Onkyo TX SR803 Owner Manual
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- Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 1
SJEBZ "VHVTU AV Receiver TX-SR803/803E TX-SR703/703E TX-SR8370 Contents Introduction 2 Connection 19 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 39 Instruction Manual Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 48 Using the Tuner 49 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 2
). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 3
occasionally. Memory Backup The AV receiver uses a battery-less memory backup Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service letter N or coloured black. The wire which is ONKYO product described in this instruction manual - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 4
instructions, Surround Left Surround Left Surround Right Surround Right Center Center Surround Back Left Surround Back Left Zone 2 Left Zone 2 Left Surround Back Right Surround Back Right Zone 2 Right Zone 2 Right Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Remote controller - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 5
On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV Receiver 39 Turning On and Standby 39 First Time Setup 40 Automatic Speaker Setup 40 HDMI Video Setup (TX-SR803/803E Only 43 Component Video Setup 44 Digital Audio Input Setup 45 Changing the Input Display 46 Minimum Speaker Impedance 46 TV Format - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 6
for use with other AV components • Remote controller Learning function • Remote controller Macro function 6 TX-SR803/803E Only • 105 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, less than 0.08% total harmonic distortion (FTC rating) • 2 HDMI*6 inputs, 1 output (Version 1.1) • IR IN and OUT - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 7
about the currently selected input source. G MASTER VOLUME control (48) Sets the volume of the AV receiver to -∞ dB, -81 dB, -80 dB through +18 dB (relative display). The volume level can also be displayed as an absolute value. See "Volume Setup" on page 78. H Power switch American and Australian - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 8
"VHVTU Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued K L M N O P QRS T U V W X PHONES ZONE 2 OFF TONE ZONE 2 LEVEL STEREO TUNING DIMMER MEMORY MODE SETUP RETURN ENTER SETUP MIC LISTENING MODE CLEAR PRESET PRESET TUNING DIGITAL VIDEO 4 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R On European - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 9
see the pages in parentheses. 1 MUTING indicator (58) Flashes while the AV receiver is muted. 2 ZONE 2 indicator (83) Lights up when Zone 2 is when Manual Tuning mode is selected. RDS (European model only) (50): Lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). MEMORY ( - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 10
CPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued Rear Panel TX-SR803/803E 12 3 N Not North American and Australian models 4 56 789 J KL M O On some models P QR S T U V W X Y TX-SR703/703E and TX-SR8370 12 3 5 6 N Not North American and Australian models 7 89 - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 11
Onkyo component, for remote and system control. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally. D HDMI IN 1, 2, and OUT (TX-SR803/803E only) HDMI be connected to a video input on your TV or projector. - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 12
audio output can be connected to the analog audio input on another power amplifier, for when you want to use the AV receiver as a preamplifier. The SUBWOOFER jack is for connecting a powered subwoofer. X FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, and SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS These terminal posts are for connecting the - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 13
, as shown below. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator AV receiver 2 Insert the three supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Slide the cover shut. Notes: • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try replacing the batteries - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 14
/TAPE Mode RECEIVER/TAPE mode is used to control the AV receiver. It can also be used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . To set the remote controller to RECEIVER/TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. A B C D RECEIVER 5 F G H I 1 J K ON STANDBY I T V INPUT V1 V2 - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 15
CPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Remote Controller-Continued For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. A STANDBY button (39) Sets the AV receiver to Standby. B ON button (39) Turns on the AV receiver. C INPUT SELECTOR buttons (48) Used to select the input sources. D MULTI CH button - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 16
controller to DVD mode, press the [DVD] REMOTE MODE button. A B C DVD D E F G H I J K L ON STANDBY I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 + V4 MULTI CH DVD T V CH 4 5 6 - CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 17
to select the MD or CDR remote controller mode. In order to control an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder, or a component made by another manufacturer, you must first enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 86). A B C CDR D E F 7 8 9 J ON STANDBY I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 + V4 - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 18
with the Onkyo DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock and Apple iPod connected via . When Using the DS-A1: • Connect the DS-A1 to the TAPE IN or VIDEO 3 IN jacks. • Set the DS-A1's RI MODE switch to HDD. • Set the AV receiver's input display to HDD (see page 46). • Refer to the DS-A1's instruction manual - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 19
TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. You can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended). Front left and right speakers These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 20
subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of identification. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are all black.) Speaker terminal Front left, Zone 2 left Front right, Zone 2 right Center Surround left - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 21
from the wall outlet before making any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with your speakers. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring may affect the sound quality and should be avoided. • Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 22
how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. AM antenna push terminals FM - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 23
It's best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown. Outdoor AM antennas work best electrical shock hazards. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 23 - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 24
connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and ) Jack OPTICAL COAXIAL L R Description This offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. receiver does not support SCART connections. 24 - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 25
can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply by changing the input source on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Video Audio Audio TV, projector, etc. DVD player, etc. Speakers (see page 21 for hookup details) Which Connections Should I Use? The AV receiver supports several - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 26
input Composite video input Analog audio L/R output Digital coaxial output Digital optical output Picture quality Best Better Standard Hint! If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV receiver - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 27
and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs, be sure to use the main left and right outputs for connection a . Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 DVD IN S DVD IN V DVD IN FRONT DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 4 Signal flow DVD player Component video - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 28
, you can connect it to the AV receiver's multichannel DVD input. Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV receiver's DVD IN FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURR BACK L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 7.1-channel analog audio output on your DVD player - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 29
your VCR's tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs. If you have two video make the connection. If you use connection A , you must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 30
and then make the connection. Connection A B a b AV receiver VIDEO 1 OUT S VIDEO 1 OUT V VIDEO 1 OUT L/R DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT Signal flow VCR or DVD recorder S-Video input Composite video input Audio L/R input Digital optical input Picture quality Better Standard b OPTICAL CB VIDEO 1 V BA - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 31
a video connection that matches the video source ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. If you use connection A , you must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches the video source ( a , b , or - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 32
MEMORY MODE LISTENING MODE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER SETUP MIC PRESET PRESET TUNING DIGITAL VIDEO 4 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R b INPUT DIGITAL INPUT S VIDEO A B VIDEO INPUT a L AUDIO R INPUT receiver VIDEO 4 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO 4 INPUT VIDEO VIDEO 4 INPUT L/R VIDEO 4 INPUT - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 33
or a and c .) Connection a b c AV receiver CD IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN output Connecting a Turntable The AV receiver's PHONO IN is for use with wire, connect it to the AV receiver's GND screw. With some turntables, that to the AV receiver's PHONO IN L/R jacks. • - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 34
amplifier. If you have a powered subwoofer, connect it to this AV receiver's PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack. 1. Subwoofer 2. Front left speaker 3. Center speaker 4. Front right speaker 5. Surround left speaker 6. Surround right speaker 7. Surround back left speaker 8. Surround back right speaker 1 2 34 56 - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 35
DVD input, you'll need to press the [MULTI CH] button to hear all channels (page 57), as the Direct Change function only selects the FRONT jacks. Remote Control You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to control your other -capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 36
system for digital video signals. Other devices connected to the TX-SR803/803E via HDMI must also support HDCP. Commercially available HDMI cables (supplied with some components) should be used to connect the TX-SR803/803E's HDMI OUT to the HDMI input on your TV or projector. *1 DVI (Digital Visual - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 37
Step 1: Use HDMI cables to connect the TX-SR803/803E's HDMI jacks to your HDMI-compatible DVD player, TV, projector, and so on. Step 2: Assign each HDMI IN to an input selector in the HDMI Video setup (see page 43). Video Signal Flow Chart Digital video signals received at HDMI IN HDMI IN 1 and - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 38
to Standby. AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60 Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX. Connecting the RS232 Port American and Australian models do not have this port. This port is for connecting the AV receiver to home automation equipment and external controllers. Connecting the Power Cord • Before connecting the power - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 39
VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/ --- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER VCR CABLE CDR SAT MD SLEEP 1 POWER ON OFF 2 AV receiver Remote controller STANDBY/ON RECEIVER or Set the [POWER] switch to the ON position ( ). (Skip this - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 40
MEMORY MODE SETUP RETURN ENTER SETUP MIC LISTENING MODE CLEAR PRESET PRESET TUNING DIGITAL VIDEO 4 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R 2, 5 3, 4 ON STANDBY I T V INPUT 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD THX sound. Notes: • If the AV receiver - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 41
[ENTER]. The automatic speaker setup starts. The test tone is output by each speaker in turn. The microphone picks up the sound and feeds it back to the AV receiver, where it's used to calculate the optimum speaker settings. The whole process takes about 2 minutes. Auto Speaker Setup Do not unplug - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 42
under Not Detect, turn up the subwoofer's volume and run the automatic speaker setup again. If the subwoofer has a built-in crossover, set it to the highest crossover frequency. If it has an LPF filter switch, set it to off or direct. Refer to your subwoofer's instruction manual for details. 42 - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 43
HDMI Video Setup (TX-SR803/803E Only) 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. 1 2 ON STANDBY I T V INPUT 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 44
V2 V3 1 2 3 + V4 MULTI CH DVD T V CH 4 5 6 - CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER VCR CABLE CDR SAT MD SLEEP 2 TOP MENU MENU 2, 3 + CH DISC ALBUM - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 45
for the VIDEO 4 input selector. • On the TX-SR803/803E, an input selector that's been assigned to IN1 or IN2 in the "HDMI Video Setup" (page 43) can be set to HDMI here. Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. Note: • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 46
Changing the Input Display If you connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or next generation HDD-compatible component to the TAPE IN/OUT or VIDEO 3 IN jacks, for to work properly, you must change this setting. This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver. STANDBY/ON - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 47
system used in your area. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP TV Format :Auto c.AM Freq. Step: 9kHz d.Remote ID :1 2 ENTER ENTER Use the Up and Select this to automatically detect the TV system from the video input signals. NTSC: Select if the TV system in your area - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 48
On some DVD players, you many need to change the digital or HDMI audio output settings. To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control or the remote controller's [VOL] button. Since the AV receiver is designed for home theaters, it has a wide volume range for precise adjustment. The volume can - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 49
STEREO TUNING DIMMER MEMORY MODE SETUP RETURN ENTER SETUP MIC LISTENING MODE CLEAR PRESET PRESET TUNING DIGITAL VIDEO 4 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO weak, it may be impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono. Displaying AM/FM - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 50
(e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.). The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting POP M Popular commercial music, usually from past or present sales charts (e.g., Top 40). Rock music ROCK M Popular music with an - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 51
50. 4 ENTER 5 ENTER To start the search, press [ENTER]. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the type you specified, at which point RT/ PTY/TP MEMORY MODE SETUP RETURN ENTER SETUP MIC LISTENING MODE RDS CLEAR PRESET PRESET TUNING DIGITAL VIDEO 4 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 52
. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800XMRADIO. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. Only - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 53
SLEEP VOL PREV CH DISPLAY RETURN SET UP MUTING 1 2 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM LISTENING MODE ■ Channel Search Mode 1 RECEIVER TUNER 9 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the [TUNER] INPUT SELECTOR button repeatedly to select XM. If "CHECK ANTENNA" appears on the display, make - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 54
]/[ ] buttons to select a channel. In Channel Search mode, you can select any channel. In Category Search mode, you can only select channels from the currently selected category. RECEIVER DISPLAY --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD ZONE2 HDD - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 55
XM Antenna You can check the signal strength of the XM radio signal and adjust the position of the XM antenna accordingly. 1 RECEIVER Press the remote controller's [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. 4 Adjust the position of the XM antenna so that the "Signal Qual- ity" is at - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 56
T V VOL STEREO DIMMER +10 LISTENING MODE TUNING MEMORY MODE 0 CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER CLEAR PRESET PRESET --/ --- 10 11 12 TUNING INPUT SELECTOR SETUP MIC DIGITAL MACRO 1 2 3 VIDEO 4 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD 1 TV DIMMER + CH - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 57
multichannel DVD input are fed to the subwoofer, front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right, surround back left, and surround back right speakers as they are. Multichannel DVD Input Settings 1 RECEIVER While the DVD input is selected, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 58
input source. These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby. 1 CH SEL LEVEL LEVEL Use the remote controller dB for the subwoofer). CH SEL REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO LISTENING MODE SURR REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE PURE A DIRECT THX ALLST TESTTONE - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 59
signal format is displayed. On the TX-SR803/803E, if the input signal is multichannel PCM, the sampling frequency and signal format will be displayed. Information is displayed for about 3 seconds, then the previous display reappears. Interpreting Surround Channel Information A BC A: The number of - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 60
is selected, the AV receiver's display is turned off and only the HDMI OUT outputs video signals. ■ [DIRECT] button This button selects the Direct listening mode. ■ [THX] button This button selects the THX listening modes. ■ [ALL ST] button This button selects the All Channel Stereo listening mode - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 61
DTS. *3. TX-SR803/803E only. The Multich listening mode cannot be used with 176.4/192 kHz PCM sources connected to an HDMI IN. *4. If the Surr Back parameter is set to None, or the ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals are being used, normal Pro Logic II is used. *5. Available only when surround speakers are - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 62
receiver's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound digital TV broadcasts). DTS The DTS digital surround-sound format supports up to 5.1 discrete channels and uses less compression for high-fidelity - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 63
playback. It does this by analyzing the composition of the surround source, optimizing the ambient and directional sounds to produce the surround back channel output. This is a new and improved mode especially for home theater use. • THX Music Mode This mode is designed for use with music. It - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 64
input source and how to record audio and video from separate sources. Notes: • The surround sound can watch the source while record- Remote controller ing. The AV receiver's VOLUME control has no effect on recording. V1 the audio source is switched when an audio-only input source, such as TAPE - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 65
7.TUNER 8.CD 9.PHONO 6.Audio Adjust 1.Tone Control 2.PL x/Neo:6 3.Dolby Digital 4.LFE Level 5.Mono/Multiplex Advanced Setup p.70 p.75 p.76 p.77 p.69 p.66 p.68 * The HDMI Video and HDMI p.47 Setup settings are for the TX-SR803/803E only. 7.Preference 1.IntelliVolume 2.Volume Setup 3.OSD - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 66
for home theater viewing. This function can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, DTS, DTSES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, THX Cinema, THX Surround EX, THX Select2 Cinema, and Multichannel. 1 RECEIVER Re - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 67
center mix, allowing you to adjust the weight of the center channel sound. It can be adjusted from 0 to 7 (default value is 3). Neo:6 Music ■ Center Image The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel surround sound from 2-channel (stereo) sources. With this setting, you can specify by how - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 68
Dolby listening modes, and THX Surround EX can be selected from among the THX listening modes. Manual: You can select Remote Controller: The remote controller can be used to set the Late Night function only when the input source is Dolby Digital. RECEIVER L NIGHT Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 69
mode for high resolution 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz digital audio sources such as DVD-Audio. MCH PCM (TX-SR803/803E only): Specifies the default listening mode for multichannel PCM sources input via a HDMI IN, such as DVD-Audio. MCH Ana: Specifies the default listening mode for the analog multichannel DVD - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 70
. Sounds below the crossover frequency will be output by the subwoofer instead of the speaker. Refer to your speakers' manuals to determine the optimum crossover frequencies. If you're using THX-certified speakers, specify 80 Hz (THX) for all speakers. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 71
: LFE only (THX): The subwoofer only outputs the LFE channel. Double Bass: In addition to LFE channel sounds, the subwoofer outputs front left and right channel bass sounds. 12 Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. Note: • These procedures can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 72
: 7ft h.Surround L : 7ft i.Subwoofer :12ft Note: Speakers that you set to No or None on the Speaker Config menu (page 70) cannot be selected. 6 Repeat step 5 for all speakers. 7 Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. Note: • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 73
. • Because the AV receiver supports THX, the test tone is output at the standard level of 0 dB (absolute volume setting 82). If you normally listen at volume settings below this, be careful because the test tone will be much louder. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 74
this setting, you can specify the distance between your surround back speakers. To get the best from THX's ASA (Advanced Speaker Array) technology, these speakers should be placed as close together as possible. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. The - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 75
manually. If you selected Manual, continue with the next step. If you selected Off or Auto, go to step 8. 8 Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. Notes: • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. • On the TX-SR803 - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 76
10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD sound are out of sync. With this setting, you can correct this by delaying the audio signals from 0 to 250 milliseconds (ms) in 1 millisecond steps. 1 RECEIVER During playback, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 77
Setup-Continued Character Edit With this setting, you can enter a custom name for each input source. When the input source is selected, its name will appear on the display. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. 2 ENTER - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 78
12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - VCR CABLE CDR TOP MENU MENU ENTER SAT MD SLEEP VOL PREV CH DISPLAY RETURN SET UP MUTING SETUP 1 RECEIVER REC PLAYLIST RANDOM Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 79
of the screen, or part of the menu is cut off. To set the menu position, use the arrow buttons. To set it back to its default position, press [ENTER]. HDMI Setup (TX-SR803/803E Only) ■ HDMI Audio Out This preference determines whether audio received at the HDMI IN is output by the HDMI OUT. You may - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 80
arrow buttons and [ENTER] button. Changing the Remote Controller's ID To differentiate the remote controller from other Onkyo components, you can change its remote ID so that it matches the AV receiver's Remote ID setting. Note: If you change the remote controller's remote ID, be sure to set the AV - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 81
RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. 2 ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "2. Digital Input buttons to select an input source that's assigned to a digital input (opt, coax, or HDMI), and then press [ - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 82
ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R jacks to an analog audio input on the amp in Zone 2. • Connect the Zone 2 speakers to the speaker terminals on the amp in Zone 2. Main room TV AV receiver Using Only Speakers in Zone 2 With this hookup, you can enjoy 5.1-channel playback in the main room and a different stereo - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 83
selected, the surround back speakers will work as normal. Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. Using Zone 2 This section explains how to turn Zone 2 on and off, how to select an input source for Zone 2, and how to adjust the volume for Zone 2. Controlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver 12 STANDBY - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 84
MEMORY MODE SETUP RETURN ENTER SETUP MIC LISTENING MODE CLEAR PRESET PRESET TUNING DIGITAL VIDEO 4 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R 1 ZONE2 LEVEL LEVEL On the remote controller, press the [ZONE 2] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the [LEVEL-] and [LEVEL+] buttons. On the AV receiver - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 85
component via the IR emitter. Signals picked up by the TX-SR803/803E's remote control sensor are not output. IR IN IR OUT Connecting block IR Receiver TX-SR803/803E IR Emitter Remote controller Other component TX-SR703/703E/8370 TX-SR803/803E Signal flow The IR emitter should be connected to - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 86
(see page 90). Entering Remote Control Codes To control another component, you must first enter the appropriate remote control code to a REMOTE MODE button. You'll need to enter a code for each component that you want to control. STANDBY Number buttons RECEIVER ON STANDBY I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 87
control codes for controlling Onkyo DVD players and CD players respectively. When these buttons are reset, the preprogrammed code is restored. Resetting the Remote Controller You can reset the remote controller to its default settings. 1 RECEIVER STANDBY While holding down the [RECEIVER] REMOTE - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 88
V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 + V4 MULTI CH DVD T V CH 4 5 6 - CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/ --- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - VCR CABLE CDR TOP MENU MENU ENTER SAT MD - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 89
of memory. • Remote controller buttons such as Play, Stop, Pause, and so on are preprogrammed with commands for controlling Onkyo CD players, cassette decks, and DVD players. However, they can learn new commands, and you can restore the preprogrammed commands by resetting the remote controller (see - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 90
1. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button to select the Receiver remote controller mode. 2. Press the [ON] button to turn on the AV receiver. 3. Press the [CD] INPUT SELECTOR button to select the CD input source. 4. Press the [CD] REMOTE MODE button to select the CD remote controller mode. 5. Press - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 91
the TX-SR803/803E, if there's no sound from a DVD player connected to an HDMI IN, check the DVD player's output settings, and be sure to select a supported audio format. Only the front speakers produce sound • When the Stereo listening mode is selected, only the front speakers and subwoofer produce - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 92
in the "Component Video Setup" on page 44. TX-SR803/803E: There's no picture from a source connected to an HDMI IN • If the message "Resolution Error" appears on the AV receiver's display, this indicates that the TV or display does not support the current video resolution and you need to select - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 93
remote controller that cannot be used for learning? Some commands cannot be learned, especially those that contain several instructions. Recording Can't record • On your recorder, make sure the correct input is selected. • To prevent signal loops and damage to the AV receiver, input The sound changes - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 94
plug it back in again. Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the unit's malfunction. Before you record important data, make sure that the material will be recorded correctly. To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 95
TX-SR803/803E: 2 channels driven: North American: 105 W + 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz-20 kHz, FTC) European: 140 W + 140 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, DIN) Others: 170 W + 170 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, JEITA) TX-SR703/703E/8370: 2 channels kg 29.3 lbs. ■ Video Inputs HDMI Component S-Video Composite TX-SR803/803E: IN1, IN2 IN1, - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 96
"VHVTU Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8023 Fax: 072-831-8124 ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.us.onkyo.com/ ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 97
, DVD player, and TV, and how to use Automatic Speaker Setup. For full details on using the AV receiver, refer to the main instruction manual. Home Theater Basics ❍ Where to Put Your Speakers Front speakers Subwoofer Surround back speakers Center speaker ❍ Audio & Video Signal Flow 1 Speakers - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 98
match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal. Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to an input on your powered subwoofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you're using an external amplifier, connect the - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 99
to record. 4+5 Basic TV Hookup 5 L R AUDIO OUT IN L R VIDEO 3 TV VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT V 4 Connection 4 5 AV receiver MONITOR OUT V VIDEO 3 IN L/R Signal flow TV Component video input Analog audio L/R output Note: Connection 5 is only necessary if you want to listen to TV programs through - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 100
Caution! Loud sound. Auto Speaker input source with the remote controller, press the [RECEIVER] button, and then use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons. 2. Start playback. 3. To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOL- UME control, or the remote controller's [VOL] button. SN 29344079 (C) Copyright 2005 ONKYO - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 101
3FNPDPO $PEFTGN 1BHF 5IVSTEBZ +VMZ Remote Control Codes Códigos de control remoto Fernbedienungscodes Fjärrstyrningskoder Codes de télécommande Codici Matsui Memorex Meridian Micromega Miro Mission Myryad NAD NSM Naim Onkyo Optimus Panasonic Philips Pioneer Polk Audio Proton QED Quad Quasar - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 102
3FNPDPO $PEFTGN 1BHF 5IVSTEBZ +VMZ TV Carver Cascade Cathay Celebrity Celera Centurion Changhong Ching Tai Chun Yun Chung Hsin Cimline Cineral Citizen Clarion Clarivox Clatronic Condor Conrac Contec Craig Crosley Crown Curtis Mathes Daewoo Dansai Dayton De Graaf Decca Denon Digatron Dixi - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 103
3FNPDPO $PEFTGN 1BHF 5IVSTEBZ +VMZ TV Skygiant Skyworth Solavox Sonitron Sonoko Sonolor Sontec Sony Soundesign Soundwave Sowa Squareview Standard Starlite Stern Supreme Sylvania Symphonic Synco Sysline T + A TCM TMK TNCi TVS Tacico Tai Yi Tandy Tashiko Tatung Teac Tec Technema Technics - Onkyo TX SR803 | Owner Manual - Page 104
Cable 0030 Zenith 0027, 0552, 0926 SAT/MD Codes SAT MD MD Recorder Onkyo 6007, 6008 (RI) Satellite @sat ABsat Alba AlphaStar Amstrad Aston Astro RadioShack Radiola Radix SKY SM Electronic Sabre Sagem Samsung Sat Control Satstation Schwaiger Seemann Siemens Sony Star Choice Strong TPS Tantec
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AV Receiver
TX-SR803/803E
TX-SR703/703E
TX-SR8370
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
Connection
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19
Turning On & First Time Setup
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39
Basic Operation
Playing your AV components
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48
Using the Tuner
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49
Enjoying the Listening Modes
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60
Advanced Operation
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64
Troubleshooting
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91
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