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Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. Remote controller 61 Appendix 73 E Please read this manual for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. AV Receiver TX-SR800 Instruction Manual Contents Before using 2 Facilities and connections 8 Setup and operation 29 Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. Remote controller 61 Appendix 73 E Please read this manual for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. AV Receiver TX-SR800 Instruction Manual Contents Before using 2 Facilities and connections 8 Setup and operation 29 Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
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...amplifier 27 Connecting the power 28 Turning on the power 28 Turning on the power from the remote controller ......... 28 Setup and operation Enjoying music or videos with the TX-SR800 ... 29 Basic operation 29 To change the display of the input source from TAPE to MD .... 29 Temporarily turning... to a stereo radio station (FM mode 34 Presetting a radio station 35 Selecting a preset radio station 35 Erasing a preset radio station 35 Enjoying music in the remote zone 36 Using the buttons on the TX-SR800 36 Using the remote controller 36 Adjusting the volume for the remote zone 36...
...amplifier 27 Connecting the power 28 Turning on the power 28 Turning on the power from the remote controller ......... 28 Setup and operation Enjoying music or videos with the TX-SR800 ... 29 Basic operation 29 To change the display of the input source from TAPE to MD .... 29 Temporarily turning... to a stereo radio station (FM mode 34 Presetting a radio station 35 Selecting a preset radio station 35 Erasing a preset radio station 35 Enjoying music in the remote zone 36 Using the buttons on the TX-SR800 36 Using the remote controller 36 Adjusting the volume for the remote zone 36...
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... Sub-menu 44 1-3. Theater Dimensional Sub-menu 55 3-8. Mono Sub-menu 55 3-7. Volume Setup Sub-menu 59 4-2. Contents Speaker Setup 43 1. Speaker Setup Menu 43 1-1. Multichannel Setup Sub-menu 47 2-3. IntelliVolume Sub-menu 49 2-6. Audio Adjust Setup Menu 53 3-1. Sound ...Effect Sub-menu 54 3-4. Surround Sub-menu 56 3-9. THX Sub-menu 57 3-10....
... Sub-menu 44 1-3. Theater Dimensional Sub-menu 55 3-8. Mono Sub-menu 55 3-7. Volume Setup Sub-menu 59 4-2. Contents Speaker Setup 43 1. Speaker Setup Menu 43 1-1. Multichannel Setup Sub-menu 47 2-3. IntelliVolume Sub-menu 49 2-6. Audio Adjust Setup Menu 53 3-1. Sound ...Effect Sub-menu 54 3-4. Surround Sub-menu 56 3-9. THX Sub-menu 57 3-10....
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.../PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND THX DSP PHONES AUDIO SELECTOR ZONE 2 (GRN ) REC ( RED ) DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF TUNING SETUP ENTER PRESET RE TURN MEMORY FM MODE A-FORM LISTENING MODE MEMORY CLEAR TAPE TUNER PHONO C D MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R TX-SR800 (Other than USA...
.../PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND THX DSP PHONES AUDIO SELECTOR ZONE 2 (GRN ) REC ( RED ) DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF TUNING SETUP ENTER PRESET RE TURN MEMORY FM MODE A-FORM LISTENING MODE MEMORY CLEAR TAPE TUNER PHONO C D MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R TX-SR800 (Other than USA...
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...SETUP button, the TUNING and PRESET buttons become cursor buttons to assign the radio station that was stored using the remote controller. STEREO: Selects for the THX listening mode. THX: Selects for the stereo listening mode. Front display MEMORY button [35] Press to be used for US models), the TX-SR800...well as the remote zone (Zone 2). When FM is received from AUTO to select the type of the front display. STANDBY indicator [7, 28] Lights when the TX-SR800 is in the front panel display. DIMMER button [32... Pro LogicII, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Digital, or DTS listening modes.
...SETUP button, the TUNING and PRESET buttons become cursor buttons to assign the radio station that was stored using the remote controller. STEREO: Selects for the THX listening mode. THX: Selects for the stereo listening mode. Front display MEMORY button [35] Press to be used for US models), the TX-SR800...well as the remote zone (Zone 2). When FM is received from AUTO to select the type of the front display. STANDBY indicator [7, 28] Lights when the TX-SR800 is in the front panel display. DIMMER button [32... Pro LogicII, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Digital, or DTS listening modes.
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... component to the previous menu. RETURN button [40] Press to enter the selected setting and return to be operated by the remote controller. The input source for the tuner. SETUP button [40] Press to set the TX-SR800 to program or execute the macro function. TEST button [45] This button ...the volume of the TXSR800. It also flashes when a button is pressed when the battery power is given here. The selected MODE button will also light whenever any other Onkyo cassette tapedeck connected to the next item. LEVEL / buttons [32, 45] Press to activate the mute function. INPUT SELECTOR...
... component to the previous menu. RETURN button [40] Press to enter the selected setting and return to be operated by the remote controller. The input source for the tuner. SETUP button [40] Press to set the TX-SR800 to program or execute the macro function. TEST button [45] This button ...the volume of the TXSR800. It also flashes when a button is pressed when the battery power is given here. The selected MODE button will also light whenever any other Onkyo cassette tapedeck connected to the next item. LEVEL / buttons [32, 45] Press to activate the mute function. INPUT SELECTOR...
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... using REC OUT or ZONE 2, make sure that the connection to the TX-SR800. AUDIO IN/OUT These are three coaxial digital inputs, 3 optical digital inputs, and one option and should not be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page 46). To the digital output, connect MD recorders, CD recorders, DAT decks, or other...
... using REC OUT or ZONE 2, make sure that the connection to the TX-SR800. AUDIO IN/OUT These are three coaxial digital inputs, 3 optical digital inputs, and one option and should not be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page 46). To the digital output, connect MD recorders, CD recorders, DAT decks, or other...
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... one includes both to VIDEO 3). • The VIDEO 5 inputs are only output to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks, be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Video Setup → Component Video (see page 46). The result is as follows: Signals that comes in from COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT are located on ... connect the audio output jacks of the DVD or LD player to the DVD VIDEO IN jack of the TX-SR800, the DVD input source is made at the COAX 1 jack. If the digital connection is set for the following connection examples. On the rear panel, there are the video inputs and ...
... one includes both to VIDEO 3). • The VIDEO 5 inputs are only output to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks, be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Video Setup → Component Video (see page 46). The result is as follows: Signals that comes in from COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT are located on ... connect the audio output jacks of the DVD or LD player to the DVD VIDEO IN jack of the TX-SR800, the DVD input source is made at the COAX 1 jack. If the digital connection is set for the following connection examples. On the rear panel, there are the video inputs and ...
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... COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on the TXSR800. With the initial settings of the TX-SR800, the VIDEO 1 input source is made at a different jack, this must be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page 48). C S Component video input 5. Or if the device... has component video inputs, connect them to the MONITOR OUT S VIDEO jack of the TX-SR800 using S video cables. Using RCA audio cable...
... COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on the TXSR800. With the initial settings of the TX-SR800, the VIDEO 1 input source is made at a different jack, this must be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page 48). C S Component video input 5. Or if the device... has component video inputs, connect them to the MONITOR OUT S VIDEO jack of the TX-SR800 using S video cables. Using RCA audio cable...
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...of the device to either the DIGITAL INPUT COAX jack or DIGITAL INPUT OPT jack of the TXSR800 depending on the type of the TX-SR800 using S video cables. If the digital connection is set for digital input at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Video Setup → Component Video (see page...source is made at a different jack, this must be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page 48). With the initial settings of the REC OUT signal from the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of the TX-SR800 is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 jacks. If you ...
...of the device to either the DIGITAL INPUT COAX jack or DIGITAL INPUT OPT jack of the TXSR800 depending on the type of the TX-SR800 using S video cables. If the digital connection is set for digital input at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Video Setup → Component Video (see page...source is made at a different jack, this must be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page 48). With the initial settings of the REC OUT signal from the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of the TX-SR800 is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 jacks. If you ...
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... right channel to the VIDEO 3 (or 4) S VIDEO IN jack of the TX-SR800, the VIDEO 3 and 4 input sources are connecting a digital component, these settings must be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page 46). If the device has an optical digital output, connect it to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 jacks, this must be...
... right channel to the VIDEO 3 (or 4) S VIDEO IN jack of the TX-SR800, the VIDEO 3 and 4 input sources are connecting a digital component, these settings must be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page 46). If the device has an optical digital output, connect it to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 jacks, this must be...
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...✦✦ ✦ ✦ 636 mm mm mm 5/8" (15mm) Wire A Slit C 23 If you are using the TX-SR800 worldwide model in the diagram. 4. Outdoor antenna (Indoor) AM loop antenna PRE OUT R L ANTENNA CENTER AM AUDIO R L ...delineated by 10-kHz steps, be sure to set the "AM Frequency Step" Setup setting accordingly (see page 42). Connecting an AM outdoor antenna If reception is necessary...outdoor antenna. PRE OUT R L ANTENNA AUDIO CENTER R L AM R L FM 75 To receiver To TV (or VCR) Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 Ω antenna adapter (...
...✦✦ ✦ ✦ 636 mm mm mm 5/8" (15mm) Wire A Slit C 23 If you are using the TX-SR800 worldwide model in the diagram. 4. Outdoor antenna (Indoor) AM loop antenna PRE OUT R L ANTENNA CENTER AM AUDIO R L ...delineated by 10-kHz steps, be sure to set the "AM Frequency Step" Setup setting accordingly (see page 42). Connecting an AM outdoor antenna If reception is necessary...outdoor antenna. PRE OUT R L ANTENNA AUDIO CENTER R L AM R L FM 75 To receiver To TV (or VCR) Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 Ω antenna adapter (...
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...Connecting the DTR-7.3 to be aware of the TX-SR800 allows you to two separate input sources at the same time. In addition, the IR IN/OUT terminal of the speaker impedance (see page 41). With this connection, select "Zone 2" for the Hardware Setup → Surr Back/Zone 2 → ...Surr Back/Zone2 setting in the Setup menu (see page 42). Connecting the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers The TX-SR800 allows you to watch and listen to control the TX-SR800 from the remote zone (Zone 2)...
...Connecting the DTR-7.3 to be aware of the TX-SR800 allows you to two separate input sources at the same time. In addition, the IR IN/OUT terminal of the speaker impedance (see page 41). With this connection, select "Zone 2" for the Hardware Setup → Surr Back/Zone 2 → ...Surr Back/Zone2 setting in the Setup menu (see page 42). Connecting the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers The TX-SR800 allows you to watch and listen to control the TX-SR800 from the remote zone (Zone 2)...
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...Setup Menu (see page 42). Operating components not reached by the remote controller signals (IR IN/OUT) In order to use the remote controller to control the TX-SR800 from a remote location, you will need to prepare a multi-room kit (sold separately) such as one of those given below: • Onkyo... IR IN IR OUT Connectiong block IR Receiver TX-SR800 IR Emitter Remote controller Other component : Signal flow Other component : Signal flow I R IN OUT TX-SR800 If the remote controller signal does not reach other components In this connection, select "Zone 2" for the remote zone. ...
...Setup Menu (see page 42). Operating components not reached by the remote controller signals (IR IN/OUT) In order to use the remote controller to control the TX-SR800 from a remote location, you will need to prepare a multi-room kit (sold separately) such as one of those given below: • Onkyo... IR IN IR OUT Connectiong block IR Receiver TX-SR800 IR Emitter Remote controller Other component : Signal flow Other component : Signal flow I R IN OUT TX-SR800 If the remote controller signal does not reach other components In this connection, select "Zone 2" for the remote zone. ...
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.../PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND THX DSP PHONES AUDIO SELECTOR ZONE 2 (GRN ) REC ( RED ) DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF TUNING SETUP ENTER PRESET RETURN MEMORY FM MODE A-FORM LISTENING MODE MEMORY CLEAR TAPE TUNER PHONO C D MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R TX-SR800 STANDBY/ON STANDBY indicator...
.../PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND THX DSP PHONES AUDIO SELECTOR ZONE 2 (GRN ) REC ( RED ) DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF TUNING SETUP ENTER PRESET RETURN MEMORY FM MODE A-FORM LISTENING MODE MEMORY CLEAR TAPE TUNER PHONO C D MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R TX-SR800 STANDBY/ON STANDBY indicator...
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... AUDIO STEREO SURROUND THX DSP PHONES AUDIO SELECTOR ZONE 2 (GRN ) REC ( RED ) DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF TUNI NG SETUP ENTER PRESET RE TURN MEMORY FM MODE A-FORM LISTENING MODE MEMORY CLEAR TAPE TUNER PHONO C D MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R TX-SR800 TAPE VOL / INPUT...
... AUDIO STEREO SURROUND THX DSP PHONES AUDIO SELECTOR ZONE 2 (GRN ) REC ( RED ) DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF TUNI NG SETUP ENTER PRESET RE TURN MEMORY FM MODE A-FORM LISTENING MODE MEMORY CLEAR TAPE TUNER PHONO C D MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R TX-SR800 TAPE VOL / INPUT...
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... is displayed on the current input source.) If you have selected MULTI CH INPUT, you connect headphones, no sound will not work if the tone control is pressed thereafter, the remaining time until the TX-SR800 turns off at the same time as the main zone. ... THX DSP PHONES AUDIO SELECTOR ZONE 2 (GRN ) REC ( RED ) DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF TUNI NG SETUP ENTER PRESET RE TURN MEMORY FM MODE A-FORM LISTENING MODE MEMORY CLEAR TAPE TUNER PHONO C D MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R TX-SR800...
... is displayed on the current input source.) If you have selected MULTI CH INPUT, you connect headphones, no sound will not work if the tone control is pressed thereafter, the remaining time until the TX-SR800 turns off at the same time as the main zone. ... THX DSP PHONES AUDIO SELECTOR ZONE 2 (GRN ) REC ( RED ) DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF TUNI NG SETUP ENTER PRESET RE TURN MEMORY FM MODE A-FORM LISTENING MODE MEMORY CLEAR TAPE TUNER PHONO C D MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R TX-SR800...
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...Setup Menu for the selected input source is currently being input from the selected input source to enjoy the DTS THX Cinema, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 THX Cinema, and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 THX Cinema surround systems. Be aware that matches the signal type (e.g., Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, or DTS). TX-SR800... the selected input source to the Stereo listening mode. Mono Theater-Dimensional Mono Movie Enhanced 7 Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic All Ch Stereo Mono. If the THX listening mode is selected • While playing back Dolby Digital sources Switches the THX Surround EX...
...Setup Menu for the selected input source is currently being input from the selected input source to enjoy the DTS THX Cinema, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 THX Cinema, and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 THX Cinema surround systems. Be aware that matches the signal type (e.g., Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, or DTS). TX-SR800... the selected input source to the Stereo listening mode. Mono Theater-Dimensional Mono Movie Enhanced 7 Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic All Ch Stereo Mono. If the THX listening mode is selected • While playing back Dolby Digital sources Switches the THX Surround EX...
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... at Setup Menu → Speaker Setup Menu → Level Calibration Sub-menu, press the TEST button after you complete step 3 in the standby state. 1. TX-SR800 DIMMER Remote controller When an input source other than FM or AM is selected: Input Program format* Input + Listening mode or Multi Ch * When the input signal is digital audio...
... at Setup Menu → Speaker Setup Menu → Level Calibration Sub-menu, press the TEST button after you complete step 3 in the standby state. 1. TX-SR800 DIMMER Remote controller When an input source other than FM or AM is selected: Input Program format* Input + Listening mode or Multi Ch * When the input signal is digital audio...
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... change the audio mode. Each time the button is selected for the Digital Input setting at Setup Menu → Speaker Setup Menu → Level Calibration Sub-menu (see page 46). TX-SR800 AUDIO SELECTOR Remote controller Auto (automatic detection): With this setting, even if a digital signal is digital or analog. TX-SR800 AUDIO SELECTOR Remote controller 3. If necessary, adjust the...
... change the audio mode. Each time the button is selected for the Digital Input setting at Setup Menu → Speaker Setup Menu → Level Calibration Sub-menu (see page 46). TX-SR800 AUDIO SELECTOR Remote controller Auto (automatic detection): With this setting, even if a digital signal is digital or analog. TX-SR800 AUDIO SELECTOR Remote controller 3. If necessary, adjust the...