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Please read 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 Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read 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 Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
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...are wet or damp. If this unit, use the unit for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is illegal without the permission of mild detergent and water. Precautions 1. Care-Occasionally you should dust the unit all times. For stubborn stains, use...NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. AC Fuse-The AC fuse inside this unit or its power cord while your Onkyo dealer. 3. This equipment generates, uses and can cause hearing loss. 6. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée: ATTENTION...
...are wet or damp. If this unit, use the unit for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is illegal without the permission of mild detergent and water. Precautions 1. Care-Occasionally you should dust the unit all times. For stubborn stains, use...NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. AC Fuse-The AC fuse inside this unit or its power cord while your Onkyo dealer. 3. This equipment generates, uses and can cause hearing loss. 6. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée: ATTENTION...
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...coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is not suitable for this unit.) * In catalogs and on the body of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in the plug. If the power cord's plug is marked with the letter L or ...coloured red. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En 4 For European Models Declaration of the fuse. For British models Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the...
...coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is not suitable for this unit.) * In catalogs and on the body of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in the plug. If the power cord's plug is marked with the letter L or ...coloured red. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En 4 For European Models Declaration of the fuse. For British models Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on 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).
... 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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...28) L VOL R/X button (18) 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. See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 40). B button (17) L C REMOTE MODE/INPUT ... 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 ...
...28) L VOL R/X button (18) 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. See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 40). B button (17) L C REMOTE MODE/INPUT ... 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 ...
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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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...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 more than one cable to each label to the corresponding speaker terminal. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only... of speakers that provides the most satisfying results. Then all you use speakers with the table above. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of each speaker terminal. Number of channels Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers 2345 ✔✔...
...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 more than one cable to each label to the corresponding speaker terminal. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only... of speakers that provides the most satisfying results. Then all you use speakers with the table above. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of each speaker terminal. Number of channels Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers 2345 ✔✔...
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... • 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 ... connection. En 12 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 optical. Blu...
... • 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 ... connection. En 12 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 optical. Blu...
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... component so that its video can 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 changed (➔ page 30). Connecting Components ... Out" setting is not compatible with HDMI Game console TV, projector, etc. Set the "Audio TV Out" setting to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, see "Connecting Your Components" (➔ page 14). Note • When listening to "On" (➔ page 35) when the TV is set to "On" ...
... component so that its video can 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 changed (➔ page 30). Connecting Components ... Out" setting is not compatible with HDMI Game console TV, projector, etc. Set the "Audio TV Out" setting to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, see "Connecting Your Components" (➔ page 14). Note • When listening to "On" (➔ page 35) when the TV is set to "On" ...
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...main stereo output using connection '. ■ How to record the video See "Recording" to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. TV, projector, etc. "#$ % & ' Connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be...your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you can input video signals from AUX INPUT VIDEO will be played through the AV receiver in . If your turntable (MM) doesn't have it, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. • If your components to the HDMI ...
...main stereo output using connection '. ■ How to record the video See "Recording" to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. TV, projector, etc. "#$ % & ' Connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be...your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you can input video signals from AUX INPUT VIDEO will be played through the AV receiver in . If your turntable (MM) doesn't have it, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. • If your components to the HDMI ...
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...to the recording VCR's audio and video inputs. If your other Onkyo components. You must be recorded. V cables are supplied with your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to a...signals will automatically turn on and select that component as the input source. ■ Remote Control You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to the manuals supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.). • Some components have two V jacks. The other manufacturer's components may cause a ...
...to the recording VCR's audio and video inputs. If your other Onkyo components. You must be recorded. V cables are supplied with your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to a...signals will automatically turn on and select that component as the input source. ■ Remote Control You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to the manuals supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.). • Some components have two V jacks. The other manufacturer's components may cause a ...
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.... Tip • If you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. The supplied power cord is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a radio station and position the antenna to tune into a different branch circuit. • Do not use a power cord other than the one ...models European, Australian and Asian models Push. If this is designed exclusively for use, you must connect the antenna to use with the AV receiver and should not be used with any antenna connected, so you 'll need to achieve the best possible reception. • Keep the ...
.... Tip • If you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. The supplied power cord is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a radio station and position the antenna to tune into a different branch circuit. • Do not use a power cord other than the one ...models European, Australian and Asian models Push. If this is designed exclusively for use, you must connect the antenna to use with the AV receiver and should not be used with any antenna connected, so you 'll need to achieve the best possible reception. • Keep the ...
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... you turn it off. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn 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 display lights. Tip • See "Auto Standby" about a power management setting (➔ page 34). or Press...
... you turn it off. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn 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 display lights. Tip • See "Auto Standby" about a power management setting (➔ page 34). or Press...
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..." (➔ 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,...unless otherwise specified. C R/X and ENTER These buttons navigate through pages. 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...
..." (➔ 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,...unless otherwise specified. C R/X and ENTER These buttons navigate through pages. 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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...the "USB" input. 2 Connect the USB cable that if you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver stores the mode. These iPod models can be played in Extended Mode, the AV receiver will differ depending on the front panel. iPod with video, iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th,... you next connect the iPod/iPhone. • You can switch between Standard Mode and Extended Mode during media playback. A list of the AV receiver. Standard Mode control The content information is operated in Standard Mode. iPod nano (1st generation) Shuffle Album (iPod/iPhone) En 19 M This button...
...the "USB" input. 2 Connect the USB cable that if you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver stores the mode. These iPod models can be played in Extended Mode, the AV receiver will differ depending on the front panel. iPod with video, iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th,... you next connect the iPod/iPhone. • You can switch between Standard Mode and Extended Mode during media playback. A list of the AV receiver. Standard Mode control The content information is operated in Standard Mode. iPod nano (1st generation) Shuffle Album (iPod/iPhone) En 19 M This button...
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... AV receiver, while the message "Connecting..." When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator lights on a TV that you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as shown. To open a folder, use R/X to select it may be played. • Onkyo accepts... USB storage devices to be played. • Do not disconnect the USB device or USB cable that comes with iPod/iPhone to the AV receiver's USB port, we recommend that is connected to play music files on the display. 2 Press TUNING R/X. While reading the contents of the device...
... AV receiver, while the message "Connecting..." When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator lights on a TV that you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as shown. To open a folder, use R/X to select it may be played. • Onkyo accepts... USB storage devices to be played. • Do not disconnect the USB device or USB cable that comes with iPod/iPhone to the AV receiver's USB port, we recommend that is connected to play music files on the display. 2 Press TUNING R/X. While reading the contents of the device...
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... (➔ page 22). See the previous section. 2 Press MEMORY. Repeat this procedure for all . Pressing DISPLAY will be shown on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. TP (Traffic Program) This allows you to select a preset directly. ■ Deleting Presets 1 Select the ...preset that the AUTO indicator goes off on the AV receiver may be displayed intermittently or not at a time. ■ Tuning into stations by frequency You can retry after 8 seconds. Also, unexpected characters...
... (➔ page 22). See the previous section. 2 Press MEMORY. Repeat this procedure for all . Pressing DISPLAY will be shown on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. TP (Traffic Program) This allows you to select a preset directly. ■ Deleting Presets 1 Select the ...preset that the AUTO indicator goes off on the AV receiver may be displayed intermittently or not at a time. ■ Tuning into stations by frequency You can retry after 8 seconds. Also, unexpected characters...
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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. 2 Use PRESET F/S to select the type of program you ... the display. If the current radio station is broadcasting TP, press ENTER. En 22 The AV receiver searches until it finds a station that broadcast traffic news. 1 Press RT/PTY/TP three times. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the road music Light classics Serious classics Other music Weather Finance...
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. 2 Use PRESET F/S to select the type of program you ... the display. If the current radio station is broadcasting TP, press ENTER. En 22 The AV receiver searches until it finds a station that broadcast traffic news. 1 Press RT/PTY/TP three times. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the road music Light classics Serious classics Other music Weather Finance...
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... and Stereo. • While Speakers A and B are reproduced through two speakers. 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. This is 7.1-channel surround sound. This is stereo ...audio signal channels are on the format of sound and a sixth subwoofer channel (called the point-one channel). En 23 Press RECEIVER first. MUSIC button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV. STEREO button This button selects the...
... and Stereo. • While Speakers A and B are reproduced through two speakers. 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. This is 7.1-channel surround sound. This is stereo ...audio signal channels are on the format of sound and a sixth subwoofer channel (called the point-one channel). En 23 Press RECEIVER first. MUSIC button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV. STEREO button This button selects the...