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  • Onkyo TX-SR308 | Owner Manual - Page 1
    AV Receiver TX-SR308 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. 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
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    user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when
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    user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo Standby mode does sound instructions receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni- cian for help. For Canadian Models NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models
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    a suitable fuse in the plug. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical
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    Connected via V 41 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons 42 Resetting the Remote Controller 42 Controlling Other Components 42 Others Troubleshooting 44 Specifications 48 About HDMI 49 Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder ... 50 To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on
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    Processing • HDMI (Ver.1.4 with Audio Return Channel, 3D), DeepColor, x.v.Color*, Lip Sync, DTS*1-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD*2, Dolby Digital Plus, DSD and Multi-CH PCM • Non-Scaling Configuration • A-Form Listening Mode Memory • Direct Mode • Music Optimizer
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    B buttons (➔ 10, 20) F Remote control sensor (➔ 4) G TONE LEVEL and TONE buttons (➔ 36) H Display (➔ 8) I LISTENING MODE buttons (➔ 25) J DIMMER button (North American and Taiwan models) (➔ 19) K MEMORY button (➔ 22) L TUNING MODE button (➔ 21) M DISPLAY button (➔ 19) N SETUP button (➔ 28) O TUNING
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    pages in parentheses. B A and B speaker indicators (➔ 10, 20) C Audio input indicators D Listening mode and format indicators (➔ 19, 25) E Tuning indicators (➔ 21) Rear Panel F RDS indicator (excluding North American models) (➔ 22) G SLEEP indicator (➔ 20) H MUTING indicator (➔ 20) I Message area
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    in parentheses. E B ON/STANDBY button (➔ 18) L C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (➔ 19, 41 to 42) F D TONE, + and - buttons (➔ 36) E SP A/B button (➔ 10, 20) F Arrow R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons G SETUP button (➔ 28) H LISTENING MODE buttons (➔ 25) M I DIMMER button (➔ 19) J DISPLAY
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    . With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Speakers A: Main Room C B Corner position 1/3 of wall position D E Speakers B: Sub Room B Front speakers These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide
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    best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings. You can do this manually (➔ 30). Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels The AV receiver a lower imped- ance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period • Read the instructions supplied with your speakers
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    plug. • Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of the speaker terminal. AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on your powered subwoofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you're using an external amplifier, connect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input
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    image with AV components HDMI cable : Video & Audio Other cables AV receiver : Video : Audio AV receiver TV, projector, etc. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console TV, projector, etc. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with
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    channel (ARC) function Audio return channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver. To use this function, you must select the TV/CD input selector. • To use ARC function, you must select the TV/CD input selector, your TV must support ARC
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    setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. #" Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The $ % default input manual for details.
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    Direct Change When playback is started on a component connected via V, the AV receiver automatically selects that component as the input source. ■ Remote Control You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to control your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV
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    depend on the formats supported by your components. Use the following sections as a guide. The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings
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    on, the display lights, and the STANDBY indicator goes off. Turning Off Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel or the remote controller. The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off. En 18
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    Basic Operations This manual describes the procedure using the remote controller unless otherwise specified. Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating on the AV receiver 1 Use the input selector buttons to select the input source. 2 Start playback on the source component. See also: • "Controlling
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    for the TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR input selector, but not at the same time. • Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the remote controller for the first time (➔ 41). Selecting Speakers A and B You can use two sets of front speakers with the AV receiver: Speakers A for up to 5.1-channel
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    one step at a time. This model changes FM/AM frequency in 200/10kHz (or 50/9kHz) steps. In manual tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono this case, switch to manual tuning mode and listen to the station in mono. Tip • Alternatively, you can use the remote controller's TUN MODE and arrow buttons. ■
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    remote controller's number buttons to select a preset directly. Deleting Presets 1 Select the preset that you want to delete. See the previous section. 2 While holding down MEMORY, press TUNING MODE , etc.). The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: ■ PS (Program Service) When tuned to
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    the table shown later in this chapter. 3 To start the search, press ENTER. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the type you specified, at which point it Display None News Affairs Info Sport Educate Drama Culture Science Varied Pop M Rock M Easy M Light M Classics Other M Weather
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    while it's in Standby mode. • If you want to record directly from your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to the recording VCR's audio and video inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for
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    MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME About Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. Explanatory Notes ■ Input Source The following audio formats are supported by the listening mode
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    for the speaker setup (➔ 30). ; 9 $ BC D E B Front speakers C Center speaker D Subwoofer E Surround speakers Listening Modes Listening Mode Direct Di rec t Stereo Description Input Speaker Source Layout In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound process
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    TV, VHS, DVD). Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Orchestra Or ches t r a Unplugged Unp l ugged Studio-Mix S t u d i o -M i x TV Logic TV Log i c Game-RPG Description Input Speaker Source Layout Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround channels
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    32) Remote ID FM/AM Freq Step K HDMI Setup (➔ 32) Audio TV OUT LipSync HDMI Control Audio Return Ch Power Control TV Control Remote indicator ENTER R/X/F/S SETUP RECEIVER RETURN The on-screen setup menus appear on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver's various
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    . For example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to HDMI IN 2, you must assign "HDMI2" to the "BD/DVD" input selector. Here are the default assignments. Input selector BD/DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME AUX TV/CD PORT Default assignment HDMI1 ----HDMI2 HDMI3 ■ BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME
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    from each speaker arrives at the listener's ears as the sound designer intended. ■ Unit ` feet: Distances can be set in feet. Range: 1ft to 30ft in 1 foot steps. ` meters: Distances can be set in meters. Range: 0.3m to 9.0m in 0.3 meter steps. (The default setting varies from country to country
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    can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like. Multiplex/Mono Settings Multiplex This setting determines which channel of a stereo multiplex source is output. Use it to select audio channels or languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV broadcasts, and so on. ■ Input Ch(Mux) ` Main
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    STB, PS3, Wii, Xbox, PC, TV, CD, TAPE, iPod: To reset to the default, select "- - -". Note • Can not set the input selector by the same name. • This menu cannot be used for the TUNER input selector. En 32 Hardware Menu Hardware Remote Control Settings ■ Remote ID ` 1, 2, or 3 When several Onkyo
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    can be sent to the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver. Audio return channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI 1.4 capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver. To use this function, you must select the TV/CD input selector and your TV must support ARC function. Note • The "Audio
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    the connected component's instruction manual for details. After changing the settings of the "HDMI Control", "Audio Return Ch", "Power Control", or "TV Control", turn off the power to all connected pieces of equipment and then turn them on again. Refer to the User's Manuals for all connected pieces
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    . You can set priorities of audio output when there are both digital and analog inputs. ■ AudioSel ` ARC: The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent to the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver.*1 With this selection the TV's audio can be automatically selected as a priority among other assignments
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    will be heard. If the input signal is not DTS, the DTS indicator will flash and there will be no sound. You can adjust the bass and treble for Speakers A and B front speakers, except when the Direct listening mode is selected. 1 Press TONE on the AV receiver repeatedly to select either "Bass
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    , otherwise a malfunction may occur. • See the RI Dock's instruction manual (➔ 38) for more information. *1 To use V (Remote Interactive), you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the RI Dock. V cable *1 Models sold are different depending on the region. En 37
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    web site. For supported iPod models, see the instruction manual of the Onkyo Dock. UP-A1 Dock With the UP-A1 Dock, you can easily play the music, photo, or movie stored on your Apple iPod through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound. You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to operate your
  • Onkyo TX-SR308 | Owner Manual - Page 39
    Note • Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV receiver's remote controller for the first time (➔ 41). • Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with an V cable (➔ 37). • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to "HDD" or "HDD/ DOCK". • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (➔
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    mode (see *2), the playback will be continued even if the AV receiver is turned off. • In Extended mode (see *2), you cannot operate your iPod directly. • In Extended mode (see *2), it may take some time to acquire the contents. • In Extended mode (see *2), video contents can not display on your TV
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    using a cassette tape deck connected via V, press and hold TV/CD to switch to TAPE. 3 Press REMOTE MODE, point the remote controller at the AV receiver, and operate the component. If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control an
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    controlling a component that supports the Q. The component must be able to receive remote control commands via Q and be connected to the AV receiver via HDMI. Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons You can reset a REMOTE MODE to its default remote control code. 1 While holding down REMOTE MODE that you want
  • Onkyo TX-SR308 | Owner Manual - Page 43
    PREV CH ✔ ✔✔ MENU ✔ M RETURN ✔✔ ✔✔ N AUDIO ✔*1 ✔*1 ✔ O CLR ✔✔ ✔✔ ✔ *1 The Q function is not supported. The Q supported by the AV receiver is the CEC system control function of the HDMI standard. *2 These buttons function as colored buttons or A, B, C, D buttons. *3  (Pause) functions
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    any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can't resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. If you can't resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer. To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults
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    - nected device. On some game consoles, such as those that support DVD, the default setting is off. With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an - audio output format from a menu. Depending on the input signal, some listening modes 25-27 cannot be selected. ■ Can't get 5.1 playback When speaker
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    V cable won't work. Make sure you've selected the correct remote con- 9, 42 troller mode. ■ There's no video Make sure that your iPod's TV OUT setting is set to - On. Make sure the correct input is selected on your TV or - the AV receiver. Some versions of the iPod do not output video. - ■ The
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    AV - receiver, input signals are not fed through to outputs with the same name (e.g., VCR/DVR IN to VCR/ DVR OUT). Others ■ The sound changes when I connect my headphones When a pair of headphones is connected, the listen- - ing mode plug it back in again. Onkyo is not responsible for damages (
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    × 12-15/16" Weight 8.0 kg (17.6 lbs.) ■ HDMI Input Output Video Resolution Audio Format Supported IN 1, IN 2, IN 3 OUT 1080p Dolby TrueHD, DTS Master Audio, DVD-Audio, DSD 3D, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color, x.v.Color, LipSync, CEC ■ Video Inputs Component Composite IN 1, IN 2 BD/DVD, VCR
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    work with some TVs and displays, resulting in no picture.) The AV receiver uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)*2, so only HDCP-compatible components can display the picture. The AV receiver's HDMI interface is based on the following: Audio Return Channel, 3D, x.v.Color, Deep Color
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    or similar is required above the HDMI cable.) • Input to the AV receiver can be selected with the remote controller of the TV. • Operations such as volume adjustment or similar for the AV receiver can be performed from the remote controller of the TV. For Q-compatible players/recorders The following
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    • When the audio return channel (ARC) function is used with TV for HDMI 1.4, it should not be this connection (➔ 33). 3. Connect the HDMI output of the Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player/recorder to the HDMI IN 1 jack of the AV receiver. Note • It is necessary to assign the HDMI input when connecting the Blu
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    GmbH (UK BRANCH) The Coach House 81A High Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1AB, UK Tel: +44-(0)1628-473-350 Fax: +44-(0)1628-401-700 ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Unit 1 & 12, 9/F, Tower 1, Ever Gain Plaza, 88, Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., Hong Kong. Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039
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AV Receiver
TX-SR308
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
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.
Contents
Introduction
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2
Connections
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11
Turning On & Basic Operations
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18
Advanced Operations
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28
Controlling iPod & Other
Components
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Others
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