Onkyo TX-SR304 instruction manual Playing Your AV Components, Using the Multichannel Input

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Playing Your AV Components—Continued

Using the Multichannel Input

ON/STANDBY

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

 

 

RECEIVER

DVD

 

 

 

TAPE

 

 

INPUT SELECTOR

 

 

1

2

3

CD

 

V1

V2

V3

 

MULTI CH

4

5

6

MD

 

 

 

MULTI CH

DVD

 

 

7

8

9

CDR

 

TAPE

TUNER

CD

 

 

+10

0

CLR

HDD

 

--/---

DIMMER

SLEEP

 

 

 

 

CH

VOL

 

 

 

DISC

 

 

 

ALBUM

 

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 25 for hookup information.

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

RECEIVER

Press the [RECEIVER] button,

 

and then press the [DISPLAY]

 

button repeatedly to cycle

 

through the available informa-

DISPLAY

tion.

The following information can typically be displayed for input sources.

Input source & volume*1

Signal format*2 or sampling frequency

RECEIVER

MULTI CH

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

Input source & listening mode

*1 When AM or FM radio is used, the band, preset num- ber, and frequency are displayed.

*2 If the input signal is analog, or AM or FM radio is selected, no format information is displayed. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is dis- played. If the input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal format is displayed. Information is displayed for about 3 seconds, then the previous display reap- pears.

Note:

•While the multichannel input is selected, the Speaker Configuration settings on page 34 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

ON/STANDBY

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

 

 

RECEIVER

DVD

 

 

 

TAPE

 

 

INPUT SELECTOR

 

 

1

2

3

CD

 

V1

V2

V3

 

 

 

5

6

MD

 

AUDIO SUBTITLE

 

 

 

TEST TONE

CH SEL

LEVEL-

LEVEL+

DISPLAY

 

PLAY MODE

 

 

DISPLAY

 

L NIGHT

CINE FLTR

 

 

RC-645S

 

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-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 To select your HDD component as the input source, press HDD ModeAlbum +/- button Playlist / buttonsPlay button Tape ModeStop button Reverse Play buttonSpeaker Sets a and B Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Set a Main Room Speaker Set B Sub RoomSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Configuration Attaching the Speaker LabelsConnecting Speaker Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting a Powered Subwoofer Speaker Set B Speaker Set aConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Other ModelsConnecting 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? Video Connection FormatsVideo Connection DVD Player to AV Receiver to TV Connecting a DVD PlayerMultichannel Audio Connection Audio ConnectionMultichannel Connection DVD player Connecting a VCR for Playback Connecting a VCRVideo Connection VCR to AV Receiver to TV TV, projectorConnecting a VCR for Recording Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other DeviceVideo Connection Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc CD Player or Turntable with Built-in Phono Preamp Connecting a CD Player or TurntableCD player Turntable MM with Built-in phono preamp Phono preampConnecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Connecting an HDD-compatible Component Audio OnlyCassette recorder CDR, etc Connecting the Power Cord Connecting Onkyo ComponentsAuto Power On/Standby Remote ControlTurning On the AV Receiver Turning OnSmooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps Have you connected a component to a digital audio input?Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources First Time SetupChanging the Input Display First Time Setup Testing the speakers Press the Setup buttonUse the Down Button to Left and Right Buttons to Select Small, Large, or NonePlaying 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 Tuning into Radio Stations Using the TunerAM Frequency Step Setup Not North America and Europe Listening to the RadioPresetting Radio Stations Using the TunerDeleting Presets Selecting Preset StationsWhat 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 Setting the Display Brightness Using HeadphonesAdjusting the Bass & Treble Common FunctionsPress the remote controller’s Muting button Using the Sleep TimerCommon Functions Muting the AV ReceiverHeadphones Adjusting Speaker LevelsSpeaker Set B Multichannel DVD InputSelecting with the Remote Controller Using the Listening ModesSelecting Listening Modes Selecting on the AV receiverAbout the Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesOnkyo Original DSP Modes DTSDTS Using the Audio Adjust Functions Adjusting the Listening ModesInput Channel Settings Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital only Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the CinemaFILTER PL II Music Mode SettingsRecording the Input Source RecordingRecording from Different AV Sources Advanced Speaker Settings Advanced SetupCrossover Frequency Double BassSpeaker Distance Advanced SetupSpeaker Levels Digital Input Signal Formats Correcting Sound and Picture Sync Press the Receiver Remote Mode buttonInput Selector Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Can’t record? Sound changes when I connect my head- phones?How do I change the language of a multiplex source? Functions don’t work?Amplifier Section SpecificationsVideo Section Tuner SectionMemo Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo China Limited

TX-SR304 specifications

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