Onkyo R-811RDS User manual

ONKYO
R-811RDS
FM Stereo/AM Tuner Amplifier
FM STEREO / AM TUNER AMPLIFIER R-811 RDS FRI
VOLUME
TUNNG PRESET
oOo
KEY MODE ~#@ TUNING/PRESET >
OISPLAY
SPEAKERS
A 8
°
* SUPER BASS + BASS 2 TREBLE S_BALANCE
+
CHARACTER
PHONES SPEAKERS ——— =
A B = —_ =
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CLOCK AUST PGM/CHK

Thank YOU for your purchase of the Onkyo
R-811RDS.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making con-
nections and turning power on.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new R-811RDS.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Features
Hi Uncommonly High Quality Sound
Your R-811RDS owes its exceptionally high-quality sound toa
number of distinctive features. Notable among them are the
same basic components and technology that are built into
Onkyo’s high-end A-911 integrated amplifier, such as plenty
of power, discrete output stage amplifiers and costly,
high-quality electrolytic capacitors.
Mi RDS (Radlo Data System)
RDS lets you get the most from today’s improved FM broad-
casts by providing you with useful station and programming
data, including PTY (program type), TP (traffic program), RT
(radio text) and PS (program service).
H Unique Timer System for More Cholees
The R-811RDS’s unique timer gives you a number of options.
it lets you play or record one time, or once every day, from the
component of your choice (CD player, tape deck, or tuner).
You can also set different times for weekdays and weekends.
Plus, there’s a sleep timer that turns off the power from 10 to
90 minutes after you set it.
Mi f1 Compatible Remote Control
The fRi (Remote Interactive) compatibie remote control iets
you operate practically all of the R-811RDS’s functions from
your favorite listening spot. It also gives you armchair control
over the major functions of almost any. other Onkyo compo-
nent bearing the FRI mark.
Memory Preservation
This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. A built-in
memory power back-up system preserves the contents of the mem-
ory during power failures and even when the unit is unplugged. The
unit must be plugged in order to charge the back-up system.
The memory preservation period after the unit has been unplugged
varies depending on climate and placement of the unit. On the aver-
age, memory contents are protected over a period of a few weeks
after the last time the unit has been unplugged. This period is
shorter when the unit is exposed to a highly humid climate.
“WARNING” -
| “TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS-
TURE.”
CAUTION:
“TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER-
VICE PERSONNEL.
e This apparatus complies with requirements of EC directive 87/
308/EEC.
e For models having a power cord with a polarized plug.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
e Sur les modéles dont la fiche est polarisée.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQ’AU FOND.
Supplied accessories
1 Remote control 1 AM loop antenna
2 Batteries (size AA, R6 1 75/300 ohm antenna
or UM-3) adapter (worldwide
1 T-shaped FM antenna models only)
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
@ The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated “danger-
ous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral trian-
gle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

Important safeguards
1.
Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference. ‘
Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in the operat-
ing instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
Water and Moisture — The appliance should not be used near
water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
Carts and Stands — The appliance should be used only with a cart
or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
6A. An appliance and cart combination
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
should be moved with care. Quick
stops,
excessive
force,
and
uneven
PORTABLE
CART
WARNING
surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
$3125A wr
Wall or Ceiling Mounting ~ The appliance should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Ventilation — The appliance should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the
appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface
that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in instal-
lation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air
through the ventilation openings.
Heat — The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
Power Sources — The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
Polarization — The polarization of the plug is a safety feature. The
polarized plug will only fit the outlet one way. If the plug does not fit
fully into the outlet, try reversing it. If there is still trouble inserting it,
the user should seek the services of a qualified electrician. Under no
circumstances should the user attempt to defeat the polarization of the
plug.
Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, especially near plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the appliance.
Cleaning — The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended
by the manufacturer.
Power Lines — An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
Nonuse Periods — The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
Damage Requiring Service — The appliance should be serviced
by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;
or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D.: The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is con-
nected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static
charges. Article $10 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna dis-
charge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the antenna-dis-
charge
unit,
connection
to
grounding
electrodes,
and
requirements
for
the grounding electrode. See Figure 73.1.
FIGURE 73.1:
EXAMPLE
OF
ANTENNA
GROUNDING
AS
PER
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC ~ NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
Precautions
1. Warranty Card
The
serial
number
is
written
on
the
rear
panel
of
this
unit.
Copy
the
serial
number
and
model
number
onto
your
warranty
card
and
keep
it
in
a
safe
place.
2. Care
From time fo time you should wipe the front and rear panels and
the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth
in a weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry,
and
wipe
off
the
dirt.
Following
this,
dry
immediately
with
a
clean
cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemi-
cal solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or
remove the panel lettering.
3. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME,
READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
e@ Some models are designed for use only with the power supply
voltage of the region where they are sold.
European model (except U.K.): AC 230V, 50Hz
U.K. and Australian models: AC 240V, 50Hz
U.S.A. and Canadian models: AC 120V, 60Hz
Worldwide model: AC 120V/220V switchable,
50/60Hz
e Voltage Selector (Rear Panel)
Worldwide
models
are
equipped
with
a
voltage
selector
to
con-
form with local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to
match the voltage of the power supply in your area before turn-
ing the power button on. Models without a voltage selector can
only
be
used
in
areas
where
the
power
supply
is
the
same
as
that of the unit.

Control positions and names
1. POWER
2 6. INPUT SELECTOR
ee
| 4. KEY MODE
5. TUNING / PRESET 7. VOLUME
JEMORY_AUTO/MORO WEEKDAY WEEK! BASS + BASS
=—=—=O0O
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9. DISPLAY
8. TAPE MONITOR
10. SPEAKERS
11. PHONES
12. SPEAKERS
13. MEMORY
14. AUTO /MONO
15. WEEKDAY
16. WEEKEND
17. CHARACTER
18. BALANCE
19. TREBLE
| 20. BASS
| 21. SUPER BASS
22. SCAN
23. RDS
24, REC
25. ONCE
26. PROGRAM / CHECK
27. CLOCK ADJUST
SYP ee Ne
Power button [11]
Remote control sensor [6]
Band button [15]
Key mode button [15]
Tuning/preset button [12]
Input selector button and indica-
tors [13, 20]
Volume control knob [13]
Tape monitor button and indica-
tor [14]
Display button [19]
. Speaker A/B indicator [13]
. Headpone jack [14]
. Speaker selector button [13]
. Memory button [12, 15, 25]
. Auto/mono button [15]
Weekday button [23, 25]
. Weekend button [23, 25]
. Character button [17]
. Balance control knob [13]
. Treble control knob [13]
. Bass control knob [13]
. Super bass control knob [13]
. Scan button [19]
. RDS button [19]
. Rec button [23]
. Once button [23]
. Program/check button [23]
. Clock adjust button [12]

2.
SPEAKERS
o
a
a
3. RI
Antenna
input
terminal
[10]
Speakrer terminals [9]
Remote control jacks [21]
Main power switch [11]
Voltage selector
(Worldwide models only) [5]
Power supply cord [11]
AC outlets [9]
Monaural output terminal [8]
PTAPE-14 TTAPE-24 PROCESSOR
REC PLAY REC PLAY OUT IN
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Processor connecting terminal
[8]
. Tape deck connecting terminal
[8]
. Tape deck connecting terminal
8. MONO OUT [8]
9.
PROCESSOR
.
Line
input
terminal
[7]
10.
TAPE-2
.
Compact
disc
player
input
ter-
11.
TAPE-1
;
minal
[7]
12.
LINE
, ?
.
Analogue
player
input
terminal
14.
PHONO
[7]
and
ground
terminal
[7]
Timer setting indicator
b. Stereo auto/mono indicator
c. Sleep indicator
d. Muting indicator
e. Memory indicator
. Stereo indicator
g. Tuned indicator
h. RDS staion received indicator
Memory channel
Multi display
Setting the voltage selector and Tuning step
frequency (Worldwide models only)
a
a
| 1. Determine the proper voltage for your area: 220V or 120V.
_ 2. If the preset voltage is not correct for your area, insert a screw-
driver into the groove in the switch. Slide the switch all the way to
the right (120V) or to the left (220V), whichever is appropriate.
pseu s
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
220VU 120V
_ Worldwide models are equipped with a switch that controls the AM
: | (9kHz/10kHz) and FM (SO0kHz/200kHz) bands tuning steps.
Tuning
Step
Frequency
|
Please
set
this
switch
to
match
the
tuning
step
frequency
in
your
area.
switch (Bottom)
|
USA.
:
AM
10kHz,
FM
200kHz
» Other areas : AM 9kHz, FM 50kHz

Remote control
5. SLEEP
Power button {11
6. SPEAKERS ower button E
CD operation buttons [21]
Tape operation buttons [21]
.
Tuner operation buttons [21]
Sleep button [23]
Speaker selector buttons [13]
Input selector buttons [13]
Audio muting button [14]
Volume buttons [13]
1
2
3.
4.
5.
6
7
3.
DECK-A/DECK-B
8
9
4.TUNER
REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER RC-259S
Average battery life is about one year,
depending upon the frequency of use and
@
:
the
environment
(temperature
and
humid-
ity) in which the remote control is used.
Only use batteries of the kind specified in
the table below.
AA, R6
Warning
e Do not leave an expired battery in the
case — it may leak or damage the remote
control.
e@ Do not use nickel cadmium (recharge-
able) batteries.
e Replace both batteries at once; do not
Remote
control
sensor
use
one
old
battery
and
one
new
battery.
Sera TS)
The following information will help you
get optimal use from the remote control.
e Place the R-811RDS away from direct
bright light, which can prevent proper
operation of the remote control.
@ Make sure audio rack doors do not have
colored glass. If the R-811RDS is
placed behind such a door, this may
prevent proper remote control opera-
tion.
e Using other remote controls in the same
room as the R-811RDS remote control
may cause interference.
e If the front panel controls function, but
the remote control does not, check that
batteries have been installed.
If batteries are installed, but the remote
control still does not work, replace the
batteries.
approx. 5m

System connections
@ Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been made.
@
On
each
pair
of
input
jacks,
the
lower
jack
(marked
R)
corresponds
to
the
right
channel,
and
the
upper
jack
(marked
L)
to
the
left
channel.
@ Please refer to the instruction manual of each component when making any connections.
Connect the output leads of the turntable to
the PHONO jacks.
Be sure to connect the ground (earth) lead
wire from the turntable to the ground terminal
(GND). Turntables not provided with GND
wires do not need to be connected in this way.
Place the turntable on a firm shelf or deck
free from vibrations (especially those gen-
erated by the speaker system). If the turnta-
ble is permitted to pick up such unwanted
vibrations, not only will the performance of
the unit drop, but distortion in the bass fre-
quencies and howling in the speakers may
also occur.
An unclear high range or a rough or
scratchy sound may be caused by a dirty or
worn stylus.
To solve this problem, clean the stylus.
If the problem is still not corrected, replace
the stylus.
Connect a compact disc player to the CD
input jacks.
Ens ike
This unit is equipped with LINE inputs for
connection to a wide range of audio com-
ponents such as an additional compact disc
player, an additional tuner, a television set,
a VCR, a 4-channel stereo adaptor and
other similar components.

This unit has facilities for two tape decks.
If you are using only one tape deck, con-
nect it to the TAPE-1i jacks. If you have
two tape decks, connect one to the TAPE-1
jacks and the other to the TAPE-2 jacks.
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An
one
processor
such
as
a
graphic
L
ny
U
L
0.
UW
equalizer can be connected to these jacks.
However, if you wish to record the equal-
ized signal, it is necessary to connect a tape
deck to the TAPE REC (record) jack of the
equalizer, not to the R-811RDS.
e Turn on the PROCESSOR switch when
the PROCESSOR jacks are being used.
e When there are no components con-
nected to the PROCESSOR jacks, turn
off the PROCESSOR switch.
The MONO OUT jack can be connected to
a subwoofer amplifier, or to a subwoofer
with a built-in amplifier.
When connecting anything to the MONO
OUT jack, set the SPEAKERS A button on
the front panel to ON.
Active type
speaker

Making
system
connections
Please
refer
to
the
instruction
manual
of
each
component
when
making
any
connections.
The SWITCHED outlet is switched on and off
by the power buttons on the front panel and
remote control, with a capacity of 100 watts.
UNSWITCHED
100W MAX.
5° a
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The Power buttons on the front panel and
remote control do not affect the power sup-
ply to the UNSWITCHED socket. The shape
of the socket varies according to the region.
The capacity is 100 watts.
wacr O ce
as
SWITRHED
100W MAX.
Two separate pairs of speaker systems can
be connected to this unit at once.
Please connect each speaker according to
the illustration, observing the correct con-
nections for R, L, + and -.
e@ The load impedance of each speaker
system connected to this unit must be at
least 4 ohms. (If using only A or only B,
4 ohms min.; if A and B, 8 ohms min.)
e 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,
ae
adversely
affecting
the
sound
quality.
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@
When
using
only
one
speaker
or
when
you
wish
to
listen
to
monaural
(mono),
.
the
single
speaker
should
never
be
con-
nected
in
parallel
to
both
the
right
and
left
channel
terminals
at
once.
e When using banana plugs, make sure
the speaker terminal screws are screwed
in firmly before inserting the banana
plugs.

Making antenna connections
Insert into the hole. Press right the lever. Insert wire. Return the lever.
The AM loop antenna is for indoor use
only. Set it to the direction where you can
receive the clearest sound. Put it as far as
possible away from the main unit, TV set,
speaker cords and power cord.
ANTENNA
When reception is not satisfactory by the
use of the attached AM loop antenna alone,
connection of the external antenna is rec-
ommended.
(Do not remove the AM loop antenna)
The external antenna will be more effective
if you stretch it horizontally in a high place
above a window or outside.
Connecting the T-shaped FM antenna
The T-shaped FM antenna is for indoor use
only. Move the antenna in various direc-
tions until the clearest signal is received.
Fix it with push pins in the position giving
the least amount of distortion.
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