Connecting the Speaker Cables | Onkyo TX-NR1008 guide

•Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

•Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.

Connecting the Speaker Cables

Screw-type speaker terminals

Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of	1/2" to 5/8"(12 to 15 mm)
insulation from the ends of the
speaker cables, and twist the bare
wires tightly, as shown.

Using Banana Plugs (North American models)

•If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug.

•Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of the speaker terminal.

The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals. If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals.

Front high

Front wide

Front wide

Front high

right

right

Front right

Front left

left

left

Center

speaker

speaker

speaker

speaker

speaker

speaker

speaker

Surround	Surround	Surround	Surround
right	back right	back left	left
speaker	speaker	speaker	speaker

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Onkyo TX-NR1008 instruction manual Connecting the Speaker Cables, Screw-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2 to 5/8 12 to 15 mm

Contents

Introduction Connections Advanced Operations Controlling iPod & Other Components Board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm Always consider the environmental issues and follow10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or Away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like Precautions Installing the Batteries Supplied AccessoriesUsing the Remote Controller Aiming the Remote Controller Contents Amplifier Features40 FM/AM Presets excluding North American mod- els Processing THX Select2 Plus Amplifier is prohibited CBL/SAT , Game , PC , AUX , Tuner , TV/CD Front & Rear PanelsFront Panel Phones jack Zone 2, Zone 3 and OFF buttons Return button Setup MIC jackDisplay AUX Input jacks HDMI, VIDEO, Audio L/R and Digital 18 Digital in Coaxial and Optical jacks UREMOTE Control jack Universal Port jack Ethernet portRear Panel Front L/R, CENTER, Surr L/R Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Speaker Configuration Connecting the AV ReceiverConnecting Your Speakers Speaker Connection Precautions Connecting the Speaker Cables Screw-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2 to 5/8 12 to 15 mm Bi-amping the Front Speakers Using Dipole SpeakersConnecting Powered Subwoofers Connecting a Power Amplifier B c e Power amplifier I g AV Cables and Jacks About AV ConnectionsConnected image with AV components Hdmi cable Audio return channel ARC function Connecting Your Components with HdmiJack Signal Components Assignable Connecting Your Components Front Rear Remote Control Connecting Onkyo uComponentsHow to record the video Step North American European and Asian Taiwan models Models Connecting AntennaConnecting the Power Cord AC Inlet Which Connections Should I Use? Video Connection Formats Depends on the Audio TV Out setting Monitor Out setting set to AnalogPC in Analog RGB input signal is output at 720p resolution Audio Connection Formats Turning On Standby indicatorTurning On/Off the AV Receiver Turning Off Basic Operations Selecting the Language Used for the Onscreen Setup MenusSetting the Display Brightness Playing the Connected Component Selecting Speaker Layout Using the Sleep TimerMuting the AV Receiver Ch playback Using the Home Menu Changing the Input Display Using Headphones Using Activities to Start Easy Macros First measurement position Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker SetupUsing Audyssey MultEQ Enter Error Messages Changing the Speaker Settings Manually Using a Powered Subwoofer Listening to the Radio Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations Listening to the Radio Presetting FM/AM Stations Using RDS excluding North American and Taiwan models RDS program types PTY Finding Stations by Type PTYListening to Traffic News TP AV Recording Connecting a Recording ComponentRecording Selecting Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesListening Mode Buttons Input Source About Listening ModesExplanatory Notes Speaker Layout Listening Modes DTS-HD Master Resolution AudioDescription Input Speaker Source Layout DTS-HD High Audio Listening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Common Procedures in Setup Menu Advanced SetupOn-screen Setup Menus Menu OUT Main Input/Output AssignMonitor Out Changing Monitor Out setting manually Resolution Component Video Input Here are the default assignmentsHdmi Input BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC TV/CD, PHONO, Port BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC, AUX TV/CD, PHONO, Port Digital Audio InputAnalog Audio Input ` in 1, Speaker Setup Speaker Settings Speaker Distance Level Calibration BGC Equalizer SettingsTHX Audio Setup Dolby Audio AdjustMultiplex/Mono LFE Level Theater-DimensionalAudyssey DSX Audyssey Source SetupDynamic Volume Dynamic EQ Name Edit IntelliVolumeSync To correct a character Picture AdjustGame Mode Wide Mode*1*3 Film Mode*2*4*5 Resolution*2*4Picture Mode*1 Edge Enhancement*2*4 Listening Mode Preset Hardware Setup Miscellaneous Sirius Settings North American models Tuner Network Auto Power DownFirmware Update Tone Control Settings Lock SetupUsing the Audio Settings Speaker Levels Music Optimizer Audyssey SettingsLate Night Re-EQ Audio Selector Setting the Incoming Digital Signal Fixed ModeAudio Selector Network Requirements Connecting the AV ReceiverAbout NET Listening to vTuner Internet Radio Click on the Preset Internet Radio tabListening to Internet Radio Listening to Other Internet Radio Playing Music Files on a Server Registering Presets*1Station and Song Presets Items on the Internet Radio Top Menu Windows Media Player 11 Setup WAV Supported Audio File FormatsWMA AAC Server Requirements Windows Media Player 12 SetupRemote Playback from Media Server/ Personal Computer About Dlna Network Settings Using Remote Playback Dhcp Playing Music Files on a USB Device About USBUSB Mass Storage Device Requirements Random Playback Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in Zone Connecting ZoneConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver Multi Zone Zone 3 12V Trigger Connecting Your Zone 3 Speakers Directly to the AV receiverConnecting Your Zone 3 Speakers to an Amp in Zone Connect your Zone 3 speakers to the AV receiver’s Front Setting the Powered Zone 2/3 Setting the Multi Zone Controlling Zone 2/3 from the AV receiver Using Zone 2/3Controlling Zone 2/3 with the Remote Controller TOR Using a Multiroom Kit with Zone 2/3 Adjusting the Volume for ZonesAdjusting the Tone and Balance of Zone Muting Zones Using a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet Using a Multiroom Kit with Other Components Extended Mode control Connecting the iPod Directly to the USB PortStandard Mode control Controlling iPod Onkyo Dock Cable Connecting an Onkyo DockModels sold are different depending on the region Using the Onkyo Dock UP-A1 Dock Without the RI Control Controlling Your iPodRI Dock With the RI Control UDock Available buttonsOnkyo Dock Buttons UP-A1 Dock E/rENTER PLAYLISTe/r Controlling Other Components Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesLooking up for Remote Control Code Or if you are not sure about the exact model Use q/wto select Search by model numberVia network, and then press Enter Select Skip, and then press Enter Enter the appropriate remote control code for Entering Remote Control CodesRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via u Remote Mode BD/DVD You can reset the remote controller to its default settings Resetting Remote Mode ButtonsResetting the Remote Controller Controlling Other Components TV VOL q/w Components ButtonsCassettetape deck CH + Disc + Activities Setup Message for transfer will appear Learning CommandsTo learn more commands, repeat steps 2 Running Macros Using Normal MacrosDeleting Learning Commands Deleting Macros There’s no sound, or it’s very quiet TroubleshootingStandby indicator flashes red Can’t turn on the AV receiver About DTS signals There’s no sound with a certain signal formatCan’t select the Pure Audio listening mode Only the center speaker produces sound There’s no picture from a source connected to an Hdmi Remote controller doesn’t workThere’s no picture On-screen menus don’t appear Can’t access the music files on a USB device Can’t learn commands from another remote controllerCan’t access the server or Internet radio Stand-by power consumption CBL/SAT, GAME, or AUX input How do I change the language of a multiplex sourceUfunctions don’t work Nent Video Monitor OUT General SpecificationsAmplifier Section Tuner Section Video Section Audio Outputs Others About Copyright Protection About HdmiSupported Audio Formats Operations that can be performed with p connection Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or RecorderAbout p-compatible components Confirm the settings How to connect and setupConfirm the connecting and setting Operate with the remote controller Output Video Resolution ChartOutput Memo 103 Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH UK Branch