TX-84/84M TX-82/82M Quartz Synthesized Tuner Amplifier Instruction Manual¢ Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO TX-84/84M, TX-82/82M Tuner Amplifier. # Please ‘ead this manual thoroughiy betore connecting up your new tuner-amplitier, and turning it on. ® Following the instructions inthis manual will enable you to obtoin the utmost listening enjoyment from your new TX-84/84M, TX-82/82M. @ Please keep the manual for later re ference. CONTENTS FEATURES, IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS. PRECAUTIONS SYSTEM CONNECTIONS FRONT PANEL FACILITIES OPERATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS. FEATURES LL © 7 input terminals {even vi You ean connect your 1X84 8 ®@ Discrete Output Stage ‘The Discrete Output Stage ensures “clean” dive ito alow impedance load, and a minimum distortion sound output is rendered by the linear switehing cuit. The Onkya design philosophy for high quality amps is incorporated inthe TX 88/82 through the. are Section of high quality pars, ‘© The Heart of your AV System You can connect two video tape decks. to duplicate video or audio tapes. The sound quality af monaural VFR signals can be enhenced and improved by the simulated stereo function. The selective tone control has is own volume adjustment. putting extra convenanee under your control. The TX-84's dynamic bass expander (OBE) and its stereo age expander (SIE) ge vou the feeling of a Ive pertosmance ‘The infrared wireless remote contol unit enables toma distance. operations such as volume adjustment, power ON/OFF. input selection tuner preset station UP/OWN, and audio muting. Ir can also work with some ONKYO cassette topedecks and CO plays (alo urna es wih 1x84) +The TX-84M and TX-82M ore supplied with 2 universal remote control, AC-AVIM, which provides many convenient functions ‘© Receiving section +The TX-84/82 is equipped with Orkyo's unique APR System that automatically contto's the RF senstwity(OXi/cel. auto hi-bien, mode funtion (auto/mono} and nose reduction (on/atl, TX-B4) according o he signal quality. Consequently optimum reception ‘saetured at al times. + The memory preset stores all of your 16 favorite random AM/FM stations for she expnsion of the number of broadcasts © Easy, versatile operation +The most frequently used contol ae feather touch sensitive to avoid signal intefeence, + Al your favorite stations are retained n memory foro few weeks ater he unt hes been dsconnected + You ean use two pairs of speakers atthe same tine 1 The basic features ofthis tuner amplifier wore designed to provide a “ue olf” impression in your home. (“The TX-84/82 gives you sold quality tom top to bottom”) 10 inputs) :2varous audio or vdeo equipment, including # compact ds player. CAUTION “TO REOUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, D0 NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER: SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE HEFEH SEMVILING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, Qh petty tos Beara ery AN a pence “WARNING” TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, 00 NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE © For models having power cords with polarized plug CAUTION: ro prevent evectRic SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION ‘CAN BE FULLY INSEATED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE © -Suries modéies dont Ia fche est polrisé. ATTENTION: pour PRevENIRLES CHOcsS ELECTRIQUES. NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PRO. LONGATEUR. UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF 5i LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES AFOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE & DECOUVERTIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS © Qe taned fru teers 4 Heed Wernings —Alwarings on he spplance a inthe operating 4 Follow Instrvctions - All operating ant use nstucions sid 5. Water and Moisture Te appliance shoul nt be wed ne water {ocrsample nears thu, waenbow, chen sn nun 1 arts and Stands The applance should he uted only wath 9 eat 7 Wall or Geling Mounting _ Th apohance show be mound 10 Power Sources Th vppines should he connect 08 power muted the apps 12, Power-Cord Protection _Powi-suppy cod should route 15 Outdoor Antenna Grounding vn outside antennas conncte| Sect 810 of te Nationa Bartel Code, ANSI/NFPAN, 70-7888, Figure 65. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS. CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 10 - "RADIO AND TELE. VISION EQUIPMENT JF» J Nations ‘tonoms sowrest Elrcenape mvene tr 2 sum ‘ semper wes tema tan No 6ANG (13:3?) pou ore sain 17 Object and Liquid Entry ~ Cae should Be token 50 that obec 2X ‘The power suppy cord a tha plug hs been damages ot The gopience nes boon dopped othe enclosure damaged 19, Servicing ~ The user shouldnt stampt to seve the aptanee Eeyond tr aasenbed inthe operating mavoctons Al other soieing © The tuner amplifiers are provided with the following remote control transmitters: T-84 Re-84s 1x82 RC-825 TX. B4M/82M.... RC-AVIM ‘© Px 8am ang TX:82M are basicaly rhe same tuner amplifiers supplied with different remote control trans sitters For the RC-AVIM transmitter, 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 yout warranty card and keep itn a safe place 2, Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than per. sonal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder 3. AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user serviceable. If power does not come an. contact your Onkyo dealer. 4. 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 hoavioe dirt, dampon a goft cloth in a weak eolution ‘of mild detergent and water, wring it out dey. and wipe off the dirt Following this, dry immediately with a clean cloth, Do not use rough material. thinners, alcohol or fother chemical solvents or cloths since these could {damage the finish or remave the pane! lettering. 5. Power WARNING BEFORE TURNING ON POWER FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. © Some models are designed for use oniy with the power supply voitage of the region where they are sold USA & Canadian models: AC120V, 60Hz Worldwide mode's ‘ACI20V, 60H2/ 220V, 50H switchableSYSTEM CONNECTIONS General Switch the main power switch off before performing Romote control operation is not possible when only the connections. Also be sure to perform left and right channel smote control cord is connected. Remote control cord connections properly and pin cord must be connected. Puaven vent) RECORDER WER.2) Monto TV osc, )) ' | fi | J —+ = i ? ‘Bb © Ew By Hise: oe So |e) a1] |r [Ea (let At | aes AC Outlets Nore; © UNSWITCHED: Do not use the seme antenna for both FM and TV (or This outlet is not switched on and off by the Power VCR) reception since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals switeh on the front panel. Capacity is 100 watts, can interfere with each other. If you must use @ common # SWITCHED: (TX-84 only) FM/TV (or VER) antenna, use a directional linkoge type This outlet is switched on and off by the Power switch | splitter ‘on the front panel and remote control wansmitter. Ca pacity is 100 watt FM Antennes Use the T-shaped antennaif you live in an area where signal strength of FM broadcasts is high. Connect the antenna to the FM 300 ohms terminals and place the antenna on ‘8 wall or other surface in the position in which reception Is best If signal steength is low in your area, use 9 mut ticelement FM outdoor antenna and connect to this unit using 75 ohm coaxial cable because this type of cable is ‘more resistant to interference than 300 ohm cables, Consult your Onkyo dealer about the right type of antenna for your Tore ror ver)AM Antenna ‘An AM loop antenna is Included In the instalation In structions bag. Insert it into the holder on the rear panel ‘Swing one end of the antenna away from the rear panel to the position that gives the best reception, If reception is stil unsatisfactory, completely remove the loop antenna from the rear panel and hang it on a wall or other surface in the position that gives the best reception. Be sure the antenna is not near speakers, power cords, telavision sets, VCRs, and motorized appliances. When using an outdoor AM antenna, do not remove the loop antenna. Connect both antennas to the AM antenna terminals. 4. If compatible Onkyo remote control turntable is used with this unit, the TX-84 remote controler can also be used to start and stop turntable operation. In this case, connect the supplied phono DIN cord plug to the DIN type remote contro} jack on the turntable and the turntable remote control jack on the rear panel of TX-B4. 5. The turntable can be remotely controled only with the 1x84 Compatible Onkyo Remote Control Turntables (CP-1055F 11 P1056 CP.1046 USA model (ACT20V} only Compact Disc Player or Other Component Connect the output leads af the CD player or an additional ‘audio component to the CD jacks. An Onkyo CD piayer with remote control can be operated by the TX-84/82's remote control transmitter. For more details, refer to your Note Onkyo CD players that can be operated by the remote control transmit | AM reception is easily affected by television sets and VCRs. Therefore, AM reception may be poor if this unit is placed to0 closed to a TV or VCR Speaker Connections When connecting speakers, proper polarity is important. Always connect the (~) terminal (red) on the amplifier to the (+) terminal on the speaker and the (~) terminal (black) ‘on the amplifier to the (>) terminal on the speaker. © Speaker load impedance is very important. Only speaker systems rated at 8 ohms or more should be used with this unit. I only one pait of speakers is used, the load impedance must be at least 4 ohms. © Da not connect a single speaker in parallal to the right and left channel outputs. © Use speaker cables that have a low impedance and that are 2s short as possible ‘8 Attach speaker cables to the rear panel Speaker terminals ‘with cate, being sure that connections are made firmly and that thereis no possibility of ashart cuit occurring Turntable Connections Connect the output leads of the turntable to the PHONO sacks. Be sure to connect the ground (earth) lead wire from the turntable to the ground terminal (GND). Lack of proper ‘ground connection will cause hum. Turntables not pro: vided with GND wires do not need to be connected 1. Place the turntable an a firm shelf or deck free from vibrations (especially those generated by the speaker system). Ifthe turntable is permitted to pick up such unwanted vibrations, not only will the performance of the unit drop, but distortion in the bass frequencies and howling ia the speakers may also occur 2. Check the turntable instruction manual for any other precautions. 2. The loud noises that occur when connecting and dis connecting tha turntable leads, replacing the cartridge ‘oF lowering the tonearm could damage the speakers, Always tura the power switch off before making con = Ox130 x200 ~~ OX-30, 0x320 0x 230, 0x.220 Connect the 2.6mm plug cord (that is provided for re mote control operation of the OX-130) ta the CD remote 0170! jack on the rear panel of TX-84/82 and DX-130. 2 en 2 Tape Deck and Graphic Equalizer This unit has facilities for two tape decks. Only the tape deck connected to the TAPE-1 jacks. If you have two docks, connect the one to the TAPE-1 jacks and the ther deck to the TAPE-2 jacks 2. Connect the output leads of the tape decks to the TAPE.1 and TAPE-2 PLAY jacks. Connect the input leads of the tape decks to the TAPE-1 and TAPE-2 REC Jacks of the unit. For more details, refer to your tape dock instruction manual 2 Torannact agraphie nqualizer too, use the TAPE-2 jacks and connect the second tape deck t0 the tape jacks of the equalizer <= To connect a graphic equalizer and second tape deck to the TAPE-2 jacks,4. If tape deck 1 is remote control compatible, connect the supplied tape deck DIN cord plug to the DIN type remote Control jack on the Tape Deck and the tape deck remote control DIN jack on the rear panel of TX.84/82. Control Cassette Decks TA2028 TA-2058 (3-head) | _TA2140 7A.2090 (3:nead) | TA-Wa60 TAR240 TA2048 (3:head) | TA.RZEO TA.2190 Video Disc Player (or Video Cassette Player) Connect the "VIDEO" output of the video disc player to the TX-84/82 VCR-1/VDP “PLAY” jack and the "AUDIO ‘output to the VCR-1/VOP PLAY (AUDIO) jack. When ‘connecting a monaural VCR to the VCR-1/VDP jack, connect the VCR's audio output to either the L or R VCR-1/VDP "PLAY" audio input jack of the TX-84/82. ‘Then set the TX-84/82's mode switch (MODE) [12] to conly one speaker, the right or the left. The VCR-1/VOP. Jack is only for playback, there is no REC jack. For more details, refer to the video disc player instruction manual Video Cassette Recorder 1. Connect the “VIDEO" output of VCR to the rear panel \VCR-2 PLAY jacks and the "VIDEO" input of VCR to the rear panel VCR-2 REC jacks. Then connect the FRONT PANEL FACILITIES as ae ar oo ‘AUDIO" output of VCR to the VCR-2 Land R PLAY (AUDIO) jacks. Minaly, connect the “AUDIO” input of VCR to the VCR-2 Land R REC (AUDIO) jacks, 2. When using a monaural VCR (having a single audio input and output), set the corresponding VCR mode switch “VCR-2 MODE” on the rear panel to MONO and tse either the R or L audio jack. If the switch is in the STEREO position, sound will be heard from only the Fight or left speaker system. 3, When using a playback-only VCR. only the output connections need to be performed. 4, Do not use the same antenna for FM and VCR (TV) reception. (See the note in the antenna section } 5, For more details, refer to the VCR instruction manual Monitor TV. 1. Connect the TV VIDEO input to the TX-84/82 MONI TOR "OUT" jack. There is no need to perform an audio connection since sound will be sent directly from the ‘TX-84/82 to the speaker systems. 2. Tw Tx-84/82 uous: nave an RF converter. Teretor, it can be used with only a monitor TV equipped with a video input jack 3, Since the television set, tuner (FM/AM) section of this lunit can cause interference that may disrupt sound and/or picture quality, tha TV and TX 84/82 and their respective connection cables should be placed as fat apart as possible. The use of a common TV/EM antenna is not recommended (see antenna section) wore ‘© The front panel design for the TX-84 and TX-62 differs slightly according to the areas for which each Unit was manufactured. For example, some units have silver panels and others are black. ‘© The features and specifications for the TX-84 and TX-82 are slightly different. Read this manual care- fully to operate the model you have purchased cor rectly. 3 6 7 oe ayo wie | | a i f5 a « T Power Switch (POWER) ress once to turn power on and once again to tuen power off. When power is turned on, the Volume in. dicator lights and the TX-84/82 will wen on, tf this switch is not ON, then this TX-84/82 will not go on even if the remote control transmitter’s power key [23] is ON. With the remate contral tranamiter's power key OFF, turning power switch [i] to ON will en on the TX-84/82. When the remote control transmitter's power key (29) is tuenad OFF while power switch [1] Js ON, the STAND-BY indicator [22] will light. Input Selector Buttons and Indicators Audio Selectors TUNER: Press to listen to an AM or FM broadcast. PHONO: Press to listen to a turntable CD: Prase ta listen 1.4 CD player Video Selectors (Controls audio and video signals) VCR.1/VOP: Press to obtain the video and audio signals from a VCR-1 or a VDP. ver 2 reas to obtain the video and audio signals from a VCR-2, The button is also enabled by key [33] of the remote contol tansmiter. Tope Monitor Buttons and Indicators These buttons permit two different tape decks to be used for recording, playback and dubbing. Press once totum on and once again to um off, Note that dubbing can only be performed trom tape deck 1 to tape deck 2 ‘The button is also enabled by key [33] of the remote control transmitter. FM/AM Preset Buttons and Indicators (FM/AM RANDOM PRESET STATION) Use these buttons to recall an FM or AM station or to store a station in the memory, The preset indicator will light to show which button has been used. Refer to the Memory Funetion section for details, Memory Button and Indicator Press this button to place a station in the memory using the FM/AM Preset buttons [4]. When this button is pressed, the indicator lights for about 5 seconds. While the indicator is It, press one of the Preset buttons to ‘store a etation in the momory. The indicator above the pressed Preset button will ight up and the Memory indicator will go out to indicate that memory operation has been completed. Auto/Manual Tuning Mode Button and Indi cator (TUNING MODE) ‘The tuning mode is alternately switched between auto ‘and manual each time this button is pressed. The mode ‘currently selected is shown by the tuning mode indi Tuning Selectors (TUNING) Press the UP selector to raise the tuned frequency and the DOWN selector to lower the tuned frequency. Usina the Tunina Selectors (Manual Moda) First, set the Auto/Manual tuning mode button (6] to the manual tuning mode. Now, when the UP or DOWN, tuning selector is held down, the tuned frequency will increase or decrease continuously. To tune in 2 station, press either the UP or DOWN tuning selector until you are near the frequency of the desired station. Then, after releasing the tuning selector, press again to change the frequency in single steps until the desired station is precisoly tuned. Pressing once changes the frequency by 200kHz (or SOkHZ) stops in the FM band and by 10kHz (or 9kH2) steps in the AM band. Using the Tuning Selectors (Auto Mode) Set the Auto/Manual tuning mode butten [6] to the auto tuning mode. Then press the UP or DOWN tuning Selector, there is no need to keep the selector depressed 26 in the manual tuning mode. The tuned frequency will continue to increase or decrease until a broadcast of sufficient strength is reached. To move on to the ‘next broadcast, press tho UP or DOWN tuning selector ‘again. When the upper or lower end of the frequency range is reached, the displayed frequency will auto: matically switch back to the other end of the range and continue to increase or decrease as before. For example, when the DOWN tuning selector is pressed, the frequency will decrease until the lowest frequency is reached. The displayed froquency will tien switch back tothe highest frequency and continue to decrease. 2s before ‘Scanning will not stop for broadcasts weak enough to be suppressed by the muting circuit. To receive @ weak FM broadcast, set the FM Mute/MODE switch [12] 10 the OFF/MONO position and tune in the FM broadcast using the manual tuning mode, FM/AM Selector Buttons and Indicators (FM/AM (MW)) Depress one of these buttons to select the band of the broadeast to he tuned using the tuning ealactore fr to place a station in the memory using the Preset buttons. Bass Control (BASS) ‘Adjust to strengthen ot weaken bass response. Treble Control (TREBLE) Adjust to strengthen or weaken treble response,1 Simulated Stereo (SIMULATED STEREO) Set this switch to the on position to add a stereo- like effect to monaural sources (TV programs, mono VCR recording, AM radio, etc.) FM Mute/Mode Switch (FM MUTE/MODE) ON (STEREO), Normal stereu reproduction, sionaural broadcasts will be heard in mono. Weak FM broadcasts will nat be heard because of the muting circuit OFF (MONO): Both stereo and mono broadcasts will bbe heard in mono. During FM stereo reception, the Stereo indicator will rot light. Weak FM broadcasts will be heard in mono, = This ewitch can also be used to ewiteh betwoon stereo and mono reproduction of other sources, 18 Balance Control (BALANCE) Use this control to adjust the relative volume levels of the left and right soeaker systems. {@ Volume contro! and Indicator (VOLUME) Turn clockwise to increase the volume level, The vo lume can be adjusted manually and by the remote Control rensmitte's Viume UP/ DOWN key [36]. When adjusted by remote control, the volume knob rotates ‘along with the volume indicator on the knob. This al lows you to see the volume level from a distance. 18 Stereo Image Expander Switch and Level Control and indicator (Tx-84 only) S.LE (STEREO IMAGE EXPANDER) Set this switch fo the on position to add an extra feeling. ‘of width and depth to stereo sound. Adjust level control 10 raise and lower the amount of the stereo image expander effect. Tf Selective Tone Control! Switch and Level Con trol and Indicator $.T.C (SELECTIVE TONE CONTROL) ‘Ser inis switch 10 the on position, creating a clear re production quality of the ultra low frequencies and high frequencies. Boosting of a selective tone can be controlled via the level control 17 Dynamic Bass Expander Switch and Love! Control and Indicator (TX-84 only) D.B.E (DYNAMIC BASS EXPANDER) Set this switch to the on position to add an extra feeling ‘of power and realism to the low range. its function is Unlike tnar of the conventional bass control. Aqjust level Control to raise and lawer the amount of the dynamic bass expander effect. 1 Shift Button and Indicator (SHIFT) The FM/AM proset buttons [d] can be uted to store 4 total of 16 radio stations. Use this button to switch ‘the preset buttons between the memory channel 1-8 and 9-16 modes. The setting alternates between 1-8 ‘and 9-16 each time this Button is pressed 1 Frequency Display The frequency recalled by the FM/AM preset buttons [] or tuned by the Tuning selectors [7] is dispiayed here in digital form 2 APR Indicators ‘Automatic Precis Mode) The APR system cesponses to FM reception fluctu ations minimizing the distortion and noise. ion Reception System (FM NOTE: ‘© When FM Muto/Mode Switch [12] is OFF (MONO), the APR mode selection function does not aperate, and the Stereo/Mode Indicators forced to "MONO" '# The NR indicator is only on the TX-84. The RF MODE will indicate LOCAL when sufficient antenna is received, Remote Control Sensor ‘This sensor receives the remote control signals 2 Stand-By Received Indicator When this indicator is on, power ON can be performed by the remote contro} transmitter. The signal received from the remote control transmitter will also turn the indicator ON. Refer to the Remate Cantrol Transmitter Contro's seetion for details. 24 Muting Indicator ‘Muting can be performed by the remote control tran ‘smitter Audio Muting key [37]. When muting is ON, this indicator will light 2 Speaker Selector Switches (SPEAKERS) This unit can drive two pairs of speakers in pairs (A or B) or fours (A * B). To listen to both Speaker Systems at once, depress both Speaker Selactor switches 28 Headphones Jack (PHONES) Stereo headphones with a standard binaural plug can bbe connected ere: 26 Signal Strength Indicator (TX-84 only) (SIGNAL) ‘The optimum tuning point is indicated when the most 21 Tuned Indicator (TX-82 only) (TUNED) This fights when an FM oF AM broadcast is being properly received. This indicator does nat light for weak broadcasts 2% Stereo Indicator (STEREO) This indicator lights when an FM stereo broadcast is boing received. It does not light when the FM MUTE) Mode switch [12] is in the OFF (MONO) position or when @ weak FM stereo broadcast is being received. '* Remote Control Transmitter Controls (RC-84S, RC-828) NOTE: For the AC_AVIM transmitter provided with the ‘TX-B4M/82M, — please refer to the separate instruction manuel (included) The remote control transmitter included with this unit controls not only the amplifier and tuner functions of the TX-84/82, but also major functions of the cassette deck (only tape 1). compact disc player and turntable (7-84 only} connected to the TX-84/82) The remote cantrol transmitter also has a switch that tuins power on and off to the AC outlet on the rear ponel of the TX-84 If the main power switch [T] is not ON, remote contro! operation is not possible29 Power Key When the TX-84/82's STAND-BY indicator is lit, pressing this key will tuen on the TX-84/82's (the STAND-BY indicator will go out). Pressing the key again will turn off the TX-84/82 (the STAND-BY In- ficator will ight) 30 Tape Operation Keys (TAPE) ‘These keys are used to operate the tape deck connected tothe rear panel tape jacks. Compatible Onkyo cassette docks are listed in the tape dock section of the con nections explanation, Consult your Onkyo dealer for further details, "1 PAUSE: Press to activate the pause mode. » PLAY: Press to begin playback © REC: While holding this key down. prass the play key to start recording. Recording is ot started when the tec Key alone is pressed > STOP: Press to stop recording, playback, rewind « Press to rewind. » Press to fast-forward, Rofer to the cassette deck instruction manual for ad ditional instructions on operating the deck 3 Audio Muting Key Pressing this key wil operate the TX-84/82's audio muting circuit (approx. ~20 a8). Muting indicator {23} wil ight. Pressing the key again willturn off dio imuting, Audio muting ta off whenever the TX: 84/62 ‘sumed on 88 Phono Operation Key (PLAY/REJECT) (RC-84S- only) ‘This key is used 10 operat the turntable connected to the rear panel phono jacks. Compatibie Onkyo tum ables ae sted inthe turntable section of the con nections explanation, Consult your Onkyo dealer for {unter details. The phono operation key can be used nly whan the PHONO input soictor Koy [2] has been orevsed, Each time the pono operation Key i pressed the remote contol transmitter alternately emits the play ar rjeet command. Refer tothe turntable instuction manual for additional instructions on operating the tuinrabie Note; Before starting record play using remote control, confirm that there is a record on the platter. IF there is no record, the stylus will be lowered to the platter, resulting in serious damage to the stylus 34 Tape Monitor Keys and Input Selector Keys (INPUT SELECTOR) Selact a desired program source: TAPE-1, TAPE-2, Phono, CD, Tuner, VER-1/VDP , or VCR-2, using these. keys. 3¢ Tuner Operation Keys (DOWN-PRESET, UP) When the UP or DOWN remote this key is pressed, the next higher oF lower memory channel is recalled. Each time UP or DOWN keys pressed, the following memory channel in the corresponding ditection is recalled, If the key (UP or OWN) is held down for more than one second, the memory channel will increase or do ‘ease continuously until key is released, 35 CD Operation Keys (CD) These keys are used to operate the Onkyo CD player. Compatible Onkyo CD playersarelistedin the CD player section of the connections explanation. Consult your Onkyo dealer for further details. PAUSE: Press to activate the Pause mode, » PLAY: Press to begin playback STOP: Press to stop playback. ie Press this key to play soundtracks before the one being played. ot Press this key to play soundtracks after the one being played. Refer to the CD Player instruction manual for additional instruction to operate the CD player 8 Volume Keys (DOWN-UP) ‘This key has the same function as that of the volume: control [14]. The volume level can be adjusted by pressing the UP or DOWN key, with the volume control knob rotating simultaneously. OPERATIONS NOTE: © Betore turing poweron, confirm th have been made properly. © At power switch [1] on, the selector will be set to TUNER, the tape monitor to OFF, and the audio muting to OFF © For remote control operation, refer to the remote control section FM Reception (Manual Mode) Press the TUNER Input Selector button [Z] and the FM Selector button (8) 2. Confirm that both Tape Monitor buttons indicators are off) 3. Set the tuning mode button [6] to the MANUAL mode. 4. To tune in an FM station not stored in the memory, press the UP or DOWN Tuning selector [7]. First hold the selector down until the frequency display approaches the frequency of the desited station, Then reloase the Tuning eolector and prose it again in single steps until the desired frequency is tuned precisely. Note that the frequency is changed in 200kHz (or 50kH2) steps when either Tuning selector is pressed in single steps. 5, To recall a station stored in the memory, simply press tw Pravel station button [4] wonesponding to the de- red station. Be sure to set the memory Shift button to the mode (1-8 or 9-16) for the memory channel to the recalled. Since this is a random FM/AM memory, an AM station will be tuned in if you recall a memory channel in which an AM station is stored. 6, The Sterea program indicator [28] will light up if the broadoast is being received in stereo. The Stero0 indi cator will not light up if the broadcast is monaural or too woak to be received in stereo. FM Reception (Auto Mode) 1. Pross the TUNER Input Selector button Selector button [8) 2. Sot the tuning mode button [6] to the AUTO moda and Confirm that both Tape Monitor buttons (3) are off. 3, Pine uP DoW Tuning sce: E-The ued frequency will continue to increase or decrease until 8 sufficiently strong broadcast is reached. To move on to and the FMthe next broadcast, press either Tuning selector again dapending on the direction in which you want to 90 4. To stop scanning during automatic tuning, press the tuning mode button [6) to return to the manual mode. The frequency display will immediately stop increasing or decreasing {AM Reception (Manual Mode) Press the TUNER Input Selector button AM Solotor button (8) 2. Set the tuning mode button [6] to the MANUAL mode and confirm that both Tape Monitor buttons [3] are of 3. Totune nan AM station not store in the memory. ress the UP of DOWN Tuning selector [7] in the manner Soscrived sbove. Note thet the Frequency is changed in tOkt2 (or kz) stops when either Tuning selector is pressed in singie stops 4. Tovecalla station stored in te memory, simply Press the Press button [4] corresponding to the desired sta- tion Since thi 8 random memory. an Fa station wil be called i you prss a Preset Koy whero an FM Staion is stored and the ‘AM Reception (Auto Mode) Prose the TUNER Input Selector button [2) and the AM Solector button [8] 2, Set the tuning mode button [6] to the AUTO mode and eontirm that both Tape Monitor buttons (3) ae off 3. Press the UP or DOWN Tuning selector [7]. The tuned frequency will continue to increase or decrease until a sufficiently sting broadcast is reached. To move on to the next broadcast, press either Tuning solgctor again PLAY: Pross this key 10 bogin disc play. = STOP: Press this key to stop disc play: He Prass during dise play to return to the beginning of the ‘current tack. Press twice to return to the beginning of the provious track, three times for the track bofore that, land s0 on, mi Press during disc play to advance to the beginning of key is pressed determined how many wacks are skipper. Reler to the CD player instruction manual for additional information. Note ‘© Point the remote control wansmitter in the direction of the CD player when using it. The distance of use fof the transmitter may be different for TX 84/82 and Ue CO player ‘© Connect the 2.5mm plug cord, that is provided for the remote control operation of the DX-130, to the CD remote control jack on the rear panel of the TX-84/82 and DX-130. The DX-130 is remote-controllad by the control signals recetved fan the Remote Conteol Sensor of the TX-84/82. WORLDWIDE MODELS © Voltage Selector (Rear Panel) Worldwide mode's are equipped with a voltage selector to conform with loca! power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the voltage of the power supply In your area before turning the power switch on. Voltage is changod by sliding the groove in the switch with a screwdriver to the up or down. Confirm that the switch has been moved all the way to the up or down before turning the power switch on. Models without a valtage selector can only be used in areas where the power supply is the samo as that of the unit, a es ‘© Tuning Step Frequency Switch (Bottom) Worldwide models are equipped with a switch that controls the AM (SkH2/10kH2) and FM (50kHz/200kH2) band tuning steps Be sure to set this switch to match the tuning step frequency in your area USA 10kH2/200kH2 Other area 9kHz/50kHz© FM Antennas cutee ndoer Tabane TROUBLE SHOOTING Guide wore: {Wa problem occurs, frat operate the unit using the font pane! Controls 1 confirm that tnt due to # malfunction (or worn ‘21 batteries) of the remote conto! wansmiter No power Power out no soune le Ac fuse blown le Bad connections Contact Onkyo dealer = Switeh v0 oft 1 Check input leads, speaker leads, pin plugs, ote Je Amplifier protection crcuiuy has been '@ Contact Onkyo dealer Hum, low frequency nose Je Poor or no input ground: "> Check outer conductor af input plugs Je Poor or na phono motor ground. __|® Check for proper graund connection Howling when the valume i turned up Tough or seatchy sound High range = | regether fe Siyius of pick-up = worn, fe Siyls tip dirty. | Trable contol 100 high "e Turntable and speakers are 100 close |® Move them farther apart "¢ Replace 'e Cian ¢ Turn table contto! down Buzzing noise on AM (pariculaly con: spicuous at might or with weak salons) |e Noise from elacircal apparatus such at [# Move unit to diferent postion F nuorescent lam. [¢ Sct up outdoor AM antenna. High pitched noise or buzeing noise on Ww 'e Noise fom TV '@ Place the AM Toop antenna 8 Tor as possible Hom the TV i} [¢ Move unit away fom TV set FM Signal Swength (TX 84 only) Ind ators and stereo neato ight but sound Ss distorted ard separation is bad '@ nica cused by wurning fuormacant —|® Move antenna 0 far as possible fom the fuores lamp on and off cent lamp '# Noise ftom automobile ignition '¢ Install and FM outdoor antenna as far as possible '¢ Station = too strong ftom the road '¢ Change the poston ot discon ofthe outdoor * Change to T-shaped antenna, fe Murplerflaction of the racio waves | Use antenna which has better dvactiiy and select because of tall buildings or mountains. |» paint wh the distortions least FM Signal Swongth (TX-84 oniy) Ind ss heard on FM "Station i t00 wook @ install an outdoor FM antenna half the distance ofan ordinary broad. | antenna, No station recall whan a preset Koy s pressed Te The power switch has not been tuned |e The memory contents are fst the ‘on fora ong time or the power ord has| power switchs not turned on afew times emamber to tun the power on 3 ow Front pane) contre funetion but remote '@ Wo battones in remote contol wrenamt |e insert bartees| © Ropiace bares ‘The tuning staps by which the tune frequency changes on each band have been stat the fetory tothe proper value forthe country where each unit 0 be sold you use the unitin 2 county where = diffrent tuning step required or ifthe broad frequencies in your county ‘change ao that you can not tune in radio stations precisely, ake this uni 10 an authorized Onkyo Service Cente. aeSPECIFICATIONS AMPLIFIER SECTION Power Output Total Harmonic Distort on IM Distorn: Damping Factor RIAA Deviation Sensitvey and impedance: Phono Overload Signal-to-Nowe Ratio Tone Contols TUNER SECTION FM ‘Tuning Range 5008 Quitng Senstwity Capture Hato Image Rejection Ratio Suara to: Noise Ratio Bitsnate Channel Artenuaton ‘AM Suppression Ratio: Harmonie Distorson Frequency Response: Stera0 Separation Mating Level aM: Tuning Range Usable Senseiy Image Rejection Hat: IF Rejection Rane Signal to Noise Ratio Hormonie Dstorion GENERAL Power Supply ‘USA & Canadian modes: ‘World wide model Dimensions (Wx H x Dy wo Remote Control transmitter Taner Signal range: Power supply Dimensions {Wx W x 0) 86 60 wats per channel, min. AMS, at ohms, both ‘channels driven, fom 20Hz to 20kH, with no Dlaats at ated power 0.088, at ated power 35 a1 8 ons 20 ~ 30,000 He + 148 20 20.000 Hz * 0.848 Phong 2.5mV/80 kohms (CO/Tape Play: 150m/50 kohans Tope Ree: 150mV/35 toms 120m RMS at Ike. 008% THD Phono: 8BdB (at 1OnW input, A weighted) ‘7508 IMF 8.202) Co/Tape 508 (A weighted) 80d8 (IHF A202) Bass + 1098 at $00H2 Treble: 1008 at TOkHe 879 107 9MH2 (200k stops) ndior 87.5 -108.0%He (SOKHe steps) Mono: 10.8484, 1 9,4 Stor 17.248F, &O4V Mono: 17 2484 4 0:4 Stereo: 37-268, 40,4 1548, aoa 9008 Mono: 7368. Stee: 6748 508 5008 Mono. 018% Stereo: 025% 30. 15.000He #1 508 {8508 at TkHe | 3038 at 100 10,000He 172 aBt, du 530. 1620KH (10KHz steps) andor 522 Bou S008 008 soa oe 61TH (OkH2 steps) AcI20v. 60H 420 end 220V switchable. 60/60H2 435 1110 x 345 mm Vets 4-9/8" 13-112" 849,188 Ibs RC-848, RC-825 Infrared Approx § meters (1641 4") Two “AR” attones (1.8V x2) a's 184 149 mm DER THAG «8-718 x82 45 watts per channel min. AMS, at 8 ohms, both ‘channels cven, trom 20H t0 20kHz, with no ‘more thar 0.08% THO. (0.08% stated power (0.08% at rated power 35 a 8 ohms 20 30.000 He + 168 20 - 20.000 He + 08@ Phone” 2.5nV/80 kohms (CD /Tape Pay: 150/50 kohms Tope Ree” 150/35 kohms 120mV RMS at Tks, 0.08% THO Phono 854d8 (st 1OmV input A weighted) CD/Tope: S548 (A weighted) Boda (IMF A-202) Bass: = 1048 at 100He Treble 2 10d8 2: 1OkHE 87.9 107 9MHe (200k steps) andior 87.5 -108.0MHe (S0kH steps) Mono’ 11 2481, 20,4 €toroo 47-248, 4 05 Moro: 17 2481.0, Stereo: 37 240, 40,4 1508 008 9008 Moo sede 5008 Mono: 0.15% Stereo: 0.30% 30 16.0008 = 1 508 {3508 at ThHe / 3008 at 100 ~ 10,0004 17.2aB, 4.9 7248 Stereo: 6638, 1530 - 1820KHz (10442 stops) andior 522 ~1611kH2 (OkHe steps) Sou 2008 2048 4008 07% Act20v, 60H: 120 and 220V switchable, S0/60Hz 435 «110 « 345 mm A718" 4.9/8 13-12" 754g. 165 bs woah: 110 grams 3.902, (neluaing boneres) Spectications and features are subjact to change without notice. ONKYO CORPORATION {International Division: No. 24 Mori Bidg.. 28-6. Nishi-Shimashi 3-chome, Minato-ku, TOKYO 105, JAPAN Tel: 03-432-6987 Fax. 03-436-69/9 TLX: 242-3651 ONKYO J ONKYO U.S.A CORPORATION 200 Williams Drive, Ramsey, NJ. 07486, USA ‘Tel 207-825-7950 Fax 201-826-8150 a ssn2aadi113 02-72.5K. AS Printed in Japan