Onkyo TX-SR8370, TX-SR803, TX-SR703E, TX-SR 803E instruction manual Contents

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Contents

Introduction

 

 

Important Safety Instructions

2

Precautions

3

Supplied Accessories

4

Features

6

Getting to Know the AV Receiver

7

Remote Controller

13

Connection

 

 

Connecting Your Speakers

19

Connecting Antenna

22

Connecting Your Components

24

About AV Connections

24

Connecting Audio and Video Signals

 

to the AV Receiver

25

Which Connections Should I Use?

25

TV or Projector

26

DVD player

27

VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback

29

VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording

30

Satellite, Cable, Set-top box,

 

or Other Video Source

31

Camcorder, Games Console,

 

or Other Device

32

CD Player

33

Turntable

33

Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc,

 

or DAT Recorder

34

Power Amplifier

34

Connecting Onkyo

Components

35

Connecting Components with HDMI

 

(TX-SR803/803E Only)

36

Connecting the Power Cords of Other

 

Components

38

Connecting the RS232 Port

38

Connecting the Power Cord

38

Turning On & First Time Setup

 

Turning On the AV Receiver

39

Turning On and Standby

39

First Time Setup

40

Automatic Speaker Setup

40

HDMI Video Setup

 

 

(TX-SR803/803E Only)

43

Component Video Setup

44

Digital Audio Input Setup

45

Changing the Input Display

46

Minimum Speaker Impedance

46

TV Format Setup

 

 

(not North American models)

47

AM Frequency Step Setup

 

(on some models)

47

Basic Operation

 

Playing Your AV Components

48

Listening to the Radio

49

Listening to AM/FM Stations

49

Listening to XM Satellite Radio®

52

Presetting AM/FM Stations

 

and XM Channels

56

Using the Multichannel DVD Input

57

Common Functions

58

Setting the Display Brightness

58

Adjusting Speaker Levels

58

Muting the AV Receiver

58

Using the Sleep Timer

59

Using Headphones

59

Displaying Source Information

59

Enjoying the Listening Modes

 

Using the Listening Modes

60

Selecting the Listening Modes

60

About the Listening Modes

62

Advanced Operation

 

Recording

64

Onscreen Setup Menus

65

Adjusting the Listening Modes

66

Using the Re-EQ function

66

Audio Adjust Menu

66

Default Listening Modes

69

Advanced Setup

70

Speaker Setup

70

Input Setup

76

Preferences

78

Remote IDs

80

Digital Input Signal Formats

81

Zone 2

82

Connecting Zone 2

82

Powered Zone 2 Setting

83

Using Zone 2

83

Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2 and

 

Multiroom Control Kits

85

Controlling Other Components

86

Entering Remote Control Codes

86

Resetting the Remote Controller

87

Learning Commands from Other Remote

 

Controllers

89

Using Macros

90

Troubleshooting

91

Specification

95

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Contents TX-SR803/803E TX-SR703/703E TX-SR8370 Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsFCC Information for User Supplied AccessoriesPrecautions Contents TX-SR803/803E, TX-SR703/703E, and TX-SR8370 FeaturesTX-SR803/803E Only TX-SR703/703E and TX-SR8370 OnlyFront Panel Getting to Know the AV ReceiverGetting to Know the AV Receiver Display TX-SR703/703E and TX-SR8370 Rear PanelTX-SR803/803E Component Video in 1, 2, On North American ModelHdmi in 1, 2, and OUT TX-SR803/803E only Voltage Selector on some models RS232GND screw FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND,Using the Remote Controller Remote ControllerInstalling the Batteries RECEIVER/TAPE Mode Remote ControllerAbout the Remote Controller Modes Tape mode Listening Mode buttonsRemote Mode buttons Standby buttonDVD Mode CD, MD, and CDR Modes HDD Mode Enjoying Home Theater Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting Your Speakers Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting the Speaker Cables Speaker Connection PrecautionsRead the following before connecting your speakers Strip about 5/8Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown American ModelConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterAbout AV Connections Connecting Your ComponentsOptical Digital Jacks AV Connection Color CodingConnecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Connecting Your ComponentsWhich Connections Should I Use? Video Connection FormatsVideo Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorAudio Connection HintConnecting a DVD player Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input Video 1 in S Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for PlaybackVideo 1 Video 1 in L/RConnecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc Phono Tape Tuner Display Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other DeviceConnecting a Turntable Connecting a CD PlayerStep CD playerPower amplifier Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderConnecting a Power Amplifier Auto Power On/Standby Connecting Onkyo ComponentsRemote Control Direct ChangeAbout Hdmi Connecting Components with Hdmi TX-SR803/803E OnlySupported Audio Formats About Copyright ProtectionAudio Signal Flow Chart Video Signal Flow ChartMaking Hdmi Connections TX-SR803/803EConnecting the RS232 Port Connecting the Power Cords of Other ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord European and someDo the automatic speaker setup-this is essential Set the Power switch to the on positionTurning On the AV Receiver Turning On and StandbyAutomatic Speaker Setup First Time SetupConnect the setup microphone to the Setup MIC jack Turn on the AV receiverDisconnect the speaker setup First Time SetupPress Enter MicrophoneUse the Up and Down Checking the ResultsButtons to select the item that You want to check, and thenFollowed by the Setup button Hdmi Video Setup TX-SR803/803E OnlyPress the Setup button Setup closesComponent Video menu appears Component Video SetupTX-SR803/803E only Digital Audio Input SetupDigital Input menu appears Changing the Input Display Minimum Speaker Impedance AM Frequency Step Setup on some models TV Format Setup Not North American modelsHardware Setup menu appears You must specify the TV system used in your areaPlaying Your AV Components Select a listening mode and enjoyBasic AV Receiver Operation Start playback on the source componentListening to the Radio Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to AM/FM Stations Displaying AM/FM Radio InformationWhat is RDS? Using RDS European Model OnlyListening to the Radio RDS Program Types PTYFinding Stations by Type PTY Displaying Radio Text RTListening to Traffic News TP Signing Up for XM Satellite Radio Connecting the XM AntennaSelecting XM Radio Channels Button repeatedly to select XM Displaying XM Radio InformationButtons to select a chan NelXM Radio Messages Positioning the XM AntennaDeleting Presets Presetting AM/FM Stations XM ChannelsSelecting Presets Using the Multichannel DVD Input Using the Multichannel DVD InputMultichannel DVD Input Settings Input ChannelCommon Functions Adjusting Speaker LevelsMuting the AV Receiver Setting the Display Brightness Using Headphones Using the Sleep TimerCommon Functions Displaying Source InformationSelecting with the Remote Controller Using the Listening ModesSelecting the Listening Modes Selecting on the AV ReceiverDVD Using the Listening ModesAbout the Listening Modes Use this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHSSound is output by the front left and right speakers DTSOnkyo Original DSP Modes This mode is designed for use with video gamesRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source About the Onscreen Setup Menus Onscreen Setup MenusMain menu SubmenuUsing the Re-EQ Function Adjusting the Listening ModesAudio Adjust Menu Tone Control Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesPL IIx and Neo6 Settings PL IIx Music 2 ch only Neo6 MusicMono/Multiplex Settings Dolby Digital SettingsLFE Level Setting MultiplexOptions for that input selector appear Default Listening ModesListening Mode Preset menu appears Speaker Setup Advanced SetupLow-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel Advanced SetupSubwoofer Mode Buttons to select each speaker Speaker DistanceButtons to specify DistanceSpeaker Level Calibration Buttons to specify the surround THX Audio SetupBack speaker spacing Buttons to select THX AudioEqualizer Settings Delay Input SetupCharacter Edit Preferences IntelliVolumeVolume Setup Hdmi Setup TX-SR803/803E Only OSD SetupLock Setup OSD PositionChanging the AV Receiver’s Remote ID Changing the Remote Controller’s IDDigital Format menu appears Digital Input Signal FormatsButtons to select 2. Digital Input, and then press EnterUsing an Amp in Zone Connecting ZoneUsing Only Speakers in Zone ZoneControlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver Powered Zone 2 Setting Using ZoneAdjusting the Volume for Zone Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote ControllerZone 2 Remote Mode button To Mute ZoneUsing a Multiroom Kit with Zone Using a Multiroom Kit with a CabinetControlling Other Components Entering Remote Control CodesRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via Resetting the Remote ControllerResetting the Remote Mode Buttons Controlling Other ComponentsCH +/-, TV CH + ON, STANDBY, TVCH + RECLearning Commands from Other Remote Controllers Making Macros Using MacrosRunning Macros Deleting MacrosTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Can’t learn commands from another remote controller Remote controller doesn’t workSound changes when I connect my head- phones Can’t select XM radio channels North Ameri- can model onlyTX-SR803En.book Page 94 Friday, August 26, 2005 926 AM Amplifier Section SpecificationVideo Section Tuner SectionOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo U.S.A. 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TX-SR703, TX-SR 803E, TX-SR703E, TX-SR803, TX-SR8370 specifications

The Onkyo TX-SR803, TX-SR703, TX-SR703E, TX-SR8370, and TX-SR803E are part of Onkyo's renowned lineup of home theater receivers, offering unparalleled sound quality and cutting-edge technology for audiophiles and casual listeners alike. These models incorporate advanced features designed to elevate the home audio experience.

Starting with the TX-SR803, this model is noted for its robust power output, delivering 100 watts per channel across seven channels. It supports various surround sound formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, enabling an immersive listening experience. The receiver also features Onkyo's renowned WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) for clear and dynamic audio, making it ideal for handling complex soundtracks and dynamic range variations.

The TX-SR703 and TX-SR703E models share many features that make them a great choice for home theater enthusiasts. With 7.1 channel surround sound and multiroom capabilities, these receivers provide flexibility in audio distribution throughout your home. They support Dolby Pro Logic IIz, allowing for a more immersive sound field by adding height channels, while the inclusion of HDMI inputs facilitates easy connectivity with various digital sources.

The TX-SR8370 stands out with its advanced audio calibration technology, which automatically fine-tunes the sound output based on the room's acoustics. This ensures optimal performance, regardless of the room setup. Additionally, it includes several HDMI inputs for seamless integration with HD sources and supports high-definition audio formats, making it future-proof for newer technology.

Lastly, the TX-SR803E model enhances the feature set of the standard TX-SR803 by including Ethernet connectivity, allowing users to stream music directly from various online services. This model also provides a user-friendly interface, making it easy to navigate through settings and sources.

Overall, these Onkyo receivers are characterized by their high-quality audio output, versatile connectivity options, and dedicated support for modern surround sound formats, catering to the evolving needs of home theater enthusiasts. Whether you're watching movies, listening to music, or gaming, these models promise a detailed and dynamic sound experience that enhances any media consumption.