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... 49 Thank you for future reference. Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU AV Receiver TX-SR803/803E TX-SR703/703E TX-SR8370 Contents Introduction 2 Connection 19 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 39 Instruction Manual...
... 49 Thank you for future reference. Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU AV Receiver TX-SR803/803E TX-SR703/703E TX-SR8370 Contents Introduction 2 Connection 19 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 39 Instruction Manual...
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...from the AC outlet. 5. Handling Notes • If you cannot turn it on the environment and will retain the settings for your Onkyo dealer. 6. Memory Backup The AV receiver uses a battery-less memory backup system in order to BS1362 and have a voltage selector switch for an extended period, remove the ... BSI mark on the unit, contact your plug, proceed as that the ONKYO product described in this unit or its power cord while your hands are required, the AV receiver must be plugged into an AC outlet in your Onkyo dealer. 3. AC Fuse-The AC fuse inside this unit, have it ...
...from the AC outlet. 5. Handling Notes • If you cannot turn it on the environment and will retain the settings for your Onkyo dealer. 6. Memory Backup The AV receiver uses a battery-less memory backup system in order to BS1362 and have a voltage selector switch for an extended period, remove the ... BSI mark on the unit, contact your plug, proceed as that the ONKYO product described in this unit or its power cord while your hands are required, the AV receiver must be plugged into an AC outlet in your Onkyo dealer. 3. AC Fuse-The AC fuse inside this unit, have it ...
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... the equipment. Use this equipment does cause harmful interference to country.) 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Speaker cable labels * In catalogs and on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from that interference will not occur in accordance with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE... BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ferent from country to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to correct the interference by the party responsible for help. Modèle canadien REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUM...
... the equipment. Use this equipment does cause harmful interference to country.) 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Speaker cable labels * In catalogs and on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from that interference will not occur in accordance with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE... BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ferent from country to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to correct the interference by the party responsible for help. Modèle canadien REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUM...
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... Power Amplifier 34 Connecting Onkyo Components ..........35 Connecting Components with HDMI (TX-SR803/803E Only 36 Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components 38 Connecting the RS232 Port 38 Connecting the Power Cord 38 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV Receiver 39 Turning On and ... to XM Satellite Radio 52 Presetting AM/FM Stations and XM Channels 56 Using the Multichannel DVD Input.......... 57 Common Functions 58 Setting the Display Brightness 58 Adjusting Speaker Levels 58 Muting the AV Receiver 58 Using the Sleep Timer 59 Using Headphones 59 Displaying Source...
... Power Amplifier 34 Connecting Onkyo Components ..........35 Connecting Components with HDMI (TX-SR803/803E Only 36 Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components 38 Connecting the RS232 Port 38 Connecting the Power Cord 38 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV Receiver 39 Turning On and ... to XM Satellite Radio 52 Presetting AM/FM Stations and XM Channels 56 Using the Multichannel DVD Input.......... 57 Common Functions 58 Setting the Display Brightness 58 Adjusting Speaker Levels 58 Muting the AV Receiver 58 Using the Sleep Timer 59 Using Headphones 59 Displaying Source...
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...use onscreen setup menus • Preprogrammed remote controller for use with other AV components • Remote controller Learning function • Remote controller Macro function 6 TX-SR803/803E Only • 105 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 20 Hz to come. All rights reserved. *2 Manufactured...Select2 logo, which accurately translate movie soundtracks for home and other trademarks are trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. THX Select2 receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation....
...use onscreen setup menus • Preprogrammed remote controller for use with other AV components • Remote controller Learning function • Remote controller Macro function 6 TX-SR803/803E Only • 105 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 20 Hz to come. All rights reserved. *2 Manufactured...Select2 logo, which accurately translate movie soundtracks for home and other trademarks are trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. THX Select2 receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation....
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... CH, DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, PHONO, TAPE, TUNER, or CD. This is completely shutdown. When set to OFF, the AV receiver is the main power switch. I PURE AUDIO button and indicator (60) Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. See "Volume Setup" on page 9. The volume...this mode is on it 's in parentheses. The indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Getting to Know the AV Receiver Front Panel 1 23 4 5 6 7 STANDBY/ON POWER STANDBY ZONE 2 ON OFF PURE AUDIO MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 ...
... CH, DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, PHONO, TAPE, TUNER, or CD. This is completely shutdown. When set to OFF, the AV receiver is the main power switch. I PURE AUDIO button and indicator (60) Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. See "Volume Setup" on page 9. The volume...this mode is on it 's in parentheses. The indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Getting to Know the AV Receiver Front Panel 1 23 4 5 6 7 STANDBY/ON POWER STANDBY ZONE 2 ON OFF PURE AUDIO MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 ...
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... AM and FM radio. Q DIMMER (RT/PTY/TP) button (51, 58) Adjusts the display brightness. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued K L M N O P QRS T U V W X PHONES ZONE 2 OFF TONE ZONE 2 LEVEL STEREO TUNING DIMMER MEMORY MODE SETUP RETURN ENTER SETUP MIC LISTENING MODE CLEAR PRESET PRESET TUNING DIGITAL...
... AM and FM radio. Q DIMMER (RT/PTY/TP) button (51, 58) Adjusts the display brightness. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued K L M N O P QRS T U V W X PHONES ZONE 2 OFF TONE ZONE 2 LEVEL STEREO TUNING DIMMER MEMORY MODE SETUP RETURN ENTER SETUP MIC LISTENING MODE CLEAR PRESET PRESET TUNING DIGITAL...
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... station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued Display 12 3 4 5 6 For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. 1 MUTING indicator (58) Flashes while the AV receiver is muted. 2 ZONE 2 indicator (83) Lights up when Zone 2 is selected. FM STEREO (49): Lights up...
... station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued Display 12 3 4 5 6 For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. 1 MUTING indicator (58) Flashes while the AV receiver is muted. 2 ZONE 2 indicator (83) Lights up when Zone 2 is selected. FM STEREO (49): Lights up...
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5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued Rear Panel TX-SR803/803E 12 3 N Not North American and Australian models 4 56 789 J KL M O On some models P QR S T U V W X Y TX-SR703/703E and TX-SR8370 12 3 5 6 N Not North American and Australian models 7 89 KJL M O On some models P QR S T U V W X Y 10
5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued Rear Panel TX-SR803/803E 12 3 N Not North American and Australian models 4 56 789 J KL M O On some models P QR S T U V W X Y TX-SR703/703E and TX-SR8370 12 3 5 6 N Not North American and Australian models 7 89 KJL M O On some models P QR S T U V W X Y 10
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... emitter can be connected to the IR IN jack, allowing you to control the AV receiver while you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other components (only the TX-SR803/803E has an IR OUT). B COAXIAL DIGITAL These coaxial digital audio inputs are ... component video output is for connecting a TV or projector with a component video input. When Zone 2 is turned on on another -capable Onkyo component, for connecting an FM antenna. K ZONE 2 SPEAKERS These terminal posts are for connecting components with an optical digital input, such as...
... emitter can be connected to the IR IN jack, allowing you to control the AV receiver while you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other components (only the TX-SR803/803E has an IR OUT). B COAXIAL DIGITAL These coaxial digital audio inputs are ... component video output is for connecting a TV or projector with a component video input. When Zone 2 is turned on on another -capable Onkyo component, for connecting an FM antenna. K ZONE 2 SPEAKERS These terminal posts are for connecting components with an optical digital input, such as...
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...These terminal posts are for connecting a CD player's analog audio output. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued N RS232 American and Australian models don't have a voltage selector switch for compatibility with an analog audio input and output, such as... a cassette deck, MD recorder, etc. This port is for connecting the AV receiver to home automation equipment and external controllers. Q PHONO IN This analog audio input is for connecting a turntable. U VIDEO 1 IN/OUT ...
...These terminal posts are for connecting a CD player's analog audio output. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued N RS232 American and Australian models don't have a voltage selector switch for compatibility with an analog audio input and output, such as... a cassette deck, MD recorder, etc. This port is for connecting the AV receiver to home automation equipment and external controllers. Q PHONO IN This analog audio input is for connecting a turntable. U VIDEO 1 IN/OUT ...
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...leakage or corrosion. • Expired batteries should be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. 30˚ 30˚ Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may... • Don't put anything on top of batteries. • If you intend not to use the remote controller, point it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 13 Keep this in mind when installing. • If another remote controller of the same type is used in the ...
...leakage or corrosion. • Expired batteries should be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. 30˚ 30˚ Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may... • Don't put anything on top of batteries. • If you intend not to use the remote controller, point it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 13 Keep this in mind when installing. • If another remote controller of the same type is used in the ...
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...page 86). ■ HDD Mode This mode is used to control the AV receiver. It can be used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . ■ DVD Mode By default, you can control an Onkyo DVD player in this mode. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "...Use the buttons supported by using the eight REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . Modes are selected by that mode to RECEIVER/TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL...
...page 86). ■ HDD Mode This mode is used to control the AV receiver. It can be used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . ■ DVD Mode By default, you can control an Onkyo DVD player in this mode. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "...Use the buttons supported by using the eight REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . Modes are selected by that mode to RECEIVER/TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL...
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...], and LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons can be used regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. T MUTING button (58) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. V L NIGHT button (68) Turns the Late Night function on how they were recorded, the Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons may not work ... pressed, the REMOTE MODE button of the currently selected remote controller mode. R VOL [ ]/[ ] button (48) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected mode lights up. S SETUP button Used to adjust the level of the current track. The Next [ ] button ...
...], and LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons can be used regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. T MUTING button (58) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. V L NIGHT button (68) Turns the Late Night function on how they were recorded, the Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons may not work ... pressed, the REMOTE MODE button of the currently selected remote controller mode. R VOL [ ]/[ ] button (48) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected mode lights up. S SETUP button Used to adjust the level of the current track. The Next [ ] button ...
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... O SETUP button Used to enter times for locating specific points. CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - A B C DVD D E F G H I J K L ON STANDBY I Playback buttons From left to Standby. N MENU button Displays a DVD...
... O SETUP button Used to enter times for locating specific points. CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - A B C DVD D E F G H I J K L ON STANDBY I Playback buttons From left to Standby. N MENU button Displays a DVD...
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...select the CD remote controller mode. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Remote Controller-Continued CD, MD, and CDR Modes To control an Onkyo CD player or a CD/MD recorder made by another manufacturer, you must first enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 86). ... and times for locating specific points. CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - VCR CABLE CDR TOP MENU MENU ENTER SAT MD SLEEP VOL PREV CH...
...select the CD remote controller mode. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Remote Controller-Continued CD, MD, and CDR Modes To control an Onkyo CD player or a CD/MD recorder made by another manufacturer, you must first enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 86). ... and times for locating specific points. CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - VCR CABLE CDR TOP MENU MENU ENTER SAT MD SLEEP VOL PREV CH...
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...V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - B ON button* Turns on the backlight for controlling Onkyo's next generation HDD-compatible components. E DISPLAY button* Turns on the HDD-compatible component. When... Using the DS-A1: • Connect the DS-A1 to the TAPE IN or VIDEO 3 IN jacks. • Set the DS-A1's RI MODE switch to HDD. • Set the AV receiver...
...V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - B ON button* Turns on the backlight for controlling Onkyo's next generation HDD-compatible components. E DISPLAY button* Turns on the HDD-compatible component. When... Using the DS-A1: • Connect the DS-A1 to the TAPE IN or VIDEO 3 IN jacks. • Set the DS-A1's RI MODE switch to HDD. • Set the AV receiver...
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You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. Front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. For movies it close to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy DVDs featuring DTS and Dolby Digital....left and right speakers These output the overall sound. Position them at various positions within range of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. They should be about ear level, and equally spaced from the listener. Make sure that provides the most satisfying results. Position ...
You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. Front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. For movies it close to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy DVDs featuring DTS and Dolby Digital....left and right speakers These output the overall sound. Position them at various positions within range of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. They should be about ear level, and equally spaced from the listener. Make sure that provides the most satisfying results. Position ...
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Front left speaker 20 7 8 6. Surround left speaker 3. The following table shows which channels you should use based on your powered subwoofer. Number of each speaker cable in two directions. Using Dipole Speakers You can use , a ... back left and right speakers. Center speaker 4. Dipole speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 Normal speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to the input on the number of speakers you have an arrow printed on them to indicate how they should attach them...
Front left speaker 20 7 8 6. Surround left speaker 3. The following table shows which channels you should use based on your powered subwoofer. Number of each speaker cable in two directions. Using Dipole Speakers You can use , a ... back left and right speakers. Center speaker 4. Dipole speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 Normal speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to the input on the number of speakers you have an arrow printed on them to indicate how they should attach them...
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... tightly, as shown. 2 Unscrew the terminal. 5/8" (15 mm) 3 Fully insert the bare wires. 4 Screw the terminal tight. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more but less than one surround back speaker, connect it to only negative (-) terminals. Doing so may damage the... AV receiver. • Don't connect a speaker to short the positive and negative wires. If you use speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms...
... tightly, as shown. 2 Unscrew the terminal. 5/8" (15 mm) 3 Fully insert the bare wires. 4 Screw the terminal tight. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more but less than one surround back speaker, connect it to only negative (-) terminals. Doing so may damage the... AV receiver. • Don't connect a speaker to short the positive and negative wires. If you use speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms...