TX-sr800 Manual

Contents
AV Receiver
Before using 2
TX-SR800
Instruction Manual Facilities and connections 8
Setup and operation 29
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver.

Please read this manual thoroughly before making Remote controller 61
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.
Appendix 73
E
WARNING: WARNING AVIS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR
MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
CAUTION: “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
SERVICE PERSONNEL. (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be
should be read before the appliance is operated. routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention
should be retained for future reference. to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the they exit from the appliance.
operating instructions should be adhered to. 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions system is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna or
should be followed. cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810
5. Cleaning – Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides in-
cleaning. The appliance should be cleaned only as recom- formation with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup-
mended by the manufacturer. porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-
6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of an-
the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards. tenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
7. Water and Moisture – Do not use the appliance near water –for requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry 15. Lightning – For added protection for the appliance during a
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
8. Accessories – Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart, long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and discon-
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing nect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the the appliance due to lightning and power-line surges.
appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 16. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be lo-
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. cated in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
Any mounting of the appliance should follow the light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
manufacturer’s instructions, and or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme
should use a mounting accessory care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or
PORTABLE CART WARNING
recommended by the manufac- circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
turer. 17. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,
9. An appliance and cart combina- or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk
tion should be moved with care. of fire or electric shock.
Quick stops, excessive force, and 18. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind
uneven surfaces may cause the S3125A into the appliance through openings as they may touch danger-
appliance and cart combination to ous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
overturn. electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided 19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous volt-
and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not age or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked personnel.
by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. The appliance should not be placed in a built-in instal- 20. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the appliance form the
lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
provided. There should be free space of at least 20 cm (8 in.) under the following conditions:
and an opening behind the appliance. A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
11. Power Sources – The appliance should be operated only from appliance,
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water,
are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult D. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the
your appliance dealer or local power company. operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
12. Grounding or Polarization – The appliance may be equipped covered by the operating instructions as an improper ad-
with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one justment of other controls may result in damage and will
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to restore the appliance to its normal operation,
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the E. If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way,
plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace and
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
polarized plug. mance – this indicates a need for service.
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21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be FIGURE 1:
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to the ANTENNA
LEAD IN
appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to WIRE
determine that the appliance is in proper operation condition. GROUND

CLAMP
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted
ANTENNA
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
24. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat
ELECTRIC
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appli- SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
25. Liquid Hazards – The appliance shall not be exposed to drip- GROUND CLAMPS
ping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
vases shall be placed on the appliance. S2898A (NEC ART 250, PART H)
Precautions
1. Recording Copyright For U.S. models
Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is Note to CATV system installer:
illegal without permission of the copyright holder. This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s at-
2. AC Fuse tention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for
The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station. shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close
3. Care to the point of cable entry as practical.
From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the FCC Information for User
cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a
weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and CAUTION:
wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemi- party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
cal solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove operate the equipment.
the panel lettering. NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
4. Power for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
WARNING These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
The voltage of the available power supply differs according to installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa-
230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel. tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-
to local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the volt- ence by one or more of the following measures:
age of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
For British models • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
IMPORTANT help.
The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the fol-
lowing code: For Canadian models
Blue : Neutral NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES
Brown : Live WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals
in your plug, proceed as follows: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
which is marked with the letter N or colored black. Modèle pour les Canadien
The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or colored red. REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA
CLASSE B EST CON-FORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU
IMPORTANT CANADA.
A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be
replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DIS-
POSED 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.
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Contents
Before using Miscellaneous connections ............................. 26
Connecting for remote control ( ) .............................. 26
Important Safeguards ......................................... 2
Connecting the power cords from other devices ........... 26
Precautions ......................................................... 3
Connecting to devices with analog multi channel output .... 27
Contents .............................................................. 4
Connecting auxiliary power amplifier ........................... 27
Features ............................................................... 6
Connecting the power ...................................... 28
Supplied accessories ......................................... 6 Turning on the power ..................................................... 28
Before using this unit ......................................... 7 Turning on the power from the remote controller ......... 28
Setting the voltage selector (Worldwide models only) ... 7
Installing the remote controller batteries ......................... 7
Setup and operation
Using the remote controller .............................................. 7
Enjoying music or videos with the TX-SR800 ... 29
Basic operation ............................................................... 29
Facilities and connections To change the display of the input source from TAPE to MD .... 29
Index parts and facilities .................................... 8 Temporarily turning off the sound ................................. 30
Front panels ...................................................................... 8 Adjusting the bass and treble ......................................... 30
Front panel display ......................................................... 10 Listening with headphones ............................................. 30
Remote controller ........................................................... 11 Using the sleep time (remote controller only) ............... 30
Rear panel ....................................................................... 13 Changing the listening mode .......................................... 31
Connecting to Audio/Video equipment .......... 14 Switching the display ..................................................... 32
Connecting your audio components .............................. 15 Adjusting the brightness of the front display ................ 32
Connecting your video components .............................. 16 Temporarily changing the speaker output levels ........... 32
Connecting speakers ....................................... 20 Changing the audio mode ............................................... 33
Ideal speaker configuration ............................................ 20 Enjoying the multichannel output .................................. 33
Minimum speaker configuration for surround sound Listening to Radio Broadcasts ........................ 34
playback .................................................................. 20 Tuning into a radio station ............................................. 34
Speaker placement .......................................................... 20 Listening to a stereo radio station (FM mode) .............. 34
Connecting speakers ....................................................... 21 Presetting a radio station ................................................ 35
Using the speaker labels ................................................. 21 Selecting a preset radio station ...................................... 35
Connecting antennas ....................................... 22 Erasing a preset radio station ......................................... 35
Assembling the AM loop antenna .................................. 22
Enjoying music in the remote zone ................ 36
Connecting the AM antenna cable ................................. 22 Using the buttons on the TX-SR800 .............................. 36
Connecting the included antennas ................................. 22 Using the remote controller ............................................ 36
Connecting an FM outdoor antenna ............................... 23 Adjusting the volume for the remote zone .................... 36
Connecting an AM outdoor antenna .............................. 23
Recording a source .......................................... 37
Directional linkage ......................................................... 23
To record the input source signal you are currently
Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 Ω antenna adapter watching or listening to .......................................... 37
(For all models other than USA & Canadian models) ..... 23
To record an input source signal different from that you
Connecting the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers .... 24 are currently watching or listening to ..................... 37
When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS Recording the video from one source and the audio from
terminals .................................................................. 24 another ..................................................................... 38
When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals ....... 24 Setup Menu........................................................ 39
Connecting the TX-SR800 to the monitor for the remote zone .. 24 Navigating through the Setup Menu .............................. 40
Operating components not reached by the Hardware Setup ................................................. 41
remote controller signals (IR IN/OUT) ....... 25
0. Hardware Setup Menu ............................................. 41
If the remote controller signal does not reach the TX-
0-1. Speaker Impedance Sub-menu ............................... 41
SR800 remote sensor .............................................. 25
0-2. Surr Back/Zone 2 Sub-menu .................................. 41
If the remote controller signal does not reach other
0-3. IR IN Setup Sub-menu ............................................ 42
components ............................................................. 25
0-4. AM Frequency Step Sub-menu (Worldwide model
Only) ....................................................................... 42
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Contents
Speaker Setup ................................................... 43 Programming the commands of remote controllers

1. Speaker Setup Menu ................................................ 43 for other devices into the remote controller ..... 69
1-1. Speaker Config Sub-menu ...................................... 43 Programming procedure ................................................. 69
1-2. Speaker Distance Sub-menu ................................... 44 Erasing the programmed command from one button .... 70
1-3. Level Calibration Sub-menu ................................... 45 Erasing all the commands programmed under a MODE
button ....................................................................... 70
Input Setup ........................................................ 46
2. Input Setup Menu ..................................................... 46 Using the macro function ................................ 71
2-1. Digital Setup Sub-menu .......................................... 46 What is the macro function? ....................................... 71
2-2. Multichannel Setup Sub-menu ............................... 47 Programming the macro ................................................. 71
2-3. Video Setup Sub-menu ........................................... 48 Executing the macro ....................................................... 71
2-4. Character Input Sub-menu ...................................... 49 Erasing a macro from the MACRO 1 (or 2) button ...... 72
2-5. IntelliVolume Sub-menu ......................................... 49 Erasing all commands and macros that have been
programmed ............................................................ 72
2-6. Listening Mode Preset Sub-menu .......................... 50
Audio Adjust ...................................................... 53
Appendix
3. Audio Adjust Setup Menu ........................................ 53
3-1. Tone Control Sub-menu .......................................... 53
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 73
POWER .......................................................................... 73
3-2. Surround Speakers Sub-menu ................................ 53
SPEAKERS .................................................................... 73
3-3. Sound Effect Sub-menu .......................................... 54
FM/AM TUNER ............................................................. 73
3-4. Delay Sub-menu ...................................................... 54
VIDEO and AUDIO ....................................................... 74
3-5. LFE Level Sub-menu .............................................. 55
REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................ 74
3-6. Mono Sub-menu ...................................................... 55
OTHER ........................................................................... 74
3-7. Theater Dimensional Sub-menu ............................. 55
If one of the messages shown below appears ................ 75
3-8. Surround Sub-menu ................................................ 56
3-9. THX Sub-menu ....................................................... 57 Specifications ................................................... 76
3-10. 3-11. 3-12. 3-13. 3-14. 3-15. Mono Movie/Enhanced 7/
Orchestra/Unplugged/Studio Mix /TV Logic Sub-menu .... 57
Preference ......................................................... 59
4. Preference Menu ....................................................... 59
4-1. Volume Setup Sub-menu ........................................ 59
4-2. Headphones Level Setup Sub-menu ....................... 60
4-3. OSD Setup Sub-menu ............................................. 60
4-4. OSD Position Sub-menu ......................................... 60
Remote controller
Using remote controller ................................... 61
Overview ........................................................................ 61
Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck ...................... 61
Controlling an Onkyo DVD player ................................ 62
Controlling an Onkyo CD player ................................... 63
Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder ............................... 64
Entering a pre-programming code .................. 65
Learning a pre-programming code ................................. 65
Pre-programming codes ................................................. 66
Operating your programmed remote controller .... 67
DVD MODE (DVD Player Mode) ................................ 67
SAT MODE (Satellite Tuner Mode) .............................. 67
CABLE MODE (Cable Mode) ....................................... 67
VCR MODE (VCR Mode) ............................................. 68
TV MODE (TV Mode) ................................................... 68
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Features
Amplifier Features FM/AM Tuner Features
■ 100 Watts per channel min. RMS. into 8 Ω 2 ■ 40 FM/AM random presets
channel driven, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more ■ FM auto tuning
than 0.08 % total harmonic distorrtion (FTC )
■ 2 × 160 Watts into 6 Ω, 1,000 Hz (EIAJ ) Other Performance Features
■ 7 Channel Amplifier ■ VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) for L/C/
■ Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) R channels (Other than US & Canadian models
■ Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry and Australian models)
■ IntelliVolume
■ 192 kHz/24 Bit D/A Converters (except for
Surround Back L/R) ■ Character Input
■ Zone-2 Capability ■ Powerful backlit/preprogrammed learning
remote with macro and mode-key LEDs
Audio/Video Features * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
■ THX® Surround EX® “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” “Surround EX” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
■ THX Select Certified • “Theater-Dimensional” is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.
■ Dolby®* Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro • Lucasfilm THX and THX are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Logic II THX Ltd. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.
• Re-Equalization and the “Re-EQ” logo are trademarks of THX Ltd.
■ DTS, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Manufactured under license of THX Ltd.
DTS Neo:6, and DTS 96/24 • Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat.
No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide
■ Theater-DimensionalTM Virtual Surround Mode patents issued and pending. “DTS,” “DTS-ES Extended Surround” and
■ Non-Scaling Configuration “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996, 2000
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
■ Onscreen displays (Basic Menu/Advanced Menu) • Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.
■ 2 Wideband Component-Video Inputs/1 Output • Niles is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.
■ Composite to S-Video Conversion

THX Select
■ 6 S-Video Inputs/3 Outputs Before any home theatre component can be THX Select
■ 6 Assignable Digital Inputs (3 optical/3 Coaxial), certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality and
1 outputs, and 1 Digital Input (optical) performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX
Select logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theatre
■ Pre Out Terminals for Front L/R, Center, products you purchase will give you superb performance for
Surround L/R, Surround back L/R or Zone 2 L/R many years to come. THX Select requirements define
hundreds of parameters, including power amplifier
and Subwoofer performance, and pre-amplifier performance and operation
for both digital and analog domains. THX Select receivers
also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode,
see page 52) which accurately translate film soundtracks for
home theater playback.
Supplied accessories
Check that the following accessories are supplied with the TX-SR800.
The following accessories may be available
depending on the area which it was purchased.
AM loop antenna × 1 FM indoor antenna × 1 Conversion plug × 1

(Use this plug if the power cord plug of the
TX-SR800 does not fit your AC outlet. Shape
may vary depending on the area which it was
Front
Left
Front
Right
Surround
Front
Center
Zone 2
Right
Left
SP-B / Zone 2
Left
SP-B / Zone 2
Left
Front
Right
SP-B / Zone 2
Right
Left
Surround
Left
Surround
Right
Surround
Right
Center
Zone 2
Left
SP-B / Zone 2
Right
Surround Back
Left
Zone 2
Left
Surround Back
Left
Surround Back
Right
Surround Back
Right
Zone 2
Right
purchased.)
Surround Back
Surround Back
Surround Back
Surround Back
SP-B / Zone 2
SP-B / Zone 2
SP-B / Zone 2
SP-B / Zone 2
Surround
Surround
Surround
Surround
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Center
Center
Right
Right
Right
Right
Right
Right
Right
Right
Right
Right
Front
Front
Front
Front
Left
Left
Left
Left
Left
Left
Left
Left
Left
Left
1
2
3
Speaker Cable
Remote controller × 1 Speaker cable label × 1 75/300 Ω antenna adapter × 1

Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) × 2 (See page 21.)
6 The alphabet displayed at the end of the product name found in catalogs and on the packages represents the color of this receiver.
Though the color varies, the specifications and operations are the same.
Before using this unit
Setting the voltage selector Using the remote controller
(Worldwide models only)
Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. The
Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector so that you STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from
can set your TX-SR800 to conform with local power supplies. Be the remote controller.
sure to set this switch to match the voltage of the power supply in
your area before plugging in the unit. Remote control sensor
TX-SR800
Determine the proper voltage for your area: 220-230 V or 120 V. If
the preset voltage is not correct for your area, insert a screwdriver
into the groove in the switch and slide the switch all the way to the
top (120 V) or bottom (220-230 V), whichever is appropriate. STANDBY indicator
DIGITAL PRE OUT AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT

INPUT R L ANTENNA VIDEO FRONT SPEAKERS SURR SPEAKERS
COAX FRONT MONITOR OUTPUT
1 OUT Y
R L R L
CAUTION:
SUB CENTER SPEAKER AC OUTLETS
2 AM OUT ZONE 2 PB IMPEDANCE SWITCHED
4 OHMS MIN. OR TOTAL 100W MAX.
R L
6 OHMS MIN.
SURR /SPEAKER
3 IN DVD PR SEE
SURR INSTRUCTION
BACK/ R L MANUAL FOR
OPT INPUT 1
ZONE 2
FM CORRECT
1 OUT Y
75 SETTINGS.
VIDEO 1
2
FRONT
SUB
R
MULTI CH
INPUT
L
CENTER
AUDIO
R L
IN PB
VOLTAGE 30˚
3
SURR
PHONO OUT
VIDEO 2
PR
INPUT 2
SELECTOR CENTER SPEAKER
R SURR BACK/
ZONE 2 SPEAKERS
L
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
30˚
Approx. 16 feet
CD IN Y 120V
DIGITAL IR
OUTPUT
R L AV RECEIVER
OUT IN
OPT IN VIDEO 3 PB MODEL NO. TX-SR 800 220-230V
SURR REMOTE
BACK CONTROL
TAPE
GND R
AUDIO
L
IN
R
AUDIO
L
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO 4
S VIDEO
PR
120V
OUT
(5 meters)
220-230V
SEND/LEARN indicator
Installing the remote controller batteries Notes:

• Make sure that the remote control sensor is not subject to strong
1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing it light such as direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light for it
and sliding it in the direction shown by the arrow may prevent proper operation of the remote controller.
below. • Using another remote controller in the same room or using the
TX-SR800 near equipment that uses infrared rays may cause
2. Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3) batteries into the battery operational interference.
compartment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram • Do not put objects on the remote controller. Its buttons may be
pressed by mistake and drain the batteries.
(positive (+) and negative (–) symbols) inside the
battery compartment. • Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored glass.
Placing the TX-SR800 behind such doors may prevent proper
remote controller operation.
3. After the batteries are installed and seated correctly,
• If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the
replace the compartment cover.
remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate.
1 2 3
Notes:
• Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of
batteries.
• To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the remote controller
will not be used for a long time.
• Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from
corrosion. If the remote controller does not operate smoothly,
remove the old batteries and replace them both with two new AA
batteries.
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Index parts and facilities
Front panels
(USA and Canadian models)
DISPLAY DIMMER REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF

MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
SETUP
TUNING
ENTER
STANDBY
RETURN
PRESET
DIRECT / PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND THX DSP MEMORY FM MODE A-FORM LISTENING MODE MEMORY
PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING
CLEAR
ZONE 2 ( GRN )
PHONES REC ( RED ) VIDEO 5 INPUT
AUDIO DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 TAPE TUNER PHONO CD
SELECTOR
VCR 1 VCR 2
DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R
TX-SR800
(Other than USA and Canadian models)

MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
SETUP
TUNING
ENTER
STANDBY
POWER RETURN
PRESET
ON OFF
CLEAR
ZONE 2 ( GRN )
SELECTOR
VCR 1 VCR 2
TX-SR800
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For further operational instructions, see the pages indicated in FM MODE button [34]
brackets [ ].
Press to change the stereo mode from AUTO to MONO and vice
versa. Each time this button is pressed, the AUTO indication turns
POWER switch (for all models other than USA and on and off indicating the current mode. If you are listening to an FM
Canadian models) [28] radio station in stereo and the sound cuts out or there is a great deal of
Press to turn on and off the main power supply for the TX-SR800. noise, switch from AUTO to MONO.
When the TX-SR800 is turned on with the POWER switch, the
STANDBY indicator lights. TUNING / , PRESET / , cursor buttons ( / / / )
• Before turning on the power, check to make sure that all cords [34, 35, 40]
are properly connected. To tune into a radio station, press the TUNING / buttons. The
• When the power is turned on, a sudden surge of current will tuner frequency is displayed in the front display and it can be changed
occur that may adversely affect the operation of other devices. in 100-kHz(or 50-kHz) increments for FM and 10-kHz (or 9-kHz)
To prevent this, do not plug the TX-SR800 into the same circuit increments for AM.
used by sensitive equipment, e.g., computers. When FM is selected as the input source, you can hold down either
the TUNING or button and then release it to activate the auto-
STANDBY/ON button [28] search feature. It will search for a station in the direction of the
button you pressed and stop when it tunes into one. When navigating
If pressed with the POWER switch turned on (with the receiver through the menu settings, these buttons move the cursor up or down
plugged in for US models), the TX-SR800 turns on and the display (or change the highlighted item).
lights up. If pressed again, the TX-SR800 returns to the standby To select a radio station that was stored using the MEMORY button,
state. In the standby state, the display is turned off and the TX- press the PRESET / buttons.
SR800 cannot be operated. When navigating through the menu settings, these buttons select the
value or item that you selected with the TUNING / buttons.
STANDBY indicator [7, 28] When you press the SETUP button, the TUNING and PRESET
Lights when the TX-SR800 is in the standby state and when a signal buttons become cursor buttons to be used for Setup Menu
is received from the remote controller. operations.
AUDIO SELECTOR button [33] REC OUT/ZONE 2/OFF buttons [36-38]

Press to select the type of audio input signal. These buttons allow you to use the TX-SR800 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
Remote control sensor [7]
recording component for recording. Press the ZONE 2 button to
enjoy the output from the TX-SR800 in a different room, which is
DISPLAY button [32] referred to as the remote zone (Zone 2).
Press to display information about the current input source signal. When either button is pressed, the currently selected input source for
Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the screen changes to recording or outputting to the remote zone is displayed in the front
show you different information concerning the input signal. panel display. If “SOURCE” is displayed, then the same input
source as that selected for the main zone will be output.
To select an input source, press the desired button (REC OUT or
DIMMER button [32] ZONE 2) and then press one of the input source button within 8
Press to set the brightness of the front display. There are three seconds. That source will be output for recording or viewing in the
settings available: normal, dark, and very dark. remote zone.
• The brightness of the front display can also be performed using To set the output to the source channel, press the desired button
the remote controller. (REC OUT or ZONE 2) twice in succession. To turn off the output,
press the desired button (REC OUT or ZONE 2) and then press the
OFF button within 8 seconds.
LISTENING MODE buttons [31, 51]
Note:
Press these buttons to select a listening mode for the current input The Rec Out and Zone 2 buttons use the same circuit and therefore
source. cannot be used at the same time. When REC OUT is selected,
DIRECT/PURE AUDIO: Press to switch between the direct and nothing is output to Zone 2. When ZONE 2 is selected, REC OUT is
pure audio listening modes. automatically fixed to SOURCE.
STEREO: Selects for the stereo listening mode.
SURROUND: Selects for the Dolby Pro LogicII, DTS Neo:6,
Dolby Digital, or DTS listening modes. SETUP button [40]
THX: Selects for the THX listening mode. Press to enter the Setup Menu. The OSD Menu will appear on the TV
DSP / : Switches to the DSP mode. monitor as well as the front display on the TX-SR800.
Front display ENTER button [40]

Press to display the screen for the item that is selected in the Setup
MEMORY button [35] Menu.
Press to assign the radio station that you are currently tuned into to a
preset channel or press to delete a previously preset station. RETURN button [40]
When in the Setup Menu, press to go back one level. If pressed while
at the Main Menu, you will exit the Setup Menu.
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MASTER VOLUME dial [29] UPSAMPLING indicator [54]

Use to control the volume in the main zone. The volume for the Lights during upsampling. This function is available when the input
remote zone (Zone 2) is independent. source is Analog/PCM and the listening mode is set to the stereo or
surround mode.
VIDEO 5 INPUT terminals [19]
For connecting a video camera or game device. PHONES jack [30]
This is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones.
Input source buttons and indicators (DVD, VIDEO
1–5, TAPE, TUNER, PHONO, and CD) [29, 36-38] PURE AUDIO indicator [31]
Press these buttons to select the input source for the main zone. Lights during pure audio playback.
To select the input source for the remote zone (Zone 2) or recording
out (Rec Out), first press the ZONE 2 or REC OUT button, and then
press the desired input source button. The input channel with its
indicator lit red is output to REC OUT and the one with its indicator
lit green is output to ZONE 2.
Front panel display
Input signal path indicators Multi function display

Shows from which terminal the input signal is coming. During normal operation, shows the current input source and
volume. When the FM or AM input is selected, shows the frequency
Listening mode or digital input format indicators and preset number. When the DISPLAY button is pressed, shows the
One of these indicators lights to show the format of the current input listening mode and input source format. However, does not show the
source. In addition, one of the listening mode indicators lights to source format when the FM or AM source is selected.
indicate the current listening mode.
Volume display
Tuning indicators Shows the volume level.
TUNED indicator
SLEEP indicator
Lights when a radio station is received.
Lights when the sleep timer is turned on.
AUTO indicator
Lights when receiving FM broadcasts in the stereo mode. Turns
off when placed into the monaural mode.
FM STEREO indicator
Lights when an FM broadcast station is received in stereo.
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Remote controller
The RC-510M is a multi-functional remote controller. The
instructions given here only explain how to use the remote controller
in conjunction with the TX-SR800. To operate the TX-SR800 using
the remote controller, first press the RCVR MODE button to place
the remote controller in the receiver mode.
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SEND/LEARN indicator DISPLAY button [32]

Lights red when signals are sent by the remote controller. It also For changing the display in the front display.
flashes when a button is pressed when the battery power is low.
DIMMER button [32]
ON/STANDBY button [28] Adjusts the display brightness.
ON: Press to turn on the TX-SR800. There are three settings available: normal, dark, and very dark.
STANDBY: Press to place the TX-SR800 in the standby state.
LIGHT button
Be aware that pressing the STANDBY button only places the TX-
SR800 in standby and does not turn the power completely off. Press to turn on and off the lights in the buttons of the remote
controller.
SLEEP button [30]
SETUP button [40]
Press to set the sleep function.
The SLEEP button enables you to set the TX-SR800 to turn off Press to display the Setup Menu on the TV screen and in the display.
automatically after a specified time period. Press again to exit the menu.
MACRO 1, 2 button [71] / / / , ENTER button [40]

Press to program or execute the macro function. 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
MODE buttons and indicators [28, 61]
to the next item.
Press to select the component to be operated by the remote
controller. When a MODE button is pressed, it will light for 8
VOL button [29]
seconds. The selected MODE button will also light whenever any
other operation button is pressed. Press to adjust the volume.
RETURN button [40] TEST button [45]

Press to enter the selected setting and return to the previous menu. This button is used to set the speaker output levels. Use this button in
conjunction with the LEVEL / and CH SEL buttons to calibrate
the speakers levels without entering the Setup Menu.
CH button [35]
Press to select a preset channel for the tuner.
MUTING button [30]
Press to activate the mute function.
CH SEL button [32, 45]
Press to select a speaker channel when adjusting the speaker level.
ZONE 2 button [36]
Press to perform operations on the remote zone.
AUDIO SEL button [33]
Press to select the audio input signal.
LEVEL / buttons [32, 45]

Press to adjust the volume of the speaker selected using the CH SEL
button.
TAPE operation buttons [61]

Press to operate other Onkyo cassette tapedeck connected to the TX-
SR800 using the terminals.
INPUT SELECTOR buttons [29, 36-38]

Press to select an input source.
Same as the input selector buttons on the front panel of the TX-
SR800. The input source for each button is given here. DVD:DVD,
CD:CD, V1:VIDEO1, V2:VIDEO2, V3:VIDEO3, V4:VIDEO4,
V5:VIDEO5, TAP:TAPE, TUN:FM/AM, PH:PHONO.
Listening mode buttons [31, 51]

You can select a listening mode.
Re-EQ button [54, 57]

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

1 OUT Y
R L R L
CAUTION:
SUB CENTER SPEAKER
2 AM OUT ZONE 2 PB IMPEDANCE AC OUTLETS
AC 120 V 60 Hz
R L 4 OHMS MIN. OR
6 OHMS MIN. SWITCHED
SURR /SPEAKER TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.
3 IN DVD PR SEE
SURR INSTRUCTION
OPT INPUT 1
ZONE 2
FM CORRECT
1 OUT Y
75 SETTINGS.
VIDEO 1
FRONT SURR
MULTI CH CENTER BACK/
2 IN PB
INPUT SPEAKER ZONE 2
R L AUDIO
R L SPEAKERS
SUB CENTER
3 PHONO OUT PR
VIDEO 2 R L
SURR INPUT 2
CD IN Y
DIGITAL IR AV RECEIVER
OUTPUT MODEL NO. TX-SR 800
R L
OUT IN
OPT IN VIDEO 3 PB
SURR REMOTE
BACK CONTROL
TAPE
OUT
IN VIDEO 4 PR
IN
GND R L R L
AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO
For more information regarding connection procedures, see pages

AC OUTLETS [26]
indicated in brackets [ ].
This AC outlet is provided to plug in the power cord from another
component.
DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT [15-19]
These jacks are for connecting components with digital input and
MULTI CH INPUT [27]
output capabilities. To connect a CD player, see page 15; to connect
an MD or CD recorder, see page 15; to connect a DAT deck, see This connector is for connecting components with a multi-channel
page 15; to connect a DVD player, see page 16; to connect a DVD output.
recorder, see page 18; and to connect a digital satellite tuner, see
page 19. PHONO/CD/TAPE AUDIO IN/OUT [15]
These connectors are for connecting to the audio input and output
PRE OUT [27] jacks on audio components. To connect a turntable, see page 15; to
To use the TX-SR800 as a preamplifier, connect a power amplifier to connect a CD player, see page 15; and to connect a cassette tape
this jack. deck, MD recorder, or CD recorder, see page 15.
ANTENNA [22-23] DVD/VIDEO1-4 IN/OUT [16-19]

These jacks are for connecting the FM indoor antenna and AM loop These connectors are for connecting to the video input and output
antenna that are supplied with the TX-SR800. jacks on video components. To connect a DVD player, see page 16;
to connect a DVD recorder, see page 18; to connect a VCR, see page
17; and to connect a satellite tuner, see page 19.
ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT [24]
These jacks are for connecting the components that will be used in
the remote zone (Zone 2). COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT1/2 [16, 18]
These connectors are for connecting to the component video outputs
of video components that have them. To connect a DVD player, see
MONITOR OUT VIDEO/S VIDEO [17]
page 16; to connect a DVD recorder, see page 18; and to connect a
These jacks are for connecting to the video input jacks on television satellite tuner, see page 19.
monitors or projectors.
IR IN/OUT [25]
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT [17]
These connectors are for connecting the remote sensor of a multi-
These jacks are for connecting to the component video input jacks on room kit (sold separately).
television monitors or projectors.
[26]
SPEAKERS [20-21]
This jack is for connecting other Onkyo components equipped with
These terminals are for connecting the speakers. the same terminal.
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Connecting to Audio/Video equipment
• Be sure to always refer to the instructions that came with the
Cables are depicted in the connection diagrams as shown below.
component that you are connecting.
• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been Left (white) L
properly made.
• For input jacks, red connectors (marked R) are used for the Audio connection cable
right channel, white connectors (marked L) are used for the
left channel, and yellow connectors (marked V) are used for Right (red) R
video connection.
• Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper
PR PR
connections can result in noise, poor performance, or
damage to the equipment. PB PB Component video
Y Y
connection cable
Improper connection
Video connection cable
Inserted completely
S video connection cable
• Do not bind audio/video connection cables with power cords
and speaker cables. Doing so may adversely affect the
picture and sound quality. Coaxial cable
• The optical digital jacks are all of the shutter-type
construction. Connect an optical cable by first making sure Optical cable
the cable is oriented correctly and then inserting it into the
jack pushing the shutter lid inwards.
Rear optical jack Front optical jack
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Here is an explanation of typical ways to connect various components to the TX-SR800. There are many ways that any one component can be
connected, and it is up to you to decide which method best fits your situation. The directions given here are only one option and should only be
thought of as such. It is best to fully understand the nature of each connector and terminal as well as those of your components and their features
to ascertain which method of connection is best.
: Signal flow Ground wire (earth)
Digital audio output (optical)

R (red)
DIGITAL PRE OUT
INPUT R L ANTENNA Analog audio output
COAX FRONT
1
Digital audio input (optical)

SUB CENTER
AM
L (white)
2
SURR
3 2. Turntable (PH)
SURR
BACK/ R L
OPT ZONE 2
1 FM
75
3. Cassette tape deck, MD FRONT MULTI CH

2
recorder, DAT deck, or CD INPUT
AUDIO
R L R L
recorder (TAPE) SUB CENTER
3 PHONO R (red)
SURR
Analog audio output
CD
R (red) DIGITAL
OUTPUT
R L
OUT
OPT L (white)
SURR
BACK
Analog audio input TAPE
L (white) 1. CD player (CD)

IN
GND R L
AUDIO
R (red)
Analog audio output Digital audio output (optical)

L (white)
Connecting your audio components 2. Connecting a turntable (PHONO)

Using an RCA audio cable, connect the output jacks of the turntable
Below is an example of how you can connect your audio components to the PHONO audio jacks of the TX-SR800. Make sure that you
to the TX-SR800. Refer to the diagram above for the following properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel
connection examples. to the R jack.
AUDIO IN/OUT Note:
These are the analog audio inputs and outputs. There are 8 audio The TX-SR800 is designed for use with moving magnet cartridges.
inputs and three audio outputs on the rear panel. The audio inputs For proper operation, connect a ground (or earth) wire to the GND
and outputs require RCA-type connectors. terminal. For some turntables, however, connecting the ground wire
may cause increased noise, and in such a case, a ground wire is not
DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT
necessary and should not be connected.
On the rear panel of the TX-SR800, there are three coaxial digital
inputs, 3 optical digital inputs, and one optical digital output. To the 3. Connecting a cassette tape deck, MD recorder, DAT deck, or
digital inputs, connect CD players, LD players, DVD players, or CD recorder (TAPE)
other digital source component. To the digital output, connect MD Using RCA audio cables, connect the output jacks (PLAY) of the
recorders, CD recorders, DAT decks, or other similar components. device to the TAPE AUDIO IN jacks of the TX-SR800 and connect
• Since an analog connection must be made when using REC OUT the input jacks (REC) of the device to the TAPE AUDIO OUT jacks
or ZONE 2, make sure that the connection to the input source is of the TX-SR800. Make sure that you properly connect the left
not digital only, but analog as well. channels to the L jacks and the right channels to the R jacks.
• When using an optical input or output jack, always use an optical If the device has a digital output, connect it to either the DIGITAL
fiber cable. INPUT COAX jack or DIGITAL INPUT OPT jack of the TX-
SR800 depending on the type of connector on the device.
1. Connecting a compact disc player (CD)
With the initial settings of the TX-SR800, the TAPE input source
Using an RCA audio cable, connect the output jacks of the compact
is set for digital input at the OPT 2 jack.
disc player to the CD AUDIO jacks of the TX-SR800. Make sure
If the digital connection is made to a different jack, this must be
that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right
changed at Setup Menu: Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page 46).
channel to the R jack.
If the device has a digital input, connect it to the DIGITAL OUTPUT
If the compact disc player has a digital output, connect it to either the
OPT jack of the TX-SR800 for digital recording of the REC OUT
DIGITAL INPUT COAX jack or DIGITAL INPUT OPT jack of the
signal from the TX-SR800.
TX-SR800 depending on the type of connector on the compact disc
player. Note:
With the initial settings of the TX-SR800, the CD input source is The output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of the TX-SR800 is
set for digital input at the OPT 1 jack. only the digital signal input to the DIGITAL INPUT jack.
If the digital connection is made to a different jack, this must be
changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page
46).
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Connecting a DVD Player
: Signal flow
Digital audio output (coaxial)
R (red)
Analog audio output
DIGITAL PRE AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT L (white)

INPUT TENNA
R VIDEO
COAX FRONT OUTPUT
MONITOR
1 OUT Y Video output
SUB
2 AM OUT ZONE 2 PB
R L
SURR S Video output
3 IN DVD PR
SURR
BACK/ R
OPT ZONE 2 INPUT 1
1 FM OUT Y
75
VIDEO 1
FRONT
2 IN PB 4. DVD player (DVD)
R UDIO
L
SUB
3 PHONO OUT PR
VIDEO 2
SURR INPUT 2
CD IN Y
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
R
OUT
OPT IN VIDEO 3 PB
SURR
BACK
TAPE
IN VIDEO 4 PR
IN
GND L R L
UDIO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO
PB
PR
Component video output
Connecting your video components The flow of the video signals is as follows:
Signals that comes in from VIDEO and S-VIDEO INPUT are output
Below is an example of how you can connect your video components to VIDEO and S VIDEO, signals that comes in from COMPONENT
to the TX-SR800. Refer to the diagram above for the following VIDEO INPUT are only output to COMPONENT VIDEO
connection examples. OUTPUT. When connecting a video player to the COMPONENT
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT jacks, be sure to connect your television to the
For DVD players or other devices that have component video COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks.
connectors, the TX-SR800 has two banks of component video input
4. Connecting a DVD player (DVD)
connectors (Y, PB, PR) for direct component video input. The TX-
Using an RCA video cable, connect the video output jack
SR800 also has one bank of component video output connectors for
(composite) of the DVD or LD player to the DVD VIDEO IN jack of
direct component video output to the matrix decoder of a television,
the TX-SR800. Or if the DVD or LD player has an S video output
projector, or other display device. By sending the pure component
jack, connect it to the DVD S VIDEO IN jack with an S video cable.
video signal directly, the signal forgoes the extra processing that
Or if the device has component video outputs, connect them to one
normally would degrade the image. The result is vastly increased
of the banks of COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks on the TX-
image quality, with incredibly lifelike colors and crisp detail.
SR800.
VIDEO IN/OUT
With the initial settings of the TX-SR800, the DVD input source
These are the video inputs and outputs. On the rear panel, there are
is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 jacks.
five video inputs and two video outputs and each one includes both
If you connect the DVD or LD player to the COMPONENT VIDEO
composite video and S video configurations.
INPUT 2 jacks, this must be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup
Connect VCRs, VTRs, LD players, DVD players, and other video
→ Video Setup → Component Video (see page 48).
components to the video inputs. Connect VCRs, VTRs, and other
recording components to the video outputs to make video Using an RCA audio connection cable, connect the audio output
recordings. jacks of the DVD or LD player to the DVD AUDIO IN jacks of the
TX-SR800. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to
• When connecting a VCR or other video component, make sure
the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.
you connect its audio and video leads to the same bank (e.g.,
both to VIDEO 3). If the device has a digital output, connect it to either the DIGITAL
INPUT COAX jack or DIGITAL INPUT OPT jack of the TX-
• The VIDEO 5 inputs are located on the front panel.
SR800 depending on the type of connector on the DVD player.
With the initial settings of the TX-SR800, 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
46).
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: Signal flow
Video input
5. TV monitor or projector
S Video input (MONITOR OUT)
DIGITAL PRE AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT

INPUT NNA
R VIDEO
1 OUT Y Y
CAUTION:
SUB SPEAKER
2 AM OUT ZONE 2 PB IMPEDANCE PB Component video input
R L 4 OHMS MIN. O
6 OHMS MIN.
SURR
S Video input /SPEAKER
3 IN DVD PR SEE PR
SURR INSTRUCTION
BACK/ R MANUAL FOR
OPT ZONE 2 INPUT 1
CORRECT
Video input 1 FM
75 OUT Y
SETTINGS.
VIDEO 1
FRONT
2 IN PB C
S
L (white) R IO
Analog audio SUB
L
input 3 PHONO OUT PR
VIDEO 2
SURR INPUT 2
CD IN Y
R (red) DIGITAL
OUTPUT
R
OUT
OPT IN VIDEO 3 PB
SURR
BACK
TAPE
6. VCR (VIDEO 1)
IN VIDEO 4 PR
IN
GND L R L
IO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO
R (red)
Analog audio
output L (white)
Video output
S Video output
5. Connecting a television monitor or projector (MONITOR 6. Connecting a video cassette recorder (VIDEO 1)
OUT) Using RCA video cables, connect the video output jack (composite)
The TX-SR800 is equipped with a simple Y/C separate circuit and of the video cassette recorder to the VIDEO 1 VIDEO IN jack of the
simple Y/C mixed circuit. Since both the signal from the S VIDEO TX-SR800 and connect the video input jack of the video cassette
and VIDEO inputs are output to the MONITOR OUT S VIDEO recorder to the VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT jack of the TX-SR800. Or if
output, if the television or projector is equipped with an S video the video cassette recorder has S video input and output jacks,
input, it is unnecessary to connect the video connectors. If it is connect them to the VIDEO 1 S VIDEO IN and OUT jacks of the
equipped with only a video input, connect it to the MONITOR OUT TX-SR800 using S video cables. Or if the video cassette recorder has
VIDEO output. component video outputs, connect them to one of the banks of
Using an RCA video cable, connect the video input jack (composite) COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks on the TX-SR800.
of the device to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO jack of the TX-SR800. With the initial settings of the TX-SR800, the VIDEO 1 input
Or if the device has an S video input jack, connect it to the source is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 jacks.
MONITOR OUT S VIDEO jack of the TX-SR800 using an S video
If you connect the video cassette recorder to the COMPONENT
cable. Or if the device has component video inputs, connect them to
VIDEO INPUT 1 jacks, this must be changed at Setup Menu →
the bank of COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on the TX-
Input Setup → Video Setup → Component Video (see page 48).
SR800.
Using RCA audio cable, connect the audio output jacks of the video
Note: cassette recorder to the VIDEO 1 AUDIO IN jacks of the TX-SR800
The OSD menu is output for VIDEO and S VIDEO only. and connect the audio input jacks of the video cassette recorder to the
VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT jacks of the TX-SR800. Make sure that you
properly connect the left channels to the L jacks and the right
channels to the R jacks.
If you are connecting a digital output device to the VIDEO 1 jack
instead of a VCR, connect it to either the DIGITAL INPUT COAX
jack or DIGITAL INPUT OPT jack depending on the type of
connector on the device.
With the initial settings of the TX-SR800, the VIDEO 1 input
source is set for digital input at the COAX 2 jack.
46).
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Digital audio input (optical) : Signal flow
Digital audio output (coaxial)
S Video input
Video input
DIGITAL PRE COMPONENT

Analog audio R (red) INPUT TENNA
R
AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO
VIDEO
input 1 OUT Y
R L
SUB
2 AM OUT ZONE 2 PB
L (white)
SURR
3 IN DVD PR
7. DVD recorder, other digital video SURR

BACK/ R
OPT INPUT 1
recording device (VIDEO 2) 1
ZONE 2
FM OUT Y
75
VIDEO 1
FRONT
2 IN PB
R UDIO L
SUB
3 PHONO OUT PR
VIDEO 2
SURR INPUT 2
R (red) DIGITAL
CD IN Y
OUTPUT
R
OUT
OPT IN VIDEO 3 PB
SURR
Analog audio BACK TAPE
output L (white) IN VIDEO 4 PR
IN
GND L R L
UDIO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO
Video output
S Video output
Y
PB
Component video output

PR
7. Connecting a DVD recorder or other digital video recording If the device has a digital input, connect it to the DIGITAL OUTPUT
device (VIDEO 2) OPT jack of the TX-SR800 for digital recording of the REC OUT
signal from the TX-SR800.
Using RCA video cables, connect the video output jack (composite)
of the device to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack of the TX-SR800 and Note:
connect the video input jack of the device to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO The output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of the TX-SR800 is
OUT jack of the TX-SR800. Or if the device has S video input and only the digital signal input to the DIGITAL INPUT jack.
output jacks, connect them to the VIDEO 2 S VIDEO IN and OUT
jacks of the TX-SR800 using S video cables. Or if the device has
component video outputs, connect them to one of the banks of
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks on the TX-SR800.
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 → Input Setup → Video
Setup → Component Video (see page 48).
Using RCA audio cables, connect the audio output jacks of the
device to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks of the TX-SR800 and
connect the audio input jacks of the device to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO
OUT jacks of the TX-SR800. 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
INPUT COAX jack or DIGITAL INPUT OPT jack of the TX-
source is set for digital input at the COAX 3 jack.
46).
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: Signal flow
8. Settop box, video camera
(VIDEO 3)
DIGITAL PRE AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT

INPUT NNA
R VIDEO
COAX MONITOR OUTPUT
S Video output 1 OUT Y
CAUTION:
SUB SPEAKER
2 AM OUT ZONE 2 PB IMPEDANCE
Video output
R L 4 OHMS MIN. O
L (white) SURR
6 OHMS MIN.
/SPEAKER
3 IN DVD PR SEE
SURR INSTRUCTION
BACK/ R INPUT 1 MANUAL FOR
OPT ZONE 2
Analog audio 1
FM
75 OUT Y
CORRECT
SETTINGS.
9. Satellite tuner or television
output R (red) VIDEO 1
(VIDEO 4)
FRONT
2 IN PB C
O SP
R L
SUB
3 PHONO OUT PR
Digital audio output (optical)
VIDEO 2
SURR INPUT 2
CD IN Y
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
R
S Video output
OUT
OPT IN VIDEO 3 PB
SURR
BACK TAPE
VIDEO 4
Video output
IN PR
IN
GND L R L L (white)
O AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO
Analog audio
output
R (red)
8, 9. Connecting a satellite tuner, television, or settop box 10. Connecting video camera, etc. (VIDEO 5 INPUT)
(VIDEO 3 or 4)
Using an RCA video cable, connect the video output jack
Using an RCA video cable, connect the video output jack (composite) of the device to the VIDEO 5 VIDEO jack of the TX-
(composite) of the device to the VIDEO 3 (or 4) VIDEO IN jack of SR800. Or if the device has an S video output jack, connect it to the
the TX-SR800. Or if the device has an S video output jack, connect it VIDEO 5 S VIDEO jack of the TX-SR800 using an S video cable.
to the VIDEO 3 (or 4) S VIDEO IN jack of the TX-SR800 using an S
Using an RCA audio cable, connect the audio output jack of the
video cable. Or if the device has component video outputs, connect
device to the VIDEO 5 AUDIO jacks of the TX-SR800. Make sure
them to one of the banks of COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks on
that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right
the TX-SR800.
channel to the R jack.
With the initial settings of the TX-SR800, the VIDEO 3 and 4
If the device has an optical digital output, connect it to the VIDEO 5
input sources are set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2
DIGITAL jack of the TX-SR800.
jacks.
The VIDEO 5 digital input is fixed to the OPTICAL input on the
If you connect the device to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1
front panel.
jacks, this must be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Video
Setup → Component Video (see page 48).
Using an RCA audio cable, connect the audio output jack of the
Front panel
device to the VIDEO 3 (or 4) AUDIO IN jacks of the TX-SR800. S Video output
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
Digital output VIDEO 5 INPUT
INPUT COAX jack or DIGITAL INPUT OPT jack of the TX- (optical)
With the initial settings of the TX-SR800, the VIDEO 3 input TX-SR800
source is set for digital input at the OPT 3 jack.

If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be 10. Video camera/ Video game
changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page 46). (VIDEO 5 INPUT)
With the initial settings of the TX-SR800, the VIDEO 4 input source
is not set for digital input. If you are connecting a digital component, Video output
these settings must be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup →
Digital Setup (see page 46). L
Analog output
R
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Connecting speakers
Before connecting the speakers, it is very important to place them Surround back speakers
properly for the optimum sound space for your listening pleasure. • Place these speakers so that their height is 3 feet (1 meter) higher
Be sure to refer to the instruction manuals that came with the than that of the listener’s ears.
speakers during placement and connection. Furthermore, be aware
• When using surround back left and right speakers, place them
that for surround playback, the configuration and placement of your
behind the listener so that the angles between the lines from each
speakers are both very important.
speaker to the listener and a line straight back from the listener
For THX surround EX playback, we recommend that you use a
are less than 30 degrees.
THX speaker system that is certified by THX Ltd.
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Ideal speaker configuration
• Front right and left speakers

• Center speaker
Produces a rich sound image by serving as a sound source for
8 9
the front right and left speakers and enhancing the sonic
movement. Subwoofer
• Surround right and left speakers When bass sound is reproduced, its volume and quality greatly depend
Adds three-dimensional sonic movement and produces on subwoofer placement. Those characteristics also depends on the
environmental sound associated with the background and effect shape of your listening room as well as your listening point. Generally
sound for each scene. speaking, good bass sound is obtained when the subwoofer is placed
in the corner of the room or at one-third the length of the room.
• Surround back right and left speakers
Required for enjoying THX Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1,
or DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 audio.
• Subwoofer
Produces powerful and heavy bass. corner
Minimum speaker configuration for surround 1/3 room length

sound playback
• Front right and left speakers For optimizing the subwoofer placement, we recommend you to:
• Surround right and left speakers • play a movie or music source containing good quality base sound,
• take some experimenting while changing subwoofer’s position
The sound recorded for the center speaker and the subwoofer will be
in the room, and
properly distributed to the front right and left speakers for optimized
surround playback. • try different positioning until you get the most out of the base
sound while fixing the listening point.
Layout with dipolar Layout with monopolar
speakers speakers
Speaker placement
1 2 1 2
Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of your room
3 4 5 3 4 5
and the wall coverings. Here, only typical example 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). 6 7 6 7
Important points regarding speaker placement 10 10
Front left and right speakers and center speaker

• Place these three speakers all at the same height. 8 9 8 9
• Place each speaker so that it is aimed at the location of the
listener’s ears when at the listening position. 1 TV or screen 6 Surround left speaker
2 Subwoofer 7 Surround right speaker
• Place the right and left loudspeakers at an equal distance either
3 Front left speaker 8 Surround back left speaker
side of the listening point. 4 Center speaker 9 Surround back right speaker
5 Front right speaker 10 Listening position
Surround left and right speakers
• Place these speakers so that their height is 3 feet (1 meter) Most dipoles have an arrow on them to indicate their orientation in
higher than that of the listener’s ears. which that should be placed. For the 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 to each other.
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Connecting speakers
Connecting speakers Using the speaker labels

After determining the layout of your speaker system, it is now The positive speaker terminals on the TX-SR800 are color coded for
necessary to connect the speakers correctly to your TX-SR800. easy identification. Attach the supplied speaker labels to the speaker
Caution: cables, and then match the colors on the speaker cables to the
Connect only speakers with an impedance between 4 and 16 Ω to corresponding terminals.
the TX-SR800. If the impedance of even one speaker is between 4
and 6 Ω, be sure to set the speaker impedance setting Speaker cable label
accordingly (see page 41).
Notes: TX-SR800
Speaker
• 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. Speaker cable label
SPEAKERS SPEAKERS
– + – + The speaker channels are colored as follows:
L L L L Front left speaker (+): White
Front right speaker (+): Red
R R R R
Center speaker (+): Green
Surround left speaker (+): Blue
– + – +
Surround right speaker (+): Grey
• To prevent damage to circuitry, Surround back/Zone 2 left speaker (+): Brown
never short-circuit the positive (+) Surround back/Zone 2 right speaker (+): Tan
and negative (–) speaker wire.
NO!
• Be sure to connect the positive and negative cables for the
speakers properly. If they are mixed up, the left and right signals
will be reversed and the audio will sound unnatural.
• Do not connect more than one speaker cable to one speaker
terminal. Doing so may damage the TX-SR800.
• Connect either your surround back speakers or the speakers you
will be using in the remote zone (Zone 2) to the SURR BACK
SPEAKERS/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals (see page 24).
Front right Front left Surround right Surround left

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

1 OUT Y
R L R L
CAUTION:
SUB CENTER SPEAKER
2 AM OUT ZONE 2 PB IMPEDANCE AC OUTLETS
AC 120 V 60 Hz
R L 4 OHMS MIN. OR
6 OHMS MIN. SWITCHED
SURR /SPEAKER TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.
3 IN DVD PR SEE
SURR INSTRUCTION
OPT INPUT 1
ZONE 2
FM CORRECT
1 OUT Y
75 SETTINGS.
VIDEO 1
2
Connecting the
MULTI speaker
FRONT CH cable IN PB CENTER
SURR
BACK/
INPUT SPEAKER ZONE 2
R L AUDIO
R L SPEAKERS
3
1. Strip away approx. 5/8 inch (15 mm) of
SUB CENTER
PHONO OUT PR
the wire insulation.

SURR
VIDEO 2
INPUT 2
R L
CD IN Y
2. TwistR theL wire ends tightly together.
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
IR AV RECEIVER
MODEL NO. TX-SR 800
OUT IN
OPT
3. Unscrew the speaker terminal cap.
SURR
IN VIDEO 3 PB
REMOTE
CONTROL
BACK TAPE
4. Insert the exposed wire end. IN VIDEO 4 PR

OUT
IN
GND
R L R L
5. Screw down the speaker
AUDIO terminal
AUDIO cap.
VIDEO S VIDEO
1 2 3 4 5
5/8"
(15mm)
Center Surround Back Surround Back

speaker right speaker left speaker
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Connecting antennas
To use the tuner of TX-SR800, it is necessary to prepare the supplied Connecting the included antennas
FM and AM antennas.
• Adjustment and placement of the FM and AM antennas for Connecting the FM indoor antenna:
better reception must be done while listening to a station The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only. During use, extend the
broadcast. antenna and adjust its orientation until the clearest signal is received.
Fix it with push pins or similar items in the position that will cause
• If better reception cannot be obtained, then placement of an
the least amount of distortion.
outside antenna is recommended.
If the reception is not very clear with the attached FM indoor
antenna, the use of an outdoor antenna is recommended.
Connecting the AM loop antenna:
Assembling the AM loop antenna The AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. Set it in the direction
and position where you receive the clearest sound. Put it as far away
Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the illustration. as possible from the TX-SR800, televisions, speaker cables, and
• Refer to “Connecting the AM loop antenna” below for details on power cords.
how to connect the loop antenna. If the reception is not very clear with the attached AM indoor
antenna, the use of an outdoor antenna is recommended.
FM antenna (Indoor) AM loop antenna
Insert into the hole.

Other models
PRE OUT AUDIO
R L ANTENNA
Connecting the AM antenna cable

CENTER
AM
1. Press down the lever at the antenna terminal. R L
2. Insert the wire into the terminal hole. R L

FM
USA and 75
3. Release the lever. Canadian

models
1 2 3
Strip away the insulation from the end of

the cable, and fully insert the stripped end
of the cable.
Hint:
Either of the split ends of the AM antenna can be connected to either
terminal. Unlike speaker cabling, there is no polarity for AM
broadcast signals.
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Connecting antennas
Connecting an FM outdoor antenna Directional linkage

Make sure to follow the general rules given below: Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR)
reception since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere with
• Keep the antenna away from noise sources (neon signs, busy each other. If you must use a common FM/TV (or VCR) antenna, use
roads, etc.). a directional linkage type splitter.
• It is dangerous to put the antenna close to power lines. Keep it
well away from power lines, transformers, etc.
• To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is
necessary. Follow item 14 of the “Important Safeguards” on
page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna.
To receiver To TV (or VCR)
PRE OUT AUDIO

R L ANTENNA
Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 Ω

CENTER
AM antenna adapter (For all models other than USA &
R L Canadian models)
R L Connecting the 300 Ω ribbon wire:
FM
75 Loosen the screws on the adapter and wrap the wires of the ribbon
wire around these screws. Then tighten the screws down with a
screwdriver.
Connecting an AM outdoor antenna

Outdoor
If reception is poor with the indoor AM antenna, stretch out the antenna
outdoor antenna (16 feet (5 meters) or more) above a window or
outside. 300 Ω
ribbon wire
• Keep the indoor AM loop antenna connected. Do not remove it.
• To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is
necessary. Follow item 14 of the “Important Safeguards” on Connecting the coaxial cable:
page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna.
1. With your fingernail, or a small screwdriver, press the
stoppers of the 75/300 Ω antenna adapter outward and
Outdoor antenna
remove the cover.
2. Remove the transformer wire A from slit B and insert it

into slit C.
3. Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in the diagram.
4. Connect the 75/300 Ω antenna adapter to the coaxial

PRE OUT AUDIO
(Indoor) R L ANTENNA cable.
AM loop antenna 1. Insert the end of the cable.
CENTER
AM
2. Clamp it in place with pliers.
R L
5. Reinstall the cover.
R L 1 2 3, 4
FM
75 ✦
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
✦
✦✦ ✦ ✦
✦
6 3 6
mm mm mm
Slit B
5/8"
(15mm)
Note:
Wire A
If you are using the TX-SR800 worldwide model in a region where
AM frequencies are delineated by 10-kHz steps, be sure to set the Slit C
“AM Frequency Step” Setup setting accordingly (see page 42).
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Connecting the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers
The TX-SR800 allows you to watch and listen to two separate input When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT
sources at the same time. This allows you to, for example, place terminals
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 If you are using a 5.1-channel speaker system in the main room, you
where the TX-SR800 is actually located is referred to as the main can connect the amplifier for the remote zone (Zone 2) to the open
room while the separate room is referred to as the remote zone (Zone SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals and connect the remote
2). In addition, the IR IN/OUT terminal of the TX-SR800 allows you zone speakers.
to control the TX-SR800 from the remote zone (Zone 2) with the With this connection, select “Zone 2” for the Hardware Setup →
remote controller even though the remote zone is physically Surr Back/Zone 2 → Surr Back/Zone2 setting in the Setup menu
separated. The diagram below shows how to make the proper (see page 42).
connections for the remote zone.
Main Room Remote Zone (Zone 2)
When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS PRE OUT

R L
FRONT Zone 2 Zone 2
terminals Left Right
SUB CENTER
speaker speaker
If you are using a 5.1-channel speaker system in the main room, you
SURR
can connect the speakers for the remote zone (Zone 2) to the open
SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals. SURR
BACK/
ZONE 2
R L
With this connection, select “Zone 2” for the Hardware Setup →

Surr Back/Zone2 → Surr Back/Zone2 setting in the Setup menu (see
page 42).
Main Room Remote Zone (Zone 2)

Left (white)
Zone 2 Zone 2
Power amplifier
Left Right
speaker speaker TX-SR800 Right (red)
Connecting the DTR-7.3 to the monitor for the

SURR
BACK/ remote zone
ZONE 2
SPEAKERS
R L
Remote Zone (Zone 2)
Zone 2 monitor
or projector
TX-SR800
Note:
It is important to be aware of the speaker impedance (see page 41).
AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO

Main Room
MONITOR
OUT
OUT ZONE 2
R L
DTR-7.3
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Operating components not reached by the
remote controller signals (IR IN/OUT)
In order to use the remote controller to control the TX-SR800 Make the connection as shown below. Do not plug in any equipment
from a remote location, you will need to prepare a multi-room to the power outlet until all the connections are complete.
kit (sold separately) such as one of those given below:
• Onkyo’s Multi-Room System kits (IR Remote Controller from connecting block
Extension System)
Mini plug cable
• Multiroom A/V distribution and control system such as those
from Niles® and Xantech®
If the remote controller signal does not reach the IR

TX-SR800 remote sensor IN
If the TX-SR800 is located inside a cabinet or other enclosure where OUT
the infrared rays from the remote controller cannot enter, then
operation with the remote controller will not be possible. In such a TX-SR800
case, it will be necessary to install a remote sensor at a location
outside of the cabinet for the infrared rays from the controller can
reach.
With this connection, select “Main” for the Hardware Setup → IR IN
If the remote controller signal does not reach
Setup → Position setting in the Setup Menu (see page 42). 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
Connectiong IR Receiver terminal on the TX-SR800 and then place the IR emitter on the
block remote sensor of the component or facing it. When the IR emitter is
IR IN connected, only the signal input to the IR IN terminal is output to the
IR OUT terminal. The signal input from the remote sensor on the
front of the TX-SR800 will not be output to the IR OUT terminal.
TX-SR800
Remote controller Connectiong IR Receiver

block
IR IN
In the
cabinet TX-SR800
IR OUT
: Signal flow IR Emitter
The IR IN input allows you to control the TX-SR800 from the Remote controller
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 Other
component
for the remote zone.
With this connection, select “Zone 2” for the Hardware Setup → IR : Signal flow
IN Setup → Position setting in the Setup Menu (see page 42).
Other component
To IR IN
: Signal flow
Remote control
IR Receiver sensor
IR
TX-SR800 IN Emitter
Connecting Mini plug
block OUT Mini plug cable
TX-SR800 IR Emitter
Remote controller
Main room Zone 2 room

: Signal flow
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Miscellaneous Connections
Connections for remote control ( ) Connecting the power cords from other devices
The terminal on the TX-SR800 is for connecting other Onkyo The TX-SR800 is equipped with AC mains outlets for connecting
components equipped with the same terminal. When a the power cords from other devices so that their power is supplied
component is connected to the terminal, it can be operated by the through the TX-SR800. By doing this, you can leave the connected
remote controller supplied with the TX-SR800. In addition, when device turned on and have the STANDBY/ON button on the TX-
you connect a component to the terminal, you can also perform SR800 turn on and off the device together with the TX-SR800.
the system operations given below. The shape, number, and total capacity of the AC outlets may
Power on/ready function differ depending on the area of purchase.
When the TX-SR800 is in the standby state, if an -connected
Caution:
component is turned on, the TX-SR800 also turns on and the input
source selected at the TX-SR800 automatically switches to that Make sure that the total capacity of the components connected to the
TX-SR800 does not exceed the capacity that is printed on the rear
component.
Be aware that this function will not work if the power cord for the panel (e.g., TOTAL 120W).
-connected component is connected to the AC OUTLET on the
TX-SR800, or if the TX-SR800 has already been turned on.
Direct change function
When the play button is pressed at an -connected component, the
input source selected at the TX-SR800 automatically changes to that
component.
Power off function
When the TX-SR800 is placed in the standby state, all -connected
AC OUTLETS
components are also automatically put into the standby state. AC OUTLETS
SWITCHED
TOTAL 100W MAX.
AC 120 V 60 Hz
SWITCHED
TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.
Also, if you press the ON button on the TX-SR800 remote controller

while the TX-SR800 is turned on, all -connected components
(DVD players, CD players, MD recorders, tuners, etc.) are also
turned on.
TX-SR800
some Asian models USA and Canadian
models
REMOTE
CONTROL
connector
Ex: Onkyo CD player
connector
Ex: Onkyo cassette tape

deck
To connect components using the terminal, simply connect a

remote control cable from this terminal to the terminal of the
other component. An 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
terminal.
• When performing operations with -connected components
using the system, do not use the remote zone (Zone 2).
• For remote control operation, the audio connection cables must
also be connected.
• If a component has two terminals, you can use either one to
connect to the TX-SR800. The other one can be used to daisy
chain with another component.
• 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 terminals (see page 65).
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Miscellaneous Connections
Connecting to devices with analog multi channel Connecting auxiliary power amplifier
output
These jacks are for connecting auxiliary power amplifier.
Connect a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other component that has You can use an auxiliary power amplifiers to listen at louder
a multi channel port for 5.1 channel or 7.1 channel output. volumes than you can with the TX-SR800 alone. When using a
power amplifier, connect each speaker to the power amplifier.
L to white
L to white
to Red Front
Front output
DIGITAL PRE OUT
R INPUT R L to Red
COAX FRONT
to Purple
1 DIGITAL PRE OUT
R COAX
INPUT
FRONT
R L
SUB CENTER 1
Subwoofer 2
L SURR
Subwoofer to Purple SUB CENTER
to Blue
3
2
SURR
BACK/ R L
OPT ZONE 2 SURR
Surround 1
L 3
Surround to Brown
R to Gray SURR
R L
FRONT MULTI back OPT BACK/
ZONE 2
2
INPUT 1
R L to Tan
Ex: DVD-Audio player/MPEG 3
SUB CENTER
R FRONT MULTI C
2
INPUT
decoder SURR
L
DIGITAL to Blue
OUTPUT
R L Surround
OPT to Gray
SURR
R to Tan
BACK
R
Center to Green
to Brown GND
Surround back
L
to Green
Center Power amplifier
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1. Front left speaker 5. Surround back right/

2. Front right speaker ZONE 2 right speaker
3. Subwoofer 6. Surround left speaker
4. Surround back left/ 7. Surround right speaker
ZONE 2 left speaker 8. Center speaker
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Connecting the power
(USA and Canadian models) (All models other than USA and Canadian models)
STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON ON
STANDBY indicator STANDBY indicator STANDBY
RCVR
DISPLAY DIMMER REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF DISPLAY DIMMER REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF
MASTER VOLUME MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON
SETUP SETUP
TUNING TUNI NG
ENTER ENTER
STANDBY STANDBY
RETURN POWER RETURN
PRESET PRESET
ON OFF
DIRECT / PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND THX DSP MEMORY FM MODE A-FORM LISTENING MODE MEMORY DIRECT / PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND THX DSP MEMORY FM MODE A-FORM LISTENING MODE MEMORY
UPSAMPLING PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING
PURE AUDIO
CLEAR CLEAR
ZONE 2 ( GRN ) ZONE 2 ( GRN )

PHONES PHONES REC ( RED ) VIDEO 5 INPUT
REC ( RED ) VIDEO 5 INPUT AUDIO DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 TAPE TUNER PHONO CD
SELECTOR SELECTOR
VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 1 VCR 2

S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R
DIGITAL
TX-SR800 TX-SR800
To wall outlet POWER To wall outlet
• Before you plug in the TX-SR800, confirm that all connections Memory preservation (Other than USA and Canadian
have been made properly. models)
• Turning on the power may cause a momentary power surge, The TX-SR800 does not require memory preservation batteries.
which might interfere with other electrical equipment on the A built-in memory backup system preserves the contents of
same circuit, such as computers. If this happens, use a wall outlet memory (e.g., speaker settings and surround settings) during
on a different circuit. power failures and even when the power is turned off with the
(All models other than USA and Canadian models) POWER switch. The backup system is charged when the
POWER switch is turned on.
• The TX-SR800 is shipped with the main power (POWER)
The length of time that the memory will be preserved will vary
switch in the on position ( ON ). When the power cord is
depending on the ambient climate. On the average, memory
plugged in for the first time, the TX-SR800 will automatically
contents are protected over a period of a few weeks after the last
enter the standby state and the STANDBY indicator will light
time the unit has been turned off. This period may be shorter
(same condition after step 2 below).
when the unit is exposed to a highly humid climate.
Turning on the power Memory preservation (USA and Canadian models)

The TX-SR800 does not require memory preservation batteries.
A built-in memory backup system preserves the contents of
1. Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. memory (e.g., speaker settings and surround settings) during
(USA and Canadian models) power failures and even when the unit is unplugged. The unit
The STANDBY indicator will light up. STANDBY must be plugged in order to charge the back-up system.
The length of time that the memory will be preserved will vary
(All models other than USA and Canadian models) depending on the ambient climate. On the average, memory
Press the POWER switch to set the STANDBY contents are protected over a period of a few weeks after the last
TX-SR800 to standby state. POWER time the unit has been unplugged. This period may be shorter
when the unit is exposed to a highly humid climate.
The STANDBY indicator will light up. ON OFF
2. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the TX-

SR800.
STANDBY/ON
The display will light up and the

STANDBY indicator will turn off.
If you press the STANDBY/ON button STANDBY
again, the receiver returns to Standby

state. Turn off
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-SR800 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-SR800 (take it

out of the standby state).
To return the TX-SR800 to the standby state,
press the STANDBY button.
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Enjoying music or videos with the TX-SR800
Input source buttons MASTER VOLUME

RCVR
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
TUNI NG
SETUP VOL /
ENTER
STANDBY
POWER RETURN
PRESET
ON OFF
CLEAR
ZONE 2 ( GRN )
SELECTOR
VCR 1 VCR 2
TX-SR800
INPUT
SELECTOR
TAPE buttons
Though the TX-SR800 is often used to listen to the radio, it does not 3. Adjust the volume.
show you its true ability until it is used to play music or watch
videos, DVDs, and the like. The TX-SR800 has the latest and most TX-SR800 Remote controller
state-of-the-art features to play back today’s technologies with the MASTER VOLUME
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 perform the
speaker setup settings. These settings allow you to set the type of
speakers you are using, the distance that they are located from
the listening position, and the individual speaker volumes. For Adjusting the main volume adjusts the volume level of all the
more details, see Speaker Setup Sub-menu of the Setup Menu on speakers connected to the TX-SR800 together. If headphones
page 43. are connected, this also adjusts the volume heard from the
headphone speakers. To adjust the volume, either press the VOL
buttons on the remote controller or turn the MASTER
VOLUME dial. To increase the volume, turn the dial clockwise;
Basic operation
to decrease the volume, turn the dial counterclockwise. The
If you want to perform these operations using the remote controller, volume can be set to 0 to 100 (or –∞, –81 to +18 dB).
first press the RCVR button.
1. Press the input source button (or INPUT SELECTOR

button on the remote controller) that corresponds to To change the display of the input source from
the source to which you want to listen. TAPE to MD
TX-SR800 If you connected an MD recorder to the TAPE jack on the TX-
DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 TAPE TUNER PHONO CD
SR800, you can have “MD” appear when the TAPE source button is
VCR 1 VCR 2 pressed.
Changing the display:

Remote controller
Press and hold down the TAPE source button until the display
changes from TAPE to MD (approx. 3 seconds).
TAPE
2. Turn on the corresponding component and play the

media.
To return the display to its original setting, perform the same
procedure.
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SLEEP

MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
SETUP
TUNI NG
ENTER
STANDBY
POWER
ON OFF
PRESET
RETURN
MUTING
CLEAR
ZONE 2 ( GRN )
SELECTOR
VCR 1 VCR 2
TX-SR800
PHONES
Temporarily turning off the sound Listening with headphones

To turn off the sound momentarily, press the MUTING button on the To listen with headphones, plug a pair of headphones with a standard
remote controller. When pressed, “Muting” is displayed on the TX- stereo plug into the PHONES jack on the TX-SR800 front panel.
SR800. Press the MUTING button again to turn the sound back on. When you connect headphones, no sound will be heard from the
speakers.
When the headphones are unplugged, the TX-SR800 returns to its
Remote controller
original listening mode. When using the headphones, you can only
use the Direct, Stereo, and Mono listening modes. (Available modes
can vary depending on the current input source.)
If you have selected MULTI CH INPUT, you will only hear the
sound only output to the front right and left channels.
The headphone volume level can be adjusted at the Setup Menu (see
Adjusting the bass and treble page 60).
Note:
You can adjust the bass and treble levels at the Setup Menu → Audio The signal to the remote zone (Zone 2) will not be affected by
Adjust Menu → Tone Control Sub-menu (see page 53). This function whether or not headphones are connected.
only affects the front left and right speakers, center speaker, and
subwoofer. Only the bass level can be adjusted for the subwoofer
(the treble adjustment is not effective). For multichannel sources, PHONES
AUDIO
SELECTOR
ZONE 2 (G
REC ( R
these dials will not work if the tone control is set to “Direct” or “Pure
Audio.”
Using the sleep time (remote controller only)

The SLEEP button enables you to set the TX-SR800 to turn off
automatically after a specified time period. If you press it once, the
TX-SR800 will turn off after 90 minutes. Each time it is pressed
thereafter, the remaining time until the TX-SR800 turns off
decreases by 10 minutes (i.e., from 90 to 80 minutes). While, the
sleep function is enabled, you can press the SLEEP button to see
how much time is left. If you now press the SLEEP button, the
remaining time will be reduced down to the nearest 10 minutes. If it
is pressed again, then the remaining time will be decreased by 10
minutes each time it is pressed (e.g., if SLEEP is pressed with the
display reading 54 minutes, it will be reduced to 50 minutes. If it is
pressed again, it will then be reduced to 40, then 30, and so on). If the
SLEEP button is pressed when the time displayed is less than 10
minutes, the sleep function is cancelled.
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
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PURE AUDIO indicator

Listening mode buttons SETUP ENTER
/ / / RETURN

MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
SETUP
TUNI NG
ENTER
STANDBY
POWER RETURN
PRESET
ON OFF
CLEAR
ZONE 2 ( GRN )
SELECTOR
VCR 1 VCR 2
TX-SR800
Listening
mode
Input source buttons
buttons
Changing the listening mode • While playing back D.F. 2-channel sources
Switches from: Pro Logic II Movie → Pro Logic II Music →
To change the listening mode during playback, press the listening DTS Neo6:Cinema → DTS Neo6:Music.
mode buttons. The functions of the buttons on the TX-SR800 and
those on the remote controller are the same. THX: Changes the listening mode to the THX listening mode.
For more information on each listening mode, see pages 50 through If the THX listening mode is selected
52. • While playing back Dolby Digital sources
TX-SR800 Remote controller Switches the THX Surround EX mode (Auto → On → Off) if the
source is a THX Surround EX-compatible source.
PURE AUDIO
• While playing back Analog/PCM sources
Switches the decoding mode (Pro Logic II Movie → DTS
DIRECT / PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND THX DSP
Neo6:Cinema) for THX processing.
• While playing back DTS sources
Switches the DTS-ES mode from Auto → On → Off. Changing
the DTS-ES mode allows you to enjoy the DTS THX Cinema,
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 THX Cinema, and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 THX
DIRECT/PURE AUDIO (DIRECT/PURE A): Changes the Cinema surround systems.
listening mode for the signal type that is currently being input from Be aware that if surround back speakers are not connected, or if the
the selected input source to the Direct listening mode. If pressed, the Surr Back/Zone 2 setting of the Surr Back/Zone 2 Sub-menu is set to
corresponding setting in the Listening Mode Preset Sub-menu of the “Zone 2,” the THX Surround EX, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, or DTS-ES
Input Setup Menu for the selected input source is also changed. Matrix 6.1 listening modes cannot be selected.
When the listening mode is set to Direct, you can switch between
Direct and Pure Audio. When you select Pure Audio, the video DSP / : Changes the listening mode for the signal type that is
signal is interrupted (resulting in a blacked-out screen), and the currently being input from the selected input source as shown below.
PURE AUDIO indicator lights up. Mono Theater-Dimensional Mono Movie Enhanced 7
When you are using the remote Zone (Zone 2), the Pure Audio Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic All
setting will not work. Ch Stereo Mono.
STEREO: Changes the listening mode for the signal type that is If pressed, the corresponding settings in the Listening Mode Preset
currently being input from the selected input source to the Stereo Sub-menu of the Setup Menu for the selected input source is also
listening mode. If pressed, the corresponding settings in the changed.
Listening Mode Preset Sub-menu of the Input Setup Menu for the
All ST: Changes to All Ch Stereo the listening mode for the input
selected input source is also changed.
signal of the input source currently selected. If pressed, the
SURROUND (SURR): Changes the listening mode for the signal corresponding setting in the Listening Mode Preset Sub-menu of the
type that is currently being input from the selected input source to the Setup Menu for the selected input source is also changed.
surround mode that matches the signal type (e.g., Dolby Pro Logic
II, Dolby Digital, or DTS). If pressed, the corresponding settings in
the Listening Mode Preset Sub-menu of the Input Setup Menu for
the selected input source is also changed.
If the SURROUND button is pressed
• While playing back DTS sources
Switches the DTS-ES setting from: Auto → On → Off.
• While playing back Analog/PCM sources
Switches from: Pro Logic II Movie → Pro Logic II Music →
DTS Neo6:Cinema → DTS Neo6:Music.
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DISPLAY DIMMER
RCVR
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
SETUP
TUNING
CH SEL TEST
ENTER
STANDBY
POWER RETURN
PRESET
ON OFF
LEVEL /
CLEAR
ZONE 2 ( GRN )
SELECTOR
VCR 1 VCR 2
TX-SR800

DISPLAY DIMMER
Switching the display Adjusting the brightness of the front display

While listening to or watching an input source, you can display the You can adjust the brightness of the front display of the TX-SR800
information regarding the type of source and signal being input by using the DIMMER button on the remote controller or on the TX-
pressing the DISPLAY button on the TX-SR800 or the remote SR800 front panel.
controller.
TX-SR800 Remote controller
DIMMER
DISPLAY
When an input source other than FM or AM is selected:
Temporarily changing the speaker output levels

Input
To change the individual speaker volumes temporarily, follow the
procedure given below. Each channel can be set between –12 and
+12 decibels. The subwoofer can be adjusted between –15 and +12
Program format*
decibels. Note that the speaker volumes will return to the original
settings when the TX-SR800 is put in the standby state.
Input + 1. Press the RCVR MODE button.
Listening mode
or Multi Ch
2. Press the CH SEL button and select
the desired speaker.
* When the input signal is digital audio
The program format is displayed. For example, the display
“Dolby D: 3/2.1” shows that the format is Dolby Digital with 5.1 3. Press the LEVEL or button to
discrete channels consisting of three front channels (front left, adjust the volume level.
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 Notes:
front right; when it is 1, it is monaural. When the surround • You cannot select a speaker if it is set to “No” or “None” in the
channel number is 1, it is monaural; when it is 0, there is no Speaker Config Sub-menu of the Speaker Setup Menu.
surround channel. When no LFE number is given, there is no • To have your new speaker levels set here overwrite the settings
LFE channel. Also, if there is no program format for the input at Setup Menu → Speaker Setup Menu → Level Calibration
signal, nothing will be displayed. Sub-menu, press the TEST button after you complete step 3 in
When the input signal is linear PCM the procedure above.
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 AM is selected as the input source:
FM/AM frequency +
Preset no. ch
FM/AM +
Listening mode
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MASTER VOLUME
DIRECT/PURE AUDIO

MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
TUNING
SETUP
VOL
ENTER
STANDBY
POWER
ON OFF
PRESET
RETURN
AUDIO SEL
CLEAR
ZONE 2 ( GRN )
SELECTOR
VCR 1 VCR 2
TX-SR800

DIRECT
AUDIO SELECTOR
Changing the audio mode 3. Turn on the connected component and start playing
the desired media.
Press the AUDIO SELECTOR button on the front panel (or AUDIO
SEL button on the remote controller) to change the audio mode. 4. If necessary, adjust the output level of each speaker
Each time the button is pressed, the mode changes from “Auto” → as desired (see page 32).
“Multich” → “Analog” and back to “Auto.” The “Auto” audio mode
is recommended for normal circumstances. Adjust the volume at each speaker so that all the volumes sound
at the same level at the listening position. For the front right,
TX-SR800 Remote controller front left, center, surround right, surround left, surround back
AUDIO
right, and surround back left speakers, the output levels can be
SELECTOR
adjusted between –12 and +12 decibels. The subwoofer can be
adjusted between –30 and +12 decibels.
Note:
Auto (automatic detection): With this setting, the TX-SR800 If you change the speaker levels in step 4 above, these new levels for
automatically detects whether the input signal is digital or analog. multichannel sources will have no effect on the settings at Setup Menu
When a digital signal is not input, then the analog signal is played. → Speaker Setup Menu → Level Calibration Sub-menu (see page 45).
This setting only appears if a digital input is selected for the Digital 5. Adjust the volume with the MASTER VOLUME dial (or
Input setting at Setup Menu → Input Setup Menu → Digital Setup
the VOL buttons on the remote controller.)
Sub-menu (see page 46).
Multich (Multichannel): Select this setting to play back the input TX-SR800 Remote controller
MASTER VOLUME
from the component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT
port. This setting only appears if “Yes” is selected for the
Multichannel setting at Setup Menu → Input Setup Menu →
Multichannel Setup Sub-menu (see page 47).
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. Changing the listening mode:
Each time you press the DIRECT/PURE AUDIO button on the front
panel, the display changes between “Direct” “Pure Audio.”
When using a remote controller, press PURE A or DIRECT.
Enjoying the multichannel output
Before starting operations, first make sure that the multichannel DIRECT / PURE AUDIO
connection is properly made and that “Yes” is selected for the

Multichannel setting at Setup Menu → Input Setup Menu →
Multichannel Setup Sub-menu (see page 47).
1. Press the input source button for the component

connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT on the rear Using the tone cotrol:
of the TX-SR800.
1. Press the SURROUND button on the front panel (or the
2. Select “Multich” using the AUDIO SELECTOR button SURR button on the remote controller) to display
on the front panel (or AUDIO SEL button on the remote “Tone On.”
controller).
2. Adjust the tone at Setup Menu → Audio Adjust Menu
TX-SR800 Remote controller → Tone Control Sub-menu (see page 53).
AUDIO
SELECTOR Press the DIRECT/PURE AUDIO button on the front panel (or
the DIRECT button on the remote controller) to turn off the tone
control.
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Listening to Radio Broadcasts
FM MODE TUNING /

MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
SETUP
TUNING
ENTER
STANDBY
POWER RETURN
PRESET
ON OFF
CLEAR
ZONE 2 ( GRN )
SELECTOR
VCR 1 VCR 2
TX-SR800
TUNER
One of the features of the TX-SR800 that is most frequently used is Listening to a stereo radio station (FM mode)
its ability to play FM and AM broadcast radio stations. The TX-
SR800 provides a number of listening modes perfect for listening to When you tune into a radio station, TUNED MEMORY FM MODE
the radio and getting the most out of your audio system. Also, by indicator appears in the display. If you tune into
presetting radio stations that you listen to frequently, you can select an FM station in stereo, then “FM STEREO”
them easily by pressing the CH button on the remote controller. 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
Tuning into a radio station and the radio station is output in the monaural
mode. To return to stereo, press the FM MODE
TUNER
1. Press the TUNER input source button. button again. “AUTO” appears. Some inter-
Each time you press the TUNER button, the station noise may be heard, but the sound will
input source changes between AM and FM. not cut in and out as it would if stereo was
selected.
2. Using the TUNING and buttons

TUNI NG
on the front panel, tune into the

station you desire. PRESET
Auto mode Tuned indicator
Band Frequency “FM STEREO”

(Lights red)
• The tuner frequency changes in 100-kHz (50-kHz)

increments for FM and 10-kHz (or 9-kHz) increments for
AM.
• You can press the TUNING or button continuously for
more than 0.5 seconds to scan for an FM station 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.
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Listening to Radio Broadcasts
FM MODE PRESET /
MEMORY
RCVR
MASTER VOLUME
CH
STANDBY/ON
SETUP
TUNING
ENTER
STANDBY
POWER RETURN
PRESET
ON OFF
CLEAR
ZONE 2 ( GRN )
SELECTOR
VCR 1 VCR 2
TX-SR800
TUN
TUNER
Presetting a radio station Selecting a preset radio station
1. Tune into the radio station you desire (see “Tuning 1. Press TUNER input source button on TUNER
into a radio station” ). the TX-SR800 or TUN button on the

remote controller. The front display
should show the currently selected
frequency.
MEMORY FM MODE
2. Press the MEMORY button on the
2. Press the PRESET / buttons and TUNI NG
front panel.
select the number of the desired
ch
preset station.
PRESET
When using the remote controller:

3. Using the PRESET / buttons, TUNI NG

select a preset number (from 1 to 40)
to assign the station. PRESET
2. Press the TUN button.

4. Press the MEMORY button to finalize MEMORY FM MODE
the procedure. 3. Press the CH button and select the number of the
desired preset station.
ch
This programs the radio station as a preset radio station.

• Up to 40 stations can be stored in memory as preset radio Erasing a preset radio station
stations.
1. Press the TUNER input source (or TUN) button and
• You can enter text names for any of the preset radio stations
press the PRESET / buttons to select the preset
(see page 49).
radio station that you want to erase (see above).
ch
2. Press and hold the MEMORY button and then press

the FM MODE button.
The selected preset station is erased.
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Enjoying music in the remote zone
OFF ON/STANDBY
SLEEP
ZONE 2 indicator ZONE 2

MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
SETUP
TUNING
ENTER
STANDBY
POWER RETURN
PRESET
ON OFF
LEVEL /
CLEAR
ZONE 2 ( GRN )
SELECTOR
VCR 1 VCR 2
TX-SR800
INPUT SELECTOR
buttons
ZONE 2
Using the buttons on the TX-SR800 Using the remote controller

1. Press the ZONE 2 button on the TX-SR800. After pressing the ZONE 2 button, press the ON/STANDBY
button within 5 seconds.
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
condition, even if you change the input source for the main zone,
the input source for the remote zone (Zone 2) will not change. Select an input source:
After pressing the ZONE 2 button, press an INPUT SELECTOR
Ex.: When the CD button is pressed.
button within 8 seconds.
If tuner is selected with the TUN button, you can use the CH
button to select a preset radio station.
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. Note:
After you press the ZONE 2 button on the remote controller, the
STANDBY indicator on the TX-SR800 flashes for five seconds.
During this time, you will not be able to perform operations in the
When “Z2 Sel:Off” is displayed, the output to the remote main zone using the remote controller.
zone is turned off.
Notes: Adjusting the volume for the remote zone

• If a sleep time is set with the SLEEP button, the output to the
remote zone will also turn off when the sleep time elapses. When the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers are connected to the SURR
BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals, or to an amplifier connected
• The ZONE 2 terminal is an analog output. Digital signals are not to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals, adjust the
output. If no sound is heard from the selected input source, check
volume as shown below.
if the component is connected to the analog inputs.
• 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.
• 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 Using the remote controller:
FM). After pressing the ZONE 2 button, the STANDBY indicator on the
TX-SR800 will flash for 5 seconds. During this time press the
• 7.1-channel playback in the main room is disabled if the Surr LEVEL / button.
Back/Zone 2 setting in the Surr Back/Zone 2 sub-menu of the
Hardware Setup Menu is set to “Zone 2.”
• When you are using the remote zone (Zone 2), system
operation will not work.
• When you are using the remote zone (Zone 2), the Pure Audio
setting will not work.
• When you are not using the remote zone (Zone 2), 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.)
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Recording a source
REC OUT

MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
SETUP
TUNING
ENTER
STANDBY
POWER RETURN
PRESET
ON OFF
CLEAR
ZONE 2 ( GRN )
SELECTOR
VCR 1 VCR 2
TX-SR800
To record the input source signal you are To record an input source signal different from
currently watching or listening to that you are currently watching or listening to
This method outputs to the audio and video outputs the currently Follow the procedure given below to record an input source signal
selected input source signal. This method allows you to a signal different from that which you are listening to or watching at the time
while you are actually listening to or watching it. of recording.
1. Press the REC OUT button.
1. Select the input source to record by pressing the
corresponding input source button. 2. Within 5 seconds, press the input source selector button
The input source is now selected and you may watch or listen to of the input source signal that you wish to record.
it as desired. The signal from the selected input source is now output to the TAPE
OUT, VIDEO 1 OUT, and VIDEO 2 OUT outputs for recording.
2. Press the REC OUT button repeatedly 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. 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.
3. Start recording at the recording component as Notes:

desired.
• Be aware that the remote (Zone 2) and recording (REC OUT)
To confirm the settings, press the REC OUT button. The current outputs use the same circuit and therefore cannot be used at the
settings will appear for 8 seconds in the front display. same time.
• You cannot record the surround effects.
Notes:
• Digital signals input to the DIGITAL INPUT (COAX) and
• If you change the input source during recording, you will record DIGITAL INPUT (OPT) inputs will be output to the DIGITAL
the signals from the newly selected input source. OUTPUT (OPT) outputs.
• You cannot record the surround effects. • There are some restrictions on recording digital signals. When
• Digital signals input to the DIGITAL INPUT (COAX) and making digital recordings, consult the instruction manual that
DIGITAL INPUT (OPT) inputs will be output to the DIGITAL came with your digital recording equipment (e.g., MD recorder
OUTPUT (OPT) output. or DAT deck) to know what restrictions are imposed.
• Digital input signals are only output to the digital outputs and • You cannot record the source connected to the MULTI CH
analog input signals are only output from the analog outputs. INPUT connector.
There is no conversion from digital to analog or vice versa. • You cannot listen to a broadcast from one station while
When connecting CD players and other digital components, do recording the broadcast from another.
not connect only the digital terminals, but the analog ones as
well.
• There are some restrictions on recording digital signals. When
making digital recordings, consult the instruction manual that
came with your digital recording equipment (e.g., MD recorder
or DAT deck) to know what restrictions are imposed.
• You cannot record the source connected to the MULTI
CHANNEL INPUT connector.
• When listening to music in the remote zone (see previous page),
you can record the music or video that is being played in the
main zone.
• 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). 37
Recording a source
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 compact 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.
1. Press the CD input source button.
2. Set “VIDEO 5” for the Video setting in the Video Setup

sub-menu of the Setup menu: Input Setup → Video
Setup → Video.
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 connected to VIDEO 1 OUT.
5. Press the REC OUT button repeatedly until “Rec

Sel:SOURCE” 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 cassette 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.
• You cannot record the surround effects.
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Setup Menu
When making the various settings required to configure your TX-SR800 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-SR800. 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-SR800.
The Setup Menu consists of the Basic Menu that is divided up into 4 menus, the Hardware Setup Menu, Speaker Setup Menu, Input Setup Menu,
and Audio Adjust Menu, and the Advanced Menu that contains the menus of the Basic Menu plus the Preference 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 actual contents of your display may differ depending on the model of your region and the selected
input source.
0.Hardware Setup 0.Hardware Setup
1.Speaker Impedance 1.Speaker Impedance
Basic Menu 2.Surr Back/Zone2 2.Surr Back/Zone2

Your TX-SR800 is provided with a 3.IR IN Setup 3.IR IN Setup
Basic Menu for those who are not 4.AM Frequency Setup
familiar with many of the advanced
settings of an AV receiver or those |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|
who wish to watch movies and listen
1.Speaker Setup 1.Speaker Setup
to music with the minimal amount of
setup. With the Basic Menu, the
1.Speaker Config 1.Speaker Config
settings that rarely need to be set or
that are only needed for advanced 2.Speaker Distance 2.Speaker Distance
fine-tuning of the sound quality are 3.Level Calibration 3.Level Calibration
not displayed.
|ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|
Basic Menu
0.Hardware Setup 2.Input Setup 2.Input Setup
1.Speaker Setup Input:DVD Input:DVD
2.Input Setup 1.Digital Setup 1.Digital Setup
3.Audio Adjust 2.Multichannel Setup 2.Multichannel Setup
3.Video Setup 3.Video Setup
→Advanced Menu 4.Character Input 4.Character Input
5.IntelliVolume 5.IntelliVolume
6.Listening Mode Preset
|ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|
3.Audio Adjust 3.Audio Adjust
1.Tone Control 1.Tone Control

2.Surround Speakers
2.Surround Speakers 3.Sound Effect
Note: 4.Delay
3.Sound Effect 5.LFE Level
Once you complete the settings in the Hardware 6.Mono
→default 7.Theater Dimensional
Setup Menu, the menu will not appear again when 8.Surround
you enter the Basic Menu.
3.Audio Adjust
Advanced Menu 9.THX

The Advanced Menu provides features such as the Listening Mode Presets that allow 10.Mono Movie
you to customize the output sound for movies and music just the way you like and the 11.Enhanced 7
12.Orchestra
AV Sync Setup that allows you to adjust for discrepancies between the video and audio 13.Unplugged
timing. Settings listed with next to their name are settings that can be set 14.Studio Mix
15.TV Logic
using the Advanced Menu. →default
Advanced Menu 4.Preference
0.Hardware Setup
1.Speaker Setup 1.Volume Setup
2.Input Setup
3.Audio Adjust 2.HeadphonesLevel
2.Headphone LevelSetup
4.Preference
3.OSD Setup
→Basic Menu
4.OSD Position
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Setup Menu
Advanced Menu
0.Hardware Setup
1.Speaker Setup
2.Input Setup 1.Speaker Setup
3.Audio Adjust
4.Preference
1.Speaker Config 1-1.Speaker Config
→Basic Menu
2.Speaker Distance
a.Subwoofer :Yes
|ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| 3.Level Calibration b.Front :Small
c.Center :Small
d.Surr L/R :Small
e.Surr Back :Small
|ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| f.Crossover:80Hz(THX)
Main menu Quit:|SETUP|
Menu
Sub-menu
Navigating through the Setup Menu 1. Press the SETUP button.

The main menu (Advanced Menu or Basic Menu) appears on
You can change settings in the Setup Menu using the buttons on the your television monitor.
front panel and on the remote controller.
The buttons on the remote controller correspond to those on the TX- 2. Using the and cursor buttons, select the menu
SR800 as shown below. that you want to enter.
Button on remote controller Button on TX-SR800 3. Press the ENTER button to enter the selected menu.
The screen for that menu appears.
SETUP
SETUP SETUP 4. Use the and cursor buttons to select the sub-
menu that you want to enter and press the ENTER
button.
(upper edge of Each sub-menu has different settings that can be changed as
ENTER button) UP desired, and they are all explained in the pages that follow. To
change a setting, first select it using the and cursor buttons,
and then change the setting using the and cursor buttons.
(lower edge of
DOWN
ENTER button) 5. Press the RETURN button to set the new settings and
return to the previous menu screen.
Press the RETURN button again to return to the main menu.
(left edge of
LEFT Note:
ENTER button)
Press the SETUP button to exit the Setup Menu immediately.
(right edge of
ENTER button) RIGHT
ENTER
ENTER ENTER
RETURN
RETURN RETURN
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Hardware Setup
0. Hardware Setup Menu 0-2. Surr Back/Zone 2 Sub-menu
Advanced Menu
Advanced Menu
0.Hardware Setup
0.Hardware Setup
1.Speaker Impedance
0-2.Surr Back/Zone2
2.Surr Back/Zone2
3.IR IN Setup a.Surr Back/Zone2
:Surr Back
4.AM Frequency Step
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a. Surr Back/Zone 2
Zone 2: Select when connecting the speakers for the remote
The settings within the Hardware Setup Menu will need to be made
zone (Zone 2) to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT or SURR
before you use your TX-SR800 for the first time. Once you have
BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals (for using the internal
selected one of the Hardware Setup menu items, the setting will not amplifier for Zone 2).
be displayed again when you enter the Basic Menu. To change the
setting at a later date, select the Advanced Menu to display the Surr Back: Select when connecting the speakers for the
Hardware Setup Menu. Surround back 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:
0-1. Speaker Impedance Sub-menu
The SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT and SURR BACK/ZONE
Use this sub-menu to set the impedance level of the TX-SR800 to 2 SPEAKER terminals
match the specifications of the speakers you are using. In order to have 7.1-channel playback in the main room, you must set
If the impedances of all speakers are between 6 and 16 Ω, select “6 the Surr Back/Zone 2 setting to “Surr Back.” When set to “Surr
ohms.” If the impedance of even one speaker is between 4 and 6 Ω, Back,” the surround back signals are output from the SURR BACK/
select “4 ohms.” ZONE 2 PRE OUT and SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKER
Note: terminals. Connect the surround back speakers to the SURR BACK/
Before you change this setting, be sure to first lower the volume at ZONE 2 SPEAKER terminals or to the speakers terminals of the
the TX-SR800 to the minimum level. 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
Advanced Menu and using the internal amplifier to power the speakers for the remote
zone (Zone 2), set the Surr Back/Zone 2 setting to “Zone 2.” When
0.Hardware Setup
set to “Zone 2,” the Zone 2 signals are output from the SURR
BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT and SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKER
0-1.Speaker Impedance
terminals. Connect the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers to the SURR
BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKER terminals or to the speakers terminals of
a.Minimum :6 ohms
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 cannot select the THX Surround EX or
DTS-ES, which requires the sound back.
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0-3. IR IN Setup Sub-menu 0-4. AM Frequency Step Sub-menu

(Worldwide model Only)
Advanced Menu a. Frequency Step

This sub-menu only appears on the worldwide model. The setting in
0.Hardware Setup this sub-menu determines the increment amount or decrement
amount when adjusting the AM tuner frequency. The initial setting is
0-3.IR IN Setup 9 kHz, and this needs only to be changed if you are using the TX-
SR800 in a 10-kHz region.
a.Position :Main
Advanced Menu
0.Hardware Setup
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a.Frequency Step
:9 kHz
This sub-menu allows you to set where you will be using the remote
controler when you are using it in conjunction with the IR IN
terminal. (i.e. remote controller signals are input at the IR IN
terminal)
Main: Select when you have a remote sensor for the remote
controller connected to the IR IN terminal in the main room.
Zone 2: Select to perform the remote zone (Zone 2) opereations
from the remote zone.
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Speaker Setup
1. Speaker Setup Menu 1-1. Speaker Config Sub-menu
After you have installed the TX-SR800, connected all the
Use this sub-menu to enter which speakers are connected and the
components, and determined the speaker layout, it is now time to
size of each speaker.
perform the settings in the Speaker Setup Menu for the optimum
sound acoustics for your environment and speaker layout.
Advanced Menu
Before you perform the following settings, it is important that you
first determine the following items: 1.Speaker Setup
• The types and sizes of the speakers that are connected.

1.Speaker Config
1-1.Speaker Config
• The distance from each speaker to the normal listening position. 2.Speaker Distance
3.Level Calibration
4.Bass Peak Level
a.Subwoofer :Yes
b.Front L/R :Small
Advanced Menu c.Center :Small
d.Surr L/R :Small
e.Surr Back :Small
1.Speaker Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD|
f.Crossover:80Hz(THX)
1.Speaker Config Quit:|SETUP|

2.Speaker Distance
3.Level Calibration
a. Subwoofer
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Yes: Select when a subwoofer is connected.
No: Select when a subwoofer is not connected.
b. Front L/R
Large: Select if the front speakers are large sized.
Memo: Small: Select if the front speakers are small sized.
• If “No” is selected for the Subwoofer setting, this setting is
Monitor fixed to “Large.”
Front SW Center Front c. Center

[ ]
[ ]m/ft
None: Select if no center speaker is connected.
m/ft
Large: Select if the center speaker is large sized.
[ ]m/ft [ ]m/ft Small: Select if the center speaker is small sized.
• If “Small” is selected for the Front setting, “Large” cannot be
selected for this setting.
SL SR
[ ]m/ft [ ]m/ft d. Surr L/R
None: Select if no surround left and right speakers are
connected.
[ ]m/ft [ ]m/ft Large: Select if the surround left and right speakers are large sized.
SBL SBR Small: Select if the surround left and right speakers are small sized.
• If “Small” is selected for the Front setting, “Large” cannot be
selected for this setting.
Note:
When “Large” is set, the complete frequency range for that speaker e. Surr Back
channel will be output. When “Small” is set, the frequencies below None: Select if no surround back left and right speakers are connected.
80 Hz for that speaker channel are output to the subwoofer. If there is Large: Select if the surround back left and right speakers are large sized.
no subwoofer, then they will be output to the left and right front
speakers. (Set all speakers for THX speaker systems to “small.”) Small: Select if the surround back left and right speakers are
small sized.
• If “None” is selected for the Surround L/R setting, this setting
will not appear.
• If “Small” is selected for the Surround L/R 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 will not appear.
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, or 120 Hz. Select 80 Hz (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”).
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Speaker Setup
1-2. Speaker Distance Sub-menu a. Unit

feet: Select if you will enter the distances in feet.
Use this sub-menu to enter the distance from each speaker to the
meters: Select if you will enter the distances in meters.
normal listening position.
b. Front L/R
Notes:
Set the distance from the front left and right speakers to your normal
• Speakers that you selected “No” or “None” for in the Speaker listening position. This can be set between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet
Config Sub-menu will not appear in this sub-menu. increments (between 0.3 and 9 meters in 0.15-meter increments).
• The difference between the distances of different speakers
cannot be set to more than 20 feet (6 meters). Note:
Position the front left and right speakers so that they are the same
distance from the listener. If they are not, you may lose the center
Advanced Menu orientation with stereo sound.
1.Speaker Setup
c. Center
1-2.Speaker Distance
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
a.Unit :feet
(between 0.3 and 9 meters in 0.15-meter increments).
b.Front L/R :12.0ft
c.Center :12.0ft d. Surr Right
d.Surr Right : 7.0ft
e.Surr Back R : 7.0ft Set the distance from the surround right speaker to your normal
f.Surr Back L : 7.0ft listening position. This can be set between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet
g.Surr Left : 7.0ft
h.Subwoofer :12.0ft increments (between 0.3 and 9 meters in 0.15-meter increments).
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e. 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).
f. Surr Back L
Set the distance from the surround back left speaker to your normal
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 Bk R and
Surr Bk L settings will not be displayed.
g. Surr Left
Set the distance from the surround left speaker to your normal
h. 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).
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1-3. Level Calibration Sub-menu c. Right

Sound comes from the front right speaker. Adjust the sound level
Use this sub-menu to set the volume for each speaker so that each between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel increments.
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 d. Surr Right
different distances or in asymmetrical positions due to room designs Sound comes from the surround right speaker. Adjust the sound
and configurations. These settings and the distance settings level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel increments.
performed in the Speaker Distance Sub-menu are vital to create the
proper sound space and dynamics. e. Surr Back R
Sound comes from the surround back right speaker. Adjust the sound
Note: level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel increments.
The speaker level settings here are not effective for multi-channel
f. Surr Back L
input sources. To adjust the speaker levels for multi-channel input
sources, you will need to use the CH SEL, LEVEL , and LEVEL Sound comes from the surround back left speaker. Adjust the sound
level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel increments.
buttons on the RC-510M remote controller. See page 33.
Note:
Advanced Menu
If the Surr Back/Zone 2 setting in the Surr Back/Zone 2 Sub-menu of
1.Speaker Setup the Hardware Setup Menu is set to “Zone 2,” then the Surr Bk R and
Surr Bk L settings will not be displayed.
1-3.Level Calibration
g. Surr Left
a.Left : 0dB Sound comes from the surround left speaker. Adjust the sound level
b.Center : 0dB between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel increments.
c.Right : 0dB
d.Surr Right : 0dB
e.Surr Back R : 0dB h. Subwoofer
f.Surr Back L : 0dB Sound comes from the subwoofer. Adjust the sound level between
g.Surr Left : 0dB
h.Subwoofer : 0dB –15 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel increments.
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Using the remote controller
1. Press the TEST button.

Calibrating the speaker levels
You will hear a pink noise will be emitted
(1) When this sub-menu is entered, the TX-SR800 will emit a pink from the front left speaker.
noise from the front left speaker. At this time, the volume of the
pink noise will automatically increase to a predetermined (1) Remember the volume level of this noise and then press the CH
reference level (0dB). Remember the volume level of this noise SEL button. The TX-SR800 will now emit the pink noise from
and then press the cursor button. (Note that this can be the center speaker.
adjusted to any level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel (2) Using the LEVEL / buttons, adjust the volume level of the
increments.) The TX-SR800 will now emit the pink noise from noise from the center speaker so that it is at the same level as that
the center speaker. that was emitted from the front left speaker.
(2) Using the and cursor buttons, adjust the volume level of the (3) Press the CH SEL button again. The TX-SR800 will now emit
noise from the center speaker so that it is at the same level as that the pink noise from the front right speaker.
was emitted from the front left speaker. You can jog back and
forth between the speakers to help you compare the volume Use the LEVEL / buttons to adjust the volume of the noise
levels. from the front left speaker so that it is the same level as that that
was emitted from the center speaker. The pink noise level can be
(3) Press the cursor button again. The TX-SR800 will now emit adjusted in 1-dicibel increments.
the pink noise from the front right speaker.
(4) Use the CH SEL button to select other speakers and adjust the
(4) Repeat steps (2) and (3) above for the front right and other volumes until all speakers are adjusted to the same level.
speakers until all speakers are adjusted to the same volume level.
2. Press the TEST button to complete
Notes: the procedure.
• Speakers that you selected “No” or “None” for in the Speaker
Config Sub-menu will not appear.
• 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 channel so that you read a 75 decibel sound
pressure level.
a. Left
Sound comes from the front left speaker. Adjust the sound level
between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel increments.
b. Center
Sound comes from the center speaker. Adjust the sound level
between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel increments.
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Input Setup
2. Input Setup Menu 2-1. Digital Setup Sub-menu
This menu allows you to make the various settings concerning the
This sub-menu concerns the input of digital signals from input
signals input from the various input sources that you use with the
sources and if these settings are incorrectly made, the digital audio
TX-SR800. The settings made in this menu are valid for the input
signals may not be properly output, or not heard at all. This sub-
source that is currently selected with the input source buttons at the
menu will not appear if the selected input source button is AM or
front panel and, therefore, these settings are made separately for each
FM. It will also not appear if “Yes” is selected in 2-2. Multichannel
input source. Each input source may have a great number of settings
Setup Sub-menu and “Multichannel” is selected in the AUDIO
that are difficult to keep track of, so we recommend making a chart
SELECTOR. Furthermore, since VIDEO 5 is fixed to the optical
to record what you have set and for which component to prevent
digital terminal on the front panel, this sub-menu will not appear if
confusion later.
VIDEO 5 is selected.
Advanced Menu
Advanced Menu
2.Input Setup
2.Input Setup Input:DVD
Input:DVD
2-1.Digital Setup
1.Digital Setup Input:DVD
2.Multichannel Setup
3.Video Setup a.Digital Input
4.Character Input :COAX1
5.Intelli Volume
6.Listening Mode Preset b.Digital Format
:All
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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 OPTICAL on front panel (fixed)
DVD COAX 1
---- : Available for digital input but not set in initial settings.
: Not available for digital input.
a. Digital Input
This setting tells the TX-SR800 which input source button on the
front panel is connected with which digital input jack on the rear
panel. To perform this setting, you must first select a digital input
source at the front panel and then set the name of the digital input
jack it is connected to with this setting.
For example, if the input source selected at the front panel is CD and
the compact disc player is connected to DIGITAL INPUT OPT 1,
then select “OPT1” 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 INPUT OPT jacks 1 through 3.
COAX1-3: Select if the input source is connected to any of the
DIGITAL INPUT COAX jacks 1 through 3.
----: Select if the input source is not from a digital input jack.
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b. Digital Format 2-2. Multichannel Setup Sub-menu

Sets the digital signal type to which priority is given during signal
detection at the selected digital terminal. The setting in this sub-menu is normally set to “No,” and only needs
The default setting is “All.” If “----” is selected for this input source to be changed to “Yes” if a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other
at the Digital Input setting, then this setting will not appear. component that has a multi channel port is connected to the MULTI
Although you can use this default setting as is, you may change it as CHANNEL INPUT port for 5.1-channel, 6.1-channel, or 7.1-
desired depending on the input signal format or if you know that you channel audio. For example, if a DVD player is connected to the
will always be listening to a certain input signal format from a MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port, then select DVD at the front panel
particular input source. as the input source, bring up this sub-menu, and select “Yes” for the
All: Select for automatic detection of the input signal format. Multichannel setting. You can only select Multichannel with the
The input signal format (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM or Analog) AUDIO SELECTOR button when “Yes” is selected here.
used by the selected input source is detected automatically to
execute the required decoding process. Advanced Menu
DTS: Select for DTS signal processing. The decoding process is
2.Input Setup
executed only when DTS signals are input. Input:DVD
PCM: Select for PCM signal processing. The decoding process 2-2.Multichannel Setup
is executed only when PCM signals are input. Input:DVD
Notes: a.Multichannel :Yes

• If “All” is selected and a compact disc or LD is fast-forwarded
during playback, decoded PCM signals may produce a skipping
sound. In such cases, change the setting to “PCM.”
• If a DTS signal is not input when “DTS” is selected, the TX- Quit:|SETUP|
SR800 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
Input source selected Multichannel
is selected on the TX-SR800, the DTS encoded signal will not be
CD No
decoded and noise will be output. This noise could damage the
amplifier and speakers. Therefore, be sure to select “All” or PHONO No
“DTS” and use the digital input jacks (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) TUNER No
to connect the DTS source. TAPE No
• If you play a DTS-formatted CD or LD when “All” is selected, DVD Yes
you may hear a noise for a short while until the DTS decoder VIDEO 1 No
recognizes the DTS-encoded signal and starts operating. This is VIDEO 2 No
not a malfunction. VIDEO 3 No
• If you press the PAUSE or SKIP button on the player while VIDEO 4 No
playing a DTS source, a short noise may be heard. This is not a VIDEO 5 No
malfunction. In such cases, try playing the source in the “DTS”
selected.
• The DTS indicator on the TX-SR800 lights while a DTS source Note:
is played. When playback finishes and the DTS signal • When playing a device connected to the MULTI CHANNEL
transmission stops, the TX-SR800 remains in DTS mode and the INPUT terminal, be sure to select “Multich” with the AUDIO
DTS indicator remains lit. This prevents noise when you operate SELECTOR button on the front panel.
the PAUSE or SKIP button on the player. Therefore, if the • Changing the setting to “No” during multi-channel playback
source is immediately switched from DTS to PCM, the PCM
forces the audio selector to “Analog.”
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.
• 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-SR800 digitally. This is because the digital
signal has been processed (such as the output level, sampling
frequency, or frequency response) and the TX-SR800 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, and TAPE
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 be recorded as noise.
• If a CD or LD encoded in the DTS format is played back with
“PCM” selected, only noise will be produced. Always select
“All” or “DTS” when playing back DTS-encoded sources.
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2-3. Video Setup Sub-menu b. Component Video

If the video signal from a component is input to one of the
COMPONENT VIDEO input banks (1 or 2), then which input
Advanced Menu source and which component video input bank must be set here.
The default settings are given below.
2.Input Setup
Input:DVD
Input source selected Component video input
2-3.Video Setup CD Last Valid
Input:DVD
PHONO Last Valid
a.Video
:DVD TUNER Last Valid
b.Component Video TAPE Last Valid
:INPUT1 DVD INPUT 1
VIDEO 1 INPUT 2
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VIDEO 3 INPUT 2
VIDEO 4 INPUT 2
VIDEO 5 INPUT 2
a. Video
This setting allows you to match the audio from one component with Last Valid (enables the source last selected): Select to have
the video from another. Therefore, you can set a video source to be the video of the previous input source continued.
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
Last Valid: Select to have the video of the previous input source
continued. For example, if the selected input source is VIDEO 1,
and you then change to CD (set to “Last Valid”), then the audio
from the CD input is played while the video from VIDEO 1
continues.
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2-4. 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
This sub-menu allows you to give names to the stations you have characters, enter spaces until 10 characters are entered.
preset for the AM/FM tuner, and to the input sources you have To change an existing character, move the cursor backward with the
connected (excluding the tuner itself). Up to 10 characters can be RETURN button or forward with the ENTER button to the location
entered for each name. For example, if you have a DVD connected to of the mistaken character and then enter the desired character as
the VIDEO4 jack, then you can give it the name “DVD2.” Or, if you explained above. To erase a character, enter a blank space in its
have multiple VCRs connected, you can enter the model names or place. After you have completed the name, press the ENTER button
manufacturer names for each one so that you do not have to until you return to the Character Input Sub-menu.
remember which is connected to which input source.
If you want to enter a name for a preset broadcast radio station, select
the station that you want to name and enter the name.
2-5. Intelli Volume Sub-menu
Advanced Menu This sub-menu allows you to adjust for the volume differences
2.Input Setup
between your various input source components.
Input:DVD
2-4.Character Input Advanced Menu
Input:DVD
a.Character Display 2.Input Setup
:No Input:DVD
b.Character
: 2-5.IntelliVolume Setup
Input:DVD
Press to edit.
to clear. a.IntelliVolume
: 0dB
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a. Character Display
Use this setting to select whether or not to display a custom name
when the current input source is selected.
Yes: Select to have your custom name displayed. a. Intelli Volume
No: Select to have the default name displayed. When switching input sources, you may find that the output level for
different components or input sources connected to the TX-SR800 is
b. Character different even though the main volume setting is the same. Under
If you have selected “Yes” for the Character Display above, then normal circumstances, you would then have to change the volume
here you can enter the name that you want to display. Press the setting each time you change the input source. This Intelli Volume
cursor button to clear the current entry. Press the cursor button to setting allows you to preset a volume level for each input source
bring up the Character Input screen. separately so that when you do switch from one input source to
another, the TX-SR800 adjusts the volume accordingly and the
Advanced Menu volume stays the same. To set the Intelli Volume, simply select an
input source at the front panel, and if that source is quieter than other
2.Input Setup sources, increase its decibel level with the cursor button, or if it is
Input:DVD
louder than other sources, decrease its decibel level with the cursor
2-4.Character Input button.
Input:DVD
b.Character The Intelli Volume can be adjusted between –12 and +12 decibels.
:
ABCDEFGHIJKLM
NOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklm
nopqrstuvwxyz
|ENTER| 0123456789-.’
()+*/=,:;!?_
Back:
|RETURN|
Note:
If you are using the front display and not the OSD Menu, press the
button when “Chr. ” appears in the front display. Then “ABCDEF..”
appears. This is the Character Input screen. The cursor buttons 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.
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2-6. Listening Mode Preset Sub-menu * The 5.1-channel digital surround format has a variety of versions
including Dolby Digital and DTS. The 5.1- channel digital
With the TX-SR800, you can set a different listening mode for each surround format enables the individual recording and playing of
different signal type that comes from each input source. For five full-range (20 Hz to 20 kHz) channels (left and right front,
example, if your DVD player also plays compact discs and the DVD center, and two surround channels) plus an LFE channel (Low
video signal is Dolby Digital and the compact disc signal is PCM, Frequency Effect) for the low-range effect sound. It will create a
then you can set a different listening mode for each. realistic sound that can be heard in the theaters and concert halls.
This is especially convenient if you frequently play the same types of
movies or music.
Advanced Menu
2.Input Setup
Input:DVD
2-6.ListeningMode Preset
Input:DVD
a.Analog/PCM
:Stereo
b.PCM fs=96k :Stereo
c.Dolby D :Dolby D
d.DTS :DTS
e.D.F.2ch
:PLII
f.D.F.Mono:Mono
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Relationship between input source and listening mode

Listening modes marked with the “●” 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) a. Analog/PCM b. PCM fs=96k c. Dolby D d. DTS e. D.F.2ch f. D.F.Mono
(2ch) (2ch) (Digital Format (Digital Format (Digital Format 2ch) (Digital Format Mono)
Multichannnel) Multichannnel)
Type of software Tape, Video tape, DVD DVD CD, LD DVD DVD
Vinyl, Tuner, CD, (96 kHz/24 bit) Digital Satellite DVD Digital Satellite
MD, DVD (Stereo),
LD, Digital Satellite
Listening Mode
Mono ● ● ●
Direct/Pure Audio ● ●
Stereo ● ● ● ● ●*
T-D (Theater-Dimensional) ● ● ● ●
Dolby Digital ●
DTS DTS
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
DTS 96/24
Dolby EX Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Pro Logic II PL II Movie PL II Movie PL II Movie
DTS Neo:6 PL II Music PL II Music PL II Music
DTS Neo:6 Cinema DTS Neo:6 Cinema
DTS Neo:6 Music DTS Neo:6 Music
THX THX Cinema THX Cinema THX Cinema THX Cinema
THX Surround EX
Mono Movie ● ● ●
Enhanced 7 ● ● ● ●
Orchestra ● ● ● ●
Unplugged ● ● ● ●
Studio-Mix ● ● ● ●
TV Logic ● ● ● ●
All Ch Stereo ● ●
* When playing sources recorded in DTS 96/24 format, “DTS 96/24 Stereo” is displayed.
Note:
You may not be able to select all the listening modes shown here depending on your speaker configuration or the selected input source.
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Input source signals Listening Modes
a. Analog/PCM Mono
Analog sources consist of LP records, FM and AM broadcasts, This mode is for playing old movies where the sound is recorded in
cassette tapes, and the such. PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is one monaural or for playing the left and right channels of movies
form of digital audio signals and is recorded directly onto compact separately that contain different language signals. This mode also
discs and DVDs without compression. allows you to listen to the multiplexed soundtracks on DVDs, and
other media that have them.
b. PCM fs=96k
Digital PCM sources recorded with a sampling rate of 96 kHz. Direct
This mode delivers pure sound with minimum sound quality
c. Dolby D (Dolby Digital) adjustment and filtration. The sound recorded for the right and left
Digital data with AC-3 compression and a maximum of 5.1-channel front channels is output to the right and left front speakers only and
surround sound. This source signal comes from DVDs and LDs that not output to the subwoofer.
have the mark and therefore recorded for 5.1-channel output.
Pure Audio
Dialog norm Same as the direct mode except that the pure audio mode also turns
Dialogue Normalization (Dialog Norm) is feature of Dolby off the display window, turns off the power supply to the video
Digital. When playing back software that has been encoded in circuitry, and minimizes the sources of noise. The result is high-
Dolby Digital, sometimes you may see a brief message in the fidelity music playback true to the original source.
front panel display that reads Dialog Norm xdB (“x” being a
Note that if you connect a device to the COMPONENT VIDEO
numeric value). Dialogue Normalization serves to let you know
INPUT 2 jacks of the TX-SR800, the relay switch doesn’t activate
if the source material has been recorded at a higher or lower level
and signals are output to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT
than usual. For example, if you see the message “Dialog Norm:
jacks. Therefore, the display on the monitor connected to the
+4” in the front panel display, to keep the overall output level
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks will not disappear.
constant just turn down the volume control by 4dB. In other
words, the source material that you are listening to has been Stereo
recorded 4dB louder than usual. If you do not see a message, This mode has all input sound is output from the left and right front
then no adjustment of the volume control is necessary. speakers.
The subwoofer is also used for playback.
T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
d. DTS For the best enjoyment of your home theater, it is recommended that
DTS (Digital Theater System) is compressed digital data with a you have front left and right speakers, a center speaker, and surround
maximum 5.1-channel surround output (6.1-channel with DTS-ES left and right speakers. However, if you only have front left and right
Discrete sources) that allows for an extremely high-quality sound. This speakers, you can enjoy multichannel audio by using this mode.
source signal requires a DVD player that supports DTS output and This mode controls the characteristics of the sound that reaches each
comes from DVDs, compact discs, and LDs that have the mark. ear to reproduce a multi-speaker setup. To receive the full effect,
there is an optimum listening position (sweet spot). Refer to the
e. D.F. 2 ch (Digital Format 2 channel)
explanation of the listening angle. In addition, if the reflective sound
2-channel digital signals (not including PCM) such as Dolby Digital.
components are large, it may be difficult to achieve the desired
DVDs or LDs recorded with 2-channel sound may be this type of
result, so be sure to set up your system and listening position to
input signal.
minimize reflective sound.
f. D.F. Mono (Digital Format Monaural)
Dolby Pro Logic II
Monaural digital signals (not including PCM) such as Dolby Digital.
Opposed to Dolby Pro Logic, which had four channels (front, left,
DVDs or LDs recorded with monaural sound may be this type of
center, and surround) recorded into two channels with matrix
input signal.
processing and then played back in four channels, Dolby Pro Logic
II uses a feedback logic circuit to have 5.1-channel surround audio
(Dolby Surround, etc.) matrix-encoded into two channels and then
played back in its original 5.1-channel form.
Dolby Pro Logic II provides a Movie 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 frequency range, now provide
complete stereo output over the full frequency range. The result is
movie viewing with a realistic feel of movement. 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 VHS and DVD videos with the
mark and certain television programs. The Music mode
can be used with music compact discs and other stereo sources.
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Dolby D (Dolby Digital) When released to the home consumer market, movies that were
This mode is used for playing Dolby Digital sources. created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX technology, may
• Dolby Digital EX have a note to that effect on the packaging. A list of movies
Enabled when playing back sources with surround tracks that created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site
were encoded using the Surround EX technology. at http://www.dolby.com.
• Dolby EX The TX-SR800 can play the 5.1-channel sources in THX
Select to achieve the same effects as Dolby Digital EX encoded surround EX mode, even if the source is not encoded in Dolby
sources with non-Dolby Digital sources. Digital Surround EX format. In this case, the sound actually
output from the surround back channels depends on the source
DTS Neo:6 and may not fit your tastes.
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 Mono Movie
channels are a wide frequency range with a great separation between This mode is suitable for playing back monaural recording such as
the different channels. old movie soundtracks. The center channel delivers the unprocessed
original sound, whereas the other channels deliver the center-
This mode can be set to the Cinema mode designed for playing
channel sound processed with the appropriate reverberation. This
movies and the Music mode designed for listening to music.
allows you to enjoy monaural sound with the atmosphere of a movie
The Cinema mode is good for movies. The reproduced surround theater.
sound provide the same realistic feel of movement as 6.1-channel
sources. This mode can be used with VHS and television programs Enhanced 7
with stereo sound. This mode reproduces a natural surround environment by using
The Music mode uses the surround channels to provide a natural seven speaker channels. The sound effects moving smoothly toward
sound space that cannot be provided with normal stereo output. This the surround back. This mode is good for music and TV sports
mode can be used with music CDs and other stereo sources. programs.
DTS Orchestra
This mode is used for playing DTS source. This mode is appropriate for classical and opera music. The center
channel is cut and the surround channels are emphasized to widen
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 the stereo image. It will simulate the natural reverberation that is
With the addition of the surround back channel, this new format has created in large halls.
all 6.1 channels recorded independently for a completely discrete
digital format. Since all channels are recorded independently, high- Unplugged
fidelity surround playback with the increased feeling of a separated This mode is suitable for acoustical instrumental sounds, vocals, and
sound space is achieved. jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it will simulate
the acoustics that you would experience in front of the stage.
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
This format has the surround back channel matrix encoded and Studio-Mix
inserted into the left and right surround channels so that at playback This mode is for rock and popular music. The lively sounds are
the output for the left, right, and back surround channels are decoded enhanced for a powerful acoustic image that simulates the feeling of
using a high-precision matrix decoder. being in a club or rock concert.
DTS 96/24 TV Logic

Automatically changes to this mode when playing back sources with This mode gives realistic acoustics to TV programs that are aired
surround tracks that were encoded using the DTS 96/24 technology. from TV studios. It enhances the entire surround sound and clarity of
the conversation.
THX
This mode is for playing back sources recorded in the THX format. All Ch Stereo
For the utmost in fidelity when playing back THX sources, it is also This mode is designed for playing background music. The front,
recommended to use a THX-certified speaker system. surround, and surround back channels create a stereo image that
encompasses the entire area.
• 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 technology are able to reproduce an
extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the
program. This channel, called Surround Back, places sounds
behind the listener in addition to the currently available 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 localization than ever before.
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3. Audio Adjust Setup Menu 3-1. Tone Control Sub-menu
Set the various parameters for the sound signals. Separately adjust the bass and treble settings in two steps.
Advanced Menu
Advanced Menu 3.Audio Adjust
3.Audio Adjust
3-1.Tone Control
1.Tone Control
2.Surround Speakers a.Bass : 0
3.Sound Effect
4.Delay b.Treble : 0
5.LFE Level
6.Mono
7.Theater Dimensional
8.Surround
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Setting Values Initial value

Advanced Menu a. Bass –12 to +12 0
3.Audio Adjust b. Treble –12 to +12 0
9.THX
10.Mono Movie
11.Enhanced 7
12.Orchestra
13.Unplugged
14.Studio Mix 3-2. Surround Speakers Sub-menu
15.TV Logic
→default 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.

a. Surround Speakers Surround L/R, Surround Back, Surround L/R
Surr L/R + Back
Surround L/R: Select to output the sound to the surround left

and right speakers as normal and outputs nothing to the surround
back speaker.
Surround Back: Select to output the sound to the surround back
speakers and outputs 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.
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3-3. Sound Effect Sub-menu 3-4. Delay Sub-menu

This sub-menu is used to turn on and off the various sound effects This sub-menu gives you various ways to adjust the timing of the
available with the TX-SR800. audio output from the speakers to give certain soundfield effects or
to adjust for unwanted asynchronous video and audio tracks.
Setting Values Initial value This sub-menu does not appear if “Direct” is selected as the listening
a. Re-EQ On, Off Off mode.
b. Upsampling On, Off Off
c. Subwoofer On, Off On
(Analog/PCM) a. A/V Sync 0.0 ms to 74.0 ms 0.0 ms
d. Late Night Off, Low, High Off Relative Delay
b. Center –4.0 ms to +6.0 ms 0.0 ms
a. Re-EQ c. Surr L/R –4.0 ms to +6.0 ms 0.0 ms
Re-EQ (re-equalization) takes the edginess or “brightness” out of d. Surr Back –4.0 ms to +6.0 ms 0.0 ms
your home cinema sound to compensate for the fact that sound
mixed for theaters may sound too bright when played back through
a. A/V Sync
speakers in the home environment.
If a digital signal processor is connected, there may be times when
This can be set to either “On” or “Off.”
the audio and video from a DVD or LD player is not output in perfect
b. Upsampling sync. The result is where the sound and picture do not match and the
Upsampling processes the input digital signal, or the digital signal sound is heard too early. In such a case, use this setting to properly
converted from an analog input source, and converts its digital synchronize the audio and video. This setting can be set between 0
sampling frequency to twice its current frequency for an even further and 74.0 ms in 0.5-ms increments. Under normal circumstances, this
detailed sound reproduction. This can be set to either “On” or “Off.” can left at 0 ms. If set between 24.5 and 74.0 ms, upsampling is fixed
When “On” is selected, the UPSAMPLING indicator lights. to 24.0 ms. Note that a change in the setting will not be displayed.
c. Subwoofer This setting will not appear if the selected input source is set for the
When “Yes” is selected for the Subwoofer setting in the Speaker multichannel port.
Config Sub-menu, set this to “Off” if you do not want to have sound
Relative Delay
output from the subwoofer when listening to Analog/PCM sources.
b. Center, c. Surr L/R, d. Surr Back
If “No” is selected for the Subwoofer setting in the Speaker Config
Besides level and delay adjustments, this setting provides the ability
Sub-menu, this setting will not appear.
to change or adjust the relative speaker position to fine tune the
d. Late Night soundfield for the listener. This is accomplished using Onkyo’s
The audio for movies made for the cinema have a large dynamic unique Enhanced Spatial Positioning Algorithm. This adjustment
range; thus, the difference between loud noises and soft noises is provides 10 milliseconds of delay for the speakers, which is
great. To hear the quieter sounds such as background noises or equivalent to moving the speaker 10 feet (3 meters) away. This
human conversations, the movie must be played back at larger adjustment is set up to provide –4.0 or +6.0 milliseconds (–4 or +6
volumes. When this setting is set to “High” or “Low,” the dynamic feet/–1.2 or +1.8 meters) of adjustment to the listener’s position.
range of the sound is narrowed down to allow you to easily hear Once the coarse adjustments (i.e., speaker level and distance
minute sounds at low volumes. This function is especially useful if adjustments) are made, the system is set up to provide a typical or
you wish to play a movie at low volumes during the nighttime. broad surround environment. By adjusting the relative position of
This can be set to either “Off” or “Low,” or “High.” the speakers, we are able to alter the soundfield to be more spread out
Notes: (deeper) or focused (shallower).
• The Late Night function is effective only on Dolby Digital
encoded software. Note:
• The depth of the Late Night effect is determined by Dolby Surr Back will not appear if the Surr Back/Zone 2 setting in the Surr
Digital software. With some sources, it may produce little or no Back/Zone 2 Sub-menu of the Hardware Setup Menu is set to “Zone
effect. 2.”
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3-5. LFE Level Sub-menu 3-7. Theater Dimensional Sub-menu
This sub-menu is for setting the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) levels Select this to modify the Theater-Dimensional (T-D) listening
included in Dolby Digital and DTS software. modes. The settings available are shown in the table below.
Setting Values Initial value Setting Values Initial value

a. Dolby Digital –∞, –10 dB to 0 dB 0 dB a. Listening Angle 20°, 40° 40°
b. DTS –∞, –10 dB to 0 dB 0 dB b. Center On, Off Off
c. Front Expander On, Off Off
a. Dolby Digital d. Virtual Surr Level –3 dB to +3 dB 0 dB
The level can be adjusted to either –∞ or between –10 and 0 decibels e. Dialog Enhance On, Off Off
in 1-decibel increments. For Dolby Digital input source signals, the
LFE level set here is used. A setting of 0 decibels is recommended
a. Listening angle
for optimum performance; however, if the source is recorded with
The listening angle is the angle subtended by the front left and right
the low frequency range too strong, lower this setting as necessary.
speakers as seen from the listener. The processing for the virtual
b. DTS surround will be based on this angle. The setting of 20 and 40
The level can be adjusted to either –∞ or between –10 and 0 decibels degrees are only for nominal purposes, so select the setting that is
in 1-decibel increments. For DTS input source signals, the LFE level closest to your actual listening angle.
set here is used. A setting of 0 decibels is recommended for optimum
performance; however, if the source is recorded with the low Front left speaker Front right speaker
frequency range too strong, lower this setting as necessary.
Listening angle
3-6. Mono Sub-menu
The settings of this sub-menu shown below are enabled when the
listening mode is set to “Mono.”
Setting Values Initial value b. Center

In the Theater-Dimensional mode, if the speaker system has a center
a. Academy Filter On, Off Off
speaker, the center channel signal can be output from the center
b. Input Channel Auto L+R, Left, Right Auto L+R speaker. For instance, in systems where the front left and right
speakers are small, use of the center speaker may provide a better
a. Academy Filter sound space and reduce the load on the front speaker. (For the proper
Older monaural film mixes relied on high-frequency rolloff in soundfield, it is important that the speaker levels and speaker distances
presentation to sound properly balanced, so that excessive hiss from among the front right, front left, and center speakers are matched. In
the grain structure of the film would not be heard. The high- order to ensure this, make sure that the settings in the Speaker Distance
frequency loss was typically due to a combination of optical slit loss, Sub-menu and Level Calibration sub-menu are set correctly.)
electrical filters, loudspeaker response, and screen loss. Some films On: Select to have the center channel signal output to the center
have been transferred to video without such a high-frequency rolloff, speaker.
and thus sound overly bright and hissy. Off: Select to have the center channel signal output to the front
The TX-SR800 includes this “Academy filter,” which is based on left and right speakers (Phantom Center).
contemporary playback practices for such films over wide-range
systems. c. Front Expander
This can be set to either “On” or “Off.” 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
b. Input Channel especially useful for narrow listening angles of 20 degrees or less.
This allows you to set which input channel to use for monaural
sound. On: Select to turn on the front expander function to simulate a
wider sound space.
Auto L+R: Select this under normal circumstances. When the
input source is center channel, this center channel is used as the Off: Select to turn off the front expander function for a normal
monaural sound input channel. Otherwise, the left and right sound space.
channels are mixed and the mixed signal is used as the monaural d. Virtual Surr Level
sound input channel. This setting adjusts the level of the virtual surround signal. This can be
Left/Right: You will need to select either left or right when set from –3 to +3 decibels. Lowering this setting can improve the
playing a video source that contains bilingual data. In such a sound when the definition is unclear or when the sound feels
case, the left and right channels will contain the audio for unnatural.
different languages. Select the channel with the language you e. Dialog Enhance
desire. 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.
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3-8. Surround Sub-menu e. Pro Logic II Music Panorama

Use this setting to extend the front stereo image to include the surround
This sub-menu provides various settings for modifying the plain speakers for an exciting wraparound effect with side wall imaging.
Dolby Digital, DTS, and Pro Logic II Surround listening modes. The On: Select to turn on the PL II Music Panorama mode.
settings that can be set are shown in the table below.
Off: Select to turn off the PL II Music Panorama mode.
f. Pro Logic II Music Dimension
a. Surr Mode Pro Logic II Movie Pro Logic II Movie
Use this setting to gradually adjust the soundfield forward or
(Analog/PCM) Pro Logic II Music
Neo:6 Cinema
backward.
Neo:6 Music The setting of “3” is the normal position. Change the setting to “2” or
lower to move the sound space forward and setting to “4” or higher
b. Surr Mode Pro Logic II Movie Pro Logic II Movie
(D.F.2ch) Pro Logic II Music
to move the sound space backward.
Neo:6 Cinema If the stereo recording has excessive broadness or too strong
Neo:6 Music surroundness, move the sound space forward to get the appropriate
c. Dolby D EX Auto, On, off On sound balance. In contrast, if the stereo recording is somewhat felt
(Dolby D) like monaural or has narrowness, move the sound space backward to
get more surroundness.
d. DTS-ES Auto, On, Off Auto
<Pro Logic II Music> g. Pro Logic II Music Center Width
e. Panorama Off, On Off In Pro Logic II decoding, center signals are output from the center
f. Dimension 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 3 speaker. When the center speaker is not used, the decoder will divide
g. Center Width 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 3 the center signal equally to both the front left and right speakers to
<Neo: 6 Music> create a “phantom” center sound image.
h. Center Image 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 3 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
a. Surr Mode (Analog/PCM) right speakers only (as a phantom center sound image), or from all three
Changes the surround mode for when 2-channel analog/PCM signals speakers (center, front left and right) in various level combinations. For
are input. home use, applying some width to the center signal will improve the level
b. Surr Mode (D.F.2ch) balance for the center and main speakers, and effect the width of the center
Changes the surround mode for when 2-channel digital signals are input. sound image, or “weight” of the sound. Many sound recordings processed
for stereo playback will be reproduced better by proper control of this
c. Dolby Digital EX (Dolby D) setting. The recommended setting for Pro Logic II Music mode is “3.”
If you have surround back speakers connected, use this setting to This allows you to easily distinguish the Pro Logic II Music mode from
select whether or not you will use Dolby EX playback. the Pro Logic II Movie mode whose setting is automatically set to “0.”
Auto: When the source has an EX flag (ID signal for Surround EX), h. Center Image
the playback is automatically changed to Dolby Digital EX. If the DTS Neo:6 derives a center channel from two-channel PCM and
source has no EX flag, the playback is changed to Dolby Digital. analog sources.
On: The playback is set to Dolby Digital EX. In cinema mode, for Lt/Rt film soundtracks, sounds steered to the
Off: The playback is set to normal Dolby Digital. center are subtracted from the left and right channels.
In music mode, the intent in the front channels is less one of steering
If your surround channel is monaural or you do not have a surround
and more one of stabilizing the front image by augmenting it with a
channel, then the playback will be normal Dolby Digital regardless
center channel, while preserving the original perspective of the
of the above setting.
stereo mix. Therefore the derived center is never fully subtracted
You can change the Dolby Digital EX mode settings easily using the
from the left and right channels.
remote controller. While playing a Dolby Digital source, after
selecting Dolby D for listening mode, each press of the Center Image is the factor controlling the amount of subtraction. It
SURROUND button on the remote controller cyclically changes the varies between 0 and 5 in steps of 1 and the default value is 3.
Dolby Digital EX mode in the order of “Auto,” “On,” and “Off.” When Center Image=5, the factor is zero and nothing is subtracted
from the left and right channels. When Center Image=0, the center
d. DTS-ES channel is subtracted from the left and right channels at half level
This setting selects the DTS-ES mode. (–6 dB) for each channel. The signal level sent to the center channel
Auto: Select to have the listening mode change automatically to output is not affected by Center Image.
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 or DTS-ES Matrix 6.1. If the DTS source This control should be set based on room layout and personal preferences.
has no DTS-ES flag, the mode is changed to DTS 5.1 when the A setting of 5 allows the left and right channels to pass through unaltered
DTS source has the DTS-ES flag (ID signal for DTS-ES). from the stereo mix. A setting of 0 gives more center channel dominance,
On: Select to have the listening mode change automatically to which is particularly desirable if listeners are located well off-center. At
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 or DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 when the DTS any setting, the center speaker anchors the image.
source has the DTS-ES flag, and to DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 when the Center Image is only enabled when the listening mode is DTS Neo:6
DTS source has no DTS-ES flag. Music.
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.
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3-9. THX Sub-menu 3-10. 3-11. 3-12. 3-13. 3-14. 3-15.

Mono Movie/Enhanced 7/Orchestra/Unplugged/
This sub-menu allows you to set the settings that will be enabled
when the THX listening mode is selected. The settings available are
Studio Mix /TV Logic Sub-menu
shown in the table below. The settings of these sub-menus become effective when any of the
Setting Values Initial value Mono Movie, Enhanced 7, Orchestra, Unplugged, Studio-Mix, or
TV Logic listening modes are selected. When one of the listening
a. Re-EQ (THX) Off, On On
modes is selected, the settings in the sub-menu of that listening mode
b. Decoder (2 ch) PL II Movie PL II Movie become enabled.
Neo:6 Cinema
c. THX Surr EX Auto, Off, On On Setting Values Initial value
(Dolby D) a. Front Effect Off, On On
d. DTS-ES Auto, Off, On Auto b. Reverb Level Low, Mid, High Mid
c. Reverb Time Short, Mid, Long Mid
a. Re-EQ (THX)
Re-EQ (re-equalization) takes the edginess or “brightness” out of
your home cinema sound to compensate for the fact that sound a. Front Effect
mixed for theaters may sound too bright when played back through Some live recordings contain acoustic reverberation. When you play
speakers in the home environment. these sources, more reverberation will be applied by the DSP,
This can be set to either “On” or “Off”. creating too much reverb effects and the sound loses frame or
presence. In this case, set this setting to “Off” so that no
b. Decoder (2 ch) reverberation from the DSP will be applied to the sound output from
This setting allows you to select the decoding mode for THX the three front channels. With this setting, the sound source is played
processing. as it is without any further reverberation.
PL II: Select for Dolby Pro Logic II Movie.
Neo:6: Select for DTS Neo:6 Cinema. b. Reverb Level
This setting allows you to adjust the depth of acoustic reverberation
c. THX Surr EX (Dolby D) to match the playback source material, the acoustics of your room,
This setting allows you to set whether or not Dolby Digital sources and such other factors.
will be played back using THX Surround EX when a surround back Select from the three settings “Low,” “Mid,” and “High.”
speaker is connected.
c. Reverb Time
Auto: Select to automatically output sources with EX- Adjust the reverb time to match the source being played back and the
identifying signals using THX Surround EX. acoustics of the room. Select from the three settings “Short,” “Mid,”
On: Select to output using THX Surround EX regardless of and “Long.”
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).
Note:
THX Surr EX (Dolby D) will not appear 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 to “None.”
d. DTS-ES
This setting selects the DTS-ES mode.
Auto: Select to have the listening mode change automatically to
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 or DTS-ES Matrix 6.1. 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 automatically to
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 or DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 when the DTS
source has the DTS-ES flag, and to DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 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.
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Audio Adjust
Settings possible for each listening mode (3-1. 3-2. 3-3. Sub-menu)
Setting 3-1. Tone Control 3-2. Surround Speakers 3-3. Sound Effect
a. Bass a. Surround Speakers a. Re-EQ b. Upsampling*2 c. Subwoofer*2 d. Late Night*3
b. Treble
Listening mode
Mono ● ● ● ●
Direct/Pure Audio
Stereo ● ● ● ● ●
Theater-Dimensional ● ● ●
Dolby EX ● ● ●
DTS ● ● ●
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 ● ●
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 ● ●
DTS 96/24 ● ● ●
Dolby Digital ● ● ● ●
Dolby Pro Logic II ● ● ● *1
● ● ●
DTS-ES Neo:6 ● ● *1
●
THX Cinema (PLII) ● ● ● ●
THX Cinema (Neo:6) ● ●
THX Surround EX ●
DTS-ES THX Cinema ●
Mono Movie ● ● ● ●
Enhanced 7 ● ● ●
Orchestra ● ● ● ●
Unplugged ● ● ● ●
Studio-Mix ● ● ● ●
TV Logic ● ● ● ●
All CH Stereo ● ● ● ●
*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 listening modes marked with “●.”
*3 Takes effect when playing a Dolby Digital source in any of the listening modes marked with “●.”
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Preference
4. Preference Menu 4-1. Volume Setup Sub-menu
This sub-menu allows you to make various settings concerning the
Advanced Menu volume control of the TX-SR800.
4.Preference
Advanced Menu
1.Volume Setup
4.Preference
2.Headphones Level
3.OSD Setup 4-1.Volume Setup
4.OSD Position
a.Volume Display
|ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| :Absolute
b.Muting Level
:-oodB
c.Maximum Volume
:Off
d.Power On Volume
:Last
Quit:|SETUP|
a. Volume Display
You can choose from two ways of displaying the volume setting on
screen.
Absolute: This displays the volume with a minimum of 0 for no
sound and a maximum of 100. As a reference, the volume setting
of Ref (82) is equivalent to 0 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 setting of 82 of the absolute display method.
With this display method, the minimum value is –∞, 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
–∞, 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 sets a designated volume for which the TX-SR800 will be set to
every time that the power is turned on. This prevents the TX-SR800
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 0–100. For the relative volume
display method, this can be set between –∞, –81 and +18 decibels.
To have the TX-SR800 turned on with its current volume setting, set
this to “Last.”
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Preference
4-2. Headphones Level Sub-menu c. Immediate Display

On: Select to have the screen immediately display certain
If you notice a large difference in the volume when listening to the operations as you perform them (e.g., having the input source
headphones from when listening to the speakers, you can change the displayed whenever an input source selector button is pressed).
headphone volume level so that you do not have to make The display will remain for five seconds after the operation is
adjustments with the main volume dial each time you put on the completed.
headphones. The headphone volume can be adjusted between –12 Off: Select to turn off the immediate display of operations.
and +12 decibels.
VIDEO 1
Advanced Menu
4.Preference
d. Display Position
Use this setting to select the position of the immediate display that
4-2.HeadphoneLevel
appears when certain operations are performed. You can position the
immediate display at any of ten different levels ranging from the top
a.Headphones Level
: 0dB all the way to the bottom.
e. TV Format
(For all models other than USA and Canadian models)
The default setting is “Auto,” which means that the television format
Quit:|SETUP| is detected and automatically set by the TX-SR800. However, if you
know the correct format, you can use this setting to choose either
PAL or NTSC so that no time is wasted on detection.
4-3. OSD Setup Sub-menu 4-4. OSD Position Sub-menu

This sub-menu allows you to customize the OSD Setup Menu to This sub-menu allows you to adjust the position of the OSD Setup
display in the manner you desire. Menu as it is displayed on your screen. Depending on the monitor
used, there may be cases where the OSD Setup Menu is not
Advanced Menu 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
4.Preference
to inch the menu to position you desire.
4-3.OSD Setup
Advanced Menu
a.Background Color
:Blue1
b.Superimpose Mode 4.Preference
:Normal
c.Immediate Display
:On 4-4.OSD Position
d.Display Position
:Bottom
e.TV Format :Auto
Quit:|SETUP|
Exit:|RETURN|
a. Background Color
Select either Blue1, Blue2, Green1, Green2, Magenta, Red1, or
Red2 as the background color when the OSD Setup Menu is
displayed.
b. Superimpose Mode
Off: Select to have the OSD Setup Menu displayed on the
selected background color.
Hint:
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 superimposed
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 displayed on a black
background at all times.
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Using remote controller
Overview
The RC-510M remote controller is a useful tool that can not only
operate the TX-SR800, 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
operation button and the component will operate accordingly.
To operate a satellite tuner, cable, VCR, or television 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-programming code (see page 65). The other
method is sending the commands from the other brand’s remote
control directly into this remote controller (see page 69).
Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck

The connector of the Onkyo cassette tape deck must be
connected to the TX-SR800 (see page 26).

RCVR MODE 2. Press the desired operation button.

The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation
buttons that can be used to control an Onkyo cassette tape deck.
VOL Operation buttons:

: Play
MUTING : Stop
: Rewind
: Fast forward
TAPE
operation : Skips to beginning of next track during playback
buttons : Skips to beginning of current track during playback
REC ●: Record/Pause
: Reverse playback
You may also use the following buttons:
VOL : Adjusts volume at TX-SR800
MUTING: Activates muting function at TX-SR800
Note:
Even for devices with the and buttons, signal discrepancies
may cause them not to work properly.
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Controlling an Onkyo DVD player

The connector of the Onkyo DVD player must be connected to
the TX-SR800 (see page 26).
1. Press the DVD MODE button.

The DVD MODE button lights.
2. Press the desired operation button.

buttons that can be used to control an Onkyo DVD player.
Operation buttons:
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
ON STANDBY : Moves cursor in the OSD Menu of the DVD player
ENTER: Enter button for the OSD Menu of the DVD player
DVD MODE RETURN: Return button for the OSD Menu of the DVD player
RETURN TOP MENU or MENU: Displays menu screens recorded on DVD
ENTER, SETUP media
DISC : Selects disc in DVD changer
DISC VOL
AUDIO SEL: Selects audio or language track (if recorded on the
TOP MENU MENU DVD)
AUDIO SEL MUTING ANGLE: Selects a camera angle (if recorded on the DVD)
ANGLE SUBTITLE SUBTITLE: Selects subtitle language (if recorded on the DVD)
DVD SEARCH: Searches for location on disc to start playback
operation RANDOM: Random playback
buttons
: Chapter/Track down
: Chapter/Track up
: Play
: Stop
Numeric keys
: Fast reverse
SEARCH : Fast forward
: Pause
: Opens/closes the disc tray
0, 1 to 9, +10: Numeric keys
Note:
When operating an Onkyo DVD player directly with the remote
controller without connecting the terminals, pre-programming is
necessary (see page 65).
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Controlling an Onkyo CD player

The connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be
connected to the TX-SR800 (see page 26).
1. Press the CD MODE button.

The CD MODE button lights.
ON STANDBY
CD MODE The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation
buttons that can be used to control an Onkyo compact disc
player.
DISC Operation buttons:
VOL
ON: Turns on and off the compact disc player (same as STANDBY
button on the remote controller)
MUTING DISC : Selects a disc in the CD changer
: Track down
CD : Track up
operation : Play
buttons : Stop
: Skip backward
: Skip forward
: Pause
Numeric keys
: Opens/closes disc tray
0, 1 to 9, +10: Numeric keys
RANDOM: Random playback
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Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder

The connector of the Onkyo MD recorder must be connected to
the TX-SR800 (see page 26).
1. Press the SAT/MD MODE button.

ON STANDBY The SAT/MD MODE button lights.

SAT/MD MODE The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation
buttons that can be used to control an Onkyo MD recorder.
Operation buttons:
VOL ON: Turns on and off MD player (same as STANDBY button on the
remote controller)
MUTING : Track down
: Track up
MD
operation : Play
buttons : Stop
: Skip backward
: Skipt forward
REC ●: Record
: Pause
Numeric keys : Eject
1 to 9, 0, --/---: Numeric keys
ENTER
ENTER: Enters the settings
Note:
The SAT/MD button is used for operating satellite tuners and Onkyo
MD recorders. Be aware that if you enter the preset code for a
satellite tuner as shown on page 65, 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 satellite tuner code by following the directions given in
“Erasing all the commands programmed under a MODE button” on
page 70.
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Entering a pre-programming code
The remote controller has three learning functions. One is entering Learning a pre-programming code
the pre-programmed code for a remote controller of another
manufacturer. Another is the normal learning function that enables By entering a pre-programming code, you can have the RC-510M
the remote controller to learn the codes directly from other remote remote controller operate a component made by another
controllers (see page 69). And the last is a macro learning function manufacturer. The buttons that are used for operation are given on
that enables you to program a series of operations into the remote the next page.
controller so that the operations can all be performed at once by
pressing one button. 1. Find the 3-digit number listed for the manufacturer
name of the component that you want to operate in
the table on the next page.
SEND/LEARN 2. Turn on the component that you want to operate (i.e.

indicator DVD, satellite tuner, or television).
3. While holding down the MODE button on the RC-

510M that you want to program, press the DISPLAY
button, and then release both buttons.
Buttons that can
The SEND/LEARN indicator lights when the MODE button is
be preprogrammed pressed and turns off when the DISPLAY button is pressed.
When the indicator turns off, release both buttons. The SEND/
LEARN indicator lights again.
VOL
4. Within 30 seconds, enter the 3-digit code number.
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 correctly.
• If the component does not operate properly, return to step 3
and repeat the steps above.
Numeric keys
• If it still does not operate properly, program the command
directly from the other remote controller normally (see page
69).
DISPLAY
When entering the code of Onkyo DVD players:
There are three SETTING numbers. Choose the SETTING number
according to how you will be using the DVD player.
No. 601/613: These codes are for operating the Onkyo DVD player
Caution by pointing the remote controller directly at it, either because it does
With some brand’s components, some buttons may not work not have an terminal, or it does but you are not connecting it with
correctly. In this case, program the command directly from the other
an cable. First enter 601 and if it does not operate properly, enter
remote controller normally (see page 69).
613.
No. 600: This code is for Onkyo DVD players that have an
terminal that you are connecting to the TX-SR800 with an cable.
You will then operate the DVD player by pointing the remote
controller at the remote control sensor on the TX-SR800. You do not
need to enter this code because it is factory preset. However, if the
code has been changed to 601 or 613, then you will need to change it
back to 600.
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Entering a pre-programming code
Pre-programming codes VCR TV

BRAND SETTING No. BRAND SETTING No.
Note: AIWA 300, 301, 302 AIWA 100, 101
If more than one code is given in the table, AKAI 303, 304, 305, 306, AKAI 102, 103, 104
try each code one by one until you reach the 307 AUDIOSONIC 105
code that works (i.e. if the first code does BAIRD 308 BELL & HOWELL 106
not work, then try the next). BELL & HOWELL 309 BLAUPUNKT 107
BLAUPUNKT 310 BRIONVEGA 108, 109
DVD CGM 311, 312, 313 CENTURION 110
BRAND SETTING No. COLTINA 314 COLTINA 111, 112, 113
DENON 602, 609 DAEWOO 315, 316 CORONAD 114
HITACHI 603 DIGITAL 317 CROWN 115, 116
JVC 604 EMERSON 318, 319, 320, 321, DAEWOO 117, 118, 119, 120,
KENWOOD 605 322 121
MAGNAVOX 606, 613 FENNER 323 DUAL 122
MARANTZ 607 FISHER 324, 325, 326, 327 EMERSON 123, 124, 125, 126,
MITSUBISHI 608, 613 127
ONKYO 600, 601, 613 FUJITSU GENERAL 328 FENNER 128, 129
PANASONIC 609 FUNAI 329 FERGUSON 130, 131
PIONEER 610 GE 330, 331 FISHER 132
PROSCAN 611 GO VIDEO 332, 336, 337 FUNAI 133, 134, 135
RCA 611 GOLDSTAR 333, 334 FUJITSU GENERAL 136, 137, 138
SONY 612 GOODMANS 335 GE 139, 140, 141
TOSHIBA 613 GRUNDIG 338 GOLDSTAR 142, 143
YAMAHA 609, 614 HITACHI 339, 340, 341 GOODMANS 144
ZENITH 613, 615 JVC 342, 343, 344, 345, GRUNDIG 145, 146
346, 347, 348, 349, HITACHI 147, 148, 149, 150
350 HYPER 151
SAT LOEWE 351, 352 INNO HIT 152
BRAND SETTING No. MAGNAVOX 353, 354, 355 IRRADIO 103
ECHOSTAR 700 MITSUBISHI 356, 357, 358, 359, JVC 153, 154, 155, 156,
GENERAL 360, 361, 362, 363, 157
INSTRUMENTS 701 364 KENDO 158
HITACHI 702 NEC 365, 366, 367 KTV 159, 160
HUGHES NOKIA 313 LUXOR 161
NETWORK NORDMENDE 368, 369, 370 MAGNAVOX 162, 163
SYSTEMS 703 OKANO 371, 372 MARANTZ 164
PANASONIC 704 ORION 319, 373 MARK 165
PRIMESTAR 705 PANASONIC 374, 375, 376, 377, MATSUI 166, 167, 168, 169
PROSCAN 706, 707 378 MITSUBISHI 170, 171, 172, 173
RCA 706, 707 PHILIPS 353, 379, 380 MIVAR 174, 175
SONY 708 PHONOLA 311 NEC 176, 177
TOSHIBA 709 PIONEER 381 NOKIA 178, 179, 180, 181
RCA 382 OCEANIC 181
SABA 383 NORDMENDE 182, 183
CABLE
SAMSUNG 384, 385, 386, 387, OKANO 152
BRAND SETTING No.
388, 389, 390 ORION 184, 185, 186
GENERAL
SANYO 391, 392, 393 PANASONIC 187, 188, 189, 190
INSTRUMENTS 500
SCOTT 394 PHILIPS 152, 162, 191
GEMINI 501
SELECO 395 PIONEER 192, 193
HAMLIN 502, 503, 504, 505
SHARP 396, 397, 398, 399 PROSCAN 194
JERROLD 500, 506, 507, 508,
SHINTOM 400 QUASAR 195
509, 510, 511, 512,
SIEMENS 401 RADIO SHACK 196
513, 514
SONY 402, 403, 404, 405, RCA 110, 141, 197, 198,
MACOM 515, 516, 517
406, 407, 408, 409, 199, 200
MAGNAVOX 518
410, 411, 412, 413 SABA 182, 183, 201
OAK 519, 520, 521
SYMPHONIC 414 SAMSUNG 202, 203, 204, 205,
PANASONIC 522, 523
TEKNIKA 414, 415 206, 207, 208
PHILIPS 524, 525, 526, 527,
TELEFUNKEN 416, 417 SANYO 209, 210, 211, 212
528, 529
TOSHIBA 418, 419, 420 SCHNEIDER 103
PIONEER 530, 531
WHITE SEARS 213
SCIENTIFIC
WESTINGHOUSE 333 SELECO 214, 215
ATLANTA 532, 533, 534
WATSON 421 SHARP 216, 217
SAMSUNG 535
ZENITH 422 SONY 218, 219, 220, 221,
TOCOM 536
222, 223
ZENITH 537, 538
SYMPHONIC 224, 225
TELEFUNKEN 201, 226, 227
THOMSON 228
TOSHIBA 213, 229
UNIVERSUM 230
ZENITH 231, 232
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Operating your programmed remote controller
After entering a pre-programming by following the procedure DVD MODE (DVD Player Mode)
given above, the following modes become enabled for use.
Operations are the same as explained on page 62.
SAT MODE (Satellite Tuner Mode)
1. Press the SAT/MD MODE button.

The SAT/MD MODE button lights.
ON STANDBY 2. Press the desired operation button.
SAT/MD MODE
buttons that can be used to control your satellite tuner unit.
The buttons given below have operations programmed
ENTER, into them.
ON: Turns on and off satellite tuner unit (same as STANDBY
CH VOL button on the remote controller)
MENU CH : Changes selected preset channel
MUTING : Moves cursor
ENTER: Confirms selection
MENU: Displays menu
0,1 to 9: Numeric keys
ENTER: Confirm
VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-SR800
Numeric keys MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-SR800
ENTER
CABLE MODE (Cable Mode)
1. Press the CABLE MODE button.

The CABLE button lights.
buttons that can be used to control your cable TV unit.
CABLE MODE
into them.
ON: Turns on and off cable TV unit (same as STANDBY button on
CH VOL the remote controller)
CH : Changes selected preset channel
MUTING 0,1 to 9: Numeric keys
ENTER: Confirm
MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-SR800
Numeric keys
ENTER
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Operating your programmed remote controller
VCR MODE (VCR Mode)
1. Press the VCR MODE button.

The VCR button lights.
buttons that can be used to control your VCR.
VCR MODE
into them.
ON: Turns on and off the VCR (same as STANDBY button on the
CH VOL remote controller)
CH : Changes selected preset channel
TV/VCR MUTING TV/VCR: Switches VCR input setting
: Play
Video cassette : Stop
recorder : Rewind
operation
buttons : Fast Forward
: Pause
0,1 to 9, +10: Numeric keys
Numeric keys
MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-SR800
TV MODE (TV Mode)
1. Press the TV MODE button.

The TV button lights.
buttons that can be used to control your television.
TV MODE
TV The buttons given below have operations programmed
into them.
ON: Turns on and off the television (same as STANDBY button on
CH VOL the remote controller)
TV : Turns on and off the television (and switches to the TV mode)
TV/VCR MUTING CH : Changes television channel
TV/VCR: Switches television input setting
0,1 to 9, +10: Numeric keys
ENTER: Confirm
VOL : Adjusts volume at television
MUTING: Activates muting function at television
Numeric keys
ENTER
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Programming the commands of remote controllers
for other devices into the remote controller
Programming procedure
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would choose the CD MODE button. Then, by pressing the CD
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MODE button, the buttons on the RC-510M 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
2 to 6 inches transfer the separate commands from the other remote controller
(5 to 15 cm) over to the RC-510M remote controller one at a time. Each
command is then programmed to a different button on the RC-510M
remote controller. Any button is programmable for this step except
for the eight MODE buttons (RCVR, CD, DVD, SAT/MD, TV,
VCR, and CABLE), the two MACRO buttons (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 reason the commands
are lost (e.g., when the batteries run down), it will be necessary to
memorize them once again.
1. Place the remote controller and the remote controller

for the other device facing each other at a distance of
2 to 6 inches (5 to 15 cm) apart.
2. While pressing and holding down the desired MODE

button on the remote controller, press the ENTER
button and then release both buttons.
The SEND/LEARN indicator lights when the MODE button is
SEND/LEARN pressed and turns off when the ENTER button is pressed. When
indicator the indicator turns off, release both buttons. The SEND/LEARN
indicator lights again.
3. Press and release the button on the remote controller

to which you want to transfer the next command.
MODE You may select any button excluding the eleven ones indicated
buttons in the figure below. When you press the button, the SEND/
LEARN indicator turns off. When you release the button, the
indicator lights again.
If you press the wrong button by mistake, press that same button
again. The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes twice, and the
remote controller exits the programming mode.
LIGHT
MACRO 1 MACRO 2
MODE buttons
ENTER
: Buttons that cannot be programmed.
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Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the
remote controller
4. Press and hold down the button (that corresponds to Erasing the programmed command from one
the command you are programming) on the remote button
controller of the other device until the SEND/LEARN
lamp on the remote controller flashes twice. You can only erase memorized commands and not preset ones.
After flashing twice, the SEND/LEARN indicator will light 1. Press and hold down the MODE button for the
again. command, press the ENTER button, and then release
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to transfer all the commands both buttons.
you desire from the other remote controller and When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARN indicator
program them to buttons on the remote controller lights. When you press the ENTER button, the lamp turns off.
under the same MODE. When you release the buttons, the lamp lights again.
Repeat Steps 2 through 4 to program commands to a different 2. Press and release the button for the command you
MODE (e.g., when programming from a different remote wish to erase.
controller).
When you press the button, the SEND/LEARN indicator turns
6. Press the MODE button that you pressed in step 2 to off. When you release the button, the lamp lights again.
complete the programming.
3. Press and release the same button again.
7. Operate the newly programmed buttons to make sure The SEND/LEARN lamp slowly flashes twice. The memorized
the learning function was performed properly. command is erased.
Note:
Notes: If the SEND/LEARN indicator quickly flashes three times and turns
• The remote controller codes for Onkyo compact disc players, off, then the remote controller has exited the erasing mode because
cassette tape decks, DVD players, and mini disc recorder have either you have made a mistake during erasing or a time-out has
already been programmed into buttons on the remote controller. occurred because no button has been pressed. Resume from Step 1.
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.
Erasing all the commands programmed under a
• The remote controller has 357 memory slots (7 modes × 51
MODE button
buttons). Some remote controllers may have more commands
that can be remembered by the remote controller. In such cases,
it will be necessary for you to determine which commands are 1. Press and hold down the desired MODE button,
more important than others. press the ENTER button twice, and then release both
buttons.
• If the SEND/LEARN indicator quickly flashes three times and
turns off, then the remote controller has exited the programming When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARN indicator
mode because either you have made a mistake during lights. When you press the ENTER button, the lamp turns off.
programming or a time-out has occurred because no button has When you release the buttons, the lamp slowly flashes twice and
been pressed. Resume from Step 2. then lights again.
• If you try to program beyond the learning capacity of the remote
controller, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes six times 2. Press and release the same MODE button again.
quickly, and the remote controller exits the programming mode. When you release the button, the SEND/LEARN indicator
Try programming under a different MODE button. slowly flashes twice. This erases all the commands memorized
• When you want to program a command to a button to which you to the MODE button.
have already programmed a command, simply follow the same
procedure given and the previous programming for that button Notes:
will be overwritten. • If the SEND/LEARN indicator quickly flashes three times and
• The remote controller uses infrared rays to send its commands, turns off, then the remote controller has exited the erasing mode
as do most other remote controllers. Though most remote because either you have made a mistake during erasing or a time-
controller codes can be memorized by the remote controller, be out has occurred because no button has been pressed. Resume
aware that some remote controllers use systems that are quite from Step 1.
different from the remote controller and therefore may not be • If many commands have been programmed to the MODE
able to be programmed. button, then the SEND/LEARN indicator may remain lit for up
• Some remote controllers have a single button that performs to 20 seconds during Step 2. This is not a malfunction.
multiple functions (for example, the function 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 manual 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 program the commands of the
other remote controller properly into the remote controller.
See page 72 for how to erase the memorized commands from all
buttons.
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Using the macro function
What is the macro function? Programming the macro
A macro function enables you to program a series of button
With the macro function, you can program a series of button
operations (up to 16) on the remote controller into a single button.
operations as a macro into the MACRO button so the macro can be
The series of operations are then called a macro. For example, to
executed with just one touch. Note that for the macro function, only
play a compact disc player connected to the TX-SR800 normally,
one macro can be programmed. For example, to program the macro
you must perform the following steps:
described above on this page for the MACRO button, perform the
1. Press the RCVR MODE button. steps given below.
1. Press and hold down any one of the seven MODE

2. Press the ON button.
buttons, press the MACRO 1 (or 2) button, and then
release both buttons.
3. Press the CD (INPUT SELECTOR) button.
When you press the MODE button, it lights and the SEND/
4. Press the CD MODE button. LEARN indicator lights. When you press the MACRO 1 (or 2)
button, the indicator turns off. When you release the buttons, the
5. Press the playback ( ) button. indicator flashes briefly and then lights again.
2. Press the operation buttons you wish to program in

By using the macro function, you can perform the above five order (in this case, press RCVR MODE → ON → CD
operations by only pressing one button. (INPUT SELECTOR) → CD MODE → playback ( )
button).
When you press each button, the SEND/LEARN indicator turns
off. When you release the button, the indicator lights.
SEND/LEARN
indicator 3. Press the MACRO 1 (or 2) button to complete the
procedure.
ON The SEND/LEARN indicator slowly flashes twice.
MACRO 1 MACRO 2 4. Check to see if the macro has been properly

RCVR MODE MODE buttons programmed.
CD MODE
Notes:
• You may program up to 16 button operations into the macro
function. If you try to program a 17th operation, it will be
ignored, and programming is stopped.
turns off, then the remote controller has exited the programming
(CD playback) mode because either you have made a mistake during
programming or a time-out has occurred because no button has
been pressed. Resume from Step 1.
CD
(INPUT
SELECTOR)
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.
Point the remote controller at the TX-SR800 and press
the MACRO 1 (or 2) button.
It may take a while for the macro to finish transmitting, so be sure to
Tips: continue pointing the remote controller at the device until the SEND/
• If you erase or change the command of a button programmed in LEARN indicator turns off.
the macro, that operation of that button will no longer work in
the macro. In this case, it will be necessary for you to reprogram
the macro in order to avoid incorrect operation.
• The codes programmed into the macro will be transmitted at an
interval of 0.5 seconds. However, some devices may not be able
to complete one operation in 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.
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Using the macro function
Erasing a macro from the MACRO 1 (or 2) button

SEND/LEARN 1. Press and hold down any one of the seven MODE
indicator
buttons, 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)
MACRO 1 MACRO 2
button, the indicator turns off. When you release the buttons, the
MODE buttons indicator 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:
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 has been pressed. Resume
from Step 1.
• If you press a button other than MACRO 1 (or 2) button in Step
2, then you will in effect be overwriting the previous macro with
a new macro.
ENTER
Erasing all commands and macros that have

been programmed
SEND/LEARN
indicator 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
ON STANDBY
the remote controller.
1. Open the battery cover and remove the batteries from

2. While pressing and holding down the ON and

STANDBY buttons, re-insert the batteries in their
correct orientation, and then release both buttons.
The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes slowly.
3. Press the ENTER button.

The SEND/LEARN indicator lights up for about ten seconds and
then turns off.
All programmed commands and macros are erased and the remote
controller returns to its factory presets.
Notes:
• Proceed to Step 3 immediately after Step 2; otherwise, the
batteries will be consumed quickly.
ENTER • If you press any button other than the ENTER button in Step 3,
nothing will be erased. In this case, resume from Step 1.
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Troubleshooting guide
If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, first • Audio connection cables on the rear panel are connected
try to operate the controls on the front panel of the TX-SR800 to incorrectly.
make sure that it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) in ➞ Adjust the placement of the cable to reduce hum.
Howling is heard when the volume is turned up.
• Turntable and speakers are located too close together.
➞ Move them farther apart.
POWER Rough or scratchy sound is heard. High range is not
No power. clear.
• Power cord is disconnected. • Turntable needle is dirty or worn, or a problem exists with a
➞ Connect power cord (see page 28). connected component.
➞ Refer to the instruction of the connected components and
• External noise is affecting the internal microcomputer. check for problem.
➞ Turn off the power, wait five seconds, and then turn back on
the power (see page 28). • Treble control is too high.
➞ Turn treble setting down at Setup Menu → Audio Adjust
Power turns on but no sound. Menu → Tone Control Sub-menu (see page 53).
• “Muting” is displayed.
➞ Press the MUTING button on the remote controller to turn off
muting (see page 30).
FM/AM TUNER
• Bad connections or wiring.
➞ Check connections, speaker cables, and other wiring (see
pages 15 to 27). AM stations cannot be received.
Sound of playback source is not heard. • AM loop antenna is not connected.
➞ Connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM antenna
• Input selector is not set properly. terminals (see page 22).
➞ Set to correct input source.
Buzzing noise on AM stations (particularly noticeable at
• Headphones are connected.
➞ Lower volume and then disconnect headphones. night or with weak stations).
• Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluorescent lamp.
Power shuts off immediately after power on. ➞ Move the AM loop antenna to different position.
• Amplifier protection circuitry is activated. ➞ Set up an outdoor AM antenna (see page 23).
➞ Remove the power cord from outlet immediately. Contact
your Onkyo service center. Noise is heard at high-pitched sounds on AM stations.
• Noise caused by TV set.
➞ Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the TV.
➞ Move TX-SR800 away from TV set.
SPEAKERS Crackling noise on both AM and FM stations.
No sound from the center speaker, or at very low • Noise caused by fluorescent lamp being turned on and off.
volume. ➞ Move antenna as far as possible from the fluorescent lamp.
• Speaker cable is not connected. • Noise from automobile ignition.
➞ Check the connection between amplifier and speaker (see ➞ Install an FM outdoor antenna as far as possible from the road
page 20, 21). (see page 23).
• Listening mode is set to Stereo or Direct. ➞ Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna.
➞ Set the Listening mode to any mode other than Stereo or Stereo indicator lights, but sound is distorted and stereo
Direct. The output to the center speaker may differ depending separation is bad.
on the listening mode.
• Station is too strong.
• Center speaker volume is set to minimum. ➞ Change to FM indoor antenna (see page 22).
➞ Set the center speaker level to the appropriate volume (see
• Multiple reflection of the radio waves because of tall buildings
page 45).
or mountains.
• The Center setting is set to “None.” ➞ Use antenna that has better directivity and orient it so
➞ Set the Center setting to “Large” or “Small” at Setup Menu → distortion is least.
Speaker Setup Menu → Speaker Config Sub-menu (see page
43). Indicators for stereo reception flicker and hiss is heard
on FM stations.
No sound or very low volume from subwoofer.
• Station is too weak.
• Subwoofer setting is set to “No.” ➞ Install an outdoor FM antenna (see page 23).
➞ Set the Subwoofer setting to “Yes” at Setup Menu → Speaker
• Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about half the distance of an
Setup Menu → Speaker Config Sub-menu (see pages 43, 54).
ordinary broadcast.
• Subwoofer volume is set to minimum. ➞ Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna.
➞ Set the subwoofer level to the appropriate volume (see page 45).
No preset station is recalled.
Low frequency humming is heard.
• Memory is lost because power has been turned off for a long
• Not properly grounded. time.
➞ Check outer conductor of input plugs. ➞ Store all stations again (see page 35).
• Turntable motor is not properly grounded.
➞ Check for proper ground connection.
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VIDEO and AUDIO OTHER
Desired picture does not appear. LATE NIGHT function cannot be used.
• Improper connection. • Playback source is not Dolby Digital encoded.
➞ Check connections. Insert the plugs and connectors ➞ Check that the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up on the
completely (see pages 16 to 19). display.
• Video Setup Sub-menu settings are incorrect. Re-EQ function cannot be used.
➞ Check settings at Setup Menu → Input Setup Menu → Video
• Parameter may not be able to be set due to current listening
Setup Sub-menu (see page 48).
mode.
No OSD Menu display. ➞ Select different listening mode (see page 58).
• Improper connection. Desired parameter cannot be set.
➞ Check connections (see page 17).
• Parameter may not be able to be set due to current listening
Audio and video do not match. mode.
• Improper connection. ➞ Check settings in Audio Adjust Menu (see page 58).
➞ Check connections (see pages 16 to 19). Multichannel audio is not output.
• Video Setup Sub-menu settings are incorrect. • The Multichannel setting is set to “No.”
➞ Check settings at Setup Menu → Input Setup Menu → Video ➞ Set the Multichannel setting to “Yes” at Setup Menu → Input
Setup Sub-menu (see page 48). Setup Menu → Multichannel Setup Sub-menu (see page 47).
Audio is not heard or audio from different source is • Input source is not connected to MULTI CHANNEL INPUT
heard. port.
• Digital Setup Sub-menu settings are incorrect. ➞ Check connections (see page 27).
➞ Check settings at Setup Menu → Input Setup Menu → Digital Components in remote zone (Zone 2) do not operate
Setup Sub-menu (see page 46). properly.
No picture appears on the TV screen (or monitor). • Components are incorrectly connected.
• TV (or monitor) is not set to receive the output signals from the ➞ Check connections.
receiver. • Objects are interfering with remote controller signals.
➞ Set the TV (or monitor) to the receiver input. ➞ Move inferring objects away from path of remote controller
• Video cable is not connected securely. signals.
➞ Check connections (see pages 16 to 19). Sound is sometimes heard and sometimes not heard
• Input source is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN with digital sources.
connectors. • One digital input format has been specified so other digital
➞ Make sure TV (or monitor) is connected to COMPONENT formats are not played.
VIDEO OUT connectors (see page 17). ➞ Select “All” at Setup Menu → Input Setup Menu → Digital
Setup Sub-menu → Digital Format (see pages 47).
Noise during playback or skipping of the beginning
REMOTE CONTROLLER sounds occurs with DTS sources, PCM sources, and
other digital sources.
Front panel controls function but remote controller • When “All” is set for the digital format setting, time is required
controls do not. to change formats when different sources are played.
• No batteries in remote controller. ➞ Try specifying the format you are playing at Setup Menu →
➞ Insert batteries (see page 7). Input Setup Menu → Digital Setup Sub-menu → Digital
Format (see pages 47).
• Batteries have worn out.
➞ Replace batteries (see page 7). The unit cannot be switched to Dolby EX or DTS-ES
• Remote controller is not pointed at the remote sensor of the TX- mode.
SR800. • “Surr Back/Zone 2” is set to “Zone 2.”
➞ Point the remote controller at the remote sensor of the TX- ➞ Change the “0. Hardware Setup → 0-2. Surr Back/Zone 2
SR800 (see page 7). Sub-men” setting to “Surr Back.” (See page 41)
• Remote controller is too far from the TX-SR800. • The “Surr Back” setting is set to “None.”
➞ Operate the remote controller within 16 feet (5 meters) (see ➞ Set the “Surr Back” setting to “Large” or “Small” at Setup
page 7). Menu → “1. Speaker Setup Menu” → “1-1. Speaker Config
• Remote controller is functioning in a different mode Sub-menu” (see page 43).
➞ Press the RCVR MODE button.
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If one of the messages shown below appears
“Not available with headphones use”

Operation not allowed because headphones are plugged into the TX-
SR800.
“Not available with Multichannel use”

Operation not allowed while the multi-channel output is being used.
“Not available in this Sp Config”

Will not work with the current speaker configuration settings.
“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 this Surr Back/Zone 2 setting”

Will not work with the current setting.
“Not available with Muting”

Operation not allowed because the muting is activated.
“Zone 2 is not On”

Will not work because the 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 compose
your entertainment system.
The TX-SR800 contains an internal microcomputer that performs
high-level operations. However, on extremely rare occasions, noise
or interference 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 button with the TX-
SR800 turned on and then press the STANDBY/ON button.
“CLEAR” appears in the front display and the TX-SR800 enters
the standby state.
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Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTION Usable sensitivity
Continuous average power output (FTC) Mono: 11.2 dBf, 1.0 µV (75 Ω IHF)
All channels: 100 W per channel min. RMS at 8 0.9 µV (75 Ω DIN)
Ω, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to Stereo: 17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 Ω IHF)
20 kHz with no more than 0.08% 23 µV (75 Ω DIN)
total harmonic distortion. 50 dB quieting sensitivity
130 W min. RMS at 6 Ω, 2 channels Mono: 17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 Ω)
driven from 1 kHz with no more Stereo: 37.2 dBf, 20 µV (75 Ω)
than 0.1% total harmonic Capture ratio: 2.0 dB
distortion. Image rejection ratio
Continuous power output (DIN) 135 W at 6 Ω USA & Canadian models: 40 dB
Maximum power output (EIAJ) 160 W at 6 Ω Other models: 85 dB
Dynamic power output (stereo) 2 × 250 W at 3 Ω IF rejection ratio: 90 dB
2 × 210 W at 4 Ω Signal-to-noise ratio
2 × 130 W at 8 Ω Mono: 76 dB
Total harmonic distortion: 0.08% at rated power Stereo: 70 dB
0.08% at 1 W output Alternate channel attenuation: 55 dB
IM distortion: 0.08% at rated power Selectivity: 50 dB (DIN)
0.08% at 1 W output AM suppression ratio: 50 dB
Damping factor: 60 at 8 Ω Total harmonic distortion
Input sensitivity and impedance Mono: 0.2%
PHONO: 2.5 mV, 50 kΩ Stereo: 0.3%
LINE (CD, TAPE, DVD, Frequency response: 30 Hz–15 kHz, ±1.0 dB
VIDEO 1-5): 200 mV, 50 kΩ Stereo separation: 45 dB at 1 kHz
MULTICHANNEL INPUT 30 dB at 100 Hz–10 kHz
(FRONT L/C/R, SURROUND AM
L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R): 200 mV, 50 kΩ Tuning range
(SUBWOOFER): 36 mV, 50 kΩ USA & Canadian models: 530 to 1,710 kHz (10-kHz steps)
COAXIAL 1, 2, 3 (DIGITAL): 0.5 Vp-p, 75 Ω Some Asian and Australian
DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω models: 522 to 1,611 kHz (9-kHz steps)
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (Y) Worldwide models: 522 to 1,611 kHz (9-kHz steps)
0.28 Vp-p, 75 Ω (C) 530 to 1,710 kHz (10-kHz steps)
COMPONENT VIDEO 1, 2: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (Y) Usable sensitivity: 30 µV
0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (PB, PR) Image rejection ratio: 40 dB
Output level and impedance IF rejection ratio: 40 dB
Rec out (TAPE, VIDEO 1, 2): Signal-to-noise ratio: 40 dB
200 mV, 470 Ω Total harmonic distortion: 0.7%
Pre out: 1 V, 470 Ω
GENERAL
VIDEO (VIDEO 1, 2, MONITOR
OUT, ZONE 2 OUT): 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω Power supply
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (Y) USA & Canadian models: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
0.28 p-p, 75 Ω (C) Australian models: AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (Y) Some Asian models: AC 220–230 V, 50/60 Hz
0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (PB, PR) Worldwide models: AC 220–230 and 120 V switchable,
Phono overload: 120 mV RMS at 1 kHz, 0.5% T.H.D. 50/60 Hz
Frequency response: 10 Hz to 100 kHz : +1/–3 dB Power consumption
(CD in Direct mode) USA & Canadian models: 8.1 A
RIAA deviation: 20 Hz to 20 kHz : ±0.8 dB Other models: 655 W
Tone Control Dimensions (W × H × D): 435 × 175 × 459 mm
Bass: ±10 dB at 50 Hz 17-1/8" × 6-7/8" × 18-1/16"
Treble: ±10 dB at 20,000 Hz Weight
Signal-to-noise ratio (Direct) USA & Canadian models: 35.9 lbs.
Phono: 80 dB (IHF A, 5 mV input) Other models: 17.3 kg
Line: 110 dB (IHF A, 0.5 V input) REMOTE CONTROLLER
Muting: Due to setup menu Transmitter: Infrared
TUNER SECTION Signal range: Approx. 16 ft., 5 meters
FM Power supply: Two “AA” batteries (1.5 V × 2)
Tuning range
USA & Canadian models: 87.5–108.0 MHz (100-kHz steps) Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
Other models: 87.50–108.00 MHz (50-kHz steps)
Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN
Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-833-5222 http://www.onkyo-intl.com
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
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.onkyochina.com http://www.onkyo.co.jp/
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Contents

Setup and operation 29

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver.

determine that the appliance is in proper operation condition. GROUND

Speaker Setup ................................................... 43 Programming the commands of remote controllers

2-2. Multichannel Setup Sub-menu ............................... 47 Programming the macro ................................................. 71

2-3. Video Setup Sub-menu ........................................... 48 Executing the macro ....................................................... 71

■ Composite to S-Video Conversion

AM loop antenna × 1 FM indoor antenna × 1 Conversion plug × 1

Remote controller × 1 Speaker cable label × 1 75/300 Ω antenna adapter × 1

DIGITAL PRE OUT AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT

Installing the remote controller batteries Notes:

(USA and Canadian models)

DISPLAY DIMMER REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF

(Other than USA and Canadian models)

DISPLAY DIMMER REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF

AUDIO SELECTOR button [33] REC OUT/ZONE 2/OFF buttons [36-38]

Front display ENTER button [40]

MASTER VOLUME dial [29] UPSAMPLING indicator [54]

Front panel display

Input signal path indicators Multi function display

SEND/LEARN indicator DISPLAY button [32]

MACRO 1, 2 button [71] / / / , ENTER button [40]

RETURN button [40] TEST button [45]

LEVEL / buttons [32, 45]

TAPE operation buttons [61]

INPUT SELECTOR buttons [29, 36-38]

Listening mode buttons [31, 51]

Re-EQ button [54, 57]

DIGITAL PRE OUT AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT

For more information regarding connection procedures, see pages

ANTENNA [22-23] DVD/VIDEO1-4 IN/OUT [16-19]

Video connection cable

Rear optical jack Front optical jack

: Signal flow Ground wire (earth)

Digital audio output (optical)

Digital audio input (optical)

3. Cassette tape deck, MD FRONT MULTI CH

L (white) 1. CD player (CD)

Analog audio output Digital audio output (optical)

Connecting your audio components 2. Connecting a turntable (PHONO)

Connecting a DVD Player

Digital audio output (coaxial)

DIGITAL PRE AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT L (white)

Component video output

DIGITAL PRE AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT

input 3 PHONO OUT PR

Digital audio input (optical) : Signal flow

Digital audio output (coaxial)

DIGITAL PRE COMPONENT

7. DVD recorder, other digital video SURR

Component video output

DIGITAL PRE AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT

source is set for digital input at the OPT 3 jack.

Ideal speaker configuration

• Front right and left speakers

Minimum speaker configuration for surround 1/3 room length

Front left and right speakers and center speaker

Connecting speakers Using the speaker labels

Front right Front left Surround right Surround left