English FM Stereo Tuner Before using T-405TX Connections Instruction Manual FM STEREO TUNER PRESET BAND TIMER MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR STANDBY/ ON TUNING T-405TX Operation DISPLAY CHARACTER ACCUCLOCK FM STEREO TUNER PRESET TIMER MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR STANDBY/ ON TUNING ACCUCLOCK T-405TX Other Information DISPLAY CHARACTER
Before using Thank you for purchasing ... Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO T-405TX Tuner. Please read this manual thoroughly before making any connection or turning on the power. Follow these instructions to obtain optimum performance and maximum listening enjoyment from your new Tuner. Please retain this manual for future reference.
Important Safeguards 7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 17. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: 8. Ventilation – The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
Precautions 1. Warranty Claim You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In case of warranty claim, please report this number. 2. 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.
Table of contents Connections Connecting to the ONKYO Separate Collection Series Components ................ 6 Connecting to other components ................................................................... 8 Antenna connections .................................................................................... 10 Operation Other Information Before Using Setting the Clock .......................................................................................... 12 Receiving stations ................
Connections Connecting to the ONKYO Separate Collection Series Components This section introduces you to the other Separate Collection Series system components and their convenient system functions, followed by instruction on how to connect the system. The following Separate Collection Series components are available: • A-905TX ............. Integrated Stereo Amplifier • C-705TX ............. Compact Disc (CD) Player (Not available in U.S. and Canada) • C-707CHX ..........
System connection for use of Timer function Cassette tape deck (K-505TX) or MD recorder (MD-105TX) OUTPUT REMOTE CONTROL INPUT OUTPUT (REC) (PLAY) REMOTE CONTROL AC OUTLET L AC 230-240V UNSWITCHED 100W MAX. L D ANTENNA 50Hz To wall outlet R FM 75 Tuner (T-405TX) R AC OUTLET AC 230-240 V 50 Hz UNSWITCHED 100W MAX. Before Using If you wish to use the Timer function of this unit in your system, connect the power cord as shown below and connect the cable and audio connection cables.
Connecting to other components Before connecting • Do not connect the unit’s AC power cord to a wall outlet until you have completed all the other connections. • On each pair of connectors, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right channel, and a white connector (marked L) to the left channel. Connect white plugs of audio connection cables to L connectors and connect red plugs of audio connection cables to R connectors .
1 Connecting the amplifier Connect the tuner’s OUTPUT jacks and the amplifier’s TUNER input jacks using the audio connection cable. Refer to the amplifier’s instruction manual for connection information. 2 AC outlet (UNSWITCHED) REMOTE CONTROL AC OUTLET AC 230-240V UNSWITCHED 100W MAX. ANTENNA FM 75 50Hz R 230-240 V, 50 Hz models 120 V, 60 Hz models Capacity is 120 watts. Capacity is 100 watts.
Antenna connections Connecting the FM antenna Connecting the antenna cable 1. Open the lever. 2. Insert the wire. 3. Close the lever. FM indoor antenna The supplied FM antenna is for indoor use only. Move the antenna in various directions until the clearest signal is received. Fix it with push pins or similar implements in the position that will cause the least amount of distortion. U.S.
Connecting the AM antenna (U.S. and Canadian models only) • AM reception is available only on the U.S. and Canadian models. Assembling the AM loop antenna Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the illustration. Before Using Insert into the hole. Connecting the antenna cable 1. Open the lever. 2. Insert the wire. 3. Close the lever. Connections Connecting the AM loop antenna The AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. Set it in the direction and position where you receive the clearest sound.
Operation Setting the Clock The ”ACCUCLOCK“ features an automatic clock adjusting function automatically sets the clock time on the tuner by means of RDS broadcast signals. • The “ACCUCLOCK” feature is available only on the European model, and only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. • Adjust the clock as explained in “Setting the clock manually” on page 14 if you are using a model U.S. and Canadian models or if you are using the unit in the area where RDS broadcasts are unavailable.
TAPE PAUSE / STEP MEMORY TIMER √PRESET® REPEAT PLAY MODE CLEAR REPEAT MEMORY DVD MD SCROLL REC CD RANDOM CLEAR DISC FM STEREO TUNER TIMER MEMORY CDR REPEAT PLAY MODE PRESET FM MODE TONE CLEAR TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 REC CLEAR STANDBY/ ON TUNING DISPLAY CHARACTER ACCUCLOCK T-405TX MUTING UP/DOWN 7 8 --/- - - 10 / 0 9 REMOTE CONTROLLER The following procedures are based on the front panel of the T-405TX.
Setting the Clock STANDBY/ ON MEMORY TIMER √PRESET® CLOCK CLOCK SLEEP GRAPHIC EQ EFFECT MODE TUNER INPUT PRESET FM AM TAPE PAUSE / STEP REPEAT PLAY MODE CLEAR DVD MD SCROLL REC FM STEREO TUNER PRESET TIMER MEMORY REPEAT FM MODE MEMORY CD RANDOM CLEAR CLEAR DISC STANDBY/ ON CDR REPEAT PLAY MODE TUNING TONE CLEAR TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 REC DISPLAY CHARACTER ACCUCLOCK T-405TX Setting the clock manually The following procedures are based on the front panel of the T-405TX.
4 Press the MEMORY button. Enabling the ACCUCLOCK function MEMORY The clock will start operating. If you have set the clock manually (see page 14), the ACCUCLOCK function is automatically disabled. To enable this function, follow the steps below: TIMER MEMORY “MANUAL” appears on the display. 2 Press the PRESET √ or ® button until “AUTO” appears, then press the MEMORY button.
Receiving stations STANDBY/ON BAND MEMORY †TUNINGπ FM STEREO TUNER PRESET BAND TIMER MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR STANDBY/ ON TUNING DISPLAY CHARACTER ACCUCLOCK T-405TX DISPLAY Tuning the radio Make sure that the input selector on the amplifier has been set to TUNER. 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button. STANDBY/ ON The display changes from clock to frequency (or character) indication. 2 Select FM or AM using the BAND button. (only for U.S.
MEMORY √PRESET® BAND FM STEREO TUNER PRESET BAND TIMER MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR STANDBY/ ON TUNING †TUNINGπ DISPLAY CHARACTER ACCUCLOCK T-405TX 3 While “..... .....” is flashing, use the You can store your favorite stations in the preset memory. Follow the procedure below: PRESET √ or ® button to select the preset number into which to store the station frequency. 1 Select FM or AM using the BAND The preset number will flash on the display.
Receiving stations MEMORY BAND FM MODE √PRESET® FM STEREO TUNER PRESET BAND TIMER MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR STANDBY/ ON TUNING †TUNINGπ DISPLAY CHARACTER ACCUCLOCK T-405TX Listening to a stereo radio station Selecting preset stations When you tune in a stereo FM station, the STEREO indicator lights up if the signal is sufficiently strong. If the signal is weak, you can still listen to the station in mono mode. In this case, tune in as follows.
Naming a preset station MEMORY √PRESET® FM STEREO TUNER PRESET MEMORY FM MODE The following 54 characters can be used: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS TUVWXYZ“&‘()*+,-./=?[\] |0123456789 ] CLEAR STANDBY/ ON TUNING DISPLAY CHARACTER ACCUCLOCK T-405TX , TIMER 3 Use the PRESET √ or ® Naming a preset station You can name the preset stations so that the name, instead of the frequency, appears on the display when you press the DISPLAY button. (For more information, see “Display options” on page 16.
Naming preset stations MEMORY √PRESET® FM STEREO TUNER PRESET TIMER MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR STANDBY/ ON TUNING DISPLAY CHARACTER ACCUCLOCK T-405TX CHARACTER 5 When you finish entering all nec- Changing the existing characters essary characters, press the CHARACTER button to complete the operation. Follow the procedure below to change the existing characters or rename the preset station. CHARACTER 1 Select the station you wish to modify. (See “Selecting preset stations” on page 18.
FM MODE MEMORY √PRESET® FM STEREO TUNER PRESET TIMER MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR STANDBY/ ON TUNING DISPLAY CHARACTER ACCUCLOCK T-405TX 4 Use the PRESET √ or ® button to change the character. Clearing all names stored in memory Follow the procedure below to delete the name of the selected preset station. PRESET AUTO STEREO CHARACTER 5 Press the MEMORY button to store the character. MEMORY 2 While holding down the MEMORY button, press the FM MODE button.
Receiving RDS (European models only) FM STEREO TUNER PRESET TIMER MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR STANDBY/ ON TUNING DISPLAY CHARACTER ACCUCLOCK T-405TX DISPLAY RDS reception is available only on the European model, and only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. What is RDS? Many FM stations now transmit RDS signals which contain additional information. RDS provides you with various services so that you can choose a station broadcasting your favorite categories of music or other information.
Using the timer The T-405TX features a Timer function that enables you to start playing or recording a specified component at a specified time. To use this function, you need to configure a system that includes an ONKYO amplifier A-905TX connected to the T-405TX and other components via REMOTE CONTROL jacks. Refer to “System connection for use of Timer function” and “Connecting to other components” on pages 7 through 9 for more information on making the connections.
Using the timer TAPE MEMORY TIMER √PRESET® PAUSE / STEP REPEAT PLAY MODE CLEAR REPEAT DVD MD SCROLL REC CD RANDOM FM STEREO TUNER PRESET BAND TIMER MEMORY MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR DISC CDR REPEAT PLAY MODE CLEAR STANDBY/ ON TONE TUNING DISPLAY CHARACTER ACCUCLOCK T-405TX TIMER UP/DOWN ENTER You can define or change which day is WEEKDAY or WEEKEND. You can also define the day as both WEEKDAY and WEEKEND in order to program two timer settings on the same day.
5 Press the PRESET √ or ® button to 2 Press the PRESET √ or ® button to display the desired day of the week. set the ON time, and press the MEMORY button. PRESET PRESET TIMER W.DAY STEREO MEMORY 6 Press the MEMORY button to con- Before Using Pressing the PRESET √ or ® button repeatedly toggles between the day indication and the bar cursor (.....). firm the selection.
Using the timer TAPE MEMORY TIMER √PRESET® PAUSE / STEP REPEAT PLAY MODE CLEAR REPEAT FM STEREO TUNER MEMORY PRESET BAND TIMER MEMORY DVD MD SCROLL REC CD RANDOM CLEAR DISC FM MODE CDR REPEAT PLAY MODE CLEAR TONE STANDBY/ ON CLEAR REC TUNING DISPLAY CHARACTER ACCUCLOCK T-405TX TIMER UP/DOWN ENTER MUTING TIMER 1 2 4 5 7 8 --/- - - 10 / 0 3 6 UP/DOWN 9 REMOTE CONTROLLER 4 Press the PRESET √ or ® button to select the source (FM/AM/CD/MD/ TAPE/LINE/DVD/CDR/PC), and pr
You can select “NEXT” instead of the day of the week. If you do so, recording will start at the next occurrence of the indicated time. If you select “EVERYDAY,” recording will start at the designated time everyday. 5 Press the PRESET √ or ® button to select the source (FM/AM/LINE/ DVD), and press the MEMORY button. PRESET set the ON time, and press the MEMORY button.
Using the timer TAPE MEMORY TIMER √PRESET® PAUSE / STEP REPEAT PLAY MODE CLEAR REPEAT FM STEREO TUNER MEMORY PRESET BAND TIMER MEMORY DVD MD SCROLL REC CD RANDOM CLEAR DISC FM MODE CDR REPEAT PLAY MODE CLEAR STANDBY/ ON TONE CLEAR TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 REC TUNING DISPLAY CHARACTER ACCUCLOCK T-405TX TIMER UP/DOWN ENTER MUTING UP/DOWN 9 ENTER --/- - - 10 / 0 REMOTE CONTROLLER 7 Press the STANDBY/ON button on the Amplifier A-905TX to set the STANDBY mode.
STANDBY/ ON CLOCK SLEEP SLEEP GRAPHIC EQ EFFECT MODE TUNER INPUT PRESET FM AM TAPE PAUSE / STEP REPEAT REPEAT MEMORY DVD MD SCROLL PLAY MODE CLEAR REC CD RANDOM CLEAR DISC CDR REPEAT PLAY MODE CLEAR TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 REC MUTING UP/DOWN 9 The remote controller comes with the Onkyo A-905TX amplifier.
Other Information Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy No power. • Power cord is disconnected. • Connect power cord. AM stations cannot be received. • AM loop antenna is not attached. • Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM antenna terminals. Buzzing noise on AM (particularly conspicuous at night or with weak stations). • Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluorescent lamp. • Move the AM loop antenna to different position. • Set up an outdoor AM antenna.
Index to parts and controls Front panel For more information about buttons, turn to the page number in the brackets [ ]. PRESET √/® buttons [13, 14, 15, 17~19, 21, 23~28] CLEAR or FM MODE button [18, 21] Before Using MEMORY button [13~21, 23~28] TIMER button [13~15, 23~28] BAND button [16~18] (U.S.
Specifications FM AM Tuning Range: 87.90 – 107.90 MHz, 200 kHz steps (U.S. & Canadian models) 87.50 – 108.00 MHz, 50 kHz steps (Ohter area models) Usable Sensitivity: Mono : 12.8 dBf 1.2 µV, 75 Ohms IHF Stereo : 19.2 dBf 2.5 µV, 75 Ohms IHF 50dB Quieting Sensitivity: Mono : 18.0 dBf 2.2 µV, 75 Ohms Stereo : 38.0 dBf 22 µV, 75 Ohms Capture Ratio : 1.
