Onkyo TX -890 User manual

TX
-890/
890M
TX-870/870M
Computer
Controlled
Tuner
Amplifier

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Congratulations
on
your
purchase
of
the
ONKYO
TX-890/890M,
TX-870/870M
Tun-
er-Amplifier.
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Please
read
this
manual
thoroughly
before
making
connections
and
turning
power
on.
®@
Following
the
instructions
in
this
manual
will
enable
you
to
obtain
optimum
performance
and
listening
enjoyment
from
your
new
TX-890/890M,
TX-870/870M.
©
Please
retain
this
manual
for
future
reference.
CONTENTS
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Important
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PreCAUtiONs
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SYSTEM
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Features
a
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Plenty
of
Clean
Power
TX-890:
125
watts
of
continuous
power
per
channel
into
8
ohms
with
no
more
than
0.02%
total
harmonic
distortion
(FTC).
(2
x
380
watts
dynamic
power
at
2
ohms.)
TX-870:
105
watts
of
continuous
power
per
channe!
into
8
ohms
with
no
more
than
0.025%
total
harmonic
distortion
(FTC).
(2
x
310
watts
dynamic
power
at
2
ohms.)
These
tuner
amplifiers
are
designed
to
consistently
deliver
their
full
rated
power
even
into
ow
impedance
loads.
®
Discrete
Output
Stage
Instead
of
IC
power
amplifier
circuitry,
the
TX-890
and
TX-870
both
employ
a
discrete
output
stage
for
effortless
drive
into
low
impedance
loads.
Low
distortion
linear
switching
and
the
high
quality
parts
used
throughout
are
further
proof
of
Onkyo’s
dedication
to
audio
ex-
cellence
not
only
in
our
high
end
amps
but
across
the
board.
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“CD
Direct”
Switch
This
switch
fets
you
bypass
the
tone
and
balance
controls
when
listening
to
CD
players
(or
other
audio
sources).
Since
noise
levels
in
digital
audio
components
are
extremely
low,
tone
and
balance
circuitry
or
excessive
switches
are
often
unnecessary
and
may
even
adversely
affect
the
sound.
®
APR
(Automatic
Precision
Reception)
System
Onkyo’s
exclusive
APR
system
lets
every
FM
broadcast
sound
its
best.
A
microelectronic
brain
monitors
the
broadcast
signal
and
selects
the
optimum
settings
for
four
reception
modes:
stereo/mono,
hi-blend
on/off,
local/DX
and
noise
reduction
on/off.
The
APR
system
settings
are
shown
by
indicators
on
the
front
panel.
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20-Station
FM/AM
Random
Memory
with
Battery-
Free
Backup
®
Full
Logic
Selector
Buttons
for
Seven
Input
Sources
(Including
Two
Video
Inputs)
and
Video
Dubbing
Capabilities
®
Dynamic
Bass
Expander
(TX-890)
@
Selective
Tone
Control
and
Simulated
Stereo
®
Remote
Controlled
Motor
Driven
Volume
Control
®
FM
Antenna
A/B
Switchable
(Broadcast
and
Cable)
(TX-890)
@
Pre
out/Main
in
Jacks
®
RC-AV20M
Programmable
universal
Remote
Control
Included
(TX-890M,
TX-870M)
CAUTION
“WARNING”
“TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
00
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.”
eS
AN
AN
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
“dangerous
voltage”
within
the
product's
enclosure
that
may
be
of
suffi-
cient
magnitude
to
constitute
a
risk
of
elactric
shock
to
persons.
@®
The
exclamation
point
within
an
equilateral
triangle
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
im-
portant
operating
and
maintenance
(servicing)
in-
structions
in
the
literature
accompanying
the
appli-
ance.
“TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.”
@
For
models
having
power
cords
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.
@
Sur
les
modéles
dont
la
fiche
est
polarisée..
ATTENTION:
Pour
PREVENIR
LES
CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES
NE
PAS
UTILISER
CETTE
FICHE
POLARISEE
AVEC
UN
PRO-
LONGATEUR,
UNE
PRISE
DE
COURANT
OU
UNE
AUTRE
SORTIE
DE
COURANT,
SAUF
SI
LES
LAMES
PEUVENT
ETRE
INSEREES
A
FOND
SANS
EN
LAISSER
AUCUNE
PARTIE
A
DECOUVERT.

Important
safeguards
a
1.
Read
Instructions
—
Ail
the
safety
and
operating
instructions
should
be
read
before
the
appliance
is
operated.
2.
Retain
Instructions
—
The
safety
and
operating
instructions
should
be
retained
for
future
reference.
3.
Heed
Warnings
—
All
warnings
on
the
appliance
and
in
the
op-
erating
instructions
should
be
adhered
to.
4.
Follow
Instructions
—
All
operating
and
use
instructions
should
be
followed.
5.
Water
and
Moisture
—
The
appliance
should
not
be
used
near
water
—
for
example,
near
a
bathtub,
washbowl,
kitchen
sink,
iaundry
tub,
in
a
wet
basement,
or
near
a
swimming
pool,
and
the
like.
6.
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
should
be
moved
with
care.
Quick
stops,
excessive
force,
and
uneven
surfaces
may
cause
the
appliance
and
cart
combination
to
overturn.
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7.
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
installation,
such
as
a
bookcase
or
cabinet
that
may
impede
the
flow
of
air
through
the
ventilation
openings.
8.
Heat
—
The
appliance
should
be
situated
away
from
heat
sources
such
as
radiators,
heat
registers,
stoves,
or
other
appliances
(including
amplifiers)
that
produce
heat.
9.
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.
10.
Grounding
and
Polarization
—
The
precautions
that
should
be
taken
so
that
the
grounding
or
polarization
means
of
an
appliance
is
not
defeated.
11.
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.
Section
810
of
the
National
Electrical
Code,
ANSI/NFPA
No.
70-1984,
provides
information
with
respect
to
proper
grounding
of
the
mast
and
supporting
structure,
grounding
of
the
lead-in
wire
to
an
antenna
discharge
unit,
size
of
grounding
conductors,
location
of
the
antenna-discharge
unit,
connection
to
grounding
electrodes,
and
requirements
for
the
grounding
electrode.
See
Figure
73.1.
12.
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,
paying
particular
attention
to
cords
at
plugs,
convenience
receptacles,
and
the
point
where
they
exit
from
the
ap-
pliance.
13,
Cleaning
—
The
appliance
should
be
cleaned
only
as
recommended
by
the
manufacturer.
14.
Power
Lines
—
An
outdooor
antenna
should
be
located
away
from
power
lines.
15.
Nonuse
Periods
-
The
power
cord
of
the
appliance
should
be
unplugged
from
the
outlet
when
left
unused
for
a
long
period
of
time.
16.
Object
and
Liquid
Entry
~
Care
should
be
taken
so
that
objects
do
not
fall
and
liquids
are
not
spilled
into
the
enclosure
through
openings.
17.
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
apptiance
does
not
appear
to
operate
normally
or
exhibits
a
marked
change
in
performance;
or:
E.
The
appliance
has
been
dropped
or
the
enclosure
damaged.
PORTABLE
CART
WARNING
18.
Servicing
—
The
user
should
not
attempt
to
service
the
appliance
beyond
that
described
in
the
operating
instructions.
Ail
other
servicing
should
be
referred
to
qualified
service
personnel.
FIGURE
73.1:
EXAMPLE
OF
ANTENNA
GROUNDING
AS
PER
NA-
TIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
INSTRUCTIONS
CON-
TAINED
IN
ARTICLE
810
-
“RADIO
AND
TELEVISION
EQUIPMENT”
POWER
LINES
SERVICE
ENTRANCE
CLAMP
CONDUCTORS
STANDOFF
INSULATORS®
MAST
ANTENNA
SERVICE
LEAD-IN
WIRE
ENTRANCE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA-
DISCHARGE
UNITS
TO
EXTERNAL
ANTENNA
TERMINALS
OF
PRODUCT
GROUND
wire?-b
GROUND
CLAMPS
POWER
SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
(e.g.
interior
metal
water
pipe}
OPTIONAL
ANTENNA
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
DRIVEN
8
FEET
{2
44m)
INTO
THE
EAATH
IF
REQUIRED
BY
52698
LOCAL
CODES
SEE
NEC
SECTION
810-21
(f)
BONDING
JUMPER?
2
Use
No.
10
AWG
(5.3
mm”)
copper,
No.
8
AWG
(8.4
mm“)
aluminum,
No.
17
AWG
(1.0
mm*)
copper-clad
steel
or
bronze
wire,
or
larger,
as
a
ground
wire.
b
Secure
antenna
lead-in
and
ground
wires
to
house
with
stand-off
insulators
spaced
from
4—6
feet
(1.22~—1.83
m)
apart.
©
Mount
antenna
discharge
unit
as
close
as
possible
to
where
lead-in
enters
house.
q
Use
jumper
wire
not
smatter
than
No.
6
AWG
(13.3
mm)
copper,
or
the
equivalent,
when
a
separate
antenna-grounding
electrode
is
used.
See
NEC
Section
810-21
(j).
Precautions
a
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.
Recording
Copyright
Recording
of
copyrighted
material
for
other
than
persona!
use
is
illegal
without
permission
of
the
copyright
holder.
3.
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.
4.
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
a
soft
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.
5.
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.
USA
&
Canadian
mocels:
AC120V,
60Hz
Worldwide
models:
AC120V,
60Hz/
220V,
50Hz
switchable.
@®
The
tuner
amplifiers
are
provided
with
the
following
remote
control
transmitters:
TX-890/870........
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RC-118S
TX-890M/870M
..........
RC-AV20M
@
TX-890M
and
TX-870M
are
basically
the
same
tuner
amplifiers
supplied
with
different
remote
control
transmitters.
a

®
For
the
RC-AV20M
transmitter,
a
seperate
instruction
manual
®
Voltage
Selector
(Rear
Panel)
is
included.
Worldwide
models
are
equipped
with
a
voltage
selector
to
—
@
De-Emphasis
Switch
(Rear
Panel)
conform
with
local
power
supplies.
Be
sure
to
set
this
switch
Worldwide
models
are
equipped
with
a
switch
that
controls
to
match
the
voltage
of
the
power
supply
in
your
area
before
de-emphasis
(Others
-
U.S.A)
.
turning
the
power
switch
on.
Voltage
is
changed
by
sliding
the
Be
sure
to
set
this
switch
to
match
the
de-emphasis
in
your
area.
groove
in
the
switch
with
a
screwdriver
to
the
right
or
left.
U.S.A
....eeeeeeeeeeees
75
psec
Other
areas
........
50
usec
Confirm
that
the
switch
has
been
moved
all
the
way
to
the
right
®
Tuning
Step
Frequency
Switch
(Bottom)
or
left
before
turning
the
power
switch
on.
Models
without
a
Worldwide
models
are
equipped
with
a
switch
that
controls
the’
voltage
selector
can
only
be
used
in
areas
where
the
power
AM
(9kH2z/10kHz)
band
tuning
steps.
.
supply
is
the
same
as
that
of
the
unit.
Be
sure
to
set
this
switch
to
match
the
tuning
step
frequency
in
your
area.
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seccceseees
10kHz
Other
areas..........
9kHz
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System
connections
220V
7
120V"\
220V
™
120V
at
AC120V
at
AC220V
Indoor
7-Shaped
FM
antenna
or
300
ohm
FM
Outdoor
Antenna
75
ohm
coaxial
cable
(3C-2V.
5C-2V)
AM
LOOP
Outdoor
ANTENNA
AM
antenna
Connect
only
one
FM
anternma
at
one
time.
General
75Q
Coaxial
Switch
the
main
power
switch
off
before
performing
connections.
jack
=
Also
be
sure
to
perform
left
and
right
channel
connections
properly.
Note
to
CATV
system
installer:
;
This
reminder
is
provided
to
call
the
CATV
system
installer’s
attention
to
Aricle
820-22
of
the
NEC
that
provides
guidelines
for
proper
grounding
and,
in
particular,
specifies
that
the
cable
ground
shall
be
connected
to
the
grounding
system
of
the
building,
as
close
to
the
point
of
cable
entry
as
practical.
Antenna
connection
for
TX-870
indoor
T-Shaped
FM
antenna
or
300
ohm
;
FM
Qutdoor
Antenna
,”
VIDEO
DISC
PLAYER
or
VIDEO
CASSETTE
VIDEO
CASSETTE
PLAYER
(VCR-1/VDP)
RECORDER
(VCR-2)
Monitor
TV
CATV
Line
Connect
only
one
75
ohm
FM
FM
antenna
at
one
300
ohm
FM
coaxial
cable
time
Outdoor
wna
;
Antenna
—
(3C-2V.
5C-2V)
Connect
only
one
FM
antenna
at
one
time.
Worldwide
models
only
Worldwide
models
Outdoor
AM
antenna
~
~s,
AMLOOP
~~s.
ANTENNA
~~
“esesenucen*
TAPE-2
J—
VCR-1/
VDP
——
VCR-2
a
AC
POWER
SUPPLY
fe
-]
Je
CORD
y
PLAY
Ground
connection
is
not
necessary
for
turntable
without
ground
lead
*
a
5
wo
SPEAKER
|
|
O®
|/-@@
SPEAKER
.
IMPEDANCE
7
9
©
Oe
O
A
or
B:
4ohms
MIN
=
|
.
—
COMPACT
CASSETTE
CASSETTE
TAPE
;
:
A
and
B:
8ohms
MIN
TURNTABLE
DISC
TAPE
DECK
2
SPEAKER
(A
PLAYER
DECK
1
or
GRAPHIC
(A)
EQUALIZER
-——.
Le
—
a
poe
ee
tee
ee
ern

AC
Outlets
®
UNSWITCHED:
This
outlet
is
not
switched
on
and
off
by
the
power
switch
on
the
front
panel.
Capacity
is
100
watts.
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SWITCHED:
These
two
outlets
are
switched
on
and
off
by
the
system
power
switch
on
the
front
panel
and
remote
contro!
transmitter.
The
total
capacity
of
the
two
outlets
is
100
watts.
FM
Antenna
Connections
(FM
ANTENNA
A,
B)
(TX-890)
The
T-shaped
antenna
is
included
in
the
installation
instructions
bag.
Use
the
T-shaped
antenna
if
you
live
in
an
area
where
the
signal
strength
of
FM
broadcasts
is
high.
Connect
the
antenna
to
the
300-ohm
terminal
of
the
accessory
antenna
adapter,
and
insert
the
antenna
adapter
into
the
FM
75-ohm
F-type
jack
of
the
main
unit.
Place
the
antenna
on
a
wall
or
other
surface
in
the
position
in
which
reception
is
best.
If
signal
strength
is
low
in
your
area,
use
a
multi-
element
FM
outdoor
antenna
and
connect
to
this
unit
using
a
75-ohm
coaxial
cable,
because
this
type
of
cable
is
more
resistant
to
interference
than
a300-ohm
cable.
If
the
coaxial
cable
has
an
F-type
plug,
insert
it
into
the
FM
75-ohm
F-type
jack
of
the
main
unit.
If
there
is
no
F-type
plug,
connect
the
antenna
adapter
as
shown
in
the
illustration
(below).
Use
the
B
(CABLE)
antenna
terminal
for
connecting
CATV
(cable
TV)
FM
broadcasts
or
another
FM
antenna.
(1)
With
your
fingernail
or
a
small
screwdriver,
press
the
stopper
inwards
and
remove
the
cover.
(3)
Connect
the
75/300
chm
antenna
adapter
to
the
coaxial
cable.
(2)
Insert
the
end
of
the
cable.
(1)
Remove
the
red
cord.
75/300
ohm
antenna
adapter
(Included)
(TX-890
only)
8)
Clamp
in
place
with
pliers.
FM
Antenna
Connections
(TX-870)
The
T-shaped
antenna
is
included
in
the
installation
instructions
bag.
Use
the
T-shaped
antenna
if
you
live
in
an
area
where
signal
strength
of
FM
broadcasts
is
high.
Connect
the
antenna
to
the
FM
300
ohm
terminals
and
place
the
antenna
on
a
wall
or
other
surface
in
the
position
in
which
reception
is
best.
lf
signal
strength
is
low
in
your
area,
use
a
multi-element
FM
outdoor
antenna
and
connect
to
this
unit
using
75
ohm
coaxial
cable
because
this
type
of
cable
is
more
resistant
to
interference
than
300
ohm
cable.
If
the
coaxial
cable
has
an
F
type
plug,
insert
it
in
the
75
ohm
coaxial
jack.
NOTE:
ae
Do
not
use
the
same
antenna
for
both
FM
and
TV
(or
VCR)
reception
since
the
FM
and
TV
(or
VCR)
signals
can
interfere.
with
each
other.
If
you
must
use
a
common
FM/TV
(or
VCR)
antenna,
use
a
directional
linkage
type
splitter.
Direcrional
linkage
type
splitter
To
receiver
To
TV
(or
VCR)
Consult
your
Onkyo
Service
Center
about
the
right
type
for
your
area.
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.
Remove
the
vinyl
tie
and
take
nection
i
out
the
connectio
Bend
in
the
reverse
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,
ete.
NOTE:
AM
reception
is
easily
affected
by
television
sets
and
VCRs.
Therefore,
AM
reception
may
be
poor
if
this
unit
is
placed
too
close
to
a
TV
or
a
VCR.

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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.
e
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.
CAUTION:
When
using
banana
plugs,
make
sure
the
speaker
terminal
screws
are
screwed
in
firmly
before
inserting
banana
plugs.
Connections
for
Remote
Control
(REMOTE
CONTROL)
NOTE:
Of
the
Onkyo
turntables,
cassette
decks,
CD
players,
etc.
that
can
be
remote
controlled,
some
models
have
the
FRE
mark
and
some
do
not.
®
A
cassette
tape
deck,
compact
disc
player,
and
turntable
that
have
the
Onkyo
FRI
mark
can
be
operated
using
the
accessory
remote
control
transmitter
RC-118S
or
RC-AV20M
with
the
TX-890/870
or
TX-890M/870M.
REMOTE
TURNTABLE
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CONTROL
N
REMOTE
CONTROL
TX-890/870
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COMAPCT
REMOTE
DISC
PLAYER
CONTROL
.
fl
CASSETTE
REMOTE
TAPE
DECK
CONTROL
An
FRI
remote
control
cable
equipped
with
a
0.136"
(3.5mm)
diameter
miniature
two-conductor
phone
plug
is
attached
to
the
TX-890/870
and
to
any
turntable
or
CD
player,
with
the
fq
mark.
insert
the
accessory
(QI
remote
control
cable
plug
attached
to
the
Onkyo
turntable
with
the
FRI
mark
into
the
PHONO
of
the
TX-890/870’s
REMOTE
CONTROL.
To
use
an
Onkyo
compact
disc
player
and
cassette
tape
deck
with
the
FRI
mark,
insert
the
ac-
cessory
remote
control
cable
plug
into
the
REMOTE
CONTROL
jack.
As
far
as
connecting
sequence
is
concerned,
it
doesn’t
matter
whether
the
cable
is
connected
from
the
TX-890/870
to
the
cassette
tape
deck
or
to
the
compact
disc
player.
The
connecting
sequence
is
fixed
only
for
the
turntable.
The
remote
control
transmitter
is
operated
by
facing
it
towards
the
remote
control
sensor
of
the
TX-890/870.
@®
Onkyo
turntables
and
cassette
tape
decks
that
can
be
remote
controlled
but
do
not
have
the
FAI
mark.
This
equipment
has
a
7-pin
DIN
jack
on
the
rear
panel.
Connect
this
jack
and
the
jack
on
the
rear
of
the
TX-890/870
with
the
special
cable
for
this
purpose,
which
is
sold
separately.
TURNTABLE
99
o
o
0,°
For
this
special
cable,
contact
an
Onkyo
Service
Center.
For
a
turntable
(3.5
mm
pin
to
7-pin
plug
cable)
part
number:
2010140
For
a
cassette
deck
(7-pin
to
7-pin
plug
cable)
part
number:
2010141
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REMOTE
CONTROL
TX-890/870
CASSETTE
oe
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TAPE-DECK
208
@
Onkyo
CD
players
that
do
not
have
the
fRI_
mark
can
not
be
remote
controlled
from
the
TX-890/870.
To
remote
control
with
the
TX-890M/870M,
the
codes
can
be
learned
by
the
RC-
AV20M
to
control
through
the
CD
player’s
remote
contro!
transmitter.
NOTE:
Remote
contro!
operation
is
not
possible
when
only
the
remote
control
cable
is
connected.
Remote
control
cable
and
pin
cord
must
be
connected.
Turntable
Connections
(PHONO)
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).
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.
4.
|f
an
Onkyo
turntable
with
remote
control
jack
is
used
with
this
unit,
the
remote
control
transmitter
can
also
be
used
to
start
and
stop
turntable
operation.
In
this
case,
the
turntable
and
TX-890/870
must
be
connected
with
a
remote
control
cable.
Insert
the
plug
into
the
PHONO
jack
of
the
REMOTE
CONTROL
on
the
rear
panel
of
the
TX-890/870.
(Please
refer
to
“Con-
nections
for
Remote
Control.)
Compact
Disc
Player
or
Other
Component
Connections
(CD)
7
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
PAE
mark
can
be
operated
by
the
TX-890/870.
(Please
refer
to
“Connections
for
Remote
Control”.}
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.
!f-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
teads
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-890/870
To
TAPE
-
2
“PLAY”
jacks
of
TX-890/870
Graphic
equalizer
Second
tape
deck
4.
If
you
have
an
Onkyo
tape
deck
with
the
remote
control
jack,
connect
it
to
the
TAPE-1
jacks.
Please
refer
to
the
section
“Connections
for
Remote
Control”
(page
5)
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-890/870
(VIDEO)
VCR-1/VDP
“PLAY”
jack
and
the
AUDIO
output
to
the
(AUDIO)
VCR-1/VDP
“PLAY”
jacks.
The
VCR-1/VDP
jacks
are
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
Land
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
panel
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.
REC
PLAY
L
kL
MODE
R
STEREO
MONO
Hi-Fi
VCR
REC
PLAY
EQ;
MONO
R A
STER
MONO
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-890/870
MONITOR
“OUT”
jack.
There
is
no
need
to
perform
an
audio
connection
since
sound
will
be
sent
directly
from
the
TX-890/870
to
the
speaker
systems.
2.
The
TX-890/870
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
this
unit
can
cause
interference
that
may
disrupt
sound
and/or
picture
quality,
the
TV
and
TX-890/870
and
their
respective
connection
cables
should
be
placed
as
far
apart
as
possible.
The
use
of
a
common
TV/FM
antenna
is
not
recommended
(see
antenna
section).
Amplifier
Connections
(PRE
OUT/MAIN
IN)
Make
sure
the
power
to
the
main
unit
is
off
before
connecting
the
jumper
plug.
Also,
make
sure
connections
are
made
to
the
correct
___
Jumper
plug
terminals.
--
Remove
both
Jumper
plugs
1.
Another
stereo
power
amplifier
can
be
connected
to
the
“PRE
OUT”
jacks.
A
separate
stereo
pre-amplifier
can
be
connected
to
the
“MAIN
IN”.
PRE
MAIN
TX-890/870
Power
Speaker
Amplifier
System
REC
MAIN
OUT
IN
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Speaker
System
Pre
Amplifier
Also,
using
a
Crossover
Network,
a
multi-channel
amplifier
system
can
be
constructed.
Example)
Multi
channel
amplifier
system
Speaker
System
TX-880/870
PRE
MAIN
OUT
IN
Low
Range
Frequency
INPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
High
Range
Crossover
Network
Frequency
Power
Amplifier

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features,
specifications,
and
display
for
the
TX-890
and
TX-870
are
slightly
different.
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this
manual
carefully
to
operate
the
model
you
have
purchased
correctly.
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POWER)
Press
this
switch
to
set
this
unit
to
the
standby
mode
in
which
power
can
be
switched
on
and
off
by
the
front
panel
system
power
button
and
remote
control
power
key.
The
power
indi-
cator
above
the
main
power
switch
lights
when
the
unit
is
in
standby
mode
and
during
operation.
{2]
System
Power
Button
(SYSTEM
POWER)
When
TX-890/TX-870
is
in
standby
mode,
press
this
button
to
switch
the
on/off
status
of
the
power
supply
and
the
AC
outlets
on
the
rear
panel.
Power
can
also
be
turned
on
by
using
the
remote
control
power
key.
(3)
Tape
Monitor
Button
(TAPE-2
MONITOR)
and
Indicator
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
and
“TAPE-
2”
appears
at
the
INPUT
SELECTOR
display
for
two
seconds.
Note
that
dubbing
can
only
be
performed
from
tape
deck
1
to
tape
deck
2
(TX-870).
If
tape
deck 2
is
a
3-head
model,
the
just-recorded
signal
can
be
monitored
as
a
recording
is
being
made.
The
button
is
also
enabled
by
the
key
on
the
remote
control
transmitter.
AC-7188
REMOTE
CONTROL
TRANSM!T
TER
FR
I
RC-118S

[4]
Input
Selector
Buttons
and
Display
The
button
pressed
is
shown
in
display.
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”
sound
reproduction,
bypassing
the
bass,
treble,
balance,
selective
tone/loudness,
simulated
stereo,
and
dynamic
bass
expander
(TX-890
only)
and
using
only
the
volume
control.
The
“DIRECT”
on
the
display
lights
up.
Video
Selectors
(Controls
audio
and
video
signals)
Press
to
listen
to
the
CD
player
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.
APR
Defeat
Button
(APR
DEFEAT)
Except
while
AM
is
selected,
the
APR
system
is
alternately
turned
off
and
on
each
time
this
button
is
pressed.
Tuern
the
APR
system
off
(al!
APR
indicators
go
out)
to
listen
to
a
FM
radio
broadcast
in
its
unaltered
from
when
desired.
When
APR
is
off,
weak
stations
will
be
very
noisy.
This
button
should
normally
be
left
in
the
on
mode.
Tuning
Selector
Buttons
(<
DOWN,
UP
P
)
and
Display
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
wil!
decrease
unti
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
auto
tuning
circuit.
To
receive
a
weak
FM
broadcast,
either
set
the
tuning
level
selector
button
[10]to
17dB
(f)
or
set
the
FM
muting/tuning
step
button
[8]to
OFF
(FINE).
The
unit
will
now
be
in
manual
tuning
mode,
so
tune
in
the
FM
broadcast.
Antenna
Selector
Button
(ANTENNA
A/B
(CABLE))
and
Indicators
(TX-890
only)
Press
this
button
to
set
the
FM
antenna
on
the
rear
panel
to
A
or
B
(CABLE).
The
antenna
A/B
selection
status
will
be
memorized
at
the
preset
station
buttons
[12].
Selections
cannot
be
changed
by
remote
control.
FM
Muting/Tuning
Step
Button
(FM
MUTE/TUNING
STEP)
and
Indicators
|
Press
this
button
to
switch
the
on/off
status
of
muting
while
concurrently
setting
the
FM
tuning
step
to
STANDARD
(50
kHz)
or
FINE
(25
kHz).
The
FINE
(25
kHz)
setting
lets
you
perform
tuning
to
a
finer
frequency
for
receiving
a
cable
broadcast.
FM
muting
is
alternately
turned
off
and
on
each
time
this
button
is
pressed
and
the
FM
mute
indicator
is
turned
and
[ON].
When
FM
muting
is
on,
weak
FM
broadcasts
and
in-
terstation
noise
will
not
be
heard.
a
And
when
you
wish
to
listen
to
a
cable
FM
broadcast,
selecting
FINE
lets
you
tune
in
the
broadcasting
station
to
a
finer
fre-
quency.
While
the
[FINE]
indicator
is
lit,
the
frequency
changes
in
25kHz
steps
each
time
a
tuning
selector
button
(6]
is
pressed.
13]
mode
will
be
memorized
at
the
preset
station
buttons
Memory
Button
(MEMORY)
and
Indicator
Press
this
button
to
place
a
station
in
the
memory
using
the
preset
station
buttons
[12].
When
this
button
is
pressed,
the
indicator
lights
for
about
8
seconds.
While
the
indicator
is
lit,
press
one
of
the
preset
station
buttons
(12).
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.
.
Tuning
Level
Selector
Button
(TUNING
LEVEL)
and
Display
Each
time
this
button
is
pressed,
the
tuning
levet
is
alternately
set
to
17
dB
or
27
dB.
Use
the
27
dB
setting
if
there
are
a
lot
of
strong
FM
broadcasts
in
your
area,
and
the
17
dB
setting
if
there
are
a
lot
of
weak
FM
brsadcasts
in
your
area.
The
current
setting
is
shown
in
the
multi
function
display
for
about
two
seconds
each
time
this
selector
is
pressed.
To
receive
broadcasts
below
the
17
dB
level,
set
the
FM
muting
button
[8]
to
the
off
setting
and
tune
in
the
broadcast
manually.
The
displayed
tuning
level
unit
of
‘dB’
is
an
abbreviation
for
dBf.
Shift
Button
(SHIFT)
and
Indicators
The
preset
station
buttons
[12]
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-
dicator
lights.
When
power
is
turned
on,
the
settitng
is
the
same
as
when
power
was
last
turned
off.
Preset
Station
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
detaiis.
Recording
Selector
Button
(REC
SELECTOR)
and
Display
(TX-890
only)
This
button
selects
the
source
of
audio
signa!
output
to
REC
OUTPUT
of
TAPE-1
and
VCR-2.
Each
time
it
is
pressed,
the
selection
changes
in
the
sequence
of
;
+
_
and
the
selected
position
is
displayed
_
within
the
red
frame.
Set
this
button
to
|SOURCE]
when
REC
OUT
audio
signals
will
not
be
used.
NOTE:
1.
The
audio
source
which
is
selected
by
the
recording
selector
button
and
displayed
within
the
red
frame
will
be
output
to
REC
OUT
of
TAPE-1
and
VCR-2.
2.
When
[SOURCE]
is
selected
by
the
recording
selector
button,
signals
will
be
output
from
the
same
source
as
that
used
for
speaker
output.
.
Regardless
of
the
setting
of
the
recording
selector
button,
the
source
selected
by
an
input
selector
button
[4]
will
be
output
to
REC
OUT
of
TAPE-2.
.
If
the
recording
selector
button
selects
TAPE-1,
TAPE-2
or
VCR-2,
no
signals
will
be
output
to
REC
OUT
of
the
respective
sources.
For
example,
if
TAPE-1
is
selected,
no
signals
will
be
output
te
REC
OUT
of
TAPE-1.
a-

rs
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.)
fe
=
q
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
f=)
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.”

Consult
your
Onkyo
service
center
for
further
details.
NOTE:
Before
starting
record
play
using
remote
control,
confirm
that
there
is
a
record
on
the
platter.
If
there
is
no
record,
the
stylus
will
be
lowered
to
the
platter,
resulting
in
serious
damage
to
the
stylus.
88
CD
Operation
Keys
(CD)
These
keys
are
used
to
operate
an
ONKYO
CD
player
with
the
fRI
mark.
>»
:Press
this
key
to
play
the
CD
player.
1):
Press
this
key
to
pause
the
CD
play
back.
To
resume
disc
play,
press
the
PLAY
key.
M@
=:
Press
this
key
to
stop
the
CD
player.
44:
Press
this
key
to
go
back
to
the
beginning
of
the
current
track
and
again
to
skip
back
to
the
previous
track.
>rl
:
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.
.
8768
Tape
Operation
Keys
(DECK-A,
DECK-B)
These
keys
control
Onkyo
double
cassette
tape
decks
that
can
be
remote
controlled.
Use
the
DECK-B
keys
to
control
single
cassette
tape
decks
withthe
f!
mark
and
cassette
tape
decks
that
do
not
have
the
RI
mark.
e/a:
When
this
is
pressed,
the
recording
stand-by
mode
is
entered.
4
:The
tape
plays,
moving
from
right
to
left,
or,
in
the
re-
cording
stand-by
mode,
recording
begins.
.
@
#
:
Interrupts
all
operations.
>»
:The
tape
plays,
moving
from
left
to
right,
or,
in
the
re-
cording
stand-by
mode,
recording
begins.
44.
:
Fast
forward
from
right
to
left.
p>
-
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.
Operations
ee
NOTE:
@
Before
turning
power
on,
confirm
that
all
connections
have
been
made
properly.
Standby
Mode
The
standby
position
of
contrals
and
switches
serves
as
the
starting
point
for
all
modes
of
operation.
When
the
system
power
button
is
then
turned
on
(while
the
main
power
switch
[2]is
also
on),
all
controls
except
the
speaker
selector,
cartridge
selector
switch,
mode
switch,
bass,
treble,
volume,
balance
controls,
are
in
the
same
setting
as
when
the
system
power
button
was
last
switched
off.
Bass
Control
Center
[15]
Treble
Control
Center
Balance
Control
Center
Volume
Control
.
Minimum
Cartridge
Selector
(TX-890
only)
As
appropriate
Mode
Switch
STEREO
Dynamic
Bass
Expander
Level
Control
(TX-890
only)
Minimum
Selective
Tone/Loudness
Level
Control
Minimum
Speaker
Selector
As
appropriate
VCR-2
Mode
Switch
(Rear
Panel)
As
appropriate
Main
Power
Switch
ON
Tuner
Reception
1.
Confirm
that
the
TAPE-2
MONITOR
indicator
[3]
is
off,
audio
muting
is
off,
and
press
the
FM
or
AM
input
selector
button
2.
When
FM
is
selected
for
TX-890,
set
the
antenna
selector
button
«
-
[7]to
A
or
B
(CABLE),
depending
on
which
antenna
is
connected
to
the
rear
panel.(TX-890
only)
3.
To
tune
in
an
FM
or
AM
station
not
stored
in
the
memory,
press
one
of
the
tuning
selector
buttons
[6].
If
you
press
UP,
the
frequency
is
increased.
Pressing
DOWN
decreases.
Note
that
the
frequency
is
changed
in
50kHz
steps
in
FM
and
10kHz
(or
9kHz)
steps
in
AM
when
the
tuning
selector
button
is
pressed
in
single
steps.
If
this
button
is
pressed
continuously
for
more
than
0.5
seconds,
the
auto
tuning
mode
is
entered,
and
fre-
quencies
are
scanned
automatically.
When
a
broadcast
signal
is
received,
scanning
stops
and
that
frequency
is
displayed.
If
a
different
frequency
is
desired,
press
the
button
once
again.
®
Scanning
will
not
stop
for
broadcasts
weak
enough
to
be
sup-
pressed
by
the
auto
tuning
circuit.
To
receive
a
weak
FM
broadcast,
use
the
tuning
level
selector
button
[10]to
switch
from
27
dBf
to
17
dBf.
If
scanning
does
nox
stop
even
after
the
tuning
level
is
set
to
17dBf,
set
the
FM
muting/tuning
step
button
[8]
to
the
OFF
position,
and
select
the
frequency
of
the
desired
broadcast
station.
@
To
achieve
preciser
tuning
to
the
frequency
of
a
cable
broad-
casting
station
when
receiving
a
cable
FM
(TV)
broadcast,
use
the
tuning
selector
button
[6]
to
approximately
locate
the
broadcasting
frequency
in
50-kHz
steps,
then
use
the
FM
muting/tuning
step
button
[8]
to
turn
off
FM
muting
and
set
the
tuning
step
to
25
kHz.
At
such
time,
the
FM
MUTE
and
[FINE]
indicators
will
light
up
so
that
manual
tuning
of
the
broadcasting
frequency
can
be
performed
using
the
tuning
se-
lector
button.
During
25-kHz
tuning
step
mode,
automatic
tuning
is
disabled.
NOTE:
When
the
FINE
mode
is
cancelled,
the
tuning
frequency
returns
to
50-kHz
step
mode.
Examples:
100.125
+
100.100
MHz
100.175
+
100.150
100.100
-
100.100
4.
Torecall
a
station
stored
in
the
memory,
simply
press
the
FM/AM
preset
button
corresponding
to
the
desired
station.
Be
sure
to
set
the
shift
button
[11]to
the
range
(1-10
or
11-20)
for
the
memory
channel
to
be
recalled.
This
is
a
random
FM/AM
memory.
NOTE:
The
antenna
A/B
selection
(TX-890
only)
as
well
as
the
tuning
step
STANDARD
/FINE
mode
selection
will
be
memorized
at
each
of
the
preset
station
buttons.
5.
The
stereo
indicator
will
light
up
if
the
broadcast
is
being
received
in
stereo.
The
stereo
indicator
will
not
light
up
if
the
broadcast
is
monaural
or
too
weak
to
be
received
in
stereo.
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
[4].
Confirm
the
TAPE-2
MONITOR
indicator
[3]
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
preset
station
buttons.
5.
When
the
preset
station
button
is
pressed,
the
memory
indicator
will
go
out
and
the
pressed
preset
number
will
come
on.
The
frequency
currently
shown
in
the
frequency
display
is
now
stored
in
the
memory.
(a.

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6.
If
the
memory
indicator
goes
out
before
you
have
pressed
one
of
the
preset
station
buttons,
simply
press
the
memory
button
[9]
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
station
button
number
6
can
be
transferred
to
preset
button
number
1
in
the
following
manner:
1)
Press
preset
station
button
number
6.
2)
Press
the
memory
button
[9]
(Memory
indicator
lights).
3)
Press
preset
station
button
number
1.
4)
The
same
station
is
now
stored
on
both
preset
station
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
[4]to
PHONO,
and
confirm
that
the
TAPE-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
[4],
and
confirm
that
the
TAPE-2
MONITOR
indicator
[3]is
off
and
audio
muting
is
off.
2.
Follow
the
operating
instructions
for
the
CD
player.
@
With
the
input
selector
button
[4]set
to
“CD”,
the
bass
control,
treble
control,
balance
control,
selective
tone/loudness
control,
simulated
stereo,
dynamic
bass
expander
(only
TX-890)
can
be
freely
adjusted
for
the
CD
playback
sound.
When
the
input
selector
button
[4]set
to
“CD
DIRECT,
”
these
controls
will
have
no
effect.
Instead,
a
purer
CD
sound
will
be
produced.
NOTE:
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
[4]or
TAPE-2
MONITOR
button
[3]
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
(TX-890)
With
the
TX-890,
you
can
perform
recording
while
listening
to
the
sound
of
another
source
through
speakers
or
headphones.
Make
all
connections
between
the
tape
deck
and
the
unit
as
shown
in
the
System
Connections
diagram.
@
Recording
and
dubbing
to
a
tape
deck
connected
to
TAPE-4
.
To
record
the
source
to
which
you
are
listening
through
the
speakers
or
headphones,
set
the
recording
selector
button
[43]
to
the
position.
Next,
use
an
input
selector
button
[4]
to
select
CD,
PHONO,
FM,
AM,
VCR-1/VDP,
or
VCR-2.
To
perform
dubbing
from
TAPE-2
to
TAPE-1,
press
the
TAPE-2
MONITOR
button
[3].
2.
To
record
the
sound
of
a
source
which
you
are
not
monitoring
through
the
speakers
or
headphones,
use
the
recording
selector
button
[13]
to
select
;
;
;
,
[VER-2],
or
[TAPE-2].
NOTE:
@
Before
you
select
by
the
recording
selector
button,
be
sure
to
first
select
an
FM
or
AM
band
and
tune
in
a
fre-
quency
or
preset
station.
Even
if
the
input
selector
button
is
not
set
to
FM
or
AM,
the
frequency
or
preset
channel
will
remain
displayed.
@
When
TAPE-1
is
selected
by
the
input
selector
button,
re-
cording
cannot
be
performed
to
the
tape
deck
connected
to
TAPE-1.
Be
sure
to
check
the
setting
of
the
input
selector
button
when
selecting
a
source
by
the
recording
selector
button.
—_h
Set
the
tape
deck
connected
to
TAPE-1
to
recording
mode.
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.
ew
@
Recording
and
dubbing
to
a
tape
deck
connected
to
TAPE-2
1.
The
CD,
PHONO,
FM,
AM,
VCR-1/VDP,
VCR-2,
or
TAPE-1
source
selected
by
the
input
selector
button
[4]
can
be
used
for
recording.
Select
the
source,
then
set
the
tape
deck
to
recording
mode.
2.
Perform
dubbing
from
TAPE-1
to
TAPE-2
as
follows:
Load
the
original
tape
in
tape
deck
1
and
the
blank
tape
in
tape
deck
2.
Press
the
TAPE-1
input
selector
button
[4].
Set
tape
deck
1
to
playback
mode
and
tape
deck
2
to
recording
mode.
3.
When
the
TAPE-2
MONITOR
button
[3]is
in
the
OFF
position,
the
source
signals
can
be
monitored
through
the
speakers
or
the
headphones.
If
tape
deck
2
has
three
heads,
the
just-recorded
signals
can
be
monitored
(when
the
TAPE-2
MONITOR
button
[3]
is
in
the
ON
position).
Refer
to
the
tape
deck
instruction
manuals
for
more
details.
4.
Set
the
proper
recording
tevel
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
Recording
(TX-870)
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
[4].
Record:
Press
the
PHONO
input
selector
button
[4].
CD:
Press
the
CD
input
selector
button
[4].
VCR-1/VDP:
Press
VCR-1/VDP
input
selector
botton
[4].
VCR-2:
Press
the
VCR-2
input
selector
button
[4].
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-870
(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
(TX-870)
.
1.
Connect
the
two
tape
decks
to
this
unit
as
shown
in
the
System
Connections
diagram.
Dubbing
can
be
done
only
from
TAPE-1
to
TAPE-2.
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
[4].

4.
Put
tape
deck
1
in
the
playback
mode
and
tape
deck
2
in
the
recording
mode.
5.
The
source
signal
can
be
monitored
through
the
speakers
or
headphones,
when
the
TAPE-2
MONITOR
button
[3]
is
in
the
OFF
position.
If
tape
deck
2
has
three
heads,
the
just-recorded
signal
can
be
monitored
(when
the
TAPE-2
MONITOR
button
[3]
is
in
the
ON
position).
Refer
to
the
tape
deck
instruction
manuals
for
more
details.
Using
the
Graphic
Equalizer
1.
Connect
the
graphic
equalizer
to
the
TAPE-2
jacks
on
the
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
[3].
Follow
the
graphic
equalizer
operating
instructions.
5.
To
record
an
equalized
signal,
use
tape
deck
2
(connected
to
the
equalizer)
for
recording.
Pw
Video
Disc
Player
Playback
1.
Connect
the
video
disc
player
or
playback
VCR
to
the
TX-890/870
as
shown
in
the
System
connections
diagram.
Then
connect
a
monitor
or
TV
having
a
video
input
jack
to
the
TX-890/870
video
“MONITOR
OUT"
jack.
Press
the
VCR-1/VDP
input
selector
button
[4].
3.
Switch
on
the
monitor
TV,
and
start
playback
of
the
video
disc
player.
The
picture
will
be
sent
to
the
monitor
TV
and
sound
to
the
speakers
connected
to
the
TX-890/870.
4.
Refer
to
the
video
disc
player
instruction
manual
for
additional
information.
No
Video
Cassette
Recorder
(or
Player)
Playback
1.
Connect
the
VCR
to
the
TX-890/870
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-890/870
video
“MONITOR
OUT”
jack.
Press
the
VCR-2
input
selector
button
[4].
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-890/870.
4.
Refer
to
the
video
cassette
recorder
instruction
manual
for
ad-
ditional
information.
N
NOTE:
After
selecting
VCR-1/VDP
or
VCR-2,
you
can
display
the
im-
ages
of
the
selected
video
source
while
listening
to
the
sound
of
another
source.
In
such
case,
the
setting
of
the
video
selector
button
is
indicated
by
the
lit
video
input
selector
indicator
.
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
[4].
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.
Video
Cassette
Recorder
Recording
For
TX-890,
the
sound
signals
of
the
source
selected
by
the
re-
cording
selector
button
[13]
are
output
to
REC
OUT
of
VCR-2.
For
TX-870,
the
signals
of
the
source
selected
by
the
input
selector
button
[4]
are
output.
NOTE:
When
the
input
selector
button
is
set
to
VCR-2,
neither
the
video
signals
nor
audio
signals
will
be
recorded.
When
using
a
VCR-2
with
a
built-in
TV
tuner,
it
is
possible
to
record
a
TV
broadcast
while
watching
it
on
the
monitor.
1.
Perform
connections
as
shown
in
the
System
Connections
di-
agram.
2.
Receive
the
desired
TV
broadcast
using
the
VCR-2.
3.
Press
the
VCR-2
input
selector
[4].
-
4.
Put
the
VCR-2
in
the
recording
mode
and
switch
on
the
monitor
TV.
During
recording,
the
picture
is
sent
to
the
monitor
TV
and
sound
to
the
speakers
connected
to
the
TX-890/870.
5.
Refer
to
the
video
cassette
recorder
instruction
manual
for
in-
formation
concerning
VCR-monitor
TV
and
antenna
con-
nections.
TV
antenna
Monitor
TV
rINPUTS
VIDEO
AUDIO
FM
antenna
TX-890/870
—If
the
television
has
no
video
input
terminal,
make
the
connections
as
shown
below:—
TV
Ant.
or
Cable
Box
out.
VHF
ANT.
{3
or
4
CH:USA)
Connections
are
A/B
the
same
as
those
shown
in
RF
MODULATOR
SWITCH
the
diagram
above.
8)
MONITOR
OUT
TX-890/870
@
The
“A/B
switch”
may
also
be
built-in
the
RF
modulator.
@
The
VCR-1/VDP
jack
of
the
TX-890/870
is
for
playback,
so
use
the
VCR-2
jack.
@
Use
an
unused
television
channel
(channel
3
or
4
in
the
U.S.A.).
®
Playback
and
Recording
of
TV
Picture
and
FM/CABLE
TV
Sound
Recording
of
a
TV
broadcast
and
FM
broadcast
(simulcast)
is
possible
when
two
VCRs
are
used.
.
Receive
the
TV
broadcast
using
the
VCR-1
tuner.
Press
the
VCR-1/VOP
input
selector
[4].
|
3.
Press
the
FM
input
selector
[4]
and
tune
in
the
FM
simulcast
using
a
preset
button[12]or
the
tuning
selectors
[6].
The
picture
will
be
sent
to
the
monitor
TV
and
the
FM
stereo
sound
to
the
speakers
connected
to
the
TX-890/870.
4.
To
record
the
TV
picture
and
FM
sound,
use
VCR-2.
Receive
the
TV
broadcast
using
VCR-1
and
begin
recording
of
VCR-2.
The
program
can
be
monitored
during
recording.
5.
VCR-1/VDP
is
only
for
playback;
there
is
no
REC
jack.
Thus,
connect
only
the
VCR‘s
output
jead
to
VCR-1/VDP.
A>
==

Using
the
Remote
Controj
Transmitter
(RC-118S)
Transmitter
Battery
Replacement
B
NOTE:
®
@
For
the
RC-AV20M
transmitter
provided
with
the
)
TX-890M/870M,
—please
refer
to
the
separate
instruction
ma-
nual
(included).
®
For
details
on
the
function
of
each
control,
see
the
description
in
“Remote
Contro!
Transmitter
Controls
(RC-118S)
on
pages
9
and
10.
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
control
transmitter
does
not
operate
even
though
front
panel
controls
function
normally,
the
batteries
should
be
replaced.
Use
only
batteries
listed
in
the
following
chart.
Manga
AA
9
1.5V
R6
nese
UM-3
.
Do
not
leave
an
expired
battery
in
the
case
as
it
may
leak
or
damage
the
battery
case.
.
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.
Precautions
.
Remove
the
batteries
if
the
remote
control
transmitter
is
not
going
to
be
used
for
a
long
time.
This
unit
uses
infrared
rays.
Therefore,
commands
may
not
be
received
properly
if
the
front
panel
of
the
TX-890/870
is
exposed
to
bright
light.
To
prevent
this
from
occurring,
place
the
TX-890/870
so
that
it
is
not
directly
exposed
to
a
bright
light.
The
batteries
of
the
remote
control
transmitter
must
be
replaced
periodically.
Remember,
however,
that
commands
will
be
re-
ceived
only
when
the
main
power
switch
of
the
TX-890/870
is
on.
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.
If
the
TX-890/870
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.
Use
of
other
infrared
remote
control
devices
in
the
same
room
may
cause
interference.
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.

Troubleshooting
guide
a
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.
No
power,
®
Power
cord
is
disconnected.
®
Connect
power
cord.
-
@
AC
fuse
blown.
®
Contact
Onkyo
Service
Center.
Power
but
no
sound.
®
Tape
monitor
switch
on.
@
Switch
to
off.
®@
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
Service
Center.
activated.
Hum,
low
frequency
noise.
®
Poor
or
no
input
ground.
®
Check
outer
conductor
of
input
plugs.
®@
Poor
or
no
phono
motor
ground.
@
Check
for
proper
ground
connection.
Howling
when
the
volume
is
turned
up.
|
@
Turntable
and
speakers
are
too
close
®
Move
them
farther
apart.
together.
Rough
or
scratchy
sound.
High
range
is
{|
@
Stylus
of
pick-up
is
worn.
®
Replace.
not
clear.
®
Stylus
tip
is
dirty.
@
Clean.
@
Treble
control
too
high.
®
Turn
treble
control
down.
Buzzing
noise
on
AM
(particularly
con-
|
@
Noise
from
electrical
apparatus
such
as
|}
®
Move
AM
loop
antenna
to
different
position.
spicuous
at
night
or
with
weak
stations).
fluorescent
lamp.
@
Set
up
outdoor
AM
antenna.
High
pitched
noise
or
buzzing
noise
on
|
@
Noise
from
TV.
@
Place
the
AM
locp
antenna
as
far
as
possible
from
the
TV.
@
Move
unit
away
from
TV
set.
Crackling
noise
on
AM
and
FM.
@
Move
antenna
as
far
as
possible
from
the
fluores-
cent
lamp.
@
Install
and
FM
outdoor
antenna
as
far
as
possible
from
the
road.
@
Change
the
position
or
direction
of
the
outdoor
antenna.
@
Noise
caused
by
turning
fluorescent
lamp
on
and
off.
®
Noise
from
automobile
ignition.
FM
signal
strength
indicators
and
stereo
indicator
light
but
sound
is
distorted
and
separation
is
bad.
®
Station
is
too
strong.
®
Multiple
reflection
of
the
radio
waves
because
of
tall
buildings
or
mountains.
@
Change
to
T-shaped
antenna.
@
Use
antenna
which
has
better
directivity
and
select
a
point
where
the
distortion
is
least.
®@
Station
is
too
weak.
@
Install
an
outdoor
FM
antenna.
®
Stereo
FM
broadcasts
cover
only
about
|
@
Change
the
position
or
direction
of
the
outdoor
half
the
distance
of
an
ordinary
broad-
antenna.
cast.
FM
signal
strength
indicators
and
stereo
indicator
flicker
and
hiss
is
heard
on
FM.
No
station
is
recalled
when
a
preset
key
is
pressed.
®
The
power
switch
has
not
been
turned
|
@
The
memory
contents
are
lost
if
the
power
switch
on
for
a
long
time
or
the
power
cord
has|
is
not
turned
on
a
few
times
each
month.
Store
been
unplugged
for
a
long
time.
all
stations
again
and
remember
to
turn
the
power
on
a
few
times
each
month.
®
Insert
batteries.
®
Replace
batteries.
Front
panel
controls
function
but
remote
|
©
No
batteries
in
remote
control
transmit-
control
transmitter
does
not.
ter.
@
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
country
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
your
country
change
so
that
you
can
not
tune
in
radio
stations
precisely,
take
this
unit
to
an
authorized
Onkyo
Service
Center.
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