TX-SR875 TX-SR805

AV Receiver

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit.

Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

Introduction

Connection

Turning On & First Time Setup..... 44

Basic Operation
Playing your AV components	62
Listening to the Radio	63

Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 71

Advanced Operation

Troubleshooting

113

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Onkyo instruction manual TX-SR875 TX-SR805

Contents

TX-SR875 TX-SR805 Avis Important Safety Instructions Power PrecautionsFor models having a power cord with a polarized plug FCC Information for User For British models Precautions Contents Features Make sure you have the following accessories Supplied AccessoriesPower cord THX Ultra2 Main Room Multiroom CapabilityZone 2 Room Zone 3 Room Front Panel Getting to Know the AV Receiver Getting to Know the AV Receiver Display Rear Panel Digital Optical in 1, 2, and OUT Digital Coaxial in 1, 2,GND screw Front L/R, CENTER, Surr L/R, and Surr Back L/R Speakers Installing the Batteries Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller About the Remote Controller Modes Remote ControllerRECEIVER/TAPE Mode Remote Mode buttons Listening Mode buttonsTape mode Standby button DVD Mode CD/MD/CDR Modes Dock Mode Enjoying Home Theater Connecting Your SpeakersSubwoofer Surround back left and right speakers Connecting Your Speakers Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables Speaker Connection PrecautionsFully insert the bare wire Strip about 5/8 Bi-amping Speaker Hookup Bi-amping the Front Speakers Bridged Speaker Hookup Bridging the Front Speakers TX-SR875 only Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown American Model Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter About AV Connections Connecting Your ComponentsOptical Digital Jacks AV Connection Color Coding Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Connecting Your ComponentsHdmi Monitor Setting Set to Yes Which Connections Should I Use? TV, projector, etc Video Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc Hdmi Monitor Setting Set to NoAudio Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc Audio Connection Formats Video Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorAudio Connection Hint Or the other Connecting a DVD player DVD player Hooking Up the Multichannel Input VCR or DVR Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback Digital Optical OUT Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc About Hdmi Connecting Components with HdmiSupported Audio Formats About Copyright Protection Audio Signals Video SignalsMaking Hdmi Connections Game Console Connecting a Game Console Camcorder, etc Connecting a Camcorder or Other AV Component Connecting a Turntable Connecting a CD PlayerStep CD player Connecting a Power Ampliﬁer Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderPower ampliﬁer European model Connecting an RI Dock Connecting the Power Cord Connecting Onkyo ComponentsMalfunction Some components may not support all Functions Work Do the automatic speaker setup-this is essential Set the Power switch to the on positionTurning On the AV Receiver Turning On and Standby Speaker Settings First Time Setup Hdmi Monitor Setup First Time SetupButtons to select 1. Input/Output Assign, and then press Enter Buttons to select Resolution Using the Hdmi OUT ButtonCurrent setting is displayed Press the Hdmi OUT button Hdmi Input menu appears Hdmi Input SetupVersion OUT First Time Setup Assign, and then press Component Video Input SetupInput/Output Assign menu Appears Changing the Input Display These are the default assignments Digital Input SetupDigital Input menu appears Input selector Audio input Using the Digital Input Button Buttons to select an input selec Analog Input SetupTor Using Audyssey MultEQ XT Automatic Speaker Setup Audyssey MultEQ XTMeasurement Positions 1st measurement position Connect it to the Setup MIC Place the setup microphone atWhen prompted, place the setup Turn on the AV receiver When the calculations are com Error MessagesDisconnect the setup micro Phone Plete, the following screen Writing Error Speaker Detect ErrorOne of the front speakers has not been detected One of the surround speakers has not been detected Using a Powered Subwoofer Changing the Speaker Settings ManuallyReviewing the Results You want to review, and then Buttons to select 6. Miscella TV Format Setup Not North American modelsNeous, and then press Enter Buttons to select TV Format Hardware Setup menu appears AM Frequency Step Setup on some modelsButtons to select 7. Hardware Buttons to select AM Freq Select a listening mode and enjoy SettingsSee Using the Listening Modes on Playing Your AV Components Listening to the Radio Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to AM/FM Stations Listening to the Radio Tuning into Stations by FrequencyDisplaying AM/FM Radio Information Followed by the D.TUN button What is RDS? Using RDS not North American modelRDS Program Types PTY This allows you to search RDS radio stations by type see Finding Stations by Type PTY Displaying Radio Text RTListening to Trafﬁc News TP Selecting Presets Presetting AM/FM StationsDeleting Presets Setting the Display Brightness Adjusting Speaker LevelsCommon Functions Muting the AV Receiver Using Headphones Using the Sleep TimerCommon Functions Displaying Source Information Selecting Audio Inputs Specifying the Digital Signal Format Selecting with the Remote Controller Using the Listening ModesSelecting the Listening Modes Selecting on the AV Receiver Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format Using the Listening ModesAnalog and PCM Sources Sacd DSD, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus Sources DTS-ES TrueHD and DTS Sources DTS-HD Sources About the Listening Modes Use this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHSSound is output by the front left and right speakers DTS NEO6 DSD Onkyo Original DSP Modes Recording the Input Source RecordingRecording from Different AV Sources Menu Map Onscreen Setup MenusMain menu Submenu Using the Late Night Function Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the Re-EQ Function Audio Adjust Adjusting the Listening ModesTone Control Settings Multiplex/Mono Settings Direct SettingPLIIx/Neo6 Settings Dolby Digital Settings Listening Mode PresetsTheater-Dimensional Setting LFE Level Settings Audio formats supported by that input selector appear Speaker Setup Advanced SetupSpeaker Settings Buttons to select Subwoofer Crossover frequency Advanced Setup Double Bass Low-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel Speaker Distance Speaker Level Calibration Equalizer Settings THX Audio Setup Buttons to select THX Sub Source SetupWoofer, and use the Left Name Edit IntelliVolumeSync You want to give a custom name Satellite Radio When you’ve ﬁnished, useSirius Parental Lock Arrow Buttons To display the following screen Volume Setup Miscellaneous SetupVolume Display Maximum Volume OSD Setup Remote Control Hardware SetupZone 2 and Zone Analog Multich 100 Lock SetupLock Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver Connecting ZoneConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in Zone Zone 2 and Zone 102 Connecting Your Zone 3 SpeakersZone 2 and Zone Zone 2 Video Output TX-SR875 only 103 Powered Zone 2 Setting Using Zone 2 and Zone Zone 2/Zone 3 Out SettingsThis section explains how to use Zone 2 and Zone 104 105 On the remote controller, pressSelecting an Input Source for Zones Turning Off Zones Adjusting the Tone of Zone Adjusting the Volume of Zones Muting ZonesAdjusting the Balance of Zones 106 Using a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet Using a Multiroom Kit with Zone 2/3Using a Multiroom Kit with Other Components 107 Controlling Other Components Entering Remote Control Codes108 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via Resetting the Remote ControllerResetting the Remote Mode Buttons 109 CH +/-, TV CH + 110CH + Eject 111 Learning Commands 112 Using MacrosMaking Macros Running Macros 113 Troubleshooting 114 Troubleshooting 115 116 117 Speciﬁcations Speciﬁcations 118Audio Outputs Control Terminal Memo Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation 120Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo Europe UK Office