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Dynamic Bass Expander Level Control
Adjust this control to raise and lower the amount of
the dynamic bass expander effect.
This volume controls the dynamic bass expander’s
ultra-low range level. Use it to give a rich low range
during playback. Sliding the control to the right gives
maximum effects.
Dynamic Bass Expander Switch and Indicator
Use this switch to turn the dynamic bass expander
circuit on and off. The dynamic bass expander is used
to add an extra feeling of power and realism to the low
range. In addition, a delay effect is used to add still
more richness to low range sound. Its function ts unlike
that of the conventional bass and loudness controls.
Dynamic Bass Expander Level Control! (TX-108
only)
Adjust this control to raise or lower the amount of the
dynamic bass expander effect. This volume controls
the low range level of the dynamic bass expander. Use
it for powerful low-range playback. Sliding the control
to the right gives maximum effects.
Tape Monitor Switch and Indicator (TAPE-2
MONITOR)
Press this switch to use the tape deck connected to
the TAPE-2 PLAY/ REC jacks for recording, playback
or dubbing. Note that dubbing can only be performed
from tape deck 1 to tape deck 2. If tape deck 2 ts a
3-head modei, the just-recorded signal can be moni-
tored as a recording Is being made.
NOTE:
Tape monitor ON/OFF can also be performed using
the remote contro! Tape Monitor Key (TAPE-2) [40].
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Input Selector and Indicators
@ Audio Selectors
TUNER: Press to listen to an AM or FM broadcast.
PHONO: Press to listen to the turntable.
CD: Press to listen to the compact disc player.
TAPE-1: Press to use tape deck 1 for playback. When
recording on tape deck 1, the just-recorded
signal cannot be monitored even if tape deck
1 is a 3-head model.
® Video Selectors (Controls audio and video
signals)
When the alternate audio switch is off (indicator is
not lit):
VCR-1/VDP: Press to obtain the video and audio
signais from the video cassette player
or Video Disc Player connected to the
VCR-1/VDP jacks.
Press to obtain the video and audio
signals fram the video cassette recorder
connected to the VCR-2 jacks.
On the remote control transmitter, use the input selector
keys to perform input selection.
VCR-2:
NOTE:
@ |t is possible to dub the video disc player output signal
on VCR-2.
@ Dubbing from VCR-1 to VCR-Z ts possibie.
Dynamic Transient Expander Switch and Indi-
cator (TX-108 only)
This switch turns the dynamic transient expander ON
or OFF. The dynamic transient expander is a newly-
developed circuit by Onkyo. It produces a powerful
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and realistic sound by modulating hollow and cloudy
sounds into sounds that are clear, vivid and transparent.
Dynamic Transient Expander Level Control
Adjust this control to raise and lower the amount of
Dynamic Transient Expander effect.
Simulated Stereo Switch and Indicator
Press this switch to activate the simulated stereo effect
that gives monaural sources (TV, video recordings,
AM radio, etc.) a stereo-like feeling of width and depth.
This mode is particularly good for enjoying more lifelike
sound with TV programs and other mono video pro-
grams. It is also possible to use simulated stereo with
a stereo program to create a sti!! stronger sensation
of sound staging width and depth.
Memory Key (MEMORY) and Indicator
Press this key to place a station in the memory using
the FM/AM preset keys [26]. when this key is pressed,
the “MEMO” indicator in the frequency display
lights for about 5 seconds. While this indicator is Iit,
press one of the preset keys to store the presently tuned
Station in the memory. The indicator of the pressed
preset key will go out to indicate that memory operation
has been completed.
Audio Muting Switch and Indicator (AUDIO
MUTING)
Placing this switch in the —20dB setting reduces the
volume to about one-tenth the volume Jevel set by the
volume control. Use this for eliminating the loud noise
that occurs when the stylus first contacts a record or
for reducing other momentary noises. On the remote
controller, audio muting !s switched on and off by the
AUDIO muting key [37].
APR Switch (APR DEFEAT)
The APR system is alternately turned off and on each
time this switch is pressed. Turn the APR system off
(all APR indicators go out) to hear a radio
broadcast in its unaltered form when desired. When
APR its off, weak stations will be very noisy. This switch
should normally be left in the on mode.
Cartridge Selector (CARTRIDGE) (TX-108 only)
MVE: When aturntable with an MM cartridge is being
used.
When a turntable with an MC cartridge is being
used.
MC:
FM Mute Switch and Indicator (FM MUTE)
FM muting is alternately turned off and on each time
this switch is pressed and the FM mute indicator is
turned off and on. When FM muting is on, weak FM
broadcasts and interstation noise will not be heard.
Mode Switch (MODE)
STEREO: Normal stereo reproduction; monaural
broadcasts will be heard in mono.
MONO: Both stereo and mono broadcasts wil! be
heard in mono. During FM stereo reception,
the stereo indicator will not light. Setting
the mode switch to this position switches
all other sources to monaural reproduction,
too. APR. IND. “MONO” will light too.
Auto/Manual Tuning Mode Switch and Indi-
cator (TUNING MODE)
The tuning mode is alternately switched between auto
and manual each time this switch is pressed. Fhe mode