Onkyo TXV 940 RDS Owners Manual

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ONKYO

A/V Tuner/Amplifier

Instruction Manual

TX-V94O
TX-V94ORDS
TX-SV414PRO

iX~V94ORDSNXvSV414PRO

CONTENTS

Comm] positions and name .. ....... 6
Remote Controi ............................. 8
Making system connections... ....... 9
Making speaker connections" ..... 12
V Making antenna connections. 34

'\ "Basic Operations ,

Receiving stations ............ 18 :3 £151?

Using preset stations . .......... 19

Receiving RDS (TX-V94ORDS only) ..... 21'

Entering station names
(TX- V940RDS only)
Recording a source ..................................

Dolby Pro Logic Surround v
(TX- SV414PROonIy)... szé

Connecting Onkyo components
for at operation ........ ............. - ................... 29
. :" Trouble shooting guide... *

Specifications ........................................... 31

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Thank you for your purchase of the Onkyo
A/V Tuner Amplifier.

Please read this manual thoroughly before making con»
nections and turning on the power.

Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new A/V Tuner Amplifier.
Please retain this manual for future reference.

Features

TX-V940fFX-V940RDS

I Clean Power with Room to Spare
The TX-V940/TX-V940RDS delivers generous. low-distortion
power with plenty in reserve for the sudden transient peaks
common with today's digital sources. Rated output is 100 watts
per channel RMS. into 8 ohms, both channels driven, with no
more than 0.2% THD (USA & Canadian model).
2 X 100 watts continuous power at 4 ohms DIN (European model)

I Two-Mode (Local/BX, Auto/mono) APR (Automatic
Precision Reception)

I RDS-Radio Data System (TX-V940RDS only)
RDS gives you station and programming data for expanded
tuner funCtionality. Your TX-V940RDS includes PS (Pro-
gramme Service). PTY (Programme Type), TP (Traffic Proe
gramme), and RT (Radio Text).

TX-SV414PRO

I Plenty of Clean Power
Powerful] enough for those difficult" low impedance loads,
the TX-SV4I4PRO delivers 60 watts per channel in stereo
mode. into 8 ohms. with no more than 0.08% THD. ln sur»
round mode it provides a full 50 watts of power to the left and
right front channels. and to the center channel as well. The rear
surround speakers each receive 15 watts per channel.

I Dolby Pro-Logic Surround Sound
This advanced Dolby Surround system creates a multi-dimen-
sional soundstage by offering better front-to-rear channel sepa
ration and a separate center channel amplifier. so the dialog
appears to come directly from the TV screen.

I Mono Out (Subwoofer Out)

I Adjustable Digital Delay

Other Features (TX-V940lTX-V94URDS/l'X-SV414PRO)

I Disorete Output Stage to Handle Low Impedance
Loads
For impeccable sonic accuracy, Onkyo insisted on discrete cir-
cuitry for the output stage. instead of less expensive package
le. This design provides enhanced cooling, better reliability
and superior sonics.

I 40-Station FM/AM Random Preset Tuning
I RI Compatible Remote Control Supplied
I Loudness Control

I Six-Class Clasified Memory Tuning

I Direct Access Tuning

I Two-Video & F ive-audio Inputs

I Audio Muting & Sleep Timer (via remote)
I Battery-Free Backup

I Motor-Driven Volume Control

I Separate A & B Speaker Selectors

I Extra Large Feet with Tri-Point Configuration for
Maximum Vibration Damping

I Blushed Aluminum Front Panel
I Easy Tape and Video Copying

Note to CATV system installer:

a This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guide-
lines 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.

o For models having a power cord with a polarized plug.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK. MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT. FULLY INSERT.

o Sur les modeles dont la fiche est polarisée.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES cnocs ELEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA
PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.

o This apparatus complies with requirements of EC directive 87/
SOS/EEC.

0 Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply
cord of this unit should he performed only by qualified service
personnel.

0 IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may

not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the termie

nals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal

which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the termie

nal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

For USA and Canada

0 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation
Additionally licensed under one or more of the following
patents: U.S. number 3959590: Canadian numbers
1004.603 and 1.037.877. Dolby". Pro Logic". and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.

For Other area

0 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY and the double Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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Making system connections

1. Connect the TV VIDEO input [0 this
unit MONITOR OUT". jack. There is
no need to perform an audio connection
since sound will be sent directly from
this unit to the speaker systems.

2. This unit does not have an RF con-
verter. Therefore it can be used with
only a monitor TV equipped with a
video input jack.

3. Interference may be caused between the

TV and this unit.
If this interference occurs place this unit
and the TV as for apart as possible. We
do not recommend the use of a common
TV/FM antenna (see antenna section).

VIDEO IN
I

The SWITCHED outlet is switched on and

off by the power buttons on the front panel
and remote control.

The shape, number and total capacity of the
AC outlets may differ according to the
model and the area where the unit is pur»
chased. Be careful that other components
connected to this unit do not exceed the
capacity that is printed on the rear panel
above the AC outlets.

USA and Canadian
models

Capactty IS total
120 watts

E
g:

TX-V940(RDS) Worldwide model and TX»SV414PRO Worldwide model and
European model European model %
Capacity is 100 watts. Capacity is total 100 watts. "

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Using preset stations

1. Press the CLASS button and choose
the class.

When it is pressed. the class will
change.

Press the PRESET (+ or -) button.
Whenever it is pressed, the preset sta-
tions in the class chosen in step 1 will
be received.

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PIC-261$

- PRESET +

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1. Select the station that you want to
cancel as explained in the previous
section.

2. Press and hold the MEMORY button
and within a second of doing this,
press the MUTE/MODE button.

*2," will be shown on the MEMORY
channel display.

0 Once the preset station has been can»
celled, the memory location can be used

3...... mm W" 22%. to store another station.

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Entering station names (TX-V940RDS only)

Characters can be entered during reception of an AM or FM broadcast station.

This function enables you to memorize a maximum of 8 characters consisting of alphabetics. some symbols and numbers, for instance. repe
resenting broadcasting names, for each preset station.

it you attempt to enter characters while receiving an FM broadcast RDS station. "RDS...PS" is displayed and characters cannot be entered.

W

Wmmmtmtmmmwaw

3-4

Characters which can be input

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO
PQRSTUVWXY21234
567890u>l

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Nole: H indicates a space.

To name lCl-l of CLASS A as ONKYO.
for example, operate as follows. (Example:
FM broadcast at 89.50 MHZ has been
memorized into lCH of CLASS A).

1. Press the CLASS A button.

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CHARACYER

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Select 0

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class A

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The memorized broadcast station is
received.

. Press the CHARACTER button.

The frequency in the display goes off
and A" flashes.

. To enter 0 from ()NKYO", press

the SMNO button.

Pressing the button each time changes
the character from 5 to Mr N, and 0.
one at a time. Select 0.

7" will move to the next character. (If
you do not press the number button for
one second or more. _ will automati-
cally move to the next character.)

. Repeat step 3.

To enter N from "ONKYO", press the
SMNO button and select N.
To enter K from 0NKYO press the

5m AAKL m. % 4JKL button and select K.
1 A Z " J _ J E . Press the CHARACTER button.
Select N Select K Select v Select o

If you have not pressed a button for It)
seconds, the operation will complete
automatically.

. Press the CHARACTER button.
. While pressing the MEMORY button.

press the FM MUTE/MODE button.
All the characters entered for this state
tion will be cleared. However, take
care. since the preset station will be
cleared when this is done, even if no
characters were stored in the memory.

1. Press CLASS A~F buttons to recall

the desired preset number.

Press the CHARACTER button.

7" appears at the first character and it
flashes alternately with the character.

_ Press the 4 DOWN TUNING UP >

button and move 7 to the character
you want to change.

moves to the right when pressing
the UP r button and moves to the left
when pressing the 4 DOWN button.
Enter the desired character.

The previous character is replaced with
a new character.

When you want to delete a character.
press the DIRECT TUNING button. The
character is deleted. and the characters on
the right move to the left by one space.
Press the CHARACTER button.

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Dolby Pro Logic Surround (TX-SV414PRO only)

Ifthere are differences in the volume levels
Before operating , ,, of the speakers when enjoying Dolby Pro
Logic Surround. you will not be able to get
the best effect, You should use the test tone
to adjust all the speakers to the same vol»
ume level.

Before operating: Be sure to turn off
SPEAKERS B and turn on SPEAKERS
A when enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Sur-
round.

, 1. Turn on Dolby Pro Logic.

PRO LOGIC won: TIME mmmcfi 2. Choose the Center mode.

[E] @ WWW" [:1 When the button is pressed, the mode
'- sunnouno ovsnmow -' 5» will change as shown below.

DOLBY CENTER DELAY

PRO LOGlC

NORMAL -> WIDEBAND -> PHANTOM
DOLBY CENTER DELAY ifi-Tl

Please refer to the 27 page for details of
these modes.
3. Press the TEST TONE button on the
remote control.
Please refer to the 27 page for details.
4. From your listening position, adjust
the relative volume level of the test

:1 :1 tone from the different speakers, on

the remote control.
$535: 33335; f 0 Adjust the volume levels of all of the
, j' speakers with the + and ~ MASTER

D VOLUME buttons.

0 Adjust the volume levels of the center
speakers with the + and 7 CENTER
LEVEL buttons.

I Adjust the volume levels of the rear
speakers with the + and 7 REAR
LEVEL buttons.

psifiéém 5523: my 5. Press the TEST TONE button and
stop the pink noise.
L SURROUND OPERATION J 6. Set the delay time.

Please refer to the 27 page for details.

DOLBY CENTER DELAY
PHD LOGIC MODE llME unenotmtc

@ @ WOW 1. Set the Dolby Pro Logic Surround
L SURROUND OPERATION 4 ~ mode.

2. Select the center mode.

3. Play a soul'se encoded with Dolby

DOLBY CENTER DELAV
FROLOGtC MODE TIME Surround.

4 Adjust the master volume.

L SURROUND oPEHAnoN -'

NOTE:
0 TREBLE and BASS are effective for
5335: f the L and R of the front speakers. The
best effect from DOLBY PRO LOGIC
> SURROUND can be obtained when
l:| equal settings are used for the sound
4 from the L/R front speakers and the
343535: sound from the center speaker for the

middle and treble ranges.
o LOUDNESS is not effective for the
Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode,

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