Onkyo TX-SR404, TX-SR8440, TX-SR304E instruction manual Front & Rear Panels, Display

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J MEMORY button (39)

N PHONES jack (42)

This button is used when storing or deleting radio presets.

KTUNING MODE button (38)

This button is used to select the Auto or Manual tun- ing mode.

LArrow/TUNING/PRESET & ENTER buttons (34, 48, 51)

When the AM or FM input source is selected, the

TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons are used to tune the tuner, and the PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons are used to select radio presets (see pages 38, 39). When the setup menus are used, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The ENTER button is also used with the setup menus.

MMASTER VOLUME control (36)

This control is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX.

This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a stan- dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.

OSPEAKER A & B buttons (36)

These buttons are used to turn speaker sets A and B on or off.

PTONE, [–] & [+] buttons (42)

These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble.

QInput selector buttons (36, 37)

These buttons are used to select from the following input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VIDEO 1/VCR, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TAPE, TUNER, or CD.

The [MULTI CH] button selects the DVD analog multichannel input.

RRETURN button (34, 48, 51)

This button is used to return to the previously dis- played setup menu.

SSETUP button (34, 48, 51)

This button is used to access various settings.

Display

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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

1A & B speaker indicators (17, 36)

Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indi- cator B lights up when speaker set B is on.

2MUTING indicator (43)

This indicator flashes when the AV receiver is muted.

3Source/listening mode indicators (46, 53)

These indicators show the currently selected listen- ing mode and digital audio format.

4Tuning indicators

TUNED (38): This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is tuned to a radio station.

AUTO (38): This indicator lights up when Auto Tuning is selected and disappears when Manual Tuning is selected.

RDS (European model only) (40): This indica- tor lights up when the AV Receiver is tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data Sys- tem).

MEMORY (39): This indicator lights up when pre- setting radio stations.

FM STEREO (38): This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is tuned to a stereo FM station.

5SLEEP indicator (43)

This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

6Message area

This area of the display shows various information about the currently selected source.

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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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