Onkyo 29400021, HT-RC180, TX-NR807 User Manual

AV Receiver

TX-NR807

Contents

Introduction ................................... 2

Connection ..................................18

HT-RC180

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.

Turning On & First Time Setup

Basic Operations.........................60

Using the Listening Modes ........74

Advanced Setup ..........................84

NET ............................................ 107

Multi Zone ................................115

Controlling Other Components

.....42

....123

Others......................................... 138

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS

OUVRIR

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart,

PORTABLE CART WARNIN

stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus

S3125A

combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power-supply cord or plug is dam-

aged,

B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the apparatus,

C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

water,

D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,

E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in

any way, and

F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in

performance this indicates a need for service.

16. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus

through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus. Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit.

17. Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and fol-

low local regulations when disposing of batteries.

18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides

and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, creating a fluelike gap for warm air to escape.

Precautions

1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder.

2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not userserviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer.

3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.

4. Power WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.

Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

5. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

6. Batteries and Heat Exposure War nin g

Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or the like.

7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer.

8. Handling Notes

• If you need to transport this unit, use the original

packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it.

• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit

for a long time, because they may leave marks on the case.

• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm

after prolonged use. This is normal.

• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may

not work properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it occasionally.

For U.S. models

FCC Information for User

CAUTION:

The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canadian Models

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Modèle pour les Canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE

LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

AT TE NT IO N : POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-

TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

Precautions—Continued

Supplied Accessories

For British models

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IMPORTANT

The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse in the plug.

For European Models

Declaration of Conformity

We,

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.

GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

K. MIYAGI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6)

(Note for China: The battery for the remote controller is not supplied for this unit.)

Speaker setup microphone

Indoor FM antenna

AM loop antenna

Power cord

(Plug type varies from country to country.)

LEFT

RIGHT

FRONT

SURROUND

FRONT

LEFT

FRONT

RIGHT

FRONT

LEFT

SURROUND

LEFT

FRONT

RIGHT

Speaker Cable

LEFT

RIGHT

SURROUND

LEFT

SURROUND

RIGHT

SURROUND

RIGHT

CENTER

SP-B/ZONE2

SURROUND BACK

SP-B/ZONE2

RIGHT

SURROUND BACK

RIGHT

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

LEFT

SP-B/ZONE2

RIGHT

SP-B/ZONE2

LEFT

SURROUND BACK

RIGHT

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

LEFT

SP-B/ZONE2

LEFT

RIGHT

FRONT HIGH

FRONT WIDE

FRONT HIGH

RIGHT

FRONT WIDE

LEFT

FRONT WIDE

LEFT

FRONT WIDE

RIGHT

FRONT WIDE

RIGHT

FRONT HIGH

RIGHT

FRONT HIGH

LEFT

FRONT HIGH

LEFT

Speaker cable labels

Power-plug adapter

Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver’s power cord (adapter varies from country to country).

*How to mount the AC plug:

* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product

name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color.

Contents

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions.......................................... 2

Precautions .................................................................... 3

Supplied Accessories ..................................................... 4

Features ......................................................................... 6

Front & Rear Panels....................................................... 8

Front Panel ................................................................. 8

Display...................................................................... 10

Rear Panel................................................................ 11

Remote Controller ........................................................ 14

Installing the Batteries .............................................. 14

Aiming the Remote Controller .................................. 14

Controlling the AV Receiver ..................................... 15

About Home Theater .................................................... 17

Enjoying Home Theater............................................ 17

Connection

Connecting the AV receiver.......................................... 18

Connecting Your Speakers....................................... 18

Bi-amping the Front Speakers.................................. 21

Connecting Antenna ................................................. 22

About AV Connections ............................................. 24

Connecting Components with HDMI ........................ 25

Connecting Both Audio & Video ............................... 27

Which Connections Should I Use? ........................... 27

Connecting a TV or Projector ................................... 30

Connecting a DVD Player......................................... 31

Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial

Set-top box, or Other Video Source....................... 34

Connecting a Game Console ................................... 35

Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device ............... 36

Connecting a CD Player or Turntable....................... 37

Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT

Recorder ................................................................ 38

Connecting a Power Amplifier ..................................39

Connecting an RI Dock............................................. 40

Connecting a Dock with the Universal Port Connector

Connecting Onkyo u Components ........................ 41

Connecting the Power Cord ..................................... 41

........ 32

....... 33

....... 40

Turning On & First Time Setup

Turning On the AV receiver.......................................... 42

Turning On and Standby .......................................... 42

First Time Setup ........................................................... 43

Monitor Setup (TX-NR807)....................................... 43

Selecting the Language used for the onscreen setup menus

Using the Onscreen Setup Menus............................ 45

Using the Display to change the settings ................. 45

Monitor Out Setup .................................................... 46

Video Input Setup ..................................................... 48

Digital Audio Input Setup .......................................... 50

Speaker Settings ...................................................... 51

TV Format Setup (European, Australian and Asian models)

FM/AM Frequency Step Setup ................................. 52

Changing the Input Display ...................................... 53

Audyssey MultEQ

Speaker Setup ....................................................... 54

Room Correction and

..... 44

...... 52

Basic Operations

Basic Operations .......................................................... 60

Selecting the Input Source ....................................... 60

Adjusting the Bass & Treble ..................................... 61

Displaying Source Information.................................. 61

Setting the Display Brightness.................................. 62

Muting the AV Receiver............................................ 62

Using the Sleep Timer .............................................. 62

Selecting Speaker Layout......................................... 63

Using Headphones ................................................... 63

Using Easy Macros................................................... 64

Listening to the Radio................................................... 66

Using the Tuner ........................................................ 66

Presetting AM/FM Stations....................................... 67

Using RDS (European models) ................................ 68

UP-A1 series Dock for iPod.......................................... 70

About the UP-A1 series Dock ................................... 70

Compatible iPod models........................................... 70

Function Overview .................................................... 70

Controlling iPod ........................................................ 71

Recording .....................................................................73

Using the Listening Modes

Using the Listening Modes ...........................................74

Selecting Listening Modes........................................ 74

Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format

About the Listening Modes .......................................81

......... 75

Advanced Setup

Advanced Setup ...........................................................84

Onscreen Setup Menus ............................................84

Speaker Setup .......................................................... 85

Audio Adjust.............................................................. 89

Source Setup ............................................................ 93

Assigning Listening Modes to Input Sources............ 97

Miscellaneous (Volume/OSD) Setup ........................98

Hardware Setup........................................................ 99

Lock Setup.............................................................. 103

Digital Input Signal Formats.................................... 103

Using the Audio Settings ........................................104

NET

NET ............................................................................ 107

About NET ..............................................................107

Connecting the AV Receiver................................... 107

Listening to Internet Radio...................................... 108

Playing Music Files on a Server .............................109

Network Settings..................................................... 113

Multi Zone

Multi Zone................................................................... 115

Multiroom Capability ...............................................115

Connecting Zone 2 ................................................. 116

Connecting Zone 3 ................................................. 117

Setting the Powered Zone 2/3 ................................118

Setting the Multi Zone............................................. 119

Using Zone 2/3 .......................................................120

Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2/3 and

Multiroom Control Kits (TX-NR807) ..................... 122

Controlling Other Components

Controlling Other Components ...................................123

Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ................123

Looking up for Remote Control Code .....................123

Entering Remote Control Codes............................. 125

Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components

Connected via u ................................................126

Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons .......................126

Resetting the Remote Controller ............................126

Controlling a TV ...................................................... 127

Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder ..........128

Controlling a VCR or PVR ...................................... 129

Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD Recorder

Controlling an RI Dock............................................ 132

Controlling a Cassette Recorder............................. 133

Activities Setup .......................................................134

Learning Commands ..............................................136

Using Normal Macros .............................................137

.......130

......131

Others

Troubleshooting.......................................................... 138

Specifications (TX-NR807) .........................................144

Specifications (HT-RC180) ......................................... 145

Video Resolution Chart............................................... 146

To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button (see page 138).

Features

Amplifier

(TX-NR807)

• 135 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)

• 180 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)

• 230 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA) (HT-RC180)

• 110 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)

• WRAT–Wide Range Amplifier Technology (5 Hz-100 kHz bandwidth)

• Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

• Push-Pull Amplifier Design with 3-Step Inverted Darlington Circuitry

• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer

Processing

• THX Select2 Plus*1 Certified

• HDMI Video Upscaling (to 1080p Compatible) with Faroudja DCDi Cinema Enhancement

• HDMI ver.1.3a with (Deep Color, x.v.Color, Lip Sync,

DTS

-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD*3, DSD and

Multi-CH PCM)

• Dolby Pro Logic IIz

– New Surround Format (front-

high)

• Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™*9 for New Surround Channels (front-wide/front-high)

• DTS Surround Sensation Speaker/Headphone Technology

• 4 DSP Modes for Gaming; Rock/Sports/Action/RPG

• Non-Scaling Configuration

• Direct Mode and Pure Audio Mode

• Music Optimizer

for Digital Music Files

• A-Form Listening Mode Memory

• Latest Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-Bit DAC Improves Jitter Performance for Cleaner Sound

• Two TI (Aureus) 32-bit Processing DSP

Connections

• 6 HDMI*5 Inputs and 1 Output (TX-NR807)

• 5 HDMI

• Onkyo for System Control

• 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical/ 3 Coaxial)

• Universal Port for UP-A1 (Dock for the iPod)/HD Radio™ DAB+ tuner module (European and Australian models)

• Dual Subwoofer Pre Out

• SIRIUS North American models)

• Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts

• Powered Zone 2/3

• Internet Radio* Connectivity (SIRIUS Internet Radio

Inputs and 1 Output (HT-RC180)

tuner module (North American models)/

Satellite Radio Connectivity (TX-NR807:

/vTuner/Last.fm/Pandora/Rhapsody)

* Services available may vary depending on the

region.

• Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files

• Bi-Amping Capability for FL/FR with SBL/SBR

Miscellaneous

• 40 SIRIUS*8/AM/FM Presets (TX-NR807: North American models)

• 40 AM/FM Presets (TX-NR807: Taiwan, European, Australian and Asian models and HT-RC180)

• Audyssey MultEQ Problems

• Audyssey Dynamic EQ™

• Audyssey Dynamic Volume™

• Crossover Adjustment (40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz)

• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 250 ms)

• Bi-Directional Preprogrammed (with onscreen display setup) RI-Compatible Learning Remote with 4 Activities and Mode-Key LEDs

*1.

*2.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark & the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS Surround Sensation are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

*3.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*4. Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

*5.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

*6.

HD Radio™ and the HD Radio Ready logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately).

*7. In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio

amplifier is prohibited.

®*9

to Correct Room Acoustic

for Loudness Correction

Features—Continued

*8.

SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. SIRIUS and XM subscriptions sold separately. Taxes and a one-time activation fee may apply. XM tuners and home docks or SIRIUS tuners (each sold separately) are required to receive the SIRIUS or XM satellite radio service. All programming and fees subject to change. It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Systems. Service not available in Alaska and Hawaii.

*9.

Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ

Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™, Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ and Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories.

THX Select2 Plus

Before any home theater component can be THX Select2 Plus certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Select2 Plus logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come. THX Select2 Plus requirements define hundreds of parameters, including power amplifier performance, and pre-amplifier performance and operation for both digital and analog domains. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which accurately translate movie soundtracks for home theater playback.

* “Xantech” is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation. * “Niles” is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation. * Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the

U.S. and other countries.

* “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. * Rhapsody and the Rhapsody logo are registered trademarks of

RealNetworks, Inc.

* “DLNA

, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.”

(TX-NR807) This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity. The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.

a ON/STANDBY button (42)

This button is used to set the AV receiver to On or Standby.

b STANDBY indicator (42)

This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.

c ZONE 2 indicator (120)

This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected.

d ZONE 3 indicator (120)

This indicator lights up when Zone 3 is selected.

e Input selector buttons (60)

These buttons are used to select from the following input sources: DVD/BD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX, TV/TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO, PORT, NET.

f Remote control sensor/transmitter (14)

The sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. The transmitter transmits setting data to the remote controller.

g Display

See “Display” on page 10.

fe ga b

Front flap

h DISPLAY button (61)

This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source.

i MASTER VOLUME control (60) and indicator

This control is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver to –Q dB, –81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). The volume level can also be displayed as an absolute value. See “Volume Setup” on page 98.

j PURE AUDIO button and indicator (74)

Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indicator lights up when this mode is selected. Pressing this button again selects the previous listening mode.

Pull here to open the flap

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

(North American and Taiwan models)

klm n o p qr s t u xw

y z

(European, Australian and Asian models)

The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.

k PHONES jack (63)

This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.

l ZONE 2, ZONE 3, and OFF buttons (120)

The [ZONE 2] button is used when turn on Zone 2. The [ZONE 3] button is used when turn on Zone 3. The [OFF] button is used to turn off Zone 2 or Zone 3.

m TONE button (61, 121)

Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble) for the main room, the tone and balance for Zone 2 or Zone 3.

n LEVEL button (121)

Used when adjusting the volume level of Zone 2 or Zone 3.

o MONITOR OUT button (TX-NR807) (43)

Used to set the “Monitor Out” setting.

Re-EQ button (HT-RC180) (105)

Used to turn the Re-EQ function on or off.

p LISTENING MODE buttons (74)

MOVIE/TV button

Selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV.

MUSIC button

Selects the listening modes intended for use with music.

GAME button

Selects the listening modes intended for use with video games.

THX button

Selects the THX listening modes.

q DIMMER button (62)

(North American and Taiwan models)

This button is used to adjust the display brightness.

RT/PTY/TP button (68) (European, Australian and Asian models)

This button is used for RDS (Radio Data System). The [RT/PTY/TP] button does not work in areas where RDS broadcasts are not available. See “Using RDS (European models)” on page 68.

r MEMORY button (67)

This button is used when storing or deleting radio presets.

s TUNING MODE button (66)

This button is used to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode.

t Arrow, TUNING, PRESET and ENTER

buttons

When the AM or FM input source is selected, the TUNING [q]/[w] buttons are used to tune the tuner, and the PRESET [e]/[r] buttons are used to select radio presets (see pages 67, 69). When the onscreen setup menus are used, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The [ENTER] button is also used with the onscreen setup menus.

u SETUP button

This button is used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on the connected TV.

v RETURN button

This button is used to return to the previously displayed onscreen setup menu.

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

w SETUP MIC jack (55)

Audyssey MultEQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup microphone connects here.

x AUX INPUT (36)

This input can be used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on. There are jacks for composite video, analog audio, and optical digital audio.

Display

bdcfea g

y Up [r] and Down [e] buttons (61, 104, 121)

Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble) for the main room and the volume, tone and balance for Zone 2 or Zone 3.

z MUSIC OPTIMIZER button (105)

Turns the Music Optimizer on or off.

A POWER switch (42)

(European, Australian and Asian models)

This is the main power switch. When set to OFF, the AV receiver is completely shutdown. It must be set to ON to set the AV receiver to On or Standby.

hij

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a Speaker/channel indicators

Indicate the speaker channels used by the current listening mode. The following abbreviations indicate which audio channels are outputted for the current listening mode.

LW: Front wide left LH: Front high left RH: Front high right RW: Front wide right FL: Front left C: Center FR: Front right SL: Surround left SW: Subwoofer (Low Frequency Effects) SR: Surround right SBL: Surround back left SB: Surround back SBR: Surround back right

b ZONE 2 indicator (120)

Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is being used.

c ZONE 3 indicator (120)

Lights up when Powered Zone 3 is being used.

d Listening mode and format indicators (74)

Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format.

e NETWORK indicator (108)

Lights up when the AV receiver can establish a connection to the media server or internet radio stations.

f Tuning indicators

RDS (European models) (68):

Lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System).

AUTO (66):

Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected for AM or FM radio. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is selected.

TUNED (66):

Lights up when tuned to a radio station.

FM STEREO (66):

Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station.

g SLEEP indicator (62)

Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

h Bi AMP indicator (21)

Lights up when the “Speakers Type(Front)” setting is set to “Bi-Amp”.

i Headphone indicator (63)

Lights up when a pair of headphones are plugged into the PHONES jack.

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Front & Rear Panels—Continued

j Audyssey indicator (54, 87)

Flashes during Audyssey MultEQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup. Lights up when the “Equalizer Settings” is set to “Audyssey” or Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™ listening mode is selected.

Dynamic EQ indicator (91):

“Dynamic EQ” lights when “Dynamic EQ” is enable.

Dynamic Volume indicator (91):

“Vol” lights when “Dynamic Volume” is enable.

Rear Panel

* North American models(TX-NR807)

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k Message area

Displays various information.

l Audio input indicators

Indicate the type of audio input that’s selected as the audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL.

m Volume level (60)

Displays the volume level.

n MUTING indicator (62)

Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.

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a DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 and 2

These optical digital audio inputs are for connecting components with optical digital audio outputs, such as CD and DVD/BD players. They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Audio Input Setup” on page 50.

b DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1, 2, and 3

These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting components with coaxial digital audio outputs, such as CD and DVD/BD players. They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Audio Input Setup” on page 50.

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c u REMOTE CONTROL

This u (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to an u jack on another Onkyo AV component. The AV receiver’s remote controller can then be used to control that component. To use u, you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other AV component, even if they are connected digitally.

d RS232 (TX-NR807)

Terminal for control.

e UNIVERSAL PORT

This port is for connecting the component with the Universal Port connector such as UP-A1 series Dock.

f ETHERNET

This port is for connecting the AV receiver to your Ethernet network (e.g., router or switch) for playing music files on a networked computer or media server, or for listening to Internet radio.

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

g SIRIUS antenna

(TX-NR807: North American models)

This jack is for connecting a SIRIUS Satellite Radio antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS instructions).

h MONITOR OUT

These S-Video and composite video jacks should be connected to a video input on your TV or projector.

i HDMI IN 1–6 and OUT (TX-NR807)

HDMI IN 1–5 and OUT (HT-RC180)

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connections carry digital audio and digital video. The HDMI inputs are for connecting components with an HDMI output, such as a DVD player, Bluray Disc Player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “HDMI Input Setup” on page 48. The HDMI output is for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input.

j COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 and 2

These RCA component video inputs are for connecting components with a component video output, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Component Video Setup” on page 49.

k COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT

These RCA component video outputs are for connecting a TV or projector with a component video input.

l FM ANTENNA

This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.

AM ANTENNA

These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.

m IR IN/OUT (TX-NR807)

A commercially available IR receiver can be connected to the IR IN jack, allowing you to control the AV receiver while you’re in Zone 2/3, or control it when it’s out of sight, for example, installed in a cabinet.

A commercially available IR emitter can be connected to the IR OUT jack to pass IR (infrared) remote control signals through to other components.

n 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 (TX-NR807)

This output can be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on a component in Zone 2. When Zone 2 is turned on, a 12-volt trigger signal is output.

12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 3 (TX-NR807)

This output can be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on a component in Zone 3. When Zone 3 is turned on, a 12-volt trigger signal is output.

o AC INLET

The supplied power cord is connected here. The other end of the power cord should be connected to a suitable wall outlet.

p GND screw

This screw is for connecting a turntable’s ground wire.

q PHONO IN

These analog audio inputs are for connecting a turntable.

r CD IN

These analog audio inputs are for connecting a CD player’s analog audio output.

s TV/TAPE IN/OUT

These analog audio inputs and outputs are for connecting a TV or recorder with an analog audio input and output (cassette, Mini Disc, etc.).

t GAME IN

Here you can connect a game console, etc. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio.

u CBL/SAT IN

Here you can connect a cable/satellite receiver, settop box, etc. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio.

v VCR/DVR IN/OUT

Here you can connect a VCR or DVR (digital video recorder). Input and output jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio.

w DVD/BD IN

Here you can connect a DVD/BD player. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. You can connect a DVD/BD player’s 2-channel analog audio output.

x PRE OUT: FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R,

and SURR BACK L/R

These multichannel analog audio outputs can be connected to the analog audio input on a multichannel power amplifier for when you want to use the AV receiver solely as a preamplifier.

y PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER

These analog audio outputs can be connected to a powered subwoofer. You can connect the powered subwoofer with two PREOUT: SUBWOOFER jacks respectively. The same signal is output from each jack.

z PRE OUT: ZONE 2, ZONE 3 L/R

These analog audio outputs can be connected to the line inputs on amplifiers in Zone 2 and Zone 3.

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

A FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR/ZONE 3 L/R,

SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L/R, FRONT HIGH L/R, and FRONT WIDE L/R

These terminal posts are for connecting the front L/R, center, surround/zone 3 L/R, surround back/ zone 2 L/R, front high L/R, and front wide L/R speakers. The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L/R terminal posts can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers respectively, or used to biamp the front speakers. See “Bi-amping the Front Speakers” on page 21”. The SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L/R terminals can be used with surround back speakers respectively, or used to connect the speakers in Zone 2. See “Connecting Zone 2” on page 116. The SURR/ZONE 3 L/R terminals can be used with surround speakers respectively, or used to connect the speakers in Zone 3. See “Connecting Zone 3” on page 117.

See pages 18-41 for connection information.

Remote Controller

Installing the Batteries

To open the battery compartment, press

the small lever and remove the cover.

Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)

in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

Replace the cover and push it shut.

Aiming the Remote Controller

To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

Transmission

Remote control sensor

AV r e c eive r

30° off center (Left/Right/Up/Down)

Received

Transmitter

Incoming sensor

15° off center (Left/Right/Up/Down)

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

AV r e c eive r

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Notes:

• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries.

• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries.

• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

• Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

Notes:

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing.

• If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably.

• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote controller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries.

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing.

• The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle between it and the AV receiver’s remote control sensor.

• When the remote control codes have been registered and you want to operate another component (page 125), or when you want to operate an Onkyo component without u connection, point the remote controller at the other component to use it.

• When you want to operate an Onkyo component with u connection or an -compatible compo- nent connected via HDMI (pages 127, 128), point the remote controller at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor.

Remote Controller—Continued

Controlling the AV Receiver

To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER] button to select Receiver mode.

You can also use the remote controller to control your DVD/BD player, CD player, and other components.

See page 125 for more details.

a b

c d

n o

e f g

p

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a STANDBY button (42)

Sets the AV receiver to Standby.

b ON button (42)

Turns on the AV receiver.

c ACTIVITIES buttons (64, 137)

Used with the MACRO function.

d REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons

(60, 127 to 133)

Selects the remote controller modes and the input sources.

e SP LAYOUT button (63)

This button is used to change Front High speakers and Front Wide speakers and Surround Back speakers.

f Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons

Used to select and adjust settings.

g SETUP button

Used to change settings.

h LISTENING MODE buttons (74)

Used to select the listening modes.

i DIMMER button (62)

Adjusts the display brightness.

j DISPLAY button (61)

Displays information about the current input source.

k MUTING button (62)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

l VOL [q]/[w] button (60)

Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode.

m VIDEO button (43, 47, 95)

Used to change video settings.

n RETURN button

Returns to the previous display when changing settings.

o AUDIO button (104)

Used to change audio settings. When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (page 100), this button is disabled.

p SLEEP button (62)

Used with the Sleep function.

*1 When you want to change the remote controller mode without

changing the current input source , press the [MODE] button and within about eight seconds, press the REMOTE MODE button. Then, with the AV receiver’s remote controller, you can control the component corresponding to the button you pressed.

Remote Controller—Continued

■ Controlling the tuner

To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly.

1 Arrow [q]/[w] buttons

Used to tune into radio stations.

2 D.TUN button (66)

(TUNER remote mode only) Selects the Direct tuning mode.

3 DISPLAY button

Displays information about the band, frequency, preset number, and so on.

4 CH +/– button (67)

Used to select radio presets.

5 Number buttons (66, 67)

Used to select radio stations directly in the Direct tuning mode. Also you can select a preset directly.

Note:

An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via u can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see page 133).

About Home Theater

Enjoying Home Theater

Thanks to the AV receiver’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. With DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes. You can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended).

Front left and right speakers

These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.

Front high left and right speakers

These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height, Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™, etc. They enhance significantly the spatial experience. Position them at least 3.3 feet (100 cm) above the front left and right speakers (and as high as possible). Although it is acceptable to place left and right at an angle slightly wider than the front left and right speakers.

Center speaker

This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. In movies it’s used mainly for dialog. Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.

Front wide left and right speakers

These speakers are necessary to enjoy Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™, etc. They enhance significantly the spatial experience. Position them at the outside of the front left and right speakers. Although it is acceptable to place left and right at an angle slightly wider than the front left and right speakers.

Subwoofer

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of your listening room, and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the width of the wall, as shown. Tip: To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results.

1/3 of wall position

Surround back left and right speakers

These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Surround EX, etc. They enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. Position them behind the listener about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 100 cm) above ear level.

Surround left and right speakers

These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equidistant from the listener.

Corner position

Connecting the AV receiver

Connecting Your Speakers

Speaker Configuration

For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have.

Number of speakers: 23456777889991011

Front left ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓

Front right ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓

Center ✓ ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓

Surround left ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓

Surround right ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓

Surround back* ✓✓✓✓

Surround back left ✓✓✓✓

Surround back right ✓✓✓✓

Front high left ✓✓✓✓✓✓

Front high right ✓✓✓✓✓✓

Front wide left ✓ ✓ ✓✓✓✓

Front wide right ✓ ✓ ✓✓✓✓

* If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L terminals.

No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings. You can do this automatically

(see page 54) or manually (see page 85).

Note:

Front high, surround back and front wide speakers produce no sound at the same time.

Attaching the Speaker Labels

The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are all red (the negative (–) speaker terminals are all black).

Speaker Color

Front left, Zone 2 left White

Front right, Zone 2 right Red

Center Green

Surround left, Zone 3 left Blue

Surround right, Zone 3 right Gray

Surround back left, Zone 2 left Brown

Surround back right, Zone 2 right Tan

Front high left White

Front high right Red

Front wide left White

Front wide right Red

The supplied speaker cable labels are also color-coded and you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in accordance with the above table. Then all you need to do is to match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal.

(North American, Taiwan, Australian and Asian 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.

Connecting a Powered Subwoofer

Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on your powered subwoofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, connect the PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on the amp.

You can connect the powered subwoofer with two PREOUT: SUBWOOFER jacks respectively.

The same signal is output from each jack.

Powered subwoofer

LINE INPUT

Connecting the AV receiver—Continued

Using Dipole Speakers

You can use dipole speakers for the surround left and right, surround back left and right speakers. Dipole speakers output the same sound in two directions.

Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them to indicate how they should be positioned. The surround left and right dipole speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward the TV/screen, while the surround back left and right and front high left and right and front wide left and right dipole speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward each other, as shown.

Dipole speakers

9 10

TV/screen

11 12

7 8

1. Subwoofer

2. Front left speaker

3. Center speaker

4. Front right speaker

5. Surround left speaker

6. Surround right speaker

7. Surround back left speaker

Normal speakers

9 10

TV/screen

11 12

8. Surround back right speaker

9. Front high left speaker

10.Front high right speaker

11.Front wide left speaker

12.Front wide right speaker

7 8

Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

• You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or more, but less than 6 ohms, be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance to “4ohms” (see page 51). If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may be activated.

• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections.

• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.

• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to negative (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.

• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided.

• If you use 4 or 5 speakers, connect each of the two

surround speakers to the SURR/ZONE 3 L/R terminals. Do not connect them to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L/R, FRONT WIDE L/R, or FRONT HIGH L/R terminals.

• Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

• Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have contact with the AV receiver’s rear panel. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

• 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 AV receiver—Continued

Connecting the Speaker Cables

Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to

15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

Unscrew the 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/ZONE 2 L terminals.

1/2" to 5/8"

(12 to 15 mm)

Fully insert the bare

wires.

Screw the terminal tight.

Front high

right　

speaker

Surround

right

speaker

Front wide

right

speaker

Front right

speaker

Surround back right

speaker

Front left

speaker

Front wide left

speaker

Surround

back left

speaker

Front high

left

speaker

Center

speaker

Surround

left

speaker

Connecting the AV receiver—Continued

Bi-amping the Front Speakers

The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L/R terminal posts can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers respectively, or bi-amped to provide separate tweeter and woofer feeds for a pair of front speakers that support bi-amping, providing improved bass and treble performance.

• When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room.

• For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers’ woofer terminals. And the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers’ tweeter terminals.

• Once you’ve completed the bi-amping connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the “Speakers Type(Front)” setting to “Bi-Amp” to enable biamping (see page 51).

Important:

• When making the bi-amping connections, be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers’ tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals.

• Bi-amping can only be used with speakers that support bi-amping. Refer to your speaker manual.

Bi-amping Speaker Hookup

Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT R positive (+)

terminal to the right speaker’s positive (+) Woofer (low) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s FRONT R negative (–) terminal to the right speaker’s negative (–) Woofer (low) terminal.

Connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK/ZONE 2

R positive (+) terminal to the right speaker’s positive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK/ZONE 2 R negative (–) terminal to the right speaker’s negative (–) Tweeter (high) terminal.

Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT L positive (+)

terminal to the left speaker’s positive (+) Woofer (low) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s FRONT L negative (–) terminal to the left speaker’s negative (–) Woofer (low) terminal.

Connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK/ZONE 2

L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker’s positive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L negative (–) terminal to the left speaker’s negative (–) Tweeter (high) terminal.

Tweeter (high)

Right speaker

Woofer (low)

Tweeter (high)

Woofer (low)

Left speaker

Connecting the AV receiver—Continued

Connecting Antenna

This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.

The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner.

AM ANTENNA push terminals

FM ANTENNA jack

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

(North American and Taiwan models)

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 23).

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only.

Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting

the tabs into the base, as shown.

Connect both wires of the AM loop

antenna to the AM antenna push terminals, as shown.

(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so they can be connected either way around.) Make sure that the wires are attached securely and that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

(European, Australian and Asian models)

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

Use thumbtacks or something similar to

fix the FM antenna into position.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Push Insert wire Release

Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 23).

Caution:

Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when using thumbtacks.

Connecting the AV receiver—Continued

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.

Notes:

• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft.

• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line of sight to your local FM transmitter.

• Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.

• For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment.

• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna

If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.

Outdoor antenna

Insulated antenna cable

AM loop antenna

Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside horizontally, but good results can sometimes be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.

Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.

■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter

It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown.

TV/FM antenna splitter

To AV receiver To TV (or VCR)

Connecting the AV receiver—Continued

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 Cables & Jacks

Video / Audio

Cable Jack Description

HDMI

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)

Right (red) Right (red)

(Yellow)

• Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions).

• To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.

HDMI

HDMI connections can carry uncompressed standard- or high-definition digital video and audio and offer the best picture and sound quality.

Analog audio

Composite video

Left (white)

(Yellow)

Right!

Wrong!

Video

Component video cable

S-Video cable

Composite video cable

Audio

Optical digital audio cable

Coaxial digital audio cable

Analog audio cable (RCA)

B/CB

PR/CR

B/CB

PR/CR

The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs.

OPTICAL

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently).

S-Video separates the luminance and color signals and provides better picture quality than composite video.

Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and other video equipment.

Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). The audio quality is the same as for coaxial.

Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). The audio quality is the same as for optical.

This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most common connection format for analog audio, and can be found on virtually all AV components.

Connecting the AV receiver—Continued

Connecting Components with HDMI

About HDMI

Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, DVD/BD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With HDMI, a single cable can carry control signals, digital video, and up to eight channels of digital audio (2-channel PCM, multichannel digital audio, and multichannel PCM).

The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)*1, so TVs and displays with a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (This may not work with some TVs and displays, resulting in no picture.) The AV receiver uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) can display the picture.

The AV receiver’s HDMI interface is based on the following standard: x.v.Color, Deep Color, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DSD, and Multichannel PCM

Supported Audio Formats

• 2-channel linear PCM (32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)

• Multichannel linear PCM (up to 7.1 ch, 32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)

• Bitstream (DSD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTSHD Master Audio)

Your DVD/BD players must also support HDMI output of the above audio formats.

■ Onkyo for System Control

, which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard. CEC provides interoperability between various components, however, operation with components other than -compatible components cannot be guaranteed.

• Set “HDMI Control (RIHD)” to “On” (page 101).

• See “Controlling a TV” (page 127) and “Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder” (page 128) for operation.

*2,

so only HDCP-compatible components

Notes:

• Do not connect the -compatible component more than the following number to the HDMI input terminal so

that the linked operations work properly.

a. DVD/BD player is up to three. b. DVD/BD recorder is up to three. c. Cable/Satellite Set-top box is up to four.

• Do not connect the AV receiver to the other AV receiver /AV amplifier via HDMI.

• When the -compatible component more than the above-mentioned is connected, the linked operations are

not guaranteed.

About Copyright Protection

The AV receiver supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)*2, a copy-protection system for digital video signals. Other devices connected to the AV receiver via HDMI must also support HDCP.

*1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The digital display interface standard set by the DDWG *2 HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection): The video encryption technology developed by Intel for HDMI/DVI. It’s designed to

protect video content and requires a HDCP-compatible device to display the encrypted video.

*3 DDWG (Digital Display Working Group): Lead by Intel, Compaq, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, IBM, NEC, and Silicon Image, this open

industry group’s objective is to address the industry’s requirements for a digital connectivity specification for high-performance PCs and digital displays.

in 1999.

Connecting the AV receiver—Continued

Making HDMI Connections

Step 1:

Use HDMI cables to connect the AV receiver’s HDMI jacks to your HDMI-compatible DVD/BD player, TV, projector, and so on.

Step 2:

Assign each HDMI IN to an input selector in the HDMI Input Setup (see page 48).

■ Video Signals

Digital video signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are normally output by the HDMI OUT for display on your TV. Composite video, S-Video, and component video sources can be upconverted for the HDMI output. See “Video Connection Formats (TX-NR807)” on page 27 and “Video Connection Formats (HT-RC180)” on page 29 for more information.

■ Audio Signals

Digital audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are output by the speakers and headphones connected to the AV receiver. Normally, they are not output by the HDMI OUT, unless the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (see page 100).

Hint!

To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV’s speakers:

•Set the “TV Control” setting to “On” (see page 102) for an -compatible TV.

•Set the “Audio TV Out” setting to “On” (see page 100) when the TV is not compatible with or the “TV Control” setting to “Off”.

•Set your DVD/BD player’s HDMI audio output setting to PCM.

HDMI

DVD/BD player

HDMI

OUT

HDMI HDMI

IN 1

(DVD/BD)

Notes:

• The HDMI video stream is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface), so TVs and displays with a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that DVI connections only carry video, so you’ll need to make a separate connection for audio.) However, reliable operation with such an adapter is not guaranteed. In addition, video signals from a PC are not guaranteed.

• When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set the HDMI component so that its video can be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). If the TV power is off or the TV is set to another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off.

• When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (see page 100) to hear from your TV’s speakers, if you control the AV receiver volume, the sound will be output from the AV receiver’s speakers, too. The

“TV Control” is set to “On”

to hear from speakers of -compatible TV, by controlling the AV receiver’s volume, the AV receiver’s speakers will produce sound while the TV’s speakers are muted. To stop the AV receiver’s speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV’s settings, or turn down the AV receiver’s volume.

• The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the connected source component. If the picture is poor or there’s no sound from a component connected via HDMI, check its setup. Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for details.

Connecting the AV receiver—Continued

Connecting Both Audio & Video

By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD/BD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you can select both the audio and video simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on the AV receiver.

: Signal Flow

Video

Audio

DVD/BD player, etc.

Speakers

(see page 20 for connection information)

Video

Audio

TV, projector,

etc.

Which Connections Should I Use?

The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components. Use the following sections as a guide.

Video Connection Formats (TX-NR807)

Video equipment can be connected to the AV receiver by using any one of the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality.

The AV receiver can upconvert and downconvert between video formats, depending on the “Monitor Out” setting, which generally determines whether video signals are upconverted for the component video output or the HDMI output.

For optimal video performance, THX recommends that video signals pass through the system without upconversion (e.g., component video input through to component video output). It is also recommended that you press the [VCR/DVR] and [RETURN] buttons on the AV receiver at the same time. Select “Skip” in the “VideoProcessor” setting on the display. To reset back to the original setting, press the same button at the same time.

■ “Monitor Out” Setting Set to “HDMI”

With the “Monitor Out” setting set to “HDMI” (see page 43), video input signals flow through the AV receiver as shown, with composite video, S-Video, and component video sources all being upconverted for the HDMI output. Use this set-

ting if you connect the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT to your TV.

The composite video, S-Video, and component video outputs pass through their respective input signals as they are.

Note:

If not connected to HDMI OUT, the “Monitor Out” setting will be automatically switched to “Analog” (see page 28). In this case, the setting of the output resolution will be that for HDMI output (see page 46). Moreover, it will be switched to “1080i” when “1080p” is selected, and to “Through” when “Auto” is selected.

DVD/BD player, etc.

AV receiver

TV, projector, etc.

Video Signal Flow Chart

Composite

S-Video

MONITOR OUT

S-Video

Component

HDMI

Connecting the AV receiver—Continued

■ “Monitor Out” Setting Set to “Analog”

With the “Monitor Out” setting set to “Analog” (see page 43), video input signals flow through the AV receiver as shown, with composite video and S-Video sources being upconverted for the component video output. Use this setting if you

connect the AV receiver’s COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT to your TV.

Composite video is upconverted to S-Video and S-Video is downconverted to composite video. Note that these conversions only apply to the MONITOR OUT V and S outputs, not the VCR/DVR OUT V and S outputs. The composite video, S-Video, and component video outputs pass through their respective input signals as they are. This signal flow also applies when the “Resolution” setting is set to “Through” (see page 46).

Video Signal Flow and the Resolution Setting

When the “Monitor Out” setting is set to “Analog” (see page 43), if the “Resolution” setting is set to anything other than “Through” (see page 46), the video signal flow will be as shown here, with composite video and S-Video sources being upconverted for the component video output.

The composite video, S-Video, and component video outputs pass through their respective analog input signals as they are. HDMI input signals are not output.

DVD/BD player, etc.

AV receiver

TV, projector, etc.

DVD/BD player, etc.

AV receiver

Video Signal Flow Chart

Composite

S-Video

MONITOR OUT

S-Video

Video Signal Flow Chart

S-Video

MONITOR OUT

S-Video

Component

HDMI

TV, projector, etc.

Connecting the AV receiver—Continued

Video Connection Formats (HT-RC180)

Video input signals flow through the AV receiver as shown, with composite video, S-Video, and component video sources all being upconverted for the HDMI output.

The composite video, S-Video, and component video outputs pass through their respective input signals as they are.

DVD/BD player, etc.

AV receiver

Video Signal Flow Chart

Composite

S-Video

Component

HDMI

TV, projector, etc.

Composite

MONITOR OUT

S-Video

Component

HDMI

Audio Connection Formats

Audio equipment can be connected to the AV receiver by using any of the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, or HDMI. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver does not convert digital input signals for analog line outputs and vice versa. For example, audio signals connected to an optical or coaxial digital input are not output by the analog TV/TAPE OUT.

If signals are present at more than one input, the inputs will be selected automatically in the following order of priority: HDMI, digital, analog.

DVD/BD player, etc.

AV receiver

TV, projector, etc.

Audio Signal Flow Chart

Optical

OUT

*1 Depends on the “Audio TV Out” setting

(see page 100).

HDMICoaxial Analog

HDMI Analog

Connecting the AV receiver—Continued

Connecting a TV or Projector

See “Connecting Components with HDMI” on page 25 for HDMI connection information.

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( , , or ), and then make the connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose an audio connection that matches your TV ( , , or ), and then make the connection.

A B C

a b c

• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3.

• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well, use and , or and .)

a b a c

b c

Connection AV receiver Signal flow TV, projector, etc.

COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT ⇒ Component video input

MONITOR OUT S ⇒ S-Video input

MONITOR OUT V ⇒ Composite video input

TV/TAPE IN L/R ⇐ Analog audio L/R output

DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR) ⇐ Digital coaxial output

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME) ⇐ Digital optical output

OPTICAL

OUT

b c

AUDIO

OUT

S VIDEOINVIDEO

YPB PR

IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN

COAXIAL

OUT

When you use connection or , you need to assign the digital audio input (see page 50).

Hint!

If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV receiver (see pages 32 and

34).

TV, projector,

etc.

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Onkyo 29400021, HT-RC180, TX-NR807 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Precautions

Supplied Accessories

Features

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

Display

Rear Panel

Remote Controller

Installing the Batteries

Aiming the Remote Controller

Controlling the AV Receiver

About Home Theater

Enjoying Home Theater

Connecting the AV receiver

Connecting Your Speakers

Bi-amping the Front Speakers

Connecting Antenna

About AV Connections

Connecting Components with HDMI

Connecting Both Audio & Video

Which Connections Should I Use?

Connecting a TV or Projector