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  • Onkyo TX-NR809 | Owner Manual - Page 1
    AV Receiver TX-NR809 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new
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    user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions power cord environmental issues and board above the apparatus shall be set 10
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    a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For Canadian Models NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT
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    in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding 21) AM loop antenna (➔ page 21) Power cord (➔ page 21) Speaker cable labels (➔ page 13) Speaker setup microphone (➔ page 31) Remote controller (RC-810M) and two batteries (AA
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    77 Using Normal Macros 78 Appendix Troubleshooting 79 Firmware Update 85 Connection Tips and Video Signal Path 88 Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder 91 About HDMI 93 Network/USB Features 94 Specifications 97 To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and
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    High Power Transformer • Jitter Cleaning Circuit Technology Processing • THX Select2 Plus*1 Certified • Incorporates Qdeo™*2 technology for HDMI Video Upscaling (to 4K Compatible) • HQV®*3-Vida Video Processing with 1080p Video upscaling of All Video Sources via HDMI • HDMI (Audio Return Channel, 3D
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    of parameters, including power amplifier performance, and preamplifier performance and operation for both digital and analog domains. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which accurately translate movie soundtracks for home theater playback. *2 Qdeo
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    Front & Rear Panels Front Panel B C D EF G H I (North American and Taiwan models) J K L MN O PQR S T U VWX Y Z (European, Australian and Asian models) [ " En 8
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    STANDBY button (22) C Remote control sensor and transmitter (4) D Display (9) E MASTER VOLUME control and indicator (23) F HDMI THRU indicator (60) G PURE AUDIO ) U SETUP MIC jack (31) V SETUP button (44) W HOME button (40) X RETURN button Y USB port (18) Z AUX INPUT jacks (17, 18) [ POWER button (
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    U Q Composite, S-Video and analog audio jacks (BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, PC IN, TV/CD IN and PHONO IN) R Multichannel jacks U Speaker Terminals (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, FRONT HIGH L/R and FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for
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    Controlling the AV Receiver B C D *1 E F B G H I C J D K*2 L*2 E M N*2 F O To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select Receiver mode. You can also use the remote controller to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for
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    Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals. If you're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals. Front high right
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    on the number of speakers that you have. No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings automatically (➔ page 31) or manually (➔ page 47). Number of
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    (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used only with speakers that support biamping. Refer to your speaker manual. Bi-amping provides improved bass and treble performance. When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to drive up to a 5.1 speaker system in the main room. Once you've completed the bi
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    Amplifier If you want to use a more powerful power amplifier, you can use the AV receiver as a preamp. Connect all speaker outputs to the power amplifier. See the manuals supplied with your amplifier for details. Note *1 Specify "None" for any channel that you don't want to output (➔ page 48). SB
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    AV receiver Other cables : Video AV receiver : Audio TV, projector, etc. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console TV, projector, etc. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don't connect the power cord
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    TV is ARC capable, and - the TV/CD input selector is selected, and - "HDMI Control(RIHD)" is set to "On"(➔ page 60), and - "Audio Return Channel" is set to "Auto" (➔ page 61). Tip • To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV's speakers: - Set the "HDMI Control(RIHD)" setting
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    Connecting Your Components The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. Front "# $ Rear % &'( ) *+ , En 18
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    Audio, Super Audio CDcapable player, MPEG decorder Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, RI dock ✔ Satellite/cable set-top box, RI dock, etc. ✔ TV, projector, etc. Personal computer Note *1 Do not connect the AV receiver manual for details. If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the AV receiver
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    while it's in standby mode. • If you want to record directly from your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to the recording VCR's audio and video inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for
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    you'll need to tune into a radio station and position the antenna to achieve the best possible reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Tip • If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try
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    On 1 (European, Australian and Asian models) Set POWER to the ON position (?) on the front panel. The AV receiver enters standby mode. 2 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the remote controller. The AV receiver comes on, the display lights. Turning Off
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    on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. This section describes the procedure for using the remote controller unless otherwise specified. Controlling Contents of USB or Network Devices See
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    service. L RETURN This button returns of the AV receiver. While reading if the AV receiver cannot read settings, the iPod/iPhone is operated in Standard Mode. • Pressing MODE repeatedly switches back to Standard Mode. • When you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver AV receiver, while the
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    home network (➔ page 94). You can select Internet radio stations by connecting to the AV receiver from your computer and selecting stations in your web browser. Internet radio URLs in the following formats are supported: PLS, M3U, and podcast (RSS). However, depending on the type of data or audio
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    Setup Menu). Note • The AV receiver's IP address is shown on "IP Address" (➔ page 62). • If you're using DHCP, your router may not always allocate the same IP address to the AV receiver, so if you find that you can't connect to the AV receiver, recheck the AV receiver's IP address on the "Network
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    does not work with media servers which do not support this function. • Photos and movies stored on a media server cannot be accessed from the AV receiver. • Depending on the sharing settings in the media server, the AV receiver may not able to access the content. See the instruction manual of the
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    Setup in your browser. The volume value of the remote window and the volume value of the AV receiver may not always match. Adjustments you make to the volume in the AV receiver will not be reflected in the "Remote manual tuning mode and listen to the station in mono. ■ Manual tuning mode In manual
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    models) RDS works only in areas station or channel. The station or channel is stored AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. Tip • You can also use the remote controller's number buttons to select a preset directly. The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: PS (Program Service
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    PRESET F/S to select the type of program you want. See the table shown later in this chapter. 3 To start the search, press ENTER. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the type you specified, at which point it stops briefly before continuing with the search. 4 When a station you want
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    Turn on the AV receiver and the connected TV. On the TV, select the input to which the AV receiver is connected. 2 Set the speaker setup microphone at the Main Listening Position B, and connect it to the SETUP MIC jack. SETUP MIC jack Speaker setup microphone The speaker setting menu appears. Note
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    powered subwoofer(s), go to step 4. If not, go to step 5. When an optional unit is connected to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack on the AV receiver, the optional unit setting may appear on the speaker setting ENTER. MultEQ XT: Auto Setup AUDYSSEY -- Review Speaker Configuration -- Subwoofer : Front
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    of the main speakers. If this happens, THX recommends setting them manually. Using a Powered Subwoofer If you're using a powered subwoofer and it outputs very low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it may not be detected by Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup. If the "Subwoofer
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    Mode Buttons Press RECEIVER first. MUSIC MOVIE/TV GAME THX PURE AUDIO MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME, THX MOVIE/TV button This button selects ray Disc/DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI). • The listening modes you can select depends
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    Digital EX surround sound. This provides a center back surround channel from 5.1-channel sources. Speaker Layout The illustration shows which speakers are activated in each channel. See "Speaker Configuration" for the speaker setup (➔ page 48). ; 9 $ # / C 7 Press RECEIVER followed by SP
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    is output without surround-sound ) processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers) and speaker distance settings are enabled, but much of the processing set via Home menu is disabled. A/V Sync does not have effect on the analog audio. See "Advanced Setup" for more details (➔ page
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    cassette, TV, VHS, channel sources for 7.1-channel audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers), crossover frequency, speaker distance, A/V Sync and much of the processing set via Home menu are enabled. See "Advanced Setup
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    of the soundtrack for reproduction in the home-theater environment. They can be used with 2-channel matrixed and multichannel sources. Surround back speaker output depends on the source material and the selected listening mode. • THX Cinema % THX Cinema mode corrects theatrical soundtracks for
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    -ray Discs, Dolby Digital is used in a 3.1/5.1-channel speaker system. *6 AV receiver can input the DSD signal from HDMI IN. Setting the output setting on the player side to PCM might obtain a better sound according to the player. In that case, set the output setting on the player side to PCM. *7 If
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    via the Home menu: "Brightness", "Contrast", "Hue" and "Saturation". Press RETURN to return to the "Picture Mode" setting. *3 Depending on the input source and listening mode, not all channels shown here output the sound. Using the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver to
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    of Multi Zone. • The Whole House Mode cannot be used while the "Audio TV Out" setting is on. Changing the Input Display When you connect an V-capable Onkyo component, you must configure the input display so that V can work properly. This setting can be done only from the front panel. 1 Press
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    pair of headphones, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it's already set to Stereo, Mono, Direct, or Pure Audio. • If you connect an iPod or iPhone to the USB port on this device, no sound will be output from the headphones jack. Muting the AV Receiver You can temporarily mute the output of
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    case, press  on the remote controller. ■ MY TV First, the TV, the cable set-top box, and the AV receiver are turned on. Then the input selector is set to "CBL/SAT". ■ MY MUSIC The Onkyo CD player and the AV receiver are turned on. The input selector is set to "TV/CD". Finally, the player starts
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    Settings 6. THX Audio Setup D Audio Adjust (➔ page 51) 3. Audio Adjust 1. Multiplex/Mono 2. Dolby 3. DTS 4. Audyssey DSX 5. Theater-Dimensional 6. LFE Level E Source Setup (➔ page 53) 7. Hardware Setup 1. Remote ID 2. Multi Zone 3. Tuner 4. HDMI 5. Auto Standby 6. Network 7. Firmware Update
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    . ` Auto: Select this to have the AV receiver automatically convert video at resolutions supported by your TV. `480p (480p/576p), 720p, 1080i, 1080p: Select the desired output resolution. ` 1080p/24: Select this for 1080p output at 24 frames per second. `4K Upscaling: Select this for an output
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    the appropriate selection in the "Audio Selector" setting (➔ page 57). • The "TUNER" selector cannot be assigned and is fixed to the option. • "AUX" is used only for input from the front panel. • Do not assign an HDMI IN to the TV/CD selector while "HDMI Control(RIHD)" is set to "On" (➔ page 60
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    "TUNER" selector cannot be assigned and is fixed to the "- - - - -" option. Analog Audio Input Some DVD players output the LFE channel from their analog subwoofer output at 15 dB higher than normal. With this setting, you can change the AV receiver's subwoofer sensitivity to match your DVD player
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    Correction and Speaker Setup, please make sure manually that any THX speakers are set to "80Hz(THX)" crossover. Note • These settings are not available in either of the following cases: - a pair of headphones is connected. - the "Audio TV Out" setting is set to "On" (➔ page 61). - "HDMI Control(RIHD
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    headphones is connected. - the "Audio TV Out" setting is set to "On" (➔ page 61). - "HDMI Control(RIHD)" is set to "On" (➔ page 60) and you're listening through your TV speakers. - the AV receiver is muted. • Speakers that you set to "No" or "None" in the "Speaker Configuration" cannot be selected
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    mode. Note • This setting is fixed to "Yes" if "Loudness Plus" is set to "On". THX Loudness Plus THX Loudness Plus is a new volume control technology featured in THX Ultra2 Plus™ and THX Select2 Plus™ Certified receivers. With THX Loudness Plus, home theater audiences can now experience the rich
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    (If you're not using a center speaker, the center channel sound will be distributed to the front left and right speakers to create a phantom center). This setting controls the front left, right, and center mix, allowing you to adjust the weight of the center channel sound. ■ PL IIz Height Gain ` Low
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    changes in volume or sound quality to recreate the balance and nuance of the source audio. Note • When the "Dolby Volume" setting is set to "On", "Dynamic EQ" and "Dynamic Volume" will be set to "Off". • If you would like to use Dolby Volume in THX listening modes, set the "Loudness Plus" and
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    each speaker level must be adjusted so that -30 dBFS band-limited (500 Hz to 2000 Hz) pink noise produces 75 dB sound pressure level at the listening position. A home theater system automatically calibrated by Audyssey MultEQ XT will play at reference level when the master volume control is set to
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    and sound are out of sync. With this setting, you can correct this by delaying the audio signals. To view the TV picture while setting the delay, press ENTER. To return to the previous screen, press RETURN. The range of values you can adjust will depend on whether your TV or display supports HDMI
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    be performed by using +10 on the remote controller. *2 Press CLR on the remote controller to delete all the characters you have input. To correct a character: ` Auto: According to the input signals and monitor output setting, the AV receiver automatically selects the "4:3", "Full", "Zoom" or "Wide
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    set the "Game Mode" setting to "On". The delay will decrease but in return AV receiver automatically convert video at resolutions supported by your TV. `480p (480p/576p), 720p, 1080i, 1080p: Select the desired output resolution. ` 1080p/24: Select this for 1080p output at 24 frames per second. `4K
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    " can be selected only when the selector is set to "BD/DVD". • When using the Whole House Mode, "Audio Selector" is fixed to "Analog". *1 You can select "ARC" if you select the TV/CD input selector. But you cannot if you've selected "Off" in the "Audio Return Channel" setting (➔ page 61). En 57
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    DTS, the DTS indicator will flash and there will be no sound. When "HDMI", "COAXIAL" or "OPTICAL" is selected in the "Audio Selector" setting, you can then specify the signal type in "Fixed Mode". Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format automatically. However, if you experience either of
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    , Svenska, ʕ˖ This setting determines the language used for the onscreen setup menus. Hardware Setup Main menu Hardware Setup Remote ID ■ Remote ID `1, 2, or 3 When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate the AV receiver from the
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    the connected component's instruction manual for details. • When "HDMI Control(RIHD)" setting is set to "On", the power consumption on standby mode slightly increases. (Depending on the TV status, the AV receiver will enter standby mode as usual.) • The Q control does not support HDMI OUT SUB. Use
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    the audio, the sound will be heard from AV receiver's speakers. ■ Audio Return Channel ` Off ` Auto: The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent to the HDMI OUT MAIN of the AV receiver. The audio return channel (ARC) function allows an ARC capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT
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    AV receiver's firmware. Do not shutdown the power of the AV receiver while updating. ■ Universal Port `via NET: Performs the firmware update via Internet. Check the network connection before updating. `via USB: Performs the firmware update from a USB device. These settings allow you to update Onkyo
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    is connected. - the "Audio TV Out" setting is set to "On" (➔ page 61). - "HDMI Control(RIHD)" is set to "On" (➔ page 60) and you're listening through your TV speakers. Tone Control Settings ■ Bass `-10dB to 0dB to +10dB in 2 dB steps. You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output from the front
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    (➔ page 49) before setting the AV receiver to standby. Note • You cannot use this function while the AV receiver is muted. • Speakers that are set to "No" or "None" in "Speaker Configuration" (➔ page 48) cannot be adjusted. Dolby Volume ■ Dolby Volume See "Dolby Volume" of "Audio Adjust" (➔ page 52
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    Off ` On This function can be used with the following listening modes: THX Cinema, THX Surround EX, and THX Select2 Cinema. Note • Settings for the Re-EQ function are kept in each listening mode. In THX listening mode however, the setting will return to "On" when the AV receiver is turned off. En 65
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    2 speakers are powered by the AV receiver. Connecting the Zone Speakers to an Additional Amplifier This setup allows 7.1-channel playback in your main listening room and 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 2/3. Main room TV AV receiver To use this setup, you must activate the Powered Zone 2 setting
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    turned off. Tip • The corresponding trigger output goes low (0 volts). MUTING VOLR/X 1 Press ZONE repeatedly, then point the remote controller at the AV receiver and press RECEIVER. Zone 2/3 turns on, the Z2/3 indicator lights on the display. Tip • The corresponding trigger output goes high (+12
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    sources are not output. If no sound is heard when an input source , V functions will not work. • You cannot select different power consumption of standby mode slightly increases. • When setting the AV receiver to standby setting is set to "Fixed" (➔ page 60). • Even if you repeatedly press the remote
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    , as shown below. From the connecting block Miniplug cable Using a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet In this setup, the IR receiver picks up the infrared signals from the remote controller and feeds them to the AV receiver located in the cabinet via the connecting block. IR IN Connecting block IR
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    site. For supported iPod/iPhone models, see the instruction manual of the Onkyo Dock. UP-A1 Dock With the UP-A1 Dock, you can easily play the music, photos, or movies stored on your Apple iPod/iPhone through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound. You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to
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    "HDD/DOCK". • SOURCE may not work with a remote control code (without V). In this case, make an V connection and enter the remote control code 81993 (with V). ■ With the RI Control Make an V connection and enter the remote control code 81993 (with V). • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK
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    K MENU ✔ L L RETURN M MODE ✔ ✔*7 ✔*8 E F M • With some iPod/iPhone models, generations and RI Docks, certain buttons may not work as expected. • For detailed operation of iPod/iPhone, please refer to the instruction manual of the RI Dock. *1 This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS
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    75) TV/CD Onkyo CD player (➔ page 75) PORT Onkyo Universal Port Option (➔ page 71) Looking up for Remote Control Code You can look up for an appropriate remote control code from the on-screen setup menu. Note • This can only be carried out using the on-screen setup menu. 1 Press RECEIVER followed
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    The REMOTE MODE button lights. Note • Remote control codes cannot be entered for RECEIVER and ZONE. • Only TV remote control codes can be entered for TV. • Except for RECEIVER, TV and ZONE, remote control codes from any category can be assigned to the REMOTE MODE. However, these buttons also work as
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    controlling a TV that supports the Q*1 (limited to some models). The TV must be able to receive remote control commands via Q and be connected to the AV receiver via HDMI. If controlling your TV via Q doesn't work very well, program your TV's remote control code into TV and use the TV remote mode to
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    K MUTING L CH +/- DISC +/- ✔ ✔ M PREV CH ✔ ✔✔ MENU ✔ G N RETURN ✔✔ ✔✔ O CLR ✔✔ ✔✔ ✔ H *1 When you press SOURCE, the related component is turned on (or off). *2 The Q function is not supported. The Q supported by the AV receiver is the CEC system control function of the
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    then reproduce the exact same command when its  is pressed in CD remote mode. This is useful when you've entered the appropriate remote control code (➔ page 74) but some buttons don't work as expected. RECEIVER REMOTE MODE 1 While holding down REMOTE MODE for the mode in which you want to use the
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    . Example: To play a CD you typically need to perform the following actions: 1. Press RECEIVER to select the Receiver remote controller mode. 2. Press RECEIVER to turn on the AV receiver. 3. Press TV/CD to select the TV/CD input source. 4. Press  to start playback on the CD player. You can program
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    speakers and input sources. If the AV receiver turns off when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect the power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer. Note that resetting the AV receiver will delete your radio presets and custom settings. RECEIVER HOME To reset the remote controller to its factory
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    be reduced. Note that the individual speaker volume levels are set automatically after the Audyssey MultEQ® XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup has been performed. 59 31, 49 ■ Noise can be heard Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power - cords, speaker cables, and the like may degrade
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    buttons may not work as expected. Make sure you've entered the correct remote control 74 code. Make sure to set the same ID on both the AV 59 receiver and remote controller. ■ Can't control other components If it's an Onkyo component, make sure that the V 20 cable and analog audio cable are
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    . - Try resetting your iPod/iPhone. - ■ There's no video Make sure that your iPod/iPhone model's TV OUT - setting is set to On. Make sure the correct input is selected on your TV - or the AV receiver. Some versions of the iPod/iPhone do not output - video. ■ The AV receiver's remote controller
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    Port jack. - "Network Control" is set to "Enable" in the "Network" setting. - "HDMI Control(RIHD)" setting is set to "On". (Depending on the TV status, the AV receiver will enter standby mode as usual.) - The "HDMI Through" setting is set to other than "Off". ■ The sound changes when I connect
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    correctly. Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, set the AV receiver to standby. Important Note Regarding Video Playback The AV receiver can upconvert component video, SVideo, and composite video sources for display on a TV connected to the HDMI output(s). However, if the
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    1 Press RECEIVER followed by SETUP on the remote controller. The Setup menu will be displayed on the TV screen. The procedures thereafter can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its SETUP, arrow and ENTER buttons. 2 Select "Hardware Setup" and press ENTER. 3 Select "Firmware Update" and
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    ON/STANDBY on the front panel, turn off and on the AV receiver. Do not use RECEIVER on the remote controller. Congratulations! You now have the latest firmware installed on your Onkyo AV receiver. Troubleshooting Case 1: If "No Update" is displayed on the front display of the AV receiver, it
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    contact Onkyo Support and provide the error code. Case 3: If an error occurs during the update, disconnect then reconnect the AC power cord and try again. Case 4: If an error occurs due to a wrong selection of input sources, turn off and on the AV receiver. Then retry the update. ONKYO SOUND
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    depend on the formats supported by your components. Use the following sections as a guide. The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. Video Connection Formats
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    Coaxial IN AV receiver *1 *1*3 *1 *1 HDMI *3 Analog OUT HDMI *1 *2 TV, projector, etc. *1 Depends on the "Audio TV Out" setting (➔ page 61). *2 This is possible when "Audio Return Channel" is set to "Auto" (➔ page 61), the TV/CD input selector is selected, and your TV is ARC capable
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    video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver. NTSC/PAL ✔: Output Input Output HDMI 4K*2 1080p/24 1080p 1080i 720p 480p/576p 480i/576i HDMI 1080p ✔ ✔ ✔ 1080i ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 720p ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 480p/576p ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 480i/576i ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Component
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    by connecting the AV receiver to an Q-compatible TV. • The AV receiver will enter standby mode when the power of the TV is turned to standby. • You can set on the menu screen of the TV to either output the audio from the speakers connected to the AV receiver, or from the speakers of the TV. • It is
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    each item in the "HDMI" menu according to the following settings: • HDMI Control(RIHD): On • Audio Return Channel (ARC): Auto See details of each setting (➔ pages 60, 61). 3 Confirm the settings. 1. Turn on the power for all connected components. 2. Turn off the power of the TV, and confirm that
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    This may not work with some TVs and displays, resulting in no picture.) The AV receiver uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)*2, so only HDCP-compatible components can display the picture. The AV receiver's HDMI interface is based on the following: Audio Return Channel, 3D, x.v.Color
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    be working and able to access the Web. Consult your ISP if you have any problems with your Internet connection. • The AV receiver uses DHCP to configure its network settings automatically. If you want to configure these settings manually, see "Network" (➔ page 62). • The AV receiver does not support
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    must be on the same network as the AV receiver. • Each folder may contain software. Note that not all USB MP3 players support the USB Mass Storage Class standard. Refer to your USB MP3 player's instruction manual for details. • Protected WMA music files on an MP3 player cannot be played. • Onkyo
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    Supported Audio File Formats For server playback and playback from a USB device, the AV receiver supports the following music file formats. Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are supported. However, playback time may not be display correctly. Note • With remote playback, the AV receiver does not support
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    × 7-13/16" × 17-1/8" Weight 18.3 kg (40.3 lbs.) ■ HDMI Input Output Video Resolution Audio Format Supported IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4, IN 5, IN 6, IN 7, AUX INPUT OUT MAIN, OUT SUB 1080p Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD-Audio, DSD 3D, Audio Return Channel, DeepColor, x.v.Color, LipSync, CEC
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    ■ Audio Outputs Analog VCR/DVR, PRE OUT, ZONE2 PRE/LINE OUT, ZONE3 PRE/LINE OUT Analog Multichannel Pre Outputs 7 Subwoofer Pre Outputs 2 Speaker Outputs Main (L, R, C, SL, SR, SBL, SBR) + Front Wide/ZONE2 (L, R) + Front High (L, R) Phones 1 (6.3 ø) ■ Others Setup Mic RS232 Universal
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    onkyo.com/ 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 800-229-1687, 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.us.onkyo .com/ Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Groebenzell, GERMANY Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.eu.onkyo 2428-9039 http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ 1301, 555
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AV Receiver
TX-NR809
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction
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2
Connections
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12
Turning On & Basic Operations
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22
Advanced Operations
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44
Controlling Other Components
...70
Appendix
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79
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