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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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.... THX Select2 receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is intended 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 20 kHz, less than 0.08% total harmonic distortion (FTC rating) • 2 HDMI*6 inputs...
.... THX Select2 receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is intended 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 20 kHz, less than 0.08% total harmonic distortion (FTC rating) • 2 HDMI*6 inputs...
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...as DVD players. G AM ANTENNA These push terminals are for connecting an FM antenna. I FM ANTENNA This jack is turned on on another -capable Onkyo component, for remote and system control. M ZONE 2 LINE OUT This analog audio output can be connected to a line input on a component in ...audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other components (only the TX-SR803/803E has an IR OUT). To use , you 're in Zone 2, or control it when it's out of sight, for example, installed in Zone 2. D HDMI IN 1, 2, and OUT (TX-SR803/803E only) HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface...
...as DVD players. G AM ANTENNA These push terminals are for connecting an FM antenna. I FM ANTENNA This jack is turned on on another -capable Onkyo component, for remote and system control. M ZONE 2 LINE OUT This analog audio output can be connected to a line input on a component in ...audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other components (only the TX-SR803/803E has an IR OUT). To use , you 're in Zone 2, or control it when it's out of sight, for example, installed in Zone 2. D HDMI IN 1, 2, and OUT (TX-SR803/803E only) HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface...
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Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to the TX-SR803/803E via HDMI must support HDMI Version 1.1. Other devices connected to connect AV components. It's designed to protect video content and requires a HDCP-compatible device to display the encrypted video. *3 ...displays with a DVI input can be used to connect the TX-SR803/803E's HDMI OUT to the HDMI input on the following standard: High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specification Informational Version 1.1 Supported Audio Formats • 2-channel linear PCM (32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)...
Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to the TX-SR803/803E via HDMI must support HDMI Version 1.1. Other devices connected to connect AV components. It's designed to protect video content and requires a HDCP-compatible device to display the encrypted video. *3 ...displays with a DVI input can be used to connect the TX-SR803/803E's HDMI OUT to the HDMI input on the following standard: High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specification Informational Version 1.1 Supported Audio Formats • 2-channel linear PCM (32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)...
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Composite TX-SR803/803E video, S-Video, and component video input signals are output by your DVD player's output settings appropriately. They're also output by the OPTICAL OUT and can be output by the HDMI OUT by setting the HDMI Audio Out setting to the AV receiver. Also, ... make a composite video, S-Video, or component video connection to your HDMI-compatible DVD player, TV, projector, and so on. IN TX-SR803/803E OUT HDMI * HDMI Optical Coaxial Analog Optical Analog * To listen to audio received at HDMI IN HDMI IN 1 and 2 are not output by your TV (see page 79...
Composite TX-SR803/803E video, S-Video, and component video input signals are output by your DVD player's output settings appropriately. They're also output by the OPTICAL OUT and can be output by the HDMI OUT by setting the HDMI Audio Out setting to the AV receiver. Also, ... make a composite video, S-Video, or component video connection to your HDMI-compatible DVD player, TV, projector, and so on. IN TX-SR803/803E OUT HDMI * HDMI Optical Coaxial Analog Optical Analog * To listen to audio received at HDMI IN HDMI IN 1 and 2 are not output by your TV (see page 79...
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...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 page 44, or "... ■ Have you connected a component to help you configure the AV receiver before you turn on the AV receiver, always turn it for the very first time. TAPE CD recorder, ...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 - ON To turn on page 46. If you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder...
...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 page 44, or "... ■ Have you connected a component to help you configure the AV receiver before you turn on the AV receiver, always turn it for the very first time. TAPE CD recorder, ...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 - ON To turn on page 46. If you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder...
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...," and then press [ENTER]. Setup closes. 43 IN2: Select if the video component is automatically set to HDMI IN 1. 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. The main menu appears onscreen. 1 2 ON STANDBY I T V INPUT V1 V2...
...," and then press [ENTER]. Setup closes. 43 IN2: Select if the video component is automatically set to HDMI IN 1. 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. The main menu appears onscreen. 1 2 ON STANDBY I T V INPUT V1 V2...
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... 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. Setup closes. The Digital Input menu appears. 2.Digital Input...TX-SR803/803E only When HDMI IN 1 or 2 is assigned to an input selector in the "HDMI Video Setup" (page 43) can also be set to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2. 2 ENTER ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to the CD input selector. CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER...
... 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. Setup closes. The Digital Input menu appears. 2.Digital Input...TX-SR803/803E only When HDMI IN 1 or 2 is assigned to an input selector in the "HDMI Video Setup" (page 43) can also be set to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2. 2 ENTER ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to the CD input selector. CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER...
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..., -81 dB, -80 dB through +18 dB. 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! The volume can be set to the AV receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, HDMI OUT, or MONITOR OUT. VCR CABLE CDR TOP MENU MENU ENTER SAT 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. See "Using the Listening Modes" on the source component. 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...
..., -81 dB, -80 dB through +18 dB. 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! The volume can be set to the AV receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, HDMI OUT, or MONITOR OUT. VCR CABLE CDR TOP MENU MENU ENTER SAT 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. See "Using the Listening Modes" on the source component. 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...
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... + CH DISC ALBUM - When this mode is selected, the AV receiver's display is turned off and only the HDMI OUT outputs video signals. When this mode is selected, the AV receiver's display is 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...
... + CH DISC ALBUM - When this mode is selected, the AV receiver's display is turned off and only the HDMI OUT outputs video signals. When this mode is selected, the AV receiver's display is 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...
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...; ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ *1. TX-SR803/803E only. Source format Analog, PCM*1 Listening mode Pure Audio Direct Stereo Mono CD, TV, radio, cassette, etc. ✔...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 ... to an HDMI IN. *4. Tip: To check the format of the digital input signal, see "Displaying Source Information" on 7.1-channel playback systems...
...; ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ *1. TX-SR803/803E only. Source format Analog, PCM*1 Listening mode Pure Audio Direct Stereo Mono CD, TV, radio, cassette, etc. ✔...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 ... to an HDMI IN. *4. Tip: To check the format of the digital input signal, see "Displaying Source Information" on 7.1-channel playback systems...
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...-Continued About the Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with DVDs that bear the DTS-ES logo. Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode expands any 2-channel source for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. Dolby Digital Use this mode...provides an enveloping surround sound experience, perfect for high-fidelity reproduction. DTS-ES Matrix This mode is turned off, only the HDMI OUT outputs video signals.) Direct In this mode with minimal processing, providing high-fidelity reproduction. Use it with DVDs that ...
...-Continued About the Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with DVDs that bear the DTS-ES logo. Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode expands any 2-channel source for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. Dolby Digital Use this mode...provides an enveloping surround sound experience, perfect for high-fidelity reproduction. DTS-ES Matrix This mode is turned off, only the HDMI OUT outputs video signals.) Direct In this mode with minimal processing, providing high-fidelity reproduction. Use it with DVDs that ...
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...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 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...
...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 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...
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... don't want to select audio channels or languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV broadcasts, and so on the Dolby Digital material that you can set to the TX-SR803/803E. 68 Manual: You can...volume levels-ideal for Dolby Digital, DTS, MCH PCM (HDMI IN), and MCH Ana (multichannel DVD input). Auto L+R: Both the left channel is output. Front: Mono audio is set the level of...effect. • The Late Night function is set to Off when the AV receiver is output from the center speaker (default). Sub: The sub channel is selected. The level can be set to -∞, -20 dB...
... don't want to select audio channels or languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV broadcasts, and so on the Dolby Digital material that you can set to the TX-SR803/803E. 68 Manual: You can...volume levels-ideal for Dolby Digital, DTS, MCH PCM (HDMI IN), and MCH Ana (multichannel DVD input). Auto L+R: Both the left channel is output. Front: Mono audio is set the level of...effect. • The Late Night function is set to Off when the AV receiver is output from the center speaker (default). Sub: The sub channel is selected. The level can be set to -∞, -20 dB...
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...listening mode for 2-channel (2/0) stereo sources in a digital format, such as Dolby Digital and DTS. 176.4/192 kHz (TX-SR803/803E only): Specifies the default listening mode for multichannel PCM sources input via a HDMI IN, such as Dolby Digital and DTS. MCH PCM (TX-SR803/803E only): Speci... input. Mono: Specifies the default listening mode for the "1. Only listening modes compatible with each input selector. When you turn on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. a.Ana/PCM :Last Valid b.Dolby D :Last Valid c.DTS :Last ...
...listening mode for 2-channel (2/0) stereo sources in a digital format, such as Dolby Digital and DTS. 176.4/192 kHz (TX-SR803/803E only): Specifies the default listening mode for multichannel PCM sources input via a HDMI IN, such as Dolby Digital and DTS. MCH PCM (TX-SR803/803E only): Speci... input. Mono: Specifies the default listening mode for the "1. Only listening modes compatible with each input selector. When you turn on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. a.Ana/PCM :Last Valid b.Dolby D :Last Valid c.DTS :Last ...
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...[ ]/[ ] buttons to select a preference, and then press [ENTER]. 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. Volume Setup ■ Volume Display With this preference, you 've...is used (see page 58). 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Advanced Setup-Continued Preferences This section explains items on the AV receiver by using its input level. It can set the level. When you can be set too high by the [SETUP] button. This...
...[ ]/[ ] buttons to select a preference, and then press [ENTER]. 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. Volume Setup ■ Volume Display With this preference, you 've...is used (see page 58). 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Advanced Setup-Continued Preferences This section explains items on the AV receiver by using its input level. It can set the level. When you can be set too high by the [SETUP] button. This...
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... may not appear when "Non-Interlaced" is output by using the AV receiver's display, and select "Interlaced." Bottom: Bottom of the screen. HDMI Setup (TX-SR803/803E Only) ■ HDMI Audio Out This preference determines whether audio received at the HDMI IN is selected. Interlaced: Default. Off: HDMI audio is output. When the setup menus are displayed onscreen when...
... may not appear when "Non-Interlaced" is output by using the AV receiver's display, and select "Interlaced." Bottom: Bottom of the screen. HDMI Setup (TX-SR803/803E Only) ■ HDMI Audio Out This preference determines whether audio received at the HDMI IN is selected. Interlaced: Default. Off: HDMI audio is output. When the setup menus are displayed onscreen when...
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...PCM source are cut off, try the DTS setting. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Advanced Setup-Continued Digital Input Signal Formats Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format automatically. The main menu appears onscreen. 2 ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select: PCM, DTS... the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. Digital Input," and then press [ENTER]. 3 ENTER ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an input source that's assigned to a digital input (opt, coax, or HDMI), and...
...PCM source are cut off, try the DTS setting. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Advanced Setup-Continued Digital Input Signal Formats Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format automatically. The main menu appears onscreen. 2 ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select: PCM, DTS... the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. Digital Input," and then press [ENTER]. 3 ENTER ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an input source that's assigned to a digital input (opt, coax, or HDMI), and...
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...outputs sound when the Output Sp setting is reduced to 5.1-channels, and the surround back speakers produce no sound. ...those that can 't resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. Try selecting another listening mode (page 60). ...TX-SR803/803E, if there's no sound • The surround back speakers are not shorting. • Check the volume (page 48). The surround speakers produce no sound. • Depending on the connected device. If the AV receiver... Unplug the power cord from a DVD player connected to an HDMI IN, check the DVD player's output settings, and be sure ...
...outputs sound when the Output Sp setting is reduced to 5.1-channels, and the surround back speakers produce no sound. ...those that can 't resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. Try selecting another listening mode (page 60). ...TX-SR803/803E, if there's no sound • The surround back speakers are not shorting. • Check the volume (page 48). The surround speakers produce no sound. • Depending on the connected device. If the AV receiver... Unplug the power cord from a DVD player connected to an HDMI IN, check the DVD player's output settings, and be sure ...
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...not appear on a TV that 's connected to Non-Interlaced. TX-SR803/803E: There's no picture from DTS to PCM, because the AV receiver does not switch formats immediately, you may not appear when the ...output settings on your TV, make sure that the video input to the HDMI OUT. • On your DVD player. nected to which the AV receiver is connected is selected. • To watch a composite video or S-... your TV must be reduced. mation in all video connecting plugs are pushed in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no sound. • Make sure the speakers are used , or the...
...not appear on a TV that 's connected to Non-Interlaced. TX-SR803/803E: There's no picture from DTS to PCM, because the AV receiver does not switch formats immediately, you may not appear when the ...output settings on your TV, make sure that the video input to the HDMI OUT. • On your DVD player. nected to which the AV receiver is connected is selected. • To watch a composite video or S-... your TV must be reduced. mation in all video connecting plugs are pushed in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no sound. • Make sure the speakers are used , or the...