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Congratulations
on
your
purchase
of
the
ONKYO
TX-860,
TX
-840
Tuner-Amplifier.
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Please
read
this
manual
thoroughly
before
making
connections
and
turning
power
on.
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Following
the
instructions
in
this
manual
will
enable
you
to
obtain
optimum
performance
and
listening
enjoyment
from
your
new
TX-860,
TX-840.
®
Please
retain
this
manual
for
future
reference.
Important
safeguards
Precautions
System
connections
Front
panel
facilities
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TX-860:
70
watts
of
rated
power
per
channel
into
8
ohms
with
no
more
than
0.04%
total
harmonic
distortion.
(2
x
165
watts
dynamic
power
at
2
ohms)
TX-840:
60
watts
of
rated
power
per
channel
into
8
ohms
with
no
more
than
0.08%
total
harmonic
distortion.
(2
x
155
watts
dynamic
power
at
2
ohms)
These
tuner
amplifiers
are
designed
to
consistently
deliver
their
@
Discrete
Output
Stage
full
rated
power
even
into
low
impedance
loads.
Instead
of
1C
power
amp
circuitry,
the
TX-860
and
TX-840
both
employ
a
discrete
output
stage
for
effortless
drive
into
jow
impedance
loads,
Low
distortion
linear
switching
and
the
high
quality
parts
used
throughout
are
proof
of
Onkyo’s
dedication
to
audio
excellence
not
merely
in
its
high
end
amps
but
across
the
board.
@
“CD
Direct”
Switch
This
switch
lets
the
user
bypass
the
tone
and
balance
controls
in
the
amplifier
when
listening
to
CD
(or
other
digital
audio
sources).
Since
noise
levels
in
digital
audio
are
extremely
low,
sending
and
switching
the
audio
signa!
through
tone
and
balance
circuitry
is
often
unnecessary
and
may
even
adversely.
alter
the
high,
quality
digital
signal.
@
APR
(Automatic
Precision
Reception)
System
Onkyo’s
exclusive
APR
precision
reception
system
lets
every
FM
broadcast
sound
its
best.
Intelligent
circuitry
monitors
the
signal
and
selects
the
optimum
settings
for
three
reception
modes
on
the
TX-840:
stereo/mono,
hi-blend
on/off
and
local/DX
mode.
On
the
TX-
860
the
system
controls
the
noise
reduction
on/off
mode
as
well.
The
APR
system
settings
are
shown
by
indicators
on
the
front
parel.
Selective
Tone
Control/Loudness
Control
Simulated
Stereo
Remote
Controlled
Motor
Driven
Volume
Control
Important
safeguards
“WARNING”
"TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.”
;
CAUTION
“TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.”
®
For
models
having
power
cord
with
a
polarized
plug.
CAUTION:
To
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
USE
THIS
(POLARIZED)
PLUG
WITH
AN
EXTENSION
CORD,
RE-
CEPTACLE
OR
OTHER
OUTLET
UNLESS
THE
BLADES
CAN
BE
FULLY
INSERTED
TO
PREVENT
BLADE
EXPOSURE.
System
Remote
Control
Possible
with
Onkyo
Components
bearing
the
FRI
mark
20-Station
FM/AM
Random
Memory
with
Battery
Free
Backup
Full
Logic
Selector
Keys
for
Seven
Input
Sources
Including
Video
Input
and
Dubbing
Capabilities
Dynamic
Bass
Expander
and
Stereo
Image
Expander
(TX-860)
Sleep
Timer
(Max.
90
minutes;
operable
via
remote
control)
FOR
POWER
CORDS
WITHOUT
PLUGS
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Replacement
and
mounting
of
an
AC
plug
on
the
powetsus
pply
cord
of
this
unit
should
be
performed
only
by
qualified
ser
vice
personnel.
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IMPORTANT:
The
wires
in
the
mains
lead
are
colouredin
ac-
cordance
with
the
following
code:
Blue:
Neutral
Brown:
Live
As
the
colours
of
the
wires
in
the
mains
lead
of
this
apparaus
may
not
correspond
with
the
coloured
markings
identifying
the
tere
inals
in
your
plug,
proceed
as
follows:
The
wire
which
is
coloured
blue
must
be
connected
to
the
errninal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
N
or
coloured
black.
The
wire
which
is
coloured
brown
must
be
connected
to
the
trrninal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
L
or
coloured
red.
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Observe
the
following
precautions
to
obtain
troublefree
perform-
ance
for
many
years.
1.
Avoid
places
subject
to
direct
sunlight
or
extremely
high
or
low
temperatures.
.
Avoid
damp
or
dusty
places
and
places
directly
affected
by
vibrations
from
the
speakers.
In
particular,
avoid
placing
the
unit
on
or
above
one
of
the
speakers.
.
Avoid
unstable
locations
and
high
places
from
which
the
unit
could
fall.
.
Ventilation
—
The
unit
should
be
situated
so
that
its
location
or
position
does
not
interfere
with
proper
ventilation.
For
ex-
ample,
the
unit
should
not
be
placed
on
a
bed,
sofa,
rug
of
similar
surface
that
could block
the
ventilation
openings
or
placed
in
a
built-in
installation,
such
as
a
bookcase
or
cabinet,
that
could
impede
the
flow
of
air
through
the
ventilation
openings.
.
Heat
—
The
unit
should
be
situated
away
from
heat
sources
such
as
radiators,
heat
registers,
or
other
appliances
(including
amplifiers)
that
produce
heat.
.
Cleaning
of
the
internal
parts
should
be
performed
only
by
qualified
service
personnel.
.
Spillage
—
Care
should
be
taken
so
that
objects
do
not
fall
and
liquids
are
not
spilled
into
the
enclosure
through
the
openings.
.
Damage
Requiring
Service
—
The
unit
should
be
serviced
by
qualified
service
personnel
when:
4
A.
The
power
supply
cord
or
the
plug
has
been
damaged;
or
B.
Objects
have
fallen
or
liquid
has
been
spilled
into
the
unit;
or
C.
The
unit
has
been
exposed
to
rain;
or
D.
The
unit
does
not
appear
to
operate
normally
or
exhibits
a
marked
change
in
performance;
or
E.
The
unit
has
been
dropped
or
the
enclosure
damaged.
.
Servicing
—
The
user
should
not
attempt
to
service
the
unit
beyond
that
described
in
the
operating
instructions.
All
other
servicing
should
be
referred
to
qualified
service
personnel.
This
apparatus
complies
with
requirements
of
EEC
directive
82/499/EEC.
Precautions
a
ree
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.
.
Recording
Copyright
Recording
of
copyrighted
material
for
other
than
personal
use
is
illegal
without
permission
of
the
copyright
holder.
.
AC
Fuse
The
fuse
is
located
inside
the
chassis
and
is
not
user
serviceable.
If
power
does
not
come
on,
contact
your
Onkyo
service
center.
.
Care
From
time
to
time
you
should
wipe
off
the
front
and
rear
panels
and
the
cabinet
with
a
soft
cloth.
For
heavier
dirt,
dampen
asoft
cloth
in
a
weak
solution
of
mild
detergent
and
water
or
a
mild
ammonia
cleaner,
wring
it
out
dry,
and
wipe
off
the
dirt.
Fol-
lowing
this,
dry
immediately
with
a
clean
cloth.
Do
not
use
rough
material,
thinners,
alcohol
or
other
chemical
solvents
or
cloths
since
these
could
damage
the
finish
or
remove
the
panel
lettering.
.
Power
WARNING
BEFORE
TURNING
ON
POWER
FOR
THE
FIRST
TIME,
READ
THE
FOLLOWING
SECTION
CAREFULLY.
Some
models
are
designed
for
use
only
with
the
power
supply
voltage
of
the
region
where
they
are
sold.
European
models:
AC
220V,
50Hz
British
&
Australian
models:
AC
240V,
50Hz
Worldwide
models:
AC
120V
and
220V
switchable,
50/60Hz
Voltage
Selector
(Rear
Panel)
Worldwide
models
are
equipped
with
a
voltage
selector
to
conform
with
local
power
supplies.
Be
sure
to
set
this
switch
to
match
the
voltage
of
the
power
supply
in
your
area
before
turning
the
power
switch
on.
Voltage
is
changed
by
sliding
the
groove
in
the
switch
with
a
screwdriver
to
the
up
or
down.
Confirm
that
the
switch
has
been
moved
all
the
way
to
the
up
or
down
before
turning
the
power
switch
on.
Models
without
a
voltage
selector
can
only
be
used
in
areas
where
the
power
supply
is
the
same
as
that
of
the
unit.
at
AC120V
at
AC220V
Tuning
Step
Frequency
Switch
(Bottom)
Worldwide
models
are
equipped
with
a
switch
that
controls
the
AM
(9kHz/10kHz)
and
FM
(50kHz/200kHz)
band
tuning
Ste
ps.
Be
sure
to
set
this
switch
to
match
the
tuning
step
frequency
in
your
area.
U.S.A.
10kHz/200kHz
Other
area
9kHz/50kHz

System
connections
a
a
General
Switch
the
main
power
switch
off
before
performing
connections.
Also
be
sure
to
perform
left
and
right
channel
connections
properly.
Modeis
for
some
areas
Do
not
connect
both
indoor
and
are
equipped
with
a
outdoor
FM
antennas.
If
you
decide
to
screw-type
FM
antenna
install
an
outdoor
antenna
be
sure
to
VIDEO
DISC
PLAYER
terminals
(75/300
ohms).
disconnect
the
indoor
feeder
antenna.
Outdoor
or
VIDEO
CASSETTE
VIDEO
CASSETTE
AM
antenna
PLAYER
(VCR-1)
RECORDER
(VCR-2)
Monitor
TV
Outdoor
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FM
antenna
AM
LOOP
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T-shaped
antenna
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Worldwide
models
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turntable
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SPEAKER
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GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER
AC
Outlets
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SWITCHED:
These
outlets
are
switched
on
and
off
by
the
Power
switch
on
the
front
pane!
and
remote
control
transmitter.
Capacity
is
total
100
watts.
(Not
included
on
British
and
Australian
models)
FM
Antenna
Connections
Use
theT-shaped
antenna
if
you
live
in
an
area
where
signal
strength
of
FM
broadcasts
is
high.
Connect
the
antenna
to
the
FM
75
ohms
Directional
linkage
terminals
and
place
the
antenna
on
a
wall
or
other
surface
in
the
type
splitter
position
in
which
reception
is
best.
If
signal
strength
is
low
in
your
:
To
receiver
To
TV
(or
VCR)
area,
use
a
multi-element
FM
outdoor
antenna.
Consult
your
Onkyo
authorized
service
center
about
the
right
type
of
antenna
for
your
area.
NOTES:
1.
Do
not
connect
both
the
indoor
T-shaped
antenna
and
an
outdoor
FM
antenna.
If
you
decide
to
install
an
outdoor
antenna,
be
sure
to
disconnect
the
indoor
T-shaped
antenna.
2.
Do
not
use
the
same
antenna
for
both
FM
and
TV
reception
since
the
FM
and
TV
signals
can
interfere
with
each
other.
Hf
you
must
use
a
common
FM/TV
antenna,
use
a
directional
linkage
type
splitter.

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AM
Antenna
Connections
An
AM
loop
antenna
is
included
in
the
installation
instructions
bag.
Take
out
the
connection
line
and
connect
it
to
the
AM
antenna
terminals.
This
loop
antenna
can
be
placed
on
top
of
any
stable
surface
or
attached
to
a
wall.
Try
several
positions
to
determine
which
gives
the
best
reception.
Be
sure
the
antenna
is
not
near
a
speaker,
power
cord,
television
set,
VCR,
or
motorized
appliances.
When
using
an
external
AM
antenna,
do
not
remove
the
loop
an-
tenna;
connect
both
antennas
to
the
AM
antenna
terminals.
AM
loop
antenna
assembly
connect
to
the
AM
antenna
terminals.
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Remove
the
vinyl
tie
and
take
out
the
connection
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Bend
in
the
reverse
line.
direction.
a.
With
the
antenna
on
top
of
any
stable
surface
b.
With
the
antenna
attached
to
a
wall
Installation
hole
Mount
on
a
wall,
etc.
NOTE:
AM
reception
is
easily
affected
by
television
sets
and
VCRs.
Therefore,
AM
reception
may
be
poor
if
this
unit
is
placed
too
close
toa
TV
ora
VCR.
Speaker
Connections
(SPEAKERS)
1.
Connect
the
speakers
to
A
and/or
B
terminals.
2.
When
connecting
speakers,
proper
polarity
is
important.
Always
connect
the
(+)
terminal
(red)
on
this
equipment
to
the
(+)
terminal
on
the
speaker
and
the
(—)
terminal
(black)
on
this
equipment
to
the
(—)
terminal
on
the
speaker.
3.
Do
not
connect
a
single
speaker
in
parallel
to
the
right
and
left
channel
outputs.
4.
Use
speaker
cables
that
have
a
low
impedance
and
that
are
as
short
as
possible.
Attach
speaker
cables
to
the
rear
panel
speaker
terminals
with
care,
being
sure
that
connections
are
made
firmly
and
that
there
is
no
possibility
of
a
short
circuit
occurring.
Connections
for
Remote
Control
(REMOTE
CONTROL)
A
cassette
tape
deck
and
compact
disc
player
that
have
the
Onkyo
FRE
mark
can
be
operated,
using
the
accessory
remote
contro!
transmitter.
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:
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REMOTE
TAPE
DECK
CONTROL
An
§RI
remote
control
cable
equipped
with
a
0.136”
(3.5mm)
diameter
miniature
two-conductor
phone
plug
is
attached
to
the
TX-860/840
and
to
any
compact
disc
player,
with
the
FRE
mark.
To
use
an
Onkyo
compact
disc
player
and
cassette
tape
deck
with
the
FRI
mark,
insert
the
accessory
remote
control
cable
plug
into
the
REMOTE
CONTROL
jacks.
As
far
as
connecting
sequence
is
concerned,
it
doesn’t
matter
whether
the
cable
is
connected
from
the
TX-860/840
to
the
cassette
tape
deck
or
to
the
compact
disc
player.
The
remote
control
transmitter
is
operated
by
facingit
to-
wards
the
remote
control
sensor
of
the
TX-860/840,
NOTE:
Remote
control
operation
is
not
possible
when
only
the
renote
control
cable
is
connected.
Remote
contro!
cable
and
pin
cord
must
be
connected.
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Turntable
Connections
(PHONO)
Connect
the
output
feads
of
the
turntable
to
the
PHONO
jacks.
Be
sure
to
connect
the
ground
(earth)
lead
wire
from
the
turntable
to
the
ground
terminal
(GND).
Lack
of
proper
ground
connection
will
cause
hum.
Turntables
not
provided
with
GND
wires
do
not
need
to
be
connected.
1.
Place
the
turntable
on
a
firm
shelf
or
deck
free
from
vibrations
(especially
those
generated
by
the
speaker
system).
If
the
turntable
is
permitted
to
pick
up
such
unwanted
vibrations,
not
only
with
the
performance
of
the
unit
drop,
but
distortion
in
the
bass
frequencies
and
howling
in
the
speakers
may
also
occur.
2.
Check
the
turntable
instruction
manual
for
any
other
precautions.
3.
The
loud
noises
that
occur
when
connecting
and
disconnecting
the
turntable
leads,
replacing
the
cartridge
or
lowering
the
tonearm
could
damage
the
speakers.
Always
turn
the
power
switch
off
before
making
connections.
Compact
Dise
Player
or
Other
Component
Connections
(CD)
Connect
the
output
leads
of
the
CD
player
or
an
additional
audio
component
to
the
CD
jacks.
An
Onkyo
CD
player
with
remote
control
that
has
the
AI
mark
can
be
operated
by
the
TX-860/840.
(Please
refer
to
“Connections
for
Remote
Control”
on
page
4.)
For
more
details,
refer
to
your
CD
player
instruction
manual.
Tape
Deck
and
Graphic
Equalizer
Connections
(TAPE-1,
TAPE-2)
1.
This
unit
has
facilities
for
two
tape
decks.
If
you
are
using
only
one
tape
deck,
connect
it
to
the
TAPE-1
jacks.
If
you
have
two
tape
decks,
connect
one
to
the
TAPE-1
jacks
and
the
other
to
the
TAPE-2
jacks.
2.
Connect
the
output
leads
of
the
tape
decks
to
the
TAPE-1
and
TAPE-2
“PLAY”
jacks.
Connect
the
input
leads
of
the
tape
decks
to
the
TAPE-1
and
TAPE-2
“REC”
jacks
of
the
unit.
For
more
details,
refer
to
your
tape
deck
instruction
manual.
3.
To
connect
a
graphic
equalizer,
too,
use
the
TAPE-2
jacks
and
connect
the
second
tape
deck
to
the
tape
jacks
of
the
equalizer.
To
connect
a
graphic
equalizer
and
second
tape
deck
to
the
TAPE-2
jacks.
To
TAPE-2
“REC”
jacks
of
TX-860/840
To
TAPE-2
“PLAY”
jacks
of
TX-860/840
Graphic
equalizer
REC
PLAY
Second
tape
deck
4.
If
you
have
an
Onkyo
tape
deck
with
FRI
the
remote
control
jack,
connect
it
to
the
TAPE-1
jacks.
Please
refer
to
the
section
“Connections
for
Remote
Control”
(page
4)
regarding
con-
nection
of
the
remote
control
cable.
Video
Disc
Player
(or
Video
Cassette
Player)
Connections
(VCR-1/VDP)
Connect
the
VIDEO
output
of
the
video
disc
player
to
the
TX-860/840
(VIDEO)
VCR-1/VDP
“PLAY”
jack
and
the
AUDIO
output
to
the
(AUDIO)
VCR-1/VDP
“PLAY”
jack.
The
VCR-1/VDP
jack
is
only
for
playback,
there
is
no
REC
jack.
If
the
audio
output
from
the
video
unit
is
monaural,
connect
to
VCR-2.
For
more
details,
refer
to
the
video
disc
player
instruction
manual.
Video
Cassette
Recorder
Connections
(VCR-2)
1.
Connect
the
VIDEO
output
of
the
VCR
to
the
rear
panel
(VIDEO)
VCR-2
“PLAY”
jack
and
the
VIDEO
input
of
the
VCR
to
the
rear
panel
(VIDEO)
VCR-2
“REC”
jack.
Then
connect
the
AUDIO
output
of
the
VCR
to
the
(AUDIO)
VCR-2
L
and
R
“PLAY”
jacks.
Finally,
connect
the
AUDIO
input
of
the
VCR
to
the
(AUDIO)
VCR-2
L
and
R
“REC”
jacks.
2.
When
using
a
monaural
VCR
(having
a
single
audio
input
and
output),
set
the
VCR-2
“MODE”
switch
on
the
rear
pane!
to
“MONO”
and
use
either
the
R
or
L
audio
jacks.
If
the
switch
is
in
the
“STEREO”
position,
sound
will
be
heard
from
only
the
right
or
left
speaker
system.
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MONO
MONO
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Hi-Fi
VCR
In
case
of
VCR-2
3.
When
using
a
playback-only
VCR,
only
the
output
connections
need
to
be
performed.
4.
For
more
details,
refer
to
the
VCR
instruction
manual.
TV
Connections
(MONITOR)
1.
Connect
the
TV
VIDEO
input
to
the
TX-860/840
MONITOR
“OUT”
jack.
There
is
no
need
to
perform
an
audio
conn
ection
since
sound
will
be
sent
directly
from
the
TX-860/840
to
the
speaker
systems.
2.
The
TX-860/840
does
not
have
an
RF
converter.
Therefore,
it
can
be
used
with
only
a
monitor
TV
equipped
with
a
video
input
jack.
3.
Since
the
television
set,
tuner
(FM/AM)
section
of
thisu
nit
can
cause
interference
that
may
disrupt
sound
and/or
picture
quality,
the
TV
and
TX-860/840
and
their
respective
connection
cabies
should
be
placed
as
far
apart
as
possible.
The
use
of
acommon
TV/FM
antenna
is
not
recommended
(see
antenna
section).

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panel
facilities
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The
features,
specifications,
and
display
for
the
TX-860
and
TX-840
are
slightly
different.
Read
this
manual
carefully
to
Operate
the
mode!
you
have
purchased
correctly.
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Multiple
Function
Display
Power
Switch
(POWER)
Press
once
to
turn
power
on
and
once
again
to
turn
power
off.
When
power
is
turned
on,
the
volume
indicator
igthts
and
the
TX-860/840
will
turn
on.
If
this
power
switch
[{]is
not
ON,
remote
control
operation
is
not
possible.
If
youuse
the
remote
contro!
transmitter
to
turn
the
power
off
while
this
switch
is
ON,
the
stand-by/received
indicator
will
light.
Tape
Monitor
Button
(TAPE-2
MONITOR)
and
Indicat
or
Press
this
button
to
use
the
tape
deck
connected
to
the
TAPE
-2
PLAY/REC
jacks
for
recording,
playback
or
dubbing.
The
on
the
display
lights
up.
Note
that
dubbing
can
only
be
performed
from
tape
deck
1
to
tape
deck
2.
Iftagpoe
deck
2
is
a
3-head
model,
the
just-recorded
signal
can
be
monitored
as
a
recording
is
being
made.
The
button
is
ako
enabled
by
the
key
on
the
remote
control
transmitter.
Input
Selector
Buttons
and
Indicators
The
button
pressed
is
shown
in
Display
[4].
For
FM
or
ANA,
the
band
and
the
frequency
are
shown.
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Audio
Selectors
TAPE-1:
Press
to
listen
to
the
TAPE-1
AM:
Press
to
listen
to
an
AM
broadcast
FM:
Press
to
listen
to
an
FM
broadcast
PHONO:
Press
to
listen
to
the
turntable
CD/CD
DIRECT:
When
you
select
CD
DIRECT,
you
can
obtain
a
“Pure”
surad
reproduction,
bypassing
the
Selective
Tone/Loudness
Corrol,
Simulated
Stereo,
Bass,
Treble
and
Balance
Controls,
Dynim
ic
Bass
Expander
(TX-860
only)
and
Stereo
Image
Expandy
(TX-860
only),
and
using
only
the
Volume
control.
The
[CD
DIRECT}
on
the
display
lights
up.
Press
to
listen
to
the
CD
player

El
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-
FS)
-7J-
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.

2]
Speaker
Selector
Switches
(SPEAKERS)
29}
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.
22
Headphones
Jack
(PHONES)
connected
here.
23
Signal
Strength
Indicator
The
optimum
tuning
point
is
achieved
when
the
most
indicators
are
lit.
24
Stereo
Indicator
(STEREO)
This
indicator
lights
when
an
FM
stereo
broadcast
is
al
being
received.
It
does
not
light
when
the
FM
MUTE/
Mode
button
[S]is
in
the
OFF
(MONO)
position
or
when
a
weak
FM
stereo
broadcast
is
being
received.
®
Remote
Control
Transmitter
Controls
25
Power
Key
(SYSTEM
POWER)
When
the
TX-860/840's
stand-by/received
indicator
is
lit,
pressing
this
key
will
turn
on
the
TX-860/840
(the
stand-by/
received
indicator
will
go
out).
Pressing
the
key
again
will
turn
off
the
TX-860/840
(the
stand-by/received
indicator
will
light).
The
remote
control
transmitter
also
has
a
switch
that
turns
power
on
and
off
to
the
AC
outlets
on
the
rear
panel
of
the
TX-860/840.
(AC
outlets
are
not
supplied
for
some
areas.)
26
Sleep
key
and
Indicators
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
later.
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
[SLEEP]
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
when
the
panel
display
shows
30
minutes
or
less,
the
sleep
timer
is
cancelled,
and
the
power
is
not
turned
off.
Q7
Tape
Operation
Keys
(DECK-A,
DECK-B)
Stereo
headphones
with
a
standard
binaural
piug
can
be
Bd
Volume
Keys
(
4
UP,
¥
DOWN)
This
key
has
the
same
function
as
that
of
the
volume
control[15].
The
volume
level
can
be
adjusted
by
pressing
the
UP
or
DOWN
key,
with
the
volume
control
knob
rotating
si-
multaneously.
Tuner
Operation
Keys
(
4
PRESET
P
)
When
the
UP
(
®
)
or
DOWN
(
4
)
remote
this
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
will
increase
or
decrease
contin-
uously
until
key
is
released.
Audio
Muting
Key
{AUDIO
MUTING)
and
Indicator
This
key
temporarily
switches
off
the
sound
from
the
speaker
or
headphone.
Pressing
this
key
will
operate
the
TX-860/840's
audio
muting
circuit.
The
audio
muting
indicator
|AUDIO
MUTE]
will
light.
Pressing
the
key
again
will
turn
off
the
audio
muting.
T
°
hese
keys
control
Onkyo
double
cassette
tape
decks
that
can
Opera
tions
be
remote
controlled.
Use
the
DECK-B
keys
to
control
single
ee]
Cassette
tape
decks
with
the
FRI
mark.
@/ta_;
When
this
is
pressed,
the
recording
stand-by
mode
is
entered.
Tuner
Reception
<
:
The
tape
plays,
moving
from
right
to
left,
or,
in
the
re-
1.
Confirm
that
the
[T-2
MONITOR]
indicator
[2]
is
off,
audio
cording
stand-by
mode,
recording
begins.
a
Interrupts
all
operations.
>»
:
The
tape
plays,
moving
from
left
to
right,
or,
in
the
re-
2.
cording
stand-by
mode,
recording
begins.
“4:
Fast
forward
from
right
to
left.
>>
=
Fast
forward
from
left
to
right.
For
connections,
please
refer
to
the
section
“Connections
for
Remote
Control.”
Consult
your
Onkyo
service
center
for
further
details.
CD
Operation
Keys
(CD)
'
These
keys
are
used
to
operate
an
ONKYO
CD
player
with
the
FRE
mark.
>»
:Press
this
key
to
play
the
CD
player.
e
u
:Press
this
key
to
pause
the
CD
playback.
To
resume
disc
play,
press
the
PLAY
key.
a
:
Press
this
key
to
stop
the
CD
player.
I#4_:
Press
this
key
to
go
back
to
the
beginning
of
the
current
3.
track
and
again
to
skip
back
to
the
previous
track.
pml
Press
this
key
to
skip
to
the
next
track.
Refer
to
the
CD
player
instruction
manual
for
additional
in-
formation.
For
connections,
please
see
the
section
on
“Connections
for
Remote
Control.”
Consult
your
Onkyo
service
center
for
further
details.
muting
is
off,
and
press
the
FM
or
AM
Input
Selector
bution
Bi}.
To
tune
in
an
FM
or
AM
station
not
stored
in
the
memory,
press
one
of
the
Tuning
selector
buttons
[7].
lf
you
press
UP,
the
frequency
is
increased.
Pressing
DOWN
decreases.
Note
that
the
frequency
is
changed
in
50kHz
(or
200kHz)
steps
in
FMA
and
9kHz
(or
10kHz)
steps
in
AM
when
the
Tuning
selecor
button
is
pressed
in
single
steps.
If
this
button
is
pressed
to
n-
tinuously
for
more
than
0.5
seconds,
the
auto
tuning
mod
is
entered,
and
frequencies
are
scanned
automatically.
Whena
broadcast
signal
is
received,
scanning
stops
and
that
frequracy
is
displayed.
If
a
different
frequency
is
desired,
press
the
butt
on
once
again.
Scanning
will
not
stop
for
broadcasts
weak
enough
to
bes
p-
pressed
by
the
muting
circuit.
To
receive
a
weak
FM
broach
st,
set
the
FM
Muting/Mode
button
[9]
to
the
OFF
position
acd
select
the
frequency
of
the
desired
broadcast
station.
To
recall
a
station
stored
in
the
memory,
simply
press
the
Pesset
station
button
corresponding
to
the
desired
station.
Be
sure
to
set
the
Shift
button
[8]to
the
range
(1-10
or
112
0)
for
the
memory
channel!
to
be
recalled.
This
is
a
random
FMAM
memory.
If
a
preset
station
button
is
pressed
when
the
int
selector
is
not
set
to
FM
or
AM,
the
input
is
automatically
switched
to
FM
or
AM.
.
The
Stereo
indicator
will
light
up
if
the
broadcast
is
biag
received
in
stereo.
The
Stereo
indicator
-will
not
light
up
ittme
broadcast
is
monaural
or
too
weak
to
be
received
in
Stereq

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.
op
w
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.
-9—-

sete
Video
Cassette
Recorder
(or
Player)
Playback
1.
Connect
the
VCR
to
the
TX-860/840
as
shown
in
the
System
Connections
diagram.
Note
that
a
playback
only
video
unit
has
no
video
or
audio
input
jacks.
Remember
to
switch
the
cores-
ponding
VCR
mode
switch
to
MONO
when
using
a
monaural
VCR-2.
If
this
is
not
done,
sound
will
be
heard
from
only
one
speaker.
If
the
MONO
setting
is
used
with
a
hi-fi
(stereo)
VCR,
even
stereo
sound
will
be
heard
in
the
monaural
mode.
Then
connect
a
monitor
or
TV
having
a
video
input
jack
to
the
TX-860/840
video
“MONITOR
OUT"
jack.
2.
Press
the
VCR-2
Input
Selector
button
[3].
3.
Switch
on
the
monitor
TV,
and
start
playback
of
the
VCR.
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
cassette
recorder
instruction
manual
for
ad-
ditional
information.
Video
Disc
Player
to
VCR
Dubbing
Video
disc
programs
can
be
recorded
onto
a
VCR-2.
1.
Load
a
disc
in
the
video
disc
player,
and
a
blank
tape
in
the
VCR-2.
2.
Press
the
VCR-1/VDP
input
Selector
button
[3].
3.
Begin
playback
of
the
video
disc
player
and
recording
of
the
VCR-2.
4.
The
VCR-1/VDP
to
VCR-2
duplication
is
possible
when
a
second
VCR
output
are
connected
to
the
VCR-1/VDP
jacks.
5.
Refer
to
the
video
disc
player
and
VCR
instruction
manuals
for
additional
information.
Using
the
Remote
Control
Transmitter
(RC-149S)
aS
LE
®
Batteries
The
remote
control
transmitter
is
powered
by
two
batteries.
Before
using
this
unit
for
the
first
time,
insert
the
two
batteries
(included)
as
shown
in
the
diagram.
The
remote
control
trans-
mitter
has
no
on/off
switch.
Average
battery
life
is
one
year.
This
period
may
be
shorter
depending
on
the
frequency
of
use
and
environment
(temperature
and
humidity)
in
which
the
re-
mote
control
transmitter
is
used.
If
the
remote
contro!
transmitter
does
not
operate
even
though
front
panel
controls
function
normally,
the
batteries
should
be
replaced.
Use
only
batteries
listed
in
the
following
chart.
RO3
/
LRO3
UM-4
7
AM4
.
Do
not
leave
an
expired
battery
in
the
case
as
it
may
leak
or
damage
the
battery
case.
é
.
When
inserting
the
batteries,
be
sure
the
(+)
and
(—)
ends
are
properly
aligned.
.
Do
not
use
nickel-cadmium
(rechargeable)
batteries.
.
Do
not
use
one
specified
(manganese)
battery
and
one
al-
kaline
battery
at
the
same
time.
.
Replace
both
batteries
at
once;
do
not
use
one
old
and
one
new
battery
together.
Direct
function
feature
NOTE:
This
function
works
when
an
Onkyo
cassette
tape
deck
or
CD
player
with
the
FRI
mark
is
connected
to
a
TX-860/840
with
an
fRE
remote
contro!
cable.
Just
by
directly
operating
the
desired
component
(compact
disc
player,
or
tape
deck),
the
TX-860/840’s
input
selector
automatically
switches
to
that
component.
The
component
that
was
being
used
stops,
and
the
desired
component
starts
operation.
Therefore,
it
is
not
necessary
to
switch
the
TX-860/840’s
input
selector
when
changing
listening
sources.
Another
way
to
switch
listening
sources
is
to
press
the
TX-860/840’s
input
selector
of
the
desired
listening
source.
The
current
listening
source
will
then
stop
automatically
and
the
desired
listening
source
will
start
operation.
Example
1
When
the
compact
disc
player's
play
button
is
pressed,
the
TX-860/840's
input
selector
will
switch
automatically
to
“CD.”
If
the
current
listening
source
was
a
tape
deck,
tape
playback
will
stop
and
the
compact
disc
player
will
start
playing.
Example
2
With
a
tape
deck
as
the
current
listening
source,
if
the
TX-860/840's
input
selector
is
switched
to
“CD,”
the
tape
deck
will
stop
playing
and
the
compact
disc
player
will
start
playing.
Note:
The
direct
function
feature
does
not
apply
to
turntable.
Transmitter
Battery
Replacement

Remote
sensor
Remote
contro!
transmitter
RC-149S
@
Precautions
2.
This
unit
uses
infrared
rays.
Therefore,
commands
may
not
be
received
properly
if
the
front
panel
of
the
TX-860/840
is
exposed
to
bright
light.
To
prevent
this
from
occurring,
place
the
TX-860/840
so
that
it
is
not
directly
exposed
to
a
bright
light.
3.
The
batteries
of
the
remote
contro!
transmitter
must
be
replaced
periodically.
Remember,
however,
that
commands
will
be
re-
ceived
only
when
the
power
switch
of
the
TX-860/840
is
on.
4.
The
transmitter
operates
up
to
a
distance
of
about
five
meters
(16
feet).
the
transmitting
window
must
always
be
pointed
at
the
reception
window
when
a
command
is
sent
to
the
receiver.
5.
if
the
TX-860/840
is
placed
inside
an
audio
rack
behind
a
glass
door,
the
door
should
not
use
colored
glass
or
have
any
deco-
rations
on
it
since
this
could
shorten
the
range
or
prevent
commands
from
being
received.
6.
Use
of
other
infrared
remote
control
devices
in
the
same
room
may
cause
interference.
7.
If
this
remote
control
transmitter
does
not
operate
properly,
confirm
that
the
batteries
are
not
dead.
If
the
problem
persists,
contact
your
Onkyo
service
center.
TX-860/840
5m
(16
feet)
1.
Remove
the
batteries
if
the
remote
contro!
transmitter
is
not
going
to
be
used
for
a
long
time.
Trouble
shooting
guide
No
power.
Power
but
no
sound.
Hum,
low
frequency
noise.
Howling
when
the
volume
is
turned
up.
Rough
or
scratchy
sound.
High
range
is
not
clear.
Buzzing
noise
on
AM
(particularly
con-
spicuous
at
night
or
with
weak
stations).
High
pitched
noise
or
buzzing
noise
on
TV.
Crackling
noise
on
AM
and
FM.
FM
Signal
Strength
Indicators
and
stereo
indicator
light
but
sound
is
distorted
and
separation
is
bad.
EM
Signal
Strength
Indicators
and
stereo
indicator
flicker
and
hiss
is
heard
on
FM.
No
station
is
recalled
when
a
FM/AM
preset
button
is
pressed.
NOTE:
If
a
problem
occurs,
first
operate
the
unit
using
the
front
panel
controls
to
confirm
that
it
is
not
due
to
a
malfunction
(or
worn
out
batteries)
of
the
remote
control
transmitter.
@
Power
cord
is
disconnected.
@
AC
fuse
blown.
®
Tape
monitor
switch
on.
@
Audio
muting
switch
on.
@
Switch
to
off
by
remote
control
transmitter.
®
Bad
connections.
®
Check
input
leads,
speaker
leads,
pin
plugs,
etc.
@
Amplifier
protection
circuitry
has
been
|@
Contact
Onkyo
Service
Center.
activated.
®
Connect
power
cord.
®@
Contact
Onkyo
Service
Center.
@
Switch
to
off.
®
Check
outer
conductor
of
input
plugs.
@
Check
for
proper
ground
connection.
®@
Poor
or
no
input
ground.
®
Poor
or
no
phono
motor
ground.
@
Turntable
and
speakers
are
too
close
®@
Move
them
farther
apart.
together.
@
Replace.
@
Clean.
®
Turn
treble
contro!
down.
@
Stylus
of
pick-up
is
worn.
©
Stylus
tip
is
dirty.
®
Treble
contro!
too
high.
®
Noise
from
electrical
apparatus
such
as
|@
Move
AM
loop
antenna
to
different
pcsit
ion
fluorescent
lamp.
@
Set
up
outdoor
AM
antenna.
®
Noise
from
TV.
@
Place
the
AM
loop
antenna
as
far
as
possi
ble
from
the
TV.
®
Move
unit
away
from
TV
set.
®
Move
antenna
as
far
as
possible
from
the
fluores-
cent
jamp.
@
install
and
FM
outdoor
antenna
as
faras
possible
from
the
road.
@
Change
the
position
or
direction
of
th:
o
utdoor
antenna.
®@
Noise
caused
by
turning
fluorescent
lamp
on
and
off.
®
Noise
from
automobile
ignition.
®
Change
to
T-shaped
antenna.
@
Use
antenna
which
has
better
directivity
asd
Select
a
point
where
the
distortion
is
least.
®
Station
is
too
strong.
®@
Multiple
reflection
of
the
radio
waves
because
of
tall
buildings
or
mountains.
@
Station
is
too
weak.
@
Install
an
outdoor
FM
antenna.
@
Stereo
FM
broadcasts
cover
only
about
|
@
Change
the
position
or
direction
of
th:
o
utdoor
half
the
distance
of
an
ordinary
broad-
antenna.
cast.
@
The
power
switch
has
not
been
turned
|@
The
memory
contents
are
lost
if
the
on
for
a
!ong
time
or
the
power
cord
has}
power
switch
is
not
turned
on
afew
tims
been
unplugged
for
a
long
time.
each
month.
Store
all
stations
again
atd
remember
to
turn
the
power
on
a
few
times
each
month.
Front
panel
controls
function
but
remote
|
®
No
batteries
in
remote
control
transmit-
|@
Insert
batteries.
control
transmitter
does
not.
ter.
®
Replace
batteries.
®@
Batteries
have
worn
out.
The
tuning
steps
by
which
the
tuned
frequency
changes
on
each
band
have
been
set
at
the
factory
to
the
proper
value
for
the
Cun
try
Where
each
unit
is
to
be
sold.
If
you
use
the
unit
in
a
country
where
a
different
tuning
step
is
required
or
if
the
broadcast
frequencies
in
iocat
Country
‘change
so
that
you
can
not
tune
in
radio
stations
precisely,
contact
your
authorized
Onkyo
Service
Center.

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Specification
SSS
ee
Ge
i
OED
AMPLIFIER
SECTION
TX-860
TX-840
Power
Output:
70
watts
per
channel,
min.
RMS,
at
8
ohms,
both
60
watts
per
channel,
min.
RMS,
at
8
ohms,
both
channels
driven,
from
20Hz
to
20kHz,
with
no
more
—_
channels
driven,
from
20Hz
to
20kHz,
with
no
more
than
0.04%
THD.
than
0.08%
THD.
2
x
180
watts
at
4
ohms,
1kHz
(DIN)
2
x
160
watts
at
4
ohms,
1kHz
(DIN)
2
x
120
watts
at
8
ohms,
1kHz
(DIN)
2
x
100
watts
at
8
ohms,
1kHz
(DIN)
2
x
105
watts
at
4
ohms,
1kHz
(DIN)
2
x
90
watts
at
4
ohms,
1kHz
(DIN)
2
x
77
watts
at
8
ohms,
1kHz
(DIN)
2
x
70
watts
at
8
ohms,
1kHz
(DIN)
Musical
Power
Output:
Continuous
Power
Output:
Total
Harmonic
Distortion:
IM
Distortion:
Damping
Factor:
Frequency
Response:
RIAA
Deviation:
0.04%
at
rated
power
0.04%
at
1
watt
output
0.04%
at
rated
power
0.04%
at
1
watt
output
40
at
8
ohms
20
~
30,000
Hz
+
1dB
20
—
20,000
Hz
+
0.8dB
0.08%
at
rated
power
0.08%
at
1
watt
output
0.08%
at
rated
power
0.08%
at
1
watt
ouput
40
at
8
ohms
20
-
30,000
Hz
+
1dB
20
~
20,000
Hz
+
0.8dB
Sensitivity
and
Impedance:
Phono:
2.5mV/50
kohms
Phono:
2.5mV/50
kohms
CD/Tape
Play:
150mV/50
kohms
CD/Tape
Play:
150mV/50
kohms
Tape
Rec:
150mV/3.5
kohms
(phono)
Tape
Rec:
150mV/3.5
kohms
(phono)
120mV
RMS
at
1kHz,
0.04%
THD
120mV
RMS
at
1kHz,
0.08%
THD
Phono:
85dB
(at
10mV
input,
A
weighted)
Phono:
85dB
(at
10mV
input,
A
weighted)
75dB
(IHF
A-202)
75dB
(IHF
A-202)
Phono
Overload:
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio:
CD/Tape:
95dB
(A
weighted)
CD/Tape:
95dB
(A
weighted)
80dB
(IHF
A-202)
80dB
(tHF
A-202)
Tone
Controls:
Bass:
+
10dB
at
100Hz
Bass:
+
10dB
at
100Hz
Treble:
+
10dB
at
10kHz
Treble:
+
10dB
at
10kHz
TUNER
SECTION
FM:
Tuning
Range:
87.5
-
108.0MHz
(50kHz
steps)
87.5
—
108.0MHz
(50kHz
steps)
Usable
Sensitivity:
Mono:
11.2dBf,
1.0nV,
75
ohms
Mono:
12.8dBf,
1.2uV,
75
ohms
O.9nV
(S/N
26dB,
40kHz
Devi.)
1.0uV
(S/N
26dB,
40kHz
Devi.)
75
ohms
DIN
75
ohms.DIN
Stereo:
18.0dBf,
2.2uV,
75
ohms
Stereo:
18.0dBf,
2.2nV,
75
ohms
23uV
(S/N
46dB,
40kHz
Devi.)
23uLV(S/N
46dB,
40kHz
Devi.)
75
ohms
DIN
75
ohms
DIN
50dB
Quieting
Sensitivity:
Mono:
18.0dBf,
2.2uV,
75
ohms
Mono:
18.0dBf,
2.2uV,
75
ohms
Stereo:
37.2dBf,
20uV,
75
ohms
Stereo:
37.2dBf,
20uV,
75
ohms
Capture
Ratio:
1.5dB 1.5dB
Image
Rejection
Ratio:
85dB
85dB
IF
Rejection
Ratio:
90dB
90dB
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio:
Mono:
73dB
Mono:
73dB
Stereo:
67dB
Stereo:
67dB
Selectivity
50dB
DIN
(+300kHz,
40kHz
dev.)
50dB
DIN
(+300kHz,
40kHz
dev.)
AM
Suppression
Ratio:
50dB
50dB
Harmonic
Distortion:
Mono:
0.15%
Mono:
0.15%
Stereo:
0.25%
Stereo:
0.30%
30
-
15,000Hz
+
1.5dB
30
-
15,000Hz
+
1.5dB
45dB
at
1kHz
45dB
at
1kHz
30dB
at
100
-
10,000Hz
30dB
at
100
~
10,000Hz
Frequency
Response:
Stereo
Separation:
AM:
Tuning
Range:
522
-
1611kHz.(9kHz
steps)
522
~
1611kHz
(9kHz
steps)
Usable
Sensitivity:
30LV
30pnV
Image
Rejection
Ratio:
40dB
40dB
IF
Rejection
Ratio:
40dB 40dB
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio:
40d8 40dB
Harmonic
Distortion:
0.7%
0.7%
GENERAL
European
models
(except
U.K.):
AC220V,
50Hz
U.K&
Australian
models:
AC
240V,
50Hz
Wordwide
models:
120
and
220V
switchable,
50/60Hz
435
x
130
x
351
mm
17-1/8"x
5-1/8"x
13-13/16"
Weight:
8.8
kg.,
19.4
Ibs.
European
models
(except
U.K.):
AC220V,
50Hz
U.K&
Australian
models:
AC
240V,
50Hz
Wordwide
models:
120
and
220V
switchable,
50/60Hz
435
x
130
x
351
mm
17-1/8"x
5-1/8"x
13-13/16"
8.2
kg.,
18.1
Ibs.
Power
Supply:
Dimensions
(W
x
H
x
D):
Remote
control
transmitter
RC-149S
UM-4/R03/AAA
battery
x
2
AM
loop
antenna
FM
T-type
antenna
FRI
remote
contro!
cable
Supplied
accessories:
Specifications
and
features
are
subject
to
change
without
mts
ce.
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