Onkyo TX-890 - Page 10

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Bass Control Knob (BASS)
Adjust to strengthen or weaken bass response.
Treble Control Knob (TREBLE)
Adjust to strengthen or weaken treble response.
Balance Control Knob (BALANCE)
Use this controi to adjust the relative volume leveis of the left
and right speaker systems.
Volume Control Knob (VOLUME) and Indicator
Turn clockwise to increase the volume level. The volume can
be adjusted manually and by the remote control transmitter’s
volume UP/DOWN key [32]When adjusted by remote control,
the volume control knob rotates along with the volume indicator
on the knob. This allows you to see the volume level from a
distance.
(8 Cartridge Selector Switch (CARTRIDGE) (TX-890 only)
MM ml :When a turntable with an MM cartridge is being used.
MC =: When a turntable with an MC cartridge is being used.
19 Mode Switch (MODE)
STEREO mi : Normal stereo reproduction; monaural broadcasts
will be heard in mono.
MONO -: Both stereo and mono broadcasts will be heard
in mono. During FM stereo reception, the stereo
indicator will not light. Setting the mode switch
to this position switches all other sources to
monaural reproduction, too. APR system indicator
“MONO” will light too.
20 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 (DX/ Local),
the NR function (OFF/ON) 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.)
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NOTE:
@ When the mode switch is MONO, the APR mode se-
lection function does not operate, and the stereo mode in-
dicator is forced to “MONO”.
@ The “MONO’ display lights up for FM monaural reception.
@ The RF MODE will indicate LOCAL when sufficient signal
is received,
2) Simulated Stereo Button and Indicator (SIMULATED
STEREO)
Set this button to the on position to add a stereo-like effect
to monaural sources (TV programs, mono VCR recording, AM
radio, etc.).
22 Dynamic Bass Expander Button and Level
Control Knob and Indicator
(DYNAMIC BASS EXPANDER) (TX-890 only)
Set this button to the on position to add an extra feeling of
power and realism to the low range. Its function is unlike that
of the conventional bass control. Adjust level control to raise
and lower the amount of the dynamic bass expander effect.
23 “Selective Tone/Loudness Control Button and Level
Control Knob and Indicator (SELECTIVE TONE/
LOUDNESS)
Set this button to the on position, creating a clear reproduction
quality of the ultra low frequencies and high frequencies.
Boosting of a selective tone can be controlled via the level
control.
Audio Muting Indicator (AUDIO MUTING)
Muting can be performed by the remote control transmitter
audio muting key [24]. When muting is ON, this indicator will
light. A lit indicator in the -20 dB setting reduces the volume
to about one-tenth the volume level set by the volume control.
Use this for eliminating the loud noise that occurs when the
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stylus first contacts a record or for reducing other momentary
noises.
25 Received Indicator (RECEIVED)
The signal received from the remote control transmitter will
also turn the indicator ON.
Remote Control Sensor (REMOTE SENSOR)
This sensor receives the remote control signals.
Speaker Selector Switches (SPEAKERS)
This unit can drive two pairs of speakers in pairs (A or B) or
fours (A + B). To listen to both speaker systems at once, depress
both speaker selector switches.
28 Headphones Jack (PHONES)
Stereo headphones with a standard binaural plug can be
connected here.
29 Video Input Selector Indicators
When the video source selected by the input selector buttons
[4] is VCR-1/VDP, the indicator lights up. When the
selected video source is VCR-2, the indicator lights up.
B80 Stereo Indicator (STEREO)
This indicator lights when an FM stereo broadcast is being
received. It does not light when the mode switch is in the
MONO position or when a weak FM stereo broadcast is being
received.
81] Signal Strength Indicator
The optimum tuning point is achieved when the most indicators
are lit.
® Remote Control Transmitter Controls (RC-118S)
NOTE:
For the RC-AV20M transmitter provided with the
TX-890M/870M, —please refer to the separate instruction ma-
nual (included).
32 Volume Keys ( 4 UP, ¥ DOWN)
This key has the same function as that of the volume
control[17]. The volume level can be adjusted by pressing the
UP or DOWN key, with the volume control knob rotating
simultaneously.
83 Tuner Operation Keys ( 4 PRESET P)
When the UP (P ) or DOWN ( 4 ) key is pressed, the next
higher or lower memory channel is recalled. Each time UP or
DOWN key is pressed, the following memory channel in the
corresponding direction is recalled. If the key is held down the
memory channel wil! increase or decrease continuously until
key is released.
84 Sleep Key and Display
Press to set the power off timer. The sleep timer is a function
which turns off the power to the system from the time it is set.
When this key is pressed, “90 MIN” is displayed on the tuner’s
display for 5 seconds, and the power goes off 90 minutes Jater.
Each time the key is pressed during 5 seconds, the timer setting
changes , 60, and 30 minutes, in turn. While the sleep timer
is operating, the indicator is lighted. If the sleep key
is pressed during this time, the amount of time remaining on
the sleep timer is displayed, and if the key is pressed during
that display, 30 minutes will be subtracted from that time.
If the key is pressed until the display shows 0 minutes, the sleep
timer is cancelled, and the power is not turned off.
BS Phono Operation Key (PLAY/REJECT)
This key is used to operate the turntable. The phono operation
key can be used only when the PHONO input selector key
has been pressed. Each time the phono operation key is
pressed, the remote control transmitter alternately emits the
play or reject command. Refer to the turntable instruction
manual for additional instructions on operating the turntable.
For connections, please refer to the section “Connections for
Remote Controi.”