Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( A or B ), and then make the connection. The video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver via the same type of connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( a or b ), and then make the connection.

Connection

AV receiver

Signal flow

VCR or DVD recorder

Picture quality

 

A

 

VCR/DVR OUT S

S-Video input

Better

 

 

 

VCR/DVR OUT V

Composite video input

Standard

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a

 

VCR/DVR OUT L/R

Audio L/R input

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT

Digital optical input

 

 

b

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

RS232

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM

 

 

 

 

IN 3

IN 2

IN 1(DVD)

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUX 1

GAME/TV

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

MONITOR

 

 

IR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

REMOTE

CB/PB

 

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE 2

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 1

(DVD)

CR/PR

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

OUT

A

 

 

IN

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

IN

IN

OUT

IN

IN

FRONT

CENTER

SURR

IN 2

(VCR/DVR)

L

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 3

(CBL/SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBWOOFER

 

a

IN 1

 

PHONO

 

CD

 

TAPE

AUX 1

GAME/TV

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

 

 

MULTI CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(GAME/TV)

GND

 

 

SURR BACK R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE2 R

 

 

FRONT R

 

SURR R

 

 

CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bi-AMP

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(CD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT R (BTL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

R

 

OPTICAL

AUDIO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

IN

IN

IN

VCR or DVR

Notes:

The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s on Standby.

If you want to record directly from your TV or another video source without going through the AV receiver, connect the audio and video outputs from your TV or other video component directly to the recording VCR/DVR’s audio and video inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV or VCR/DVR for details.

Video signals connected to composite video inputs can only be recorded via the VCR/DVR OUT V jack. So if your source TV or VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR/DVR must be connected to the VCR/DVR OUT V jack. Likewise, video signals connected to S-Video inputs can only be recorded via the VCR/DVR OUT S jack. So if your source TV or VCR is connected to an S-Video input, the recording VCR/DVR must be connected to the VCR/DVR OUT S jack.

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Onkyo TX-SR875, TX-SR805 instruction manual Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording, Digital Optical OUT

TX-SR805, TX-SR875 specifications

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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.

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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.

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