ONKYO TX-8020 Specifications Page 1

EnThank you for purchasing an Onkyo Stereo Receiver.Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit.Following th

En-10Getting to Know the Receiver—ContinuedFor detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.a  button (13, 19, 22)b INPUT SELECTOR buttons (20,

En-11Connecting the ReceiverDisconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before making any connections.The receiver allows you to connect two

En-12Connecting the Receiver—ContinuedUsing a suitable cable, connect the receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to the input on your powered subwoofer. If your

En-13Connecting the Receiver—ContinuedOn the receiver, the factory default for speaker impedance is “6 Ω”. If you need to change the speaker impedance

En-14Connecting AntennasThis section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna.The receiver won’t pick up any radio s

En-15Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting components• Before making any connections, read the manuals supplied with your components.• Don’t connect th

En-16Connecting Your Components—Continued.Notes:• Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for details.• Connect a turntable (MM) that ha

En-17Connecting Your Components—Continued1Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with an analog audio cable ( page 16).2Make the  connecti

En-18Connecting Your Components—ContinuedSee “Recording” for an explanation of recording ( page 23).Notes:• The receiver must be turned on for record

En-19Turning On the ReceiverPress the [ON/STANDBY] button. Alternatively, press the remote controller’s [] button.The receiver comes on, and the dis

En-2Important Safety Instructions1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use t

En-20Enjoying Audio Sources1Rotate the receiver’s [INPUT] selector, or press the remote controller’s INPUT SELECTOR buttons to select the source you w

En-21Enjoying Audio Sources—ContinuedYou can adjust the brightness of the display.Press the [DIMMER] button repeatedly to select: dim, dimmer, or norm

En-22Enjoying Audio Sources—ContinuedPress the [DIRECT] button. The message “DIRECT MODE” appears.When the DIRECT function is on, the tone controls ar

En-23RecordingUnless you have the full consent of the copyright holder, copyright laws prohibit using your recordings for anything other than personal

En-24Listening to the RadioFor radio tuning to work properly, you must specify the radio frequency step used in your area.Note that when this setting

En-25Listening to the Radio—ContinuedWith the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations.1Use the receiver’s [INPUT] selector, or the remo

En-26Listening to the Radio—ContinuedPresetting AM/FM StationsYou can store up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as presets.Presetting FM/AM

En-27Listening to the Radio—Continued Name EditYou can enter a custom name for radio preset for easy identification. When entered, the custom name wi

En-28Listening to the Radio—ContinuedRDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator app

En-29Listening to the Radio—ContinuedDisplaying Radio Text (RT)When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text can be disp

En-3Precautions1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with-out the permission of the copy

En-30iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo DockRI DockWith the RI Dock, you can easily play the music stored on your Apple iPod/iPhone through the receiver a

En-31iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock—ContinuedSee the Dock’s instruction manual for more information.• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to “HDD” o

En-32TroubleshootingIf you have any trouble using the receiver, look for a solution in this section. Can’t turn on the receiver• Make sure that the po

En-33Troubleshooting—ContinuedCan’t record• On your recorder, make sure the correct input is selected.• To prevent signal loops and damage to the rece

En-34SpecificationsAmplifier SectionTuner Section FM AMGeneral Audio Inputs Audio Outputs OthersSpecifications and features are subject to change

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En-4Precautions—ContinuedFor Canadian ModelsNOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.For models having a power cord with a

En-5ContentsImportant Safety Instructions... 2Precautions... 3Features

En-6Features❑ 50 Watts/Channel @ 8 Ω (FTC) (For North American Model)❑ 90 Watts/Channel @ 6 Ω (IEC) (For European Model)❑ WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier T

En-7Getting to Know the ReceiverFor detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.a  ON/STANDBY button (19, 30, 32)b SPEAKERS A and B buttons (2

En-8Getting to Know the Receiver—ContinuedFor detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.a  REMOTE CONTROL jack (17)b FM ANTENNA jack and AM

En-9Getting to Know the Receiver—ContinuedFor detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.a A/B speaker indicators (20)b Headphone indicatorc M