Onkyo TX 82 Owners Manual

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0 Thank you lorpurchaslng the ONKYO TX-84/84M, TX -82/82M Miter-Amplifier. I Please
read this manual thoroughly before connecting up your new tuner-amplifier, and turning it

on, 0 Following the Instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain the utmost listening
enjoyment from your new TX -84/84M, TX 782/82M. 0 Please keep the manual for later re»

lerence.

FEATURES.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS...
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS

CON TEN TS

PRECAUTIONS .......................................................

OPERATIONS .....................................................................

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FEATURES
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0 7 input terminals (even video inputs)

You can connect your TX-84l82 to various audio or video equipment, including a compact disc player.

I Discrete Output Stage

The Discrete Output Stage ensures "clean" drive into a low impedance load, and a minimum distortion sound output is rendered by the
linear swnching Cll'CLlII, The Onkyo design philosophy for high quality amplifiers is incorporated in the TX784/82 through the careful

selection of high quality parts.
O The Heart of your AV System

You can connect two Video tape decks, to duplicate Video or audio tapes. The sound quality of monaural VTR signals can be enhanced
and improved by the simulated stereo function The selective tone control has its own volume adiustment, putting extra convenience
under your control. The TX7845 dynamic bass expander (DEE) and its stereo image expander (SlE) give you the feeling of a live

performance.
0 Wireless Remote Control included

The inlrared wireless remote control unit enables, from a distance, operations such as volume adjustment, power ON/OFF, input selection,
tuner preset station UP/DOWN, and audio muting. It can also work With some ONKYO cassette tapedecks and CD players (also turntables

with TX»84).

tr The TX-84M and TX782M are supplied with a universal remote control, RCVAV1M, which prowdes many convenient functions

0 Receiving section

it The TX»84/82 is equipped With Onkyo's unique APR System that automatically controls the RF sensitivity (BX/local), auto hisblend.
mode function (auto/mono) and noise reduction (on/off, TX-84) according to the signal quality. Consequently, optimum reception

is assured at all times.

* The memory preset stores all of your 16 lavorite random AM/FM stations for the expanSion oI the number of broadcasts

0 Easy, versatile operation

* The most frequently used controls are featherrtouch sensitive to avoid Signal intelerence
it All your Iavorite stations are retained in memory for a few weeks after the unit has been disconnected,

You can use two pairs of speakers at the same time.

0 The baSic features of this tuner amplifier were designed to provide a true to life" impiesslon in your home. (T he TX784/82 gives you

solid quality from top to bottom")

CAUTION

"TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL "

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

o The lightning Ilash with arrowhead symbol, wriiiin
an equilateral triangle, IS Intended to alert the user
in the presence of uninsulaied dangerous voltage
Within inc product's enclosure that may be oI stirri-
cierii magnitude to consiituie a risk ol electric shock
to persons

0 The exclamation point wrthiri an equilateral triangle
IS intended to alert the user to the presence of TIE
portant operating and maintenance (servicing) ll'l-
stiticiions in the literature accompanying the appllr
ance

"WARNING"
"TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE 0R ELECTRlC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THlS APPLlANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE."

O For models havrng power cords With a polarized plug.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT USE THIS (POLARlZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

l Sur les modeles dont la fiche est polarise'e.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LESCHOCSELECTRIOUES
NE PAS UTILlSER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEc UN PROV
LONGATEUR. UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNEAUTRE SORTIE
DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMEs PEUVENT ETRE iNsEREEs
A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

0 The serial number is written on the rear panel or this unit Copy ihe
serial number and model number onto your warranty card and keep it
in a sale place

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IMPORTANT SA FECUA RDS

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, Cleaning

Read Instructions , All the salary and operating instructions should
be read belore the appliance is operated,

Retain Instructions * The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference

Heed Warnings , All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
lnstructlons shcluld be adhered to

Foiidw Instructions , All operating and use instructions should
be fwllnwed

Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water
for example, near a bathtub, washoowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
ln a wet basement, or near a sWirnniing pool, and the like

Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only With a cart
or stand lhat is recommended by the manufacturer.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location
or position does not interlero With its proper ventilation For example,
the appliance should not tie situated on a bed. solo, rug. or similar
surlace that may block the ventilation openings or, placed ln 3 bulltrln
installation. such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the liow
of all through the ventilation openings

Heat The appliance should be situated away lrom heat sources such
as radiators heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (Including
amplifiers) that produce heat,

Power Sources The. appliance should be connected to a power
supply only oi the type described I'i the operating lnstructlons or as
marked on the appliance

Grounding and Polarization , The precautionsthat should be taken
so that the grounding oi polarization means or an appliance is not
deleated

Power-Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched hy items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to colds at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit ltont the ap
phance

The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended
by the manufacturnr

Power Lines
power lines

An putdooor antenna should be located away Iiorrt

Outdoor Antenna Grounding it an outsrde antenna is connected
to the receiver. be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges
Sectlon 810 ofthe National Electrtcal Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984,
nrmilrles lnInrmatliin With respect to proper amundlno of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding ol the lead in wrre to an antenna
discharge unit, size at grounding conductors, location ol the Milan
nardlscharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and require-
merits for the grounding electrode See Figure 851

FIGURE 65.1:

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING
TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS

CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 * "RADIO AND TELE-
VISION EQUIPMENT"

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GROUND CLAMPS

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5 Use No to AWG (5 3 mmzi Copper, No 8 AWG (34 mm2) aiuniinuni, No l7
AM; it o rrirn J coppertclad steel or bronze ere, or larger. as a ground Wire,

b Secure antenna lead-in and ground Wires to house wrth stand~afi insulators spaced
lrorn 476 ieei (l 2271 82 m) apart

5 Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where lead-in enters house

1 useiurriper wire not smaller that. No 5 AWG (i 3 3 mmzi copper, orthe equivalent,
when a separate antennargruundlng electrode is used See NEC Section 81021 (i)

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Nonuse Periods , The power cord of the appliance should be unr
plugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

Object and Liquid Entry 7 Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings

Damage Requiring Service s The appllance should be Servlced

by qualified service personnel when

A The powerrsupply cord or the plug has been damaged, or

B Oblects have talien, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;
or

C The appliance has been exposed to rain, or

D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance, or

E. The appllarice has been dropped or the enclosure damaged,

Servicing a The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other senricing
shouid oe releried to qualified service personnel

The tuner amplifiers are provided with the following
remote control transmitters:

TX784" R0848
TX782.. Pic-82S
TXr84M/82M... RCVAVIM

TXr84M and TX782M are basically the same tuner
amplifiers supplied with different remote control transr
mitters,

For the RC-AVI M transmltter, a seperate instruction
manual is included.

PRECAUTIONS

1 .

Warranty Card

The serial number is written on the rear panel of this
unit. Copy the serial number and model number onto
your warranty card and keep it in a safe place,

. Recording Copyright

Recording of copyrighted material for other than per
sonal use is illegal without permission of the copyright
holder,

. AC Fuse

The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user
serVIceable. If power does not come on. contact your
Onkyo dealer.

. Care

From time to time you should wipe off the front and rear
panels and the cabinet with a silicon or other soft cloth.
For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution
of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and wipe
off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean
cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or
other chemmal solvents or cloths since these could
damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.

. Power

WARNING
BEFORETURNING ON POWER FOR THE FIRST TIME.
READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
Some models are designed for use only with the power
supply voltage of the region where they are sold.

USA 8. Canadian models: AC120V,60H2

Worldwide models: ACl 20V, 60Hz/

220V, 50Hz switchable.