Onkyo TX-SR303E instruction manual Playing Your AV Components, Using the Multichannel Input

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Playing Your AV Components—Continued

ON STANDBY

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER DVD

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

 

INPUT SELECTOR

 

 

1

2

3

CD

MULTI CH

V1

V2

V3

 

4

5

6

MD

 

 

MULTI CH

DVD

 

 

7

8

9

CDR

 

TAPE

TUNER

CD

 

 

+10

0

CLR

 

 

--/---

DIMMER

SLEEP

 

 

 

 

CH

VOL

 

 

 

DISC

 

 

 

 

 

 

LISTENING MODE

 

 

STEREO

SURROUND

 

 

 

AUDIO

SUBTITLE RANDOM

REPEAT

 

TEST TONE

CH SEL

LEVEL-

LEVEL+

DISPLAY

 

PLAY MODE

 

 

DISPLAY

 

L NIGHT

CINE FLTR

 

 

RC-605S

 

Using the Multichannel Input

The multichannel input is for connecting a component with individual 5.1-channel analog audio output jacks, such as a DVD player or MPEG decoder. See page 23 for hookup information.

Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by the [MULTI CH] button so that MULTI CH indicator appears on the display.

Audio from the multichannel input will now be used for the DVD input source.

MULTI CH indicator

Note:

•While the multichannel input is selected, the Speaker Configuration settings on page 32 are ignored, and signals from the multichannel input are fed to the front left, front right, center, surround left, and surround right speakers and subwoofer regardless of those set- tings.

Displaying Source Information

You can display various information about the current input source as follows.

Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through the available informa- tion.

The following information can typically be displayed for input sources.

Input source & volume

Signal format* or sampling frequency

Input source & listening mode

*If the input signal is analog, no format information is displayed. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling fre- quency is displayed. If the input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal format is displayed. Information is dis- played for about three seconds, then the previously dis- played information reappears.

Interpreting Surround Channel Information

AB C

A:The number of front channels (front left, front right, and center).

B:The number of surround channels (surround left and surround right). If there’s surround back channel information, this number will be 3.

C:LFE channel for subwoofer (1 means yes).

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Contents TX-SR303 TX-SR303E Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsFCC Information for User Supplied AccessoriesPrecautions Table of Contents FeaturesFront Panel Front & Rear PanelsDisplay Front & Rear PanelsRear Panel These push terminals are for connecting an AM antennaThis jack is for connecting an FM antenna These push terminals are for connecting speaker set BUsing the Remote Controller Before Using the AV receiverInstalling the Batteries Receiver Mode Remote ControllerHow to Use the Remote Controller Remote Controller DVD Mode This button selects discs on a CD changer CD, MD, & CDR ModeThis button sets the CD player or MD/CD recorder to Standby Reverse Play button Tape ModePlay button Stop buttonEnjoying Home Theater Connecting Your SpeakersAttaching the Speaker Labels Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Speaker ConfigurationLation from the ends Connecting SpeakerConnecting a Powered Subwoofer Strip 3/8 10 mm of insuAttach the FM antenna, as shown American Model Connecting AntennaConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting the AM Loop 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 JacksAudio Connection Formats Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting Both Audio & Video Which Connections Should I Use?Audio Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorVideo Connection Make video connection aComposite video output Connecting a DVD playerDVD player DVDVideo 1 Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for PlaybackVCR Video 3 Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for RecordingConnecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Make video connection a Make audio connection aVideo 2 Phono Preamp MC head amp or MC transformer Connecting a CD Player or TurntableCD Player, or Turntable with Built-in Phono Preamp Step CD player Turntable MM with built-in phono preampCassette recorder, CDR, etc Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderAuto Power On/Standby Connecting Onkyo ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord For connecting additional -compatible compo- nentsHave you connected a component to a digital audio input? Turning OnTurning On the AV Receiver Smooth Operation in a Few Easy StepsChanging the TAPE/MD/CDR Display First Time SetupAssigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources Press the Receiver button fol First Time SetupLowed by the Setup button Buttons to select Yes or NoTo test that all of the speakers are working properly Press the Setup buttonSetup closes Press the remote controller’s Test Tone butStart playback on the source component Select a suitable listening mode and enjoyPlaying Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver OperationInterpreting Surround Channel Information Using the Multichannel InputPlaying Your AV Components Displaying Source InformationListening to the Radio Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations Displaying Radio Information Using the TunerPresetting Radio Stations Deleting Presets Selecting Preset StationsYou can also search for radio stations by type see Using RDS European models onlyWhat is RDS? Program Types Used in Europe PTYFinding Stations by Type PTY Displaying Radio Text RTListening to Traffic News TP Muting the AV Receiver Setting the Display BrightnessAdjusting the Bass & Treble Common FunctionsCommon Functions Using the Sleep TimerUsing Headphones Adjusting Speaker LevelsSelecting on the AV receiver Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Selecting Listening ModesOnkyo Original DSP Modes Using the Listening ModesUse this mode when playing game discs About the Listening ModesDTS Input Channel Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the Audio Adjust Functions PL II Music Mode Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the Late Night Function Dolby Digital only Using the CinemaFILTERRecording from Different AV Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source Double Bass Advanced SetupAdvanced Speaker Settings Crossover FrequencySpeaker Levels Advanced SetupSpeaker Distance Digital Input Signal Formats Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Can’t record? Remote controller doesn’t work?Sound changes when I connect my head- phones? Can’t control other components?Tuner Section SpecificationAmplifier Section Video SectionMemo Onkyo China Limited Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo Europe UK Office

TX-SR303, TX-SR303E specifications

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