RDS indicator (excluding North American models) ( 24) SLEEP indicator ( 22) MUTING indicator ( 22) Message area

Rear Panel

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks HDMI IN and OUT jacks FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal MONITOR OUT V jack UNIVERSAL PORT jack FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals SUBWOOFER terminals
SPEAKERS terminals (SURR, CENTER) FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals Power cord REMOTE CONTROL jack Composite video and analog audio jacks (BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN) See Connecting the AV Receiver for connection information ( 12 to 19).

Speaker Package

Front, Center, Surround Speakers and Subwoofer (SKF-380, SKC-380/SKC-380C, SKR-380, SKW-380)

SKF-380 SKR-380

SKC-380/SKC-380C

SKW-380

Rear Rear
Speaker terminals These push terminals are for connecting the speaker to the HT-R380 with the supplied speaker cables. The supplied speaker cables are color-coded for easy identification. Simply connect each cable to the samecolored positive speaker terminal.
Keyhole slots These keyhole slots can be used to wall-mount the speaker. See Wall Mounting for mounting instructions ( 14).

Caution

The front grilles are not designed to be removed so do not attempt to remove them forcibly, as this will damage them.

Remote Controller

Controlling the AV Receiver
To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select Receiver mode. You can also use the remote controller to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. See Entering Remote Control Codes for more details ( 44). For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. ON/STANDBY button ( 20) REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons ( 21, 44 to 45) TONE, + and buttons ( 39) SP A/B button ( 11, 22) Arrow / / / and ENTER buttons SETUP button ( 30) LISTENING MODE buttons ( 27) DIMMER button ( 21) DISPLAY button ( 21) MUTING button ( 22) VOL / button ( 21) RETURN button AUDIO button ( 37) SLEEP button ( 22) Controlling the tuner To control the AV receivers tuner, press TUNER (or RECEIVER). You can select AM or FM by pressing TUNER repeatedly. Arrow / buttons ( 23) D.TUN button ( 23) DISPLAY button ( 24) TUN MODE button ( 23) CH +/ button ( 24) Number buttons ( 23)

About Home Theater

Speakers A and B
You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: Speakers A and Speakers B. Speakers A should be used in your main listening room for up to 5.1-channel playback.
While Speakers B is on, Speakers A is reduced to 2.1-channel playback.

Speakers B can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.
Speakers A On Speakers B On Off Off On Off Indicator A A B B Output Speakers A: 2.1 channels Speakers B: 2 channels Speakers A: 5.1 channels Speakers B: 2 channels No sound

Enjoying Home Theater

Thanks to the AV receivers superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own homejust like being in a movie theater or concert hall. With Blu-ray Discs, you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyos original DSP listening modes.
Speakers A: Main Room Front speakers (SKF-380) These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex. Center speaker (SKC-380/SKC-380C) This speaker enhances the front speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. In movies its used mainly for dialog. Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front speakers. While Speakers B is on, this speaker outputs no sound. Surround speakers (SKR-380) These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equidistant from the listener. While Speakers B is on, these speakers outputs no sound. Subwoofer (SKW-380) The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of your listening room, and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the width of the wall, as shown. Tip To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results.

Corner position

1/3 of wall position

Speakers B: Sub Room

Connecting the AV Receiver

Connecting Your Speakers

Speaker Configuration
The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have. For 5.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need five speakers and a powered subwoofer.
Number of channels Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers
Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have contact with the AV receivers rear panel. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

Operating with the remote controller
Press RECEIVER followed by INPUT SELECTOR. Start playback on the source component. See also: Controlling Other Components ( 44) Controlling iPod ( 40) Listening to the Radio ( 23) To adjust the volume, use VOL /. Select a listening mode and enjoy! See also: Using the Listening Modes ( 27)
Using the Music Optimizer
The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed music files. Press MUSIC OPTIMIZER on the front panel. The M.Opt indicator lights on the display.
Tip Alternatively, you can use the remote controllers AUDIO and arrow buttons. See Music Optimizer for more details ( 38).
Note The maximum master volume level is affected by the subwoofer volume level.
Setting the Display Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the AV receivers display. Press RECEIVER followed by DIMMER repeatedly to select: dim, dimmer, or normal brightness.
Tip Alternatively, you can use the AV receivers DIMMER (North American models).

Muting the AV Receiver

You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver. Press RECEIVER followed by MUTING. The output is muted and the MUTING indicator flashes on the display.
Tip To unmute, press MUTING again or adjust the volume. The Mute function is cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby.
Changing the Input Display
When you connect an -capable Onkyo component, you must configure the input display so that can work properly. This setting can be done only from the front panel.
Press TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR on the front panel so that TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR appears on the display.

Using the Sleep Timer

With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver to turn off automatically after a specified period. Press RECEIVER followed by SLEEP repeatedly to select the required sleep time. The sleep time can be set from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute steps. The SLEEP indicator lights on the display when the sleep timer has been set. The specified sleep time appears on the display for about five seconds, then the previous display reappears.
Tip If you need to cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator goes off. To check the time remaining until the AV receiver sleeps, press SLEEP. Note that if you press SLEEP while the sleep time is being displayed, youll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes.
Press and hold down TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR (about 3 seconds) to change the input display. Repeat this step to select MD, CDR, DOCK or TAPE. For the TV/CD input selector, the input display changes in this order: TV/CD MD CDR TAPE DOCK
For the GAME input selector, the setting changes in this order: GAME DOCK For the VCR/DVR input selector, the setting changes in this order: VCR/DVR DOCK

Tip Alternatively, you can use the remote controllers TUN MODE and arrow buttons.
(Actual display depends on the country.)
Tuning into Radio Stations

Auto tuning mode

Tuning into stations by frequency You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency.
Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator lights on the display. Press TUNING /. Searching stops when a station is found.
On the remote controller, press TUNER repeatedly to select AM or FM, followed by D.TUN.
When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator lights. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator lights on the display, as shown.

FM STEREO

(Actual display depends on the country.) Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station. For example, to tune to 87.50 (FM), press 8, 7, 5, 0.

AUTO TUNED

Presetting FM/AM Stations
You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite FM/AM radio stations as presets.
Using RDS (excluding North American models)
RDS works only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator lights.
Tune into the FM/AM station that you want to store as a preset. See the previous section. Press MEMORY. The preset number flashes.

What is RDS?

RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is available in most European countries. Many FM stations use it these days. In addition to displaying text information, RDS can also help you find radio stations by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.). The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to an RDS station thats broadcasting PS information, the stations name will be displayed. Pressing DISPLAY will display the frequency for 3 seconds. RT (Radio Text) When tuned to an RDS station thats broadcasting text information, the text will be shown on the display as described in the next section. PTY (Program Type) This allows you to search for RDS radio stations by type ( 25). TP (Traffic Program) This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that broadcast traffic information ( 25).
Note In some cases, the text characters displayed on the AV receiver may not be identical to those broadcast by the radio station. Also, unexpected characters may be displayed when unsupported characters are received. This is not a malfunction. If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data may be displayed intermittently or not at all.

Dolby Digital Plus*1

Dolby TrueHD

T r u e HD

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

D T S HD

DTS-HD Master Audio

D T S HD MS T R

Listening Mode DTS Express
Description (Continued from the previous page.)
Input Speaker Source Layout

Exp r ess

DTS 96/24*3 This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. This is high-resolution DTS with a 96 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution, providing superior fidelity. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo.

96 / 24

DTS Neo:6
This mode expands any 2-channel source for up to 5.1-channel playback. It uses seven full-bandwidth channels of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material, providing a N e o : 6 C i n e m a very natural and seamless surround sound experience that fully envelops the listener. Neo:6 Cinema Ne o : 6 Mu s i c Use this mode with any stereo movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS). Neo:6 Music Use this mode with any stereo music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).
Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes
Listening Mode Orchestra Description 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. Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this mode emphasizes the front stereo image, giving the impression of being right in front of the stage. Suitable for rock or pop music, listening to music in this mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert. This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio, surround effects to the entire sound, and clarity to voices. Use this mode when playing role playing game discs. Input Speaker Source Layout

Or ches t r a

Unplugged

Un p l u g g e d

Studio-Mix

S t u d i o M i x

TV Logic

Log i c

Game-RPG

G ame RPG

Game-Action Use this mode when playing action game discs.

Game A c t i o n

Game-Rock Use this mode when playing rock game discs.

Game Ro c k

Game-Sports Use this mode when playing sports game discs.

Game S p o r t s

All Ch Stereo Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire listening area with stereo sound from the front, surround, and surround back speakers. In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono, so the sound you hear is the same regardless of where you are within the listening room. With this mode you can enjoy a virtual surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listeners left and right ears. Good results may not be possible if theres too much reverb, so we recommend that you use this mode in an environment with little or no natural reverb.

Audio TV OUT LipSync HDMI Control Audio Return Ch Power Control TV Control

Menu Sp Config

Component (Component Video Input)

Menu Component

Subwoofer Yes: Select if a subwoofer is connected. No: Select if no subwoofer is connected.
Menu selection Setting target Setting options (default setting underlined)
If you connect a video component to a component video input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you must assign IN2 to the BD/DVD input selector. Here are the default assignments.
Input selector BD/DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME AUX Default assignment IN1 ----IN2 -----------------

HDMI Input

Menu HDMI Input

TV/CD PORT

If you connect a video component to an HDMI input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to HDMI IN 2, you must assign HDMI2 to the BD/DVD input selector. Here are the default assignments.
Input selector BD/DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME AUX TV/CD PORT Default assignment HDMI1 ----HDMI2 HDMI3 -------------
BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX, TV/ CD, PORT IN1, IN2: Select a corresponding component video input that the video component has been connected. - - - - -: Select if youre not using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.
Note If you connect a component (such as UP-A1 Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack, you cannot assign any input to PORT selector.
Digital Audio (Digital Audio Input)

Menu Digital Audio

BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX, TV/ CD, PORT HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3: Select a corresponding HDMI input that the video component has been connected. - - - - -: Select if youre not using the HDMI OUT. Each HDMI input cannot be assigned to two input selectors or more. When HDMI1 - HDMI3 have already been assigned, you must set first any unused input selectors to - - - - -, or you will be unable to assign HDMI1 - HDMI3 to input selector.
Note When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector as explained here, the digital audio input for that input selector is automatically set to the same HDMI IN ( 31, Digital Audio (Digital Audio Input)). If you connect a component (such as UP-A1 Dock that seated iPod) to UNIVERSAL PORT jack, you cannot assign any input to PORT selector. Do not assign the component connected with the HDMI input to TV/CD selector when you set TV Control setting to On ( 37). Otherwise, appropriate CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) operation will not be guaranteed.
If you connect a component to a digital audio input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your CD player to the OPTICAL IN 1, you must assign OPT1 to the TV/CD input selector. Here are the default assignments.

Input selector BD/DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME AUX TV/CD PORT Default assignment COAX --------OPT1 ----OPT2 -----
BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX, TV/ CD, PORT COAX, OPT1, OPT2: Select a corresponding digital audio input that the component has been connected. - - - - -: Select if the component is connected to an analog audio input.
Note When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector in HDMI Input ( 31), this input assignment is automatically set to the same HDMI IN. And in addition to the usual inputs (e.g., COAX, etc.), you can also select HDMI inputs. Available sampling rate for PCM signals from a digital input (optical and coaxial) is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz/16, 20, 24 bit. If you connect a component (such as UP-A1 Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack, you cannot assign any input to PORT selector.
Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)
Crossover (Crossover Frequency) This setting is advantageous for the speakers that you specified as Small in the Sp Config (Speaker Configuration) ( 32). 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. 40Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz, 200Hz: Use the diameter of the smallest speaker in your system when choosing the crossover frequency.
Speaker cone diameter Over 8 in. (20 cm) 6-1/2 to 8 in. (16 to 20 cm) 5-1/4 to 6-1/2 in. (13 to 16 cm) 3-1/2 to 5-1/4 in. (9 to 13 cm) Under 3-1/2 in. (9 cm)
Crossover frequency 40/50/60 Hz* 80 Hz 100 Hz 120 Hz 150/200 Hz*
This section explains how to specify which speakers are connected and their sizes. For speakers with a cone diameter larger than 6-1/2 inches (16 cm), specify Large Cone diameter (full band). For those with a smaller diameter, specify Small (default crossover 120 Hz). The crossover frequency can be changed in the Crossover (Crossover Frequency) ( 32).
Note Speaker Configuration, Crossover Frequency, and Double Bass settings cannot be changed while headphones are connected, or Audio TV OUT setting is set to On ( 36) or speaker set B is on.
Choose the setting suitable for the speaker. Note
For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency response in the manuals supplied with your speakers and set accordingly. Choose a higher crossover frequency if you want more sound from your subwoofer.

Double Bass

Note This function can be set only if the Subwoofer setting is set to Yes, and the Front setting is set to Large ( 32).
Subwoofer Yes: Select if a subwoofer is connected. No: Select if no subwoofer is connected. Front Small: Large: Select based on the cone diameter.
Note If the Subwoofer setting is set to No, this setting is fixed at Large and does not appear.

Speaker Levels

You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening to an input source. These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby. To save the setting you made here, go to Level Cal (Level Calibration) ( 33) before setting the AV receiver to Standby. Subwoofer 15 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB in 1 dB steps Center 12 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB in 1 dB steps
Note You cannot use this function while the AV receiver is muted. Speakers that are set to No or None in the Sp Config (Speaker Configuration) ( 32) cannot be adjusted.
After changing the settings of the HDMI Control, Audio Return Ch, Power Control, or TV Control, turn off the power to all connected pieces of equipment and then turn them on again. Refer to the Users Manuals for all connected pieces of equipment.
Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume See Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume of Audio Adjust ( 34).

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. M.Optimizer Off: Music Optimizer off. On: Music Optimizer on.
Note The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48 kHz and analog audio input signals. The Music Optimizer is disabled when the Direct listening mode is selected. The setting is stored individually for each input selector. The M.Opt indicator will light ( 8).

EX.BASS

EX.BASS is a technology that have developed by experiments and listening tests to reproduce a natural deeper bass. When you turn the mode on, you can get dynamic and deeper presence on your movies and music. EX.BASS Off: EX.BASS off. On: EX.BASS on.
Note The EX.BASS is disabled when the Direct listening mode is selected.

CinemaFILTER

With the CinemaFILTER, you can soften overly bright movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for reproduction in a movie theater. CinemaFILTER can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Multichannel, DTS, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master and DTS Express. Cinema Fltr Off: CinemaFILTER off. On: CinemaFILTER on.
Note The CinemaFILTER may not work when used with certain input sources.

Press RECEIVER, and then press and hold AUDIO for about 8 seconds. While Auto lights (about 3 seconds), press / to select: Auto: The format is detected automatically. If no digital input signal is present, the corresponding analog input is used instead. PCM: Only 2-channel PCM format input signals will be heard. If the input signal is not PCM, the PCM indicator will flash and noise may also be produced. DTS: Only DTS (but not DTS-HD) format input signals will be heard. If the input signal is not DTS, the DTS indicator will flash and there will be no sound.

A/V Sync

When using progressive scanning on your Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player, you may find that the picture and sound are out of sync. With this setting, you can correct this by delaying the audio signals. A/V Sync 0 ms to 100 ms in 10 ms steps
Note A/V Sync is disabled when the Direct listening mode is used with an analog input source. The setting is stored individually for each input selector.
Adjusting the Bass & Treble
You can adjust the bass and treble for Speakers A and B front speakers, except when the Direct listening mode is selected.
Press TONE on the AV receiver repeatedly to select either Bass or Treble. Use TONE /+ on the AV receiver to adjust.
Bass Treble See Bass and Treble of Tone Control Settings ( 37).
Note To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the Direct listening mode. This procedure can also be performed on the remote controller by using TONE, , and + buttons ( 10).

Controlling iPod

Connecting an Onkyo Dock
Onkyo Dock UP-A1 Dock (Universal Port Option Dock)

Cable

When UP-A1 Dock that seated iPod is ( 41) connected, the power consumption on standby mode slightly increases. You can control your iPod when PORT is selected as the input source. See the UP-A1 Docks instruction manual for more information. See the RI Docks instruction manual ( 41) for more information. *1 To use (Remote Interactive), you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the RI Dock.

RI Dock

Analog audio (RCA)

Component video

Models sold are different depending on the region.

Using the Onkyo Dock

Dock is sold separately. For the latest information on the Onkyo Dock components, see the Onkyo web site at: http://www.onkyo.com Before using the Onkyo Dock components, update your iPod with the latest software, available from the Apple web site. For supported iPod models, see the instruction manual of the Onkyo Dock.
Using Your iPod models Alarm Clock You can use your iPod models Alarm Clock function to automatically turn on your iPod and the AV receiver at a specified time. The AV receivers input source will automatically be set to the PORT selector.

Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed 15 in all the way. Make sure that the inputs and outputs of all compo- 16-18 nents are connected properly.
Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is correct, and that the bare wires are in contact with the metal part of each speaker terminal. Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting.
Make sure that the input source is properly selected. 21
To reset the remote controller to its factory defaults, while holding down RECEIVER, press and hold down AUDIO until the remote indicator lights (about 3 seconds). Within 30 seconds, press RECEIVER again. The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receivers display when changing settings.
Check the volume. The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment. It has a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment. If the MUTING indicator is flashing on the display, 22 press the remote controllers MUTING to unmute the AV receiver. While a pair of headphones is connected to the 22 PHONES jack, no sound is output by the speakers. If theres no sound from a DVD player connected to an HDMI IN, check the DVD players output settings, and be sure to select a supported audio format. Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device. On some game consoles, such as those that support DVD, the default setting is off. With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio output format from a menu.
Cant turn on the AV receiver
Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet.
If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must connect an MC head amp, or an MC transformer. Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent, twisted, or damaged. Not all listening modes use all speakers.
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait five seconds or more, then plug it in again.
Specify the speaker distances and adjust the individ- 32 ual speaker levels. The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS. Set it 39 to Auto.
Only the front speakers produce sound
When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, only the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound. Check the Speaker Configuration. 32

Noise can be heard

Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power cords, speaker cables, and so on may degrade the audio performance, so dont do it.

An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try repositioning your cables.
Only the center speaker produces sound
If you use the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II Music, or Dolby Pro Logic II Game listening mode with a mono source, such as an AM radio station or mono TV program, the sound is concentrated in the center speaker. Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. 32
The Late Night function doesnt work
Make sure the source material is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD. 38

About DTS signals

When DTS program material ends and the DTS bit- stream stops, the AV receiver remains in DTS listening mode and the DTS indicator remains on. This is to prevent noise when you use the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player. If you switch your player from DTS to PCM, because the AV receiver does not switch formats immediately, you may not hear any sound, in which case you should stop your player for about three seconds, and then resume playback. With some CD and LD players, you wont be able to playback DTS material properly even though your player is connected to a digital input on the AV receiver. This is usually because the DTS bitstream has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver doesnt recognize it as a genuine DTS signal. In such cases, you may hear noise. When playing DTS program material, using the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player may produce a short audible noise. This is not a malfunction.
The surround speakers produce no sound
When the T-D (Theater-Dimensional), Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the surround speakers produce no sound.
Depending on the source and current listening mode, not much sound may be produced by the surround speakers. Try selecting another listening mode. Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. 32
The center speaker produces no sound
When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the center speaker produces no sound. Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. 32
The subwoofer produces no sound
The subwoofer outputs no sound while only Speak- 11 ers B is on. Turn on Speakers A. When you play source material that contains no information in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no sound. Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. 32
The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN cant be heard
Since it takes longer to identify the format of an HDMI signal than it does for other digital audio signals, audio output may not start immediately.

When connecting UP-A1 Dock to the radio tuner UP-HT1 (North American models)/UP-DT1 (Asian models) with AUTO selected by the tuner's Mode Selector switch, you can switch the input source between UP-A1 Dock and the tuner, by pressing PORT repeatedly on the front panel. If you still cant control your iPod, start playback by pressing your iPods Play button. Remote operation should then be possible. Try resetting your iPod. Depending on your iPod, some buttons may not work as expected.
Cant control other components
18 If its an Onkyo component, make sure that the cable and analog audio cable are connected properly. Connecting only an cable wont work. Make sure youve selected the correct remote controller mode. 10, 45
The AV receiver unexpectedly selects your iPod as the input source
Always pause iPod playback before selecting a different input source. If playback is not paused, the Direct Change function may select your iPod as the input source by mistake during the transition between tracks.
The AV receiver contains a microcomputer for signal processing and control functions. In very rare situations, severe interference, noise from an external source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely event that this happens, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it back in again. Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the units malfunction. Before you record important data, make sure that the material will be recorded correctly. Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, set the AV receiver to Standby.

Cant record

On your recorder, make sure the correct input is selected.
To prevent signal loops and damage to the AV receiver, input signals are not fed through to outputs with the same name (e.g., VCR/DVR IN to VCR/ DVR OUT).
The sound changes when I connect my headphones
When a pair of headphones is connected, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless its already set to Stereo, Mono, or Direct.
How do I change the language of a multiplex source
Use the Multiplex setting on the Audio Adjust 33 menu to select Main or Sub.

functions dont work

, you must make an connection and an 18 To use analog audio connection (RCA) between the component and AV receiver, even if they are connected digitally.

DX-C380

Compact Disc Changer

Instruction Manual

NEXT SELECTION

OPEN/CLOSE

DISPLAY RANDOM REPEAT

MEMORY CLEAR ON OFF

DISC SKIP

DISC 1

DISC 2

DISC 3

DISC 4

DISC 5

DISC 6

6 DISC

FIVE CD EXCHANGE CONTINUOUS PLAY

COMPACT DISC CHANGER

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Compact Disc Changer. 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 Compact Disc Changer. Please retain this manual for future reference.
CONTENTS Important Safeguards.. 2 Precautions.. 3 Features... 4 Control positions and names.. 5 Supplied accessories. 5 Remote controller.. 6 System Connections. 7 Playing CDs.. 8 Using memory functions.. 14 Troubleshooting Guide.. 16 Specifications.. 16

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Important Safeguards

1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 6. Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recom- PORTABLE CART WARNING mended by the manufacturer. 6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

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7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 8. Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or if placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the ow of air through the ventilation openings, there should be free space of at least 5 cm (2 in.) and an opening behind the appliance. 9. Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including ampliers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 11. Polarization If the appliance is provided with a polarized plug having one blade wider than the other, please read the following information: The polarization of the plug is a safety feature. The polarized plug will only t the outlet one way. If the plug does not t fully into the outlet, try reversing it. If there is still trouble, the user should seek the services of a qualied electrician. Under no circumstances should the user attempt to defeat the polarization of the plug. 12. Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, especially near plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 13. Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. 14. Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 15. Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 16. Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualied service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 17. Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualied service personnel.

This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is classied as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. So, to use this model properly, read this Instruction Manual carefully. In case of any trouble, please contact the store where you purchased the unit. To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

For European model

DANGER:
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
This label on the rear panel states that: 1. This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and employs a laser inside the cabinet. 2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not remove the cover. Refer servicing to qualied personnel.

Precautions

For U.S. model
The laser is covered by a housing which prevents exposure during operation or maintenance. However, this product is classied as a Laser Product by CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) which is a department of the Food and Drug Administration. According to their regulations 21 CFR section 1002.30, all manufactures who sell Laser Products must maintain records of written communications between the manufacturer, dealers and customers concerning radiation safety. If you have any complaints about instructions or explanations affecting the use of this product, please feel free to write to the address on the back page of this manual. When you write us, please include the model number and serial number of your unit. In compliance with Federal Regulations, the certication, identication and the period of manufacture are indicated on the rear panel. FCC INFORMATION FOR USER

For British model

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualied service personnel.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
A 5 amp fuse is tted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME, THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET. If in any doubt, please consult a qualied electrician.

The user changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canadian model

For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Modele pour les Canadien

Sur les modles dont la che est polarise: ATTENTION: POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Declaration of Conformity
We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH INDUSTRIESTRASSE 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 (or EN60555-2, -3) GERMERING, GERMANY

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ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
1. Warranty Claim You can nd the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In case of warranty claim, please report this number. 2. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel. 3. Do not touch this unit with wet hands Do not handle this unit or power cord when your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid enters the case, take this unit to an authorized service center for inspection. 4. Location of this unit Place this unit in a well-ventilated location. Take special care to provide plenty of ventilation on all sides of this unit especially when it is placed in an audio rack. If ventilation is blocked, this unit may overheat and malfunction. Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heating units as this units internal temperature may rise and shorten the life of the pickup. Avoid damp and dusty places and places directly affected by vibrations from the speakers. In particular, avoid placing the unit on or above one of the speakers. Be sure this unit is placed in a horizontal position. Never place it on its side or on a slanted surface as it may malfunction. Do not place near tuners or TV sets. If placed next to a TV or tuner, it may cause reception interference resulting in some noise in the TV or tuner output. 5. Care From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since these could damage the nish or remove the panel lettering. 6. Points to remember If this unit is brought from a cold environment to a warm one or is in a cold room that is quickly heated, condensation may form on the pickup, preventing proper operation. In this case, remove the disc and leave the power ON for about one hour to remove the condensation. When transporting this unit, be careful not to bump it. Always close the disc tray when not loading or unloading discs to protect delicate internal parts from dust.

Features

6-disc carousel changer Up to ve discs to be changed without interrupting disc in play s Next Selection function allows next track or disc to be selected without interrupting current track playing s Single-bit PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) D/A converter minimizes low-level linearity errors, eliminating loss of detail during quiet passages s Proprietary AccuPulse Quartz system with Polysorb virtually eliminates the possibility of clock-oscillator timing errors s 8-times oversampling s Fixed analog output s Display visible even when disc tray is out s Oversized power transformer s 6-mode repeat: Entire disc, All discs, Random tracks, Programmed tracks, Random memory, Single track s 3-mode time display: Elapse, Remain, and Total Remain s compatible remote control s Disc Intro Scan function plays the rst eight seconds of each disc s Direct track or disc access via the remote controller s Optical digital output for direct connection to a DAT, MD, or DSP receiver
Memory Preservation This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. A built-in memory power back-up system preserves the contents of memory during power failures and even when the POWER switch is set to OFF. The POWER switch must be set to ON in order to charge the back-up system. The memory preservation period after the unit has been turned off varies depending on climate and placement of the unit. On average, memory contents are protected over a period of a few weeks after the time the unit has been turned off. This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a very humid climate.

Playable Discs

This CD changer can play back the following discs. Disc mark Audio CDs Contents Audio Disc size Maximum playback time 74 minutes
Avoid using heart-shaped or octagonal discs. Playing irregularly shaped discs may damage the internal mechanism of the CD changer.
12 cm 8 cm 20 minutes (CD single)
You cannot play back discs other than those listed above.
Do not use discs on which adhesive from adhesive tape or a disc label (if it is a rental disc) remains. Otherwise, you may not be able to eject the discs or the CD changer may become inoperative.
Control positions and names
Note: If there is a protective film on the surface of the display that makes it difficult to read the display, remove it. For more information about the buttons and knobs, refer to the pages listed in the brackets ( [ ] ) below.

Front panel

DISPLAY RANDOM REPEAT / /

Display

PAUSE REPEAT RANDOM MEMORY TRACK SINGLE TOTAL ELAPSED REMAIN

DISC No.

Front panel 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. POWER button [7] NEXT SELECTION button [12] DISPLAY button [9] Remote control sensor [6] Display OPEN/CLOSE button [8] PAUSE button [9] STOP button [9, 11] PLAY button [8~10, 13, 14] MEMORY button [14, 15] CLEAR button [15] 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Loading drawer Carousel Disc trays DISC SKIP buttons [8] Direct play buttons (DISC 1-DISC 6) [10, 12, 14] 17. RANDOM button [13] 18. REPEAT button [13] 19. Search/Skip buttons ( / , / ) [9~12, 14, 15]

Display a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. PAUSE indicator REPEAT indicator RANDOM indicator MEMORY indicator NEXT indicator Disc number indicator Track number indicator ELAPSED/REMAIN indicators Time display

Supplied accessories

Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit.

Audio connection cable 1

cable 1
Remote controller (RC-331C) 1 Batteries (size AA, R6 or UM-3) 2

Remote controller

Remote controller 1. Open/close button [8] 2. Operation buttons
DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC INTRO SCAN

RANDOM

REPEAT

: : : : : : :

Stop button [9, 11] Pause button [9] Play button [8~10, 13, 14] Fast reverse button [9, 15] Fast forward button [9, 15] Reverse skip button [11, 14] Forward skip button [11, 14]

MEMORY

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-331C
3. NEXT SELECTION button [12] 4. Direct play buttons (DISC 1-DISC 6) [10, 12, 14] 5. Number buttons and +10 button [10, 12, 14] 6. DISC INTRO SCAN button [11] 7. RANDOM button [13] 8. REPEAT button [13] 9. MEMORY button [14, 15] 10. CLEAR button [15]

RC-331C

Inserting the remote controller batteries
Insert the batteries into the remote controller following the illustration below.
1. Remove the battery compartment cover by opening it as shown in the illustration. 2. Insert two AA (R6- or UM-3)-size batteries into the battery compartment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive (+) and negative () symbols) inside the battery compartment. 3. After batteries are installed and seated correctly, replace the compartment cover. Notes Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of batteries. To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the remote controller is not to be used for a long time. Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from corrosion. If the remote controller doesnt operate smoothly, replace both the batteries at the same time. The life of the batteries supplied is about six months but this will vary depending on usage.
Using the remote controller
Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor.

When connecting Onkyo products, it is necessary to attach the cable to be able to use the remote controller of the main component to control the entire system. 1. To use this CD changer with an amplifier (or receiver), cassette jack, contape deck, and tuner that include the appropriate cable, plugged into the REnect the components using the MOTE CONTROL jacks. 2. As the exact connection sequence of the cable is unimportant, you can connect from the amplifier (or receiver) to either the tuner, cassette tape deck, or compact disc changer. 3. To operate correctly, the remote controller must point toward the remote control sensor of the amplifier (or receiver). NOTES: The upper and lower REMOTE CONTROL jacks have the same function. Remote controller operation is not possible when only the cable is connected the audio connection cables must also be connected. An cable equipped with a 3.5mm (1/8 in.) diameter miniature two-conductor phone plug is included with this unit and with jack. every tuner and cassette tape deck that utilizes the
OPEN/CLOSE PAUSE STOP PLAY POWER
DISPLAY MEMORY CLEAR ON OFF

Connecting the power

Before plugging in the unit, confirm that all connections have been made properly. 1. Insert the AC power supply cord into the outlet. 2. Press the POWER button.

To AC outlet

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When the power first turns on, the carousel rotates to find a disc and stops automatically if there is a disc on the disc tray.

Playing CDs

1, 3 2

Normal playback

1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the loading drawer. 2. Place the disc(s) in the disc trays with the label(s) facing up. Pressing the DISC SKIP button rotates the carousel so that you can load disc(s) in other disc trays. The disc tray with the Disc Number marked by a circle on the indicator will come to the front. The carousel usually rotates counter-clockwise. However, it may sometimes rotate clockwise when you press the DISC SKIP button four times repeatedly. If you place the discs in the disc trays and press the PLAY button instead of the OPEN/CLOSE button, the drawer will close, the carousel will rotate, and the unit will start playing back the disc in the front disc tray. 3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the loading drawer. When you close the loading drawer, the unit will read the disc in the front disc tray and display the number of tracks and the recording time in the disc. If there is no disc in this tray, the carousel rotates until it finds a disc tray with a disc. Disc Numbers with empty trays disappear from the display. 4. Press the PLAY button. The unit will start playing back the disc from the first track. After the CD changer completes playing back all discs on the carousel, the display returns to the view shown in step 3.

Front disc tray

DISC No. TRACK TOTAL REMAIN
Changing a disc during playback
PAUSE TRACK SINGLE ELAPSED
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button during playback. 2. Press the DISC SKIP button. The carousel will turn so that you can change a disc other than the one that is playing. 3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the loading drawer. Note: You cannot select a new disc to play if the loading drawer is open. When you finish changing discs, close the loading drawer immediately.
Important notes on handling CDs
1. Carefully lift the disc from the disc case, making sure to hold the disc by its edges or the hole in the center. 2. You may use a dry, soft cloth to wipe dust and fingerprints from the surface of CDs. Do not use volatile agents on discs, such as thinner or benzine. Also, do not use conventional record cleaner or antistatic agents.
Do not place a CD in direct sunlight or locations subject to Do not store a CD in the CD changer tray for a long period
high humidity or low temperature. of time.

DISPLAY PAUSE STOP

Stopping playback temporarily
Press the PAUSE button. The PAUSE indicator will light up. To resume playback, press PLAY button, or press the PAUSE button again. the The CD changer starts playing again from exactly the point at which it stopped.

Stopping playback

Press the STOP button. When you open the loading drawer, the disc that was playing will be in the front disc tray.

Search play

Hold down the / button to fast forward the current track during playback. Hold down the / button to fast reverse the current track during playback. / or / button when you reach the Release the point on the track you want to play back. You can also use the remote controller to search by using the and buttons instead of the / and / buttons. The unit starts fast forwarding at 10-times speed, and after four seconds at 60-times speed. During the fast forward operation, you will hear a cueing sound at low volume. When the end of the disc is reached, the unit will play back the next disc. If you locate the top of the disc, the unit will cancel the fast forward operation and start playing back from the top of the disc (Track 1).
DISC No. TRACK SINGLE ELAPSED

DISPLAY

Checking the elapsed or remaining time
DISC No. TRACK SINGLE REMAIN
Press the DISPLAY button during playback. The display changes each time you press the DISPLAY button. SINGLE ELAPSED: Indicates how long the current track has been playing. SINGLE REMAIN: Indicates how much time is left for the current track. For beyond the 20th track, the unit displays --: --. TOTAL REMAIN: Indicates how much time is left for the entire disc to play. During memory play, this display indicates the playing time remaining for the entire sequence of tracks programmed into memory. The display returns to SINGLE ELAPSED time display.

Checking the playing time of a track
When you press the / button, the display indicates the playing time of the next track, in the order of the tracks on the CD. When you press the / button, the display shows the playing time of the previous track.
Continuously listening to the beginning of discs (Disc intro scan)

DISC INTRO SCAN

The disc intro scan function is particularly useful for quickly checking the contents of discs. To activate this function, press the DISC INTRO SCAN button on the remote controller. The CD changer will play back only the beginning of each disc for about eight seconds.
Selecting the next track to play back

NEXT TRACK

This function enables you to select the next track or disc to play back. 1. Press the NEXT SELECTION button during playback. 2. Select the disc you wish to play using the Direct Play buttons (DISC 1-6). You can also use the DISC SKIP button to select a disc. To indicate that you wish to play the entire disc, press the NEXT SELECTION button at this point. (AL means all tracks) If you do not select a disc within approximately eight seconds, your disc selection will be cancelled. In this case, try Steps 1 and 2 again. / 3. Select the track number you wish to play using the and / buttons and then press the NEXT SELECTION button. When the playback of the current track is complete, the selected track will play. You can use the number buttons on the remote controller to select a track number. In this case, you do not need to press the NEXT SELECTION button.
If you select an entire disc to play back, the unit will first

NEXT TRACK DISC No.

complete playback of the current disc, then play back the selected disc. If you select a track to play back, the unit will first complete playback of the current track, then play back the selected track. You can use the Next Selection function during memory playback, random playback, and memory random playback (see Using memory functions on page 14, and Playing back tracks at random on page 13). In these cases, the unit will first complete playback of the current track, then start playing back the selected disc or track, and the memory playback, random playback, or memory random playback will be cancelled.
If after making your selection, you use the DISC SKIP
/ and / buttons, or the number butbutton, tons to change the track for playback, the settings will be cancelled. The Next Selection function is effective only once at a time. The function will be cancelled when the selected disc or track starts playing back after playback of the current disc or track is completed. If you press the STOP button, the setting will be cancelled.

To select another disc or track. Press the NEXT SELECTION button. The currently-selected disc or track number will flash on the panel. You can change this number in the usual way. To cancel the selection. Press the NEXT SELECTION button. The selected disc or track number will flash on the panel. Press the CLEAR button, and the selected disc or track will be cancelled. Press the NEXT SELECTION button. The NEXT SELECTION indicator will turn off.
Playing back tracks at random
Press the RANDOM button on the unit or the remote controller to enter random mode. The CD changer will play all tracks on all six discs at random.
RANDOM TRACK SINGLE ELAPSED
To cancel random play, press the
STOP or RANDOM button. The unit stops when it completes playback of all tracks on all discs. If you have pressed the REPEAT button, the unit will repeat playback of all tracks at random after it finishes playing all tracks once.
During random playback, the DISC 1 - DISC 6 buttons, the Discs can be exchanged during random playback. HowRANDOM
DISC SKIP button, and the number buttons will be disabled.
ever, if you add a disc with a different number of tracks, all tracks will be played back. A disc that contains the same number of tracks will not play back track numbers that have already been played. If a disc for which all tracks have been played is exchanged, the new disc is not played. Random mode can be operated together with memory mode and repeat mode. However, if the whole disc is stored into memory and the disc is selected, no other songs are played until the random playback of tracks from this disc is completed. (Refer to Using memory functions on page 14 for more information on memory playback.)
Repeating all tracks of all discs
1. Press the REPEAT button on the unit or the remote controller to enter the repeat mode. The REPEAT indicator will light up. PLAY button. 2. Press the All tracks from all discs inserted in the disc trays will be played back repeatedly. Repeat playback can be used with normal, random, and memory playback modes (see Using memory functions on page 14). You can press this button either before or during playback. 3. To cancel the repeat mode, press the REPEAT button to turn off the repeat indicator.
REPEAT TRACK TOTAL REMAIN
REPEAT TRACK SINGLE ELAPSED

Using memory functions

MEMORY CLEAR
Storing a program into memory and playing it
Up to 40 tracks can be stored in memory. 1. Press the MEMORY button. The MEMORY indicator will light up. 2. Select the desired disc using the Direct Play buttons (DISC 1-6). You may also use the DISC SKIP button to select a disc. If you wish to program the entire disc, select the desired disc and press the MEMORY button. (AL (all) appears.) To use the number buttons on the remote controller to select the entire disc, press the 0 button. 3. Use the / and / buttons to select the desired track, and then press the MEMORY button. The selected tracks are stored in memory. You can use the number buttons on the remote controller to select a track number. In this case, you do not need to press the MEMORY button.
To store tracks on other discs into the memory, repeat steps Repeat Step 3 to select a track from the same disc. If you attempt to select more than 40 tracks, FULL will

2 and 3.

flash on the time display to indicate that the memory is full. PLAY button. 4. Press the The CD changer will play the programmed tracks in the order you selected. If you press the MEMORY button during playback, the track being played will be stored in memory. You can use the number buttons to program more tracks. You will need to select a disc each time you wish to program a track from a non-current disc. NOTES: If the total remaining time is more than 99 minutes 59 seconds or when the contents of the memory extends to 2 or more discs, --:-- will be displayed. If a selected disc or track does not exist, the corresponding indicator (disc or track) will light up and the selection will be included in the program count, but the selection(s) will be ignored and the subsequent disc or track in the program will play.
Stopping a memory playback

Press the

STOP button.

Contents of the display

MEMORY DISC No.

After two seconds

MEMORY TRACK TOTAL REMAIN
Example: When the sixth track of DISC #5 is stored in memory as the second track to play back (P-02). Track number MEMORY indicator Program number Disc Number Total number of stored programs
Clearing the last track stored
Press the CLEAR button. The last track stored in memory is cleared.
Clearing the entire program
Press the MEMORY button to turn off the MEMORY indicator. The contents of memory are completely cleared.
Checking what is stored in memory

MEMORY TRACK

1. First, if the CD changer is playing in memory playback mode, press the STOP button. The CD changer will display the last program number stored in memory. 2. If you press and hold down the / button, the track numbers in memory will appear in the display in the order in which they were stored. If you press and hold / button, the track down the numbers will appear in the opposite order.

Notes about the time display
In the following cases, the time display may indicate : due to the memory limitations. If you switch to the remaining time display while the CD changer is playing the 21st or later song on the disc If you switch to the total remaining time display after storing the 21st or later song on the disc If you switch to the total remaining time display after the CD changer plays songs from memory for more than 99 minutes 59 seconds, or If you switch to the total remaining time display during random playback of a CD that contains 21 or more songs.
Troubleshooting Guide Specifications

No power.

Cause: Power cable is not properly plugged into the AC outlet. Remedy: Insert the power plug firmly.
Signal readout system: Reading rotation: Linear velocity: Error correction system: D/A converter: Sampling frequency: Number of channels: Frequency response: Total harmonic distortion: Dynamic range: Signal to noise ratio: Channel separation: Wow and Flutter: Output level: Power consumption: Power supply: Dimensions (W H D): Weight:
A disc is loaded in the disc tray, but playback will not start.
Cause: A disc in the disc tray may be upside down. Remedy: Load the disc with the label facing upward. Cause: The disc is dirty. Remedy: Clean the disc. Cause: Moisture has accumulated inside the CD changer. Remedy: Remove the disc from the disc tray, place the CD changer in a warm place, and leave the power on for about one hour.

No sound is heard.

Cause: Connections may be incomplete or incorrect. Remedy: Check all cable connections. Insert all the plugs firmly into the jacks. Cause: The input selector switch on the amplifier may be set incorrectly. Remedy: Set the switch to the proper position. See your amplifiers operating instructions for more information.

Disc playback skips.

Cause: The disc is dirty. Remedy: Clean the disc. Cause: A disc is scratched. Remedy: Replace the disc. Cause: The CD changer is subject to being accidentally bumped. Remedy: Place the CD changer in a more stable location.
Optical non-contact About 500 - 200 r.p.m. (constant linear velocity) 1.2 - 1.4 m/s Cross Interleave Reed-Solomon code 1 bit PWM/ACCUPULSE 352.8 kHz (8 times oversampling) 2 (stereo) 5 Hz - 20 kHz 0.005% (at 1 kHz) 96 dB 92 dB 92 dB (at 1 kHz) Below threshold of measurability 2 volts r.m.s. 10 watts 120 V, 60 Hz 230V, 50 Hz 433mm (17-1/8" 5-3/16" 17-1/16") 6.9 kg (15.2 lbs.)
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

Search time (when locating a specific track) is extremely long.
Cause: The disc is dirty. Remedy: Clean the disc. Cause: The disc is scratched. Remedy: Replace the disc.
Track numbers cannot be stored in memory.
Cause: No disc in the tray. Remedy: Load a disc in the tray. Cause: You have entered a track number that does not exist on the disc. Remedy: Use only the track numbers that exist on the disc.
Front panel controls function correctly, but remote controller does not.
Cause: No batteries in remote controller. Remedy: Insert batteries. Cause: Batteries have worn out. Remedy: Replace batteries.
Because the unit contains a microcomputer to provide advanced functions, it may malfunction due to external noise or static electricity. If this happens, press the POWER switch on the unit and then press it in again after about five seconds.
Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-833-5222 ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION 200 Williams Drive, Ramesy, N.J. 07446, U.S.A. Tel: 201-825-7950 Fax: 201-825-8150 E-mail: onkyo@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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