Onkyo TX 82 M Owners Manual

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0 Thank you lorpurchaslng the ONKYO TX-84/84M, TX -82/82M Miter-Amplifier. I Please
read this manual thoroughly before connecting up your new tuner-amplifier, and turning it

on, 0 Following the Instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain the utmost listening
enjoyment from your new TX -84/84M, TX 782/82M. 0 Please keep the manual for later re»

lerence.

FEATURES.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS...
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS

CON TEN TS

PRECAUTIONS .......................................................

OPERATIONS .....................................................................

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FEATURES
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0 7 input terminals (even video inputs)

You can connect your TX-84l82 to various audio or video equipment, including a compact disc player.

I Discrete Output Stage

The Discrete Output Stage ensures "clean" drive into a low impedance load, and a minimum distortion sound output is rendered by the
linear swnching Cll'CLlII, The Onkyo design philosophy for high quality amplifiers is incorporated in the TX784/82 through the careful

selection of high quality parts.
O The Heart of your AV System

You can connect two Video tape decks, to duplicate Video or audio tapes. The sound quality of monaural VTR signals can be enhanced
and improved by the simulated stereo function The selective tone control has its own volume adiustment, putting extra convenience
under your control. The TX7845 dynamic bass expander (DEE) and its stereo image expander (SlE) give you the feeling of a live

performance.
0 Wireless Remote Control included

The inlrared wireless remote control unit enables, from a distance, operations such as volume adjustment, power ON/OFF, input selection,
tuner preset station UP/DOWN, and audio muting. It can also work With some ONKYO cassette tapedecks and CD players (also turntables

with TX»84).

tr The TX-84M and TX782M are supplied with a universal remote control, RCVAV1M, which prowdes many convenient functions

0 Receiving section

it The TX»84/82 is equipped With Onkyo's unique APR System that automatically controls the RF sensitivity (BX/local), auto hisblend.
mode function (auto/mono) and noise reduction (on/off, TX-84) according to the signal quality. Consequently, optimum reception

is assured at all times.

* The memory preset stores all of your 16 lavorite random AM/FM stations for the expanSion oI the number of broadcasts

0 Easy, versatile operation

* The most frequently used controls are featherrtouch sensitive to avoid Signal intelerence
it All your Iavorite stations are retained in memory for a few weeks after the unit has been disconnected,

You can use two pairs of speakers at the same time.

0 The baSic features of this tuner amplifier were designed to provide a true to life" impiesslon in your home. (T he TX784/82 gives you

solid quality from top to bottom")

CAUTION

"TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL "

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

o The lightning Ilash with arrowhead symbol, wriiiin
an equilateral triangle, IS Intended to alert the user
in the presence of uninsulaied dangerous voltage
Within inc product's enclosure that may be oI stirri-
cierii magnitude to consiituie a risk ol electric shock
to persons

0 The exclamation point wrthiri an equilateral triangle
IS intended to alert the user to the presence of TIE
portant operating and maintenance (servicing) ll'l-
stiticiions in the literature accompanying the appllr
ance

"WARNING"
"TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE 0R ELECTRlC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THlS APPLlANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE."

O For models havrng power cords With a polarized plug.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT USE THIS (POLARlZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

l Sur les modeles dont la fiche est polarise'e.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LESCHOCSELECTRIOUES
NE PAS UTILlSER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEc UN PROV
LONGATEUR. UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNEAUTRE SORTIE
DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMEs PEUVENT ETRE iNsEREEs
A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

0 The serial number is written on the rear panel or this unit Copy ihe
serial number and model number onto your warranty card and keep it
in a sale place

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

General

Switch the main power switch off before performing
connections. Also be sure to perform left and right channel
connections properly.

VIDEO DISC PLAYER
m VIDEO CASSETTE

IndoorT Shaped FM
antenna er 300 ahm

75 ohm coaxlal cable
(302V, 5C-2V)

NOTE:

Remote control operation is not possible when only the
remote control cord is connected. Remote control cord
and pin cord must be connected.

VIDEO CASSETTE

FM Outdoor Antenna PLAYER (VCR-1) RECORDER (VCR-2) Monitor TV
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Connect only one PM a . .. . .1
antenna at onetime " r A,
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AM LOOP
ANTENNA

Only on the TX~84

Only on the TXVSA

Worldwrdc model only

leEO CASSETTE
RECORDER MODE
gtIJSiiEPAcr swrrcn
PLAYER r TI , l
0 SPEAKER (a)
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W o . .. o
TX-84) I
case CASSETTE
TAPE 05cm
GVDllfld CONNECIIDU I5 "OI CASSETTTE GRAPHIC R ' L
necessary fol turntables Connect only he DX") 30 0'
, SPEAKER A
who, 9mm, ,9: to thisgack (Other ONKYU TAPE DECK EQUAL'ZE ( )
CD players are no! to be connected )
AC Outlets NOTE:

0 UNSWITCHED:
This outlet is not swrtched on and off by the Power
switch on the front panel. Capacity is 100 watts.

- SWITCHED: (TX-84 only)
This outlet is swutched on and off by the Power switch
on the front panel and remote control transmitter. Ca~
pacity is 100 watt.

FM Antennas

Usethe Tishaped antenna if 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
a wall or other surface in the position in which reception
rs best. If signal strength is low in your area, use a mule
tielement FM outdoor antenna and connect to this unit
using 75 ohm coaxial cable because this type of cable is
more resistant to interferencethan 300 ohm cables. Consult
your Onkyo dealer about the right type of antenna for your
area.

AC POWER
SUPPLY

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.

Directional linkage
We salute:

To recon/er To TV (or VCR)

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. The batteries of the remote control transmitter must be
replaced periodically. Remember, however. that com-
mands will be received onlywhen the main power switch
of the TXv84/82 is on.

. The transmitter operates up to a distance of about five
meters (15 feet). the transmitting window must always
be pornted at the reception window when a command
is sent to the receiver.

. If the TX-84/82 is placed inside an audio rack behind
a glass door, the door should not use colored glass or
have any decorations on it since this could shorten the
range or prevent commands from being received.

. Use of other infrared remote control devices in the same
room may cause interference.

. If this remote control transmitter does not operate
properly, confirm that the batteries are not dead. It the
problem persists, contact your Onkyo dealer.

Operation

. Turn the TX-84/82 power switch 0N.

. Pressing the power key of the remote control
transmitter when the TX84/82 is turned ON will set
the TX»84/82 in the standby mode and light the
standby indicator, Pressing the power key again
will turn the TX784/82 ON and the stand-by indicator
goes off.

. The volume (up/down) -, Audio Muting input
selectors (TUNER, PHONO, CD,VCR-1/VDF, VCRAZ),
and Tape Monitor (TAPE-1, TAPE-2) -, and Tuner
(Preset up/down) - keys are used in thesame manner
as the corresponding front panel controls.

Tape Operation (II PAUSE/r PLAY/ I REC/ l
STOP/ « / » ) I

These keys are used to control a remote control comr
patible cassette tape deck connected to the rear panel
of the TX-84/82 as shown in the system connections

diagram.
I STOP: Press to stop playback or recording.
« ' Press to wind the tape rapidly backward.

> PLAV: Press to start playback.
» : Press to wind the tape rapidly forward
0 REC: While holding this key down, press the
play key to start recording. Recording
will not start if the REC button is pressed
after the PLAY button. The PLAY button
should be pressed less than one second
after the REC button to start recording.
" PAUSE: Press to temporarily halt tape travel. To
put the deck in the REC/PAUSE mode,
first press the REC button and then the
PAUSE button immediately afterward
(Within one second).
The basic function of all tape operation buttons is the
same as the corresponding front panel controls on the
deck. Refer to the deck instruction manual foradditional
information.

Phono Operation (PLAY/REJECT) (RC-84S only)
This key is used to control a remote control compatible
turntable connected to the rear panel of the TX-84 as
shown in the system connections diagram. This key
can be used only when the PHONO input selector key
or has been pressed. The function of the
PLAY/REJ ECT key alternates between play (start) and
reject (stop) each time this key is pressed. Refer to the
turntable instruction manual for additional information.

o on Operation ( .- PAUSE/ > PLAY/ I STOP/ i«/

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II PAUSE:

Press this key to briefly interrupt disc play. If this key
is pressed while a track is being accessed after pressing
the UP or DOWN key the player will switch to the pause
mode after the pickup has moved to the specified track,
index or point. To resume disc play, press the PLAY
key.

p PLAY:
Press this key to begin disc play.

I STOP:
Press this key to stop disc play.

'44 :

Press during disc play to return to the beginning of the
current tack. Press twice to return to the beginning of

the previous track, three times for the track before that,
and so on.

M .'

Press during disc play to advance to the beginning of
one of the following tracks. The number of times this
key is pressed determined how many tracks are skipper.

Refer to the CD player instruction manual for additional
information.

Note:

I Point the remote control transmitter in the direction
of the CD player when using it. The distance of use
of the transmitter may be different for TX784/82 and
the CD player.

0 Connect the 2.5mm plug cord, that is provided for
the remote control operation of the DX»l 30, to the
CD remote control Jack on the rear panel of the
TX-84/82 and DX7130. The DXVlSO is
remote-controlled by the control signal 5 received
on the Remote Control Sensor of the TX784/82.

WORLDWIDE MODELS

0 Voltage Selector (Rear Panel)
Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector
to conform with local 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 changed 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 voltage
selector can only be used in areas where the power
supply is the same as that of the unit.

220V ~ 220V ~
at AC 220V at AC 120V
120V » 120V ~

o Tuning Step Frequency Switch (Bottom)
Worldwide models are equipped with a switch that
controls the AM (9kHz/10kHz) and FM
(50kHz/200kHz) band tuning steps.

Be sure to set this switch to match the tuning step
frequency in your area.

U.S.A 10kHz/200kHz

Other area QkHZ/SOkHz

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