Onkyo TX-88 - Advanced Operations and Functions

The frequency display will immediately stop increasing
or decreasing.
® Key Touch Tone
A soft beep is emitted each time an input selector, tuning
operation key is used or power is switched on (and
system power is switched off}. A rear panel key touch
tone on/off switch is provided to allow switching this
function off if desired.
Memory Function
This unit can store a total of 16 FM and AM stations in
the memory for instant recall at any time without using the
Tuning selector. The stations can be any combination of
FM and AM broadcasts. Read the following directions
carefully to avoid mistaken operations.
1. Confirm that both Tape Monitor switches are off,
press the TUNER Input Selector switch [8], press the
FM/AM Selector switch of the band of the station
to be placed in the memory and set the Shift key
to the 1-8 or 9-16 range, depending on which memory
channel is to be used.
2. Tune in the broadcast to be placed in the memory using
the Tuning selector [21].
3. Depress the Memory key and, while the Memory
indicator remains lit (about 5 seconds), depress one
of the Preset keys [26].
4. When the Preset key is depressed, the Memory indicator
will go out and the indicator above the depressed Preset
key will light. The frequency currently shown in the
frequency display is now stored in the memory.
5. If the Memory indicator goes out before you have de-
pressed one of the Preset keys, simply press the Memory
key again to give yourself another 5 seconds.
6. Placing another broadcast in the same memory channel
automatically 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 key number
6 can be transferred to Preset key number 1 In the following
manner:
1) Press the FM Selector switch [28].
2) Press Preset key number 6
3) Press the Memory key [12]. (The Memory indicator
lights.)
4) Press Preset key number 1.
5) The same station 1s now stored on both preset keys
1 and 6G.
Memory Preservation
This untt 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 last been turned
off varies depending on climate and placement of the unit. On
the average, memory contents are protected over a period of 3
to 4 weeks after the last time power has been turned off. This
period is shorter when the unit is exposed to high humidity
climate.
Compact Disc Player
1. Connect the CD player to the CD inputs.
2. Press the CD Input Selectors switches [8], and confirm
that the Tape-2 Monitor switch are off.
3. Follow the operating instructions for the CD player.
Phonograph Records
1. Connect the turntable to the PHONO inputs. Turntables
provided with GND wires shall be connected to the
ground terminal.
2. Press the PHONO Input Selector switch [8], and confirm
that the Tape-2 Monitor switch [7] are off.
3. Follow turntable operating instructions.
Tape Playback
1. Connect the output leads from the tape deck to the
TAPE-1 or 2 PLAY inputs.
2. Press the TAPE-1 Input Selector-Switch [8] or TAPE-2
Monitor switch depending on which pair of TAPE
PLAY inputs the deck is connected to.
3. Follow tape deck operating instructions for playback.
Tape Recording
1. Make all connections between the tape deck and the
unit as shown in the System Connections diagram.
2. Radio: Press the TUNER Input Setector switch
[8], and set the FM/AM Selector switch
to FM or AM.
Records: Press the PHONO Input Selector switch
CD: Press the CD Input Selector switch [8].
VCR-1/VDP: Press VCR-1/VDP input Selector switch
[B].
VCR-2: Press the VCR-2 Input Selector switch [8].
3. Put the tape deck in the recording mode. The recording
can be monitored through the speakers or headphones
as desired. When recording on tape deck 2, press the
TAPE-2 monitor switch [7] to hear the signal that,
having been recorded, !s returned from the deck to the
TX-108/88 (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 controis (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 7 and the blank tape
in tape deck 2.
3. Press the TAPE-1 Input Selector-Switch [8] and
TAPE-2 Monitor switches {both indicators light)
4. Put tape deck 1 tn the playback mode and tape deck 2
in the recording made. Follow tape deck operating in-
structions.
5. The source signal can be monitored through the speakers
er headphones, when TAPE-2 monitor switch is in
OFF position. If tape deck-2 has three heads, the
just-recorded signal can be monitored (when TAPE-2
monitor switch is in “ON” position).
Graphic Equalizer
1. Connect the graphic equalizer to the TAPE-2 jacks.
2. \fasecond tape deck ts used, connect it to the tape jacks
on the graphic equalizer.
3. Press the TAPE-2 Monitor switch [7].
4, Follow the graphic equalizer operating instructions.
5. To record an equalized signal, use tape deck 2 (con-
nected to the equalizer) for recording.