Onkyo TX SR803 User Manual

Remote Control

THX™S

ELECT

2™C

ERTIFIED

7. 1-C

HANNEL

A/VS

URROUNDHOMETHEATERRECEIVER

TX-SR803

2 HDMI Video/Audio Inputs and 1 Output

With the TX-SR803’s HDMI inputs and output, you have the ability to send
unparalleled amounts (5 Gbps)of uncompressed digital data, both audio and
video, to compatible digital devices through a single cable. Compared to the
previous HDMI version 1.0, the TX-SR803’s onboard HDMI version 1.1 is capable
of handling up to 8 channels of audio with a sampling rate of 192 kHz (24-bit
samples)and transmitting uncompressed audio from a DVD-Audio disc.

THX

™

Select2™Certified and THX™Surround EX

™

With THX Select2 certification, the TX-SR803 demonstrates that it has met the
rigorous design and performance standards set by THX. For the end user, it
enhances the overall system’s ability to accurately present movies the way they
were mixed by the filmmaker on the dubbing stage and its additional THX listening
modes enhance playback performance of music, movies and video games.
Furthermore, its ASA (Adaptive Speaker Array)technology optimizes playback of
multi-channel movies, music and video games. THX Select2 also includes the
THX Surround EX decoder, which enables sound mixers to encircle the audience
with 360-degree pans and more realistic fly-over and ambient sound effects.

VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)for All Channels

The TX-SR803 incorporates Onkyo’s VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry),
which employs a unique D/A conversion circuit to mitigate the effect of signal
noise. As noise is magnified during the conversion process, even minimal
amounts of noise can adversely affect audio quality. With VLSC, data is converted
between the sampling points and these discrete sampling points are joined
with analog vectors in real-time to produce a smooth output wave form. The
result—a noiseless, smooth analog signal based on the digital source.

Independent Crossover Adjustment for Bass Management

With the TX-SR803’s crossover adjustment for bass management, you can
independently set the frequency of your front, center, surround and surround
back speakers at 40/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz. Previously, crossover
adjustment was limited to 40/60/80/100/120/150 Hz, so you will find that the
TX-SR803 gives you greater scope to match different speakers and subwoofers
to your system.

Auto Speaker Set-up with Microphone

The TX-SR803 uses a high-sensitivity microphone to pick up test tones from
your favorite listening spot, and then uses an acoustic analyzer to adjust the
sound pressure level and time delay of each channel. Test tones are output by
each speaker, detected by the microphone and shown through an onscreen
display. This ensures that each channel’s delivered synchronously, so you get
the most accurate frequency response from your favorite listening spot. Easily
calibrated using the TX-SR803’s onscreen display and quickly completed in
minutes, this function is also useful if you decide to switch rooms, or even
move to another home.

Multiroom Playback Capabilities through Powered Zone 2

Powered Zone 2 gives you the option of different sources throughout your
home. With the Powered Zone 2 function, you can enjoy one input source in
the main room and a different source in another room through two different
connection methods: using a receiver/integrated amp in Zone 2 or using only
a pair of speakers in Zone 2. In the former method, you can enjoy 7.1 surround
sound in the main room and play a different AV source in Zone 2 (with the
Zone 2 amplifier automatically switched on by a 12 V trigger). With the latter
method, you can use 5.1 surround sound in the main room and play a different
AV source (stereo)in Zone 2.

Integrating the iPod

®

into your System

The TX-SR803’s RI (Remote Interactive)capability enables you to integrate different
Onkyo components for control through one remote. Also, you can simply connect
the iPod to the TX-SR803 through the RI Dock for the iPod (DS-A1). What’s
more, the DS-A1 is one of the more versatile interfaces between the iPod and
audio-video systems available offering you hands-free control, recharging
capacity and even iPhoto playback. With Powered Zone 2, you can effectively
send your digital music via the iPod to another room or outdoors, even if you’re
playing back multichannel music and movies in the main room.

Driving Home Theater with Pinpoint Accuracy, Potent Power and Multi-Entertainment Options

To create an A/V home theater receiver of exceptional quality, the challenge lies in incorporating the delicate processing circuits and amplifier
components into the same chassis. When they both draw on the same power source, the amplifier dominates at peak moments. In a good
design, it all works smoothly—as with the THX Select2 Certified TX-SR803 7.1-channel A/V surround home theater receiver. You have a
wealth of connectivity options, including HDMI (version 1.1)and component video for an effortless, high-bandwidth transfer of video and
audio signals to the latest HDTV displays. Also, the inclusion of a TBC (Time Base Corrector)will effectively prevent any picture deterioration
caused by timing inaccuracies. With numerous other features that help the TX-SR803 to stamp its class—Auto Speaker Set-up with
Microphone, multizone playback, VLSC (Vector Liner Shaping Circuitry)and 192 kHz/24-bit DACs on all channels, an RS232 port for control,
and iPod

®

playback capabilities—this receiver stands out as a powerful blend of superb engineering design and functionality.

Available in Gold or Black

THX™SELECT2™CERTIFIED

7.1-C

HANNEL A/V S

URROUND

HOME THEATER RECEIVER

NPR No. 05N41 09/05 Printed in Japan

Amplifier Features

• 170 Watts per channel minimum into

6 ohms, at 1 kHz, JEITA

• VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry

)

for all channels

• WRAT

(

Wide Range Amplifier Technology

)

• Extended frequency response

(

10 Hz to 100 kHz

)

• Reduced NFB (Negative Feedback

)

• Full bandwidth power to all 7

main channels

• Absolute ground plate

• H.C.P.S—massive high current

power supply

• Discrete power amplifier circuitry for

all channels

• High-current, low-impedance 6 ohm

drive for all channels

• Auto-protection circuitry

• High-grade extruded-aluminum heatsink

• Low Frequency Effect (LFE)level control

• Thick bus bars

Audio/Video Features

• THX™Select2™Certified

• THX Surround EX, DTS, DTS 96/24,

DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix,
DTS Neo:6 decoding

• Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby

Pro Logic IIx decoding

• 192 kHz/24-bit audio DACs for

all channels

• Component video upconversion

with TBC (Time Base Corrector

)

Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, Onkyo reserves the right to change specifications and appearance without notice. “THX Select 2” is a trademark or registered trademarks of THX Ltd. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “THX Surround EX-Dolby Digital Surround EX” is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and THX Ltd.and is a trademark of Dolby. “DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround”, “DTS 96/24” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. iPod and iPhoto are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.and other countries. “VLSC” is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Onkyo Corporation

2-1 Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] http://www.onkyo.com/

Onkyo China Limited

Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, N. T., HONG KONG, SAR of China Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] http://www.ch.onkyo.com/

Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel:

+

1-201-785-2600 Fax: [phone] http://www.onkyousa.com/

Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH

Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Grobenzell, GERMANY Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] http://www.eu.onkyo.com/

SPECIFICATIONS

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Power Output

Front L/R............................................ 170 W + 170 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, JEITA

)

Center ................................................ 170 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, JEITA

)

Surround L/R ..................................... 170 W + 170 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, JEITA

)

Surround Back L/R............................. 170 W + 170 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, JEITA

)

Dynamic Power ................................... 240 W + 240 W

(

3 Ω, Front

)

180 W + 180 W (4 Ω, Front

)

125 W + 125 W (8 Ω, Front

)

THD (Total Harmonic Distortion

)

..... 0.08 % (Rated Power

)

Damping Factor................................... 60

(

Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω

)

Input Sensitivity and Impedance

Line.................................................... 200 mV/47 kΩ

Phono MM ......................................... 2.5 mV/47 kΩ

Output Level and Impedance

Rec out............................................... 200 mV/470 Ω(Tape, Video 1-2

)

Frequency Response.......................... 10 Hz-100 kHz/+ 1 dB, - 3 dB

(

Line

)

Tone Control......................................... ± 10 dB, 50 Hz

(

BASS

)

± 10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE

)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio......................... 106 dB

(

Line in, IHF-A

)

80 dB (Phono in, IHF-A

)

Speaker Impedance............................ 4 Ω/6 Ω-16 Ω

VIDEO SECTION

Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance

Video.................................................. 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω(Component and S-Video Y

)

0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω

(

Component PB/CB, PR/C

R

)

0.28 Vp-p/75 Ω(S-Video C

)

1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω(Composite

)

Component Video Frequency Response

.. 5 Hz- 100 MHz

TUNER SECTION

[FM]

Tuning Frequency Range................... 87.5 MHz-108.0 MHz

Usable Sensitivity

Stereo ................................................ 22.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 Ω IHF

)

Mono.................................................. 15.2 dBf, 1.0 µV (75 Ω IHF

)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Stereo ................................................ 67 dB (IHF-A

)

Mono.................................................. 73 dB (IHF-A

)

Total Harmonic Distortion

Stereo ................................................ 0.5 % (1 kHz

)

Mono.................................................. 0.3 % (1 kHz

)

Stereo Separation............................... 40 dB

(

1 kHz

)

[AM]

Tuning Frequency Range................... 522 kHz-1,611 kHz/530 kHz-1,710 kHz

Usable Sensitivity............................... 300 µV/m

Signal-to-Noise Ratio......................... 40 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion................. 0.7 %

GENERAL

Power Supply....................................... AC 120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption ........................... 680 W

Stand-by Power Consumption ..........0.5 W

Dimensions(W x H x D

)

.................... 435 x 173.5 x 430 mm

Weight................................................... 13.3 kg

TX-SR803

• Composite to S-Video upconversion

• HDTV-capable (100 MHz)component

video switching

• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

• Digital upsampling

• Non-scaling configuration

•

Powered Zone 2(lineout)with 12 V trigger

• A-form listening mode memory

• Independent crossover adjustment for

bass management for F/C/S/SB
(

40/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz

)

• Advanced 32-bit processing DSP chip

• 2 HDMI (version1.1)inputs and 1 output

• 3 component video inputs and 1 output

• 5 S-Video inputs and 3 outputs

• 5 composite video inputs and 3 outputs

• 3 audio inputs and 1 output

• 7 digital inputs (5 optical/2 coaxial

)

and 1 optical output

• Color-coded 7.1-multichannel inputs

and pre outs

• Heavy-duty, color-coded dual banana

plug-compatible speaker posts

• Front panel audio, video, S-Video,

optical inputs

• Pure audio mode

• Direct mode

• Automatic signal detection

• Dedicated line-level subwoofer pre out

• RS232 port

• Late night mode (high/low/off

)

• Phono input

• Tone (bass/treble)control for

L/R channels

FM/AM Tuner and
Other Performance Features

• 40 FM/AM random presets

• Character input (Tuner presets,

input selector

)

• Outstanding selectivity and sensitivity

• Compatible with RI Dock (DS-A1)for

the iPod

®

• IntelliVolume

• On-screen display control

• 3-mode display dimmer

(

bright/normal/low

)

• Speaker placement calibration through

Auto Speaker Set-up with Microphone

• Absolute volume display

• Double Bass function

• Battery-free memory backup

• Brushed aluminum front panel

• Headphone jack (standard size

)

• Heavy-duty power cord

• Individual input selectors for

each source

• IR input and output terminals

• Blue illuminated volume control

• Separate PC (printed circuit)boards

for audio and video sources

• Sleep timer via remote

• Backlit/Preprogrammed RI (Remote

Interactive)learning remote control
with 3 macros and mode-key LEDs

Black model