Onkyo TX-8511 User manual

ONKYO.
—TX-8511
Audio Video Control Receiver
Instruction Manual
European models ri Other madels

Thank YOU for purchasing the Onkyo
TX-8511 Audio Video Control Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making con-
nections and operating the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Features
@ Power output
USA & Canadian models:
100 watts per channel, min RMS, at 8 ohms, both
channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with no
more than 0.08% THD.
European models:
2 x 100 watts at 4 ohms, 1 kHz (DIN)
Asian models:
2 x 130 watts at 4 ohms, 1 kHz (EIAJ)
@ Discrete output stage circuits for true high-current,
low-impedance drive
Hf Costly, high-quality parts such as large power tran-
sistors, an oversized isolated transformer and heavy-
duty extruded heat sink makes it possible to accu-
rately and effortlessly drive 4-ohm speakers (rare for
a receiver)
@ Multiroom Remote System capability (USA models
are compatible with Xantech ™ accessories)
@ 4 Audio and 2 AV inputs
@ A/B Speaker selector and outputs
@ Video and cassette tape dubbing capability
@ Selective tone control
M 2-Mode APR (Automatic Precision Reception) (local/
DX, auto/mono)
@ 30 FM/AM random presets
@ Preset scan tuning
@ 3 Station group presets (10 stations per group) with
character naming
M@ RDS with PS, PTY, RT, TP (European and some
other models only)
M@ Direct access tuning
@ Motor-driven, precision volume control
@ Headphone jack
H Audio mute, sleep timer (via remote)
@ Battery-free memory backup
@ New non-resonant feet
@ New slip-free rotary volume knob
@ 1 Compatible remote control
%* XANTECH is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.
(USA).
Memory Preservation
This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. A built-in
memory power back-up system preserves the contents of the mem-
ory during power failures and even when the unit is unplugged. The
unit must be plugged in order to charge the back-up system.
The memory preservation period after the unit has been unplugged
varies depending on climate and placement of the unit. On the aver-
age, memory contents are protected over a period of a few weeks
after the last time the unit has been unplugged. This period is
shorter when the unit is exposed to a highly humid climate.
Note to CATV system installer:
e This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guide-
lines 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.
e For models having a power cord with a polarized plug.
CAUTION: To PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
e@ Sur les modéles dont la fiche est polarisée.
ATTENTION: Pour EVITER LES CHOCS ELEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA
PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’ AU FOND.
Declaration of Conformity
We, ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GMBH
INDUSTRIESTRASSE 18/20
82110 GERMERING,
GERMANY
declare in own responsibility, that the ONK YO product described
in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding
technical standards such as EN55013,EN55020,EN60555-2,
EN60065
Sy
GERMERING,GERMANY
H. YAMAZOE
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GMBH
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply
cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service
personnel.
IMPORTANT:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the termi-
nals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the termi-
nal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the ter-
minal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured
RED.
IMPORTANT
A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Shoud the fuse need to be
replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5
amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362. Check
for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED
INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

“WARNING”
“TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS-
TURE.”
CAUTION:
“TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER-
VICE PERSONNEL.”
Important safeguards
1.
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6A.
Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in the operat-
ing instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
Water and Moisture — The appliance should not be used near
water — for example. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
Carts and Stands — The appliance should be used only with a cart
or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops. excessive force, and uneven PORTABLE CART WARNING
surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
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Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The appliance should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Ventilation — The appliance should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,
the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar sur-
face that may block the ventilation openings: or if placed in a built-in
installation, such as a book case or cabinet that may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings, there should be free space of at
least 20 cm and open up behind the appliance.
Heat — The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance. :
. Polarization — If the appliance is provided with a polarized plug
having one blade wider than the other. please read the following infor-
mation: The polarization of the plug is a safety feature. The polarized
plug will only fit the outlet one way. If the plug does not fit fully into
the outlet, try reversing it. If there is still trouble inserting it, the user
should seek the services of a qualified electrician. Under no circum-
stances should the user attempt to defeat the polarization of the plug.
. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, especially near plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the appliance.
. Cleaning — The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended
by the manufacturer.
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 electric shock
to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.
14. Power Limes — An outdoor 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 open-
ings.
17. Damage Requiring Service — The appliance should be serviced
by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has heen damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;
or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
18. Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualitied service personnel,
19. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is con-
nected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static
charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna dis-
charge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the antenna-dis-
charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode. See Figure 73.1.
FIGURE 73.1:
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
_--- ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20}
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
REL
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21}
=~ GROUND CLAMPS
—=-———- POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC - NATIONAi ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A

Precautions
1. Warranty Claim
You can find the serial number on the rear panel. In case of war-
ranty claim, please report this number.
2. Recording Copyright
Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal 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 authorized service
station.
4, Care
From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and
the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth
in a weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry,
and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean
cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemi-
cal solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or
remove the pane! lettering.
5. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME,
READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
e@ Some models are designed for use only with the power supply
voltage of the region where they are sold.
European and Australian models:AC 230V, 50Hz
U.S. and Canadian models: AC 120V, 60Hz
Worldwide model: AC 220-230V/120V switchahle,
50/60Hz.
Other: AC 220V, 60Hz
e Voltage Selector (Rear Panel)
Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to con-
form to local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to
match the voltage of the power supply in your area before
plugging in the unit. (See below.) Models without a voltage
selector can only be used in areas where the power supply is
the same as that of the unit.
e@ The power does not shut off completely by just turning the
power off. So power cord should be removed from AC outlet
when not in use for a prolonged time.
Supplied accessories
Remote contro! RC-329S (1)
Battery (size AA, R6, or UM-3) (2)
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AM loop antenna (1) T-shaped FM antenna (1)
(Worldwide and some other models)
75/300 ohm
antenna adaptor (1)
(Worldwide model only)
Conversion plug
(Shape may vary
according to the area
where purchased.) (1)
Before operating this unit
220-230V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
1. Determine the proper voltage for your
area: 220 — 230 V or 120 V.
2. Hf the setting on the voltage selector is
not correct, insert a screwdriver into the
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TUNER FREQ.
ae USA
—120VT
groove in the switch and slide the
switch completely to the right (120 V)
or the left (220 — 230 V), whichever is
appropriate.
The worldwide model is equipped with a
switch that controls the AM (9kHz/
10 kHz) band tuning steps.
Please set this switch to match the tuning
step frequency in your area.
U.S. & Canada: USA
Other areas: OTHER

Control positions and names
Other than USA & Canadian model
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USA and Canadian model
For more information about buttons or
knobs, turn to the page number listed in | ].
1. POWER (or SYSTEM) switch
[12]
2. SPEAKERS A/B buttons [13]
3. MR OFF button [26] _
4. SELECTIVE TONE CONT
button [13]
5. Remote sensor [6]
6. DISPLAY button [19]
7. <4 DOWN, UP » TUNING
buttons [15]
8. DIRECT TUNING button [15]
9. GROUP button [16, 17]
10. Number buttons [15-17]
11. SCAN button [17, 19]
12. CHARACTER button [20]
Display
SPEAKERS A B } AUDIO MUTE} FMMUTE]P TUNED 4
ON OFF
{T-Z MONITORIVIDEO [7] 2}
13. PTY/TP button [19]
(Only for European and some
other models)
14. VOLUME knob [13]
15. BALANCE control knob [13]
16. TREBLE control knob [13]
17. BASS control knob [13]
18. FM MUTE/MODE button [16, 17]
19. MEMORY button [16, 17]
20. Input selector buttons [13]
21. STAND-BY indicator [12]
22. Headphone jack [14]
If there is a protective film on the surface
of the display which is making it difficult
to read the display, remove it.
a. APR indicators
b. T-2 MONITOR (Tape-2
MEMORY | GROUP
STEREO ABC
Monitor) indicator
c. Speaker selector indicators
d. Video input selector indicators
e. AUDIO MUTE indicator
f. Selective Tone Control indicator
g. FM MUTE ON/OFF indicator
h. STEREO indicator
i. TUNED indicator
j. MEMORY indicator
k. SLEEP indicator
I. GROUP indicators
m. Preset station/sleep timer
display
n. RDS indicator (Only for
European and some other models)
o. Multi function display

Control positions and names
1. POWER = = =
C}——— 6. SLEEP
2. INPUT
SELECTOR
MUTING
7. MUTING
8. VOLUME
REMOTE CONTROLLER = AC.3208
Insert the batteries into the remote control according to the illustration.
Remote control sensor TX-85114
STAND-BY indicator
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approx. 5m
(16 feet)
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6.
7.
8.
POWER button [12]
INPUT SELECTOR buttons [13]
TUNER operation buttons [17]
GROUP : Group button
<PRESET »:Preset memory up/down
buttons
SLEEP button [14]
MUTING button [14]
VOLUME 4/¥ buttons [13, 26]
When you have made the I connections
mentioned on page 7, you will be able to
use the following buttons.
3. Tape deck operation buttons
(DECK-A, DECK-B)
: Reverse play button
: Forward play button
: Fast rewind button
: Fast forward button
: Stop button
: Rec/pause button
* When only a single deck is used,
operate DECK-B.
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CD player operation buttons (CD)
a : Stop button
ll : Pause button
> : Play button
Ke: Down button
bei: Up button
DISC_: Disc button for CD changer
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The following information will help you
get optimal use from the remote control.
Place this unit away from direct bright
light which can prevent proper opera-
tion of the remote control.
Make sure audio rack doors do not have
tinted glass. Placing this unit behind
such a door may prevent proper remote
control operation.
Remove the battery compartment cover by
opening it as shown in the illustration.
Load two AA (R6 or UM-3)-size batteries
into the remote control with the plus (+)
and minus (—) terminals positioned as indi-
cated by the diagram inside the battery
compartment, then close the cover.
Immediately remove empty batteries to
avoid corrosion damage.
To avoid potential corrosion damage,
never mix old batteries with new ones.
The manganese batteries supplied with
this unit have a service life of approxi-
mately six months, depending on the
frequency of use.
The TX-8511 comes equipped with two
AA (R6 or UM-3) manganese batteries,
but we recommend that long-life AA
(LR6 or AM-3)-size alkaline batteries
be used when replacing the batteries.

Making system connections
Refer to the instruction manual of each component when making connections.
a) C= On each pair of connectors, the connector (red and marked R) corresponds to the right
channel and the connector (white and marked L) to the left channel.
Turntable
To wall outlet
CAUTION:
Do not plug in the power
cord until all connections
have been made.
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CD player Tape deck Tape deck
TX-8511
Cassette tape decks and a compact disc player that are cquipped
with an Onkyo AI connector can be operated using the remote
control included with this unit.
To enable remote control operation of other components, connect
the remote control cable as shown at the left.
Connect the remote control cable to the black connector with the
RI mark, never connect it to the green or gray connector with the
mR mark.
NOTE:
e@ To enable proper remote control operation, both the RI cables
and the audio cables must be connected to the units.
e This unit’s remote control cannot be used to control Onkyo
turntables.
e AnRlI remote control cable equipped with 1/8” (3.5 mm) mini
jacks is included with any other component installed with an
FRI connector.

Making system connections
Refer to the instruction manual of each component when making connections.
On each pair of connectors, the connector (red and marked R) corresponds to the right channel and the connector (white and
marked L) to the left channel, and the connector (yellow and marked V) to the Video jack.
VDP (VIDEO-1) VCR (VIDEO-2) TV/Monitor
als
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
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If there should be interference between the TV and this unit, place this unit as far from the TV as possible. We do not
recommend the use of a common TV/FM antenna. (Refer to Connecting antennas on page 10, 11.)
The power to components connected to the
SWITCHED outlets is turned on and off
using the POWER switch (or the SYSTEM
switch on models other than USA and
Canadian models) on the front panel and
remote control.
NOTE:
@ The shape, number and total capacity of
the AC outlets may differ according to
the model and the area where the unit is
purchased. Be careful that other compo-
nents connected to this unit do not
exceed the capacity that is printed on
Ea puaTeenra the rear panel above the AC outlets.
European and worldwide models total 120 watts : ore Europennand worwide eal)
Capacity is total 100 watts The remote control cannot be used
when the SYSTEM switch on the front
panel is set to OFF.

Making system connections
USA and Canadian models:
According to the impedance of the speakers
used, set the SPEAKER INPEDANCE
SELECTOR on the rear panel as shown in
the table.
USA and Canadian modeis
Usable speaker impedance
A or B speaker
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR 4 ohms ~ 6 ohms/speaker
[| 0)
L
a AORB:
MIN./SPEAKER : cms MIN/SPEAKER
+B:
8 OHMS MIN./SPEAKER
A and B speakers
8 ohms or above/speaker
A or B speaker
8 ohms or above/speaker
e Do not plug in the power cord during
Other models speaker system connection and opera-
tion of the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR.
AorB: 4 ohms min./speaker Other models:
A+B : 8 ohms min./speaker @ The load impedance of each speaker
system connected to this unit must be at
least 4 ohms, (If using only A or only B,
4 ohms min.; if A and B, 8 ohms min.)
. Open the lever.
2. Twist wire ends very tight, and insert
the wire.
3. Close the lever.
Before making any connections, please refer
to the explanation of “Speaker impedance”’.
SPEAKER A SPEAKER A
S SPEAKER B SPEAKER B You can connect two separate pairs of
R L
: speaker systems.
Please connect each speaker according to
the illustration, observing the correct con-
nections for R, L, + and -.
e@ Do not use unnecessarily long or
extremely thin speaker leads. If the DC
resistance of the speaker leads is too
high, the damping factor will decrease,
adversely affecting the sound quality.
e When using only one speaker or when
you wish to listen to monaural (mono),
the single speaker should never be con-
ee a nected in parallel to both the right and
S#] i Ww p left channel terminals at the same time.
To prevent damage to circuitry, never short-circuit the positive (+)
and negative (—) speaker wires.

Connecting antennas
Insert into the slot.
Outdoor
FM/TV
antenna
300 ohm
ribbon wire
Directional linkage
type splitter
To TX-8511
To TV (or VCR)
1. Open the lever.
2. Twist wire ends very tight, and insert
the wire.
3. Close the lever.
Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the
illustration. (Refer to the next page for
details on connecting the AM _ loop
antenna.)
Connecting the 300 ohm ribbon wire to
the 75/300 ohm adaptor
Loosen the screws and wrap the wires
around them. Then, tighten the screws with
a screwdriver.
Connecting the coaxial cable to the 75/
300 ohm adaptor
1. With a small screwdriver, pull the stop-
pers outwards and remove the cover.
2. Remove the transformer wire A from
slit B and insert it into slit C.
3. Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in
the illustration. Connect the coaxial
cable to the 75/300 ohm antenna adap-
tor.
(@ Insert the end of the cable.
@) Use pliers to pinch it and keep it in
place.
4. Re-install the cover.
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.

Connecting antennas
The T-shaped FM antenna is for indoor use only. Extend the antenna and move it until the clearest signal is received. Use tacks or similar
objects to fix it in the T-shaped arrangement giving the Jeast amount of distortion.
The AM loop antenna is also for indoor use only. Position it where the clearest sound is received. Put it as far as possible away from this
unit, the TV, speaker cables and power cords.
If clear signals cannot be received using only the enclosed T-shaped FM antenna or AM loop antenna, connect an outdoor FM or outdoor
AM antenna as needed.
The outdoor AM antenna will be more effective if itis stretched horizontally above a winduw or outside. (Do not disconnect the AM loop
antenna.)
U.S.
&
Canada
Others
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Be sure that the outdoor FM antenna is positioned as follows:
e Keep the antenna away from noise sources, such as neon signs and busy roads.
e@ Do not position it near power lines, etc. This is very dangerous.
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Connecting the power
e@ Before plugging in the unit, confirm that all connections have been made properly.
Before turning on the power, be sure that the VOLUME knob is fully turned counterclockwise.
e@ Turning on this unit’s power may cause a momentary power surge, which might interfere with other electrical equipment, such as com-
puters. If so, use a wall outlet on a different circuit.
U.S. and Canadian models:
Plugging the TX-8511’s power cord into an AC outlet puts the
POWER switch unit in stand-by status (the STAND-BY indicator is lit). Pressing
the POWER switch turns on the unit and lights up the display. If
this switch is pressed again, the unit returns to the stand-by status.
The POWER button on the remote control is used in the same way
as the POWER switch on the TX-8511.
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STAND-BY indicator
Models other than U.S. and Canadian models:
After plugging the TX-8511°s power cord into an AC outlet, press
SYSTEM switch the SYSTEM switch to put the unit in power-on status (the unit
can be operated and its display is lit). The remote control cannot
be used to operate the TX-851 1 if the SYSTEM switch is not set to
ON.
When the SYSTEM switch is set to ON, pressing the POWER but-
ton on the remote contro] switches the TX-8511 between stand-by
status (the STAND-BY indicator is lit) and power-on status (the
STAND-BY indicator display will light up).
Pressing the SYSTEM switch on the TX-8511 to set it ta OFF
turns off the unit. (When the SYSTEM switch is set to OFF, only a
small amount of power is used.)

Basic operations
VIDEO.1VDP —VIDEO-2/VCR TAPE-2MONTOR ——TAPE:1
VOLUME,
SELECTIVE
TONE CONT
a)
BALANCE
1. Select the source you wish to listen to
using the input selector (e.g. PHONO).
Confirm that the | T-2 MONITOR | indi-
cator is not lit when a source other than
TAPE-2 MONITOR has been selected.
Also check that the AUDIO MUTE
indicator is not lit.
2. Select the speakers.
Select and press the button for the
speakers that you want to listen to
(SPEAKERS A and/or SPEAKERS B).
The corresponding A and/or B indicator
lights up on the display panel. You will
hear from the speakers any sound going
through this unit. If both SPEAKERS
(A and B) are set to OFF, no sound will
come from the speakers.
3. Start playing the selected input source.
Follow the operating instructions for
that unit.
If FM or AM is selected, refer to
“Receiving stations”.
4. Adjust the level.
Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise or
press the UP button on the remote con-
trol to increase the volume level. Turn
the knob counterclockwise or press the
DOWN button on the remote control to
decrease the volume level.
5, Adjust to your desired tone.
BASS: Turn clockwise to boost or
counterclockwise to attenuate the bass.
TREBLE: Turn clockwise to boost or
counterclockwise to attenuate the tre-
ble.
SELECTIVE TONE CONT: Press
this button to clearly reproduce ultra-
low and -high frequencies. The SELEC-
TIVE TONE indicator lights up on the
display panel.
6. The BALANCE knob is used to con-
trol the relative volume level of the
left and right speaker systems or
headphones.
NOTE:
The power does not shut off completely by
just turning the power off. The power cord
should be removed from the AC outlet
when not in use for a prolonged time.
When a compact disc player and tape deck
with the FRI jack are connected together,
you can use the direct function feature.
Simply by directly operating the desired
component (compact disc player or tape
deck), this unit’s input selector automati-
cally switches to that component.
It is not necessary to switch this unit’s
input selector when changing listening
sources.
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Basic operations
AUDIO MUTE
a .
20s BOs FO
Cancel ~- 10 = 20~—
14
Stereo headphones with a standard binaural
(stereo) plug can be connected to the
PHONES jack.
When the headphone plug is inserted, the
speakers are not automatically muted but
can be controlled with the SPEAKERS A/
B buttons.
Press the MUTING button on the remote
control.
This button temporarily switches off the
sound from the speakers or headphones.
The AUDIO MUTE indicator will flash.
The muting function will be cancelled if
you:
@ press the MUTING button again, or
@ turn the power off then on.
The sleep timer can power off the system
after a specified time period.
To operate this function, use the remote
control supplied with your TX-85 11.
1. Start the source playing that you
would like to listen to (CD, Tape or
radio broadcast).
2. Set the amount of time after which
you want the system to turn off.
The sleep timer works for up to 90 minutes.
You can shorten the timer by 10 minute
increments by pressing the SLEEP button
until the desired time has been reached.
After the set time passes, the power will be
switched off automatically.
Cancelling the SLEEP setting
The timer will be cancelled if you:
e press the SLEEP button until it changes
to the display of the source you are lis-
tening to, or
@ turn off the power while the timer is
operating.

Receiving stations
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STEREO
Please make sure that the
and AUDIO MUTE indicators are not lit.
When the frequency is not known (Man-
ual tuning)
1. Press the FM or AM button.
2. Use the < DOWN TUNING UP >
buttons to change the frequency.
UPS weedeat the frequency increases.
DOWN.....the frequency decreases.
e The frequency is changed in 100 kHz
(or 50 kHz) steps in FM and 10 kHz (or
9kHz) in AM each time a tuning selec-
tor button is pressed.
@ If a button is held continuously for
more than 0.5 seconds, the frequencies
are scanned automatically. (FM auto
tuning mode)
When a broadcast is received, scanning
stops.
When the frequency is known (Direct
tuning)
1. Press the FM or AM button.
2. Press the DIRECT TUNING button.
The “-- -—” will flash for 16 seconds in
the frequency display.
3. Enter the frequency with the number
buttons while the cursors are flash-
ing.
Example: 88.10MHz 8—~8—>1-—>0/10
e@ When receiving AM broadcasts with a
9 kHz step (this depends on your
region), you can enter the frequency
directly.
With 10 kHz steps, entering a number
for the 10 kHz digit will set the | kHz
digit automatically to 0.
e If you enter a frequency that is out of
range, this unit will return to the previ-
ous frequency. If this happens, repeat
the procedure.
15

Receiving stations
FM | MUTE,
2 OFF ~
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If you tune in a stereo FM station, the STEREO indicator will be
illuminated if the signal is sufficiently strong.
If the signal is weak, it may be impossible to tune into your
desired station. In this case, tune in as follows.
Press the FAM MUTE/MODE button and FM MUTE OFF lights up.
At this time, the station will be in mono and interstation noise will
be heard.
Select the station you want to listen to.
This unit is equipped with an APR system to help tune in FM sta-
tions.
When receiving an FM station using manual or direct tuning, RF
MODE LOCAL/DX and STEREO MODE AUTO/MONDO settings
are made automatically, according to the station being received.
The APR system automatically sets the gain of the RF section to
DX or LOCAL according to the quality of the signal being
received. The RF MODE will indicate LOCAL when a sufficient
signal is received.
If the MONO indicator lights up while a station is tuned in, the
station will be received in mono even if it is a stereo station.
The STEREO MODE AUTO/MONO settings that the APR system
makes can be changed by pressing the FM MUTE/MODE button.
FM MUTE » TUNED «
‘ON STEHE
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FM MUTE ® TUNED 4 MEMORY GROUP
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ON STEREO
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Since ten AM or FM stations can be stored
in each group (A, B or C), a total of 30 sta-
tions can be stored in the memory.
1. Select the frequency that you want to
store in the memory.
(Refer to “Tuning the radio” on page
15.)
2. Press the MEMORY button.
The MEMORY indicator will light for
8 seconds.
3. While the MEMORY indicator lights,
press the GROUP button to choose
the desired group.
The group shown on the display
changes in the following order each
time the button is pressed: A > B > C
Aus
4. Select the desired memory num-
ber using the number buttons.
Press button 0/10 when choosing mem-
ory number 10.
NOTE:
Ree RS ENO «ORE | If the FM station received is an RDS sta-
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ON STEREO
CALI TET
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tion with a PS (Program Service Name),
the frequency display will change to the PS
display.
If there is no PS, the frequency display will
not change.
(Refer to pages 18 and 19 for more details
on the RDS function.)

Receiving stations
First, select the tuner as the source by
pressing the AM or FM input selector but-
ton on the main unit or TUNER input
selector button on the remote control.
Main unit
1. Press the GROUP button to select the
desired group.
2. Input the memory number you wish
to receive by using the number but-
tons.
or
Press the SCAN button.
Each station stored in the group chosen
in step 1 will be received for 5 seconds.
When the station that you want is
found, press the SCAN button again
and scanning will stop.
Remote control
1. Press the GROUP button and choose
the group.
2. Press the PRESET < or » button.
After the last number of GROUP C is
reached, scanning will restart at GROUP
A.
1. Select the station that you want te
cancel as explained in the previous
section.
- 2. Press the FM MUTE/MODE button
while holding down the MEMORY
button.
“--” will be shown on the display.
e Once the preset station has been can-
celled, the memory location can be used
to store another station.
FMMUTE ® TUNED «
or STEREO
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Receiving RDS (Only for European and some other models)
RDS reception is only in areas where RDS broadcasts are avail- PS: Program Service Name
able.
What is RDS?
Many FM stations now transmit RDS signals which give addi-
tional information. RDS provides you with various services so
that, for example, you can choose a station broadcasting your
favorite category of music or other information. The information
shown at the right is available on this unit.
PTY: Program Type
TP: Traffic Program
RT: Radio Text
NOTE:
In some cases, the characters displayed on the display of the
TX-8511 may not be exactly the same as the ones broadcast by
the radio station. If strange characters appear in the display, it is
because characters are being received that cannot be correctly
displayed by the TX-8511. They do not indicate a malfunction
of the unit.
PTY Classifications in Europe
0 NONE None No program type or undefined.
l Nib gato News reports Reports on current events and happenings.
Tir ot - i Topical reporting of current affairs, often with a wider range of topics than news
2IHFFATRS Current affairs P porns e P
= = reports.
Teer , General information such as weather forecasts, consumer affairs, medical help,
3 baw @rr it Information
oz = etc.
4 oH ie Bl Sport Live sports action, sports news and interviews.
S|FUHEATE Education Formal educational programs.
6 TRAM A Drama Radio plays and serial.
1
= = = ]
7 L it iL i Li re Culture Cultural programs (including religious affairs).
—FPTENFE | eq
8 L ie cp fp hah L ia Science and technology Programs about the natural sciences and technology.
9
VAR
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TT
Varied
Speech based programs not covered by the above categories, eg. quizzes, panel
games, comedy, etc.
10 PoP MN Pop music Popular commercial music, usually included in past or present sales charts,
1] i fe} ‘a K Mt Rock music Popular music with a more specialist appeal, often not included in sales charts.
1 Se ge fa Middle of the road music Easy listening music as opposed to Pop, Rock or Classical.
Bij Pha? of Light classics Classical music for general rather than specialist appreciation.
myo mere reel : . Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music, etc.,
14]; 7 74°43 i 7 77, Serious classics : :
= a including Grand Opera.
T - MA F Music styles not covered by the above categories, eg. Jazz, Rhythm & Blues,
biG THER Other music y y 8 & » .
Folk, Country, Reggae.

Receiving RDS (Only for European and some other models)
DISPLAY
SCAN PTY/TP
—« DOWN TUNING UP >
OISPLAY
%
EF C Character or Program
i aa Service Name
Radio Text
1. Press the PTY/TP button, and the program type of the cur-
rently selected station will be shown on the display (for
example, “SPORT”’).
If the station you are receiving is not broadcasting RDS, “NOT
RDS” (this is not an RDS station) will be shown on the display.
2. Use the TUNING UP/DOWN buttons to select another pro-
gram type (PTY) (for example, “ROCK M”’).
See the PTY descriptions on the previous page.
3. Press the SCAN button to start searching for the chosen
PTY station.
When a station is received with the desired PTY, the scanning
stops for approximately 5 seconds, before the unit starts scan-
ning again.
4. When the desired station is reached, press SCAN button
again to stop scanning.
If the station you are listening to is not an RDS station, this func-
tion cannot be used.
1. Press the PTY/TP button until “TP” appears on the dis-
play.
If x 7 Px is shown on the display, it indicates that the current
station is broadcasting traffic information.
2. Press the SCAN button to start searching for a TP station.
When the unit receives a TP station, it stops scanning.
If the unit cannot receive any signal, “NOT FIND” (cannot find
the station) is shown on the display.
If the station you are listening to is not an RDS station, this func-
tion cannot be used.
1. Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the display
changes as shown in the left.
If the current station you are listening to is not an RDS station,
only the frequency of the station or the station name, if you have
entered it (see page 20) appears. (If there have been no characters
entered, only the frequency is shown.)
When RT is received, it can sometimes take between a few seconds
and 15 seconds (more or less) to show RT on the display.
Sometimes the following messages will be shown on the display.
WATT: indicates that it requires more time to receive the RT
information. When the information is received, the characters will
scroll across the display.
NO TEXT: this appears for 3 seconds and indicates that even
though an RDS station is being received, there is no RT informa-
tion included.
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Entering station names
ABC ~ YZ-, _.*/
CHARACTER
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SPEAKERS A FM MUTE > TUNED
‘ON STEREO
FM MUTE » TUNED «
ON STEREO
‘SPEAKERS A
Th the we FE
PEM ES ¢§ LG
SPEAKERS A FM MUTE > TUNED 4
ON 1
APR SPEAKERS 4 FM MUTE » TUNED 4
RF STEREO ON STEREO
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LEP Es Ft
SPEAKERS A
3 = DOWN TUNING
CHARACTER
While receiving a preset FM or AM station, a maximum of 8
characters consisting of letters, numbers and some symbols
can be stored, for example to represent the station name.
European and some other models only:
If you attempt to enter characters for an FM station broad-
casting RDS information, “RDS...PS” is displayed and char-
acters cannot be entered.
Characters which can be entered:
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU
VWXYZ1234567890-Ux%/
Note: u indicates a space.
As an example, assume an FM station with a frequency of
89.50 MHz has been stored in preset number 2CH of group
B and will be given the name “ONKYO”.
1.Select the desired station.
(Refer to Selecting preset stations on page 17.)
2.Press the CHARACTER button on the front panel.
The frequency in the display goes off and the cursor ( _ )
flashes.
3.Continue pressing the SMNO button until ‘“O” is dis-
played.
With each press of the button, the character that appears
in the display changes one at a time in the following
sequence: 5 > M>N>O-55...
If a button is not pressed within one second, the cursor
automatically moves to the next position.
To delete a character, press the DIRECT TUNING button.
After the selected character is deleted, all characters to the
right of the deleted character move one space to the left.
4.Continue pressing number buttons to enter the desired
characters.
To enter N, press the SMNO button.
To enter K, press the 4JKL button.
To enter Y, press the 9YZ- button.
5.Press the CHARACTER button to store the entered
characters.
If a button is not pressed within 16 seconds, the operation
will end automatically.
e@ Press the DISPLAY button when you wish to check the
frequency while you are entering the characters.
1. Select the desired station.
(Refer to Selecting preset stations on page 17.)
2. Press the CHARACTER button.
The first character and the cursor flash alternately.
3. Press the < DOWN or UP ® TUNING button to move
the cursor below the character that you wish to change.
The cursor moves to the right when the UP » button is
pressed and moves to the left when the <4 DOWN button
is pressed.
4. Enter the desired character.
The previous character is replaced with a new character.
5. Press the CHARACTER button.
Clearing all characters
1. Select the desired station.
(Refer to Selecting preset siations on page 17.)
2. Press the CHARACTER button.
3. Hold down the MEMORY button and press the FM
MUTE/MODE button.
All characters entered for the selected station are cleared.
4. Press the CHARACTER button one more time.