AV RECEIVER TX-SR383 Instruction Manual Table of contents Preparation - Connecting speakers Playback Setup Troubleshooting Appendix En Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
What s in the box 4 Part Names 5 Front Panel 5 Display 7 Rear Panel 8 Remote Controller 10 Preparation Connecting speakers 12 Speaker Installation 12 Connections for each speaker layout 15 Speaker combinations 21 Connecting the TV 22 To ARC TV 23 To Non-ARC TV 24 Connecting with the TV using an analog video cable 25 Connecting Playback Devices 26 Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack Mounted 26 Connecting an AV Component without HDMI Jack Mounted 27 Connecting an Audio Component 28 Connecting Antennas 29 Connecting the Power Cord 30 Initial Setup 31 Turning the power on 31 "Speaker System" setting (when using ZONE SPEAKER or Front Height Speakers) 32 Automatic Speaker Setting (AccuEQ Room Calibration) 34 HDMI settings 36 Playback AV Component Playback 38 Basic Operations 38 BLUETOOTH Playback 40 Basic Operations 40 USB Storage Device 41 Basic Operations 41 Device and Supported Format 43 Listening To the AM/FM Radio 44 Tuning into a Radio Station 44 Presetting a Radio Station 46 Using RDS (Australian models) 48 Multi-zone 49 Playing Back 49 Convenience functions 51 2 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Adjusting the tone 51 Using the Sleep Timer 52 Listening Mode 53 Selecting a Listening mode 53 Listening Mode Effects 56 Setup Appendix About HDMI 77 General Specifications 79 Setup Menu 59 Menu list 59 Menu operations 60 1. AccuEQ Room Cal. 61 2. Manual SP Setup 61 3. Input Assign 64 4. Auto Power Down 64 5. HDMI Setup 64 6. Power Management 65 Quick Menu 66 Menu operations 66 Troubleshooting When the unit is operating erratically 69 Troubleshooting 70 3 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
What s in the box 1 2 3 1. Main unit (1) 2. Remote controller (RC-964R) (1), Batteries (AAA/R03) (2) 3. Speaker setup microphone (1) Used during AccuEQ Room Calibration. 4. Indoor FM antenna (1) 5. AM loop antenna (1) Quick Start Guide (1) *This is an online user manual. This is not supplied with the product. Connect speakers with an impedance of 6 Ω to 16 Ω. The power cord must be connected only after all other connections are completed. We will not accept any responsibility for damage arising from the connection with equipment manufactured by other companies. Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice. 4 5 4 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Part Names Front Panel 1 234 5 6 7 8 9 bk MULTI ZONE LISTENING MODE ON/OFF CONTROL BLUETOOTH HOME ENTER RETURN B D/DVD CBL /SAT STRM BOX GAME C D T V TUNER USB TONE 5V / 1A bl bm bn bo bp For details, see ( p6) 5 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
1. ON/STANDBY button 2. BLUETOOTH button: Switches the input to "BT" (BLUETOOTH). 3. LISTENING MODE button: Switches the listening mode ( p53). 4. Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller. The reception range of the remote controller is within a distance of approx. 23'/7 m, and an angle of 30 to right and left. 5. MULTI ZONE buttons: Used to operate the multi-zone function. ( p49) 6. Display ( p7) 7. HOME button: You can display advanced setting items on the TV and the display to have a more enjoyable experience with this unit. ( p59) 8. Cursor buttons ( / / / ) and ENTER button: Select an item with the cursors, and press ENTER to confirm your selection. When using the TUNER, use TUNING for manual selection, and PRESET for preset selection. ( p44) 9. RETURN button: Returns the display to the previous state while setting. 10. MASTER VOLUME 11. PHONES jack: Connect headphones with a standard plug (Ø1/4"/6.3 mm). 12. You can adjust the sound quality of the front speakers. Press the TONE button to select either "BASS" or "TRE", and press the +/- buttons to adjust the setting. ( p51) 13. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played. 14. SETUP MIC jack: Connect the supplied speaker setup microphone. ( p34) 15. USB port: Connect a USB storage device to play music files stored in it. ( p41) 6 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Lights in the following conditions. TUNE: Receiving AM/FM radio. ST: Receiving FM stereo. RDS (Australian models): Receiving RDS broadcasting. 2. Lights in the following conditions. ZONE: When ZONE 2 is on. SP A: When the speaker system is turned on. 3. Lights when the sleep timer is set. ( p52) 4. Lights in the following conditions. PRESET: When a registered preset radio station is selected. MEM: Blinks while presetting radio stations. khz/mhz: When receiving AM/FM frequencies. 5. Indicates the preset number of the selected AM/FM station or the type of input signal. 6. Displays various information of this unit. 7. Lights according to the type of input digital audio signal and the listening mode. 8. Lights in the following conditions according to the type of audio input signal. HDMI: HDMI signals are input and the HDMI input is selected. If there is no HDMI signal input, this indicator blinks. DIGITAL: Digital signals are input and the digital input is selected. If there is no Digital signal input, this indicator blinks. 8 9 9. Lights when the DIRECT listening mode is selected. 7 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Rear Panel For details, see ( p9) 8 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
1. BLUETOOTH antenna is built in. 2. HDMI OUT jack: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to a TV. 3. HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to an AV component. 4. POWER OUT jack: The power (5 V/1 A) can be supplied to a streaming media player, etc. using a USB cable. ( p26) 5. DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks: Input TV or AV component digital audio signals with a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable. 6. Power cord 7. TUNER AM/FM antenna terminal: Connect the supplied antennas. 8. VIDEO IN jacks: Input AV component video signals with an analog video cable. 9. MONITOR OUT jack: Transmit video signals with an analog video cable connected to a TV. This connection is required to output video signals input from the VIDEO IN jack to the TV using the analog video cable. 10. AUDIO IN jacks: Input TV or AV component audio signals with an analog audio cable. 11. SUBWOOFER jacks: Connect a powered subwoofer with a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each SUBWOOFER jack. 12. SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with speaker cables. (FRONT terminals for North American models support banana plugs.) 9 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Remote Controller 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt 1. Sleep button: Used for the sleep timer that allows the unit to enter standby automatically when the specified time elapses. ( p52) 2. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played. 3. USB control button: Used for the playback operation for the USB storage device ( p41). 4. Q (QUICK MENU) button: Pressing this button during playback can make settings such as "M.OPT" quickly while playing. ( p66) 5. Cursor buttons and ENTER button: Select an item with the cursors, and press ENTER to confirm your selection. 6. button: Display advanced setting items on the TV or the display to have a more enjoyable experience with this unit. ( p59) 7. LISTENING MODE button: Select a listening mode ( p53). 8. BASS and TREBLE buttons: You can adjust the sound quality of the front speakers. ( p51) 9. TUNER control buttons: Used for the TUNER operation. ( p44) 10. ON/STANDBY button 11. AUDIO SEL button: Used to switch among audio input signals to be played. ( p39) 12. LATE NIGHT button: Used for the LATE NIGHT function that allows detailed sounds to be easily heard even if the volume is lowered. 13. M.OPT button: Improves the quality of the compressed audio. 14. button: Temporarily mutes audio. Press the button again to cancel muting. 15. VOLUME buttons 16. button: Returns the display to the previous state while setting. 17. button: Switches the information on the display. 18. DIMMER button: Switches the brightness of the display with four levels. It cannot be turned off completely. 19. ZONE 2 button: Used to control the multi-zone function ( p49). 10 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Preparation Connecting speakers 12 Connecting the TV 22 Connecting Playback Devices 26 Connecting Antennas 29 Connecting the Power Cord 30 Initial Setup 31 11 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Connecting speakers Speaker Installation 5.1 Channel System 5 2 3 6 *2 *1 1 4 This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Front speakers output the front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the screen, such as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create the back sound field. Powered subwoofer reproduces the bass sound, and creates the rich sound field. The front speakers should be positioned at ear height while the surround speakers should be positioned just above ear height. The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position at an angle. Placing the powered subwoofer between the center speaker and the front speaker gives you a natural sound even when playing music sources. 1,2 Front Speakers 3 Center Speaker 4,5 Surround Speakers 6 Powered Subwoofer *1: 22 to 30, *2: 120 12 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
7.1 Channel System (Using Surround Back Speakers) 2 6 *2 *3 *1 3 1 5 4 8 7 *1: 22 to 30, *2: 90 to 110, *3: 135 to 150 This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p12) and added surround back speakers. Front speakers output the front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the screen, such as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create the back sound field. Powered subwoofer reproduces the bass sound, and creates the rich sound field. Surround back speakers improves the sense of envelopment and connectivity of sound in the back sound field, and provides a more real sound field. Also, installing the surround back speakers allows you to enjoy listening modes such as PLIIx ( p58). The front speakers should be positioned at ear height while the surround speakers should be positioned just above ear height. The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position at an angle. Placing the powered subwoofer between the center speaker and the front speaker gives you a natural sound even when playing music sources. The surround back speakers should be positioned at ear height. If surround back speakers are installed, be sure to install surround speakers as well. Surround back speakers can be connected with only one unit. In this case, place it right behind the listening position. 1,2 Front Speakers 3 Center Speaker 4,5 Surround Speakers 6 Powered Subwoofer 7,8 Surround Back Speakers 13 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
7.1 Channel System (Using Front Height Speakers) 3 (0.9 m) or more *2 *1 This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p12) and added front height speakers. Front speakers output the front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the screen, such as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create the back sound field. Powered subwoofer reproduces the bass sound, and creates the rich sound field. Front height speakers improves the sense of envelopment of sound in the front sound field, and provides a more real sound field. Also, installing the front height speakers allows you to enjoy listening modes such as PLIIz HEIGHT ( p58). The front speakers should be positioned at ear height while the surround speakers should be positioned just above ear height. The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position at an angle. Placing the powered subwoofer between the center speaker and the front speaker gives you a natural sound even when playing music sources. Install the front height speakers just above the front speakers. The front height speakers should be set up facing the listening position at an angle. If front height speakers are installed, be sure to install surround speakers as well. 1,2 Front Speakers 3 Center Speaker 4,5 Surround Speakers 6 Powered Subwoofer 7,8 Front Height Speakers *1: 22 to 30, *2: 120 14 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Connections for each speaker layout Connections (Note) Speaker Impedance Connect speakers with an impedance of 6 Ω to 16 Ω. Connect the Speaker Cables Make correct connection between the unit's jacks and speaker's jacks (+ side to + side, and - side to - side) for each channel. If the connection is wrong, a bass sound will not be reproduced properly due to reverse phase. Twist the wires exposed from the tip of the speaker cable so that the wires do not stick out of the speaker terminal when connecting. If the exposed wires touch the rear panel, or the + side and side wires touch each other, the protection circuit will be activated. 1/2 (12 mm) 15 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Connect the Subwoofer a a Subwoofer cable Connect a powered subwoofer with this unit using a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each SUBWOOFER jack. 16 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
5.1 Channel System 2 3 1 6 This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p12). 5 4 17 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM 2 3 1 6 5 4 MAIN ROOM: This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p12). ZONE 2: You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 5.1-ch playback in the main room (where this unit is located). The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. Also, different sources can be played back in both rooms. ZONE 2 8 7 Setup In this case, settings are required. Refer to "Menu operations" ( p60) and set "2. Manual SP Setup" ( p61) - "a. Speaker System" to "ZONE 2" after all connections are completed. * To output audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2, use an analog audio cable for connection. ( p28) 18 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
7.1 Channel System (Using Surround Back Speakers) 2 3 1 6 5 4 8 7 This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System and added surround back speakers. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p13). Surround back speakers can be connected with only one unit. In this case, place it right behind the listening position and connect 8 in the figure (SURROUND BACK L terminal). 19 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
7.1 Channel System (Using Front Height Speakers) 8 7 2 3 1 6 This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System and added front height speakers. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p14). 5 4 Setup In this case, settings are required. After all connections are completed, refer to "Menu operations" ( p60) and set "2. Manual SP Setup" ( p61) - "a. Speaker System" to "Height". 20 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Speaker combinations Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination. Speaker Channels FRONT CENTER SURROUND 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch 6.1 ch SURROUND BACK 6.1 ch (*1) FRONT HEIGHT 7.1 ch (*2) (*2) ZONE 2 (ZONE SPEAKER) (*1) Only one surround back speaker can be connected. (*2) You can select either SURROUND BACK or FRONT HEIGHT. 21 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Connecting the TV Connect this unit between a TV and AV component. Connection method between this unit and the TV differs depending on how this unit is connected to AV component, whether the TV is equipped with an HDMI jack, and whether the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function or not. The ARC function transmits the audio signals of the TV via an HDMI cable, and plays the audio of the TV on this unit. To check if the TV supports the ARC function, refer to the instruction manual of the TV, etc. Does the AV component connected to this unit support the HDMI output? Support The TV is equipped with an HDMI jack, and supports the ARC function. To ARC TV ( p23) Not support Connecting with the TV using an analog video cable ( p25) The TV is equipped with an HDMI jack, and does not support the ARC function. To Non-ARC TV ( p24) 22 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
To ARC TV If the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function (*), use only the HDMI cable to connect with the TV. Use the ARC-compatible HDMI IN jack of the TV for connection. a Setup Settings are required to use the ARC function. Refer to "Menu operations" ( p60) and set "5. HDMI Setup" ( p64) - "a. Control" and "b. ARC" to "ON" respectively. For detailed settings for TV connection, CEC function and audio output, refer to the instruction manual of the TV. (*) ARC function: Transmits the audio signals of the TV via an HDMI cable, and plays the audio of the TV on this unit. Connection to an ARC-compatible TV is complete with one HDMI cable. To check if the TV supports the ARC function, refer to the instruction manual of the TV, etc. TV a HDMI cable 23 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
To Non-ARC TV If the TV does not support the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function (*), connect an HDMI cable and digital optical cable. If you use a cable set-top box, etc. connected to the input jack of this unit to watch TV (without using a TV s built-in tuner), connection with a digital optical cable is not required. a b Setup If a digital optical cable is used for connection and "5. HDMI Setup" - "a. Control" is set to "ON" on the Setup menu ( p59), set "b. ARC" to "OFF". If the TV does not have a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack, you can use an analog audio cable to connect with the AUDIO IN(CD) jack. In this case, refer to "Menu operations" ( p60) and set "3. Input Assign" - "a. Analog Input" to "TV" after all connections are completed. (*) ARC function: Transmits the audio signals of the TV via an HDMI cable, and plays the audio of the TV on this unit. Connection to an ARC-compatible TV is complete with one HDMI cable. To check if the TV supports the ARC function, refer to the instruction manual of the TV, etc. TV a HDMI cable, b Digital optical cable 24 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Connecting with the TV using an analog video cable If an HDMI cable is not used to connect this unit with AV component, or the TV is not equipped with an HDMI jack, use an analog video cable to connect this unit with the TV. When using the analog video cable to connect with the TV, the OSD (On- Screen Display) function that displays operation screens on the TV cannot be used. Check the display on this unit instead. a a Analog video cable 25 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Connecting Playback Devices Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack Mounted This is a connection example of an AV component equipped with an HDMI jack. To play 4K or 1080p video, use a high speed HDMI cable. When connecting with an AV component that conforms to the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) standard, you can use the "Control" function(*) that enables linking with input selectors, etc. and the "Standby Through" function that can transmit video and audio signals of the AV component to the TV even if this unit is in standby mode. Also, the POWER OUT jack on the rear panel can supply power (5 V/1 A) to a streaming media player, etc. using a USB cable. To supply power even when this unit is in standby mode, change the setting value of "POWER OUT Standby" ( p65) to "ON". a GAME Setup Settings are required to use the "Control" function and "Standby Through" function. After all the connections are completed, check the setting method on Menu operations ( p60), and refer to "Control" ( p64) and "Standby Through" ( p65) respectively to make the settings. To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby Digital, set the audio output of the connected Blu-ray Disc player etc. to the Bitstream output. BD/DVD Cable/Satellite set-top box Streaming media player (*)"Control" function: This function enables various linking operations with CECcompliant devices, such as switching input selectors interlocking with a CECcompliant player, switching audio output between TV and this unit or adjusting the volume using the remote controller of a CEC-compliant TV, and automatically switching this unit to standby when the TV is turned off. a HDMI cable 26 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Connecting an AV Component without HDMI Jack Mounted This is a connection example of an AV component unequipped with an HDMI jack. For example, when video input is connected to the BD/DVD jack, connect the audio input to BD/DVD jack, too. Thus, video input jacks and audio input jacks should have the same name for connection. Note that video signals input to the VIDEO IN jack are not converted to HDMI video signals. Use an analog video cable to output video signals from the MONITOR OUT jack of this unit. ( p25) To enjoy digital surround playback in formats such as Dolby Digital, you need to make a connection for audio signals with a digital coaxial cable or a digital optical cable. ( p28) When the audio from a device connected using the digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable is output on this unit, switch the input signal with the AUDIO SEL button of the remote controller. ( p39) Setup To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby Digital, set the audio output of the connected Blu-ray Disc player etc. to the Bitstream output. a BD/DVD a Analog audio/video cable 27 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Connecting an Audio Component This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using a digital coaxial cable or analog audio cable. You can also connect an audio component to OPTICAL 1 (TV) terminal using a digital optical cable. Adjust the input signal with the AUDIO SEL button on the remote controller according to the connected cable. ( p39) a OR b CD a Analog audio cable, b Digital coaxial cable 28 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Connecting Antennas Connect the antenna to this unit, and set up the antenna at the best position for listening while receiving radio signals. Attach the indoor FM antenna to the wall using push pins or adhesive tape. b b a a Indoor FM antenna, b AM loop antenna 29 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Connecting the Power Cord Connect the power cord after all the connections are completed. a a Power cord 30 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Initial Setup Turning the power on TV s REMOTE INPUT TV Inputs TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 After all the connections are completed, set the Automatic Speaker Setting (AccuEQ Room Calibration) ( p34) and HDMI setting ( p36). When this unit and the TV are connected with an HDMI cable, use the OSD (On-Screen Display) that appears on the TV to make the settings. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit. When you do not use an HDMI cable but use an analog video cable to connect with the TV, the operation screens cannot be displayed on the TV. In such a case, see the display of the main unit to make the settings. 1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit. 2. Put the batteries in the remote controller, and press the button to turn on this unit. 31 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
"Speaker System" setting (when using ZONE SPEAKER or Front Height Speakers) When connecting ZONE SPEAKER or front height speakers, settings are required in the setup menu. Make the settings before the "Automatic Speaker Setting (AccuEQ Room Calibration)" ( p34) procedure. 1. Press BD/DVD button. 2. Press button. 3. Select "2. Manual SP Setup", and press ENTER button. Select the item with the cursors of the remote controller, and press ENTER button to confirm your selection. To return to the previous screen, press button. Setup 1.AccuEQ Room Cal. 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Auto Power Down 5.HDMI Setup 6.Power Management 32 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
4. Select "a. Speaker System", and press ENTER button. 2. Manual SP Setup a. Speaker System b. Speaker Setting c. X.Over d. Channel Level e. Channel Distance Return 5. Select "ZONE 2" or "Height" according to the type of connected speakers. 2a. Speaker System SP System ZONE 2 Return To exit the settings, press button. 33 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Automatic Speaker Setting (AccuEQ Room Calibration) By setting the supplied speaker setup microphone at the listening position, connection statuses of each speaker are automatically checked, and each volume is automatically set to the optimal level according to the room environment. Turn the subwoofer on, and turn up the volume beforehand. SETUP MIC BD/DVD / / / ENTER 34 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
1. Connect the speaker setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack of the main unit, and place it at the listening position. 2. Press BD/DVD. 3. Press. 4. Select "1. AccuEQ Room Cal.", and press ENTER. Select the item with the cursors of the remote controller, and press ENTER to confirm your selection. To return to the previous screen, press. Setup 1.AccuEQ Room Cal. 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Auto Power Down 5.HDMI Setup 6.Power Management 5. Press ENTER again. Test tones are output from each speaker, and the connected speakers and the noise in the surrounding environment are automatically measured. 6. The above measurement results are displayed. After a while, the test tones are output again. Then, the unit automatically sets the optimal volume levels, crossover frequency, etc. When the setting is completed, the display returns to the setup screen. 7. Disconnect the speaker setup microphone. 35 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
HDMI settings Make the HDMI-related settings, such as "Control" function ( p64), "ARC" function ( p64) and "Standby Through" function ( p65). Check the setting procedure in Menu operations ( p60), see the descriptions for each function, and then make the necessary settings. 36 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Playback AV Component Playback 38 BLUETOOTH Playback 40 USB Storage Device 41 Listening To the AM/FM Radio 44 Multi-zone 49 Convenience functions 51 Listening Mode 53 37 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
AV Component Playback You can play the audio from AV components, such as Blu-ray disc players through this unit. Basic Operations TV s REMOTE INPUT TV Inputs TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. 1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit. 2. Press the input selector whose name is the same as that of the jack to which the player is connected. For example, press BD/DVD to play the player connected to the BD/DVD jack. Press TV to listen to the sound of the TV. When the CEC link function works, the input switches automatically when a CEC compliant TV or player is connected to this unit using HDMI connection. 3. Start play on the AV component. If the playback sound cannot be heard even if the input is switched, switch the input signal with AUDIO SEL on the remote controller. ( p39) AUDIO SEL Input selector 38 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Selecting audio input signals With AUDIO SEL on the remote controller, you can select audio input signals assigned to each input source. Once selected, the same audio input signal is played next time. 1. Press the input selector button to switch to the input whose assignment is changed. The assignment can be changed only for "BD/DVD", "TV", "CBL/SAT" and "CD" inputs. 2. Press AUDIO SEL, and select the audio input signal to assign. Each time the button is pressed, the setting item is switched among "H" (HDMI IN), "A" (AUDIO IN), "C1" (COAXIAL1) and "O1" (OPTICAL1). Audio input signals that can be assigned to each input source are as follows. Input Selector BD/DVD H (HDMI IN) C1 (COAXIAL1) O1 (OPTICAL1) A (AUDIO IN) TV (*1) CBL/SAT CD STRM BOX GAME (*1) When selecting "A" (AUDIO IN) for "TV" input, set "3. Input Assign" - "a. Analog Input" to "TV" on the Setup menu beforehand. If "H", "C1" or "O1" is selected with AUDIO SEL, but the corresponding input signal is not present, then "A" is selected. 39 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
BLUETOOTH Playback You can wirelessly play the audio on a BLUETOOTH-enabled device, such as a smartphone. Basic Operations Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. Pairing 1. When you press the BLUETOOTH button, "PAIRING" appears on the display, and the pairing mode is enabled. Onkyo TX-SR383 2. Enable (turn on) the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH-enabled device, and then select this unit from among the devices displayed. When the pairing procedure is competed, "CONNECT" will be displayed. If a password is requested, enter "0000". This unit is displayed as "Onkyo TX-SR383". To connect another BLUETOOTH-enabled device, disconnect the connection with the BLUETOOTH-enabled devices being connected and perform the pairing operation. The coverage area is within a radius of 10 m. Note that connection is not always guaranteed with all BLUETOOTH-enabled devices. Playing Back 1. Press BLUETOOTH. 2. Perform the connection procedure on the BLUETOOTH-enabled device. 3. Playing the music file. Turn up the volume of the BLUETOOTH-enabled device to an appropriate level. Due to the characteristics of BLUETOOTH wireless technology, the sound produced on this unit may slightly be behind the sound played on the BLUETOOTH-enabled device. 40 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
USB Storage Device You can play music files stored on a USB storage device. Basic Operations TV s REMOTE INPUT TV Inputs TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. When you do not use an HDMI cable but use an analog video cable to connect with the TV, the list screens cannot be displayed on the TV. In such a case, see the display of the main unit to operate the list. 1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit. 2. Connect your USB storage device containing music files to the USB port of this unit s front panel. 3. Press USB. When the USB device is recognized, playback of the first song automatically starts. While recognizing the USB device, "Loading" is displayed on the screen. Do not unplug the USB storage device connected to this unit. This may cause data corruption or malfunction. 4. To select a song, press TOP MENU to display the list of folders and music files on the screen. Select the folder or music file with the cursor and press ENTER to play. To return to the previous screen press. USB Loading USB TOP MENU / ENTER 41 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Characters that cannot be displayed on this unit appear with " " The USB port of this unit complies with the USB 2.0 standard. The transfer speed may be insufficient for some content you play, and sound interruptions, etc. may occur. Note that operation is not always guaranteed for all USB storage devices. This unit can use USB storage devices that comply with the USB mass storage class standard. Also the format of USB storage devices supports FAT16 or FAT32 file system format. Device and Supported Format ( p43) 42 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Device and Supported Format USB Storage Device Requirements This unit can use USB storage devices that comply with the USB mass storage class standard. The format of USB storage devices supports FAT16 or FAT32 file system format. If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each section will be treated as an independent device. Up to 20,000 tracks per folder are supported, and folders can be nested up to 16 levels deep. USB hubs and USB storage devices with hub functions are not supported. Do not connect these devices to the unit. USB storage devices with security functions are not supported on this unit. If an AC adapter is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC adapter, and use it with a household outlet. Media inserted to the USB card reader may not be available in this function. Furthermore, depending on the USB storage device, proper reading of the contents may not be possible. In use of a USB storage device, Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or modification of data stored on a USB storage device, or malfunction of the USB storage device. We recommend that you back up the data stored on a USB storage device before using it with this unit. Supported Audio Formats This unit supports the following music file formats. Note that sound files that are protected by copyright cannot be played on this unit. MP3 (.mp3/.mp3): Supported formats: MPEG-1/MPEG-2/MPEG-2.5 Audio Layer 3 Supported sampling rates: 32 khz, 44.1 khz, 48 khz Supported bitrates: Between 32 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR WMA (.wma/.wma): Supported sampling rates: 32 khz, 44.1 khz, 48 khz Supported bitrates: Between 48 kbps and 192 kbps, and VBR WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats are not supported. AAC (.aac/.m4a/.mp4/.aac/.m4a/.mp4): Supported formats: MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Audio Supported sampling rates: 32 khz, 44.1 khz, 48 khz Supported bitrates: Between 16 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR Apple Lossless format is not supported. When playing files recorded with VBR (Variable bit-rate), the playback time may not be displayed correctly. 43 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Listening To the AM/FM Radio You can receive AM and FM radio stations on this unit with the built-in tuner. Tuning into a Radio Station Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. Tuning Automatically 1. Press TUNER to switch to "TUNER" input. 2. Press BAND repeatedly to select either "AM" or "FM ST". 3. When you press TUNING +/ approx. one second and release your finger, automatic tuning starts, and searching stops when a station is found. When tuned in to a radio station, the "TUNE" indicator on the display lights up. When tuned in to an FM radio station, the "ST TUNE" indicator lights up. TUNER TUNING + BAND TUNING - 44 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Tuning Manually 1. Press TUNER to switch to "TUNER" input. 2. Press BAND repeatedly to select either "AM" or "FM ST". 3. Press TUNING +/ to select the desired radio station. Each time you press TUNING +/, the frequency changes by 1 step. If the button is held down, the frequency changes continuously. Improving FM reception When FM broadcasts reception is poor, set the receiver to the mono reception mode. 1. Press BAND to select "FM MONO". Frequency step setting (Australian models) If you find that you can't tune into stations successfully, the frequency step may not be suitable for your country/region. In such a case, select a frequency step suitable for your region. 1. Set the unit to standby mode. 2. While pressing and holding the TUNING button of the main unit, press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the unit on. Each time you operate, the setting is switched between "9 khz/0.05 MHz" and "10 khz/0.1 MHz". Default: 9 khz/0.05 MHz This operation is not possible if "Control" and "Standby Through" are set to other than "OFF". Presetting a Radio Station ( p46) 45 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Presetting a Radio Station Registration Procedure You can preset up to 30 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations. After tuning in to the AM/FM radio station you want to register, perform the following procedure. 1. Press EDIT to display PRESET on the display. Then the preset number and MEM will blink. 2. Press PRESET +/ repeatedly to select a number between 1 and 30. 3. Press ENTER to register the station. When the station is registered, the preset number stops blinking. Repeat this steps to register your favorite AM/FM radio stations. Even if a radio station received with FM MONO is registered, the sound is reproduced in stereo after registration. TUNER DISPLAY ENTER EDIT PRESET - PRESET + 46 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Selecting a Preset Radio Station 1. Press TUNER. 2. Press PRESET +/ to select a preset number. Naming Registered Radio Stations You can name the preset radio stations. 1. Press TUNER. 2. Press PRESET +/ to select a preset number. 3. Press EDIT twice. The cursor blinks at the position of the first character. 4. Input the name. Press TUNING +/ to select a character. After selecting the character, press PRESET +/ to move the cursor. Up to 8 characters can be input for the name. 5. When you have finished entering the name, press ENTER to confirm the setting. Pressing DISPLAY will display the registered name. Pressing DISPLAY repeatedly will return to the frequency display. Using RDS (Australian models) ( p48) 47 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Using RDS (Australian models) RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals. In regions where RDS can be used, when you tune in to a radio station broadcasting program information, the radio station name is displayed on the display. When you press the DISPLAY button or PTY button on the remote controller in this state, you can use the following functions. Display Text Information (Radio Text) 1. The following information is displayed each time you press the DISPLAY button on the remote controller once while the name of the station is being displayed on the display. Listening mode Master volume Radio Text (RT) Messages sent by the radio station. For example, a talk radio station may provide a phone number as RT. Program Service Name (PS) The name of the radio station. Program Type (PTY) This indicates the kind of program currently being broadcast. Current tuner frequency (FREQ) "NO TEXT", or "NO NAME" etc. is displayed when no information is delivered. Search for Stations by Program Type 1. Press the PTY button on the remote controller. 2. Press the PRESET +/ button to select the Program Type you want to search for, and then press ENTER to start the search. The Program Types displayed are as follows: NEWS (News reports) / AFFAIRS (Current affairs) / INFO (Information) / SPORT / EDUCATE (Education) / DRAMA / CULTURE / SCIENCE (Science and technology) / VARIED / POP M (Pop music) / ROCK M (Rock music) / EASY M (Middle of the road music) / LIGHT M (Light classics) / CLASSICS (Serious classics) / OTHER M (Other music) / WEATHER / FINANCE / CHILDREN (Children's programmes) / SOCIAL (Social affairs) / RELIGION / PHONE IN / TRAVEL / LEISURE / JAZZ (Jazz music) / COUNTRY (Country music) / NATION M (National music) / OLDIES (Oldies music) / FOLK M (Folk music) / DOCUMENT (Documentary) The information displayed may not match the content delivered by the station. 3. When a station is found, the station is displayed. Search can be performed only for the stations registered with preset numbers. If stations are not registered with preset numbers, or no stations are found, "NO PTY" is displayed. Spaces may be displayed when the unit receives unsupported characters. This is not a malfunction. If any noise is picked up while displaying the RT scroll, some characters may be displayed incorrectly. 48 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Multi-zone You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 5.1-ch playback in the main room (where this unit is located). The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. Also, different sources can be played back in both rooms. When listening to AM/FM broadcasting, you cannot select different stations for the main room and separate room. To use the multi-zone function, settings are required beforehand. Refer to "Menu operations" ( p60) and set "2. Manual SP Setup" ( p61) - "a. Speaker System" to "ZONE 2". Playing Back Notes on operation In the remote controller operation, while pressing and holding the ZONE 2 button on the remote controller, operate with each button. Input selector VOLUME ZONE 2 49 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
1. Point the remote controller at the unit, and while pressing and holding the ZONE 2, press. Alternatively, press the MULTI ZONE ON/OFF button on the main unit. "ZONE" on the display of the main unit lights up. 2. While pressing and holding the ZONE 2, press the input selector of the input source you want to play in the separate room. Selectable input sources are, "BD/DVD", "CBL/SAT", "CD", "TV", "TUNER" and "BT" (BLUETOOTH). Select any of them. To control on the main unit, press MULTI ZONE CONTROL, and then within 8 seconds, press the input selector button of the input to be played in the separate room. 3. While pressing and holding the ZONE 2, adjust the volume on the remote controller. To do this on the main unit, press MULTI ZONE CONTROL, and then within 8 seconds, adjust the volume using the MASTER VOLUME dial. If you turn the unit to standby during multi-zone playback, the playback mode is switched to playback in the separate room only. Setting ZONE 2 to on while the unit is in standby also switches the playback mode to playback in the separate room only. To output audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2, use an analog audio cable for connection. If ZONE 2 is on, power consumption during standby will increase. To disable the function: While pressing and holding ZONE 2, press. Alternatively, press the MULTI ZONE ON/OFF button on the main unit. 50 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Convenience functions Adjusting the tone You can adjust the sound quality of the front speakers. 1. Press the TONE button on the main unit to select the setting to adjust from "BASS" and "TRE". BASS: Enhances or moderates the low-tone range of the front speakers. TRE: Enhances or moderates the high-tone range of the front speakers. 2. Press the +/- buttons to adjust. The tone can be adjusted using the remote controller. ( p10) It cannot be adjusted if the listening mode is DIRECT. If "2. Manual SP Setup" -"b. Speaker Setting" - "Front" is set to "SMALL", and "2. Manual SP Setup" - "c. X.Over" is set to "150Hz" or more on the Setup menu, the sound quality of the subwoofer can be adjusted by pressing BASS +/ button. 51 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Using the Sleep Timer You can allow the unit to enter standby automatically when the specified time has elapsed. 1. Press SLEEP to set the time. Select the time from "30", "60" and "90" minutes. Select "OFF" if you do not allow the unit to automatically enter standby mode. When you press SLEEP once while the sleep timer is running, the remaining time is displayed. 52 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Listening Mode This unit is equipped with a variety of listening modes, and you can select the optimum listening mode for movies, TV, music, and games by pressing DIRECT, STEREO, SURR or DSP. Selecting a Listening mode 1. Press any of DIRECT, STEREO, SURR and DSP during playback to switch the mode that appears on the display of the main unit. Pressing SURR or DSP repeatedly can switch to various modes. DIRECT STEREO SURR DSP Selectable Listening mode ( p54) 53 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Listening modes that can be selected with each button are as follows. For the audio formats supported by this unit, refer to "Supported Audio Formats" section. * Important: The listening modes may not be available depending on the current source, settings and status of the receiver. DIRECT button: The DIRECT mode blocks some portion of the processing such as the tone control function that affects sound qualities. Selecting this mode allows you to enjoy the sound quality better than that of the input audio format. With this mode, the sound is reproduced with the sound field based on the number of channels in the input signal. For example, a 2ch input signal is output only from the front speakers. STEREO button: You can select the STEREO mode that reproduces the sound only with the front speakers and subwoofer. SURR button: Pressing this button repeatedly allows you to select various modes. If the number of channels of the input signal and the number of channels of the installed speakers are the same (e.g. The input signal is 5.1ch and the speaker setting is 5.1ch), the input audio format is displayed on the display. For the audio formats supported by this unit, refer to "Supported Audio Formats" section. If the number of channels of the input signal and the number of channels of the installed speakers are different (e.g. The input signal is 5.1ch and the speaker setting is 7.1ch), the following modes are displayed on the display. When the input signal is 2 ch DOLBY PLII MOVIE DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE *1 DOLBY PLII MUSIC DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC *1 DOLBY PLII GAME DOLBY PLIIx GAME *1 DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT *2 NEO:6 CINEMA NEO:6 MUSIC *1 Surround back speakers need to be installed. *2 Front height speakers need to be installed. When the input signal is multi-channel (For the following listening modes, "DOLBY D", "DTS" or "PCM" may be displayed at the beginning of the display.) PLIIx MOVIE *1 PLIIx MUSIC *1 PLIIz HEIGHT *2 EX *1 NEO:6 *1 DTS-ES *1 DTS Express *1 *1 Surround back speakers need to be installed. *2 Front height speakers need to be installed. DSP button: Pressing this button repeatedly will display the following modes on the display. ALL CH STEREO TV LOGIC GAME-ACTION GAME-RPG GAME-SPORTS GAME-ROCK ORCHESTRA Supported Audio Formats: This units supports the inputs of the following audio formats. (When connecting with an HDMI cable) Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS DTS 96/24 DTS Express DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD Master Audio 54 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
PCM (32 khz to 192 khz sampling frequencies) DSD (2ch only) Checking the input format and listening mode Pressing repeatedly allows you to check the listening mode volume input audio format speaker system input selector on the display. You can also check the listening mode and input audio format with the indicator at the bottom of the display. 55 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
Listening Mode Effects For the following listening modes, "DOLBY D", "DTS" or "PCM" may be displayed at the beginning of the display. In alphabetical order ALL CH STEREO This mode is ideal for background music. Stereo sound is played through the surround speakers as well as the front speakers, creating a stereo image. DIRECT This listening mode can be selected for all input signals. Processing that affects sound quality is shut down, and sound closer to the original is reproduced. The sound is reproduced with the sound field based on the number of channels in the input signal. For example, a 2ch input signal is output only from the front speakers. Note that the sound adjustment is not available when this mode is selected. DOLBY DIGITAL This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Digital audio format. Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital format developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and is widely adopted for use in movie production. It is also a standard audio format for DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 5.1 channels on a DVD-Video or Blu-ray Disc; two front channels, one center channel, two surround channels, and the LFE channel dedicated to the bass region (sound elements for the subwoofer). To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output. DOLBY DIGITAL + This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Digital Plus audio format. The Dolby Digital Plus format has been improved based on Dolby Digital, increasing the number of channels and endeavoring to improve sound quality by giving more flexibility in data bit rates. Dolby Digital Plus is an optional audio format based on 5.1ch for Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional channels such as the surround back channel. To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output. DOLBY TRUEHD This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby TrueHD audio format. The Dolby TrueHD audio format is a "lossless" format expanded based on the lossless compression technology referred to as MLP, and it faithfully reproduces the master audio recorded in the studio. Dolby TrueHD is an optional audio format based on 5.1ch for Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional channels such as the surround back channel. 7.1ch is recorded at 96 khz/24 bit, and 5.1ch is recorded at 192 khz/24 bit. To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output. DTS This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS audio format. The DTS audio format is a multi-channel digital format developed by DTS, Inc. This format is an optional audio format for DVD-Video and a standard format for Blu-ray Discs. It enables recording of 5.1 channels; two front channels, one center channel, two surround channels, and the LFE channel dedicated to the bass region (sound elements for the subwoofer). The content is recorded with a rich volume of data, with a maximum sampling rate of 48 khz, at a resolution of 24 bits and a bit rate of 1.5 Mbps. To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output. DTS 96/24 This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS 96/24 audio format. The DTS 96/24 format is an optional audio format for DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs. It enables recording of 5.1 channels; two front channels, one center channel, two surround channels, and the LFE channel dedicated to the bass region (sound elements for the subwoofer). Detailed reproduction 56 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
is achieved by recording the content at a sampling rate of 96 khz and at a resolution of 24 bits. To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output. DTS ES DSCRT (DTS-ES Discrete) This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-ES Discrete audio format. DTS-ES Discrete is an optional audio format based on 5.1ch for DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 6.1 channels with a monaural surround back channel added. To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output. DTS ES MTRX (DTS-ES Matrix) This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-ES Matrix audio format. DTS-ES Matrix is an optional audio format based on 5.1ch for DVD- Video and Blu-ray Discs. A monaural surround back channel is inserted to this format by matrix encoding. During playback, 6.1 channel-playback is achieved by the matrix decoder on this unit. To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output. DTS EXPRESS This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS Express audio format. DTS Express is an optional audio format based on 5.1ch for Bluray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional channels such as the surround back channel. It also supports low bit rates. To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output. DTS-HD HI RES (DTS-HD High Resolution Audio) This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-HD High Resolution Audio audio format. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an optional audio format based on 5.1ch for Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional channels such as the surround back channel at a sampling rate of 96 khz and at a resolution of 24 bits. To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output. DTS-HD MSTR (DTS-HD Master Audio) This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-HD Master Audio audio format. DTS-HD Master Audio is an optional audio format based on 5.1ch for Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional channels such as the surround back channel using the lossless audio reproduction technology. 96 khz/24 bit is supported for 7.1ch, and 192 khz/24 bit is supported for 5.1ch. To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output. EX (DOLBY DIGITAL EX) This listening mode expands actual channels to more channels for playback to suit the configuration of the connected speakers by expanding movies or music recorded with 5.1ch to 7.1ch using surround back speakers, for example. To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output. GAME-ACTION This mode is suitable for games with a lot of action. GAME-ROCK This mode is suitable for games with rock content. GAME-RPG This mode is suitable for role-playing games. GAME-SPORTS This mode is suitable for sports games. NEO:6 This listening mode expands 2ch or 5.1ch input signals to 7.1ch using surround back speakers. It offers full-bandwidth on all channels, with great independence 57 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote