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1. oroo 0 O WN 3 O O 0 m 2 0 0 o7 0 O O gee ft 0 0 O p l 00 0 C o m L Ea 0090 0 00 Eee a a i 970o a Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only 1 Attach the FM antenna as shown E USA and Canadian Model Insert the plug fully into the socket a 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 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into position Caution Be careful that you don t injure your self 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 14 Connecting the AM Loop Antenna The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only 7 Assemble the AM loop antenna inserting the tabs into the base as shown OQ 2 Connect both wires of the AM loop antenna to the AM push terminals as shown The antenna s wires are not polarity sensitive so they can be connected in either terminal Make sure that the wires are attached securely and that the push terminals are gripping the bare
2. SETUP ENTER RETURN Cursor Aly lt gt Button on TX NR801 Butt t troll utton on remote controller TX NRSOIE SETUP SETUP _ upper edge of ENTER button lower edge of ENTER button DOWN left edge of gt LEFT ENTER button _ right edge of ENTER button ENTER pima RIGHT ENTER RETURN T RETURN Menu 1 1 Speaker Config L a Subwoofer Eee b Front L R Small c Center Small d Surr L R Small e Surr Back Small Crossover 80Hz THX ww Quit SETUP Sub menu Press the SETUP button The main menu Advanced Menu or Basic Menu appears on your television monitor Using the A 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 Use the A and cursor buttons to select the sub menu that you want to enter and press the ENTER but ton 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 amp and Y cursor buttons and then change the setting using the lt q and gt 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 29 30 Selecting the Appropriate Setting for Your Co
3. Initial settings for each input source Input source Digital input CD OPT 1 PHONO TUNER TAPE OPT 2 VIDEO 1 COAX 2 VIDEO 2 COAX 3 VIDEO 3 OPT 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 FRONT fixed DVD COAX 1 NET AUDIO Available for digital input but not set in initial settings L lt Not available for digital input Configuring Input Settings Suitable for Your Connections Continued a Digital Input This setting tells the TX NR801 TX NR801E which input source button on the front panel is connected with which digital input jack on the rear panel For example if the input source selected at the front panel is CD and the compact disc player is connected to DIGITAL IN OPT 1 then select OPT 1 here If the input source selected is not connected to a digital input then select OPT1 3 Select if the input source is connected to any of the DIGITAL IN OPT jacks 1 through 3 COAX1 3 Select if the input source is connected to any of the DIGITAL IN COAX jacks 1 through 3 Select if the input source is not from a digital input jack b Digital Format Sets the digital signal to type given priority during sig nal detection at the selected digital terminal The default setting is All If is selected for this input source at the Digital Input setting then this setting cannot be selected Although you can use this default setting as
4. CD AUDIO R L CD player 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 gt Digital Setup See page 36 23 24 Connecting to Audio Video Equipment Continued Connecting a Turntable PHONO AUDIO R L o na oe ae 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 con nect 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 necessar
5. When the input signal is linear PCM The sampling frequency is displayed For example the display PCM fs 44 1k shows that the signal is PCM and that the sampling frequency is 44 1 kHz When FM or AN is selected as the input source see page 47 Dialog norm Dialogue Normalization Dialog Norm is a feature of Dolby Digital When playing back software that has been encoded in Dolby Digital sometimes you may see a brief message in the front panel display that reads Dia log Norm xdB x being a numeric value Dialogue Normalization serves to let you know if the source material has been recorded at a higher or lower level than usual For example if you see the message Dialog Norm 4 in the front panel display to keep the overall output level constant just turn down the volume control by 4 dB In other words the source material that you are listening to has been recorded 4 dB louder than usual If you do not see a message then no adjustment of the volume control is necessary Changing the audio mode The TX NR801 TX NR801E accepts analog digital and multichannel signals for audio input You can choose which kind of signal to be played for a specific device TX NR801 _ Press the AUDIO SELECTOR but TX NR801E ton on the front panel or AUDIO seleein SEL button on the remote control ler to change the audio mode Each time the button is pressed the mode changes from Auto Multich g
6. Symbols To cancel the operation Press the lt q button to return to the previous step You can can cel the whole operation by pressing the lt q button in step 1 Note Pressing DISPLAY button on the main unit will display the current listening mode 79 80 Operating Onkyo Products Using the Remote Controller The RC 511M remote controller is a useful tool that can not only operate the TX NR801 TX NR801E but also all the other components of your home theater as well To operate any component first press the Mode button on the remote controller that corresponds to the component that you wish to control Then simply press the desired opera tion button and the component will operate accordingly To operate a digital satellite tuner cable VCR or televi sion with the remote controller first program the signal to the button There are two methods One method is selecting the name of a different brand from the table entering the setting number listed and calling up the pre program ming code See page 83 The other method is sending the commands from the other brand s remote control directly into this remote controller See pages 86 87 Operating Onkyo Products Using the RI Connection Connecting your R l compatible Onkyo CD player MD recorder DVD player or cassette recorder to the TX NR801 TX NR801E via R I allows you to control your system with the TX NR801 TX NR801E s remote controller by pointing i
7. TX NR801 Press the DISPLAY button on the TX NR801E TX NR801 TX NR801E or the pee remote controller Remote controller 10 CAPS Cisr RA When the station have no name FM AM frequency Preset no FM AM Listening mode When the station have a custom name Name Preset no FM AM Frequency Preset no FM AM Listening mode Selecting a preset radio station When using the TX NR801 TX NR801E TA Press TUNER input source button on the TX NR801 TX NR801E The front display should show the cur rently selected frequency Press the PRESET lt q p buttons and select the number of the desired preset station When using the remote controller 1 Press the RCVR MODE button The RCVR MODE button lights as 2 Ra Press the TUN button A Press the CH button and select the number of the desired preset station 3 Erasing a preset radio station 1 Press the TUNER input source or TOER TUN button and press the PRE SET lt q p buttons to select the QA preset radio station that you want to erase See above 2 Press and hold the MEMORY but ton and then press the FM MODE button The selected preset station is erased MEMORY FM MODE FAR 47 48 Listening to RDS Broadcasts European models only Listening to RDS Broadcasts RDS reception is available only on the European model and only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available
8. Use the A and cursor buttons to select Multichannel Setup and then press the ENTER button The Multichannel Setup menu appears 2 2 Multichannel Setup Input DVD a Multichannel No Quit SETUP Use the lt and buttons to select Yes and then press the ENTER button 2 2 Multichannel Setup Input DVD a Multichannel Yes Quit SETUP Press the SETUP button to return to the main menu 6 o gt Enjoying Analog Multichannel Audio Playback Continued Playing Analog Multichannel Audio Before enjoying analog multichannel audio make sure that the connections and settings shown on the previous page are completed The illustrations used here represent the remote control ler When you perform the procedures on the TX NR801 TX NR801E use the corresponding buttons on the front panel 1 Press the input selector button 2 Select Multich using the AUDIO SELECTOR button on the front panel or AUDIO SEL button on the remote controller AUDIO SEL Turn on the connected component and start playing the desired media Adjust the volume with the MAS TER VOLUME dial or the VOL 4 7 buttons on the remote controller Adjusting the output level of each speaker as desired Using the remote controller 1 Press the RCVR mode button cs Press the CH SEL button and select the desired speaker 28 3 Press the LEVEL Y or
9. Mm Quit SETUP a Listening angle The listening angle is the angle subtended by the front left and right speakers as seen from the listener The pro cessing for the virtual surround will be based on this angle The setting of 20 and 40 degrees are only for nom inal purposes so select the setting that is closest to your actual listening angle Front left speaker ce Ly Front right speaker Listening angle b Center In the Theater Dimensional mode if the speaker system has a center speaker the center channel signal can be output from the center speaker For instance in systems where the front left and right speakers are small use of the center speaker may provide a better sound space and reduce the load on the front speaker For the proper soundfield it is important that the speaker levels and speaker distances among the front right front left and center speakers are matched In order to ensure this make sure that the settings in the Speaker Distance Sub menu and Level Calibration sub menu are set correctly On Select to have the center channel signal output to the center speaker Off Select to have the center channel signal output to the front left and right speakers Phantom Center c Front Expander The front expander function spreads out the stereo image in front of the listener The created stereo image is as if the front speakers have been farther apart for the feeling of a wide sound space This is e
10. above The installer will guide you through the steps required to install NetT uneCentral on your computer 2 Download the Net Tune Central music server software from ONKYO Web site http www onkyousa com net tune On the download page you are required to enter the product serial number written on the rear panel of the unit Before setting up the product be sure to write down the product serial number Usted Seen crete pan yon an nee 3 Execute SETUP EXE contained in the downloaded file to i install the Net Tune Central software Click Next to continue Playing the music stored on the Net Tune server Start Net Tune Central on your PC Turn on the AV Receiver Press the NET A button on the remote controller E aa Press the gt button on the remote controller to play the music file SN 29343595
11. operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Safety Instructions ADM FWN 10 11 12 13 14 15 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 radia tors 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 pro vided 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 recepta cles and the point where they exit from the appara tus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table spec ified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use cau tion when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from t
12. After setting allow approx 2 seconds until the TX NR801 TX NR801E stores all of the data in the memory Be sure not to turn off the power during that time otherwise the data will be lost 73 74 Enjoying Net Audio Continued MAC Address Sub menu You can view the assigned MAC address Every net work port is identified by a unique MAC address This is read only information 5 3 MAC Address a MAC Address XX XX XX XX XX XX Quit SETUP a MAC Address Displays the MAC address assigned to your TX NR801 TX NR801E Client Sub menu A client is a device that receives information from a sever One server can serve multiple clients Throughout this guide the term client refers to your TX NR801 TX NR801E 5 4 Client Setup a Client Name TX NR801 XXXXXX b Wakeup on LAN O0ff amp D c NTSP Port XXXXXX B aalr Quit SETUP a Client Name Shows the name used on Net Tune Central The client name has already been set by the TX NR801 TX NR801E b Wakeup on LAN Network connection status Sets whether to leave the network connection open or not while the TX NR801 TX NR801E is in the standby state On Leaves the network connection open Off Closes the network connection while the TX NR801 TX NR801E is in the standby state You can save power consumption during standby state c NTSP Port You can change the TCP IP port number used for com municating with
13. Decoding E 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 e DTS DTS 96 24 DTS ES and Neo 6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc e THX is a trademark or registered trademark of THX Ltd e Re Equalization and the Re EQ logo are trademarks of THX Ltd e Theater Dimensional and Net Tune are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation e Windows Media and the Windows logo are trandemarks or reg istered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Windows Jm Media e Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation e MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia e XiVA is a registered trademark of Imerge Limited e Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation e 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 guar antee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come THX Select require ments define hundreds of parameters including power
14. E Minimum PC System Requirements 600 MHz Intel Pentium II CPU or better Windows 98SE Me XP or 2000 OS operating system more than 20 MB of free hard disk space RAM Windows 98SE Me 2000 requires 128 MB XP requires 256 MB and Ethernet port Not compatible with Macintosh systems Notes e If your ISP contract assumes manual configuration of network settings you need to manually configure your network settings as described in Network Setup Menu See page 72 e The TX NR801 TX NR801E does not support net work settings for PPPoE connections therefore if your ISP contract requires PPPoE you must have a gateway router with PPPoE support Enjoying Net Audio Continued e You may have to set up a proxy server to listen to Internet radio depending on the ISP you choose If your PC is configured to use a proxy server for Inter net access theTX NR801 TX NR801E must also be configured the same way For more information see Proxy Setup Sub menu See page 73 The TX NR801 TX NR801E is designed to take advantage of the DHCP and AutolIP functionality thereby automatically configuring the network set tings If you opt not to use the DHCP and AutoIP functionality you should manually configure the net work settings For more information see a DHCP AUTO IP See page 73 To enjoy music on Internet Radio it is assumed that you have a broadband Internet connection on which you can successfully run a
15. Recording a Source Input source buttons REC OUT To Record the Input Source Signal You are Currently Watching Listening This method outputs to the audio and video outputs the currently selected input source signal This method allows you to record a signal while you are actually lis tening to or watching it 1 Select the input source to record by pressing the corresponding 000 input source button 3 A S S The input source is now selected and you may watch or listen to it as desired 2 Press the REC OUT button repeat edly until Rec Sel SOURCE appears in the front display The signal from the currently selected input source is now output to the TAPE OUT VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 2 OUT outputs for recording REC OUT N 3 Start recording at the recording component as desired To confirm the settings press the REC OUT button The current settings will appear for 8 seconds in the front display REC OUT Notes e Ifyou change the input source during recording you will record the signals from the newly selected input source e You cannot record the surround effects e Digital signals input to the DIGITAL IN COAX and DIGITAL IN OPT inputs will be output to the DIG ITAL OUT OPT output However MP3 WMA WAV and other music formats played using Net Audio are only output as analog audio e Digital input signals are onl
16. Subwoofer to Purple Surround L MULTI CH INPUT OS FRONT pe SUB CENTER SHS OH TF OUTPUT OUTPUT GuTPUT Q BACK Ex DVD Audio a as a MPEG decoder OUTPUT oe PJQ me Surround L back to Tan_R to Brown L Center _ to Green Setup for Multichannel Output ld d 666 4 6 GE LV ty SETUP ENTER CH SEL Cursor A Y 4 gt AUDIO SEL SURROUND LEVEL a v DIRECT PURE A PURE AUDIO DIRECT LL AUDIO SELECTOR SURR_ To enjoy multichannel audio you need to perform the settings under the Multichannel Setup menu The procedures shown below assume using the remote controller When performing these procedures using the front panel use the buttons corresponding to the ones on the remote controller 1 First press the RCVR button and then press the INPUT SELECTOR button for the component con nected to the MULTI CH INPUT on v the rear of the TX NR801 TX NR801E Press the SETUP buiton to display the main menu on the monitor and front display Use the A and cursor buttons to select Input Setup and then press the ENTER button The Input Setup menu appears 2 Input Setup Input DVD 1 Digital Setup 2 Multichannel Setup 3 Video Setup 4 Character Input 5 IntelliVolume MG ENTER Quit SETUP
17. TX NR801E alone When using a power amplifier connect each speaker to the power amplifier SUB to Purple e to Brown L cum S MT EZOKO to Tan R to White L Front BRE Our NT FRO to Red Subwoofer to Blue L Surround back R to Gray Surround Eo Green Center Jm Power amplifier eee Pee a ee 1 213 4 5 6 7 8 1 Front left speaker 6 Surround left 2 Front right speaker speaker 3 Subwoofer 7 Surround right 4 Surround back left speaker speaker 8 Center speaker 5 Surround back right speaker 25 Connecting RI compatible AV Components The RI terminal on the TX NR801 TX NR801E is for connecting other Onkyo components equipped with the same FRI terminal When a component is connected to the RI 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 RI 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 R l 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 funct
18. 1 Press the TUNER input source but ma ton and select the FM input source 2 Press the RT PTY TP button twice TA The current program type appears on the Nal display _ amp 3 Using the PRESET lt gt buttons select the PTY program type you desire 4 ENTER ENTER Press the ENTER button The TX NR801E will scan until it reaches a station of the program type you selected It will then stop briefly at that station before continuing on until it reaches the next station Pressing the ENTER button stops the PTY scan at that point If you press the RT PTY TP while NONE is displayed PTY will appear In this case return to step 3 Press the ENTER button when it reaches the station that you want to listen to Not Found will appear when no RDS signal is being received from the station Performing aTP Scan 1 TUNER a 2 RT PTY TP ENTER Press the TUNER input source but ton Press the RT PTY TP button three times TP will appear if the current station is broadcasting TP signals This station will periodically broadcast traffic infor mation To find a different station pro ceed to the next step Also if TP is displayed proceed to the next step Press the ENTER button The TX NR801E will scan until it reaches a station broadcasting traffic information If Not Found appears on the display a TP station cannot be located 49 50
19. 516 517 402 403 404 405 RADIO SHACK 196 MAGNAVOX 518 SONY 406 407 408 409 110 141 197 198 OAK 519 520 521 410 411 412 413 RCA 199 200 PANASONIC 522 523 SENE A ae SABA 182 183 201 524 525 526 527 PHILIPS 528 529 TELEFUNKEN 416 417 SAMSUNG Boe es a oe PIONEER 530 531 TOSHIBA 418 419 420 SANYO 209 210 211 212 SCIENTIFIC WHITE SCHNEIDER 103 ATLANTA SRE Dene WESTINGHOUSE 293 SEARS 313 SAMSUNG 535 WATSON 421 SELECO 214 215 TOCOM 536 ZENITH 422 SHARP 216 217 ZENITH 537 538 218 219 220 221 SONY 222 223 SYMPHONIC 224 225 TELEFUNKEN 201 226 227 THOMSON 228 TOSHIBA 213 229 UNIVERSUM 230 ZENITH 231 232 84 Operating Other Manufacturers Devices Using the Remote Controller Continued Operating Other Manufacturers Devices After entering a pre programming by following the procedure given above the following modes become enabled for use SAT MODE Press the MODE button e When operating the satellite tuner unit press the SAT MD MODE button e When operating the cable TV unit press the CABLE MODE button e When operating the VCR press the VCR MODE button e When operating the television press the TV MODE button e When operating the DVD player press the DVD MODE button The buttons you can use for operation are same as the ones described on page 80 Point the remote controller at the compo nent and press the desired operation but ton
20. CABLE MODE ENTER A V CH al Numeric keys ENTER C D ON Turns on and off satellite tuner unit same as STANDBY Turns on and off cable TV unit same as STANDBY button button on the remote controller on the remote controller CH Changes selected preset channel Changes selected preset channel Alyi lt gt Moves cursor ENTER Confirms selection MENU Displays menu 0 1 to 9 Numeric keys Numeric keys ENTER Confirm Confirm VOL A V Adjusts the volume at the TX NR801 TX NR801E MUTING Activates the muting function at the TX NR801 TX NR801E Operating Other Manufacturers Devices Using the Remote Controller Continued VCR MODE v oS MUTING Ao Be Video cassette Peel ew o ig recorder operation buttons i Numeric keys TV MODE ON is STANDBY Turns on and off the VCR same as STANDBY button on Turns on and off the television same as STANDBY button ON the remote controller on the remote controller CH Changes selected preset channel Changes television channel TV VCR Switches VCR input setting Switches television input setting 0 1 to 9 10 Numeric keys gt Play o Stop lt I Rewind gt Fast Forward H Pause 0 1 to 9 10 Numeric keys ENTER Confirm VOL A V Adjusts the volume at the TX NR801 TX NR801E Adjusts volume at televisio
21. ENTER Quit SETUP 3 Level Calibration M ENTER Quit SETUP Memo Monitor i int Front i Center Right SL SR Imitt 7 A Imitt Note When Large is set the complete frequency range for that speaker channel will be output When Small is set the frequencies below 80 Hz for that speaker channel are output to the subwoofer If there is no subwoofer then they will be output to the left and right front speakers Set all speakers for THX speaker systems to small If you want to perform these operations using the remote controller first press the RCVR button 7 Display the main menu Press the SETUP button on the front panel or SETUP button on the remote controller to display the main menu on the monitor and front display 2 Use the 4 and cursor buttons to select 1 Speaker Setup and then press the ENTER button The Speaker Setup menu appears 3 Use the 4 and cursor buttons to select an item and then press the ENTER button 4 Use the A and cursor buttons to select an item and then use the lt q and gt cursor buttons to set the desired value 5 Press the SETUP button to exit the Setup menu Press the RETURN button to return to the previ ous menu Selecting the Appropriate Setting for Your Connections Continued Speaker Config Sub menu Use this sub menu to enter which speakers are connected an
22. Enter the proxy server settings exactly as specified by your ISP After the necessary settings are complete press the RETURN button to go back to 5 Network Setup Menu select Save Settings and press the ENTER button to save the setting you made 5 2 Proxy Setup a Proxy Server Off RB b Proxy Address c Proxy Port 0 Quit SETUP a Proxy Server Sets whether the TX NR801 TX NR801E connects to Internet radio station through proxy server or not On Connects to Internet radio station through Proxy Server Off Connects to Internet radio station without Proxy Server b Proxy Address Enter the domain name of the proxy server When you set a Proxy Server to On select this menu item and press the ENTER or gt button the TX NR801 TX NR801E enters the character entry mode Select a character using the A W lt q p gt buttons and press the ENTER button to enter the character After all the necessary characters are entered the TX NR801 TX NR801E exits the character entry mode c Proxy Port Enter the port number of the proxy server When you set a Proxy Server to On select this menu item and press the ENTER or button the TX NR801 TX NR801E enters the number entry mode Select a number using the 4 W lt p gt buttons and press the ENTER button to enter the number After all the necessary numbers are entered the TX NR801 TX NR801E exits the number entry mode Note
23. Then ABCDEF appears This is the Character Input screen The cursor but tons will allow you to navigate through this screen just as they would if you were using the OSD Menu so you will need to refer to the figure below for the actual layout of the Character Input screen At the Character Input screen press the cursor buttons to move the cursor to the desired character and then press the ENTER button The characters entered will appear in order in the 10 character space field above After two seconds the Character Input screen appears again To change an existing character move the cursor backward with the RETURN button or forward with the ENTER button to the location of the mis taken character and then enter the desired character as explained above To erase a character enter a blank space in its place After you have completed the name press the ENTER button until you return to the Character Input Sub menu Once 10 characters are entered you will automatically return to the previous screen If the name is completed before you enter 10 characters enter spaces until 10 characters are entered Adjusting the Volume Differences Between Components IntelliVolume This sub menu allows you to adjust for the volume dif ferences between your various input source components When switching input sources you may find that the output level for different components or input sources connected to the TX NR801 TX NR801
24. This sub menu only appears on the worldwide model The setting in this sub menu determines the incremental or decremental amount when adjusting the AM tuner frequency The initial setting is 9 kHz and this needs only to be changed if you are using the TX NR801 TX NR801E in a 10 kHz region 0 5 AM Frequency Step a Frequency Step 9 kHz Quit SETUP a Frequency Setup 9 kHz Select when you use the TX NR801 TX NR801E in North America 10 kHz Select when you use the TX NR801 TX NR801E in other than USA and Canada 31 32 Selecting the Appropriate Setting for Your Connections Continued oxxvo SETUP ENTER RETURN Cursor Alya Speaker Setup After you have installed the TX NR801 TX NR801E connected all the components and determined the speaker layout it is now time to perform the settings in the Speaker Setup Menu to optimize the sound acoustics for your environment and speaker layout Before you perform the following settings it is important that you first determine the following items The types and sizes of the speakers that are connected The distance from each speaker to the normal listening position Basic Menu Q Hardware Setup 1 Speaker Setup 2 Input Setup 3 Audio Adjust gt 1 Speaker Setup 1 Speaker Config Advanced Menu gt 2 Speaker Distance
25. 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 PB 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 e 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 vide
26. be necessary for you to reprogram the macro in order times and turns off then the remote controller has to avoid incorrect operation exited the programming mode because either you The codes programmed into the macro will be trans have made a mistake during programming or a time mitted at an interval of 0 5 seconds However some out has occurred because no button was pressed devices may not be able to complete one operation in Resume from Step 1 0 5 seconds and may miss the next code In this case after pressing one operation button you can press the same MODE button again before pressing the next operation button to add another 0 5 seconds between the two operations Tips e If you erase or change the command of a button pro grammed in the macro that operation of that button Using the Macro Function Continued Executing the Macro Perform the procedure below to execute the macro that you have programmed into the remote controller After programming the macro you should always run it at least once to make sure that it has been programmed properly 1 Point the remote controller at the TX NR801 TX NR801E 2 Press the MACRO 1 or 2 button It may take a while for the macro to finish trans mitting so be sure to continue pointing the remote controller at the device until the SEND LEARN indicator turns off Erasing a macro from the MACRO 1 or 2 button 1 Press and hold down any one of the 8 MODE buttons
27. be set current listening mode 57 to 61 Set the Multichannel setting to Yes at Setup p n The Multichannel setting is set to No Menu gt Input Setup Menu Multichannel ener aaa audio is not Setup Sub menu See page 64 output Input source is not connected to MULTI CH INPUT port Check connections See page 64 MT Components in remote Components are incorrectly connected Check connections See page 66 T 5 zone Zone 2 do not oper Objects are interfering with remote con Move inferring objects away from path of remote controller signals Sound is sometimes heard and sometimes not heard with digital sources Noise during playback or skipping of the beginning sounds occurs with DTS sources PCM sources and other digital sources One digital input format has been speci fied so other digital formats are not played When All is set for the digital format setting time is required to change formats when different sources are played Select All at Setup Menu Input Setup Menu Digital Setup Sub menu Digital Format See page 37 Try specifying the format you are playing at Setup Menu Input Setup Menu gt Digital Setup Sub menu Digital Format See page 37 The unit cannot be switched to Dolby EX or DTS ES mode Surr Back Zone 2 is set to Zone 2 Change the Hardware Setup Surr Back Zone 2 Sub menu setting to Surr Back See page
28. component as desired To confirm the settings press the REC OUT button The current settings will appear for 8 seconds in the front display tO O Oi Ol OO E REC OUT Notes e Be aware that the remote Zone 2 and recording REC OUT outputs use the same circuit and therefore cannot be used at the same time e You cannot record the surround effects e Digital signals input to the DIGITAL IN COAX and DIGITAL IN OPT inputs will be output to the DIG ITAL OUT OPT outputs There are some restrictions on recording digital sig nals When making digital recordings consult the instruction manual that came with your digital record ing equipment e g MD recorder or DAT deck to know what restrictions are imposed e You cannot record the source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT connector e You cannot listen to a broadcast from one station while recording the broadcast from another Recording a Source Continued Recording the Video from One Source and the Audio from Another You can add the sound from one source to the video of another source to make your own video recordings Below is an example of recording the sound from a com pact disc player connected to CD IN and the video from a video camera connected to VIDEO 5 INPUT to video cassette tape in a video cassette recorder connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT jack The illustrations used here represent the TX NR801 TX NR801E 1 Press the C
29. f D F 2ch Last Valid a D F Mono Last Valid Mmm Quit SETUP a Analog PCM Analog sources consist of LP records FM and AM broadcasts cassette tapes and the like PCM Pulse Code Modulation is one form of digital audio signal and is recorded directly onto compact discs and DVDs with out compression Available listening modes for Analog PCM are Stereo T D PL II Neo 6 THX Mono Movie Enhance Orches tra Unplugged Studio Mix TV Logic All Ch Stereo Mono Pure Audio and Direct b PCM fs 96k Digital PCM sources recorded with a sampling rate of 96 kHz Available listening modes for PCM fs 96k are Stereo PL I Pure Audio and Direct Input Setup Advanced Continued c Dolby D Dolby Digital Digital data with AC 3 compression and a maximum of 5 1 channel surround sound This source signal comes from DVDs and LDs that have the DO mark and therefore are recorded for 5 1 channel output Available listening modes for Dolby D are Dolby D THX Enhance Orchestra Unplugged Studio Mix TV Logic Stereo and T D d DTS DTS Digital Theater System is compressed digital data with a maximum 5 1 channel surround output 6 1 chan nel with DTS ES Discrete sources that allows for an extremely high quality sound This source signal requires a DVD player that supports DTS output and comes from DVDs compact discs and LDs that have the ES mark Available listening modes
30. press the MACRO 1 or 2 button and then release both buttons When you press the MODE button it lights and the SEND LEARN indicator lights When you press the MACRO 1 or 2 button the indicator turns off When you release the buttons the indi cator flashes once 2 Press the MACRO 1 or 2 button again The SEND LEARN indicator slowly flashes twice The macro programmed to the MACRO button is erased Notes If the SEND LEARN indicator quickly flashes three times and turns off then the remote controller has exited the erasing mode because either you have made a mistake during erasing or a time out has occurred because no button was pressed Resume from Step 1 e If you press a button other than MACRO 1 or 2 but ton in Step 2 then you will in effect be overwriting the previous macro with a new macro Erasing all commands and macros that have been programmed This procedure will erase all the commands and macros that you have programmed into the remote controller and return it to its default settings This operation will not affect the preset settings of the remote controller 7 Open the battery cover and remove the batteries from the remote controller 2 While pressing and holding down the ON and STANDBY buttons re insert the bat teries in their correct orientation and then release both buttons The SEND LEARN indicator flashes slowly 3 Press the ENTER ZONE 2 button The SEND LEARN indicator lights up fo
31. wires not the insulation ONA a wire Release El Al th Once your TX NR801 TX NR801E is ready for use you ll need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best possible reception Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your TX NR801 TX NR801E TV speaker cables and power cords If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna try using a commercially available outdoor AM antenna See page 15 Connecting Antenna Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna try using a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead Notes e Outdoor FM antennas work best outside but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft e 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 e Outdoor antennas should be located away from possible noise sources such as neon signs busy roads etc e For safety reasons outdoor antennas should be situated well away from power lines and other high voltage equipment e 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 C
32. 18 1 16 16 8 kg 37 1 Ibs 17 8 kg 39 3 Ibs Specifications and features are subject to change without notice Memo 95 96 ONKYO CORPORATION Sales amp Product Planning Div 2 1 Nisshin cho Neyagawa shi OSAKA 572 8540 JAPAN Tel 072 831 8023 Fax 072 831 8124 ONKYO U S A CORPORATION 18 Park Way Upper Saddle River N J 07458 U S A Tel 201 785 2600 Fax 201 785 2650 http www onkyousa com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Liegnitzerstrasse 6 82194 Groebenzell GERMANY Tel 49 8142 4401 0 Fax 49 8142 4401 555 http www onkyo net ONKYO CHINA LIMITED ONKYO Units 2102 2107 Metroplaza Tower I 223 Hing Fong Road Kwai Chung HOMEPAGE N T HONG KONG Tel 852 2429 3118 Fax 852 2428 9039 http www onkyo com SN 29343580 C Copyright 2003 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan All rights reserved D0308 1 Net Audio Quick Setup Guide AV Receiver Before connecting the AV Receiver Before connecting the AV Receiver connect the cable DSL modem broadband router and PC according to the figure on the right and make sure that you can browse Web pages through your broadband connection Internet Note To the WAN Some cable DSL modems incorporate the broadband router function Modem Em side e Set to On the DHCP function on the broadband router Usually the Route k A To the LAN DHCP function is set to On by default side port e For details on settings refer to individual manuals f
33. 30 Troubleshooting Guide Continued If One of the Messages Shown Below Appears e Not available with headphones use Operation not allowed because headphones are plugged into the TX NR801 TX NR801E Not available with Multichannel use Operation not allowed while the multichannel output is being used Not available in this Sp Config Will not work with the current speaker configuration settings e e e Not available in Zone 2 mode Setting not allowed because the Zone 2 mode is turned on Only available with Dolby D No setting other than Dolby Digital can be set Not available in this Listening mode Will not work with the current listening mode Not available with this signal The listening mode cannot be selected with the current input source Not available in Pure Audio mode Will not work with the Pure Audio mode Surr Back Zone 2 setting is Surr Back Operation not allowed because the setting is Surr Back Surr Back Zone 2 setting is Zone 2 Operation not allowed because the setting is Zone 2 Not available with Muting Operation not allowed because the muting is activated Zone 2 is not On Will not work because Zone 2 has not been turned on Also refer to the respective instruction manuals of the CD player DVD player video cassette recorder TV monitor etc that comprise your entertainment system The TX NR801 TX
34. 332 336 337 FUNAI 133 134 135 PROSCAN 611 GOLDSTAR 333 334 FUJITSU 13613738 RCA 611 GOODMANS 335 GENERAL pee SONY 612 GRUNDIG 338 GE 139 140 141 TOSHIBA 613 HITACHI 339 340 341 GOLDSTAR 142 143 YAMAHA 609 614 342 343 344 345 GOODMANS 144 ZENITH 613 615 JVC 346 347 348 349 GRUNDIG 145 146 350 HITACHI 147 148 149 150 SAT LOEWE 351 352 HYPER 151 BRAND SETTING No MAGNAVOX 353 354 355 INNO HIT 152 ECHOSTAR 700 356 357 358 359 IRRADIO 103 GENERAL AR MITSUBISHI 360 361 362 363 153 154 155 156 INSTRUMENTS 364 JVC 157 HITACHI 702 NEC 365 366 367 KENDO 158 HUGHES NOKIA 313 KTV 159 160 NETWORK 703 NORDMENDE 368 369 370 LUXOR 161 SYSTEMS OKANO 371 372 MAGNAVOX 162 163 PANASONIC 704 ORION 319 373 MARANTZ 164 PRIMESTAR 705 PANASONIC 374 375 376 377 MARK 165 PROSCAN 706 707 378 MATSUI 166 167 168 169 RCA 706 707 PHILIPS 353 379 380 MITSUBISHI 170 171 172 173 SONY 708 PHONOLA 311 MIVAR 174 175 TOSHIBA 709 PIONEER 381 NEG 176 177 RCA 382 NOKIA 178 179 180 181 CABLE SABA 383 OCEANIC 181 BRAND SETTING No SAMSUNG 384 385 386 387 NORDMENDE 182 183 GENERAL Eoo 388 389 390 OKANO 152 INSTRUMENTS SANYO 391 392 393 ORION 184 185 186 GEMINI 501 SCOTT 394 PANASONIC 187 188 189 190 HAMLIN 502 503 504 505 SELECO 395 PHILIPS 152 162 191 500 506 507 508 SHARP 396 397 398 399 PIONEER 192 193 JERROLD 509 510 511 512 SHINTOM 400 PROSCAN 194 513 514 SIEMENS 401 QUASAR 195 MACOM 515
35. A button to adjust the volume level Acai D Adjust the volume at each speaker so that 7 i all the volumes sound at the same level at the listening position For the front right front left center surround right sur round left surround back right and sur round back left speakers the output levels can be adjusted between 12 and 12 decibels The subwoofer can be adjusted between 30 and 12 decibels Note The speaker level for each multichannel analog input is independent from the speaker level settings made with the test tone Therefore you should perform the proce dures above before enjoying analog multichannel audio Changing the listening mode 1 2 ABC rune Each time you press the DIRECT PURE AUDIO button on the front panel the display changes between Direct gt Pure Audio When using the remote controller press PURE A or DIRECT Using the tone control 1 Press the SURROUND button on TX NR801 the front panel or the SURR but TX NR801E_ ton on the remote controller to SURROUND display Tone On Remote controller 4 GHI 2 Adjust the bass and treble sounds Select Setup Menu Audio Adjust Menu Tone Control to display the Tone Control sub menu and perform the bass and treble settings For details see page 54 To disable the tone control function Press the DIRECT PURE AUDIO button on the front panel or the DIRECT but
36. Character Input Input DVD a Character Display No b Character c Press to edit to clear vo Quit SETUP Use the A and cursor buttons to select a Character Display and then use the lt q and gt cursor but tons to set Yes 2 4 Character Input Input DVD a Character Display Yes W b Character a Press to edit to clear wm Quit SETUP Yes Select to have your custom name displayed No Select to have the default name dis played Use the A and cursor buttons to select b Character Press the lt Q cursor button to clear the current entry Press the p gt cursor button to bring up the Character Input screen Input Setup Basic Continued 2 4 Character Input Input DVD a Character Display No GA b Character 5 Press to edit to clear Mmm Quit SETUP Use the 4 W lt p buttons to move the cursor to the desired character and then press the ENTER button The characters entered will appear in order in the 10 character space field above 2 4 Character Input Input DVD b Character ill ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklm nopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 a 258 ENTER Back RETURN Note If you are using the front display and not the OSD Menu press the p gt button when Char appears in the front display
37. Configuring the Listening Modes You Use Frequently Listening Mode Preset Audio Adjust Advanced Adjusting the Audio Delay Delay Sub menu Setting the Low Frequency Effect Levels LFE Level Detailed Settings for Each Listening Mode 58 Preference Advanced Volume Setup Sub menu Adjusting the Headphone Volume Level Headphones Level Setting the Background Color for OSD OSD Setup Switching the OSD Position OSD Position 63 Table of Contents Continued Enjoying Music and Movies Enjoying Music or Videos with the TX NR801 TX NR801E Basic Operation Temporarily turning off the sound Listening with headphones Temporarily Changing the Speaker Output Levels Using the Sleep Timer remote controller Switching the display Changing the audio mode Adjusting the bass and treble Using the Listening Modes Listening Modes Selecting the Listening Mode Listening to Radio Broadcasts Tuning Into a Radio Station Presetting a Radio Station According to your connected devices or environments you can enjoy more of audio and video with TX NR801 TX NR801E s advanced functions Making full use of your TX NR801 TX NR801E Enjoying Analog Multichannel Audio Playback Connecting to Devices with Analog Multichannel Output Setup for Multichannel Output Playing Analog Multichannel Audio Enjoying music in the Remote Zone Connecting the Remote Zone Zone 2 Speakers and the Monitor or Projector Performing
38. LEARN indica tor will light again Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to transfer all the commands you desire from the other remote controller and program them to buttons on the remote controller under the same MODE Repeat Steps 2 through 4 to program commands to a different MODE e g when programming from a different remote controller Press the MODE button that you pressed in step 2 to complete the programming Operate the newly programmed buitons to make sure the learning function was per formed properly Letting the Remote Controller Learn the Codes from Other Remote Controllers Continued Notes The remote controller codes for Onkyo compact disc players cassette tape decks DVD players and mini disc recorder have already been programmed into buttons on the remote controller You may however use these buttons to program the codes for other remote controllers If you wish to restore the Onkyo preset codes after you program new codes you must first erase the new codes See this page The remote controller has 408 memory slots 8 modes x 51 buttons Some remote controllers may have more commands than can be remembered by the remote controller In such cases it will be necessary for you to determine which commands are more important to you If the SEND LEARN indicator quickly flashes three times and turns off then the remote controller has exited the programming mode because either you have made a mistake during programm
39. NR801E contains an internal microcomputer that performs high level operations However on extremely rare occasions noise or interfer ence from an external source or static electricity may cause faulty operation If this occurs unplug the power cord from the wall outlet wait five or more seconds and then plug it back in This should correct the situation To reset the surround mode and other settings to the factory default settings hold down the VIDEO 1 but ton with the TX NR801 TX NR801E turned on and then press the STANDBY ON button CLEAR appears in the front display and the TX NR801 TX NR801E enters the standby state 93 94 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous average power output FTC USA and Canadian mod els All channels Continuous power output DIN European model Maximum power output EIAJ Asian model 100 W per channel min RMS into 8 Q 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0 08 total harmonic dis tortion 130 W min RMS into 6 Q 2 channels driven 1 kHz with no more than 0 1 total harmonic distortion 135 W at 6 Q 160 W at 6 Q Dynamic power output stereo 2 x 250 W at 3 Q Total Harmonic Distortion IM Distortion Damping factor Input sensitivity and impedance PHONO LINE CD TAPE DVD VIDEO 1 5 MULTICHANNEL INPUT FRONT L C R SUR ROUND L R SURROUND BACK L R SUBWOOFER COAXIAL 1 2 3 DIGI TA
40. Net Tune Central Be sure to match the port number set here with the port number set on Net Tune Central When you change the port number set tings press the p gt button to display the NTSP Port Input menu Select a number using the lt p gt buttons and press the ENTER button to enter the number After all the necessary numbers are entered the TX NR801 TX NR801E exits the number entry mode After the necessary settings are complete press the RETURN button to go back to 5 Network Setup Menu select Save Settings and press the ENTER button to save the setting you made Never turn off the TX NR801 TX NR801E while sav ing the settings Input Setup Menu The illustrations used here represent the remote control ler When you perform the procedures on the TX NR801 TX NR801E use the corresponding buttons on the front panel 1 Press the NET A button Press the RCVR button and then press the SETUP button to display the main menu on the monitor and front display When the Basic Menu is displayed select gt Advanced Menu using the amp and cursor buttons and press the ENTER button to display the Advanced Menu 3 Use the A and cursor buttons to select 2 Input Setup and then press the ENTER button The Input Setup menu appears Advanced Menu i ia 2 Input Setup Music Server Playback OSD Display Video Setup IntelliVolume Listening Mode Prese
41. USA Canada or Austra lia and its TV format is PAL While the component video signal is output and even when this setting is set to On the information on the Immediate Display will not be displayed d Display Position Use this setting to select the position of the immediate display that appears when certain operations are performed You can position the immediate display at any of ten different levels ranging from the top all the way to the bottom Switching the OSD Position OSD Position This sub menu allows you to adjust the position of the OSD Setup Menu as it is displayed on your screen Depending on the monitor used there may be cases where the OSD Setup Menu is not displayed in the center and parts of the menus are cut off To adjust the position of the OSD Setup Menu simply press the cursor buttons to inch the menu to the position you desire 4 4 0SD Position Exit RETURN 63 64 Enjoying Analog Multichannel Audio Playback If your device such as a DVD player or MPEG decoder has a 5 1 7 1 channel analog output you can enjoy ana log multichannel audio playback Connecting to Devices with Analog Multichannel Output Connect the MULTI CH INPUT jacks of the TX NR801 TX NR801E to the 5 1 channel output jacks of the device Make sure that you properly connect the left channels to the L jacks and the right channels to the R jacks L to White to Red Front output
42. What is RDS RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a type of FM broadcasting RDS was developed within the European Broadcasting Union EBU and is available in most European countries Many FM broadcasting stations now transmit the RDS signals which provide the addi tional information required RDS provides you with var ious services so that you can choose a station that broadcasts your favorite categories of music news or other information There are three main classifications of RDS broadcasts Though they can be tuned into by using the Tuning but tons as normal stations RDS broadcasts allow you to scan for stations of the type and classification for which you are looking This makes it much easier for you to find the station you want See Performing a PTY Scan and Performing a TP Scan on page 49 The three main classifications are explained below RT Radio Text When an RDS station broadcasting RT information is selected the text information received from the station is displayed PTY Program Type When an RDS station broadcasting PTY information is selected the station type classification is displayed TP Traffic Program When an RDS station broadcasting TP information is selected traffic information will be broadcasted periodi cally Notes e In some cases the characters displayed on the display of the TX NR801E may not be exactly the same as the ones broadcast by the radio station Als
43. also turn off when the sleep time elapses If the REC OUT button is pressed in the main room while someone is using the system in the remote zone the Zone 2 function will be deactivated and the source will turn off in the remote zone e If you select FM or AM with the TUNER input source buttons when the source for the remote zone Zone 2 is set to AM or FM the output for the remote zone also changes to AM or FM e 7 1 channel playback in the main room is disabled if the Surr Back Zone 2 setting in the Surr Back Zone 2 sub menu of the Hardware Setup Menu is set to Zone 2 e When you are using the remote zone Zone 2 the RI system operation will not work e When you are using the remote zone Zone 2 the Pure Audio setting will not work e When you are not using the remote zone Zone 2 press the ZONE 2 button and then press the OFF button to turn off the ZONE 2 indicator Using the remote controller press the ZONE 2 button and then the STANDBY button Using the remote controller Before performing the procedures press the RCVR but ton to enter the receiver mode To turn on the TX NR801 TX NR801E from the remote zone SEARCH DEL After pressing the ZONE 2 button EAN press the ON button within 5 sec onds Be sure to press the ON button while the ee y RCVR button lights Select an input source SEARCH DEL After pressing the ZONE 2 button press an INPUT SELECTOR button within 5 secon
44. amplifier performance and pre amplifier performance and operation for both digital and analog domains THX Select receivers also feature pro prietary THX technologies e g THX Mode which accurately translate film soundtracks for home theater playback Make sure you have the following accessories Indoor FM antenna connector type varies from country to country Only supplied in certain coun tries Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the TX NR801 TX NR801E s power cord Adapter varies from country to country Power plug adapter Remote controller amp two i Speaker cable labels batteries AA R6 Not supplied with USA Cana dian and European models 75 300 ohm antenna adapter In catalogs and on packaging t operation are the same regardless of color he letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of the TX NR801 TX NR801E Specifications and Before Using the TX NR801 TX NR801E Setting the Voltage Selector Worldwide model only The worldwide model has a voltage selector for com patibility with power systems around the world Before you plug in this model make sure that the voltage selec tor is set to the correct voltage for your area If it isn t use a small screwdriver to set it appropri
45. audio and video from a DVD or LD player is not output in perfect sync The result is where the sound and picture do not match and the sound is heard too early In such a case use this setting to prop erly synchronize the audio and video This setting can be set between 0 and 74 0 ms in 0 5 ms increments Under normal circumstances this can left at 0 ms If the delay time is set between 24 5 and 74 0 ms and upsampling is used the delay will be fixed at 24 0 ms Note that a change in the setting will not be displayed Relative Delay b Center c Surr L R d Surr Back Besides level and delay adjustments this setting provides the ability to change or adjust the relative speaker position to fine tune the soundfield for the listener This is accom plished using Onkyo s unique Enhanced Spatial Position ing Algorithm This adjustment provides 10 milliseconds of delay for the speakers which is equivalent to moving the speaker 10 feet 3 meters away This adjustment is set up to provide 4 0 or 6 0 milliseconds 4 or 6 feet 1 2 or 1 8 meters of adjustment to the listener s position Once the coarse adjustments i e speaker level and distance adjustments are made the system is set up to provide a typ ical or broad surround environment By adjusting the relative position of the speakers we are able to alter the soundfield to be more spread out deeper or focused shallower Note Surr Back cannot be selected if the Surr Bac
46. canle aspect ratio signal cannot be sent through this connection 7 A This is the standard video connection Video connection VIDEO method and most of the video components cable like TV and VCR are equipped with the terminals of this type Types of audio connection cables and terminals Cable names Cable forms Terminal shapes Description Optical cable 3A You can enjoy various type of digital sound including Dolby Digital format sound The sound quality is equal to the one available through the coaxial cable connection OPT a Coaxial cable 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 COAX Audio connection cable AUDIO This connection carries analog audio signals Multichannel connection cable MULTI CH These types of terminals will be found on DVD players that support DVD Audio format 19 20 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
47. channel so that you read a 75 decibel sound pressure level Using the remote controller 1 Press the TEST button A pink noise will be emitted from the front left speaker At this time the volume of the pink noise will automatically increase to a predetermined reference level 0 dB Remember the volume level of this noise and then press the CH SEL button The TX NR801 TX NR801E will now emit the pink noise from the center speaker 3 Using the LEVEL V A buttons adjust the volume level of the noise from the center speaker so that it is at the same level as that O emitted from the front left speaker 4 Use the CH SEL and LEVEL W A buttons to select other speakers and adjust the volumes until all speakers are adjusted to the same level 5 Press the TEST button to complete the procedure Configuring Input Settings Suitable for Your Connections These input settings should be made so that the TX NR801 TX NR801E is optimized for your connec tions If the default settings suit your connections you do not need to change any settings 76666566 65606 G 6609 LI TAPE To Change the Display of the Input Source from TAPE to MD If you connected an MD recorder to the TAPE jack on the TX NR801 TX NR801E you can have MD appear when the TAPE source button is pressed TX NR801 Press and hold down the TAPE TX NR801
48. fields behind the listener gives a possible to the TV or monitor point more realistic experience ing 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 sub woofer either at the front corner N of the room or at a position 1 3 from either front corner of the Oe 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 e 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 16 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 impo
49. for more information regarding tuning into RDS broadcasts Listening to a stereo radio station FM mode When you tune into a radio station p gt TUNED lt q indicator appears in the dis play If you tune into an FM station in ste reo then FM STEREO appears If the signal is weak it may be impossible to tune into the station in stereo In such a case press the FM MODE button on the front panel The AUTO indication disappears and the radio station is output in the mon aural mode To return to stereo press the FM MODE button again AUTO appears Some inter station noise may be heard but the sound will not cut in and out as it would if stereo was selected FM MODE YH Listening to Radio Broadcasts Continued Presetting a Radio Station Up to 40 stations can be stored in memory as preset radio stations 1 Tune into the radio station you desire See Tuning Into a Radio Station 2 Press the MEMORY button on the front panel MEMORY FM MODE ORT TEE Flashes Using the PRESET lt gt buttons select a preset number from 1 to 40 to assign the station Press the MEMORY button to final ize the procedure 4 MEMORY FM MODE You can enter text names for any of the preset radio stations See page 52 Switching the display While listening to or watching an input source you can display information regarding the type of source and sig nal being input
50. input jacks red connectors marked R are 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 Rear optical jack Front optical jack NI Insert all plugs and connectors securely Improper connections can result in noise poor performance or damage to the equipment cm Improper connection t Inserted completely Do not bind audio video connection cables with power cords and speaker cables Doing so may adversely affect the picture and sound quality Cables are depicted in the connection diagrams as shown below Types of video connection cables and terminals Cable names Cable forms Terminal shapes Description y Y Y Component video separates the luminance mE Y and color difference signals Pp Pg Component video Ps rs ae i gt connection cable o Pa providing the best picture quality Some TV Pr Pr manufacturers label their component video mE Pr inputs differently The video quality is higher than the one S video connection SVIDEO using the composite video connection The bl m video component control signals such as
51. is you may change it as desired depending on the input signal format or if you know that you will always be listening to a certain input signal format from a particular input source All The digital signal suitable for the input signal will be preceded for playback When there is no dig ital signal input analog signal will be played DTS Select this if you play DTS formatted CD in All mode and hear noise during fast forward or rewind operation Non DTS sound input will not be output PCM Select this if you hear sound gap between PCM tracks such as ones on CD in All mode Non PCM sound input will not be output Notes e When you play DTS formatted CD or LD be sure to select All or DTS If you select PCM noise will be heard e Ifa DTS signal is not input when DTS is selected the TX NR801 TX NR801E will not automatically switch to analog output even though Auto is selected with the AUDIO SELECTOR button Notes on DTS If you play a DTS formatted CD or LD when the PCM setting is selected on the TX NR801 TX NR801E the DTS encoded signal will not be decoded and noise will be output This noise could damage the amplifier and speakers Therefore be sure to select All or DTS and use the digital input jacks OPTICAL or COAXIAL to connect the DTS source e If you play a DTS formatted CD or LD when All is selected you may hear a noise for a short while until the DT
52. menu Use this sub menu to enter the distance from each speaker to the normal listening position Notes e Speakers that you selected No or None for in the Speaker Config Sub menu cannot be selected in this sub menu The difference between the distances of different speakers cannot be set to more than 20 feet 6 meters 1 2 Speaker Distance a Unit feet QO b Left 12 0ft c Center 12 0 t D d Right 12 0 t B e Surr Right 7 0ft f Surr Back R 7 0 ft g Surr Back L 7 0ft h Surr Left 7 0 t Dd i Subwoofer 12 0ft wm Quit SETUP a Unit feet Select if you will enter the distances in feet meters Select if you will enter the distances in meters b Left Set the distance from the front left speaker to your normal listening position This can be set between and 30 feet in 0 5 feet increments between 0 3 and 9 meters in 0 15 meter increments c Center Set the distance from the center speaker to your normal listening position This can be set between 1 and 30 feet in 0 5 feet increments between 0 3 and 9 meters in 0 15 meter increments 33 Selecting the Appropriate Setting for Your Connections Continued d Right Set the distance from the front right speaker to your normal listening position This can be set between 1 and 30 feet in 0 5 feet increments between 0 3 and 9 meters in 0 15 meter increments e Surr Right Set the distance from the surro
53. music file repeatedly Press the REPEAT button on the remote controller Pressing the REPEAT button on the remote controller displays the current repeat settings This button cyclically switches among three alternative settings Repeat 1 All Off Repeat 1 Repeats the current track only Repeat All Repeats the tracks in the currently selected mode Repeat Off Repeat mode is disabled You can operate the TX NR801 TX NR801E when playing and when stopped REPEAT Selecting a track list You can use the music file data saved on your PC to select which tracks to play For example you can e Select a track list based on the album name e Select a track list based on the artist name e Select a track list based on the genre name e Select a play list 1 Press either the ALBUM ARTIST GENRE or PLAYLIST button on the 6 remote controller Search the tracks stored on the PC with your selected mode to display it in the display In the artist and album modes the tracks are displayed in alphabetical order You can also use the procedure below 1 Press the DISPLAY button 2 You can press the buttons to cycli cally switch among the four modes Albums amp Artists lt gt Genres lt gt Playlists 3 Press the ENTER button 2 Use the A F buttons to select one from the menu At this time pressing lt button brings you one step behind where you can change the selection you made Also
54. of the other remote controller properly into the remote controller Erasing the programmed command from one button You can only erase memorized commands and not preset ones 7 Press and hold down the MODE button for the command press the ENTER ZONE 2 button and then release both buttons When you press the MODE button the SEND LEARN indicator lights When you press the ENTER ZONE 2 button the lamp turns off When you release the buttons the lamp lights again 2 Press and release the button for the com mand you wish to erase When you press the button the SEND LEARN indicator turns off When you release the button the lamp lights again 3 Press and release the same button again The SEND LEARN lamp slowly flashes twice The memorized command is erased Note If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the erasing procedure the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly and the remote controller exits the erasing mode Resume from Step 1 Erasing all the commands programmed under a MODE button 1 Press and hold down the desired MODE button press the ENTER ZONE 2 button twice and then release both buttons When you press the MODE button the SEND LEARN indicator lights When you press the ENTER ZONE 2 button the lamp turns off When you release the buttons the lamp slowly flashes twice and then lights again 2 Press and release the same MODE button again When you release the butt
55. properly Set to correct input source See page 39 Headphones are connected Lower volume and then disconnect headphones See page 39 Power shuts off immedi ately after power on No sound from the center speaker or at very low vol ume Amplifier protection circuitry is activated Speaker cable is not connected Remove the power cord from outlet immediately Contact your Onkyo service center Check the connection between TX NR801 TX NR801E and speaker See page 18 Listening mode is set to Stereo Pure Audio or Direct Center speaker volume is set to minimum Set the Listening mode to any mode other than Stereo Pure Audio or Direct The output to the center speaker may differ depending on the listen ing mode See page 42 Set the center speaker level to the appropriate vol ume See pages 34 35 The Center setting is set to None Set the Center setting to Large or Small at Setup Menu gt Speaker Setup Menu gt Speaker Config Sub menu See page 33 Set the Subwoofer setting to Yes at Setup Menu N Subwoofer setting is set to No Speaker Setup Menu Speaker Config Sub fr No sound or very low vol menu See page 33 SZ ume from subwoofer lt ae Set the subwoofer level to the appropriate volume Wi Subwoofer volume is set to minimum a See pages 34 35 Not properly grounded Check outer
56. seconds and then the progress of buffering is dis played instead When the progress of buffering reaches 100 you will be presented with the playing screen Erasing a preset Internet radio station 1 Select the station to erase follow ing the instructions described above 2 Press the gt button The TX NR801 TX NR801E enters into preset erase mode a sf h N 3 Press the ENTER button Your selected station is erased 17 78 Enjoying Net Audio Continued O See Operation ai buttons laal REPEAT Ola PLAYLIST Alphanumeric keys Playing a Music File Saved on Your PC To play music files saved on your PC the requirements listed on page 70 must be satisfied 1 3 TX NR801 TX NR801E NET AUDIO Remote controller Start Net Tune Central on your PC Wait for a while until Net Tune Central starts up It may take a second Turn on the TX NR801 TX NR801E When you connect the TX NR801 TX NR801E to the network the first time it will be connected to the first server found Press the NET AUDIO button on the main unit or the NET A button on the remote controller If you want to play a music file immedi ately after listening to Internet radio you can switch to Net Server on your PC by pressing the same button again The track you played the last time is called
57. signal type e g Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Digital or DTS If the SURROUND SURR button is pressed e While playing back DTS sources Switches the DTS ES setting from Auto On gt Off For details see d DTS ES on page 60 e While playing back Analog PCM sources Switches from Pro Logic II Movie gt Pro Logic II Music gt DTS Neo6 Cinema gt DTS Neo6 Music For details see a Surr Mode Analog PCM on page 59 e While playing back D F 2 channel sources Switches from Pro Logic II Movie gt Pro Logic II Music For details see b Surr Mode D F 2ch on page 59 e While playing back Dolby Digital sources Switches the Dolby Digital EX setting from Auto gt On Off For details see c Dolby Digital EX Dolby D on page 60 Using the Listening Modes Continued THX Changes the listening mode to the THX listening mode If the THX button is pressed e While playing back Dolby Digital sources Switches the THX Surround EX mode Auto gt On Off if the source is a THX Surround EX compat ible source For details see c THX Surround EX Dolby D on page 61 e While playing back Analog PCM sources Switches the decoding mode Pro Logic II Movie gt DTS Neo6 Cinema for THX processing For details see b Decoder 2ch on page 61 e While playing back DTS sources Switches the DTS ES mode from Auto gt On gt Off Changing the DTS ES mode allows you to enjoy t
58. the remote zone Zone 2 For remote control operation the audio connection cables must also be connected If a component has two RI terminals you can use either one to connect to the TX NR801 TX NR801E The other one can be used to daisy chain with another component e With Onkyo DVD players you can enter the pre program code so that you can operate the DVD player directly with the remote controller without connecting the RI terminals See page 82 TX NR801 TX NR801E RI connector Ex Onkyo CD player P TE RI connector Ex Onkyo cassette tape deck RI Remote control cable Connecting the Power USA Canadian and Australian models STANDBY ON STANDBY indicator Other models STANDBY ON STANDBY indicator e Before you plug in the TX NR801 TX NR801E con firm that all connections have been made properly e 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 Austra lian models The TX NR801 TX NR801E is shipped with the main power POWER switch in the on position ON When the power cord is plugged in for the f
59. the Settings for the Remote Zone Zone 2 Enjoying Music in the Remote Zone Operating Components not Reached by the Remote Controller Signals IR IN OUT If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach the TX NR801 TX NR801E Remote Sensor If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach Other Components Enjoying Net Audio Features System Requirements Connecting the TX NR801 TX NR801E to Your Ethernet Network Network Setup Menu Input Setup Menu Enjoying Internet Radio Playing a Music File Saved on Your PC Listening to RDS Broadcasts European models only Listening to RDS Broadcasts PTY Program Types in Europe Displaying Radio Text RT Performing a PTY Scan Performing a TP Scan Recording a Source To Record the Input Source Signal You are Currently Watching Listening To Record an Input Source Signal Different from that You are Currently Watching Listening 50 Recording the Video from One Source and the Audio from Another Remote controller Operating Onkyo Products Using the Remote Controller Operating Onkyo Products Using the RI Connection Operating Other Manufacturers Devices Using the Remote Controller Learning a Pre programming Code Operating Other Manufacturers Devices Letting the Remote Controller Learn the Codes from Other Remote Controllers Programming Procedure Using the Macro Function Programming the Macro Executing the Macro Appendix Troubleshooting Guide SPEAKERS FM AM TUNER VIDEO and AUDI
60. to None Mono Movie Enhance Orchestra Unplugged Studio Mix TV Logic Sub menu The settings of these sub menus become effective when any of the Mono Movie Enhance Orchestra Unplugged Studio Mix or TV Logic listening modes are selected When one of the listening modes is selected the settings in the sub menu of that listening mode become enabled 3 10 Mono Movie Setup a Front Effect On b Reverb Level Middle c Reverb Time Middle Lasley Quit SETUP a Front Effect Some live recordings contain acoustic reverberation When you play these sources more reverberation will be applied by the DSP creating too many reverb effects and the sound loses frame or presence In this case set this setting to Off so that no reverberation from the DSP will be applied to the sound output from the three front channels With this setting the sound source is played as it is without any further reverberation b Reverb Level This setting allows you to adjust the depth of acoustic reverberation to match the playback source material the acoustics of your room and other such factors Select from the three settings Low Mid and High c Reverb Time Adjust the reverb time to match the source being played back and the acoustics of the room Select from the three settings Short Mid and Long 61 62 Preference Advanced The Preference menu allows yo
61. to the main menu When the Hardware Setup menu item does not appear select gt Advanced Menu to display the Advanced Menu 67 68 Enjoying Music in the Remote Zone Continued Input source buttons ZONE 2 66666 666 6 6 H oeoo INPUT SELECTOR buttons Enjoying Music in the Remote Zone Using the buttons on the TX NR801 TX NR801E 1 Press the ZONE 2 button on the ZONE 2 TX NR801 TX NR801E 2 Select an input source After pressing the ZONE 2 button you must press an input source button within 8 seconds The indicator above the input source button lights green In this condi tion even if you change the input source for the main zone the input source for the remote zone Zone 2 will not change Ex When the CD button is pressed OO O OO OF OO Ol Oi 6 To select the same source for the remote zone that is selected for the main zone press the ZONE 2 button again until Z2 Sel SOURCE appears in the display In this condition if you change the input source for the main zone the input source for the remote zone Zone 2 will change as well When Z2 Sel Off is displayed the output to the remote zone is turned off 3 Adjusting the volume press the lt or gt cursor button Notes e Ifasleep time is set with the SLEEP button the output to the remote zone will
62. up so that you can play it again Until the TX NR801 TX NR801E con nects to the network finds the server and completes the connection Network Starting and Connecting appears After completing the connection to the Net Tune Central server the display changes to the normal indication If the following messages appear check the message meaning and perform the appropriate procedures No Track The Net Tune Central could not retrieve any track information Register tracks with Net Tune Central If you have already registered tracks use the DISPLAY ARTIST ALBUM GENRE and PLAYLIST buttons to dis play information Disconnected The Net Tune Central server may not start or the server connected last time may not be found Confirm the connec tions between router PC and the TX NR801 TX NR801E Start the Net Tune Central server or select another server referring to Select Server on Music Server Sub menu See page 75 4 Press the button to play the music file The TX NR801 TX NR801E provides five normal display modes you can use the A V button to switch among them OSD Remote controller K Music Server Play Track 1 12 1m20s gt My sweet candy Album My Best 100 Artist Happy PanPot Data MP3 160kbps Display To stop playback Press the O button on the remote controller To pause playback Press the amp button on the remote contr
63. volt age 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 Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and fol low local regulations when disposing of batteries If you install the apparatus in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack ensure that there is ade quate 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 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 TX NR801E all over with a soft cloth For stubborn stains use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild deter gent and water Dry the TX NR801 TX NR801E immedi ately afterwards with a clean cloth Don t use abrasive cloths thinners alcohol or other chemical solvents because they may d
64. web browser If you have any problem in connecting to the Internet consult with your ISP Connecting the TX NR801 TX NR801E to Your Ethernet Network Plug one end of an Ethernet CAT 5 cable into the port on the backside of the TX NR801 TX NR801E and the other end into the gateway TX NR801 TX NR801E La Internet To the LAN side port To the LAN side port LAN port Ethernet etc Hint Connecting more than one TX NR801 TX NR801E unit to a router enables several users to listen to Internet radio at different stations or different music pieces con tained in the same library on the PC Internet radio To the LAN side port To the LAN side port To the LAN side port 71 72 Enjoying Net Audio Continued ENTER Network Setup Menu Before you can use the TX NR801 TX NR801E to play music contained in the music library on the Net Tune server and listen to Internet radio you must correctly configure the TX NR801 TX NR801E s network set tings so that it can connect to your LAN and the Internet It is strongly recommended to use a broadband connec tion via an xDSL or CATV leased line and a router If you are connected to the Intern
65. 1 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 gt Digital Setup See page 36 If the device has a digital input connect it to the DIGI TAL 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 TX NR801 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 Connecting a Satellite Tuner Televi sion or Settop Box VIDEO 3 or 4 Satellite tuner television or settop box DIGITAL OUT o _ OPT 3 o AUDIO R 0 9 yii IG voros Gi DO Geer Funo VID
66. 11 12 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 NRS801E To operate the TX NR801 TX NR801E using the remote controller first press the RCVR but ton in the MODE area to place the remote controller in the receiver mode a Mea SEND LEARN _nePROGRAMMED amp LEARNING Cappy RCVR button EES For the procedures below see pages shown respectively e Using the remote controller with your other compo nents See pages 80 89 Enjoying Net Audio See pages 76 79 O9 00 INPUT SELECTOR ALBUM ARTIST GENRE PLAYLIST O rag Zat SDEF 1 E A m 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO Go m GSD I 7PaRS is ees amv j 9 wxyz 10 CAPS 0 SEARCH DEL ONKYO RC 511M Cone z3 Index Parts and Facilities Continued SEND LEARN indicator 7 Lights red when signals are sent by the remote con troller It also flashes when a button is pressed and the battery power is low 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
67. 1ch Digital Format DD DTS 2ch Digital Format Monaural Type of software Button Listening Mode PURE A Pure Audio Tape Video tape Vinyl Tuner CD MD DVD Stereo LD Digital Satellite DVD 96kHz 24bit Digital Satellite DVD CD LD DVD DVD DVD Digital Satellite DIRECT Direct STEREO Stereo PLII Movie PLII Music DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 Music Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX 2 DTS x a gt 2 A Z gt S A a gt n DTS 96 24 DTS ES Descrete 2 DTS ES Matrix 2 DTS ES Neo 6 THX Cinema SN s THX Surround EX 2 Mono Theater Dimensional Mono Movie Enhance Orchestra Unplugged Studio Mix TV Logic RISISISISISIS ALL Ch Stereo KISISISISISISISIS 1 On the TX NR801 TX NR801E use the DIRECT PURE AUDIO button for selecting these listening modes 2 Available only when the surround back speakers are connected to the TX NR801 TX NR801E 3 Available only when the input source is encoded in the DTS 96 24 format 4 Available only when the input source is encoded in the DTS ES Discrete format 5 The DTS ES Matrix listening mode is enabled when the input source is encoded in the DTS ES Matrix format When the input source is in DTS format but other than 6 1ch and the surround setting for DTS ES is set to On the DTS ES Neo 6 listenin
68. 3 14 15 16 For more information regarding connection procedures 10 MULTI CH INPUT 64 see pages indicated in brackets 1 DIGITAL IN OUT 21 24 2 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 con nect a digital satellite tuner see page 22 PRE OUT 18 25 66 To use the TX NR801 TX NR801E as a preampli fier 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 ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT 21 66 This jack is for connecting the component that will be used in the remote zone Zone 2 MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO 20 These jacks are for connecting to the video input jacks on television monitors or projectors COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT 20 These jacks are for connecting to the component video input jacks on television monitors or projectors ETHERNET Net Tune 71 This connector is for connecting to an Ethernet network SPEAKERS 18 66 These terminals are for connecting the speakers 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 dest
69. 44 65 Press to select a listening mode Re EQ button 55 61 Depending on the listening mode you can turn the Re EQ function on or off 5 DISPLAY button 41 For changing the front display DIMMER button 40 Adjusts the display brightness There are three settings available normal dark and very dark 4 LIGHT button Press to turn on and off the lights in the buttons of the remote controller SETUP button 29 Press to display the Setup Menu on the TV screen and in the display Press again to exit the menu lt 4 gt A V 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 VOL AW button 39 65 Press to adjust the volume 1 TEST button 35 This button is used to set the speaker output levels Use this button in conjunction with the LEVEL W A and CH SEL buttons to calibrate the speaker lev els without entering the Setup Menu MUTING button 39 Press to activate the mute function ZONE 2 button 68 Press to perform operations in the remote zone 13 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 Y
70. 96 24 technology THX THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world renowned film production com pany Lucasfilm Ltd THX grew from George Lucas personal desire to make your experience of the film soundtrack in both movie theaters and in your home the ater as faithful as possible to what the director intended Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theaters called dubbing stages and are designed to be played back in movie theaters with similar equipment and conditions This same soundtrack is then transferred directly onto LD VHS tape DVD etc and is not changed for play back in a small home theater environment THX engineers developed patented technologies to translate accurately the sound from the movie theater environment into the home correcting the tonal and spa tial errors that occur On this product when the THX indicator is on THX features are automatically added in Cinema Modes e g THX Cinema THX Surround EX THX Cinema This is the conventional 5 1 channel THX format This mode should be used only when playing back sources that were mixed for playback in large movie theater environments THX Surround EX THX Surround EX Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of THX Ltd In a movie theater film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technol ogy are able to reproduce an extra channel whi
71. CK ZONE 2 speaker terminals Be sure to turn off the power before making connections Main Room Remote Zone Zone 2 TX NR801 TX NR801E Zone 2 Zone 2 Left Right speaker speaker O O When using the SURR BACK ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals Be sure to turn off the power before making connections Main Room RPE Our OO TO OT T OJO gen Sa OO Remote Zone Zone 2 Zone 2 Left speaker Zone 2 Right speaker O O QO J Left white Right red TX NR801 TX NR801E Power amplifier Connecting the TX NR801 TX NR801E to the TV or projector for the remote zone Be sure to turn off the power before making connections Remote Zone Zone 2 Zone 2 monitor or projector Main Room TX NR801 TX NR801E Enjoying Music in the Remote Zone Continued A V lt gt SETUP 3 When you connect speakers whose impedance values are between 4 and 6 ohms select Speaker Impedance to display the sub menu and set the value for the Minimum to 4 ohms For details see page 30 1 fi N Even if you connect some speakers whose impedance values are between 6 and 16 ohms among speakers whose impedance values are between 4 and 6 ohms set t
72. D input source button cD Se 2 Set VIDEO 5 for the Video setting in the Video Setup sub menu of the Setup menu Input Setup gt S Video Setup Video Basic Menu 2 Input Setup Input CD 2 3 Video Setup Input CD e a Video VIDEOS Kac b Component Video INPUT1 kcc wm Quit SETUP 3 Insert a CD in the CD player and insert a tape in the video camera connected to the VIDEO 5 INPUT 4 Insert a video tape for recording in the video cassette recorder con nected to VIDEO 1 OUT 5 Press the REC OUT button repeat edly until Rec Sel SOURCE a appears in the front display Now CD has been selected as the audio input source and VIDEO 5 as the video input source 6 Start recording on the video cas sette recorder and start playing at the CD player and video camera as desired Notes If you change the input source during recording you will record the audio signals from the newly selected input source and the video signals assigned to that input source e You cannot record the surround effects 51 52 Input Setup Basic SETUP ENTER Cursor Alyi lt gt ie Labelling the Input Source Character Input This sub menu allows you to give names to the stations you have preset for the AM FM tuner and to the input sources you have connecte
73. E 2 PRE OUT or SURR BACK ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals for using the internal amplifier for Zone 2 Surr Back default Select when not connecting the speakers for the remote zone Zone 2 to the SURR BACK ZONE 2 PRE OUT or SURR BACK ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals for using the internal amplifier for the surround back speakers Note The SURR BACK ZONE 2 PRE OUT and SURR BACK ZONE 2 SPEAKER terminals In order to have 7 1 channel playback in the main room you must set the Surr Back Zone 2 setting to Surr Back When set to Surr Back the surround back signals are output from the SURR BACK ZONE 2 PRE OUT and SURR BACK ZONE 2 SPEAKER terminals Connect the surround back speakers to the SURR BACK ZONE 2 SPEAKER terminals or to the speakers terminals of the power amplifier connected to the SURR BACK ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals When you are not using the surround back speakers in the main room and are using the internal amplifier to power the speakers for the remote zone Zone 2 set the Surr Back Zone 2 setting to are Zone 2 When set to Zone 2 the Zone 2 signals are output from the SURR BACK ZONE 2 PRE OUT and SURR BACK ZONE 2 SPEAKER terminals Connect the remote zone Zone 2 speakers to the SURR BACK ZONE 2 SPEAKER terminals or to the speaker terminals of the power amplifier connected to the SURR BACK ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals At this time the main room is switched to 5 1 channel playback mode and therefore you
74. E Source button on the TX NR801 pe TX NR801E until the display GA changes from TAPE to MD approx 3 seconds Remote When you use the remote controller to controller perform the procedure on the remote controller press the RCVR button and hold down the TAP button for three sec onds To return the display to its original setting perform the same procedure 35 36 Configuring Input Settings Suitable for Your Connections Continued SETUP ENTER RETURN Cursor Aly lt gt Input Setup If the default input settings do not suit your connec tions perform the following procedures to configure your input settings The settings made in this menu are valid for the input source that is currently selected with the input source buttons on the front panel and therefore these settings are made separately for each input source For details on the Input Setup settings when NET AUDIO is selected as the input source see page 74 Basic Menu Hardware Setup Speaker Setup Input Setup Audio Adjust 0 T 2 gt 2 Input Setup 3 Input DVD Digital Setup Multichannel Setup Video Setup Character Input IntelliVolume Advanced Menu UWP m ENTER Quit SETUP MA ENTER Quit SETUP If you want to perform these operations using the remote controller first pres
75. E is different even though the main volume setting is the same Under normal circumstances you would then have to change the volume setting each time you change the input source This Intelli Volume setting allows you to preset a volume level for each input source separately so that when you do switch from one input source to another the TX NR801 TX NR801E adjusts the volume accord ingly and the volume stays the same 1 3 Use the same procedures as the ones for the Character Input sub menu to display the Input Setup sub menu Use the A and cursor buttons to select IntelliVolume and then press the ENTER button The IntelliVolume menu appears 2 5 IntelliVolume Setup Input DVD a IntelliVolume O0dBaD Quit SETUP Use the lt and cursor buttons to set the desired value If the volume is quieter than other Sources increase its decibel level with i the cursor button or if it is louder than other sources decrease its decibel level with the lt q cursor button The Intelli Volume can be adjusted between 12 and 12 decibels Press the SETUP button to return to the main menu 53 Audio Adjust Basic J 5 J 666666 6666 6 6606 LI SETUP ENTER RETURN Cursor Aly lt gt The Audio Adjust menu allows you to specify detailed settings for th
76. EO VIDEO sS VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S MIDE OUT OUT S VIDEO DIGITAL IN 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 gt 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 j
77. 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 MORI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Precautions Table of Contents Features Supplied Accessories Before Using the TX NR801 TX NR801E Setting the Voltage Selector Worldwide model only Installing the Batteries Using the Remote Controller Facilities and connections Index Parts and Facilities Front Panels Front Panel Display Rear Panel Remote Controller Connecting Antenna Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Speaker Placement Connecting Speakers Using the Speaker Cable Labels AV Cables and Connectors Connecting to Audio Video Equipment Connecting a Television Monitor or Projector MONITOR OUT Connecting a DVD Player DVD Connecting a Video Cassette Recorder VIDEO 1 Connecting a DVD Recorder or Other Digital Video Recording Device VIDEO 2 Connecting a Satellite Tuner Television or Settop Box VIDEO 3 or 4 Connecting Video Camera etc VIDEO 5 Connecting a Compact Disc Player CD Connecting a Turntabl
78. L DVD VIDEO 1 2 3 4 5 2x 210 W at4Q 2 x 130 W at 8Q 0 08 at rated power 0 08 at 1 W output 0 08 at rated power 0 08 at 1 W output 60 at 8 Q 2 5 mV 50 kQ 200 mV 50 kQ 200 mV 50 kQ 36 mV 50 kQ 0 5 Vp p 75 Q 1 Vp p 75 Q Composite Video 1 Vp p 75 Q S Video Y signal 0 28 Vp p 75 Q S Video C sig nal COMPONENT VIDEO 1 2 1 Vp p 75 Q Y Output level and impedance 0 7 Vp p 75 Q Pp Cp PR CR Rec out TAPE VIDEO 1 2 200 mV 470 Q Pre out ZONE 2 OUT VIDEO VIDEO 1 2 MONI TOR OUT ZONE 2 OUT S VIDEO VIDEO 1 2 MONITOR OUT 1V 470 Q 100 mV 470 Q 1 Vp p 75 Q Composite Video 1 Vp p 75 Q S Video Y signal 0 28 Vp p 75 Q S Video C sig nal COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 1 Vp p 75 Q Y Phono overload Frequency response RIAA deviation Tone Control Bass Treble Signal to noise ratio direct PHONO Line Ethernet port Supported audio file format 0 7 Vp p 75 Q Pp Cp Pr CR 120 mV RMS at 1 kHz 0 5 THD 10 Hz to 100 kHz 1 3 dB CD in Direct mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 8 dB 10 dB at 50 Hz 10 dB at 20 000 Hz 80 dB IHF A 5 mV input 110 dB IHF A 0 5 V input 100BASE TX MP3 WMA WAV non compres sion sampling rates of 32 kHz 44 1 kHz and 48 kHz supported TUNER SECTION FM Tuning range USA amp Canadian models Other models Usable sensitivity Mono Stereo 50 dB quieting sensitivity Mono Stereo Capt
79. Menu display Improper connection Check connections See pages 20 to 23 e Improper connection Check connections See pages 20 to 23 a Audio and video do not match Video Setup Sub menu settings are incor Check settings at Setup Menu Input Setup ke rect Menu gt Video Setup Sub menu See page 38 G z 7 Audio niot heard r audi Digital Setup Sub menu settings are Check settings at Setup Menu Input Setup wi from different source is z Ra O incorrect Menu gt Digital Setup Sub menu See page 36 5 heard TV it is not set t ive th 4 Or ee or siot se ORT Set the TV or monitor to the receiver input output signals from the receiver No pict th z o picture app EALS on Me f Video connection cable is not connected securely Check connections See pages 20 to 23 TY screen or monitor Input source is connected to the COMPO Make sure TV or monitor is connected to COM NENT VIDEO IN connectors PONENT VIDEO OUT connectors See page 20 Check the connection between this unit and the LAN Pressing the NET AUDIO side port of your router gateway See page 71 butt th i it upon one mma UME or Make sure that the modem and router gateway the NET A button on the Imperfect network connection are correctly connected Also make sure that the remote controller fails to oweiis on S e page T1 activate the Internet radio P pag or music server feature Make sure that the Netw
80. Mode designed for playing movies and a Music Mode designed for listening to music In the Movie Mode the surround channels which used to provide monaural output over only a narrow fre quency range now provide complete stereo output over the full frequency range The result is movie viewing with a realistic feel of movement This mode can be used with VHS and DVD videos with the DO mark and certain television programs The Music Mode uses the surround channels to provide a natural soundfield that cannot be provided with normal stereo output This mode can be used with music com pact discs and other stereo sources Dolby D Dolby Digital This mode is used for playing Dolby Digital sources Dolby Digital is compressed digital data with a maxi mum of 5 1 channel surround sound This source signal comes from DVDs and LDs that have the DO mark and therefore are recorded for 5 1 channel output Dolby Digital EX Enabled when playing back sources with surround tracks that were encoded using the Surround EX technology DTS Neo 6 This mode is for 6 1 channel playback of sources such as PCM or analog sources that have only two channels The outputs of all six channels have a wide frequency range with a great separation between the different channels This mode can be set to the Cinema Mode designed for playing movies and the Music Mode designed for listen ing to music The Cinema Mode is good for movies The reproduced surroun
81. Music Select when you want to enable the Dolby Pro Logic ll Music listening mode Neo 6 Cinema Select when you want to enable the DTS Neo 6 Cinema listening mode Neo 6 Music Select when you want to enable the DTS Neo 6 Music listening mode You can also easily change the Surr Mode settings using the remote controller While playing the analog or PCM source press the SURROUND button on the remote controller Each press of the button cyclically changes the listening modes in the order of PLI Movie PLII Music Neo 6 Cinema and Neo 6 Music b Surr Mode D F 2ch Changes the surround mode for when 2 channel digital signals are input PLII Movie Select when you want to enable the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie listening mode PLII Music Select when you want to enable the Dolby Pro Logic Il Music listening mode Neo 6 Cinema Select when you want to enable the DTS Neo 6 Cinema listening mode Neo 6 Music Select when you want to enable the DTS Neo 6 Music listening mode You can also easily change the Surr Mode settings using the remote controller When you play 2ch digital source other than PCM ex the source in Dolby Digital for mat each press of the SURROUND button on the remote controller cyclically changes the listening modes in the order of PLII Movie PLII Music Neo 6 Cin ema and Neo 6 Music 59 60 Audio Adjust Advanced Continued c Dolby Digital EX Dolby D If you
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83. O If One of the Messages Shown Below Appears Specifications Features Amplifier Features 100 Watts per channel min RMS into 8 Q 2 channel driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0 08 total harmonic distortion FTC 2 x 160 Watts into 6 Q 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 E Zone 2 Capability Audio Video Features THX Surround EX THX Select Certified Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic II DTS DTS ES Discrete DTS ES Matrix DTS Neo 6 and DTS 96 24 Theater Dimensional Virtual Surround Mode Non Scaling Configuration Onscreen Displays Basic Menu Advanced Menu 2 Wideband Component Video Inputs 1 Output Video Converter other than USA Canadian and Australian models Composite to S Video Conversion 6 S Video Inputs 3 Outputs 6 Assignable Digital Inputs 3 optical 3 Coaxial 2 output and 1 Digital Input optical on the front panel Pre Out Terminals for Front L R Center Surround L R Surround Back L R or Zone 2 L R and Subwoofer FM AM Tuner Features 40 FM AM Random Presets FM Auto Tuning Supplied Accessories Other Performance Features E VLSC Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry for L C R channels Other than US amp Canadian models and Australian models IntelliVolume Character Input Net Tune Function with MP3 WAV WMA
84. ONKYO AV Receiver TX NRSO1 TX NRSOLE Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver Please retain this manual for future reference Contents Before using 2 Facilities and connections 8 Setting up your TX NR801 TX NR801E 28 Enjoying Music and Movies 39 Useful Settings Basic 52 Useful Settings Advanced 56 Making full use of your TX NR801 TX NR801E 64 Remote Controller 80 Appendix 90 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS WARNING AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ff RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR 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 PERSONNEL SERVICE equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the A intended to alert the user to the presence of important The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an 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
85. R801E 4 1 Volume Setup a Volume Display Absolute b Muting Level oodB c Maximum Volume Off WW d Power On Volume Last mm Quit SETUP a Volume Display You can choose from two ways of displaying the volume setting on the screen Absolute This displays the volume with a minimum of 0 for no sound and a maximum of 100 As a refer ence the volume setting of Ref 82 is equivalent to O decibels for the relative display method Relative This displays the volume as a decibel value on a scale with a designated reference point that is displayed as 0 which equals the volume set ting of 82 of the absolute display method With this display method the minimum value is o the next highest is 81 and the maximum value is 18 b Muting Level This sets the attenuation level during playback when the MUTING button is pressed on the remote controller This can be set to gt or between 50 and 10 decibels in 10 decibel increments c Maximum Volume This setting allows you to set the maximum volume that can be output with the MASTER VOLUME dial Setting a maximum volume allows you to prevent components from being damaged by excessively loud volumes For the absolute volume display method this can be set between 50 and 99 For the relative volume display method this can be set between 32 and 17 decibels To not set a maximum volume select Off d Power On Volume This s
86. S decoder recognizes the DTS encoded signal and starts operating This is not a malfunction If you press the pause or skip button on the player while playing a DTS source a short noise may be heard This is not a malfunction In such cases try playing the source with the DTS selected The DTS indicator on the TX NR801 TX NR801E lights while a DTS source is played When playback finishes and the DTS signal transmission stops the TX NR801 TX NR801E remains in DTS mode and the DTS indicator remains lit This prevents noise when you operate the pause or skip button on the player Therefore if the source is immediately switched from DTS to PCM the PCM signal may not be played In this case stop the playback of the source on the player for about three seconds and then resume playback e You may not be able to play some DTS source signals from certain CD players and LD players even when you connect the player to the TX NR801 TX NR801E digitally This is because the digital sig nal has been processed such as the output level sam pling frequency or frequency response and the TX NR801 TX NR801E cannot recognize the signal as DTS data Therefore you may hear noise when you play a DTS source while processing the signal The outputs for the VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 2 OUT TAPE OUT and ZONE 2 OUT output analog audio signals Do not record from CDs or LDs that support DTS using these outputs If you do the DTS encoded signal will
87. 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 If the digital connection is made at a different jack this must be changed at Setup Menu Input Setup gt 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 NE AUDIO VIDEO Ome w S VIDEO VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT UT 000 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
88. a gt http www onkyo intl com In connecting Net Tune Central and the TX NR801 TX NR801E the standard TCP IP network protocol and the Onkyo s proprietary NTSP protocol are used for music distribution through a LAN The NTSP protocol handles not only data for the music itself but also addi tional music information including the name of tracks and artists thus enabling high usability In addition to the music distribution server function Net Tune Central can automatically retrieve music files stored on a PC to register them easily with the Net Tune Central database Net Tune Central supports WAVE PCM MP3 and WMA formats The WAVE format has high sound qual ity equivalent to CD with no compression The MP3 format is widely used in the Internet environment and has near CD quality with compression The WMA for mat developed by Microsoft also has near CD quality and uses a higher compression rate Editable music library With the Net Tune Central software you can edit music titles artist names genre names and so on while you can also create new genre names for all music files saved on the PC s hard disks Net Tune Central also provides this information with the TX NR801 TX NR801E allowing you to select tracks more easily on the TX NR801 TX NR801E Hints File Format MP3 WMA Approximately 1 MB for 1 minute WAVE Approximately 10 MB for 1 minute How much free space is actually required also depends
89. ack 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 gt Input Setup gt 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 gt Input Setup gt 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 Video camera Video game VIDEO 5 INPUT
90. amage 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 ter minal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal whi
91. anadian 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 Connecting 300 ohm Flat Cable 1 Using a screwdriver loosen the two screws on the adapter wrap the bare wires around the screws and then retighten them as shown 2 Plug the adapter into the 75 socket Connecting 75 ohm Coaxial Cable 7 Strip and prepare the 75 ohm coaxial cable as shown 2 Using your fingernails or a small screw driver lever the adapter s tabs outward and remove the cover as shown 3 Move the small wire inside the adapter from position A to position B as shown as FRA ib Ze Position B 4 Insert the central conductor as shown and use a small pair of pliers to clamp the shielding and outer insulation sections of the cable as shown Make sure the shielding is not touching the cen tral conductor 5 Refit the adapter s cover and then plug the adapter into the 75 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 circum stances demand it use a TV FM antenna splitter as shown a To AV receiver TV FM antenna splitter To TV or VCR Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna an ou
92. ately 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 ah OJOO jes ees d O 1S 3 9 VOLTAGE Roo SELECTOR p 00 00 070 ase O 0 m 20V a JO90 9 ma 220 230V Installing the Batteries Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing it and sliding it in the direc tion shown by the arrow below 2 Insert the two supplied batteries AA R6 in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment After the batteries are installed and seated correctly replace the compart ment cover 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 e 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 r
93. be recorded as noise Multichannel Setup Sub menu When NET AUDIO is not selected as the input source When any input source other than NET AUDIO is selected this sub menu appears and allows you to set the multichannel input setting The setting in this sub menu is normally set to No and only needs to be changed to Yes if a DVD player MPEG decoder or other component that has a multi channel port is connected to the MULTI CH INPUT port for 5 1 channel 6 1 channel or 7 1 channel audio The default setting for DVD is set to Yes and the one for other input sources is set to No When the ana log output from a DVD player is not connected to the MULTI CH INPUT port change this setting to No For details on the device connection and setting proce dures see Enjoying analog multichannel audio play back on page 64 2 2 Multichannel Setup Input DVD a Multichannel Yes Quit SETUP 37 38 Configuring Input Settings Suitable for Your Connections Continued input source is VIDEO 1 and you then change to CD Input source selected Multichannel pu ran ii x set to Last Valid then the audio from the CD input 2 is played while the video from VIDEO 1 continues PHONO No Set this option when you do not want any video TUNER No inputs to be displayed TAPE No b Compone
94. cannot select the THX Surround EX Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES which requires the surround back speakers Remote Setup Sub menu Use this sub menu when you have a remote control sensor connected to the IR IN terminal The setting in this sub menu tells the TX NR801 TX NR801E whether the remote control sensor is being used for operation of the TX NR801 TX NR801E in the main zone or the remote zone Zone 2 0 3 Remote Setup a Position Main Quit SETUP a Position Main Select when you are using the remote control sensor for operation with the remote controller in the main zone Zone 2 Select when you are using the remote control sensor for operation with the remote controller in the remote zone Zone 2 OSD Setup a TV Format For all models other than USA and Canadian models When you want to reconfigure the settings conforming to the television format used for the area where you use the TX NR801 TX NR801E use this sub menu so that no time is wasted on detection Auto This is the default setting When you leave this setting unchanged the television format is detected and automatically set by the TX NR801 TX NR801E PAL Use this setting when you know that the televi sion format is PAL NTSC Use this setting when you know that the tele vision format is NTSC 0 4 TV Format a TV Format Auto 0 Quit SETUP AM Frequency Step Sub menu Worldwide model Only
95. ch has been added during the mixing of the program This channel called Surround Back places sounds behind the listener in addition to the currently avail able front left front center front right surround right surround left and subwoofer channels This additional channel provides the opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth spacious ambience and sound localiza tion than ever before When released to the home consumer market mov ies that were created using the Dolby Digital Sur round EX technology may have a note to that effect on the packaging A list of movies created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site at http www dolby com The TX NR801 TX NR801E can play the 5 1 chan nel sources in THX surround EX mode even if the source is not encoded in Dolby Digital Surround EX format In this case the sound actually output from the surround back channels depends on the source and may not fit your tastes Digital Signal Processing DSP modes Mono Movie This mode is suitable for playing back monaural record ing such as old movie soundtracks The center channel delivers the unprocessed original sound whereas the other channels deliver the center channel sound pro cessed with the appropriate reverberation This allows you to enjoy monaural sound with the atmosphere of a movie theater Enhance This mode reproduces a natural surround environment by using seven
96. ch 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 rat ing 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 guide lines 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 equipmen
97. conductor of input plugs Low frequency humming Turntable motor is not properly grounded Check for proper ground connection is heard Aud t bles on th i p eee ee TUA SEX S O LPSR Adjust the placement of the cables to reduce hum are connected incorrectly Howling is heard when the Turntable and speakers are located too z Move them farther apart volume is turned up close together Turntabl dle is dirt ee a ries PE IO OTENE Refer to the instructions of the connected compo problem exists with a connected compo Rough or scratchy sound is ent nents and check for problems heard High range is not dear Turn treble setting down at Setup Menu gt Audio Treble control is too high Adjust Menu Tone Control Sub menu See page 54 AM stations cannot be f Connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM x AM loop antenna is not connected received antenna terminals See page 14 cc Buzzing noise on AM sta Move the AM loop antenna to different position u tions particularly notice Noise from electrical apparatus such as R able at night or with weak fluorescent lamp Set up an outdoor AM antenna See page 15 stations er Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from Noise is heard at high the TV pitched sounds on AM sta Noise caused by TV set tions Move TX NR801 TX NR801E away from TV set Troubleshooting Guide Continued FM AM TUNER Symptoms Crackling noise
98. ctual contents of your display may differ depending on the model of your region and the selected input source Basic Menu 0 Hardware Setup 1 Speaker Setup 2 Input Setup 3 Audio Adjust Advanced Menu M 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 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 gt Advanced Menu gt 2 Input Setup Advanced Menu Basic Menu o a N o o Input DVD Digital Setup Multichannel Setup Video Setup o Character Input IntelliVolume ol N DNUBWNHE j no Listening Mode Preset with a minimal amount of setup 3 1 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 dis played ol oo 3 s _2 2 MG ENTER Quit SETUP Advanced Menu 3 Audio Adjust 0 Hardware Setup i f 54 1 Speaker Setup e 1 Tone Con
99. d excluding the tuner itself Up to 10 characters can be entered for each name For example if you have a DVD connected to the VIDEO4 jack then you can give it the name DVD2 Or if you have multiple VCRs connected you can enter the model names or manufacturer names for each one so that you do not have to remember which is connected to which input source The illustrations used here represent the remote control ler When you perform the procedures on the TX NR801 TX NR801E use the corresponding buttons on the front panel 1 First press the RCVR button and E then press the INPUT SELECTOR EL button If you want to enter a name for a preset broadcast radio station select the station Vv that you want to name and enter the name 2 Press the SETUP button to display the main menu on the monitor and LE front display Basic Menu 0 Hardware Setup 1 Speaker Setup 2 Input Setup 3 Audio Adjust Advanced Menu M ENTER Quit SETUP Use the A and Y cursor buttons to select 2 Input Setup and then press the ENTER button The Input Setup menu appears 2 Input Setup Input DVD 1 Digital Setup 2 Multichannel Setup 3 Video Setup 4 Character Input 5 Intellivolume MG ENTER Quit SETUP Use the A and cursor buttons to select Character Input and then press the ENTER button The Character Input menu appears 2 4
100. d sound provide the same realistic feel of move ment as 6 1 channel sources This mode can be used with VHS and television programs with stereo sound The Music Mode uses the surround channels to provide a natural sound space that cannot be provided with nor mal stereo output This mode can be used with music CDs and other stereo sources DTS This mode is used for playing DTS sources DTS Digital Theater System is compressed digital data with a maximum 5 1 channel surround output 6 1 channel with DTS ES Discrete sources that allows for an extremely high quality sound This source signal requires a DVD player that supports DTS output and comes from DVDs compact discs and LDs that have the ES mark Using the Listening Modes Continued DTS ES Discrete With the addition of the surround back channel this new format has all 6 1 channels recorded indepen dently for a completely discrete digital format Since all channels are recorded independently high fidel ity surround playback with an increased feeling of a separated sound space is achieved DTS ES Matrix This format has the surround back channel matrix encoded and inserted into the left and right surround channels so that at playback the output for the left right and back surround channels are decoded using a high precision matrix decoder DTS 96 24 Automatically changes to this mode when playing back sources with surround tracks that were encoded using the DTS
101. d the size of each speaker For your reference to speaker size settings if the diameter of your speaker unit is larger than 6 1 2 16 cm use the Large setting otherwise use the Small setting Cone diameter 1 1 Speaker Config a Subwoofer Yes b Front Small c Center Small d Surround Small e Surr Back Small f Crossover 80Hz THX amp laar Quit SETUP a Subwoofer Yes Select when a subwoofer is connected No Select when a subwoofer is not connected b Front Large Select if the front speakers are large sized Small Select if the front speakers are small sized e If No is selected for the Subwoofer setting this setting is fixed to Large c Center None Select if no center speaker is connected Large Select if the center speaker is large sized Small Select if the center speaker is small sized e If Small is selected for the Front setting Large cannot be selected for this setting d Surround None Select if no surround left and right speakers are connected Large Select if the surround left and right speakers are large sized Small Select if the surround left and right speakers are small sized e If Small is selected for the Front setting Large cannot be selected for this setting e Surr Back None Select if no surround back left and right speakers are connected Large Select if the surround back left a
102. ds Tf tuner is selected with the TUN button m you can use the CH button to select a preset radio station Adjusting the volume for the remote zone SEARCH DEL ENTER Bo O Vee 4 Note After you press the ZONE 2 button on the remote controller the STANDBY indicator on the TX NR801 TX NR801E flashes for five seconds During this time you will not be able to per form operations in the main zone using the remote controller After pressing the ZONE 2 button press the LEVEL V A bution Operating Components not Reached by the Remote Controller Signals IR IN OUT In order to use the remote controller to control the TX NR801 TX NR801E from a remote location you will need to prepare a multi room kit sold sepa rately such as one of those given below e Onkyo s Multi Room System kits IR Remote Controller Extension System e Multiroom A V distribution and control system such as those from Niles and Xantech If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach the TX NR801 TX NR801E Remote Sensor If the TX NR801 TX NR801E is located inside a cabinet or other enclosure where the infrared rays from the remote controller cannot enter then operation with the remote controller will not be possible In such a case it will be necessary to install a remote sensor at a location outside of the cabinet that the infrared rays from the controller can reach With this connection select Main for the Har
103. dware Setup Remote Setup Position in the Setup Menu See page 31 45 Connecting IR Receiver block IR IN TX NR 801 TX NR Remote controller 801E In the cabinet lt Signal flow The IR IN input allows you to control the TX NR801 TX NR801E from the remote zone Zone 2 with the remote controller even though the remote zone may be on the other side of the building from the main zone The diagram below shows how to make the proper connections for the remote zone With this connection select Zone 2 for the Hardware Setup Remote Setup Position in the Setup Menu See page 31 To IRIN lt a f IR Receiver TX NR801 TX NR801E Connecting block J Remote controller Main room Zone 2 room lt Signal flow Make the connection as shown below Do not plug in any equipment to the power outlet until all the connections are complete J from connecting block Mini plug cable TX NR801 TX NR801E wil If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach Other Components In this situation you will need to use a commercially available IR emitter Connect the mini plug of the IR emitter to the IR OUT terminal on the TX NR801 TX NR801E and then place the IR emitter on the remote sensor of the component or facing it When the IR emitter is connected only the signal input to the IR IN termina
104. e Speakers for which you selected No or None in the Speaker Config menu will be disabled 2 Use the A and cursor buttons to select Left Remember the volume level of this noise and then press the cursor button Note that this can be adjusted to any level between 12 and 12 decibels in 1 decibel increments For subwoofer values between 15 and 12 dB can be set The TX NR801 TX NR801E will now emit the pink noise from the center speaker 3 Using the lt 4 and gt cursor buttons adjust the volume level of the noise from the center speaker so that it is at the same level as that emitted from the front left speaker You can go back and forth between the speakers to help you compare the volume levels 4 Press the YW cursor button again The TX NR801 TX NR801E will now emit the pink noise from the front right speaker 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 above for the front right and other speakers until all speakers are adjusted to the same volume level Notes e Speakers for which you selected No or None in the Speaker Config Sub menu cannot be selected Selecting the Appropriate Setting for Your Connections Continued To accurately set the output levels it is recommended to use a handheld sound pressure level SPL meter Set the meter to C weighting and slow averaging A Radio Shack SPL meter or equivalent is recommended Using the internal channel noise generators set each
105. e PHONO Connecting a Cassette Tape Deck MD Recorder DAT Deck or CD Recorder TAPE Connecting the Power Cords from Other Devices Connecting Auxiliary Power Amplifier Connecting fR I compatible AV Components Connections for Remote Control R I Connecting the Power Turning on the Power Turning on the Power from the Remote Conroller Setting up your TX NR801 TX NR801E Setup Menu Navigating Through the Setup Menu Selecting the Appropriate Setting for Your Connections Hardware Setup Speaker Impedance Sub menu Surr Back Zone 2 Sub menu Remote Setup Sub menu OSD Setup AM Frequency Step Sub menu Worldwide model Only Speaker Setup Speaker Config Sub menu Speaker Distance Sub menu Level Calibration Sub menu Configuring Input Settings Suitable for Your Connections To Change the Display of the Input Source from TAPE to MD Input Setup Digital Setup Sub menu Multichannel Setup Sub menu Video Setup Sub menu Also refer to the sections below when you want to make advance settings to suit your preferences Useful Settings Basic Input Setup Basic Labelling the Input Source Character Input Adjusting the Volume Differences Between Components IntelliVolume Audio Adjust Basic Adjusting the Bass and Treble Sound Tone Control Selecting Surround Speakers to Output the Sound Surround Speakers Setting the Various Sound Effects Sound Effect Useful Settings Advanced Input Setup Advanced
106. e 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 suc cession To turn off the output press the desired but ton 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 cir cuit and therefore cannot be used at the same time When REC OUT is selected nothing is output to Zone 2 When ZONE 2 is selected REC OUT is automatically fixed to SOURCE SETUP button 29 Press to enter the Setup Menu The OSD Menu will appear on the TV monitor as well as the front dis play on the TX NR801 TX NR801E ENTER button 29 49 Press to display the screen for the item that is selected in the Setup Menu RETURN button 29 In the Setup Menu press to go back one level If pressed while at the Main Menu you will exit the Setup Menu Front Panel Display MASTER VOLUME dial 39 65 Use to control the volume in the main zone The vol ume for the remote zone Zone 2 is independent VIDEO 5 INPUT terminals 23 For connecting a video camera or game device Input source buttons and indicators DVD VIDEO 1 5 TAPE TUNER PHONO CD and NET AUDIO 35 36 39 Press these buttons to select the input source for the main zone To select the in
107. e COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jack 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 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO QQ n Q ovo a coo AUDIO VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT S VIDEO OUT COAX DVD player OUT Y PB COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT PR 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
108. e audio signal This section explains the basic settings for audio effects Basic Menu 3 Audio Adjust 0 Hardware Setup 1 Speaker Setup 1 Tone Control 2 Input Setup 3 Audio Adjust 2 Surround Speakers 3 Sound Effect Advanced Menu gt default M ENTER Quit SETUP ENTER Quit SETUP If you want to perform these operations using the remote controller first press the RCVR button 7 Display the main menu Press the SETUP button on the front panel or SETUP button on the remote controller to display the main menu on the monitor and front display 2 Use the A and cursor buttons to select 3 Audio Adjust and then press the ENTER button The Audio Adjust menu appears 3 Use the A and cursor buttons to select an item and then press the ENTER button 4 Use the A and cursor buttons to select an item and then use the lt and cursor buttons to set the desired value 5 Press the SETUP button to exit Adjusting the Bass and Treble Sound Tone Control This sub menu allows you to adjust the bass and treble sounds 3 1 Tone Control a Bass 0 b Treble 0 vo Quit SETUP a Bass The Bass can be adjusted between 12 and 12 in 2 step increments The Bass adjustment is only enabled for the front left center front right and subwoofer speakers b Treble The Treble can be adjusted between 12 and 12 in 2 step increment
109. e 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 27 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 sub menus and these contain settings for you to optimize your home theater as you wish The display shown below is an example The a
110. e digital input of the device to the DIGITAL OUT Jack of the TX NR801 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 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 AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX HE USA and Canadian models AC OUTLET AC OUTLET pinen Ac 230 240V 50Hz 100W MAX Hi EREC A x Worldwide model European and some Asian models Australian model Connecting to Audio Video Equipment Continued Connecting Auxiliary Power Amplifier These jacks are for connecting an auxiliary power amplifier You can use an auxiliary power amplifier to listen at louder volumes than you can with the TX NR801
111. ed to 601 or 613 then you will need to change it back to 600 Operating Other Manufacturers Devices Using the Remote Controller Continued Pre programming codes VCR TV Note BRAND SETTING No BRAND SETTING No Sit atts AIWA 300 301 302 AIWA 100 101 If more than one code is given in 303 304 305 306 AKAI 102 103 104 the table try each code one by one AKAI 307 AUDIOSONIC 105 until you reach the code that works BAIRD 308 BELL amp 106 P BELL amp HOWELL i e if the first code does not work HOWELL 309 BLAUPUNKT 107 then try the next BLAUPUNKT 310 BRIONVEGA 108 109 pvp el 311 312 313 CENTURION 110 LTINA 314 COLTINA 111 112 113 BRAND SET TING No DAEWOO 315 316 CORONAD 114 CH 07 DIGITAL 317 CROWN 115 116 We Sii EMERSON I 319 320 321 DRENGS i 118 119 120 ae ee FENNER 323 DUAL 122 NABANT aa oe 324 325 326 327 EMERSON i 124 125 126 328 ee OAR GENERAL FENNER 128 129 601 FUNAI 329 FERGUSON 130 131 PANASONIC 609 GE 330 331 FISHER 132 PIONEER 610 GO VIDEO
112. emote controller Remote control sensor TX NR801 TX NR801E 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 inad vertently 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 install ing the TX NR801 TX NR801E The remote controller will not work if there s an obstacle between it and the TX NR801 TX NR801E s remote control sensor Index Parts and Facilities Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the TX NR801 TX NR801E The specifications for your model may differ due to regional requirements Front Panels USA Canadian and Australian models OOM OO O ODOOONO BY HO D WOOD DRECT PURE AUDIO STEF co SURROUND T e vwo I PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLI
113. et via a narrowband dial up connection you may not be able to enjoy Internet radio as you expect or at all Before setting up the TX NR801 TX NR801E make sure that you are already using a router that provides Internet access and that the TX NR801 TX NR801E is correctly connected with your router or hub via a LAN cable For more information on Internet connectivity consult with your ISP Internet Service Provider or refer to the router documentation DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol and AutoIP are mechanisms for network configuration which assign IP addresses automatically to network devices such as the TX NR801 TX NR801E PC and broadband router DNS Domain Name System is a mechanism which translates domain names into IP addresses or vice versa Domain names such as www onkyo co jp are used for Web browsing and IP addresses such as 210 199 170 69 are used for actual network data transfer Advanced Menu r gt 5 Network Setup 0 Hardware Setup 1 IP Address 1 Speaker Setup 2 Proxy Setup 2 Input Setup 3 MAC Address 3 Audio Adjust 4 Client Setup 4 Preference 5 Network Setup I Save Settings Basic Menu W ENTER Quit SETUP G ENTER Quit SETUP If you want to perform these operations using the remote controller first press the RCVR button 7 Display the main menu Press the SETUP button on the front panel or SETUP button on the remote controller to display the
114. ets a designated volume to which the TX NR801 TX NR801E will be set every time that the power is turned on This prevents the TX NR801 TX NR801E from suddenly outputting very loud sounds if it is turned on while it is set to an extremely high volume For the absolute volume display method this can be set between 0 and 100 For the relative volume display method this can be set to ce or between 81 and 18 decibels To have the TX NR801 TX NR801E turned on with its cur rent volume setting set this to Last Preference Advanced Continued Adjusting the Headphone Volume Level Headphones Level If you notice a large difference in the volume when listening with the headphones than when listening to the speakers you can change the headphone volume level so that you do not have to make adjustments with the main volume dial each time you put on the headphones The headphone volume can be adjusted between 12 and 12 decibels 4 2 HeadphoneLevel a Headphones Level O0dBRB Mm Quit SETUP Setting the Background Color for OSD OSD Setup This sub menu allows you to customize the OSD Setup Menu to display in the manner you desire USA Canadian Other models whose and Australian models TV format is PAL 4 3 0SD Setup 4 3 0SD Setup a Background Color Bluel amp Bluel QA a Background Color b Superimpose Mode b Component Video OSD On OSD On amp c Immediate Dis
115. even after you changed the listen ing mode to a different listening mode while playing The illustrations used here represent the remote control ler When you perform the procedures on the TX NR801 TX NR801E use the corresponding buttons on the front panel 1 First press the RCVR button and then press the INPUT SELECTOR button 2 Press the SETUP button to display the main menu on the monitor and front display When the Basic Menu is displayed select Advanced Menu using the amp and cursor buttons and press the ENTER button to display the Advanced Menu 3 Use the A and cursor buttons to select 2 Input Setup and then press the ENTER button The Input Setup menu appears 4 Use the A and cursor buttons to select Listening Mode Preset and then press the ENTER button The Listening Mode Preset menu appears 5 Use the A and cursor buttons to select an input source signals and then use the lt 4 and gt cursor buttons to set the desired listening modes e If you set Last Valid as the listening mode preset the last listening mode used for the cur rent input source type will be used automati cally when the same input source type is selected to output next time 6 Press the SETUP button to return to the main menu 2 6 ListeningMode Preset Input DVD a Analog PCM Last Valid QA b PCM fs 96k Last W W c Dolby D Last Valid d DTS Last Valid e
116. for DTS are DTS THX Enhance Orchestra Unplugged Studio Mix TV Logic Stereo and T D e D F 2 ch Digital Format 2 channel 2 channel digital signals not including PCM such as Dolby Digital DVDs or LDs recorded with 2 channel sound may be this type of input signal Available listening modes for D F 2 ch are PL II Neo 6 THX Mono Movie Enhance Orchestra Unplugged Studio Mix TV Logic All Ch Stereo Mono Stereo and T D f D F Mono Digital Format Monaural Monaural digital signals not including PCM such as Dolby Digital DVDs or LDs recorded with monaural sound may be this type of input signal Available listening modes for D F Mono are Mono and Mono Movie Audio Adjust Advanced The Audio Adjust menu allows you to specify detailed settings for the audio signal This section explains the advanced settings for audio effects Advanced Menu r gt 3 Audio Adjust 0 Hardware Setup 1 Speaker Setup Tone Control 2 Input Setup Surround Speakers 3 Audio Adjust Sound Effect 4 Preference Delay 5 Network Setup LFE Level Basic Menu Mono Theater Dimensional Surround DYHKNARWNE ENTER Quit SETUP 3 Audio Adjust 9 THX 10 Mono Movie 11 Enhance 12 O0rchestra 13 Unplugged 14 Studio Mix 15 TV Logic sdefault If you want to perform these operations using the remote controller first press the RCVR button 7 Displa
117. for a remote con troller of another manufacturer Another is the normal learning function that enables the remote controller to learn the codes directly from other remote controllers See page 86 And the last is a macro learning function that enables you to program a series of operations into the remote controller so that the operations can all be performed at once by pressing one button See page 88 Learning a Pre programming Code By entering a pre programming code you can have the RC 511M remote controller operate a component made by another manufacturer The buttons that are used for operation are given on pages 84 85 SEND LEARN indicator Buttons that can be pre programmed sm 7 Numeric keys I jl DISPLAY Caution With some brand s components some buttons may not work correctly In this case program the command directly from the other remote controller normally See page 86 1 In the table on the next page find the 3 digit number for the manufacturer of the component that you want to operate 2 Turn on the component that you want to operate i e DVD satellite tuner or televi sion 3 While holding down the MODE button on the RC 511M that you want to program press the DISPLAY button and then release both buttons The SEND LEARN indicator lights when the MODE button is pressed and turns off when the DISPLAY button is pressed When the indicator t
118. g mode is enabled 45 46 Listening to Radio Broadcasts One of the features of the TX NR801 TX NR801E that is most frequently used is its ability to play FM and AM broadcast radio stations The TX NR801 TX NR801E provides a number of listening modes perfect for listen ing to the radio and getting the most out of your audio system Also by presetting radio stations that you listen to frequently you can select them easily by pressing the CH button on the remote controller TUNER 6 O 09 J MEMORY FM MODE TUNING V A PRESET lt gt Tuning Into a Radio Station 1 Press the TUNER input source but ae ton Each time you press the TUNER button the input source changes between AM and FM Using the TUNING Y and A but tons on the front panel tune into the station you desire Tuned in Auto mode J stereo Band Frequency FM STEREO Lights red e The tuner frequency changes in 100 kHz 50 kHz increments for FM and 10 kHz or 9 kHz increments for AM e You can press the TUNING Y or A button continu ously for more than 0 5 seconds to scan for an FM sta tion in the direction of the button you pressed FM auto tuning mode After you release the button and a station is received in stereo the scanning stops e The European model allows you to receive RDS broadcasts See pages 48 and 49
119. gged the TX NR801 TX NR801E returns to its original listening mode When using the headphones you can only use the Direct Pure Audio Stereo and Mono listening modes Available modes can vary depending on the current input source If you select MULTI CH INPUT you will only hear the sound output to the front right and left channels The headphone volume level can be adjusted at the Setup Menu See page 63 Note The signal to the remote zone Zone 2 will not be affected whether or not headphones are connected 39 40 Enjoying Music or Videos with the TX NR801 TX NR801E Continued DISPLAY DIMMER je CH SEL TEST AuDio seL 5 z LEVEL V A Temporarily Changing the Speaker Output Levels To change the individual speaker volumes temporarily follow the procedure given below Each channel can be set between 12 and 12 decibels between 15 and 12 decibels for the subwoofer Note that the speaker volumes will return to the original settings when the TX NR801 TX NR801E is put in the standby state 1 Press the RCVR MODE button e 2 Press the CH SEL button and select the desired speaker 3 Press the LEVEL Y or 4 button to adjust the volume level fe LEVEL po O Notes e You cannot select a speaker if it is set to No or None in the Speaker Config Sub menu of the Speaker Setup Menu e To have y
120. have surround back speakers connected use this setting to select whether or not you will use Dolby EX playback Auto When the source has an EX flag ID signal for Surround EX the playback is automatically changed to Dolby Digital EX If the source has no EX flag the playback is changed to Dolby Digital On The playback is set to Dolby Digital EX Off The playback is set to normal Dolby Digital If your surround channel is monaural or you do not have a surround channel then the playback will be normal Dolby Digital regardless of the above setting You can easily change the Dolby Digital EX mode settings using the remote controller While playing a Dolby Digital source after displaying the current listening mode with a press of the SURROUND button each press of the SUR ROUND button on the remote controller cyclically changes the Dolby Digital EX mode in the order of Auto On and Off d DTS ES This setting selects the DTS ES mode Auto Select to have the listening mode change auto matically to DTS ES Discrete or DTS ES Matrix when the DTS source has the DTS ES flag ID sig nal for DTS ES If the DTS source has no DTS ES flag the mode is changed to DTS 5 1 On Select to have the listening mode change automati cally to DTS ES Discrete or DTS ES Matrix when the DTS source has the DTS ES flag and to DTS Neo 6 when the DTS source has no DTS ES flag Off Select to not use DTS ES listening modes even when the DTS s
121. he Minimum value to 4 ohms 0 1 Speaker Impedance Sy SETUP a Minimum 6 ohms A V ENTER Quit SETUP Performing the Settings for the Remote Zone Zone 2 ee 4 Use the A and Y cursor buttons to To enjoy movies and audio in the remote zone Zone 2 select Surr Back Zone 2 and then press the ENTER button The Surr Back Zone 2 menu appears you need to perform the remote zone settings Advanced Menu Hardware Setup Speaker Setup Input Setup gt 0 Hardware Setup Audio Adjust Preference Network Setup Basic Menu UBWNRHRO 1 Speaker Impedance 2 Surr Back Zone2 3 Remote Setup 4 TV Format 5 M ENTER Quit SETUP AM Frequency Step M ENTER Quit SETUP 5 Use the lt and gt cursor buttons The procedures shown below assume using the remote A to select Zone 2 controller When performing these procedures using the front panel use the buttons corresponding to the ones on the remote controller 1 Press the SETUP button to display 0 2 Surr Back Zone2 a Surr Back Zone2 Zone2 B the main menu on the monitor and front display Quit SETUP 2 Use the A and Y cursor buttons to select 0 Hardware Setup and then press the ENTER button P the SETUP button to retur The Hardware Setup menu appears 6 E gt ress the SETUP button toreturn
122. he DTS THX Cinema DTS ES Discrete THX Cinema and DTS ES Matrix THX Cinema surround systems For details see d DTS ES on page 61 Be aware that if surround back speakers are not con nected or if the Surr Back Zone 2 setting of the Surr Relationship between input source and listening mode Listening modes marked with the w can be selected For columns that list a number of listening modes the display will correspond to the format of the signal from the source media Input source signal display Analog PCM 2ch PCM fs 96k 2ch Back Zone 2 Sub mentu is set to Zone 2 the THX Sur round EX DTS ES Discrete or DTS ES Matrix listen ing modes cannot be selected DSP lt q p gt Changes the digital processing mode that is currently being input from the selected input source as shown below Mono Theater Dimensional Mono Movie Enhance Orchestra Unplugged Studio Mix TV Logic All Ch Stereo Mono The digital processing modes available depend on the selected input source ALL ST remote controller only Changes to All Ch Stereo the listening mode for the input signal of the input source currently selected If pressed the corresponding setting in the Listening Mode Preset Sub menu of the Setup Menu for the selected input source is also changed See pages 56 57 On the TX NR801 TX NR801E use the DSP button for enabling the All Ch Stereo listening mode DTS 5 1ch 6 1ch Dolby Digital 3ch 5
123. he main menu Press the SETUP button on the front panel or SETUP button on the remote controller to display the main menu on the monitor and front display 2 Use the A and Y cursor buttons to select 0 Hardware Setup and then press the ENTER button The Hardware Setup menu appears 3 Use the A and Y cursor buttons to select an item and then press the ENTER button 4 Use the A and cursor buttons to select an item and then use the lt q and cursor buttons to set the desired value 5 Press the SETUP button to exit the Setup menu Press the RETURN button to return to the previ ous menu Speaker Impedance Sub menu Use this sub menu to set the impedance level of the TX NR801 TX NR801E to match the specifications of the speakers you are using 0 1 Speaker Impedance a Minimum 6 ohms Quit SETUP a Minimum 6 ohms default Select when the impedances of all speakers are between 6 and 16 Q 4 ohms Select when the impedance of even one speaker is between 4 and 6 Q Note Before you change this setting be sure to first lower the volume at the TX NR801 TX NR80I1E to the minimum level Surr Back Zone 2 Sub menu 0 2 Surr Back Zone2 a Surr Back Zone2 Zone2 B Quit SETUP Selecting the Appropriate Setting for Your Connections Continued a Surr Back Zone 2 Zone 2 Select when connecting the speakers for the remote zone Zone 2 to the SURR BACK ZON
124. he subnet mask If your TX NR801 TX NR801E is directly connected with an xDSL modem or terminal adapter be sure to enter the subnet mask exactly as spec ified by your ISP Usually enter 255 255 255 0 here d Gateway You will enter this value when you set the a DHCP AUTO IP setting above to Off Enter the IP address of the default gateway If your TX NR801 TX NR801E is directly connected with an xDSL modem or terminal adapter be sure to enter the gateway address exactly as specified by your ISP If your TX NR801 TX NR801E is connected to a gate way router enter the IP address of the gateway router DNS Server e Ist f 2nd You will enter this value when you set the a DHCP AUTO IP setting above to Off Enter the IP address of the DNS server If your TX NR801 TX NR801E is directly connected with an xDSL modem or terminal adapter be sure to enter the DNS address exactly as specified by your ISP When your Internet service provider provides only one DNS address enter this address into e 1st When two or more DNS addresses are provided enter both of them into e 1st and f 2nd respectively Note After setting allow approx 2 seconds until the TX NR801 TX NR801E stores all of the data in the memory Be sure not to turn off the power during that time otherwise the data will be lost Proxy Setup Sub menu Configure this item if your TX NR801 TX NR801E uses a proxy server to connect to the Internet
125. her setup menus are same as other input sources For details see the following pages Video Setup Sub menu page 38 IntelliVolume Sub menu page 53 Listening Mode Preset Sub menu page 56 75 76 Enjoying Net Audio Continued DISPLAY I CH ENTER A V Enjoying Internet Radio To listen to Internet radio the connection configuration requirements listed on pages 70 and 75 must be satis fied When you perform step 2 and following steps use the blue labeled buttons on the remote controller 1 TX NR801 TX NR801E NET AUDIO Remote controller Ge 2 Press the NET AUDIO button on the main unit or the NET A button on the remote controller This recalls the last setting used To lis ten to Internet radio immediately after using the Music Server on your PC you can switch to Internet radio by pressing the same button again It will take some time until the connection is established Press the DISPLAY button on the remote controller If the main menu has been already dis played go to the next step Use the 4 buttons to select one of the main menu Genres Loca tion or Language To cancel press the lt q button Press the ENTER button Wait while your requested data is down load from the XiVA Internet Radio Ser vice What is the XiVA Internet Radio Service The XiVA In
126. ia an xDSL or cable modem you may not be able to enjoy Internet radio as you expect or at all You can switch the displayed content using the 4 W buttons After the switch operation the display mode appears for 3 seconds and then the appropriate information scrolls If there is no information on title or art ist No Info appears When using the OSD screen all the information is displayed on one screen without scrolling OSD inet Radio station ONK 7ch Title Station ONK Live Program Station ONK Live Artist RealOnkyoNet com Data WMA 20kbps Tuned Display L Presetting Internet radio stations You can preset up to 30 Internet radio stations 1 Receive your desired station 2 Press the button The TX NR801 TX NR801E enters into preset mode the currently selected pre set number flickers for 5 seconds Preset number Su Press the ENTER button The preset is now complete Choosing a preset Internet radio station 1 Press the NET AUDIO button on TX NR801 the main unit or the NET A button TX NRg0iE 0M the remote controller NET AUDIO This recalls the last setting used To listen to Internet radio immediately after using the Net Server on your PC you can switch to Internet radio by e Remote pressing the same button again controller 2 Press the CH button When you choose a preset station the station name is displayed for 5
127. ight 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 Surround back speakers Enhance the sound space repre and clear the sound image and move ment In movies an actor s speech sentation with surround channel comes mainly from the center speaker Place the center speaker as close as signals Recreating sound movement effects and sound
128. ination 11 12 13 14 15 16 This connector is for connecting components with a multichannel output 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 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 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT1 2 21 22 These connectors are for connecting to the compo nent 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 con nect a digital satellite tuner see page 22 IR IN OUT 69 These connectors are for connecting the remote sen sor of a multi room kit sold separately RI 26 This jack is for connecting other Onkyo compo nents equipped with the same RI terminal The audio connection cables must also be connected 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 volt age for your region
129. iness or bright ness out of your home cinema sound to compensate for the fact that sound mixed for theaters may sound too bright when played back through speakers in the home environment This can be set to either On or Off You can use the Re EQ button on the remote controller for setting On or Off This setting returns to the default setting On when the TX NR801 TX NR801E enters the standby state b Decoder 2ch This setting allows you to select the decoding mode for THX processing PLII Movie Select for Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Neo 6 Cinema Select for DTS Neo 6 Cinema You can also easily change the Decoder mode settings using the remote controller While playing the analog or PCM source each press of the THX button on the remote controller switches the listening modes between PLII Movie and Neo 6 Cinema c THX Surround EX Dolby D This setting allows you to set whether or not Dolby Dig ital sources will be played back using THX Surround EX when a surround back speaker is connected Auto Select to automatically output sources with EX identifying signals using THX Surround EX On Select to output using THX Surround EX regardless of whether or not the source contains EX identifiers Off Select not to output using THX Surround EX regardless of whether or not the source contains EX identifiers Dolby D is used You can also easily change the THX Surround EX mode settings usi
130. ing or a time out has occurred because no button was pressed Resume from Step 2 If you try to program beyond the learning capacity of the remote controller the SEND LEARN indicator flashes six times quickly and the remote controller exits the programming mode Try programming under a different MODE button When you want to program a command to a button to which you have already programmed a command sim ply follow the same procedure given and the previous programming for that button will be overwritten The remote controller uses infrared rays to send its commands as do most other remote controllers Though most remote controller codes can be memo rized by the remote controller be aware that some remote controllers use systems that are quite different from the remote controller and therefore may not be able to be programmed Some remote controllers have a single button that performs multiple functions for example the func tion may change each time the button is pressed If this is the case each function must be programmed to a separate button on the remote controller Once you have transferred the commands from the other remote controller refer to the instruction man ual that came with that product for instructions on how to operate that product Make sure both the remote controller and the other remote controller have new batteries If either of them has batteries that are low you may not be able to pro gram the commands
131. ing the DIMMER button on the remote controller or on the TX NR801 TX NR801E front panel other than European models TX NR801 Use the DIMMER button to select TX NR801E dim dimmer or normal oe brightness Remote controller ou Enjoying Music or Videos with the TX NR801 TX NR801E Continued Switching the display While listening to or watching an input source you can display information regarding the type of source and sig nal being input TX NR801 _ Press the DISPLAY button on the TX NR801E TX NR801 TX NR801E or the remote controller DISPLAY Remote controller 10 CAPS oseng IPA When an input source other than FM or AM is selected Input Program format Input Listening mode or Multi Ch When the input signal is digital audio The program format is displayed For example the dis play Dolby D 3 2 1 shows that the format is Dolby Digital with 5 1 discrete channels consisting of three front channels front left front right and center two surround channels surround left and surround right and the low frequency effect LFE channel When the front channel number is 2 they are the front left and front right when it is 1 it is monaural When the surround channel number is 1 it is monaural when it is 0 there is no surround channel When no LFE num ber is given there is no LFE channel Also if there is no program format for the input signal nothing will be dis played
132. ing the nighttime This can be set to either Off or Low or High However when the TX NR801 TX NR801E enters the standby state this setting returns to the default setting Off Notes The Late Night function is effective only on Dolby Digital encoded software The depth of the Late Night effect is determined by Dolby Digital software With some sources it may produce little or no effect Settings possible for each listening mode 3 1 3 2 3 3 Sub menu Setting 3 1 Tone 3 2 Surround 3 3 Sound Effect Control Speakers a Bass a Surround a Re EQ b Upsampling 2 c Double Bass d Late Night 3 Listening mode b Treble Speakers Mn WY w gt ow A Direct Pure Audio Stereo Y Y Y Y Y Theater Dimensional Y Y Y DTS Y Y Vv Vv DTS ES Matrix Y Y Y DTS ES Discrete Y Y Y DTS 96 24 Y Y Y v Dolby Digital Vv Vv Vv Vv Vv Dolby Digital EX Vv Vv v Vv PLII Movie PLII Music Vv Vv v Vv Vv Vv DTS Neo 6 Cinema Music Vv v Vv vt THX Cinema PLII Y Y Y Y THX Cinema Neo 6 Vv Vv vit THX Cinema DTS ES Vv a THX Surround EX Vv Vv vt Mono Movie Y Y Y Y Enhance Y Y Y Orchestra Y Y Y Y Unplugged Y Vv Y Vv Studio Mix Y Y Y Y TV Logic Y v Y Vv All CH Stereo Y Y Y Y 1 Enabled for Dolby Pro Logic II Movie and DTS Neo 6 Cinema input sources 2 Takes effect when playing an analog PCM source in any of the liste
133. io station is being received as m J J 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 ine oo KR o1 Aupio viDEo s vIDEO ye 0O t AC OUTLETS AC120V 60Hz FRONT SPEAKERS SURR SPEAKERS R L R CAUTION SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS MIN OR IR S OHMS MIN SPEARER SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX BACK Lele 2 SPEAKERS VOLTAGE SELECTOR A ONKYO ip AV RECEIVER a MODEL NO TX NR801 Es BO SURR 00 00 ae ce _ JO 0 0 0 ae 10 11 12 1
134. ion will not work if the power cord for the R l 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 FRR I 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 R I 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 NRS801E is turned on all R l connected components DVD players CD players MD recorders tuners etc are also turned on REMOTE CONTROL Onkyo DVD player DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL ee RI Remote control y cable RI ars CONTROL S DIGITAL IN a Connections for Remote Control R I To connect components using the FI terminal simply connect a remote control cable from this R I terminal to the RI terminal of the other component An RI remote control cable with a 1 8 inch 3 5 mm miniature two conductor plug comes with every cassette tape deck compact disc player MD recorder and DVD player that has an R I terminal When performing operations with R I connected components using the RI system do not use
135. ip over PORTABLE CART WARNING LA C 32 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 Damage Requiring Service 16 17 18 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 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous
136. irect or Pure Audio 41 42 Using the Listening Modes The TX NR801 TX NR801E s surround sound enables you to enjoy movie theater or concert hall quality sound in your home The configuration of the speakers is very important for the surround sound effect Refer to About Home Theater on page 16 Before selecting a listening mode be sure to complete the Speaker Setup See page 32 Once the parameters have been set it is not necessary to set them again See pages 44 45 for information regarding how to select the listening mode Listening Modes Mono This mode is for playing old movies where the sound is recorded in monaural or for playing the left and right channels separately for movies that contain different lan guage signals This mode also allows you to listen to the multiplexed soundtracks on DVDs and other media that have them Pure Audio The same as the direct mode except that the pure audio mode also turns off the display window turns off the power supply to the video circuitry resulting in a blacked out screen and minimizes the sources of noise The result is high fidelity music playback true to the original source For USA Canadian and Australian models In the Pure Audio mode if any component video signal is presented on the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 jacks it will be output to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks Direct This mode delivers pure sound with minimal sound qual ity adjust
137. irst time the TX NR801 TX NR801E will automati cally enter the standby state and the STANDBY indi cator will light same condition after step 2 below Turning on the Power 1 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 TX NR801 TX NR801E to standby state The STANDBY indicator will light up N oStanpsy Gs POWER ON m OFF NI No franosy as 2 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 COSTANDBY ON L STANDBY Turn off E l LJ LJ To wall outlet POWER L ot 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 Press the RCVR MODE button The RCVR MODE button lights 2 Press the ON button to turn on the TX NR801 TX NR801E take it out oN _stanpsy Of the standby state To return the TX NR801 TX NR801E to the standby state press the STANDBY button Memory backup The TX NR801 TX NR801E uses a battery less mem ory backup system in order to retain radio presets and other settings when it is unplugged or in th
138. k Zone 2 setting in the Surr Back Zone 2 Sub menu of the Hard ware Setup Menu is set to Zone 2 Setting the Low Frequency Effect Levels LFE Level This sub menu is for setting the LFE Low Frequency Effect levels included in Dolby Digital and DTS software 3 5 LFE Level Setup a Dolby Digital 0dBa b DTS OdBRB Lasley Quit SETUP a Dolby Digital The level can be adjusted to either co or between 10 and 0 decibels in 1 decibel increments For Dolby Digital input source signals the LFE level set here is used A setting of 0 decibels is recommended for optimum performance however if the source is recorded with the low frequency range too strong lower this setting as necessary b DTS The level can be adjusted to either co or between 10 and 0 decibels in 1 decibel increments For DTS input source signals the LFE level set here is used A setting of 0 decibels is recommended for optimum performance however if the source is recorded with the low frequency range too strong lower this setting as necessary Detailed Settings for Each Listening Mode Mono Sub menu The settings of this sub menu shown below are enabled when the listening mode is set to Mono 3 6 Mono Setup a Academy Filter Off b Input Channel AutoL R p ealeyy Quit SETUP a Academy Filter Older monaural film mixes relied on high frequency rolloff in presentation to sound properly bala
139. l Light classics LIGHT M Classical music for general rather than specialist appre ciation Serious classics CLASSICS Performances of major orchestral works symphonies chamber music etc including Grand Opera Other music OTHER M Music styles not covered by the above categories e g Jazz Rhythm amp Blues Folk Country and Reggae e Alarm ALARM When an RDS station is making an emergency broad cast this ALARM will flash on the display Listening to RDS Broadcasts European models only Continued RT PTY TP TUNER ENTER PRESET lt gt Displaying Radio Text RT If the station you are currently tuned into is broadcasting RT signals they will be displayed in the front display on the TX NR801E If the station does not this function will be ignored RT PTY TP To display the radio text press the RT PTY TP button once e Ifthe current station you are listening to is not an RDS station only the frequency of the station will appear e If Waiting appears on the display more time is required to receive the RT information When the information is received the characters will scroll across the front display If No Text Data appears on the display RT informa tion is not available The display shows the frequency for 3 seconds and returns to program service name Performing a PTY Scan
140. l is output to the IR OUT terminal The signal input from the remote sensor on the front of the TX NR801 TX NR801E will not be output to the IR OUT terminal An O E J Connecting IR Receiver IRIN i block A 1 TX NR801 Z IR OUT TX NR801E IR Emitter Remote controller Other component lt Signal flow Other component Signal flow 2 Remote control 4 sensor Emitter IR Emitter TX NR801 TX NR801E 69 70 Enjoying Net Audio Features The TX NR801 TX NR801E is a network audio cli ent that connected via a LAN to a PC allows you to enjoy music files saved on the PC as well as Internet radio from anywhere in your home Internet radio features The TX NR801 TX NR801E provides enhanced sup port for Internet radio and allows you to e Listen to both WMA and MP3 audio streamed from Internet radio stations e Select stations by genre location or language e Preset up to 30 Internet radio stations Net Tune Features The Net Tune Central is software that distributes music files stored on PC through a LAN to the TX NR801 TX NR801E The TX NR801 TX NR801E plays distributed music data whenever you need it This software is available from Onkyo s websites US gt http www onkyousa com net tune Europe http www onkyo net net tune Japan http www onkyo co jp Asia Oceania and Central and South Americ
141. lizing the front image by augmenting it with a center channel while pre serving the original perspective of the stereo mix There fore the derived center is never fully subtracted from the left and right channels Center Image is the factor controlling the amount of sub traction It varies between 0 and 5 in steps of 1 and the default value is 3 When Center Image S the factor is zero and nothing is subtracted from the left and right channels When Center Image 0 the center channel is subtracted from the left and right channels at half level 6 dB for each channel The signal level sent to the center channel output is not affected by Center Image This control should be set based on room layout and per sonal preferences A setting of 5 allows the left and right channels to pass through unaltered from the stereo mix A setting of 0 gives more center channel dominance which is particularly desirable if listeners are located well off center At any setting the center speaker anchors the image Center Image is only enabled when the listening mode is DTS Neo 6 Music Audio Adjust Advanced Continued THX Sub menu This sub menu allows you to set the settings that will be enabled when the THX listening mode is selected 3 9 THX Setup a Re EQ b Decoder 2ch PLI Movie c THX Surr EX Dolby D On 0n d DTS ES Auto foc vo Quit SETUP a Re EQ THX Re EQ re equalization takes the edg
142. main menu on the monitor and front display When the Basic Menu is displayed select Advanced Menu using the amp and W cursor buttons and press the ENTER button to display the Advanced Menu 2 Use the A and cursor buttons to select 5 Network Setup and then press the ENTER button The Network Setup menu appears Use the 4 and cursor buttons to select an item and then press the ENTER button 4 Use the A and cursor buttons to select an item and then use the lt q and gt cursor buttons to set the desired value 5 Press the SETUP button to exit the Setup menu Press the RETURN button to return to the previ ous menu IP Address Sub menu You can use this submenu to turn on off the DHCP and Auto IP functionality Also you can use this menu to manually configure net work settings Referring to the documentation from your ISP enter the IP address and subnet mask assigned to your TX NR801 TX NR80IE as well as the IP addresses of the default gateway and DNS server After the necessary settings are complete press the RETURN button to go back to 5 Network Setup Menu select Save Settings and press the ENTER button to save the setting you made When you set a DHCP AUTO IP to Off select a menu item under b and press the ENTER or p gt button the TX NR801 TX NR801E will enter the number entry mode Select a number using the lt q p gt buttons and press the ENTER but
143. ment and filtration The sound recorded for the right and left front channels is output to the right and left front speakers only and not output to the subwoofer Stereo All input sound is output from the left and right front speakers The subwoofer is also used for playback T D Theater Dimensional For the best enjoyment of your home theater it is recom mended that you have front left and right speakers a cen ter speaker and surround left and right speakers However if you only have front left and right speakers you can enjoy multichannel audio by using this mode This mode controls the characteristics of the sound that reaches each ear to reproduce a multi speaker setup To receive the full effect there is an optimum listening posi tion sweet spot Refer to the explanation of the listen ing angle In addition if the reflective sound components are large it may be difficult to achieve the desired result so be sure to set up your system and listening position to minimize reflective sound Dolby Pro Logic II As opposed to Dolby Pro Logic which had four chan nels front left right center and surround recorded into two channels with matrix processing and then played back in four channels Dolby Pro Logic II uses a feed back logic circuit to have 5 1 channel surround audio Dolby Surround etc matrix encoded into two chan nels and then played back in its original 5 1 channel form Dolby Pro Logic II provides a Movie
144. mote controller troller DISC Selects a disc in the CD changer Cc Play Play Play Stop Stop Stop lt Rewind Skip backward Skip backward c gt Fast forward Skip forward Skip forward Skips to beginning of current track dur peal ing playback Track down Track down Skips to beginning of next track during cc playback Track up Track up REC Record Pause Record et Reverse playback Pause Pause aA Opens closes disc tray Eject 0 1 to 9 10 Numeric keys Numeric keys ENTER Enters the settings RANDOM Random playback Operates the TX NR801 TX NR801E VOL A V Adjusts volume at TX NR801 TX NR801E MUTING Activates muting function at TX NR801 TX NR801E Note Even for devices with the cd and CO buttons signal discrep ancies may cause them not to work properly Note The SAT MD button is used for oper ating digital satellite tuners and Onkyo MD recorders Be aware that if you enter the preset code for a digi tal satellite tuner as shown on page 83 then this button cannot be used to operate Onkyo MD recorders If this is the case to operate an Onkyo MD recorder you must first erase the digital satellite tuner code by follow ing the directions given in Erasing all the commands programmed under a MODE button on page 87 81 82 Operating Other Manufacturers Devices Using the Remote Controller The remote controller has three learning functions One is entering the pre programmed code
145. n MUTING Activates the manne tuncuon at tie Ta REOL Activates muting function at television TX NR801E 85 86 Letting the Remote Controller Learn the Codes from Other Remote Controllers Programming Procedure When programming the commands of another remote controller to the RC 511M remote controller you must first decide under to which MODE button you want the commands to be linked In general you will select the MODE button that corresponds to the component you are programming For example if you are programming the functions from a remote controller for a compact disc player you would choose the CD MODE button Then by pressing the CD MODE button the buttons on the RC 511M remote controller will change to the commands you program here to operate the compact disc player After programming which MODE button to use you will then transfer the separate commands from the other remote controller over to the RC 511M remote control ler one at a time Each command is then programmed to a different button on the RC 511M remote controller Any button is programmable for this step except for the eight MODE buttons RCVR CD DVD SAT MD NET A TV VCR and CABLE the two MACRO but tons 1 and 2 and the LIGHT button Even after the commands have been memorized keep your old remote controller in a safe place If for some rea son the commands are lost e g when the batteries run down it will be necessary to memorize them o
146. n models Press this button to tune into the Radio Data System RDS for FM broadcasting RDS was developed within the European Broadcasting Union EBU and is available in most European countries Each time the button is pressed the display changes from RT radio text to PTY program type to TP traffic program and then back to RT again STEREO button 44 Selects for the stereo listening mode SURROUND button 44 Selects for the Dolby Pro Logic II DTS Neo 6 Dolby Digital or DTS listening modes D THX button 44 Selects for the THX listening mode DSP lt gt buttons 44 Switches to the DSP Digital Signal Processing modes 4 Front display MEMORY button 47 Press to assign the radio station to which you are currently tuned to a preset channel or press to delete a previously preset station 5 FM MODE button 46 Press to change the stereo mode from AUTO to MONO and vice versa Each time this button is pressed the AUTO indication turns on and off indicat ing 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 W A PRESET lt gt buttons 46 47 49 To tune into a radio station press the TUNING W A 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 i
147. n the room and e Repositioning the subwoofer until you obtain the most out of the bass sound while fixing the listening point Surround back speakers e Place these speakers so that their height is 3 feet 1 meter higher than that of the listener s 10 ears Tis When using surround back left and right speakers place them behind the listener so that the A angles between the lines from each speaker to the listener and a line straight back from the listener are about 30 degrees Layout with dipolar speakers Layout with monopolar speakers amp H 1 ae Ne ial 7t e al 7 10 10 8 9 8 9 gt TV or screen 8 Surround back left Subwoofer speaker Front left speaker 9 Surround back right Center speaker speaker Front right speaker 10 Listening position Surround left speaker Surround right speaker NO RWD 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 17 18 Connecting Speakers After determining the layout of your speaker system it is now necessary to connect the speakers c
148. nce again SEND LEARN indicator MODE buttons ENTER ZONE 2 1 Place the remote controller and the remote controller for the other device fac ing each other at a distance of 2 to 6 inches 5 to 15 cm apart 2 to 6 inches 5 to 15 cm 2 While pressing and holding down the desired MODE button on the remote con troller press the ENTER ZONE 2 button and then release both buttons The SEND LEARN indicator lights when the MODE button is pressed and turns off when the ENTER button is pressed When the indicator turns off release both buttons The SEND LEARN indicator lights again Press and release the button on the remote controller to which you want to transfer the next command You may select any button excluding the eleven ones indicated in the figure below When you press the button the SEND LEARN indicator turns off When you release the button the indica tor lights again If you press the wrong button by mistake press that same button again The SEND LEARN indi cator flashes twice and the remote controller exits the programming mode esse LIGHT MACRO 1 Zags MACRO 2 Com A amp MODE buttons Buttons that cannot be programmed Press and hold down the button that cor responds to the command you are pro gramming on the remote controller of the other device until the SEND LEARN lamp on the remote controller flashes twice After flashing twice the SEND
149. nced so that excessive hiss from the grain structure of the film would not be heard The high frequency loss was typi cally due to a combination of optical slit loss electrical filters loudspeaker response and screen loss Some films have been transferred to video without such a high frequency rolloff and thus sound overly bright and hissy The TX NR801 TX NR801E includes this Academy Filter which is based on contemporary playback prac tices for such films over wide range systems This can be set to either On or Off b Input Channel This allows you to set which input channel to use for monaural sound Auto L R Select this under normal circumstances When the input source is center channel this center channel is used as the monaural sound input channel Otherwise the left and right channels are mixed and the mixed signal is used as the monaural sound input channel Left Right You will need to select either left or right when playing a video source that contains bilingual data In such a case the left and right channels will contain the audio for different languages Select the channel with the language you desire Audio Adjust Advanced Continued Theater Dimensional Sub menu Select this to modify the Theater Dimensional T D listening modes 3 7 Theater Dimensional a Listening Angle 740 Q b Center 0ff WD c Front Expander Off d Virtual Surr Level OdBRD e Dialog Enhance Off
150. nd its TV format is PAL When the component video signal is output the infor mation on the NET AUDIO and Immediate Display see page 63 will not be displayed Enjoying Music or Videos with the TX NR801 TX NR801E Though the TX NR801 TX NR801E is often used to lis ten to the radio it does not show you its true ability until it is used to play music or watch videos DVDs and the like The TX NR801 TX NR801E has the latest state of the art features to play back today s technologies with the utmost in fidelity and power From a two speaker system to a seven speaker system you are assured a sound space that you can always enjoy To ensure the proper sound space you must first per form the speaker setup settings These settings allow you to set the type of speakers you are using the dis tance they are located from the listening position and the individual speaker volumes For more details see Speaker Setup sub menu of the Setup Menu on pages olo 6666 666 6 6 OOOO CI ae Input source buttons MASTER VOLUME J vora INPUT SELECTOR buttons Basic Operation If you want to perform these operations using the remote controller first press the RCVR button 1 Press the input source button or TX NR801 INPUT SELECTOR button on the TX NR801E remote controller that corre 656 sponds to the source to which you want to li
151. nd right speakers are large sized Small Select if the surround back left and right speakers are small sized e If None is selected for the Surround setting this setting cannot be selected If Small is selected for the Surround setting Large cannot be selected for this setting If the Surr Back Zone 2 setting in the Surr Back Zone 2 Sub menu of the Hardware Setup Menu is set to Zone 2 this setting cannot be selected f Crossover This setting allows you to set the crossover frequency for your speaker system The crossover frequency is the minimum frequency delivered to a speaker and can be set to 40 Hz 60 Hz 80 Hz THX 100 Hz 120 Hz or 150 Hz Select 80Hz THX if you are using a THX certified speaker system This setting is valid when Subwoofer is set to Yes or for speakers that are set to Small at the Speaker Config menu Frequencies below this are cut from speakers set to Small and sent to the subwoofer or to speakers set to Large Note When Large is set the complete frequency range for that speaker channel will be output When Small is set the frequencies below 80 Hz for that speaker channel are output to the subwoofer If Subwoofer is set to No in the 1 1 Speaker Config Sub menu then they will be output to the left and right front speakers Set all speakers for THX speaker systems to small Speaker Distance Sub
152. nd then match the colors on the speaker cables to the corresponding terminals Speaker cable label Speaker cable label h y 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 Front Surround Surround left right left speaker speaker speaker built in amplifier connect an amplifier to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack and the 1 subwoofer to the amplifier p 3 Connecting the speaker cable 1 Strip away approx 5 8 inch 15 mm of the wire insulation Twist the wire ends tightly together Unscrew the speaker terminal cap Insert the exposed wire end Screw down the speaker terminal cap IRN 1 2 5 8 15mm 5 Z oe Bre ZONE 2 QN SPEAKERS Surround Center back Surround speaker _U right back left speaker speaker AV Cables and Connectors e 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
153. ng Remedies Turn on your PC and start Net Tune Central No audio files found on the server Create MP3 MWA and or WAV audio files on your PC and use Net Tune Central to create the list of audio files saved on your PC The network is down because of some failures Turn off the power of the TX NR801 TX NR801E and turn it on again When the TX NR801 TX NR801E is without a power switch unplug the power cord and plug it in again If this does not resolve the problem reboot the PC running the Net Tune Central server ate properly troller signals e The NTSP Port setting on the TX NR801 Go to 5 4 Client Setup Sub menu select c a TX NR801E differs from that of Net NTSP Port then set the same value as used for q Tune Central Net Tune Central See page 74 i Search by album returns The audio file list of Net Tune Central Assign album names to the files contained in the no match contains no files that have album names audio file list of Net Tune Central Search by artist returns no The audio file list of Net Tune Central Assign artist names to the files contained in the match contains no files that have artist names audio file list of Net Tune Central Search by genre returns no The audio file list of Net Tune Central Assign genre names to the files contained in the match contains no files that have genre names audio file list of Net Tune Ce
154. ng the remote controller While playing a Dolby Digital source after pressing the THX button each press of the THX button on the remote controller cyclically changes the THX Surround EX mode in the order of Auto On and Off d DTS ES This setting allows you to select the DTS ES mode for THX processing Auto Select to have the listening mode change auto matically to DTS ES Discrete or DTS ES Matrix when the DTS source has the DTS ES flag ID sig nal for DTS ES If the DTS source has no DTS ES flag the mode is changed to DTS 5 1 On Select to have the listening mode change auto matically to DTS ES Discrete or DTS ES Matrix when the DTS source has the DTS ES flag and to DTS Neo 6 when the DTS source has no DTS ES flag Off Select to not use DTS ES listening modes even when the DTS source has the DTS ES flag With this setting the DTS sources are always played in DTS 5 1 mode You can also easily change the DTS ES mode settings using the remote controller While playing a DTS source after pressing the THX button each press of the THX button on the remote controller cyclically changes the DTS ES mode in the order of Auto On and Off Note THX Surround EX Dolby D and DTS ES cannot be selected if the Surr Back Zone 2 setting in the Surr Back Zone 2 Sub menu of the Hardware Setup Menu is set to Zone 2 and the Surr Back setting in the Speaker Config Sub menu of Speaker Setup menu is set
155. ning modes marked with Y 3 Takes effect when playing a Dolby Digital source in any of the listening modes marked with v 4 Enabled only when the input is a Dolby Digital 2 channel source 5 Enabled when the Adcademy Filter function is set to Off 56 Input Setup Advanced A V a gt SETUP ENTER Input source RCVR buttons A V lt gt ENTER INPUT Configuring the Listening Modes You Use Frequently Listening Mode Preset p gt 2 Input Setup Input DVD Advanced Menu 0 Hardware Setup 1 Speaker Setup 2 Input Setup 3 4 5 Digital Setup Multichannel Setup Video Setup Character Input IntelliVolume Listening Mode Preset Audio Adjust Preference Network Setup Basic Menu DUBRWNH MW ENTER Quit SETUP MA ENTER Quit SETUP With the TX NR801 TX NR801E you can set a different listening mode for each different signal type that comes from each input source For example if your DVD player also plays compact discs and the DVD video signal is Dolby Digital and the compact disc signal is PCM then you can set a different listening mode for each This is especially convenient if you frequently play the same types of movies or music Once the TX NR801 TX NR801E enters the standby state the listening mode returns to the mode set at Lis tening Mode Preset
156. nnections SETUP ENTER RETURN Cursor Alvia Hardware Setup In this section you will perform the initial settings for the following scenarios e When the impedances for speakers connected to the TX NR801 TX NR801E are between 4 and 6 Q See page 18 e When connecting speakers to the ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals See page 66 e When operating the remote controller using the IR IN terminal See page 69 When you want to fix the TV Format setting to PAL or NTSC e When you want to fix the AM Frequency Step setting to 9 kHz or 10 kHz Note The settings within the Hardware Setup Menu will need to be made before you use your TX NR801 TX NR801E for the first time Once you have selected one of the Hardware Setup menu items the setting will not be displayed again when you enter the Basic Menu To change the setting at a later date select the Advanced Menu to display the Hardware Setup Menu Advanced Menu 0 Hardware Setup 1 Speaker Setup 2 Input Setup gt 0 Hardware Setup 3 Audio Adjust 4 Preference 5 Network Setup Speaker Impedance 1 Basic Menu 2 Surr Back Zone2 3 Remote Setup 4 TV Format 2 mM ENTER Quit SETUP AM Frequency Step MA ENTER Quit SETUP If you want to perform these operations using the remote controller first press the RCVR button 7 Display t
157. 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 MACRO 1 2 button 86 88 89 Press to program or execute the macro function 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 but ton will also light whenever any other operation but ton is pressed RETURN button 29 Press to enter the selected setting and return to the previous menu CH button 46 Press to select a preset channel for the tuner CH SEL button 35 40 65 Press to select a speaker channel when adjusting the speaker level AUDIO SEL button 41 65 Press to select the audio input signal LEVEL V A buttons 35 40 65 Press to adjust the volume of the speaker selected using the CH SEL button D Operation buttons 80 81 85 Press to operate other devices connected to the TX NR801 TX NR801E D 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 VIDEOS TAP TAPE TUN FM AM PH PHONO 43 Listening mode buttons
158. nput source you can hold down either the TUNING Y or A 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 navigat ing 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 lt gt buttons When navigating through the menu settings these buttons select the value or item that you selected with the TUNING W A buttons When you press the SETUP button the TUNING and PRESET buttons become cursor buttons to be used for Setup Menu operations REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF buttons 50 51 68 These buttons allow you to use the TX NR801 TX NR801E to output to a remote zone Zone 2 or to another component for recording Rec Out Press the REC OUT button to output the audio and video signals to a recording component for recording Press the ZONE 2 button to enjoy the output from the TX NR801 TX NR801E in a different room which is referred to as the remote zone Zone 2 When either button is pressed the currently selected input source for recording or outputting to the remote zone is displayed in the front panel display If SOURCE is displayed then the same input source as that selected for the main zone will be output 10 Index Parts and Facilities Continued To select an input sourc
159. nt Video DVD Yes Use this setting if you connect monitors like TV to the VIDEO 1 No COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on the VIDEO 2 No TX NR801 TX NR801E VIDEO 3 No The default settings are given below VIDEO 4 No Input source selected Component video input VIDEO 5 No CD Last Valid Video Setup Sub menu PHONO Last Vald D TUNER Last Valid When the default input settings does not suit your con TAPE Last Valid nection perform the following procedures to configure DVD INPUT 1 your input settings VIDEO 1 INPUT 2 ee aoa VIDEO 2 INPUT 2 a Video VIDEO 3 INPUT 2 DVD wD J VIDEO 4 INPUT 2 b Component Video PINEUTI MA VIDEO 5 INPUT 2 NET AUDIO Last Valid wm Quit SETUP a Video This setting allows you to match the audio from one component with the video from another Therefore you can set a video source to be displayed while the audio from another input source is heard For example this allows you to play the music from a compact disc while displaying the picture from a video cassette player or other video source The default settings are given below Input source selected Video CD Last Valid PHONO Last Valid TUNER Last Valid TAPE Last Valid DVD DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VIDEO 5 NET AUDIO Last Valid The settings in this sub menu apply to the video and S video signals Available options for the video source to be displa
160. nter speaker When the center speaker is not used the decoder will divide the center signal equally to both the front left and right speakers to create a phantom center sound image The Pro Logic II Music Center Width mode allows you to adjust from where the center sound image is heard Using this you can have the soundfield be heard from the center speaker only from the front left and right speakers only as a phantom center sound image or from all three speakers center front left and right in various level combinations The soundfield varies between 0 and 7 in steps of 1 and the default value is 3 For home use applying some width to the center signal will improve the level balance for the center and main speakers and will effect the width of the center sound image or weight of the sound Many sound recordings processed for stereo playback will be reproduced better by proper control of this setting The recommended set ting for Pro Logic II Music mode is 3 This allows you to easily distinguish the Pro Logic II Music mode from the Pro Logic II Movie mode whose setting is automati cally set to 0 h Center Image DTS Neo 6 derives a center channel from 2 channel PCM and analog sources In the cinema mode for Lt Rt film soundtracks sounds steered to the center are subtracted from the left and right channels In the music mode the intent in the front channels is less one of steering and more one of stabi
161. ntral You have not yet created any playlists in BORET No playlist can be selected Net Tune Central Create playlists in Net Tune Central Depending on the model s shipping destina The Net Audio information tion the information on NET AUDIO and Set the Component Video setting to VIDEO at is not displayed Immediate Display may not be displayed Input Setup Menu Video Setup Sub Menu when the component video signal is output va No batteries in remote controller Insert batteries See page 7 4 Batteries are dead Replace batteries See page 7 g F l Is f Remote controller is not pointed at the remote Point the remote controller at the remote sensor of Front panel controls func censor of the TX NR801 TX NR8O1E the TX NR801 TX NR801E See page 7 tion but remote controller O controls do not Remote controller is too far from the Operate the remote controller within 16 feet 5 E TX NR801 TX NR801E meters See page 7 z Remote controller is functioning in a dif Press the RCVR MODE button oc ferent mode LATE NIGHT function Playback source is not Dolby Digital Check that the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights cannot be used encoded up on the display See page 55 Re EQ function cannot be Re EQ may not be able to be set due to Select different listening mode See page 55 used current listening mode Desired parameter cannot Parameter may not be able to be set due to Check settings in Audio Adjust Menu See pages
162. o unusual characters may appear on the display if the TX NR801E receives characters that cannot be dis played correctly This is not a malfunction When an RDS station broadcasting PS information is selected the name of the station is displayed instead of the frequency PTY Program Types in Europe The text given in parenthesis is what is actually dis played on the TX NR801E None NONE No program type News reports NEWS Reports on current events and happenings Current affairs AFFAIRS Topical reporting of current affairs often with a wider range of topics than news reports Information INFO General information such as weather forecasts con sumer affairs medical help etc Sports SPORT Live sports action sports news and interviews Education EDUCATE Formal educational programs Drama DRAMA Radio plays and serials Culture CULTURE Cultural programs including religious affairs Science and technology SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences and technology Varied VARIED Speech based programs not covered by the above cate gories e g quizzes panel games and comedy Pop music POP M Popular commercial music usually from past or present sales charts e g Top 40 Rock music ROCK M Popular music with an alternative appeal often not appearing on sales charts Middle of the road music M O R M Easy listening music as opposed to Pop Rock or Clas sica
163. o either On or Off You can use the Re EQ button on the remote controller for setting On or Off b Upsampling Upsampling processes the input digital signal or the dig ital signal converted from an analog input source and converts its digital sampling frequency to twice its cur rent frequency for an even further detailed sound repro duction This can be set to either On or Off When On is selected the UPSAMPLING indicator lights c Double Bass The Double Bass function boosts the bass sound by letting the bass sound of Front speakers output also from the sub woofer To enable this function in the Speaker Config menu set the Subwoofer to Yes and Front to Large On Select to turn on the Double Bass function Off Select to turn off the Double Bass function Note Double Bass Off is the THX preferred setting for accu rate bass reproduction d Late Night The audio for movies made for the cinema have a large dynamic range thus the difference between loud noises and soft noises is great To hear the quieter sounds such as background noises or human conversations the movie must be played back at higher volumes When this setting is set to High or Low the dynamic range of the sound is nar rowed down to allow you to hear easily minute sounds at low volumes This function is especially useful if you wish to play a movie at a low volume dur
164. o 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 e Since an analog connection must be made when using REC OUT or ZONE 2 make sure that the connection to the in
165. 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 gt Input Setup Video Setup gt 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 21 22 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 in
166. oller To select a track Press the XJ CC button on the remote controller Press the CN button to move to the next track Press the K lt button to move to the beginning of the current track hold down the K lt button to move to the previous track You can also use the alphanumeric keys to select a track ex To select number 3 press 3 To select number 10 press 1 and 0 To select number 37 press 3 and 7 To select number 123 press twice and then press 1 2 and 3 To select number 2568 press third and then press 2 5 6 and 8 To fast forward reverse the music Press and hold the gt button on the remote control ler to fast forward the music press and hold the lt lt button to fast reverse the music When the music is rewound to the beginning normal playing starts Enjoying Net Audio Continued e To switch to the track list While playing the music you can press the amp button to display a list of currently open tracks Playing a music file at random Press the RANDOM button on the remote controller while playing stops remote controller displays the current random settings This button switches between two alter native settings On and Off On Randomly plays the tracks in the currently selected mode Off Random mode is disabled After the necessary settings are com plete press the C gt button Pressing the RANDOM button on the REC Playing a
167. on the SEND LEARN indicator slowly flashes twice This erases all the commands memorized to the MODE button Notes If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds dur ing the erasing procedure the SEND LEARN indica tor flashes three times quickly and the remote controller exits the erasing mode Resume from Step 1 If you perform an invalid operation during erasing the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly and the remote controller exits the erasing mode Resume from Step 1 If many commands have been programmed to the MODE button then the SEND LEARN indicator may remain lit for up to 20 seconds during Step 2 This is not a malfunction 87 Using the Macro Function What is the macro function A macro function enables you to program a series of button operations up to 16 on the remote controller into a single button The series of operations are then called a macro For example to play a compact disc player connected to the TX NR801 TX NR801E nor that for the macro function only two macros can be mally you must perform the following steps programmed For example to program the macro described above on this page for the MACRO button 1 Press the RCVR MODE button perform the steps given below 2 Press the ON button Programming the Macro With the macro function you can program a series of button operations as a macro into the MACRO button so the macro can be executed with just one t
168. on both AM and FM stations Causes Noise caused by fluorescent lamp being turned on and off Remedies Move antenna as far as possible from the fluores cent lamp Noise from automobile ignition Install an FM outdoor antenna as far as possible from the road See page 15 Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna Stereo indicator lights but sound is distorted and ste reo separation is bad Station is too strong Change to FM indoor antenna See page 14 Multiple reflection of the radio waves because of tall buildings or mountains Use antenna that has better directivity and orient it so distortion decreases Indicators for stereo recep tion flicker and hiss is heard on FM stations Station is too weak Install an outdoor FM antenna See page 15 Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about half the distance of an ordinary broadcast Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna See page 15 No preset station is recalled Desired picture does not appear Memory is lost because power has been turned off for a long time Improper connection Store all stations again See page 47 Check connections Insert the plugs and connec tors completely See pages 20 to 23 Video Setup Sub menu settings are incor rect Check settings at Setup Menu Input Setup Menu Video Setup Sub menu See page 38 No OSD
169. or the PC cable DSL modem and broadband router And also refer to the Net Audio pages in the AV receiver s instruction manual To the LAN side port o000 o0 LAN port rnet etc O Receiving the Internet radio Connect the AV Receiver to the broadband router through Ethernet cable See the figure above Press the NET A button on the remote controller to select the Internet Radio mode Press the DISPLAY button on the remote controller Use the A F button to select your favorite mode Press the ENTER button to confirm your selection A E eS ON Repeat steps 4 and 5 to select your favorite radio station as required Buffering appears in the display After the buffering status comes to 100 playback of the station starts Note Depending on network environment selecting an Internet radio station and starting playback may take longer For settings on Internet Radio refer to the Net Audio pages in the AV receiver s instruction manual If your network is configured with proxy server the settings on proxy server will be required In such case contact your network administrator Refer to the Proxy Setup section on the Net Audio pages in the AV receiver s instruction manual Setting up the PC and Net Tune server 1 Make sure that you can browse Web pages through Internet connection according to the instructions of Before welcome fo the Netlune Cental emu connecting the AV Receiver
170. ork Setup is configured properly See pages 72 to 74 Make sure that your system satisfies all the system requirements listed on page 70 When you download or copy a large file on the PC o the playback sound may discontinue In such a a case upgrade your PC to a higher performance 2 Excessive load on theinenvoneos seiver model or close unnecessary applications And it is Ln The playback sound dis Or processor intensive applications recommended that you deploy a new server PC Z continues while using the dedicated to Net Tune Central Music Server including word processor and spreadsheet are running When you play WAVE files on multiple TX NR801 TX NR801E the playback sound may discontinue because of network overload In this case deploying another independent LAN dedicated to the Net Audio to separate it from the general LAN connec tion or adding a switching hub or router to improve network traffic may resolve the problem The unit fails to obtain a station list from an Inter net radio site via the XiVA internet Radio Service The radio site is now out of service or oth erwise inaccessible due to some other rea son such as maintenance Try to access the site again at a later time 91 92 Troubleshooting Guide Continued Symptoms Selecting the Music Server fails to play music or fails to connect to the server Causes Your PC is not turned on or Net Tune Central is not runni
171. orrectly 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 Q to the TX NR801 TX NR801E If the impedance of even one speaker is between 4 and 6 Q be sure to set the speaker impedance setting accordingly See page 30 Notes Even if you are using only one speaker or listening to monaural mono sound never connect a single speaker in parallel to both the right and left channel terminals To prevent damage to circuitry never short circuit the positive and negative speaker wire Be sure to connect the positive and negative cables for the speakers properly If they are mixed up the left and right signals will be reversed and the audio will sound unnatural Use the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack to connect a subwoofer with a built in power amplifier If your subwoofer does not have a Subwoofer Front right speaker Do not connect more than one speaker cable to one speaker terminal Doing so may damage the TX NR801 TX NR801E e 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 a
172. ouch Note 3 Press the CD INPUT SELECTOR button Press and hold down any one of the 8 4 Press the CD MODE bution MODE buttons press the MACRO 1 or 2 5 Press the playback button button and then release both buttons By using the macro function you can perform the above When you press the MODE button it lights and five operations by only pressing one button the SEND LEARN indicator lights When you press the MACRO 1 or 2 button the indicator SEND LEARN turns off When you release the buttons the indi indicator cator flashes briefly and then lights again ON aaa 2 Press the operation buttons you wish to MACRO 1 TZ aii MACRO 2 program in order in this case press ZENI MODE buttons RCVR MODE ON gt CD INPUT SELEC RCVR MODE QE KA TOR CD MODE gt playback but CD MODE k ton e When you press each button the SEND LEARN indicator turns off When you release the button the indicator lights 3 Press the MACRO 1 or 2 button to com plete the procedure INPUT The SEND LEARN indicator slowly flashes SELECTOR twice 4 Check to see if the macro has been prop erly programmed Notes e You may program up to 16 button operations into the macro function If you try to program a 17th opera tion it will be ignored and programming is stopped will no longer work in the macro In this case it will If the SEND LEARN indicator quickly flashes three
173. our new speaker levels set here overwrite the settings at Setup Menu Speaker Setup Menu Level Calibration Sub menu and press the TEST button after you complete step 3 in the procedure above Using the Sleep Timer remote controller only With the sleep timer you can set the TX NR801 TX NR801E so that it automatically turns off after a set period Press the SLEEP button repeat edly to select the required sleep time You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute increments The SLEEP indicator appears on the dis play when the sleep timer has been set as shown The specified sleep time appears on the display for about five sec onds then the previous display reap pears To cancel the sleep timer press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears To check the remaining sleep time press the SLEEP button Note that if you press the SLEEP button while the sleep time is being displayed you ll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes Using the sleep timer only for Zone 2 If you are using the remote zone Zone 2 it will turn off at the same time as the main zone If you want to set the sleep function for Zone 2 only set the sleep function with main zone turned on and then put the main zone into the standby state Remote controller ea Adjusting the brightness of the front display You can adjust the brightness of the front display of the TX NR801 TX NR801E us
174. ource has the DTS ES flag With this setting the DTS sources are always played in DTS 5 1 mode You can also easily change the DTS ES mode settings using the remote controller While playing a DTS source after displaying the current listening mode with a press of the SURROUND button each press of the SUR ROUND button on the remote controller cyclically changes the DTS ES mode in the order of Auto On and Off e Pro Logic II Music Panorama Use this setting to extend the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting wrap around effect with side wall imaging On Select to turn on the PL II Music Panorama mode Off Select to turn off the PL II Music Panorama mode f Pro Logic II Music Dimension Use this setting to gradually adjust the soundfield for ward or backward It varies between 0 and 6 in steps of 1 and the default value is 3 The setting of 3 is the normal position Change the set ting to 2 or lower to move the sound space forward and setting to 4 or higher to move the sound space backward If the stereo recording has excessive broadness or a too strong surroundness move the sound space forward to get the appropriate sound balance In contrast if the stereo recording feels somewhat like monaural or has narrowness move the sound space backward to get more surroundness g Pro Logic II Music Center Width In Pro Logic II decoding center signals are output from the ce
175. play c Immediate Display On wD On Loc d Display Position d Display Position Bottom p Bottomp wm Quit SETUP Do Quit SETUP a Background Color Select either Bluel Blue2 Green1 Green2 Magenta Red1 or Red2 as the background color when the OSD Setup Menu is displayed b Superimpose Mode USA Canadian and Australian models Off Select to have the OSD Setup Menu displayed on the selected background color If this is set to Off the background color will not be displayed even when there is no video signal input Normal Select to have the OSD Setup Menu super imposed over the current video if one is displayed or on the selected background color if there is no video signal Black Select to have the OSD Setup Menu dis played on a black background at all times b Component Video Other models whose TV format is PAL You can select whether the OSD signal is output to the TV monitor connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO connectors or not OSD On The OSD signal is output OSD Off The OSD signal is not output c Immediate Display On Select to have the screen immediately display certain operations as you perform them e g having the input source displayed whenever an input source selector button is pressed The display will remain for five seconds after the operation is completed Off Select to turn off the immediate display of oper ations VIDEO 1 Note When the model is for
176. pressing gt button in the genre or artist selection mode will display a list of albums with the genre or artist you selected In the album artist or playlist selection mode using the alphanumeric buttons will accelerate your selecting operation See below 3 Press the ENTER button The title of your selected track appears You can choose another track by pressing the A V buttons Press the lt q button to retum to the previous step You can also select the list number using the numeric buttons Press the ENTER button The playback begins Using the alphanumeric keys The alphanumeric keys allow you to input one of the letters or numbers printed on their key tops Pressing the CAPS button cyclically switches the types of input Upper case A gt Lower case a gt Numeric value 1 When your desired input type is selected then press the alphanumeric key Let us take the 2ABC button as an example to see how it can be operated When the upper case is selected Pressing the button once will perform the search by the letter A Pressing twice will do the search by B pressing three times by C When the lower case is selected Pressing the button once will perform the search by the letter a Pressing twice will do the search by b pressing three times by c When the numeric value is selected Pressing the button once will perform the search by the numeric value 2 I
177. put 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 red is output to REC OUT and the one with its indicator lit green is output to ZONE 2 4 UPSAMPLING indicator 55 Lights during upsampling This function is available when the input source is Analog PCM and the lis tening mode is set to the stereo or surround mode PHONES jack 39 This is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones 6 PURE AUDIO indicator 44 Lights during pure audio playback A B C NETWORK DO DIGITAL PCM MP3 WMA DOEX PRO LOGICE DSP AUTO GEE DIGITAL STEREO TAX gt TUNED lt MULTICH ANALOG dts E 96 24 Discrete Matrix dts Neo 6 DIRECT HX Surround EX FM STEREO SLEEP IIC aB A Input signal path indicators Shows from which terminal the input signal is com ing 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 lis tening 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 rad
178. put source is not digital only but analog as well e 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 MON ITOR 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 con nect them to the bank of COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PUT 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 S VIDEO R Oki 1 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 th
179. put 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 gt Digital Setup See page 36 Connecting a DVD Recorder or Other Digital Video Recording Device VIDEO 2 DIGITAL IN COAX VIDEO SVIDEO OUTPUT OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO INPUT INPUT INPUT OUTPUT Digital video recording device 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 gt 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 NR80
180. r about ten seconds and then turns off All programmed commands and macros are erased and the remote controller returns to its factory presets Notes e Proceed to Step 3 immediately after Step 2 other wise the batteries will be consumed quickly e If you press any button other than the ENTER ZONE 2 button in Step 3 nothing will be erased In this case resume from Step 1 Macro mode programming memo MACRO 1 MACRO 2 ON OIA RAJON o o l N oo _ A o o 89 90 Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller first try to operate the controls on the front panel of the TX NR801 TX NR801E to make sure that it is not due to a malfunction or dead batteries in the remote controller POWER Symptoms No power Causes Power cord is disconnected Remedies Connect power cord See page 27 External noise is affecting the internal microcomputer Turn off the power wait five seconds and then turn the power back on See page 27 Power turns on but no sound Muting is displayed Press the MUTING button on the remote control ler to turn off muting See page 39 Bad connections or wiring Check connections speaker cables and other wir ing See pages 18 to 26 Sound of playback source is not heard Input selector is not set
181. rtant 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 e Place these three speakers all at the same height e Place each speaker so that it is aimed at the location of the listener s ears when at the listening position e Place the right and left peakers at equal distances on either side of the listening point Surround left and right speakers e 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 1 3 room length To optimize the subwoofer placement we recommend e Playing a movie or music source containing good quality bass sound Experimenting while changing subwoofer s position i
182. s The Treble adjustment is only enabled for the front left center and front right speakers Selecting Surround Speakers to Output the Sound Surround Speakers This sub menu allows you to decide which speakers to output to when you are playing back a 5 1 channel source with surround back speakers connected 3 2 Surround Speakers a Surround Speakers for 5 1 Playback Surround L R Quit SETUP a Surround Speakers for 5 1 playback Surround L R Select to output the sound to the sur round left and right speakers as normal and output noth ing to the surround back speaker Surround Back Select to output the sound to the sur round back speakers and output nothing to the surround left and right speakers Surr L R Back Select to output the sound to both the surround left and right speakers and the surround back speaker Audio Adjust Basic Continued Setting the Various Sound Effects Sound Effect This sub menu is used to turn on and off the various sound effects available with the TX NR801 TX NR801E 3 3 Sound Effect a Re EQ 0ff WD b Upsampling Off Q c Double Bass On d Late Night Off W amp Mm Quit SETUP a Re EQ Re EQ re equalization takes the edginess or brightness out of your home cinema sound to compensate for the fact that sound mixed for theaters may sound too bright when played back through speakers in the home environment This can be set t
183. s tances or in asymmetrical positions due to room designs and configurations These settings and the distance set tings performed in the Speaker Distance Sub menu are vital for creating proper sound space and dynamics 1 3 Level Calibration a Left O0dBWD b Center OdBRD c Right 0dBR d Surr Right O0dBRB e Surr Back R OdBRD f Surr Back L OdBM g Surr Left O0dBRD h Subwoofer O0dBR mm Quit SETUP These settings cannot be made when the sound is muted when you connect the headphones and when you use multichannel playback e You cannot use the MASTER VOLUME dial while you perform the Level Calibration settings These settings are inteded to bring sound levels between speakers into balance so as to obtain the proper sound space This unit supports the THX format and the test tone is output at a standard 0 dB the Absolute Volume value is 82 If you usually enjoy listening at a lower level than the test tone be careful of the test tone s sudden big sound Note that the test tone will be output immediately after pressing the ENTER button in step 1 below 7 Use the A and Y cursor buttons to select 3 Level Calibration on the sub menu and then press the ENTER button The Level Calibration menu appears You will hear a pink noise from the front left speaker At this time the volume of the pink noise will automatically increase to a predetermined reference level 82 Not
184. s the RCVR button 7 Press the input source button or INPUT SELECTOR button on the remote controller 2 Display the main menu Press the SETUP button on the front panel or SETUP button on the remote controller to display the main menu on the monitor and front display 3 Use the A and Y cursor buttons to select 2 Input Setup and then press the ENTER button The Input Setup menu appears 4 Use the A and cursor buttons to select an item and then press the ENTER button 5 Use the A and cursor buttons to select an item and then use the lt q and gt cursor buttons to set the desired value 6 Press the SETUP button to exit the Setup menu Press the RETURN button to return to the previ ous menu Digital Setup Sub menu When NET AUDIO FM or AM is not selected as the input source This sub menu concerns the input of digital signals from input sources and if these settings are incorrectly made the digital audio signals may not be properly out put or not heard at all This sub menu cannot be selected if the selected input source button is AM FM or NET AUDIO It is not accessible if Yes is selected in 2 2 Multichannel Setup Sub menu and Multichan nel is selected in the AUDIO SELECTOR Further more VIDEO S is fixed to the optical digital terminal on the front panel 2 1 Digital Setup Input DVD a Digital Input COAX1 RA b Digital Format AlL icc wm Quit SETUP
185. somewhat on such factors as the format and residual space on your hard disk and the bit rate at which you make recordings Depending on the MP3 encoder you use your recorded file may not be playable or the music will be degraded by noise or will generate unpleasant sounds Also note that no WMA format file with copyright pro tection enabled is playable on the TX NR801 TX NR801E System Requirements Requirements for listening to both Internet radio sta tions and music files saved on the music server E Modem a device that provides Internet connections via leased lines e g a cable modem xDSL modem terminal adapter To have access to Internet you typically need to con tract with an Internet service provider ISP Modem requirements differ from ISP to ISP for detailed information consult with your ISP or PC retailer E Router gateway a device that enables multiple PCs or devices to connect to the Internet simulta neously An IP address can be obtained automatically by using the router s DHCP function Some routers have built in modem functionality Router requirements differ from ISP to ISP for detailed information consult with your ISP or PC retailer E Ethernet CAT 5 cable E Minimum Internet Connection Requirements Broadband Internet Connection e DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol based network requires a DHCP enabled router e 100Base TX switch built in broadband router recommended
186. speaker channels The sound effects move smoothly toward the surround back This mode is good for music and TV sports programs Orchestra This mode is appropriate for classical and opera music The center channel is cut and the surround channels are emphasized to widen the stereo image It will simulate the natural reverberation that is created in large halls Unplugged This mode is suitable for acoustical instrumental sounds vocals and jazz music By emphasizing the front stereo image it will simulate the acoustics that you would experience in front of the stage Studio Mix This mode is for rock and popular music The lively sounds are enhanced for a powerful acoustic image that simulates the feeling of being at a club or rock concert TV Logic This mode gives realistic acoustics to TV programs that are aired from TV studios It enhances the entire sur round sound and clarity of the conversation All Ch Stereo This mode is designed for playing background music The front surround and surround back channels create a stereo image that encompasses the entire area 43 44 Using the Listening Modes Continued Listening mode buttons INPUT SELECTOR buttons buttons Selecting the Listening Mode The TX NR801 TX NR801E provides various listening modes 1 Select the input source TX NR801 On the TX NR801 TX NR801E use the TX NR801E inp
187. specially useful for nar row listening angles of 20 degrees or less On Select to turn on the front expander function to simulate a wider sound space Off Select to turn off the front expander function for a normal sound space d Virtual Surr Level This setting adjusts the level of the virtual surround sig nal This can be set from 3 to 3 decibels Lowering this setting can improve the sound when the definition is unclear or when the sound feels unnatural e Dialog Enhance If the dialog from the center channel is difficult to hear in the Theater Dimensional mode use this setting to improve the clarity On Select to enhance the vocal ranges of the center channel signal Off Select to output the center channel signal at the regular level and frequency characteristics Surround Sub menu This sub menu provides various settings for modifying the plain Dolby Digital DTS and Pro Logic II Surround listening modes 3 8 Surround Setup 3 8 Surround Setup ry a Surr Mode Analog PCM PLI Movie b Surr Mode D F 2ch PLI Movie kco c Dolby D EX Dolby D 0n d DTS ES Auto Pro Logic I Music e Panorama Off WD Dimension 73 g Center Width 3 Neo 6 Music h Center Image 3 Ww a Surr Mode Analog PCM Changes the surround mode for when 2 channel analog PCM signals are input PLII Movie Select when you want to enable the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie listening mode PLII
188. sten Turn on the corresponding com ponent and play the media 3 Adjust the volume TX NR801 Adjusting the main volume adjusts the vol TX NR801E ume level of all the speakers connected to the TX NR801 TX NR801E together If YN headphones are connected this also adjusts the volume heard from the headphone J speakers To adjust the volume either press the VOL A V buttons on the remote control ler or turn the MASTER VOLUME dial To increase the volume turn the dial clock wise to decrease the volume turn the dial counterclockwise The volume can be set from 0 to 100 or ce 81 to 18 dB Hint The TX NR801 TX NR801E is designed for home theater environment and has wider volume range enabling fine volume adjustment This allows you to set the volume at your preferred level easily MASTER VOLUME Remote controller Temporarily turning off the sound Use the MUTING button to temporarily turn off the sound immediately Press the MUTING button on the remote controller When pressed Muting is displayed on the TX NR801 TX NR801E Press the MUT ING button again to turn the sound back on Listening with headphones Remote controller MUTING To listen with headphones plug a pair of headphones with a standard stereo plug into the PHONES jack on the TX NR801 TX NRS801E front panel When you connect headphones no sound will be heard from the speakers When the headphones are unplu
189. t URWNE MG ENTER Quit SETUP 4 Use the 4 and cursor buttons to select the sub menu that you want to enter and then press the ENTER button 5 Use the A and Y cursor buttons to select an item and then use the lt and cursor buttons to set the desired value 6 Press the SETUP button to return to the main menu Enjoying Net Audio Continued Music Server Sub menu 2 1 Music Server Input NET A a Select Server My PC ABCDE 0K mm Quit SETUP a Select Server Select a network server that exists on the network mark appears to the servers detected on the network If there is a server which does not have mark make sure that the server is operating After selection use the W button to select OK and press the ENTER button to confirm your selection Playback OSD Display Sub menu 2 2 Playback OSD Display Input NET A a Playback OSD Display Full Quit SETUP The Playback OSD Display sub menu allows you to select the way the information on the currently played track appears on the OSD a Playback OSD Display Full Select this when you want to have the OSD dis play the information on the currently played track Simple Displays the current track information sum mary in two lines Off Select this when you do not want to have the infor mation displayed on the OSD Hint Procedures for the ot
190. t Analog and back to Auto The Auto audio mode is recommended for normal circumstances Remote controller AUDIO SEL Auto automatic detection With this setting the TX NR801 TX NR801E automatically detects whether the input signal is digital or analog When a digital signal is not input then the analog signal is played This setting only appears if a digital input is selected for the Digital Input setting at Setup Menu Input Setup Menu gt Digital Setup Sub menu See pages 36 37 Multich Multichannel Select this setting to play back the input from the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT port This setting only appears if Yes is selected for the Multichannel setting at Setup Menu gt Input Setup Menu gt Multichannel Setup Sub menu See pages 37 38 Analog Select this setting to play back the input from a source component connected to analog audio input jacks With this setting even if a digital signal is input from the same component only the analog signal will be output Adjusting the bass and treble You can adjust the bass and treble levels at the Setup Menu Audio Adjust Menu Tone Control Sub menu See page 54 The treble level affects the front left and right speakers and the center speaker The bass level affects the front left and right speakers the center speaker and the subwoofer For multichannel sources these dials will not work if the tone control is set to D
191. t at the TX NR801 TX NR801E This allows you to control components that are out of sight for example in a cabinet Since you don t have to enter any special codes or do any programming RI allows you to control these components quickly and easily See page 26 for connection information Note To use the R I function you must make an FRI connec tion and an analog RCA phono connection between the AV component and your TX NR801 TX NR801E even if they are connected digitally MODE buttons 7 Press the MODE button e When operating the Onkyo cassette tape deck press the RCVR MODE button e When operating the Onkyo DVD player press the DVD MODE button e When operating the Onkyo CD player press the CD MODE button e When operating the Onkyo MD player press the SAT MD MODE button Point the remote controller at the TX NR801 TX NR801E and press the desired operation button DVD mode ON STANDBY ON Turns DVD player on and off STANDBY Turns DVD player off Some sets may not respond to this button In this case use the ON button to put the DVD player in the standby state SETUP Displays the OSD of the DVD player RETURN lt DVD Aly lt gt Moves cursor in the OSD Menu of the DVD player E MODE ENTER Enter button for the OSD Menu of the DVD player iVE AIN SETUP RETURN Return b
192. t generates uses and can radiate radio fre quency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio com munications 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 recep tion 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For Canadian Models NOTE THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COM PLIES 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 Mod le Canadien REMARQUE CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A LA NORME NMB 003 DU CANADA Sur les mod les dont la fiche est polaris e ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELEC TRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND For European Models Declaration of Conformity We ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS
193. tdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna as shown Outdoor antenna aerial Insulated antenna cable AM loop antenna th 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 15 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 r
194. ternet Radio Service pro vides tuning information allowing you to select from a large number of stations You can find Internet Radio Stations based on your interests musical taste language and location When Genres is selected Allow a few moment until the Genre menu appears When the main list of genres appears use the 4 W buttons to select the genre desired Pressing the ENTER button brings up the sub list of the genre you selected which prompts you to further select one of the items using the 4 W buttons When Location is selected The list containing names of countries appears Use the buttons to select the desired item When Language is selected The list of languages appears Use the A V buttons to select your desired item If no list is found No List appears You can return from this screen to the previous selection screen by pressing the lt q button Press the ENTER button You are presented with a list of radio sta tion names Use the 4 buttons to select one of the radio stations You can return to the previous step by pressing the lt q button Enjoying Net Audio Continued 7 Press the ENTER button Buffering starts with the following mes sage displayed When the buffering is complete the TX NR801 TX NR801E starts playback of the broadcast Note If you are connected to the Internet via a slow link such as a dial up connection rather than a broadband link v
195. ton on the remote controller 65 66 Enjoying Music in the Remote Zone The TX NR801 TX NR801E allows you to watch and listen to two separate input sources at the same time This allows you to for example place speakers and a television in two different rooms so that two or more people can enjoy two different movies at the same time The room where the TX NR801 TX NR801E is actually located is referred to as the main room while the separate room is referred to as the remote zone Zone 2 In addi tion the IR IN OUT terminal of the TX NR801 TX NR801E allows you to control the TX NR801 TX NR801E from the remote zone Zone 2 with the remote controller even though the remote zone is physi cally separated Note ZONE 2 is analog only Digital signals are not output If no sound is heard from the selected input source check if the component is connected to the analog inputs Connecting the Remote Zone Zone 2 Speakers and the Monitor or Projector When you use the 5 1 channel speaker system for the main room the unused terminals for the surround back speaker or the surround back pre out can be used for the remote zone Zone 2 Use the SURR BACK ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals when you want to connect the speakers for the remote zone Zone 2 directly to the TX NR801 TX NR801E Use the SURR BACK ZONE 2 PREOUT terminals when you want to connect the power amplifier or pre main amplifier for dynamic sound When using the SURR BA
196. ton to enter the number After all the necessary numbers are entered the TX NR801 TX NR801E exits the number entry mode 5 1 IP Address a DHCP AUTO IP b IP Address 192 168 9 10 c SUBNET Mask 1255 255 255 d Gateway 1192 On 0 0 168 3 1 DNS Server 6 16t 192 168 9 1 fand Os Gs 0u 0 Enjoying Net Audio Continued a DHCP AUTO IP Sets whether the network setting is configured automat ically or not On The network setting will be configured automati cally When you set this option to On the values for b through f will be assigned using DHCP Off The network setting is configured manually b IP Address You will enter this value when you set the a DHCP AUTO IP setting above to Off Enter the IP address assigned to your TX NR801 TX NR801E If your TX NR801 TX NR801E is directly connected with an xDSL modem or terminal adapter be sure to enter the static IP address exactly as specified by your ISP Specify the IP address within the range below Net Tune Central cannot be used with IP addresses out of the ranges below CLASS A 10 0 0 0 10 255 255 255 CLASS B 172 16 0 0 172 31 255 255 CLASS C 192 168 0 0 192 168 255 255 Because the most of the commercially available routers are set to a CLASS C IP address specify a CLASS C IP address for the TX NR801 TX NR801E c SUBNET Mask You will enter this value when you set the a DHCP AUTO IP setting above to Off Enter t
197. trol 2 Input Setup I 2 Surround Speakers 54 3 Audio Adjust i 3 Sound Effect _ __ 4 Preference e 4 Delay e 55 5 Network Setup I 5 LFE Level Basic Menu feel 6 Mono 7 Theater Dimensional 8 Surround M ENTER Quit SETUP Advanced Menu 3 Audio Adjust The Advanced Menu provides fea Ree BE tures such as the Listening Mode ry 9 THX Presets that allow you to customize 10 Mono Movie the output sound for movies and 11 Enhance wa 12 Orchestra music just the way you like and the 13 Unplugged AV Sync Setup that allows you to 14 Studio Mix 15 TV Logic ___ ___ adjust for discrepancies between the default video and audio timing 28 Setup Menu Continued OSD Advanced Menu Hardware Setup Speaker Setup Input Setup Audio Adjust Preference Network Setup Basic Menu UBWNRO M ENTER Quit SETUP Front panel dispaly Main menu Navigating Through the Setup Menu You can change settings in the Setup Menu using the buttons on the front panel and on the remote controller The buttons on the remote controller correspond to those on the TX NR801 TX NR801E as shown below 1 Speaker Setup W 1 Speaker Config 2 Speaker Distance 3 Level Calibration IG ENTER Quit SETUP
198. u to perform miscellaneous settings for the TX NR801 TX NR801E A lt gt SETUP Advanced Menu Hardware Setup Speaker Setup Input Setup Audio Adjust fireterence Network Setup Basic Menu m4 Preference UBWNRO H Volume Setup N Headphones Level MW ENTER Quit SETUP 3 0SD Setup 4 0SD Position G ENTER Quit SETUP The illustrations used here represent the remote controller When you perform the procedures on the TX NR801 TX NR801E use the corresponding buttons on the front panel 1 First press the RCVR button and then press the SETUP button to display the main menu on the monitor and front dis play When the Basic Menu is displayed select Advanced Menu using the amp and W cursor buttons and press the ENTER button to display the Advanced Menu 2 Use the A and Y cursor buttons to select 4 Preference and then press the ENTER button The Preference menu appears 3 Use the A and cursor buttons to select an item and then press the ENTER button 4 Use the A and cursor buttons to select an item and then use the lt q and gt cursor buttons to set the desired value 5 Press the SETUP button to return to the main menu Volume Setup Sub menu This sub menu allows you to make various settings con cerning the volume control of the TX NR801 TX N
199. und right speaker to your normal listening position This can be set between 1 and 30 feet in 0 5 feet increments between 0 3 and 9 meters in 0 15 meter increments f Surr Back R Set the distance from the surround back right speaker to your normal listening position This can be set between 1 and 30 feet in 0 5 feet increments between 0 3 and 9 meters in 0 15 meter increments g Surr Back L Set the distance from the surround back left speaker to your normal listening position This can be set between 1 and 30 feet in 0 5 feet increments between 0 3 and 9 meters in 0 15 meter increments Note If the Surr Back Zone 2 setting in the Surr Back Zone 2 Sub menu of the Hardware Setup Menu is set to Zone 2 then the Surr Back R and Surr Back L settings will not be displayed h Surr Left Set the distance from the surround left speaker to your normal listening position This can be set between 1 and 30 feet in 0 5 feet increments between 0 3 and 9 meters in 0 15 meter increments i Subwoofer Set the distance from the subwoofer to your normal listening position This can be set between 1 and 30 feet in 0 5 feet increments between 0 3 and 9 meters in 0 15 meter increments Level Calibration Sub menu Use this sub menu to set the volume for each speaker so that each volume is heard by the listener at the same level This is especially important for speaker layouts where the left and right speakers are at different di
200. ur that may adversely affect the opera tion of other devices To prevent this do not plug the TX NR801 TX NR801E into the same circuit used by sensitive equipment e g computers STANDBY ON button 27 If pressed with the POWER switch turned on with the receiver plugged in for USA Canadian and Aus tralian models the TX NR801 TX NR801E turns on and the display lights up If pressed again the TX NR801 TX NR80I1E returns to the standby state In the standby state the display is turned off and the TX NR801 TX NR801E cannot be operated STANDBY indicator 7 27 Lights when the TX NR801 TX NR801E is in the standby state and when a signal is received from the remote controller AUDIO SELECTOR button 41 65 Press to select the type of audio input signal DIRECT PURE AUDIO buiton 41 39 65 Press to switch between the direct and pure audio listening modes Remote control sensor 7 DISPLAY button 41 Press to display information about the current input source signal Each time you press the DISPLAY button the screen changes to show you different information concerning the input signal DIMMER button Other than European models 40 Press to set the brightness of the front display There are three settings available normal dark and very dark The brightness of the front display can also be changed using the remote controller RT PTY TP button European models only 49 This button is only available on Europea
201. ure ratio Image rejection ratio USA amp Canadian models Other models IF rejection ratio Signal to noise ratio Mono Stereo Alternate channel attenuation Selectivity AM suppression ratio Total harmonic distortion Mono Stereo Frequency response Stereo separation AM Tuning range USA amp Canadian models Other than worldwide models Worldwide models Usable sensitivity Image rejection ratio IF rejection ratio Signal to noise ratio Total harmonic distortion GENERAL Power supply USA amp Canadian models European amp Australian mod els Some Asian models Worldwide models Power consumption USA amp Canadian models Other models Dimensions W x H x D Weight USA amp Canadian models Other models 87 50 108 00 MHz 100 kHz steps 87 50 108 00 MHz 50 kHz steps 11 2 dBf 1 0 pV 75 Q IHF 0 9 uV 75 Q DIN 17 2 dBf 2 0 pV 75 Q IHF 23 uV 75 Q DIN 17 2 dBf 2 0 uV 75 Q 37 2 dBf 20 0 uV 75 Q 2 0 dB 40 dB 85 dB 90 dB 76 dB 70 dB Mono 55 dB 50 dB DIN 50 dB 0 2 0 3 30 Hz 15 kHz 1 0 dB 45 dB at 1 kHz 30 dB at 100 Hz 10 kHz 530 1 710 kHz 10 kHz steps 522 1 611 kHz 9 kHz steps 522 1 611 kHz 9 kHz steps or 530 1 710 kHz 10 kHz steps 30 uV 40 dB 40 dB 40 dB 0 7 AC 120 V 60 Hz AC 230 240 V 50 Hz AC 220 230 V 50 60 Hz AC 220 230 V and 120 V switch able 50 60 Hz 8 1A 655 W 435 x 175 x 459 mm 17 1 8 x 6 7 8 x
202. urns off release both buttons The SEND LEARN indicator lights again 4 Within 30 seconds enter the 3 digit code The SEND LEARN indicator slowly flashes twice If the SEND LEARN indicator quickly flashes three times then either a mistaken 3 digit code was entered or an incorrect operation was performed If this occurs return to step 3 5 Press the button that you programmed and check if the system operates cor rectly If the component does not operate properly return to step 3 and repeat the steps above e If it still does not operate properly program the command directly from the other remote con troller normally See page 86 When entering the code of Onkyo DVD players There are three SETTING numbers Choose the SET TING number according to how you will be using the DVD player No 601 613 These codes are for operating the Onkyo DVD player by pointing the remote controller directly at it either because it does not have an R I terminal or it does but you are not connecting it with an RI cable First enter 601 and if it does not operate properly enter 613 No 600 This code is for Onkyo DVD players that have an R I terminal that you are connecting to the TX NR801 TX NR801E with an RI cable You will then operate the DVD player by pointing the remote controller at the remote control sensor on the TX NR801 TX NR801E You do not need to enter this code because it is factory preset However if the code has been chang
203. ut source buttons 666 On the remote controller after pressing 656 65666 the RCVR button use the INPUT SELECTOR button 2 Start playback on the device you selected for input 3 Choose the listening mode TX NR801 Use the listening mode buttons on the TX NR801E TX NR801 TX NR801E or the remote controller The available listening modes depend on W the input signal you selected For details see Relationship between input source Remote and listening mode on page 45 controller 1 2 ABC 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7PQRS 8TUV DIRECT PURE AUDIO DIRECT PURE A button Changes the listening mode for the signal type that is currently being input from the selected input source to the Direct listening mode or Pure Audio listening mode When you use the buttons on the TX NR801 TX NR801E for this operation with each press of this button you can switch between Direct and Pure Audio When you select PURE AUDIO the video signal is interrupted resulting in a blacked out screen and the PURE AUDIO indicator lights up Note When you are using the remote zone Zone 2 the Pure Audio will not work STEREO button Changes the listening mode for the signal type that is currently being input from the selected input source to the Stereo listening mode SURROUND SURR button Changes the listening mode for the signal type that is currently being input from the selected input source to the surround mode that matches the
204. utton for the OSD Menu of the DVD player KANAI TOPMENUOr 7 DISC Hvo AN MENU Displays menu screens recorded on DVD media TOP cal MENU DISC Selects disc in DVD changer gees ieee AUDIO SEL Sel io or K if he DVD SUBTITLE UDIO elects audio or anguage track if recorded on the S4 DVD ANGLE Selects a camera angle if recorded on the DVD operation SUBTITLE Selects subtitle language if recorded on the DVD buttons SEARCH Searches for location on disc to start playback RANDOM Random playback KI Chapter Track down col Chapter Track up SEARCH Play Stop Note lt lt Fast reverse When operating an Onkyo DVD o gt Fast forward player directly with the remote E Pause controller without connecting the f Z Opens closes the disc tray R I terminals pre program 4 0 1to9 10 Numeric keys ming is necessary See page 82 i VOL A V Adjusts volume at TX NR801 TX NR801E MUTING Activates muting function at TX NR801 TX NR801E Operating Onkyo Products Using the Remote Controller Continued TAPE MODE CD MODE MD MODE operation buttons CD MODE VOLA V nea E Es MUTING ey CD Ws operation buttons Zoe SATA D VOLA V i MD Taian buttons Turns on and off the compact disc Turns on and off MD player same as ON player same as STANDBY button on STANDBY button on the remote con the re
205. y and should not be connected Connecting a Cassette Tape Deck MD Recorder DAT Deck or CD Recorder TAPE POTAE AUDIO out AUDIO N er 3 MD recorder DAT deck Cassette tape MD recorder or CD 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 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 gt 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 th
206. y output to the digital out puts and analog input signals are only output from the analog outputs There is no conversion from digital to analog or vice versa When connecting CD players and other digital components do not connect only the digital terminals but the analog ones as well There are some restrictions on recording digital sig nals When making digital recordings consult the instruction manual that came with your digital record ing equipment e g MD recorder or DAT deck to know what restrictions are imposed e You cannot record the source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT connector e When listening to music in the remote zone you can record the music or video that is being played in the main zone e If you select FM or AM with the TUNER input source button when the recording source is set to AM or FM the output for the recording source also changes to AM or FM To Record an Input Source Signal Different from that You are Currently Watching Listening Follow the procedure given below to record an input source signal different from that which you are listening to or watching at the time of recording 1 RA Press the REC OUT button 2 Within 8 seconds press the input source selector button of the input source signal that you wish to record The signal from the selected input source is now output to the TAPE OUT VIDEO 1 OUT and VIDEO 2 OUT outputs for recording 3 Start recording at the recording
207. y the main menu Press the SETUP button on the front panel or SETUP button on the remote controller to display the main menu on the monitor and front display When the Basic Menu is displayed select Advanced Menu using the amp and cursor buttons and press the ENTER button to display the Advanced Menu 2 Use the A and cursor buttons to select 3 Audio Adjust and then press the ENTER button The Audio Adjust menu appears 3 Use the A and cursor buttons to select an item and then press the ENTER button 4 Use the A and cursor buttons to select an item and then use the lt q and cursor buttons to set the desired value 5 Press the SETUP button to exit Press the RETURN button to return to the previ ous menu Adjusting the Audio Delay Delay Sub menu This sub menu gives you various ways to adjust the tim ing of the audio output from the speakers to give certain soundfield effects or to adjust for unwanted asynchro nous video and audio tracks This sub menu does not appear if Direct is selected as the listening mode This setting is not available when you select Multichan nel 57 Audio Adjust Advanced Continued 3 4 Delay a A V Sync 0 0ms Relative Delay b Center 0 O0msad c Surr L R 0 0ms d Surr Back 0 Oms wm Quit SETUP a A V Sync If a digital signal processor is connected there may be times when the
208. yed are DVD VIDEO 1 to VIDEO 5 Last Valid and DVD VIDEO 1 5 Select either the video signal from the VIDEO or S VIDEO terminal for each video input Last Valid Select to have the video of the previous input source continued For example if the selected For example when you connect the DVD player to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 jacks select DVD as input source and set b Component Video to INPUT 2 Available component video inputs are INPUT 1 INPUT 2 VIDEO Last Valid and None INPUT 1 The video signals from devices connected to the INPUT 1 of the COMPONENT VIDEO input banks are used INPUT 2 The video signals from devices connected to the INPUT 2 of the COMPONENT VIDEO input banks are used VIDEO The video signals assigned in the a Video sub menu setting are used This option is useful when no devices are connected to the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 of the COMPONENT VIDEO input banks Last Valid enables the source last selected Select to have the video of the previous input source continued None No video signals are assigned When you select None the OSD screen disappears If you want to change this setting later on use the front panel display on the TX NR801 TX NR801E Valid only when the PAL format is used in an area other than USA Canada and Australia Note When the model is for USA Canada or Austra lia a

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