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AV Receiver
TX-SR307
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 ..................................13
Turning On & First Time Setup .....32
Basic Operations.........................38
Using the Listening Modes ........49
Advanced Setup ..........................54
Controlling Other Components ....62
Others...........................................68
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- Page 1 AV Receiver TX-SR307 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.
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
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
7. 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. 8. Handling Notes •... -
Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity
We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, 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. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ... 28 Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder... 29 Connecting an RI Dock ... 30 Connecting Onkyo u Components ... 31 Connecting the Power Cord ... 31 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV receiver... 32 Turning On and Standby ... -
Page 6: Features
DTS logos, Symbol, DTS 96/24 and DTS Surround Sensation are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. *3 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. -
Page 7: Front & Rear Panels
Front & Rear Panels Front Panel North American and Asian models a b c European models The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity. The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. a ON/STANDBY button (32) Set the AV receiver to On or Standby. -
Page 8: Display
Front & Rear Panels—Continued For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. m DISPLAY button (40, 44) Displays various information about the currently selected input source. n SETUP button Opens and closes the setup menus. o TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER buttons When AM or FM is selected, the TUNING [q]/[w] buttons are used for radio tuning, and the PRESET... -
Page 9: Rear Panel
REMOTE CONTROL This u (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the u jack on another u-capable Onkyo component for remote and system control. To use u, you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally. - Page 10 Front & Rear Panels—Continued n VCR/DVR IN/OUT A video component, such as a VCR or DVR, can be connected here for recording and playback. There is composite video input and output jacks for connecting the video signal, and there are analog audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal.
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Page 11: Remote Controller
Remote Controller Controlling the AV receiver To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER] button to select Receiver mode. You can also use the remote controller to control your DVD/BD player, CD player, and other components. See page 62 for more details. For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. -
Page 12: Installing The Batteries
Remote Controller—Continued Installing the Batteries To open the battery compartment, press the small lever and remove the cover. Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. Replace the cover and push it shut. Notes: •... -
Page 13: Enjoying Home Theater
Enjoying Home Theater Speaker Sets A and B You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B. Speaker set A should be used in your main listening room for up to 5.1-channel playback. While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 2.1-channel playback. -
Page 14: Connecting The Av Receiver
Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For the best surround-sound experience, you should connect five speakers and a powered subwoofer. The following table shows which channels you should use based on the number of speakers you have. Number of speakers: ✓... -
Page 15: Connecting The Av Receiver—Continued
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting the Speaker Cables FRONT SPEAKERS A Strip about 5/8" (15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. Unscrew the terminal. Fully insert the bare wire. Screw the terminal tight. -
Page 16: Connecting Antenna
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued 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 17: Connecting An Outdoor Fm Antenna
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor 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 18: About Av Connections
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued 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 jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed. -
Page 19: Connecting Audio And Video Signals To The Av Receiver
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV receiver By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply by changing the input source on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Audio... -
Page 20: Connecting Components With Hdmi
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting Components with HDMI About HDMI Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, DVD/BD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. -
Page 21: Making Hdmi Connections
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Making HDMI Connections If you have an HDMI-compatible player, you can connect it to the AV receiver with an HDMI cable. Step 1: Connect your HDMI-compatible TV to the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT jack. Step 2: Connect your HDMI-compatible player to the AV receiver’s HDMI IN 1, 2, or 3 jack. Step 3: Connect your HDMI-compatible player to an analog and/or digital audio input on the AV receiver. -
Page 22: Connecting A Tv Or Projector
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting a TV or Projector Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your TV ( , • With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV. •... -
Page 23: Connecting A Dvd/Bd Player
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting a DVD/BD player Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your DVD/BD player ( You must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD/BD player ( , •... -
Page 24: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvr For Playback
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback With this hookup, you can use the tuner in your VCR or DVR to listen to your favorite TV programs Hint! via the AV receiver, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection. -
Page 25: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvr For Recording
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording Step 1: Video Connection Make the video connection Step 2: Audio Connection Make the audio connection Connection AV receiver VCR/DVR OUT V VCR/DVR OUT L/R Notes: • The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s on Standby. •... -
Page 26: Connecting A Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-Top Box, Or Other Video Source
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top box, or Other Video Source With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs Hint! via the AV receiver, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches the video source ( You must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection. -
Page 27: Connecting A Camcorder, Game Console, Or Other Device
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, or Other Device Step 1: Make the video connection Step 2: Make the audio connection Connection AV receiver AUX INPUT VIDEO AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R Connecting a Portable Audio player Step 1: Make the audio connection AUX INPUT PORTABLE Connection... -
Page 28: Connecting A Cd Player Or Turntable
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ■ CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp Step 1: Choose a connection that matches your CD player ( , phono preamp. OPTICAL COAXIAL Connect one (DVD/BD) or the other Connection must be assigned... -
Page 29: Connecting A Cassette, Cdr, Minidisc, Or Dat Recorder
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Step 1: Choose a connection that matches your recorder ( , OPTICAL (CD) COAXIAL (DVD/BD) Connect one or the other OPTICAL These connections must be assigned (see page 36) •... -
Page 30: Connecting An Ri Dock
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting an RI Dock Not all iPod models output video. For information about which iPod models are supported by the RI Dock, see the RI Dock’s instruction manual. ■ If Your iPod Supports Video: Connect your RI Dock’s audio output jacks to the AV receiver’s CBL/SAT IN or VCR/DVR IN L/R jacks, and connect its video output jack to the AV receiver’s CBL/SAT IN or VCR/DVR IN V jack. -
Page 31: Remote Control
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting Onkyo u Components Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable (RCA). Step 2: Make the necessary u connections (see illustration below). Step 3: If you’re using an MD, CDR, or RI DOCK component, change the Input Display (see page 37). -
Page 32: Turning On The Av Receiver
If you did, see “Component Video Input Setup” on page 36, or “Digital Input Setup” on page 36 respectively. ■ Did you connect an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock? If you did, see “Changing the Input Display” on page 37. -
Page 33: First Time Setup
First Time Setup This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey 2EQ automatically determines the number of speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass management, optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary... - Page 34 First Time Setup—Continued Using Audyssey 2EQ™ Notes: • If the AV receiver is muted, it will be unmuted automatically when the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup starts. • Room correction and speaker setup cannot be performed while a pair of headphones is connected.
- Page 35 First Time Setup—Continued When the following display appears, move the speaker setup microphone to measurement point (page 33), and then press [ENTER]. ™ Audyssey 2EQ performs more measurements. This takes a few minutes. When the measurements are complete, the results are calculated and saved automatically. When the room correction and speaker setup is complete, disconnect the speaker setup microphone.
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Page 36: Component Video Input Setup
First Time Setup—Continued Component Video Input Setup If you connect to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN, you must assign it to an input selector. For example, if you connect your DVD/BD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you should assign it to the DVD/BD input selector. Input selector DVD/BD VCR/DVR... -
Page 37: Changing The Input Display
[SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. Changing the Input Display If you connect an u-capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TV/TAPE IN/OUT jacks, or connect an RI Dock to the CBL/SAT IN or VCR/DVR IN jacks, for u to work properly, you must change this setting. -
Page 38: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Basic AV receiver Operation SPEAKERS A/B Input selector AV receiver Remote controller AV receiver Remote controller Remote AV receiver controller INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME SP A/B Use the AV receiver’s input selector buttons to select an input source. To select an input source with the remote controller. -
Page 39: Setting The Display Brightness
Basic Operations—Continued This section explains functions that can be used with any input source. Press [RECEIVER] first TONE, +, – DIMMER MUSIC OPTIMIZER –, +, TONE DISPLAY PHONES DIMMER Setting the Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the display. Press the [RECEIVER] button, Remote controller... -
Page 40: Using Headphones
Basic Operations—Continued Using Headphones For private listening, you can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receiver’s PHONES jack. Notes: • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack, the speakers are turned off. -
Page 41: Using The Music Optimizer
Basic Operations—Continued Using the Music Optimizer The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed music files. Use it with music files that use “lossy” compression, such as MP3. To turn the Music Optimizer “On” or “Off”, use the AV receiver’s [MUSIC OPTIMIZER] button. -
Page 42: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the Radio AM/FM Frequency Step Setup (not European models) ENTER SETUP For AM/FM tuning to work properly, you must specify the AM/FM frequency step used in your area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted. -
Page 43: Listening To Am/Fm Stations
Listening to the Radio—Continued Listening to AM/FM Stations With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations and store your favorite stations as presets for easy selection. Use the [AM] or [FM] input selector button to select “AM” or “FM”. - Page 44 Listening to the Radio—Continued ■ Tuning into Stations by Frequency You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency. Number buttons D.TUN Press the [AM] or [FM] button to select “AM” or “FM”, followed by the [D.TUN] button.
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Page 45: Presetting Am/Fm Stations
Listening to the Radio—Continued Presetting AM/FM Stations MEMORY You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM and FM radio stations. Tune into the AM or FM station you want to store as a preset. Press the [MEMORY] button. The preset number flashes. -
Page 46: Using Rds (European Models Only)
Listening to the Radio—Continued Using RDS (European models only) RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned to 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 47: Displaying Radio Text (Rt)
Listening to the Radio—Continued Displaying Radio Text (RT) RT/PTY/TP When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text can be displayed. Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button once. The RT information scrolls across the display. Notes: • The message “Waiting” may appear while the AV receiver waits for the RT information. -
Page 48: Recording
Recording This section explains how to record the input source and how to record audio and video from separate sources. Notes: • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected DVDs cannot be recorded. • Sources connected to a digital input cannot be recorded. -
Page 49: Using The Listening Modes
Using the Listening Modes Selecting the Listening Modes For a description of each listening mode, see “About the Listening Modes” on page 53. • The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD/BD player is connected to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (OPTICAL, or COAXIAL). -
Page 50: Listening Modes Available For Each Source Format
Using the Listening Modes—Continued Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format The Speaker layout illustration shows which speakers are set to active in the “Sp Config” setting (see page 54). The LISTENING MODE button illustration shows that listening modes can be selected. Mono/Multiplex Sources Listening Button... - Page 51 Using the Listening Modes—Continued Stereo Source Listening Button Mode Direct Stereo Mono PLII Movie PLII Music PLII Game Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic Game-RPG Game-Action Game-Rock Game-Sports AllChStereo FullMono (Theater- dimensional) Neo:6 Cinema DTS Surround Sensation Neo:6 Music DTS Surround Sensation...
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Page 52: Multichannel Sources
Using the Listening Modes—Continued Multichannel Sources Listening Button Mode Direct Stereo Mono Dolby Digital/ DTS/ DTS 96/24 Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic Game-RPG Game-Action Game-Rock Game-Sports AllChStereo FullMono (Theater- dimensional) DTS Surround Sensation Speaker layout ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔: Available Listening Modes ✔... -
Page 53: About The Listening Modes
• Neo:6 Music Use this mode with any stereo music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD). Onkyo Original DSP Modes Orchestra Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the stereo image and simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall. -
Page 54: Advanced Setup
Advanced Setup Common Procedures in Setup Menu ENTER SETUP Number Buttons Speaker Settings This section explains how to check the speaker settings and how to set them manually, which is useful if you change a speaker after performing the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup. Some of the speaker settings are set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (see page 33). - Page 55 Advanced Setup—Continued Crossover (Crossover Frequency) This setting is set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (see page 33). This setting only applies to the speakers that you specified as “Small” in the “3. Sp Config” on page 54. To get the best bass performance from your speaker system, you need to set the crossover frequency according to the size and frequency response of your speakers.
- Page 56 Advanced Setup—Continued 5. Level Cal (Speaker Levels Calibration) These settings are set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (see page 33). You can set the volume level of each speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the listening position. A pink noise test tone is output by the front left speaker.
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Page 57: Audio Adjust Settings
Advanced Setup—Continued Audio Adjust Settings With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like. 7. Audio Adjust Multiplex/Mono Settings Input (Mux) Main: The main channel is output (default). Sub: The sub channel is output. M/S: Both the main and sub channels are output. - Page 58 Advanced Setup—Continued Audyssey Settings After room correction and speaker setup is completed, Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ becomes “On” by default. Dynamic EQ Off: Audyssey Dynamic EQ off. On: Audyssey Dynamic EQ on (default). With Audyssey Dynamic EQ, you can enjoy great sound even when listening at low volume levels. Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics.
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Page 59: Hardware Setup
Remote ID When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate the AV receiver from the other components, you can change its remote ID from 1, the default, to 2 or 3. -
Page 60: Using The Audio Settings
Advanced Setup—Continued Using the Audio Settings You can change various audio settings by pressing the [AUDIO] button. Tone Control Settings You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers, except when the Direct listening mode is selected. Notes: •... - Page 61 Advanced Setup—Continued Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ Dyn Vol See “Dyn Vol” of “Audio Adjust Settings” on page 58. Music Optimizer The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed music files. Use it with music files that use “lossy” compression, such as MP3. Note: The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48kHz and analog audio input signals.
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Page 62: Controlling Other Components
For details on controlling these components, see the pages indicated. Onkyo DVD/BD player (page 64) Onkyo CD player (page 65) Onkyo RI Dock with u (page 66) Entering Remote Control Codes You’ll need to enter a code for each component that you want to control. -
Page 63: Resetting The Remote Controller
AV receiver, and operate the component. If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control an Onkyo component that’s not connected via u, use the following remote control codes: •... -
Page 64: Controlling A Dvd Player
Controlling Other Components—Continued Controlling a DVD Player The [DVD/BD] button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo DVD player. For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 62. Press the appropriate... -
Page 65: Controlling A Cd Player, Cd Recorder, Or Md Player
Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD Player The [CD] button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo CD player. For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 62. -
Page 66: Controlling An Ri Dock
ON/STANDBY button Turns the iPod on or off. Notes: • This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or off. • Your iPod may not respond the first time you press this button, in which case you should press it again. - Page 67 Controlling Other Components—Continued r PLAY MODE button Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes. Works as a Resume button when used with a DS-A2 RI Dock. s RANDOM button* Used with the shuffle function. Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) are not supported by 3rd generation iPod models.
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Page 68: Troubleshooting
If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer. To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button. - Page 69 Troubleshooting—Continued The subwoofer produces no sound • The subwoofer outputs no sound while only speaker set B is on. Turn on speaker set A. • If the source material contains no audio in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no sound. •...
- Page 70 • Make sure to set the same ID on both the AV receiver and remote controller (page 59). Can’t control other components • If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the u cable and analog audio cable are connected properly. Connecting only an u cable won’t work (page 31).
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Page 71: Video Outputs
Specifications Amplifier Section Rated Output Power North American: 65 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz-20 kHz with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.7 % (FTC) 90 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 6 ohm loads, 2 channels driven at 1 kHz with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.9 % (FTC) European:... - Page 72 Unit 1&12, 9/F, Ever Gain PlazaTower 1, 88, Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ SN 29344921A (C) Copyright 2009 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. HOMEPAGE http://www.onkyo.com/ Y0903-2 * 2 9 3 4 4 9 2 1 A *...
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