Page 2 - Important Safeguards; WARNING; AVIS; Before using
2 Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the...
Page 3 - Precautions; FCC Information for User; For Canadian model
3 21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specifiedby the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as theoriginal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,electric shock, or other hazards. 22. Safety ...
Page 4 - Check that the following accessories are supplied with the DTM-5.3.
4 Features ■ Power output100 watts per channel, min RMS, at 8 ohms, bothchannels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with no morethan 0.08% THD ■ Discrete output stage circuits for true high-current,low-impedance drive ■ Costly, high-quality parts such as large power transis-tors, an oversized isolated tra...
Page 5 - Remote controller description; Facilities and connections
5 Remote controller description Note: When you use the buttons that apply to specific mode(i.e., DVD mode, RCVR/Tape mode, or CD mode), you mustpress the corresponding mode button first. Standby ( ) button This button sets the unit to Standby mode. On ( ) button This button turns on the power to the...
Page 6 - Front panel description; Front panel; Standby indicator; T-2 MONITOR indicator
6 Front panel description This section identifies and explains the controls and displays on the front panel of the DTM-5.3. Front panel Display Standby/On button Press this button to turn on the power to the DTM-5.3. Thedisplay indicators light up. Press the button again to set theunit in Standby mo...
Page 7 - This indicator lights up while the Sleep function is active.
7 Front panel description F. TUNED indicator This indicator lights up when the unit receives a radio sta-tion signal G. STEREO indicator The indicator lights up when the unit receives an FM ste-reo radio station signal. H. MEMORY indicator The indicator lights up when you press the Memory but-ton to...
Page 8 - Rear panel description; GND
8 Rear panel description This section identifies and explains how to use the terminals found on the rear of the DTM-5.3. Before connecting your audio and video compo-nents, be sure to read this section carefully and then proceed to the explanations on how to connect each individual component (see pa...
Page 9 - MONITOR OUT
9 Rear panel description Depending on the impedance of the speakers used, set theSPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR on the rear panel asshown in the table. AC INLET Plug the supplied power cord into this AC INLET and theninto the power outlet on the wall.• Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied...
Page 10 - Connecting components; Example of audio equipment connection
10 Connecting components This section explains how to connect the main components to theDTM-5.3 in the standard manner. • Be sure to always refer to the instruction manual that came withthe component that you are connecting. • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have beenmade. • For ...
Page 11 - Example of video equipment connections
11 Connecting components Example of video equipment connections If there should be interference between the TV and this unit, place this unit as far from the TV as possible. We do not recommend the use of a common TV/FM antenna. (Refer to “Connecting antennas” on page 13.) REMOTE CONTROL ANTENNA OUT...
Page 12 - Connecting speakers; Connecting the speaker
12 Connecting speakers Connecting the speaker You can connect two separate pairs of speaker systems.Please connect each speaker according to the illustration, observingthe correct connections for R, L, + and –. Check the speaker impedance, then set the SPEAKER IMPEDANCESELECTOR switch accordingly. R...
Page 13 - Connecting antennas; Connecting the FM indoor antenna:; Please make sure that you follow these guidelines:
13 Connecting antennas To use the tuner of the DTM-5.3, it is necessary to prepare the supplied FM and AM antennas. • Adjustment and placement of the FM and AM antennas for better reception is best performed while listening to a station broadcast. • If better reception cannot be obtained, then place...
Page 14 - Zone 2 connections; Adjust the volume level at the amplifier.; Zone 2 Control Selector
14 Connecting the remote zone (Zone 2) The DTM-5.3 allows you to connect an additional set of speakers and place them in a different room or an area separated for listening tomusic. This other room or area is referred to as the remote zone (Zone 2), while the room in which the DTM-5.3 is referred to...
Page 15 - and Xantech
15 Operating components not reached by theremote controller signals (IR IN/OUT) The following equipment (sold separately) is essential for operation: • Onkyo’s Multi-Room System kits (IR Remote Controller Extension System), or• Multiroom A/V distribution and control systems from Niles ® and Xantech ...
Page 16 - Connecting the power
16 Standby/On Speakers A B Phones Bass Treble Balance L R Master Volume Video Tape 2 Monitor Tape 1 FM AM Phono CD DVD Zone 2 Off Memor y Clear Character Direct Tuning FM Mode Display Standby DT M-5.3 1 ABC 2 DEF 3 GHI 4 JKL 5 MNO 6 PQR 7 STU 8 VWX 9 YZ- Direct Tuning 0/10 / Scan Standby indicator O...
Page 17 - Installing the remote controller batteries; Installing the batteries; Remote controller operation
17 Installing the remote controller batteries Installing the batteries 1 Open the battery compartment cover by pushing the tab and opening the cover. 2 Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3) batteries into the batter y compartment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram (pos-itive (+) and negative (–) symbols) i...
Page 18 - Basic operations; Listening to your favorite source; Setup and operation
18 Basic operations Listening to your favorite source 1 Select the source you wish to listen to using the input selector (e.g., PHONO). Confirm that the indicator is not lit when a source other than Tape 2 Monitor is selected. Also check thatthe AUDIO MUTE indicator is not lit. 2 Select the speakers...
Page 19 - Listening using the headphones; Start playing the source you would like to listen to CD, tape; Muting
19 Basic operations Listening using the headphones You can connect stereo headphones with a standard binaural (ste-reo) plug to the Phones jack. When the headphone plug is inserted, the speakers are not automat-ically muted but can be controlled using the Speakers A/B buttons. Mute function (Remote ...
Page 20 - Receiving stations; When the frequency is not known (Manual tuning); Please make sure that the
20 Receiving stations Tuning the radio (Manual tuning) When the frequency is not known (Manual tuning) 1 Press the FM or AM button. 2 Use the Tuning buttons (or Tuning Down and Up buttons on the remote controller) to change the fre-quency. (Up).....the frequency increases. (Down).....the frequency d...
Page 21 - Listening to stereo radio stations (FM only); Select the station to which you wish to listen.; Programming radio stations; A total of 40 stations can be stored in the memory.; The MEMORY indicator will light for 8 seconds.; Press button 0/10 when choosing memory number 10.
21 Receiving stations Listening to stereo radio stations (FM only) If you tune in a stereo FM station, the STEREO indicator will beilluminated if the signal is sufficiently strong. If the signal is weak, it may be impossible to tune in the desiredstation. In this case, tune as follows: Press the FM ...
Page 22 - Selecting preset stations
22 Receiving stations Selecting preset stations First, select the tuner as the source by pressing the AM or FM inputselector button. Input the memory number you wish to receive by pressing thenumber buttons. For the remote controller, press the RCVR/Tapemode button before pressing the number buttons...
Page 23 - Entering station names; Characters which can be entered:; Entering characters; Press the Character button to store the entered characters.; Changing an entered character
23 Entering station names While receiving a preset FM or AM station, a maximum of eightcharacters consisting of letters, numbers and some symbols can bestored to represent the station name. Characters which can be entered: Note: For the remote controller, press the RCVR/Tape mode buttonbefore perfor...
Page 24 - Recording a source; Recording an audio source; When TAPE 1 is selected, it will record to TAPE 2.; Input selector buttons; Turntable
24 Recording a source Recording an audio source Please read the instruction manuals concerning operation of eachunit. 1 Insert a blank tape into the tape deck.2 Press the button (other than Tape 2 Monitor) for the source you wish to record. • When DVD or Video is selected, the audio portion of the p...
Page 25 - DVD
25 Recording a source Video disc player (or video camcorder) to VCRrecording Video disc programs can be recorded onto a VCR (VIDEO). 1 Load a disc in the video disc player, and a blank tape in the VCR (VIDEO). 2 Press the DVD button. 3 Begin playback on the video disc player and begin recording on t...
Page 26 - Using Tape 2 Monitor; Monitoring during recording; Tape 2 Monitor
26 Using Tape 2 Monitor Unless the component connected to the TAPE 2 connectors is used,the indicator in the main unit’s display should not be lit; otherwise, the sound from other sources will not be heard. If a 3-head tape deck is connected to the TAPE 2 connectors, youcan use the Tape 2 Monitor to...
Page 27 - Enjoying music in the remote zone; Zone 2 operation from the main room
27 Enjoying music in the remote zone Zone 2 operation from the main room To select a source for the zone 2 room other than the sourceselected for the main room. 1 Press the Zone 2 button, the Zone 2 indicator flashes.2 Select an input source within five seconds. The Zone 2 indicator will light up. E...
Page 28 - Using the remote controller; Setting the ID number; The number you pressed is set as the ID.; “UNIT ID 0”; Checking the remote controller’s ID:; Memory
28 Using the remote controller Setting the ID number Programming the remote controller ID (This procedure is notrequired if you are using only one DTM-5.3.) If you are using multiple DTM-5.3 units, all units will respond toan operation on one of the remote controllers. To avoid this, youcan establis...
Page 29 - Controlling other components; Controlling an Integra/Onkyo CD player; DVD operation buttons
29 Controlling other components You can operate an -connected Integra/Onkyo CD player, cassette tape deck or DVD player using the remote controller provided with the DTM-5.3. Controlling an Integra/Onkyo CD player The connector of the Integra/Onkyo compact disc player must be connected to the DTM-5....
Page 30 - Controlling an Integra/Onkyo cassette tape deck; The
30 Controlling other components Controlling an Integra/Onkyo cassette tape deck The connector of the Integra/Onkyo cassette tape deck must be connected to the DTM-5.3. 1 Press the RCVR/Tape button.2 Press the desired operation button. : Plays side A (the side facing the front) of the tape. : Stops p...
Page 31 - Troubleshooting guide; Trouble; Appendix
31 Troubleshooting guide If a problem occurs, while you are using the remote controller, first operate the unit using the front panel controls to confirm that it is not dueto a malfunction (or expired batteries) of the remote controller. • Also refer to the respective instruction manuals for the vid...
Page 32 - Specifications; AMPLIFIER SECTION
32 SN 29343292A I0204-2 E Integra Division of ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION 18 park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A.Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.integrahometheater.com Integra Division of ONKYO CORPORATION Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OS...