Onkyo TX-88 User Manual

ginal tape will contain the original picture but the sound 4.
of the alternate audio source.
3. Place a blank tape in VCR-2 and start recording.
® Playback and Recording of TV Picture and FM
5
Sound
Recording of a TV broadcast and FM broadcast (sim-
ulcast) is possible when two VCRs are used.
1. Receive the TV broadcast using the VCR-1 tuner. G
2. Press the VCR-1/VDP input selector
3. Set the alternate audio key to ON and press the TUNER
input selector [8]. Then set the FM/AM selector switch
to the FM mode and tune in the FM simulcast using
a preset key or the tuning selectors [21]. The picture e
will be sent to the monitor TV and the FM stereo sound 1.
to the speakers connected to the TX-108/88.
4. To record the TV picture and FM sound, use VCR-2. 2.
Receive the TV broadcast using VCR-1 and begin re-
cording of VCR-2. The program can be monitored during
recording.
5. VCR-1/VDP is only for playback; there is no REC Jack. 3.
Thus, connect only the VCR’‘s output lead to
VCR-1/VDP.
@ CATV/FM Simulcast Reception
This function can also be used to receive or record an
FM simulcast of a CATV program being received by the
VCR and/or TV. In this case, however, a cable ready
VCR (or TV) as well as a cable converter unit are nec-
essary. Refer to the VCR, TV, cable converter and other
instruction manuals for directions.
1. Connect the VCR as shown in the System Connections
diagram, the cable TV input and any other equipment.
. Receive the CATV signal through the VCR's tuner.
. Press the VCR-2 input selector [8].
4. Set the alternate audio key to ON and press the TUNER
input selector [8]. Then set the FM/AM selector switch
to the FM mode and tune in the FM simulcast using
a preset key or the tuning selectors . The picture
will be sent to the monitor TV and the FM stereo sound
to the speakers connected to the TX-108/88.
5. To record CATV program with the FM simulcast sound,
use VCR-1 to receive the program and VCR-2 for re-
cording.
Q) NO
Cable
converter
Splitter
. Monitor
TV
Refer to the TV and VCR instruction manuals for information
concerning antenna connections.
Using the Remote Control Transmitter (RC-108X)
® Precautions
1. Remove the batteries if the remote controller is not going
to be used for a long time.
2. This unit uses infrared light. Therefore, commands may
not be received properly if the front panel of the
TX-108/88 is exposed to a bright incandescent light,
fluorescent light, sunlight or other powerful light rays.
To prevent this from occurring, place the TX-108/88 2
so that it is not directly exposed to a bright light.
3. The batteries of the remote control unit must be replaced
periodically (see battery section). Remember, however,
that commands will be received only when the main
power switch of the TX-108/88 is on.
The transmitter operates up to a distance of about five
meters (16 feet). The transmitting window must always
be pointed at the reception window when a command
is sent to the recelver.
_ If the TX-108/88 is placed inside an audio rack behind
a glass door, the door should not use colored giass or
have any decorations on it since this could shorten the
range or prevent commands from being received.
. If this remote controller does not operate properly,
confirm that system connections are correct and that
the batteries are not dead. If the problem persists, contact
your Onkyo dealer.
Operation
Place all TX-108/88 front pane! controls in the standby
mode.
Switch the main power switch on and press the power
key of the remote controller to switch on system
power to the TX-108/88. The remote controller can now
be used.
The volume (up/down) [38], Audio Muting [37], Input
selectors (TUNER/PHONO/CD/TAPE-1/VCR-1,
VDP/VCR-2) and Tape Monitor (TAPE-2)
keys are used in the same manner as the corresponding
front panel controls.
Tuner Operation (DOWN-STATION-UP) The tuner
UP and DOWN keys are used to recall stations stored
in the memory. Each time the UP or DOWN key is
pressed, the next higher or lower memory channel ts
recalled. If either key is held down for more than one
second each memory channel in ascending or de-
scending order will be recalled for about five seconds
{auto preset scan). To stop auto memory scan ata
particular station, press the UP or DOWN tuner key one
more time. Refer to the remote control section of the
front panel facilities section for details.
Tape Operation ( [| PAUSE/» PLAY / @ REC/ @
STOP/ << REW/ >» FF)
These keys are used to control a remote control com-
patible cassette deck connected to the rear panel of the
TX-108/88 as shown in the system connections dia-
gram.
m STOP: Press to stop playback or recording.
4< REW: Press to rewind the tape.
> PLAY: Press to start playback.
>p> FF: Press to wind a tape rapidly forward.
@ REC: While hold this key down, press the
PLAY key to start recording. Recording
will not start if the REC button ts pressed
after the PLAY button. The PLAY
button should be pressed less than one
second after the REC button to start
recording.
I] PAUSE: Press to temporarily halt tape travel. To
put the deck in the REC/PAUSE mode,
first press the REC button and then the
PAUSE button immediately afterward
(within one second).
The basic function of all tape operation buttons is the
same as the corresponding front pane! controls on the
deck. Refer to the deck instruction manual for additional
information.
Phono Operation (PLAY/REJECT) This key ts used to
control a remote control compatible turntable connected
to the rear panel of the TX-108/88 as shown in the
system connections diagram. The function of the
PLAY/REJECT key alternates between play (start) and
reject (stop) each time this key is pressed. Refer to the
turntable instruction manual for additional information.

Onkyo TX-88 Specifications

General

Brand	Onkyo
Model	TX-88
Category	Amplifier
Language	English