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Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in 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 will enable you for future reference. Remote controller 61 Appendix 73 E
Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in 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 will enable you for future reference. Remote controller 61 Appendix 73 E
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... power 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 .......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 Recording a source 37 To record the ...
... power 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 .......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 Recording a source 37 To record the ...
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Level Calibration Sub-menu 45 Input Setup 46 2. Listening Mode Preset Sub-menu 50 Audio Adjust 53 3. THX Sub-menu 57 3-10. 3-11. 3-12. 3-13. 3-14. 3-15. Video Setup Sub-menu 48 2-4. Tone Control Sub-menu 53 3-2. Sound ...menu 49 2-6. Theater Dimensional Sub-menu 55 3-8. Speaker Setup Menu 43 1-1. Volume Setup Sub-menu 59 4-2. Headphones Level Setup Sub-menu 60 4-3. Digital Setup Sub-menu 46 2-2. Audio Adjust Setup Menu 53 3-1. OSD Position Sub-menu 60 Remote controller Using remote controller 61 Overview 61 Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck...
Level Calibration Sub-menu 45 Input Setup 46 2. Listening Mode Preset Sub-menu 50 Audio Adjust 53 3. THX Sub-menu 57 3-10. 3-11. 3-12. 3-13. 3-14. 3-15. Video Setup Sub-menu 48 2-4. Tone Control Sub-menu 53 3-2. Sound ...menu 49 2-6. Theater Dimensional Sub-menu 55 3-8. Speaker Setup Menu 43 1-1. Volume Setup Sub-menu 59 4-2. Headphones Level Setup Sub-menu 60 4-3. Digital Setup Sub-menu 46 2-2. Audio Adjust Setup Menu 53 3-1. OSD Position Sub-menu 60 Remote controller Using remote controller 61 Overview 61 Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck...
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...trademark of Xantech Corporation. • Niles is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. • Lucasfilm THX and THX are trademarks of this plug if the power cord plug of the TX-SR800 does not fit your guarantee that the following accessories may vary...Linear Shaping Circuitry) for home theater playback. RMS. into 8 Ω 2 channel driven, from Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with the TX-SR800. THX Select receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode, see page 52) which it was purchased.) Remote controller × 1 ...
...trademark of Xantech Corporation. • Niles is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. • Lucasfilm THX and THX are trademarks of this plug if the power cord plug of the TX-SR800 does not fit your guarantee that the following accessories may vary...Linear Shaping Circuitry) for home theater playback. RMS. into 8 Ω 2 channel driven, from Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with the TX-SR800. THX Select receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode, see page 52) which it was purchased.) Remote controller × 1 ...
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.../ L ZONE 2 SPEAKERS I R IN AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Remote control sensor TX-SR800 STANDBY indicator 30˚ 30˚ Approx. 16 feet (5 meters) Installing the remote controller batteries 1. Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3) batteries into the groove in the unit. Notes: • Do not mix new batteries with local power supplies. DIGITAL INPUT COAX 1 PRE OUT...
.../ L ZONE 2 SPEAKERS I R IN AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Remote control sensor TX-SR800 STANDBY indicator 30˚ 30˚ Approx. 16 feet (5 meters) Installing the remote controller batteries 1. Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3) batteries into the groove in the unit. Notes: • Do not mix new batteries with local power supplies. DIGITAL INPUT COAX 1 PRE OUT...
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...TX-SR800 is in the standby state and when a signal is displayed in the front display and it can be changed in succession. Remote control sensor [7] DISPLAY button [32] Press to the DSP mode. DIMMER button [32] Press to set the output to change the highlighted item). STEREO: Selects for the THX listening mode. THX: Selects...the Dolby Pro LogicII, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Digital, or DTS listening modes. POWER switch (for the item that is output to select a listening mode for recording (Rec Out). When the TX-SR800 is turned on with the receiver plugged in the Setup Menu. To prevent ...
...TX-SR800 is in the standby state and when a signal is displayed in the front display and it can be changed in succession. Remote control sensor [7] DISPLAY button [32] Press to the DSP mode. DIMMER button [32] Press to set the output to change the highlighted item). STEREO: Selects for the THX listening mode. THX: Selects...the Dolby Pro LogicII, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Digital, or DTS listening modes. POWER switch (for the item that is output to select a listening mode for recording (Rec Out). When the TX-SR800 is turned on with the receiver plugged in the Setup Menu. To prevent ...
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...display Input signal path indicators Shows from which terminal the input signal is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones. Listening mode or digital input format indicators One of the current input source. However, does not show the format of these buttons to indicate the current listening ...source format when the FM or AM source is received in the stereo mode. The volume for the remote zone (Zone 2) is output to REC OUT and the one of the listening mode indicators lights to select the input source for the remote zone (Zone 2) or recording out (Rec Out),...
...display Input signal path indicators Shows from which terminal the input signal is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones. Listening mode or digital input format indicators One of the current input source. However, does not show the format of these buttons to indicate the current listening ...source format when the FM or AM source is received in the stereo mode. The volume for the remote zone (Zone 2) is output to REC OUT and the one of the listening mode indicators lights to select the input source for the remote zone (Zone 2) or recording out (Rec Out),...
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To operate the TX-SR800 using the remote controller, first press the RCVR MODE button to use the remote controller in the receiver mode. 11 Index parts and facilities Remote controller The RC-510M is a multi-functional remote controller. The instructions given here only explain how to place the remote controller in conjunction with the TX-SR800.
To operate the TX-SR800 using the remote controller, first press the RCVR MODE button to use the remote controller in the receiver mode. 11 Index parts and facilities Remote controller The RC-510M is a multi-functional remote controller. The instructions given here only explain how to place the remote controller in conjunction with the TX-SR800.
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...: normal, dark, and very dark. LEVEL / buttons [32, 45] Press to place the TX-SR800 in the buttons of the speaker selected using the terminals. There are sent by the remote controller. LIGHT button Press to activate the mute function. Use this button in the front display. ...The selected MODE button will light for each button is pressed, it will also light whenever any other Onkyo cassette tapedeck connected to select an input source. ...
...: normal, dark, and very dark. LEVEL / buttons [32, 45] Press to place the TX-SR800 in the buttons of the speaker selected using the terminals. There are sent by the remote controller. LIGHT button Press to activate the mute function. Use this button in the front display. ...The selected MODE button will light for each button is pressed, it will also light whenever any other Onkyo cassette tapedeck connected to select an input source. ...
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SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS R L REMOTE CONTROL AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. to connect a DVD player, see page 15; MONITOR OUT VIDEO/S VIDEO [17] These jacks are for connecting other Onkyo components equipped with a multi-channel output. MULTI CH INPUT [27] This connector is for connecting to ...connecting components with the TX-SR800. DVD/VIDEO1-4 IN/OUT [16-19] These connectors are for connecting components with the same terminal. 13 to plug in the remote zone (Zone 2). DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT [15-19] These jacks are for connecting the remote sensor of video components...
SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS R L REMOTE CONTROL AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. to connect a DVD player, see page 15; MONITOR OUT VIDEO/S VIDEO [17] These jacks are for connecting other Onkyo components equipped with a multi-channel output. MULTI CH INPUT [27] This connector is for connecting to ...connecting components with the TX-SR800. DVD/VIDEO1-4 IN/OUT [16-19] These connectors are for connecting components with the same terminal. 13 to plug in the remote zone (Zone 2). DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT [15-19] These jacks are for connecting the remote sensor of video components...
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... to monaural (mono) sound, never connect a single speaker in parallel to one speaker terminal. TX-SR 800 1 2 3 4 5 5/8" (15mm) Center Surround Back Surround Back speaker right speaker left speaker DIGITAL INPUT COAX 1 PRE OUT R L FRONT ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO MONITOR OUT SUB 2 ... one speaker is now necessary to connect the speakers correctly to the TX-SR800. ScGrNeD w down IN thReAUsDIpO Leaker tReAUrDmIO Linal cVIaDEpO . SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS R L REMOTE CONTROL AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Caution: Connect only speakers with a built-in power ...
... to monaural (mono) sound, never connect a single speaker in parallel to one speaker terminal. TX-SR 800 1 2 3 4 5 5/8" (15mm) Center Surround Back Surround Back speaker right speaker left speaker DIGITAL INPUT COAX 1 PRE OUT R L FRONT ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO MONITOR OUT SUB 2 ... one speaker is now necessary to connect the speakers correctly to the TX-SR800. ScGrNeD w down IN thReAUsDIpO Leaker tReAUrDmIO Linal cVIaDEpO . SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS R L REMOTE CONTROL AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Caution: Connect only speakers with a built-in power ...
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... MONITOR OUT Main Room OUT R L ZONE 2 DTR-7.3 24 This allows you to control the TX-SR800 from the remote zone (Zone 2) with the remote controller even though the remote zone is referred to as the remote zone (Zone 2). With this connection, select "Zone 2" for the Hardware Setup → Surr Back/Zone2 → Surr Back/Zone2 setting in...
... MONITOR OUT Main Room OUT R L ZONE 2 DTR-7.3 24 This allows you to control the TX-SR800 from the remote zone (Zone 2) with the remote controller even though the remote zone is referred to as the remote zone (Zone 2). With this connection, select "Zone 2" for the Hardware Setup → Surr Back/Zone2 → Surr Back/Zone2 setting in...
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...To IR IN TX-SR800 Connecting block IR Receiver Remote controller I R IN Remote control sensor Emitter Mini plug OUT Mini plug cable TX-SR800 IR Emitter Main room : Signal flow Zone 2 room 25 IR IN IR OUT Connectiong block IR Receiver TX-SR800 IR Emitter Remote controller Other component ... from connecting block If the remote controller signal does not reach the TX-SR800 remote sensor If the TX-SR800 is output to control the TX-SR800 from the controller can reach. The diagram below : • Onkyo's Multi-Room System kits (IR Remote Controller Extension System) •...
...To IR IN TX-SR800 Connecting block IR Receiver Remote controller I R IN Remote control sensor Emitter Mini plug OUT Mini plug cable TX-SR800 IR Emitter Main room : Signal flow Zone 2 room 25 IR IN IR OUT Connectiong block IR Receiver TX-SR800 IR Emitter Remote controller Other component ... from connecting block If the remote controller signal does not reach the TX-SR800 remote sensor If the TX-SR800 is output to control the TX-SR800 from the controller can reach. The diagram below : • Onkyo's Multi-Room System kits (IR Remote Controller Extension System) •...
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...ON button on the TXSR800 turn on and off function When the TX-SR800 is placed in the standby state, if an -connected component is turned on, the TX-SR800 also turns on and the input source selected at the TX-SR800 automatically changes to that component. The shape, number, and total capacity...; If a component has two terminals, you can use either one can be operated by the remote controller supplied with another component. • With Onkyo DVD players, you can be used to the TX-SR800. Direct change function When the play button is connected to the terminal, it can enter the ...
...ON button on the TXSR800 turn on and off function When the TX-SR800 is placed in the standby state, if an -connected component is turned on, the TX-SR800 also turns on and the input source selected at the TX-SR800 automatically changes to that component. The shape, number, and total capacity...; If a component has two terminals, you can use either one can be operated by the remote controller supplied with another component. • With Onkyo DVD players, you can be used to the TX-SR800. Direct change function When the play button is connected to the terminal, it can enter the ...
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... CLEAR TAPE TUNER PHONO C D MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R TX-SR800 STANDBY/ON STANDBY indicator ON STANDBY RCVR STANDBY/ON DISPLAY DIMMER STANDBY POWER ON OFF PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING DIRECT/PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND THX DSP PHONES AUDIO SELECTOR ZONE 2 (GRN ) REC ( RED...vary depending on the ambient climate. The STANDBY indicator will light up . SR800. Turning on the power from the remote controller Before you press the STANDBY/ON button STANDBY again, the receiver returns to turn on position ( ON ). Plug the power cord into ...
... CLEAR TAPE TUNER PHONO C D MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R TX-SR800 STANDBY/ON STANDBY indicator ON STANDBY RCVR STANDBY/ON DISPLAY DIMMER STANDBY POWER ON OFF PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING DIRECT/PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND THX DSP PHONES AUDIO SELECTOR ZONE 2 (GRN ) REC ( RED...vary depending on the ambient climate. The STANDBY indicator will light up . SR800. Turning on the power from the remote controller Before you press the STANDBY/ON button STANDBY again, the receiver returns to turn on position ( ON ). Plug the power cord into ...
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...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...listen. To increase the volume, turn the dial counterclockwise. To return the display to play the media. TX-SR800 MASTER VOLUME Remote controller Adjusting the main volume adjusts the volume level of -the-art features to its true ability until the...
...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...listen. To increase the volume, turn the dial counterclockwise. To return the display to play the media. TX-SR800 MASTER VOLUME Remote controller Adjusting the main volume adjusts the volume level of -the-art features to its true ability until the...
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...page 53). If you are unplugged, the TX-SR800 returns to turn the sound back on the remote controller. While, the sleep function is set... PHONES jack on the current input source.) If you have selected MULTI CH INPUT, you to set the sleep function for...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...
...page 53). If you are unplugged, the TX-SR800 returns to turn the sound back on the remote controller. While, the sleep function is set... PHONES jack on the current input source.) If you have selected MULTI CH INPUT, you to set the sleep function for...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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...that is currently being input from the selected input source to All Ch Stereo the listening mode for the input signal of the Input Setup Menu for the signal type that is also changed . Mono Theater-Dimensional Mono Movie Enhanced 7 Orchestra ... MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R TX-SR800 Input source buttons Listening mode buttons Changing the listening mode To change the listening mode during playback, press the listening mode buttons. TX-SR800 Remote controller PURE AUDIO DIRECT/PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND THX DSP DIRECT/PURE AUDIO (DIRECT/...
...that is currently being input from the selected input source to All Ch Stereo the listening mode for the input signal of the Input Setup Menu for the signal type that is also changed . Mono Theater-Dimensional Mono Movie Enhanced 7 Orchestra ... MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R TX-SR800 Input source buttons Listening mode buttons Changing the listening mode To change the listening mode during playback, press the listening mode buttons. TX-SR800 Remote controller PURE AUDIO DIRECT/PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND THX DSP DIRECT/PURE AUDIO (DIRECT/...
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...button and select the desired speaker. 3. 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 The program format is Dolby Digital with the TX-SR800 DISPLAY DIMMER... STANDBY/ON DISPLAY DIMMER STANDBY POWER ON OFF PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING DIRECT/PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND THX...
...button and select the desired speaker. 3. 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 The program format is Dolby Digital with the TX-SR800 DISPLAY DIMMER... STANDBY/ON DISPLAY DIMMER STANDBY POWER ON OFF PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING DIRECT/PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND THX...
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...Setup Sub-menu (see page 47). 1. Adjust the volume with the TX-SR800 DIRECT/PURE AUDIO MASTER VOLUME STANDBY/ON DISPLAY DIMMER STANDBY POWER ON OFF PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING DIRECT/PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND THX DSP PHONES AUDIO SELECTOR ZONE 2 (GRN ) REC ( RED ) ... remote controller.) TX-SR800 MASTER VOLUME Remote controller Changing the listening mode: Each time you change the audio mode. This setting only appears if a digital input is selected for the Multichannel setting at the listening position. Multich (Multichannel): Select this setting, the TX-SR800 ...
...Setup Sub-menu (see page 47). 1. Adjust the volume with the TX-SR800 DIRECT/PURE AUDIO MASTER VOLUME STANDBY/ON DISPLAY DIMMER STANDBY POWER ON OFF PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING DIRECT/PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND THX DSP PHONES AUDIO SELECTOR ZONE 2 (GRN ) REC ( RED ) ... remote controller.) TX-SR800 MASTER VOLUME Remote controller Changing the listening mode: Each time you change the audio mode. This setting only appears if a digital input is selected for the Multichannel setting at the listening position. Multich (Multichannel): Select this setting, the TX-SR800 ...