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... this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. 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 Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver...
... this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. 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 Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver...
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...to operate the equipment. Never Touch this Unit with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is readily operable (easily accessible) at all over with a clean cloth. models FCC Information for User CAUTION: The user changes...Heat Exposure Warning Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your Onkyo dealer. 3. Precautions 1. Recording Copyright-Unless it on, so be determined by one or more of the copyright holder. 2. AC...
...to operate the equipment. Never Touch this Unit with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is readily operable (easily accessible) at all over with a clean cloth. models FCC Information for User CAUTION: The user changes...Heat Exposure Warning Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your Onkyo dealer. 3. Precautions 1. Recording Copyright-Unless it on, so be determined by one or more of the copyright holder. 2. AC...
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....) Speaker cable labels * Power-plug adapter Only supplied in certain countries. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the plug. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains... the plug. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord (adapter varies from country to the terminal which is marked with an appropriate fuse. Use this adapter if your ...
....) Speaker cable labels * Power-plug adapter Only supplied in certain countries. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the plug. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains... the plug. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord (adapter varies from country to the terminal which is marked with an appropriate fuse. Use this adapter if your ...
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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 ... 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 Zone ...
...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 ... 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 Zone ...
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... 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately). *7. and worldwide patents issued & pending. THX and the THX logo are trademarks of ... may vary depending on the region. • Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files • Bi-Amping Capability for FL/FR with SBL/SBR Miscellaneous • 40 SIRIUS*8/AM/FM Presets (TX-NR807: North American models) • 40 AM/FM Presets (TX-NR807: Taiwan, European, Australian and Asian models and ...
... 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately). *7. and worldwide patents issued & pending. THX and the THX logo are trademarks of ... may vary depending on the region. • Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files • Bi-Amping Capability for FL/FR with SBL/SBR Miscellaneous • 40 SIRIUS*8/AM/FM Presets (TX-NR807: North American models) • 40 AM/FM Presets (TX-NR807: Taiwan, European, Australian and Asian models and ...
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... performance and operation for home and other marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and is... "DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance." (TX-NR807) This product incorporates copyright protection technology that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for home theater playback....
... performance and operation for home and other marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and is... "DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance." (TX-NR807) This product incorporates copyright protection technology that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for home theater playback....
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...mode. Pressing this mode is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver to the remote controller. D ZONE 2 indicator (120) This indicator lights up when Zone 3 is selected. G Remote control sensor/transmitter (14) The sensor receives control signals from the following input sources: DVD/BD, VCR/DVR...98. The volume level can find the main explanation for clarity. They are used to set the AV receiver to select from the remote controller. The indicator lights up when the AV receiver is used to On or Standby. B ON/STANDBY button (42) This button is in parentheses ...
...mode. Pressing this mode is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver to the remote controller. D ZONE 2 indicator (120) This indicator lights up when Zone 3 is selected. G Remote control sensor/transmitter (14) The sensor receives control signals from the following input sources: DVD/BD, VCR/DVR...98. The volume level can find the main explanation for clarity. They are used to set the AV receiver to select from the remote controller. The indicator lights up when the AV receiver is used to On or Standby. B ON/STANDBY button (42) This button is in parentheses ...
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...when Powered Zone 2 is selected. Display B CD E F GH I Bi AMP indicator (21) Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is set the AV receiver to adjust the tone (bass and treble) for the main room and the volume, tone and balance for the current listening mode. B Speaker/channel indicators...supports RDS (Radio Data System). E Listening mode and format indicators (74) Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format. L M NO F NETWORK indicator (108) Lights up when a pair of headphones are jacks for AM or FM radio. Front & Rear Panels-Continued X SETUP MIC jack (55)...
...when Powered Zone 2 is selected. Display B CD E F GH I Bi AMP indicator (21) Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is set the AV receiver to adjust the tone (bass and treble) for the main room and the volume, tone and balance for the current listening mode. B Speaker/channel indicators...supports RDS (Radio Data System). E Listening mode and format indicators (74) Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format. L M NO F NETWORK indicator (108) Lights up when a pair of headphones are jacks for AM or FM radio. Front & Rear Panels-Continued X SETUP MIC jack (55)...
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...various information. See "Digital Audio Input Setup" on a networked computer or media server, or for playing music files on page 50. The AV receiver's remote controller can be used to "Audyssey" or Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™ listening mode is muted. Rear Panel (TX-NR807) * North American models B C DEFG H* IJ ... as the audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL. See "Digital Audio Input Setup" on another Onkyo AV component. To use V, you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other AV component, even if they are for control.
...various information. See "Digital Audio Input Setup" on a networked computer or media server, or for playing music files on page 50. The AV receiver's remote controller can be used to "Audyssey" or Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™ listening mode is muted. Rear Panel (TX-NR807) * North American models B C DEFG H* IJ ... as the audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL. See "Digital Audio Input Setup" on another Onkyo AV component. To use V, you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other AV component, even if they are for control.
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...use the AV receiver solely as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). The other components. S CD IN These analog audio inputs are for connecting an AM antenna. Input and output jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. J HDMI IN 1-6 and OUT (TX-NR807) HDMI... 49. AM ANTENNA These push terminals are for connecting a CD player's analog audio output. N IR IN/OUT (TX-NR807) A commercially available IR receiver can assign each one to an input selector to a powered subwoofer. A commercially available IR emitter can connect a cable/satellite...
...use the AV receiver solely as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). The other components. S CD IN These analog audio inputs are for connecting an AM antenna. Input and output jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. J HDMI IN 1-6 and OUT (TX-NR807) HDMI... 49. AM ANTENNA These push terminals are for connecting a CD player's analog audio output. N IR IN/OUT (TX-NR807) A commercially available IR receiver can assign each one to an input selector to a powered subwoofer. A commercially available IR emitter can connect a cable/satellite...
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...time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Expired batteries should be pressed inadvert- Transmission Remote control sensor AV receiver 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in mind when installing. • If another component (page 125), or when ...troller, because the buttons may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed close to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the cover and push it and the AV receiver's remote con- light or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep...
...time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Expired batteries should be pressed inadvert- Transmission Remote control sensor AV receiver 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in mind when installing. • If another component (page 125), or when ...troller, because the buttons may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed close to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the cover and push it and the AV receiver's remote con- light or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep...
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...*1 When you pressed. 15 I 5 2J Q For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. L MUTING button (62) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. P AUDIO button (104) Used to change audio settings. G Arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] and ENTER buttons Used to 133) Selects the remote controller modes and the ...input sources. H SETUP button Used to change settings. Then, with the AV receiver's remote controller, you can also use the remote controller to change Front High speakers and Front Wide speakers and Surround Back speakers. ...
...*1 When you pressed. 15 I 5 2J Q For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. L MUTING button (62) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. P AUDIO button (104) Used to change audio settings. G Arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] and ENTER buttons Used to 133) Selects the remote controller modes and the ...input sources. H SETUP button Used to change settings. Then, with the AV receiver's remote controller, you can also use the remote controller to change Front High speakers and Front Wide speakers and Surround Back speakers. ...
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...An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select a preset directly. Also you can also be controlled in the Direct tuning mode. You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow [R]/[X] buttons Used to select radio stations directly in Receiver ...mode (see page 133). 16 Remote Controller-Continued ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. button (67) Used to select radio presets. 5 Number buttons ...
...An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select a preset directly. Also you can also be controlled in the Direct tuning mode. You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow [R]/[X] buttons Used to select radio stations directly in Receiver ...mode (see page 133). 16 Remote Controller-Continued ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. button (67) Used to select radio presets. 5 Number buttons ...
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About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of the front left and right speakers. They enhance significantly the spatial experience. Position them .... In movies it is acceptable to 100 cm) above ear level. In general, a good bass sound can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. With DVDs you can be equidistant from your listening position. Position it is to enjoy Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™, etc...
About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of the front left and right speakers. They enhance significantly the spatial experience. Position them .... In movies it is acceptable to 100 cm) above ear level. In general, a good bass sound can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. With DVDs you can be equidistant from your listening position. Position it is to enjoy Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™, etc...
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...and you use depending on your subwoofer is to set the speaker settings. Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on the number of the speaker terminal. Then all black). The following table indicates the channels... amp. Note: Front high, surround back and front wide speakers produce no sound at the same time. Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are all red (the negative (-) speaker terminals are also color-coded and you need to the corresponding speaker ...
...and you use depending on your subwoofer is to set the speaker settings. Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on the number of the speaker terminal. Then all black). The following table indicates the channels... amp. Note: Front high, surround back and front wide speakers produce no sound at the same time. Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are all red (the negative (-) speaker terminals are also color-coded and you need to the corresponding speaker ...
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... speaker 10.Front high right speaker 11.Front wide left and right speakers. In other , as shown. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Using Dipole Speakers You can connect speakers with the AV receiver's rear panel. Center speaker 4. Surround right speaker 7. Do not connect them to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L/R, ...7 8 8. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use 4 or 5 speakers, connect each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have an arrow printed on them the wrong way around, the sound will sound...
... speaker 10.Front high right speaker 11.Front wide left and right speakers. In other , as shown. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Using Dipole Speakers You can connect speakers with the AV receiver's rear panel. Center speaker 4. Surround right speaker 7. Do not connect them to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L/R, ...7 8 8. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use 4 or 5 speakers, connect each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have an arrow printed on them the wrong way around, the sound will sound...
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... speaker Surround back left speaker Surround left speaker The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L terminals. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of terminals.
... speaker Surround back left speaker Surround left speaker The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L terminals. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of terminals.
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.../ZONE 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 left speaker's negative (-) Tweeter (high) terminal. Important: • When ... sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room. • For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R terminal posts con- And connect the...
.../ZONE 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 left speaker's negative (-) Tweeter (high) terminal. Important: • When ... sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room. • For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R terminal posts con- And connect the...
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... FM antenna, try using thumbtacks. 22 Caution: Be careful that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you 'll need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust ...cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 23). Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to use only. 1 ...
... FM antenna, try using thumbtacks. 22 Caution: Be careful that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you 'll need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust ...cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 23). Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to use only. 1 ...
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...AM antenna can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 23 Outdoor antenna must be left connected. Note that the AM loop antenna should be situated well away from ...antenna must be grounded in accordance with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
...AM antenna can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 23 Outdoor antenna must be left connected. Note that the AM loop antenna should be situated well away from ...antenna must be grounded in accordance with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.