Onkyo SR805 instruction manual Connecting Your Speakers, Enjoying Home Theater, Subwoofer

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Connecting Your Speakers

Enjoying Home Theater

Thanks to the AV receiver’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. You can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes. You can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended).

Front left and right speakers

These output the main sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward slightly so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.

Center speaker

This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. For movies it’s used mainly for dialog.

Position it close to your TV (preferably on top) facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.

Surround left and right speakers

These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience.

Position them at the sides of the lis- tener, or slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equally spaced from the listener.

Subwoofer

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its posi- tion, the shape of your listening room, and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the sub- woofer in a front corner, or at one-third the way along the front wall, as shown.

Tip: To find the best position for your sub- woofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room and choose the

one that provides the most satisfying results.

Corner position

1/3 of wall position

Surround back left and right speakers

These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Surround EX, etc. They enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. Posi- tion them behind the listener about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level.

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Contents TX-SR875 TX-SR805 Important Safety Instructions AvisPrecautions PowerFor models having a power cord with a polarized plug FCC Information for UserPrecautions For British modelsContents Features Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessoriesPower cord THX Ultra2Zone 2 Room Zone 3 Room Multiroom CapabilityMain Room Getting to Know the AV Receiver Front PanelGetting to Know the AV Receiver Display Rear Panel Digital Coaxial in 1, 2, Digital Optical in 1, 2, and OUTGND screw Front L/R, CENTER, Surr L/R, and Surr Back L/R SpeakersUsing the Remote Controller Remote ControllerInstalling the Batteries RECEIVER/TAPE Mode Remote ControllerAbout the Remote Controller Modes Listening Mode buttons Remote Mode buttonsTape mode Standby buttonDVD Mode CD/MD/CDR Modes Dock Mode Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home TheaterSubwoofer Surround back left and right speakersConnecting Your Speakers Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting the Speaker CablesFully insert the bare wire Strip about 5/8Bi-amping the Front Speakers Bi-amping Speaker HookupBridging the Front Speakers TX-SR875 only Bridged Speaker HookupConnecting Antennas Connecting the Indoor FM AntennaConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown American ModelConnecting Antennas Connecting an Outdoor FM AntennaConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterConnecting Your Components About AV ConnectionsOptical Digital Jacks AV Connection Color CodingConnecting Your Components Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV ReceiverHdmi Monitor Setting Set to Yes Which Connections Should I Use?Hdmi Monitor Setting Set to No TV, projector, etc Video Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etcAudio Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc Audio Connection FormatsConnecting a TV or Projector Video ConnectionAudio Connection HintConnecting a DVD player Or the otherHooking Up the Multichannel Input DVD playerConnecting a VCR or DVR for Playback VCR or DVRConnecting a VCR or DVR for Recording Digital Optical OUTSatellite, cable, set-top box, etc Connecting Components with Hdmi About HdmiSupported Audio Formats About Copyright ProtectionMaking Hdmi Connections Video SignalsAudio Signals Connecting a Game Console Game ConsoleConnecting a Camcorder or Other AV Component Camcorder, etcConnecting a CD Player Connecting a TurntableStep CD playerPower amplifier Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderConnecting a Power Amplifier Connecting an RI Dock European modelConnecting Onkyo Components Connecting the Power CordMalfunction Some components may not support all Functions WorkSet the Power switch to the on position Do the automatic speaker setup-this is essentialTurning On the AV Receiver Turning On and StandbyFirst Time Setup Speaker SettingsFirst Time Setup Hdmi Monitor SetupButtons to select 1. Input/Output Assign, and then press EnterUsing the Hdmi OUT Button Buttons to select ResolutionCurrent setting is displayed Press the Hdmi OUT buttonHdmi Input Setup Hdmi Input menu appearsVersion OUTFirst Time Setup Component Video Input Setup Assign, and then pressInput/Output Assign menu AppearsChanging the Input Display Digital Input Setup These are the default assignmentsDigital Input menu appears Input selector Audio inputUsing the Digital Input Button Tor Analog Input SetupButtons to select an input selec Automatic Speaker Setup Audyssey MultEQ XT Using Audyssey MultEQ XTMeasurement Positions 1st measurement positionPlace the setup microphone at Connect it to the Setup MICWhen prompted, place the setup Turn on the AV receiverError Messages When the calculations are comDisconnect the setup micro Phone Plete, the following screenSpeaker Detect Error Writing ErrorOne of the front speakers has not been detected One of the surround speakers has not been detectedChanging the Speaker Settings Manually Using a Powered SubwooferReviewing the Results You want to review, and thenTV Format Setup Not North American models Buttons to select 6. MiscellaNeous, and then press Enter Buttons to select TV FormatAM Frequency Step Setup on some models Hardware Setup menu appearsButtons to select 7. Hardware Buttons to select AM FreqSettings Select a listening mode and enjoySee Using the Listening Modes on Playing Your AV ComponentsListening to AM/FM Stations Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to the Radio Tuning into Stations by Frequency Listening to the RadioDisplaying AM/FM Radio Information Followed by the D.TUN buttonUsing RDS not North American model What is RDS?RDS Program Types PTY This allows you to search RDS radio stations by type seeListening to Traffic News TP Displaying Radio Text RTFinding Stations by Type PTY Deleting Presets Presetting AM/FM StationsSelecting Presets Adjusting Speaker Levels Setting the Display BrightnessCommon Functions Muting the AV ReceiverUsing the Sleep Timer Using HeadphonesCommon Functions Displaying Source InformationSelecting Audio Inputs Specifying the Digital Signal Format Using the Listening Modes Selecting with the Remote ControllerSelecting the Listening Modes Selecting on the AV ReceiverAnalog and PCM Sources Using the Listening ModesListening Modes Available for Each Source Format DSD, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus Sources SacdTrueHD and DTS Sources DTS-ESDTS-HD Sources Use this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHS About the Listening ModesSound is output by the front left and right speakers DTS NEO6DSD Onkyo Original DSP Modes Recording from Different AV Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source Onscreen Setup Menus Menu MapMain menu SubmenuUsing the Re-EQ Function Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the Late Night Function Tone Control Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesAudio Adjust PLIIx/Neo6 Settings Direct SettingMultiplex/Mono Settings Listening Mode Presets Dolby Digital SettingsTheater-Dimensional Setting LFE Level SettingsAudio formats supported by that input selector appear Advanced Setup Speaker SetupSpeaker Settings Buttons to select SubwooferAdvanced Setup Crossover frequencyLow-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel Double BassSpeaker Distance Speaker Level Calibration Equalizer Settings THX Audio Setup Woofer, and use the Left Source SetupButtons to select THX Sub IntelliVolume Name EditSync You want to give a custom nameWhen you’ve finished, use Satellite RadioSirius Parental Lock Arrow Buttons To display the following screenMiscellaneous Setup Volume SetupVolume Display Maximum VolumeOSD Setup Zone 2 and Zone Hardware SetupRemote Control Analog Multich Lock Lock Setup100 Connecting Zone Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiverConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in Zone Zone 2 and ZoneConnecting Your Zone 3 Speakers 102Zone 2 and Zone Zone 2 Video Output TX-SR875 onlyPowered Zone 2 Setting 103Zone 2/Zone 3 Out Settings Using Zone 2 and ZoneThis section explains how to use Zone 2 and Zone 104On the remote controller, press 105Selecting an Input Source for Zones Turning Off ZonesAdjusting the Volume of Zones Muting Zones Adjusting the Tone of ZoneAdjusting the Balance of Zones 106Using a Multiroom Kit with Zone 2/3 Using a Multiroom Kit with a CabinetUsing a Multiroom Kit with Other Components 107108 Entering Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components Resetting the Remote Controller Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected viaResetting the Remote Mode Buttons 109110 CH +/-, TV CH +CH + EjectLearning Commands 111Using Macros 112Making Macros Running MacrosTroubleshooting 113Troubleshooting 114115 116 Specifications 117118 SpecificationsAudio Outputs Control TerminalMemo 120 Onkyo U.S.A. 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