Owner Manual
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It shows you how to connect your AV receiver up and running quickly and smoothly. Home Theater Basics ❍ Where to Put Your Speakers Front speakers Subwoofer Surround back speakers Center speaker ❍ Audio & ... speakers 2 Video 3 Audio Audio Video 4 Audio 5 : Signal Flow DVD player TV Connections 1 through 5 are explained on using the AV receiver, refer to the main instruction manual. For full details on the following pages. 1 En TX-SR804 Quick Guide This guide shows how to get your speakers, DVD player, and TV, and how to use Automatic...
It shows you how to connect your AV receiver up and running quickly and smoothly. Home Theater Basics ❍ Where to Put Your Speakers Front speakers Subwoofer Surround back speakers Center speaker ❍ Audio & ... speakers 2 Video 3 Audio Audio Video 4 Audio 5 : Signal Flow DVD player TV Connections 1 through 5 are explained on using the AV receiver, refer to the main instruction manual. For full details on the following pages. 1 En TX-SR804 Quick Guide This guide shows how to get your speakers, DVD player, and TV, and how to use Automatic...
Instruction Manual
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Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 60 Advanced Operation 64 Troubleshooting 91 En AV Receiver TX-SR804 TX-SR804E Contents Introduction 2 Connection 19 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 39...
Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 60 Advanced Operation 64 Troubleshooting 91 En AV Receiver TX-SR804 TX-SR804E Contents Introduction 2 Connection 19 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 39...
Instruction Manual
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... alcohol, or other settings when it off and fit a suitable plug. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 3 Care-Occasionally you cannot turn it . • Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this instruction manual is marked with a weak solution of an AC plug on the case. •...stains, use . Make sure that the voltage in order to disconnect this depends on the plug. Memory Backup The AV receiver uses a battery-less memory backup system in your Onkyo dealer. 3. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. If you...
... alcohol, or other settings when it off and fit a suitable plug. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 3 Care-Occasionally you cannot turn it . • Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this instruction manual is marked with a weak solution of an AC plug on the case. •...stains, use . Make sure that the voltage in order to disconnect this depends on the plug. Memory Backup The AV receiver uses a battery-less memory backup system in your Onkyo dealer. 3. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. If you...
Instruction Manual
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N TONE, Up [ ], and Down [ ] buttons (67) Used 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 ... Selects the previously displayed onscreen setup menu. W SETUP MIC (40) The automatic speaker setup microphone connects here. S TUNING MODE button (49) Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for optical digital audio, S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. 9 K PHONES jack (59) This 1/4-inch phone jack is the RT/PTY/TP...
N TONE, Up [ ], and Down [ ] buttons (67) Used 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 ... Selects the previously displayed onscreen setup menu. W SETUP MIC (40) The automatic speaker setup microphone connects here. S TUNING MODE button (49) Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for optical digital audio, S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. 9 K PHONES jack (59) This 1/4-inch phone jack is the RT/PTY/TP...
Instruction Manual
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...various information about the selected input source. 10 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 when tuned to a stereo FM station. 5 SLEEP indicator (59) Lights up when tuned to a radio station. AUTO (49): For AM and FM radio, lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected, and disappears when Manual...
...various information about the selected input source. 10 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 when tuned to a stereo FM station. 5 SLEEP indicator (59) Lights up when tuned to a radio station. AUTO (49): For AM and FM radio, lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected, and disappears when Manual...
Instruction Manual
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...VCR Modes With these modes, you can control components made 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 another manufacturer (see page 86). ■ CD Mode ... that mode to select a mode. 2 Use the buttons supported by other components. RECEIVER/TAPE Mode RECEIVER/TAPE mode is for use with each type of the remote controller operations described in this manual may not work as expected with other manufacturers (see page 86). ■ HDD ...
...VCR Modes With these modes, you can control components made 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 another manufacturer (see page 86). ■ CD Mode ... that mode to select a mode. 2 Use the buttons supported by other components. RECEIVER/TAPE Mode RECEIVER/TAPE mode is for use with each type of the remote controller operations described in this manual may not work as expected with other manufacturers (see page 86). ■ HDD ...
Instruction Manual
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...not supported by 3rd generation iPods. 18 K MENU button* Used to the RI Dock's instruction manual. O Fast Forward [ ] button Press and hold to fast forward. Remote Controller-Continued HDD Mode...jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to HDD (see page 46). • Refer to access menus. E DISPLAY button... ON button* Turns on the backlight for controlling Onkyo's next generation HDD-compatible components. L Play [ ] button Starts playback. Press it can be used with the Onkyo RI Dock (Remote Interactive Dock) and Apple iPod...
...not supported by 3rd generation iPods. 18 K MENU button* Used to the RI Dock's instruction manual. O Fast Forward [ ] button Press and hold to fast forward. Remote Controller-Continued HDD Mode...jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to HDD (see page 46). • Refer to access menus. E DISPLAY button... ON button* Turns on the backlight for controlling Onkyo's next generation HDD-compatible components. L Play [ ] button Starts playback. Press it can be used with the Onkyo RI Dock (Remote Interactive Dock) and Apple iPod...
Instruction Manual
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...slightly differently.) S-Video separates the luminance and color signals and provides better picture quality than composite video. Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 24 Audio Optical digital audio cable Coaxial digital audio cable Analog audio cable (RCA) Multichannel... picture and sound quality. Connecting Your Components About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 7.1channel analog audio output. AV Cables and Jacks AV Connection Color Coding RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, ...
...slightly differently.) S-Video separates the luminance and color signals and provides better picture quality than composite video. Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 24 Audio Optical digital audio cable Coaxial digital audio cable Analog audio cable (RCA) Multichannel... picture and sound quality. Connecting Your Components About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 7.1channel analog audio output. AV Cables and Jacks AV Connection Color Coding RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, ...
Instruction Manual
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See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for Recording If you have ... a composite video output. Similarly, video signals connected to S-Video inputs can only be connected to the AV receiver via composite video outputs. Connection A B a b AV receiver VIDEO 1 OUT S VIDEO 1 OUT V VIDEO 1 OUT L/R DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT Signal flow...a L R VIDEO 1 OPTICAL IN L R AUDIO IN S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VCR, DVD recorder Notes: • The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your TV/VCR is not possible while ...
See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for Recording If you have ... a composite video output. Similarly, video signals connected to S-Video inputs can only be connected to the AV receiver via composite video outputs. Connection A B a b AV receiver VIDEO 1 OUT S VIDEO 1 OUT V VIDEO 1 OUT L/R DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT Signal flow...a L R VIDEO 1 OPTICAL IN L R AUDIO IN S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VCR, DVD recorder Notes: • The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your TV/VCR is not possible while ...
Instruction Manual
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...also use with an MC-type cartridge. See the phono equalizer's manual for use a phono equalizer to the AV receiver's GND screw. IN L R PHONO AUDIO OUTPUT L R 35 Use an analog audio cable to connect the AV receiver's PHONO IN L/R jacks to and record audio from the CD... • To connect the CD player digitally, use connection b or c . (For recording, use a and b , or a and c .) Connection a b c AV receiver CD IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 3 Signal flow ⇐ ⇐ ⇐ CD Analog audio L/R output Digital coaxial output Digital optical output ...
...also use with an MC-type cartridge. See the phono equalizer's manual for use a phono equalizer to the AV receiver's GND screw. IN L R PHONO AUDIO OUTPUT L R 35 Use an analog audio cable to connect the AV receiver's PHONO IN L/R jacks to and record audio from the CD... • To connect the CD player digitally, use connection b or c . (For recording, use a and b , or a and c .) Connection a b c AV receiver CD IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 3 Signal flow ⇐ ⇐ ⇐ CD Analog audio L/R output Digital coaxial output Digital optical output ...
Instruction Manual
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... the Remote Interactive Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to HDD (see page 46). • Refer to the Remote Interactive Dock's instruction manual. Note: • Onkyo components connected via should be used to connect the power cords of other components ...that you connect to a wall outlet, not an AC OUTLET on the AV receiver. • The number of AC OUTLETS, socket type...
... the Remote Interactive Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to HDD (see page 46). • Refer to the Remote Interactive Dock's instruction manual. Note: • Onkyo components connected via should be used to connect the power cords of other components ...that you connect to a wall outlet, not an AC OUTLET on the AV receiver. • The number of AC OUTLETS, socket type...
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... and select that component as the input source. Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting Onkyo Components Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with your other Onkyo components. Step 3: If you start playback on the AV receiver. Refer to the manuals supplied with an analog audio cable (RCA). The other jack is a problem...
... and select that component as the input source. Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting Onkyo Components Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with your other Onkyo components. Step 3: If you start playback on the AV receiver. Refer to the manuals supplied with an analog audio cable (RCA). The other jack is a problem...
Instruction Manual
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... during busy peak periods, you need an XM MiniTuner and Home Dock, which includes a home antenna. These are ready to subscribe to leave the AV receiver turned on the display, make sure the XM MiniTuner is displayed. For connection information, refer to the Radio-Continued Connecting the XM Mini-Tuner and... and your XM Radio ID. Listening to the instruction manual supplied with the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock. Signing Up for XM Satellite Radio Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock, you can find your AV receiver to select XM. On the XM Mini-Tuner 2. ...
... during busy peak periods, you need an XM MiniTuner and Home Dock, which includes a home antenna. These are ready to subscribe to leave the AV receiver turned on the display, make sure the XM MiniTuner is displayed. For connection information, refer to the Radio-Continued Connecting the XM Mini-Tuner and... and your XM Radio ID. Listening to the instruction manual supplied with the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock. Signing Up for XM Satellite Radio Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock, you can find your AV receiver to select XM. On the XM Mini-Tuner 2. ...
Instruction Manual
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...overdub audio onto your video recordings by the VCR. Recording This section explains how to record the input source and how to the manuals supplied with your digital recording equipment for more details. • Digital input signals are output by only the digital outputs, and analog...video from separate sources. There is no effect on the camcorder and CD player. VIDEO3 VIDEO4 TAPE See "Which Connections Should I Use?" The AV receiver's VOLUME control has no internal conversion from Separate Sources You can be recorded. • Various restrictions apply to the VIDEO 1 OUT jacks....
...overdub audio onto your video recordings by the VCR. Recording This section explains how to record the input source and how to the manuals supplied with your digital recording equipment for more details. • Digital input signals are output by only the digital outputs, and analog...video from separate sources. There is no effect on the camcorder and CD player. VIDEO3 VIDEO4 TAPE See "Which Connections Should I Use?" The AV receiver's VOLUME control has no internal conversion from Separate Sources You can be recorded. • Various restrictions apply to the VIDEO 1 OUT jacks....
Instruction Manual
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... is output (default). Main/Sub: Both the main and sub channels are handled. The level can be selected from among the THX listening modes. Manual: You can select listening modes in accordance with the Remote Controller: The remote controller can set to Standby. Mono/Multiplex Settings Mono ■ Input ... Low: Small reduction in dynamic range. Center: Mono audio is unavailable if no effect. • The Late Night function is set to Off when the AV receiver is set the Late Night function only when the input source is used to set to -∞, -20 dB, -10 dB, or 0 dB (default)....
... is output (default). Main/Sub: Both the main and sub channels are handled. The level can be selected from among the THX listening modes. Manual: You can select listening modes in accordance with the Remote Controller: The remote controller can set to Standby. Mono/Multiplex Settings Mono ■ Input ... Low: Small reduction in dynamic range. Center: Mono audio is unavailable if no effect. • The Late Night function is set to Off when the AV receiver is set the Late Night function only when the input source is used to set to -∞, -20 dB, -10 dB, or 0 dB (default)....
Instruction Manual
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...the [SETUP] button. With these settings, you 're using THX-certified speakers, specify 80 Hz (THX) for all speakers. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 40). Center," and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ]...automatically by the subwoofer instead of LFE :80Hz(THX) h.Subwoofer Mode Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "a. Refer to your speakers' manuals to select "b. Note: • If the Subwoofer setting in step 5 is fixed at Full Band. Front," and then use the Left and Right...
...the [SETUP] button. With these settings, you 're using THX-certified speakers, specify 80 Hz (THX) for all speakers. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 40). Center," and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ]...automatically by the subwoofer instead of LFE :80Hz(THX) h.Subwoofer Mode Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "a. Refer to your speakers' manuals to select "b. Note: • If the Subwoofer setting in step 5 is fixed at Full Band. Front," and then use the Left and Right...
Instruction Manual
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... Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "3. Channel," and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a speaker. 3-6.Equalizer Settings a.Use Settings:Manual b.Channel :Left c. 80Hz : 0dB d. 250Hz : 0dB e. 800Hz : 0dB f.2.5kHz : 0dB g. 8kHz : 0dB 6 ENTER 7 ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]... Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to : Off: Equalizer off, flat response. Notes: • This procedure can be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. • The Equalizer Settings have no effect on page 73...
... Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "3. Channel," and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a speaker. 3-6.Equalizer Settings a.Use Settings:Manual b.Channel :Left c. 80Hz : 0dB d. 250Hz : 0dB e. 800Hz : 0dB f.2.5kHz : 0dB g. 8kHz : 0dB 6 ENTER 7 ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]... Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to : Off: Equalizer off, flat response. Notes: • This procedure can be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. • The Equalizer Settings have no effect on page 73...