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Onkyo TX-SR403 Instruction Manual

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AV Receiver
TX-SR403
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
Basic Operation
Using the Tuner............................ 36
Advanced Operation ..................... 44
Troubleshooting ............................ 50
Specification.................................. 53
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    AV Receiver TX-SR403 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

    Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna Power-plug adapter Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver’s power cord.

  • 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 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. STANDBY indicator (30) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.
  • Page 7 Front & Rear Panels—Continued Display For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. A & B speaker indicators (34) Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indi- cator B lights up when speaker set B is on. MUTING indicator (38) This indicator flashes when the AV receiver is muted.
  • Page 8 AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally. Note: can only be used with Onkyo components. S VIDEO DVD IN, VIDEO 1 IN/OUT & VIDEO 2 IN The DVD IN jack can be connected to an S-Video output on a DVD player.

  • 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 and CD/MD/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.

  • 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.

  • 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 six 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 Choose a connection type ( Connection TX-SR403/8340 S VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT Step 2: Audio Connection Choose a connection type ( , Connect one or the other •...

  • Page 23: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a DVD player Step 1: Video Connection Choose a connection type ( DVD player Connection TX-SR403/8340 S VIDEO DVD IN VIDEO DVD IN Step 2: Audio Connection Choose a connection type ( , DIGITAL IN COAXIAL...

  • Page 24: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvd Recorder For Playback

    Step 1: Video Connection Choose a connection type ( must be connected to the AV receiver with the same type of connection. Connection TX-SR403/8340 S VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN Step 2: Audio Connection Choose a connection type ( ,...

  • Page 25: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvd Recorder For Recording

    The video source that you want to record must be connected to the AV receiver with the same type of connection. Step 2: Make audio connection VIDEO 1 AUDIO Connection TX-SR403/8340 S VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 1 OUT L/R Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device...
  • Page 26 Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source Step 1: Video Connection Choose a connection type ( Connection TX-SR403/8340 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN Step 2: Audio Connection Choose a connection type ( ,...

  • Page 27: Connecting A Cd Player Or Turntable

    • With the basic connection, you can listen to or record audio from the CD player or turntable. • To connect the CD player digitally, use connection Connection TX-SR403/8340 CD IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL DIGITAL IN OPTICAL ■ Turntable with no Phono Preamp Built-in A phono preamp is necessary to connect a turntable that doesn’t have a phono preamp built-in.

  • Page 28: Connecting A Cassette, Cdr, Minidisc, Or Dat Recorder

    AC OUTLET does not exceed the stated capacity (e.g., 100 W). Notes: • Onkyo components with nected directly to wall outlets, not the AV receiver’s AC OUTLET. • The socket type and capacity will depend on the country in which you purchased the AV receiver.

  • 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 STANDBY TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CH TAPE TUNER + 10 --/--- DIMMER TOP MENU SP A / B 2–8 ENTER RETURN RETURN LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM TEST TONE CH SEL PLAY MODE DISPLAY RC- 605 S Speaker Configuration This section explains how to specify which speakers are connected and their sizes.
  • 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.

  • 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 RECEIVER VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER Remote...

  • 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 RETURN A SPEAKERS B TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT DIMMER 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: 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 39: 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 40: Enjoying The Listening Modes

    Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See “About the Listening Modes” on page 42 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 41 Dolby D+PLIIx Music DTS-ES Discrete DTS-ES Matrix DTS+Neo:6 DTS+Dolby EX DTS+PLIIx Music Mono Movie Orchestra Onkyo Unplugged ✔ Original Studio-Mix TV Logic All Ch Stereo Full Mono *1. In the Direct listening modes, PCM signals at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz are processed at 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz respectively.

  • Page 42: About The Listening Modes

    Using the Listening Modes—Continued About the Listening Modes With its built-in surround-sound decoders and DSP pro- grams, the AV receiver can transform your home listen- ing room into a movie theater or concert hall. The AV receiver’s surround indicators show which speakers are active in each listening mode.
  • Page 43 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: Advanced Operation

    Adjusting the Listening Modes STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CH TAPE TUNER + 10 --/--- DIMMER SLEEP DISC TOP MENU SP A / B ENTER ENTER RETURN LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM LEVEL - TEST TONE CH SEL PLAY MODE DISPLAY...
  • Page 45 Adjusting the Listening Modes—Continued Use the Left and Right [ buttons to change the settings. Press the Down [ ] button to select the next setting. Repeat step 3 to complete all set- tings. Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. The Audio Adjust functions are explained below.

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: Speaker Distance

    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.

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51 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 52 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 or MD/CD recorder, point the remote controller at that component.

  • Page 53: Specification

    Specification Amplifier Section Power Output 2 channel driven: 110 W + 110 W (6Ω, 1kHz, JEITA) 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) Damping Factor...
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  • 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 29343959A (C) Copyright 2005 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. HOMEPAGE http://www.onkyo.com/ I0503-2 * 2 9 3 4 3 9 5 9 A *...

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