Onkyo TX-SR805, TX-SR875 instruction manual Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc

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Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a Satellite, Cable, or 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, which is 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 to your TV with 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 , you can listen to and record audio from the video source or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3.

•To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well, use and , or and .)

Connection

AV receiver

Signal flow

Video source

Picture quality

 

A

 

COMPONENT VIDEO 3 IN

⇐

Component video output

Best

 

 

 

CBL/SAT IN S

⇐

S-Video output

Better

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

CBL/SAT IN V

⇐

Composite video output

Standard

 

 

 

CBL/SAT IN L/R

⇐

Analog audio L/R output

 

 

a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

 

DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 3

⇐

Digital coaxial output

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2

⇐

Digital optical output

 

 

c

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

c

A

RS232

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM

 

 

 

 

IN 3

IN 2

IN 1(DVD)

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUX 1

GAME/TV

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

MONITOR

 

 

IR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

REMOTE

CB/PB

 

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE 2

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 1

(DVD)

CR/PR

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

OUT

B

 

 

IN

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

IN

IN

OUT

IN

IN

FRONT

 

CENTER

SURR

IN 2

(VCR/DVR)

L

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 3

(CBL/SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBWOOFER

 

a

IN 1

 

PHONO

 

CD

 

TAPE

AUX 1

GAME/TV

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

 

 

MULTI CH

 

(GAME/TV)

GND

 

 

SURR BACK R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE2 R

 

 

FRONT R

 

SURR R

 

CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bi-AMP

 

 

 

 

 

IN 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(CD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT R (BTL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

R

 

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Y

PB

PR

AUDIO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

Connect one or the other

Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.

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Contents TX-SR805 TX-SR875 Avis Important Safety InstructionsFCC Information for User PrecautionsPower For models having a power cord with a polarized plugFor British models PrecautionsContents Features THX Ultra2 Supplied AccessoriesMake sure you have the following accessories Power cordZone 2 Room Zone 3 Room Multiroom CapabilityMain Room Front Panel Getting to Know the AV ReceiverGetting to Know the AV Receiver Display Rear Panel Front L/R, CENTER, Surr L/R, and Surr Back L/R Speakers Digital Coaxial in 1, 2,Digital Optical in 1, 2, and OUT GND screwUsing the Remote Controller Remote ControllerInstalling the Batteries RECEIVER/TAPE Mode Remote ControllerAbout the Remote Controller Modes Standby button Listening Mode buttonsRemote Mode buttons Tape modeDVD Mode CD/MD/CDR Modes Dock Mode Surround back left and right speakers Connecting Your SpeakersEnjoying Home Theater SubwooferConnecting Your Speakers Connecting Your SpeakersStrip about 5/8 Speaker Connection PrecautionsConnecting the Speaker Cables Fully insert the bare wireBi-amping Speaker Hookup Bi-amping the Front SpeakersBridged Speaker Hookup Bridging the Front Speakers TX-SR875 onlyAttach the FM antenna, as shown American Model Connecting AntennasConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting the AM Loop AntennaUsing a TV/FM Antenna Splitter Connecting AntennasConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM AntennaAV Connection Color Coding Connecting Your ComponentsAbout AV Connections Optical Digital JacksWhich Connections Should I Use? Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Hdmi Monitor Setting Set to YesAudio Connection Formats Hdmi Monitor Setting Set to NoTV, projector, etc Video Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc Audio Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etcHint Connecting a TV or ProjectorVideo Connection Audio ConnectionOr the other Connecting a DVD playerDVD player Hooking Up the Multichannel InputVCR or DVR Connecting a VCR or DVR for PlaybackDigital Optical OUT Connecting a VCR or DVR for RecordingSatellite, cable, set-top box, etc About Copyright Protection Connecting Components with HdmiAbout Hdmi Supported Audio FormatsMaking Hdmi Connections Video SignalsAudio Signals Game Console Connecting a Game ConsoleCamcorder, etc Connecting a Camcorder or Other AV ComponentCD player Connecting a CD PlayerConnecting a Turntable StepPower amplifier Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderConnecting a Power Amplifier European model Connecting an RI DockWork Connecting Onkyo ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Malfunction Some components may not support all FunctionsTurning On and Standby Set the Power switch to the on positionDo the automatic speaker setup-this is essential Turning On the AV ReceiverSpeaker Settings First Time SetupAssign, and then press Enter First Time SetupHdmi Monitor Setup Buttons to select 1. Input/OutputPress the Hdmi OUT button Using the Hdmi OUT ButtonButtons to select Resolution Current setting is displayedOUT Hdmi Input SetupHdmi Input menu appears VersionFirst Time Setup Appears Component Video Input SetupAssign, and then press Input/Output Assign menuChanging the Input Display Input selector Audio input Digital Input SetupThese are the default assignments Digital Input menu appearsUsing the Digital Input Button Tor Analog Input SetupButtons to select an input selec 1st measurement position Automatic Speaker Setup Audyssey MultEQ XTUsing Audyssey MultEQ XT Measurement PositionsTurn on the AV receiver Place the setup microphone atConnect it to the Setup MIC When prompted, place the setupPlete, the following screen Error MessagesWhen the calculations are com Disconnect the setup micro PhoneOne of the surround speakers has not been detected Speaker Detect ErrorWriting Error One of the front speakers has not been detectedYou want to review, and then Changing the Speaker Settings ManuallyUsing a Powered Subwoofer Reviewing the ResultsButtons to select TV Format TV Format Setup Not North American modelsButtons to select 6. Miscella Neous, and then press EnterButtons to select AM Freq AM Frequency Step Setup on some modelsHardware Setup menu appears Buttons to select 7. HardwarePlaying Your AV Components SettingsSelect a listening mode and enjoy See Using the Listening Modes onListening to AM/FM Stations Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to the Radio Followed by the D.TUN button Tuning into Stations by FrequencyListening to the Radio Displaying AM/FM Radio InformationThis allows you to search RDS radio stations by type see Using RDS not North American modelWhat is RDS? RDS Program Types PTYListening to Traffic News TP Displaying Radio Text RTFinding Stations by Type PTY Deleting Presets Presetting AM/FM StationsSelecting Presets Muting the AV Receiver Adjusting Speaker LevelsSetting the Display Brightness Common FunctionsDisplaying Source Information Using the Sleep TimerUsing Headphones Common FunctionsSelecting Audio Inputs Specifying the Digital Signal Format Selecting on the AV Receiver Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Selecting the Listening ModesAnalog and PCM Sources Using the Listening ModesListening Modes Available for Each Source Format Sacd DSD, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus SourcesDTS-ES TrueHD and DTS SourcesDTS-HD Sources DTS NEO6 Use this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHSAbout the Listening Modes Sound is output by the front left and right speakersDSD Onkyo Original DSP Modes Recording from Different AV Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source Submenu Onscreen Setup MenusMenu Map Main menuUsing 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 LFE Level Settings Listening Mode PresetsDolby Digital Settings Theater-Dimensional SettingAudio formats supported by that input selector appear Buttons to select Subwoofer Advanced SetupSpeaker Setup Speaker SettingsCrossover frequency Advanced SetupButtons to select Double Bass Low-Pass Filter for the LFE ChannelDouble Bass Speaker Distance Speaker Level Calibration Equalizer Settings THX Audio Setup Woofer, and use the Left Source SetupButtons to select THX Sub You want to give a custom name IntelliVolumeName Edit SyncArrow Buttons To display the following screen When you’ve finished, useSatellite Radio Sirius Parental LockMaximum Volume Miscellaneous SetupVolume Setup Volume DisplayOSD Setup Zone 2 and Zone Hardware SetupRemote Control Analog Multich Lock Lock Setup100 Zone 2 and Zone Connecting ZoneConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in ZoneZone 2 Video Output TX-SR875 only Connecting Your Zone 3 Speakers102 Zone 2 and Zone103 Powered Zone 2 Setting104 Zone 2/Zone 3 Out SettingsUsing Zone 2 and Zone Turning Off Zones On the remote controller, press105 Selecting an Input Source for Zones106 Adjusting the Volume of Zones Muting ZonesAdjusting the Tone of Zone Adjusting the Balance of Zones107 Using a Multiroom Kit with Zone 2/3Using a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet Using a Multiroom Kit with Other Components108 Entering Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components 109 Resetting the Remote ControllerRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via Resetting the Remote Mode ButtonsEject 110CH +/-, TV CH + CH +111 Learning CommandsRunning Macros Using Macros112 Making Macros113 Troubleshooting114 Troubleshooting115 116 117 SpecificationsControl Terminal 118Specifications Audio OutputsMemo Onkyo Europe UK Office 120Onkyo U.S.A. 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TX-SR805, TX-SR875 specifications

The Onkyo TX-SR875 and TX-SR805 are both powerful AV receivers that have garnered attention for their impressive sound quality and robust feature sets. These models are designed to meet the needs of home theater enthusiasts looking for high-performance audio and video experiences.

The TX-SR875 is a 7.1-channel network AV receiver known for its ability to deliver breathtaking audio fidelity. One of its standout features is its HD Theater 3D processing, which utilizes advanced surround sound algorithms to create a genuinely immersive listening experience. The receiver supports various audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, which are essential for modern Blu-ray and streaming services that aim to provide high-resolution sound.

In addition to its audio prowess, the TX-SR875 features a user-friendly on-screen interface, making navigation through various settings and configurations straightforward. The inclusion of HDMI 1.3a inputs ensures compatibility with the latest video sources, allowing for full 1080p video pass-through. Furthermore, the receiver's Faroudja DCDi technology enhances video quality by reducing artifacts and improving upscaling for standard-definition content.

The TX-SR805 is slightly more streamlined but still boasts impressive capabilities. This 7.1-channel receiver shares many similarities with the TX-SR875, including support for high-definition audio formats and HDMI connectivity. However, it focuses more on providing essential features at a more accessible price point. The TX-SR805 features the same audio processing technologies as its higher-end counterpart, ensuring a quality listening experience with support for multi-channel surround sound.

Both receivers are equipped with Onkyo's proprietary Advanced Music Optimizer technology, which enhances compressed audio files, offering improved sound quality from MP3s or streaming services. The receivers also come with Audyssey MultiEQ technology, which automatically calibrates speaker settings based on your specific room acoustics, ensuring optimal sound quality tailored to your home environment.

In summary, the Onkyo TX-SR875 and TX-SR805 AV receivers deliver high-quality audio and video performance, making them excellent choices for home theater setups. Their combination of cutting-edge processing technologies, multiple audio format support, and user-friendly features set them apart in the competitive landscape of AV receivers. Whether you choose the TX-SR875 for its premium features or the TX-SR805 for its value-oriented offerings, both models promise a superior home entertainment experience.
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