Connecting Your Components, About AV Connections

Connecting Your Components

About AV Connections

•Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components.

•Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections.

Optical Digital Jacks

The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.

Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.

AV Connection Color Coding

RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right- channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs.

Left (white)	Analog audio	Left (white)

Right (red)		Right (red)
(Yellow)	Composite video	(Yellow)

• Push plugs in all the way to make

Right!

good connections (loose connec-

tions can cause noise or malfunc-

tions).

• To prevent interference, keep

Wrong!

audio and video cables away from

power cords and speaker cables.

AV Cables and Jacks

Video

	Cable		Jack	Description
			HDMI	HDMI connections can carry uncompressed stan-
HDMI			HDMI	dard- or high-deﬁnition digital video and audio and
HDMI				dard- or high-deﬁnition digital video and audio and
				offer the best picture and sound quality.
	Y	Y	Y	Component video separates the luminance (Y) and
Component	PB	PB	CB/PB	color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best
video cable			CB/PB	picture quality. (Some TV manufacturers label their
video cable	PR	PR		picture quality. (Some TV manufacturers label their
	PR	PR		component video jacks slightly differently.)
			CR/PR	component video jacks slightly differently.)
				S-Video separates the luminance and color signals
S-Video cable			S	and provides better picture quality than composite
				video.
Composite			V	Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,
video cable				and other video equipment.

Audio

Optical digital audio cable

Coaxial digital audio cable

Analog audio cable (RCA)

Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)

			This offers the best sound quality and allows you to
	OPTICAL		This offers the best sound quality and allows you to
			enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is
			the same as for coaxial.
			the same as for coaxial.
			This offers the best sound quality and allows you to
	COAXIAL		This offers the best sound quality and allows you to
	COAXIAL		enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is
			enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is
			the same as for optical.
			the same as for optical.

LThis cable carries analog audio. It’s the most

R		common connection format for analog audio and
R		can be found on virtually all AV components.
		can be found on virtually all AV components.
		This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is
FRONT CENTER	SURR SURR BACK typically used to connect DVD players with a 7.1-
		channel analog audio output. Several standard
		analog audio cables can be used instead of a multi-
SUBWOOFER	MULTI CH	channel cable.
		channel cable.

Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections.

TX-SR805, TX-SR875 specifications

The Onkyo TX-SR875 and TX-SR805 are both powerful AV receivers that have garnered attention for their impressive sound quality and robust feature sets. These models are designed to meet the needs of home theater enthusiasts looking for high-performance audio and video experiences.

The TX-SR875 is a 7.1-channel network AV receiver known for its ability to deliver breathtaking audio fidelity. One of its standout features is its HD Theater 3D processing, which utilizes advanced surround sound algorithms to create a genuinely immersive listening experience. The receiver supports various audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, which are essential for modern Blu-ray and streaming services that aim to provide high-resolution sound.

In addition to its audio prowess, the TX-SR875 features a user-friendly on-screen interface, making navigation through various settings and configurations straightforward. The inclusion of HDMI 1.3a inputs ensures compatibility with the latest video sources, allowing for full 1080p video pass-through. Furthermore, the receiver's Faroudja DCDi technology enhances video quality by reducing artifacts and improving upscaling for standard-definition content.

The TX-SR805 is slightly more streamlined but still boasts impressive capabilities. This 7.1-channel receiver shares many similarities with the TX-SR875, including support for high-definition audio formats and HDMI connectivity. However, it focuses more on providing essential features at a more accessible price point. The TX-SR805 features the same audio processing technologies as its higher-end counterpart, ensuring a quality listening experience with support for multi-channel surround sound.

Both receivers are equipped with Onkyo's proprietary Advanced Music Optimizer technology, which enhances compressed audio files, offering improved sound quality from MP3s or streaming services. The receivers also come with Audyssey MultiEQ technology, which automatically calibrates speaker settings based on your specific room acoustics, ensuring optimal sound quality tailored to your home environment.

In summary, the Onkyo TX-SR875 and TX-SR805 AV receivers deliver high-quality audio and video performance, making them excellent choices for home theater setups. Their combination of cutting-edge processing technologies, multiple audio format support, and user-friendly features set them apart in the competitive landscape of AV receivers. Whether you choose the TX-SR875 for its premium features or the TX-SR805 for its value-oriented offerings, both models promise a superior home entertainment experience.

Onkyo TX-SR805, TX-SR875 Connecting Your Components, About AV Connections, Optical Digital Jacks

Models: TX-SR805 TX-SR875