Onkyo TX-SR875, TX-SR805 Playing Your AV Components, Basic AV Receiver Operation, Settings

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Playing Your AV Components

Basic AV Receiver Operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

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INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DVD

VCR/DVR

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PHONO

 

 

 

 

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STANDBY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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READY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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11

 

 

 

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ZONE 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT SELECTOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MACRO

 

 

 

 

 

 

PURE AUDIO

AUDIO SEL

DVD

VCR/DVR

CBL/SAT

GAME/TV

AUX 1

AUX 2

TAPE

TUNER

CD

PHONO

DISPLAY

 

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REMOTE MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD

 

VCR

CD

 

 

ZONE2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CDR/MD

 

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TV

CABLE

DOCK

RECEIVER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAT

 

 

 

 

TAPE/AMP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MUTING

 

1

AV receiver

 

Remote

 

 

 

controller

DVD

VCR/DVR

CBL/SAT

 

RECEIVER

 

GAME/TV

AUX 1

AUX 2

 

 

 

TAPE

TUNER

CD

DVD

VCR/DVR

CBL/SAT

 

 

 

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2

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GAME/TV

AUX1

AUX2

PHONO

 

 

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5

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TAPE

TUNER

CD

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PHONO

+10

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

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

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

AV receiver

Remote

MASTER VOLUME

controller

 

 

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, –81.5 dB, –81.0 dB through +18.0 dB.

4

Select a listening mode and enjoy!

 

 

See “Using the Listening Modes” on page 71.

 

 

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Contents TX-SR805 TX-SR875 Important Safety Instructions AvisFor models having a power cord with a polarized plug PrecautionsPower FCC Information for UserPrecautions For British modelsContents Features Power cord Supplied AccessoriesMake sure you have the following accessories 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 GND screw Digital Coaxial in 1, 2,Digital Optical in 1, 2, and OUT 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 Tape mode Listening Mode buttonsRemote Mode buttons Standby buttonDVD Mode CD/MD/CDR Modes Dock Mode Subwoofer Connecting Your SpeakersEnjoying Home Theater Surround back left and right speakersConnecting Your Speakers Connecting Your SpeakersFully insert the bare wire Speaker Connection PrecautionsConnecting the Speaker Cables Strip about 5/8Bi-amping the Front Speakers Bi-amping Speaker HookupBridging the Front Speakers TX-SR875 only Bridged Speaker HookupConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown American ModelConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterOptical Digital Jacks Connecting Your ComponentsAbout AV Connections AV Connection Color CodingHdmi Monitor Setting Set to Yes Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Which Connections Should I Use?Audio Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc Hdmi Monitor Setting Set to NoTV, projector, etc Video Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc Audio Connection FormatsAudio Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorVideo 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 Supported Audio Formats Connecting Components with HdmiAbout Hdmi About Copyright ProtectionMaking Hdmi Connections Video SignalsAudio Signals Connecting a Game Console Game ConsoleConnecting a Camcorder or Other AV Component Camcorder, etcStep Connecting a CD PlayerConnecting a Turntable CD playerPower amplifier Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderConnecting a Power Amplifier Connecting an RI Dock European modelMalfunction Some components may not support all Functions Connecting Onkyo ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord WorkTurning On the AV Receiver Set the Power switch to the on positionDo the automatic speaker setup-this is essential Turning On and StandbyFirst Time Setup Speaker SettingsButtons to select 1. Input/Output First Time SetupHdmi Monitor Setup Assign, and then press EnterCurrent setting is displayed Using the Hdmi OUT ButtonButtons to select Resolution Press the Hdmi OUT buttonVersion Hdmi Input SetupHdmi Input menu appears OUTFirst Time Setup Input/Output Assign menu Component Video Input SetupAssign, and then press AppearsChanging the Input Display Digital Input menu appears Digital Input SetupThese are the default assignments Input selector Audio inputUsing the Digital Input Button Tor Analog Input SetupButtons to select an input selec Measurement Positions Automatic Speaker Setup Audyssey MultEQ XTUsing Audyssey MultEQ XT 1st measurement positionWhen prompted, place the setup Place the setup microphone atConnect it to the Setup MIC Turn on the AV receiverDisconnect the setup micro Phone Error MessagesWhen the calculations are com Plete, the following screenOne of the front speakers has not been detected Speaker Detect ErrorWriting Error One of the surround speakers has not been detectedReviewing the Results Changing the Speaker Settings ManuallyUsing a Powered Subwoofer You want to review, and thenNeous, and then press Enter TV Format Setup Not North American modelsButtons to select 6. Miscella Buttons to select TV FormatButtons to select 7. Hardware AM Frequency Step Setup on some modelsHardware Setup menu appears Buttons to select AM FreqSee Using the Listening Modes on SettingsSelect a listening mode and enjoy Playing Your AV ComponentsListening to AM/FM Stations Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to the Radio Displaying AM/FM Radio Information Tuning into Stations by FrequencyListening to the Radio Followed by the D.TUN buttonRDS Program Types PTY Using RDS not North American modelWhat is RDS? 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 Common Functions Adjusting Speaker LevelsSetting the Display Brightness Muting the AV ReceiverCommon Functions Using the Sleep TimerUsing Headphones Displaying Source InformationSelecting Audio Inputs Specifying the Digital Signal Format Selecting the Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller 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 Sound is output by the front left and right speakers Use this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHSAbout the Listening Modes DTS NEO6DSD Onkyo Original DSP Modes Recording from Different AV Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source Main menu Onscreen Setup MenusMenu Map 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 Theater-Dimensional Setting Listening Mode PresetsDolby Digital Settings LFE Level SettingsAudio formats supported by that input selector appear Speaker Settings Advanced SetupSpeaker Setup Buttons to select SubwooferAdvanced Setup Crossover frequencyButtons 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 Sync IntelliVolumeName Edit You want to give a custom nameSirius Parental Lock When you’ve finished, useSatellite Radio Arrow Buttons To display the following screenVolume Display Miscellaneous SetupVolume Setup Maximum VolumeOSD Setup Zone 2 and Zone Hardware SetupRemote Control Analog Multich Lock Lock Setup100 Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in Zone Connecting ZoneConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver Zone 2 and ZoneZone 2 and Zone Connecting Your Zone 3 Speakers102 Zone 2 Video Output TX-SR875 onlyPowered Zone 2 Setting 103104 Zone 2/Zone 3 Out SettingsUsing Zone 2 and Zone Selecting an Input Source for Zones On the remote controller, press105 Turning Off ZonesAdjusting the Balance of Zones Adjusting the Volume of Zones Muting ZonesAdjusting the Tone of Zone 106Using a Multiroom Kit with Other Components Using a Multiroom Kit with Zone 2/3Using a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet 107108 Entering Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components Resetting the Remote Mode Buttons Resetting the Remote ControllerRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via 109CH + 110CH +/-, TV CH + EjectLearning Commands 111Making Macros Using Macros112 Running MacrosTroubleshooting 113Troubleshooting 114115 116 Specifications 117Audio Outputs 118Specifications Control TerminalMemo Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH 120Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation Onkyo Europe UK Office

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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