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.
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Making full use of your
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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.
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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
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Table of Contents
Before using
Important Safety Instructions ..........................2
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
TM
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.
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(connector type varies from
country to country
Left
Left
Front
Front
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
Left
Front
Front
Right
Right
Right
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
/
/
/
/
SP-B
SP-B
SP-B
SP-B
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
/
/
/
/
Front
Right
SP-B
Left
SP-B
Right
Front
Right
SP-B
Left
SP-B
1
2
Left
Left
Left
Right
Right
Right
Surround
Surround
Surround
Surround
Surround
Left
Surround
Right
Surround
Left
Surround
Right
Right
3
Right
Right
Right
Right
Center
Center
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Surround Back
Surround Back
Surround Back
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
Left
Left
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
IN
ANTENNA
L
R
COAX
FRONT
1
SUB
CENTER
2
3
OPT
1
2
3
DIGITAL
OUT
OPT
1
2
AM
SURR
SURR
BACK/
ZONE 2
FRONT
SUB
SURR
SURR
BACK
GND
R
R
L
FM
75
MULTI CH
INPUT
AUDIO
R
L
L
R
CENTER
PHONO
IN
CD
IN
R
L
OUT
TAPE
IN
R
L
R
AUDIO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
MONITOR
OUT
Y
B
P
ZONE 2
OUT
L
DVD
IN
PR
INPUT 1
Y
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
L
VIDEO
ETHERNET
VIDEO 1
(
Net-Tune
B
P
VOLTAGE
PR
:
CAUTION
S VIDEO
SELECTOR
SPEAKER
INPUT 2
IMPEDANCE
Y
4 OHMS MIN. OR6 OHMS MIN./SPEAKER
SEE INSTRUCTION
P
B
MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTINGS.
PR
120V
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO 4
SURR SPEAKERS
FRONT SPEAKERS
)
CENTERSPEAKER
LRLR
AC OUTLETS
SURR
BACK/
ZONE 2
AC 230-240 V 50 Hz
SWITCHED
SPEAKERS
TOTAL 100 W MAX.
L
R
IR
IN
REMOTECONTROL
OUT
MODEL NO. TX
AV RECEIVER
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
120V
-NR
801
220-230V
220-230V
Installing the Batteries
Remove the battery compartment cover
1
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)
2
in accordance with the polarity diagram
inside the battery compartment.
After the batteries are installed and
3
seated correctly, replace the compartment cover .
30˚
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.
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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
RE
RM LISTENING MODE MEMORY
RE
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
MEMORY
FM MODE
FM MODE
A-FO
TUNING
PRESET
A-FO
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Index Parts and Facilities—Continued
For further operational instructions, see the pages indicated in brackets [ ].
1
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]
2
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.
3
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.
4
AUDIO SELECTOR button [41, 65]
Press to select the type of audio input signal.
5
DIRECT/PURE AUDIO button [41, 39, 65]
Press to switch between the direct and pure audio
listening modes.
6
Remote control sensor [7]
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
8
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.
8
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]
9
Selects for the stereo listening mode.
SURROUND button [44]
0
Selects for the Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6,
Dolby Digital, or DTS listening modes.
THX button [44]
A
Selects for the THX listening mode.
DSP / buttons [44]
B
Switches to the DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes.
Front display
C
D
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]
E
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,
F
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]
G
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.
/
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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]
H
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]
I
Press to display the screen for the item that is
selected in the Setup Menu.
J
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]
K
Use to control the volume in the main zone. The volume for the remote zone (Zone 2) is independent.
VIDEO 5 INPUT terminals [23]
L
For connecting a video camera or game device.
Input source buttons and indicators (DVD,
M
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]
N
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.
10
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
OPT
1
2
3
1
2
3
DIGITAL
1
2
PRE OUT
IN
FRONT
SUB
SURR
SURR
BACK/
ZONE 2
FRONT
R
SUB
SURR
OUT
SURR
BACK
GND
ANTENNA
L
R
CENTER
AM
R
L
R
L
MULTI CH
INPUT
L
CENTER
FM
75
AUDIO
L
R
PHONO
IN
CD
IN
OUT
TAPE
IN
L
R
AUDIO
R
R
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEO
MONITOR
OUT
L
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
L
VIDEO
ZONE 2
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO 4
COMPONENT
S VIDEO
OUT
DVD
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
Y
P
PR
INPUT 1
Y
P
PR
INPUT 2
Y
P
PR
B
B
B
ETHERNET
(
)
Net-Tune
CENTER
SPEAKER
:
CAUTION
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
4 OHMS MIN. OR
6 OHMS MIN.
/SPEAKER
SEE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL FOR
CORRECT SETTINGS.
FRONT SPEAKERS
RL
I R
IN
OUT
SURR SPEAKERS
R
R
REMOTE
CONTROL
L
L
MODEL NO. TX
SURR
BACK/
ZONE 2
SPEAKERS
AV RECEIVER
AC OUTLETS
AC 120 V 60 Hz
SWITCHED
TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.
-
NR
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.
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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-tonin 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).
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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.
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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
IN
ANTENNA
L
R
COAX
FRONT
1
SUB
CENTER
2
3
OPT
1
2
3
DIGITAL
OUT
OPT
1
2
AM
SURR
SURR
R
L
BACK/
ZONE 2
FM
75
FRONT
MULTI CH
INPUT
AUDIO
R
L
L
R
SUB
CENTER
PHONO
IN
SURR
CD
IN
R
L
OUT
SURR
BACK
TAPE
IN
GND
L
R
AUDIO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
MONITOR
OUT
Y
P
B
ZONE 2
OUT
L
DVD
IN
PR
INPUT 1
Y
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
L
VIDEO
ETHERNET
VIDEO 1
(
Net-Tune
B
P
PR
:
CAUTION
VIDEO 2
SPEAKER
INPUT 2
IMPEDANCE
Y
4 OHMS MIN. OR
6 OHMS MIN.
/SPEAKER
SEE INSTRUCTION
VIDEO 3
B
P
MANUAL FOR
CORRECT SETTINGS.
VIDEO 4
PR
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
L
R
I R
IN
REMOTE
CONTROL
OUT
MODEL NO. TX
AV RECEIVER
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
120V
NR
801
220-230V
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.
1
■ USA and Canadian Model
FM
75
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
1
the tabs into the base, as shown.
Connect both wires of the AM loop
2
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
FM
75
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
2
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).
AM
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).
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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
3
from position A to position B, as shown.
Position A
Wire
Position B
Insert the central conductor (1), as
4
shown, and use a small pair of pliers to
clamp the shielding and outer insulation
sections of the cable (
✦
✦
✦
✦
✦
✦
✦
✦
✦
✦
✦
2), as shown.
1
✦
✦
✦
✦
2
Make sure the shielding is not touching the central conductor.
Refit the adapter’s cover, and then plug
5
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
1
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.
2
Connecting 75 ohm Coaxial Cable
Strip and prepare the
1
75 ohm coaxial cable, as
shown.
Using your fingernails or a small screw-
2
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
mm
AM loop antenna
AM
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.
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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).
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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
10
ears.
• When using surround back left
and right speakers, place them
behind the listener so that the
angles between the lines from
89
each speaker to the listener and
a line straight back from the
listener are about 30 degrees.
Layout with dipolar
speakers
1
3
67
10
89
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
5
4
Layout with monopolar
speakers
2
3
6
10
89
8 Surround back left
speaker
9 Surround back right
speaker
10 Listening position
1
4
2
5
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.
7
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.
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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.
L
R
+
–
+
–
L
R
L
R
+
–
+
–
L
R
• 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
1
2
3
OPT
1
2
3
DIGITAL
OPT
1
2
18
Subwoofer
PRE OUT
IN
FRONT
SUB
SURR
SURR
BACK/
ZONE 2
FRONT
Connecting the speaker cable
R
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
L
R
CENTER
R
L
L
CENTER
R
L
MULTICHINPUT
R
R
AUDIO
AUDIO
AM
FM75
L
PHONO
IN
CD
IN
OUT
TAPE
IN
L
25341
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
L
R
AUDIO
S VIDEO
MONITOR
OUT
ZONE 2
OUT
DVD
IN
OUT
VIDEO 1
IN
OUT
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO 3
IN
VIDEO 4
IN
VIDEO
S VIDEO
Front
right
speaker
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
Y
P
B
P
R
INPUT 1
Y
B
P
P
R
INPUT 2
Y
P
B
P
R
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
RL
Center
speaker
Surround
right
speaker
I R
IN
OUT
SURR SPEAKERS
R
R
REMOTE
CONTROL
Surround
back
right
speaker
L
MODEL NO.
Surround
left
speaker
SURR
BACK/
ZONE 2
SPEAKERS
L
AV RECEIVER
AC OUTLETS
AC 120V 60 Hz
SWITCHED
TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.
TX-NR
801
Surround
back left
speaker
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
120V
220-230V
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 namesCable formsTerminal shapesDescription
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
Y
P
B
R
P
Y
P
B
R
P
, PB),
R
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 namesCable formsTerminal shapesDescription
You can enjoy various type of digital sound
Optical cable
Coaxial cable
Audio connection
cable
Multichannel
connection cable
R
L
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.
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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
VIDEO
IN
MONITOR
OUT
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
IN
TENNA
AM
FM
75
UDIO
L
L
UDIO
MONITOR
OUT
ZONE 2
OUT
L
R
DVD
IN
OUT
VIDEO 1
IN
PHONO
OUT
IN
VIDEO 2
CD
IN
IN
OUT
VIDEO 3
IN
TAPE
VIDEO 4
IN
IN
L
R
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
Y
B
P
PR
Y
P
B
PR
Y
P
B
PR
CAUTIONSPEAKERIMPEDANCE
4 OHMS MIN. OR6 OHMS MIN./SPEAKER
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR
CORRECT SETTINGS.
COMPONENT
FRONT SPEAKERS
VIDEO
RL
OUTPUT
Y
ETHERNET
(
)
Net-Tune
P
B
CENTERSPEAKER
:
PR
COMPONENT
VIDEO
INPUT
Y
P
B
PR
IR
IN
OUT
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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
DIGITAL
COAX
1
PRE OUT
IN
L
R
COAX
FRONT
1
SUB
2
SURR
3
SURR
R
L
BACK/
OPT
ZONE 2
1
FRONT
2
R
SUB
3
SURR
AUDIO
DIGITAL
OUT
R
IN
L
OPT
1
SURRBACK
R
2
GND
ANTENNA
CENTER
AM
FM
75
MULTI CH
INPUT
AUDIO
L
L
R
CENTER
PHONO
IN
VIDEOS VIDEO
IN
OUT
L
TAPE
IN
L
R
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
L
R
CD
L
R
DVD
AUDIO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
MONITOR
OUT
Y
P
B
ZONE 2
OUT
DVD
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
VIDEO
PR
INPUT 1
Y
VIDEO 1
B
P
PR
VIDEO 2
INPUT 2
Y
VIDEO 3
P
B
VIDEO 4
PR
S VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
INPUT 1
Y
P
B
PR
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
IN
L
R
COAX
FRONT
1
SUB
2
SURR
3
SURR
R
L
BACK/
OPT
ZONE 2
1
FRONT
2
R
SUB
3
SURR
DIGITAL
OUT
R
L
OPT
1
SURR
BACK
2
GND
ANTENNA
CENTER
AM
FM
75
MULTI CH
INPUT
AUDIO
L
L
R
CENTER
PHONO
IN
AUDIO
CD
IN
OUT
RL
TAPE
IN
L
R
AUDIO
AUDIO
L
R
OUT
L
R
AUDIO
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
MONITOR
OUT
Y
P
B
ZONE 2
OUT
DVD
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
VIDEOS VIDEO
IN
IN
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO 4
S VIDEO
VIDEO 1
PR
INPUT 1
Y
P
B
PR
INPUT 2
Y
P
B
PR
OUT
R
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
B
P
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
PR
DIGITAL
COAX
L
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.
RL
AUDIO IN
VIDEOINS VIDEO
IN
RL
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.
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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
IN
3
DIGITAL
OUT
1
IN
COAX
1
2
3
OPT
1
2
3
DIGITAL
OUT
OPT
1
2
PRE OUT
L
R
FRONT
SUB
CENTER
SURR
SURR
R
L
BACK/
ZONE 2
FRONT
MULTI CH
INPUT
R
L
SUB
CENTER
SURR
R
L
SURR
BACK
GND
AUDIO
RL
RL
AUDIO
ANTENNA
AM
L
R
FM
75
AUDIO
L
R
PHONO
IN
CD
IN
OUT
TAPE
IN
L
R
L
R
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEOS VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO
MONITOR
ZONE 2
OUT
IN
OUT
VIDEO 1
IN
OUT
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO 3
IN
VIDEO 4
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO 2
COMPONENT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
OUT
Y
B
P
DVD
PR
COMPONENT
INPUT 1
VIDEO
Y
INPUT 2
B
P
PR
INPUT 2
Y
Y
P
B
PR
P
S VIDEO
B
PR
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.
Y
P
B
PR
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
IN
OPT
DIGITAL
OUT
COAX
Digital device
RL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
RL
AUDIO
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
INPUT
DVD recorder
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
RL
DIGITAL
IN
OPT
3
VIDEO
OUT
DIGITAL
IN
COAX
1
2
3
OPT
1
2
3
DIGITAL
OUT
OPT
1
2
FRONT
SUB
SURR
SURR
BACK/
ZONE 2
FRONT
SUB
SURR
SURR
BACK
GND
S VIDEO
OUT
PRE OUT
R
R
R
R
L
CENTER
L
MULTICH
INPUT
L
CENTER
L
ANTENNA
AM
R
FM
75
RL
AUDIO
AUDIO
L
R
PHONO
IN
CD
IN
OUT
TAPE
IN
R
L
R
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
RL
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
MONITOR
OUT
ZONE 2
OUT
L
IN
DVD
IN
OUT
VIDEO 1
VIDEOS VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO 3
IN
VIDEO 4
IN
L
VIDEO
AUDIO
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO 3
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OUTPUTY
P
VIDEO 4
PR
INPUT 1
Y
P
PR
INPUT 2
Y
P
PR
S VIDEO
OUT
B
B
B
22
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
OUT
Video camera/ Video
game (VIDEO 5 INPUT)
AUDIO OUTVIDEO
R
OUT
L
L
R
L
R
Connecting a Compact Disc Player
(CD)
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
OPT
1
PRE OUT
IN
R
COAX
FRONT
1
SUB
2
SURR
3
SURR
RL
BACK/
OPT
ZONE 2
1
FRONT
IN
2
R
SUB
3
SURR
DIGITAL
OUT
R
OPT
1
SURR
BACK
2
GND
OPT
ANTENNA
L
CENTER
MULTI CH
INPUT
AUDIO
L
R
CENTER
L
R
AUDIO
DIGITAL
OUT
AM
FM
75
L
PHONO
IN
IN
OUT
TAPE
IN
L
AUDIO
R
CD
R
AUDIO
L
L
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
IN
AUDIO
OUT
RL
VIDEO 1
IN
OUT
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO 3
IN
VIDEO 4
IN
VIDEO
S VIDEO
RL
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
Y
B
P
PR
INPUT 1
Y
B
P
CD
IN
PR
INPUT 2
Y
B
P
PR
CD player
23
Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment—Continued
Connecting a Turntable (PHONO)
DIGITAL
PRE OUT
IN
R
COAX
FRONT
1
SUB
2
SURR
3
SURR
RL
BACK/
OPT
ZONE 2
1
FRONT
2
R
SUB
3
SURR
DIGITAL
OUT
R
OPT
1
SURR
BACK
2
GND
AUDIO
ANTENNA
L
CENTER
AM
L
R
FM
75
MULTI CH
INPUT
AUDIO
L
L
R
CENTER
PHONO
IN
CD
IN
L
OUT
TAPE
IN
L
R
L
R
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
MONITOR
AUDIO
OUT
RL
ZONE 2
OUT
DVD
IN
OUT
VIDEO 1
IN
OUT
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO 3
IN
VIDEO 4
IN
VIDEO
S VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
PHONO
IN
OUTPUT
Y
P
B
PR
INPUT 1
Y
B
P
PR
INPUT 2
Y
B
P
PR
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
DIGITAL
OPT
2
DIGITAL
OUT
OPT
1
PRE OUT
IN
R
COAX
FRONT
1
SUB
2
SURR
3
SURR
R
BACK/
OPT
ZONE 2
IN
1
FRONT
2
R
SUB
3
SURR
DIGITAL
OUT
R
OPT
1
SURR
BACK
2
GND
AUDIO
ANTENNA
L
CENTER
AM
R
L
FM
75
MULTI CH
INPUT
AUDIO
L
L
R
CENTER
PHONO
IN
CD
IN
L
OUT
TAPE
IN
R
L
R
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
L
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
MONITOR
OUT
ZONE 2
DVD
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO 4
RL
VIDEO
AUDIO
S VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
Y
P
PR
Y
OUT
P
PR
Y
P
PR
B
B
B
TAPE
IN
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
RL
AUDIO OUT
IN
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
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RL
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
Hz
SWITCHED 100W MAX.
Worldwide modelAustralian model
Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment—Continued
C
A
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.
L
Subwoofer
L
to White
to Red
to Purple
to Brown
to Tan
Surround
back
R
PRE OUT
RL
DIGITAL
PRE OUT
to Gray
IN
COAX
1
2
3
OPT
1
2
L
R
FRONT
R
SUB
SURR
L
SURR
BACK/
ZONE 2
R
to Blue
Surround
FRONT
SUB
SURR
SURR
R
BACK/
ZONE 2
FRONT
to Green
L
R
CENTER
L
MULTI
INPUT
Center
L
L
R
Front
R
INPUT
RL
INPUT
RL
Power amplifier
1. Front left speaker
2. Front right speaker
3. Subwoofer
4. Surround back left
speaker
5. Surround back right
speaker
INPUTINPUTINPUT
RL
87654321
6. Surround left
speaker
7. Surround right
speaker
8. Center speaker
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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
IN
OPT
1
DIGITAL
PRE OUT
IN
L
R
COAX
FRONT
1
SUB
CENTER
2
SURR
3
SURR
R
L
BACK/
OPT
ZONE 2
1
FRONT
MULTI CH
2
INPUT
R
L
SUB
CENTER
3
SURR
DIGITAL
OUT
R
L
OPT
1
SURR
BACK
2
GND
ANTENNA
R
R
REMOTE
CONTROL
connector
Ex: Onkyo cassette tape
deck
L
R
ANALOG
OUTPUT
Remote
Remote control cable
control
cable
AUDIO
L
R
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
AM
OUT
L
R
IN
FM
OUT
75
IN
AUDIO
L
PHONO
OUT
IN
CD
IN
IN
OUT
IN
TAPE
IN
IN
L
R
L
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
MONITOR
OUT
Y
B
P
ZONE 2
DVD
PR
INPUT 1
Y
VIDEO 1
P
B
PR
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO 4
VIDEO
CAUTION
SPEAKER
INPUT 2
IMPEDANCE
Y
4 OHMS MIN. OR
6 OHMS MIN.
/SPEAKER
SEE INSTRUCTION
P
B
MANUAL FOR
CORRECT SETTINGS.
PR
S VIDEO
ETHERNET
(
Net-Tune
)
:
CENTER
SPEAKER
REMOTE
CONTROL
FRONT SPEAKERS
RL
I R
IN
OUT
SURR SPEAKERS
R
L
R
L
MO
REMOTE
CONTROL
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Connecting the Power
(USA, Canadian and Australian models)
(Other models)
STANDBY/ONSTANDBY/ON
STANDBY indicatorSTANDBY indicator
SETUP
TUNING
ENTER
RE
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
ON
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
1
STANDBY
POWER
ON
STANDBY
2
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.
ON
STANDBY
RCVR
SETUP
TUNING
ENTER
RE
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.
1
2
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.
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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
Menu
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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
Menu
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36
37
38
52
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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.
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→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
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54
55
57
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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
µ
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.
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
SETUP
UP
DOWN
LEFT
RIGHT
ENTER
ENTER
RETURN
RETURN
4
5
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.
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