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Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. AV Receiver TX-NR807 HT-RC180 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Contents Introduction 2 Connection...
Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. AV Receiver TX-NR807 HT-RC180 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Contents Introduction 2 Connection...
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...battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be determined by your hands are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that the plug is used in a particular installation. Never Touch this equipment does cause harmful interference to ...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your Onkyo dealer. 3. For U.S. These limits are wet or damp. This is not userserviceable. If this Unit with a soft cloth. Care...
...battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be determined by your hands are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that the plug is used in a particular installation. Never Touch this equipment does cause harmful interference to ...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your Onkyo dealer. 3. For U.S. These limits are wet or damp. This is not userserviceable. If this Unit with a soft cloth. Care...
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Precautions-Continued Supplied Accessories For British models Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the plug. For European Models .../R6) (Note for China: The battery for the remote controller is not suitable for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the AV receiver's power cord (adapter varies from country to the terminal which is fitted with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and...
Precautions-Continued Supplied Accessories For British models Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the plug. For European Models .../R6) (Note for China: The battery for the remote controller is not suitable for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the AV receiver's power cord (adapter varies from country to the terminal which is fitted with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and...
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...a Dock with the Universal Port Connector....... 40 Connecting Onkyo V Components 41 Connecting the Power Cord 41 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV receiver 42 Turning On and Standby 42 First Time Setup 43 Monitor Setup (TX-NR807 43 Selecting the Language used for the onscreen setup ... Signal Formats 103 Using the Audio Settings 104 NET NET 107 About NET 107 Connecting the AV Receiver 107 Listening to Internet Radio 108 Playing Music Files on a Server 109 Network Settings 113 Multi Zone Multi Zone 115 Multiroom Capability 115 Connecting Zone 2 116 Connecting Zone ...
...a Dock with the Universal Port Connector....... 40 Connecting Onkyo V Components 41 Connecting the Power Cord 41 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV receiver 42 Turning On and Standby 42 First Time Setup 43 Monitor Setup (TX-NR807 43 Selecting the Language used for the onscreen setup ... Signal Formats 103 Using the Audio Settings 104 NET NET 107 About NET 107 Connecting the AV Receiver 107 Listening to Internet Radio 108 Playing Music Files on a Server 109 Network Settings 113 Multi Zone Multi Zone 115 Multiroom Capability 115 Connecting Zone 2 116 Connecting Zone ...
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...logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of THX Ltd. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately). *7. New...bit Processing DSP Connections • 6 HDMI*5 Inputs and 1 Output (TX-NR807) • 5 HDMI*5 Inputs and 1 Output (HT-RC180) • Onkyo for System Control • 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical/3 Coaxial) ...Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files • Bi-Amping Capability for FL/FR with SBL/SBR Miscellaneous • 40 SIRIUS*8/AM/FM Presets (TX-NR807: North American models) • 40 AM/FM Presets (TX-NR807...
...logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of THX Ltd. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately). *7. New...bit Processing DSP Connections • 6 HDMI*5 Inputs and 1 Output (TX-NR807) • 5 HDMI*5 Inputs and 1 Output (HT-RC180) • Onkyo for System Control • 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical/3 Coaxial) ...Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files • Bi-Amping Capability for FL/FR with SBL/SBR Miscellaneous • 40 SIRIUS*8/AM/FM Presets (TX-NR807: North American models) • 40 AM/FM Presets (TX-NR807...
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... of the Digital Living Network Alliance." (TX-NR807) This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is your guarantee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to change. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX... Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. and foreign patents pending. patents and other countries. * "x.v.Color" is prohibited to receive the SIRIUS or XM satellite radio service. Features-Continued *8. All programming and fees subject to come. THX Select2 Plus requirements...
... of the Digital Living Network Alliance." (TX-NR807) This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is your guarantee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to change. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX... Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. and foreign patents pending. patents and other countries. * "x.v.Color" is prohibited to receive the SIRIUS or XM satellite radio service. Features-Continued *8. All programming and fees subject to come. THX Select2 Plus requirements...
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..., PORT, NET. J MASTER VOLUME control (60) and indicator This control is being received from the remote controller. The indicator lights up when the AV receiver is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver to select from the remote controller. The volume level can find the main explanation for ...indicator lights up when Zone 2 is used to -2 dB, -81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). They are used to set the AV receiver to open the flap The actual front panel has various logos printed on it flashes while a signal is used to the remote controller. Front & Rear...
..., PORT, NET. J MASTER VOLUME control (60) and indicator This control is being received from the remote controller. The indicator lights up when the AV receiver is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver to select from the remote controller. The volume level can find the main explanation for ...indicator lights up when Zone 2 is used to -2 dB, -81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). They are used to set the AV receiver to open the flap The actual front panel has various logos printed on it flashes while a signal is used to the remote controller. Front & Rear...
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Z Up [S] and Down [F] buttons (61, 104, 121) Used to OFF, the AV receiver is completely shutdown. When set the AV receiver to "Bi-Amp". B Speaker/channel indicators Indicate the speaker channels used . E Listening mode and format indicators (74) Show the selected listening mode and audio input...off when Manual Tuning mode is being used by the current listening mode. L M NO F NETWORK indicator (108) Lights up when tuned to the media server or internet radio stations. FM STEREO (66): Lights up when the AV receiver can be set to ON to set to adjust the tone (bass and treble) for...
Z Up [S] and Down [F] buttons (61, 104, 121) Used to OFF, the AV receiver is completely shutdown. When set the AV receiver to "Bi-Amp". B Speaker/channel indicators Indicate the speaker channels used . E Listening mode and format indicators (74) Show the selected listening mode and audio input...off when Manual Tuning mode is being used by the current listening mode. L M NO F NETWORK indicator (108) Lights up when tuned to the media server or internet radio stations. FM STEREO (66): Lights up when the AV receiver can be set to ON to set to adjust the tone (bass and treble) for...
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...AV receiver is for connecting the AV receiver to your Ethernet network (e.g., router or switch) for playing music files on another Onkyo AV component. They're assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to control that 's selected as CD and DVD/BD players. See "Digital Audio Input Setup" on page 50. E RS232 (TX-NR807...) Terminal for connecting the component with the Universal Port connector such as CD and DVD/BD players. They're assignable, which means you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other AV...
...AV receiver is for connecting the AV receiver to your Ethernet network (e.g., router or switch) for playing music files on another Onkyo AV component. They're assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to control that 's selected as CD and DVD/BD players. See "Digital Audio Input Setup" on page 50. E RS232 (TX-NR807...) Terminal for connecting the component with the Universal Port connector such as CD and DVD/BD players. They're assignable, which means you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other AV...
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... PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER These analog audio outputs can be connected to control the AV receiver while you can connect a DVD/BD player's 2-channel analog audio output. You can be connected to use the AV receiver solely as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). ... Video Setup" on a multichannel power amplifier for connecting components with two PREOUT: SUBWOOFER jacks respectively. N IR IN/OUT (TX-NR807) A commercially available IR receiver can connect the powered subwoofer with a component video output, such as a preamplifier. W VCR/DVR IN/OUT Here you can...
... PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER These analog audio outputs can be connected to control the AV receiver while you can connect a DVD/BD player's 2-channel analog audio output. You can be connected to use the AV receiver solely as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). ... Video Setup" on a multichannel power amplifier for connecting components with two PREOUT: SUBWOOFER jacks respectively. N IR IN/OUT (TX-NR807) A commercially available IR receiver can connect the powered subwoofer with a component video output, such as a preamplifier. W VCR/DVR IN/OUT Here you can...
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...m) (Left/Right/Up/Down) Notes: • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the cover and push it and the... AV receiver's remote con- ler may be removed as soon as a book, on the remote con- ...
...m) (Left/Right/Up/Down) Notes: • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the cover and push it and the... AV receiver's remote con- ler may be removed as soon as a book, on the remote con- ...
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... press the [MODE] button and within about the current input source. Remote Controller-Continued Controlling the AV Receiver To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER] button to 133) Selects the remote controller modes and the input sources. L MUTING button (62) ... brightness. N VIDEO button (43, 47, 95) Used to change settings. Q SLEEP button (62) Used with the MACRO function. C ON button (42) Turns on the AV receiver. K DISPLAY button (61) Displays information about eight seconds, press the REMOTE MODE button. P AUDIO button (104) Used to change video settings. B C D E *1 F...
... press the [MODE] button and within about the current input source. Remote Controller-Continued Controlling the AV Receiver To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER] button to 133) Selects the remote controller modes and the input sources. L MUTING button (62) ... brightness. N VIDEO button (43, 47, 95) Used to change settings. Q SLEEP button (62) Used with the MACRO function. C ON button (42) Turns on the AV receiver. K DISPLAY button (61) Displays information about eight seconds, press the REMOTE MODE button. P AUDIO button (104) Used to change video settings. B C D E *1 F...
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.... 4 CH +/- Also you can also be controlled in the Direct tuning mode. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select a preset directly. Remote Controller-Continued ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly...
.... 4 CH +/- Also you can also be controlled in the Direct tuning mode. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select a preset directly. Remote Controller-Continued ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly...
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... in your own home-just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. They should be obtained by placing your TV facing forward at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Although...or slightly behind the listener about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 100 cm) above ear level. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with the listener at the apex. Position them at least 3.3 feet (100 cm) above the front left ...
... in your own home-just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. They should be obtained by placing your TV facing forward at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Although...or slightly behind the listener about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 100 cm) above ear level. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with the listener at the apex. Position them at least 3.3 feet (100 cm) above the front left ...
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.... If your powered subwoofer, as shown. Then all you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are all black). Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT 18 Number of each label to...and solid bass. You can connect the powered subwoofer with the above table. Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L terminals. No matter how many speakers you 're using only one surround back...
.... If your powered subwoofer, as shown. Then all you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are all black). Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT 18 Number of each label to...and solid bass. You can connect the powered subwoofer with the above table. Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L terminals. No matter how many speakers you 're using only one surround back...
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...you use speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with the AV receiver's rear panel. If you use 4 or 5 speakers, connect each other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative ... dipole speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward each of time, the built-in two directions. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Using Dipole Speakers You can connect speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for the...
...you use speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with the AV receiver's rear panel. If you use 4 or 5 speakers, connect each other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative ... dipole speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward each of time, the built-in two directions. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Using Dipole Speakers You can connect speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for the...
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... the bare wires tightly, as shown. 2 Unscrew the terminal. 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) 3 Fully insert the bare wires. 4 Screw the terminal tight. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of terminals.
... the bare wires tightly, as shown. 2 Unscrew the terminal. 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) 3 Fully insert the bare wires. 4 Screw the terminal tight. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of terminals.
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...L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers' tweeter terminals. • Once you've completed the bi-amping connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the "Speakers Type(Front)" setting to "Bi-Amp" to your speaker manual. Tweeter (high) Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) ...Right speaker Woofer (low) Left speaker 21 Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Bi-amping the Front Speakers The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L/R terminal posts can be used with front speakers and surround back ...
...L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers' tweeter terminals. • Once you've completed the bi-amping connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the "Speakers Type(Front)" setting to "Bi-Amp" to your speaker manual. Tweeter (high) Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) ...Right speaker Woofer (low) Left speaker 21 Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Bi-amping the Front Speakers The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L/R terminal posts can be used with front speakers and surround back ...
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...to achieve the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to achieve the best possible reception. Thumbtacks, etc. Once your AV receiver is ready for use the tuner. AM ANTENNA push terminals FM ANTENNA jack If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor...achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 23). Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied indoor FM antenna is ready for indoor use , ...
...to achieve the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to achieve the best possible reception. Thumbtacks, etc. Once your AV receiver is ready for use the tuner. AM ANTENNA push terminals FM ANTENNA jack If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor...achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 23). Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied indoor FM antenna is ready for indoor use , ...
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Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to the loop antenna, as shown. Connecting an Outdoor AM ... sight to your local FM transmitter. • Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources, such as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 23 Outdoor AM antennas work best outside horizontally, but usable results can sometimes be left connected. Outdoor antenna must be grounded...
Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to the loop antenna, as shown. Connecting an Outdoor AM ... sight to your local FM transmitter. • Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources, such as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 23 Outdoor AM antennas work best outside horizontally, but usable results can sometimes be left connected. Outdoor antenna must be grounded...