Onkyo R-801A instruction manual RDS function

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Symptom

Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

AM stations cannot

• AM loop antenna is not

• Connect the supplied AM loop

be received.

 

attached.

 

antenna to the AM antenna termi-

 

 

 

 

nals.

 

 

 

 

Buzzing noise on AM

• Noise from electrical appa-

Move the AM loop antenna to dif-

(particularly conspicu-

 

ratus such as fluorescent

 

ferent position.

ous at night or with

 

lamp.

Set up an outdoor AM antenna.

weak stations).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High-pitched noise or

Noise from TV set.

• Place the AM loop antenna as far as

buzzing noise on AM.

 

 

 

possible from the TV.

 

 

 

Move unit away from TV set.

 

 

 

Crackling noise on

• Noise caused by turning a

• Move the antenna as far away as

AM, FM.

 

fluorescent lamp on and off.

 

possible from the fluorescent lamp.

 

Noise from automobile igni-

• Install an outdoor FM antenna as

 

 

tion.

 

far away as possible from the road.

Tuning indicators and ST indicator light but sound is distorted and sepa- ration is bad.

Station is too strong.

Multiple reflection of the radio waves because of tall buildings or mountains.

Change to FM indoor antenna.

Use antenna that has better direc- tivity and select a point with the least distortion.

Tuning indicators and ST indicator flicker and hiss is heard on FM.

Station is too weak.

Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about half the distance of an ordinary broadcast.

Install an outdoor FM antenna.

Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna.

Switch to mono reception. (Even stereo broadcasts will be heard in mono.)

No station or undes- • The power cord has been

ired station is unplugged for a long time. recalled when a Pre-

set button is pressed.

The memory contents are lost if the power is not turned on and off a few times each month. Store all sta- tions in the memory again and remember to turn the power on and off a few times each month.

The RDS function

The station is not an RDS

does not work.

station.

The reception station signal

 

is too weak.

Too much interference.

Receive an RDS station.

Install an outdoor FM antenna.

Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna.

Move the antenna as far away as possible from fluorescent lamps.

Install an outdoor FM antenna.

ACCUCLOCK func-

The station is not an RDS

See the remedies for the RDS func-

tion does not work.

 

station, or received signal is

 

tion problem above.

 

 

too weak.

 

 

 

RDS broadcasts cannot be

Set and adjust according to instruc-

 

 

received.

 

tions above.

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive electrical interference may temporarily render this system’s sensitive microcom- puter inoperable. If this happens, unplug the system for at least five seconds.

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Contents 801A Important Safeguards S2898A For British model PrecautionsFCC Information for User For U.S. modelFor Canadian model Modele pour les CanadienSupplied accessories Main FeaturesLow impedance drive discrete output Trol Stage Table of contents Remote Control Operation Auto Power OnProgram Timer Sleep TimerCombination example Arranging the system componentsVertical way stacking Before connecting Connecting to the audio connectorAnalog Output Connections for combination exampleConnections Connecting the connectors and AC OutletsRemote Control OUT OUT CDR/PC Connecting audio/video equipment to audio connectorsWhen connecting a subwoofer Connecting a subwooferWith a built-in amplifier With no built-in amplifierToggling between CD and DVD for the input display Connecting the remote control cablesConnecting left and right speakers Connecting speaker systemsConnecting the speaker cords to the speaker connectors Preparing the speaker cords for connectionAntenna connections Connecting the AM antennaFM indoor antenna Connecting the FM antennaFM outdoor antenna Connecting the coaxial cable Connecting the 300 ohm ribbon wireDirectional Iinkage Installing the remote controller batteries Preparing the remote controllerUsing the remote controller STANDBY/ON indicator Connecting the AC power cord mains leadSetting the clock automatically European models only Setting the ClockPlug in the power cord Time indicator turns offConfirming/changing the RDS station used by Accuclock TimerEnter STANDBY/ON Setting the clock manuallyNumber buttons Use Button Number buttons to set the desired Press the Enter button to confirm the settingPress the Enter button TipWhile the power to the unit is turned on While the unit is in Standby/Off modeClock Call function ClockVolume Input VolumeChoosing the required source Acoustic Presence Adjusting the soundListening with the headphones Muting/Listening with the headphonesMuting the sound Muting MutingInput RecordingBefore recording Prepare the recording componentUsing Auto Memory FM only Tuning the radioPresetting your favorite stations Receiving stationsTuning in the AM stations Tuning in FM stationsMemory Press the Memory buttonClearing preset stations Selecting preset stationsPress the FM Mode button Naming a preset station Naming a preset stationInput √TUNING Display MemoryChanging the existing characters Memory √TUNINGSelect the station you wish to modify Press and hold the Display button for a few secondsUse the √TUNING / con- trol to change the character FM ModeClearing all names stored in memory Receiving RDS European models only What is RDS?Displaying Radio Text RT DisplayTimer button Using the timerTimer setting modes ButtonsPress the or button to select Weekend or Weekday Changing the Weekday and Weekend settingsProgramming to play at a speci- fied time Using the timerProgramming to record at a spec- ified time Button to select Press the or button to switch the selected mode on or OFF Switching the timer ON/OFFPress the Enter button to confirm the selection Sleep function Cancelling the Sleep settingSleep Start playing something you would like to listen toFront panel Index to parts and controlsDisplay AcousticAdjust Remote controllerREC DaysetDVD/CD player control Stereo cassette tape deck controlCD player or changer / MD recorder CD recorder control MD recorder controlSymptom Cause TroubleshootingRDS function Specifications Power consumption Power supplyWeight General Clock precisionOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo China Limited