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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual AV RECEIVER TX-NR5100...
  • Page 2 Table of contents Firmware Update Speaker Layout Speaker Layout Troubleshooting Main Room Main Room Room Supplementary Information Zone B Zone B Zone B Zone B Reducing the Power Consumption in Standby Speaker Connections Speaker Connections State When the following functions are enabled, the power consumption in standby state increases.

  • Page 3: Speaker Layout

    Connections Before starting the procedure Firmware Update Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables Update Information of the firmware Connections Firmware Update Procedure Connecting the TV Part Names To ARC/eARC TV Front Panel To Non-ARC TV Display Connecting the SUB Monitor Rear Panel SUB Monitor Remote Controller...
  • Page 4 Player 12 settings ® Amazon Music Playing Back Registering This Unit with Amazon Music Play Queue Playing Amazon Music using the Onkyo Controller Adding Play Queue Information Playing Amazon Music using the remote controller Sort and Delete TIDAL Playing Back...

  • Page 5: Troubleshooting

    1. Input/Output Assign General Specifications 2. Speaker 3. Audio Adjust 4. Source 5. Hardware 6. Miscellaneous Web Setup Menu operations Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Operations Onkyo Controller Main features Initial Setup Troubleshooting When the unit is operating erratically Troubleshooting...
  • Page 6 Before starting the procedure „ What's in the box „ Note • Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω. • The power cord must be connected only after all other connections are completed. • We will not accept any responsibility for damage arising from the connection with equipment manufactured by other companies.

  • Page 7: Update Information Of The Firmware

    Firmware Update Updating the Firmware via Network This unit is equipped with a function to update the firmware via network or USB port when the firmware update is announced after purchase. This enables • While updating the firmware, do not do the following: various functions to be added and operations to be improved.

  • Page 8: Updating Via Usb

    Updating via USB and check. Error Code • While updating the firmware, do not do the following: • -01, -10: – Disconnecting and reconnecting cables, USB storage device, speaker Ethernet cable not found. Connect the Ethernet cable properly. setup microphone or headphones, or performing operations on the unit •...
  • Page 9 4. Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of this unit. • Others: • If an AC adapter is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the adapter, and use it with a household outlet.

  • Page 10: Part Names

    Part Names Front Panel is within a distance of approx. 16´/5 m, and 2 3 4 567 9 J K an angle of 20° in vertical direction and 30° to right and left. 5. ZONE A/B button: Selects an audio output destination.
  • Page 11 Front Panel 13. PHONES jack: Connect headphones with a 17. SETUP MIC jack: Connect the supplied speaker standard plug (ø1/4″/6.3 mm). setup microphone. ( →p119) 14. LISTENING MODE button: Switches the listening mode ( →p62) by pressing "MOVIE/ TV", "MUSIC" and "GAME" repeatedly. 15.
  • Page 12 Display AB: Audio is output to both ZONE A and ZONE 3. Lights according to the type of input digital audio signal and the listening mode. 4. Lights in the following conditions. TUNED: Receiving AM/FM radio. FM ST: Receiving FM stereo. SLEEP: Sleep timer is set.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel 4. Wireless antenna: Used for WI-Fi connection or when using a BLUETOOTH 90° enabled device. Adjust the 180° angles according to the 6 7 4 connection status. 5. HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to an AV component.
  • Page 14 Rear Panel 9. AUDIO IN jacks: Input AV component audio 11. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks: Connect a signals with an analog audio cable. powered subwoofer with a subwoofer cable. 10. ZONE B PRE/LINE OUT jacks: Simultaneously Up to two powered subwoofers can be output the same audio source as the speakers connected.

  • Page 15: Remote Controller

    Remote Controller ON/STANDBY button selector is selected, pressing and holding this 2. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be button for 5 seconds or more will switch to the played. pairing mode. 3. Play buttons: Used for playback operations button: Returns the display to the previous for the Music Server ( →p83) or USB device state while setting.
  • Page 16 Remote Controller 12. TONE buttons: Adjusts the sound quality. Press 18. MODE button: Switches between automatic "TREBLE", "BASS", or "VOCAL" to select what tuning and manual tuning for AM/FM stations you want to adjust, then adjust with + and -. ( →p59).

  • Page 17: Inputting Characters

    Inputting Characters You can input characters or symbols on the keyboard displayed on the TV • Select "A/a" to switch between upper and lower cases. (Can also be switched screen such as when inputting a password for Wi-Fi Setup ( →p107) or naming with the MODE button on the remote controller.) a preset radio station ( →p103).
  • Page 18 Speaker Layout This unit can be used in different ways, depending on the layout of the speakers you are installing. Select the speaker layout that suits the installation environment, then confirm the methods for installation and connection. Speaker Layout 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch ‰...
  • Page 19 Speaker Layout The listening room and the speaker layout 1. ZONE A Speakers The speaker system set up in the main room (where this unit is located). 2. ZONE B Speakers The 2 ch speaker system set up in a separate room (ZONE B). The same source can be played back in the main room and the separate room simultaneously.

  • Page 20: Channel System

    Speaker Layout 3.1 Channel System This is a 3.1 Channel System that combines the front speakers with the center speaker and subwoofer. Basic system ( →p26) 3.1 ch + ZONE B ( →p26) 3.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) ( →p26) Main Room Zone B Zone B 3.1ch...
  • Page 21 Speaker Layout 5.1 Channel System This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Basic system ( →p26) 5.1 ch + ZONE B ( →p26) 5.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) ( →p26) Main Room Zone B Zone B 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
  • Page 22 Speaker Layout 7.1 Channel System This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System and added surround back speakers. Basic system ( →p27) 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
  • Page 23 Speaker Layout 3.1.2 Channel System A Speaker System that is a 3.1 Channel System with one set of height speakers added. 3.1.2 ch (Front High or Rear High) ( →p28) 3.1.2 ch (Top Front or Top Middle or Top Rear) 3.1.2 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)) ( →p28) ( →p28)
  • Page 24 Speaker Layout 5.1.2 Channel System A Speaker System that is a 5.1 Channel System with one set of height speakers added. 5.1.2 ch (Front High or Rear High) ( →p29) 5.1.2 ch (Top Front or Top Middle or Top Rear) 5.1.2 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front or ( →p29) Surround)) ( →p29)

  • Page 25: Speaker Installation

    Speaker Installation How the speakers are set up depends on the size and shape of the room, so here we introduce just a basic layout example. The alphabetic symbols used in this chapter represent the following speakers: Front speaker Left Front speaker Right Center speaker powered SubWoofer...
  • Page 26 Speaker Installation „ 3.1 Channel System „ 5.1 Channel System a: 22° to 30° a: 22° to 30°, b: 120° FL, FR Place the Left and Right Front Speakers to match ear height. FL, FR Place the Left and Right Front Speakers to match ear height. The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position at The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position an angle.
  • Page 27 Speaker Installation „ 7.1 Channel System a: 22° to 30°, b: 90° to 110°, c: 135° to 150° FL, FR Place the Left and Right Front Speakers to match ear height. The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position at an angle.
  • Page 28 Speaker Installation „ 3.1.2 Channel System Top Speakers High Speakers a: 22° to 30° a: 30° to 55° 3´ (0.9 m) b: 65° to 100° or more c: 125° to 150° 3´ (0.9 m) or more TFL, TFR Fit top front speakers on the ceiling in front of the listening position. TML, TMR Fit top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the listening position.
  • Page 29 Speaker Installation „ 5.1.2 Channel System Top Speakers High Speakers a: 22° to 30° b: 120° a: 30° to 55° 3´ (0.9 m) b: 65° to 100° or more c: 125° to 150° 3´ (0.9 m) or more TFL, TFR Fit top front speakers on the ceiling in front of the listening position. TML, TMR Fit top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the listening position.

  • Page 30: Speaker Connections

    Speaker Connections (Before starting the procedure) Speakers you can use with this unit and cable connections 4-16 Speaker Connections 3.1 Channel System 33, 34, 35 5.1 Channel System 36, 37, 38 7.1 Channel System 3.1.2 Channel System 40, 41, 42 5.1.2 Channel System 3.1ch 5.1ch...
  • Page 31 Speaker Connections Speakers you can use with this unit and cable connections Connections „ (Note) Speaker Impedance Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω. If any of the speakers to be connected has an impedance of 4 Ω or more and less than 6 Ω, set "Speaker Impedance"...
  • Page 32 Speaker Connections „ Connect the Subwoofer a Subwoofer cable Connect a powered subwoofer with this unit using a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack. 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch...
  • Page 33 Speaker Connections „ 3.1 Channel System 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
  • Page 34 Speaker Connections „ 3.1 Channel System + ZONE B SPEAKER MAIN ROOM ZONE B FL(ZB) FR(ZB) 3.1ch FR(ZB) FL(ZB) 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
  • Page 35 Speaker Connections „ 3.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) For high- frequency 3.1ch For low- frequency 5.1ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well.
  • Page 36 Speaker Connections „ 5.1 Channel System 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
  • Page 37 Speaker Connections „ 5.1 Channel System + ZONE B SPEAKER MAIN ROOM ZONE B FL(ZB) FR(ZB) 3.1ch FR(ZB) FL(ZB) 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
  • Page 38 Speaker Connections „ 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) For high- frequency 3.1ch For low- frequency 5.1ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well.
  • Page 39 Speaker Connections „ 7.1 Channel System 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
  • Page 40 Speaker Connections „ 3.1.2 Channel System 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers). 5.1.2ch...
  • Page 41 Speaker Connections „ 3.1.2 Channel System + ZONE B SPEAKER MAIN ROOM ZONE B FL(ZB) FR(ZB) 3.1ch FR(ZB) FL(ZB) 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers). 5.1.2ch...
  • Page 42 Speaker Connections „ 3.1.2 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) For high- frequency 3.1ch For low- frequency 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well.
  • Page 43 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.2 Channel System 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers). 5.1.2ch...
  • Page 44 Connections Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables Connecting the TV Connecting the SUB Monitor Connecting Playback Devices Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (ZONE B connection) Connecting Antennas Connections Network Connection Connecting the Power Cord...
  • Page 45 Connections Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables „ (Note) Placement of cables HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc players, game consoles, and other Putting a load on HDMI cables can lead to poor operational performance. Place video components.

  • Page 46: Connecting The Tv

    Connections Connecting the TV By connecting a TV to this unit, you can show the video from AV devices connected to this unit on the TV and also play the sound from the TV through this unit. To ARC/eARC TV IN(ARC) If the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function(*), use only the HDMI cable to connect with the TV.
  • Page 47 Connections Connecting the SUB Monitor SUB Monitor This unit has multiple HDMI OUT jacks, and another TV or projector can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack. • Switch between MAIN and SUB using the HDMI MAIN/SUB button on the remote controller ( →p15) or "Quick Menu"...

  • Page 48: Connecting Playback Devices

    Connections Connecting Playback Devices Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack This is a connection example of an AV component equipped with an HDMI jack. When connecting with an AV component that conforms to the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) standard, you can use the HDMI CEC function (*) that enables linking with input selectors, etc.

  • Page 49: Connecting An Audio Component

    Connections Connecting an Audio Component This is an example of connection with an audio component. Connect a CD player using a digital coaxial cable or analog audio cable. a Analog audio cable, b Digital coaxial cable...
  • Page 50 Connections Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (ZONE B connection) Connecting an Integrated Amplifier (ZONE B) While performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located), you can enjoy 2-ch audio of the same source in the separate room (ZONE B) at the same time.

  • Page 51: Connecting Antennas

    Connections Connecting Antennas Connect the antenna to this unit, and set up the antenna at the best position for listening while receiving radio signals. Attach the indoor FM antenna to the wall using push pins or adhesive tape. a AM loop antenna, b Indoor FM antenna...

  • Page 52: Network Connection

    Connections Network Connection This unit can be connected to the network using a wired LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN). You can enjoy network functions such as Internet radio by network connection. If connection is made by the wired LAN, connect the router and the ETHERNET jack with the Ethernet cable as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 53: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connections Connecting the Power Cord Connect the power cord after all the connections are completed. a Power cord...
  • Page 54 Playback Basic Operations Playing audio from an externally connected device BLUETOOTH Playback ® Listening To the Radio Listening Mode Quick Menu Network Service Playback Spotify AirPlay ® DTS Play-Fi ® Amazon Alexa Amazon Music Connecting the Sonos System for Playback Internet Radio Convenience functions Playing different audio and video...

  • Page 55: Basic Operations

    Playback Playing audio from an externally connected device You can play the audio from AV components, such as Blu-ray disc players through this unit. • When a TV is connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack, use the HDMI MAIN/SUB button or "Quick Menu" ( →p64) to switch between MAIN and SUB. Basic Operations Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.

  • Page 56: Bluetooth ® Playback

    If a password is requested, enter "0000". • This unit is displayed as "Onkyo TX-NR5100 XXXXXX". This display The illustration shows an image. can be changed using the Friendly Name function ( →p108) or Onkyo Controller ( →p120) (available on iOS or Android™).
  • Page 57 Playback Transmitting audio from this unit to BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled devices Pairing 1. Press the input selector you want to play. • Select a source other than "BLUETOOTH". This function does not work if you select "BLUETOOTH". 2. Press the button on the remote controller, select "5.
  • Page 58 Playback Playing Back 1. Do the play operations on the AV component connected to this unit. Do the play operations on this unit when the input is TUNER or NET. • If "Variable" has been selected for the "Output Level", the volume can be adjusted on this unit.

  • Page 59: Listening To The Am/Fm Radio

    Playback Listening To the Radio You can receive AM/FM radio stations on this unit with the built-in tuner. Listening To the AM/FM Radio Tuning into a Radio Station Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. „ Tuning Automatically 1.
  • Page 60 Playback „ Tuning Manually Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception. 1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select either "AM" or "FM". 2. Press MODE repeatedly to display "TunMode: Manual" on the display. 3.

  • Page 61: Presetting A Radio Station

    Playback Presetting a Radio Station „ Registration Procedure „ Selecting a Preset Radio Station You can preset up to 40 of your favorite radio stations. 1. Press TUNER. 2. Press the cursors to select a preset number. After tuning in to the radio station you want to register, perform the following procedure.

  • Page 62: Selecting A Listening Mode

    Playback Listening Mode This unit is equipped with a variety of listening modes, and you can select the optimum listening mode for movies, TV, music, and games by pressing MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, and GAME. ( →p139) • For details of the effects of each listening mode, refer to "Listening Mode Effects" ( →p145). •...
  • Page 63 Playback Checking the input format and listening mode Repeatedly pressing the button on the remote controller switches the display of the main unit in the following order. • The content displayed depends on the source, BLUETOOTH, etc., being played. • Not all the information is necessarily displayed. Input source and volume Listening mode Input format...

  • Page 64: Quick Menu

    Playback Quick Menu Menu operations You can quickly adjust the settings you frequently use, such as tone adjustments, etc. You can make the settings on the TV screen during playback. Press Q on the remote controller to display the Quick Menu. Quick Menu BD/DVD HDMI...
  • Page 65 Playback „ HDMI „ RoomEQ HDMI Out: Select the HDMI OUT jack to output video signals from "MAIN", It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Audio or Direct. "SUB", and "MAIN+SUB". AccuEQ: Enable or disable the equalizer function that corrects for sound A/V Sync: If the video is behind the audio, you can delay the audio to offset the distortion caused by the acoustic environment of the room.
  • Page 66 Playback Spotify Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.
  • Page 67 Confirm that this unit and the PC are connected to the same network beforehand. Then, press NET on the remote controller. Next, click the AirPlay icon in iTunes, select this unit from the displayed devices, and start play of a music file. iPhone Onkyo TX-NR5100 XXXXXX e.g., iOS 10...

  • Page 68: Playing Back On Multiple Devices (Airplay2)

    AirPlay-enabled iPhone device. Onkyo TX-NR5100 XXXXXX You can also play the music files on a PC with iTunes (Ver. 12.8 or later) Onkyo XXXXXXXX equipped. Confirm that this unit and the PC are connected to the same network Onkyo XXXXXXXX beforehand.
  • Page 69 "Group playback" that plays the same music in https://www.onkyo.com/playfi/info_o.html separate rooms at home. To enjoy this function, download Onkyo Music Control • To use a music streaming distribution service, user registration may be App (available on iOS or Android™).

  • Page 70: Amazon Alexa

    Refer to "Onkyo Controller" ( →p120) for information about the app. 2. Start Onkyo Controller and tap the unit when displayed. 3. Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" at the top of the Onkyo Controller screen, and after switching to the network menu, tap the "amazon alexa" icon.

  • Page 71: Operating This Unit

    Operating this unit (*1) Log in using the same account as other terminals with Amazon Alexa. 7. When registration is finished, the screen returns to the one for Onkyo Controller. Follow the on screen instructions and talk to the terminal with You can use voice commands to adjust the volume on this unit, start and stop Amazon Alexa (an Amazon Echo, etc.), and confirm that you can use voice...

  • Page 72: Amazon Music

    Playback Amazon Music Registering This Unit with Amazon Music 1. Register with the Amazon account on Onkyo Controller. This cannot be set with operations on this unit. Refer to "Onkyo Controller" ( →p120) for information about the app. 2. Start Onkyo Controller and tap the unit when displayed.
  • Page 73 Playing Amazon Music using the Onkyo Controller 1. Start up Onkyo Controller. This unit is automatically displayed after startup. Then, tap and select this unit displayed. 2. Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" on the upper part of the screen to switch to the network screen.
  • Page 74 Registering this unit with TIDAL allows you to enjoy the music distribution service provided by TIDAL. You can register this unit on the screen of Onkyo Controller by downloading Onkyo Controller (available on iOS or Android™) to mobile devices such as a smartphone and tablet.

  • Page 75: Connecting The Sonos System For Playback

    Playback Connecting the Sonos System for Playback How to Connect This Unit and Sonos Connect 1. Connect the Sonos Connect to the AUDIO IN jack of this unit with the RCA audio cable supplied with the Sonos Connect. Any input jacks other than the PHONO jack can be used.

  • Page 76: Playing Sonos On This Unit

    Playback cannot find the Sonos Connect to be interlocked, return to the previous screen, turn off the product you do not want to interlock, and try again. Preset Volume: You can set the volume beforehand for playing back the Sonos Connect in the main room (where this unit is located).

  • Page 77: Internet Radio

    Playback Internet Radio By connecting this unit to an Internet-connected network, you can enjoy Internet radio services such as TuneIn Radio. • To play Internet radio services, the network needs to be connected to the Internet. • Depending on the Internet radio service, a user registration may be required on your PC beforehand. For details of each service, visit the website of each service. Playing Back Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.
  • Page 78 Playback Internet Radio Service Menu You can bookmark specific stations, or delete stations that have been bookmarked. The displayed menu varies according to the service being selected. The menu icon is displayed while a station is being played. When only this icon is displayed, pressing ENTER will display the menu on the screen.

  • Page 79: Displaying Your Favorite Video On Tv While Playing Music

    Playback Playing different audio and video Displaying Your Favorite Video on TV While Playing Music While listening to the music from a CD or BLUETOOTH enabled device, you can display video on TV from an AV component such as a Blu-ray Disc player. •...

  • Page 80: Supported Audio Formats

    Playback USB Storage Device You can play music files stored on a USB storage device. Supported Audio Formats USB Storage Device Requirements MP3 (.mp3) • This unit can use USB storage devices that comply with the USB mass • MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3/44.1 kHz, 48 kHz/Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps, storage class standard.
  • Page 81 Playback Playing music files saved on a USB storage device Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. 1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit. 2. Plug your USB storage device with the music files into the USB port on the rear panel of this unit.
  • Page 82 Playback • When playing files recorded with VBR (Variable bit-rate), the playback time may not be displayed correctly. • This unit supports the gapless playback of the USB storage device in the following conditions. When continuously playing WAV, FLAC and Apple Lossless files with the same format, sampling frequency, the number of channels and quantization bit rate.

  • Page 83: Music Server

    Playback Music Server Streaming play of music files stored on PCs or NAS devices connected to the same network as this unit is supported. • The network servers this unit is compatible with are those PCs with players installed that have the server functionality of Windows Media Player 12, or NAS that ®...
  • Page 84 Playback Playing Back Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. 1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit. TV’s REMOTE 2. Start the server (Windows Media Player 12 or NAS device) containing the ®...

  • Page 85: Controlling Remote Playback From A Pc

    Playback Controlling Remote Playback from a PC 6. Select the target server with the cursors, and press ENTER to display the items list screen. You can use this unit to play music files stored on your PC by operating the PC •...

  • Page 86: Play Queue

    The Play Queue information is effective until the power cord of this unit is removed from the outlet. Refer to "Onkyo Controller" ( →p120) for information about the app. Adding Play Queue Information 3.
  • Page 87 Playback 2. Tap the " " icon of the track to sort, and drag the icon to the destination. 3. To delete a track, slide the track to the left until the trash icon changes to " ". If the device is on iOS, slide the " "...
  • Page 88 Playback Connecting a transmitter for playback When you connect wireless headphones or a wireless speaker transmitter to the ZONE B PRE/LINE OUT terminal of this unit, you can play back the same source through the wireless headphones or wireless speakers as in the main room. Connections Playing Back 1.
  • Page 89 Setup Setup Menu Web Setup Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Onkyo Controller Setup...

  • Page 90: Setup Menu

    Setup Setup Menu Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. Setup Press on the remote controller to display the Setup menu. Setup Select the item with the cursors of the remote controller, and press the ENTER button to confirm your selection. 1.
  • Page 91 Setup 4. Source 1. My Input Volume Set a volume value for each input selector. p103 2. Name Edit Set an easy name for each input. p103 Audio Select Select the prioritized input terminal when multiple audio sources are connected to one input p103 selector.

  • Page 92: Input/Output Assign

    Setup Setup 1. Input/Output Assign 1. Input/Output Assign „ 1. TV Out / OSD ‰ Upscaling (Default Value: Off) When a TV supporting 4K is used, video signals input with 1080p can be Make settings for TV output and On-Screen Displays (OSD) that appear on the automatically output with 4K.
  • Page 93 Setup Setup 1. Input/Output Assign ‰ HDMI 4K/8K Signal Format ‰ OSD Language (Default Value: English) Set the 4K/8K signal format input and output by this unit. Set to suit the TV or Select the on-screen display language from the following. player connected.
  • Page 94 Setup Setup 1. Input/Output Assign „ 2. HDMI Input ‰ Mini Player OSD (Default Value: Always On) You can display on the TV the images from another input selected last while You can change input assignment between the input selectors and HDMI IN playing the audio from NET or BLUETOOTH input.
  • Page 95 Setup Setup 1. Input/Output Assign „ 3. Digital Audio Input „ 4. Analog Audio Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and DIGITAL IN Change input assignment between the input selectors and AUDIO IN jacks. If COAXIAL/OPTICAL jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "---". you do not assign a jack, select "---".
  • Page 96 Setup Setup 2. Speaker 2. Speaker „ 1. Configuration ‰ Zone B Output Level (Default Value: Fixed) When audio is output to ZONE B, set whether the volume is adjusted with the Change the settings of connection environment of the speakers. integrated amplifier in the separate room or with this unit.
  • Page 97 Setup Setup 2. Speaker „ 2. Crossover Surround Back: Select the crossover frequency from "40 Hz" to "200 Hz" to start outputting Change the settings of crossover frequencies. frequencies for each channel. ‰ Front (Default Value: 100 Hz) "Full Band": Full band will be output. Center (Default Value: 100 Hz) •...
  • Page 98 Setup Setup 2. Speaker „ 3. Distance „ 4. Level Calibration Set the distance from each speaker to the listening position. Adjust the volume level of each speaker. • This setting cannot be selected when the audio output destination is set to ‰...
  • Page 99 Setup Setup 2. Speaker „ 5. Dolby Enabled Speaker „ 6. Equalizer Settings Change the settings of Dolby Enabled Speakers. You can adjust the output volume of the range for each connected speaker. • This setting can be selected when "Configuration" - "Height Speaker" is set to Adjust the volume of different sound ranges for each speaker.
  • Page 100 Setup Setup 2. Speaker „ 7. Speaker Virtualizer The Speaker Virtualizer function can be switched between On and Off. ‰ Speaker Virtualizer (Default Value: On) Listening modes such as T-D that have virtual speaker effects can be selected. Listening modes such as T-D that have virtual speaker effects cannot be selected.

  • Page 101: Audio Adjust

    Setup Setup 3. Audio Adjust 3. Audio Adjust „ 1. Multiplex/Mono „ 2. Dolby Change the settings of multiplex audio playback. Change the setting of when Dolby signals are input. ‰ Multiplex Input Channel (Default Value: Main) ‰ Loudness Management (Default Value: On) Set the audio channel or language to be output when playing multiplex audio or When playing Dolby TrueHD, enable the dialog normalization function which multilingual broadcasts, etc.
  • Page 102 Setup Setup 3. Audio Adjust „ 3. DTS „ 4. LFE Level Change the setting of when DTS signals are input. Set the low-frequency effect (LFE) level for Dolby Digital series, DTS series, Multichannel PCM, and DSD signals. ‰ DTS Auto Surround (Default Value: On) ‰...
  • Page 103 Setup Setup 4. Source 4. Source „ 1. My Input Volume „ Audio Select Set a volume value for each input selector. Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected to one input selector, such as connections to both the "BD/DVD" HDMI IN jack ‰...
  • Page 104 Setup Setup 4. Source „ Video Select Analog When giving priority to the input signal from AUDIO IN jacks • This item can be selected only when the input to be set When "TUNER", "NET", or "BLUETOOTH" input is selected, you can set the is assigned to the AUDIO IN jack in the "1.
  • Page 105 "Off". When "Last" is selected, you can switch the input of the unit using the remote controller or the Onkyo Controller even in the When this function is used standby mode.
  • Page 106 Setup Setup 5. Hardware ‰ Audio TV Out (Default Value: Auto) ‰ Audio Return Channel (eARC supported) (Default Value: On) You can enjoy audio through the speakers of the TV while this unit is on. You can enjoy the sound of an HDMI-connected ARC-compatible TV or eARC- •...
  • Page 107 Setup Setup 5. Hardware „ 2. Network ‰ DHCP (Default Value: Enable) Change the settings of the Network function. Enable Auto configuration by DHCP • When LAN is configured with a DHCP, set "DHCP" to "Enable" to configure Disable Manual configuration without DHCP the setting automatically.
  • Page 108 5. Hardware ‰ Friendly Name (Default Value: Onkyo TX-NR5100 XXXXXX) ‰ AirPlay Device Name (Default Value: Onkyo TX-NR5100 XXXXXX) Change the model name of this unit which is displayed on the device Change the model name of this unit which is displayed on the AirPlay- connected to the network to an easily recognized name.
  • Page 109 Setup Setup 5. Hardware ‰ AirPlay Password (Default Value: -) ‰ Network Check (Default Value: -) You can set a password of up to 31 characters so that only users that have You can check the network connection. input can use AirPlay. Press ENTER when "Start"...
  • Page 110 Setup Setup 5. Hardware „ 3. Bluetooth ‰ Pairing Information (Default Value: -) You can initialize the pairing information stored on this unit. If you are no longer Change the settings for the BLUETOOTH function. able to connect with a device you have paired, try doing this. ( →p129) •...
  • Page 111 Setup Setup 5. Hardware ‰ Search Devices (Default Value: -) ‰ Pairing Information (Default Value: -) You can initialize the pairing information stored on this unit. If you are no longer Search for a BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device that is able to able to connect with a device you have paired, try doing this.
  • Page 112 Standby" or "Network Standby" is enabled, the unit enters the HYBRID application such as Onkyo Controller that can control this unit. STANDBY mode which minimizes the increase in power consumption.) •...
  • Page 113 Setup Setup 5. Hardware „ 5. Works with SONOS ‰ Bluetooth Wakeup (Default Value: Off) This function wakes up the unit on standby by connecting a BLUETOOTH Change the settings to connect with the Sonos Connect. enabled device. ‰ Input Selector (Default Value: Off) When this function is used Select the input selector to which the Sonos Connect is connected.
  • Page 114 ‰ Remote ID (Default Value: 1) Select a frequency step to suit your residential area. If multiple ONKYO products are installed in the same room, select the ID Select "10 kHz/0.2 MHz" or "9 kHz/0.05 MHz". for the remote control used with this unit from "1", "2" and "3" to prevent •...
  • Page 115 Setup Setup 6. Miscellaneous „ 3. Firmware Update „ 5. Lock Change the settings for Firmware Update. Lock the Setup menu so that the settings cannot be changed. ‰ Update Notice (Default Value: Enable) ‰ Setup Parameter (Default Value: Unlocked) Availability of a firmware update is notified via network.

  • Page 116: Web Setup

    Setup Web Setup Menu operations You can make the settings for the network function of this unit using an Internet 6. After changing the settings, select "Save" to save the settings. browser on a PC, smartphone, etc. Device Information You can change the Friendly Name or AirPlay Device Name, set an 1.

  • Page 117: Initial Setup With Auto Start-Up Wizard

    Setup Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Operations When you turn the unit on for the first time after purchase, the Initial Setup screen is automatically displayed on the TV to allow you to make settings TV’s REMOTE required for startup using simple operations following on-screen guidance. Inputs 1.
  • Page 118 Setup „ Network Connection Keyboard Input 1. A confirmation screen asking you whether to agree to the privacy statement To switch between upper and lower cases, select "A/a" on the screen, and press is displayed during network setting. If you agree, select "Accept" and press ENTER on the remote controller.
  • Page 119 Setup 2. Confirm a test tone is output from the subwoofer and press ENTER. press ENTER. 3. Press ENTER to output test tones from each speaker, and the connected „ 2. ARC Setup speakers and the noise in the surrounding environment are automatically measured.

  • Page 120: Initial Setup

    (internet radio or play of a music file) without looking at the TV. • To use Onkyo Controller, this unit needs to be connected to the same network as the mobile device.

  • Page 121: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When the unit is operating erratically Try restarting the unit Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings to the default) Troubleshooting „ Power „ Audio Troubleshooting „ Listening Modes „ Video „ Linked operation „ Tuner „ BLUETOOTH function „...
  • Page 122 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before starting the procedure Problems may be solved by simply turning the power on/off or disconnecting/ connecting the power cord, which is easier than working on the connection, setting and operating procedure. Try the simple measures on both the unit and the connected device.

  • Page 123: When The Unit Is Operating Erratically

    Troubleshooting When the unit is operating erratically ‰ Try restarting the unit ‰ Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings to the default) Restarting this unit may solve the problem. Set the main unit to standby, then after waiting for 5 seconds or more, press and hold the ON/STANDBY button If the restart of the unit does not solve the problem, reset the unit, and restore of the main unit for at least 5 seconds, and then restart the unit.
  • Page 124 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting „ Power ‰ When the power is turned on, "AMP Diag Mode" appears on the display of the main unit • The protection circuit function may have operated. If the unit suddenly enters the standby state and "AMP Diag Mode" appears on the display of the main unit when the power is turned on again, this function is diagnosing whether or not the main unit is malfunctioning or there is an abnormality with the speaker cable connection.
  • Page 125 Troubleshooting ‰ No sound from the TV • Change the input selector on this unit to the position of the terminal to which the TV is connected. • If the TV does not support the ARC function, along with the connection by an HDMI cable, connect the TV and this unit using a digital optical ( →p46) cable.

  • Page 126: X84; Listening Modes

    Troubleshooting ‰ Noise can be heard • Using cable ties to bundle audio pin cables, power cords, speaker cables, etc. may degrade the audio quality. Do not bundle the cords. • An audio cable may be picking up interference. Change the position of the cables. ‰...
  • Page 127 Troubleshooting ‰ About Dolby signals • When surround back speakers are included in the speaker layout, and software that is recorded with the 5.1-channel Dolby audio format is played, the surround channel audio may be output from the surround back speakers. •...

  • Page 128: X84; Linked Operation

    Troubleshooting ‰ No image from a device connected to HDMI IN jack • To display video from the connected player on the TV while the unit is in standby, you need to enable "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" - "HDMI Standby ( →p105) Through"...

  • Page 129: X84; Bluetooth Function

    Troubleshooting „ Tuner ‰ Poor reception or much noise • Recheck the antenna connection. ( →p51) • Move the antenna away from the speaker cord or power cord. • Move the unit away from your TV or PC. • Passing cars or airplanes in the vicinity can cause interference. •...
  • Page 130 Troubleshooting ‰ Cannot transmit from this unit to a Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device (wireless headphones, etc.) • Check that the "Bluetooth Transmitter" setting on this unit is set to either "On(Tx)" or "On(Main + Tx)". ( →p110) ‰ Cannot connect this unit to a BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device (wireless headphones, etc.) ( →p111) •...

  • Page 131: X84; Network Function

    Troubleshooting „ Network function • If you cannot select a network service, start up the network function to select it. It may take approx. one minute to start it up. • When the NET indicator is blinking, this unit is not properly connected to the home network. •...

  • Page 132: X84; Usb Storage Device

    Troubleshooting „ USB storage device ‰ USB storage device is not displayed • Check if the USB storage device or USB cable is securely inserted to the USB port of the unit. ( →p80) • Disconnect the USB storage device once from the unit, and then reconnect it. •...

  • Page 133: X84; Zone B Function

    Troubleshooting ‰ Playback sound is interrupted, or communication is not possible • You may not receive radio waves due to poor radio wave conditions. Shorten the distance from the wireless LAN router, or remove obstacles to improve visibility, and connect again. Install the unit away from microwave ovens or other access points. It is recommended to install the wireless LAN router and the unit in the same room.
  • Page 134 Troubleshooting „ Others ‰ Strange noise can be heard from the unit • If you have connected another device to the same outlet as this unit, strange noise may occur under the influence of the device. If the symptom is remedied by removing the power plug of the other device from the outlet, use different outlets for this unit and the device. ‰...
  • Page 135 Appendix Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes LISTENING MODE buttons and Selectable Listening Modes Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes Listening Mode Effects Speaker combinations General Specifications Appendix...

  • Page 136: Speaker Layouts And Selectable Listening Modes

    Appendix Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes See the following table for selectable listening modes for each speaker layout. Speaker layout (ch) Listening mode 2.1.2 3.1.2 4.1.2 5.1.2 (*1) (*1) (*1) (*2) (*2) (*3) (*3) (*3) DD (Dolby Audio - DD) (*1) (*1) (*1)
  • Page 137 Appendix Speaker layout (ch) Listening mode 2.1.2 3.1.2 4.1.2 5.1.2 (*3) (*3) (*3) ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete) ES Matrix (DTS-ES Matrix) DTS 96/24 (*3) (*3) (*3) DTS-HD HR (DTS-HD High Resolution) DTS-HD Master (DTS-HD Master Audio) DTS Express DTS:X DTS Neural:X DTS Virtual:X...
  • Page 138 Appendix Speaker layout (ch) Listening mode 2.1.2 3.1.2 4.1.2 5.1.2 Multich (Multichannel) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*4) (*4) (*3) (*3) (*3) Pure Audio (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1)(*2) (*1)(*2) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) Direct (*1) (*1) (*1)
  • Page 139 Appendix LISTENING MODE buttons and Selectable Listening Modes Refer to the following table for the listening modes that can be selected with each listening mode button. LISTENING MODE buttons LISTENING MODE buttons Listening mode MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME Listening mode MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME DD (Dolby Audio - DD)
  • Page 140 Appendix LISTENING MODE buttons Listening mode MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic Unplugged Game-RPG Game-Action Game-Rock Game-Sports AllCh Stereo Mono Music T-D (Theater-Dimensional)

  • Page 141: Input Formats And Selectable Listening Modes

    Appendix Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes You can select a variety of listening modes Listening mode DTHD according to the audio format of the signal to be Pure Audio DSur (Dolby Audio (Dolby Atmos input. Direct (Dolby Audio (Dolby Audio - DD+) Audio - (*12)
  • Page 142 Appendix Listening mode DTS-HD HR DTS-HD ES Discrete ES Matrix DTS 96/24 (DTS-HD High Master (DTS- (DTS-ES DTS (*2) Express (DTS-ES DTS:X Neural:X Virtual:X (*2) Resolution) HD Master Discrete) (*2) Matrix) (*5) (*6) (*9) (*10) Input format (*2) Audio) (*2) (*5) 2-channel signal input Analog / PCM...
  • Page 143 Appendix Listening mode Orchestra/ Unplugged/ AllCh T-D (Theater- Studio-Mix/ TV Logic/ Game- Stereo / (Multich Mono Dimensional) (*2)(*11) Action/ Game-Rock/Game- Mono Music PCM) (*2) (*9) Input format RPG/ Game-Sports (*7) (*8) 2-channel signal input Analog / PCM Music file / DSD (*1) DD / DD+ / DTHD DTS / DTS 96/24 / DTS Express / DTS-HD HR /...
  • Page 144 Appendix (*1) You cannot select any mode other than Pure Audio, Direct, Stereo, AllCh Stereo and Mono Music if the sampling rate is 5.6/11.2 MHz. (*2) A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. (*3) If the input source is Blu-ray Disc and the speaker layout is 5.1 ch or less, DD+ cannot be selected. Instead, the listening mode for DD can be selected. (*4) This can only be selected when no surround back speaker is connected.

  • Page 145: Listening Mode Effects

    Appendix Listening Mode Effects In alphabetical order • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set „ AllCh Stereo the audio output on the player to Bitstream output. • When "Speaker Virtualizer" ( →p100) is set to "Off" (Default: On), modes This mode is ideal for background music.
  • Page 146 Appendix „ Direct DTHD (Dolby Audio - TrueHD) „ This listening mode can be selected for all input signals. Processing that affects This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby TrueHD sound quality is shut down, and sound closer to the original is reproduced. The audio format.
  • Page 147 Appendix „ DTS 96/24 • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output. This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS 96/24 „...
  • Page 148 Appendix „ ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete) „ Mono This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-ES In this mode, monaural audio is played from the center speaker at the time Discrete audio format. of inputting an analog signal or PCM signal. If there is no center speaker DTS-ES Discrete is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for DVD-Video connected, monaural audio is played from the front speakers.
  • Page 149 Appendix „ T-D (Theater-Dimensional) In this mode, you can enjoy a virtual playback of multichannel surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener’s left and right ears. • This mode cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" ( →p100) is set to "Off"...

  • Page 150: Speaker Combinations

    Appendix Speaker combinations • Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination. SURROUND ZONE B Speaker Channels FRONT CENTER SURROUND HEIGHT Bi-AMP BACK (ZONE SPEAKER) 2.1 ch (*1) (*1) 3.1 ch (*1) (*1) 4.1 ch (*1) (*1) 5.1 ch (*1) (*1)

  • Page 151: General Specifications

    Appendix General Specifications Amplifier Section With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20-20,000 Hz; rated 80 watts per channel minimum RMS power, Rated Output Power with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. (FTC) Maximum Effective Output Power 165 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 10% THD Dynamic Power (IEC60268-Short-term...
  • Page 152 Appendix Tuner Section FM Tuning Frequency Range 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz 50 dB quieting sensitivity (FM MONO) 1.0 μV, 11.2 dBf (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD) AM Tuning Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1710 kHz Preset Channel BLUETOOTH Section Communication system BLUETOOTH Specification version 4.2 Frequency band...
  • Page 153 Appendix HDMI Input Output 2 (MAIN, SUB) Input *1 Output HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 MAIN HDMI Ver bandwidth 24Gbps 24Gbps 24Gbps 24Gbps 24Gbps 24Gbps ALLM VRR (for Game) QMS (for Movie) FVA (for Game) QFT (for Movie) Uncompressed 8K/24p 8K/24p...
  • Page 154 Appendix AUX INPUT HDMI Supported input Frame rate Color space Color depth HDMI IN 1 - 3 HDMI IN 4 - 6 resolutions (Front) 24/25/30 Hz YCbCr4:2:2 12 bit (3840x2160p) YCbCr4:4:4/RGB 8 bit 10/12 bit 4K SMPTE 48/50/60 Hz YCbCr4:2:0 8 bit (4096x2160p) 10/12 bit...

  • Page 155: Network Section

    Operation has been confirmed on the following devices: (As of April 2020) Toshiba brand televisions; Sharp brand televisions; Onkyo and Integra brand RIHD-compatible players; Toshiba brand players and recorders; Sharp brand players and recorders (when used with a Sharp brand television)
  • Page 156 Appendix USB Section 1 (Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/1 A) MP3 (.mp3) • MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3/44.1 kHz, 48 kHz/Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR WMA (.wma) • 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz/Between 5 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR • WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats are not supported. WAV (.wav) WAV files contain uncompressed PCM digital audio.

  • Page 157: Video Section

    Appendix Standby mode (ALL ON) 1.7 W 2.6 W Equipment with HiNA functionality Standby This equipment complies with European Commission Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 as equipment with HiNA mode, Network disconnect and Network functionality. If you do not to use the Network function, please set Network Standby setting to Off. You can Standby ON reduce power consumption under standby mode.
  • Page 158 Appendix Audio Outputs PRE/LINE OUT (ZONE B) × 1 Analog PRE OUT (SUBWOOFER) × 2 7 (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, HEIGHT L/R or SURROUND BACK L/R or ZONE B L/R) Speaker Outputs • FRONT L/R terminals support banana plugs. Phones 1 (ø...
  • Page 159 SN 29403953_EN © 2021 Onkyo Home Entertainment Corporation. All rights reserved. ©2021 Onkyo Home Entertainment Corporation, Tous droits de reproduction et de traduction réservés. https://www.onkyo.com/privacy/ H2104-0...

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