Onkyo TX-8511 User manual

TX-8511
Audio Video Control Receiver
Instruction Manual
European models
Other models

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo
TX-8511 Audio Video Control Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly betore 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 R.MS, 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 (EI.4J)
■ Discrete output stage circuits for true high-current,
low-impedance drive
■ 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
■ 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
■ RDS with PS. PTY, RT, TP (European and some
other models only)
■ Direct access tuning
■ Motor-driven, precision volume control
■ Headphone jack
■ Audio mute, sleep timer (via remote)
■ Battery-free memory backup
■ New non-resonant feet
■ New slip-free rotary volume knob
■ Rl 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 presert'es 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 e.xposed to a highly humid climate.
FOR u!s.a. model
Note to C.4TV system installer:
• This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Section 820-40 of the NTC which provides guide¬
lines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies tliat the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
FjDR CANADJ^N MODEL
POUR LE MODELE CANADIEN
• For models havina a pow'er cord w'ith a polarized plua.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK. MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT. FULLY INSERT.
• Sur les modeles dont la fiche est polarisee.
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.
FOR EUROPEAN MODEL ",
Declaration of Conformity
We, ONKYO ELTROPE
ELECTRONICS GMBH
INDUSTRIESTRASSE 18/20
82110 GERMERING.
GERMANY
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described
in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding
technical standards such as EN55013.EN55020,E.N60555-2,
EN60065
GERMERING,GERMANY
H. YAMAZOE
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS G.MBH
ATTENTION FOR BRmSH MODEL
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the poww supply
cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service
personnel.
I.MPORTANT:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code;
Blue; Neuu-al
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 plus which is marked with the lener L or coloured
RED.
IMPORT.ANT
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 YOLIR HOME THEN THE FUSE
SHOULD BE REMOVED .AND THE PLUG CLT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRIC.AL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED
INTO ANT 13 AMP SOCKET.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

“WARNING”
•TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FI^ OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS .4PPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS¬
TURE.”
CAUTION:
■ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR B.4CK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
P.4RTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER¬
VICE PERSONTCEL.”
A
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
A
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
Important safeguards
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - Tbe safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operat¬
ing instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions-.411 operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near
water - for e.xample, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundiy
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
ocstand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
6A. An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, e.xcessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
PORTABLS CART WARNING
7. W all or Ceiling Mounting-The appliance should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. V entilation - 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 maj' 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.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heal.
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power
suppl\' only of the tjpe described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
11. 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 safetj' 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 senices of a qualified electrician. Under no circum¬
stances should the user attempt to defeat the polarization of the plug.
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, especially near plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the appliance.
13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended
by the manufacturer.
14. Power Lines - 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 lime.
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. Daniage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced
by qualified service personnel when;
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;
or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
IS. Servicing - The user should not attempt to seivice the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified sert'ice 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 sialic
charges. Anicle 810 of the National Elccuica] Code, ANSl/NFPA 70.
provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supponing 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 elecuodes. and requirements for
the grounding electrode. See Figure 73.1.
FIGURE 73.1:
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROL^DLNG AS PER
N.4TIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
SZE9EA
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Precautions
Supplied accessories
1. Warranty Claim
You can find the serial number on the rear panel, bi case ol' war-
ranly claim, please report this number.
2. Recording Copyright
Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal u.se is
illegal without permission of the copyright holder.
3. AC Fuse
The fuse is located inside the cha.ssis 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 anil rear panels and
the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a .soft cloth
in a weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry,
and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean
cloth. Do not use rough material,.thinners, alcohol or other chemi¬
cal solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or
remove the panel lettering.
5. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME.
READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
• Some models are designed for use only with the power supply
voltage of the region where they are sold.
European and Australian inodeIs:AC 230V, 50H/.
U.S. and Canadian models: AC 120V, 60H/,
Worldwide model: AC 220-230V/I20V swiichable.
50/60H7.
Other: AC 220V. 601 Iz
• Vuitage Selector (Rear I’anel)
Worldwide models are ei|uipped with a voltage .selector to con¬
form to local power supplie.s. Be sure to set this .switch to
match the voltage of the power supply in your tirea before
plugging in the unit. (See below.) Models without a voltage
.selector can only be u.scd in areas where the power supply is
the same as that of the unit.
• The jtower does not shut off completely by just turning the
power off. So power cord should be removed from AC outlet
when not in use fora prolonged time.
Before operating this
Remote control RC-329S (1)
Battery (size AA. R6, or UM-3) (2)
AM loop antenna (1) T-shaped FM antenna (1)
unit
Setting the voltage selector
(worldwide mod^^n ly)
1. Determine the proper voittige for your
area: 220-230 V or 120 V.
2, If ,the .setting on the voltage .selector is
not correct, insert a screwdriver into the
groove in the switch and slide the
switch completely to the right (120 V)
or the left (220 - 230 V), whichever is
appropriate.
Setting the tuning step fre- ;
quency (worldwide model only)
The worldwide model is eijuipped with a
switch that controls the AM (9 kHz/
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
1 2 3 4 5 6 ' 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
USA and Canadian model
Display
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GROUP
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I’or more inrormalion aboui buttons or
knobs, turn to the page number listed in [ ].
1. POWKR (oi SYS'l’i:M)switcli
1121
2. SPEAKERS A/B buttons [13)
3. MR OFE button [261
4. SELECTIVE TONE CONT
button 1131
5. Remote sensor [til
6. DISPLAY button IP))
7. ◄ DOWN, UP ► TUNING
buttons 115]
8. DIRECT TUNING button [15|
9. GROUP button [16, 17]
10. Number buttons 115-17]
11. SCAN button f 17, 19]
12. CHARAC TER button [20]
13. PTYnT button [19]
(Only for European and some
other models)
14. VOLUME knob 113]
15. BALANCE control knob ]13|
16. TREBLE control knob [13]
17. BASS control knob (13]
18. EM MUTl-yMODE button [16, 17]
19. MEMORY button [16, 17[
20. Input selector buttons [ 13[
21. STAND-BY indicator [ 12]
22. Ileadpbone jack[14]
I Display , >'Ji
II' ihere is a proleclive film on the surface
of die display wbieb is making ii dilTiculi
lo read the display, remove ii,
a. APR indicators
b. 'r-2 MONITOR (Tape-2
Monitor) indicator
c. Speaker seiector indicators
d. Video input selector indicators
e. AUDIO MU'Tl'^ indicator
r. Selective Tone Control indicator
}.. I’M mutt: ON/OFE indicator
b. vSTEREO indicator
i. 'TUNIlD indicator
j. MEMORY indicator
k. SLICEP indicator
l. GROUP indicators
m. P reset station/sleep timer
dis|)lay
n. RDS indicator (Only for
European and some other models)
o. Multi function display
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Control positions and names
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1. POWER
2. INPUT
SELECTOR
3. DECK-A/-
DECK-B
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Sleep
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4. TUNER-
5. CD
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6. SLEEP
7. MUTING
8. VOLUME
Remote Control
1. POWER button [12]
2. INPUT SELECTOR buttons [ 13]
4. TUNER operation buttons [17]
GROUP : Group bulton
•^PRESET ► : P reset memory up/down
buttons
6. SLEEP button [14]
7. MUTING button [14]
8. VOLUME Aff buttons [13, 26]
When you have made the Rl comieetions
mentioned on page 7, you will be able to
use the Ibllowing buttons.
3. Tape deck operation buttons
(DECK-A, DECK-B)
: Reverse play button
fc- : Forward play button
: Fast rewind button
►► : Fast forward button
■ : Stop button
•/II ; Rec/pause button
When only a single deck is used,
o|>erate DECK-B.
5. CD player operatioti buttons (CD)
■ : Slop button
11 : Pau.se button
: Play button
; Down button
»l ; Up bulton
DISC ; Disc button for CD changer
- nr-f'fxisy ■ -«
>1 Using the remote controls, a
..... .. . _1 _
'I'be following information will help you
gel optimal use from the remote control.
• Place this unit iiway from direct bright
light which c:m prevent proper opera¬
tion of the remote control.
• Make sure audio rack doors do not have
tinted glass. Placing this unit behind
such :i door tntty prevent proper remote
control operation.
Loading the batteries
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 mitius (-) terminals positioned as indi¬
cated by the diagram inside the battery
compartment, theti clo.se the cover.
• lmt|i6diately remove empty batteries to
avoid corrosioit 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 u.se.
• The TX-8511 comes equipped with two
AA (R6 or UM-3) manganese batteries,
but we recommend that long-life AA
(LR() or AM-3)-.size alkaline batteries
be used when replacing the batteries.
6

Making system connections
Refer lo ilie insiruciion inunual of each coinponeiii when making conneclions.
On each pair of conneclors. lire connector (red and marked R) corresponds to the right
channel and the connector (white and marked L) to the left channel.
Turntable
i-Rerhoteicontrol connections
Ca.s.setie tape decks and it compact disc player that tire eqiiip|icd
with an Onkyo Rl connector can he operated using the remote
control included with this unit.
To enable remote control operation of other compt>neats. connect
the remote control cable as shown at the lelt.
Connect the remote control cable to the black connector with the
Rl mark, never connect it to the green or gray connector with the
fTR ■ ; mark.
Norii:
• To enable proper remote control operatioti, both the Rl cables
and the audio cables must be connected to the units.
• This unit’s remote control cannot be used to control Onkyo
turntables.
• An RI remote control cable equipped with 1/8” (3.5 mm) mini
jacks is incluiled with any other component installed with an
Rl connector.
7

Making system connections
Refer to the instruction niunuul of each coniponeni when inakinj; 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 lelt channel, and the connector (yellow and marked V) to the Video jack.
VDP(VIDEO-I) VCR (VIDEO-2) TV/Monitor
If there should be interference between the 'fV 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 Coniwcim^ imimiuis on page 10, II.)
r’ AC outlet connections
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 tmd the area where the unit is
punBhased. Be careful that other compo¬
nents connected to this unit do not
exceed the capacity that is printed on
the rear panel above the AC outlets.
• (For the Europtean and worldwide models)
The remote control cannot be used
when the SYSTEM switch on the front
panel is set to OFF.
8

Making system connections
USA and Canadian models
Other models
CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
A or B: 4 ohms min./speaker
A + B : 8 ohms min./speaker
USA and Canadian inudcls:
According to the impedance of the s|x-akers
used, set the SPEAKER INPEDANCE'
SELECTOR on the rear panel as sl\own in
the table.
Usable speaker impedance
Selector
posiliun
A or B speaker
4 ohms - 6 ohm.s/speaker
n
A and B speakers
8 ohms or above/speaker
J
A or B speaker
8 ohms or above/speaker
<==
[n
J FL
• Do not plug in the power cord during
speaker system connection and opera¬
tion of the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR.
Other mudelst
• 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.)
Connecting the speaker^^
cables
1. Open the lever.
2. Twist wire ends very tight, and insert
the wire.
3. Close the lever.
Before mtiking any connections, plea.se refer
to the e.xplanation of "Speaker impedance”.
Connecting the speakers ^ i j
You can connect two separtite pairs of
spctiker systems.
Plea.se connect each speaker according to
the illustration, observing the correct con¬
nections for R, L, + and -.
• Di> not use unnece.ssarily lotig or
extremely thin speaker leads. If the DC
resistance of the speaker leads is too
high, the d,amping factor will decrease,
adversely affecting the sound quality.
• When using only one speaker or when
you wish to listen to monaural (mono),
the single speaker should never be con¬
nected in parallel to both the right and
left channel terminals at the same lime.

Connecting antennas
; AM loop antenna -I
Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the
illustration. (Refer to the ne.xt page for
details on connecting the AM loop
antenna.)
• 75/300 ohm adaptor , , - j
; (worldwide and some other.
■ models) '^
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 coaxitil cable as shosvn 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-mstall the cover.
I D|rectlphal linkage M | p;
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. I f you must use a common FM/
TV (or VCR) antenna, use a directional
linkage type splitter.
TO

Connecting antennas
i
^TTdhapdd FM antehnaiand. AM loop antenna’^?'*;
nrt’.t V.i. l.kla.'.:k.. ill . ^.. r ^ __ - ■ ' ■ ' - » -'Z
The T-shaped FM anienna is for indoor use only. Extend the atitenna and move it until the elearest signal is received. Use lacks or .sit]iilar
objects to fix it In the T-shaped arrangement giving the least amount of distonion.
The AM loop anienna is also for indoor use only. Position it where the clearest sound is received. Pul it as far as possible away from ihis'
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 anienna, connect an outdoor FM or outdoor
AM anienna as needed.
J.S. & Canada
Others
oorAM antenna
r-'-'t.v; t
The outdoor AM antenna will be more effective if it is stretched horizontally above a window or outside. (Do not disconnect the AM loop
antenna.)
U.S. & Canada
Others
[j Outdpor'F M anten n a : ^
Be sure that the outdoor FM anienna is positioned as follows:
• Keep the antenna away from noi.se sources, such as neon signs and busy roads.
• Do not po.silion it near power lines, etc. This is very dangerous.
U.S. & Canada
11

Connecting the power
• 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.
• Turning on this unit’s power may cau.se 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
unit in stand-by status (the STAND-BY indicator is lit). Pre.ssing
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 u.sed in the same way
as the POWER switch on the TX-8511.
Models other than U..S. and Canadian models:
After plugging the TX-8511 ’s power cord into an AC outlet, press
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-8511 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 control switches the TX-8511 between stand-by
.status (the STAND-BY indicator is lit) and power-on status (the
display will light up).
Pressing the SYSTEM switch on the TX-8511 to set it to OFF
turns off the unit. (When the SYSTEM switch is set to OFF. only a
small amount of power is used.)
12

Basic operations
1. Select the source you wish to listen to
using the input selector (e.g. PHONO).
Confirm that the I 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 lor 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 staiion.s".
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 counterclockwi.se or press the
DOWN button on the-remote control to
decrea.se 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
counlerclockwi.se to attenuate the tre¬
ble.
SELECnVE TONE CONT: Pre.ss
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 Ls u.sed to con¬
trol the relative volume level of the
left and right speaker systems or
headphones.
NOTE:
The power docs 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 lime.
The direct function feature^( 4
When a compact disc player and tape deck
with the Rl 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
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.
■ » < ■
MJOOWUTC
❖
Press the MUTING button on the remote
control.
This button temporarily switches oIT the
sound from the speakers or headphones.
The AUDIO MUTE indicator will Bash.
The muting function will be cancelled if
you:
• press the MUTING button again, or
• turn the power off then on.
suc^
nr f
j—»- 90 —*" 80 70
^ Cancel •-— 10 20
The sleep timer can power off the system
after a speciftcd time period.
To opemte this function, use the remote
control supplied with yourTX-851 1.
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 timei. will be cancelled if you:
• presrthe 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.
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Receiving stations
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; : Tuning the radio (Manual
[Tuning and|Direct'tunln^
When the frequency i.s not known (Man¬
ual tuniii}’)
1. I’res.s the F.M or A.M button.
2. Use the ◄ DOWN TUNING UP ►
buttons to cbange the frequency.
UP.the frequency increases.
DOWN t he frequency decreases.
• 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 it broadcast is received, scanning
stops.
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When the frequency is known (Direct
tuning)
1. i’ress the FM or AM button.
2. Press the DIRECT TUNING button.
The will Dash for 16 .seconds in
the frequency display.
.5. luilcr the fre(|uency with tlie number
buttons while the cursors are flasb-
ing.
Example; 88.10 MHz 8 -> 8 0/10
• 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 1 kHz
digit automatically to 0.
• 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.

Receiving stations
ir you lune in a stereo FM station, the STEREO indicator will be
illuminuted if the signal is sufficiently strong.
If the signal is weak, it may be impossible to tune into your
de.sired station. In this cti.sc, tune in as follows.
Press the FM 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.
Tltis unit is equipped with an APR system to help tune in FM sta¬
tions.
When receiving an F'M station using manual or direct tuning, RF
MODE LOCAL7DX and STEREO MODE AUTO/MONO 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 AU I'O/MONO settings that the APR system
makes can be changed by pressing the FM MUTE/MODE button.
Programming radio stations
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 tights,
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
-»A...
4. Select the desired memory num¬
ber using the number buttons.
Press button 0/10 when choosing mem¬
ory number 10.
NOTE^ ' ■
If the FM station received is an RDS sta¬
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.)
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Receiving stations
pSelectItK
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 second.s.
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.
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1. Select the station that you want to
cancel as explained in the previous
section.
2. Press tlie FM .MUTE/MODE button
while holding down the MEMORY
button.
” will be shown on the display.
• Once the prc.sei station has been can¬
celled, the memory location can be used
to store another .station.
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ROCGivinQ RDS (Only for European and some other models)
RDS reception is only in areas where RDS broadcasts are avail¬
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.
NO'IE:
In-some ca.ses, 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 canttot be correctly
displayed by the TX-8511. They do not indicate a tnalfunction
of the unit.
PS: Program .Service Name
PTV: Program Type
TP: Trafnc Program
RT’: Radio Text
PTY Classificalions in Europe
None
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Current affairs
Infurmatiun
Sport
Education
Drama
Culture
No program ty|)e or undenned.
Reports on current events and happenings.
Topical reporting of current affairs, often with a wider range of topics than tiews
reports.
General information such as weather forecasts, consumer affairs, medical help,
etc.
Live sports action, sports news and interviews.
Formal educational programs.
Radio plays and serial.
Cultural programs (including religious affairs).
Science and technology Programs about the natural sciences and technology.
Varied
Pop music Popular commercial music, u.sually included in past or present sales charts.
Rock music Popular music with a more specialist appeal, often not included in .sales charts.
Middle of the road mu.sic Easy listening nui.sic as opposed to Pop, Rock or Classical.
Speech based programs not covered by the above categories, eg. quizzes, panel
games, comedy, etc.
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Light cla.s.sics
Serious classics
Other music
Classical mu.sic for general rather than specialist appreciation.
Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music, etc.,
including Grand 0|>era,
Music styles not covered by the above categories, eg. Jazz. Rhythm & Blues,
Folk, Country. Reggae.
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R0C6iving RDS (Only for European and some other models)
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Searchlngdor a station which broadcasts^youry -i
favorite category (PTY scan).,. ■ (j f
1. Press the P'l'Y/TP hiittun, and the pniEram type of the cur¬
rently selected station will he shown on the display (for
example, “SPORT”).
If the station you arc receiving is not broadcasting RDS, “NOT
RDS” (tills is not an RDS station) will be shown on the display.
2. Use the 'I’UNING UP/DOVVN buttons to select another pro¬
gram type (Fl'Y) (for example, “ROCK M”).
See the PTY descriptions on the previous page.
3. Press the SCAN button to start searching for the chosen
Fl'Y station.
When a station is received with the desired I’TY, 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.
Receiving RDS traffic Information
If the station you are listening to is not an RDS station, this func-
tiim cannot be used.
1. Pre.ss the PTY/TP button until “Tl’” appears on the dis-
play.
If : T P z is shown on the display, it indicates Uiat the current
.station is broadcasting irafnc inforination. ,
2. Pre.ss 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.
1
r-^ Frequency -» Characler or Program
Service Name
-Radio Texl --
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 arc 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 lew seconds
aitd 15 secomis (more or less) to show RT on the display.
Sometimes the following mc.ssages will be shown on the display.
WAIT: indicates that it requires more lime to receive the RT
infonnation. 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.

Entering station names
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While receiving :i 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-
ca.siing RDS information, “KDS...P,S‘’ is displayed and char¬
acters catmot be entered.
Characters which can he entered:
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU
VWXYZ1234567890-,..*/
•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 presel .\lations on page 17.)
2.1’ress the CHARACTER button on the front panel.
The frequency in the display goes off and the cursor ( _ )
Hashes.
3.Contiime pressing tlie 5MNO 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-^0-» 5...
If a button is not pressed within one second, the cursor
automatically moves to the next position.
■ |b delete a charticier, 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.
d.Continuc pressitig number buttons to enter the desired
characters.
To enter N, pre.ss the 5MNO button.
To enter K, press the 4JKL button.
To enter Y, press the 9YZ- button.
S.Press the CHARACTER button to store the entered
characters.
If a button is not pressed within 16 .seconds, the operation
will end automatically.
• Pre.ss the DISPLAY button when you wish to check the
frequency while you are entering the characters.
; Changing an entered character.- ;
1. Select the desired station.
(Refer to Selecliiig prc.wl .vuilion.'- on page 17.)
2. Pre.ss the CHARACTER button.
The first character and the cursor Hash alternately.
3. Pre.ss the ◄ DOWN or UP ► TUNING button to move
the cursor below thelcharacter that you wish to change.
The cursor moves to the right when the UP ► button is
pressed and moves to the left when the ◄ DOWN button
is pressed.
4. Enter the desired character.
The previous character is replaced with a new character.
5. Press the CHARACTER button.
Cleariitg all characters
1. Select the desired station.
(Refer to Selfciing preset stations on page 17.)
2. Press the CHARACTER button.
3. Hold down the MEMORY button and press the E.M
MUTE/MOUE button.
All characters entered for the selected station are cleared.
4. Press the CHARACTER button one more time.
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