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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TX-SR303, TX-SR303E specifications

The Onkyo TX-SR303 and TX-SR303E are part of Onkyo's well-regarded lineup of home theater receivers, designed to deliver exceptional audio performance and versatility for both music and movie enthusiasts. With an emphasis on user-friendly interfaces and high-quality sound reproduction, these models are ideal for consumers seeking an immersive home entertainment experience without breaking the bank.

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