Onkyo TX-SR800 User Manual

ContentsThank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver.Please read this manual thoroughly before makingconnections and plugging in the unit. Following

10Index parts and facilitiesFront panel displayInput signal path indicatorsShows from which terminal the input signal is coming.Listening mode or digi

11Index parts and facilitiesRemote controllerThe RC-510M is a multi-functional remote controller. Theinstructions given here only explain how to use t

12Index parts and facilitiesSEND/LEARN indicatorLights red when signals are sent by the remote controller. It alsoflashes when a button is pressed whe

13Index parts and facilitiesRear panelSURRBACK/ ZONE 2SPEAKERSAUDIOVIDEO S VIDEOMONITOROUTRLINININININZONE 2DVDVIDEO 1VIDEO 2VIDEO 3VIDEO 4AUDIOVIDEO

14Connecting to Audio/Video equipment• Be sure to always refer to the instructions that came with thecomponent that you are connecting.• Do not plug i

15Connecting to Audio/Video equipmentHere is an explanation of typical ways to connect various components to the TX-SR800. There are many ways that an

16Connecting to Audio/Video equipment: Signal flowConnecting a DVD PlayerConnecting your video componentsBelow is an example of how you can connect yo

17PREFRONTSUBSURRRGNDSURR BACK/ ZONE 2RFRONTSUBSURRSURRBACKRRDIGITALINPUTDIGITALOUTPUTOPTOPT212313COAXMONITOROUTRLINININININZONE 2DVDVIDEO 1VIDEO 2VI

18Connecting to Audio/Video equipment7. Connecting a DVD recorder or other digital video recordingdevice (VIDEO 2)Using RCA video cables, connect the

19TX-SR800S VIDEO AUDIOVIDEO L RDIGITAL VIDEO 5 INPUTRLConnecting to Audio/Video equipmentS Video outputDigital output(optical)10. Video camera/ Video

21. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructionsshould be read before the appliance is operated.2. Retain Instructions – The safety a

20Surround back speakers• Place these speakers so that their height is 3 feet (1 meter) higherthan that of the listener’s ears.• When using surround b

21Using the speaker labelsThe positive speaker terminals on the TX-SR800 are color coded foreasy identification. Attach the supplied speaker labels to

22To use the tuner of TX-SR800, it is necessary to prepare the suppliedFM and AM antennas.• Adjustment and placement of the FM and AM antennas forbett

23Directional linkageDo not use the same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR)reception since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere witheach othe

24When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUTterminalsIf you are using a 5.1-channel speaker system in the main room, youcan connect the amplifier for the

25Make the connection as shown below. Do not plug in any equipmentto the power outlet until all the connections are complete.If the remote controller

26Miscellaneous ConnectionsEx: Onkyo CD playerTX-SR800 connectorEx: Onkyo cassette tapedeck connectorConnections for remote control ( )The terminal

27Connecting to devices with analog multi channeloutputConnect a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other component that hasa multi channel port for 5.1 cha

28• Before you plug in the TX-SR800, confirm that all connectionshave been made properly.• Turning on the power may cause a momentary power surge,whic

29Though the TX-SR800 is often used to listen to the radio, it does notshow you its true ability until it is used to play music or watchvideos, DVDs,

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30Temporarily turning off the soundTo turn off the sound momentarily, press the MUTING button on theremote controller. When pressed, “Muting” is displ

31Changing the listening modeTo change the listening mode during playback, press the listeningmode buttons. The functions of the buttons on the TX-SR8

32Switching the displayWhile listening to or watching an input source, you can display theinformation regarding the type of source and signal being in

333. Turn on the connected component and start playingthe desired media.4. If necessary, adjust the output level of each speakeras desired (see page 3

34Listening to Radio BroadcastsOne of the features of the TX-SR800 that is most frequently used isits ability to play FM and AM broadcast radio statio

35Selecting a preset radio station1. Press TUNER input source button onthe TX-SR800 or TUN button on theremote controller. The front displayshould sho

36Using the remote controllerAfter pressing the ZONE 2 button, press the ON/STANDBYbutton within 5 seconds.Select an input source:After pressing the Z

37To record the input source signal you arecurrently watching or listening toThis method outputs to the audio and video outputs the currentlyselected

38Recording the video from one source and theaudio from anotherYou can add the sound from one source to the video of anothersource to make your own vi

39Setup MenuWhen making the various settings required to configure your TX-SR800 for optimum performance, you can either use the OSD Menu thatappears

4ContentsBefore usingImportant Safeguards... 2Precautions ...

40Button on remote controller Button on TX-SR800SETUP(upper edge ofENTER button)(lower edge ofENTER button)(left edge ofENTER button)(right edge ofENT

410. Hardware Setup MenuThe settings within the Hardware Setup Menu will need to be madebefore you use your TX-SR800 for the first time. Once you have

42Hardware Setup Advanced Menu0.Hardware Setup 0-4.AM Frequency Step a.Frequency Step :9 kHz 0-4. AM Frequency Step Sub-

431. Speaker Setup MenuAfter you have installed the TX-SR800, connected all thecomponents, and determined the speaker layout, it is now time toperform

44a. Unitfeet: Select if you will enter the distances in feet.meters: Select if you will enter the distances in meters.b. Front L/RSet the distance fr

45Speaker Setup1-3. Level Calibration Sub-menuUse this sub-menu to set the volume for each speaker so that eachvolume is heard by the listener at the

462-1. Digital Setup Sub-menuThis sub-menu concerns the input of digital signals from inputsources and if these settings are incorrectly made, the dig

472-2. Multichannel Setup Sub-menuThe setting in this sub-menu is normally set to “No,” and only needsto be changed to “Yes” if a DVD player, MPEG dec

482-3. Video Setup Sub-menua. VideoThis setting allows you to match the audio from one component withthe video from another. Therefore, you can set a

49Once 10 characters are entered, you will automatically return to theprevious screen. If the name is completed before you enter 10characters, enter s

5ContentsSpeaker Setup ... 431. Speaker Setup Menu ... 43

50Input Setup2-6. Listening Mode Preset Sub-menuWith the TX-SR800, you can set a different listening mode for eachdifferent signal type that comes fro

51Input SetupInput source signalsa. Analog/PCMAnalog sources consist of LP records, FM and AM broadcasts,cassette tapes, and the such. PCM (Pulse Code

52Input SetupDolby D (Dolby Digital)This mode is used for playing Dolby Digital sources.• Dolby Digital EXEnabled when playing back sources with surro

533-1. Tone Control Sub-menuSeparately adjust the bass and treble settings in two steps.Setting Values Initial valuea. Bass –12 to +12 0b. Treble –12

543-4. Delay Sub-menuThis sub-menu gives you various ways to adjust the timing of theaudio output from the speakers to give certain soundfield effects

553-5. LFE Level Sub-menuThis sub-menu is for setting the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) levelsincluded in Dolby Digital and DTS software.Setting Values I

56Audio Adjust3-8. Surround Sub-menuThis sub-menu provides various settings for modifying the plainDolby Digital, DTS, and Pro Logic II Surround liste

57Audio Adjust3-10. 3-11. 3-12. 3-13. 3-14. 3-15.Mono Movie/Enhanced 7/Orchestra/Unplugged/Studio Mix /TV Logic Sub-menuThe settings of these sub-menu

58Audio AdjustSettings possible for each listening mode (3-1. 3-2. 3-3. Sub-menu)Setting 3-1. Tone Control 3-2. Surround Speakers 3-3. Sound Effecta.

594-1. Volume Setup Sub-menuThis sub-menu allows you to make various settings concerning thevolume control of the TX-SR800.a. Volume DisplayYou can ch

6The following accessories may be availabledepending on the area which it was purchased.Conversion plug × 1(Use this plug if the power cord plug of th

60c. Immediate DisplayOn: Select to have the screen immediately display certainoperations as you perform them (e.g., having the input sourcedisplayed

61MUTINGVOLRCVR MODEUsing remote controllerOverviewThe RC-510M remote controller is a useful tool that can not onlyoperate the TX-SR800, but also all

62DVD MODESETUP ONSTANDBYTOP MENUDISCENTER,RETURNAUDIO SELANGLEVOLMUTINGMENUSUBTITLESEARCHUsing remote controllerControlling an Onkyo DVD playerThe

63CD MODEMUTING ONSTANDBYDISCVOLControlling an Onkyo CD playerThe connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must beconnected to the TX-SR800 (see p

64Using remote controllerSAT/MD MODEONSTANDBYVOLMUTINGENTERMDoperationbuttonsNumeric keysControlling an Onkyo MD recorderThe connector of the Onkyo

65The remote controller has three learning functions. One is enteringthe pre-programmed code for a remote controller of anothermanufacturer. Another i

66Pre-programming codesNote:If more than one code is given in the table,try each code one by one until you reach thecode that works (i.e. if the first

67 ONSTANDBYCABLE MODECHVOLMUTINGENTER ONSTANDBYSAT/MD MODECHENTER,VOLMUTINGMENUENTEROperating your programmed remote controllerNumeric keysNumeric ke

68 ONSTANDBYTV MODECHVOLMUTINGENTERTV/VCRTV ONSTANDBYVCR MODECHVOLMUTINGTV/VCROperating your programmed remote controllerNumeric keysNumeric keysVideo

69MACRO 1 MACRO 2LIGHT:ENTERProgramming the commands of remote controllersfor other devices into the remote controller2 to 6 inches(5 to 15 cm)Buttons

7Setting the voltage selector(Worldwide models only)Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector so that youcan set your TX-SR800 to conform

70Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into theremote controller4. Press and hold down the button (that corresponds tothe

71What is the macro function?A macro function enables you to program a series of buttonoperations (up to 16) on the remote controller into a single bu

72ENTERMACRO 2MACRO 1MODE buttonsErasing a macro from the MACRO 1 (or 2) button1. Press and hold down any one of the seven MODEbuttons, press the MACR

73Troubleshooting guideIf a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, firsttry to operate the controls on the front panel of the TX-SR

74Troubleshooting guideVIDEO and AUDIODesired picture does not appear.• Improper connection.➞ Check connections. Insert the plugs and connectorscomple

75Troubleshooting guideIf one of the messages shown below appears“Not available with headphones use”Operation not allowed because headphones are plugg

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8Index parts and facilitiesFront panels(USA and Canadian models)STANDBY/ONSTANDBYPHONESMASTER VOLUMETX-SR800TAPE TUNER PHONO C DVIDEO 4VIDEO 5VIDEO 3

9Index parts and facilitiesFor further operational instructions, see the pages indicated inbrackets [ ].POWER switch (for all models other than USA a