Onkyo TX-902 Instruction Manual page 6

AM Antenna Connections
An AM loop antenna is included in the installation instructions bag.
Take out the connection line and connect it to the AM antenna
terminals. This loop: antenna can be placed on-top of any stable
surface or attached to a wall. Try several positions to determine
which gives the best reception. Be sure the antenna is not near a
Compact Disc Player or Other component Connections '
(CD) : -
Connect 'the output® leads of the CD player or an' additional 'audio'
componentto the CD jacks. An Onkyo CD player with remote control
that has the FRE mark can be operated by the TX-902. (Please refer
to "Connections for Remote Control" on page 6.) For n more details,
speaker, power cord, television set, VCR, or motorized appliances.
When using an external AM antenna, do not remove the loop an-
tenna; connect both antennas to the AM antenna terminals.
NOTE: w i ah
AM. reception.is. easily. affected by television.sets.and VCRs.
Therefore, AM reception may. be poor if this: unit is placed too
close to.a TV ora VCR.
AM loop antenna assembly
; " " ; Connect to the AM
antenna terminals.
_ . Remove the vinyl tie and
. take out the connection
Fi Bend in the reverse |
line.
direction. -
a. With the antenna on
top of:any stable surface
refer to your cD player instruction manual.
Tape Deck.and Graphic Saualizer Connections = (TAPE- -1,
TAPE-2)
1.
This unit:has facilities for two: tape decks. ify you 'are using only
one tape deck, connect it tothe TAPE-1/VIDEO jacks. Ifyou
have two tape decks, connect one to the TAPE-1/VIDEO jacks
and the other to:the. TAPE-2 jacks.
Connect the output leads of the tape decks to the TAPE-1/VIDEO
"and TAPE-2 "PLAY" jacks. Connect.the input leads of the tape
decks to the TAPE-1/VIDEO and TAPE-2 "REC" jacks of'the
unit. For more details, refer to your tape deck instruction manual.
. To connect a graphic equalizer, too, use the TAPE-2 jacks and
connect the second tape deck to the tape jacks of the pausilzer:
(See the figure) :
To connect a graphic equalizer and second tape deck
to. the TAPE-2 jacks.
To TAPE-2 "REC" jacks of TX-902/900
= . To TAPE-2 "PLAY" jacks of TX-902/900
Graphic equalizer
Second tape deck |
b. With the antenna 4. For the audio signal of a VDP, VCR, etc., make the connections
attached to a wall - to the TAPE-1/VIDEO "PLAY", "REC" jacks. For details, refer
to the operating instructions of the video equipment concerned.
5. If you have an Onkyo tape deck with the FR! remote control
Installation hole. -
Mount on a wail, etc.
Turntable Connections (PHONO)
Connect the output feads of the:turntable to the PHONO jacks:
Be sure to connect the ground (earth):lead wire from the turntable
to the ground termina! (GND) (Antenna terminal). Lack of proper
jack, connect it to the TAPE-1/VIDEO jacks. 'Please refer to the
section "Connections for Remote Control" on 6 page regarding
connection of the remote control cabie. (TX-902 only)
Speaker Connections (SPEAKERS)
1.
Connect the speakers to A and/or. B terminals. .-... :
2. When connecting speakers, proper polarity, ig important. Always
connect the (+) terminal (red) on this equipment to the (+)
terminal on the speaker and the (—) terminal (black) on this
equipment to the (—) terminal on the speaker.
ground connection will cause hum. Turntables not provided with- 3. Do.not connect a single speaker in parallel to the right and left
GND wires do not need to be connected. channel outputs.
1.. Place the-turntable on.a firm shelf. or deck free.from vibrations. 4. Use speaker cables that have a low impedance and that are as
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(especially those generated by the speaker system). If the
turntable is permitted to pick up such unwanted vibrations, not
only with the performance of the unit drop, but distortion in the
bass frequencies and howling in the speakers may also occur.
Check the turntable instruction manual for. any.other precautions.
. The loud noises that occur when-connecting and disconnecting
the turntable leads,.repiacing. the cartridge or lowering the
tonearm could: damage the speakers. Always turn the power
switch off before making connections. *
If an Onkyo turntable with remote control jack is used with this
unit, the remote control transmitter can.also be used to start and
stop turntable operation. In this case, the turntable and TX-902
must be connected with a remote control cable. Insert the plug
into the PHONO jack of the REMOTE CONTROL on the rear
panel of the TX-902. (Please refer to "Connections for Remote
Control on page 6.) (Canadian models only)
short as possible.
Attach. speaker: cables to the rear. sanel fapkel 'ecriinale with
care, being:sure that connections:are made firmly and that there
is: no- Papeaistaeis ofa short circuit eceumrng: Se