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...First Time Setup..... 32 Basic Operation Playing your new AV Receiver. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ AV Receiver TX-SR304 TX-SR304E TX-SR404 TX-SR8440 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and ...listening enjoyment from your AV components ....... 36 Using the Tuner 38 Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 45 Advanced Operation 48 Troubleshooting 55 Specifications 58 En Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver...
...First Time Setup..... 32 Basic Operation Playing your new AV Receiver. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ AV Receiver TX-SR304 TX-SR304E TX-SR404 TX-SR8440 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and ...listening enjoyment from your AV components ....... 36 Using the Tuner 38 Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 45 Advanced Operation 48 Troubleshooting 55 Specifications 58 En Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver...
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...printed on , so be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to use the unit for personal use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other liquid gets inside the unit is illegal without... WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. Never Touch this unit or its power cord while your Onkyo dealer. 3. If water or any other chemical solvents, because they may leave marks on the case. • This unit's top and rear panels may...
...printed on , so be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to use the unit for personal use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other liquid gets inside the unit is illegal without... WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. Never Touch this unit or its power cord while your Onkyo dealer. 3. If water or any other chemical solvents, because they may leave marks on the case. • This unit's top and rear panels may...
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...an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. Specifications and operation are required, the AV receiver must approved by qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT The plug is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as follows: The... Right Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the same ampere rating as that the ONKYO product described in this apparatus may not correspond with the letter N or coloured black. Memory Backup The AV receiver uses a battery-less memory backup system in order to retain radio presets and ...
...an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. Specifications and operation are required, the AV receiver must approved by qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT The plug is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as follows: The... Right Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the same ampere rating as that the ONKYO product described in this apparatus may not correspond with the letter N or coloured black. Memory Backup The AV receiver uses a battery-less memory backup system in order to retain radio presets and ...
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... RI remote control Introduction Important Safety Instructions 2 Precautions 3 Supplied Accessories 4 Features 5 Front & Rear Panels 6 Before Using the AV receiver 9 Remote Controller 10 Connection Enjoying Home Theater 17 Connecting Your Speakers 18 Connecting Antenna 20 Connecting Your Components 22 Turning On & First ... the Listening Modes 48 Recording 50 Advanced Setup 51 Troubleshooting 55 If you can't resolve an issue, try resetting the AV receiver by holding down the [VIDEO 1] button and pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button. Specifications 58 *1. former Processing ...
... RI remote control Introduction Important Safety Instructions 2 Precautions 3 Supplied Accessories 4 Features 5 Front & Rear Panels 6 Before Using the AV receiver 9 Remote Controller 10 Connection Enjoying Home Theater 17 Connecting Your Speakers 18 Connecting Antenna 20 Connecting Your Components 22 Turning On & First ... the Listening Modes 48 Recording 50 Advanced Setup 51 Troubleshooting 55 If you can't resolve an issue, try resetting the AV receiver by holding down the [VIDEO 1] button and pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button. Specifications 58 *1. former Processing ...
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... VOLUME For detailed information, see the pages in Standby mode, and it 's used with RDS (Radio Data System). D STEREO button (45) This button is being received from the remote controller. On the European model, this is the RT/PTY/TP button, and it flashes while a signal is used to set... the AV receiver to specify the format of digital input signals. I DIMMER or RT/PTY/TP button (41, 42) This button is used to adjust the display brightness...
... VOLUME For detailed information, see the pages in Standby mode, and it 's used with RDS (Radio Data System). D STEREO button (45) This button is being received from the remote controller. On the European model, this is the RT/PTY/TP button, and it flashes while a signal is used to set... the AV receiver to specify the format of digital input signals. I DIMMER or RT/PTY/TP button (41, 42) This button is used to adjust the display brightness...
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...This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set B is on. 2 MUTING indicator (43) This indicator flashes when the AV receiver is muted. 3 Source/listening mode indicators (46, 53) These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and digital audio format. 4 Tuning indicators...used to select radio presets (see the pages in parentheses. 1 A & B speaker indicators (17, 36) Indicator A lights up when the AV receiver is tuned to a radio station. K TUNING MODE button (38) This button is used to access various settings. Indicator B lights up when Auto Tuning...
...This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set B is on. 2 MUTING indicator (43) This indicator flashes when the AV receiver is muted. 3 Source/listening mode indicators (46, 53) These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and digital audio format. 4 Tuning indicators...used to select radio presets (see the pages in parentheses. 1 A & B speaker indicators (17, 36) Indicator A lights up when the AV receiver is tuned to a radio station. K TUNING MODE button (38) This button is used to access various settings. Indicator B lights up when Auto Tuning...
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E MONITOR OUT The composite video output should be connected to connect another Onkyo component. The AV receiver's remote controller can then be used to a video input on your TV or projector. L DVD IN The FRONT, SURROUND, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER jacks can be... push terminals are connected digitally. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other components with digital audio outputs. Note: can only be used with Onkyo components. 8 I CD IN These analog inputs can be connected here. M SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A powered subwoofer can be ...
E MONITOR OUT The composite video output should be connected to connect another Onkyo component. The AV receiver's remote controller can then be used to a video input on your TV or projector. L DVD IN The FRONT, SURROUND, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER jacks can be... push terminals are connected digitally. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other components with digital audio outputs. Note: can only be used with Onkyo components. 8 I CD IN These analog inputs can be connected here. M SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A powered subwoofer can be ...
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... subjected to bright light, such as possible to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed close to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Expired batteries should be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. • .... • Don't mix new and old batteries or different types of the same type is used in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Slide the cover shut. Using the Remote Controller To use the remote...
... subjected to bright light, such as possible to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed close to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Expired batteries should be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. • .... • Don't mix new and old batteries or different types of the same type is used in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Slide the cover shut. Using the Remote Controller To use the remote...
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... 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Remote Controller How to Use the Remote Controller Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can control an DVD Onkyo DVD player and C D CD/MD/CDR/HDD player/recorder. RECEIVER Mode RECEIVER mode is used to control up to six different components. To set the remote...to select a mode. 2 Use the buttons supported by using the five REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control RECEIVER the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette TAPE recorder connected via . ■ DVD, CD, MD, CDR & HDD Modes With these modes, ...
... 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Remote Controller How to Use the Remote Controller Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can control an DVD Onkyo DVD player and C D CD/MD/CDR/HDD player/recorder. RECEIVER Mode RECEIVER mode is used to control up to six different components. To set the remote...to select a mode. 2 Use the buttons supported by using the five REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control RECEIVER the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette TAPE recorder connected via . ■ DVD, CD, MD, CDR & HDD Modes With these modes, ...
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... various information about the currently selected input source. C MULTI CH button (37) This button is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the available listening modes. N VOL [ ]/[ ] button (36) This button can be used to select the multichannel DVD input.... SURROUND button This button selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes. [ ]/[ ] buttons These buttons can be used to mute the AV receiver. O MUTING button (43) This button is used to select and adjust settings. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued...
... various information about the currently selected input source. C MULTI CH button (37) This button is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the available listening modes. N VOL [ ]/[ ] button (36) This button can be used to select the multichannel DVD input.... SURROUND button This button selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes. [ ]/[ ] buttons These buttons can be used to mute the AV receiver. O MUTING button (43) This button is used to select and adjust settings. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued...
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...5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued DVD Mode To select your DVD player as the input source, press: RECEIVER 6 DVD To set the repeat playback functions. button This button selects discs on a component with the random playback function. F ...N RANDOM button This button is used to cancel functions and to DVD mode, press the [DVD] REMOTE MODE button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 J ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 C D V1 V2 V3 4 5 6 MD MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 CDR TAPE TUNER C D +10 0 CLR HDD --/--- P PLAY MODE...
...5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued DVD Mode To select your DVD player as the input source, press: RECEIVER 6 DVD To set the repeat playback functions. button This button selects discs on a component with the random playback function. F ...N RANDOM button This button is used to cancel functions and to DVD mode, press the [DVD] REMOTE MODE button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 J ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 C D V1 V2 V3 4 5 6 MD MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 CDR TAPE TUNER C D +10 0 CLR HDD --/--- P PLAY MODE...
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...Previous and Next. button This button selects discs on . E DISPLAY button This button is used to cancel functions and to enter times for RECEIVER mode. D Playback buttons From left to On or Standby. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued CD Mode To select... your CD player as the input source, press: RECEIVER 9 C D To set the remote controller to set the repeat playback functions. ✽ The VOL [ ]/[ ] and LISTENING MODE buttons work the...
...Previous and Next. button This button selects discs on . E DISPLAY button This button is used to cancel functions and to enter times for RECEIVER mode. D Playback buttons From left to On or Standby. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued CD Mode To select... your CD player as the input source, press: RECEIVER 9 C D To set the remote controller to set the repeat playback functions. ✽ The VOL [ ]/[ ] and LISTENING MODE buttons work the...
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...remote controller to select play modes. ✽ The VOL [ ]/[ ] and LISTENING MODE buttons work the same as the input source, press: RECEIVER 7 MD or CD recorder TAPE * You must change the Input Display (see page 33). D DISPLAY button This button is used to display information... . H PLAY MODE button This button is used to MD or CDR mode, press the [MD] or [CDR] REMOTE MODE button. 1 2 3 ✽ 4 ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 C D V1 V2 V3 4 5 6 MD MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 CDR TAPE TUNER C D +10 0 CLR HDD --/--- LEVEL+ PLAY ...
...remote controller to select play modes. ✽ The VOL [ ]/[ ] and LISTENING MODE buttons work the same as the input source, press: RECEIVER 7 MD or CD recorder TAPE * You must change the Input Display (see page 33). D DISPLAY button This button is used to display information... . H PLAY MODE button This button is used to MD or CDR mode, press the [MD] or [CDR] REMOTE MODE button. 1 2 3 ✽ 4 ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 C D V1 V2 V3 4 5 6 MD MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 CDR TAPE TUNER C D +10 0 CLR HDD --/--- LEVEL+ PLAY ...
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... component. H REPEAT button This button is used to set the remote controller to HDD mode, press the [HDD] REMOTE MODE button. 1 2 3 4 5 ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 C D V1 V2 V3 4 5 6 MD MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 CDR TAPE TUNER C D +10 0 CLR HDD --/--- RC-645S 15 ENTER button: Confirms...to On or Standby. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued HDD Mode To select your HDD component as the input source, press: RECEIVER 7 TAPE or 3 V3 * You must change the Input Display (see page 33).
... component. H REPEAT button This button is used to set the remote controller to HDD mode, press the [HDD] REMOTE MODE button. 1 2 3 4 5 ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 C D V1 V2 V3 4 5 6 MD MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 CDR TAPE TUNER C D +10 0 CLR HDD --/--- RC-645S 15 ENTER button: Confirms...to On or Standby. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued HDD Mode To select your HDD component as the input source, press: RECEIVER 7 TAPE or 3 V3 * You must change the Input Display (see page 33).
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... SETUP LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL- To set the remote controller to TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. B Stop [ ] button This button is used to start fast forward. The FF [ ] button is used to stop...decks, only deck B can be controlled. D Rewind & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The Rewind [ ] button is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the AV receiver via . 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued TAPE Mode To select your Cassette deck as the input source, press...
... SETUP LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL- To set the remote controller to TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. B Stop [ ] button This button is used to start fast forward. The FF [ ] button is used to stop...decks, only deck B can be controlled. D Rewind & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The Rewind [ ] button is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the AV receiver via . 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ +BOVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued TAPE Mode To select your Cassette deck as the input source, press...
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... front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. In general, a good bass sound can be used for dialog. AV receiver A SPEAKERS B Remote controller or SP A / B Speaker set A On Off Speaker set B On Off On Off Indicator AB A B Output Set A: 2.1 channels ...speaker set B is on, these speakers output no sound. Corner Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set A should be used mainly for precise sound positioning and to your main listening room for the sound...
... front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. In general, a good bass sound can be used for dialog. AV receiver A SPEAKERS B Remote controller or SP A / B Speaker set A On Off Speaker set B On Off On Off Indicator AB A B Output Set A: 2.1 channels ...speaker set B is on, these speakers output no sound. Corner Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set A should be used mainly for precise sound positioning and to your main listening room for the sound...
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... Blue Surround right Gray The supplied speaker labels are connected and their sizes (see page 52.) Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for a long period of each speaker terminal. The following before connecting your speakers: ...subwoofer is to match the color of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one speaker to only negative (-) terminals. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals to only positive ...
... Blue Surround right Gray The supplied speaker labels are connected and their sizes (see page 52.) Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for a long period of each speaker terminal. The following before connecting your speakers: ...subwoofer is to match the color of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one speaker to only negative (-) terminals. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals to only positive ...
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...;er. Make sure that the terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. 3/8" (10 mm) Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to an input on your subwoofer is plugged all the way. The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each...
...;er. Make sure that the terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. 3/8" (10 mm) Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to an input on your subwoofer is plugged all the way. The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each...
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..., try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 21). 20 Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver is ready for use the tuner. AM antenna push terminals FM antenna jack Connecting the AM...Other Models Insert the plug fully into the base, as shown. (The antenna's wires are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using it...
..., try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 21). 20 Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver is ready for use the tuner. AM antenna push terminals FM antenna jack Connecting the AM...Other Models Insert the plug fully into the base, as shown. (The antenna's wires are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using it...
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... signs, busy roads, etc. • For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Note that the AM loop antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment. •...
... signs, busy roads, etc. • For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Note that the AM loop antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment. •...