Contents

Before using

AV Receiver

TX-DS575X

Instruction Manual

Important Safeguards. 2 Precautions.. 3 Features.. 4 Supplied accessories.. 4 Before operating this unit.. 5

Preparation

Audio equipment connections.. 6 Video equipment connections.. 7 Connecting other devices.. 8 Connecting speakers.. 10 Positioning speakers.. 11 Connecting the power. 11 Making antenna connections.. 12

Operation

Speaker setup.. 14 Selecting a sound source. 17 Using Listening Mode.. 21 Tuning in a radio station.. 24 Using preset radio stations. 25 Receiving RDS broadcasts (European models only).. 27 Recording a source.. 29 Using the remote controller. 31 Programming the remote controller codes of other devices into the RC-392M.. 34 Using a Macro function. 36
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and turning on the power. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual for future reference.

Appendix

Troubleshooting guide.. 40 Specifications.. 41

Control guide

Control positions and names.. 42

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.

S3125A

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 20 cm (8 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. Power Lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines. 15. Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 16. Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.
FIGURE 1: EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A

Precautions

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. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder. 3. AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station. 4. 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. 5. Power

For U.S. model

Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, species that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. FCC Information for User
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.
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. Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform to local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit.

For Canadian model

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. 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.

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.

Modele pour les Canadien

REMARQUE:
CET APPAREIL NUMRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. 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.
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.
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

A.HORIUCHI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Features

70 WATTS MINIMUM of continuous RMS power to each of the ve channels into 8 from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08 % THD (USA models, FTC rating) s 100 WATTS MINIMUM of continuous RMS power to each of the ve channels into 6 at 1 kHz (European models, DIN) s 130 WATTS MINIMUM to each of the ve channels into 6 at 1 kHz (Asian models, EIAJ ) s WRAT WIDE RANGE AMPLIFIER TECHNOLOGY s DTS*, DOLBY** DIGITAL AND DOLBY PRO LOGIC DECODERS s 5.1 CHANNEL EXTERNAL INPUTS s 8 DSP LISTENING MODES s CINEMA Re-EQTM*** CIRCUITRY s STATE-OF-THE-ART 96 kHz/24-BIT D/A CONVERTER s 4 ASSINGNABLE DIGITAL INPUT (2 coaxial and 2 optical) s HEAVY-DUTY MULTIWAY SPEAKER BINDING POSTS FOR ALL CHANNELS; ALL DUAL BANANAPLUG COMPATIBLE s 3 AUDIO INPUTS AND 4 A/V INPUTS s 4 S-VIDEO INPUTS, 2 S-VIDEO OUTPUTS s AUTO DIGITAL/ANALOG SIGNAL DETECTION & SWITCHING s POWER ON VOLUME FUNCTION s POWERFUL BACKLIT LEARNING REMOTE WITH MACRO FUNCTIONS

Connections for remote control (
You can use the remote controller of this receiver to operate cassette tape decks and compact disc players that have Onkyo connectors.

CD Player

Cassette Tape Deck
Connect a remote control cable to the connector with the mark. An remote control cable equipped with a 3.5mm (1/8 in.)-diameter miniature twoconductor phone plug comes with every compact disc player or cassette tape deck that has an connector. Remote control operation is not possible if only the remote control cable is connected the audio connection cables must also be connected. This receivers remote controller does not support control of Onkyo turntables. If the connecting device has two connectors lined-up vertically or horizontally, you can use either of them. They both offer the same functionality. You can use the remote controller for the TX-DS575X to control a Onkyo DVD player or MD recorder that is not connected via an cable. When you control such a DVD player or MD recorder, point the remote controller toward the sensor area of the DVD player or MD recorder.

Connecting speakers

If you want to use the surround effects, connect surround speakers. For the best results, connect a center speaker. Use FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals to connect a second pair of front speakers. This receiver is designed to produce optimum sound quality when speakers with impedances within the specied ranges are connected. Please check the following information and choose speakers with appropriate impedances for the connections. FRONT SPEAKERS: A or B: 6 ohms min./speaker SURROUND SPEAKERS: 6 ohms min./speaker CENTER SPEAKER: 6 ohms min. Connecting the speaker cable 1. Twist wire ends very tight.

2. Unscrew.

3. Insert wire.

4. Screw.

NOTE: To prevent damage to circuitry, never short-circuit the positive (+) and negative () speaker wire.

Front Speakers A

R ch. L ch.

Front Speakers B

Active subwoofer

Center Speaker

Surround Speakers
When you use only one speaker or wish to listen
to monaural (mono) sound, a single speaker should never be connected in parallel to both the right and left channel terminals simultaneously.

+ + R L

Positioning speakers
Speaker placement plays an important role in the reproduction of Surround sound. The placement of the speakers varies depending on the size of the room and the wall coverings used in the room. The illustration shows an example of a layout for standard speaker placement. Refer to this example when you position the speakers in order to experience the best of Surround sound.

have been made properly.

MASTER VOLUME

CH LEVEL MODE

STANDBY/ON
PRESET / MODE ADJ DOWN UP

STANDBY

ENTER / SCAN

A SPEAKERS B

DISPLAY

STEREO

LISTENING MODE /DTS SURROUND 5 CH STEREO
LATE NIGHT / FRONT EFFECT Re -EQ

LFE LEVEL CONTROL

BASS PHONES

TREBLE

1. To wall

outlet

MULTI CH INPUT

VIDEO 1

3. ON button

3. STNBY button

Turning the power on from the remote controller:
1. Press the POWER switch of the TX-DS575X to turn on the power to the unit. 2. Press the MODE AUDIO button. 3. Press the ON button to turn on the power to the TXDS575X, or press the STNBY button to set the receiver in standby mode.

2. MODE AUDIO button

You cannot use the remote controller if the POWER switch on Set the volume level to minimum before you turn off the power
to the receiver. the receiver is set to OFF.
Making antenna connections
Outdoor antenna 300 ohms ribbon wire Indoor antenna
Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 ohm antenna adapter (Non-U.S., Canadian and European models)
Connecting the 300 ohm ribbon wire: Loosen the screws and wrap the wire around these screws. Then tighten the screws with a screwdriver. Connecting the coaxial cable: 1. With your ngernail or a small screwdriver, press the stoppers outward and remove the cover. 2. Remove the transformer wire A from slit B and insert it into slit C. 3. Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in the diagram. Connect the 75/300 ohm antenna adapter to the coaxial cable. 1 Insert the end of the cable. 2 Clamp it in place with pliers. 4. Re-install the cover.

Slit B

6 mm mm mm

Wire A Slit C

Directional Iinkage
Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR) reception since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere with each other. If you must use a common FM/TV (or VCR) antenna, use a directional linkage type splitter.
Directional linkage type splitter To TX-DS575X To TV (or VCR)
Assembling the AM loop antenna
Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the illustration. Refer to the next page for details on connecting the AM loop antenna.

Insert into the hole.

Connecting the antenna cable
1. Press down the lever. 2. Insert the wire into the hole. 3. Release the lever to replace it.
U.S. and Canadian models Other models
Connecting the included antennas
Connecting the FM indoor antenna: The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only. Extend the antenna and move it in various directions until the clearest signal is received. Fix it with push pins or similar implements in the position that will cause the least amount of distortion. If the reception is not very clear with the attached FM indoor antenna, the use of an outdoor antenna is recommended. U.S. and Canadian models Remove the insulation at the tip of the cable, and insert the cable securely, fully to the end of the exposed tip.

To cancel,

About volume (VOLUME)
You have the option of displaying your volume settings either of two ways: ABSOLUTE on a scale of MIN (0: no sound) to MAX (80: extremely sound); or RELATIVE on a scale which is measured plus or minus, relative to the calibrated reference volume. With either settings, the volume level changes in the same increment. ABSOLUTE: MIN, 1, 2, 3, 4,., 77, 78, 79, MAX RELATIVE: , 61, 60, 59,., +16, +17, +18 (dB) 1. Press the SP/SYS SETUP button twice. VOLUME DISPLAY appears. 2. Press the ENTER/SCAN or ENTER button. VOLUME=ABSOLUTE or RELATIVE appears. 3. Press PRESET/MODE ADJ / to select the desired display. 4. Press the ENTER/SCAN or ENTER button. If the speaker level is set to +1dB or higher, the maximum level indicated on the display will change if you raise the volume level. Refer to the following sections for more information on adjusting the speaker level: Test Tone (Remote controller only) on page 16. When Multi channel input is selected as a source on page 19.

Using Listening Mode

Before Using Listening Mode Listening Modes
The TX-DS575Xs surround sound enables you to enjoy the presence of a movie theater or concert hall in your room. Before using a listening mode, make sure the Speaker Setup parameters have been set (refer to page 14). Once the parameters have been set, it is not necessary to set them again. The conguration of the speakers are very important for the surround sound. Refer to connecting speakers on page 10.
A system with L/R front and center speakers
The following modes are available: DOLBY 3 STEREO The surround channel sound is output from the left and right front speakers. STEREO This is a normal stereo mode. Surround mode is cancelled.
A system with L/R front speakers
The following mode is available: STEREO This is a normal stereo mode.
DOLBY DIGITAL Surround, DTS (Digital Theater System) Surround
This 5.1-channel digital surround format enables you to individually record and play ve full-range (20Hz20kHz) channels (left and right front, center, two surround channels) plus an LFE channel (Low Frequency Effect) for the low-range effect sound. It will create a realistic sound that could be heard in the theaters and concert halls. DOLBY DIGITAL: Select this option when you play a DVD video that has a mark. DTS: Select this option when you play a DVD player, laser disc, or CD that has a mark.

Tuning in a radio station
FM MUTE/MODE TUNING DOWN/UP

Manual tuning

1. Press the FM or AM button. 2. Use the TUNING UP/DOWN buttons to change the frequency. UP.. the frequency increases. DOWN. the frequency decreases.
The frequency changes in 50 kHz steps in FM and 10 kHz (or
9 kHz) in AM each time you press the TUNING UP/DOWN button. In FM, if this button is held continuously for more than 0.5 seconds, the frequencies are scanned automatically (FM auto tuning mode). When a broadcast is received, scanning stops.
Listening to a stereo radio station (FM mode)
When you tune in a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator lights up if the signal is sufciently strong. If the signal is weak, it may be impossible to tune in to the desired station. In this case, tune in as follows. Press the FM MUTE/MODE button. The FM MUTE indicator turns off. At this time, the station will be in mono and interstation noise will be heard. Select the station to which you want to listen.

DISPLAY button

Pressing the DISPLAY button each time will change the indication as follows: Frequency (preset No.) Listening mode
Using preset radio stations
TUNING DOWN/UP PRESET/MODE ADJ FM MUTE/MODE MEMORY

MODE AUDIO CH +/

TUN FM ENTER/SCAN AM
Programming radio stations
1. Select the frequency that you want to store in the memory. (See Tuning in a radio station on page 24.) 2. Press the MEMORY button. PRESET IN appears. 3. Press the ENTER/SCAN or ENTER button while the PRESET IN indicator is illuminated. The MEMORY indicator lights up on the display. 4. Select the desired memory number using PRESET/MODE ADJ /button. 5. Press the ENTER/SCAN (ENTER) or MEMORY button. The received station will be stored in the specied preset number.
A total of 30 stations can be stored in the memory.
Selecting a preset station
1. Select the tuner as the source by pressing the AM or FM input selector button on the main unit. 2. Enter the desired preset number using the PRESET/MODE ADJ / button.

Remote controller

Remote controller operation
1. Press the MODE AUDIO button. 2. Select the tuner as the source by pressing the TUN input selector button on the remote controller. 3. Press the CH ( or +) button.

Using the RC-392M to control each device

SEND/LEARN indicator

Turning the power on and off to the TX-DS575X
Note: Before operating the RC-392M, turn on the POWER switch on the TX-DS575X so that the unit enters standby mode. 1. Press the MODE AUDIO button. 2. Pressing the ON button will power on. Pressing the STNBY button will power standby. SEND/LEARN indicator This indicator acts as a guide when commands are programmed into or sent by the remote controller. It also warns the user when an error is made or battery power is low.

MODE AUDIO

Controlling the TX-DS575X
1. Press the MODE AUDIO button. 2. Press the desired operation button. Shaded buttons in the gure are the operation buttons used to control the TX-DS575X. SLEEP : Sleep function ON/STNBY : Power on/standby DISPLAY : Changing the display VOL q/u : Adjusting the volume CH +/ : Tuner preset number increment/decrement INPUT SELECTOR Listening mode (STEREO/DSP/DSP/SURROUND) : Changing Listening mode SP A/SP B : Switching between Speakers A and B CH SEL : Selecting a speaker DIMMER : Adjusting the brightness of the display LEVEL +/ : Adjusting the speaker levels TEST : Test tone MUTING : Muting LIGHT : Iluminating the buttons.

ON SLEEP

STNBY LIGHT

MODE AUDIO DISPLAY

CH +/-

VOL TEST MUTING

INPUT SELECTOR
Listening mode SP A/B LEVEL +/-

DIMMER

CH SEL
Controlling an Onkyo CD player
Note: First connect an Onkyo CD player using the connection.

MODE CD

CD operation buttons
1. Press the MODE CD button. 2. Press the desired CD operation button. CD operation buttons TRACK : Selecting a track DISC : Selecting a disk in the CD changer : Track Down : Track Up : Playback : Stop : Fast reverse : Fast forward : Pause EJECT : Eject 0, 1~9, +10 : Numeric keys You may also use the following buttons: VOL q/u : Adjusting the volume level of the TXDS575X MUTING : Muting the sound from the TX-DS575X

Numeric keys

Controlling an Onkyo DVD player
Note: Make sure that you point the transmission part on the remote controller toward the sensor area on the DVD player. 1. Press the MODE DVD button. 2. Press the desired DVD operation button. ON/STNBY : Turning the power on and off to the DVD player DVD SET : DVD setup DVD player on-screen button MENU : Displaying the menu ququ : Moving the cursor ENTER : Conrming the selection RETURN : Return DVD operation buttons : Track/Chapter Down : Track/Chapter Up : Playback : Stop : Fast reverse : Fast forward : Pause EJECT : Eject 0, 1~9, +10 : Numeric keys ENT : Conrm You may also use the following buttons: VOL q/u : Adjusting the volume level of the TXDS575X MUTING : Muting the sound from the TX-DS575X Note: The ENT button on the right below the numeric keys has the same function as ENTER of the ENTER/cursor button.

1. Press and hold down the corresponding MODE button and press the ENT button, then release the buttons. When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARN indicator lights up. When you press the ENT button, the indicator turns off. When you release the buttons, the indicator lights up again. 2. Press and release the button from which you wish to erase the learned code. When you press the button, the SEND/LEARN indicator turns off. When you release the button, the indicator lights up again. 3. Press and release the same button again. The SEND/LEARN indicator ashes twice slowly. The learned code is erased. Note: If you do not press the button in step 2 or 3 for more than 30 seconds, the SEND/LEARN indicator ashes three times quickly, then the RC-392M exits Learning mode. Resume Step 1.

MODE buttons

Erasing a learned code from a MODE button
SEND/LEARN indicator 1. Press and hold down the MODE button from which you wish to erase the learned code, and press the ENT button twice. Then release the buttons. When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARN indicator lights up. When you press the ENT button, the indicator turns off. When you release the buttons, the indicator ashes twice slowly, then lights up again. 2. Press and release the same MODE button again. When you release the button, the SEND/LEARN indicator ashes twice slowly. The learned code is erased. Note: If you do not press any button for more than 30 seconds, the SEND/LEARN indicator ashes three times quickly, then the RC-392M exits Learning mode. Resume Step 1. If you make a mistake during programming, the SEND/LEARN indicator ashes three times quickly, the RC-392M exits Learning mode. Resume Step 1. If have programmed many button operations to a single MODE button, the SEND/LEARN indicator may remain illuminated continuously in Step 2. This is not malfunction.

Using a Macro function

What is a Macro function?
A Macro function enables you to program a series of button operations on the remote controller into a single button. For example, you need to follow the steps below to play a CD player connected to the TX-DS575X without using the Macro function: 1: Press the MODE AUDIO button. 2: Press the ON button. 3: Press the CD (INPUT SELECTOR) button. 4: Press the MODE CD button. 5: Use the numeric keys to select the desired song. This operation will be two button presses away if you program these steps into a macro button.

Programming Macro mode

You may program the desired steps into each of eight MODE buttons. The following example explains how to program Steps 15 (described above) into the MACRO MODE button under the MODE CD button (CD mode).

1, 3 1

Erasing a learned remote controller button operation from the MACRO MODE buttons
1. Press and hold down the corresponding MODE button and press the MACRO MODE button, then release the buttons. When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARN indicator lights up. When you press the MACRO MODE button, the indicator turns off. When you release the buttons, the indicator ashes once. 2. Press the MACRO MODE button again. The SEND/LEARN indicator ashes twice slowly. The learned operation is erased.

1, 2 1

Erasing a learned remote controller button operation from the MACRO DIRECT button
1. Press and hold down any one of the MODE buttons and press the MACRO DIRECT button. Then release the buttons. When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARN indicator lights up. When you press the MACRO DIRECT button, the indicator turns off. When you release the buttons, the indicator ashes once. 2. Press the MACRO DIRECT button again. The SEND/LEARN indicator ashes twice slowly. The learned operation is erased. Note: If you do not press any button for more than 30 seconds, the SEND/LEARN indicator ashes three times quickly, then the RC-392M exits Learning mode. Resume Step 1. If you press a wrong button in Step 2, you may have overwritten the memory of the button you pressed.
Erasing all codes and operations programmed in the buttons
This procedure will erase all remote controller codes for the other devices and all macro operations that have been programmed in the RC-392M (see pages 34, 36 and 37). 1. Open the battery cover and remove the batteries. 2. While pressing and holding down the ON button and the STNBY button, insert the batteries in the correct direction. After inserting the batteries, release the buttons. The SEND/ LEARN indicator ashes slowly. 3. Press the ENT button. The SEND/LEARN indicator lights up for about ten seconds, then turns off. All programmed codes are erased and the button memories return to the factory presets. Note: Proceed to Step 3 immediately after Step 2. Otherwise, the batteries will be consumed quickly. If you press any button other than the ENT button in Step 3, no codes will be erased. In this case, repeat the steps from the beginning.

Troubleshooting guide

If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, rst try to operate the front panel controls on the main unit to make sure that it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) in the remote controller. Trouble

No power.

Remedy

See page

Power cord is disconnected. There is external noise in the microcomputer circuits of this unit. AC fuse blown. MUTING indicator is lit. The digital/analog input setting is incorrect. Bad connections. Amplier protection circuitry has been activated. (STANDBY indicator ashes.) Speaker cable is not corrected. Listening mode is set to ORCHESTRA or STEREO. CENTER level is set to minimum. CENTER SPEAKER is set to NONE. You have not pressed MODE AUDIO button.

Buzzing noise on AM (particularly conspicuous at night or with weak stations). High-pitched noise or buzzing noise on AM. Crackling noise on AM, FM.
Noise caused by turning uorescent lamp on and off. Noise from automobile ignition.
TUNED and STEREO indicators light but sound is distorted and stereo separation is bad. TUNED and STEREO indicators icker and hiss is heard on FM. No station is recalled. Front panel controls function but remote controller does not. The sound of the playback source is not heard.
Station is too strong. Multiple reection of the radio waves because of tall buildings or mountains. Station is too weak. Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about half the distance of an ordinary broadcast. The power cord has been unplugged or the POWER switch has been turned off for a long time. No batteries in remote controller. Batteries have worn out. The input selector is not set properly.
Also refer to the respective instruction manuals of the video disc player, video cassette recorder, TV monitor, etc., that compose your entertainment system. 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 ve seconds.

Specications

AMPLIFIER SECTION
70 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 ohms, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion. 90 watts min. RMS at 6 ohms, 2 channels driven from 1 kHz with no more than 0.1% total harmonic distortion. Continuous Power output (DIN) 100 watts 5 at 6 ohms Maximum Power output (EIAJ) 130 watts 5 at 6 ohms Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.08% at rated power (Front) IM Distortion: 0.08% at rated power (Front) Damping Factor: 60 at 8 ohms (Front) Input Sensitivity and Impedance PHONO: 2.5 mV, 50 kohms LINE (CD, TAPE, DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3): 300 mV, 50 kohms MULTICHANNEL INPUT (FRONT L/R, SURROUND L/R, CENTER): 300 mV, 50 kohms (SUBWOOFER): 53 mV, 50 kohms COAXIAL 1, 2 (DIGITAL): 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms Output Level and Impedance Rec out (TAPE, VIDEO 1): 300 mV, 2.2 kohms Pre out (SUBWOOFER): 1 V, 2.2 kohms Phono Overload: 70 mV RMS at 1 kHz, 0.5% T.H.D. Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 100 kHz, +1dB, 3dB RIAA Deviation: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.8 dB Tone Control Bass: 10 dB at 100 Hz Treble: 10 dB at 10 kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio Phono: 80 dB (IHF A, 5 mV input) CD/Tape: 100 dB (IHF A) Continuous Average Power output (FTC) All channels: IF Rejection Ratio: Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono: Stereo: Alternate Channel Attenuation: Selectivity: AM Suppression Ratio: Total Harmonic Distortion Mono: Stereo: Frequency Response: Stereo Separation: 90 dB 76 dB 70 dB 55 dB 50 dB (DIN) 50 dB 0.2% 0.3% 30 Hz 15 kHz, 1.0 dB 45 dB at 1 kHz 30 dB at 100 Hz 10 kHz

Tuning Range U.S.A. & Canadian models: 5301,710 kHz (10 kHz steps) European & Australian 5221,611 kHz (9 kHz steps) models: Worldwide models: 5311,602 kHz (9 kHz steps), 5301,710 kHz (10 kHz steps) Usable Sensitivity: 30 V Image Rejection Ratio: 40 dB IF Rejection Ratio: 40 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 40 dB Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.7%

GENERAL

Power Supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC 230 V, 50 Hz AC 220-230 V and 120 V switchable, 50/60 Hz AC 220 V, 50/60 Hz 3.9 A 325 W 390 mm 17-1/8" 6-7/8" 15-3/8" 12.5 kg, 27.6 lbs. (AC 120 V, 60 Hz model) 13.2 kg, 29.1 lbs. (other models)
Power Consumption: Dimensions (W H D): Weight:

VIDEO SECTION

Input sensitivity/Impedance (DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3) VIDEO (Composite): S-VIDEO (Y signal): Output Level/Impedance (VIDEO 1, MONITOR) VIDEO (Composite): S-VIDEO (Y signal): 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms 1 Vp-p/75 ohms
Transmitter: Signal range: Power supply: Infrared Approx. 5 meters, 16 ft. Two AA batteries (1.5 V 2)
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms 0.28 Vp-p/75 ohms
Specications and features are subject to change without notice. Power supply and voltage vary depending on the area in which the unit is purchased.

TUNER SECTION FM

Tuning Range: Usable Sensitivity Mono: Stereo: 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Mono: Stereo: Capture Ratio: Image Rejection Ratio U.S.A. & Canadian models: Other area models: 87.5 108.0 MHz 11.2 dBf, 1.0 V (75 ohms) 17.2 dBf, 2.0 V (75 ohms) 17.2 dBf, 2.0 V (75 ohms) 37.2 dBf, 20 V (75 ohms) 2.0 dB 40 dB 85 dB
Control positions and names

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SPEAKERS

Display

SLEEP AUTO STANDBY

MPEG PC M DIGITAL

DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY PRO LOGIC

STEREO DIRECT

TUNED FM STEREO

FM MUTE MEMORY

ft ch dB

Front panel

For more information about buttons or knobs, refer to the pages listed in the brackets ( [ ] ) below. 1. STANDBY indicator [5, 11] 2. STANDBY/ON button[9, 11] 3. POWER switch [9, 11] 4. SPEAKERS A/B button [17, 20] 5. DISPLAY button [24] 6. DIMMER button [17] or PTY/TP button (European model only) [28] 7. Display (Refer to the Display illustration.) 8. LISTENING MODE buttons STEREO button [22] /DTS SURROUND button [22] 5 CH STEREO button [22] DSP / (DOWN/UP) buttoun [22] 9. MEMORY button [25] 10. FM MUTE/MODE button [24] 11. TUNING UP/DOWN buttons [24] 12. Remote control sensor [5] 13. DIGITAL/ANALOG button [18] 14. SP/SYS SETUP button [14, 15] 15. CH LEVEL button [23] 16. PRESET/MODE ADJ / button [14, 15, 18, 25, 28] 17. ENTER button (other than European model) or ENTER/SCAN button (European model only) [14, 15, 18, 25, 26, 28] 18. MASTER VOLUME control knob [17, 20]
19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.
TREBLE control knob [17, 20] BASS control knob [17, 20] LEF LEVEL CONTROL button [23] Re-EQ button [23] LATE NIGHT/FRONT EFFECT button [23] Input selector buttons [17, 22, 29] MULTI CHANNEL INPUT button [17, 19] PHONES jack [20]