Onkyo TX-27 - Page 6

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On each pair of input and output jacks, the right jack (marked R)
corresponds to the right channel, and the left jack (marked L) to
the left channel. When jacks on other components or connection
cables are color-coded, red usually corresponds to the right channel
(Red = Right).
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-37 is equipped with a
SWITCHED outlet. There are no AC outlets at all on models (TX-37
and TX-27) 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. Spread the T-sharped
antenna on a 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 you area.
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 still 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 recep-
tion. Be sure the antenna is not near speakers, power cords, televi-
sion sets, and motorized appliances. When using an outdoor AM
antenna, do not remove the loop antenna. Connect both antennas to
the AM antenna terminals.
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
best reception.
Speaker Connections
When connecting speakers, proper polarity is important. Always
connect the (+) terminal (red) on the amplifier to the (+) terminal
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. !f only one pair of speakers is connected, no
sound at all will be heard.
Speaker Precautions
@ Suitable speaker load impedance is important. Never use
speakers with a load impedance of less than 4 ohms with the
TX-37/27.
@ 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.
@ Do not use unnecessarily long 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 terminal lever, insert the wire in the hole and
release the Jever to attach each speaker lead.
4, Be sure to avoid short circuits in the speaker connections.
Tape Deck, CD Piayer and Other Components
Connect the output leads of the tape decks, CD player or an addi-
tional audio component (VCR, TV, etc.) to the TAPE-1/VIDEO and
TAPE-2 PLAY jacks and the CD jacks. Connect the input leads of
the tape decks to the TAPE-1/VIDEO and TAPE-2 REC jacks of the
TX-37/27. For more details, refer to your tape deck owner’s
manual.
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-37/27 drop, but distortion
in the bass frequencies and howling in the speakers may also
occur.
2. Check the turntable instruction manual for any other precau-
tions.
3. 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)
1. Press the TUNER input selector switch [9] and the FM selector
switch [3]
2. 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.
3. Press the MANUAL tuning mode switch [5].
4. To tune in an FM station not stored in the memory, press the UP
or DOWN tuning selector [6]. First hold the selector down 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 100kHz steps when either
tuning selector is pressed in single steps.
5. To recall a station stored in the memory, simply press the preset
station key |7} corresponding to the desired station. Be sure to
set the memory shift key to the mode (1-8 or 9-16) for the
memory channel to be recalled. Since this is a random FM/AM
memory, an AM station will be tuned in if you recail a memory
channel in which an AM station is stored.
6. The stereo program 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.
7. Adjust the volume, tone and other controls as desired.
FM Reception (Auto Mode)
1. Press the TUNER input selector switch [9
switch [3].
2. Press the AUTO tuning mode switch (5]
both tape monitor switches (8] are off.
3. 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.
4. To stop scanning during automatic tuning, press the MANUAL
tuning mode switch [5]. The frequency display will immediately
stop increasing or decreasing.
and the FM selector
and confirm that
AM Reception (Manual Mode)
1. Press the TUNER input selector switch [9] and the AM selector
switch [3].
2. Press the MANUAL tuning switch [5]
tape monitor switches [8] are off.
3. 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 10kHz steps when either
tuning selector is pressed in single steps.
4. To recall a station stored in the memory, simply press the preset
station key [7] corresponding to the desired station. Since this is
a random memory, an FM station will be recalled if you press
the preset key where an FM station is stored.
5. Adjust the volume, tone and other controls as desired.
and confirm that both