Onkyo TX-SR373, Operating Instructions Manual

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Before you start
Checking what’s in the box
Please check that you’ve received the following supplied
accessories:
• Setup microphone
• Remote control
• AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system
operation) x2
• AM loop antenna
• FM wire antenna
• Quick start guide
• Safety Brochure
Installing the receiver
• When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and
stable surface.
Don’t install it on the following places:
– on a color TV (the screen may distort)
– near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a
magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.
– in direct sunlight
– in damp or wet areas
– in extremely hot or cold areas
– in places where there is vibration or other movement
– in places that are very dusty
– in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)
Flow of settings on the receiver
The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an
abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily
after following the procedure below to make the connections
and settings.
The colors of the steps indicate the following:
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Required setting item
Setting to be made as necessary
1
Connecting the speakers
Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on
the sound.
• Placing the speakers ( page 8 )
• Connecting the speakers ( page 9 )
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2
Connecting the components
For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a
digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to
the receiver.
• About video outputs connection ( page 11 )
• Connecting a TV and playback components
(
page 12 )
• Connecting antennas ( page 14 )
• Plugging in the receiver ( page 15 )
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3
Power On
Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to
this receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV
if you don’t know how to do this.
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4
Making the initial settings according to the region
and environment in which you live
• Changing the TV format setting of Graphical User
Interface (
page 27 )
• Changing the frequency step of AM Radio ( page 28 )
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5
The Input Assign menu ( page 31 )
(When using connections other than the
recommended connections.)
The HDMI Setup menu ( page 32 )
(When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio
Return Channel function.)
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6
Use the on-screen AccuEQ Room Cal. setup to set up
your system
• Automatically setting up for surround sound
(AccuEQ Room Calibration) (
page 16 )
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7
Basic playback ( page 18 )
• Selecting the audio input signal ( page 18 )
• Playing a USB device ( page 20 )
• Choosing the listening mode ( page 25 )
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Adjusting the sound as desired
• Using the Advanced Music Optimizer ( page 25 )
• Setting the Audio options ( page 26 )
• Manual speaker setup ( page 29 )