Onkyo TX-NR5008 Owner Manual

Onkyo TX-NR5008 Manual

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    Introduction 2 TX-NR5008 TX-NR3008 Connections 13 Turning On & Basic Operations ......27 Instruction Manual Advanced Operations 46 Controlling iPod & Other Components 86 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging
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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 edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the
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    user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo sound instructions user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect
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    EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
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    Specifications (TX-NR5008 105 Specifications (TX-NR3008 107 About HDMI 109 Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder ... 110 Firmware Update 112 Updating the Firmware via Network 112 Updating the Firmware via USB 113 Video Resolution Chart 115 To reset the AV receiver to its factory
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    • Neural Surround Decoding*7 • DSD Direct for Super Audio CD Connections • 8 HDMI*8 Inputs (1 on front panel) and 2 Outputs • Onkyo Q for System Control • (TX-NR5008) 7 Digital Inputs (4 Optical/3 Coaxial) • (TX-NR3008) 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical/3 Coaxial) • Component Video Switching (3 Inputs
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    Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries." *9 THX Ultra2 Plus Before any home theater component can be THX Ultra2 Plus certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality and performance
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    CDE F G H IJ K Front flap Pull here to open the flap. The actual front panel has various logos printed 4) G Display (➔ 9) H MASTER VOLUME control and indicator (➔ 28) I PURE AUDIO button (➔ 39) J HDMI THRU indicator (➔ 65) K Input selector buttons (BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC, AUX,
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    (MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME and THX) (➔ 39) Z AUX INPUT jacks (HDMI, VIDEO, AUDIO L/R and DIGITAL) Speaker/channel indicators C Z2 (Powered Zone 2) indicator (➔ 83) D A and B speaker indicator (➔ 13) E Z3 (Powered Zone 3) indicator (➔ 83) F Listening mode and format indicators (➔ 39, 67) G NETWORK
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    (TX-NR5008) F ETHERNET port G V REMOTE CONTROL jack H RS232 terminal Terminal for control. I HDMI IN and HDMI output (HDMI OUT MAIN and HDMI Speaker Terminals (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L/R, FRONT HIGH L/R and FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection
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    (MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME and THX) (➔ 39) J DIMMER button (➔ 28) K DISPLAY button (➔ 28) L MUTING button (➔ 29) M VOL R/X button (➔ 28) N RETURN button O HOME button (➔ 30) P SLEEP button (➔ 29) ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press TUNER (or RECEIVER). You can select AM or
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    within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results. B C Front speakers (Left and Right) These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and
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    Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers About Speakers A and Speakers B Installing Speakers A and Speakers B allows you to enjoy up to 7.2-channel surround-sound playback from each speaker configuration. Each configuration has its own pair of stereo front speakers and can
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    bass. To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings. You can do this automatically (➔ 32) or manually (➔ 50). Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are all red (the negative (-) speaker terminals are all black
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    terminal before inserting the banana plug. • Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of the speaker terminal. ■ 9.2-channel Playback with Speakers A The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals. If you're using only one surround
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    up to 7.2-channel playback with Speakers A or Speakers B. If you're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK/ ZONE 3 L terminal. Front right speaker B Front right speaker A Front left speaker A Front left speaker B Center speaker Surround right speaker Surround back
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    with each jacks respectively. Level and distance can be set individually for each output. If you use one subwoofer, connect it to SW1 PRE OUT. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Bi-amping the Front Speakers A The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L/R terminal posts can
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    3 L/R terminals are not. • Once you've completed the bridging connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the "Speakers Type(Front A)" setting to "BTL" to enable bridging (➔ 51). • When front speakers A are bridged, front speakers B must be wired normally or not used. Right
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    've completed the bridging connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the Right speaker "Speakers Type(Front B)" setting to "BTL" to enable bridging (➔ 51). • When front speakers B are bridged, front speakers A must be wired normally. Left speaker Note • Use only front
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    7.1-channel analog audio output. Several standard analog audio cables can be used instead of a multichannel cable. * Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. Even 176.4/192 kHz is effective in case of the HDMI connection. Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART
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    of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). If the TV power is off or the TV is set to another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off. • When the "Audio TV Out" setting is set to "On" (➔ 64) to hear from your TV's speakers, by controlling
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    Front " Rear & $ *1 % # ' ( Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input Disc/DVD player VCR or DVD recorder/digital video recorder CBL/SAT IN Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc. GAME IN Game console PC IN Analog audio Personal computer TAPE IN Cassette
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    one to the AV receiver. The other jack is for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to V jacks. Connecting other manufacturer's components may cause a malfunction. • Some components may not support all V functions. Refer to the manuals supplied with your other
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    Cord Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a different branch
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    the best picture quality. The AV receiver can upconvert and downconvert between video formats, depending on the "Monitor Out" setting (➔ 47), which generally determines whether video signals are upconverted for the component video output or the HDMI output. For optimal video performance, THX
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    HDMI HDMI *1 *2 TV, projector, etc. *1 Depends on the "Audio TV Out" setting (➔ 64). *2 This setting is available, when "Audio Return Channel" setting is set to "Auto" (➔ 65), you must select the TV/CD input selector and your TV must support ARC function. *3 Only the front L/R channels are output
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    ON RECEIVER POWER Turning On 1 (European and Asian models) Set POWER to the ON position ( ) on the front panel. The AV receiver enters components connected via V. Turning Off Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. or Press RECEIVER followed by STANDBY on the remote controller. The AV receiver will
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    signal format, number of channels, and sampling frequency is displayed. Information is displayed for about three seconds, then the previously displayed information reappears. Setting the Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver's display. Press RECEIVER followed by DIMMER
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    high speakers is output by priority. `Speaker Layout:FW: The sound from front wide speakers is output by priority. Note • Playback conditions may be limited depending on the settings in "Speaker Settings" (➔ 50) and "Speaker Configuration" (➔ 51). • When the listening mode that doesn't support front
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    listening mode, not all channels shown here output the sound. *3 When you have entered a custom name in "Name Edit" (➔ 59), the input source is displayed with that name. But even if not, the component name may be displayed if the AV receiver receives it via HDMI connection (➔ 21). *4 For the PORT
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    speaker/channel indicator FL and FR lights. (The Powered Zone 2/3 speakers are not turned off.) • When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it's already set turns on. 3. The AV receiver turns on. 4. The input selector of the AV receiver is set to BD/DVD. 5.
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    . Note • If any of your speakers is 4 ohms, change "Speaker Impedance" setting (➔ 51) before running Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup. Using Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Using Audyssey MultEQ XT32 to create a listening environment in your home theater that all listeners will enjoy
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    fluorescent lights, home appliances, light setting is set to "1ch" with two subwoofers connected, the right-hand subwoofer (SW2) will not be measured and no sound will be output. • An error will occur if you set "Subwoofer" to "2ch" without connecting Setup - - Review Speaker Configuration - -
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    , 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 XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup. If the "Subwoofer" appears on the "Review Speaker
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    and hold TUNING R/X. The frequency stops changing when you release the button. Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency one step at a time. In manual tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono. Tuning into weak FM stereo stations If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may
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    1 through 40. 4 Press MEMORY again to store the station or channel. The station or channel is stored and the preset number stops flashing. Repeat this procedure for , sport, rock, etc.). The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: ■ PS (Program Service) When tuned to an RDS station that
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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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    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 inputs can be recorded only via
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    This button selects the THX listening modes. PURE AUDIO button This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode. When this mode is selected, the AV receiver's display and video circuitry are turned off. Only video signals input through HDMI input can be output from an HDMI output(s). Pressing this
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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 (➔ 51). [ Y D O N Press RECEIVER followed by SP LAYOUT
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    from an HDMI output(s). ' Direct In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound ( D i r e c t d i oPPoPP processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers), speaker distances and A/V Sync settings are enabled, but much of the processing set via ) HOME is
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    CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD). 4 This mode uses Neo:6 to expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. % Audyssey DSX*11*14 Audyssey DSX™ is a scalable system that adds new speakers to improve Au d y s s e y DSX surround impression. Starting with a 5.1 system Audyssey DSX first
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    character- ( istics of the soundtrack for reproduction in the home-theater environment. NT He Xo : M6 ut sr i cx t e x t e They can be used with 2-channel matrixed and multichannel sources. Sur- THX Game s round back speaker output depends on the source material and the selected listening mode
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    2-channel stereo source for 5.1- or 7.1-channel specifically designed to enhance the playback of compressed digital music content. It provides listeners with an expanded sound stage and clean surround experience, even with compressed audio sources such as MP3s and Internet streams. % 4 Speaker
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    not supported. *7 For the Blu-ray Discs, Dolby Digital is used in a 3.1/5.1-channel speaker system. *8 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
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    Setup (➔ 64) 2. Speaker Setup 1. Speaker Settings 2. Speaker Configuration 3. Speaker Distance 4. Level Calibration 5. Equalizer Settings 6. THX Audio Setup D Audio Adjust (➔ 54) 7. Hardware Setup 1. Remote ID 2. Multi Zone 3. Tuner 4. HDMI 5. Auto Power Down 6. Network 7. Firmware Update I Remote
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    of your TV connected to a priority output. Changing "Monitor Out" setting manually 1 Press MONITOR OUT on the front panel. The current setting is displayed. OUT Composite video, S-Video Component video 2 Press MONITOR OUT on the AV receiver repeatedly to select: ` Analog, HDMI Main, HDMI Sub, Both
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    2" to the "BD/DVD" input selector. If you've connected your TV to the AV receiver with an HDMI cable, composite video, S-video and component video sources can be upconverted* and output by the HDMI output*1. You can set this for each input selector by selecting the option. Composite video, S-Video
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    on video signal flow and upconversion (➔ 25). • If no video component is connected to HDMI output (even if the HDMI input is assigned), the AV receiver selects the video source based on the setting of "Component Video Input". • When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector as explained here, the
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    step. 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. Note • This setting only affects signals connected to the AV receiver's multichannel input
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    MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup, please make sure manually that any THX speakers are set to "80Hz(THX)" crossover. ■ Subwoofer ` 1ch: Audio signal is outputted from SW1 jack only. ` 2ch: Audio signal is outputted from SW1 and SW2 jacks. ` No: Select if no subwoofer is connected. En 51
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    Correction and Speaker Setup function (➔ 32). With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left, right, and center channels to the subwoofer. ` On: Double Bass function on. ` Off(THX): Double Bass function off. Note • This function can be set only if
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    dB step. Note • Speakers that you set to "No" or "None" in the "Speaker Configuration" cannot be selected (➔ 51). • The speakers cannot be calibrated while the AV receiver is muted. • The test tone is output at the standard level for THX, which is 0 dB (absolute volume setting 82). If you normally
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    is fixed at "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 details in a surround
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    , if you're using a center speaker, the center channel sound is output by only the center speaker. (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
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    you can specify by how much the front left and right channel output is attenuated in order to create the center channel. Setting a value "0" in the middle is set to hear a sound. Sound is spread in left and right (the outside) so that the set value is made big. Please adjust by liking. Audyssey DSX
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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 XT32 will play at reference level when the master volume control is set to
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    "Dynamic EQ" settings cannot be set if speakers B are being used. • "Dynamic EQ" and "Dynamic Volume" settings cannot be used while a pair of headphones is connected. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 then removes the distortion caused by room acoustics by capturing room acoustical problems over the listening
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    and sound are out of sync. With the A/V Sync setting, you can correct this by applying a delay to the audio signal. To view the TV picture while setting the delay, press ENTER. To return to the previous screen, press RETURN. If HDMI Lip Sync is enabled (➔ 64) and your TV or display supports HDMI Lip
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    : All settings can be performed manually. ` ISF Day: Setting when a room is bright. ` ISF Night: Setting when a receiver. Accordingly, Onkyo setting of "Auto", the AV receiver automatically detects the type of content and processes it accordingly to achieve the best picture quality. If the AV receiver
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    necessary. When the "Monitor Out" is set to "Analog", this setting will be changed to "1080i". You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI outputs and have the AV receiver upconvert the picture resolution as necessary to match the resolution supported by your TV. Available only when "Source
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    *1 This procedure can also be performed on the remote controller by using the Home menu (➔ 30). *2 Press CLR if you want to reset to the default value. Note • If you are using the analog RGB input, the following settings have no effect: "Film Mode", "Edge Enhancement", "Mosquito NR", "Random NR" and
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    99.5", "Max". ` Relative(THX): Display range is "-2dB", "-81.5dB" through "+18.0dB". With this setting, you can choose how receiver function is adjusted. ` On: Displayed. ` Off: Not displayed. Even when "On" is selected, operation details may not be output if the input source is connected to an HDMI
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    Both(Sub)" (➔ 47) and if your TV connected to a priority output cannot output the audio, the sound will be heard from AV receiver's speakers. ■ Lip Sync ` Disable: HDMI lip sync disabled. ` Enable: HDMI lip sync enabled. The AV receiver can be set to automatically correct any delay between the video
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    If movement is unnatural when set to "On", change the setting to "Off". • Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for details. • The Q control does not support HDMI OUT SUB. Use HDMI OUT MAIN instead. • When the source equipment is connected with the V connection, it may malfunction if
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    is posted on the Onkyo web site. See the Onkyo web site for latest information. • It takes about 60 minutes to complete the firmware update. • (TX-NR5008) When updating a firmware from a USB mass storage device, the AV receiver searches the device which is connected earlier during power on
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    THX listening mode. Speaker Levels You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening to an input source. These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby. To save the setting playing and the intention of the original sound designer, and with some material there
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    "Front High" are set to effective in "Speaker Configuration" (➔ 51). • This setting cannot be used while a pair of headphones is connected. Re-EQ With the Re-EQ function, you can compensate a soundtrack whose high-frequency content is too harsh, making it more suitable for home theater viewing. ■ Re
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    ENTER again allows you to return to the "Audio Selector" setting. Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format automatically. However, if you experience either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you can manually set the signal format to PCM or DTS. • If the beginnings
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    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 Settings" (➔ 76). • The AV receiver does not support PPPoE settings, so if you have a PPPoE
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    onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. To verify your MAC Address, please see "Network Settings" (➔ 76). DISPLAY Note • When the NETWORK indicator flashes, confirm that the Ethernet cable is firmly connected to the AV receiver. • Services available may vary depending on the region. See the separate instructions
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    10 The NETWORK indicator lights (➔ 9). Note • When the NETWORK indicator flashes, confirm the net- work connection. • To update the support this function. • Depending on the sharing settings in the media server, the AV receiver may not able to access the content. Refer to the instruction manual
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    Random function can only be set while the PLAY screen is displayed press RANDOM again. Random playback supports up to 20000 songs per your server, network, and AV receiver connections. Windows Media Player box appears. 3 Select the Share my media check box, and then click OK. 4 Select the AV receiver
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    the AV receiver supports the following music file formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, AAC and LPCM. Not all servers support all formats. Incompatible files cannot be played. • Number of channels: 2 • Variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 files are supported. (Playing times may not display correctly.) •
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    the controller device in the home network. Server Requirements • Windows Media Player 12 • DLNA-certified (the DLNA Interoperability Guidelines version 1.5) media server or controller device Setting varies depending on the device. Refer to your device's instruction manual for details. If the
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    The NETWORK indicator on the product's display lights up. When it flashes, confirm the network connection. Network Settings Note • When modifying network settings, after modifying it is necessary to execute "Save". This section explains how to configure the AV receiver's network settings manually
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    HDMI 5. Auto Power Down 6. Network 7. Firmware Update 3 Use R/X to select "Network", and then press ENTER. The "Network" screen appears. 7-6. Network AV receiver's MAC (Media Access Control) address. This address cannot be changed. ■ DHCP This setting determines whether or not the AV receiver
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    into the AV receiver's USB port. See "Controlling iPod" for iPod connection (➔ 86). DISPLAY NET/USB ENTER R/X/F/S USB port (TX-NR5008) USB port Supported Audio File 04_Song_Track4 05_Song_Track5 06_Song_Track6 07_Song_Track7 08_Song_Track8 1 / 10 To open a folder, use R/X to select it, and then
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    be set while the connected to computers without the need for special drivers or software. Note that not all USB MP3 players support the USB Mass Storage Class standard. Refer 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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    2 There are two ways you can connect Zone 2 speakers: 1. Connect them directly to the AV receiver. 2. Connect them to an amp in Zone 2. Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver This setup allows 7.2-channel playback in your main room and 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 2, with
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    your main room. To use this setup, you must set the "Powered Zone 3" setting to "Act" (➔ 82). Hookup • Connect your Zone 3 speakers to the AV receiver's SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L/R terminals. Zone 2 TV Note • The ZONE 2 OUT V jack outputs video from components con- nected to composite video only. Main
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    the output from the ZONE 3 12V TRIGGER OUT goes high (+12 volts, 25 milliamperes max). Connecting this jack to a 12-volt trigger input on a component in Zone 3 will make that component turn on or off as and when Zone 3 is turned on or off on the AV receiver. 2-1. Speaker Settings Speaker Impedance
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    Down 6. Network 7. Firmware Update 3 Use R/X to select "Multi Zone", and then press ENTER. The "Multi Zone" menu appears. To use the same volume level as when the AV receiver was last turned off, select "Last". The "Zone 2 Power On Volume" and "Zone 3 Power On Volume" cannot be set higher than
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    output. If no sound is heard when an input source is selected, check if it's connected connect Zone 3 speakers directly to the AV receiver, listening modes that require surround back speakers such as Dolby EX, DTS-ES or THX Out" setting is set to "Fixed" (➔ 83) and "Powered Zone 2" setting is set to
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    the IR emitter. Signals picked up by the AV receiver's remote control sensor are not output. IR IN IR OUT Connecting block AV receiver IR Emitter IR receiver Remote controller Other component Signal flow The IR emitter should be connected to the AV receiver's IR OUT jack, as shown below. AV
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    be used to play music files stored on iPod/ iPhone, which can be plugged into the AV receiver's USB port. Note • (TX-NR5008) Note that the rear-panel USB port does not sup- port iPod/iPhone connection. USB port Playing Music Files on the iPod/iPhone This section explains how to play music files
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    . • See the ND-S1's instruction manual for more 88 information. *1 The ND-S1's audio outputs are digital outputs. If the digital audio input on your AV receiver cannot be assigned to an input selector whose Input Display can be set to "DOCK", do not connect the V cable, otherwise a malfunction
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    Apple web site. For supported iPod models, see the instruction manual of the Onkyo Dock. UP-A1 Dock With the UP-A1 Dock, you can easily play the music, photo, or movie stored on your Apple iPod through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound. You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to operate
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    the AV receiver and enjoy great sound, and receiver's remote controller for the first time (➔ 93). • Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with an V cable (➔ 87). • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to "HDD" or "HDD/ DOCK". • Set the AV receiver See the Dock's instruction manual for more information
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    refer to the instruction manual of RI Dock. *1 This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or is selected. *5 Operation can be performed if you connect ND-S1 with an V cable. *6 TOP MENU (see *2), the playback will be continued even if the AV receiver is turned off. • In Extended mode (see *2), you
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    Onkyo Blu-ray Disc player (➔ 94) Onkyo cassette tape deck with V (➔ 95) Onkyo CD player (➔ 94) Onkyo setting can be carried out by using on-screen setup menu only. Sonawa Sonber Songba Sonic Soniko Search DB 1 Press RECEIVER the database on the network. The AV receiver accesses and searches the
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    network) 8 Use R/X to select "Search by model number (via network)", and then press ENTER. The model number input panel appears. When you do NOT have a network connection the codes for the brand. If you can control component, press RECEIVER, use R/X to select "Works", and then press ENTER. 8-1.
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    at the time of printing, but are subject to change. Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via V Onkyo components that are connected via V are controlled by pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver, not the component. This allows you to control components that are out of view
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    learning command is also reset. Resetting the Remote Controller You can reset the remote controller to its default settings. 1 While holding down RECEIVER, press and hold down HOME until RECEIVER lights (about 3 seconds). 2 Within 30 seconds, press RECEIVER again. RECEIVER flashes twice, indicating
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    B Buttons B ON, STANDBY ✔ ✔ C , INPUT, ✔ TV VOL R/X D GUIDE ✔ ✔✔ TOP MENU ✔ K E R/X/F/S ✔✔ L ENTER F SETUP ✔✔ C G The Q function is not supported. The Q sup- H ported by the AV receiver is the CEC system control function of the HDMI standard. *2 These buttons function
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    for MY MUSIC is changed. 5 Use R/X to select an item, and use F/S to change the settings. The items are explained below. 8-2. Activities Setup Source TV Power On Source Power On Receiver Power On Receiver Source Change Source Play My Movie BD/DVD Enable Enable Enable Enable Enable ■ Source Power
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    My Movie Wait... When the transfer is successful, the following screen appears. 8-2. Activities Setup My Movie Successful Learning Commands The AV receiver's remote controller can learn the commands of other remote controllers. By transmitting, for example, the Play command from your CD player
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    preprogrammed with commands for controlling Onkyo CD players, cassette decks, and at any time by resetting the remote controller (➔ up to 32 commands. 1 While holding down RECEIVER, press and hold down MY MOVIE, MY mode. Deleting Macros 1 While holding down HOME, press and hold down ALL OFF until
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    MUTING to unmute the AV receiver. While a pair of headphones is connected to the 31 PHONES jack, no sound is output by the speakers. 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. Check the
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    . In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers 55 output sound if the "Output Speaker" setting is set to "Center". Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. 51 ■ The surround speakers produce no sound When the T-D (Theater-Dimensional), Stereo or - Mono listening mode is selected
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    output by the HDMI outputs. When the "Resolution" is set to any resolution not 48 supported by the TV, no video is output by the HDMI outputs. If the message "Resolution Error" appears on the - AV receiver signal from the HDMI IN is output to a device connected to the HDMI output. Tuner ■ Reception
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    the "Pow- 82 ered Zone 2" setting to "Act". To use the Zone 3 speakers, you must set the "Pow- 82 ered Zone 3" setting to "Act". Music Server and Internet Radio ■ Can't access the server or Internet radio Check the network connection between the AV - receiver and your router or switch. Make
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    sound changes when I connect my headphones When a pair of headphones is connected, the listen- - ing mode is set to Stereo, unless it's already set to Stereo, Mono, Direct, or Pure Audio. ■ The speaker distance cannot be set as required In some cases, corrected values suitable for home - theater
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    press VCR/DVR and RETURN on the AV receiver at the same time. Select "Skip" in the "VideoProcessor" setting on the display. To reset back to the original setting, press the same button at the same time. If you select "Use", the AV receiver will output video signals from the video processor. En 104
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    Specifications (TX-NR5008) Amplifier Section Tuner Section Rated Output Power All channels: (North American) 145 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels Weight 25.0 kg (55.1 lbs.) ■ HDMI Input Output Video Resolution Audio Format Supported IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4,
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    Pre Outputs 2 Speaker Outputs Main (L, R, C, SL, SR, SBL/Z3L, SBR/Z3R) + Front Wide/ZONE2 (L, R) + Front High (L, R) Phones 1 (6.3 ø) ■ Others SETUP MIC RS232 Ethernet IR Input IR Output 12 V Trigger Out USB Universal Port RI 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 (Front and Rear) 1 1 Specifications and features
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    Specifications (TX-NR3008) Amplifier Section Tuner Section Rated Output Power All channels: (North American) 140 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels Weight 25.0 kg (55.1 lbs.) ■ HDMI Input Output Video Resolution Audio Format Supported IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4,
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    9 Subwoofer Pre Outputs 2 Speaker Outputs Main (L, R, C, SL, SR, SBL/Z3L, SBR/Z3R) + Front Wide/ZONE2 (L, R) + Front High (L, R) Phones 1 (6.3 ø) ■ Others SETUP MIC RS232 Ethernet IR Input IR Output 12 V Trigger Out USB Universal Port RI 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 (Front) 1 1 Specifications and features
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    PC are not supported. • The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the connected source component. If the picture is poor or there's no sound from a component connected via HDMI, check its setup. Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for details. En
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    the power of the TV is turned to Standby. • You can set on the menu screen of the TV to either out- put the audio from the speakers connected to the AV receiver, or from the speakers of the TV. • It is possible to output the video/audio from the antenna or from the input jack
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    depending on the player models.) • Even if you set to output audio on the TV speakers, audio will be output from the speakers connected to the AV receiver when you adjust the volume or switch the input on the AV receiver. To output audio from the TV speakers, re-do the operations on the TV. • Do
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    to update the firmware. • The AV receiver will retain all your settings after update is fin- ished. Before you start • Check "HDMI Control(RIHD)" setting (➔ 65). The update may not be successful if this setting is on. • Turn off the controller device connected via RS232C and via Ethernet network
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    setup configuration of the router is set properly. See the instruction manual of the router. • If your network allows only one client connection and there is any other device already connected, the AV receiver cannot access the network. Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP). • If your modem
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    . 14 Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the AV receiver. Congratulations!! Now you have the latest firmware on your Onkyo AV receiver. Troubleshooting Case1: If "No Update" is displayed on the front display of the AV receiver, the firmware has already been updated. You do not need to do anything further
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    Video Resolution Chart The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver. NTSC/PAL ✔: Output Output HDMI Input HDMI Component S-Video Composite PC IN (Analog RGB) 1080p/24 1080p 1080i 720p 1080p/24 ✔ 1080p ✔ 1080i ✔ 720p ✔ 480p/576p ✔
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    -8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.eu.onkyo.com/ ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH (UK BRANCH) The Coach House 81A High Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1AB, UK Tel: +44-(0)1628-473-350 Fax: +44-(0)1628-401-700 ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Unit 1 & 12, 9/F, Ever Gain Plaza Tower 1, 88, Container
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AV Receiver
TX-NR5008
TX-NR3008
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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13
Turning On & Basic Operations
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27
Advanced Operations
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46
Controlling iPod & Other
Components
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86
Others
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99
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