Onkyo TX-860 - Operation Controls; Tuner and APR Controls; Tone and Volume Controls; Front Panel Indicators

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NOTE:
in the CD DIRECT position, recording with the tape deck is not
possible.
® Video Selectors (Controls audio and video signals)
VCR-1/VDP: Press to obtain the video and audio signals
from a VCR-1 or a VDP.
VCR-2: Press to obtain the video and audio signals
from a VCR-2.
The button is also enabled by the key on the remote control
transmitter.
Display
This section shows the input selected and for FM or AM, the
band and the frequency. When the sleep timer is set with the
remote contro! transmitter, this section shows the number of
minutes left on the sleep timer.
APR Indicators
Automatic Precision Reception System (FM Mode)
APR system is Onkyo’s unique computer-controlled system.
APR system automatically sets the RF stage gain (Distance/
Local), the NR function (OFF/ON) (TX-860 only) for reducing
noise in weak signals, the HI-BLEND function (OFF/ON) for
reducing noise in weak stereo signals, and the auto
stereo/mono reception modes to the proper settings for the
qualily of the broadcast currently being received. This indicator
changes each time the APR circuit switches between the
LOCAL/DX, NR OFF/ON, HI-BLEND OFF/ON or
AUTO/MONO to show the current APR setting. (APR system
is effective for only FM reception.)
NOTE:
@ When FM Muting/Mode button [9] is OFF (MONO), the
APR Mode selection function does not operate, and the
Stereo/Mode indicator is forced to “MONO”.
The “MONO” display lights up for FM monaural reception.
The NR indicator is only on the TX-860.
The RF MODE will indicate LOCAL when sufficient signal
is received.
FM/AM Preset Buttons (PRESET STATION) and Display
Use these buttons to recall an FM or AM station or to store a
station in the memory. When a button is pressed, the corre-
sponding preset number is displayed in digital form. Refer to
the Memory section for details.
Turning Selector Buttons ( < DOWN, UP PR)
DOWN: Press to tune in a lower frequency.
UP: Press to tune in a higher frequency.
When listening to a broadcast, pressing the UP button will
increase the FM or AM reception frequency. Pressing the
DOWN button decreases the frequencies (Manual Tuning).
If the button is pressed for longer than 0.5 seconds in AM or
FM, and then released, broadcast frequencies will change
automatically until a station is tuned in (Auto Tuning).
When either the upper or the lower end of the frequency range
is reached, the displayed frequency will automatically switch
back to the other end of the range and continue to either in-
crease or decrease as before. For example, when the DOWN
tuning selector is pressed, the frequency will decrease until
the lowest frequency is reached. The displayed frequency will
then switch back to the highest frequency and continue de-
creasing as before.
Scanning will not stop for broadcasts weak enough to be
suppressed by the muting circuit. To receive a weak FM
broadcast, set the FM Muting/Mode button [9] to the OFF
(MONO) and tune in the FM broadcast. In this case, even
stereo broadcasts will be heard in mono.
Shift Button (SHIFT) and Indicators
The FM/AM Preset buttons [6] can be used to store a total of
20 radio stations. Use this button to switch the Preset buttons
between the memory channel 1-10 mode and the memory
channel 11-20 mode. The setting switches between 1-10 and
11-20 each time this button is pressed and the respective in-
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dicator lights. When power is turned on, the settitng is the same
as when power was last turned off.
FM Muting/Mode Button (FM MUTE/MODE) and In-
dicator
In the Muting ON (STEREO) setting, FM stereo reception is
possible and the muting circuit suppresses interstation noise
and weak FM stations. In the OFF (MONO) setting, interstation
noise will be heard and even weak FM stations can be received.
(Muting/Mode operation is effective for only FM reception.)
Memory Button (MEMORY) and indicator
Press this button to place a station in the memory using the
FM/AM Preset buttons [6]. When this button is pressed, the
indicator lights for about 8 seconds. While the indicator is lit,
press one of the FM/AM Preset buttons [6]. Upon press, the
displayed frequency will be stored in memory. The pressed
preset number will be displayed in digital form, and the memory
indicator will go out to indicate that memory operation has
been completed.
Bass Control Knob (BASS)
Adjust to strengthen or weaken bass response.
Treble Control Knob (TREBLE)
Adjust to strengthen or weaken treble response.
Simulated Stereo Switch (SIMULATED STEREO)
Set this switch to the on position to add a stereo-like effect
to monaural sources (TV programs, mono VCR recording, AM
radio, etc.).
Balance Control Knob (BALANCE)
Use this control to adjust the relative volume Jevels of the left
and right speaker systems.
Volume Contro! Knob and Indicator (VOLUME)
Turn clockwise to increase the volume level. The volume can
be adjusted manually and by the remote contro! transmitter's
Volume UP/DOWN key [29]. When adjusted by remote control,
the volume knob rotates along with the volume indicator on
the knob. This allows you to see the volume level from a dis-
tance.
Stereo Image Expander Switch and Indicator §.1.E
(STEREO IMAGE EXPANDER) (TX-860 only)
Set this switch to the on position to add an extra feeling of
width and depth to stereo sound.
Selective Tone/Loudness Control Switch and level
Control Knob and Indicator S.T.C (SELECTIVE T ONE/
LOUDNESS) (TX-860)
Set this switch to the on position, creating a clear reproduction
quality of the ultra low frequencies and high frequenties.
Boosting of a selective tone can be controlled via thelevel
control.
Selective Tone/Loudness Control Knob (SELECTIVE
TONE/LOUDNESS) (TX-840)
Set this knob to the right position, creating a clear reprodf uction
quality of the ultra low frequencies and high frequenties..
Boosting of a selective tone can be controlled via thelevel
control. Sliding this knob all the way to the left elimirates this
effect.
Dynamic Bass Expander Switch and Level
Control Knob and Indicator
D.B.E. (DYNAMIC BASS EXPANDER) (TX-860 orly)
Set this switch to the on position to add an extra feein g of
power and realism to the low range. Its function is uili Ke that
of the conventional bass control. Adjust level controltc raise
and lower the amount of the dynamic bass expander ef fect.
Stand-By/Received Indicator
When this indicator is lit, the power can be turned or boy the
remote control transmitter. If the power switch ofih e main
unit is off, this indicator will not light even if the remot contro]
transmitter key is pressed. This indicator also flashes yen the
signal is received from the remote control transmitter
Remote Control! Sensor (REMOTE SENSOR)
This sensor receives the remote control signals.