Onkyo TX-NR808 instruction manual Changing the Input Display, Using Headphones, Using Easy Macros

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Note

*1 If Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is selected, “Dynamic EQ” and “Dynamic Volume” cannot be selected.

*2 Only when you have selected “Custom” in the “Picture Mode” (53), pressing ENTER allows you to adjust the fol- lowing items via the Home menu; “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Hue” and “Saturation”. Press RETURN to return to the original Home menu.

*3 Depending on the input source and listening mode, not all channels shown here output the sound.

*4 When you have entered a custom name in “Name Edit” (52), the input source is displayed with that name. But even if not, the component name may be displayed if the AV receiver receives it via HDMI connection (18).

*5 For the PORT input selector, the name of Universal Port Option Dock will be displayed.

Changing the Input Display

When you connect an u-capable Onkyo component, you must configure the input display so that ucan work properly.

This setting can be done only from the front panel.

1 Press TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR so that “TV/ CD”, “GAME” or “VCR/DVR” appears on the display.

2 Press and hold down TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR (about 3 seconds) to change the input display. Repeat this step to select “MD”, “CDR”, “DOCK” or “TAPE”.

For the TV/CD input selector, the input display changes in this order:

TV/CD MD CDR

TAPE

DOCK

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the GAME input selector, the setting changes in this order:

GAME DOCK

For the VCR/DVR input selector, the setting changes in this order:

VCR/DVR DOCK

Using Headphones

Connect a pair of stereo headphones with a stan- dard plug (1/4 inch or 6.3 mm) to the PHONES jack.

Note

Always turn down the volume before connecting your head- phones.

While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack, the Headphone indicator, speaker/channel indicator FL and FR lights. (The Powered Zone 2 speakers are not turned off.)

When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo, Mono, Direct, or Pure Audio.

Only the Stereo, Direct, Pure Audio, and Mono listening modes can be used with headphones.

Using Easy Macros

Using the Easy macro command in the Easy macro mode, you can sequentially operate Onkyo components with sim- ple commands by simply pressing one button. These com- mands are user-specifiable (85) and the default actions are described below. Press ACTIVITIES to start the Easy macro command.

Once the AV receiver has entered the normal macro mode, all of ACTIVITIES will automatically switch to the nor- mal macro mode. In this case, pressing ALL OFF will set only the AV receiver to Standby mode.

Press MY MOVIE, MY TV, or MY MUSIC.

MY MOVIE (default):

1.The TV connected to the AV receiver is turned on.

2.The Onkyo DVD player connected to the AV receiver is turned on.

3.The AV receiver is turned on.

4.The input selector of the AV receiver is set to “BD/DVD”.

5.The player starts playback.*1

MY TV (default):

1.The TV connected to the AV receiver is turned on.

2.The cable set-top box connected to the AV receiver is turned on.

3.The AV receiver is turned on.

4.The input selector of the AV receiver is set to “CBL/SAT”. You can enjoy cable TV.

Note

DOCK can be selected for the TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR input selector, but not at the same time.

Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the remote controller for the first time (80).

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Contents TX-NR808 Away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like Always consider the environmental issues and follow10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or Board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cmPrecautions Aiming the Remote Controller Supplied AccessoriesUsing the Remote Controller Installing the BatteriesContents Miscellaneous FeaturesAmplifier ProcessingAmplifier is prohibited THX Select2 PlusFront & Rear Panels Front PanelSAT , Game , PC , AUX , Tuner , TV/CD , Phono AUX Input jacks HDMI, VIDEO, Audio L/R and Digital 18 Return button Setup MIC jackDisplay Phones jack Zone 2, Zone 3 and OFF buttonsSB/FH/FW L/R, SUBWOOFER, Zone 2 L/R and Zone 3 L/R Rear PanelHdmi in and Hdmi output Hdmi OUT Main Front L/R, CENTER, Surr L/RControlling the AV Receiver Remote ControllerEnjoying Home Theater About Home TheaterSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting the AV ReceiverConnecting Your Speakers Speaker ConfigurationScrew-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 Hdmi cable About AV ConnectionsConnected image with AV components AV Cables and JacksConnecting Your Components with Hdmi Jack Signal Components AssignableAudio return channel ARC function Front Rear Connecting Your ComponentsStep Connecting Onkyo uComponentsHow to record the video Remote ControlTaiwan models Asian models Connecting AntennaConnecting the Power Cord North AmericanTVs Which Connections Should I Use?Video Connection Formats Receiver’s Hdmi OUT Main and Hdmi OUT SUB to yourAudio Connection Formats Monitor Out setting set to AnalogUse this setting if you connect the AV receiver’s Compo Video Signal Flow and the Resolution SettingTurning Off Standby indicatorTurning On/Off the AV Receiver Turning OnPlaying the Connected Component Selecting the Language Used for the Onscreen Setup MenusSetting the Display Brightness Basic OperationsMuting the AV Receiver Using the Home Menu Using the Sleep TimerSelecting Speaker Layout Press MY MOVIE, MY TV, or MY Music Using HeadphonesUsing Easy Macros Changing the Input DisplayTurning Off the Components Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker SetupRestoring Default Using Audyssey MultEQEnter Error Messages Changing the Speaker Settings ManuallyUsing a Powered Subwoofer Listening to the Radio Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations 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 AV Recording Connecting a Recording ComponentRecording Recording Separate AV SourcesUsing the Listening Modes Listening Mode ButtonsSelecting Listening Modes Speaker Layout About Listening ModesExplanatory Notes Input SourceListening Modes DSD *6 DTS-HD MasterAudio DTS ExpressListening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Menu Advanced SetupOn-screen Setup Menus Common Procedures in Setup MenuOUT Main Input/Output AssignMonitor Out OUTChanging Monitor Out setting manually ResolutionHdmi Input BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC, AUX TV/CD, PHONO, Port Here are the default assignmentsComponent Video Input BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC TV/CD, PHONO, PortAnalog Audio Input Speaker SetupSpeaker Settings Digital Audio InputSpeaker Distance Equalizer Equalizer SettingsLevel Calibration Subwoofer*1BGC THX Audio SetupAudio Adjust Multiplex/MonoDolby LFE Level Source SetupTheater-Dimensional Audyssey DSXReference Level Dynamic VolumeIntelliVolume SyncName Edit Picture Adjust Listening Mode Preset Miscellaneous Hardware SetupTuner Sirius Settings North American modelsAuto Power Down Firmware UpdateNetwork Audyssey Settings Lock SetupUsing the Audio Settings Tone Control SettingsLate Night Re-EQMusic Optimizer Setting the Incoming Digital Signal Fixed Mode Audio SelectorAudio Selector Connecting the AV Receiver About NETNetwork Requirements Playback starts and the following screen appears Listening to Internet RadioListening to vTuner Internet Radio Listening to Other Internet RadioItems on the Internet Radio Top Menu Registering Presets*1Station and Song Presets Playing Music Files on a ServerWMA Windows Media Player 11 SetupSupported Audio File Formats MP3AAC Server RequirementsAbout Dlna WAVSupported Music File Formats Windows Media Player 12 SetupUsing Remote Playback Remote Playback from Media Server/ Personal ComputerDhcp Network SettingsAbout USB USB Mass Storage Device RequirementsPlaying Music Files on a USB Device Input Plug your USB mass storage device into the AVReceiver’s USB port Press NET/USB repeatedly to select the USBMulti Zone Connecting ZoneConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in ZoneUse Front WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R terminals to Connecting Zone Setting the Powered ZoneConnecting Your Zone 3 Speakers to an Amp in Zone Zone 3 12V TriggerSetting the Multi Zone Using Zone 2/3Controlling Zone 2/3 from the AV receiver Muting Zones Controlling Zone 2/3 with the Remote ControllerAdjusting the Volume for Zones Adjusting the Tone and Balance of ZonesUsing a Multiroom Kit with Zone 2/3 Using a Multiroom Kit with a CabinetUsing a Multiroom Kit with Other Components Top screen list Standard Mode controlExtended Mode control Playing Music Files on the iPod/iPhoneConnecting an Onkyo Dock Models sold are different depending on the regionOnkyo Dock Cable UP-A1 Dock Using the Onkyo DockWith the RI Control Controlling Your iPodRI Dock Without the RI ControlE/rENTER PLAYLISTe/r Available buttonsOnkyo Dock Buttons UP-A1 Dock UDockPreprogrammed Remote Control Codes Looking up for Remote Control CodeControlling Other Components Use qw/ to select the brand name, and then AV receiver accesses and searchesNetwork , and then press ENTER. When you Skip when you don’t want to selectTV/CD Entering Remote Control CodesRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via u Remote Mode BD/DVDControlling Other Components Resetting Remote Mode ButtonsResetting the Remote Controller You can reset the remote controller to its default settingsNumber +10 Components ButtonsCassettetape deck TV VOL q/wActivities Setup Learning Commands To learn more commands, repeat steps 2Message for transfer will appear Running Macros Using Normal MacrosDeleting Learning Commands Making MacrosCan’t turn on the AV receiver TroubleshootingStandby indicator flashes red There’s no sound, or it’s very quietOnly the center speaker produces sound There’s no sound with a certain signal formatAbout DTS signals Can’t select the Pure Audio listening modeOn-screen menus don’t appear Remote controller doesn’t workThere’s no picture There’s no picture from a source connected to an HdmiStand-by power consumption Can’t learn commands from another remote controllerCan’t access the server or Internet radio Can’t access the music files on a USB deviceUfunctions don’t work CBL/SAT, GAME, or AUX inputNent Video Monitor OUT Video Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Tuner Section GeneralOthers 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 Operate with the remote controller How to connect and setupConfirm the connecting and setting Confirm the settingsVideo 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.