TX- NR801
THX SELECT 7.1-CHANNEL A/V SURROUND HOME NETWORK RECEIVER
Available in Gold or Black
Go Beyond the Limitations of Other Home Theater Receivers
Limiting your A/V receiver to just home theater is something that other companies may do but at Onkyo we take a decidedly different approach with the creation of an entirely new category for home entertainment. The TX-NR801 has the value added feature only we can provideNet-Tune home network capability. Streaming your computers MP3, WAV or WMA files or opening up a world of music with Internet radio via the Ethernet port on the back is just the beginning with this technological masterpiece. Composite/S-Video to component video upconversion, exclusive VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) and the latest in surround sound formats let you unlock the full potential of what an A/V home theater receiver can do.
THX Select Certified The TX-NR801 boasts the distinction of the exclusive THX Select badge of approval. This gives you assurance that this receiver passed (and often exceeds) THXs numerous requirements in such areas as frequency response, distortion, power output, and stability. Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX creates six full-bandwidth output channels from 5.1-channel sources. This is done using a matrix decoder that derives three surround channels from the two in the original recording. For best results, Dolby Digital EX should be used with movie soundtracks recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX. DTS 96/24 This format offers you the sound quality of the original 96-kHz, 24-bit master in 5.1-channel surround sound for music and movie soundtracks on DVDs encoded in DTS 96/24. Also, you wont have to worry about buying a new DVD player. DTS 96/24 can be carried on DVD-Video, or in the video zone of DVD-Audio. This gives you the convenience of making it playable on all DVD players. Crossover Adjustment for Bass Management Previously crossover frequency was fixed at 80 Hz. With Crossover Adjustment, you can set the frequency at 40/60/80/100/120 or 150 Hz depending on your speakers bass playback ability. This lets you more accurately match the performance characteristics of the subwoofer to your front speakers. VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) Conventional D/A conversion methods reduce digital pulse noise at the conversion stage but cant remove it completely. Previously only available on Onkyos high-end components, VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) employs a unique D/A conversion circuit to overcome this problem. Data is converted between the sampling points and these discreet sampling points are joined with analog vectors in real-time to produce a smooth output wave form. The resulta noiseless, smooth analog signal based on the digital source.

Black model

Color-Coded Inputs and Outputs Onkyos commitment to bringing the most user-friendly designed products to market further manifests itself with color-coded inputs and outputs. Now youll no longer have worries about which wire goes to which input or output. Simply attach the color-coded label to the appropriate wire, attach the cable to the same colored input or output for fast and easy connection. Component Video Upconversion Convenience is upgraded with the ability to run just one cable from your receiver to your HDTV with composite/S-Video to component video upconversion. Hook up your video player, CD player, LD playerall your S-Video or composite video out componentsto the back of the TX-NR801 and each signal will flow to your compatible TV or projector via one component video cable. Net-Tune Unprecedented access to radio stations around the world is made possible by Onkyos exclusive Net-Tune protocol. Hook up your TX-NR801 to a router or hub connected to your broadband modem via a high-speed Ethernet cable. Press the Net-Tune button on the front panel and youre ready to surf the airwaves of cyberspace. You can also add new life to the existing content on your computer by hooking it up to the TX-NR801 via a standard network hub. Youll agree, your MP3s, WAV, WMA files and Internet radio have never sounded so good.

TX-NR801

Amplifier Features
160 Watts/Ch, continuous 6 at 1 kHz, JEITA VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) for L/C/R Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) Extended Frequency Response (10 Hz to 100 kHz) Reduced NFB (Negative Feedback) Non-scaling configuration Absolute ground plate Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry 192 kHz/24-bit audio D/A converters ( L/C/R/SW/SL/SR ) 96 kHz/24-bit audio D/A converters ( SBL/SBR ) 96 kHz/24-bit audio A/D converters Full bandwidth power to all 7 main channels Discrete power amplifier circuitry for all channels High-current, low-impedance 6 ohm drive for all channels Powered Zone 2 Capability Auto-protection circuitry Digital upsampling High-grade extruded-aluminum heat sink Low Frequency Effect (LFE) level control Massive isolated transformer Thick bus bars Tone control (bass, treble) for L/C/R speakers, (bass) for subwoofer Y/C mix circuit for monitor out and Zone 2
7.1 Multichannel input for DVD-Audio & Super Audio CD 7 sets of heavy-duty color-coded multiway speaker binding posts (dual banana-plug compatible) 32-bit dual DSP chips 39 DSP modes A-Form Listening Mode Memory Color-coded multichannel RCA pinjacks Color-coded pre out terminals for L/R/C/SL/SR/SB/Subwoofer/ Zone 2 L/R Composite to S-Video upconversion Composite/S-Video to Component Video upconversion Crossover adjustment (40/60/80/100/120/150 Hz) Direct Mode Easy-set speaker configuration Front panel video, S-Video, Optical inputs Pure Audio Mode All channel stereo Automatic signal detection Full input/output cassette and VCR loops HD DSP (High Definition DSP) Late night mode (high, low, off) Phono input Rec out selector (Audio & Video) Tape & Video Dubbing Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround
Other Performance Features
IntelliVolume On-screen display controller 3-mode display dimmer (bright, normal, low) 35-Segment fluorescent dot-matrix display Absolute volume display Audio mute (remote) Battery-free memory backup Brushed aluminum front panel Headphone jack (standard size) Heavy-duty power cord Individual input selectors for each source IR input/output terminal Precision digital speed-sensitive volume control RIAA Phono Equalizer Separate PC (printed circuit) boards for audio and video sources Sleep timer via remote Powerful backlit/preprogrammed learning remote with mode-key LEDs

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Power Output

SPECIFICATIONS

Front L/R.. 160 W + 160 W (6 , 1 kHz, JEITA) Center.. 160 W (6 , 1 kHz, JEITA) Surround L/R. 160 W + 160 W (6 , 1 kHz, JEITA) Surround Back L/R.. 160 W + 160 W (6 , 1 kHz, JEITA) Dynamic Power.. 250 W + 250 W (3 , Front) 210 W + 210 W (4 , Front) 130 W + 130 W (8 , Front) THD (Total Harmonic Distortion). 0.08 % (Rated Power) Damping Factor.. 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 )

Input Sensitivity and Impedance
Line... 200 mV/50 k (CD, Tape, DVD, VIDEO 1-5) Phono.. 2.5 mV/50 k (MM) Multichannel.. 200 mV/50 k (DVD, except for Subwoofer) 36 mV/50 k (Subwoofer) Digital input Coaxial. 0.5 Vp-p/75
Output Level and Impedance
Rec out.. 200 mV/470 (Tape, Video 1-2) Line out.. 100 mV/470 (Zone 2) Pre out... 1.0 V/470 Frequency Response.. 10 Hz-100 kHz/ + 1 dB, - 3 dB (Direct mode) Tone Control.. 10 dB, 50 Hz (BASS) 10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE) Signal-to-Noise Ratio.. 110 dB (Line in, IHF-A), 80 dB (Phono in, IHF-A) Speaker Impedance. 6 -16

VIDEO SECTION

Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance
Video.. 1.0 Vp-p/75 (Component and S-Video Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 0.28 Vp-p/75 (S-Video C) 1.0 Vp-p/75 (Composite) Component Video Frequency Response. DC-50 MHz

TUNER SECTION

[FM] Tuning Frequency Range. 87.50 MHz-108.00 MHz Usable Sensitivity
FM Stereo... 17.2 dBf, 2.0 V (75 IHF) FM Mono.. 11.2 dBf, 1.0 V (75 IHF)

Internet Features

30 Internet radio random presets Ether (Homenetwork) port Net-Tune Protocol Function MP3, WAV, WMA decoding

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

NPR No. 03N42 09/03 Printed in Japan
FM Stereo... 70 dB (IHF-A) FM Mono.. 76 dB (IHF-A)
Total Harmonic Distortion
FM Stereo... 0.3 % FM Mono.. 0.2 %

Audio/Video Features

THX Select Certified THX Surround EX DTS, DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix 6.1, DTS 96/24, DTS NEO:6 Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II decoding 2 component video inputs and 1 output 3 Audio & 6 A/V input terminals 7 digital inputs (3 coaxial, 4 optical; 3 assignable) and 2 outputs (Optical) 6 S-Video inputs and 3 outputs

FM/AM Tuner Features

40 FM/AM random presets 75-ohm antenna input AM loop antenna supplied Character input (Tuner presets, input selector) FM auto scan tuning FM/cable TV simulcast recording/playback FM indoor antenna supplied FM stereo indicator Outstanding selectivity and sensitivity
FM Stereo Separation.. 45 dB at 1 kHz, 30 dB at 100 Hz-10 kHz [AM] Tuning Frequency Range. 522 kHz-1,611 kHz, 530 kHz-1,710 kHz Usable Sensitivity

AM.. 30 V

AM.. 40 dB

AM.. 0.7 %

GENERAL Powerful backlit/ preprogrammed learning remote with mode-key LEDs
Power Supply.. AC 120/220-230 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption. 655 W Stand-by Power Consumption. 2 W Dimensions (W x H x D). 435 x 175 x 459 mm Weight.. 17.5 kg
Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, Onkyo reserves the right to change specifications and appearance without notice.THX is a trademark or registered trademarks of THX Ltd. THX Surround EX-Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and THX Ltd. and is a trademark of Dolby. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS, DTS-ES Extended Surround, DTS 96/24 and Neo:6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. VLSC, Net-Tune and Theater-Dimensional are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation.

Onkyo Corporation Business Unit Dept.: 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8005 Fax: 072-833-5222 http://www.onkyo.com/ Onkyo China Limited Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, N. T., HONG KONG, SAR of China Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.onkyochina.com Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation 18-10 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 201-825-7950 Fax: 201-825-8150 http://www.onkyousa.com Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Grobenzell, GERMANY Tel: 8142-4401-0 Fax: 8142-4401-555 http://www.onkyo.net

Notes: The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver/AV amplifier is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing. If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the AV receiver/AV amplifier is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably. Dont put anything, such as a book, on the remote controller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver/AV amplifier is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing. The remote controller will not work if theres an obstacle between it and the AV receiver/AV amplifiers remote control sensor. When the remote control codes have been registered and you want to operate another component (page 105), or when you want to operate an Onkyo component without connection, point the remote controller at the other component to use it. When you want to operate an Onkyo component with connection or an -compatible component connected via HDMI (page 107), point the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifiers remote control sensor.
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Controlling the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier
To control the AV receiver/AV amplifier, press the [RECEIVER] button to select Receiver mode. You can also use the remote controller to control your DVD player, CD player, and other components. See page 105 for more details. MULTI CH button (57) Selects the multichannel DVD input. MACRO buttons (115) Used with the Macro function. Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons Used to select and adjust settings. SETUP button Used to change settings.
LISTENING MODE buttons (64) Used to select the listening modes. DIMMER button (57) Adjusts the display brightness.

bk bl 5 bm bn

DISPLAY button (57) Displays information about the current input source. MUTING button (58) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. VOL [ ]/[ ] button (56) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. RETURN button Returns to the previous display when changing settings. AUDIO button (85) Used to change audio settings. When the Audio TV Out setting is set to On (page 95), this button is disabled. SLEEP button (58) Used with the Sleep function.

Video Signal Flow Chart

Audio Connection Formats
Audio equipment can be connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using any of the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, analog multichannel, or HDMI. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver/AV amplifier does not convert digital input signals for analog line outputs and vice versa. For example, audio signals connected to an optical or coaxial digital input are not output by the analog TAPE OUT.
DVD player, etc. Audio Signal Flow Chart

Analog

Multichannel

Optical

Coaxial

Analog HDMI

MD recorder, etc.
*1 Depends on the Audio TV Out setting (see page 95). *2 Only the front L/R channels are output. (There will be no down mix.)
If signals are present at more than one input, the inputs will be selected automatically in the following order of priority: HDMI, digital, analog (including multichannel). You can specify which audio inputs the AV receiver/AV amplifier checks for the presence of a signal in the Automatic Audio Input Selection Setup on page 98.
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Connecting a TV or Projector
See Connecting Components with HDMI on page 33 for HDMI connection information. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your TV ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection. With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from your TV and listen in Zone 2. To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c. (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b , or a and c.)
Connection A B C a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT S MONITOR OUT V GAME/TV IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR) DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV) Signal flow TV Component video input S-Video input Composite video input Analog audio L/R output Digital coaxial output Digital optical output

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Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top box, or Other Video Source
Hint! With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver/AV amplifier, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.
Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches the video source ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. If you use connection A , you must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to your TV via the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches the video source ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection. With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from the video source and listen in Zone 2. To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c. (To listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b , or a and c.)
Connection A B C a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT) CBL/SAT IN S CBL/SAT IN V CBL/SAT IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 3 (CBL/SAT) DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 (CD) Signal flow Video source Component video output S-Video output Composite video output Analog audio L/R output Digital coaxial output Digital optical output

C b B c

Connect one or the other Connection c must be assigned (see page 46) Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.
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Connecting a Game Console
Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches the game console ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. If you use connection A , you must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to your TV with the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches the game console ( a or b ), and then make the connection. With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from the game console or listen in Zone 2. To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b. (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b.)
Connection A B C a b AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT) GAME/TV IN S GAME/TV IN V GAME/TV IN L/R DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV) Signal flow Game console Component video output S-Video output Composite video output Analog audio L/R output Digital optical output
L OPTICAL OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT

Game Console

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Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device
Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches the camcorder ( A or B ), and then make the connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches the camcorder ( a or b ), and then make the connection.

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This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver/AV amplifier for the very first time.

Monitor Setup

On the Monitor Out settings, you can select whether or not to have the video sources images output through the HDMI OUT, as well as whether to have the onscreen setup menu output through the HDMI OUT or through an analog output.
Press the [HDMI OUT] button. The current setting is displayed.
If you connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, set the Monitor Out setting to Analog so that the onscreen setup menus are displayed and composite video and S-Video sources are upconverted* and output by the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT.
Composite video, S-Video Component video
Press the [HDMI OUT] button repeatedly to select: Analog: Select this if your TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, S MONITOR OUT, or V MONITOR OUT. HDMI: Select this if your TV is connected to the HDMI OUT. Note: When HDMI is selected, the onscreen setup menus are output by only the HDMI OUT. If youre not using the HDMI OUT and select HDMI by mistake and the menus disappear, press the [HDMI OUT] button to select Analog.
Note: See page 23 for charts showing how the Monitor Out and Output Resolution (see page 94) settings affect the video signal flow through the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
OUT Composite video, S-Video

Component video

If you connect your TV to the HDMI OUT, set the Monitor Out setting to HDMI so that the onscreen setup menus are displayed and composite video, SVideo, and component video sources are upconverted* and output by the HDMI OUT. The onscreen setup menus are displayed on the HDMI OUT only.
Composite video, S-Video, component video
OUT Composite video, S-Video, component video
You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT and have the AV receiver/AV amplifier upconvert the picture resolution as necessary to match the resolution supported by your TV (see page 94).
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In this Instruction Manual, illustrations from the onscreen menu or explanations referring to the menu will be in the same language as the Instruction Manual. The default Language setting for the onscreen menu is English. If your Instruction Manual is in a language other than English, first follow the instructions below to change the Language.
Selecting the Language used for the onscreen setup menus
This setting determines the language used for the onscreen setup menus. You can select: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, or Japanese.

Input selector DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE TUNER (TX-SA806 only) CD PHONO Default assignment IN1 ----IN2 -------------------------
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select 2. Component Video Input, and then press [ENTER]. The Component Video Input menu appears.
12. Component Video Input DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE TUNER CD PHONO IN1 ----IN2 -------------------------
If youve connected your TV to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with a component video cable, you can set the AV receiver/AV amplifier so that composite video and SVideo sources are upconverted* and output by the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT. You can set this for each input selector by selecting the - - - - - option.
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an input selector, and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select: IN1: Use the video component connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1. IN2: Use the video component connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2. - - - - -: Output composite video and S-Video sources from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT. Press the [SETUP] button. The setup menu closes.
Notes: For composite video and S-Video upconversion for the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, the Monitor Out setting must be set to Analog (see page 41), and the Component Video Input setting must be set to - - - - -. See page 24 for more information on video signal flow and upconversion. This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
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Digital Input Setup

If you connect a component to a digital input jack, you must assign that jack to an input selector. For example, if you connect your CD player to the OPTICAL IN1 jack, you should assign that jack to the CD input selector. By default, the COAXIAL IN1 jack is assigned to the DVD input selector, although this can be changed. Here are the default assignments.
Input selector DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE TUNER (TX-SA806 only) CD PHONO Default assignment COAX1 COAX2 COAX3 OPT1 FRONT --------OPT2 -----
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an input selector, and use the Left and Right [ ]/ [ ] buttons to select COAX1, COAX2, COAX3, OPT1, OPT2, or - - - - - (analog). When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector in HDMI Input Setup on page 44, this input assignment is automatically set to the same HDMI IN. And in addition to the usual inputs (e.g., COAX1, COAX2, etc.), you can also select HDMI inputs. If you change the input assignment from an HDMI IN to one of the other inputs (e.g., COAX1 or COAX2), be sure to set the Automatic Audio Input Selection Setup on page 98 to the same input (e.g., COAX1 (Auto) or COAX2 (Auto)). AUX is used only for digital input from the front panel terminals. When HDMI IN is assigned to AUX in the HDMI Input Setup on page 44, the same HDMI IN can be selected. Examples: If you connect your DVD player to the OPTICAL IN 1 jack, set DVD to OPT1. If you want to listen to audio from the component connected to the OPTICAL IN 2 jack when the VCR/DVR input selector is selected, set VCR/DVR to OPT2. If you want to listen to audio from the component connected to the COAXIAL IN 1 jack when the CBL/SAT input selector is selected, set CBL/ SAT to COAX1. For input selectors that you dont want to assign a digital input jack, set to - - - - - (analog). Press the [SETUP] button. The setup menu closes.

21. Speaker Settings Speakers Type Speaker Impedance Normal 6ohms
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TV Format Setup (not North American models)
For the onscreen setup menus to display properly, you must specify the TV system used in your area.
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select TV Format, and then use the Left and Right [ ]/ [ ] buttons to select: Auto: Select this to automatically detect the TV system from the video input signals. NTSC: Select if the TV system in your area is NTSC. PAL: Select if the TV system in your area is PAL.
When youve finished, press the [SETUP] button. The setup menu closes.
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AM Frequency Step Setup (on some models)
For AM tuning to work properly, you must specify the AM frequency step used in your area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select 7. Hardware Setup, and then press [ENTER]. The Hardware Setup menu appears.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. Hardware Setup Remote Control Zone2 Tuner Analog Multich HDMI
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select 3. Tuner, and then press [ENTER]. The Tuner menu appears.
73. Tuner AM Frequency Step 9kHz
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select: 10kHz: Select if 10 kHz steps are used in your area. 9kHz: Select if 9 kHz steps are used in your area.
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Changing the Input Display
If you connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT or GAME/TV IN jacks, for to work properly, you must change this setting. This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
iPod photo: If youre using an iPod photo with the RI Dock, connect the RI Dock to the GAME/TV IN jacks.
Press the [TAPE] or [GAME/TV] input selector button so that TAPE or GAME/TV appears on the display.

(3 seconds)

Press and hold down the [TAPE] or [GAME/TV] input selector button (about 3 seconds) to change the setting. Repeat this step to select MD, CDR, or DOCK. For the TAPE input selector, the setting changes in this order: TAPE MD CDR DOCK For the GAME/TV input selector, the setting changes in this order: GAME/TV DOCK

Auto Speaker Setup Speaker Detect Error FL SL SBL C Retry Cancel : : : : Yes ----Yes FR SR SBR SW : : : : No -------
The speaker type detected does not match what was expected. The speaker may be or incorrect type or broken. Please check that it is the correct speaker type, or that all drivers are working.

Speaker Detect Error

The number of speakers detected on the second or third measurement was different to the number detected on the first measurement. Make sure speakers that cannot be detected are connected property. Retry: Return to step 2 and try again. Cancel: Cancel the automatic speaker setup. Writing Error!
One of the front speakers has not been detected.
Auto Speaker Setup Speaker Detect Error FL SL SBL C Retry Cancel : : : : Yes ----Yes FR SR SBR SW : : : : Yes No -----
One of the surround speakers has not been detected.
Auto Speaker Setup Speaker Detect Error FL SL SBL C Retry Cancel : : : : Yes ----Yes FR SR SBR SW : : : : Yes No Yes --Retry Cancel

Writing Error!

This message appears if saving fails. Try saving again. If this message appears after 2 or 3 attempts, the AV receiver/AV amplifier is probably malfunctioning. Contact your Onkyo dealer. Retry: Return to step 2 and try again. Cancel: Cancel the automatic speaker setup.
The surround back speakers have been detected but the surround speakers havent.
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Changing the Speaker Settings Manually
If you wish to make changes to the settings found during the automatic speaker setup, follow the directions on see pages 7582. Notes: Please note that THX recommends any THX main speakers be set to 80Hz(THX). If you set up your speakers using the Automatic Speaker Setup function, please make sure manually that any THX speakers are set to 80 Hz (THX) crossover (see page 75). Sometimes due to the electrical complexities of subwoofers and the interaction with the room, THX recommends setting the level and the distance of the subwoofer manually. Sometimes due to interaction with the room, you may notice irregular results when setting the level and/or distance of the main speakers. If this happens, THX recommends setting them manually.

T-D (Theater-Dimensional) Listening Setting
Listening Angle With this setting, you can specify the angle of the front left and right speakers relative to the listening position. Processing for the Theater-Dimensional listening mode is based on this setting. Ideally, the front left and right speakers should be equidistant from the listening position and at an angle close to one of the two available settings.

Front left speaker

Front right speaker
Narrow: Select if the angle is less than 30 degrees. Wide: Select if the angle is greater than 30 degrees (default).

DSD Setting

DAC Direct This setting determines whether or not DSD (SACD) audio signals are passed through the DSP for A/V Sync, delay, etc., processing when the Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is selected. No: DSD signals are processed by the DSP (default). Yes: DSD signals are not processed by the DSP.

LFE Level Settings

With these settings, you can set the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel individually for Dolby Digital, DTS, multichannel PCM, Dolby TrueHD, DTSHD Master Audio, and DSD sources. The level can be set to , 10 dB, or 0 dB (default). If you find that low-frequency effects are too loud when using one of these sources, change the setting to 10 dB or dB. Dolby Digital Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources. DTS Sets the level of the LFE channel for DTS and DTS-HD High Resolution sources. Multich PCM Sets the level of the LFE channel for multichannel PCM sources. (Multichannel PCM is input via HDMI.) Dolby TrueHD Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby TrueHD sources. DTS-HD Master Audio Sets the level of the LFE channel for DTS-HD Master Audio sources. DSD Sets the level of the LFE channel for DSD (SACD) sources.
Dolby EX Input Signal Setting
Dolby EX This setting determines how Dolby EX encoded signals are handled. This setting is unavailable if no surround back speakers are connected. This setting is effective with Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only. Auto: If the source signal contains a Dolby EX flag, the Dolby EX or THX Surround EX listening mode is used (default). Manual: You can select any available listening mode.
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Adjust Using the AUDIO Button
You can change various audio settings by pressing the [AUDIO] button. Note: When the Audio TV Out setting is set to On (page 95), the [AUDIO] button is disabled.

Late Night Function

Late Night With the Late Night function, you can reduce the dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume levelsideal for watching movies late at night when you dont want to disturb anyone. For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the options are: Off: Late Night function off (default). Low: Small reduction in dynamic range. High: Large reduction in dynamic range. For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are: Auto: The Late Night function is set to On or Off automatically (default). Off: Late Night function off. On: Late Night function on. Notes: The effect of the Late Night function depends on the material that you are playing and the intention of the original sound designer, and with some material there will be little or no effect when you select the different options. On the TX-SA806, this procedure can also be performed on the AV amplifier by using its [LATE NIGHT] button.

(Left)/ (Right): Selected when the cursor is moved within the Name input area. OK: Selects when the entry is complete. CANCEL: Selects when you want to cancel the name entry. To correct a character: 1. Use the arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons to select (Left) or (Right) and then press [ENTER]. 2. Press [ENTER] several times to select the incorrect character (The cursor moves one letter each time [ENTER] is pressed). 3. Use the arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons to select the correct character, and then press [ENTER]. Notes: To name a radio preset, use the [TUNER] button to select AM or FM, and then select the preset (TX-SR806 only) (see step 1 on page 88). You cannot enter a custom name for XM or SIRIUS radio presets. To restore a custom name to the default, erase the custom name by entering an empty white space for each letter. This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons.

Name Edit

You can enter a custom name for each individual input selector and radio preset for easy identification. When entered, the custom name will appear on the display. The custom name is edited using the character input screen. 1. Use the arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons to select a character, and then press [ENTER]. Repeat this step to enter up to 10 characters. 2. When youve finished, to store a name, be sure to use the arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons to select OK, and then press [ENTER]. Otherwise it will not be saved.
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Picture Adjust

Using Picture Adjust, you can adjust the picture quality and reduce any noise appearing on the screen and set it to that adjustment. Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the settings, and use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to set them. To view the TV picture while setting, press [ENTER]. To return to the previous screen, press the [RETURN] button. Picture Mode AV receiver/AV amplifier comes with three Picture Modes (picture setting patterns): Mode1 (default), Mode2, and Mode3. Brightness With this setting you can adjust the picture brightness. Can be adjusted from 20 to +20 in steps of 1 (default is 0). 20 is the darkest. +20 is the brightest. Contrast With this setting you can adjust Contrast. Can be adjusted from 20 to +20 in steps of 1 (default is 0). 20 is the least. +20 is the greatest. Hue With this setting you can adjust the red/green balance. Can be adjusted from 20 to +20 in steps of 1 (default is 0). 20 is the strongest green. +20 is the strongest red. Saturation With this setting you can adjust saturation. Can be adjusted from 20 to +20 in steps of 1 (default is 0). 20 is the weakest color. +20 is the strongest color. Edge Enhancement With this setting you can adjust the sharpness of edges in the picture. Can be adjusted from 0 to +10 in steps of 1 (default is 0). 0 is the softest. +10 is the sharpest. Default You can reset the Picture Adjust to its default settings. Press the Right [ ] button or [ENTER] to reset Picture Adjust settings. Note: For optimal video performance, THX recommends that the Picture Adjust be set to its default settings. Noise Reduction With this setting, you can reduce noise appearing on the screen. Off: Low: Mid: High: Noise reduction off. Low noise reduction (default). Medium noise reduction. High noise reduction.

This section explains items on the Hardware Setup menu.

Remote Control

Remote ID When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate the AV receiver/AV amplifier from the other components, you can change its remote ID from 1, the default, to 2 or 3. Note: If you do change the AV receiver/AV amplifiers remote ID, be sure to change the remote controller to the same ID (see below), otherwise, you wont be able to control it with the remote controller. Changing the Remote Controllers ID
While holding down the [RECEIVER] button, press and hold down the [SETUP] button until the [RECEIVER] button lights up (about 3 seconds).
Note: The 3. Tuner (*) setting is not available on the TX-SA806.
Use the number buttons to enter ID 1, 2, or 3. The [RECEIVER] button flashes twice.

See Zone 2 on page 99.

Tuner (TX-SR806 only)
AM Frequency Step (on some models) See AM Frequency Step Setup (on some models) on page 49.
SAT Radio Mode (on North American model) If you connect an XM Satellite Radio antenna or SIRIUS Satellite Radio antenna to the AV receiver (both sold separately), set this setting to XM or SIRIUS respectively. If you connect both types of antenna, select XM/SIRIUS. Otherwise, select None. See the separate Satellite Radio Guide for more information. Antenna Aiming (on North American model) The ID of the Sirius Connect Home Tuner is displayed here. You must sign up to obtain a SIRIUS ID. See the separate Satellite Radio Guide for more information.
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SIRIUS Parental Lock (on North American model) This item is for use with SIRIUS Satellite Radio. Its not available if SAT Radio Mode is set to None. See the separate Satellite Radio Guide for more information. Normal:

Analog Multich

Subwoofer Input Sensitivity Some DVD players output the LFE channel from their analog subwoofer output at 15 dB higher than normal. With this setting, you can change the AV receiver/AV amplifiers subwoofer sensitivity to match your DVD player. Note that this setting only affects signals connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifiers DVD SUBWOOFER jack. You can select 0 dB, 5 dB, 10 dB, or 15 dB. If you find that your subwoofer is too loud, try the 10 dB or 15 dB setting.
Monitor Out See Monitor Setup on page 41. Output Resolution You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI outputs and have the AV receiver/AV amplifier upconvert the picture resolution as necessary to match the resolution supported by your TV. See the Video Resolution Chart on page 122 to see how the AV receiver/AV amplifier handles video input at different resolutions. Through: Select this to pass video through the AV receiver/AV amplifier at the same resolution and with no conversion (default). Auto: Select this to have the AV receiver/AV amplifier automatically convert video at resolutions not supported by your TV. (Not available when the Monitor Out setting is set to Analog.) 480p (480/576p): Select this for 480p or 576p output and video conversion as necessary. 720p: Select this for 720p output and video conversion as necessary. 1080i: Select this for 1080i output and video conversion as necessary. 1080p: Select this for 1080p output and video conversion as necessary. (Not available when the Monitor Out setting is set to Analog.) Note: For optimal video performance, THX recommends that the Output Resolution be set to Through. Zoom Mode This setting determines the aspect ratio. Auto: The AV receiver/AV amplifier automatically selects the Zoom Mode in accordance with the input signal (default).

MUTING button (58) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. ALBUM +/ button* Selects the next or previous album. VOL [ ]/[ ] button (56) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier. MENU button* Exits the menu. PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons* Selects the previous or next playlist on the iPod. Play [ ] button Starts playback. If the component is off, it will turn on automatically. (With 3rd generation iPod models, this button works as a Play/Pause button.) Next [ ] button Selects the next song. Fast Forward [ ] button Press and hold to fast forward. Stop [ ] button Stops playback and displays a menu. PLAY MODE button Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes. Works as a Resume button when used with a DS-A2 RI Dock. RANDOM button* Used with the shuffle function.
* Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) are not supported by 3rd generation iPod models.

bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt

ON/STANDBY button Turns the iPod on or off. Notes: This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or off. Your iPod many not respond the first time you press this button, in which case you should press it again.
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Controlling a Cassette Recorder
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button thats been programmed with the remote control code for your cassette recorder, you can control your cassette recorder with the following buttons. The [TAPE] button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo cassette recorder when used with an connection. For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 105.
On twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled. ON/STANDBY button Turns the cassette recorder on or off. Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons The Previous [ ] button selects the previous track. During playback it selects the beginning of the current track. The Next [ ] button selects the next track. Depending on how they were recorded, the Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons may not work properly with some cassette tapes. Rewind and Fast Forward [ ]/[ ] buttons The Rewind [ ] button starts rewind. The Fast Forward [ ] button starts fast forward. Reverse Play [ ] button Starts reverse playback.
Play [ ] button Starts playback. MUTING button (58) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. VOL [ ]/[ ] button (56) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Stop [ ] button Stops playback. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via be controlled in Receiver mode.

The AV receiver/AV amplifier contains a microcomputer for signal processing and control functions. In very rare situations, severe interference, noise from an external source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely event that this happens, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it back in again. Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the units malfunction. Before you record important data, make sure that the material will be recorded correctly. For North American models, set the AV receiver to Standby before disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet. For other models, set the AV receiver/AV amplifier to Standby and the POWER switch to OFF before disconnecting the power cord.
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Important Note Regarding Video Playback The AV receiver/AV amplifier can upconvert component video, S-Video, and composite video sources for display on a TV connected to the HDMI OUT. However, if the picture quality of the source is poor, upconversion may make the picture worse or disappear altogether. In this case, try setting the HDMI Output Resolution setting (page 94) to 480p or 720p. If that doesnt improve the picture quality, try the following: 1 If the video source is connected to a component video input, connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT. If the video source is connected to an S-Video input, connect your TV to an S-Video output. If the video source is connected to a composite video input, connect your TV to a composite video output. 2 On the main menu, select 1. Input Assign, and then select 1. HDMI Input. Select the relevant input selector, and assign it to - - - - - (page 44). 3 On the main menu, select 1. Input Assign, and then select 2. Component Video Input (page 45): If the video source is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN1, select the relevant input selector, and assign it to IN1. If the video source is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN2, select the relevant input selector, and assign it to IN2. If the video source is connected to an S-Video input or composite video input, select the relevant input selector, and assign it to - - - - -.
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Video Resolution Chart

The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver/AV amplifier.

: Output

Output Input 1080p 1080i HDMI 720p 480p 480i 1080i COMPONENT 720p 480p 480i S-VIDEO COMPOSITE 480i 480i 1080p 1080i HDMI*1 720p 480p 480i 1080i COMPONENT 720p 480p 480i S-VIDEO 480i COMPOSITE 480i

Output Input 1080p 1080i HDMI 720p 576p 576i 1080i COMPONENT 720p 576p 576i S-VIDEO COMPOSITE 576i 576i 1080p 1080i HDMI*1 720p 576p 576i 1080i COMPONENT 720p 576p 576i S-VIDEO 576i COMPOSITE 576i
*1 The video signal is output only when the Monitor Out setting is set to HDMI.
: The video signal is output only when the Monitor Out setting is set to Analog. : The video signal will be output only when the Monitor Out setting is set to Analog and the Output Resolution setting is set to Through.
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