Onkyo TX-860 - Memory Function; Component Playback; Tape Recording and Dubbing

Memory Function
This unit can store a total of 20 FM and AM stations in the memory
for instant recall at any time without using the Tuning selector
buttons. The 20 stations can be any combination of FM and AM
broadcasts. Read the following directions carefully to avoid mis-
taken operations.
1. Select the FM or AM to be placed in the memory using the Input
Selector button [3]. Confirm the indicator
is off and Audio muting is off.
2. Use the shift button to set the 1-10 or 11-20 range, depending
on which memory channel is to be used.
3. Tune in the broadcast to be placed in the memory using the
Tuning selector buttons.
4. Press the Memory button and, while the Memory indicator re-
mains lit (about 8 seconds), press one of the FM/AM Preset
buttons.
5. When the Preset button is pressed, the Memory indicator will
go out and the pressed preset number will come on. The fre-
quency currently shown in the frequency display is now stored
in the memory.
6. Ifthe Memory indicator goes out before you have pressed one
ofthe Preset buttons, simply press the Memory button [10]again
to give yourself another 8 seconds.
7. Placing another broadcast in the same memory channel auto-
matically cancels the station previously stored in that channel.
NOTES:
Preset frequencies can be transferred to other channels. For
example, the FM station stored on Preset button number 6 can
be transferred to Preset button number 1 in the following manner:
1) Press Preset button number 6.
2) Press the Memory button (Memory indicator lights).
3) Press Preset button number 1.
4) The same station is now stored on both Preset buttons 1
and 6.
Memory Preservation
This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. A
built-in memory power back-up system preserves the contents
of the memory during power failures and even when the unit
is unplugged. The unit must be plugged in and the power switch
turned on and off once in order to charge the back-up system.
Note that since this is not a permanent memory, the power switch
must be turned on and off a few times each month to keep the
back-up system operative.
The memory preservation period after power has been turned
off varies depending on climate and placement of the unit. On
the average, memory contents are protected over a period of a
few weeks after the last time power has been turned off. This
period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a highly humid
climate.
Using the Phonograph Record
1. Press the Input Selector button [3] to PHONO, and confirm that
the [T-2 MONITOR] indicator is off and audio muting is off.
2. Follow the turntable operating instructions.
NOTE:
Confirm that the turntable is connected to the PHONO input
jacks on the rear panel.
Using the Compact Disc Player
1. Press the CD or CD DIRECT Input Selector button [3], and
confirm that the indicator |2}is off and audio
muting is off.
2. Follow the operating instructions for the CD player.
® With the Input Selector button [3]set to “CD”, the Bass Control,
Treble Control, Balance Control, Selective Tone/Loudness
Control, Simulated Stereo, Dynamic Bass Expander (only TX-
860), Stereo Image Expander (only TX-860) can be freely ad-
justed for the CD playback sound. When the Input Selector
button [3]set to “CD DIRECT, ” these controls will have no effect.
Instead, a purer CD sound will be produced.
Confirm that the CD player is connected to the CD input jacks
on the rear panel.
Tape Playback
1. Press the TAPE-1 Input Selector button [3]or TAPE-2 MONITOR
button depending on which pair of TAPE PLAY jacks the
deck is connected to.
2. For playback, follow the operating instructions of the tape deck.
NOTE:
Confirm that the output leads from the tape deck to the TAPE-1
and/or TAPE-2 jacks on the rear panel.
Tape Recording
1. Make all connections between the tape deck and the unit as
shown in the System Connections Diagram.
2. Radio: Press the FM or AM Input Selector button [3].
Record: Press the PHONO Input Selector button [3].
CD: Press the CD Input Selector button [3].
VCR-1/VDP: Press the VCR-1/VDP Input Selector botton [3].
VCR-2: Press the VCR-2 Input Selector button [3].
3. Put the tape deck in the recording mode. The recording can be
monitored through the speakers or headphones as desired. For
TAPE-2, turn on the corresponding Tape Monitor button to hear
the signal that, having been recorded, is returned from the deck
to the TX-860/840. (if the deck has three heads).
4. Set the proper recording level using the controls on the tape
deck used for recording. Also, during recording and dubbing
operations, never change the positions of any controls (bass,
treble, etc.) on this unit.
Tape-to-Tape Dubbing
1. Connect the two tape decks to this unit as shown in the System
Connections diagram.
2. Load the original tape in tape deck 1 and the blank tape in tape
deck 2.
3. Press the TAPE-1 Input Selector button [3].
4. Put tape deck 1 in the playback mode and tape deck 2 in the
recording mode.
5. The source signa! can be monitored through the spealers or
headphones, when the TAPE-2 MONITOR button [2]is in the
OFF position. If tape deck 2 has three heads, the just-r ecorded
signal can be monitored (when the TAPE-2 MONITOR button
is in the ON position). Refer to the tape deck instruction
manuals for more details.
Using the Graphic Equalizer
4. Connect the graphic equalizer to the TAPE-2 jacks onthe rear
panel.
2. If a second tape deck is used, connect it to the tape jacks on
the graphic equalizer.
Press the TAPE-2 MONITOR button [2].
. Follow the graphic equalizer operating instructions.
. To record an equalized signal, use tape deck 2 (connected to
the equalizer) for recording.
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Video Disc Player Playback
1. Connect the video disc player to the TX-860/840 as sown in
the System connections diagram. Then connect a moni tor or
TV having a video input jack to the TX-860/840 vider “MON-
TOR OUT"jack.
2. Press the VCR-1/VDP Input Selector button [3].
3. Switch on the monitor TV, and start playback of the vcleo disc
player. The picture will be sent to the monitor TV and sound
to the speakers connected to the TX-860/840.
4. Refer to the video disc player instruction manual for af ditional
information.
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