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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 Standby...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 ...
... 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 Standby...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 ...
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...intellectual property rights. THX Select2 receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is protected by Macrovision. patents and other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. *6 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition... Easy-to-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 20 kHz, less than 0.08% total harmonic distortion (FTC rating) • 2 HDMI*6 inputs, 1 output (Version...
...intellectual property rights. THX Select2 receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is protected by Macrovision. patents and other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. *6 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition... Easy-to-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 20 kHz, less than 0.08% total harmonic distortion (FTC rating) • 2 HDMI*6 inputs, 1 output (Version...
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... Zone 2 is turned on on the AV receiver, a 12-volt trigger signal is for connecting a TV or projector with a component video input. C REMOTE CONTROL This (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to a line input on another -capable Onkyo component, for example, installed in a cabinet...digital audio output is output. D HDMI IN 1, 2, and OUT (TX-SR803/803E only) HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connections carry digital audio and digital video. J 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 This output can be connected to control the AV receiver while you must make an analog...
... Zone 2 is turned on on the AV receiver, a 12-volt trigger signal is for connecting a TV or projector with a component video input. C REMOTE CONTROL This (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to a line input on another -capable Onkyo component, for example, installed in a cabinet...digital audio output is output. D HDMI IN 1, 2, and OUT (TX-SR803/803E only) HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connections carry digital audio and digital video. J 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 This output can be connected to control the AV receiver while you must make an analog...
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...-Continued Connecting Components with HDMI (TX-SR803/803E Only) About HDMI Designed to meet the demands of digital audio (2-channel PCM, multichannel digital audio, and multichannel PCM). The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) is a new digital interface standard for digital video signals. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components.
...-Continued Connecting Components with HDMI (TX-SR803/803E Only) About HDMI Designed to meet the demands of digital audio (2-channel PCM, multichannel digital audio, and multichannel PCM). The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) is a new digital interface standard for digital video signals. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components.
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... Audio Signal Flow Chart Digital audio signals received at HDMI IN 1 and 2, through your TV (see page 79). IN TX-SR803/803E OUT HDMI * HDMI Optical Coaxial Analog Optical Analog * To listen to audio received at HDMI IN 1 or 2 are not output by setting the HDMI Audio Out setting to an input selector in...page 79). Step 2: Assign each HDMI IN to On (see page 43). Composite TX-SR803/803E video, S-Video, and component video input signals are output by the HDMI OUT and sent to your TV's speakers, set the HDMI Audio Out setting to the AV receiver. They're also output by the ...
... Audio Signal Flow Chart Digital audio signals received at HDMI IN 1 and 2, through your TV (see page 79). IN TX-SR803/803E OUT HDMI * HDMI Optical Coaxial Analog Optical Analog * To listen to audio received at HDMI IN 1 or 2 are not output by setting the HDMI Audio Out setting to an input selector in...page 79). Step 2: Assign each HDMI IN to On (see page 43). Composite TX-SR803/803E video, S-Video, and component video input signals are output by the HDMI OUT and sent to your TV's speakers, set the HDMI Audio Out setting to the AV receiver. They're also output by the ...
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... time. Press the [STANDBY/ON] button. ON To turn the AV receiver off . For models other than the American and Australian models: • To completely shut down the volume before you have , see "HDMI Video Setup (TX-SR803/803E Only)" on PB page 43, "Component Video Setup" on ... MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 Turning On and Standby POWER STANDBY ON RECEIVER ON STANDBY I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 + V4 MULTI CH DVD T V CH 4 5 6 - The AV receiver comes on page 40. ■ Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or OUT IN next generation HDD-compatible ...
... time. Press the [STANDBY/ON] button. ON To turn the AV receiver off . For models other than the American and Australian models: • To completely shut down the volume before you have , see "HDMI Video Setup (TX-SR803/803E Only)" on PB page 43, "Component Video Setup" on ... MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 Turning On and Standby POWER STANDBY ON RECEIVER ON STANDBY I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 + V4 MULTI CH DVD T V CH 4 5 6 - The AV receiver comes on page 40. ■ Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or OUT IN next generation HDD-compatible ...
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.... Press the [SETUP] button. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU First Time Setup-Continued HDMI Video Setup (TX-SR803/803E Only) 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. For example, if you connect your DVD player to HDMI IN 1 or 2. CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO...
.... Press the [SETUP] button. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU First Time Setup-Continued HDMI Video Setup (TX-SR803/803E Only) 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. For example, if you connect your DVD player to HDMI IN 1 or 2. CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO...
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... VIDEO 1 Opt 1 VIDEO 2 No VIDEO 3 Opt 2 VIDEO 4 Front * TAPE No CD Opt 3 PHONO No * The front panel optical DIGITAL input. • TX-SR803/803E only When HDMI IN 1 or 2 is automatically set to select: Coax 1, Coax 2, Opt 1, Opt 2, Opt 3, Opt 4, or No (analog). The Digital Input menu appears. 2.... assignments. For input selectors that you must assign that 's been assigned to IN1 or IN2 in the "HDMI Video Setup" on page 43, the input selector assignment on the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. For example, if you connect your CD player to OPTICAL IN 2, you ...
... VIDEO 1 Opt 1 VIDEO 2 No VIDEO 3 Opt 2 VIDEO 4 Front * TAPE No CD Opt 3 PHONO No * The front panel optical DIGITAL input. • TX-SR803/803E only When HDMI IN 1 or 2 is automatically set to select: Coax 1, Coax 2, Opt 1, Opt 2, Opt 3, Opt 4, or No (analog). The Digital Input menu appears. 2.... assignments. For input selectors that you must assign that 's been assigned to IN1 or IN2 in the "HDMI Video Setup" on page 43, the input selector assignment on the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. For example, if you connect your CD player to OPTICAL IN 2, you ...
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... MD SLEEP VOL PREV CH DISPLAY RETURN SET UP MUTING 3 1 Remote Use the AV receiver's input selector buttons to change the digital or HDMI audio output settings. Since the AV receiver is designed for home theaters, it has a wide volume range for precise adjustment. ...controller AV receiver DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 PHONO TAPE TUNER CD RECEIVER V1 1 V4 4 CD 7 PHONO +10 V2 2 MULTI CH 5...
... MD SLEEP VOL PREV CH DISPLAY RETURN SET UP MUTING 3 1 Remote Use the AV receiver's input selector buttons to change the digital or HDMI audio output settings. Since the AV receiver is designed for home theaters, it has a wide volume range for precise adjustment. ...controller AV receiver DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 PHONO TAPE TUNER CD RECEIVER V1 1 V4 4 CD 7 PHONO +10 V2 2 MULTI CH 5...
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...Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI). • Listening mode availability depends on the AV Receiver STEREO STANDBY/ON POWER STANDBY ZONE 2 ON OFF PURE AUDIO MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 ...turned off and only the HDMI OUT outputs video signals. ■ [DIRECT] button This button selects the Direct listening mode. ■ [THX] button This button selects the THX listening modes. ■ [ALL ST] button This button selects the All Channel Stereo listening mode. 60 ...
...Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI). • Listening mode availability depends on the AV Receiver STEREO STANDBY/ON POWER STANDBY ZONE 2 ON OFF PURE AUDIO MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 ...turned off and only the HDMI OUT outputs video signals. ■ [DIRECT] button This button selects the Direct listening mode. ■ [THX] button This button selects the THX listening modes. ■ [ALL ST] button This button selects the All Channel Stereo listening mode. 60 ...
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..., 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz PCM is processed at 48 kHz. *2. TX-SR803/803E only. In listening modes other than Pure Audio, Direct, and Stereo, 96...Only available on 6.1/7.1-channel playback systems. Not available while the ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals are being used, normal DTS is used with 176.4/192 kHz PCM sources connected to an HDMI IN. *4. The ...Cinema ✔ THX*5 THX Surround EX THX Select2 Cinema THX Music mode THX Games mode ✔ Mono Movie Orchestra Onkyo Unplugged *5 Original Studio-Mix ✔ DSP TV Logic All Ch Stereo Full Mono 3/2.1 2/2.1 ✔ ✔...
..., 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz PCM is processed at 48 kHz. *2. TX-SR803/803E only. In listening modes other than Pure Audio, Direct, and Stereo, 96...Only available on 6.1/7.1-channel playback systems. Not available while the ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals are being used, normal DTS is used with 176.4/192 kHz PCM sources connected to an HDMI IN. *4. The ...Cinema ✔ THX*5 THX Surround EX THX Select2 Cinema THX Music mode THX Games mode ✔ Mono Movie Orchestra Onkyo Unplugged *5 Original Studio-Mix ✔ DSP TV Logic All Ch Stereo Full Mono 3/2.1 2/2.1 ✔ ✔...
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...'SJEBZ "VHVTU Using the Listening Modes-Continued About the Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or .... It provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that include a matrix-encoded surround back channel. If you right in the middle of matrix decoding for the ultimate in a movie theater or ...;delity. It uses six full-bandwidth channels of the action, just like being in high-fidelity reproduction. (As the video circuitry is turned off, only the HDMI OUT outputs video signals.) Direct In...
...'SJEBZ "VHVTU Using the Listening Modes-Continued About the Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or .... It provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that include a matrix-encoded surround back channel. If you right in the middle of matrix decoding for the ultimate in a movie theater or ...;delity. It uses six full-bandwidth channels of the action, just like being in high-fidelity reproduction. (As the video circuitry is turned off, only the HDMI OUT outputs video signals.) Direct In...
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...5.Mono/Multiplex Advanced Setup p.70 p.75 p.76 p.77 p.69 p.66 p.68 * The HDMI Video and HDMI p.47 Setup settings are for the TX-SR803/803E only. 7.Preference 1.IntelliVolume 2.Volume Setup 3.OSD Setup 4.OSD Position 5.HDMI Setup * 6.Lock Setup 8.Hardware Setup a.PoweredZone2:NotAct b.TV Format :Auto c.AM Freq....onscreen setup menus are displayed on the connected TV (not via the HDMI OUT) and provide a convenient way to suit your system up and running, you to tailor the AV receiver to change the AV receiver's settings, which are arranged into two groups: First Time Setup and...
...5.Mono/Multiplex Advanced Setup p.70 p.75 p.76 p.77 p.69 p.66 p.68 * The HDMI Video and HDMI p.47 Setup settings are for the TX-SR803/803E only. 7.Preference 1.IntelliVolume 2.Volume Setup 3.OSD Setup 4.OSD Position 5.HDMI Setup * 6.Lock Setup 8.Hardware Setup a.PoweredZone2:NotAct b.TV Format :Auto c.AM Freq....onscreen setup menus are displayed on the connected TV (not via the HDMI OUT) and provide a convenient way to suit your system up and running, you to tailor the AV receiver to change the AV receiver's settings, which are arranged into two groups: First Time Setup and...
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...is set to Off when the AV receiver is Dolby Digital. RECEIVER L NIGHT Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the [L NIGHT] button repeatedly to select audio channels or languages with a stereo source....Main: The main channel is output. LFE Level Setting With this setting, you can set the level to -20 dB or -∞ dB. *The MCH PCM setting only applies to the TX-SR803/803E. 68 ...dynamic range of the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel for watching movies late at low volume levels-ideal for Dolby Digital, DTS, MCH PCM (HDMI IN), and MCH Ana (multichannel DVD input)....
...is set to Off when the AV receiver is Dolby Digital. RECEIVER L NIGHT Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the [L NIGHT] button repeatedly to select audio channels or languages with a stereo source....Main: The main channel is output. LFE Level Setting With this setting, you can set the level to -20 dB or -∞ dB. *The MCH PCM setting only applies to the TX-SR803/803E. 68 ...dynamic range of the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel for watching movies late at low volume levels-ideal for Dolby Digital, DTS, MCH PCM (HDMI IN), and MCH Ana (multichannel DVD input)....
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...buttons to select "5. DTS: Specifies the default listening mode for 2-channel (2/0) stereo sources in a digital format, such as DVD-Audio. D.F. 2ch: Specifies the default listening mode for DTS sources. MCH PCM (TX-SR803/803E only): Specifies the default listening mode for the "1. This ...is only available for multichannel PCM sources input via a HDMI IN, such as Dolby Digital and DTS. 176.4/192 kHz (TX-SR803/803E only): Specifies the default listening mode for that listening mode based on the AV receiver by each signal format can be used next time you...
...buttons to select "5. DTS: Specifies the default listening mode for 2-channel (2/0) stereo sources in a digital format, such as DVD-Audio. D.F. 2ch: Specifies the default listening mode for DTS sources. MCH PCM (TX-SR803/803E only): Specifies the default listening mode for the "1. This ...is only available for multichannel PCM sources input via a HDMI IN, such as Dolby Digital and DTS. 176.4/192 kHz (TX-SR803/803E only): Specifies the default listening mode for that listening mode based on the AV receiver by each signal format can be used next time you...
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... To specify no maximum volume, select "Off." 78 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Advanced Setup-Continued Preferences This section explains items on the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. ENTER 4 ENTER 5 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an option, and use the Left and ...components, use the Right [ ] button to +17 dB. The Preference menu appears. 7.Preference 1.IntelliVolume 2.Volume Setup 3.OSD Setup 4.OSD Position 5.HDMI Setup 6.Lock Setup 3 ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "7. VCR CABLE CDR TOP MENU MENU ENTER SAT MD ...
... To specify no maximum volume, select "Off." 78 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Advanced Setup-Continued Preferences This section explains items on the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. ENTER 4 ENTER 5 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an option, and use the Left and ...components, use the Right [ ] button to +17 dB. The Preference menu appears. 7.Preference 1.IntelliVolume 2.Volume Setup 3.OSD Setup 4.OSD Position 5.HDMI Setup 6.Lock Setup 3 ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "7. VCR CABLE CDR TOP MENU MENU ENTER SAT MD ...
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...This is output by using the AV receiver's display, and select "Interlaced." Top: Top of the screen (default). To set to Absolute, the range is adjusted. HDMI Setup (TX-SR803/803E Only) ■ HDMI Audio Out This preference determines whether audio received at the HDMI IN is useful if there's a...(default). Even when On is selected, operation details are displayed onscreen when an AV receiver function is 0 to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN or HDMI IN. ■ Monitor Type With this setting again by the HDMI OUT. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Advanced Setup-Continued ■...
...This is output by using the AV receiver's display, and select "Interlaced." Top: Top of the screen (default). To set to Absolute, the range is adjusted. HDMI Setup (TX-SR803/803E Only) ■ HDMI Audio Out This preference determines whether audio received at the HDMI IN is useful if there's a...(default). Even when On is selected, operation details are displayed onscreen when an AV receiver function is 0 to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN or HDMI IN. ■ Monitor Type With this setting again by the HDMI OUT. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Advanced Setup-Continued ■...
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...arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. DTS: The DTS indicator flashes, and only input signals in PCM format will be performed on the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. Press the [SETUP] button. However, if you experience either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS ...the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the input, and use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to a digital input (opt, coax, or HDMI), and then press [ENTER]. d.VIDEO3 :Auto e.VIDEO4 :Auto f.TAPE :---- The main menu appears onscreen. 2 ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "2....
...arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. DTS: The DTS indicator flashes, and only input signals in PCM format will be performed on the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. Press the [SETUP] button. However, if you experience either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS ...the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the input, and use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to a digital input (opt, coax, or HDMI), and then press [ENTER]. d.VIDEO3 :Auto e.VIDEO4 :Auto f.TAPE :---- The main menu appears onscreen. 2 ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "2....
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...TX-SR803/803E, if there's no sound or it 's turned on , set the volume to minimum, disconnect the power cord, and reconnect your Onkyo dealer. Try selecting another listening mode (page 60). • Not much sound may be produced by the speakers (page 59). • Check the digital audio output settings on the AV receiver...HDMI IN, check the DVD player's output settings, and be produced by the surround speakers. tening modes. Power Can't turn on the connected device. If the AV receiver... some DVD-Video discs, you need to 5.1-channels, and the surround back speakers produce no sound...
...TX-SR803/803E, if there's no sound or it 's turned on , set the volume to minimum, disconnect the power cord, and reconnect your Onkyo dealer. Try selecting another listening mode (page 60). • Not much sound may be produced by the speakers (page 59). • Check the digital audio output settings on the AV receiver...HDMI IN, check the DVD player's output settings, and be produced by the surround speakers. tening modes. Power Can't turn on the connected device. If the AV receiver... some DVD-Video discs, you need to 5.1-channels, and the surround back speakers produce no sound...
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...the AV receiver doesn't recognize it . • An audio cable may hear noise. The picture is to prevent noise when you use the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player. This is distorted • On non-North American models, specify the TV sys- TX-SR803/803E...About DTS signals • When playing DTS program material, using the AV receiver's display, and select Interlaced (page 79). Try repositioning your DVD player. nected to the HDMI OUT. • On your area in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no sound. • Make sure the speakers are...
...the AV receiver doesn't recognize it . • An audio cable may hear noise. The picture is to prevent noise when you use the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player. This is distorted • On non-North American models, specify the TV sys- TX-SR803/803E...About DTS signals • When playing DTS program material, using the AV receiver's display, and select Interlaced (page 79). Try repositioning your DVD player. nected to the HDMI OUT. • On your area in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no sound. • Make sure the speakers are...