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POWER

DIGITAL SURROUND PROCESSOR 

TEST TONE

DIMMER

LEVEL

DISTANCE

SPEAKER

PARAMETER CONTROLLER

MULTI-CH
    INPUT

LFE LEVEL

VOLUME

I N P U T - 1

I N P U T - 2

C I N E M A
  R e - E Q

ON

OFF

ED-301

L I S T E N I N G
      M O D E

MIDNIGHT
THEATER

Thank you

 for purchasing the ONKYO ED-301

Digital Surround Processor.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and turning on the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain the optimum performance and maximum
listening enjoyment from your new ED-301.
Please retain this manual for future reference.

Instruction Manual

Digital Surround Processor

ED-301

Connections

7-9

Contents

Important Safeguards

2

Precautions

3

Before using this unit

5

System configuration

6

Speaker setting and distance setting 10-11

Output level setting

12-13

Playing surround sounds

14-15

Setting the listening mode

16-17

Position and name of each control

18

Features

4

Troubleshooting

19

Specifications

20

Summary of Contents for ED-301

Page 1: ...the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain the optimum performance and maximum listening enjoyment from your new ED 301 Please retain this manual for future reference Instruction Manua...

Page 2: ...have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appli ance 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...

Page 3: ...receiving antenna Increase the separation between other equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the...

Page 4: ...c decoders and output to amplifiers Two types of 5 1 channel audio output 5 1 channel signals can be output in two ways You can use either the independent multi channel audio output jacks RCA type or...

Page 5: ...river into the groove in the switch Slide the switch all the way to the right 120 V or to the left 220 230 V whichever is appropriate Before using this unit Supplied accessories Check that the followi...

Page 6: ...ayout however may vary depending on the size and wall material of your listening room To obtain ideal sound field effects be sure to place the Right and Left Front speakers at the same distance from y...

Page 7: ...making connection When this terminal is not in use replace the protective cap To connect players use cables supplied with the equipment or the proper commercially available cables If your speakers are...

Page 8: ...tions System connection using one A V amplifier with 5 1 channel audio input e g ONKYO TX SV919THX 828THX 646 545 454 444 If your A V amplifier has 5 1 channel audio input jacks connect the ED 301 s 5...

Page 9: ...plifiers instead of one A V amplifier with 5 1 channel input See the previous page for how to connect the player Caution If your speakers are connected via three independent power amplifiers do not co...

Page 10: ...YES 1 Press POWER 2 Press INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 Skip this step if the desired input mode is already selected Do not press MULTI CH INPUT or you will be unable to go on to the next and later steps 3 Pres...

Page 11: ...you want to set while the speaker indicator is blinking When the setting for the current speaker type has been done press DISTANCE and the speaker indicator s for the next speaker type will blink You...

Page 12: ...V amplifier If the amplifier s input level is too high use the VOLUME control button of the ED 301 to decrease the ED 301 s output level If no sound is heard check if the ED 301 is selected on the am...

Page 13: ...one may be adjusted in the range of 3 dB according to your taste 1 Press POWER 2 Press INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 Skip this step if the desired input mode is already selected Do not press MULTI CH INPUT or yo...

Page 14: ...ect decoding mode When the decoding mode is switched depending on the Dolby Digital software or playing equipment a skipped sound or noise may be caused at an early stage of reproduction After playing...

Page 15: ...output jacks or an external decoder 1 Press POWER 2 Press MULTI CH INPUT The display will now show MULTI CH Each time you press this button the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 indicator shown at the upper right se...

Page 16: ...ights when the listening mode is SURROUND STEREO Stereo mode SURROUND Dolby Pro Logic mode PHANTOM appears if the Center speaker setting is NONE 3 STEREO appears if the L R Surround speaker setting is...

Page 17: ...ress MIDNIGHT THEATER when the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator is lit on the display The M THEATER indicator appears at an upper part of the display and the message MIDNIGHT THEATER scrolls To cancel the Midn...

Page 18: ...ars Main unit 1 1 1 1 1 POWER switch 10 16 2 2 2 2 2 TEST TONE button 12 3 3 3 3 3 DIMMER button 17 4 4 4 4 4 PARAMETER CONTROLLER button 10 13 5 5 5 5 5 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 button 10 16 6 6 6 6 6 LISTENI...

Page 19: ...e laser disc player via a demodulator See page 7 Check that the audio connection cables are correctly connected Check that the A V amplifier is set properly Set the SURROUND 3 STEREO or PHANTOM mode b...

Page 20: ...2 2429 3118 Fax 852 2428 9039 http www onkyo co jp HOMEPAGE Frequency response 20Hz 20kHz 0dB 3dB Input sensitivity and impedance Input 1 2 200mV at 50k Multi channel Audio Input L R C LS RS SW 200mV...

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