Onkyo TX-SR304 Connecting Onkyo Components, Connecting the Power Cord, Auto Power On/Standby

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Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting Onkyo Components

Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable.

Step 2: Make the connection.

Step 3: If you’re using an MD, CDR, or HDD component, change the input Display (see page 33).

With (Remote Interactive), you can use the following special functions:

■Auto Power On/Standby

When you start playback on a component connected via , if the AV receiver is on Standby, it will automatically turn on and select that component as the input source. Similarly, when the AV receiver is set to Standby, all compo-

nents connected via will also go on Standby.

■Direct Change

When playback is started on a component connected via , the AV receiver automatically selects that component as the input source. If your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver’s multichannel DVD input, you’ll need to

press the [MULTI CH] button to hear all channels (see page 37), as the Direct Change function only selects the FRONT DVD IN jacks.

■Remote Control

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control your other -capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor instead of the component.

Notes:

•

Use only

cables for

connections.

 

IN

 

L

 

cables are supplied with Onkyo players (DVD,

 

R

 

CD, etc.).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD

•

Some components have two

 

jacks. You can

 

 

 

connect either one to the AV receiver. The other

 

FRONT

 

REMOTE

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

jack is for connecting additional

-capable

CONTROL

 

 

 

R

 

components.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Connect only Onkyo components to

jacks.

 

 

 

Connecting other manufacturer’s components

e.g., CD player

 

 

may cause a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Some components may not support all

func-

R

L

ANALOG

 

tions. Refer to the manuals supplied with your

AUDIO OUT

 

e.g., DVD player

 

 

other Onkyo components.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO OUT

Connecting the Power Cord

Notes:

•Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components.

•Connect the AV receiver’s power cord to a suitable wall outlet.

•Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a different branch circuit.

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Contents TX-SR8440 Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsFCC Information for User Precautions 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 Phono 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?Tuner Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Video SectionMemo Onkyo China Limited Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo Europe UK Office

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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