Onkyo TX-26 - System Connections and Operations; AC Outlet Usage; FM and AM Antenna Setup; Speaker Connection Guidelines

AC Outlet (UNSWITCHED) (USA & Canadian models only)
This outlet is not switched on and off by the power switch on
the front panel. Capacity is 100 watts.
AC Outlet (SWITCHED) (USA & Canadian models only)
This outlet is switched on and off by the power switch on the
front panel. Capacity is 100 watts. Only the TX-36 is equipped
with a SWITCHED outlet. There are no AC outlets at all on
models (1TX-36 and TX-26) made for some areas.
FM Antennas
Depending on the strength and quality of FM signals in your
area, the accessory T-shaped antenna may give satisfactory
reception or you may need an external FM antenna. Connect the
lead wire from the accessory T-shaped antenna firmly to the
terminals marked ANTENNA FM 300 Ohms. Spread the antenna
ona wall, preferably outside or on the ceiling and try several
positions to determine which gives the best reception. If
reception with the T-shaped antenna is unsatisfactory, install a
multi-element external FM antenna. Consult your Onkyo dealer
about the right type for your area. Connection is made to the
FM 300 Ohms terminals by means of antenna feeder wire.
Note: 75 ohm coaxial cables are more resistant to external
interference than 300 ohm feeder cables.
AM Antenna
An AM loop antenna is attached to the rear panel of this unit.
Swing one end of the antenna away from the rear panel to the
position that gives the best reception. If reception is stil!
unsatisfactory, completely remove the loop antenna from the
rear panel and hang it on a wall or other surface in the position
that gives the best reception. Be sure the antenna is not near
speaker or power cords, televison sets, and motorized appliances.
When using an outdoor AM antenna, do not remove the joop
antenna. Connect both antennas to the AM antenna terminals.
best reception.
Speaker Connections
When connecting speakers, proper polarity is important. Always
connect the (+} terminal (red) on the amplifier to the (+)
termina! on the speaker and the (—) terminal (black) on the
amplifier to the (—) terminal on the speaker. Note that when
both the A and B speaker selectors are depressed, the A and B
speaker systems operate in a series connection. If only one pair
of speakers is connected, no sound at all will be heard.
Speaker Precautions
e Suitable speaker load impedance is important. Never use
speakers with ajoad impedance of less than 4 ohms with
the TX-36/26.
@ When using only one speaker or when you wish to listen to
monaural, the single speaker should never be connected in
parallel to both the right and left channel terminals at once.
e Do not use unnecessarily ong or extremely thin speaker
leads. If the DC resistance of the speaker leads is too high,
the damping factor will decrease.
Connecting Speaker Leads to the Speaker Terminals
1. Peel off the insulation about 15mm back from the end
of the wire.
2. When using stranded wire, twist it so that the separate wires
will not come unraveled.
3. Press the speaker termina: lever, insert the wire in the hole
and release the lever to attach each speaker lead.
4. Be sure to avoid short circuits in the speaker connections.
Tape Deck, CD Player and Other Components
Connect the output leads of the tape deck and an additional
audio component (Compact Disc player, VTR, TV, etc.) to
the TAPE PLAY and TAPE PLAY/CD jacks. Connect the input
leads of the tape deck to the TAPE REC jacks of the T X-36/26.
For more details, refer to your tape deck owner's manual.
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As shown in the diagrams, use the
AM antenna either attached to the
rear panel or separated from it to
find the position that gives the
Turntable
Be sure to connect the ground (earth) lead wire from the
turntable to the ground terminal (GND). Lack of proper ground
connection will cause hum.
1.
Place the turntable on a firm shelf or deck free from
vibrations (especially those generated by the speaker system).
if the turntable is permitted to pick up such unwanted
vibrations, not only will the performance of the TX-36/26
drop, but distortion in the bass frequencies and howling in
the speakers may also occur,
Check the turntable instruction manual for any other
precautions.
The loud noises that occur when connecting and
disconnecting the turntable leads could damage the speakers.
Always turn the power switch off before making
connections.
Operations
Note: Before turning power on, confirm that all connections
have been made properly.
FM Reception (Manual Mode)
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Press the TUNER input selector switch [9} and set the FM/
AM selector switch [18] to FM.
Confirm that both tape monitor switches are off (both
indicators are off). If one or both switches are on, press
once more to turn them off.
Press the MANUAL tuning switch /5),
To tune in an FM station not stored in the memory, press
the UP or DOWN tuning selector [6]. First keep the selector
depressed until the frequency display approaches the
frequency of the desired station. Then release the tuning
selector and press it again in single steps until the desired
frequency is tuned precisely. Note that the frequency is
changed in 100 kHz steps when either side of the
tuning seiector is pressed in single steps.
. To recall a station stored in the memory, simply press the
preset key [7] corresponding to the desired station.
_ The stereo indicator [21] will light up if the broadcast is being
received in stereo. The stereo indicator will not light up if the
broadcast is monaural or too weak to be received in stereo.
Adjust the volume, tone and other controls as desired.
FM Reception (Auto Mode)
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2.
Press the TUNER input selector switch and set the FM/AM
selector switch [18] to FM.
Press the AUTO tuning switch [5] and confirm that both tape
monitor switches [8] are off.
Press the UP or DOWN tuning selector [6]. The tuned
frequency will continue to increase or decrease until a
sufficiently strong broadcast is reached. To move on to the
next broadcast, press either tuning selector again depending
on the direction in which you want to go.
The stereo indicator 21) will tight up if the broadcast is being
received in stereo.
To stop scanning during automatic tuning, press the
MANUAL tuning switch [5]. The frequency display will
immediately stop increasing or decreasing.
AM Reception (Manual Mode}
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2.
3. Press the MANUAL tuning switch [5].
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6.
Press the TUNER input selector switch [9] and set the FM/
AM selector switch to AM.
Confirm that both tape monitor switches are off.
To tune in an AM station not stored in the memory, press
the UP or DOWN tuning selector [6) in the manner described
above. Note that the frequency is changed in 10 kHz
steps when either side of the tuning selector is pressed in
single steps.
To recall a station stored in the memory, simply press the
preset key [7] corresponding to the desired station.
Adjust the volume, tone and other controls as desired.
AM Reception (Auto Mode)
1.
Press the TUNER input selector switch [9] and set the FM/AM
selector switch to AM.