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AV Receiver
TX-NR807
HT-RC180
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 ...................................2
Connection ..................................18
Turning On & First Time Setup .....42
Basic Operations.........................60
Using the Listening Modes ........74
Advanced Setup ..........................84
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Multi Zone
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Controlling Other Components....123
Others.........................................138
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  • Page 1 AV Receiver TX-NR807 HT-RC180 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.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 8. Handling Notes •...

  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    We, ONKYO 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...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting a Power Amplifier ... 39 Connecting an RI Dock... 40 Connecting a Dock with the Universal Port Connector... 40 Connecting Onkyo u Components ... 41 Connecting the Power Cord ... 41 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV receiver... 42 Turning On and Standby ...

  • Page 6: Features

    HD Radio™ and the HD Radio Ready logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately). *7. In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio amplifier is prohibited.
  • Page 7 Features—Continued SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. SIRIUS and XM subscriptions sold separately. Taxes and a one-time activation fee may apply.

  • Page 8: Front & Rear Panels

    Front & Rear Panels Front Panel The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity. The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. a ON/STANDBY button (42) This button is used to set the AV receiver to On or Standby.
  • Page 9 Front & Rear Panels—Continued (North American and Taiwan models) l m n o p qr s (European, Australian and Asian models) The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. k PHONES jack (63) This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a stan- dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.

  • Page 10: Display

    Front & Rear Panels—Continued w SETUP MIC jack (55) ® Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup microphone connects here. x AUX INPUT (36) This input can be used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on. There are jacks for com- posite video, analog audio, and optical digital audio.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    REMOTE CONTROL This u (Remote Interactive) jack can be con- nected to an u jack on another Onkyo AV compo- nent. The AV receiver’s remote controller can then be used to control that component. To use u, you...
  • Page 12 Front & Rear Panels—Continued g SIRIUS antenna (TX-NR807: North American models) This jack is for connecting a SIRIUS Satellite Radio antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS instructions). h MONITOR OUT These S-Video and composite video jacks should be connected to a video input on your TV or projector. i HDMI IN 1–6 and OUT (TX-NR807) HDMI IN 1–5 and OUT (HT-RC180) HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) con-...
  • Page 13 Front & Rear Panels—Continued A FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR/ZONE 3 L/R, SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L/R, FRONT HIGH L/R, and FRONT WIDE L/R These terminal posts are for connecting the front L/R, center, surround/zone 3 L/R, surround back/ zone 2 L/R, front high L/R, and front wide L/R speakers.

  • Page 14: Remote Controller

    • When the remote control codes have been registered and you want to operate another component (page 125), or when you want to operate an Onkyo component without u connection, point the remote controller at the other component to use it.

  • Page 15: Controlling The Av Receiver

    Remote Controller—Continued Controlling the AV Receiver To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER] button to select Receiver mode. You can also use the remote controller to control your DVD/BD player, CD player, and other components. See page 125 for more details. *1 When you want to change the remote controller mode without changing the current input source, press the [MODE] button and within about eight seconds, press the REMOTE MODE button.
  • Page 16 Number buttons (66, 67) Used to select radio stations directly in the Direct tuning mode. Also you can select a preset directly. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via u can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see page 133).

  • Page 17: About Home Theater

    With DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Av Receiver

    Connecting the AV receiver Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have. Number of speakers: Front left Front right Center...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Av Receiver—Continued

    Connecting the AV receiver—Continued Using Dipole Speakers You can use dipole speakers for the surround left and right, surround back left and right speakers. Dipole speakers output the same sound in two directions. Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them to indicate how they should be positioned.
  • Page 20 Connecting the AV receiver—Continued Connecting the Speaker Cables Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. Unscrew the terminal. The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals. If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L terminals.

  • Page 21: Bi-Amping The Front Speakers

    Connecting the AV receiver—Continued Bi-amping the Front Speakers The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L/R termi- nal posts can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers respectively, or bi-amped to provide sepa- rate tweeter and woofer feeds for a pair of front speakers that support bi-amping, providing improved bass and treble performance.

  • Page 22: Connecting Antenna

    Connecting the AV receiver—Continued Connecting Antenna This section explains 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.
  • Page 23 Connecting the AV receiver—Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out- door FM antenna instead. Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft.

  • Page 24: About Av Connections

    Connecting the AV receiver—Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed.

  • Page 25: Connecting Components With Hdmi

    ■ Onkyo for System Control , which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard.
  • Page 26 Connecting the AV receiver—Continued Making HDMI Connections Step 1: Use HDMI cables to connect the AV receiver’s HDMI jacks to your HDMI-compatible DVD/BD player, TV, projec- tor, and so on. Step 2: Assign each HDMI IN to an input selector in the HDMI Input Setup (see page 48). ■...

  • Page 27: Connecting Both Audio & Video

    Connecting the AV receiver—Continued Connecting Both Audio & Video By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD/BD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you can select both the audio and video simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on the AV receiver.
  • Page 28 Connecting the AV receiver—Continued ■ “Monitor Out” Setting Set to “Analog” With the “Monitor Out” setting set to “Analog” (see page 43), video input signals flow through the AV receiver as shown, with composite video and S-Video sources being upconverted for the component video output.
  • Page 29 Connecting the AV receiver—Continued Video Connection Formats (HT-RC180) Video equipment can be connected to the AV receiver by using any one of the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality. For optimal video performance, THX recommends that video signals pass through the system without upconver- sion (e.g., component video input through to component video output).

  • Page 30: Connecting A Tv Or Projector

    Connecting the AV receiver—Continued Connecting a TV or Projector See “Connecting Components with HDMI” on page 25 for HDMI connection information. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( , Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your TV ( , •...

  • Page 31: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting the AV receiver—Continued Connecting a DVD Player See “Connecting Components with HDMI” on page 25 for HDMI connection information. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player ( , You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player ( , •...

  • Page 32: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvd Recorder For Playback

    Connecting the AV receiver—Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback With this hookup, you can use your VCR’s tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV Hint! receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( , You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.

  • Page 33: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvd Recorder For Recording

    Connecting the AV receiver—Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver via the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Make the audio connection Connection...

  • Page 34: Connecting A Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-Top Box, Or Other Video Source

    Connecting the AV receiver—Continued Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top box, or Other Video Source With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs Hint! via the AV receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches the video source ( , You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.

  • Page 35: Connecting A Game Console

    Connecting the AV receiver—Continued Connecting a Game Console Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your game console ( , 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 your game console ( •...

  • Page 36: Connecting A Camcorder Or Other Device

    Connecting the AV receiver—Continued Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device Step 1: Video Connection Make the connection Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your camcorder ( Connection AV receiver AUX INPUT VIDEO AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R AUX INPUT DIGITAL Signal flow ⇐...

  • Page 37: Connecting A Cd Player Or Turntable

    Connecting the AV receiver—Continued Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ■ CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp Step 1: Choose a connection that matches your CD player ( , phono preamp. • With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your CD player or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3. •...

  • Page 38: Connecting A Cassette, Cdr, Minidisc, Or Dat Recorder

    Connecting the AV receiver—Continued Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Step 1: Choose a connection that matches the recorder ( , • With connection , you can play and record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3. •...

  • Page 39: Connecting A Power Amplifier

    Connecting the AV receiver—Continued Connecting a Power Amplifier If you want to use a more powerful power amplifier and use the AV receiver as a preamp, connect it to the PRE OUT jacks, and connect all speakers and the subwoofer to the power amplifier. If you have a powered subwoofer, connect it to this AV receiver’s PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER jack.

  • Page 40: Connecting An Ri Dock

    Connect your RI Dock’s audio output jacks to the AV receiver’s GAME IN or VCR/DVR IN L/R jacks, and connect its video output jack to the AV receiver’s GAME IN V or VCR/DVR IN V jack. (Onkyo DS- A2 hookup shown below.) GAME GAME ■...

  • Page 41: Connecting Onkyo U Components

    • Some components have two u jacks. You can con- nect either one to the AV receiver. The other jack is for connecting additional u-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to u jacks. Con- necting other manufacturer’s components may cause a malfunction.

  • Page 42: Turning On The Av Receiver

    If you have, see “HDMI Input Setup” on page 48, “Component Video Setup” on page 49, or “Digital Audio Input Setup” on page 50 respectively. ■ Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock? If you have, see “Changing the Input Display” on page 53.

  • Page 43: First Time Setup

    First Time Setup This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. Monitor Setup (TX-NR807) If you connect your TV to the HDMI OUT, “Monitor Out” setting is automatically set to “HDMI” so that the onscreen setup menus are displayed and composite video, S-Video, and component video sources are upconverted* and output by the HDMI OUT.

  • Page 44: Selecting The Language Used For The Onscreen Setup Menus

    First Time Setup—Continued In this Instruction Manual, illustrations from the onscreen menu or explanations referring to the menu will be in the same language as the Instruction Manual. The default Language setting for the onscreen menu is English. If your Instruction Manual is in a language other than English, first follow the instructions below to change the Language.

  • Page 45: Using The Onscreen Setup Menus

    First Time Setup—Continued ENTER SETUP Using the Onscreen Setup Menus Carry out the settings for the AV receiver by using the Onscreen Setup Menu. Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on your TV.

  • Page 46: Monitor Out Setup

    First Time Setup—Continued Monitor Out Setup ENTER SETUP (TX-NR807) If you connect your TV to the HDMI OUT, set the “Monitor Out” setting to “HDMI”, so that the onscreen setup menus are displayed and composite video, S-Video, and component video sources are upconverted and output by the HDMI OUT.
  • Page 47 First Time Setup—Continued Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but- tons to select “Resolution”, and use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to select: Through: Select this to pass video through the AV receiver at the same resolution and with no conversion. Auto : Select this to have the AV receiver automatically convert video at reso-...

  • Page 48: Video Input Setup

    First Time Setup—Continued Video Input Setup HDMI Input Setup If you connect a video component to HDMI IN, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your DVD/BD player to HDMI IN 1, you must assign HDMI IN 1 to the DVD/BD input selector.
  • Page 49 First Time Setup—Continued Component Video Setup If you connect to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN, you must assign it to an input selector. For example, if you connect your DVD/BD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you should assign it to the DVD/BD input selector. Input selector Default assignment DVD/BD...

  • Page 50: Digital Audio Input Setup

    First Time Setup—Continued Digital Audio Input Setup If you connect a component to a digital input jack, you must assign that jack to an input selector. For example, if you connect your CD player to the OPTICAL IN1 jack, you should assign that jack to the CD input selector. By default, the COAXIAL IN1 jack is assigned to the DVD/ BD input selector, although this can be changed.

  • Page 51: Speaker Settings

    First Time Setup—Continued Speaker Settings If you change these settings, you must run ® Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup again (see page 54). If the impedance of any speaker is 4 ohms or more but less than 6, set the minimum speaker impedance to 4 ohms.

  • Page 52: Tv Format Setup (European, Australian And Asian Models)

    First Time Setup—Continued TV Format Setup (European, Australian and Asian models) For the onscreen setup menus to display properly, you must specify the TV system used in your area. Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on your TV.

  • Page 53: Changing The Input Display

    [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. Changing the Input Display If you connect an u-capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TV/TAPE IN/ OUT jacks, or connect an RI Dock to the GAME IN or VCR/DVR IN jacks, for u to work properly, you must change this setting.

  • Page 54: Audyssey Multeq ® Room Correction And Speaker Setup

    First Time Setup—Continued ® Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey MultEQ automatically determines the number of speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass management, optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary listening position.
  • Page 55 First Time Setup—Continued ® Using Audyssey MultEQ ON/STANDBY Speaker setup microphone ENTER Notes: • If any of your speakers is 4 ohms, change “Speaker Impedance” setting before running Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup (see page 51). • If the AV receiver is muted, it will be unmuted automatically when Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup starts.
  • Page 56 First Time Setup—Continued • Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise can disrupt the room measurements. Close windows, silence cell phones, televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other devices. • Cell phones should be turned off or placed away from all audio electronics during the measurement process as Radio Frequency...

  • Page 57: Error Messages

    First Time Setup—Continued When the calculations are com- plete, the following screen appears. MultEQ: Auto Setup -- Review SP Configuration -- Subwoofer Front Full Band Center 40Hz Surround 120Hz Front Wide Full Band Front High Full Band Surr Back 150Hz Surr Back Ch Save Cancel...
  • Page 58 First Time Setup—Continued MultEQ: Auto Setup Speaker Detect Error FWL : FHL : SBL : Retry Cancel One of the front wide speakers has not been detected. MultEQ: Auto Setup Speaker Detect Error FWL : FHL : SBL : Retry Cancel One of the front high speakers has not been detected.
  • Page 59 This message appears if saving fails. Try saving again. If this message appears after 2 or 3 attempts, the AV receiver is probably malfunctioning. Contact your Onkyo dealer. Retry: Return to step 2 and try again. Cancel: Cancel the room correction and speaker setup.

  • Page 60: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Selecting the Input Source This section explains how to select the input source (i.e., the AV component that you want to listen to or watch). Input selector buttons AV receiver Remote controller AV receiver Remote controller MASTER VOLUME Use the AV receiver’s input selector buttons to select the input source.

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Bass & Treble

    Basic Operations—Continued TONE, e, r DIMMER DISPLAY Press [RECEIVER] first. SP LAYOUT DIMMER Adjusting the Bass & Treble You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers, except when the Direct, Pure Audio or THX listening mode is selected. Press the [TONE] button repeat- edly to select either “Bass”...

  • Page 62: Setting The Display Brightness

    Basic Operations—Continued Setting the Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver’s dis- play. Remote Press the [RECEIVER] button, controller and then press the [DIMMER] button repeatedly to select: • Normal + VOLUME light on. • Normal + VOLUME light off. •...

  • Page 63: Selecting Speaker Layout

    Basic Operations—Continued Selecting Speaker Layout You can select the priority of the use of Front High speakers, Front Wide speakers, or SurrBack speakers. Remote Press the [RECEIVER] button, controller and then press the [SP LAYOUT] button repeatedly to select: FrontHigh, FrontWide, or Sur- roundBack.

  • Page 64: Using Easy Macros

    Basic Operations—Continued Using Easy Macros Using the Easy macro command in the Easy macro mode, you can sequentially operate Onkyo components with simple commands by simply pressing one button. These commands are user-specifiable (see page 134) and the default actions are described below. Press the ACTIVITIES buttons to start the Easy macro command.
  • Page 65 Examples: When you press the [MY MUSIC] but- ton and want to start the Onkyo Cas- sette recorder, while holding down [TV/TAPE] button, press and hold down the [MY MUSIC] button (about (3 seconds) 3 seconds) flashes twice.

  • Page 66: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection. TUNER TUNING MODE TUNING / Listening to the Radio Use the [TUNER] input selector button to select either AM or FM.

  • Page 67: Presetting Am/Fm Stations

    Listening to the Radio—Continued Presetting AM/FM Stations MEMORY PRESET e/r You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as presets. Tune into the AM/FM station that you want to store as a preset. Press the [MEMORY] button.

  • Page 68: Using Rds (European Models)

    Listening to the Radio—Continued Using RDS (European models) RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator appears. RDS indicator ■ What is RDS? RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals.
  • Page 69 Listening to the Radio—Continued When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text can be displayed. Displaying Radio Text (RT) RT/PTY/TP Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button once. The RT information scrolls across the display. Notes: • The message “ ”...

  • Page 70: Basic Operation

    Apple iPod through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound. You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to operate your iPod. For the latest information on the Dock, see the Onkyo Web site at: http://www.onkyo.com iPod adapter Dock connector...

  • Page 71: Controlling Ipod

    UP-A1 series Dock for iPod—Continued Controlling iPod By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your Dock, you can control your iPod in the Dock with the following buttons. The [PORT] button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling a Dock with Universal Port connector.
  • Page 72 UP-A1 series Dock for iPod—Continued Status messages ❏ PORT Reading The AV receiver is checking the connection with the dock. ❏ PORT Not Support The AV receiver do not support the connected dock. ❏ PORT UP-A1 UP-A1 series Dock is connected. Notes: •...

  • Page 73: Recording

    Recording This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from different sources. Notes: • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected DVDs cannot be recorded. •...

  • Page 74: Using The Listening Modes

    Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See “About the Listening Modes” on page 81 for detailed information about the listening modes. • The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD player is con- nected to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI).

  • Page 75: Listening Modes Available For Each Source Format

    Using the Listening Modes—Continued Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format The Speaker layout illustration shows which speakers are set to active in the “Speaker Configu- ration” setting (see page 85). The LISTENING MODE button illustration shows that listening modes can be selected. Mono/Multiplex Sources Listening Mode Button...
  • Page 76 Using the Listening Modes—Continued Stereo Source (1/2) Listening Mode Button Pure Audio Direct Stereo Mono PLII/PLIIx Movie* PLII/PLIIx Music* PLII/PLIIx Game* PLIIz Height Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music PLII/PLIIx Movie* THX Cinema PLll Movie Audyssey DSX* PLllz Height THX Cinema Neo:6 Cinema THX Cinema Neo:6 Cinema Audyssey DSX*...
  • Page 77 Using the Listening Modes—Continued Stereo Source (2/2) Listening Mode Button PLllz Height THX Games PLII Game Select2 Games Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic Game-RPG Game-Action Game-Rock Game-Sports All Ch Stereo Full Mono T-D (Theater- Dimensional) Neo:6 Cinema DTS Surround Sensation Neo:6 Music DTS Surround Sensation...
  • Page 78 Using the Listening Modes—Continued 5.1 channel Sources (1/2) Listening Mode Button Pure Audio Direct Stereo Mono DolbyDigital/ DolbyDigital Plus/TrueHD/ Multichannel/ DTS/ DTS 96/24 DTS Express/ DTS-HD High Resolution Audio/DTS-HD Master Audio/ DTS Express/ Neo:6 PLIIx Movie PLIIx Music PLIIz Height DolbyEX Audyssey DSX THX Cinema...
  • Page 79 Using the Listening Modes—Continued 5.1 channel Sources (2/2) Listening Mode Button Neo:6 THX Games PLIIz Height THX Games SurroundEX THX Select2 Cinema THX Select2 Music THX Select2 Games Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic Game-RPG Game-Action Game-Rock Game-Sports All Ch Stereo Full Mono T-D (Theater- Dimensional)
  • Page 80 Using the Listening Modes—Continued 7.1 channel Sources Listening Mode Button Pure Audio Direct Stereo Mono Multichannel/ DolbyDigital Plus/TrueHD/ DTS-HD High Resolution Audio/DTS-HD Master Audio/ DTS-ES Discrete* /DTS- ES Matrix* PLIIz Height Audyssey DSX* THX Cinema PLIIz Height THX Cinema THX Music PLIIz Height THX Music THX Game...

  • Page 81: About The Listening Modes

    Using the Listening Modes—Continued Notes: *1 Which Front high speakers, Front wide speakers and Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the “SP LAYOUT” button. *2 Which Front high speakers or Front wide speakers outputs the sound is switched by the “SP LAYOUT” button. *3 Based on the audio channels contained in the source, the corresponding speakers will output the sound.
  • Page 82 Using the Listening Modes—Continued 5.1-channel source + Dolby EX These modes expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1- channel playback. They’re especially suited to Dolby EX soundtracks that include a matrix-encoded surround back channel. The additional channel adds an extra dimension and provides an enveloping surround sound experience, perfect for rotating and fly-by sound effects.
  • Page 83 Digital EX sources. THX Surround EX, also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX, is a joint develop- ment between Dolby Laboratories and THX Ltd. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Orchestra Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall.

  • Page 84: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup Onscreen Setup Menus The onscreen setup menus appear on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver’s various settings. Settings are organized into nine categories on the main menu, most containing a submenu. Main menu Menu 1.

  • Page 85: Speaker Setup

    Advanced Setup—Continued Speaker Setup Some of the settings in this section are set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ (see page 54). Here you can check the settings made by Audyssey MultEQ ally, which is useful if you change one of the connected speakers after using Audyssey MultEQ Speaker Setup.
  • Page 86 Advanced Setup—Continued LPF of LFE (Low-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel) This setting is not set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ With this setting, you can specify the cutoff frequency of the LFE channel’s low-pass filter (LPF), which can be used to filter out unwanted hum. The LPF only applies to sources that use the LFE channel. If you’re using THX-certified speakers, select “80Hz(THX)”.
  • Page 87 Advanced Setup—Continued Level Calibration This setting is set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ Here you can adjust the level of each speaker with the built-in test tone so that the volume of each speaker is the same at the listening position. Left, Front Wide Left, Front High Left, Center, Front High Right, Front Wide Right, Right, Surr Right, Surr Back Right, Surr Back Left, Surr Left, Subwoofer The levels can be adjusted from –12.0 to +12.0 dB in 0.5 dB steps (–15.0 to +12.0 dB for the subwoofer).
  • Page 88 Advanced Setup—Continued THX Audio Setup This setting is not set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ With the “SurrBack Sp Spacing” setting, you can specify the distance between your surround back speakers. If you’re using a THX-certified subwoofer, set the “THX Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer” setting to “Yes”. You can then apply THX’s Boundary Gain Compensation (BGC) to compensate the perceived exaggeration of low frequencies for listeners sitting very close to a room boundary (i.e., wall).

  • Page 89: Audio Adjust

    Advanced Setup—Continued Audio Adjust With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like. Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on your TV.
  • Page 90 Advanced Setup—Continued Dolby PLIIx Music (2ch Input) These settings apply to only 2-channel stereo sources. If you’re not using any surround back speakers, these settings apply to Dolby Pro Logic II, instead of Dolby Pro Logic IIx. Panorama With this setting, you can broaden the width of the front stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode.
  • Page 91 Advanced Setup—Continued Audyssey For Dynamic EQ, Reference Level and Dynamic Volume, you cannot change the settings before completing ® Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup. Dynamic EQ Off: Audyssey Dynamic EQ off (default). On: Audyssey Dynamic EQ on. With Audyssey Dynamic EQ, you can enjoy great sound even when listening at low volume levels. Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics.
  • Page 92 Advanced Setup—Continued Theater-Dimensional Listening Angle With this setting, you can optimize the Theater-Dimen- sional listening mode by specifying the angle of the front left and right speakers relative to the listening position. LFE Level With these settings, you can set the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel individually for Dolby Digital, DTS, multichannel PCM, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DSD sources.

  • Page 93: Source Setup

    Advanced Setup—Continued Source Setup This section explains items on the “Source Setup” menu. Items can be set individually for each input selector. Press the input selector buttons to select an input source. Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen.
  • Page 94 Advanced Setup—Continued Name Edit You can enter a custom name for each individual input selector and radio preset for easy identification. When entered, the custom name will appear on the display. Notes: • To name a radio preset, use the [TUNER] button to select AM or FM, and then select the preset (see step 1 on page 67).
  • Page 95 Advanced Setup—Continued Picture Adjust Using Picture Adjust, you can adjust the picture quality and reduce any noise appearing on the screen. To view the TV picture while setting, press [ENTER]. To return to the previous screen, press the [RETURN] button. “Picture Adjust”...
  • Page 96 Advanced Setup—Continued Adjust Mode AV receiver comes with three Adjust Modes (picture setting patterns). Picture Mode The AV receiver will adjust to the picture source, processing in either “3:2” or “2:2” (Picture Mode). It auto- matically converts the source to the appropriate progressive signal and reproduces the natural quality of the original picture.

  • Page 97: Assigning Listening Modes To Input Sources

    Advanced Setup—Continued Assigning Listening Modes to Input Sources You can assign a default listening mode to each input source that will be selected automatically when you select each input source. For example, you can set the default listening mode to be used with Dolby Digital input signals. You can select other listening modes during playback, but the mode specified here will be resumed once the AV receiver has been set to Standby.

  • Page 98: Miscellaneous (Volume/Osd) Setup

    Advanced Setup—Continued DTS-HD Master Audio: Specifies the default listening mode for DTS-HD Master Audio sources, such as Blu- ray or HD DVD (input via HDMI). DSD: Specifies the default listening mode for DSD multichannel sources, such as Super Audio CD. Only listening modes that can be used with each input signal format can be selected (see pages 75 to 80).

  • Page 99: Hardware Setup

    Advanced Setup—Continued OSD Setup Immediate Display On: Displayed (default). Off: Not displayed. This preference determines whether operation details are displayed onscreen when an AV receiver function is adjusted. Even when “On” is selected, operation details may not be output if the input source is connected to an HDMI Display Position Bottom: Bottom of the screen (default).
  • Page 100 1, 2, 3 When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differen- tiate the AV receiver from the other components, you can change its remote ID from 1, the default, to 2 or 3.
  • Page 101 , which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard. CEC provides interoperability between various components, however, operation with components other than not be guaranteed.
  • Page 102 You can update the AV receiver’s firmware. Check the network connection before update. Do not shutdown the power of the AV receiver while update. Universal Port You can update the Onkyo dock’s firmware. Check the network connection before update. Do not shutdown the power of the AV receiver while update. Note: •...

  • Page 103: Lock Setup

    Advanced Setup—Continued Lock Setup With this preference, you can protect your settings by locking the setup menus. Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on your TV.

  • Page 104: Using The Audio Settings

    Advanced Setup—Continued Using the Audio Settings You can change various audio settings by pressing the [AUDIO] button. Tone Control Settings You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers, except when the Direct, Pure Audio or THX listening mode is selected.
  • Page 105 Advanced Setup—Continued Re-EQ Function 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. Note (HT-RC180): Re-EQ function can also be set using the [Re-EQ] button on the AV receiver. Re-EQ Off: Re-EQ Function off (default).
  • Page 106 Advanced Setup—Continued Audio Selector You can set priorities of audio output when there are both digital and analog inputs. Auto: The AV receiver gives priority to analog signals when there is no digital input (default). Analog: The AV receiver always outputs analog signals. Note: This setting can be made only for the input source that is assigned as HDMI IN, COAXIAL IN, or OPTICAL IN.

  • Page 107: Net

    About NET The AV receiver is network-ready, which means you can hook it up to your home network with a standard Ether- net cable and enjoy the music files stored on your com- puter or media server. If your network is connected to the Internet, you can also enjoy Internet radio.

  • Page 108: Listening To Internet Radio

    MAC Address of your unit to create a member login account (email address and password) on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. To verify your MAC Address, please see Network Settings (page 113). Press the [NET] INPUT SELECTOR button repeatedly to select the Internet Radio screen.

  • Page 109: Playing Music Files On A Server

    NET—Continued Playing Music Files on a Server This section explains how to play music files on a com- puter or media server through the AV receiver. See page 107 for details on supported music servers and music file formats. For Windows Media Player 11, see “Windows Media Player 11 Setup”...
  • Page 110 NET—Continued Random Playback The Random function can only be set while the PLAY screen is displayed. To play songs in random order, during playback (or while playback is paused or stopped), press the [RAN- DOM] button. All of the songs in the current folder will be played in random order.
  • Page 111 NET—Continued Supported Audio File Formats For server playback, the AV receiver supports the fol- lowing music file formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, AAC and LPCM. ■ MP3 • MP3 files must be MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 format with a sampling rate of 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and a bit-rate of between 8 kbps and 320 kbps.
  • Page 112 NET—Continued Server Requirements The AV receiver can play digital music files stored on a computer or media server and supports the following technologies: • Windows Media Player 11 • Windows Media Connect 2.0 • DLNA-certified media server If the operating system of your computer is Windows Vista, Windows Media Player 11 is already installed.

  • Page 113: Network Settings

    NET—Continued 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. If your router’s DHCP server is enabled, you don’t need to change any of these settings, as the AV receiver is set use DHCP to configure itself automatically by default (i.e., DHCP is set to Enable).

  • Page 114: Subnet Mask

    NET—Continued Mac Address This is the AV receiver’s MAC (Media Access Control) address. This address cannot be changed. DHCP This setting determines whether or not the AV receiver uses DHCP to automatically configure its IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server settings. Enable: DHCP enabled.

  • Page 115: Multi Zone

    Multi Zone Multiroom Capability You can use three speaker systems with this AV receiver—a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1 channels) in your main listening room, Zone 2: a stereo speaker system in a second room, Zone 3: a stereo speaker system in a third room.

  • Page 116: Connecting Zone 2

    Multi Zone—Continued In addition to your main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in the other room, or as we call Multi Zone. And, you can select a different source for each room. Connecting Zone 2 There are two ways you can connect Zone 2 speakers: 1.

  • Page 117: Connecting Zone 3

    Multi Zone—Continued Connecting Zone 3 There are two ways you can connect Zone 3 speakers: 1. Connect them directly to the AV receiver. 2. Connect them to an amp in Zone 3. Connecting Your Zone 3 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver This setup allows 3.1-channel playback in your main room and 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 3, with a different source in each room.

  • Page 118: Setting The Powered Zone 2/3

    Multi Zone—Continued Setting the Powered Zone 2/3 If you’ve connected your Zone 2/3 speakers to the AV receiver, as explained in “Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver” on page 116 or “Connecting Your Zone 3 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver”...

  • Page 119: Setting The Multi Zone

    Multi Zone—Continued Setting the Multi Zone Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on your TV. Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “7.

  • Page 120: Using Zone 2/3

    Multi Zone—Continued Using Zone 2/3 This section explains how to turn Zone 2/3 on and off, how to select an input source for Zone 2/3, and how to adjust the volume for Zone 2/3. Controlling Zone 2/3 from the AV receiver ZONE 3 indicator ZONE 2 indicator Input selector buttons...
  • Page 121 Multi Zone—Continued Notes: • Only analog input sources are output by the ZONE 2/ 3 PRE OUT and ZONE 2/3 L/R speaker terminals. Digital input sources are not output. If no sound is heard when an input source is selected, check if it’s connected to an analog input.

  • Page 122: Using The Remote Controller In Zone 2/3 And Multiroom Control Kits (Tx-Nr807)

    Multi Zone—Continued Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2/3 and Multiroom Control Kits (TX-NR807) To control the AV receiver with the remote controller while you’re in Zone 2 or Zone 3, you’ll need a commer- cially available multiroom remote control kit for each zone.

  • Page 123: Controlling Other Components

    For details on controlling these components, see the pages indicated. Onkyo DVD player (page 128) Onkyo CD player (page 131) Onkyo cassette recorder with u (page 133) ENTER SETUP Looking up for Remote Control Code You can look up for appropriate remote control code from onscreen setup menu.
  • Page 124 Controlling Other Components—Continued Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but- tons to select category, and then press [ENTER]. The brand name input panel appears. 8–1. Remote Mode Setup Category Brand Space Use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] but- tons to select a character, and then press [ENTER].

  • Page 125: Entering Remote Control Codes

    Controlling Other Components—Continued Entering Remote Control Codes You’ll need to enter a code for each component that you want to control. REMOTE MODE Number buttons DISPLAY (3 seconds) Note: The remote control codes provided are correct at the time of printing, but are subject to change. Look up the appropriate remote control code in the separate Remote Control Codes list.

  • Page 126: Remote Control Codes For Onkyo Components Connected Via U

    AV receiver, and operate the component. If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control an Onkyo component that’s not connected via u, use the following remote control codes: •...

  • Page 127: Controlling A Tv

    Controlling Other Components—Continued Controlling a TV By pressing the [TV] button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for TV, you can control your TV with the following buttons. For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- ent component, see page 125.

  • Page 128: Controlling A Dvd Player, Or Dvd Recorder

    (HD DVD, Blu-ray, or TV/DVD combination), you can control your player with the following buttons. The [DVD/BD] button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo DVD player. For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- ent component, see page 125.

  • Page 129: Controlling A Vcr Or Pvr

    Controlling Other Components—Continued t PLAY MODE button* Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes. u CLR button Cancels functions and clears entered numbers. Notes: • With some components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all. Controlling a VCR or PVR By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your VCR...

  • Page 130: Controlling A Satellite Receiver Or Cable Receiver

    Controlling Other Components—Continued Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your sat- ellite receiver, cable receiver, or DVD recorder (DBS/ PVR combination or cable/PVR combination), you can control your player with the following buttons.

  • Page 131: Controlling A Cd Player, Cd Recorder, Or Md Recorder

    CD recorder, or MD recorder, you can control your player with the following buttons. The [CD] button is preprogrammed with the remote con- trol code for controlling an Onkyo CD player. For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- ent component, see page 125.

  • Page 132: Controlling An Ri Dock

    For details on entering a remote control code, see page 125. When Using an RI Dock: • When using the Onkyo DS-A3 RI Dock, make an u connection and enter a remote control code 81993 (with u). • Connect the RI Dock to the TV/TAPE IN, VCR/DVR IN, or GAME IN L/R jacks.

  • Page 133: Controlling A Cassette Recorder

    Stop [2] button Stops playback. Notes: • An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via u can also be controlled in Receiver mode. • With some components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all.

  • Page 134: Activities Setup

    Controlling Other Components—Continued Activities Setup Via onscreen menu, you can specify what actions will be taken by the Easy macro command in the Easy macro mode. Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on your TV.
  • Page 135 Controlling Other Components—Continued Source Play Enable: Start playback the source of “Enable”. Disable: Start playback the source of “Disable”. This option enables the Source to start playback when the ACTIVI- TIES button is pressed. Here are the default settings. Default Settings item My TV Movie...

  • Page 136: Learning Commands

    • 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 com- mands, and you can restore the preprogrammed com- mands at any time by resetting the remote controller (see page 126).

  • Page 137: Using Normal Macros

    Controlling Other Components—Continued Using Normal Macros You can program the remote controller’s ACTIVITIES buttons to perform a sequence of remote control actions. Example: To play a CD you typically need to perform the follow- ing actions: 1. Press the [RECEIVER] button to select the Receiver remote controller mode.

  • Page 138: Troubleshooting

    If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer. To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button.
  • Page 139 Troubleshooting—Continued The surround speakers produce no sound • When the DTS Surround Sensation, T-D (Theater- Dimensional), Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the surround speakers produce no sound. • Depending on the source and current listening mode, not much sound may be produced by the surround speakers.
  • Page 140 Troubleshooting—Continued Video There’s no picture • Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed in all the way (page 24). • Make sure that each video component is properly con- nected. (pages 26-40) • If your TV is connected to the HDMI OUT, select “- - - - -”...
  • Page 141 Troubleshooting—Continued Can’t control other components • If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the u cable and analog audio cable are connected properly. Connecting only an u cable won’t work (page 41). • Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote control- ler mode (pages 15 and 127-133).
  • Page 142 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 cor- rectly.
  • Page 143 Troubleshooting—Continued Important Note Regarding Video Playback The AV receiver can upconvert component video, S- Video, and composite video sources for display on a TV connected to the HDMI OUT. However, if the picture quality of the source is poor, upconversion may make the picture worse or disappear altogether.

  • Page 144: Video Inputs

    Specifications (TX-NR807) Amplifier Section Rated Output Power All channels: North American and Taiwan: 135 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.08% (FTC) 145 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total...

  • Page 145: Specifications (Ht-Rc180)

    Specifications (HT-RC180) Amplifier Section Rated Output Power All channels: 110 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.08% (FTC) 125 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.7% (FTC)

  • Page 146: Video Resolution Chart

    Video Resolution Chart The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver. NTSC Output Input 1080p 1080i ✔ 1080p ✔ 1080i ✔ HDMI 720p ✔ 480p ✔ 480i ✔ 1080p ✔ 1080i ✔ 720p COMPONENT ✔...
  • Page 147 Memo...
  • Page 148 Unit 1&12, 9/F, Ever Gain PlazaTower 1, 88, Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ SN 29400021 (C) Copyright 2009 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. HOMEPAGE http://www.onkyo.com/ Y0906-1 * 2 9 4 0 0 0 2 1 *...

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