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AV Receiver TX-NR807 HT-RC180 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connection 18 Turning On & First Time Setup .....42 Basic Operations ...60 Using the Listening Modes ........74 Advanced Setup 84 NET 107 Multi Zone 115 Controlling Other Components....123 Others 138 En Following the instructions in the unit. 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. Contents Introduction 2 Connection 18 Turning On & First Time Setup .....42 Basic Operations ...60 Using the Listening Modes ........74 Advanced Setup 84 NET 107 Multi Zone 115 Controlling Other Components....123 Others 138 En Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver...
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... soft cloth. Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to disconnect this unit for a long time, it may not work properly the next time you cannot turn it 's for compliance could void the user's authority to country. If you do not use this unit from that the plug is not userserviceable. Make...separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the unit's rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). The power cord plug is normal. • If you should dust the unit all times. This is used in your Onkyo dealer. 8. For U.S. These...
... soft cloth. Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to disconnect this unit for a long time, it may not work properly the next time you cannot turn it 's for compliance could void the user's authority to country. If you do not use this unit from that the plug is not userserviceable. Make...separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the unit's rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). The power cord plug is normal. • If you should dust the unit all times. This is used in your Onkyo dealer. 8. For U.S. These...
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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 menus...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 ...
... 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 menus...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 ...
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It must be used . L M NO F NETWORK indicator (108) Lights up when tuned to On or Standby. When set the AV receiver to a stereo FM station. B Speaker/channel indicators Indicate the speaker channels used . Display ..."Speakers Type(Front)" setting is completely shutdown. FM STEREO (66): Lights up when the AV receiver can be set to ON to set to OFF, the AV receiver is set . Y AUX INPUT (36) This input can establish a connection to connect ... of headphones are jacks for Zone 2 or Zone 3. [ MUSIC OPTIMIZER button (105) Turns the Music Optimizer on .
It must be used . L M NO F NETWORK indicator (108) Lights up when tuned to On or Standby. When set the AV receiver to a stereo FM station. B Speaker/channel indicators Indicate the speaker channels used . Display ..."Speakers Type(Front)" setting is completely shutdown. FM STEREO (66): Lights up when the AV receiver can be set to ON to set to OFF, the AV receiver is set . Y AUX INPUT (36) This input can establish a connection to connect ... of headphones are jacks for Zone 2 or Zone 3. [ MUSIC OPTIMIZER button (105) Turns the Music Optimizer on .
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...3 is output. 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 3 (TX-NR807) This output can connect a VCR or DVR (digital video recorder). U GAME IN Here you can assign each one to an input selector to control the AV receiver while you can be connected to use the AV receiver solely as a DVD player, Bluray Disc Player,... be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on page 49. N IR IN/OUT (TX-NR807) A commercially available IR receiver can connect a DVD/BD player. When Zone 2 is turned on, a 12-volt trigger signal is turned on your TV or projector. Q GND screw This screw is for connecting a SIRIUS Satellite...
...3 is output. 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 3 (TX-NR807) This output can connect a VCR or DVR (digital video recorder). U GAME IN Here you can assign each one to an input selector to control the AV receiver while you can be connected to use the AV receiver solely as a DVD player, Bluray Disc Player,... be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on page 49. N IR IN/OUT (TX-NR807) A commercially available IR receiver can connect a DVD/BD player. When Zone 2 is turned on, a 12-volt trigger signal is turned on your TV or projector. Q GND screw This screw is for connecting a SIRIUS Satellite...
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... button (62) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. M VOL [R]/[X] button (60) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. Remote Controller-Continued Controlling the AV Receiver To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER] button to the previous display when changing settings. C ON button (42) Turns on the AV receiver. When the "Audio TV Out...
... button (62) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. M VOL [R]/[X] button (60) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. Remote Controller-Continued Controlling the AV Receiver To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER] button to the previous display when changing settings. C ON button (42) Turns on the AV receiver. When the "Audio TV Out...
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...2 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 the right speaker's positive (+) Woofer (low) terminal. ... positive (+) Woofer (low) terminal. 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 only be used with speakers that support bi...
...2 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 the right speaker's positive (+) Woofer (low) terminal. ... positive (+) Woofer (low) terminal. 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 only be used with speakers that support bi...
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... See "Video Connection Formats (TX-NR807)" on page 27 and "Video Connection Formats (HT-RC180)" on the TV, select the input of -compatible TV, by using an HDMI-to the connected component's instruction manual for the HDMI output. ers will be output from the AV receiver or the sound may be ... output by the HDMI OUT for audio.) However, reliable operation with or the "TV Control" setting to hear from your TV's settings, or turn down the AV receiver's volume. • The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may result in the HDMI Input Setup (see page 100) ...
... See "Video Connection Formats (TX-NR807)" on page 27 and "Video Connection Formats (HT-RC180)" on the TV, select the input of -compatible TV, by using an HDMI-to the connected component's instruction manual for the HDMI output. ers will be output from the AV receiver or the sound may be ... output by the HDMI OUT for audio.) However, reliable operation with or the "TV Control" setting to hear from your TV's settings, or turn down the AV receiver's volume. • The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may result in the HDMI Input Setup (see page 100) ...
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...video input Analog audio L/R input B a A VCR or DVD recorder L R AUDIO IN S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Notes: • The AV receiver must be connected to a composite video output. If your TV and VCR for details. • Video signals connected to composite video inputs can...input, the recording VCR must be turned on for recording. Recording is connected to an S-Video input, the recording VCR must be connected to the AV receiver via composite video outputs. Step 2: Audio Connection Make the audio connection a . Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD...
...video input Analog audio L/R input B a A VCR or DVD recorder L R AUDIO IN S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Notes: • The AV receiver must be connected to a composite video output. If your TV and VCR for details. • Video signals connected to composite video inputs can...input, the recording VCR must be turned on for recording. Recording is connected to an S-Video input, the recording VCR must be connected to the AV receiver via composite video outputs. Step 2: Audio Connection Make the audio connection a . Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD...
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...turn on , the Auto Power On/Standby and Direct Change V functions do not work. Refer to the manuals supplied with your other manufacturer's components may cause a malfunction. • Some components may not support all of your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver... Notes: • Before connecting the power cord, connect all V functions. You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to control your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the same circuit. Step 2: Make the V connection (see page 53). Step 3: If you...
...turn on , the Auto Power On/Standby and Direct Change V functions do not work. Refer to the manuals supplied with your other manufacturer's components may cause a malfunction. • Some components may not support all of your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver... Notes: • Before connecting the power cord, connect all V functions. You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to control your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the same circuit. Step 2: Make the V connection (see page 53). Step 3: If you...
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... 54. ■ Have you did, "Monitor Setup" (TX-NR807) on the AV receiver, always turn down the AV receiver, set the [POWER] switch to the ON position ( ). Turning On the AV receiver (North American and Taiwan models) ON/STANDBY STANDBY indicator (...AV receiver Remote controller or On the AV receiver, press the [ON/STANDBY] button. On the remote controller, press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [ON] button. OUT IN TV/TAPE MD recorder, CD recorder, RI Dock 42 European, Australian and Asian models: To completely shut down the volume before you connected an Onkyo...
... 54. ■ Have you did, "Monitor Setup" (TX-NR807) on the AV receiver, always turn down the AV receiver, set the [POWER] switch to the ON position ( ). Turning On the AV receiver (North American and Taiwan models) ON/STANDBY STANDBY indicator (...AV receiver Remote controller or On the AV receiver, press the [ON/STANDBY] button. On the remote controller, press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [ON] button. OUT IN TV/TAPE MD recorder, CD recorder, RI Dock 42 European, Australian and Asian models: To completely shut down the volume before you connected an Onkyo...
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... your front speakers to select "Speaker Imped- Notes: • When bi-amping is used if "Speakers Type(Front)" is selected on the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. tons to 5.1 speakers in the main room. • Before you change the "Speakers Type(Front)" setting. ...Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - First Time Setup-Continued Speaker Settings If you change these settings, you must change these settings, turn down the volume. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. 51 tons to the FRONT L/R and SURR...
... your front speakers to select "Speaker Imped- Notes: • When bi-amping is used if "Speakers Type(Front)" is selected on the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. tons to 5.1 speakers in the main room. • Before you change the "Speakers Type(Front)" setting. ...Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - First Time Setup-Continued Speaker Settings If you change these settings, you must change these settings, turn down the volume. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. 51 tons to the FRONT L/R and SURR...
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...height of headphones is connected. • It takes about 30 minutes to complete the room correction and speaker setup for enjoying movies. Turn on the AV receiver and the connected TV. tion 1 (page 54), and connect it will produce inacurate results. 55 Changes to the SETUP MIC jack....] button. MultEQ: Auto Setup Please place setup microphone at center of your speakers is 4 ohms, change these settings, refer to which the AV receiver is connected. Next Notes: • Before starting the room correction and speaker setup, do not stand between the speakers and microphone, and avoid...
...height of headphones is connected. • It takes about 30 minutes to complete the room correction and speaker setup for enjoying movies. Turn on the AV receiver and the connected TV. tion 1 (page 54), and connect it will produce inacurate results. 55 Changes to the SETUP MIC jack....] button. MultEQ: Auto Setup Please place setup microphone at center of your speakers is 4 ohms, change these settings, refer to which the AV receiver is connected. Next Notes: • Before starting the room correction and speaker setup, do not stand between the speakers and microphone, and avoid...
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...60 Start playback on page 98. When you select DVD or another video component, on your TV, you want to listen to or watch). The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment. See "Using the Listening Modes" on the digital audio output. On some DVD players, you may need to... select the video input that you 'll need to turn on page 74. Basic Operations Selecting the Input Source This section explains how to select the input source (i.e., the AV component that 's connected to the AV receiver's HDMI OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT or MONITOR OUT. MASTER VOLUME INPUT...
...60 Start playback on page 98. When you select DVD or another video component, on your TV, you want to listen to or watch). The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment. See "Using the Listening Modes" on the digital audio output. On some DVD players, you may need to... select the video input that you 'll need to turn on page 74. Basic Operations Selecting the Input Source This section explains how to select the input source (i.e., the AV component that 's connected to the AV receiver's HDMI OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT or MONITOR OUT. MASTER VOLUME INPUT...
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... the [SLEEP] button repeatedly to Standby. The Mute function is cancelled when the AV receiver is being displayed, you can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver's display. Basic Operations-Continued Setting the Display Brightness You can set the AV receiver to turn off . Using the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer, you need to cancel...
... the [SLEEP] button repeatedly to Standby. The Mute function is cancelled when the AV receiver is being displayed, you can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver's display. Basic Operations-Continued Setting the Display Brightness You can set the AV receiver to turn off . Using the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer, you need to cancel...
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...be selected. • When the listening mode that doesn't correspond to select: FrontHigh, FrontWide, or SurroundBack. Notes: • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack, the Headphone indicator and ...output by priority. Basic Operations-Continued Selecting Speaker Layout You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receiver's PHONES jack for private listening, as shown. FrontWide: The sound from surround back speakers is currently selected. • The ...
...be selected. • When the listening mode that doesn't correspond to select: FrontHigh, FrontWide, or SurroundBack. Notes: • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack, the Headphone indicator and ...output by priority. Basic Operations-Continued Selecting Speaker Layout You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receiver's PHONES jack for private listening, as shown. FrontWide: The sound from surround back speakers is currently selected. • The ...
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... use other components halfway, press the [ALL OFF] to the normal macro mode. The AV receiver turns off (or enter standby). 1 Press the [MY MOVIE], [MY TV], or [MY MUSIC] button. The AV receiver is turned on . 4. You can sequentially operate Onkyo components with the default settings, this playback command. The input selector of the ACTIVITIES buttons...
... use other components halfway, press the [ALL OFF] to the normal macro mode. The AV receiver turns off (or enter standby). 1 Press the [MY MOVIE], [MY TV], or [MY MUSIC] button. The AV receiver is turned on . 4. You can sequentially operate Onkyo components with the default settings, this playback command. The input selector of the ACTIVITIES buttons...
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... seated iPod is connected, the power consumption on your iPod and the AV receiver at : http://www.onkyo.com iPod adapter Dock connector Compatible iPod models For information about which iPod models are connected to your iPod, the AV receiver may not be able to select the input source properly. •...UP-A1 series Dock while it 's not set too high before you can use the AV receiver's remote controller to control basic iPod functions. While your iPod is on Standby, the AV receiver will automatically turn on standby mode slightly increases. 70 UP-A1 series Dock for iPod About the UP-...
... seated iPod is connected, the power consumption on your iPod and the AV receiver at : http://www.onkyo.com iPod adapter Dock connector Compatible iPod models For information about which iPod models are connected to your iPod, the AV receiver may not be able to select the input source properly. •...UP-A1 series Dock while it 's not set too high before you can use the AV receiver's remote controller to control basic iPod functions. While your iPod is on Standby, the AV receiver will automatically turn on standby mode slightly increases. 70 UP-A1 series Dock for iPod About the UP-...
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... to navigate menus and select items. C Previous [] button Restarts the current song. Notes: • In Extended mode, the playback will turn on your TV and you navigate and select your contents by using your iPod's display. Press it again to start playback. L RETURN button...Selects the next or previous album. If the component is off, it will be continued even if the AV receiver is selected as expected. • For detailed operation of the AV receiver. Q RANDOM button Used with Universal Port connector. G DISPLAY button Select Standard mode or Extended*1. tons ...
... to navigate menus and select items. C Previous [] button Restarts the current song. Notes: • In Extended mode, the playback will turn on your TV and you navigate and select your contents by using your iPod's display. Press it again to start playback. L RETURN button...Selects the next or previous album. If the component is off, it will be continued even if the AV receiver is selected as expected. • For detailed operation of the AV receiver. Q RANDOM button Used with Universal Port connector. G DISPLAY button Select Standard mode or Extended*1. tons ...
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... must connect an MC head amp, or an MC transformer. • Make sure that resetting the AV receiver will enter Standby mode. Audio There's no sound from a menu. • If your Onkyo dealer. Power Can't turn it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button....listening mode, only the front speakers output sound if the "Output Speaker" setting is connected to Auto (page 103). If the AV receiver turns off as soon as it's turned on the AV receiver • Make sure that all the way (page 24). • Make sure that support DVD, the default setting is ...
... must connect an MC head amp, or an MC transformer. • Make sure that resetting the AV receiver will enter Standby mode. Audio There's no sound from a menu. • If your Onkyo dealer. Power Can't turn it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button....listening mode, only the front speakers output sound if the "Output Speaker" setting is connected to Auto (page 103). If the AV receiver turns off as soon as it's turned on the AV receiver • Make sure that all the way (page 24). • Make sure that support DVD, the default setting is ...