Onkyo TXSR 700 E Owners Manual

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2 1.Read Instructions -“ All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2.Retain Instructions -“ The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3.Heed Warnings -“ All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.Follow Instructions -“ All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5.Cleaning -“ Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. The appliance should be cleaned only as recom- mended by the manufacturer. 6.Attachments -“ Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7.Water and Moisture -“ Do not use the appliance near water -“for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. 8.Accessories -“ Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufac- turer. 9. An appliance and cart combina- tion should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 10.Ventilation -“ Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The appliance should not be placed in a built-in instal- lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided. There should be free space of at least 20 cm (8 in.) and an opening behind the appliance. 11.Power Sources -“ The appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. 12.Grounding or Polarization -“ The appliance may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.13.Power-Cord Protection -“ Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 14.Outdoor Antenna Grounding -“ If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides in- formation with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup- porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna- discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of an- tenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1. 15.Lightning -“ For added protection for the appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and discon- nect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line surges. 16.Power Lines -“ An outside antenna system should not be lo- cated in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 17.Overloading -“ Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 18.Object and Liquid Entry -“ Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch danger- ous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance. 19.Servicing -“ Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous volt- age or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 20.Damage Requiring Service -“ Unplug the appliance form the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the appliance, C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water, D. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper ad- justment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to its normal operation, E. If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way, and F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in perfor- mance -“ this indicates a need for service. Important Safeguards WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNINGRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR AVIS PORTABLE CART WARNING S3125A

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3 ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC -“ NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENTGROUND CLAMPANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE S2898A 1. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station. 3. Care From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a 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 chemi- cal solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove the panel lettering. 4. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel. Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform to local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the volt- age of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit. For British models Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. IMPORTANTThe wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the termi- nals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the termi- nal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. IMPORTANTA 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DIS- POSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. Precautions For U.S. models Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers at- tention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. FCC Information for User CAUTION:The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa- tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip- ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer- ence by one or more of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For Canadian models NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Modèle pour les Canadien REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CON-FORME Ã- LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée: ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND. 21.Replacement Parts -“ When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 22.Safety Check -“ Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the appliance is in proper operation condition. 23.Wall or Ceiling Mounting -“ The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 24.Heat -“ The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appli- ances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 25.Liquid Hazards -“ The appliance shall not be exposed to drip- ping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the appliance.FIGURE 1: EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

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7 Before using this unit Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with the TX-SR700/700E/600/600E. AM loop antenna × 1 Remote controller × 1 TX-SR700/700E: RC-482M TX-SR600/600E: RC-480M Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) × 2 RC-482M FM indoor antenna × 1 3 2 1 RC-482M 30Ëš 30Ëš Remote control sensor STANDBY indicatorTX-SR700/700E/ 600/600E Approx. 16 feet (5 meters) L 27122974 REMOTE CONTROL CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE6 OHMS MIN. /SPEAKER ANTENNAFM 75 AM COAXIAL OPTICAL 1 2 ININININFRONTSURR CENTER SUB WOOFER VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 OUT OUT DIGITAL INPUT VIDEO 2 DVDMONITOR OUT DVD TAPE CD SUBWOOFER PRE OUT L R FRONT SPEAKERSZONE 2 SPEAKERSSURROUND SPEAKERSCENTER SPEAKER RL RLFRONTSURROUNDCENTERZONE 2 SURROUND BACK RL RLPRE OUT R VIDEO 3 VIDEO 1 V12 V TRIGGER OUTZONE 2 VIDEO 3 OPTICAL COAXIALDIGITAL INPUT INININOUT IN DIGITAL OUTPUT IN INPUT 1 INPUT 2OUTPUTCOMPONENT VIDEO L RPHONO IN PRPBY GND OUT OUT SIR IN SURROUND BACK SPEAKER AC OUTLETS AV RECEIVERMODEL NO. TX- SR700E 120 V VOLTAGE SELECTOR220-230 V SWITCHED TOTAL 100W MAX. 120 V VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220-230 V Speaker cable label × 1 75/300 -„¦ antenna adapter × 1 Conversion plug × 1 (Use this plug if the power cord plug of the TX- SR700/700E/600/600E does not fit your AC outlet. Shape may vary depending on the area which it was purchased.) The following accessories may be available depending on the area which it was purchased. Front Left Front LeftSP-B / Zone 2LeftSP-B / Zone 2Left Surround Right Surround Right Surround BackRightSurround BackRight Zone 2 Right Zone 2 Right Front Left Front Left SP-B / Zone 2LeftSP-B / Zone 2Left Front Right Front Right SP-B / Zone 2RightSP-B / Zone 2Right Front Right Front Right SP-B / Zone 2RightSP-B / Zone 2Right Surround Right Surround Right Center Center Center CenterSurround Left Surround Left Surround Left Surround Left Surround BackRightSurround BackRight Zone 2 Right Zone 2 Right Surround BackLeftSurround BackLeft Zone 2 Left Zone 2 Left Surround BackLeftSurround BackLeft Zone 2 Left Zone 2 Left 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Setting the voltage selector (Worldwide models only) Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector so that you can set your TX-SR700/700E/600/600E to conform with local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit. Determine the proper voltage for your area: 220-230 V or 120 V. If the preset voltage is not correct for your area, insert a screwdriver into the groove in the switch and slide the switch all the way to the top (120 V) or bottom (220-230 V), whichever is appropriate. Installing the remote controller batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing it and sliding it in the direction shown by the arrow below. 2. Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3) batteries into the battery compartment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive (+) and negative (-“) symbols) inside the battery compartment. 3. After the batteries are installed and seated correctly, replace the compartment cover.Notes: -Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of batteries. -To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the remote controller will not be used for a long time. -Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from corrosion. If the remote controller does not operate smoothly, remove the old batteries and replace them both with two new AA batteries. Using the remote controller Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from the remote controller. Notes: -Make sure that the remote control sensor is not subject to strong light such as direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light for it may prevent proper operation of the remote controller. -Using another remote controller in the same room or using the TX-SR700/700E/600/600E near equipment that uses infrared rays may cause operational interference. -Do not put objects on the remote controller. Its buttons may be pressed by mistake and drain the batteries. -Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored glass. Placing the TX-SR700/700E/600/600E behind such doors may prevent proper remote controller operation. -If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate.

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72 Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller SEND/LEARN indicator MODE buttons SEND/LEARN indicator MODE buttons Erasing the programmed command from one button You can only erase memorized commands and not preset ones. 1. Press and hold down the MODE button for the command, press the ENTER button, and then release both buttons. When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARN indicator lights. When you press the ENTER button, the lamp turns off. When you release the buttons, the lamp lights again. 2. Press and release the button for the command you wish to erase. When you press the button, the SEND/LEARN indicator turns off. When you release the button, the lamp lights again. 3. Press and release the same button again. The SEND/LEARN lamp slowly flashes twice. The memorized command is erased. Note: If the SEND/LEARN indicator quickly flashes three times and turns off, then the remote controller has exited the erasing mode because either you have made a mistake during erasing or a time-out has occurred because no button has been pressed. Resume from Step 1. Erasing all the commands programmed under a MODE button 1. Press and hold down the desired MODE button, press the ENTER button twice, and then release both buttons. When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARN indicator lights. When you press the ENTER button, the lamp turns off. When you release the buttons, the lamp slowly flashes twice and then lights again. 2. Press and release the same MODE button again. When you release the button, the SEND/LEARN indicator slowly flashes twice. This erases all the commands memorized to the MODE button. Notes: -If the SEND/LEARN indicator quickly flashes three times and turns off, then the remote controller has exited the erasing mode because either you have made a mistake during erasing or a time- out has occurred because no button has been pressed. Resume from Step 1. -If many commands have been programmed to the MODE button, then the SEND/LEARN indicator may remain lit for up to 20 seconds during Step 2. This is not a malfunction. ENTER MACRO 2 MACRO 1 ENTER

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76 Troubleshooting guide If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, first try to operate the controls on the front panel of the TX-SR700/700E/ 600/600E to make sure that it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) in the remote controller. POWER No power. -Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord (see page 33). -External noise is affecting the internal microcomputer. Turn off the power, wait five seconds, and then turn back on the power (see page 33). -Internal fuse is blown. Contact your Onkyo Service Center. Power turns on but no sound. -Muting is displayed. Press the MUTING button on the remote controller to turn off muting (see page 48). -Bad connections or wiring. Check connections, speaker cables, and other wiring (see pages 16 to 32). -Amplifier protection circuitry is activated. Contact your Onkyo Service Center. Sound of playback source is not heard. -Input selector is not set properly. Set to correct input source. -Headphones are connected. Lower volume and then disconnect headphones. Power shuts off immediately after power on. -Amplifier protection circuitry is activated. Remove the power cord from the outlet immediately. Contact your Onkyo service center. SPEAKERS No sound from the center speaker, or at very low volume. -Speaker cable is not connected. Check the connection between amplifier and speaker (see page 31). -Listening mode is set to Stereo or Direct. Set the Listening mode to any mode other than Stereo or Direct. The output to the center speaker may differ depending on the listening mode. -Center speaker volume is set to minimum. Set the center speaker level to the appropriate volume (see page 38). -The Center setting is set to None. Set the Center setting to Large or Small at Speaker Config (see page 36). No sound or very low volume from subwoofer. -Subwoofer setting is set to No. Set the Subwoofer setting to Yes at Speaker Config (see page 36). -Subwoofer volume is set to minimum. Set the subwoofer level to the appropriate volume (see page 38). Low frequency humming is heard. -Turntable motor is not properly grounded. (TX-SR700/700E only) Check for proper ground connection. -Audio connection cables on the rear panel are connected incorrectly. Adjust the placement of the cable to reduce hum. Howling is heard when the volume is turned up. (TX- SR700/700E only) -Turntable and speakers are located too close together. Move them farther apart. Rough or scratchy sound is heard. High range is not clear. -Turntable needle is dirty or worn (TX-SR700/700E only), or a problem exists with a connected component. Refer to the instruction of the connected components and check for problem. -Treble control is too high. Turn treble setting down at Audio Adjust -†’ Treble (see page 57). FM/AM TUNER AM stations cannot be received. -AM loop antenna is not connected. Connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM antenna terminals (see page 34). Buzzing noise on AM stations (particularly noticeable at night or with weak stations). -Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluorescent lamp. Move the AM loop antenna to different position. Set up an outdoor AM antenna (see page 34). Noise is heard at high-pitched sounds on AM stations. -Noise caused by TV set. Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the TV. Move TX-SR700/700E/600/600E away from TV set. Crackling noise on both AM and FM stations. -Noise caused by fluorescent lamp being turned on and off. Move antenna as far as possible from the fluorescent lamp. -Noise from automobile ignition. Install an FM outdoor antenna as far as possible from the road (see page 35). Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna.