Contents Stereo Receiver Introduction ..................................En-2 TX-8030 Instruction Manual Connections .................................En-9 Enjoying Audio Sources...... En-17 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo Stereo Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Stereo Receiver.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Precautions 1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not userserviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth.
Contents Important Safety Instructions ........................... 2 Precautions......................................................... 3 Supplied Accessories ....................................... 5 Installing the Batteries ...............................................5 Aiming the Remote Controller ..................................5 Features ............................................................. 5 Getting to Know the Receiver ........................... 6 Front Panel...........................
Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Aiming the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it toward the receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below. Remote control sensor Remote controller and two batteries (AAA/R03) TX-8030 30° 30° Approx. 5 m (16 ft.) Indoor FM antenna Features AM loop antenna * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color. Specifications and operation are the same regardless of color.
Getting to Know the Receiver Front Panel a 2 3 4 j k l m 5 6 78 n o p 9 qr For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
Getting to Know the Receiver—Continued Rear Panel a g b c hi j d e k lm n f o p For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
Getting to Know the Receiver—Continued Remote Controller For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a o b c d e f p g h q r i s j 35, 36) c d e f g MODE button (35, 36) h i j k l m n o p q r s t u SETUP button (11, 27, 29) Control buttons (35, 36) REPEAT button (35, 36) RANDOM button (35, 36) Arrow []/[]/[]/[] and ENTER buttons (11, 22, 27, 29, 35, 36) CH/ALBUM buttons (24, 35, 36) VOLUME / buttons (18, 31) Number buttons (23, 36) >10/D.
Connecting the Receiver Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before making any connections. Speaker Connection Precautions The receiver allows you to connect two sets of speakers. When two sets of speakers are connected, you can select which speaker set outputs sound or use both sets to output sound simultaneously.
Connecting the Receiver—Continued Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the receiver’s PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the input on your powered subwoofer. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, connect the PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the amp’s input.
Connecting the Receiver—Continued Configuring the Speaker Impedance On the receiver, the factory default for speaker impedance is “6 Ω”. If you need to change the speaker impedance setting, read “Speaker Connection Precautions” on page 9 carefully before performing the procedure below. Note: Be sure to minimize the volume level on the receiver before configuring the speaker impedance. 1 2 Press the [] button to turn on the power. 3 Use the arrow []/[] buttons to select “2.
Connecting Antennas This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. The receiver won’t pick up any radio signals if no antenna is connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. Insert the plug fully into the jack. Push Insert wire Release AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna (supplied) Assembling the AM loop antenna Thumbtacks, etc. Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when using thumbtacks.
Connecting Your Components About AV Connections Connecting AV components Video Receiver Audio Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player TV, projector, etc. Game console • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections. • Push plugs in all the way to make good connections Right! (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions).
Connecting Your Components—Continued . No. Jack/Port Connectable components 1 Universal port option dock (UP-A1 etc.) UNIVERSAL PORT 2 MONITOR OUT 3 BD/DVD IN TV, projector, etc. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player VCR/DVR IN VCR or DVD recorder/digital video recorder, RI dock CBL/SAT IN Satellite/cable set-top box, etc.
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting Onkyo Components Analog audio cable Analog audio cable e.g., CD player cable 1 Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with an analog audio cable (connection 3 in the hookup examples) ( page 14). 2 Make the connection (see the illustration). e.g., Tape deck cable • Connect only Onkyo components to jacks. Connecting other manufacturer’s components may cause a malfunction. • Some components may not support all functions.
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a Recording Component See “Recording” for an explanation of recording ( page 21). Analog audio cable Analog audio cable Cassette tape deck, CDR, etc. Composite video cable VCR, DVD recorder, etc. Notes: • The receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s in Standby mode.
Turning On the Receiver MON/STANDBY M VCR/DVR GAME Turning On and Standby TV/TAPE Changing the Input Display Press the [ON/STANDBY] button. Alternatively, press the remote controller’s [] button. The receiver comes on, and the display lights up. For the [TV/TAPE], [VCR/DVR] and [GAME] buttons, the input display name can be changed as shown below. When the input display name has been changed for one of the buttons below, the display name for the other button cannot be changed.
Enjoying Audio Sources INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS A, B PHONES VOLUME INPUT VOLUME F/H MUTING Selecting the Speaker Set 1 2 Rotate the receiver’s [INPUT] selector, or press the remote controller’s INPUT SELECTOR buttons to select the source you want to hear. Use the [SPEAKERS A] and [SPEAKERS B] buttons on the receiver to select the speaker set that you want to use. The A and B speaker indicators show whether each speaker set is on or off.
Enjoying Audio Sources—Continued SLEEP DIMMER BASS TREBLE BALANCE Setting the Display Brightness (remote controller only) You can adjust the brightness of the display. Press the remote controller’s [DIMMER] button repeatedly to select: dim, dimmer, or normal brightness. Using the Sleep Timer (remote controller only) With the sleep timer, you can set the receiver so that it turns off automatically after a specified period.
Enjoying Audio Sources—Continued AUDIO PURE AUDIO Setting the DIRECT Function Press the remote controller’s [AUDIO] button repeatedly to select DIRECT. The setting will change as follows each time you press the [AUDIO] button. Stereo Pure Audio Direct When the DIRECT function is off, the tone controls can be used to adjust the sound, and the DIRECT indicator goes off. When the DIRECT function is on, the tone controls are bypassed, so you can enjoy pure sound. The DIRECT indicator lights up.
Recording Unless you have the full consent of the copyright holder, copyright laws prohibit using your recordings for anything other than personal enjoyment! This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from different sources. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT Recording the Input Source video signal audio signal Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder (e.g., cassette tape deck, CDR, MD recorder).
Listening to the Radio &/( TUNING F/H Number buttons INPUT TUNING MODE Listening to AM/FM Stations With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. 1 Use the receiver’s [INPUT] selector, or the remote controller’s INPUT SELECTOR buttons to select AM or FM. In this example, FM has been selected. Band Frequency (Actual display depends on the country.) 2 Press the [TUNING MODE] button so that the AUTO indicator appears or disappears from the display. D.
Listening to the Radio—Continued ■ Tuning into Stations by Frequency Presetting AM/FM Stations You can tune to AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency. 1 Press the remote controller’s [D.TUN] button. MEMORY TUNING MODE (Actual display depends on the country.) 2 Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station. CH/ALBUM +/– For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM), press 8, 7, 5.
Listening to the Radio—Continued ■ Selecting Presets To select a preset, use the number buttons on the remote controller, the remote controller’s CH/ALBUM [+]/[–] buttons or the receiver’s PRESET / buttons. Shift*1: Switches the displayed character. (Left)/(Right): Select these to move the cursor within the Name input area. Space: Enters a space character. ■ Deleting Presets 1 Select the preset that you want to delete. 2 While holding down the [MEMORY] button, press the [TUNING MODE] button.
Listening to the Radio—Continued RDS Program Types (PTY) Using RDS RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator appears. RDS indicator ■ What is RDS? RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data embedded in FM radio signals. It was developed by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is available in most European countries. Many FM stations use it these days.
Listening to the Radio—Continued Displaying Radio Text (RT) Listening to Traffic News (TP) RT/PTY/TP RT/PTY/TP INPUT When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text can be displayed. ENTER You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news. Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button once. The RT information scrolls across the display. Notes: • The message “Waiting” may appear while the receiver waits for the RT information.
Advanced Setup Changing the Advanced Setup Settings Here’s how to change the Advanced Setup settings. 1 2 Press the [SETUP] button on the remote controller. The setup menu appears in the display. Example: Intelli volume setting procedure Intelli Volume With Intelli Volume, you can set the input level for each input selector individually. This is useful if one of your source components is louder or quieter than the others. Use the arrow []/[] buttons to set the level.
Advanced Setup—Continued Advanced Setup Menu 1. Source Setup Intelli Volume See page 27. IntelliVolume does not apply for Zone 2. Name This changes the name displayed by the [INPUT] selector. First use the [INPUT] selector to select the name of the source you want to change, and then use this Setup Menu to change the name that’s displayed. Use the []/[] buttons to step through the following names.
Zone 2 In addition to your main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in a second room referred to as Zone 2. In addition, you can select a different source for each room. Connecting Zone 2 Zone 2 Out Settings This setup allows 2-channel playback (with the speaker set A and B) in your main listening room and 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 2, with a different source in each room.
Zone 2—Continued Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller Using Zone 2 This section explains how to turn Zone 2 on and off, how to select an input source for Zone 2, and how to adjust the volume for Zone 2. Note: To control Zone 2, you must press the remote controller’s [ZONE 2] button first. Controlling Zone 2 from the receiver M INPUT SELECTOR ZONE 2 MAIN OFF ZONE 2 1 To turn on Zone 2 and select an input source, press the [ZONE 2] button repeatedly.
Zone 2—Continued Adjusting the Volume of Zone 2 Press the receiver’s [ZONE 2] button, and then use the [VOLUME] control, or remote controller’s [ZONE 2] button, and then use the VOLUME []/[] buttons. Muting Zone 2 ZONE 2 MUTING On the remote controller, press the [ZONE 2] button, and then press the [MUTING] button. To unmute Zone 2, press the remote controller’s [ZONE 2] button, and then press the [MUTING] button again. Notes: • Zone 2 can also be unmuted by adjusting the volume.
Connecting Components Not Reached by the Remote Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT) In order to use the remote controller to control the receiver from a remote location, you will need to prepare a multiroom kit (sold separately) such as one listed below: • Multiroom A/V distribution and control system such as those from Niles® and Xantech® * Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation. * Niles is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.
iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock Using the Onkyo Dock Dock is sold separately. Models sold are different depending on the region. For the latest information on Onkyo Dock components, see the Onkyo web site at: http://www.onkyo.com Before using an Onkyo Dock, update your iPod/ iPhone with the latest software, available from the Apple web site. For supported iPod/iPhone models, see the instruction manual of the Onkyo Dock.
iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock—Continued RI Dock With the RI Dock, you can easily play the music stored on your Apple iPod/iPhone through the receiver and enjoy great sound. You can even use the receiver’s remote controller to operate your iPod/iPhone. Notes: • Connect the RI Dock to the receiver with an cable ( page 15). • Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to “HDD” or “HDD/DOCK”. • Set the receiver’s Input Display to “DOCK” ( page 17).
iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock—Continued Press the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR first. buttons are used as the page jump buttons. With the page modes, you can quickly locate your favorite songs even when your song lists, artist lists, and so on are very long. *2 [DISPLAY] turns on the backlight for 30 seconds.
Controlling Other Components You can use the receiver’s remote controller to control your other AV components. UNIVERSAL PORT DOCK CD player Cassette tape deck *1 : Available buttons *2 2 REPEAT 3 RANDOM 4 ///, ENTER 5 CH +/– Components Use the REMOTE MODE buttons to select the zone of the component you want to control (MAIN or ZONE 2). Then press the INPUT SELECTOR button of the component you want to control.
Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer. To reset the receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [TUNING MODE] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button. Note that resetting the receiver will delete your radio presets and custom settings.
Troubleshooting—Continued • If you have connected an -capable Onkyo DS- A1 Remote Interactive Dock to the TAPE IN or VCR/ DVR IN jacks, you must set the input display to DOCK for the remote controller to work correctly ( page 17). • If it is an Onkyo component, make sure that the cable and analog audio cable are connected properly. Connecting only an cable won’t work ( page 15). • With some components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all.
Specifications Amplifier Section General Rated Output Power (IEC) 2 ch × 130W at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 1% Dynamic Power 180 W (3 Ω, Front) 160 W (4 Ω, Front) 100 W (8 Ω, Front) Power Supply AC 230 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption 278 W No-sound Power Consumption 45 W Stand-by Power Consumption 0.3 W THD +N (Total Harmonic Distortion +Noise) 0.
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