Onkyo TX 860 Owners Manual

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

Indoor T-Sheped FM

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Outdoor AM antenna

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This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attrition

to Article 820-22 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and. in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall .
be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to
the point of cable entry as practical.

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SWITCHEDI Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR)

These outlets are switched on and off by the Power switch on
the front panel and remote control transmitter. Capacity is total
100 watts.

FM Antenna Connections

Use the Tashaped 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 is best. If signal strength is low in your
area, use a multi-element FM outdoor antenna and connect-to this
unit using a 75 ohm coaxial cable because this type of cable is
more resistant to interference than 300 ohm cable. Consult your
Onkyo authorized service center about the right type of antenna
for your area

reception since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere
with each othert If you must use a common FM/TV (or VCR)
antenna, use a directional linkage type splitter.

Directional linkage
tvpe splitter

To receiver To TV (or VCR)

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NOTE:

In the CD DIRECT position, recording with the tape deck is not
possible.

0 Video Selectors (Controls audio and video signals)

VCR-1/VDP: Press to obtain the video and audio signals
from a VCR-1 or a VDP.
VCR-2: Press to obtain the video and audio signals

from a VCR-2.

The button is also enabled by the key on the remote control
transmitter.

El Display

This section shows the input selected and for FM or AM, the
band and the frequency. When the sleep timer is set with the
remote control transmitter, this section shows the number of
minutes left on the sleep timer.

El APR Indicators

Automatic Precision Reception System (FM Mode)
APR system is Onkyo's unique computer-controlled system.
APR system automatically sets the RF stage gain (Distance/
Local), the NR function (OFF/ON) (TX-860 only) for reducing
noise in weak signals, the Hl-BLEND function (OFF/ON) for
reducing noise in weak stereo signals, and the auto stereo/
mono reception modes to the proper settings for the qualily
of the broadcast currently being received. This indicator
changes each time the APR circuit switches between the
LOCAL/DX, NR OFF/ON, HI-BLEND OFF/0N or
AUTO/MONO to show the current APR setting. (APR system
Is effective for only FM reception.)

NOTE:

0 When FM Muting/Mode button @is OFF (MONO). the
APR Mode selection function does not operate, and the
Stereo/Mode indicator is forced to "MONO".

. The "MONO" display lights up for FM monaural reception.

0 The NH indicator is only on the TX-860.

O The RF MODE will indicate LOCAL when sufficient signal
is received.

E FM/AM Preset Buttons (PRESET STATION) and Display

Use these buttons to recall an FM or AM station or to store a
station in the memory. When a button is pressed, the corre-
sponding preset number is displayed in digital form. Refer to
the Memory section for details.

Turning Selector Buttons (4 DOWN, UP b)

DOWN: Press to tune in a lower frequency.

UP: Press to tune in a higher frequency.

When listening to a broadcast, pressing the UP button will
increase the FM or AM reception frequency. Pressing the
DOWN button decreases the frequencies (Manual Tuning).
If the button is pressed for longer than 0.5 seconds in AM or
FM, and then released, broadcast frequencies will change
automatically until a station is tuned in (Auto Tuning).

When eitherthe upper or the lower end of the frequency range
is reached, the displayed frequency will automatically switch
back to the other end of the range and continue to either in-
crease 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 frequency will
then switch back to the highest frequency and continue de-
creasing as before.

Scanning will not stop for broadcasts weak enough to be
suppressed by the muting circuit. To receive a weak FM
broadcast, set the FM Muting/Mode button Etc the OFF
(MONO) and tune in the FM broadcast. In this case, even
stereo broadcasts will be heard in mono.

Shift Button (SHIFT) and Indicators

The FM/AM Preset buttons Econ be used to store a total of
20 radio stations Use this button to switch the Preset buttons
between the memory channel 1-10 mode and the memory

channel 11-20 mode. The setting switches between 1-10 and
11-20 each time this button is pressed and the respective in-

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dicator lights. When power is turned on, the settitng is the same
as when power was last turned off.

FM Mutiny/Mode Button (FM MUTE/MODE) and In-
dicator

In the Muting ON (STEREO) setting, FM stereo reception is
possible and the muting circuit suppresses interstation noise
and weak FM stations. In the OFF (MONO) setting, interstation
noise will be heard and even weak FM stations can be received.
(Muting/Mode operation is effective for only FM reception.)

Memory Button (MEMORY) and Indicator

Press this button to place a station in the memory using the
FM/AM Preset buttons ES]. When this button is pressed, the
indicator lights for about 8 seconds. While the indicator is lit,
press one of the FM/AM Preset buttons IE. Upon press, the
displayed frequency will be stored in memory. The pressed
preset number will be displayed In digital form, and the memory
indicator will go out to indicate that memory operation has
been completed.

Bass Control Knob (BASS)
Adjust to strengthen or weaken bass response.

Treble Control Knob (TREBLE)
Adjust to strengthen or weaken treble response.

Simulated Stereo Switch (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.).

Balance Control Knob (BALANCE)
Use this control to adjust the relative volume levels of the left
and right speaker systems.

Volume Control Knob and Indicator (VOLUME)

Turn clockwise to increase the volume level. The volume can
be adjusted manually and by the remote control transmitter's
Volume UP/DOWN keys a When adjusted by remote
control, the volume knob rotates along with the volume indi-
cator on the knob. This allows you to see the volume level from
a distance.

Stereo Image Expander Switch and Indicator S.I.E
(STEREO IMAGE EXPANDER) (TX-860 only)

Set this switch to the on position to add an extrafeeling of
width and depth to stereo sound.

Selective Tone/Loudness Control Switch and Level
Control Knob and Indicator S.T.C (SELECTIVE TONE]
LOUDNESS) (TX-860)

Set this switch to the on position, creating a clear reproduction
quality of the ultra low frequencies and high frequencies.
Boosting of a selective tone can be controlled via the level
control.

Selective Tone/Loudness Control Knob (SELECTIVE
TONE/LOUDNESS) (TX<840)

Set this knob to the right position, creating a clear reproduction
quality of the ultra low frequencies and high frequencies.
Boosting of a selective tone can be controlled via the level
control. Sliding this knob all the way to the left eliminates this
effect.

Dynamic Bass Expander Switch and Level

Control Knob and Indicator

D.B.E. (DVNAMIC BASS EXPANDER) (TX-860 only)
Set this switch to the on position to add an extra feeling of
power and realism to the low range. Its function is unlike that
of the conventional bass control. Adjust level control to raise
and lower the amount of the dynamic bass expander effect.

Stand-By/Received Indicator

When this indicator is lit, the power can be turned on by the
remote control transmitter. If the power switch .of the main
unit is off, this indicator will not light even if the remote control
transmitter key is pressed. This indicator also flashes when the
signal is received from the remote control transmitter.

Remote Control Sensor (REMOTE SENSOR)
This sensor receives the remote control signals.