Connecting a Power Amplifier

If you want to use a more powerful power amplifier, you can use the AV receiver as a preamp. Connect all speaker outputs to the power amplifier. See the manuals supplied with your amplifier for details.

Note

*1 Specify “None” for any channel that you don’t want to output (➔ page 48).

SB···Surround Back, FH···Front High, FW···Front Wide

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Onkyo TX-NR809 instruction manual Connecting a Power Amplifier

Contents

TX-NR809 Away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like Local regulations when disposing of batteries10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or Board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm Precautions Transmission Supplied AccessoriesInstalling the batteries Aiming the remote controller Contents Processing FeaturesServices available may vary depending on the region Amplifier THX Select2 Plus European, Australian and Asian models Front & Rear PanelsFront Panel North American and Taiwan models Display Front L/R, CENTER, Surr L/R Rear PanelFront L/R, CENTER, Surr L/R, SB/FH/FW Subwoofer Zone 2 and Zone 3 PRE/LINE OUT jacks Controlling the tuner Remote ControllerControlling the AV Receiver Dimmer button Display button Muting button Screw-type speaker terminals Connecting the AV ReceiverConnecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables Number Speakers Speaker ConfigurationSpeaker Connection Precautions Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels Tip Using Dipole SpeakersUsing a Powered Subwoofer Bi-amping the Front Speakers Connecting a Power Amplifier Hdmi cable Connecting AV componentsAbout AV Connections AV Cables and Jacks Audio Return Channel is set to Auto Connecting Components with HdmiAudio Return Channel ARC function Jack Components Assignable EFG Connecting Your Components Jack/Port Components Assignable How to record a video source Remote Control Connecting Onkyo uComponentsConnecting a Recording Component System On/Auto Power On North American Connecting the AntennasConnecting the Power Cord Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet Turning Off AV receiver enters standby modeTurning On/Off the AV Receiver Turning On Playing the Connected Component Selecting the Language for the Onscreen Setup MenusControlling Contents of USB or Network Devices Playback Understanding Icons on the Display Playing an iPod/iPhone via USBEnter Listening to Internet Radio Playing a USB Device Listening to Other Internet Radio Registering My Favorites*1Top menu of Internet Radio Remote Playback Windows Media Player 11 SetupWindows Media Player 12 Setup Playing Music Files on a Server Listening to AM/FM Radio Using Remote PlaybackUsing the Tuner Tuning into Radio Stations Presetting AM/FM Stations Using RDS excluding North American and Taiwan modelsMode Displaying Radio Text RT Finding Stations by Type PTYListening to Traffic News TP First measurement position Using Basic FunctionsUsing the Automatic Speaker Setup Measurement procedure Press Enter Disconnect the speaker setup microphone When you’ve finished making the settings, press` Cancel Use q/wto select a target, and use e/rto change the setting Changing the Speaker Setup Manually Error Messages Selecting Listening Modes Using the Listening Modes Input Source Following audio formats are supported by the listening modeAbout Listening Modes Explanatory Notes Listening Modes Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes DSD*6 DTS THX Audyssey DSX *8 Listening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout Using the Home Menu Using the Sleep TimerSetting the Display Brightness VCR/DVR Using the Whole House ModeDisplaying Source Information Changing the Input Display Press Receiver followed by SP Layout repeatedly to select Using HeadphonesSelecting Speaker Layout Muting the AV Receiver Recording Using Easy Macros Explanatory Notes Advanced SetupOn-screen Setup Menus Common Procedures in Setup Menu Monitor Out Input/Output Assign BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC, AUX TV/CD, PHONO, Port Hdmi InputComponent Video Input BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC TV/CD, PHONO, Port Analog Audio Input Speaker SetupSpeaker Settings Digital Audio Input Front Wide*1*2*4, Front High*1*2*4 Subwoofer PhaseFront Center*1, Surround*1, Surround Back*2*3*4 Unit Wireless SubwooferSpeaker Distance Level Calibration Equalizer Settings THX Audio SetupBGC Audio Adjust Multiplex/MonoDolby Theater-Dimensional Audyssey DSXLFE Level Audyssey Source Setup IntelliVolume SyncName Edit Picture Mode*1 Picture AdjustTo correct a character Wide Mode*1*2 Edge Enhancement*3*5*6 Resolution*3*5Game Mode*3*4*5 Film Mode*3*5*6 Audio Selector Charge Mode Listening Mode Preset Miscellaneous Hardware SetupVolume Setup OSD Setup Tuner Multi Zone Lip Sync Auto StandbyAudio TV Out Audio Return Channel Firmware Update NetworkDhcp Remote Controller Setup Lock SetupUsing the Audio Settings Dolby Volume Speaker LevelsLate Night Re-EQ Music OptimizerRe-EQ Music Optimizer Making Multi Zone Connections Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiverConnecting the Zone Speakers to an Additional Amplifier Multi Zone Operating on the remote controller Controlling Zone 2/3 Components8RECEIVER Adjusting the Volume for Zones Adjusting the Tone and Balance of ZoneMuting Zones Using a Multiroom Kit with Zone Using a Multiroom Kit with a CabinetUsing a Multiroom Kit with Other Components Using the Onkyo Dock IPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo DockUP-A1 Dock RI Dock Controlling Your iPod/iPhone Random Available buttons Use q/w/e/rto select a character, and then press Looking up for Remote Control CodePress Receiver followed by Setup Use q/wto select a category, and then press Entering Remote Control Codes Controlling Other Components Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via uResetting Remote Mode Buttons Resetting the Remote Controller Guide TOP Menu Enter Setup Search Repeat Random ModeVCR/PVR 8SOURCE*1 Input Remote Learning CommandsDeleting Acquired Commands Following buttons cannot learn new commands Deleting Macros Using Normal MacrosMaking Macros Running Macros Troubleshooting PowerAudio About DTS signals There’s no sound with a certain signal formatCan’t select the Pure Audio listening mode Speaker volume cannot be set as required Remote Controller VideoTuner Music Server and Internet Radio UP-A1 Dock for iPod/iPhoneRecording Zone 2/3 Others USB Device Playback Component Video Monitor OUT Important Note Regarding Video Playback Before you start Firmware UpdateUpdate procedure Updating the Firmware via Network Troubleshooting Errors during an update via networkUpdating the Firmware via USB Select via USB and press Enter Press Receiver followed by Setup on Remote controllerUsing 8ON/STANDBY on the front panel, turn Errors during an update via USB Video Connection Formats Connection Tips and Video Signal Path OUT Audio Connection Formats Input 4K *2 1080p/24 1080i 720p 480p/576p 480i/576i Video Resolution ChartOutput Output Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder About p-compatible componentsOperations that can be performed with Connection Operate with the remote controller How to connect and setupConfirm the connecting and setting Confirm the settings About Hdmi Supported Audio FormatsAbout Copyright Protection Network/USB Features Connecting to the NetworkNetwork Requirements Remote playback Server RequirementsUSB Device Requirements Server playback About Dlna Supported Audio File Formats General SpecificationsAmplifier Section Tuner Section Video Section Others Audio Outputs Memo 4 0 0 7 0