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Onkyo R-801A Instruction Manual

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TUNER AMPLIFIER
R-801A
Instruction Manual
TUNER AMPLIFIER
VOLUME
STANDBY
STANDBY / ON
DISPLAY
MEMORY FM MODE
INPUT
TUNING
CLEAR
ACOUSTIC
PHONES
PRESENCE
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R
8 01 A
European models front panel shown.
Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO R-801A Tuner Amplifier.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making any connection or turning on the
power.
Follow these instructions to obtain optimum performance and maximum listening
enjoyment from your new R-801A. Please retain this manual for future reference.

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  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO R-801A Tuner Amplifier. Please read this manual thoroughly before making any connection or turning on the power. Follow these instructions to obtain optimum performance and maximum listening enjoyment from your new R-801A. Please retain this manual for future reference.

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: REDUCE ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Important Safeguards 1.
  • Page 3 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an out- side antenna or cable system is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup-...
  • Page 4 2. AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station. 3. Care From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth.
  • Page 5 For U.S. model Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in par- ticular, 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.

  • Page 6: Main Features

    We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20 82110 GERMERING, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. GERMERING, GERMANY...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Before using Supplied accessories ... 6 Connections Connecting to the ONKYO Separate Collection Series components ... 8 Connecting to components other than the Separate Collection Series ... 13 Connecting speaker systems... 16 Antenna connections ... 17 Preparations Preparing the remote controller ...

  • Page 8: Connecting To The Onkyo Separate Collection Series Components

    Connecting to the ONKYO Separate Collection Series components This section introduces you to the other Separate Collection Series system components and their convenient system functions, followed by connecting instructions. The following Separate Collection Series components are commercially available: • C-701A ... Compact Disc (CD) Player •...
  • Page 9 Combination example 1 Select the CD player C-701A and CD recorder in addition to this unit. When you arrange these components, stack them as shown below. Vertical way stacking This unit (R-801A) CD recorder (CDR-201A) CD player (C-701A) Combination example 2 Select the CD player C-701A, CD recorder and MD recorder MD-101A in addition to this unit.
  • Page 10 • CD recorders and MD recorders use heat-sensitive parts. Do not place them on top of the amplifier. Audio connection cable cable, supplied with each component (except for the R-801A) to con- and AC OUTLET connections on (White) To L connector...
  • Page 11 ANTENNA CD/DVD SUBWOOFER PRE OUT REMOTE CONTROL SPEAKERS CDR/PC CAUTION: FM 75 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER This unit (R-801A) ANALOG INPUT OUTPUT Audio CD recorder (CDR-201A) INPUT INPUT OUTPUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AC OUTLET ANALOG AC 230-240 V...
  • Page 12 Connecting to the ONKYO Separate Collection Series components Connecting the Before connecting • The hookups on page 11 is needed in addition to the and AC OUTLET (for power supply to each component) hookups on this page. • Each component has two The components may be connected in any order.

  • Page 13: Connecting To Components Other Than The Separate Collection Series

    PLAY OUTPUT CD recorder/audio processor (White) To L connector (Red) To R connector Improper connection Insert completely Stereo cassette tape deck PLAY OUTPUT This unit (R-801A) ANTENNA CD/DVD TAPE SUBWOOFER PRE OUT REMOTE CONTROL SPEAKERS CDR/PC CAUTION: FM 75 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS MIN.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Subwoofer

    • If your subwoofer isn’t equipped with an amplifier, connect a separate amplifier to the unit first, then connect the subwoofer to that amplifier. • The SUBWOOFER PRE OUT connector supplies the left and right mixed monaural signals to the subwoofer. Connections This unit (R-801A) ANTENNA CD/DVD TAPE SUBWOOFER...
  • Page 15 • This is not an example of stacking the components. For the example, refer to page 9. Note: Select “CD” as the input display when you connect a CD player to the R-801A’s CD/DVD con- nector, and select “DVD” when you connect a DVD player. If you select the wrong input, the system will not operate even if the Toggling between “CD”...

  • Page 16: Connecting Speaker Systems

    Connecting speaker systems Connecting left and right speakers Before connecting • The load impedance of each speaker must be at least 4 ohms. • Do not use unnecessarily long or extremely thin speaker cords. Otherwise, the DC resis- tance of the speaker cords may become too high, lowering the damping factor and causing the sound quality to deteriorate.

  • Page 17: Antenna Connections

    Antenna connections Connecting the AM antenna Assembling the AM loop antenna Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the illustration. Insert into the hole. Connecting the antenna cable 1. Press down the lever. Connecting the AM loop antenna The AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. Set it in the direction and position where you receive the clearest sound.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Fm Antenna

    Antenna connections Connecting the FM antenna FM indoor antenna The supplied FM antenna is for indoor use only. Move the antenna in various directions until the clearest signal is received. Fix it with push pins or similar implements in the position that will cause the least amount of distortion.
  • Page 19 2 Clamp it in place with pliers. 4. Re-install the cover. Directional Iinkage Directional Iinkage type splitter To R-801A antenna Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR) reception since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can inter- fere with each other.

  • Page 20: Preparing The Remote Controller

    Placing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote controller operation. • If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate. operate R-801A About 5 m (16 feet)

  • Page 21: Connecting The Ac Power Cord (Mains Lead)

    If the component has a power switch, it must be set to On. • If you do not use the unit for a long time, remove the power cord of the R-801A from the AC outlet. • The unit may cause a power surge on your home circuit when you turn it on.

  • Page 22: Setting The Clock

    Do not operate any but- tons until the clock setting is complete. The R-801A retains the clock setting until you unplug the power cord. The following steps describe how to set the clock automatically: 1.
  • Page 23 Confirming/changing the RDS station used by ACCUCLOCK If you wish to know which RDS station has been used to set the clock by ACCUCLOCK, or to use a different RDS station signal to set the clock, follow the steps below: Press the TIMER button repeatedly until “ADJUST”...

  • Page 24: Setting The Clock Manually

    Setting the Clock Setting the clock manually • The explanation in this section assumes that the unit has been powered on (set to “Stand-by On”). This section explains how to set the clock using the 24-hour display. However, you can later change this set- ting to the 12-hour display.
  • Page 25 Use the number buttons to set the desired time. Entering the time value using the number buttons on the remote controller: To set 9:38 am, press 10/0, 9, 3, 8, then ENTER. To set 11:00 am, press 1, 1, 10/0, 10/0, then ENTER.
  • Page 26 Setting the Clock Clock Call function Press the CLOCK button to display the time, press again to cancel the time display. CLOCK Note If the time has not been set, “ADJUST” will flash on the display. While the power to the unit is turned on: CLOCK When you press the CLOCK button, the day/ time indicator appears.

  • Page 27: Choosing The Required Source

    Choosing the required source INPUT TUNER AMPLIFIER STANDBY STANDBY / ON DISPLAY MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR PHONES Press the INPUT button repeatedly or the INPUT SELECTOR buttons on the remote controller to select the source you wish to listen to lights. Remote controller CDR/PC TAPE...

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Sound

    CLEAR PHONES ACOUSTIC PRESENCE Acoustic Presence adds realness to music through the use of exclusive Onkyo circuitry. Presence settings 1, 2, 3 and 4 are ideally suited for use with compact speakers. Press the ACOUSTIC PRESENCE on the unit or the remote controller.

  • Page 29: Muting/Listening With The Headphones

    Muting/Listening with the headphones STANDBY/ ON ACOUSTIC PRESENCE CDR/PC TAPE INPUT SELECTOR CD/ DVD TAPE REW TAPE FF MUTING MUTING DOWN SLEEP CLOCK TIMER ENTER MODE TAPE REPEAT CD/DVD CLEAR SCROLL CDR/PC 10/0 --/--- Muting the sound Press the MUTING button on the remote controller to mute the sound.

  • Page 30: Recording

    Insert the CD you want to record from into the CD player. VOLUME INPUT TUNING ACOUSTIC PRESENCE 8 01 A Remote controller TAPE INPUT SELECTOR ONKYO CD PLAYER CD PLAYER STANDBY/ ON ACOUSTIC PRESENCE CDR/PC TAPE INPUT INPUT SELECTOR CD/ DVD...

  • Page 31: Receiving Stations

    Receiving stations MEMORY TUNER AMPLIFIER STANDBY STANDBY / ON DISPLAY MEMORY FM MODE DISPLAY PHONES Tuning the radio Select FM or AM using the INPUT but- ton or the FM or AM button on the remote controller. Remote controller INPUT Use the √TUNING®...
  • Page 32 Receiving stations STANDBY STANDBY / ON MEMORY PHONES Use the √TUNING® ( trol to select the frequency of your favorite station. Press and hold down Press and hold down to lower the frequency. TUNING indicator lights up on the display when the broadcasting station is properly tuned in.
  • Page 33 TUNER AMPLIFIER STANDBY STANDBY / ON DISPLAY MEMORY FM MODE MEMORY PHONES FM MODE Listening to a stereo radio sta- tion When you tune in a stereo FM station, the indicator lights up if the signal is suffi- ciently strong. If the signal is weak, you can still listen to the station in mono mode.

  • Page 34: Naming A Preset Station

    (See “Selecting preset stations” on page 33.) Press and hold down the DISPLAY but- ton for more than two seconds. The R-801A enters character input mode, and “...” flashes on the display. DISPLAY Flash The following 54 characters can be used: VOLUME T U V W X Y Z “...
  • Page 35 (See “Selecting preset stations” on page 33.) Press and hold the DISPLAY button for a few seconds. The R-801A enters character input mode, and the first character flashes. Press the MEMORY button repeatedly until the character that you want to change flashes.

  • Page 36: Naming Preset Stations

    Naming preset stations MEMORY FM MODE Use the √TUNING® ( trol to change the character. TUNING Press the MEMORY button to store the character. MEMORY Press and hold down the DISPLAY but- ton for more than two seconds to complete the operation. DISPLAY TUNER AMPLIFIER VOLUME...

  • Page 37: Receiving Rds (European Models Only)

    The information below is available through the R-801A. PS: Program Service Name RT: Radio Text Note If radio signals are weak, RDS may not be received.

  • Page 38: Using The Timer

    Using the timer The R-801A features a Timer function that enables you to start playing or recording a specified component at a specified time. To use this function, you need to connect this unit to other components via REMOTE CONTROL jacks. Refer to “Connecting the AC OUTLETS”...
  • Page 39 Changing the WEEKDAY and WEEKEND settings You can define or change which day is WEEK- DAY or WEEKEND. You can also define the day as both WEEKDAY and WEEKEND in order to program two timer settings on the same day. The initial factory settings are: WEEKDAY : Monday –...
  • Page 40 Using the timer Programming to play at a speci- fied time Before using the timer for listening to or recording broadcast programs, you need to store the preset stations. (Refer to “Receiv- ing stations” on page 31, 32 for information how to preset stations.) Press the TIMER button repeatedly until “W.DAY OFF”...
  • Page 41 DISPLAY STANDBY/ON PHONES If you select an input source that is not connected to the R-801A, the power is turned on to the unit at the programmed time and the input source is switched, but nothing will happen. Press the STANDBY/ON button on this unit to set the Standby mode.
  • Page 42 Using the timer Press the ON time, and press the ENTER button. Notes • You can also use the number buttons instead of the the desired recording ON and OFF time. To do so, refer to step 3 on page 24 and select the 24-hour display.
  • Page 43 TUNER AMPLIFIER STANDBY STANDBY / ON DISPLAY STANDBY/ON PHONES Press the STANDBY/ON button on this unit to set the Standby mode. STANDBY STANDBY / ON Note Since muting is automatically turned on when the timer is used to record, the sound cannot be heard during recording.

  • Page 44: Sleep Function

    Using the timer Sleep function The Sleep function can be performed only by using remote controller. The SLEEP timer automatically sets the entire system to Standby mode after a specified period of time. Start playing something you would like to listen to. (CD, tape, MD or radio broadcast).

  • Page 45: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Front panel For more information about buttons, turn to the page number in the brackets [ ]. PHONES jack [29] STANDBY/ON button [41] STANDBY/ON indicator [21] Remote control sensor [20] DISPLAY button [34~37] TUNER AMPLIFIER STANDBY STANDBY / ON DISPLAY...

  • Page 46: Remote Controller

    Index to parts and controls Remote controller • You can control the other • The remote controller buttons operate in the same way as the buttons on each component with the same indication. For actual operations, please refer to the Instruction Manual for each component. STANDBY/ON button Toggles between STANDBY and buttons...
  • Page 47 Remote controller Use the following buttons to control components that are connected to the button Chapter/track down button button Chapter/track up button MODE button* Mode select button REPEAT button* Repeat mode button CLEAR button* Clear button SCROLL button* Scroll button CD player (or changer) / MD recorder / CD recorder control...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have any problems with the unit, please check the troubleshooting table below first. For any problems not covered in the table, please consult your nearest ONKYO authorized service center. Symptom The unit doesn’t turn Sound is reproduced from neither left or right speaker.
  • Page 49 Symptom Cause AM stations cannot • AM loop antenna is not be received. attached. Buzzing noise on AM • Noise from electrical appa- (particularly conspicu- ratus such as fluorescent ous at night or with lamp. weak stations). High-pitched noise or •...

  • Page 50: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Section Power output 17 watts per channel, min RMS, at 4 ohms, both channels driven 1 kHz, with no more than 0.8% THD 13 watt per channel, min RMS, at 8 ohms, both channels driven 1 kHz, with no more than 0.8% THD 2 X 17 watts at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, DIN 2 X 15 watts at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, DIN 2 X 13 watts at 8 ohms, 1 kHz, DIN...
  • Page 51 General Clock precision monthly error: +/-30 seconds (at 25 degrees Celsius) Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz AC 220-230 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 44 W Dimensions (W X H X D) 155 X 94 X 285 mm 6-1/8"...
  • Page 52 Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.onkyousa.com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Industriestrasse 20, 82110 Germering, GERMANY Tel: 089-849-320 Fax: 089-849-3265 E-mail: info@onkyo.de ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039...

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