Onkyo TX-SV343 User manual

TX-SV343
Audio Video Control Receiver
Instruction Manual
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Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo
TX-SV343 Audio Video Control Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and operating the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will
enable you to obtain optimum performance and
listening enjoyment from your new A/V Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Features
Power output:
USA & Canadian modeis:
Stereo mode
60 watts per channel, min. RMS into 8 ohms,
both channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with
no more than 0.08% THD.
Surround mode
Front L/R Channels
2 « 50 W (1 kHz, 0.08%, 8 ohms)
Center Channel
50 W (1 kHz, 0.15%. 8 ohms)
Rear Channels (Rear channel only driven)
ISW+!5W (1 kHz, 0.3%, 8 ohms}
European models:
Stereo mode
2 Xx 60 watts at 6 ohms (DIN)
Surround mode
Front L/R and Center Channels
3 x 50 watts at 6 ohms (DIN)
Rear Channels (Rear channel only driven)
15 watts + |S watts at 6 ohms (DIN)
Asian models:
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 modeéles 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 1s in compliance with the corresponding
technical standards such as ENSS5013,EN55020,.EN60555-2.
EN60065
Stereo mode an
2 x 80 watts at 6 ohms, 1 kHz (EIAD GERMERING,GERMANY ALE
Surround
mode
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YAMAZOE
Front L/R and Center Channels
3 x 65 watts at 6 ohms, | kHz (EIAJ) ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GMBH
Rear Channels (Rear channel only driven)
20 watts + 20 watts at 6 ohms, | kHz (EIAJ)
e Dolby Pro Logic and Hall Surround mode for spacious
sound Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord
e All channels boast discrete output stage circuits (extremely of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel,
rare in this receiver class) for accurate high-current, low- IMPORTANT:
impedance drive
e Costly, high-quality parts such as large power transistors,
oversized transformer and a heavy-duty, one-piece, extruded
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Battery-free memory backup
fRI Compatible remote control
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
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licens- SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
ing Corporation. DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE !S A DANGER OF SEVERE
DOLBY, the double-D symbol DO and “PRO LOGIC” are ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
heat sink enhance low-impedance drive capability Blue: Ne utral
e Dedicated line-level subwoofer output Brown: Live a
e 4 Audio and 2 AV inputs accommodate a complete AV system As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may
e A/B Speaker selector and outputs not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the termt-
e Tape monitor nals in your plug, proceed as follows:
e Adjustable digital delay The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal
e 30 FM/AM random presets in the plug which ts marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
e Preset scan tuning The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the termi-
e 3 Station group presets (10 stations per group) nal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
e RDS with PS (European models only)
e Direct access tuning IMPORTANT
e Motor-driven, precision 4-gang volume control A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Shoud the fuse need to be
e Headphone jack replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5
e Audio mute, sleep timer (via remote) amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362. Check
e
e

“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
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10.
Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance ts 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
waler — for example, near a bathtub, washbow!l, 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 tree space of at
least 20 cm and open up behind the apphance.
Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators. heat registers, stoves. or other appliances (including
ampltters) 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.
Ad
13.
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 uninsuiated “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.
Cleaning — The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended
by the manufacturer.
. Power Lines —- An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
. Nonuse Periods — The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged trom the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
. Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that objects
do not fal] and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through open-
ings.
. 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 apphance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
. Outdoor Antenna Grounding -— If an outside antenna is con-
nected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static
charges. Article 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 --__
“=~ GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
tm == POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 256, PART H}
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A

Precautions
Ll. 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 mijid 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 models: AC 230V. S5OHz
U.S.A. and Canadian models: AC 120V. 60Hz
Worldwide model: AC 220-230V/120V switchable,
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. 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.
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 1s
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 average. 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.
Supplied accessories
Remote controller (RC-328S) (1)
Batteries (size AA, R6, or UM-3) (2)
FM antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
(worldwide and some other models) (worldwide model only)
75/300 ohm antenna
adaptor (1)
CV plug (Shape may vary
according to the area where
purchased.) (1)

Before operating this unit
|. Determine the proper voltage for your
area: 220 ~ 230 V or 120 V.
2. If the setting on the voltage selector 1s
not correct, insert a screwdriver tnto the
groove in the switch and slide the
switch completely to the right (120 V)
or the left (220 ~ 230 V), whichever is
appropriate.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
220-230V™\
AM FREQ. STEP
SkHz ‘ ou
me =
The worldwide model is equipped 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.
US. & Canada: 10 kHz
Other areas: 9 kHz
Insert the batteries into the remote control according to the illustration.
The following information will help you
: ' get optimal use from the remote control.
f @ Place this unit away from direct bright
1) (2) (3) : light which can prevent proper opera-
i tion of the remote control.
e 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.
f @ Immediately remove empty batteries to
STAND-BY indicator —— = E avoid corrosion damage.
fF e To avoid potential corrosion damage,
never mix old batteries with new ones.
4 @ The manganese batteries supplied with
a | { 300 va ; this unit have a service life of approxi-
us “ - | “approx. 5m LS mately six months, depending on the
<“ o | “ (16 feet) ' frequency of use.
é Be The TX-SV343 comes equipped with
two AA (R6 or UM-3) manganese bat-
; e teries, but we recommend that long-life
a
a
e
AA
(LR6
or
AM-3)
size
alkaline
batter-
Z ies be used when replacing the batteries.
TX-SV343
Remote control sensor

Control positions and names
1 7 8 9 1011 12
20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13
USA & Canadian model
1
Display
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TAPE MON. | VIDECDJE ON OFF & STEREO “MEMORY | 46 C
Other than USA and
Canadian model
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For more imformation about buttons or 12, Master Volume control knob c. Speaker selector indicators
knobs, turn to page number listed in the [ ]. [14, 20] d. Video input selector indicators
13. Balance control knob [14]
14. Treble control knob [14]
15. Bass control knob [14]
e. Audio Mute indicator
f. FM Mute On/Off indicators
1. Power switch (System switch) 16. Direct Tuning button [16] g. EM Stereo indicator
[1] ae 17. Tuning Up/Down buttons [16] h. Tuned indicators
2. Stand-by/Received indicator [11] 1 Input selector buttons [14, 21,22] i: Memory indicator
3. Remote control sensor [5] 19. Speaker selector buttons [14] j. Sleep indicator
+. 18 10.20 views Dutton 20. Headphone jack [15] k. RDS indicator (European models
5. Center Mode button [19] only) —
6. Delay Time button [20] Il. Group indicators
7. Group button [17] If there is a protective film on the surface m. Multi function display
. _ Lea gages (Preset station/Sleep time/
8. Memory button [17] of the display which is making it difficult
. ad the displ: _ Center & rear volume level/Delay
9. FM Mute/Mode button [16, 17] fo read the display, remove It. time)
10. Number buttons (16, 17] a. Surround Mode indicators
n. Multi function display
11. Scan button [17] b. Tape Monitor indicator (Frequency/Input selector)

Control positions and names
1. Power button [11]
2. Input Selector buttons [14, 21, 22}
3. Surround Mode button [18, 19,
20]
4. SLEEP
POWER | ShEPP 504 MOTE |
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1. POWER =) = = 3. SURROUND . Sleep button [15]
2
INPUT
MODE
.
Tuner
operation
buttons
[17]
SELECTOR
9.
TUNER
.
Test
tone
button
[18,
19]
. Muting button [15]
. Volume up/down buttons [14, 20]
. Channel Selector Button [18]
7. MUTING
we on DN i bh
9. CHANNEL
SELECTOR
8. VOLUME
6. TEST TONE
Tape deck operation buttons
(DECK-A, DECK-B)
~a Reverse play button
wm > Forward play button
@/5E : Rec/pause button
a : Stop button
440. Fast rewind button
pe > Fast forward button
e When only a single deck is used, oper-
ate DECK-B.
CD player operation buttons (CD)
DISC : Disc button for CD changer
m © Play button
il : Pause button
a : Stop button
Kid = > Down button
mel = Up button

Connecting audio equipment
. Refer to the instruction manual of each component when making connections.
)\————(_” On each pair of connectors, the lower connector (red and marked R) corresponds to the right
channel and the upper connector (white and marked L) to the left channel.
Turntable
To wall outlet
CAUTION:
Do not plug in the power
cord until all connec-
tions have been made.
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CD player Tape deck
Cassette tape decks and a compact disc player that are
equipped with an Onkyo FRE 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.
TX-SV343
NOTE:
@ To enable proper remote control operation, both the RI
cables and the audio cables must be connected to the
units.
e This units remote contro! cannot be used to control
Onkyo turntables.
@ AnfRI remote control cable equipped with 1/8” (3.5 mm)
mini jacks ts included with any other component installed
with an fR# connector.
The direct function feature
When a compact disc player, and tape deck with the RI con-
nector are connected together, you can use the direct func-
tion feature.
Simply by directly operating the desired component (com-
pact disc player or tape deck), this unit's Input Selector auto-
matically switches to that component.
It is not necessary to switch this unit’s Input Selector when
changing listening sources.

Connecting video equipment
Refer to the instruction manual of each component when making connections.
On each pair of connectors, the lower connector (red and marked R) corresponds to the right channel and the upper connector (white
and marked L) to the left channel.
Video cassette recorder
(Video-2) TV/monitor
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
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REAR SPEAKERS CENTER
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AC OUTLETS
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CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
FRONT AOA B: OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER
FRONT A+B: 17 CHMS MIN. ! SPEAKER
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Video cassette recorder
(Video-1)
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 12, 13.)
The power to components connected to the SWITCHED outlet 1s
turned on and off using the power buttons on the front panel and
remote control. (Note for European model: the remote control can-
not be used when the POWER button on the front panel is set to
the OFF.)
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 components connected to this
unit do not exceed the capacity that is printed on the rear panel
above the AC outlets.

Connecting speakers
e Please connect each speaker according to the lustration, observing the correct connections for R, L, + and -.
@ Do not use unnecessarily long or extremely thin speaker cables. If the DC resistance of the speaker cables is too high. the damping factor
will decrease. adversely affecting the sound quality.
Speaker Impedance
This unit is designed to produce optimum sound quality when speakers with impedances within the set ranges are connected. Please check
the following information and choose speakers with the necessary impedances for the connections.
FRONT SPEAKERS:
A or B:6 ohms min./speaker
A+B :12 ohms min./speaker
CENTER SPEAKER: 6 ohms min.
REAR SPEAKERS: 6 ohms min./speaker
|. Open the lever.
2. Insert the wire.
3, Close the lever.
Before making any connections, please
refer to the explanation of “Speaker imped-
ance.
Rear Left
Speaker
Rear Right
Speaker
Active Subwoofer Center Speaker
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Use these terminals to
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Front Right
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@ When using only one speaker or when you wish to listen to
monaural (mono), the single speaker should never be connected
in parallel to both the right and left channel terminals at once.
O) The SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack can be connected to a
subwoofer amplifier, or to a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier.
e When using any unit connected to the SUBWOOFER PRE
OUT jack, set the SPEAKERS A button on the front panel
to ON.
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Positioning speakers
Speaker
placement
plays
an
tmportant
role
in
the
reproduction
of
Surround
sound,
The
manner
in
which
the
speakers
are
placed
varies
depending
on
the
size
of
the
room
and
the
wall
coverings
used
in
the
room.
The
illustration
below
shows
an
example
of
a
layout
for
standard
speaker
placement.
Refer
to
this
example
when
positioning
the
speakers
in
order
to
experience
the
best
of
Surround
sound.
For ideal Surround effects, all speakers should be installed.
If a center speaker or subwoofer is not connected, the sound
from the unused channel is properly distributed to the con-
| nected speakers in order to produce the best Surround sound
Sub ; possible.
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wooter senner Front:
speaker
|
f
The
left,
right
and
center
speakers
should
face
the
seated
lis-
tener and be placed at ear level. The center speaker produces
a richer sound image by enhancing the perception of the
sound's source and movement.
Rear:
Place the left and right Rear speakers | m (3 feet) above the
listener’s ear level and toward the sides of the room, making
speaker spuaker sure that the listener is within the speakers’ dispersion angle.
Left on, [7 Right These speakers produce the feel of a moving sound while
: | generating the sensation of being in the middle of the action.
| Sg | | Subwoofer:
Install a subwoofer with a built-in power amplifier for pow-
erful bass sounds. The placement of the subwoofer does not
affect the final quality of the sound image too much, so you
can install it with the room layout in mind.
Refer to the speaker instruction manual for more details.
Connecting the power
Betore plugging in the unit. confirm that all connections have been made properly.
Before turning on the power, be sure that the MASTER VOLUME control knob is fully turned counterclockwise.
Turning on this unit’s power may cause a momentary power surge. which might interfere with other electrical equipment. such as comput-
ers. [f so. use a wall outlet on a different circuit.
U.S. and Canadian medels:
Plugging the TX-SV343"s power cord into an AC outlet puts
POWER
switch
the
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-SV343.
Models other than U.S. and Canadian models:
After plugging the TX-SV343°s power cord into an AC out-
SYSTEM
switch
let.
press
the
SYSTEM
switch
to
put
the
unit
in
power-on
sta-
tus (the unit can be operated and its display is lit). The remote
control cannot be used to operate the TX-SV343 if the SYS-
TEM switch 1s not set to ON.
When the SYSTEM switch is set to ON, pressing the POWER
button on the remote control switches the TX-SV343 between
stand-by status (the STAND-BY indicator is lit) and power-
on status (the Display is lit).
Pressing the SYSTEM switch on the TX-SV343 to set it to
OFF turns off the unit. (When the SYSTEM switch is set to
OFF, only a smail amount of power ts used.)
11

Connecting antennas
Insert into the slot.
Outdoor Indoor
FM/TV T-shaped
antenna antenna
Se
300 ohm
ribbon wire
Directional linkage
type splitter
To TX-SV343 To TV (or VCR)
12
Press down on the lever.
Insert the wire.
Return 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 T-shaped antenna or 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 your fingernail or a smali screwdriver, pull the stop-
pers outwards and remove the cover.
Remove the transformer wire A from slit B and insert it
into shtC.
3. Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in the illustration.
Connect the coaxial cable to the 75/300 ohm antenna
adaptor.
Io
(> Insert the end of the cable.
(2) 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 inter-
fere with each other. If you must use a common FM/T'Y (or
VCR) antenna, use a directional linkage type splitter.

Connecting antennas
The T-shaped FM antenna ts 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 least 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 possibile 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.
c U.S. & Canada Others
The outdoor AM antenna will be more effective if it 1s stretched horizontally above a window or outside. (Do not disconnect the AM loop
antenna. )
U.S.
&
Canada
Others
Be sure that the outdoor FM antenna is positioned as follows:
e Keep the antenna away trom noise sources, such as neon signs and busy roads.
e Do not position it near power lines, etc. This is very dangerous.
| U.S. & Canada | Others
lr
ANTENNA
13

Listening to your favorite source
1. Press the SPEAKERS A button.
SPEAKERS A indicator lights up.
2. Press the desired input selector button (e.g. PHONO).
The appropriate letters (e.g. PHONO) appear on the display.
Confirm that the TAPE MON. indicator is off when a
source other than the TAPE (MONITOR) has been
selected. Also check the audio muting 1s off.
3. Start the selected input source playing.
Follow the operating instructions of that unit.
4. Adjust the volume to appropriate level using the
MASTER VOLUME control knob or VOLUME A
(up)/¥ (down) buttons on the remote control.
5. Adjust the tone controls for your desired tone.
SPEAKERS A: This button turns on or off the speakers
connected to the FRONT A, CENTER and REAR SPEAK-
ERS terminals. When the speakers are turned on. the
SPEAKERS A indicator Itghts up.
SPEAKERS B: This button turns on or off the speakers
connected to the FRONT B SPEAKERS terminals. When
the speakers are turned on, the SPEAKERS B indicator
lights up.
SPEAKERS A
a)
SPEAKERS B
a |
Note:
Surround sound activated can not operate A + B speaker
simultaneously.
Treble and Bass are effectively only for the Front left and
right speakers.
The best results are obtained from DOLBY PRO LOGIC
Surround when the center and Jeft and right front speakers
contain the same amounts of mid and high frequencies. As
the Treble and Bass contro! do not affect the Center speaker,
adjust the tone controls for the left and right front speakers to
match the sound given by the center speaker, Because of
this. we recommend the use of a good quality center speaker.
BASS: Adjust to strengthen or weaken bass response.
TREBLE: Adjust to strengthen or weaken treble response.
BALANCE: Use to adjust the relative volume levels of the
right and left front speaker systems and headphones.
TREBLE BALANCE
~ a.
14

Listening to your favorite source
Stereo headphones with a standard stereo
jack plug can be connected to the PHONES
jack. The sound heard through the head-
phones is the same sound that can be heard
from the Front speakers. although it may be
slightly different from what is heard from
the speakers when the Surround made is
used. (The sound from the headphones may
sound a little distant.)
x 4
nr |
SPEAKERS A AUBIO MUTE
s
ore Press the MUTING button on the remote
ve EE row control.
weve gxwue MS Hesers This button temporarily switches off the
sound from the speakers or headphones.
The AUDIO MUTE indicator will flash.
To cancel,
@ press the MUTING button again, or
e 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-SV343.
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 [0 minutes
increments by pressing the SLEEP button
until the desired time has been reached.
When the set ume comes, the power will be
switched off automatically.
VIBEO
90 80 70 7
Lo Cancel ~— 10 =—— 20 ~—
LEVEL VOLE
Cancelling the sleep setting
Press the SLEEP button until tt changes to
the source display you are listening to.
OF
The timer can also be cancelled while it ts
in operation, by turning off the power.
15

Tuning in a radio station
<4 DOWN TUNING UP >
DIRECT TUNING
Number buttons
. Press either the FM or AM button on the main unit.
2. Change the frequency using the <4 DOWN or UP
TUNING button.
Press the «@ DOWN TUNING button to decrease the tre-
quency and press the UP TUNING button to increase
the frequency.
The TUNED indicator in the display lights up when the
station is properly tuned in.
In FM, each press of a TUNING button changes the fre-
quency in 100 or 50 kHz steps: in AM, the frequency
changes in steps of 9 or 10 kHz, depending on the area
where the unit is used.
a= DOWN TUNING
If a button 1s continuously held down for more than 0.5 sec-
onds while tuning an FM station, the frequencies are scanned
and tuning automatically stops when a broadcast 1s received.
!. Press either the FM or AM button on the main unit.
2. Press the DIRECT TUNING button.
*.. --” flashes in the display for 16 seconds.
3. While ‘“-- --’’ flashes, enter the frequency using the
number buttons.
For example, to enter “$8.10 MHz’, press the 8, 8, 1,
a.) ; then 0/10 number buttons.
L_—_
The
TUNED
indicator
in
the
display
lights
up
when
the
station 1s properly tuned in.
If you enter a frequency that is out of range, the frequency
display will flash and the unit will return to the previous fre-
quency.
DIRECT TUNING
U.S./Canadian and worldwide models (in 10 kHz step
made):
: ; ; Since the AM frequency changes in 10 kHz steps, any num-
a
ber
entered
in
the
|
kHz
digit
position
automatically
changes
Ody
cx to 0.
If you tune in a stereo FM station, the STEREO indicator
@
lights
up
if
the
signal
is
sufficiently
strong.
If
the
signal
is
weak, it may be impossible to tune in the station.
1. Press the FM MUTE/MODE button on the main unit.
FM MUTE MOE
The FM MUTE OFF indicator lights up. This changes
the broadcast to mono, so interstation noise can be heard.
2. Select the station that you want to listen to.
16

Using preset radio stations
Number buttons
MEMORY FM MUTE MOGE
@
= CLEZ
)
1. Select the radio station frequency that you want to
store in the memory.
(Refer to Tuning in a radio station on page 16.)
2. Press the MEMORY button on the main unit.
The MEMORY indicator in the display lights up for 8
seconds.
3. While the MEMORY indicator is lit, continue press-
ing the GROUP button until the desired group is
selected.
With each press of the button, the group name that is
shown on the display changes one at a time in the follow-
ing sequence: A > B > C A...
4. Enter the desired preset number using the number
buttons.
Press the 0/10 number button when choosing preset num-
ber 10.
NOTE (European models only):
It the selected FM station broadcasts RDS signals with a PS
(Program service name), the name of the station is displayed
instead of the frequency. If there is no PS, the frequency is
displayed.
First. select the tuner as the source by pressing the AM or
FM input selector button on the main unit.
I. Press the GROUP button until the desired group is
displayed.
2. Enter the desired preset number using the number
buttons or press the SCAN button to scan through the
preset stations.
If the SCAN button is pressed, each station stored in the
selected group will be played for 5 seconds. When the
desired station is found, press the SCAN button again to
stop scanning.
Remote control operation
First, select the tuner as the source by pressing the TUNER
input selector button on the remote control.
1. Press the GROUP button until the desired group is
displayed.
2. Press the PRESET ( <4 or » ) button.
1. Select the station that you want to cancel.
(Refer to Selecting a preset station above. )
2. Hold down the MEMORY button on the main unit
and press the FM MUTE/MODE button.
*--"" appears in the display.
17

Selecting
a
Surround
mode
Surround system
Since
the
TX-SV343
is
equipped
with
a
front
amplifier.
center
amplifier
and
a
rear
(surround)
amplifier,
Dolby
Pro
Logic
Surround
effects
can
all
be
produced.
When
you
using
video
cassette
tapes
or
video
discs
that
have
the
DOLBY
STEREO
or
DOLBY
SURROUND
trade
mark.
you
can
enjoy
the
feeling
of
a
movie
theater
in
your
own
room.
When
reproducing
these
effects,
placement
of
the
rear
(surround)
speakers
is
important
for
optimum
sound
quality
in
your
room.
If
there
are
differences
in
the
volume
levels
of
the
speakers
when
enjoying
Dolby
Pro
Logic
Surround,
you
will
not
be
able
to
get
the
best
effect.
You
should
use
the
test
tone
to
adjust
all
the
speakers
to
the
same
volume
level.
Before operating: Be sure to turn on
SPEAKERS A and turn off SPEAKERS
B when enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Sur-
round.
1. Select a source encoded with Dolby
Surround and use the SURROUND
MODE button to select DOLBY PRO
LOGIC mode.
2. Use the CENTER MODE button to
select a center mode.
When the button is pressed. the mode
will change as shown below.
NORMAL — WIDEBAND — PHANTOM
(Refer to page 19 for details of these
modes. )
3. Press the TEST TONE button on the
remote control.
(Reter to Test Tone on page 19 for
details. )
4. From your fistening position, use the
remote control to adjust the relative
volume level of the test tone from the
different speakers.
Adjust the volume levels of all of the
speakers with the VOLUME 4 (up) and
V (down) buttons.
Press the CH.SEL button on the remote
control until CENTER ts selected and
use the LEVEL & or ¥ button to adjust
the center speaker level to match the
front left and right speaker levels. Then,
press the CH.SEL button on the remote
control to select REAR and use the
LEVEL & or ¥ button to adjust the Jev-
els of the rear speakers.
e If the center mode is set to PHANTOM,
only REAR can be selected by the
CH.SEL buttons.
5. Press the TEST button again and
stop the pink noise.
6. Use the DELAY TIME button to set
1
8
the
delay
time.
(Refer to page 20 for details.)
DELAY TIME

Selecting a Surround mode
SURROUND
MOCE
@
SPEAKERS A
SURROUND MODE
OFF
TE Da
WOEO? F GROUP am PRESSE) om
BEC r- BECK-o
of
SPEAKEAS A
- SURROUND MODE - VIDEO [EZ]
® DOLBY PRO LOGIC
NORMAL
Front L ch. Front R ch.
Center
Rear L ch.
WIDEBAND
FrontL ch. Center Front R ch.
CENTER
MODE
QO
Rear L ch. Rear R ch.
PHANTOM
Front L ch. Front R ch.
Rear L ch. Rear R ch.
Select a mode by pressing the SURROUND MODE button.
Make your choice of modes depending on the type of music you
are listening to, the media used, and your personal preference.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC: By using video tape and laser discs
with the Dolby Surround trade mark, you can decode four
channel Surround sound.
HALL: Simulates the atmosphere of a concert hall. Intended
for classical music.
OFF: This mode is used when you do not wish to use the
Surround mode. All input sound is output from the front
speakers directly.
@ The selected surround mode (Dolby Pro Logic, Hall or
Off) is automatically stored along with the selected
source. When the same source is subsequently selected,
the stored surround mode will be automatically recalled.
Use the test tone to adjust the volume level of each of the
speakers before enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround.
The test tone (pink noise) is produced by each speaker in
turn so you can match the volume levels of the Front, Center
and Rear speakers. The test tone cycling sequence depends
on the center mode settings, as follows.
If CENTER MODE 1s NORMAL or WIDEBAND:
° Front Leftt—>Center— Front Right—Rear 7
If CENTER MODE is PHANTOM:
r Front Left ——~>Front Right ——> Rear
Because the Center speaker plays such an important part in
Dolby Pro Logic surround, three different modes are avail-
able for it, depending on its size.
Select a mode by pressing the CENTER MODE button.
NORMAL: Use this setting when using a Center speaker
smaller than the Front left and right speakers.
WIDEBAND: Use this setting when using a Center speaker
similar to the Front left and right speakers in size and power.
PHANTOM: Use this setting when a Center speaker is not
present.
e When you press the CENTER MODE button. the name
of each mode will be shown on the display for 3 seconds
in turn.
19

Selecting a Surround mode
1 2 DELAY TIME 4
HOE
1.
Use
the
SURROUND
MODE
button
to
select
the
surround
mode.
Select
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
or
HALL.
(Refer
to
page
19
for
details
of
the
Sur-
round
mades.)
2. If DOLBY PRO LOGIC was selected
in step 1, use the CENTER MODE
button to select the center mode.
Oo
«2
—
3.
If
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
was
selected
:
in
step
1,
play
a
Dolby
Surround-
encoded
source.
4.
Adjust
the
MASTER
VOLUME
con-
trol
knob.
@ Treble, Bass and Balance controls are
effective only for the Front left and
: right speakers. The best effect from
/
Dolby
Pro
Logic
Surround
can
be
|
e
obtained
when
equal
settings
are
used
[
for
the
sound
from
the
L/R
front
speak-
7 ers and the sound from the center
~
<
:
speaker
for
the
middle
and_
treble
MASTER VOLUME
ranges.
You can change the delay time for the
sound from the rear (surround) speakers.
& Pressing the DELAY TIME button changes
DELAY
TIME
:
:
the
delay
time
every
5
msec
during
a
period
@Q @ of 15 to 30 msec in Dolby Pro Logic and
& every 5 msec during a period of 5 to 30 msec
in Hall. Delby Surround delay time is speci-
fied at 20 msec. It is recommended that ini-
tial Dolby Surround delay time be set at 20
msec, and adjustment to either 15 or 30 pos-
sible via the control. By adjusting the delay
time. and carefully adjusting Master Volume
# Level, Center Volume Level and Rear Vol-
SPORES A | ume Level, the apparent acoustic size of
. f your listening room can be enlarged or
deduced. Adjustable delay time allows you
to tailor the acoustic size of your listening
environment to match the sonic characteris-
tic spaces, such as concert hails, cathedrals,
etc. Use a shorter delay to simulate the size
of a small club or cabaret. Respective delay
time can be memorized for each surround
mode.
@ When you press the DELAY TIME but-
ton, DELAY and the delay time will be
shown for 3 seconds on the display.
SURROUND MODE