User manual ONKYO TX-DS838

[. . . ] 20 Enjoying music or videos Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual for future reference. Remote controller Using remote controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Here, only typical example of speaker placement and recommendations are shown. Important points regarding speaker placement Standard speaker system for reproducing surround sound · Front right and left speakers · Center speaker Produces a rich sound image by serving as a sound source for the front right and left speakers and enhancing the sonic movement. · Surround right and left speakers Adds three-dimensional sonic movement and produces environmental sound associated with the background and effect sound for each scene. Front left and right speakers and center speaker · Place these three speakers at the same height from the floor. · Place each speaker so that sound is aimed at the location of the listener's ears at the listening position. · Install the left and right front speakers at the same distance from the listening position. Surround left and right speakers · Place these speakers so that their height is 1 meter (3. 3 feet) higher than that of the listener's ears. Subwoofer · The subwoofer can provide a similar sound effect regardless of the installation position, provided that it is installed within the room containing the listening position. If the subwoofer and center speaker are not available The sound recorded for the center speaker and the subwoofer will be properly distributed to the front right and left speakers for optimized surround playback. TV/Monitor screen eft nt l Fro aker e sp Subwoofer Center Speaker Fro nt spe right ake r Surround left speaker Surround right speaker Listening position 16 Connecting speakers Connecting speakers After installing the speakers, connect them to the TX-DS838. CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 min. per each speaker terminal. · To prevent damage to circuitry, never short-circuit the positive (+) and negative (­) speaker wire. NO! Preparation of speaker cords 1. Twist wire ends very tight. 15mm (5/8") Connecting the speaker cord 1. Loosen the screw. · Be sure to connect the positive and negative cables for the speakers properly. If they are mixed up, the left and right signals will be reversed and the audio will sound unnatural. · To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is necessary. Follow item 14 of the "Important Safeguards" on page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna. FM outdoor antenna Distribute the wire along the groove. 5. Reinstall the cover. The cover ANTENNA SUB WOOFER PRE OUT Connecting the 300 ribbon wire 1. Loosen the screws with a screwdriver. R OUT AM L TAPE IN FM 75 MONITOR OUT DVD IN GND VIDEO 1 IN Directional linkage Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR) reception since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere with each other. If you must use a common FM/TV (or VCR) antenna, use a directional linkage type splitter. 2. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver. To TX-DS838 To TV (or VCR) Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 antenna adapter (Worldwide models only) Connecting the coaxial cable Connecting an AM outdoor antenna An outdoor antenna will be more effective if it is stretched horizontally above a window or outside. AM loop antenna (Indoor) 1. Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in the diagram. Outdoor antenna Connect both antennas. 636 mm mm mm 15mm (5/8") 2. With your fingernail, or a small screwdriver, press the stoppers of the 75/300 antenna adapter outward and remove the cover. Expand the stoppers. ANTENNA R OUT AM L TAPE IN FM 3. Connect the 75/300 antenna adapter to the coaxial cable. Clamp with radio pliers, etc. Notes: · Do not remove the AM loop antenna. · To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is necessary. Follow item 14 of the "Important Safeguards" on page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna. Push in the extremity of the conductor wire. 19 Connecting the power STANDBY indicator REM OTE CONTROLLER RC-443S STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT SELECTOR CD TAPE PHONO TUNER DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TUNER SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO SEL PRESE T MODE DISPLAY STEREO LISTENING MODE / DTS SURROUND DSP STANDBY/ ON MASTER VOLUME DVD CD TAPE STANDBY/ON STANDBY DISC MUTING POWER ON OFF DIMMER SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT FM MODE CLEAR MEMORY TUNING PRESET A SPEAKERS B TOP MENU ENTER MENU VOLUME RETURN AUDIO SELECTOR SETUP DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE FM AM PHONO CD TEST TONE CH SEL PHONES VCR BASS TREBLE LEVEL AV RECEIVER TX-DS838 To wall outlet POWER Connecting the power · The TX-DS838 is shipped with the main power (POWER) switch in the on position (_ ON). [. . . ] © Point the remote controller at the remote sensor of the TX-DS838 (page 5). © Operate the remote controller within 5 meters (16 feet) (page 5). Buzzing noise on AM (particularly conspicuous at night or with weak stations). · Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluorescent lamp. © Set up an outdoor AM antenna (page 19). High-pitched noise or buzzing noise on AM. · Noise from TV set. © Move unit away from TV set. Crackling noise on AM, FM. · Noise caused by turning fluorescent lamp on and off. [. . . ]