Onkyo SR804 instruction manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer.

Power

Can’t turn on the AV receiver

•Make sure that the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet properly.

•Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait 5 seconds or more, then plug it in again.

The AV receiver turns off as soon as it’s turned on

•The amp protection circuit has been activated. Remove the power cord from the wall outlet immedi- ately. Disconnect all speaker cables and input sources, and leave the AV receiver with its power cord discon- nected for 1 hour. After that, reconnect the power cord and set the volume to maximum. If the AV receiver stays on, set the volume to minimum, disconnect the power cord, and reconnect your speakers and input sources. If the AV receiver turns off when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect the power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer.

Audio

There’s no sound or it’s very quiet

•Make sure that the digital input source is selected properly (page 45).

•Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way (page 24).

•Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is correct, and that the bare wire is in contact with metal part of each speaker terminal (page 21)

•Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting.

•Check the volume (page 48). The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment and has a wide volume range for precise adjustment.

•If the MUTING indicator is shown on the display, press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button to unmute the AV receiver (page 58).

•While a pair of headphones is connected to the PHONES jack, no sound is output by the speakers (page 59).

•Check the digital audio output settings on the con- nected device. On some games consoles, such as those that can play DVDs, the default setting is off.

•With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio format from a menu.

•If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must con- nect an MC head amp, or an MC transformer

(page 35).

•Check the speaker settings (pages 70–75).

•The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS. Set it to Auto (page 80).

•If there’s no sound from a DVD player connected to an HDMI IN, check the DVD player’s output settings, and be sure to select a supported audio format.

Only the front speakers produce sound

•When the Stereo listening mode is selected, only the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound.

•In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers output sound when the Output Sp setting is set to Front (page 68).

•Make sure the speakers are conﬁgured correctly (pages 70, 71).

Only the center speaker produces sound

•If you use the Pro Logic IIx Movie or Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode with a mono source, such as an AM radio station or mono TV program, the sound is concentrated in the center speaker.

•In the Mono listening mode, only the center speaker outputs sound when the Output Sp setting is set to Center (page 68).

•Make sure the speakers are conﬁgured correctly (pages 70, 71).

The surround speakers produce no sound

•When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the surround speakers produce no sound.

•Depending on the source and current listening mode, not much sound may be produced by the surround speakers. Try selecting another listening mode.

•Make sure the speakers are conﬁgured correctly (pages 70, 71).

The center speaker produces no sound

•When the Stereo listening mode is selected, the center speaker produces no sound.

•In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers output sound when the Output Sp setting is set to Front (page 68).

•Make sure the speakers are conﬁgured correctly (pages 70, 71).

The surround back speakers produce no sound

•The surround back speakers are not used with all lis- tening modes. Select another listening mode

(page 60).

•Not much sound may be produced by the surround back speakers with some sources.

•Make sure the speakers are conﬁgured correctly (pages 70, 71).

•When the ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals are used, playback in the main room is reduced to 5.1-channels, and the surround back speakers produce no sound (page 82).

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Contents TX-SR804 TX-SR804E Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsPrecautions Supplied AccessoriesFCC Information for User Features Main Room Multiroom CapabilityZone 2 Sub Room Contents Front Panel Getting to Know the AV ReceiverGetting to Know the AV Receiver Display XM antenna on North American model Rear PanelHdmi in 1, 2, and OUT Component Video in 1, 2,Video 1 IN/OUT and Video 2 IN/OUT RS232Voltage Selector on some models GND screwInstalling the Batteries Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller About the Remote Controller Modes Remote ControllerRECEIVER/TAPE Mode Standby button Listening Mode buttonsRemote Mode buttons Tape modeDVD Mode CD, MD, and CDR Modes HDD Mode Enjoying Home Theater Connecting Your SpeakersFront left and right speakers Connecting Your Speakers Connecting Your SpeakersStrip about 5/8 Speaker Connection PrecautionsConnecting the Speaker Cables Read the following before connecting your speakersAttach the FM antenna, as shown American Model Connecting AntennaConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting the AM Loop AntennaUsing a TV/FM Antenna Splitter Connecting AntennaConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM AntennaAV Connection Color Coding Connecting Your ComponentsAbout AV Connections Optical Digital JacksVideo Connection Formats Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Which Connections Should I Use?Hint Connecting a TV or ProjectorVideo Connection Audio ConnectionOr the other Connecting a DVD playerDVD player Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD InputDVD recorder Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for PlaybackConnecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc About Copyright Protection Connecting Components with HdmiAbout Hdmi Supported Audio FormatsAudio Signal Flow Chart Video Signal Flow ChartMaking Hdmi Connections Tape Tuner Phono Display Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other DeviceCD player Connecting a CD PlayerConnecting a Turntable StepConnecting a Power Ampliﬁer Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderPower ampliﬁer Asian models Connecting an HDD-compatible ComponentConnecting the Power Cords of Other Components European and someRemote Control Connecting Onkyo ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Auto Power On/StandbyTurning On and Standby Set the Power switch to the on positionDo the automatic speaker setup-this is essential Turning On the AV ReceiverTurn on the AV receiver First Time SetupAutomatic Speaker Setup Connect the setup microphone to the Setup MIC jackMicrophone First Time SetupDisconnect the speaker setup Press EnterYou want to check, and then Checking the ResultsUse the Up and Down Buttons to select the item thatSetup closes Hdmi Video SetupFollowed by the Setup button Press the Setup buttonComponent Video Setup Input selector Default assignment Digital Audio Input SetupDigital Input menu appears Minimum Speaker Impedance Changing the Input DisplayYou must specify the TV system used in your area TV Format Setup Not North American modelsAM Frequency Step Setup on some models Hardware Setup menu appearsStart playback on the source component Select a listening mode and enjoyPlaying Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver OperationDisplaying AM/FM Radio Information Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to the Radio Listening to AM/FM StationsRDS Program Types PTY Using RDS European Model OnlyWhat is RDS? Listening to the RadioFinding Stations by Type PTY Displaying Radio Text RTListening to Trafﬁc News TP North American Models Only Setting the Satellite Radio ModeSelecting XM Satellite Radio Connecting the XM Mini-Tuner and Home DockUse the Tuning Up and Down Buttons to select Radio ID Signing Up for XM Satellite RadioSelecting XM Radio Channels Positioning the XM Antenna Displaying XM Radio InformationSelecting Presets Presetting AM, FM, and XM StationsDeleting Presets Input Channel Using the Multichannel DVD InputUsing the Multichannel DVD Input Multichannel DVD Input SettingsMuting the AV Receiver Setting the Display Brightness Adjusting Speaker LevelsCommon Functions Displaying Source Information Using the Sleep TimerUsing Headphones Common FunctionsSelecting on the AV Receiver Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Selecting the Listening ModesDVD 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 Onkyo Original DSP Modes This mode is designed for use with video gamesRecording the Input Source RecordingRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources Submenu Onscreen Setup MenusAbout the Onscreen Setup Menus Main menuUse the Up and Down Buttons to select an option, Adjusting the Listening ModesAudio Adjust Menu Using the Re-EQ FunctionNeo6 Music Adjusting the Listening ModesTone Control Settings PL IIx and Neo6 Settings PL IIx Music 2 ch onlyMultiplex Dolby Digital SettingsMono/Multiplex Settings LFE Level SettingListening Mode Preset menu appears Default Listening ModesOptions for that input selector appear Speaker Setup Advanced SetupSubwoofer Mode Advanced SetupLow-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel Distance Speaker DistanceButtons to select each speaker Buttons to specifySpeaker Level Calibration Back speaker spacing THX Audio SetupButtons to select THX Audio Buttons to specify the surroundEqualizer Settings Press the Right Button to Open the character input screen Input SetupCharacter Edit Press the Down Button to Select Character, and thenVolume Setup IntelliVolumePreferences OSD Position OSD SetupHdmi Setup Lock SetupChanging the AV Receiver’s Remote ID Changing the Remote Controller’s IDInput, and then press Enter Digital Input Signal FormatsDigital Format menu appears Buttons to select 2. DigitalCorrecting Sound and Picture Sync Press the Receiver Remote Mode buttonZone Connecting ZoneUsing an Amp in Zone Using Only Speakers in ZoneUsing Zone Powered Zone 2 SettingControlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver To Mute Zone Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote ControllerAdjusting the Volume for Zone Zone 2 Remote Mode buttonUsing a Multiroom Kit with Zone Using a Multiroom Kit with a CabinetUsing a Multiroom Kit with Other Components Controlling Other Components Entering Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components Resetting the Remote ControllerRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via Resetting the Remote Mode ButtonsMenu CH +/-, TV CH +CH + EjectLearning Commands from Other Remote Controllers Deleting Macros Using MacrosMaking Macros Running MacrosTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Can’t select XM radio channels North Ameri- can model only Remote controller doesn’t workCan’t learn commands from another remote controller Sound changes when I connect my head- phonesTroubleshooting Tuner Section SpeciﬁcationAmpliﬁer Section Video SectionOnkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH

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.