User manual ONKYO TX-SR875

Contents AV Receiver Introduction ..................................... 2 TX-SR805 TX-SR875 Instruction Manual Connection .................................... 20 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 44 Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 62 Listening to the Radio .................. 63 Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 71 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual for future reference. Advanced Operation ..................... 86 Troubleshooting .......................... 113 En WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 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. 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. Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 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. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 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 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 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 into the apparatus, C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water, D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation, E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in any way, and F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service. 16. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus. Don't put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit. 17. Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and 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. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 2 Precautions 1. Recording Copyright--Unless it's for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse--The AC fuse inside the unit is not userserviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care--Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don't use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering. 4. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit's rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times. For U.S. models FCC Information for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For North American model Pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button to select Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands--Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 6. Handling Notes · If you need to transport this unit, use the original packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it. · Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for a long time, because they may leave marks on the case. · This unit's top and rear panels may get warm after prolonged use. This is normal. · If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may not work properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it occasionally. For Canadian Models NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Modèle canadien REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée: ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. 3 Precautions--Continued For British models Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. IMPORTANT The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the power cord's plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse in the plug. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 4 Contents Features ............................................................ 6 Supplied Accessories ...................................... 7 Multiroom Capability ........................................ 8 Getting to Know the AV Receiver ................... 9 Front Panel ..............................................................9 Display ..................................................................11 Rear Panel .............................................................12 Remote Controller .......................................... 14 Installing the Batteries ...........................................14 Using the Remote Controller ................................14 About the Remote Controller Modes ....................15 RECEIVER/TAPE Mode ......................................15 DVD Mode ............................................................17 CD/MD/CDR Modes ............................................18 DOCK Mode .........................................................19 Connecting Your Speakers ........................... 20 Enjoying Home Theater ........................................20 Connecting Your Speakers ....................................21 Bi-amping the Front Speakers ...............................23 Bridging the Front Speakers (TX-SR875 only) ....24 Connecting Antennas .................................... 25 Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna .....................25 Connecting the AM Loop Antenna .......................25 Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna ....................26 Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna ...................26 Connecting Your Components ..................... 27 About AV Connections .........................................27 Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver .............................................28 Which Connections Should I Use? .......................28 Connecting a TV or Projector ...............................30 Connecting a DVD player .....................................31 Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback .............33 Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording ...........34 Connecting a Satellite, Cable, or Terrestrial Set-top box or Other Video Source ....................35 Connecting Components with HDMI ...................36 Connecting a Game Console .................................38 Connecting a Camcorder or Other AV Component ..........................................................39 Connecting a CD Player ........................................40 Connecting a Turntable .........................................40 Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder ................................................41 Connecting a Power Amplifier ..............................41 Connecting an RI Dock .........................................42 Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components (North American and European models only).......42 Connecting Onkyo Components .....................43 Connecting the Power Cord ..................................43 Turning On the AV Receiver .......................... 44 Turning On and Standby .......................................44 First Time Setup ............................................. 45 Speaker Settings ....................................................45 HDMI Monitor Setup ............................................46 HDMI Input Setup .................................................48 Component Video Input Setup ..............................50 Changing the Input Display ..................................51 Digital Input Setup ................................................52 Analog Input Setup ............................................... 54 Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey MultEQ XT) ..................................... 55 TV Format Setup (not North American models) ............................ 60 AM Frequency Step Setup (on some models) ............................................... 61 Playing Your AV Components .......................62 Basic AV Receiver Operation .............................. 62 Listening to the Radio ....................................63 Listening to AM/FM Stations ............................... 63 Using RDS (not North American model) ............. 65 Presetting AM/FM Stations .................................. 67 Common Functions ........................................68 Setting the Display Brightness ............................. 68 Adjusting Speaker Levels ..................................... 68 Muting the AV Receiver ...................................... 68 Using the Sleep Timer .......................................... 69 Using Headphones ................................................ 69 Displaying Source Information ............................ 69 Selecting Audio Inputs ......................................... 70 Specifying the Digital Signal Format ................... 70 Using the Listening Modes ............................71 Selecting the Listening Modes ............................. 71 Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format ................................................................ 72 About the Listening Modes .................................. 76 Recording ........................................................79 Recording the Input Source .................................. 79 Recording from Different AV Sources ................. 79 Onscreen Setup Menus ..................................80 Menu Map ............................................................ 80 Adjusting the Listening Modes .....................81 Using the Re-EQ Function ................................... 81 Using the Late Night Function ............................. 81 Audio Adjust ........................................................ 82 Listening Mode Presets ........................................ 84 Advanced Setup ..............................................86 Speaker Setup ....................................................... 86 Source Setup ......................................................... 93 Miscellaneous Setup ............................................. 96 Hardware Setup .................................................... 98 Lock Setup .......................................................... 100 Zone 2 and Zone 3 ........................................101 Connecting Zone 2 ............................................. 101 Connecting Zone 3 ............................................. 102 Powered Zone 2 Setting ...................................... 103 Zone 2/Zone 3 Out Settings ................................ 104 Using Zone 2 and Zone 3 ................................... 104 Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2/3 and Multiroom Control Kits ............................. 107 Controlling Other Components ...................108 Entering Remote Control Codes ......................... 108 Resetting the Remote Controller ........................ 109 Learning Commands .......................................... 111 Using Macros ...................................................... 112 Troubleshooting ...........................................113 Specifications ...............................................117 5 Features Amplifier · 7-channel amplifier · 130 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.05% (FTC) · Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry · Powered Zone 2 capability · Bi-amp capability for front speakers · WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) · Massive High Current Power Supply (H.C.P.S.) transformer · Color-coded speaker terminal posts Tuner · XM*8 Satellite Radio ready (N. America only) * XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock required; sold separately. · SIRIUS*9 Satellite Radio ready (N. America only) * SiriusConnect Home tuner kit required; sold separately. · · · · · 40 AM/FM/SIRIUS/XM presets (N. America only) 40 AM/FM presets (Other) AM/FM auto tuning RDS radio data (Europe only) Direct tuning Others · · · · Audyssey MultEQ XT room correction*10 Easy-to-use onscreen setup menus IR IN and OUT Preprogrammed remote controller for use with other AV components, with Learning and Macro functions Processing · THX*1 Surround EX · THX Ultra2*1 certified · Dolby*2 Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic IIx · DTS*3, DTS-ES Discrete, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6 · Neural Surround*4, THX-Neural · Theater-Dimensional*5 virtual surround sound · DSD Direct · 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converters · Powerful and highly accurate 32-bit DSP processing · Re-EQ*6 function · Tone control on all channels (7.1) · 7-band EQ on 7 channels, 5-band EQ on subwoofer TX-SR875 Only · 140 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.05% (FTC) · Zone 2 composite video output · 4 HDMI inputs, 1 output (Version 1.3a) · Bridging capability for front speakers · HDMI upconversion of composite video, S-Video, and component sources (720p, 1080i, 1080p capable) · VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) on all channels *1 Audio/Video · Zone 2 with 12V trigger, level, tone, balance, and pre out · Zone 3 with level, balance, and pre out · 3 HDMI*7 inputs, 1 output (Version 1.3a) · HDMI upconversion of composite video, S-Video, and component video sources (720p capable) · Component video upconversion of composite video and S-Video sources · Composite video to S-Video and S-Video to composite video conversion · 6 digital inputs (3 optical, 3 coaxial), 1 output (optical) · 3 component video inputs, 1 output · 6 S-Video inputs, 2 outputs · RS-232 control · Color-coded, assignable 7.1 multichannel input · 7.1-channel pre out THX and Ultra2 are trademarks of THX Ltd. THX may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used with permission. *2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *3 "DTS" and "DTS-HD Master Audio" are trademarks of DTS, Inc. *4 Neural Surround is a trademark owned by Neural Audio Corporation, THX is a trademark of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. 6 Features--Continued *5 Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *6 Re-Equalization and the "Re-EQ" logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. *7 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. *8 XM Ready® is a trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. ©2005 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. *9 ©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. "SIRIUS," SiriusConnect, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Available only in the contiguous United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada. *10 Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ XT is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Remote controller and three batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna THX Ultra2 Before any home theater component can be THX Ultra2 certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Ultra2 logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come. THX Ultra2 requirements define hundreds of parameters, including power amplifier performance, and pre-amplifier performance and operation for both digital and analog domains. THX Ultra2 receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which accurately translate movie soundtracks for home theater playback. * * * "Xantech" is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation. "Niles" is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation. Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Power cord (Power cord varies from country to country.) Surround Back Left Surround Back Left Zone 2 Left Zone 2 Left Surround Back Left Surround Back Left Zone 2 Left Zone 2 Left Surround Back Right Surround Back Right Zone 2 Right Zone 2 Right Surround Back Right Surround Back Right Zone 2 Right Zone 2 Right Front Left Front Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left Front Right Front Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right Surround Left Surround Left Surround Right Surround Right Center Center Center Center Front Left Front Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left Front Right Front Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right Surround Left Surround Left 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Speaker cable labels * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color. Specifications and operation are the same regardless of color. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Surround Right Surround Right 7 Multiroom Capability You can use three speaker systems with this AV receiver--a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1 channels) in your main listening room, a stereo speaker system in a second room, or Zone 2, as we call it, and another stereo speaker system in a third room that we call Zone 3 (external power amplifier required). And, you can select a different audio source for each room. Main Room: In your main listening room, you can enjoy up to 7.1-channel playback (see pages 21­22). You can enjoy the various listening modes such as Dolby, DTS, and THX (pages 71­78). *While Powered Zone 2 is being used, playback is reduced to 5.1-channels (see page 101). Zone 2: In your Zone 2 room, you can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback (see page 101). Zone 3: In your Zone 3 room, you can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback (see page 102). *The listening modes cannot be used with Zone 2 and Zone 3. Main Room Surround back left and right speakers Front left and right speakers *While Powered Zone 2 is being used, nothing is output by these speakers (page 103). Subwoofer Center speaker Surround left and right speakers Zone 2 Room Zone 3 Room Left and right stereo speakers Left and right stereo speakers 8 Getting to Know the AV Receiver Front Panel 3 Not North American model 2 45 6 1 7 8 9 MASTER VOLUME STANDBY/ON STANDBY READY ZONE 2 ZONE 3 PURE AUDIO AUDIO SEL DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX 1 AUX 2 TAPE TUNER CD PHONO DISPLAY PUSH TO OPEN J K L Front flap Push here to open the flap The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity. For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. A STANDBY/ON button (44) Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby. I MASTER VOLUME control (62) Sets the volume of the AV receiver to ­ dB, ­81.5 dB, ­81.0 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). The volume level can also be displayed as an absolute value. See "Volume Setup" on page 96. B STANDBY indicator (44) Lights up when the AV receiver is on Standby and flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller. C READY indicator (99) North American model doesn't have this indicator. Lights up when the AV receiver is on Standby and HDMI Power Control is enabled. J PURE AUDIO button and indicator (71) Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indicator lights up when this mode is selected. Pressing this button again selects the previous listening mode. D ZONE 2 indicator (105) Flashes when Zone 2 is being set. Lights up when Zone 2 is on. K AUDIO SEL button (70) Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel. E ZONE 3 indicator (105) Flashes when Zone 3 is being set. Lights up when Zone 3 is on. L Input selector buttons (62) Select the following input sources: DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX 1, AUX 2, TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO. F Remote-control sensor (14) Receives control signals from the remote controller. G Display See "Display" on page 11. H DISPLAY button (69) Displays various information about the currently selected input source. 9 Getting to Know the AV Receiver--Continued North American model M PHONES N OP Q RS TUV W X ZONE 2 OFF LEVEL TONE HDMI OUT STEREO THX DIMMER MEMORY TUNING MODE SETUP PRESET CLEAR ZONE 3 DIGITAL INPUT LISTENING MODE TUNING TUNING Y RETURN Z SETUP MIC a PUSH TO OPEN AUX 2 INPUT ENTER S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL b Other models c d e ZONE 2 PHONES OFF LEVEL TONE HDMI OUT STEREO THX T PUSH TO OPEN TUNING RT/PTY/TP MEMORY RETURN POWER TUNING MODE SETUP MIC AUX 2 INPUT SETUP PRESET ON OFF CLEAR ZONE 3 DIGITAL INPUT LISTENING MODE TUNING ENTER S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. M PHONES jack (69) This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening. V TUNING MODE button (63) Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM and FM radio. N ZONE 2, ZONE 3, and OFF buttons (105) The ZONE 2 button is used when setting Zone 2. The ZONE 3 button is used when setting Zone 3. The OFF button is used to turn off Zone 2 or Zone 3. W SETUP button Opens and closes the onscreen setup menus, which are displayed on the connected TV. X TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER buttons When AM or FM is selected, the TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons are used for radio tuning, and the PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons are used to select radio presets (see page 67). With the onscreen setup menus, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The ENTER button is also used with the onscreen setup menus. O LEVEL button (106) Used when adjusting the volume level of Zone 2 or Zone 3. P TONE button (106) Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble). Q HDMI OUT button (47) Used to set the HDMI Monitor setting. Y RETURN button Selects the previously displayed onscreen setup menu. R STEREO button (71) Selects the Stereo listening mode. S THX button (71) Selects the THX listening modes. Z SETUP MIC (55) The automatic speaker setup microphone connects here. T DIMMER (RT/PTY/TP) button (66, 68) Adjusts the display brightness. On models other than the North American model, this is the RT/PTY/TP button, and it's used with RDS (Radio Data System). See "Using RDS (not North American model)" on page 65. a AUX 2 INPUT (39, 79) Used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on. There are input jacks for optical digital audio, S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. b Up [ ] and Down [ ] buttons (82, 106) Used to adjust the tone, and the volume and balance of Zone 2 and Zone 3. U MEMORY button (67) Used when storing or deleting radio presets. 10 Getting to Know the AV Receiver--Continued c DIGITAL INPUT button (53) Used to assign digital inputs to input selectors. e POWER switch (44) American models do not have this switch. This is the main power switch. When set to OFF, the AV receiver is completely shutdown. It must be set to ON to set the AV receiver to On or Standby. d LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons (71) Select the Onkyo original listening modes. Display 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A B For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. 1 Speaker/channel indicators (76) Indicate the speaker configuration and channels used by the current input source. ­ : A box is displayed for each speaker that's set in the Speaker Configuration. No box appears for speakers that are set to No or None. The following abbreviations indicate which audio channels are included in the current input signal. ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ FL: Front left C: Center FR: Front right SL: Surround left LFE: Subwoofer (Low Frequency Effects) SR: Surround right SBL: Surround back left SB: Surround back SBR: Surround back right Lights up when the Speaker Type setting is set to BTL for bridged front speaker operation. AUTO (63): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected for AM or FM radio. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is selected. TUNED (63): Lights up when tuned to a radio station. FM STEREO (63): Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. 6 SLEEP indicator (69) Lights up when the Sleep function has been set. 7 Audyssey indicator (55) Lights up during automatic speaker setup. 8 Headphone indicator (69) Lights up when a pair of headphones are plugged into the PHONES jack. 9 Message area Displays various information. 2 BTL indicator (45) (TX-SR875 only) 0 Audio input indicators (70) Indicate the type of audio input that's selected as the audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL. 3 ZONE 2 indicator (105) Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is being used. A Volume level (62) Displays the volume level. 4 Listening mode and format indicators (71) Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format. B MUTING indicator (68) Flashes while the AV receiver is muted. 5 Tuning indicators (63) RDS (not North American model) (65): Lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). 11 Getting to Know the AV Receiver--Continued Rear Panel 78 12 3 4 56 North American model only K TX-SR875 only 9J LMN O HDMI ASSIGNABLE AC INLET IN 1 OUT RS232 IN 4 IN 3 IN 2 XM COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 Y IN 2 ASSIGNABLE ANTENNA AM FM75 IN 1(DVD) MONITOR OUT SIRIUS AUX 1 REMOTE CONTROL GAME/TV CBL/SAT VCR/DVR DVD MONITOR OUT V IR ZONE 2 OUT IN CB/PB V DIGITAL IN 1 ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL (DVD) 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 CR/PR IN IN OUT S S OUT IN IN IN IN OUT IN IN FRONT CENTER SURR SURR BACK FRONT CENTER SURR SURR BACK ZONE 2 ZONE 3 IN 2 (VCR/DVR) L IN 3 (CBL/SAT) L L AC OUTLET AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED 120W 1A MAX. R OPTICAL R PHONO CD ZONE2 R TAPE SURR BACK R Bi-AMP R AUX 1 GAME/TV CBL/SAT FRONT R VCR/DVR SURR R DVD SUBWOOFER MULTI CH SUBWOOFER IN 1 (GAME/TV) PRE OUT FRONT L PRE OUT SURR BACK L Bi-AMP GND CENTER SURR L ZONE2 L IN 2 (CD) OUT FRONT R (BTL) FRONT L (BTL) P QR A S T U V WX YZ a b c d e REMOTE CONTROL This (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the jack on another -capable Onkyo component for remote and system control. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally. The HDMI inputs are for connecting components with an HDMI output, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They're assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See "HDMI Input Setup" on page 48. The HDMI output is for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input. B RS232 This port is for connecting the AV receiver to home automation equipment and external controllers. G SIRIUS antenna (on North American model) This jack is for connecting a SIRIUS digital antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS instructions). C PHONO IN This audio input is for connecting a turntable. H XM antenna (on North American model) This jack is for connecting an XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock, sold separately (see the separate XM instructions). D COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1, 2, and 3 These RCA component video inputs are for connecting components with a component video output, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They're assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See "Component Video Input Setup" on page 50. I MONITOR OUT The S-Video or composite video jack should be connected to a video input on your TV or projector. J AM ANTENNA These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna. E COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT This RCA component video output is for connecting a TV or projector with a component video input. K ZONE 2 OUT (TX-SR875 only) This composite video output can be connected to a video input on a TV in Zone 2. F HDMI IN 1­4 and OUT The TX-SR805 has HDMI IN 1­3 and OUT. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connections carry digital audio and digital video. L FM ANTENNA This jack is for connecting an FM antenna. 12 Getting to Know the AV Receiver--Continued M IR IN/OUT A commercially available IR receiver can be connected to the IR IN jack, allowing you to control the AV receiver while you're in Zone 2, or control it when it's out of sight, for example, installed in a cabinet. A commercially available IR emitter can be connected to the IR OUT jack to pass IR (infrared) remote control signals through to other components. W CBL/SAT IN A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here. There's S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal. X VCR/DVR IN/OUT A video component, such as a VCR or DVR, can be connected here for recording and playback. There's S-Video and composite video input and output jacks for connecting the video signal. N 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 This output can be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on a component in Zone 2. When Zone 2 is turned on on the AV receiver, a 12-volt trigger signal is output. Y DVD IN This input is for connecting a DVD player. There's S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal. Z FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R SPEAKERS These terminal posts are for connecting the front L/R, center, surround L/R, and surround back L/R speakers. The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers respectively, or used to bi-amp or bridge the front speakers. See "Bi-amping the Front Speakers" and "Bridging the Front Speakers (TX-SR875 only)" on page 24. The TX-SR805 does not support bridging. O AC INLET The supplied power cord is connected here. The other end of the power cord should be connected to a suitable wall outlet. P DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1, 2, and 3 These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting components with a coaxial digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD player. They're assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 52. Q DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1, 2, and OUT These optical digital audio inputs are for connecting components with an optical digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD player. They're assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 52. The optical digital audio output is for connecting a digital recorder with an optical digital input, such as a CD recorder. a MULTI CH input: FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R This analog multichannel input is for connecting a component with a 5.1/7.1-channel analog audio output, such as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or SACD-capable player, or an MPEG decoder. b PRE OUT: FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R This 5.1/7.1 multichannel analog audio output can be connected to the analog audio input on a multichannel power amplifier for when you want to use the AV receiver solely as a preamplifier. The SUBWOOFER jack is for connecting a powered subwoofer. R GND screw This screw is for connecting a turntable's ground wire. S CD IN This analog audio input is for connecting a CD player's analog audio output. c PRE OUT: ZONE 2, ZONE 3 These analog audio outputs can be connected to the line inputs on amplifiers in Zone 2 and Zone 3. T TAPE IN/OUT These analog audio input and output jacks are for connecting a recorder with an analog audio input and output, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder, etc. d ZONE 2 L/R SPEAKERS These terminal posts are for connecting speakers in Zone 2. e AC OUTLET (North American and European models only) These switched AC outlets can be used to supply power to other AV components. The type and number of outlets depends on the country in which you purchased your AV receiver. U AUX 1 IN A VCR for playback only or other video source can be connected here. There's S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal. V GAME/TV IN A game console or TV output can be connected here. There's S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal. See pages 20­43 for hookup information. 13 Remote Controller Installing the Batteries Using the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it toward the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as shown below. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator AV receiver 1 To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide open the cover. 30° 2 Insert the three supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 30° Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) 3 Slide the cover shut. Notes: · If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try replacing the batteries. · Don't mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries. · If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. · Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. Notes: · The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing. · If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably. · Don't put anything on top of the remote controller, such as a book or magazine, because a button may be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries. · The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing. · The remote controller will not work if there's an obstacle between it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 14 Remote Controller--Continued About the Remote Controller Modes As well as the AV receiver, you can also use the remote controller to control your other AV components. The remote controller has a specific operating mode for use with each type of component. Modes are selected by using the REMOTE MODE buttons. RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . DVD Mode By default, you can control an Onkyo DVD player in this mode. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control components made by other manufacturers (see page 108). CD/CDR/MD Mode By default, you can control an Onkyo CD player in this mode. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control a CD player, MD recorder, or CD recorder made by another manufacturer (see page 108). DOCK Mode This mode is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock that's connected via . TV and VCR Modes With these modes, you can control a TV and VCR. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 108). CABLE/SAT Mode In CABLE/SAT mode, you can control a cable or satellite TV receiver. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 108). ZONE 2/ZONE 3 Modes These modes are for controlling Zone 2 and Zone 3 (see page 105). RECEIVER/TAPE Mode RECEIVER/TAPE mode is used to control the AV receiver. It can also be used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . To set the remote controller to RECEIVER/TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. A ON STANDBY B C TV INPUT DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT L 1 GAME/TV 2 AUX1 3