Onkyo TX-SR303E instruction manual Common Functions, Using the Sleep Timer, Using Headphones

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Common Functions—Continued

Using the Sleep Timer

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

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

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.

Using Headphones

You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receiver’s PHONES jack for pri- vate listening, as shown.

STANDBY/ON

A SPEAKERS B

PHONES

Notes:

•Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones.

•Speaker sets A and B are turned off while the head- phones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack.

•When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Mono, Stereo, or Direct.

•When the multichannel DVD input is selected, only the front left and front right channels can be heard in the headphones.

Adjusting Speaker Levels

You can adjust the level of each speaker in speaker set A while listening to an input source. These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby.

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Use the remote controller’s

 

 

[CH SEL] button to select each

 

speaker, and use the [LEVEL–]

 

and [LEVEL+] buttons to adjust

 

the volume.

 

You can adjust the volume of each

 

speaker from –12 dB to +12 dB

 

(–15 dB to +12 dB for the subwoofer).

Notes:

•You cannot use this function while the AV receiver is muted.

•Speakers that are set to No or None in the Speaker Configuration cannot be adjusted.

■Speaker Set B

While speaker set B is on, you can also adjust the levels of the left and right speakers in speaker set B, from –12 dB to +12 dB.

•These settings are stored when the AV receiver is set to Standby.

•While speaker set B is on, you can adjust the levels of the left and rigt speakers in speaker set A’s and the sub- woofer.

■Headphones

While a pair of headphones is connected, you can adjust the volume of the left and right channels individually, from –12 dB to +12 dB each.

•These settings are stored when the AV receiver is set to Standby.

■Multichannel DVD Input

While the multichannel DVD input is selected, you can adjust the level of each 5.1 channel input individually, from –12 dB to +12 dB. (–30 to +12 dB for the sub- woofer.)

•These settings are stored when the AV receiver is set to Standby.

•Individual speaker levels can also be adjusted in “3. MultiLevel Setup” (see page 50).

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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 PanelsThis jack is for connecting an FM antenna These push terminals are for connecting an AM antennaThese push terminals are for connecting speaker set B Rear PanelUsing 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 Play button Tape ModeStop button Reverse Play buttonEnjoying Home Theater Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Configuration Attaching the Speaker LabelsConnecting a Powered Subwoofer Connecting SpeakerStrip 3/8 10 mm of insu Lation from the endsConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown American ModelConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterAbout AV Connections Connecting Your ComponentsOptical Digital Jacks AV Connection Color CodingConnecting Both Audio & Video Connecting Your ComponentsWhich Connections Should I Use? Audio Connection FormatsVideo Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorMake video connection a Audio ConnectionDVD player Connecting a DVD playerDVD Composite video outputVideo 1 Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for PlaybackVCR Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for RecordingMake video connection a Make audio connection a Video 3Video 2 CD Player, or Turntable with Built-in Phono Preamp Step Connecting a CD Player or TurntableCD player Turntable MM with built-in phono preamp Phono Preamp MC head amp or MC transformerCassette recorder, CDR, etc Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderConnecting the Power Cord Connecting Onkyo ComponentsFor connecting additional -compatible compo- nents Auto Power On/StandbyTurning On the AV Receiver Turning OnSmooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps Have you connected a component to a digital audio input?Changing the TAPE/MD/CDR Display First Time SetupAssigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources Lowed by the Setup button First Time SetupButtons to select Yes or No Press the Receiver button folSetup closes Press the Setup buttonPress the remote controller’s Test Tone but To test that all of the speakers are working properlyPlaying Your AV Components Select a suitable listening mode and enjoyBasic AV Receiver Operation Start playback on the source componentPlaying Your AV Components Using the Multichannel InputDisplaying Source Information Interpreting Surround Channel InformationListening to the Radio Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations Presetting Radio Stations Deleting Presets Using the TunerSelecting Preset Stations Displaying Radio InformationWhat is RDS? Using RDS European models onlyProgram Types Used in Europe PTY You can also search for radio stations by type seeFinding Stations by Type PTY Displaying Radio Text RTListening to Traffic News TP Adjusting the Bass & Treble Setting the Display BrightnessCommon Functions Muting the AV ReceiverUsing Headphones Using the Sleep TimerAdjusting Speaker Levels Common FunctionsSelecting with the Remote Controller Using the Listening ModesSelecting Listening Modes Selecting on the AV receiverUse this mode when playing game discs Using the Listening ModesAbout the Listening Modes Onkyo Original DSP ModesDTS Input Channel Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the Audio Adjust Functions Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital only Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the CinemaFILTER PL II Music Mode SettingsRecording from Different AV Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source Advanced Speaker Settings Advanced SetupCrossover Frequency Double BassSpeaker Levels Advanced SetupSpeaker Distance Digital Input Signal Formats Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Sound changes when I connect my head- phones? Remote controller doesn’t work?Can’t control other components? Can’t record?Amplifier Section SpecificationVideo Section Tuner SectionMemo Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo China Limited

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