Onkyo TX-SR804E Connecting Your Speakers, Enjoying Home Theater, Front left and right speakers

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Connecting Your Speakers

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Connecting Your Speakers

Enjoying Home Theater

Thanks to the AV receiver’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. You can enjoy DVDs featuring DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog and digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Onkyo’s own DSP surround listening modes. You can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended).

Front left and right speakers

These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward slightly so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.

Center speaker

This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. For movies it’s used mainly for dialog.

Position it close to your TV (preferably on top) facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.

Surround left and right speakers

These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience.

Position them at the sides of the lis- tener, or slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equally spaced from the listener.

Subwoofer

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its posi- tion, the shape of your listening room, and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the sub- woofer in a front corner, or at one-third the way along the wall, as shown.

Tip: To find the best position for your sub- woofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the

one that provides the most satisfying results.

Corner position

1/3 wall position

Surround back left and right speakers

These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Surround EX, etc. They enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. Posi- tion them behind the listener about 2–3 feet (60–

100 cm) above ear level.

THX recommends that they be placed as close as pos- sible in order to make advantage of their proprietary ASA (Advanced Speaker Array) technology. If this con- dition is not possible, adjust the SurrBack Sp Spacing setting via the THX Audio Setup. (See page 74.)

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Contents AV Receiver ContentsTX-SR804 TX-SR804E Instruction ManualAVIS Important Safety InstructionsFor European Models PrecautionsMemory Backup For British modelsFor Canadian Models Supplied AccessoriesPrecautions—Continued For U.S. modelsAudio/Video FeaturesAmplifier ProcessingMain Room Multiroom CapabilityZone 2 Sub Room Connection ContentsTurning On & First Time Setup IntroductionFront Panel Getting to Know the AV ReceiverK L M N O P QRS T U V W Getting to Know the AV Receiver—ContinuedOn European Model 3Listening mode and format indicators Display1MUTING indicator 2ZONE 2 indicatorGetting to Know the AV Receiver—Continued Rear PanelNRS232 Getting to Know the AV Receiver—ContinuedNotes Remote ControllerInstalling the Batteries Using the Remote ControllerAbout the Remote Controller Modes Remote Controller—ContinuedRECEIVER/TAPE Mode ASTANDBY button Remote Controller—ContinuedRemote Controller—Continued DVD ModeRemote Controller-Continued CD, MD, and CDR ModesRemote Controller—Continued HDD ModeCenter speaker Connecting Your SpeakersEnjoying Home Theater Front left and right speakersUsing Dipole Speakers Connecting Your Speakers—ContinuedConnecting Your Speakers Connecting a Powered SubwooferConnecting the Speaker Cables Speaker Connection PrecautionsConnecting Your Speakers—Continued Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Notes Connecting Antenna—ContinuedConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM AntennaAV Connection Color Coding Connecting Your ComponentsAbout AV Connections Optical Digital JacksAudio Connection Formats Connecting Your Components—ContinuedWhich Connections Should I Use? Video Connection FormatsHint Connecting a TV or ProjectorC B a Connecting Your Components—Continuedor the other Connecting a DVD playerConnecting Your Components—Continued C B aConnecting Your Components—Continued Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input7.1 ch 5.1 chHint Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for PlaybackConnecting Your Components—Continued C B aConnecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for RecordingSatellite, cable, set-topbox, etc Connecting Your Components—ContinuedC B a HintAbout Copyright Protection Connecting Components with HDMIAbout HDMI Supported Audio FormatsAudio Signal Flow Chart Making HDMI ConnectionsConnecting Your Components—Continued Video Signal Flow ChartS-Videooutput Connecting Your Components—ContinuedSignal flow VIDEO 4 INPUT S VIDEOConnecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a CD PlayerConnecting a Turntable a INConnecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a Power AmplifierFor HDD-compatiblecomponents that Connecting an HDD-compatibleComponentConnecting the Power Cords of Other Components Connecting Your Components—ContinuedNotes Connecting Onkyo ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Connecting Your Components—ContinuedTurning On and Standby Turning On the AV ReceiverSmooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps AV receiver is connected First Time SetupAutomatic Speaker Setup NotesCheck the Results First Time Setup—ContinuedCancel Apply the ResultsUsing a Powered Subwoofer First Time Setup—ContinuedDistance Error Changing the Speaker Settings ManuallyFirst Time Setup—Continued HDMI Video SetupSetup closes Setup closes Component Video SetupFirst Time Setup-Continued Press the SETUP buttonSetup closes Digital Audio Input SetupFirst Time Setup—Continued Press the SETUP buttonSetup closes Changing the Input DisplayMinimum Speaker Impedance First Time Setup—ContinuedSetup closes TV Format Setup not North American modelsAM Frequency Step Setup on some models First Time Setup—ContinuedBasic AV Receiver Operation Playing Your AV ComponentsDisplaying AM/FM Radio Information Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to the Radio Listening to AM/FM StationsNotes Using RDS European Model OnlyListening to the Radio—Continued RDS Program Types PTYListening to the Radio—Continued Displaying Radio Text RTListening to Traffic News TP Finding Stations by Type PTYListening to the Radio—Continued Setting the Satellite Radio ModeNorth American Models Only Listening to XM Satellite RadioListening to the Radio—Continued Connecting the XM Mini-Tunerand Home DockSigning Up for XM Satellite Radio Selecting XM Satellite Radiobuttons to select a category Selecting XM Radio ChannelsListening to the Radio—Continued You can also use the Left and RightSetup closes Displaying XM Radio InformationPositioning the XM Antenna 1.Channel name 2.Channel number & Preset numberThe MEMORY indicator appears and Presetting AM, FM, and XM StationsSelecting Presets Deleting PresetsInput Channel Using the Multichannel DVD InputMultichannel DVD Input Settings Using the Multichannel DVD InputMuting the AV Receiver Adjusting Speaker LevelsSetting the Display Brightness Common FunctionsDisplaying Source Information Using the Sleep TimerUsing Headphones Common Functions—ContinuedSelecting on the AV Receiver Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Selecting the Listening ModesUsing the Listening Modes—Continued Using the Listening Modes—Continued About the Listening ModesUsing the Listening Modes—Continued Onkyo Original DSP ModesNotes RecordingRecording the Input Source Recording Audio and Video from Separate SourcesAbout the Onscreen Setup Menus Onscreen Setup MenusThe menu for the selected setting Adjusting the Listening ModesAudio Adjust Menu Using the Re-EQFunctionNeo:6 Music Adjusting the Listening Modes—ContinuedTone Control Settings PL IIx and Neo:6 Settings PL IIx Music 2 ch onlyMultiplex Dolby Digital SettingsMono/Multiplex Settings Mono LFE Level SettingWhen you’ve finished, press the Default Listening ModesAdjusting the Listening Modes—Continued SETUP buttonSpeaker Configuration Advanced SetupSpeaker Setup The Speaker Setup menu appearsSetup closes Advanced Setup—ContinuedLow-PassFilter for the LFE Channel Subwoofer ModeSetup closes Speaker DistanceAdvanced Setup—Continued The Speaker Setup menu appearsThe Speaker Setup menu appears Speaker Level CalibrationAdvanced Setup-Continued lute volume setting 82. If you normally listen at0–1ft 0–0.3m Default: Select this THX Audio SetupAdvanced Setup—Continued The Speaker Setup menu appearsThe Equalizer Settings menu appears Equalizer SettingsAdvanced Setup—Continued The Speaker Setup menu appearsTo name an AM or FM radio preset Input SetupCharacter Edit Advanced Setup-ContinuedAdvanced Setup—Continued IntelliVolumeVolume Setup PreferencesOSD Position OSD SetupHDMI Setup Lock SetupAdvanced Setup—Continued Changing the Remote Controller’s IDRemote IDs Changing the AV Receiver’s Remote IDPress the SETUP button Digital Input Signal FormatsAdvanced Setup—Continued SETUP buttonAdvanced Setup-Continued Correcting Sound and Picture SyncZone Connecting ZoneUsing an Amp in Zone Using Only Speakers in ZoneControlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver Powered Zone 2 SettingUsing Zone Zone 2—ContinuedTo Mute Zone Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote ControllerAdjusting the Volume for Zone Zone 2—ContinuedZone 2-Continued Using a Multiroom Kit with a CabinetUsing a Multiroom Kit with Zone Using a Multiroom Kit with Other ComponentsThe Remote indicator flashes twice Entering Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components remote control codeThe Remote indicator flashes five Resetting the Remote ControllerResetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons Controlling Other Components—Continuedremote controller mode Cancels functionsCancels functions Adjust the TV’s volumethe Remote indicator flashes twice Learning Commands from Other Remote ControllersControlling Other Components—Continued Deleting Macros Using MacrosMaking Macros Running MacrosPower TroubleshootingAudio Video Troubleshooting—ContinuedOthers Remote ControllerTuner RecordingTroubleshooting—Continued Video Section SpecificationAmplifier Section GeneralONKYO EUROPE UK Office 2 9 3 4 4 3ONKYO U.S.A. 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