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Onkyo TX-L5 Instruction Manual

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TX-L5
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and turning on the power.
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
Before Using Your AV Receiver 2

Getting started

Turning on the AV Receiver/
Speaker Setup
Enjoying music or videos
Enjoying Surround mode/
Recording
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  • Page 1: Getting Started

    AV Receiver TX-L5 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and turning on the power. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE 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 TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    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 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: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safeguards/Precautions/Features/Table of Contents ... 2–5 Getting Started Supplied Accessories ... 6 Preparing the Remote Controller ... 7 Index to Parts and Controls ... 8 Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment ... 12 Positioning Speakers ... 14 Connecting Speakers ... 15 Making Antenna (Aerial) Connections ...

  • Page 6: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories Make sure your box contains everything listed below. If any pieces are missing, contact your nearest Onkyo dealer. The number of accessories is indicated in brackets. Remote controller (RC-453S) [1] Batteries (size AA/R6/UM3) [2] FM outdoor antenna (aerial) adapter [1]...

  • Page 7: Preparing The Remote Controller

    Preparing the Remote Controller Inserting the Batteries 1 Detach the battery cover. 2 Insert the two size AA/R6/UM3 batteries. Be sure to match the + and – ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the battery compartment. ª · 3 Attach the battery cover.

  • Page 8: Index To Parts And Controls

    • Before turning on the power, make sure all cables are properly connected. • Turning on the TX-L5 may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the TX-L5 into a different electrical circuit.
  • Page 9 For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in brackets. I Display 1 SLEEP indicator [29] Lights up when the sleep timer is active. 2 Source/Listening mode indicators [26, 32] One of these indicators lights to show the format of the current source as “PCM DIGITAL”, “Ÿ...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    You must also connect the audio cables as well. • If the connected component has two z connectors, you can use either one to connect to the TX-L5. The other one can be used to daisy chain with another component.

  • Page 11: Remote Controller

    Turns on the TX-L5. 3 INPUT SELECTOR buttons [26, 27, 35] For selecting the input source. 4 DVD•MD Control buttons [27] For operating z-connected Onkyo components connected to the TX-L5. 5 SURR MODE button [32] Press to select the surround mode.

  • Page 12: Connecting To Audio/Video Equipment

    Video connection cable (Analog signal) S video connection cable (S video signal) Audio connection cable (Analog signal) Optical cable (Digital signal) Signal flow CENTER FRONT SPEAKERS SPEAKER AV RECEIVER DO NOT connect the TX-L5 power cord (mailns lead) at this time. Incomplete Insert completely...

  • Page 13: Example Of Video Equipment Connections

    Optical cable (Digital signal) Signal flow S VIDEO * If you have an LD player with AC-3RF output, connect via an AC-3RF demodulator to one of the TX-L5’s DIGITAL INPUT terminals. FRONT SPEAKERS AV RECEIVER DO NOT connect the TX-L5 power cord (mailns lead) at this time.

  • Page 14: Positioning Speakers

    Positioning Speakers The front left, center, and right speakers, surround left and right speakers, and subwoofer can be connected to the AV receiver. You can reproduce the sounds such as Dolby surround and DTS surround. I Standard speaker placement Speaker placement plays an important role in the reproduction of Surround sound. The placement of the speakers varies depending on the size of the room and the wall coverings used in the room.

  • Page 15: Connecting Speakers

    MD/TAPE • Do not connect more than one speaker cable to one speakerterminal. Doing so may damage the TX-L5. • When you are using only one speaker or when you wish to listen to monaural (mono) sound, a single speaker should never be connected in parallel to both the right and left channel terminals simultaneously.

  • Page 16: Making Antenna (Aerial) Connections

    I Adjusting the position of the AM indoor antenna (aerial) The AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. Set it in the direction and position where you receive signals clearly. Put it as far away as possible from the TX-L5, televisions, speaker cables, and power cords.
  • Page 17 Connecting an FM Outdoor Antenna (Aerial) If the FM reception is not very clear with the supplied antenna (aerial), connect an FM outdoor antenna (aerial) instead of the indoor FM antenna (aerial). Connecting coaxial cable to a 75/300 ohm antenna (aerial) adapter* 1 Strip the end of the coaxial cable.

  • Page 18: Connection For Remote Control (Z)

    Connections for remote control (z) You can use the remote controller of this receiver to operate the z-connected Onkyo DVD player, CD player, MD recorder or cassette tape deck using the z cable provided with them (refer to page 27).

  • Page 19: Connecting The Power/Turning On The Av Receiver

    Connect the power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet (the mains). Press power. The TX-L5 enters standby mode. The STANDBY indicator lights up. Notes • The TX-L5 is shipped with the main VOLUME INPUT ACOUSTIC MEMORY FM MODE TUNING/PRESET CONTROL •...

  • Page 20: Speaker Setup

    Speaker Setup You need to setup the speaker configuration for the speaker system connected to the SPEAKER teminals. It is not necessary to set the parameters again once you have completed the setup unless you change the speaker configuration. Note Speakers setup cannot be done if headphones are connected.
  • Page 21 Before starting the procedure below, measure the distances from each speaker to the listening position. For pair speakers such as front left and right speakers, the distance from the listening position to one speaker should be the same as the distance to the other. In the procedure below, select the values which approximate the actual distances.
  • Page 22 Speaker Setup Adjust each speaker’s relative volume balance so that the volumes of all speakers’ test tones sound equal at the listening position. Note You cannot adjust the volume balance while the muting function is activated. Adjusting Each Speaker's Relative Volume Balance – Test Tone Press TEST TONE.

  • Page 23: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio There are two ways to select radio stations: • Manual tuning • Presetting radio stations then selecting the preset channels Tuning Manually Turn INPUT dial to select the band INPUT (FM or AM). e.g. When FM is selected. Turn VOLUME dial to adjust the VOLUME volume.

  • Page 24: Presetting Radio Stations

    Listening to the Radio STANDBY / ON DVD / C D VIDEO VIDEO MD / TAPE STANDBY PHONES POWER SURROUND STEREO SUBWOOFER MODE MEMORY Presetting Radio Stations You can preset up to 30 stations. Tune in the radio station you wish to preset (refer to the previous page).
  • Page 25 Erasing a Preset Station Select the preset channel you wish to erase (see steps in the previous page). Press FM MODE while holding down MEMORY. MEMORY FM MODE The selected preset channel will be erased. Various Functions While Listening to Radio Programs To use the following functions, see pages 28 and 29.

  • Page 26: Playing The Connected Source

    Playing the Connected Source This section shows you how to play the sources connected to the AV Receiver. You may need to see “Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment” on page 12 while following the steps in this section. STANDBY / ON DVD / C D VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 27: Tape Deck

    CD source is selected. This setting is needed to make the z system control effective among the Onkyo cassette tape deck, MD recorder, DVD player and CD player. To switch the source from MD to TAPE (or from DVD to 1 Press MD/TAPE (or DVD/CD) to select the input source.

  • Page 28: Various Functions Common To All The Sources

    2. The display is dimmed. 3. The display is dimmed, and the 4. The display becomes bright and the Note If you connect the Onkyo DV-L5 or MD-2000 using z cable, these components also changes the brightness. ↓ ↓ indicators other than the ON indicator on the AV Receiver’s front...

  • Page 29: Muting The Sound

    STANDBY / ON DVD / C D VIDEO VIDEO MD / TAPE STANDBY PHONES POWER SURROUND STEREO SUBWOOFER MODE MEMORY FM MODE PHONES jack Muting the Sound Remote Press MUTING. controller only The MUTING indicator flashes in the MUTING display during the muting mode. To restore the sound, press MUTING again.

  • Page 30: Enjoying The Surround Modes

    CD or DVD without being compressed. When an analog or PCM source is played, you can enjoy unique surround modes to Onkyo as listed below. ORCHESTRA This mode is suitable for classical and opera music. The center channel is cut and the surround channels are emphasized to widen the stereo image.
  • Page 31 Only DOLBY D (PL II if the source is a 2-channel source) or STEREO can be selected when Dolby Digital surround audio is reproduced. If you have an LD player with AC-RF output, connect it via a AC-RF demodulator to one of the TX-L5’s DIGITAL INPUT terminals.
  • Page 32 POWER SURROUND STEREO SUBWOOFER MODE SURROUND Using Dolby Pro Logic II/ Onkyo’s Original DSP Modes See “Relationship between input sources and surround modes” on page 31. Press SURR MODE on the remote Remote controller controller or SURROUND on the SURR MODE unit to choose “PL II”...
  • Page 33 Adjusting Each Speaker's Relative Volume Balance Temporarily You can readjust each speaker's relative volume balance according to your preference while listening to the sound. The adjusted values will return to the values set on page 22 when the AV Receiver enters standby mode, or the main power is switched off unless you save the values.

  • Page 34: Late Night Function

    Enjoying the Surround Modes Using the LATE NIGHT Function The LATE NIGHT function operates when the sound is DOLBY DIGITAL Surround. Cinema sound has a vast dynamic range; therefore, to hear the quieter sounds such as human conversations, they must be played back at larger volumes.

  • Page 35: Recording A Source

    Recording a source To record the input source signal you are currently watching or listening to Recording of video and/or audio signals can be performed on the components connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT, HD OUT (audio only) and MD/TAPE OUT (audio only) jacks. INPUT DVD / C D VIDEO...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    • Switch off the main power, then switch it on again. If not recovered, disconnect the power cord (mains lead), then connect it again. • Contact your nearest Onkyo service center. • Deactivate the muting function. • Check the connections to the AV receiver.
  • Page 37 Symptoms Causes Too much noise is heard or • FM stereo waves may produce a hiss sound is interrupted noise when a certain level is reached. occasionally. (The FM • The position or direction of the FM STEREO indicator does not antenna (aerial) is incorrect.

  • Page 38: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Power Output (FTC) All channels 22 watts per channel min. RMS. into 6 ohms two channel driven, 1,000 Hz with no more than 0.6 % total harmonic distortion. Continuous power output (DIN) All channels 22 watts per channel min. RMS.

  • Page 39: Memo

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  • Page 40 Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-833-5222 http://www.onkyo-intl.com ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.onkyousa.com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Groebenzell, GERMANY Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.onkyo.net...

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