ONKYO. TX-8211 FM Stereo/AM Receiver Instruction Manual QO; |? as 2 Mees 0 0 | ° Seeee000 J U LI ww European and some other modols. Other modelsThank you for purchasing the Onkyo “TX-8211 FM Stereo/AM Receiver Please read this manual thoroughly before miking con nections and operating the unt Folowing the instructions in this manus will enable you to obtain optimum performince and listening enjoyment from your new Reeeiver. Please retain this manual for future reference Features 1 Power output USA & Cana¢ 50 watts per channel, sin RMS, at 8 ohms, both channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with no more than 0.08% THD. rropean models: . 270 watts at 4 ohms, 1 kHz (DIN) ian models: 2x90 watts at 4 ohms, | kHz (BIAS) 1M Discrete output stage circuits for true high-curren low-impedance drive m Costly, high-q arts such as irge power (ran: sistors, an oversized isolated transformer and heavy. duty extruded heat sink makes it possible to acc rately and effortlessly drive 4-ohm speakers (rare for Asi a receiver) 4 Audio inputs ALB Speaker selector and outputs M Cassette tape dubbing capability W Selective tone control 1 2-Mode APR (Automatic Precision Reception) (loca DX, autto/mono) 830 FM/AM random presets I Preset sean tuning 3 Station group presets (10 st . © Direct - 1H Motor-driven, precision volume control MW Headphone jack Audio mute, sleep timer (via remote) @ Battery-free memory backup 1B New non-resonant feet 1 New slip-free rotary volume knob WRI Compatible remote control FOR U.S.A, MODEL, Note to CATTY system installers ‘© This reminder ig provided (0 call the CATV system installer’s aitention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guide lines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies thatthe fe ground shall be connect! othe grounding sytem oF the building, eoxe to the point of eable entry as practical FOR,CANADIAN MODEL 3:4... “a POUR LE(MODELE CANADIEN For models having a power cord witha polarized plug. CAUTION: To PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ‘6. Sur les modales dont I fiche est polarisée. ATTENTION: Pour EVITER LES CHOCS ELEC. ‘TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND, FOR EUROPEAN MODEL. « Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EURO! ELECTRONICS GMBH INDUSTRIESTRASSE 18720, 82110 GERMERING, GERMANY lvl in own esponsiily, that the ONKYO pret described inthsnsiton mas sin compan wih te coteypondin {echal sandals such is ENSSOISENSSO20.ENGOSSS3, Eaves » (GERMERING, HIYAMAZOE __ONKY0 EUROPE ELECTRONICS GMBIL MANY hm rrp apn ATTENTION FOR BRITISH MODEL « Replacement and mounting of sn AC plug on the power supply ‘cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel IMPORTANT: “The wires in the mains lead are coloured in scorance with the ‘Neutral Brown: Live ‘As the colours ofthe wires inthe mains lead of this appliance may ‘not corespond with the coloured! markings identifying the term nals in your plug, proceed as follows: “The wire which is euloared BL termi hal in the plug which is marked with the leter Nor coloured BLACK. “The wire whieh is coloured BROWN must be connected to the ter ‘minal in the plug which is marked with the lener L or coloured RE IMPORTANT A'S amp fuse is fited in this plug. Should the fuse need 10 be replaced piease ensure thatthe replacement fuse has a rating of $ ‘amps and that it ig approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, Check forthe ASTA inark othe BS] mark onthe body ofthe fuse IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR ‘THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD DE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OF DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF Si ECTRICAL. SHOCK I THE CUT OFF PLUG IS: INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET. in any doubt plcase consslt qualified electrician,“WARNING” “TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS- TURE” CAUTION: “10 REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL, Important safeguards 60, Read Instructions All the sefety and oper ‘ould be ce bare the appliance fs oper ing insractions Retain Instruetions ‘he sfty and operating instructions shoal terete for ft referee, Heed Warnings Al warnings on te appliance ain the ops ing instretions shouldbe ane Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should he Fatlowe Water and Moisture ~ The appliance should mot be used near wer = or example, scar a batho seasibow',Stchen sink, wiry tub ina wet Bateman, or ne 3 ming po, andthe ke Carts and ost th nds ~ The appliance shoul be vsed ony with a cat isrecommended by the manufetuer, ‘An appliance and eat combination Should be moved with care, Quick ‘sop, encessive force, a uneven meites ny come the alien oo Ceiling Mounting ~The appliance showld be mounted 8 wal felling only a ecommenied By the manulaturee Ventilation ~The aptisnee shouldbe situted so thal ts location or peniton dees not irre wih ty proper veulation, Por exspi, the appliance shoal a be situated en ak ot, rg, Fm face tha may block the veniltion opening oi placed in ike insulation, such as 8 book ea or eb that way pee the Now ‘fe hough he wean opening, hee She fe Ceo leas 20cm st open ap bin the span, Heat ~The sppiance shou be sited away fra eat sauces sc 3s rao, heat register, stoves, oF wher eppliances (inching Splits that produce hat Power Sources ~The applisnse shoul! be coanscted 4 power supply ony uf the ype deseribed i the eperating instrstions ve as marks onthe appliance Polarization — ifthe applies x provided witha plied plug having one Made wider shan deer please re the flowing ii ‘maton: Mhe poatzation ofthe plug ie x safety feo, The polarized ug will ty tube oat oe way. the pl de ot it ly into the outlet, iy reversing i Ir there fill ouble inserting i the wer should seck the services of slled eletrcian, Under no circum Stanees should the wer item to defeat the polerization of hep, Power-Cord Protection ~ Powersupply coals shou be rote 8 that they ae os likely to be walked en oF pitched by erm pled ‘pom or against them, especially neu plugs, convenience weeps, inl he pia where thy ei re te applic, Cleaning ~The appliance shouldbe cleaned only as recomended by the manurasturce Pores pert t ‘©The lighting flash with arownhead symbol. wan an eculateral rangle is lended to sn tho user fo the rosonco of “Songsrous voiage” win Ih ‘roduc encosure that maybe ol ules! mag tude to conaittes nak eee shock o persons. The exclamation pot wihin an equilateral ange ie eonded to alent tho veer to tho prosenco of ingoriant opeaing and mantenance (servicing) insrucions in the erature accompanying the produc 4, Power poser Tas 1s, Nonuse Periods ~ The power cou! of the appliance should he plugged rom the out when et unsed fr lng period of tie, 16, Object and Liquid Entry = Cute should be taken so that objects «kt fl digi ae no spied io the enclosure vou wpe 17, Damage Requiring Service ~ Tae appliance should be served by quale service perce! when A The powerspply cord the plag has been damaged or BB. Objects have fallen, or guid has been spilled into the appliance: C, The appliance has been exposed to mi 1, The appliance dock not sppeat to operate normally of exhibits marke chang in performance; oF E. The appliance hasbeen dropped or the enclosure damage. cS ~ An omtdor antenna shotk! be located away Foam 1%, Servicing - The wer should not atempt to service the appliance yond tht deserted inthe operating insta All er servicing shuld he relere to quailed sevice personne. 19, Ouldoor Antenna Grounding ~ if an ouside antenna is eon: sce tothe receiver, be re the antes sytem is rounded so as 10 Provide woe protection aginst voltage surgcs and bull up sac ‘harges. Arce 810 ofthe National Lleeial Code, ANSUNEPA 70, roves information with gino proper grouing ofthe mist nd supporting recta, grounding of the lan wire 1 an ame dis ‘hangs wi. sie of grounding coulis toaton ofthe ane ‘hatge ani, common wo pruning letras, and requests for the rong electra, See ‘OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS CTRICAL CODE PER NATIONAL.Precautions Supplied accessories 1. Warranty Claim ‘You can find the serial number on the rear panel, In case of war: ranty claim, please report this number 2, Recording Copys Recording of copys te you should wipe the front and rear panels and Soft cloth, For heavier dirt, dampen a soft eth ina weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry and wipe off the dirt. Fotlowing this, dry immediately with a loth, Do not use rough material thinners, aleohol or other chem cel solvents of cloths since these could damage the remove the panel lettering. 5. Power WARNING. BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. ‘¢ Some models are designed for use only with the power supply voltage ofthe region where they are sol European and Australian models AC 230V, SOlkz US. and Canadin models AC 120V, 60tl2 Wortdwide mod: ‘AC 220.280V/120V switchable, sont ‘AC 220V, Goltz Oe ‘© Voltage Selector (Rear Panel) ‘Worldwide models ate equipped witha voltage selector 10 con- Toitn to 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, (See page 5.) Models without a voltage Selector can only be used in areas where the power supply is the same as that ofthe unit. ‘© The power does not shut off completely by just turing the power off. So power eord should be removed frum AC outlet ‘when not in use fora prolonged time. nary Preser ‘This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. A bil-in ‘memory power back-up sytem preserves the contents the men (ry during power failures and even when the unit ix unplgged. The unit mast be plugged in order to charge the back-up syste ‘The memary preservation period afer the unt has been unplogues varies depending 0 eimate and placement of the wit, On the aver age, memory cuntents ae protested over a period ula few weeks afer the lost tive the uit has been uaplagged. This period shorter when the nits exposed ta highly humid clone emote control RC-3308 (1) Battery (size AA, RB, or UM-3) (2) {AM loop antonna (1) ‘Tshaped FM antenna (1) (worldwide and some other models) 75300 ohm antenna adaptor (1) (ordwide mode! ony) ‘Conversion plug (Shape may vary According 0 the area ‘where purchased.) (1)Before operating this unit VOLTAGE SELECTOR TUNER FREQ, omen Lia Inset the batleties into the remate contol according to the ilustation oO ® @ TUNING buttons [15] 8, DIRECT TUNING button [15] Display b a 9. GROUP button [16, 17] 10, Number buttons [15-17] 11. SCAN button (17, 19} 12, FM MUTE/MODE button [16,17] 13, MEMORY button (16, 17] 14. VOLUME knob [13] . BALANCE control knob [13] 16, TREBLE control knob [13] 17. BASS control knob [13] 418, Input selector buttons [13] 19, SPEAKERS A/B buttons [13] 20, Headphone jack [14] ! pisplay I there isa protective film on the surface of the display whieh is making it Pa ie ciermm arm ce ae fs) A A OO US h LT ‘T-2 MONITOR (f: Monitor) indicator yeaker selector ind 4, AUDIO MUTE , Selective Tone Control indicator £, FM MUTE ON/OFF indicator k. GROUP 1. Preset plControl positions and names 1, POWER 2.(NPUT. SELECTOR 3, DECK-A/ DECK-B 4, TUNER 5.cD 1, ANTENNA terminals (11) 2. CD input connectors [8] ‘TAPE-VINPUTIOUTPUT connectors [8] 4. TAPE-2 INPUT/OUTPUT, nectors [8] SPEAKERS terminals (9} TUNER FREQ. (Tunit Frequency) switeh [5] (Worldwide model only) 7.1 REMOTE CONTROL, connectors [8] 8, AC OUTLETS [9] 9, Power supply cord [12] 10, VOLTAGE SELECTOR [5] (Worldwide model only) 11, PHONO input connectors [8] Remote Gontral °°." 4 1, POWER bi 2. INP 13) 4. TUNER operation buttons [17] GROUP :Group button 6, SLEEP button [14) 7. MUTING button [14] 8. VOLUME a/¥ buttons [13] When yous tive made the connections ‘mentioned on page 8, you will be able to use the Following butions. 3. Tape deck operation buttons K-A, DECK-B) Reverse play button Forwart play button Fast rewind button Fast forward button Stop button Ree/paise bute nly a single deck is used, operate DECK-B, 5. CD player operation buttons: an) &:Stup baton 4" se Hut Play buon fe Bown button bri Up button DISC. :Dise button for CD changerMaking system connections Refer tothe instruction manual of each component when making connections. - tn pair of connectors, the connector (red and marked R) corresponds to the right o—_. 1 and the connector (white and marked L) 10 the left channel Turntable Towall outet CAUTION: Donat puginne power [© ord uni all connections have been made. i OQ ‘Tape deck Tape deck | ASPEN cena ae aa Cassette tape decks and a compact dise player that are equipped ‘with an Onkyo FRI connector can be operated using the remote contol included with this unit, ‘To enable remote control operation of other components, connect ‘the remote contro cable as shown a the lel able proper remote control operation, both the FAI cables aio eables must be connected tothe wits. 's remote cxntol cannot be used to control Onkyo quipped with 178° (3.5 ms ther component installedMaking system connections FAC ouneseonnestions) “The power to compor SWITCHED outlet is turned on and off using dhe POWER switch (or the SYSTEM switch on models other than USA and Canadian models) on the front patel and remote conto = roar ice a eecneaene ee ae faeces ee ae Seema [canes «tetanic Sorte ee ee Ceara ee Connecting the speaker cables : ° a ie nN w |. Open the lever cee eee is {EB eae Belore making any connections, please refer to the expkination of “Speaker inyped SPEAKER A SPEAKER A onnecting SPEAKER SPEAKER 8 Speaker Impedance L The lui ipedance of each speaker sys tem connected to this unit must be atleast 4 ots, (IF using only A or only 1,4 obs min if and B, 8 obms nin) You can conacel two separate pais of speaker systems Please connect each speaker according 10 the illusion, observing the eoreet con sections for, Land. 4 Do not tse unnecessarily long or caution: cextemely thin speaker leas. IT the DC SPEAKER IMPEDANCE tesintnee of the speaker leads is 100 ove: igh, the damping factor will decrease, F 4 ohms min/speaker faverselyaesting the sound qusity. eo AB © When using only ane speaker or when 3 0n0), seeces the single speaker should never be con parallel to both the Fight and cw tele SB ‘ohms min speaker ys wish 19 listen to mona 200000 x ° 0] fo O} lO} [O) Note: T To provent damage to cicuity, raver shortcut he postive (+) {and negative (-) speaker wives.Connecting antennas GHD Insert into the sit 200 oti Fbbon wie [Ovectina! intane type spi ToTKe21—— ToTV(erveR) ae eee 1 Open the lever. 2. Twist wire ends very tight, and insert the wire, 3. Close the lever AM ieop'antenna “y ‘Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the illustration. (Refer to the next page for tails on connecting the AM loop antenna.) {75/800 ofr adaptor™ = =~ (worldwide § 4 models) 1 Connecting the 300 ohm ribbon wire 10 r Loosen the serews and wrap the wires arvund them. Then, tighten the serews with a serewdriver Connecting the coaxial eable to the 75/ 300 obm adaptor 1, With a small serewdriver, pull the stop- pers outwards and remove the cover 2. Remove the transformer wire A from Hit B and insert timo slit C, 3. Prepare the cosxial cable ss shown in the illustration. Connect the coaxial cable tothe 75/300 olun antenna aap © Insert the end of the eable. @ Use pliers to pinch it and keep it in pi 4, Reinstall the cover {, Ditectiona| linkage «ro Bo nox ase dhe sume antenna for boul FM. tn TV for ¥CR) reception singe the FM ‘und TV (or VCR) signals ean inter esac other, Ifyou must use a common FMP TV (or VCR) antenna, use a diteetional linkage type spliver.Connecting antennas ‘The T-shaped FM antenna is for indoor use only. Extend the antenna and move it until the clearest si objects to fx it inthe T-shaped arrangement gi i the least amount of stonion. The AM loop antenna is also for indoor use only. Position it where the clearest sound is received. Put it as far as possible away from this unit, the TV, speaker eables and power cords. is received. Use tacks 6r similar Ii clear signals cannot be received using only the enclosed T-shaped FM antenna or AM loop antenna, connect an outdoor FM or obidoor AM antenna as needed, c— 2 WiScnicar RAGA att eng be “The outdoor AM antenna will be mote effective if tis stetched horizontally above a window or outside, (Do not disconnect the AM loop antenna.) US. 8 Canaca Omners | Outdoor FM antenna Be sure that the ou joor FM antenna is positioned! 3s follows: ‘¢ Keep the antenna away from noise sources, such as neon si 1¢ Do not postion it and busy rus es, el. This fs very dangerous. US. 8 Canada one aConnecting the power [Before plugging in the unit, confirm that all connections have been made properly Before turning on the power, be sure that the VOLUME knob i fully tured counterclockwise. ‘Turning on this unit's power may cause a momentary power surge, which might interfere wi crs. Ifs0, use a wall outlet ona different circuit POWER switch SYSTEM switch 12 al equipment, such as comput- US. und Canadian models: Plugging Uae TX-8211's power cord into an AC outlet puts the unit in stand-by status (the STAND-BY indicator is tit). Pressing the POWER switch tums on the unit and lights up the display. If this switeh is pressed again, the wit returns 10 the stand-by status, “The POWER button on the remote contol is used inthe same way, as the POWER switch on the TX-8211 ‘Models other than US. and Canadian models: ‘ter plugging the TX-8211"s power cord into an AC outlet, press the SYSTEM switch to pat the unit in power-on status (the unit can be operated and its display is it). The remote control cannot be use to operate the TX-B211 ifthe SYSTEM swite isnot set to ON. \When the SYSTEM switch is set to ON, pressing the POWER but. ‘on onthe remote control switches the TX-821 between stand-by satus (the STAND-BY indicator is Ii) and power-on status (the splay wil light up) Pressing the SYSTEM switch on the TX-8211 10 set it 10 OFF ‘urs off the unit, (When the SYSTEM switch is set to OFF, only a small amount of power is used.)Basic operations 1, Select the source you wish to listen to ‘sng the int selector (eq PHHONO), Conf that the lor is no it when a source ee “TAPE:2 MONITOR hasbeen sel Also check that the AUDIO. MUTE indicator eet the speakers Select and. press the button for the speakers that you want 10 listen 10 (SPEAKERS A andfor SPEAKERS B). The comesponding A andor B indicator lights up onthe dsplay panel, You will bear fom the speakers any sound going through this unit 1 both SPEAKERS (ait B) ae set OFF, no sound will come from the speakers 2. Start playing the selected Input source, Follow the operating instructions for that IPFM of AM is seleciod, refer to “Receiving stations. 4. Adjust the level, ‘Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise or pes the UP button on the remote eon: trot to ierease the volume level. Turn the knot counterclockwise or press the DOWN burton onthe remote contol 10 decrease the volume level. ta your desired tone. “Turn clockwise 1 boost oF counterclockwise to atenuate the bas, ‘TREDLE: Twm clockwise to boost or counterclockwise to atenuate the te Bie SELECTIVE TONE CONT: Press this buton w clearly reproduce ulua- tow and -igh frequencies The SELEC TIVE TONE indicator ighs up on the display pane 6. The BALANCE knab is used {0 60 trol the relative volume level of the left and right speaker systems or headphones. Not The power does not shut off completely by Just turning the power off. The power cord should be removed from the AC outlet ‘when not in use fora prolonged time. When a compact dise player and tape deck with the FRU jack are connected together, you can use the dreet function feature ly by dicecily operating the desired ‘component (compiet Wise player or tape deck), this uait's inpat selector automat cally switches fo that component 1 is mot necessary to switeh this unit's input selector when changing. listening 13Basic operations [a ~10--20-4 14 (stereo) plug can be connected to the PHONES jc. When the headphone plug is inserted, the speakers are not automaticaly muted but ‘ean be controlled with the SPEAKERS Al B buttons ‘Temporary Muting 4 Press the MUTING bution on the emote onl ‘This buon temporaiy switches off the sound from the speakers or headphones ‘The AUDIO MUTE indicator wl ash, “The muting Funetion wil be cancelled if fae press ine MUTING button again, or © tum the power off then om Sleep facility ] “The slep timer can power off the system attra specified time period To operate this function, wse the cont supplied with your TX 1. Start the source. playing that you tke to listen to (CD, Tape oF as 2 Set the amount of time after which {you want the system to tuen of. ‘The sep timer works for up to 90 minute. You can shoren the timer by 10 minute increment by pressing the SLEEP button ti the desired ime as been each ‘toe thes ne passe, the power switched oT automatcaly Cancelling the SLEEP set ‘The timer will be cancelled if you ‘© press the SLEEP button until it changes to the display of the source you are lis ‘ening 0, or ‘© tum off the power while the ti operatingReceiving stations ease make sure thatthe sand AUDIO MUTE indicators are not Ii Tuning the radio (Mandal tuning and Direct tuning) *.% <<. DOWN TUNING UP > buttons to ehange the frequency. UP rset frequency increases, DOWN..the feequeney decreases. ‘© The frequeney is changed in 100 kHz (oF 50 kHz) steps in FM snd 10 kHz (or kHz) in AM each time a tuning selec- ‘or button is presse. # If a button is held continuously for ‘more than 0.5 seconds, the frequencies ate scaned! automatically. (FM auto tuning mode) Wher a broadeast is received, scanning stops When the frequency is known (Direct 1. ress the FM or Dress the DIRECT TUNING button. ‘The “= =" will ash for 16 seconds i the frequeney display. A Enter the frequency with the number buttons while the cursors are Mash- ing, Example: 48,10 MHz, 8989 1 O10 4¢ When receiving AM broadeasts with a 9 kHe step (his depends on your region), you ean enter the frequency directly, ‘With 10 KH steps, entering a number forthe 10 kHz digit will set the [ REZ ‘git automatically to 0. IF you enter frequency that is out of range, this it will rtunn 40 the previ fous frequency. If this happens, repeat the procedure. 15Receiving stations “Listening, f 29 Storeng ers eNONS GMONy) a IF you tune in a stereo FM station, the STEREO indicator will be inated ifthe signal is sufficiently strong. signal is weak, it may be impossible 10 tune into your Uesired station. In this ease, tune in as follows Press the FM MUTE/MODE button and FM MUTE OF {A this time, the station willbe in mono and interstation be head Select the station you want 9 fsten to, Flights up. will Tis unit is equipped with an APR system to help tune in FM sta ‘When receiving an FM station using manual or direct tuning, RF MODE LOCAL/DX and STEREO MODE AUTO/MONO settings ¢ autonsically, necording tothe station being The APR system automaticaly sets the gain of the RF sect DX or LOCAL socording to the quality of the signal received. The RF MODE will indicate LOCAL when a sufficient signal is received. Ihe MONO indicator fights up while a station is eased i station wil be received in mono even if iis» stereo station. The STEREO MODE AUTOIMONO settings thatthe APR system takes can be changed by pressing the FM MUTEIMODE button, ceived. the peer ee ing 8g fadlo stations, Since ten AM or FM stations ean be stored ineaeh group (A,B or C), a total of 20s tions ean be stored in th 1, Soleet the freque store in the memory. (Reter to “Tuning the radio” on page 13) . Press the MEMORY button, ‘The MEMORY indicator will ight for 8 secon 3. While the MEMORY indicator lights, press the GROUP button 10 choose the desired group. The group shown on the display ‘eanges. in the following order each time the bution is pressed: A> BC mA 4. Seleet the desired memory n ber using the number butt Press button O/10 when choosing mem cory number 10 NOTE I the FM station received is an RDS sta tion with 2 PS (Program Service Name), the frequency display wil change to the PS display. If there is mv PS, the frequency display will not change. (Refer wo pages 18 and 19 for more details ‘onthe RDS funetion.)Receiving stations fon on the main selector button on Mai 1. Press the GROUP button to scleet the desired group, input the memory number you wish tw receive by using the number nit or TUNER input smote conte Exch station stored in the group chosen 1 will be received for 5 second When the station that you want is found, press the SCAN button again and scanning will stop. Remate control OUP button and choose the group. 2, Press the PRESET 4 or » button, ‘Aller the last number of GROUP C is seached, scanning will restart at GROUP A. you wa caneel as explained in the previous * willbe shown an the splay. 17Receiving RDS (Only for European and some other models) RDS reception is only in areas where RDS broadcasts are avail- able. What is RDS? Many FM stations now transmit RDS signals which give add ional information. RDS provides you with various services so RT: Radio Text that, for example, you can choose a station brondeasting your favorite eategory of music or other information. The information shown at the right is available on this uni. Program Service Name PTY: Program Type TP: Traffic Progeam No’ In some cases, the characters displayed on the display of the TX- 8211 may not be exactly the same as the ones broadcast by the radio station. If strange characters appear in the display, itis because characters ae being received that cannot be correctly dis- played by the TX-821 1. They do not indicate a malfunction of the unit PTY Classifications in Europe o NONE None No program type or undefined NS News reports Repors on current events und happenings. Topical reporing of current affaes, often with a wider range of topies than news repens oar ma ee Gere intonation uh x wether ees, eosuner fain, me! ep 4) SPORT Sport Live sports action, sports news and interviews. s[EBUCAT E | rawcation Formal educaional programs, 6| DRAMA Drama Radio plays and serial T[EUL TURE | core CColrat programs including religious fas) 8[SLTENE E | scienceand technology Programs about the natural sienees and technology oP PRPIED | vores Soh programs mt cove ye hore ees ies pa! 0} POP OM Pop mu Popular commercial music, usually included in past or present sales charts. u[_ ROEK ti] Rock music Poputar musie wih a moe specialist appeal often 9tincluded in sles chars 12[M GF «Pt | stigate ot the road musie Easy listening music as opposed vo Pop, Rock or Classical, w[LEGHT ff | uemcasie Cassia musi for general aber than speci appreciation Performances of major orehesizal works, symphonies, ch including Grand Opera. usie styles not covered by the above categories, eg. Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Folk, Country, Reggae.Receiving RDS (Only for European models) DISPLAY PTY/TP = DOWN TUNING UP SCAN Searching for a station which broadcasts yout” j favorite category (PTY scan) 1, Press the PLY/EP button. to seleet “PTY If the station you are receiving is not broadcasting RDS, “Not RDS" (this isnot an RDS station) will be shown on the display. 2, Use the << DOWN TUNING UP ® buttons to seleet th progeam type (PY), for example, “ROCK M". Sce he PTY description on the previous page. 3. Press the SCAN PTY station. When a station is received with the desired PTY, the scanning stops for approximately 5 seconds, before the unit starts sean ning again, 4. When the desired station is reached, press SCAN button, ain to stop seanning. 1 for the chosen Rocelving RDS traffic Information ! % 1, Press the PEY/TP button to select “TP”. WW £P is shown om the display, it indicates tha station is broadcasting tae information, 2, Press the SCAN button (o start searebing for a TP ‘Wien the unit receives a TP station, it stops scanning. IF th snnot receive any TP station, 1 Find the ion) is shown on the display. Displaying Radio Text (RT) eh | - = I the station you are listening 10 is not an RDS station, this fane= tion cannot be used aS 1. Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the display changes flows, Frequency ——+ Prog Radio Text — n Service Name Cae current station you are listening 49 is not an RDS y the Frequency of the station appeas ‘When RT is received, it ean sometimes take up to 15 seconds (enone ‘or less) to show RT on the displ Sonnets the following messages wil be shown on the display. ‘Wait: When the information is receiv ne characters will scroll sas the display. [No texts This appears for 3 seeonds and indicates that even though aan RDS station is being ceceived, there is no RT information included 1920 Recording a source wees) I ayoack Tape doe CAPE anor TAPE2) Turntable CD player Tape deck (TAPE-2) Tape deck (TAPE-1) Please read the instruction manuals con ‘ceming the operation of each unit 1. Insert a blank tape into the tape deck. Press the button (other than TAPB-2 MONITOR) of the source from Which you want to record, © When FM or AM is selected, set the tuner tothe staion you want t@ record fom. © When TAPE-L is selected, it will econ to the TAPE: When either FM, AM, PHONO or CD is selected, you ure able t0 record (0 both the TAPE: and TAPE-2 3. Put the tape deck in the recording mode. Begin playing the source. Sot the proper recording level using the controls on the tape deck used for record ing. Alo, if any conteols (bass, treble ete.) fon this unit are changed during recording and dubbing operations, the tone effects will not change. NOTE: Revording from TAPE-2 10 TAPE-1 is not possible Put tape deck 1 in the playback mode and tape deck 2in reeUsing TAPE-2 MONITOR Unless the component connected fo the TAPE-2 connectors is to be used, the [EE MONTTOR] indicator in the main unit’ display should not te lit; etherwise, the sound from other sourees cannot be heard {fa 3head tape deck is connected to the TAPE2 connectors, TAP MONITOR can he used 10 monitor the recording. No’ Even when TAPE-2 is not selected as the source (he [ET MONITOR] indicator is not i), the source signal fll sent tothe TAPE-2 output Monitoring during recordin; ‘The source signal can be monitored through the speakers or headphones when TAPE-2 MONITOR is turned off. Whe indieator in te dis play isnot fit, the sound from the source can be beard, Ifthe Sched tape deck eon: nected 10 the TAPE? coanectors is used for reeoing, press ether the TAPE-2 but ton on the remote control or the TAPE:2 MONITOR bation on the main anit 0 make "TAPE-2” appear inthe display for few seconds, light up the [EZ MONITOR ilicator, and hear the sound that is just Feconded, To return wo stoning tthe source sound, press ether the TAPE? bation on the abet ‘remote control of the TAPE-2 MONITOR | the baton on the main unit an [7:2 MONITOR] indicator goes ol Tages | [leo mayest or Graphic Equalizer mon, Using a graphic equalizer ~~": 1, Comnect the geaphie equalizer (o the TAPE-2 comectors on the rear panel secand tape deek fs used, connect it to the tape deck eannectors on the A. Pres. the TON baton on de main he [EEMONITOR) i rain oi splay ight op. 4 Toll the operating instructions for the graphic ‘To ren sn equa i tape deck ornate othe 21Troubleshooting guide Ia problem occurs, white you are using the remote contro, first operate using the front panel controls to confirm that it s not due oa ion (or expired batteries) ofthe remote contol Trouble Cause Remedy ‘No power ‘© Power cord is disconnected. There is extemal nose lth unt AC Tuse's biown, the comuter cuits Connect power cord. umm the power swilch of, and then on again for remove the AG plug Hor the oul and hen plugit again, Contact your Onkyo Service Center, Power bul no sound [E2ORITOR| inaicator is ‘AUDIO MUTE indicator i. Badincorect connections Amplifer protection ciccuity has been act vated, ‘Switch of ‘Sitch off with tho remote contol. (Check connection cables, speaker cables, etc. Contact your Onkyo Service Centar. Hum, low-frequency noise Poor or no input ground Poor or no phon motor ground {© The placement ofthe aucio connection cables on the ear panol is incorect. ‘Check outer conductor of input plugs: Check for proper ground connection. ‘Adjust the placement of the cable to reduce bum, Howling when the volume is turned up "© Turntable and speakers are 100 clese together ‘Move them father apan, Rough or scratchy sound: High range is not clear ‘Sys of turmabie pick-up is worn. ‘Turnable stylus tipi dy. {Treble conta isto high. Replace, Clean, Turn Ireble contol down, ‘AM stations cannot be rocolved. ‘© AM loop antenna isnot atlached, ‘Connect the included AM loop antenna to the ‘Axtantenna terminals, 22 ‘Buzzing noise on AM (particularly conspicuous at right or with weak stations) “Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluo: rescent lamp ‘Move the AM Ioop antenna to a diferent posi tion. Set up an outdoor AM antenna, High-pltched noise or ‘buzzing noise on AM "@ Noise tom the TV set Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the TV, Move unit away tom TV set. Crackling noise on AM or FM "e Noise caused by tuming fluorescent lamp on ‘andot ‘¢ Noise from automobile ignition ‘Move antenna as far as possible from the fuo- fescant amp, Install an FM auldoor antenna as tar as possi- ble fom the road. Change the posiion or direction othe outdoor antenna. FMTUNED and STEREO Indicators light but sound Is distorted and stereo "= Staion is 0 sing, 1 Mutple reflection of he radio waves because tall bulings or mountains ‘Chango 1 a T-shaped antenna. Use an antenag which has better directivity {and select a point where the dstonion is least, FM TUNED and STEREO Indicators flicker and hiss ts heard on FM. "© Siation is 100 weak. ‘Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about hal! the distance of an ordinary broadcast Install an outdoor FM antenna, ‘Change the poston or direction ofthe outdoor antenna. ‘No station i recalled when a PRESET or SCAN button is, pressed. ‘The power cord has been unplugged or along time. The memory contents are lost. Store all sta- ions again The ROS function does not work ‘© Nis not ADS sation. '¢ The reception station signal is too woak ‘¢ Too much interference Receive an ADS station. Install an outdoor FM arienna, [Change the postion or direction ofthe outdoor antenna, Move the antenna as far away as possible trom tha lloreseant lamp. Install an outdoor FM antenna as far away as ‘possibietrom the road Front panel controls function, | « No batteries in romote control, ‘Insert batteries, but remote control does not.” | ¢ Balteries have worn out 1 Replace batteries. 4¢ Also refer tothe respective instruction manuals of the CD player, cassette recorder, ee. being usedSpecifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Power Outp USA & Canaan models: 50 watts per channel, in RMS, at & ‘ns, bath ene diven foun 20 He 0 20 biz, wi no mare da OOK4E THD, 25.70 watts a ohms Ke (DIN) 2.90 watts a ohms Ke (EIAD) European models: Asin models: Dynamic power output: USA& Canaan models; 2 135 watts t 2ohns 25.105 wats 34 fine 2470 watts 8 ohms 25 HO watts a ota 2590 watt at ohms 25.58 wats at Bohs (0.08% at rated power 08 at Iya ona (0086 at rated power (2.08% at Twat onspot Daanping Facer: 60a Soe np Sensitivities and oped: PHONO: "25 mV, $0 kale (erates was Tota Harton Distortion: IM Distortion: AM: “Tuning Range: US. and Canoisn model: 5304 1,710 Mle (104 steps) Emopean sols 522 10 16 KUL2 OH steps) Workdwide moe: 5016 710K (10 tte steps) 531 to 1602 kite (He steps) Usble Sensitivity: 301 Inge Rejection Ratio: AU Rejection Kato: S008 Signalto Noise Ratio: Out ‘Total Harmonie Disioion: 0.7% ENERAL, Power Supny: US. and Cadian nade, ACI20., 60 Ne "European an Australian modest Worldwide meds Power Consington Dimensions (W XH By: ‘ACB Y, $01 ‘AC 220-250/120 V switchable, S060 He ow 4438 150% 322 nm Vee x S08" Line (CD, TAPFE=1, 2 ‘Ouput Level and Inpetanc! Ree oot TAPE-T, 2 Phono Overt: Frequency Response: Signalo-Novse Ratio PMHONO: corrar Musing: TUNER SI :CTION US. and Canaan nna: 130 mY, SO Kote 10 mv, 2.2 kohms 10 mV KMS. a1 000 Ha, 0386 THD, 2010 30,00 He, 1a 201020000 te, £038 uh ‘1ouh at toot 22108 10,000 He MOAB GEA, 5 wi inp ox GIF AD “Sob 7.5049 10.00 MIIe LOD KI, steps) arp a word res Usable Sensitivity SdH Quieing Sensitivity Copa Raia Tage Rejection Rai: US. and Canadian models: Onmer anode Rejection Rt Signato-Noise Rat 7.5040 104.0 NG (80 Ke steps) Mono! UL2gBF, 1.0 HV (8 ohms I) 05uV (75 ohns DIN 17.2486, 2.0 RV (Sohn IAF 23HV (TS oto DIN 17.2 dB, 2.0 nV (3 ot) 372 JB 200 pV (75 obs) Stere ‘sab 2008 a5.ub 08 Mon Sire: 7648, HE. wats, HF ‘tena Chanel Atenuaton (400 KIL Selatvy [AM Suppresion Ratio: Tol Haran Distortion: cy Response: tee Separation Stereo Threshold: ‘Momo ll. HF 535. DIN (2300 kit, 40 kHz Dewi 504 Mono: 5% Steer 12556 30 15.000 2 1.8 a8 45 us a 100 Ha? 30 4B ot 10 10 10,000 te FIZ An, 20 HW OS obs) Weigh £3 kp 183 Tos REMOTE CONTROL RC-3308, “Transmit: Tofred Sigal ange Arprox, Snir, 6 Power supply: ‘Two "AR" bates (15 V2) Specifications und features are subjet change without notes 23ONKYO CORPORATION ‘Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2:1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA $72, JAPAN Tek: 0720-31-8111 Fax: 0720-89-5222 ‘ONKYO.US.A. CORPORATION 200 Wiliams Drive, Ramsey, NJ.07446, U.S.A. “Tol: 201-825-7950 Fax: 201-825-8150 E-mal: rkyo@ onkyousa.com (ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Industiostasee 18-20, 82110 Germaring, GERMANY Tol: 089 84 93.20 Fax: 089 04 93 226 | ouerace ‘ONKYO FRANCE pee fmm ts oman Conaine Tactobgiue de Sc. Rus Rnd Raza Shou SAGAY FRANCE Toh (6939 4 0 Foe (08 4 3568 El 107960 ‘SN 209423707