Onkyo TX-SR8440 Connecting an HDD-compatible Component Audio Only, Cassette recorder CDR, etc

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Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting an HDD-compatible Component (Audio Only)

As of this printing, the Onkyo Remote Interactive Dock is the only HDD-compatible component available.

Connect your HDD-compatible component’s analog audio output jacks to the AV receiver’s VIDEO 3 IN L/R jacks or TAPE IN L/R jacks.

Notes:

Connect the HDD-compatible component’s video output directly to a video input on your TV.

Connect the Remote Interactive Dock with an

cable (see page 31).

Set the Remote Interactive Dock’s RI MODE switch to HDD.

Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to HDD (see page 33).

Refer to the Remote Interactive Dock’s instruc- tion manual.

S VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

OUT

L

R

AV receiver

To TV directly

: Signal Flow

Connect one or the other

Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder

aConnect your recorder’s audio input jacks to the AV receiver’s TAPE OUT L/R jacks, and connect your recorder’s audio output jacks to the AV receiver’s TAPE IN L/R jacks. With connection a , you can play and record with the recorder.

bIf your recorder has a coaxial digital output jack, connect it to the AV receiver’s DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack, and set the DIGITAL INPUT assignment to COAX (see page 33).

cIf your recorder has an optical output jack instead of a coaxial one, connect it to the AV receiver’s DIGITAL IN OPT 1 or OPT 2 jack and set the DIGITAL INPUT assignment to OPT1 or OPT2 (see page 33).

AV receiver

Connect one or the other

c

OPTICAL

: Signal Flow

OUT

b

a

a

COAXIAL

OUT

L

OUT

PLAY

R

L

IN

RED

R

Cassette recorder,

CDR, etc.

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Contents TX-SR8440 Important Safety Instructions AvisPrecautions PowerSupplied Accessories PrecautionsFeatures ContentsFront & Rear Panels Front PanelFront & Rear Panels DisplayRear Panel K L MBefore Using the AV receiver Installing the BatteriesUsing the Remote Controller Remote Controller How to Use the Remote ControllerReceiver Mode Remote Controller DVD Mode CD Mode To select your CD player as the input source, pressMD, & CDR Mode MD or CD recorderCDR Album +/- button HDD ModeTo select your HDD component as the input source, press Playlist / buttonsStop button Tape ModePlay button Reverse Play buttonSpeaker Set a Main Room Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Sets a and B Speaker Set B Sub RoomSpeaker Configuration Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Attaching the Speaker LabelsConnecting a Powered Subwoofer Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting Speaker Speaker Set B Speaker Set aConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Other ModelsConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterOptical Digital Jacks Connecting Your ComponentsAbout AV Connections AV Connection Color CodingWhich Connections Should I Use? Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting Both Audio & Video Video Connection FormatsConnecting a DVD Player Video Connection DVD Player to AV Receiver to TVAudio Connection Multichannel Audio ConnectionMultichannel Connection DVD player Video Connection VCR to AV Receiver to TV Connecting a VCRConnecting a VCR for Playback TV, projectorConnecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Connecting a VCR for RecordingVideo Connection RF OUT Satellite, cable, set-top box, etcCD player Turntable MM with Built-in phono preamp Connecting a CD Player or TurntableCD Player or Turntable with Built-in Phono Preamp Phono preampConnecting an HDD-compatible Component Audio Only Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderCassette recorder CDR, etc Auto Power On/Standby Connecting Onkyo ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Remote ControlSmooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps Turning OnTurning On the AV Receiver Have you connected a component to a digital audio input?First Time Setup Assigning Digital Inputs to Input SourcesChanging the Input Display First Time Setup Use the Down Button to Press the Setup buttonTesting the speakers Left and Right Buttons to Select Small, Large, or NoneBasic AV Receiver Operation Select a suitable listening mode and enjoyPlaying Your AV Components Start playback on the source componentUsing the Multichannel Input Playing Your AV ComponentsDisplaying Source Information AM Frequency Step Setup Not North America and Europe Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations Listening to the RadioDeleting Presets Using the TunerPresetting Radio Stations Selecting Preset StationsUsing RDS European models only What is RDS?Program Types Used in Europe PTY Displaying Radio Text RT Finding Stations by Type PTYListening to Traffic News TP Adjusting the Bass & Treble Using HeadphonesSetting the Display Brightness Common FunctionsCommon Functions Using the Sleep TimerPress the remote controller’s Muting button Muting the AV ReceiverSpeaker Set B Adjusting Speaker LevelsHeadphones Multichannel DVD InputSelecting Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Selecting on the AV receiverOnkyo Original DSP Modes Using the Listening ModesAbout the Listening Modes DTSDTS Adjusting the Listening Modes Using the Audio Adjust FunctionsInput Channel Settings Using the CinemaFILTER Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the Late Night Function Dolby Digital only PL II Music Mode SettingsRecording Recording the Input SourceRecording from Different AV Sources Crossover Frequency Advanced SetupAdvanced Speaker Settings Double BassAdvanced Setup Speaker DistanceSpeaker Levels Digital Input Signal Formats Press the Receiver Remote Mode button Correcting Sound and Picture SyncInput Selector Troubleshooting Troubleshooting How do I change the language of a multiplex source? Sound changes when I connect my head- phones?Can’t record? Functions don’t work?Video Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section GeneralMemo Onkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo China Limited

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