Onkyo TX-SR404 Common Functions, Using the Sleep Timer, Muting the AV Receiver, Sleep Muting

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Common Functions—Continued

ON/STANDBY

REMOTE MODE

 

 

RECEIVER

DVD

 

 

TAPE

 

 

INPUT SELECTOR

 

1

2

3

CD

Press [RECEIVER] first

Using the Sleep Timer

With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver so that it automatically turns off after a set period.

V1

V2

V3

 

4

5

6

MD

 

MULTI CH

DVD

 

7

8

9

CDR

TAPE

TUNER

CD

 

+10

0

CLR

HDD

--/---

DIMMER

SLEEP

 

 

 

CH

VOL

 

 

DISC

 

 

ALBUM

 

GUIDE

 

 

PREVIOUS

TOP MENU

 

 

MENU

SP A / B

 

 

MUTING

 

ENTER

 

PLAYLIST

 

PLAYLIST

RETURN

 

 

SETUP

SLEEP

MUTING

Remote

controller

SLEEP

Press the remote controller’s [SLEEP] button repeatedly to select the required sleep time.

You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute steps.

The SLEEP indicator appears on the display when the sleep timer has been set, as shown. The specified sleep time appears on the display for about five seconds, then the previous display reappears.

SLEEP indicator

 

LISTENING MODE

 

STEREO

SURROUND

 

 

AUDIO

SUBTITLE RANDOM

REPEAT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

LEVEL-

LEVEL+

 

PLAY MODE

 

 

DISPLAY

 

L NIGHT

CINE FLTR

To cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.

To check the remaining sleep time, press the [SLEEP] button. Note that if you press the [SLEEP] button while the sleep time is being displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes.

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Muting the AV Receiver

With this function, you can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver.

Remote

controller

MUTING

Press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button.

The output is muted and the MUTING indicator flashes on the display, as shown.

To unmute the AV receiver, press the remote control- ler’s [MUTING] button again, or adjust the volume. The output is unmuted and the MUTING indicator goes off. Muting is cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby.

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Contents TX-SR8440 Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsPrecautions Supplied AccessoriesContents FeaturesFront Panel Front & Rear PanelsDisplay Front & Rear PanelsK L M Rear PanelInstalling the Batteries Before Using the AV receiverUsing the Remote Controller How to Use the Remote Controller Remote ControllerReceiver Mode Remote Controller DVD Mode To select your CD player as the input source, press CD ModeMD or CD recorder MD, & CDR ModeCDR Playlist / buttons HDD ModeTo select your HDD component as the input source, press Album +/- buttonReverse Play button Tape ModePlay button Stop buttonSpeaker Set B Sub Room Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Sets a and B Speaker Set a Main RoomAttaching the Speaker Labels Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Speaker ConfigurationSpeaker Set B Speaker Set a Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting Speaker Connecting a Powered SubwooferOther Models Connecting AntennaConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting the Indoor FM AntennaUsing a TV/FM Antenna Splitter Connecting AntennaConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM AntennaAV Connection Color Coding Connecting Your ComponentsAbout AV Connections Optical Digital JacksVideo Connection Formats Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting Both Audio & Video Which Connections Should I Use?Video Connection DVD Player to AV Receiver to TV Connecting a DVD PlayerMultichannel Audio Connection Audio ConnectionMultichannel Connection DVD player TV, projector Connecting a VCRConnecting a VCR for Playback Video Connection VCR to AV Receiver to TVConnecting a VCR for Recording Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other DeviceVideo Connection Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc RF OUTPhono preamp Connecting a CD Player or TurntableCD Player or Turntable with Built-in Phono Preamp CD player Turntable MM with Built-in phono preampConnecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Connecting an HDD-compatible Component Audio OnlyCassette recorder CDR, etc Remote Control Connecting Onkyo ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Auto Power On/StandbyHave you connected a component to a digital audio input? Turning OnTurning On the AV Receiver Smooth Operation in a Few Easy StepsAssigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources First Time SetupChanging the Input Display First Time Setup Left and Right Buttons to Select Small, Large, or None Press the Setup buttonTesting the speakers Use the Down Button toStart playback on the source component Select a suitable listening mode and enjoyPlaying Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver OperationPlaying Your AV Components Using the Multichannel InputDisplaying Source Information Listening to the Radio Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations AM Frequency Step Setup Not North America and EuropeSelecting Preset Stations Using the TunerPresetting Radio Stations Deleting PresetsWhat is RDS? Using RDS European models onlyProgram Types Used in Europe PTY Finding Stations by Type PTY Displaying Radio Text RTListening to Traffic News TP Common Functions Using HeadphonesSetting the Display Brightness Adjusting the Bass & TrebleMuting the AV Receiver Using the Sleep TimerPress the remote controller’s Muting button Common FunctionsMultichannel DVD Input Adjusting Speaker LevelsHeadphones Speaker Set BSelecting on the AV receiver Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Selecting Listening ModesDTS Using the Listening ModesAbout the Listening Modes Onkyo Original DSP ModesDTS Using the Audio Adjust Functions Adjusting the Listening ModesInput Channel Settings PL II Music Mode Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the Late Night Function Dolby Digital only Using the CinemaFILTERRecording the Input Source RecordingRecording from Different AV Sources Double Bass Advanced SetupAdvanced Speaker Settings Crossover FrequencySpeaker Distance Advanced SetupSpeaker Levels Digital Input Signal Formats Correcting Sound and Picture Sync Press the Receiver Remote Mode buttonInput Selector Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Functions don’t work? Sound changes when I connect my head- phones?Can’t record? How do I change the language of a multiplex source?General SpecificationsAmplifier Section Video SectionMemo Onkyo China Limited Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo Europe UK Office

TX-SR304E, TX-SR404, TX-SR8440 specifications

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Each of these Onkyo models reflects the brand's commitment to delivering exceptional sound quality and versatility, making them ideal choices for home audio systems, regardless of the user's experience level. Whether for casual listening or immersive home theater experiences, the TX-SR304E, TX-SR404, and TX-SR8440 have features that cater to diverse needs and preferences, standing as testament to Onkyo's engineering excellence in audio technology.
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