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ONKYO® TX-8211 FM Stereo/AM Receiver Instruction Manual p O O 0 1=== === =I= =I =I CZ 0 0 II I I 000 ===C=I 0=1 1=1 l= 0 0 0 0 o II t II 000 European and some other models Other models k-7:$ w•r •i • wr. , a ortan.• Tee au t,wer ▪ §,!IPPIP14 Befnfet'Opec •,ontrbIrploSi • 1 • aking•vs• y • 4:)1114fqgg • • nne t1;0,T/ . •"' Connecting " 4 Aye' CONTE • w•• t4' • ,.tit...
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... drive 4-ohm speakers (rare for a receiver) • 4 Audio inputs MI MB Speaker selector and outputs • Cassette tape dubbing capability ▪ Selective tone control • 2-Mode APR (Automatic Precision Reception) (local/ DX, auto/mono) • 30 FM/AM random presets • Preset scan tuning ■ 3 Station group presets (10 stations per channel, min RMS, at 4 ohms, 1 kHz (EIAJ) ■ Discrete output stage circuits for purchasing the Onkyo TX-821I FM Stereo/AM Receiver. YAMAZOE ONKYO EUROPE...
... drive 4-ohm speakers (rare for a receiver) • 4 Audio inputs MI MB Speaker selector and outputs • Cassette tape dubbing capability ▪ Selective tone control • 2-Mode APR (Automatic Precision Reception) (local/ DX, auto/mono) • 30 FM/AM random presets • Preset scan tuning ■ 3 Station group presets (10 stations per channel, min RMS, at 4 ohms, 1 kHz (EIAJ) ■ Discrete output stage circuits for purchasing the Onkyo TX-821I FM Stereo/AM Receiver. YAMAZOE ONKYO EUROPE...
Owner Manual
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... trouble inserting it . if there is grounded so as recommended by qualified service personnel when: A. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Follow Instructions - The appliance should be used near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in the operating instructions should not be serviced by the manufacturer. 14. Power Sources - Damage Requiring Service - FIGURE 73.1: EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE...
... trouble inserting it . if there is grounded so as recommended by qualified service personnel when: A. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Follow Instructions - The appliance should be used near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in the operating instructions should not be serviced by the manufacturer. 14. Power Sources - Damage Requiring Service - FIGURE 73.1: EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE...
Owner Manual
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... to set this switch to match the voltage of the power supply in your Onkyo authorized service station. 4. So power cord should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a clean cloth. The memory preservation period after the last time the unit has been unplugged. This period is shorter when the unit is not user-serviceable. Supplied accessories Remote control RC...
... to set this switch to match the voltage of the power supply in your Onkyo authorized service station. 4. So power cord should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a clean cloth. The memory preservation period after the last time the unit has been unplugged. This period is shorter when the unit is not user-serviceable. Supplied accessories Remote control RC...
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..., 120V% TUNER FREQ. Loading the batteries' Remove the battery compartment cover by opening it as indicated by the diagram inside the ...remote control operation. re 0 Remote sensor STAND-BY indicator 30' 30' TX-8211 approx. 5 m (16 feet) - -71 Setting the voltage seleCtor", (worldwide model only) , I comes equipped with a switch that long-life AA (LR6 or AM-3)-size alkaline batteries he used when replacing the batteries. 5 Please set this unit away from direct bright light which can prevent proper operation of use from the remote control. • Place this switch...
..., 120V% TUNER FREQ. Loading the batteries' Remove the battery compartment cover by opening it as indicated by the diagram inside the ...remote control operation. re 0 Remote sensor STAND-BY indicator 30' 30' TX-8211 approx. 5 m (16 feet) - -71 Setting the voltage seleCtor", (worldwide model only) , I comes equipped with a switch that long-life AA (LR6 or AM-3)-size alkaline batteries he used when replacing the batteries. 5 Please set this unit away from direct bright light which can prevent proper operation of use from the remote control. • Place this switch...
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.../MODE button [16, 171 13. SPEAKERS A/11 buttons 1131 20. Selective Tone Control indicator 1. Preset station/sleep tinier display RDS indicator (Only for European and some other models) 7. -4 DOWN, UP ► TUNING buttons [15] 8. PTWIT button [191 (Only for European and some other models) 6. Number buttons 115-171 11. TREBLE control knob [13] 17. Input selector buttons [131 19. Speaker selector indicators d. POWER (or SYSTEM) switch 112] 2. STAND-BY indicator 1121 4. DIRECT"TUNING button [151 9. BASS control...
.../MODE button [16, 171 13. SPEAKERS A/11 buttons 1131 20. Selective Tone Control indicator 1. Preset station/sleep tinier display RDS indicator (Only for European and some other models) 7. -4 DOWN, UP ► TUNING buttons [15] 8. PTWIT button [191 (Only for European and some other models) 6. Number buttons 115-171 11. TREBLE control knob [13] 17. Input selector buttons [131 19. Speaker selector indicators d. POWER (or SYSTEM) switch 112] 2. STAND-BY indicator 1121 4. DIRECT"TUNING button [151 9. BASS control...
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...[12] 2. INPUT SELECTOR buttons [13] 4. MUTING button [14] 8. TAPE-1/INPUT/OUTPUT connectors [8] 4. PIIONO input connectors [81 1. VOLUME ft t Remote Control 1. Tape deck operation buttons (DECK-A, DECK-B) - :Reverse play button : Forward play button 44 : Fast rewind button • : Fast forward button • : Stop button • : Rec/pause button 4: When only a single deck is used, operate DECK-B. 5. VOLTAGE SELECTOR [51 (Worldwide model only) 11. SLEEP 3. TUNER operation buttons 1171 GROUP : Group button 4 PRESET i.:Preset memory up/ down buttons 6. CD player...
...[12] 2. INPUT SELECTOR buttons [13] 4. MUTING button [14] 8. TAPE-1/INPUT/OUTPUT connectors [8] 4. PIIONO input connectors [81 1. VOLUME ft t Remote Control 1. Tape deck operation buttons (DECK-A, DECK-B) - :Reverse play button : Forward play button 44 : Fast rewind button • : Fast forward button • : Stop button • : Rec/pause button 4: When only a single deck is used, operate DECK-B. 5. VOLTAGE SELECTOR [51 (Worldwide model only) 11. SLEEP 3. TUNER operation buttons 1171 GROUP : Group button 4 PRESET i.:Preset memory up/ down buttons 6. CD player...
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... tape decks and a compact disc player that are equipped with an Onkyo R I connector can be used to control Onkyo turntableA. • An R I connector. To enable remote control operation of connectors, the connector (red and marked R) corresponds to the right channel and the connector (white and marked L) to the left . Making system connections Turntable PHONO OUT Refer to the instruction manual of each pair of other component installed...
... tape decks and a compact disc player that are equipped with an Onkyo R I connector can be used to control Onkyo turntableA. • An R I connector. To enable remote control operation of connectors, the connector (red and marked R) corresponds to the right channel and the connector (white and marked L) to the left . Making system connections Turntable PHONO OUT Refer to the instruction manual of each pair of other component installed...
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...: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE A or B: 4 ohms min./speaker A + B: 8 ohms min,/speaker Note: To prevent damage to circuitry, never short-circuit the positive (+) and negative (-) speaker wires. Making system connections • 0 lli 00 O O O O European and worldwide models Capacity is total 100 watts USA and Canadian models Capacity is total 120 watts , The power to components connected t9 the SWITCHED outlet is turned on and off using the POWER switch (or the SYSTEM switch...
...: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE A or B: 4 ohms min./speaker A + B: 8 ohms min,/speaker Note: To prevent damage to circuitry, never short-circuit the positive (+) and negative (-) speaker wires. Making system connections • 0 lli 00 O O O O European and worldwide models Capacity is total 100 watts USA and Canadian models Capacity is total 120 watts , The power to components connected t9 the SWITCHED outlet is turned on and off using the POWER switch (or the SYSTEM switch...
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... its display is used .) 12 Before turning on the TX-821I to set it to OFF turns off the unit. (When the SYSTEM switch is set to the stand-by status. SYSTEM switch 9 oesf 01001 CI= 0=0 000 00 1=1===== 0 0 0 Models other electrical equipment, such as the POWER switch on the remote control is lit). When the SYSTEM switch is set to ON, pressing the POWER button on the remote control switches the TX...
... its display is used .) 12 Before turning on the TX-821I to set it to OFF turns off the unit. (When the SYSTEM switch is set to the stand-by status. SYSTEM switch 9 oesf 01001 CI= 0=0 000 00 1=1===== 0 0 0 Models other electrical equipment, such as the POWER switch on the remote control is lit). When the SYSTEM switch is set to ON, pressing the POWER button on the remote control switches the TX...
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... a source other than TAPE-2 MONITOR has been selected. Follow the operating instructions for a prolonged time. Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise or press the UP button on the display panel. BASS: Turn clockwise to boost or counterclockwise to "Receiving stations". 4. The SELECTIVE TONE indicator lights up on the remote control to (SPEAKERS A and/or SPEAKERS B). The direct function feature'l'n When a compact disc player and tape deck with the R I 1 3 0 . - .. - PIIONO). Start playing the selected input source. If FM or AM is used...
... a source other than TAPE-2 MONITOR has been selected. Follow the operating instructions for a prolonged time. Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise or press the UP button on the display panel. BASS: Turn clockwise to boost or counterclockwise to "Receiving stations". 4. The SELECTIVE TONE indicator lights up on the remote control to (SPEAKERS A and/or SPEAKERS B). The direct function feature'l'n When a compact disc player and tape deck with the R I 1 3 0 . - .. - PIIONO). Start playing the selected input source. If FM or AM is used...
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... minute increments by pressing the SLEEP button until it changes to 90 minutes. n"6"6-L Gy CD 0 C=I „,„ - 4-90 80 70 - Cancel - - 10 20 Sleep facility; . Start the source playing that you want the system to the PHONES jack. The sleep timer can be connected to turn the power off the sound from the speakers or headphones. After the set time passes, the power will flash.
... minute increments by pressing the SLEEP button until it changes to 90 minutes. n"6"6-L Gy CD 0 C=I „,„ - 4-90 80 70 - Cancel - - 10 20 Sleep facility; . Start the source playing that you want the system to the PHONES jack. The sleep timer can be connected to turn the power off the sound from the speakers or headphones. After the set time passes, the power will flash.
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... STEREO t ""*. - - 4 •04 OE I t4 I-r f C 1. 4 I I I TuUERS 6 ITTNEOE OE MOTTO 0 0 LI Lk> _,, ., -.137 ON CI CI CI 1_1 SIOILO 1 I-I I . will set the 1 kHz digit automatically to 0. • If you can enter the frequency directly. Use the 44 DO1VN TUNING UI' ► buttons to the previous frequency. tor button is pressed. • If a button is out of range, this unit will return to change...
... STEREO t ""*. - - 4 •04 OE I t4 I-r f C 1. 4 I I I TuUERS 6 ITTNEOE OE MOTTO 0 0 LI Lk> _,, ., -.137 ON CI CI CI 1_1 SIOILO 1 I-I I . will set the 1 kHz digit automatically to 0. • If you can enter the frequency directly. Use the 44 DO1VN TUNING UI' ► buttons to the previous frequency. tor button is pressed. • If a button is out of range, this unit will return to change...
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... RDS function.) 1 The MEMORY indicator will indicate LOCAL when a sufficient signal is a stereo station. Select the desired memory number using manual or direct tuning, RF MODE LOCAUDX and STEREO MODE AUTO/MONO settings are made automatically, according to tune into your desired station. Receiving stations uto.car want to listen to help tune in as follows. Select the station you want to store hi the memory. (Refer to the PS display. na...
... RDS function.) 1 The MEMORY indicator will indicate LOCAL when a sufficient signal is a stereo station. Select the desired memory number using manual or direct tuning, RF MODE LOCAUDX and STEREO MODE AUTO/MONO settings are made automatically, according to tune into your desired station. Receiving stations uto.car want to listen to help tune in as follows. Select the station you want to store hi the memory. (Refer to the PS display. na...
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... interviews. 5 LyuLRTE Education Formal educational programs. 6 JI~R,hfR Drama Radio plays and serial. 7 C Li T E Culture Cultural programs (including religious affairs). 8 SCIENCE 9 I Light classics 14 ELRSSIES Serious classics 15 EITHER N Other music Classical music for example, you can choose a station broadcasting your favorite category of the road music Easy listening music as weather forecasts, consumer affairs, medical help, etc. Ji O Lnir%OIr News...
... interviews. 5 LyuLRTE Education Formal educational programs. 6 JI~R,hfR Drama Radio plays and serial. 7 C Li T E Culture Cultural programs (including religious affairs). 8 SCIENCE 9 I Light classics 14 ELRSSIES Serious classics 15 EITHER N Other music Classical music for example, you can choose a station broadcasting your favorite category of the road music Easy listening music as weather forecasts, consumer affairs, medical help, etc. Ji O Lnir%OIr News...
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... can sometimes take up to 15 seconds (more or less) to select the program type (PTY), for the chosen PTY station. T O If : I P: is shown on the display, it stops scanning. r Frequency b Program Service Name Radio Text < If the current station you press the DISPLAY button, the display changes as follows. No text: This appears for 3 seconds and indicates that the current I I Searching for...
... can sometimes take up to 15 seconds (more or less) to select the program type (PTY), for the chosen PTY station. T O If : I P: is shown on the display, it stops scanning. r Frequency b Program Service Name Radio Text < If the current station you press the DISPLAY button, the display changes as follows. No text: This appears for 3 seconds and indicates that the current I I Searching for...
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... J 2 2 tAPE.2 MOMTOR TAPE., FM AM DwO CD TX-8211 Recording I 1 Tape deck (TAPE-1 and/or TAPE-2) Playback Turntable CD player I I O O O 1 l O O O O O O I 1 O0 O • • •• • Please read the instruction manuals concerning the operation of the source from which you want to record. • When FM or AM is selected, set the tuner to the station you want to record from TAPE-2 to TAPE-1 is selected, you are changed during...
... J 2 2 tAPE.2 MOMTOR TAPE., FM AM DwO CD TX-8211 Recording I 1 Tape deck (TAPE-1 and/or TAPE-2) Playback Turntable CD player I I O O O 1 l O O O O O O I 1 O0 O • • •• • Please read the instruction manuals concerning the operation of the source from which you want to record. • When FM or AM is selected, set the tuner to the station you want to record from TAPE-2 to TAPE-1 is selected, you are changed during...
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... equalizer. 3. II TX-8211 AMP. [ T-2 MONITOR Playback Recording Playback Tape deck (TAPE-2) or Graphic Equalizer CD player, etc. If a second tape deck is used to the TAPE-2 output. The IT-2 MONITOR indicator on the main unit and the T-2 MONITOR indicator goes off . Monitoring during recording The source signal can be used , connect it to the source sound, press either the TAPE-2 button on the remote control or the TAPE-2 MONITOR button on the rear panel of the TX-8211. 2. To return to listening to the tape...
... equalizer. 3. II TX-8211 AMP. [ T-2 MONITOR Playback Recording Playback Tape deck (TAPE-2) or Graphic Equalizer CD player, etc. If a second tape deck is used to the TAPE-2 output. The IT-2 MONITOR indicator on the main unit and the T-2 MONITOR indicator goes off . Monitoring during recording The source signal can be used , connect it to the source sound, press either the TAPE-2 button on the remote control or the TAPE-2 MONITOR button on the rear panel of the TX-8211. 2. To return to listening to the tape...
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... conspicuous at night or with the remote control. • Check connection cables, speaker cables, etc. • Contact your Onkyo Service Center. • Switch off. • Switch off , and then on FM. but sound is distorted and stereo separation is too weak. • Too much interference • Receive an RDS station. • Install an outdoor FM antenna. • Change the position or direction of the CD player, cassette recorder, etc., being used. 22
... conspicuous at night or with the remote control. • Check connection cables, speaker cables, etc. • Contact your Onkyo Service Center. • Switch off. • Switch off , and then on FM. but sound is distorted and stereo separation is too weak. • Too much interference • Receive an RDS station. • Install an outdoor FM antenna. • Change the position or direction of the CD player, cassette recorder, etc., being used. 22
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.... (100 kHz steps) European and worldwide models: Usable Sensitivity: 5(kIll Quieting Sensitivity: 87.50 to change without notice. 23 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Power Output: USA & Canadian models: 50 watts per channel, min RMS, at 8 ohms, both channels driven from 20 Hz to -Noise Ratio: PHONO: CDtl'APE: 80 dB Milt A, 5 inV input) 100 dB (1111:A) Muting: -50 dB TUNER SECTION IN: 'Tuning Range: U.S.
.... (100 kHz steps) European and worldwide models: Usable Sensitivity: 5(kIll Quieting Sensitivity: 87.50 to change without notice. 23 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Power Output: USA & Canadian models: 50 watts per channel, min RMS, at 8 ohms, both channels driven from 20 Hz to -Noise Ratio: PHONO: CDtl'APE: 80 dB Milt A, 5 inV input) 100 dB (1111:A) Muting: -50 dB TUNER SECTION IN: 'Tuning Range: U.S.