Onkyo SR804 instruction manual Playing Your AV Components, Basic AV Receiver Operation

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Playing Your AV Components

Basic AV Receiver Operation

3

MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

ZONE 2

POWER

ON OFF

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

TAPE

TUNER

CD

PHONO

DISPLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUSH TO OPEN

1

 

ON

STANDBY

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I

 

INPUT

 

 

V1

 

V2

V3

 

 

 

1

 

2

3

+

 

 

V4

MULTI CH

DVD

TV CH

 

1

4

 

5

6

-

 

CD

TAPE

TUNER

 

 

7

 

8

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONO

 

 

 

 

TV VOL

 

 

+10

 

0

CLEAR

 

 

 

- - / - - - 10

 

11

 

12

 

 

 

INPUT SELECTOR

 

 

 

 

 

MACRO

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

2

3

ZONE2

 

1

 

REMOTE MODE

 

 

RECEIVER

DVD

CD

HDD

 

TAPE/AMP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV

VCR

CABLE

SAT

 

 

 

 

 

CDR

MD

 

 

DIMMER

 

 

 

 

SLEEP

 

 

 

 

U

ME

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEN

NU

 

 

 

 

OP

 

 

 

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

CH

 

ENTER

 

VOL

 

DISC

 

 

 

ALBUM

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREV

R

 

 

P

 

 

 

CH

ET

URN

 

U

 

 

 

 

SET

 

 

 

DISPLAY

 

 

 

 

MUTING

 

1

 

 

 

Remote

 

 

 

 

controller

AV receiver

 

RECEIVER

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

 

 

 

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

TAPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

V1

V2

V3

 

 

 

1

2

3

TUNER

CD

PHONO

V4

MULTI CH

DVD

4 5 6

CD TAPE TUNER

7 8 9

PHONO

+10

Use the AV receiver’s input selector buttons to select the input source.

To select the input source with the remote controller, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons.

On the remote controller, the [V1], [V2], [V3], and [V4] buttons select the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, and VIDEO 4 input sources respectively.

2

Start playback on the source component.

 

 

To watch a DVD or other video source, on your TV, select the video input that’s con-

 

nected to the AV receiver’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, HDMI OUT, or MONITOR

 

OUT.

 

On some DVD players, you may need to change the digital or HDMI audio output

 

settings.

3

 

Remote

 

AV receiver

controller

 

 

 

MASTER VOLUME

 

 

 

VOL

To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control or the remote controller’s [VOL] button.

Since the AV receiver is designed for home theaters, it has a wide volume range for precise adjustment. The volume can be set to –∞dB, –81dB, –80 dB through +18 dB.

4

Select a listening mode and enjoy!

 

 

See “Using the Listening Modes” on page 60.

 

 

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Contents TX-SR804 TX-SR804E Important Safety Instructions AvisPrecautions PowerSupplied Accessories PrecautionsFCC Information for User Features Multiroom Capability Main RoomZone 2 Sub Room Contents Getting to Know the AV Receiver Front PanelGetting to Know the AV Receiver Display Rear Panel Hdmi in 1, 2, and OUTComponent Video in 1, 2, XM antenna on North American modelRS232 Voltage Selector on some modelsGND screw Video 1 IN/OUT and Video 2 IN/OUTRemote Controller Installing the BatteriesUsing the Remote Controller Remote Controller About the Remote Controller ModesRECEIVER/TAPE Mode Listening Mode buttons Remote Mode buttonsTape mode Standby buttonDVD Mode CD, MD, and CDR Modes HDD Mode Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home TheaterFront left and right speakers Connecting Your Speakers Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting the Speaker CablesRead the following before connecting your speakers Strip about 5/8Connecting Antenna Connecting the Indoor FM AntennaConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown American ModelConnecting Antenna 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 ReceiverWhich Connections Should I Use? Video Connection FormatsConnecting a TV or Projector Video ConnectionAudio Connection HintConnecting a DVD player Or the otherHooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input DVD playerConnecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback DVD recorderConnecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc Connecting Components with Hdmi About HdmiSupported Audio Formats About Copyright ProtectionVideo Signal Flow Chart Audio Signal Flow ChartMaking Hdmi Connections Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Tape Tuner Phono DisplayConnecting a CD Player Connecting a TurntableStep CD playerConnecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Connecting a Power AmplifierPower amplifier Connecting an HDD-compatible Component Connecting the Power Cords of Other ComponentsEuropean and some Asian modelsConnecting Onkyo Components Connecting the Power CordAuto Power On/Standby Remote ControlSet 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 Automatic Speaker SetupConnect the setup microphone to the Setup MIC jack Turn on the AV receiverFirst Time Setup Disconnect the speaker setupPress Enter MicrophoneChecking the Results Use the Up and DownButtons to select the item that You want to check, and thenHdmi Video Setup Followed by the Setup buttonPress the Setup button Setup closesComponent Video Setup Digital Audio Input Setup Input selector Default assignmentDigital Input menu appears Changing the Input Display Minimum Speaker ImpedanceTV Format Setup Not North American models AM Frequency Step Setup on some modelsHardware Setup menu appears You must specify the TV system used in your areaSelect a listening mode and enjoy Playing Your AV ComponentsBasic AV Receiver Operation Start playback on the source componentTuning into AM/FM Radio Stations Listening to the RadioListening to AM/FM Stations Displaying AM/FM Radio InformationUsing RDS European Model Only What is RDS?Listening to the Radio RDS Program Types PTYDisplaying Radio Text RT Finding Stations by Type PTYListening to Traffic News TP Setting the Satellite Radio Mode North American Models OnlyConnecting the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock Use the Tuning Up and Down Buttons to select Radio IDSigning Up for XM Satellite Radio Selecting XM Satellite RadioSelecting XM Radio Channels Displaying XM Radio Information Positioning the XM AntennaPresetting AM, FM, and XM Stations Selecting PresetsDeleting Presets Using the Multichannel DVD Input Using the Multichannel DVD InputMultichannel DVD Input Settings Input ChannelAdjusting Speaker Levels Muting the AV Receiver Setting the Display BrightnessCommon Functions Using the Sleep Timer Using HeadphonesCommon Functions Displaying Source InformationUsing the Listening Modes Selecting with the Remote ControllerSelecting the Listening Modes Selecting on the AV ReceiverUsing the Listening Modes DVDUse this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHS About the Listening ModesSound is output by the front left and right speakers This mode is designed for use with video games Onkyo Original DSP ModesRecording Recording the Input SourceRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources Onscreen Setup Menus About the Onscreen Setup MenusMain menu SubmenuAdjusting the Listening Modes Audio Adjust MenuUsing the Re-EQ Function Use the Up and Down Buttons to select an option,Adjusting the Listening Modes Tone Control SettingsPL IIx and Neo6 Settings PL IIx Music 2 ch only Neo6 MusicDolby Digital Settings Mono/Multiplex SettingsLFE Level Setting MultiplexDefault Listening Modes Listening Mode Preset menu appearsOptions for that input selector appear Advanced Setup Speaker SetupAdvanced Setup Subwoofer ModeLow-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel Speaker Distance Buttons to select each speakerButtons to specify DistanceSpeaker Level Calibration THX Audio Setup Buttons to select THX AudioButtons to specify the surround Back speaker spacingEqualizer Settings Input Setup Character EditPress the Down Button to Select Character, and then Press the Right Button to Open the character input screenIntelliVolume Volume SetupPreferences OSD Setup Hdmi SetupLock Setup OSD PositionChanging the Remote Controller’s ID Changing the AV Receiver’s Remote IDDigital Input Signal Formats Digital Format menu appearsButtons to select 2. Digital Input, and then press EnterPress the Receiver Remote Mode button Correcting Sound and Picture SyncConnecting Zone Using an Amp in ZoneUsing Only Speakers in Zone ZonePowered Zone 2 Setting Using ZoneControlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller Adjusting the Volume for ZoneZone 2 Remote Mode button To Mute ZoneUsing a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet Using a Multiroom Kit with ZoneUsing a Multiroom Kit with Other Components Entering Remote Control Codes Controlling Other ComponentsResetting the Remote Controller Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected viaResetting the Remote Mode Buttons Controlling Other ComponentsCH +/-, TV CH + CH +Eject MenuLearning Commands from Other Remote Controllers Using Macros Making MacrosRunning Macros Deleting MacrosTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Remote controller doesn’t work Can’t learn commands from another remote controllerSound changes when I connect my head- phones Can’t select XM radio channels North Ameri- can model onlyTroubleshooting Specification Amplifier SectionVideo Section Tuner SectionOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo Europe UK Office

SR804 specifications

The Onkyo SR804 is a high-performance A/V receiver that has established itself as a favorite among home theater enthusiasts. Designed to deliver an immersive audio and visual experience, the SR804 boasts an array of features and technologies that enhance its performance and usability.

At the heart of the Onkyo SR804 is its robust amplification system, which provides a substantial power output of 130 watts per channel at 8 ohms. This ensures a dynamic sound reproduction that can fill large rooms with clarity and depth. The receiver supports multiple audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, enabling it to decode high-definition audio tracks from Blu-ray discs, delivering a cinema-like experience in the home.

One notable feature of the SR804 is its advanced video processing capabilities. It supports HDMI 1.3, allowing for high-definition video signals up to 1080p. The receiver can upscale standard-definition content to high definition, ensuring that all media is presented at the best possible quality. Additionally, the SR804 features multiple HDMI inputs, accommodating various devices such as gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, and streaming devices.

The Onkyo SR804 is designed with users in mind, featuring an intuitive GUI (Graphical User Interface) that simplifies navigation and setup processes. The included remote control is comprehensive, providing easy access to settings and features without the need to navigate through complex menus. Moreover, the receiver supports Audyssey MultEQ technology, which analyzes the room's acoustics and optimizes audio performance, providing a tailored sound experience for various room sizes and layouts.

Another key characteristic of the Onkyo SR804 is its versatility in connectivity options. In addition to HDMI, it offers optical and coaxial digital inputs, along with analog inputs for a variety of audio sources. The receiver also features a zone 2 output, allowing users to set up a separate audio zone, perfect for multi-room audio installations.

The appealing design of the Onkyo SR804 combines functionality with aesthetics. Its sleek black finish and elegant display make it a fitting addition to any home theater setup.

In summary, the Onkyo SR804 is a feature-rich A/V receiver that excels in performance, versatility, and user-friendliness. Its powerful amplification, advanced audio and video technologies, and intuitive interface make it an ideal choice for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment experience. Whether for movie nights, gaming, or streaming, the Onkyo SR804 stands out as a reliable and impressive component in any home theater setup.
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