Onkyo TX-NR808 Connecting Antenna, Connecting the Power Cord, North American, AC Inlet

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Connecting Antenna

This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna.

The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner.

(North American and

(European, Australian

Taiwan models)

and Asian models)

Insert the plug fully

Insert the plug fully

into the jack.

into the jack.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Indoor FM antenna (supplied)

Note

Caution

•Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when using thumbtacks.

Push. Insert wire. Release.

Assembling the AM loop antenna.

AM loop antenna (supplied)

•Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into a radio station and position the antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

•Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.

Tip

•If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.

•If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna.

Connecting the Power Cord

Note

•Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speak- ers and AV components.

•Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a different branch circuit.

•Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the AV receiver. The supplied power cord is designed exclusively for use with the AV receiver and should not be used with any other equipment.

•Never disconnect the power cord from the AV receiver while the other end is still plugged into a wall outlet. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Always disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver.

Step 1:

Connect the supplied power cord to the AV receiver’s

AC INLET.

To AC wall outlet

Step 2:

Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.

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Contents TX-NR808 10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or Always consider the environmental issues and followBoard above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm Away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-likePrecautions Using the Remote Controller Supplied AccessoriesInstalling the Batteries Aiming the Remote ControllerContents Amplifier FeaturesProcessing MiscellaneousAmplifier is prohibited THX Select2 PlusFront & Rear Panels Front PanelSAT , Game , PC , AUX , Tuner , TV/CD , Phono Display Return button Setup MIC jackPhones jack Zone 2, Zone 3 and OFF buttons AUX Input jacks HDMI, VIDEO, Audio L/R and Digital 18Hdmi in and Hdmi output Hdmi OUT Main Rear PanelFront L/R, CENTER, Surr L/R SB/FH/FW L/R, SUBWOOFER, Zone 2 L/R and Zone 3 L/RControlling the AV Receiver Remote ControllerEnjoying Home Theater About Home TheaterConnecting Your Speakers Connecting the AV ReceiverSpeaker Configuration Speaker Connection PrecautionsScrew-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2 to 5/8 12 to 15 mm Connecting the Speaker CablesUsing Dipole Speakers Connecting a Powered SubwooferBi-amping the Front Speakers Connecting a Power Amplifier Power amplifierPowered subwoofer Connected image with AV components About AV ConnectionsAV Cables and Jacks Hdmi cableConnecting Your Components with Hdmi Jack Signal Components AssignableAudio return channel ARC function Front Rear Connecting Your ComponentsHow to record the video Connecting Onkyo uComponentsRemote Control StepConnecting the Power Cord Connecting AntennaNorth American Taiwan models Asian modelsVideo Connection Formats Which Connections Should I Use?Receiver’s Hdmi OUT Main and Hdmi OUT SUB to your TVsUse this setting if you connect the AV receiver’s Compo Monitor Out setting set to AnalogVideo Signal Flow and the Resolution Setting Audio Connection FormatsTurning On/Off the AV Receiver Standby indicatorTurning On Turning OffSetting the Display Brightness Selecting the Language Used for the Onscreen Setup MenusBasic Operations Playing the Connected ComponentMuting the AV Receiver Using the Home Menu Using the Sleep TimerSelecting Speaker Layout Using Easy Macros Using HeadphonesChanging the Input Display Press MY MOVIE, MY TV, or MY MusicRestoring Default Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker SetupUsing Audyssey MultEQ Turning Off the ComponentsEnter Error Messages Changing the Speaker Settings ManuallyUsing a Powered Subwoofer Tuning into Radio Stations Using the TunerListening to the Radio Listening to the RadioUsing RDS excluding North American and Taiwan models Presetting FM/AM StationsFinding Stations by Type PTY Listening to Traffic News TPRDS program types PTY Recording Connecting a Recording ComponentRecording Separate AV Sources AV RecordingUsing the Listening Modes Listening Mode ButtonsSelecting Listening Modes Explanatory Notes About Listening ModesInput Source Speaker LayoutListening Modes Audio DTS-HD MasterDTS Express DSD *6Listening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes On-screen Setup Menus Advanced SetupCommon Procedures in Setup Menu MenuMonitor Out Input/Output AssignOUT OUT MainChanging Monitor Out setting manually ResolutionHdmi Input Component Video Input Here are the default assignmentsBD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC TV/CD, PHONO, Port BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC, AUX TV/CD, PHONO, PortSpeaker Settings Speaker SetupDigital Audio Input Analog Audio InputSpeaker Distance Level Calibration Equalizer SettingsSubwoofer*1 EqualizerBGC THX Audio SetupAudio Adjust Multiplex/MonoDolby Theater-Dimensional Source SetupAudyssey DSX LFE LevelReference Level Dynamic VolumeIntelliVolume SyncName Edit Picture Adjust Listening Mode Preset Miscellaneous Hardware SetupTuner Sirius Settings North American modelsAuto Power Down Firmware UpdateNetwork Using the Audio Settings Lock SetupTone Control Settings Audyssey SettingsLate Night Re-EQMusic Optimizer Setting the Incoming Digital Signal Fixed Mode Audio SelectorAudio Selector Connecting the AV Receiver About NETNetwork Requirements Listening to vTuner Internet Radio Listening to Internet RadioListening to Other Internet Radio Playback starts and the following screen appearsStation and Song Presets Registering Presets*1Playing Music Files on a Server Items on the Internet Radio Top MenuSupported Audio File Formats Windows Media Player 11 SetupMP3 WMAAbout Dlna Server RequirementsWAV AACUsing Remote Playback Windows Media Player 12 SetupRemote Playback from Media Server/ Personal Computer Supported Music File FormatsDhcp Network SettingsAbout USB USB Mass Storage Device RequirementsPlaying Music Files on a USB Device Receiver’s USB port Plug your USB mass storage device into the AVPress NET/USB repeatedly to select the USB InputConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver Connecting ZoneConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in Zone Multi ZoneConnecting Your Zone 3 Speakers to an Amp in Zone Connecting Zone Setting the Powered ZoneZone 3 12V Trigger Use Front WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R terminals toSetting the Multi Zone Using Zone 2/3Controlling Zone 2/3 from the AV receiver Adjusting the Volume for Zones Controlling Zone 2/3 with the Remote ControllerAdjusting the Tone and Balance of Zones Muting ZonesUsing a Multiroom Kit with Zone 2/3 Using a Multiroom Kit with a CabinetUsing a Multiroom Kit with Other Components Extended Mode control Standard Mode controlPlaying Music Files on the iPod/iPhone Top screen listConnecting an Onkyo Dock Models sold are different depending on the regionOnkyo Dock Cable UP-A1 Dock Using the Onkyo DockRI Dock Controlling Your iPodWithout the RI Control With the RI ControlOnkyo Dock Buttons UP-A1 Dock Available buttonsUDock E/rENTER PLAYLISTe/rPreprogrammed Remote Control Codes Looking up for Remote Control CodeControlling Other Components Network , and then press ENTER. When you AV receiver accesses and searchesSkip when you don’t want to select Use qw/ to select the brand name, and thenRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via u Entering Remote Control CodesRemote Mode BD/DVD TV/CDResetting the Remote Controller Resetting Remote Mode ButtonsYou can reset the remote controller to its default settings Controlling Other ComponentsCassettetape deck Components ButtonsTV VOL q/w Number +10Activities Setup Learning Commands To learn more commands, repeat steps 2Message for transfer will appear Deleting Learning Commands Using Normal MacrosMaking Macros Running MacrosStandby indicator flashes red TroubleshootingThere’s no sound, or it’s very quiet Can’t turn on the AV receiverAbout DTS signals There’s no sound with a certain signal formatCan’t select the Pure Audio listening mode Only the center speaker produces soundThere’s no picture Remote controller doesn’t workThere’s no picture from a source connected to an Hdmi On-screen menus don’t appearCan’t access the server or Internet radio Can’t learn commands from another remote controllerCan’t access the music files on a USB device Stand-by power consumptionUfunctions don’t work CBL/SAT, GAME, or AUX inputNent Video Monitor OUT Amplifier Section Tuner Section SpecificationsGeneral Video SectionOthers Audio OutputsAbout Hdmi Supported Audio FormatsAbout Copyright Protection Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder About p-compatible componentsOperations that can be performed with p connection Confirm the connecting and setting How to connect and setupConfirm the settings Operate with the remote controllerVideo Resolution Chart OutputOutput Memo Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH UK Branch Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH

TX-NR808 specifications

The Onkyo TX-NR808 is a versatile and powerful AV receiver designed to cater to both audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. This advanced receiver features a robust 7.2 channel configuration, delivering an impressive 130 watts per channel, providing high-quality sound for any audio content. The TX-NR808 is equipped with a variety of modern technologies that enhance the overall listening experience.

One of the standout features of the TX-NR808 is its compatibility with various surround sound formats. It supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, ensuring that high-definition Blu-ray audio is reproduced with maximum fidelity. The receiver also offers Dolby Pro Logic IIz, which adds an extra dimension to your audio with overhead sound, providing a more immersive experience.

The TX-NR808 incorporates the latest HDMI specifications, featuring six HDMI inputs and two outputs, allowing for seamless switching between multiple devices such as gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, and streaming devices. This receiver supports 3D video and 4K pass-through, making it a future-proof choice for those looking to integrate the latest technology into their home theater systems.

For music lovers, the Onkyo TX-NR808 includes network streaming capabilities, allowing users to access music from online services such as Spotify and Pandora. With built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, users can stream high-definition audio directly from their devices. Additionally, the receiver supports playback of high-resolution audio formats, including FLAC, DSD, and WAV, ensuring that every note and nuance is preserved.

Another notable feature is the incorporation of the Audyssey MultEQ technologies. This system automatically calibrates the speakers to the room's acoustics, optimizing the sound quality based on the specific environment. The TX-NR808 also includes Audyssey Dynamic EQ, which maintains sound clarity at lower volume levels.

In addition to its impressive audio capabilities, the Onkyo TX-NR808 is designed with practicality in mind. Its graphical user interface is user-friendly, making setup and navigation a breeze. The sleek and modern design ensures that it can fit seamlessly into any home entertainment setup.

Overall, the Onkyo TX-NR808 is a powerhouse of an AV receiver that combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly features. Whether for movies, music, or gaming, this receiver is engineered to elevate your audio-visual experience to new heights, making it a worthy investment for any home theater enthusiast.
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