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AV Receiver
TX-SR303
TX-SR303E
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 ..................................... 2
Connection .................................... 15
Turning On & First Time Setup..... 30
Basic Operation
Playing your AV components ....... 34
Using the Tuner............................ 36
Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 42
Advanced Operation ..................... 45
Troubleshooting ............................ 51
Specification.................................. 54
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
AV Receiver TX-SR303 TX-SR303E 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. -
Page 2: Introduction
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. -
Page 3: Precautions
5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 6. Handling Notes •... -
Page 4: Supplied Accessories
Precautions—Continued For U.S. models FCC Information for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 5: Features
• FM/AM auto tuning • RDS (Radio Data System) (Europe only) Remote Controller • Remote controller can be used to control Onkyo CD, CDR, MD components, and cassette tape deck 1. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are regis- tered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. -
Page 6: Front & Rear Panels
Front & Rear Panels Front Panel North American Model STANDBY/ON STANDBY A SPEAKERS B PHONES MULTl CH Other Models STANDBY/ON STANDBY A SPEAKERS B PHONES MULTl CH For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. STANDBY/ON button (30) This button is used to set the AV receiver to On or Standby. - Page 7 Front & Rear Panels—Continued MEMORY button (37) This button is used when storing or deleting radio presets. TUNING MODE button (37) This button is used to select the Auto or Manual tun- ing mode. Arrow/TUNING/PRESET & ENTER buttons When the AM or FM input source is selected, the TUNING [ ] buttons are used to tune the tuner, and the PRESET [...
- Page 8 (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally. Note: can only be used with Onkyo components. CD IN These analog inputs can be used to connect a CD player with analog outputs.
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Page 9: Before Using The Av Receiver
Before Using the AV receiver Installing the Batteries To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide open the cover. Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. Slide the cover shut. Notes: •... -
Page 10: Remote Controller
Modes are selected by using the five REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via ■ DVD, CD, MD & CDR Modes With these modes, you can control an Onkyo DVD player, CD, MD, and CDR player/recorder. - Page 11 Remote Controller—Continued For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. STANDBY button (30) This button is used to set the AV receiver to Standby. ON button (30) This button is used to turn on the AV receiver. INPUT SELECTOR buttons (34) These buttons are used to select the input sources.
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Page 12: Dvd Mode
Remote Controller—Continued DVD Mode To set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the [DVD] REMOTE MODE button. Before selecting DVD mode and starting play- back, you should press the [RECEIVER] mode button followed by the [DVD] INPUT SELEC- TOR button to select the DVD player as the input source. - Page 13 Remote Controller—Continued CD, MD, & CDR Mode To set the remote controller to CD, MD, or CDR mode, press the [CD], [MD], or [CDR] REMOTE MODE button. Before selecting a mode and starting playback, you should press the [RECEIVER] mode but- ton followed by the [CD] or [TAPE] INPUT SELECTOR button to select the CD player, MiniDisc, or CD recorder as the input source.
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Page 14: Tape Mode
Remote Controller—Continued TAPE Mode TAPE mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the AV receiver via To set the remote controller to TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. Before selecting TAPE mode and starting play-... -
Page 15: Connection
Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B. Speaker set A should be installed in your main listening room and can be used with Dolby Digital and DTS surround material. -
Page 16: Speaker Connection Precautions
Connecting Your Speakers—Continued Speaker Configuration For the best surround-sound experience, you should con- nect five speakers and a powered subwoofer. The following table shows which channels you should use based on the number of speakers that you have. Number of speakers: ✓... -
Page 17: Connecting A Powered Subwoofer
Connecting Your Speakers—Continued Connecting Speaker Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insu- lation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. While pressing the lever, insert the wire into the hole, and then release the lever. Make sure that the terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. -
Page 18: Connecting Antenna
Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. -
Page 19: Connecting An Outdoor Fm Antenna
Connecting Antenna—Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out- door FM antenna instead. Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft. -
Page 20: Connecting Your Components
Connecting Your Components About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver’s optical digital jack has shutter-type cover that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed. -
Page 21: Which Connections Should I Use
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting Both Audio & Video By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you can select both the audio and video simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Audio... -
Page 22: Connecting A Tv Or Projector
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a TV or Projector Step 1: Video Connection Make video connection Connection TX-SR303/303E MONITOR OUT Step 2: Audio Connection Choose a connection type ( , Connect one or the other • With the basic connection, you can listen to or record audio from the TV. •... -
Page 23: Connecting A Dvd Player
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a DVD player Step 1: Video Connection Make video connection DVD player Connection TX-SR303/303E DVD IN Step 2: Audio Connection Choose a connection type ( , DIGITAL IN COAXIAL Connect one or the other OPTICAL COAXIAL OPTICAL •... -
Page 24: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvd Recorder For Playback
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback In addition to video playback, with this hookup example, you can use the VCR’s tuner to listen to the sound of your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver. This is useful if the TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Make video connection Connection... -
Page 25: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvd Recorder For Recording
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Step 1: Make video connection Step 2: Make audio connection VIDEO 1 AUDIO Connection TX-SR303/303E VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 1 OUT L/R Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Step 1: Make video connection Step 2: Make audio connection VIDEO 3... - Page 26 Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source Step 1: Video Connection Make video connection Connection TX-SR303/303E Step 2: Audio Connection Choose a connection type ( , Connect one or the other • With the basic connection, you can listen to or record audio from the video source.
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Page 27: Connecting A Cd Player Or Turntable
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ■ CD Player, or Turntable with Built-in Phono Preamp Step 1: Choose a connection type ( , , or preamp, and then make the connection. DIGITAL IN COAXIAL Connect one OPTICAL or the other COAXIAL OPTICAL... -
Page 28: Connecting A Cassette, Cdr, Minidisc, Or Dat Recorder
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Step 1: Choose a connection type ( , Connect one or the other COAXIAL • With the basic connection, you can play and record with the recorder. • To connect the recorder digitally for playback purposes, use connections Connection TX-SR303/303E TAPE OUT L/R... -
Page 29: Connecting The Power Cord
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting Onkyo Components Step 1: Be sure that the Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable (RCA). Step 2: Make the connection. With (Remote Interactive) you can use the following special... -
Page 30: Turning On & First Time Setup
If you have, see “Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources” on page 31. ■ Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks? If you have, see “Changing the TAPE/MD/CDR Display” on page 31. -
Page 31: First Time Setup
This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver. MASTER VOLUME ENTER SETUP STANDBY/ON STANDBY A SPEAKERS B PHONES TAPE TAPE -compatible Onkyo MiniDisc TUNING / PRESET MASTER VOLUME ENTER RETURN SETUP TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT... - Page 32 First Time Setup—Continued Speaker Configuration This section explains how to specify which speakers are connected and their sizes. For speakers with a cone diameter larger than 6-1/2 inches (16 cm), specify Large. For those with a smaller diameter, specify Small. STANDBY TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR...
- Page 33 First Time Setup—Continued Use the Down [ ] button to select “Surround,” and then use the Left and Right [ tons to select Small, Large, or None. Small: Select if the surround speak- ers are small. Large: Select if the surround speak- ers are large.
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Page 34: Playing Your Av Components
Playing Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver Operation DISPLAY STANDBY/ON STANDBY A SPEAKERS B TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE PHONES MULTl CH VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MULTI CH Remote controller AV receiver VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER Remote AV receiver... -
Page 35: Displaying Source Information
Playing Your AV Components—Continued STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CH MULTI CH TAPE TUNER + 10 --/--- DIMMER SLEEP DISC LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL - LEVEL + PLAY MODE DISPLAY DISPLAY L NIGHT... -
Page 36: Using The Tuner
Using the Tuner Listening to the Radio STANDBY/ON STANDBY A SPEAKERS B TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT PHONES MULTl CH VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection. - Page 37 Using the Tuner—Continued Presetting Radio Stations 2, 4 TUNING / PRESET STANDBY/ON STANDBY A SPEAKERS B RETURN TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR PHONES MULTl CH VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER You can store up to 30 of your favorite radio stations as presets.
- Page 38 Using the Tuner—Continued Using RDS (European models only) RDS only works with European models and only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator appears. RDS indicator ■ What is RDS? RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals.
- Page 39 Using the Tuner—Continued Displaying Radio Text (RT) TUNING / PRESET STANDBY/ON STANDBY RETURN A SPEAKERS B TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR PHONES MULTl CH VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting RT text information, that information can be displayed.
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Page 40: Common Functions
Common Functions This chapter explains functions that can be used with any input source. STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CH TAPE TUNER + 10 DIMMER --/--- DIMMER SLEEP DISC TOP MENU SP A / B ENTER RETURN LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND... -
Page 41: Using The Sleep Timer
Common Functions—Continued Using the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver so that it automatically turns off after a set period. Press the remote controller’s [SLEEP] button repeatedly to select the required sleep time. You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute steps. -
Page 42: Enjoying The Listening Modes
Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See “About the Listening Modes” on page 43 for detailed information about the listening modes. • The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial or optical). -
Page 43: About The Listening Modes
field that cannot be produced with conven- tional stereo. Use this mode with stereo material such as music CDs. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is suitable for use with old movies and other mono sound sources. The center speaker outputs the... - Page 44 Multich PLII Movie/Music/Game Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music Dolby D Mono Movie Orchestra Onkyo Unplugged Original Studio-Mix TV Logic All Ch Stereo Full Mono *1. In the Direct listening mode, PCM signals at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz are processed at 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz respectively.
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Page 45: Advanced Operation
Adjusting the Listening Modes STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CH TAPE TUNER + 10 --/--- DIMMER SLEEP DISC TOP MENU MENU SP A / B MUTING ENTER ENTER RETURN SETUP LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT TEST TONE CH SEL... -
Page 46: Using The Late Night Function
Adjusting the Listening Modes—Continued PL II Music Mode Settings These settings apply to only 2-channel (stereo) sources. ■ Panorama With this function, you can broaden the width of the front stereo image when using the Pro Logic II Music listening mode. On: Panorama function on. -
Page 47: Recording
Recording This chapter explains how to record the selected input source to an AV component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from two different sources. Recording the Input Source You can record only to AV components that are con- nected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT jacks. -
Page 48: Advanced Setup
Advanced Setup Advanced Speaker Settings The advanced speaker settings cannot be changed while headphones are connected, Speaker set B is on, or the multichannel input is being used. Crossover Frequency To get the best bass performance from your speaker sys- tem, you need to set the crossover frequency according to the size and frequency response of your subwoofer and other speakers (front, center, and surround). - Page 49 Advanced Setup—Continued Speaker Distance To get the best from surround sound, it’s important that the sound from each speaker reaches the listener at the same time. To achieve this, you need to specify the dis- tance from each speaker to the listening position. Measure and make a note of the distance from each speaker to the listening position.
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Page 50: Digital Input Signal Formats
Advanced Setup—Continued Use the Left and Right [ buttons to adjust the speaker level, and use the Down [ ton to select the next speaker. The level can be adjusted from –12 to +12 dB in 1 dB steps (–15 to +12 dB for the subwoofer). -
Page 51: Troubleshooting
If the AV receiver turns off when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect the power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer. Audio There’s no sound or it’s very quiet? •... - Page 52 Troubleshooting—Continued There’s no sound with a certain signal format? • Check the digital audio output setting on the con- nected device. On some games consoles, such as those that can play DVDs, the default setting is off. • With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio output format from a menu.
- Page 53 Can’t control other components? • Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote control- ler mode (page 10). • To control Onkyo cassette tape deck, point the remote controller at the AV receiver. • To control Onkyo CD player, MD/CD recorder, point the remote controller at that component.
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Page 54: Specification
Specification Amplifier Section Power Output 2 channel driven: North American: 65 W + 65 W (8Ω,20Hz–20kHz, FTC) European: 90 W + 90 W (6Ω,1kHz,DIN) Dynamic Power 160 W + 160 W (3Ω,Front) 125 W + 125 W (4Ω,Front) 85 W + 85 W (8Ω,Front) THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) 0.08% (Power Rated) - Page 55 Memo...
- Page 56 Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ SN 29343953A (C) Copyright 2005 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. HOMEPAGE http://www.onkyo.com/ I0503-2 * 2 9 3 4 3 9 5 3 A *...