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  • Onkyo TX SR804 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    AV Receiver TX-SR804 TX-SR804E Contents Introduction 2 Connection 19 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 39 Instruction Manual Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 48 Listening to the Radio 49 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly
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    USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls consider the environmental issues and follow local board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4")
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    in order to charge the backup system. Once it has been charged, the AV receiver will retain the settings for several weeks, although this depends on the environment and will be shorter in humid climates. For British models Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this
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    have the following accessories: Remote controller and three batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna Power-plug adapter Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter
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    1 output (optical) • 3 component video inputs, 1 output • 5 S-Video inputs, 3 outputs • RS-232 control • Color-coded 7.1 multichannel input • 7.1-channel pre out Tuner • XM*5 Satellite Radio (North American only) *XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock required; sold separately. • 40 AM/FM/XM presets • AM/FM
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    Multiroom Capability You can use two speaker systems with this AV receiver-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1 channels) in your main listening room and a stereo speaker system in your sub room, or Zone 2, as we call it-and you can enjoy a different audio source in each room. Main Room: In
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    Powered Zone 2 Setting 83 Using Zone 2 83 Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2 and Multiroom Control Kits 85 Controlling Other Components 86 Entering Remote Control Codes 86 Resetting the Remote Controller 87 Learning Commands from Other Remote Controllers 89 Using Macros 90 Troubleshooting
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    (39) Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby. B STANDBY indicator (39) Lights up when the AV receiver is on Standby and flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller. C ZONE 2 indicator (83) Lights up when Zone 2 is on. D Remote-control sensor (13) Receives control signals from
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    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 Model Q PHONES ZONE and set
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    1 MUTING indicator (58) Flashes while the AV receiver is muted. 2 ZONE 2 indicator (83) Lights up when Zone 2 is on. 3 Listening mode and format , and disappears when Manual Tuning mode is selected. RDS (European model only) (50): Lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data
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    F XM antenna (on North American model) This jack is for connecting an control the AV receiver while you're in Zone 2, or control it when it's out of sight, for example, installed in a cabinet. A commercially available IR emitter can be connected to the IR OUT jack to pass IR (infrared) remote control
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    220 and 240 volts, set it to "220-240 V." P REMOTE CONTROL This (Remote Interactive) jack can be con- nected to the jack on another -capable Onkyo component, for remote and system control. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component
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    the cover. Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as shown below. STANDBY indicator Remote control sensor AV receiver 2 Insert the three supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery
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    the remote controller operations described in this manual may not work as expected with other components. RECEIVER/TAPE Mode RECEIVER/TAPE mode is used to control the AV receiver. It can also be used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . To set the remote controller to RECEIVER/TAPE
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    North American model) Selects the search mode for XM Satellite Radio. R VOL [ ]/[ ] button (48) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. S SETUP button Used to change settings. T MUTING button (58) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. U Re-EQ
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    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 DIRECT THX ALLST TESTTONE CH SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF LEVEL L NIGHT LEVEL Re-EQ RC-620M M N O P Q R S A STANDBY button Sets the
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    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 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
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    Onkyo RI Dock (Remote Interactive Dock) and Apple iPod connected via . When Using the RI Dock: • Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or VIDEO 3 IN jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to HDD (see page 46). • Refer to the RI Dock's instruction manual
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    to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home-just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. You can enjoy DVDs featuring DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog and digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Onkyo's own
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    PRE OUT to the amp's input. Powered 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
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    speaker cables 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 connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect a speaker to several
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    push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. Insert the plug fully into the jack. ■ Other Models Push Insert wire Release Insert the plug fully into the jack. Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you'll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of
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    '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 prevent electrical shock hazards. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 23
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    damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing. AV Cables and Jacks AV Connection Color Coding RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). Use white plugs to
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    through to component video output). It's also recommended that you set the Immediate Display preference to Off (page 78). DVD player, etc. AV receiver TV, projector, etc. Video Signal Flow Chart Composite S-Video Component IN HDMI Composite page 44 page 43 MONITOR OUT S-Video Component
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    you can listen to and record audio from your TV and listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT S MONITOR OUT V VIDEO 3 IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 DIGITAL
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    receiver to your TV with the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection. • With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from a DVD and listen in Zone c AV receiver COMPONENT
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    supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio or SACD, and it has a multichannel analog audio output, you can connect it to the AV receiver 7.1-channel analog audio output on your DVD player. If your DVD player has a 5.1-channel analog audio output, don't connect anything to the AV receiver's
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    a , you can listen to the VCR or DVD recorder even in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO 1 IN S VIDEO 1 IN V VIDEO 1 IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL
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    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 details. • Video signals connected to composite video
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    Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source Hint! With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection
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    to the AV receiver via HDMI must also support HDCP. Commercially available HDMI cables (supplied with some components) should be used to connect the AV receiver's HDMI OUT to the HDMI input on your TV or projector. *1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The digital display interface standard set by the
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    They can be output by the HDMI OUT by setting the HDMI Audio Out setting to On (see page 78). IN AV receiver OUT HDMI * HDMI Optical Optical Coaxial Analog Analog * To listen to audio received at HDMI IN 1 and 2 through your TV's speakers, set the HDMI Audio Out setting to On (see page 78), and
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    INPUT S VIDEO A B VIDEO INPUT a L AUDIO R INPUT OPTICAL OUT S VIDEO OUT L AUDIO R OUT VIDEO OUT Camcorder, games console, etc. Connection A B a b AV receiver VIDEO 4 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO 4 INPUT VIDEO VIDEO 4 INPUT L/R VIDEO 4 INPUT DIGITAL Signal flow Camcorder or console S-Video output
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    AV receiver's GND screw. With some turntables, connecting the ground wire may produce an audible hum. amp or transformer, and connect that to the AV receiver's PHONO IN L/R jacks. • You can also use a phono equalizer to connect a turntable with an MC-type cartridge. See the phono equalizer's manual
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    a , you can play and record and listen in Zone 2. • To connect the recorder digitally for playback, use connections a and b , or a and c . • To connect the recorder digitally for recording, use connection d . Connection a b c d AV receiver TAPE IN L/R TAPE OUT L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 DIGITAL
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    with an cable (see page 38). • Set the Remote Interactive Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to HDD (see page 46). • Refer to the Remote Interactive Dock's instruction manual. Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components The AV receiver has AC outlets on its rear
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    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 the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page
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    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 step if you have the North American or Australian model.) The AV receiver
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    PHONES ZONE 2 OFF TONE ZONE 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 DIRECT THX ALLST minimum speaker impedance setting TESTTONE Loud sound. Notes: • If the AV receiver
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    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 Setup Mic. Please, keep quiet
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    : 0dB : 0dB : 0dB 5.Equalizer Setting Channel: Left 80Hz : 0dB 250Hz : 0dB THX main speakers should be set to 80 Hz (THX). If you set up your speakers using Automatic Speaker Setup, please make sure manually that any THX speakers are set to 80 Hz (THX) in the Speaker Configuration setting
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    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 to HDMI IN 1, you must assign HDMI IN 1 to the DVD input selector. Even if a video component has no HDMI output, the AV receiver can
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    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 ENTER VOL - PREV CH RETURN SET UP 1, 4 DISPLAY MUTING REC PLAYLIST RANDOM LISTENING MODE
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    selector. • 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] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. 45
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    Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or next generation HDD-compatible component, such as the Remote Interactive Dock, 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 POWER STANDBY ZONE
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    models) You must specify the AM frequency step used in your area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER AM Freq. Step: 9kHz d.Remote ID :1 2 ENTER ENTER Use can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow
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    Playing Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver Operation 3 STANDBY/ON POWER STANDBY ZONE 2 ON OFF PURE AUDIO MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 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
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    VIDEO 4 TAPE TUNER CD PHONO DISPLAY MASTER VOLUME PHONES ZONE 2 OFF TONE ZONE 2 LEVEL STEREO TUNING DIMMER MEMORY MODE SETUP RETURN model changes FM frequency in 0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. For other models it's 0.05 MHz steps for FM and 9 kHz steps for AM. In Manual Tuning
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    the Radio-Continued Using RDS (European Model Only) RDS only works with European models in areas where RDS broadcasts are available type (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 PS
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    VIDEO 4 TAPE TUNER CD PHONO DISPLAY MASTER VOLUME PHONES ZONE 2 OFF TONE ZONE 2 LEVEL STEREO TUNING RT/ PTY/TP MEMORY MODE SETUP on page 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
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    10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 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 1 2, 6 Setting the Satellite Radio Mode Before you can listen
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    Dock To receive XM Satellite Radio, you need an XM MiniTuner and Home Dock, which includes a home antenna. These are sold separately. For connection information, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock. XM antenna jack TUNER STANDBY/ON STANDBY ZONE 2 MASTER
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    , followed by the [ENTER] button to select Category Search mode. Selecting the Previous Channel: 1 AV receiver RETURN To listen to the previously selected XM channel, press the [RETURN] button. Remote controller 2 ENTER Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a category, and use the
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    -Tuner and Home Dock is not connected properly. Check the connection. UPDATING The XM user encryption code is being channel. Positioning the 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 [RECEIVER
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    R RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD 1 TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - VCR CABLE CDR TOP MENU MENU ENTER SAT MD SLEEP VOL PREV CH DISPLAY RETURN SET UP MUTING REC PLAYLIST RANDOM 1 PRESET PRESET To select a preset, use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons, or the remote controller
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    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 SLEEP VOL PREV CH DISPLAY RETURN SET UP MUTING SETUP REC PLAYLIST RANDOM LISTENING MODE STEREO
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    AV receiver is set to Standby. 1 CH SEL LEVEL LEVEL Use the remote controller DIRECT THX ALLST TESTTONE CH SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO AV receiver's [DIMMER] button (not European models). Muting the AV Receiver You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver. MUTING Press the remote controller
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    set the AV receiver so that it turns off automatically after a specified period. SLEEP Press the remote controller's [SLEEP] button repeatedly to select the required sleep time. You can set to the AV receiver's PHONES jack. STANDBY/ON POWER STANDBY ZONE 2 ON OFF PURE AUDIO PHONES ZONE 2 OFF
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    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
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    +PLIIx Movie THX Cinema ✔ THX*5 THX Surround EX THX Select2 Cinema THX Music mode THX Games mode ✔ Mono Movie Orchestra Onkyo Unplugged *5 Original 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,
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    AV receiver's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound TV broadcasts). DTS The DTS digital surround-sound format supports up to 5.1 discrete channels and uses less compression for high-fidelity reproduction
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    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 expands Dolby Digital
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    separate sources. Notes: • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be digital recording. Refer to the manuals supplied with your digital recording equipment can watch the source while record- Remote controller ing. The AV receiver's VOLUME control has no effect on recording. V1 V2
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    on the connected TV (not via the HDMI OUT) and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver's settings, which are arranged into two groups: First Configuration 3.Speaker Distance 4.Level Calibration 5.THX Audio Setup 6.Equalizer Settings 4.Input Setup ---------VIDEO1--------- 1.Character Edit
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    , THX Surround EX, THX Select2 Cinema, and Multichannel. 1 RECEIVER Re-EQ Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [Re-EQ] button. Press the [Re-EQ] button again to turn off the Re-EQ function. Audio Adjust Menu The Audio Adjust menu has various settings for adjusting the sound
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    -frequency sounds output by the front speakers from -10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps. Setting the Bass and Treble on the AV Receiver: Notes: • The AV receiver's TONE buttons cannot be used in the Direct and Pure Audio listening modes. • The tone control settings do not apply to the THX lis- tening
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    be little or no effect. • The Late Night function is set to Off when the AV receiver is set to Standby. LFE Level Setting With this setting, you can set the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel for Dolby Digital, DTS, MCH PCM (HDMI IN), and MCH Ana (multichannel DVD input). The level can
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    supported by each input selector. The AV receiver you turn on the AV receiver. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by fies the default listening mode for 2-channel (2/0) stereo sources in a digital format multichannel PCM sources input via a HDMI IN, such as DVD-Audio. MCH
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    . 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
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    : 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
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    page 40). With these settings, you can specify the distance from each speaker to the listening position. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by : • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. 72
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    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 sound on the remote controller. Press
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    set to 2ch. With 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 on the AV receiver by using its
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    : The equalizer for each speaker can be set 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
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    setting, you can enter a custom name for each input source and AM/FM radio preset. When the input source or radio preset is selected, its name will appear on the display. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. 76
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    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, followed by
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    an AV receiver function is adjusted. On: Displayed (default). Off: Not displayed. Even when On is selected, operation details are not output if the input source is connected to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN or HDMI IN. For optimum video performance, THX recommends that the Immediate Display preference is set
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    several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate the AV receiver from the other components, you can change its remote ID from 1, the default, to 2 or 3. Note: If you change the AV receiver's remote ID, be sure to set the remote controller to
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    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 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM SETUP 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by
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    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 SLEEP VOL PREV CH DISPLAY RETURN SET UP MUTING 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 Press and hold, for
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    amp (receiver or integrated amp) in Zone 2 and connect your Zone 2 speakers to it. 2) Connect your Zone 2 speakers to this AV receiver. Using an Amp in Zone 2 With this hookup, you can enjoy 7.1-channel playback in the main room and a different stereo source in Zone 2. The volume for Zone 2 is set
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    Continued Powered Zone 2 Setting If you've connected your Zone 2 speakers to this AV receiver, as explained in "Using Only Speakers in Zone 2" on page 82, you must set the "Powered Zone 2" setting to "Act" (Activated) as explained here. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed
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    and [LEVEL+] buttons. On the AV receiver, use the ZONE AV receiver 2 LEVEL [ ]/[ ] buttons. ZONE 2 LEVEL If your Zone 2 speakers are connected to an amp in Zone 2, use its volume control to adjust the volume. To Mute Zone 2: Press the remote controller's [ZONE 2] button, followed by the [MUTING
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    2-Continued Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2 and Multiroom Control Kits To control the AV receiver with the remote controller while you're in the Zone 2 room, you'll need a commercially available multiroom remote control kit. • Multiroom kits are made by Niles and Xantech. These kits can also
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    works best. Notes: • Remote control codes cannot be entered for the [RECEIVER] and [HDD] REMOTE MODE buttons. • The remote control codes provided are correct at the time of printing, but are subject to change. • The HDD remote mode can only be used with the Onkyo Remote Interactive Dock at this
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    REMOTE MODE buttons are preprogrammed with remote 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
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    at anytime regardless of the current remote controller mode. A [ON], [STANDBY] Set the VCR to On or Standby. B Number buttons Enter numbers. C [CLEAR] Cancels functions. D [CH +/-] Selects channels on the VCR. E [PREV CH] Selects the previous channel. F REC [ ] Starts recording. G Eject [ ] Ejects
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    after entering a remote control code (page 86). 1 1, 4 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 TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD
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    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 RETURN SET UP MUTING Remote indicator 1 REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE/AMP DVD CD HDD TV VCR CABLE SAT CDR MD While holding down the REMOTE
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    is shown on the display, press the remote controller's [MUTING] button to unmute the AV receiver (page 58). • While a pair of headphones is connected to the PHONES jack, no sound is output by the speakers (page 59). • Check the digital audio output settings on the connected device. On some games
  • Onkyo TX SR804 | Instruction Manual - Page 92
    Troubleshooting-Continued The subwoofer produces no sound • When you play source material that contains no infor- mation in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no sound. • Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (pages 70, 71). The Zone 2 speakers produce no sound • The Zone 2 speakers
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    , and some may not work at all. • To control an Onkyo component that's connected via , point the remote controller at the AV receiver. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code first (page 87). • To control an Onkyo component that's not connected via , or another manufacturer's component
  • Onkyo TX SR804 | Instruction Manual - Page 94
    . To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VIDEO 1] button, press the [STANDBY/ON] button. "Clear" will appear on the display and the AV receiver will enter Standby mode. For North American and Australian models, set the AV receiver to Standby
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    135 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 6 ohm loads, 2 channels driven at 1 kHz, with Hz-100 kHz/ +1 dB-3 dB (Direct mode) Tone Control ±10 dB, 50 Hz (BASS) ±10 dB, 29.5 lbs. ■ Video Inputs HDMI Component S-Video Composite IN1, IN2 IN1, IN2, IN3 DVD R, C, SL, SR, SBL, SBR ZONE2
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    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 GmbH
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E
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AV Receiver
TX-SR804
TX-SR804E
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
Listening to the Radio
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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