Onkyo TX-SR304 Connecting Your Speakers, Speaker Configuration, Attaching the Speaker Labels

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Connecting Your Speakers

Speaker Configuration

For the best surround-sound experience, you should con- nect five speakers and a powered subwoofer.

The following table shows which channels you should use based on the number of speakers that you have.

Number of speakers:

2

3

4

5

 

 

 

 

 

Front left

✓

✓

✓

✓

 

 

 

 

 

Front right

✓

✓

✓

✓

 

 

 

 

 

Center

 

✓

 

✓

 

 

 

 

 

Surround left

 

 

✓

✓

 

 

 

 

 

Surround right

 

 

✓

✓

 

 

 

 

 

No matter how many speakers you use, a powered sub- woofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass.

Before using the AV receiver, you must specify which speakers are connected and their sizes (see page 34). To get the very best from your surround-sound system, you should also specify the distance between the listener and each individual speaker so that the sound from each speaker arrives at the listener’s ears at the same time (see page 52). In addition, you should set the level of each individual speaker to achieve an equal balance (see page 52.)

Attaching the Speaker Labels

The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of identification. (The negative (–) speaker terminals are all black.)

Speaker terminal

Color

 

 

Front left

White

 

 

Front right

Red

 

 

Center

Green

 

 

Surround left

Blue

 

 

Surround right

Gray

 

 

The supplied speaker labels are also color-coded and you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in accordance with the above table. All you need to do then is to match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal.

Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

•You can connect speakers with an impedance of

6 ohms or higher. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume lev- els for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may be activated.

•Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections.

•Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.

•Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals to only positive

(+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals to only nega- tive (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.

•Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided.

•Be careful not to short the

positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

•Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker termi- nal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

•Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.

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Contents TX-SR8440 Important Safety Instructions AvisPrecautions PowerFCC Information for User Supplied 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 Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc CD 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 Tuner SectionMemo Onkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo China Limited

TX-SR304 specifications

The Onkyo TX-SR304 is a versatile and robust home theater receiver that caters to audiophiles and casual listeners alike. Launched with features that resonate with contemporary demands, it integrates a blend of technologies that enhance audio and video performance, making it a solid choice for home entertainment systems.

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