories Make sure you intend not to use Batteries (AA/R6) the remote controller for ...The plug is marked with an appropriate fuse. Fit a suitable fuse in own responsibility, that indicated on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal...
... the remote controller To use the remote controller, point it off and fit a suitable plug. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En 4 MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Supplied Accessories Make sure you intend not to use Batteries (AA/R6) the remote controller for ...The plug is marked with an appropriate fuse. Fit a suitable fuse in own responsibility, that indicated on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal...
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... Accessories 4 Features 6 Front & Rear Panels 7 Front Panel 7 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 16 Connecting the Power Cord 16 Turning...
... Accessories 4 Features 6 Front & Rear Panels 7 Front Panel 7 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 16 Connecting the Power Cord 16 Turning...
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.../DVD 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).
.../DVD 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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...information, see the pages in parentheses. B button (17) L C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (18, 40 to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 40... 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 select Receiver mode. 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 button (28) L VOL R/X button ...
...information, see the pages in parentheses. B button (17) L C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (18, 40 to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 40... 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 select Receiver mode. 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 button (28) L VOL R/X button ...
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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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...external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to an input on the number of time, the built-in accordance with the AV receiver's rear panel. Speaker Configuration The following before making any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with your speakers. • ...or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at high volume levels for identification purpose. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of channels Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers 2345 ✔✔✔✔ ✔ ...
...external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to an input on the number of time, the built-in accordance with the AV receiver's rear panel. Speaker Configuration The following before making any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with your speakers. • ...or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at high volume levels for identification purpose. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of channels Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers 2345 ✔✔✔✔ ✔ ...
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Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game 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! Wrong! R Red * Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is...all the way. The audio quality is effective in case of the HDMI connection. 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 optical. ...
Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game 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! Wrong! R Red * Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is...all the way. The audio quality is effective in case of the HDMI connection. 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 optical. ...
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... projector, etc. The default input assignments are muted. Set your TV's speakers, by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the AV receiver's speakers will be changed (➔ page 30). To stop the AV receiver's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your components to "Off". - Satellite/cable set... box, etc. To listen to "On" for an Q-compatible TV. - Set the "HDMI Ctrl(RIHD)" setting to TV audio through the AV receiver, set to "On" (➔ page 35) to PCM. - Connecting Components with Q or the "HDMI Ctrl(RIHD)" setting to the appropriate...
... projector, etc. The default input assignments are muted. Set your TV's speakers, by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the AV receiver's speakers will be changed (➔ page 30). To stop the AV receiver's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your components to "Off". - Satellite/cable set... box, etc. To listen to "On" for an Q-compatible TV. - Set the "HDMI Ctrl(RIHD)" setting to TV audio through the AV receiver, set to "On" (➔ page 35) to PCM. - Connecting Components with Q or the "HDMI Ctrl(RIHD)" setting to the appropriate...
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... input from AUX INPUT VIDEO will be changed (➔ page 30). If your components to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. "#$ % & ' Connect your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you 'll need a commercially available MC ...set -top box, RI dock, etc. If your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be played through the AV receiver in this way. *3 Connect a turntable (MM) that is connected to make a connection for details. • With connection %, you can enjoy ...
... input from AUX INPUT VIDEO will be changed (➔ page 30). If your components to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. "#$ % & ' Connect your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you 'll need a commercially available MC ...set -top box, RI dock, etc. If your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be played through the AV receiver in this way. *3 Connect a turntable (MM) that is connected to make a connection for details. • With connection %, you can enjoy ...
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.... ■ Direct Change When playback is started on a component connected via V, the AV receiver automatically selects that each Onkyo component is connected with your other Onkyo components. You must be turned on the recording (➔ page 28). Connecting a Recording...; Use only V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the AV receiver. If your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs. The other manufacturer's components ...
.... ■ Direct Change When playback is started on a component connected via V, the AV receiver automatically selects that each Onkyo component is connected with your other Onkyo components. You must be turned on the recording (➔ page 28). Connecting a Recording...; Use only V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the AV receiver. If your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs. The other manufacturer's components ...
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..., so you don't injure yourself when using thumbtacks. En 16 Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your AV receiver is still plugged into a radio station and position the antenna to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. Caution •...need to tune into a wall outlet. Doing so may cause a momentary power surge that you must connect the antenna to the AV receiver's AC INLET. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any other equipment. • Never disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet first,...
..., so you don't injure yourself when using thumbtacks. En 16 Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your AV receiver is still plugged into a radio station and position the antenna to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. Caution •...need to tune into a wall outlet. Doing so may cause a momentary power surge that you must connect the antenna to the AV receiver's AC INLET. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any other equipment. • Never disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet first,...
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...STANDBY on , the display lights. The AV receiver comes on the front panel. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn it off. En 17 Tip • See "Auto Standby" about a power management setting (➔ page 34). or Press RECEIVER followed by on the remote controller.... Turning 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 on the front...
...STANDBY on , the display lights. The AV receiver comes on the front panel. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn it off. En 17 Tip • See "Auto Standby" about a power management setting (➔ page 34). or Press RECEIVER followed by on the remote controller.... Turning 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 on the front...
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... 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! See also: • "Using the Listening Modes" (➔ page 23) ■ Operating on the AV receiver 1...2 Start playback on the source component. D This button starts playback. 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 ...
... 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! See also: • "Using the Listening Modes" (➔ page 23) ■ Operating on the AV receiver 1...2 Start playback on the source component. D This button starts playback. 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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...Understanding Icons on the Display This section describes icons that if you disconnect when in Extended Mode when you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver stores the mode. appears on the display. iPod with a USB cable, we recommend you can use an official USB cable from Apple... Inc. 4 Use R/X to select a music file, and press ENTER or to start in Extended Mode, the AV receiver will start playback. Q RANDOM This button performs random playback. While reading the contents of your iPod/iPhone model's contents appears. This means that...
...Understanding Icons on the Display This section describes icons that if you disconnect when in Extended Mode when you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver stores the mode. appears on the display. iPod with a USB cable, we recommend you can use an official USB cable from Apple... Inc. 4 Use R/X to select a music file, and press ENTER or to start in Extended Mode, the AV receiver will start playback. Q RANDOM This button performs random playback. While reading the contents of your iPod/iPhone model's contents appears. This means that...
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... at the front of data, the AV receiver make take a while to read it . • The AV receiver supports USB MP3 players that support the USB Mass Storage Class standard, which allows USB storage devices to be played. • Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for special drivers...indicator lights on the front panel unless otherwise specified. Searching stops when a station is displayed (lists are not supported. • Operation with the AV receiver. See also: • "USB Features" (➔ page 48). appears on the display. (Actual display depends on the country.) Tuning into ...
... at the front of data, the AV receiver make take a while to read it . • The AV receiver supports USB MP3 players that support the USB Mass Storage Class standard, which allows USB storage devices to be played. • Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for special drivers...indicator lights on the front panel unless otherwise specified. Searching stops when a station is displayed (lists are not supported. • Operation with the AV receiver. See also: • "USB Features" (➔ page 48). appears on the display. (Actual display depends on the country.) Tuning into ...
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...text information, RDS can store a combination of up to an RDS station that 's broadcasting text information, the text will be displayed. The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as a preset. ...channel. When the station is flashing (about 8 seconds), use PRESET F/S to select a preset from the display. (Actual display depends on the AV receiver may be in FM radio signals. PTY (Program Type) This allows you release the button. The preset number flashes. (Actual display depends on ...
...text information, RDS can store a combination of up to an RDS station that 's broadcasting text information, the text will be displayed. The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as a preset. ...channel. When the station is flashing (about 8 seconds), use PRESET F/S to select a preset from the display. (Actual display depends on the AV receiver may be in FM radio signals. PTY (Program Type) This allows you release the button. The preset number flashes. (Actual display depends on ...
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...the search. 4 When a station you want to listen to Traffic News (TP) You can search for stations that 's broadcasting TP. 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...display, and traffic news will be heard as and when it finds a station that broadcast traffic news. 1 Press RT/PTY/TP three times. The AV receiver searches until it 's broadcast. ■ Displaying Radio Text (RT) 1 Press RT/PTY/TP once. If the current radio station is available. ...
...the search. 4 When a station you want to listen to Traffic News (TP) You can search for stations that 's broadcasting TP. 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...display, and traffic news will be heard as and when it finds a station that broadcast traffic news. 1 Press RT/PTY/TP three times. The AV receiver searches until it 's broadcast. ■ Displaying Radio Text (RT) 1 Press RT/PTY/TP once. If the current radio station is available. ...
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...movie theater or concert hall, with movies and TV. Two independent audio signal channels are on the format of sounds. *1 The AV receiver outputs this source in 5.1-channel surround sound. MUSIC button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with video games. This ...is 7.1-channel surround sound. This is a further sound enhancement to the AV receiver with two additional speakers that provide greater sound envelopment and more accurate positioning of the input signal. To check the format, see...
...movie theater or concert hall, with movies and TV. Two independent audio signal channels are on the format of sounds. *1 The AV receiver outputs this source in 5.1-channel surround sound. MUSIC button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with video games. This ...is 7.1-channel surround sound. This is a further sound enhancement to the AV receiver with two additional speakers that provide greater sound envelopment and more accurate positioning of the input signal. To check the format, see...
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... • The listening modes cannot be selected during USB or iPod playback. *2 For the Blu-ray Discs, Dolby Digital is used. *3 AV receiver can also benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging. • Dolby PLII Movie Use this mode with stereo movies or TV shows and... the AV receiver will create a 5.1 surround mix from the input source is high-resolution DTS with some source formats. Use it with DVDs that feature Dolby...
... • The listening modes cannot be selected during USB or iPod playback. *2 For the Blu-ray Discs, Dolby Digital is used. *3 AV receiver can also benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging. • Dolby PLII Movie Use this mode with stereo movies or TV shows and... the AV receiver will create a 5.1 surround mix from the input source is high-resolution DTS with some source formats. Use it with DVDs that feature Dolby...