Onkyo TX-NR801, TX-NR801E Instruction Manual

Contents

AV Receiver

TX-NR801 TX-NR801E

Instruction Manual

Before using 2

Facilities and connections 8

Setting up your TX-NR801/TX-NR801E 28

Enjoying Music and Movies 39

Useful Settings (Basic) 52

Useful Settings

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.

(Advanced) 56

Making full use of your TX-NR801/TX-NR801E 64

Remote Controller 80

Appendix 90

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

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, stand,

PORTABLE CART WARNING

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 combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

S3125A

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

C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by

E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in

F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in

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 follow 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 ﬂue-like gap for warm air to escape.

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

into the apparatus,

water,

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,

any way, and

performance this indicates a need for service.

Precautions

1. Recording Copyright

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

2. AC Fuse

The AC fuse inside the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is not user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E, contact your Onkyo dealer.

3. Care

Occasionally you should dust the TX-NR801/TXNR801E 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 TX-NR801/TX-NR801E 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 TX-NR801/TX-NR801E’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). The Worldwide model has a voltage selector for compatibility with power systems around the world. Before you plug in this model, make sure that the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your area.

For USA, Canadian and Australian models

Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY does not fully shutdown the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. If you do not intend to use the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

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

A 5 ampere fuse is ﬁtted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET. If in any doubt, consult a qualiﬁed electrician.

For U.S. Models

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, speciﬁes that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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:

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

CAUTION:

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COM-

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

Modèle Canadien

REMARQUE:

CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. Sur les modèles dont la ﬁche est polarisée:

ATTENTION:

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

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-

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

I. MORI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Table of Contents

Before using

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

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

Table of Contents ..............................................4

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

Supplied Accessories .......................................6

Before Using the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E .........7

Setting the Voltage Selector (Worldwide model

only) ............................................................. 7

Installing the Batteries .................................... 7

Using the Remote Controller .......................... 7

Facilities and connections

Index Parts and Facilities .................................8

Front Panels ................................................... 8

Front Panel Display ...................................... 10

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

Remote Controller ........................................ 12

Connecting Antenna .......................................14

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna.............. 14

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna................ 14

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna............ 15

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna............ 15

About Home Theater .......................................16

Enjoying Home Theater................................ 16

Speaker Placement .........................................17

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

Using the Speaker Cable Labels .................. 18

AV Cables and Connectors ............................19

Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment.........20

Connecting a Television Monitor or Projector

(MONITOR OUT) ....................................... 20

Connecting a DVD Player (DVD).................. 21

Connecting a Video Cassette Recorder

(VIDEO 1)................................................... 21

Connecting a DVD Recorder or Other Digital

Video Recording Device (VIDEO 2) ........... 22

Connecting a Satellite Tuner, Television, or

Settop Box (VIDEO 3 or 4)......................... 22

Connecting Video Camera, etc. (VIDEO 5

INPUT) ....................................................... 23

Connecting a Compact Disc Player (CD) ..... 23

Connecting a Turntable (PHONO)................ 24

Connecting a Cassette Tape Deck, MD Recorder,

DAT Deck, or CD Recorder (TAPE)........... 24

Connecting the Power Cords from Other

Devices ...................................................... 24

Connecting Auxiliary Power Amplifier........... 25

Connecting -compatible AV Components

.......................................................................26

Connections for Remote Control ( ) ......... 26

Connecting the Power ....................................27

Turning on the Power ................................... 27

Turning on the Power from the Remote

Conroller..................................................... 27

Setting up your TX-NR801/TX-NR801E

Setup Menu ..................................................... 28

Navigating Through the Setup Menu ............29

Selecting the Appropriate Setting for Your

Connections ................................................30

Hardware Setup ............................................ 30

Speaker Impedance Sub-menu .................. 30

Surr Back/Zone 2 Sub-menu ...................... 30

Remote Setup Sub-menu ........................... 31

OSD Setup ................................................. 31

AM Frequency Step Sub-menu (Worldwide

model Only) .............................................. 31

Speaker Setup ..............................................32

Speaker Config Sub-menu ......................... 33

Speaker Distance Sub-menu ...................... 33

Level Calibration Sub-menu ....................... 34

Configuring Input Settings Suitable for

Your Connections ....................................... 35

To Change the Display of the Input Source

from TAPE to MD........................................ 35

Input Setup.................................................... 36

Digital Setup Sub-menu .............................. 36

Multichannel Setup Sub-menu ................... 37

Video Setup Sub-menu .............................. 38

Also refer to the sections below when you want to make advance settings to suit your preferences.

Useful Settings (Basic)

Input Setup (Basic) ......................................... 52

Labelling the Input Source (Character Input)

.................................................................... 52

Adjusting the Volume Differences Between

Components (IntelliVolume) ....................... 53

Audio Adjust (Basic) ...................................... 54

Adjusting the Bass and Treble Sound (Tone

Control)....................................................... 54

Selecting Surround Speakers to Output the

Sound (Surround Speakers)....................... 54

Setting the Various Sound Effects (Sound

Effect) ......................................................... 55

Useful Settings (Advanced)

Input Setup (Advanced) ................................. 56

Configuring the Listening Modes You Use

Frequently (Listening Mode Preset) ...........56

Audio Adjust (Advanced)............................... 57

Adjusting the Audio Delay (Delay Sub-menu) ... 57 Setting the Low Frequency Effect Levels

(LFE Level) ................................................. 58

Detailed Settings for Each Listening Mode ... 58

Preference (Advanced)................................... 62

Volume Setup Sub-menu.............................. 62

Adjusting the Headphone Volume Level

(Headphones Level) ................................... 63

Setting the Background Color for OSD (OSD

Setup) ......................................................... 63

Switching the OSD Position (OSD Position) .... 63

Table of Contents —Continued

Enjoying Music and Movies

Enjoying Music or Videos with the TX-NR801/

TX-NR801E................................................... 39

Basic Operation............................................. 39

Temporarily turning off the sound ...............39

Listening with headphones .........................39

Temporarily Changing the Speaker Output

Levels .......................................................40

Using the Sleep Timer (remote controller

only) .........................................................40

Adjusting the brightness of the front display

....................................................................40

Switching the display ..................................41

Changing the audio mode ...........................41

Adjusting the bass and treble .....................41

Using the Listening Modes ............................42

Listening Modes ............................................ 42

Selecting the Listening Mode ........................ 44

Listening to Radio Broadcasts ...................... 46

Tuning Into a Radio Station........................... 46

Presetting a Radio Station ............................47

According to your connected devices or

environments, you can enjoy more of audio

and video with TX-NR801/TX-NR801E’s

advanced functions.

Making full use of your TX-NR801/TXNR801E

Enjoying Analog Multichannel Audio Playback

...................................................................... 64

Connecting to Devices with Analog

Multichannel Output.................................... 64

Setup for Multichannel Output....................... 64

Playing Analog Multichannel Audio...............65

Enjoying music in the Remote Zone ............. 66

Connecting the Remote Zone (Zone 2)

Speakers and the Monitor or Projector.......66

Performing the Settings for the Remote Zone

(Zone 2) ...................................................... 67

Enjoying Music in the Remote Zone .............68

Operating Components not Reached by the

Remote Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT).....69

If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach the

TX-NR801/TX-NR801E Remote Sensor........ 69

If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach

Other Components .....................................69

Enjoying Net Audio......................................... 70

Features ........................................................ 70

System Requirements...................................70

Connecting the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E to

Your Ethernet Network ...............................71

Network Setup Menu..................................... 72

Input Setup Menu..........................................74

Enjoying Internet Radio.................................76

Playing a Music File Saved on Your PC .......78

Listening to RDS Broadcasts (European

models only) ................................................48

Listening to RDS Broadcasts........................ 48

PTY Program Types in Europe..................... 48

Displaying Radio Text (RT) .......................... 49

Performing a PTY Scan................................ 49

Performing a TP Scan .................................. 49

Recording a Source ........................................50

To Record the Input Source Signal You are

Currently Watching/Listening ..................... 50

To Record an Input Source Signal Different from

that You are Currently Watching/Listening .. 50

Recording the Video from One Source and the

Audio from Another .................................... 51

Remote controller

Operating Onkyo Products Using the

Remote Controller .......................................80

Operating Onkyo Products Using the

Connection................................................. 80

Operating Other Manufacturers’ Devices

Using the Remote Controller......................82

Learning a Pre-programming Code .............. 82

Operating Other Manufacturers’ Devices ..... 84

Letting the Remote Controller Learn the

Codes from Other Remote Controllers......86

Programming Procedure .............................. 86

Using the Macro Function ..............................88

Programming the Macro ............................... 88

Executing the Macro..................................... 89

Appendix

Troubleshooting Guide...................................90

POWER ........................................................ 90

SPEAKERS .................................................. 90

FM/AM TUNER............................................. 90

VIDEO and AUDIO ....................................... 91

NET AUDIO .................................................. 91

REMOTE CONTROLLER............................. 92

OTHER ......................................................... 92

If One of the Messages Shown Below

Appears...................................................... 93

Specifications ..................................................94

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Features

Ampliﬁer Features

100 Watts per channel min. RMS. into 8 Ω 2 channel driven, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion (FTC)

160 Watts into 6 Ω , 1,000 Hz (EIAJ)

7 Channel Ampliﬁer Wide Range Ampliﬁer Technology (WRAT) Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry 192 kHz/24 Bit D/A Converters (except for Surround Back L/R) Zone 2 Capability

Audio/Video Features

THX

Surround EX

THX Select Certiﬁed

Dolby

* Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II DTS, DTS-ES Discrete, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS Neo:6, and DTS 96/24

Theater-Dimensional

Virtual Surround Mode Non-Scaling Conﬁguration Onscreen Displays (Basic Menu/Advanced Menu) 2 Wideband Component-Video Inputs/1 Output Video Converter (other than USA, Canadian and Australian models) Composite to S-Video Conversion 6 S-Video Inputs/3 Outputs 6 Assignable Digital Inputs (3 optical/3 Coaxial), 2 output, and 1 Digital Input (optical on the front panel) Pre Out Terminals for Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R or Zone 2 L/R and Subwoofer

FM/AM Tuner Features

40 FM/AM Random Presets FM Auto Tuning

Other Performance Features

VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) for L/C/R channels (Other than US & Canadian models and Australian models) IntelliVolume Character Input Net-Tune Function with MP3/WAV/WMA Decoding Ethernet Cable Plug-in Capability

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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

• “DTS,” “DTS 96/24,” “DTS-ES” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

• THX is a trademark or registered trademark of THX Ltd.

• Re-Equalization and the “Re-EQ” logo are trademarks of THX Ltd.

• “Theater-Dimensional” and “Net-Tune” are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation.

• Windows Media and the Windows logo are trandemarks, or reg-

istered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia.

• “XiVA” is a registered trademark of Imerge Limited.

• Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.

• Niles is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.

THX Select

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

Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Indoor FM antenna

AM loop antenna

Remote controller & two

batteries (AA/R6)

*In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. Speciﬁcations and

operation are the same regardless of color.

(connector type varies from

country to country

Left

Front

Left

Front

Left

Speaker Cable

Speaker cable labels

Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E’s power cord

Power-plug adapter

(Adapter varies from country to country).

Left

Front

Right

Zone 2

SP-B

Zone 2

Front

Right

SP-B

Left

SP-B

Right Front

Right

SP-B

Left

SP-B

Left

Right

Surround

Left

Surround

Right

Surround

Left

Surround

Right

Center

Zone 2

Surround Back

Zone 2

Right

Zone 2

Left

Center

Zone 2

Right

Zone 2

Left

Surround Back

Right

Surround Back

Left

Center

Surround Back

Right

Surround Back

Left

Not supplied with USA, Canadian and European models.

75/300 ohm antenna

adapter

Before Using the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E

Setting the Voltage Selector (Worldwide model only)

The worldwide model has a voltage selector for compatibility with power systems around the world. Before you plug in this model, make sure that the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your area. If it isn’t, use a small screwdriver to set it appropriately. For example, if the voltage in your area is 120 volts (V), set the selector to “120V.” And if it’s between 220 and 230 volts (V), set it to “220-230V.”

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

ANTENNA

COAX

FRONT

SUB

CENTER

OPT

DIGITAL

OUT

OPT

SURR

SURR BACK/ ZONE 2

FRONT

SUB

SURR

SURR BACK

GND

FM 75

MULTI CH INPUT

AUDIO

CENTER

PHONO

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD

INPUT 1

OUT

VIDEO

ETHERNET

VIDEO 1

(

Net-Tune

VOLTAGE

CAUTION

S VIDEO

SELECTOR

SPEAKER

INPUT 2

IMPEDANCE

4 OHMS MIN. OR 6 OHMS MIN. /SPEAKER

SEE INSTRUCTION

MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTINGS.

120V

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

SURR SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS

)

CENTER SPEAKER

LRLR

AC OUTLETS

SURR BACK/ ZONE 2

AC 230-240 V 50 Hz

SWITCHED

SPEAKERS

TOTAL 100 W MAX.

I R

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

MODEL NO. TX

AV RECEIVER

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

120V

- NR

801

220-230V

Installing the Batteries

Remove the battery compartment cover

by pressing it and sliding it in the direction shown by the arrow below.

Notes:

• The supplied batteries should last for about six months, although this will vary with usage.

• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing both 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 possible leakage and corrosion.

• Dead batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent possible leakage and corrosion.

Using the Remote Controller

To use the remote controller, point it at the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E’s remote control sensor, as shown below. The TX-NR801/TX-NR801E’s STANDBY indicator ﬂashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.

Remote control sensor

TX-NR801/TX-NR801E

Standby indicator

Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)

in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

After the batteries are installed and

seated correctly, replace the compartment cover .

30˚

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Notes:

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type ﬂuorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E.

• If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E 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 TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E.

• The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle between it and the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E’s remote control sensor.

Index Parts and Facilities

Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. The speciﬁcations for your model may differ due to regional requirements.

Front Panels

USA, Canadian and Australian models

Other models

RM LISTENING MODE MEMORY

SETUP

ENTER

TURN

SETUP

ENTER

TURN

TUNING

PRESET

DSP

THX

SURROUNDDIRECT / PURE AUDIO STEREO

DSP

THX

SURROUNDDIRECT / PURE AUDIO STEREO

MEMORY

FM MODE

A-FO

TUNING

PRESET

A-FO

Index Parts and Facilities —Continued

For further operational instructions, see the pages indicated in brackets [ ].

POWER switch (for all models other than USA, Canadian and Australian models) [27]

Press to turn on and off the main power supply for the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. When the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E is turned on with the POWER switch, the STANDBY indicator lights.

• Before turning on the power, check to make sure that all cords are properly connected.

• When the power is turned on, a sudden surge of current will occur that may adversely affect the operation of other devices. To prevent this, do not plug the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E into the same circuit used by sensitive equipment, e.g., computers.

STANDBY/ON button [27]

If pressed with the POWER switch turned on (with the receiver plugged in for USA, Canadian and Australian models), the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E turns on and the display lights up. If pressed again, the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E returns to the standby state. In the standby state, the display is turned off and the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E cannot be operated.

STANDBY indicator [7, 27]

Lights when the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is in the standby state and when a signal is received from the remote controller.

AUDIO SELECTOR button [41, 65]

Press to select the type of audio input signal.

DIRECT/PURE AUDIO button [41, 39, 65]

Press to switch between the direct and pure audio listening modes.

Remote control sensor [7]

DISPLAY button [41]

Press to display information about the current input source signal. Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the screen changes to show you different information concerning the input signal.

DIMMER button (Other than European

models) [40]

Press to set the brightness of the front display. There are three settings available: normal, dark, and very dark. The brightness of the front display can also be changed using the remote controller.

RT/PTY/TP button (European models only) [49]

This button is only available on European models. Press this button to tune into the Radio Data System (RDS) for FM broadcasting. RDS was developed within the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is available in most European countries. Each time the button is pressed, the display changes from RT (radio text) to PTY (program type) to TP (trafﬁc program) and then back to RT again.

STEREO button [44]

Selects for the stereo listening mode.

SURROUND button [44]

Selects for the Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Digital, or DTS listening modes.

THX button [44]

Selects for the THX listening mode.

DSP / buttons [44]

Switches to the DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes.

Front display

MEMORY button [47]

Press to assign the radio station to which you are currently tuned to a preset channel or press to delete a previously preset station.

FM MODE button [46]

Press to change the stereo mode from AUTO to MONO and vice versa. Each time this button is pressed, the AUTO indication turns on and off indicating the current mode. If you are listening to an FM radio station in stereo and the sound cuts out or there is a great deal of noise, switch from AUTO to MONO.

TUNING / , PRESET / buttons [46,

47, 49]

To tune into a radio station, press the TUNING

buttons. The tuner frequency is displayed in the front display and it can be changed in 100-kHz (or 50-kHz) increments for FM and 10-kHz (or 9-kHz) increments for AM. When FM is selected as the input source, you can hold

down either the TUNING or button and then release it to activate the auto-search feature. It will search for a station in the direction of the button you pressed and stop when it tunes into one. When navigating through the menu settings, these buttons move the cursor up or down (or change the highlighted item). To select a radio station that was stored using the

MEMORY button, press the PRESET / buttons. When navigating through the menu settings, these buttons select the value or item that you selected

with the TUNING When you press the SETUP button, the TUNING and PRESET buttons become cursor buttons to be used for Setup Menu operations.

REC OUT/ZONE 2/OFF buttons [50-51, 68]

These buttons allow you to use the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E to output to a remote zone (Zone 2) or to another component for recording (Rec Out). Press the REC OUT button to output the audio and video signals to a recording component for recording. Press the ZONE 2 button to enjoy the output from the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E in a different room, which is referred to as the remote zone (Zone 2). When either button is pressed, the currently selected input source for recording or outputting to the remote zone is displayed in the front panel display. If “SOURCE” is displayed, then the same input source as that selected for the main zone will be output.

buttons.

Index Parts and Facilities —Continued

To select an input source, press the desired button (REC OUT or ZONE 2) and then press one of the input source button within 8 seconds. That source will be output for recording or viewing in the remote zone. To set the output to the source channel, press the desired button (REC OUT or ZONE 2) twice in succession. To turn off the output, press the desired button (REC OUT or ZONE 2) and then press the OFF button within 8 seconds.

Note:

The Rec Out and Zone 2 buttons use the same circuit and therefore cannot be used at the same time. When REC OUT is selected, nothing is output to Zone 2. When ZONE 2 is selected, REC OUT is automatically ﬁxed to SOURCE.

SETUP button [29]

Press to enter the Setup Menu. The OSD Menu will appear on the TV monitor as well as the front display on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E.

ENTER button [29, 49]

Press to display the screen for the item that is selected in the Setup Menu.

RETURN button [29]

In the Setup Menu, press to go back one level. If pressed while at the Main Menu, you will exit the Setup Menu.

MASTER VOLUME dial [39, 65]

Use to control the volume in the main zone. The volume for the remote zone (Zone 2) is independent.

VIDEO 5 INPUT terminals [23]

For connecting a video camera or game device.

Input source buttons and indicators (DVD,

VIDEO 1–5, TAPE, TUNER, PHONO, CD, and NET AUDIO) [35, 36, 39]

Press these buttons to select the input source for the main zone. To select the input source for the remote zone (Zone

2) or recording out (REC OUT), ﬁrst press the ZONE 2 or REC OUT button, and then press the desired input source button. The input channel with its indicator lit one with its indicator lit

UPSAMPLING indicator [55]

Lights during upsampling. This function is available when the input source is Analog/PCM and the listening mode is set to the stereo or surround mode.

red

is output to REC OUT and the

green

is output to ZONE 2.

O PHONES jack [39]

This is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones.

P PURE AUDIO indicator [44]

Lights during pure audio playback.

Front Panel Display

A Input signal path indicators

Shows from which terminal the input signal is coming.

B Listening mode or digital input format

indicators

One of these indicators lights to show the format of the current input source. In addition, one of the listening mode indicators lights to indicate the current listening mode.

C Tuning indicators

AUTO indicator

Lights when receiving FM broadcasts in the stereo mode. Turns off when placed into the monaural mode.

RDS indicator (European models only)

Lights when an RDS station is being received.

TUNED indicator

Lights when a radio station is being received.

FM STEREO indicator

Lights when an FM broadcast station is being received in stereo. Turns off when placed into the monaural mode.

D Multi function display

During normal operation, shows the current input source and volume. When the FM or AM input is selected, shows the frequency and preset number. When the DISPLAY button is pressed, shows the listening mode and input source format. However, does not show the source format when the FM or AM source is selected.

E Volume display

Shows the volume level.

F SLEEP indicator

Lights when the sleep timer is turned on.

Index Parts and Facilities—Continued

Rear Panel

DIGITAL

COAX

OPT

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

FRONT

SUB

SURR

SURR BACK/

ZONE 2

FRONT

SUB

SURR

OUT

SURR BACK

GND

ANTENNA

CENTER

MULTI CH INPUT

CENTER

AUDIO

PHONO

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

ZONE 2

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

COMPONENT

S VIDEO

OUT

DVD

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

ETHERNET

(

)

Net-Tune

CENTER SPEAKER

CAUTION SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

4 OHMS MIN. OR 6 OHMS MIN. /SPEAKER

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTINGS.

FRONT SPEAKERS

I R

OUT

SURR SPEAKERS

REMOTE CONTROL

MODEL NO. TX

SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

AV RECEIVER

AC OUTLETS

AC 120 V 60 Hz

SWITCHED

TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

801

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

120V

220-230V

For more information regarding connection procedures, see pages indicated in brackets [ ].

1 DIGITAL IN/OUT [21-24]

These jacks are for connecting components with digital input and output capabilities. To connect a CD player, see page 23; to connect an MD or CD recorder, see page 24; to connect a DAT deck, see page 24; to connect a DVD player, see page 21; to connect a DVD recorder, see page 22; and to connect a digital satellite tuner, see page 22.

2 PRE OUT [18, 25, 66]

To use the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E as a preampliﬁer, connect a power ampliﬁer to this jack.

3 ANTENNA [14]

These jacks are for connecting the FM indoor antenna and the AM loop antenna that are supplied with the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E.

4 ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT [21, 66]

This jack is for connecting the component that will be used in the remote zone (Zone 2).

5 MONITOR OUT VIDEO/S VIDEO [20]

These jacks are for connecting to the video input jacks on television monitors or projectors.

6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT [20]

These jacks are for connecting to the component video input jacks on television monitors or projectors.

7 ETHERNET (Net-Tune) [71]

This connector is for connecting to an Ethernet network.

8 SPEAKERS [18, 66]

These terminals are for connecting the speakers.

9 AC OUTLETS [24]

This AC outlet is provided to plug in the power cord from another component. The shape and number of the AC outlet depend on the shipping destination.

0 MULTI CH INPUT [64]

This connector is for connecting components with a multichannel output.

A PHONO/CD/TAPE AUDIO IN/OUT [23, 24]

These connectors are for connecting to the audio input and output jacks on audio components. To connect a turntable, see page 24; to connect a CD player, see page 23; and to connect a cassette tape deck, MD recorder, or CD recorder, see page 24.

B DVD/VIDEO1-4 IN/OUT [21, 22]

These connectors are for connecting to the video input and output jacks on video components. To connect a DVD player, see page 21; to connect a DVD recorder, see page 22; to connect a VCR, see page 21; and to connect a digital satellite tuner, see page 22.

C COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT1/2 [21, 22]

These connectors are for connecting to the component video outputs of video components that have them. To connect a DVD player, see page 21; to connect a DVD recorder, see page 22; and to connect a digital satellite tuner, see page 22.

D IR IN/OUT [69]

These connectors are for connecting the remote sensor of a multi-room kit (sold separately).

E [26]

This jack is for connecting other Onkyo components equipped with the same terminal. The

audio connection cables must also be connected.

F VOLTAGE SELECTOR [7] (Worldwide models

only)

This is only available on the worldwide model. Before connecting the power cord to the wall outlet, be sure to set this to the correct power supply voltage for your region.

Index Parts and Facilities—Continued

Remote Controller

The RC-511M is a multi-functional remote controller. The instructions given here only explain how to use the remote controller in conjunction with the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E. To operate the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E using the remote controller, ﬁrst press the RCVR but- ton in the MODE area to place the remote controller in the receiver mode.

RCVR button

For the procedures below, see pages shown respectively.

• Using the remote controller with your other components (See pages 80-89).

• Enjoying Net Audio (See pages 76-79).

Index Parts and Facilities—Continued

1 SEND/LEARN indicator [7]

Lights red when signals are sent by the remote controller. It also ﬂashes when a button is pressed and the battery power is low.

2 ON/STANDBY button [27, 68]

ON: Press to turn on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. STANDBY: Press to place the TX-NR801/

TX-NR801E in the standby state. Be aware that pressing the STANDBY button only places the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E in standby and does not turn the power off completely.

3 SLEEP button [40]

Press to set the sleep function. The SLEEP button enables you to set the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E to turn off automatically after a speciﬁed time period.

4 MACRO 1, 2 button [86, 88, 89]

Press to program or execute the macro function.

5 MODE buttons and indicators [80-88]

Press to select the component to be operated by the remote controller. When a MODE button is pressed, it will light for 8 seconds. The selected MODE button will also light whenever any other operation button is pressed.

6 RETURN button [29]

Press to enter the selected setting and return to the previous menu.

7 CH button [46]

Press to select a preset channel for the tuner.

8 CH SEL button [35, 40, 65]

Press to select a speaker channel when adjusting the speaker level.

9 AUDIO SEL button [41, 65]

Press to select the audio input signal.

0 LEVEL / buttons [35, 40, 65]

Press to adjust the volume of the speaker selected using the CH SEL button.

A Operation buttons [80-81, 85]

Press to operate other devices connected to the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E.

B INPUT SELECTOR buttons [36, 39, 44, 52, 56,

65, 68]

Press to select an input source. Same as the input selector buttons on the front panel of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. The input source for each button is given here. DVD:DVD, CD:CD, V1:VIDEO1, V2:VIDEO2, V3:VIDEO3, V4:VIDEO4, V5:VIDEO5, TAP:TAPE, TUN:FM/ AM, PH:PHONO.

C Listening mode buttons [44, 65]

Press to select a listening mode.

D Re-EQ button [55, 61]

Depending on the listening mode, you can turn the Re-EQ function on or off.

E DISPLAY button [41]

For changing the front display.

F DIMMER button [40]

Adjusts the display brightness. There are three settings available: normal, dark, and very dark.

G LIGHT button

Press to turn on and off the lights in the buttons of the remote controller.

H SETUP button [29]

Press to display the Setup Menu on the TV screen and in the display. Press again to exit the menu.

I ///, ENTER button [29]

When in the Setup Menu, press the upper and lower arrow buttons to select an item, press the right and left arrow buttons to select parameter values or modes, and press the ENTER button to advance to the next item.

J VOL button [39, 65]

Press to adjust the volume.

K TEST button [35]

This button is used to set the speaker output levels. Use this button in conjunction with the LEVEL /

and CH SEL buttons to calibrate the speaker lev-

els without entering the Setup Menu.

L MUTING button [39]

Press to activate the mute function.

M ZONE 2 button [68]

Press to perform operations in the remote zone.

Connecting Antenna

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

AM antenna push terminals FM antenna connector

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

ANTENNA

COAX

FRONT

SUB

CENTER

OPT

DIGITAL

OUT

OPT

SURR

BACK/

ZONE 2

FRONT

MULTI CH INPUT

AUDIO

SUB

CENTER

PHONO

SURR

OUT

SURR BACK

TAPE

GND

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD

INPUT 1

OUT

VIDEO

ETHERNET

VIDEO 1

(

Net-Tune

CAUTION

VIDEO 2

SPEAKER

INPUT 2

IMPEDANCE

4 OHMS MIN. OR 6 OHMS MIN. /SPEAKER

SEE INSTRUCTION

VIDEO 3

MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTINGS.

VIDEO 4

S VIDEO

SURR SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS

)

CENTER SPEAKER

LRLR

AC OUTLETS

AC 120 V 60 Hz

SWITCHED

TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

I R

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

MODEL NO. TX

AV RECEIVER

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

120V

801

220-230V

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

■ USA and Canadian Model

Insert the plug fully into the socket.

■ Other Models

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 push terminals, as shown.

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

Push

Insert wire

Release

Insert the plug fully into the socket

Once your TX-NR801/TX-NR801E 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.

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

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (See page 15).

Once your TX-NR801/TX-NR801E 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 TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (See page 15).

Connecting Antenna—Continued

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna

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

FM 75

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 for tall buildings, preferably with a clear line of sight to your local FM transmitter.

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

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

• Outdoor antennas must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electric shock hazards.

Using the 75/300 ohm Antenna Adapter

The 75/300 ohm Antenna Adapter is not supplied with USA, Canadian and European models. The 75/300 ohm antenna adapter can be used to connect an FM antenna using either 75 ohm coaxial cable or 300 ohm twin-core ﬂat cable.

Move the small wire inside the adapter

from position A to position B, as shown.

Position A

Wire

Position B

Insert the central conductor (1), as

shown, and use a small pair of pliers to clamp the shielding and outer insulation sections of the cable (

✦

2), as shown.

✦

Make sure the shielding is not touching the central conductor.

Reﬁt the adapter’s cover, and then plug

the adapter into the 75 Ω socket.

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.

Connecting 300 ohm Flat Cable

Using a screwdriver, loosen

the two screws on the adapter, wrap the bare wires around the screws, and then retighten them, as shown.

Plug the adapter into the 75 Ω socket.

Connecting 75 ohm Coaxial Cable

Strip and prepare the

75 ohm coaxial cable, as shown.

Using your ﬁngernails or a small screw-

driver, lever the adapter’s tabs outward and remove the cover, as shown.

15 mm

6mm3mm6

✦

1/4" 1/8" 1/4"

5/8"

TV/FM antenna splitter

To TV (or VCR)To AV receiver

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 (aerial)

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 antennas must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electric shock hazards.

About Home Theater

Enjoying Home Theater

The TX-NR801/TX-NR801E has many excellent features to recreate a clear three-dimensional sound image and lively sound movement. This enables you to easily enjoy rich sound effects just like you were in a theater or concert hall at home.

For the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, Onkyo recommends you to use the THX-certiﬁed THX speaker system for THX Surround EX playback.

When playing a DVD, you can enjoy sound effects provided by DTS, Dolby Digital or THX, depending on recording formats. In addition, you can enjoy Integra’s proprietary DSP surround playback for TV or digital satellite broadcasts.

How to use speakers

When you have two speakers, they are used for front left and right speakers (2 channel playback). When you have three speakers, they are used for front left, front right and center speakers (3 channel surround

playback). When you have four speakers, they are used for front left, front right, surround left, and surround right speakers (4

channel surround playback). When you have ﬁve speakers, they are used for front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right

speakers (5 channel surround playback). When you have six speakers, they are used for front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right and

surround back speakers (6 channel surround playback). When you have seven speakers, they are used for front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right,

surround back left, and surround back right speakers (7 channel surround playback). No matter how many speakers you use, a subwoofer can be used to produce powerful and heavy bass sound (0.1

channel playback).

Front left and right speakers

Output overall sound. They play the most important role in a home theater system, by creating basic sound images and ﬁelds. Place the front speakers in front of the listener so that they point to the listener’s ears in the listening position for music and movies. Ideal speaker placement is so that they are located symmetrically.

Center speaker

Complements the sound effects from front left and right speakers to enrich and clear the sound image and movement. In movies, an actor's speech comes mainly from the center speaker. Place the center speaker as close as possible to the TV or monitor, pointing it towards the listener’s ears. Also, keep the center speaker’s height at the same level as the front left and right speakers.

Subwoofer

Outputs only bass sounds to enhance and complement bass sound effects. Place the subwoofer either at the front corner of the room or at a position 1/3 from either front corner of the room.

Surround left and right speakers

Enhance the sensation of being at a live performance by giving three-dimensional sound movement to the sound effects. Place the surround speakers at the side of the listener or at a position diagonally from the listener. Ideally, speakers should be placed symmetrically.

Surround back speakers

Enhance the sound space representation with surround channel signals. Recreating sound movement effects and sound ﬁelds behind the listener gives a more realistic experience.

• For optimum surround playback, set the distance between the listener and the speakers so that the time it takes the sound to reach the listener is constant. Also, you need to set each speaker volume level individually in order to balance the volume level between speakers (See pages 33 and 35).

Speaker Placement

Before connecting the speakers, it is very important to place them properly to create the optimum sound space for your listening pleasure. During placement and connection, be sure to refer to the manuals and instructions that came with the speakers. Furthermore, be aware that for surround playback, the conﬁguration and placement of your speakers are both very important.

Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of your room and the wall coverings. Here, only typical examples of speaker placement and recommendations are shown.

In order to create the optimum conditions for the best sound quality, be sure to place all the speakers so that the greatest difference between the distances of each speaker to the listening position is less than 20 feet (6 meters).

Important Points Regarding Speaker Placement

Front left and right speakers and center speaker

• Place these three speakers all at the same height.

• Place each speaker so that it is aimed at the location of the listener’s ears when at the listening position.

• Place the right and left peakers at equal distances on either side of the listening point.

Surround left and right speakers

• Place these speakers so that their height is 3 feet (1 meter) higher than that of the listener’s ears.

Subwoofer

When bass sound is reproduced, its volume and quality greatly depend on subwoofer placement. Those characteristics also depend on the shape of your listening room as well as your listening point. Generally, good bass sound is obtained when the subwoofer is placed in the corner of the room or at a point 1/3 the length of the room.

Corner

Surround back speakers

• Place these speakers so that their height is 3 feet (1 meter) higher than that of the listener’s

ears.

• When using surround back left and right speakers, place them behind the listener so that the angles between the lines from

8 9

each speaker to the listener and a line straight back from the listener are about 30 degrees.

Layout with dipolar speakers

8 9

1 TV or screen 2 Subwoofer 3 Front left speaker 4 Center speaker 5 Front right speaker 6 Surround left speaker 7 Surround right

speaker

Layout with monopolar speakers

8 Surround back left

speaker

9 Surround back right

speaker

10 Listening position

Most dipoles are marked with an arrow to indicate how they should be oriented in the room. For correct acoustical phasing in the room, dipolar surround speakers should be placed so that their arrows point forward toward the screen; and dipolar surround back speakers should be placed so that their arrows point toward each other.

1/3 room length

To optimize the subwoofer placement, we recommend:

• Playing a movie or music source containing good quality bass sound,

• Experimenting while changing subwoofer’s position in the room, and

• Repositioning the subwoofer until you obtain the most out of the bass sound while ﬁxing the listening point.

Connecting Speakers

After determining the layout of your speaker system, it is now necessary to connect the speakers correctly to your TX-NR801/TX-NR801E.

For the USA and Canadian models, you can also use banana plugs/connectors.

Caution: Connect only speakers with an impedance between 4 and 16 Ω to the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. If the impedance of even one speaker is between 4 and 6 Ω, be sure to set the speaker impedance setting accordingly (See page 30).

Notes:

• Even if you are using only one speaker or listening to monaural (mono) sound, never connect a single speaker in parallel to both the right and left-channel terminals.

–

• To prevent damage to circuitry, never short-circuit the positive (+) and negative (–) speaker wire.

• Be sure to connect the positive and negative cables for the speakers properly. If they are mixed up, the left and right signals will be reversed and the audio will sound unnatural.

• Do not connect more than one speaker cable to one speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E.

• Connect either your surround back speakers or the speakers you will be using in the remote zone (Zone

2) to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals (See page 66).

Using the Speaker Cable Labels

The positive speaker terminals on the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E are color coded for easy identiﬁcation. Attach the supplied speaker labels to the speaker cables, and then match the colors on the speaker cables to the corresponding terminals.

Speaker cable label

TX-NR801/TX-NR801E

The speaker channels are colored as follows:

Front left speaker (+): White Front right speaker (+): Red Center speaker (+): Green Surround left speaker (+): Blue Surround right speaker (+): Grey Surround back/Zone 2 left speaker (+): Brown Surround back/Zone 2 right speaker (+): Tan

Speaker cable label

Use the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack to connect a subwoofer with a built-in power ampliﬁer. If your subwoofer does not have a built-in ampliﬁer, connect an ampliﬁer to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack and the subwoofer to the ampliﬁer.

DIGITAL

COAX

OPT

DIGITAL

OPT

Subwoofer

PRE OUT

FRONT

SUB

SURR

SURR BACK/

ZONE 2

FRONT

Connecting the speaker cable

SUB

1. Strip away approx. 5/8 inch (15 mm) of

SURR

the wire insulation.

OUT

2. Twist the wire ends tightly together.

SURR

BACK

3. Unscrew the speaker terminal cap.

4. Insert the exposed wire end.

GND

5. Screw down the speaker terminal cap.

5/8"

(15mm)

ANTENNA

CENTER

MULTI CH INPUT

AUDIO

FM 75

PHONO

OUT

TAPE

25341

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD

OUT

VIDEO 1

OUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Front right speaker

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

Front left speaker

ETHERNET

(

)

Net-Tune

CENTER SPEAKER

CAUTION SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

4 OHMS MIN. OR 6 OHMS MIN. /SPEAKER

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTINGS.

FRONT SPEAKERS

Center speaker

Surround right speaker

I R

OUT

SURR SPEAKERS

REMOTE

CONTROL

Surround back right speaker

MODEL NO.

Surround left speaker

SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

AV RECEIVER

TX-NR

AC OUTLETS

AC 120 V 60 Hz

SWITCHED

TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

120V

801

220-230V

Surround back left speaker

AV Cables and Connectors

• Always refer to the instructions that came with the component that you are connecting.

• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been properly made.

• For input jacks, red connectors (marked R) are

• Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper connections can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the equipment.

Improper connection

used for the right channel, white connectors (marked L) are used for the left channel, and yellow connectors (marked V) are used for video connection.

• The optical digital jacks are all of shutter-type

construction. Connect an optical cable by ﬁrst making sure the cable is oriented correctly and then inserting it into the jack by pushing the shutter lid inwards.

Front optical jackRear optical jack

• Do not bind audio/video connection cables with power cords and speaker cables. Doing so may adversely affect the picture and sound quality.

Inserted completely

Cables are depicted in the connection diagrams as shown below.

Types of video connection cables and terminals

Cable names Cable forms Terminal shapes Description

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (P

providing the best picture quality. Some TV manufacturers label their component video inputs differently.

Component video

connection cable

, PB),

The video quality is higher than the one

S video connection

cable

Video connection

cable

using the composite video connection. The video component control signals such as aspect ratio signal cannot be sent through this connection.

This is the standard video connection method and most of the video components like TV and VCR are equipped with the terminals of this type.

Types of audio connection cables and terminals

Cable names Cable forms Terminal shapes Description

You can enjoy various type of digital sound

Optical cable

Coaxial cable

Audio connection

cable

Multichannel

connection cable

including Dolby Digital format sound. The sound quality is equal to the one available through the coaxial cable connection.

You can enjoy various type of digital sound including Dolby Digital format sound. The sound quality is equal to the one available through the optical cable connection.

This connection carries analog audio signals.

These types of terminals will be found on DVD players that support DVD-Audio format.

Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment

Here is an explanation of typical ways to connect various components to the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. There are many ways that any one component can be connected, and it is up to you to decide which method best ﬁts your situation. The directions given here are only one option and should only be thought of as such. It is best to fully understand the nature of each connector and terminal as well as those of your components and their features to ascertain which method of connection is best.

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT

For DVD players or other devices that have component video connectors, the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E has two banks of component video input connectors (Y, P

B, PR)

for direct component video input. The TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E also has one bank of component video output connectors for direct component video output to the matrix decoder of a television, projector, or other display device. By sending the pure component video signal directly, the signal forgoes the extra processing that normally would degrade the image. The result is vastly increased image quality, with incredibly lifelike colors and crisp details.

VIDEO IN/OUT

These are the video inputs and outputs. On the rear panel, there are ﬁve video inputs and two video outputs and each one includes both composite video and S video conﬁgurations. Connect VCRs, VTRs, LD players, DVD players, and other video components to the video inputs. Connect VCRs, VTRs, and other recording components to the video outputs to make video recordings.

• When connecting a VCR or other video component, make sure you connect its audio and video leads to the same bank (e.g., both to VIDEO 3).

• The VIDEO 5 inputs are located on the front panel.

The ﬂow of the video signals is as follows:

Signals that comes in from COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT are only output to COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT. When connecting a video player to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks, be sure to connect your television to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks.

For USA, Canadian and Australian models:

Signals that come in from VIDEO and S VIDEO IN are output to VIDEO and S VIDEO. Those signals are not output to COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT. A projector or monitor TV should be connected to VIDEO and S VIDEO IN.

For other models whose TV Format is PAL:

Signals that come in from VIDEO and S VIDEO IN are output to VIDEO, S VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO. When you connect a projector or monitor TV to COMPONENT VIDEO inputs, you do not have to connect them to VIDEO and S VIDEO inputs.

AUDIO IN/OUT

These are the analog audio inputs and outputs. There are eight audio inputs and three audio outputs on the rear panel. The audio inputs and outputs require RCA-type connectors.

DIGITAL IN/OUT

On the rear panel of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, there are three coaxial digital inputs, three optical digital inputs, and two optical digital outputs. To the digital inputs, connect CD players, LD players, DVD players, or other digital source components. To the digital output, connect MD recorders, CD recorders, DAT decks, or other similar components.

• Since an analog connection must be made when using REC OUT or ZONE 2, make sure that the connection to the input source is not digital only, but analog as well.

• When using an optical input or output jack, always use an optical ﬁber cable.

Connecting a Television Monitor or Projector (MONITOR OUT)

The TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is equipped with a simple Y/C separate circuit and simple Y/C mixed circuit. Since both the signals from the S VIDEO and VIDEO inputs are output to the MONITOR OUT S VIDEO output, if the television or projector is equipped with an S video input, it is unnecessary to connect the video connectors. If it is equipped with only a video input, connect it to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO output. Using an RCA video connection cable, connect the video input jack (composite) of the device to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO jack of the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E. Or if the device has an S video input jack, connect it to the MONITOR OUT S VIDEO jack of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E using an S video connection cable. Or if the device has component video inputs, connect them to the bank of COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. If a model is for other than USA, Canada or Australia and its TV Format is PAL, when you use the connections described above, video signals that come in from S VIDEO and VIDEO IN are output to the TV, projector, etc.

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

S VIDEO

TENNA

FM 75

UDIO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD

OUT

VIDEO 1

PHONO

OUT

VIDEO 2

OUT

VIDEO 3

TAPE

VIDEO 4

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, etc.

For USA, Canadian and Australian models:

Note that the OSD Menu data will be output to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO and S VIDEO jacks, and will not output to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jack.

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

CAUTION SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

4 OHMS MIN. OR 6 OHMS MIN. /SPEAKER

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTINGS.

COMPONENT

FRONT SPEAKERS

VIDEO

OUTPUT Y

ETHERNET

(

)

Net-Tune

CENTER SPEAKER

COMPONENT

VIDEO

INPUT

I R

OUT

Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment—Continued

For other models:

Note that the OSD Menu data will be output to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO, S VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO jacks. When you connect any OSD-speciﬁc monitor TV to the VIDEO connectors, you can disable the OSD output to COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT. To disable the OSD output, select Setup Menu → Preference → OSD Setup → Component Video, and then select “OSD Off” (See page 63).

Connecting a DVD Player (DVD)

DIGITAL

COAX

PRE OUT

COAX

FRONT

SUB

SURR

BACK/

OPT

ZONE 2

FRONT

SUB

SURR

AUDIO

DIGITAL

OUT

OPT

SURR BACK

GND

ANTENNA

CENTER

FM 75

MULTI CH INPUT

AUDIO

CENTER

PHONO

VIDEO S VIDEO

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

DVD

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD

OUT

VIDEO

INPUT 1

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

INPUT 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

INPUT 1

If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (See page 36).

Make sure of your DVD player’s digital output settings. You need to access the On Screen Menu of your DVD player. See the owner’s Manual on your DVD player.

Also, you need to aware of the Table of contents for the movie, selecting the movie for Dolby Digital or DTS, depends how the movie is encoded.

Connecting a Video Cassette Recorder (VIDEO 1)

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

COAX

FRONT

SUB

SURR

BACK/

OPT

ZONE 2

FRONT

SUB

SURR

DIGITAL

OUT

OPT

SURR BACK

GND

ANTENNA

CENTER

MULTI CH INPUT

AUDIO

CENTER

PHONO

AUDIO

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD

OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

S VIDEO

VIDEO 1

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

COAX

DVD player

Using an RCA video connection cable, connect the video output jack (composite) of the DVD or LD player to the DVD VIDEO IN jack of the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E. Or if the DVD or LD player has an S video output jack, connect it to the DVD S VIDEO IN jack with an S video connection cable. Or if the device has component video outputs, connect them to one of the banks of COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E.

On the initial settings of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, the DVD input source is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 jacks.

If you connect the DVD or LD player to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 jacks, this must be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Video Setup → Component Video (See page 38).

Using an RCA audio connection cable, connect the audio output jacks of the DVD or LD player to the DVD AUDIO IN jacks of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.

If the device has a digital output, connect it to either the DIGITAL IN COAX jack or DIGITAL IN OPT jack of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, depending on the type of connector on the DVD player.

On the initial settings of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, the DVD input source is set for digital input at the COAX 1 jack.

AUDIO IN

VIDEOINS VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VCR

Using RCA video connection cables, connect the video output jack (composite) of the video cassette recorder to the VIDEO 1 VIDEO IN jack of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E and connect the video input jack of the video cassette recorder to the VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT jack of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. Or if the video cassette recorder has S video input and output jacks, connect them to the VIDEO 1 S VIDEO IN and OUT jacks of the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E using S video connection cables. Or if the video cassette recorder has component video outputs, connect them to one of the banks of COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E.

On the initial settings of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, the VIDEO 1 input source is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 jacks.

If you connect the video cassette recorder to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 jacks, this must be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Video Setup → Component Video (See page 38).

Using RCA audio connection cables, connect the audio output jacks of the video cassette recorder to the VIDEO 1 AUDIO IN jacks of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E and connect the audio input jacks of the video cassette recorder to the VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT jacks of the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E. Make sure that you properly connect the left channels to the L jacks and the right channels to the R jacks.

Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment—Continued

If you are connecting a digital output device to the VIDEO 1 jack instead of a VCR, connect it to either the DIGITAL IN COAX jack or DIGITAL IN OPT jack, depending on the type of connector on the device.

On the initial settings of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, the VIDEO 1 input source is set for digital input at the COAX 2 jack.

If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (See page 36).

Connecting a DVD Recorder or Other Digital Video Recording Device (VIDEO 2)

DIGITAL

COAX

OPT

DIGITAL

OUT

COAX

OPT

DIGITAL

OUT

OPT

PRE OUT

FRONT

SUB

CENTER

SURR

BACK/ ZONE 2

FRONT

MULTI CH INPUT

SUB

CENTER

SURR

SURR BACK

GND

AUDIO

ANTENNA

FM 75

AUDIO

PHONO

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

VIDEO S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

ZONE 2

OUT

VIDEO 1

OUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO

VIDEO 2

COMPONENT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

OUT

DVD

COMPONENT

INPUT 1

VIDEO

INPUT 2

S VIDEO

Input Setup → Video Setup → Component Video (See page 38).

Using RCA audio connection cables, connect the audio output jacks of the device to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E and connect the audio input jacks of the device to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO OUT jacks of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. Make sure that you properly connect the left channels to the L jacks and the right channels to the R jacks. If the device has a digital output, connect it to either the DIGITAL IN COAX jack or DIGITAL IN OPT jack of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, depending on the type of connector on the device.

On the initial settings of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, the VIDEO 2 input source is set for digital input at the COAX 3 jack.

If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (See page 36). If the device has a digital input, connect it to the DIGITAL OUT OPT jack of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E for digital recording of the REC OUT signal from the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. However, if the same device also has a digital output and it has already been connected to the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E, you cannot connect the digital input of the device to the DIGITAL OUT jack of the TXNR801/TX-NR801E simultaneously.

Note:

The output from the DIGITAL OUT jack of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is only the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jack.

AUDIO

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

OPT

DIGITAL

OUT

COAX

OUTPUT

AUDIO

INPUT

VIDEO

INPUT

Digital video recording device

VIDEO

S VIDEO

INPUT

S VIDEO OUTPUT

DVD recorder

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

Using RCA video connection cables, connect the video output jack (composite) of the device to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E and connect the video input jack of the device to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO OUT jack of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. Or if the device has S video input and output jacks, connect them to the VIDEO 2 S VIDEO IN and OUT jacks of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E using S video connection cables. Or if the device has component video outputs, connect them to one of the banks of COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E.

On the initial settings of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, the VIDEO 2 input source is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 jacks.

If you connect the device to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 jacks, this must be changed at Setup Menu →

Connecting a Satellite Tuner, Television, or Settop Box (VIDEO 3 or 4)

Satellite tuner, television, or settop box

DIGITAL OUT

OPT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

OPT

VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL

COAX

OPT

DIGITAL

OUT

OPT

FRONT

SUB

SURR

SURR BACK/

ZONE 2

FRONT

SUB

SURR

SURR BACK

GND

S VIDEO

OUT

PRE OUT

CENTER

MULTI CH INPUT

CENTER

ANTENNA

AUDIO

PHONO

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO 3

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT Y

VIDEO 4

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

S VIDEO

OUT

Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment—Continued

Using an RCA video connection cable, connect the video output jack (composite) of the device to the VIDEO 3 (or 4) VIDEO IN jack of the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E. Or if the device has an S video output jack, connect it to the VIDEO 3 (or 4) S VIDEO IN jack of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E using an S video connection cable. Or if the device has component video outputs, connect them to one of the banks of COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E.

On the initial settings of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, the VIDEO 3 and 4 input sources are set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 jacks.

If you connect the device to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 jacks, this must be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Video Setup → Component Video (See page 38).

Using an RCA audio connection cable, connect the audio output jack of the device to the VIDEO 3 (or 4) AUDIO IN jacks of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.

When hooking up a TV with audio outputs, make sure the TV’s audio output setting. You might have to go through the TV’s menu and set the TV Fixed audio output and then internal speakers off.

If the device has a digital output, connect it to either the DIGITAL IN COAX jack or DIGITAL IN OPT jack of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, depending on the type of connector on the device.

On the initial settings of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, the VIDEO 3 input source is set for digital input at the OPT 3 jack.

If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (See page 36).

On the initial settings of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, the VIDEO 4 input source is not set for digital input. If you are connecting a digital component, these settings must be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (See page 36).

Connecting Video Camera, etc. (VIDEO 5 INPUT)

Using an RCA video connection cable, connect the video output jack (composite) of the device to the VIDEO 5 VIDEO jack of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. Or if the device has an S video output jack, connect it to the VIDEO 5 S VIDEO jack of the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E using an S video connection cable.

Using an RCA audio connection cable, connect the audio output jack of the device to the VIDEO 5 AUDIO jacks of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.

If the device has an optical digital output, connect it to the VIDEO 5 DIGITAL jack of the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E.

The VIDEO 5 digital input is ﬁxed to the OPTICAL input on the front panel.

Front panel

DIGITAL

S VIDEO

OUT

Video camera/ Video game (VIDEO 5 INPUT)

AUDIO OUT VIDEO

OUT

Connecting a Compact Disc Player (CD)

DIGITAL

OPT

PRE OUT

COAX

FRONT

SUB

SURR

BACK/

OPT

ZONE 2

FRONT

SUB

SURR

DIGITAL

OUT

OPT

SURR BACK

GND

OPT

ANTENNA

CENTER

MULTI CH INPUT

AUDIO

CENTER

AUDIO

DIGITAL

OUT

FM 75

PHONO

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

Using an RCA audio connection cable, connect the output jacks of the compact disc player to the CD AUDIO jacks of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.

If the compact disc player has a digital output, connect it to either the DIGITAL IN COAX jack or DIGITAL IN OPT jack of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, depending on the type of connector on the compact disc player.

On the initial settings of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, the CD input source is set for digital input at the OPT 1 jack.

If the digital connection is made to a different jack, this must be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (See page 36).

VIDEO

S VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO 1

OUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

CD player

Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment—Continued

Connecting a Turntable (PHONO)

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

COAX

FRONT

SUB

SURR

BACK/

OPT

ZONE 2

FRONT

SUB

SURR

DIGITAL

OUT

OPT

SURR BACK

GND

AUDIO

ANTENNA

CENTER

FM 75

MULTI CH INPUT

AUDIO

CENTER

PHONO

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD

OUT

VIDEO 1

OUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

PHONO

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

Ground wire (earth)

Using an RCA audio connection cable, connect the output jacks of the turntable to the PHONO audio jacks of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.

Note:

The TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is designed for use with moving magnet cartridges. For proper operation, connect a ground (or earth) wire to the GND terminal. For some turntables, however, connecting the ground wire may cause increased noise, and in such a case, a ground wire is not necessary and should not be connected.

Connecting a Cassette Tape Deck, MD Recorder, DAT Deck, or CD Recorder (TAPE)

DIGITAL

OPT

DIGITAL

OUT

OPT

PRE OUT

COAX

FRONT

SUB

SURR

BACK/

OPT

ZONE 2

FRONT

SUB

SURR

DIGITAL

OUT

OPT

SURR BACK

GND

AUDIO

ANTENNA

CENTER

MULTI CH INPUT

AUDIO

CENTER

PHONO

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

OUT

TAPE

DIGITAL IN COAX jack or DIGITAL IN OPT jack of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, depending on the type of connector on the device.

On the initial settings of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, the TAPE input source is set for digital input at the OPT 2 jack.

If the digital connection is made to a different jack, this must be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (See page 36).

If the device has a digital input, connect it to the DIGITAL OUT OPT jack of the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E for digital recording of the REC OUT signal from the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E.

However, if the same device also has a digital output and it has already been connected to the TX-NR801/TXNR801E, you cannot connect the digital input of the device to the DIGITAL OUT jack of the TX-NR801/TXNR801E simultaneously.

Note:

The output from the DIGITAL OUT jack of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is only the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jack.

Connecting the Power Cords from Other Devices

The TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is equipped with AC mains outlets for connecting the power cords from other devices so that their power is supplied through the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E. By doing this, you can leave the connected device turned on and have the STANDBY/ON button on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E turn on and off the device together with the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E.

The shape, number, and total capacity of the AC outlets may differ depending on the area of purchase.

Caution:

Make sure that the total capacity of the components connected to the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E does not exceed the capacity that is printed on the rear panel (e.g., TOTAL 120W).

DIGITAL

OUT

OPT

MD recorder, DAT deck,

or CD recorder

DIGITAL

OPT

AUDIO OUT

Cassette tape deck, MD recorder,

DAT deck, or CD recorder

Using RCA audio connection cables, connect the output jacks (PLAY) of the device to the TAPE AUDIO IN jacks of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E and connect the input jacks (REC) of the device to the TAPE AUDIO OUT jacks of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. Make sure that you properly connect the left channels to the L jacks and the right channels to the R jacks. If the device has a digital output, connect it to either the

AUDIO IN

AC OUTLETS

AC 230-240 V 50 Hz

SWITCHED

W MAX.

TOTAL 100

European and some

Asian models

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED 100W MAX.

AC OUTLETS

AC 120 V 60 Hz

SWITCHED

TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

USA and Canadian

models

AC OUTLET

AC 230-240 V 50

SWITCHED 100W MAX.

Worldwide model Australian model

Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment—Continued

Connecting Auxiliary Power Ampliﬁer

These jacks are for connecting an auxiliary power ampliﬁer.

You can use an auxiliary power ampliﬁer to listen at louder volumes than you can with the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E alone. When using a power ampliﬁer, connect each speaker to the power ampliﬁer.

Subwoofer

to White

to Red

to Purple

to Brown

to Tan

Surround back

PRE OUT

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

to Gray

COAX

OPT

FRONT

SUB

SURR

SURR BACK/

ZONE 2

to Blue

Surround

FRONT

SUB

SURR

BACK/

ZONE 2

FRONT

to Green

CENTER

MULTI INPUT

Center

Front

INPUT

Power ampliﬁer

1. Front left speaker

2. Front right speaker

3. Subwoofer

4. Surround back left speaker

5. Surround back right speaker

INPUTINPUT INPUT

87654321

6. Surround left speaker

7. Surround right speaker

8. Center speaker

Connecting -compatible AV Components

The terminal on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is for connecting other Onkyo components equipped with the same

terminal. When a component is connected to

the

terminal, it can be operated by the remote

controller supplied with the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. In addition, when you connect a component to the terminal, you can also perform the system operations given below.

Power on/ready function

When the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is in the standby state, if an

-connected component is turned on, the

TX-NR801/TX-NR801E also turns on and the input source selected at the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E automatically switches to that component.

Be aware that this function will not work if the power cord for the

-connected component is connected to

the AC OUTLET on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, or if the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E has already been turned on.

Direct change function

When the play button is pressed on an

-connected

component, the input source selected at the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E automatically changes to that component.

Power off function

When the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is placed in the standby state, all

-connected components are also

automatically put into the standby state. Also, if you press the ON button on the TX-NR801/

TX-NR801E remote controller while the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E is turned on, all

-connected

components (DVD players, CD players, MD recorders, tuners, etc.) are also turned on.

Connections for Remote Control ( )

To connect components using the connect a remote control cable from this the

terminal of the other component. An remote

control cable with a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) miniature twoconductor plug comes with every cassette tape deck, compact disc player, MD recorder, and DVD player that has an

terminal.

• When performing operations with components using the

system, do not use the

remote zone (Zone 2).

• For remote control operation, the audio connection cables must also be connected.

• If a component has two either one to connect to the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. The other one can be used to daisy chain with another component.

• With Onkyo DVD players, you can enter the preprogram code so that you can operate the DVD player directly with the remote controller without connecting the

terminals (See page 82).

terminal, simply

terminal to

-connected

terminals, you can use

TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E

REMOTE CONTROL

connector

Ex: Onkyo CD player

Onkyo DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OPT

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

COAX

FRONT

SUB

CENTER

SURR

BACK/

OPT

ZONE 2

FRONT

MULTI CH

INPUT

SUB

CENTER

SURR

DIGITAL

OUT

OPT

SURR BACK

GND

ANTENNA

REMOTE CONTROL

connector

Ex: Onkyo cassette tape deck

ANALOG OUTPUT

Remote

Remote control cable

control cable

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

PHONO

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

DVD

INPUT 1

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO

CAUTION SPEAKER

INPUT 2

IMPEDANCE

4 OHMS MIN. OR 6 OHMS MIN. /SPEAKER

SEE INSTRUCTION

MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTINGS.

S VIDEO

ETHERNET

(

Net-Tune

)

CENTER SPEAKER

REMOTE

CONTROL

FRONT SPEAKERS

I R

OUT

SURR SPEAKERS

REMOTE CONTROL

Connecting the Power

(USA, Canadian and Australian models)

(Other models)

STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON

STANDBY indicator STANDBY indicator

SETUP

TUNING

ENTER

TURN

PRESET

DSP

THX

SURROUNDDIRECT / PURE AUDIO STEREO

A-FO

RM LISTENING MODE MEMORY

FM MODE

MEMORY

To wall outlet

POWER

• Before you plug in the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, conﬁrm that all connections have been made properly.

• Turning on the power may cause a momentary power surge, which might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit, such as computers. If this happens, use a wall outlet on a different circuit.

(All models other than USA, Canadian and Australian models)

• The TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is shipped with the main power (POWER) switch in the on position

( ). When the power cord is plugged in for the

ﬁrst time, the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E will automatically enter the standby state and the STANDBY indicator will light (same condition after step 2 below).

Turning on the Power

STANDBY

POWER

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

Turn off

Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.

(USA, Canadian and Australian models)

The STANDBY indicator will light up.

(Other models)

Press the POWER switch to set the

OFF

TX-NR801/TX-NR801E to standby state.

The STANDBY indicator will light up.

Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E.

The display will light up and the STANDBY indicator will turn off.

If you press the STANDBY/ON button again, the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E returns to the standby state.

STANDBY

RCVR

SETUP

TUNING

ENTER

TURN

PRESET

DSP

THX

SURROUNDDIRECT / PURE AUDIO STEREO

A-FO

RM LISTENING MODE MEMORY

FM MODE

MEMORY

To wall outlet

Turning on the Power from the Remote Controller

Before you can use the remote controller, you must perform steps 1 and 2 above and place the TX-NR801/ TX- NR801E in the standby state.

Memory backup

The TX-NR801/TX-NR801E uses a battery-less memory backup system in order to retain radio presets and other settings when it is unplugged or in the case of a power failure. Although no batteries are required, the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system. (On other than USA, Canadian and Australian models, the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E’s POWER switch must be set to ON in order to charge the backup system.) Once it has been charged, the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E will retain the settings for several weeks, although this depends on the environment and time will be shorter in humid climates.

Press the RCVR MODE button.

The RCVR MODE button lights.

Press the ON button to turn on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E (take it out of the standby state).

To return the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E to the standby state, press the STANDBY button.

Setup Menu

When making the various settings required to conﬁgure your TX-NR801/TX-NR801E for optimum performance, you can either use the OSD Menu that appears on your television monitor or you can use the display on the front of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. The OSD Menu is a settings menu that is displayed on your TV monitor. For your reference when performing the setting procedures, this manual shows both the OSD Menu displayed on your television monitor and the display on the front of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E.

The Setup Menu consists of the Basic Menu that is divided up into 4 menus, the Hardware Setup Menu, the Speaker Setup Menu, the Input Setup Menu, and the Audio Adjust Menu, and the Advanced Menu that contains the menus of the Basic Menu, the Preference Menu, and the Network Setup Menu. These menus are then divided up into various submenus, and these contain settings for you to optimize your home theater as you wish.

The display shown below is an example. The actual contents of your display may differ depending on the model of your region and the selected input source.

Advanced

Basic Menu

0.Hardware Setup

1.Speaker Setup

2.Input Setup

3.Audio Adjust

→

Advanced Menu

[ENTER]Quit:[SETUP]

Basic Menu

Your TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is provided with a Basic Menu for those who are not familiar with many of the advanced settings of an AV receiver or for those who wish to watch movies and listen to music with a minimal amount of setup. With the Basic Menu, the settings that rarely need to be set or that are only needed for advanced ﬁne-tuning of the sound quality are not displayed.

Note:

The Hardware Setup Menu is accessible from the Basic Menu at an initial setting. After being brought up on the screen and setting any of its items, the menu is no longer available from the Basic Menu. In this case, you can gain access to the menu via the “ → Advanced Menu.”

2.Input Setup Input:DVD

1.Digital Setup

2.Multichannel Setup

3.Video Setup

4.Character Input

5.IntelliVolume

6.Listening Mode Preset

[ENTER]Quit:[SETUP]

Basic

Advanced Menu

0.Hardware Setup

1.Speaker Setup

2.Input Setup

3.Audio Adjust

4.Preference

5.Network Setup

[ENTER]Quit:[SETUP]

Advanced Menu

The Advanced Menu provides features such as the Listening Mode Presets that allow you to customize the output sound for movies and music just the way you like and the AV Sync Setup that allows you to adjust for discrepancies between the video and audio timing.

→Basic Menu

3.Audio Adjust

1.Tone Control

2.Surround Speakers

3.Sound Effect

4.Delay

5.LFE Level

6.Mono

7.Theater-Dimensional

8.Surround

3.Audio Adjust

9.THX

10.Mono Movie

11.Enhance

12.Orchestra

13.Unplugged

14.Studio-Mix

15.TV Logic

→

default

Setup Menu —Continued

OSD

Advanced Menu

0.Hardware Setup

1.Speaker Setup

2.Input Setup

3.Audio Adjust

4.Preference

5.Network Setup

[ENTER]Quit:[SETUP]

→Basic Menu

Front panel dispaly

Main menu

Navigating Through the Setup Menu

You can change settings in the Setup Menu using the buttons on the front panel and on the remote controller. The buttons on the remote controller correspond to those on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E as shown below.

SETUP

TUNING

ENTER

TURN

PRESET

DSP

THX

SURROUNDDIRECT / PURE AUDIO STEREO

A-FO

RM LISTENING MODE MEMORY

FM MODE

MEMORY

SETUP/ENTER/ RETURN/Cursor

/ //

1.Speaker Setup

1.Speaker Config

2.Speaker Distance

3.Level Calibration

[ENTER]Quit:[SETUP]

1-1.Speaker Config

a.Subwoofer :Yes b.Front L/R :Small c.Center :Small d.Surr L/R :Small e.Surr Back :Small f.Crossover:80Hz(THX)

Quit:[SETUP]

Sub-menu

Press the SETUP button.

The main menu (Advanced Menu or Basic Menu) appears on your television monitor.

Using the and cursor buttons, select the menu that you want to enter.

Press the ENTER button to enter the selected menu.

The screen for that menu appears.

Button on remote controller

SETUP

(upper edge of ENTER button)

(lower edge of ENTER button)

(left edge of ENTER button)

(right edge of ENTER button)

ENTER

RETURN

Button on TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E

SETUP

DOWN

LEFT

RIGHT

ENTER

RETURN

Use the and cursor buttons to select the sub-menu that you want to enter and press the ENTER button.

Each sub-menu has different settings that can be changed as desired, and they are all explained in the pages that follow. To change a setting, ﬁrst select it using the and cursor buttons, and then change the setting using the and cursor buttons.

Press the SETUP button to exit the Setup Menu.

Press the RETURN button to set the new settings and return to the previous menu.

Selecting the Appropriate Setting for Your Connections

Use the and cursor buttons to select

SETUP

TUNING

ENTER

TURN

PRESET

DSP

THX

SURROUNDDIRECT / PURE AUDIO STEREO

A-FO

RM LISTENING MODE MEMORY

FM MODE

MEMORY

SETUP/ENTER/ RETURN/Cursor

/ //

Hardware Setup

In this section, you will perform the initial settings for the following scenarios.

• When the impedances for speakers connected to the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E are between 4 and 6 Ω (See page 18).

• When connecting speakers to the ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals (See page 66).

• When operating the remote controller using the IR IN terminal (See page 69).

• When you want to ﬁx the TV Format setting to PAL or NTSC.

• When you want to ﬁx the AM Frequency Step setting to 9 kHz or 10 kHz.

Note:

The settings within the Hardware Setup Menu will need to be made before you use your TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E for the ﬁrst time. Once you have selected one of the Hardware Setup menu items, the setting will not be displayed again when you enter the Basic Menu. To change the setting at a later date, select the Advanced Menu to display the Hardware Setup Menu.

Advanced Menu

0.Hardware Setup

1.Speaker Setup

2.Input Setup

3.Audio Adjust

4.Preference

5.Network Setup

[ENTER]Quit:[SETUP]

→Basic Menu

If you want to perform these operations using the remote controller, first press the RCVR button.

0.Hardware Setup

1.Speaker Impedance

2.Surr Back/Zone2

3.Remote Setup

4.TV Format

5.AM Frequency Step

[ENTER]Quit:[SETUP]

“0. Hardware Setup” and then press the ENTER button.

The “Hardware Setup” menu appears.

Use the and cursor buttons to select

an item and then press the ENTER button.

Use the and cursor buttons to select

an item and then use the and cursor buttons to set the desired value.

Press the SETUP button to exit the Setup

menu.

Press the RETURN button to return to the previous menu.

Speaker Impedance Sub-menu

Use this sub-menu to set the impedance level of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E to match the speciﬁcations of the speakers you are using.

0-1.Speaker Impedance

a.Minimum :6 ohms

Quit:[SETUP]

a. Minimum

6 ohms (default): Select when the impedances of all

speakers are between 6 and 16 Ω. 4 ohms: Select when the impedance of even one speaker is between 4 and 6 Ω.

Note:

Before you change this setting, be sure to ﬁrst lower the volume at the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E to the minimum level.

Surr Back/Zone 2 Sub-menu

0-2.Surr Back/Zone2

a.Surr Back/Zone2 :Zone2

Quit:[SETUP]

Display the main menu.

Press the SETUP button on the front panel or SETUP button on the remote controller to display the main menu on the monitor and front display.

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