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AV RECEIVER
TX-RZ840
Instruction Manual
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Table of contents
Connections
- Connecting Speakers
Playback
Setup
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Supplementary Information
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  • Page 1 AV RECEIVER ≫ Table of contents TX-RZ840 ≫ Connections Instruction Manual ≫ - Connecting Speakers ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting ≫ Appendix ≫ Supplementary Information Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ What’s in the box Connecting an AV Component without HDMI Jack Mounted Additional Function (Firmware Update) Connecting an Audio Component Update Information of the firmware Connecting a Video Camera, etc. Operation of added new functions Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room Firmware Update Procedure (Multi-zone Connection)
  • Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Internet Radio Amazon Music Playing Back Registering This Unit with Amazon Music Spotify Playing Amazon Music AirPlay Connecting the Sonos System for Playback ® Playing Back on This Unit Necessary Equipment Playing Back on multiple devices (AirPlay2) How to Connect This Unit and Sonos Connect DTS Play-Fi Setting Up...

  • Page 4: Troubleshooting

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Troubleshooting Listening Mode Selecting a Listening mode When the unit is operating erratically Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes Troubleshooting Listening Mode Effects Appendix Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes Inputting Characters Reducing the Power Consumption in Standby State 195 Setup About HDMI...

  • Page 5: What's In The Box

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ What’s in the box 1. Main unit (1) 2. Remote controller (RC-972R) (1), Batteries (AAA/R03) (2) 3. Speaker setup microphone (1) • Used during Initial Setup. 4. Indoor FM antenna (1) 5. AM loop antenna (1) 6.

  • Page 6: Additional Function (Firmware Update)

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Additional Function (Firmware Update) 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 various functions to be added and operations to be improved. Depending on the manufacturing timing of the product, the firmware may be switched to the updated one.

  • Page 7: Firmware Update Procedure

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Firmware Update Procedure The update may take approx. 20 minutes to complete via network or via USB Update port. Existing settings are guaranteed in either updating method. 1. Press When this unit is connected to the network, notifications of firmware updates The Setup menu is displayed on the TV screen.
  • Page 8 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ • Turn off control devices (PC etc.) connected to the network. 4. Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode. • Stop an Internet radio, USB storage device, or server content being played The process is completed, and your firmware is updated to the latest version.
  • Page 9 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 9. Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode. 5. Press The process is completed, and your firmware is updated to the latest version. The Setup menu is displayed on the TV screen. •...

  • Page 10: Part Names

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Part Names Front Panel bn bo bp bq br bsbt ck cl cmcn co cp cq ❏ For details, see ( p11) Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫...
  • Page 11 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 14. MUSIC OPTIMIZER button: Turns on/off the MUSIC OPTIMIZER function that ON/STANDBY button improves the quality of the compressed audio. 2. PURE AUDIO button/indicator: Switches to the Pure Audio mode. ( p131) 15.

  • Page 12: Display

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Display 1. Speaker/Channel display: Displays the output channel that corresponds to the TUNED: Receiving AM/FM radio. selected listening mode. FM ST: Receiving FM stereo. p172) 2. Lights in the following conditions. SLEEP: Sleep timer is set. ( p172) : Headphones are connected.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Rear Panel (North American models) 90° 180° ❏ For details, see ( p15) Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫...
  • Page 14 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ (European, Australian and Asian models) 90° 180° ❏ For details, see ( p15) Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫...
  • Page 15 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 1. DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks: Input TV or AV component digital audio audio cable, and simultaneously output audio of the same source as that of signals with a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable. the speakers (ZONE A) connected to this unit.

  • Page 16: Remote Controller

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Remote Controller ON/STANDBY button  2. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played.  3. Play buttons: Used for playback operations for the Music Server ( p99)  p96). Also, switching to "CEC MODE" with "19. MODE or USB device ( button"...

  • Page 17: Connections

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connections Connecting speakers Connecting the TV Connecting Playback Devices Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) Connecting ZONE B Connecting Antennas Network Connection Connecting External Control Devices Connecting the Power Cord Front Panel≫...

  • Page 18: Connecting Speakers

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting speakers You can select the layout of speakers to be installed from various patterns when using this unit. Use the following flow chart to select the speaker layout that suits your speakers and usage environment.

  • Page 19: Speaker Installation

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Speaker Installation „ 5.1 Channel System This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Front speakers output the front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the screen, such as dialogs and vocals.
  • Page 20 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 7.1 Channel System This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System p19) and added surround back speakers. Front speakers output the front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the screen, such as dialogs and vocals.
  • Page 21 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 5.1.2 Channel System p19) and added height speakers. Select the height speakers that suit A 5.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( your speakers and usage environment from the following three types. ❏...
  • Page 22 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ ❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p19) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, Installation Example and added front high speakers or rear high speakers combined.
  • Page 23 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ ❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p19) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added top front speakers or top middle speakers or top rear speakers combined. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound field feeling in the upper space.
  • Page 24 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ ❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p19) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and Installation Example added Dolby enabled speakers (front) or Dolby enabled speakers (surround) combined.
  • Page 25 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 7.1.2 Channel System p20) and added height speakers. Select the height speakers that suit your A 7.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of the 7.1 Channel System ( speakers and usage environment from the following three types. ❏...
  • Page 26 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ ❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers This is a system with the 7.1 channel system ( p20) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers, surround back speakers and Installation Example a powered subwoofer, and added front high speakers or rear high speakers combined.
  • Page 27 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ ❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example This is a system with the 7.1 channel system ( p20) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers, surround back speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added top front speakers or top middle speakers or top rear speakers combined.
  • Page 28 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ ❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) This is a system with the 7.1 channel system ( p20) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers, surround back speakers and a Installation Example powered subwoofer, and added Dolby enabled speakers (front), Dolby enabled speakers (surround) or Dolby enabled speakers (surround back) combined.
  • Page 29 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 5.1.4 Channel System A 5.1.4 Channel System is a speaker layout combining 2 sets of the height speakers, 1 set of left and right at the front and 1 set of left and right at the rear, to the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p19).
  • Page 30 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ ❏ Combination example when Top Front (Example 1) Use top rear speakers at the rear Speakers are used at the front About the top front speakers b: 125° to 150° The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers.
  • Page 31 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ (Example 2) Use rear high speakers at the rear 3´ (0.9 m) or more The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front speakers, and they should be installed minimum of 3’/0.9 m higher than the front speakers, and tilted so they will point toward the listener.
  • Page 32 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ ❏ Combination example when Top Middle Use rear high speakers at the rear Speakers are used at the front About the top middle speakers 3´ (0.9 m) or more The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front speakers, and they should be installed minimum of 3’/0.9 m higher than the front speakers, and tilted so they will point toward the listener.
  • Page 33 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ ❏ Combination example when Front High (Example 1) Use rear high speakers at the rear   Speakers are used at the front About the front high speakers   3´ (0.9 m) or more The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front speakers, and they should be installed minimum of 3’/0.9 m higher than the front...
  • Page 34 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ (Example 2) Use top middle speakers at the rear (Example 4) Use Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround) at the rear         The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted c: 65°...
  • Page 35 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ ❏ Combination example when Dolby Enabled (Example 1) Use top rear speakers at the rear Speakers (Front) are used at the front About the Dolby enabled speakers (front) c: 125° to 150° The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers.
  • Page 36 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ (Example 2) Use rear high speakers at the rear 3´ (0.9 m) or more The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front speakers, and they should be installed minimum of 3’/0.9 m higher than the front speakers, and tilted so they will point toward the listener.
  • Page 37 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 7.1.4 Channel System A 7.1.4 Channel System is a speaker layout combining 2 sets of the height speakers, 1 set of left and right at the front and 1 set of left and right at the rear, to the basic 7.1 Channel System ( p20).
  • Page 38 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ ❏ Combination example when Top Front (Example 1) Use top rear speakers at the rear Speakers are used at the front About the top front speakers b: 125° to 150° The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers.
  • Page 39 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ (Example 2) Use rear high speakers at the rear (Example 4) Use Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround Back) at the rear 3´ (0.9 m) or more The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front toward the ceiling, and have the effect the sound to come from above by speakers, and they should be installed minimum of 3’/0.9 m higher than the front...
  • Page 40 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ ❏ Combination example when Top Middle Use rear high speakers at the rear Speakers are used at the front About the top middle speakers 3´ (0.9 m) or more The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front speakers, and they should be installed minimum of 3’/0.9 m higher than the front speakers, and tilted so they will point toward the listener.
  • Page 41 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ ❏ Combination example when Front High (Example 1) Use rear high speakers at the rear   Speakers are used at the front About the front high speakers   3´ (0.9 m) or more ...
  • Page 42 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ (Example 2) Use top middle speakers at the rear (Example 4) Use Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround) at the rear         d: 65° to 100° The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted The top middle speakers are installed on the ceiling immediately above the toward the ceiling, and have the effect the sound to come from above by listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to...
  • Page 43 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ (Example 5) Use Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround Back) at the rear     The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted toward the ceiling, and have the effect the sound to come from above by reflecting the sound on the ceiling.
  • Page 44 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ ❏ Combination example when Dolby Enabled (Example 1) Use top rear speakers at the rear Speakers (Front) are used at the front About the Dolby enabled speakers (front) d: 125° to 150° The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers.
  • Page 45 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ (Example 2) Use rear high speakers at the rear (Example 4) Use Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround Back) at the rear 3´ (0.9 m) or more The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted toward the ceiling, and have the effect the sound to come from above by The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front reflecting the sound on the ceiling.

  • Page 46: Speaker Connections And "Speaker Setup" Settings

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings 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 47 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 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.
  • Page 48 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 5.1 Channel System "Speaker Setup" settings during „ Initial Setup ( p181) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 5.1 ch < > Subwoofer Height 1 Speaker Height 1 Speaker Zone Speaker Zone 2 Preout Zone 2 Bi-Amp Speaker Impedance...
  • Page 49 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (North American models) MAIN ROOM "Speaker Setup" settings during „ Initial Setup ( p181) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 5.1 ch < > Subwoofer Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Zone 2...
  • Page 50 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (European, Australian and Asian models) MAIN ROOM "Speaker Setup" settings during „ Initial Setup ( p181) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 5.1 ch < > Subwoofer Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker...
  • Page 51 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) "Speaker Setup" settings during „ Initial Setup ( p181) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 5.1 ch < > Subwoofer Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Zone 2 Preout Zone 2 Bi-Amp...
  • Page 52 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 7.1 Channel System "Speaker Setup" settings during „ Initial Setup ( p181) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 7.1 ch < > Subwoofer Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Zone 2 Preout Zone 2 Bi-Amp Speaker Impedance...
  • Page 53 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (North American models) MAIN ROOM "Speaker Setup" settings during „ Initial Setup ( p181) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 7.1 ch < > Subwoofer Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Zone 2...
  • Page 54 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (European, Australian and Asian models) MAIN ROOM "Speaker Setup" settings during „ Initial Setup ( p181) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 7.1 ch < > Subwoofer Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker...
  • Page 55 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 7.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) "Speaker Setup" settings during „ Initial Setup ( p181) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 7.1 ch < > Subwoofer Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Zone 2 Preout Zone 2 Bi-Amp...
  • Page 56 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 5.1.2 Channel System "Speaker Setup" settings during „ Initial Setup ( p181) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 5.1.2 ch < > Subwoofer Height 1 Speaker Front High Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Zone 2 Preout Zone 2 Bi-Amp...
  • Page 57 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (North American models) MAIN ROOM "Speaker Setup" settings during „ Initial Setup ( p181) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 5.1.2 ch < > Subwoofer Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Front High Zone Speaker...
  • Page 58 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (European, Australian and Asian models) MAIN ROOM "Speaker Setup" settings during „ Initial Setup ( p181) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 5.1.2 ch < > Subwoofer Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Front High...
  • Page 59 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 5.1.2 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) "Speaker Setup" settings during „ Initial Setup ( p181) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 5.1.2 ch < > Subwoofer Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Front High Zone Speaker Zone 2 Preout Zone 2...
  • Page 60 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 7.1.2 Channel System "Speaker Setup" settings during „ Initial Setup ( p181) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 7.1.2 ch < > Subwoofer Height 1 Speaker Front High Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Zone 2 Preout Zone 2 Bi-Amp...
  • Page 61 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 7.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (For North American models only) MAIN ROOM "Speaker Setup" settings during „ Initial Setup ( p181) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 7.1.2 ch < > Subwoofer Height 1 Speaker Front High Height 2 Speaker...
  • Page 62 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 5.1.4 Channel System "Speaker Setup" settings during „ Initial Setup ( p181) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 5.1.4 ch < > Subwoofer Height 1 Speaker Top Middle Height 2 Speaker Rear High Zone Speaker Zone 2 Preout Zone 2...
  • Page 63 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 5.1.4 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (For North American models only) MAIN ROOM "Speaker Setup" settings during „ Initial Setup ( p181) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 5.1.4 ch < > Subwoofer Height 1 Speaker Top Middle Height 2 Speaker...
  • Page 64 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 7.1.4 Channel System Power amplifier This is an example of combining the top middle speakers at the front and the "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p181) „ rear high speakers at the rear to the 7.1 Channel System. The height speakers in front can be selected from following 4 types.
  • Page 65 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 7.1.4 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (For North American models only) MAIN ROOM Power amplifier ZONE 2 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p181) „ • Speaker Channels: 7.1.4 ch MAIN ROOM: This is an example of combining the top middle speakers at the Speaker Setup...

  • Page 66: Connecting A Power Amplifier (For European, Australian And Asian Models Only)

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting a Power Amplifier (For European, Australian and Asian models only) Power amplifier You can connect a power amplifier to the unit and use the unit as a pre-amplifier in order to produce a large volume that cannot be output with the unit only. Connect the speakers to the power amplifier.

  • Page 67: Speaker Combinations

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Speaker combinations • Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination. (North American models) Speaker SURROUND ZONE 2 (*3) ZONE 3 (*3) FRONT CENTER SURROUND HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2 Bi-AMP (*3) Channels BACK...
  • Page 68 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ About the HEIGHT 1/HEIGHT 2 When connecting 2 sets of the height speakers, the combination of the height speakers that can be selected is as follows. – Height 1 Speaker: Top Middle, Height 2 Speaker: Rear High –...
  • Page 69 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ (European, Australian and Asian models) Speaker SURROUND ZONE 2 (*3) ZONE 3 (*3) FRONT CENTER SURROUND HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2 Bi-AMP (*3) Channels BACK (ZONE SPEAKER) (ZONE SPEAKER) 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch 6.1 ch (*1)

  • Page 70: Connecting The Tv

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting the TV Connection with the TV differs depending on whether the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function or eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) function. The ARC function and eARC function transmit the audio signals of the TV via an HDMI cable, and plays the audio of the TV on this unit. To check if the TV supports the ARC function and eARC function, refer to the instruction manual of the TV, etc.

  • Page 71: To Arc/Earc Tv

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ To ARC/eARC TV If the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function (*), use only the HDMI cable to connect with the TV. Use the ARC-compatible HDMI IN jack of the TV for connection.

  • Page 72: To Non-Arc Tv

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ To Non-ARC TV If the TV does not support the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function (*), connect an HDMI cable and digital optical cable. If the TV does not have a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack, you can use an analog audio cable to connect with the AUDIO IN TV jack.

  • Page 73: Connecting Playback Devices

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting Playback Devices Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack Mounted 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 74: Connecting An Av Component Without Hdmi Jack Mounted

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting an AV Component without HDMI Jack Mounted This is a connection example of an AV component unequipped with an HDMI jack. Select cables that match the jacks of the AV component for connection. For example, when video input is connected to the BD/DVD jack, connect the audio input to BD/DVD jack, too.

  • Page 75: Connecting An Audio Component

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting an Audio Component This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using an analog audio cable. You can also connect a turntable that has an MM-type cartridge to the PHONO jack.

  • Page 76: Connecting A Video Camera, Etc

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting a Video Camera, etc. Connect a video camera, etc. to the AUX INPUT HDMI jack on the front panel using an HDMI cable. Video camera a HDMI cable Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫...

  • Page 77: Connecting An Av Component In A Separate Room (Multi-Zone Connection)

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) Connecting a TV (ZONE 2) While a disc is played on a Blu-ray Disc player in the main room (where this unit is located), you can play the video and audio of the same Blu-ray Disc player or another AV component on the TV equipped with an HDMI IN jack in a separate room (ZONE 2).

  • Page 78: Connecting A Pre-Main Amplifier (Zone 2)

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 2) You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). Use an analog cable to connect the ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT jack of this unit and the LINE IN jack of the pre-main amplifier in the separate room.

  • Page 79: Connecting A Pre-Main Amplifier (Zone 3)

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 3) You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 3) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). Use an analog cable to connect the ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT jack of this unit and the LINE IN jack of the pre-main amplifier or power amplifier in the separate room.

  • Page 80: Connecting Zone B

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting ZONE B Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier, etc. (ZONE B) While performing playback through speakers (ZONE A) connected to the unit, you can enjoy the audio of the same source at the same time with the pre-main amplifier or the transmitter of the wireless headphones connected to the ZONE B LINE OUT jack.

  • Page 81: Connecting Antennas

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 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. (European, (North American Australian and...

  • Page 82: Network Connection

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 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 LAN cable as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 83: Connecting External Control Devices

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting External Control Devices IR IN port When connecting a remote control receiver unit consisting of an IR Receiver, etc. to this unit, operation using the remote controller is possible even if the remote control signal is difficult to reach (due to installation in the cabinet, etc.).

  • Page 84: Trigger Out Jack

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 12V TRIGGER OUT jack When connecting a device equipped with a TRIGGER IN jack such as a BD/DVD player to this unit, the device can be turned on or set to standby by interlocking the operation on this unit.

  • Page 85: Connecting The Power Cord

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting the Power Cord Connect the power cord after all the connections are completed. • This model includes a removable power cord. Be sure to connect the power cord to the AC INLET of the unit first, and then connect it to the outlet. Always disconnect the outlet side first when disconnecting the power cord.

  • Page 86: Playback

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Playback AV Component Playback BLUETOOTH Playback ® Internet Radio Spotify AirPlay ® DTS Play-Fi ® FlareConnect USB Storage Device Playing back files on a PC and NAS (Music Server) Play Queue Amazon Music Connecting the Sonos System for Playback Listening To the AM/FM Radio Multi-zone...

  • Page 87: Av Component Playback

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ AV Component Playback 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" ( p177) to switch between MAIN and SUB.

  • Page 88: Bluetooth Playback

    If a password is requested, enter "0000". • This unit is displayed as "Onkyo TX-RZ840 XXXXXX". This display can be changed using the Friendly Name function ( p169) or Onkyo Controller (available on iOS or Android™).
  • Page 89 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 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. •...
  • Page 90 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 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 91 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Spotify Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how. Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫...
  • Page 92 Confirm that this unit and the PC are connected to the same network beforehand. Then, press NET on this unit. Next, click the AirPlay icon iTunes, select this unit from the displayed devices, and start play of a music file. iPhone Onkyo TX-RZ840 XXXXXX e.g., iOS 10 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫...
  • Page 93 You can also play the music files on a PC with iTunes (Vere. 12.8 or later) Onkyo TX-RZ840 XXXXXX equipped. Confirm that this unit and the PC are connected to the same network Onkyo XXXXXXXX beforehand. Then, press NET on this unit. Next, click the AirPlay icon...
  • Page 94 "Group playback" that plays the same music in separate • To use a music streaming distribution service, user registration may be rooms at home. To enjoy this function, download Onkyo Music Control App required. (available on iOS or Android™).
  • Page 95 ≫ ≫ FlareConnect When downloading Onkyo Controller (available on iOS or Android™) to mobile devices, such as a smartphone and tablet, you can enjoy the group playback that plays the same music on multiple audio products supporting the FlareConnect function. You can play audio from external playback devices connected to each product, music from an Internet radio or network audio service such as a music streaming distribution service, and music in the music library on a mobile device.
  • Page 96 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ USB Storage Device You can play music files stored on a USB storage device. Basic Operations 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.
  • Page 97 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ • To return to the previous screen, press • To display an album title, artist name and album art of a file in WAV format, make the folder structure and file names as shown below when saving music files.
  • Page 98 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Device and Supported Format USB Storage Device Requirements WAV (.wav/.WAV): WAV files contain uncompressed PCM digital audio. • This unit can use USB storage devices that comply with the USB mass • Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, storage class standard.
  • Page 99 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Playing back files on a PC and NAS (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 supported by this unit are PCs that incorporate players equipped with the server functions such as Windows Media Player 11 or 12, or NASes ®...
  • Page 100 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 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 11, Windows Media Player 12, or ®...
  • Page 101 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 6. Select the target server with the cursors, and press ENTER to display the Setting PC items list screen. 1. Turn on your PC, and start Windows Media Player 12. ® • This unit cannot access pictures and videos stored on servers. 2.
  • Page 102 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ • Depending on the version of Windows Media Player, the names of items to ® select may differ from the above description. ❏ Supported Audio Formats ( p103) Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫...
  • Page 103 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Supported Audio Formats This unit supports the following music file formats. Remote play of FLAC and Apple Lossless (.m4a/.mp4/.M4A/.MP4): DSD is not supported. • Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz •...
  • Page 104 Or, select the "NET" input, and tap the "USB" icon or "Music Server" icon. (Depending on the model, the icon names may be different.) When downloading Onkyo Controller (available on iOS or Android™) to mobile devices, such as a smartphone and tablet, you can save your favorite playlist...
  • Page 105 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ • If there are no tracks on the Play Queue list, only "Play Now " is 3. To delete a track, slide the track to the left until the trash icon changes to " ".
  • Page 106 Registering this unit with Amazon Music allows you to enjoy the music distribution service provided by Amazon. 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 107 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting the Sonos System for Playback Setting Up Connecting this unit and Sonos Connect allows you to send the music or music sources on the Sonos App to this unit. Through Sonos Connect, you can play this unit with the same group of another Sonos device on the network or can A setup is required to play Sonos on this unit.
  • Page 108 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Output Zone: With the cursors / , select the ZONE where you want to listen to the music. "MAIN": Outputs audio only to the main room (where this unit is located). "Zone 2": Outputs audio only to the separate room (ZONE 2). "Main/Zone 2": Outputs audio to both the main room and separate room (ZONE 2).
  • Page 109 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Listening To the AM/FM Radio You can receive AM and FM radio stations on this unit with the built-in tuner. Tuning into a Radio Station Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. Tuning Automatically 1.
  • Page 110 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ When FM broadcasts reception is poor: Perform the procedure for "Tuning Manually" ( p110). Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception.
  • Page 111 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Presetting a Radio Station Registration Procedure You can preset up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations. After tuning in to the AM/FM radio station you want to register, perform the following procedure.
  • Page 112 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Selecting a Preset Radio Station 1. Press TUNER. 2. Press the cursors to select a preset number. Deleting a Preset Radio Station 1. Press TUNER. 2. Press the cursors to select the preset number to delete. 3.
  • Page 113 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a method of transmitting data in FM button, the unit starts to search for another station. radio signals. In regions where RDS can be used, when you tune in to a radio •...
  • Page 114 "BLUETOOTH". You cannot select different stations of AM/FM broadcasts for the main room and separate room. Using Onkyo Controller is convenient for operations of multi-zone playback. You can use it on mobile devices, such as a smartphone and tablet to which Onkyo Controller (available on iOS or Android™) has been downloaded.
  • Page 115 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Playing Back (ZONE 2) In remote controller operation, while pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button, press other buttons for operation. 1. While pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button on the remote controller, point the remote controller at this unit and press .
  • Page 116 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ is connected to this unit with an HDMI cable, digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable, change the audio output of the AV component to the PCM output. • When video and audio via HDMI input are output to ZONE 2, set "1. Input/ p153) to "Use"...
  • Page 117 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Playing Back (ZONE 3) In remote controller operation, while pressing and holding the ZONE 3 SHIFT button, press other buttons for operation. When outputting from the speakers: Set "2. Speaker" - "Configuration" - "Zone Speaker"...
  • Page 118 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ playback mode to playback in the separate room only. • For ZONE 3 output, audio from externally connected AV components can be output only when it is an analog audio signal. • DSD audio signals cannot be output to ZONE 3 with the "NET" input selector. •...
  • Page 119 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ ZONE B Playback While performing playback through speakers (ZONE A) connected to the unit, you can enjoy the audio of the same source with the pre-main amplifier, etc. (ZONE B) p80) connected to the ZONE B LINE OUT jack at the same time. Playing Back 1.
  • Page 120 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Convenience functions 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. TV’s REMOTE •...
  • Page 121 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Adjusting the tone Adjusting TREBLE/BASS You can adjust the sound quality of the speakers. 1. Press TREBLE or BASS to select the content to adjust. TREBLE: Enhances or moderates the high-tone range of the speakers. BASS: Enhances or moderates the low-tone range of the speakers.
  • Page 122 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Sleep Timer You can allow the unit to enter standby automatically when the specified time has elapsed. Press the SLEEP button on the remote controller, and select any of "30 min", "60 min" and "90 min". "Off": The unit does not automatically enter standby mode.
  • Page 123 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 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. Selecting a Listening mode 1.
  • Page 124 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 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 display content for the BLUETOOH input is different. •...
  • Page 125 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 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 6.1.2 7.1.2 4.1.4 5.1.4 6.1.4 7.1.4 (*1) (*1)
  • Page 126 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Speaker layout (ch) Listening mode 2.1.2 3.1.2 4.1.2 5.1.2 6.1.2 7.1.2 4.1.4 5.1.4 6.1.4 7.1.4 (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete) ES Matrix (DTS-ES Matrix) DTS 96/24 (*3) (*3)
  • Page 127 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Speaker layout (ch) Listening mode 2.1.2 3.1.2 4.1.2 5.1.2 6.1.2 7.1.2 4.1.4 5.1.4 6.1.4 7.1.4 Multich (Multichannel) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*2)
  • Page 128 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Listening Mode Effects Updating of listening modes Atmos „ Listening modes such as Atmos 2.0 and DSur 2.0 are added when the (Firmware version supporting Atmos 2.0, etc.) firmware is updated after purchase or the firmware is switched in the product Since this mode calculates the positional data of audio recorded in Dolby Atmos production process.
  • Page 129 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ the configuration of the connected speakers. Also, even if there is no speaker for other than Atmos cannot be selected. expansion, for example when only front speakers are connected, audio of surround DD (Dolby Audio - DD) „...
  • Page 130 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ DSD possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional channels such as the surround back channel. It also supports low bit rates. This mode is suitable for playing sources recorded in DSD. •...
  • Page 131 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ Game-RPG traditional channel based formats (5.1ch and 7.1ch) and object based dynamic audio mixing, and it is characterized by the precise positioning of sounds and the This mode is suitable for role-playing games. ability to express sound movement.
  • Page 132 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ Studio-Mix screen. For this reason the high range is enhanced in the sound track of the front channel in view of acoustic characteristics such as the necessity to penetrate the This mode is suitable for rock or pop music. This mode creates a lively sound screen.
  • Page 133 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ sound. THX Loudness Plus is set to a level suited to the audio level of the game, and Timbre Matching is enabled. – THX Music: This mode mainly adjusts the playback of music sources that are mastered to a much higher quality obviously than movie audio.
  • Page 134 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes „ MOVIE/TV button You can select a variety of listening modes Input Format Listening Mode according to the audio format of the signal to be Direct input.
  • Page 135 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Multich PCM Direct Direct Direct • You cannot select any Multich *1 *2 *1 *2 mode other than Direct, DSur DSur DSur AllCh Stereo and Full...
  • Page 136 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Direct DTHD Direct Direct *1 *2 *3 DTHD *1 *2 *1 *2 DSur DSur DTS Neural:X THX Cinema THX Cinema THX Cinema THX Sel Cin THX Sel Cin...
  • Page 137 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode DTS 96/24 Direct DTS Express Direct DTS-HD HR Direct DTS 96/24 *1 *2 DTS Express *1 *2 DTS-HD HR *1 *2 DTS Neural:X DTS Neural:X DTS Neural:X...
  • Page 138 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ MUSIC button Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode DTS-HD MSTR Direct DTS-ES Direct Input Format Listening Mode DTS-HD MSTR *1 *2 Analog Pure Audio DTS Neural:X ES Matrix Direct THX Cinema ES Discrete Stereo...
  • Page 139 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Pure Audio Multich PCM Pure Audio Pure Audio Music files (except DSD) • You cannot select any Direct Direct Direct mode other than Pure Stereo Stereo...
  • Page 140 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Atmos Pure Audio Pure Audio DTHD Pure Audio Direct Direct Direct Stereo Stereo Stereo Atmos DTHD *1 *2 *3 *1 *2 Orchestra DSur DSur...
  • Page 141 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Pure Audio DTS 96/24 Pure Audio DTS Express Pure Audio Direct Direct Direct Stereo Stereo Stereo DTS 96/24 DTS Express *1 *2 *1 *2 *1 *2...
  • Page 142 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode DTS-HD HR Pure Audio DTS-HD MSTR Pure Audio DTS-ES Pure Audio Direct Direct Direct Stereo Stereo Stereo DTS-HD HR DTS-HD MSTR *1 *2 *1 *2 DTS Neural:X...
  • Page 143 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ GAME button Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode DTS:X Pure Audio Direct Input Format Listening Mode Music files (except DSD) Direct DSur Analog Direct Stereo DTS Neural:X DSur DTS:X THX Games DTS Neural:X Orchestra...
  • Page 144 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Multich PCM Direct Direct Atmos Direct • You cannot select any Multich *1 *2 Atmos mode other than Direct, DSur DSur Game-RPG AllCh Stereo and Full...
  • Page 145 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Direct Direct DTHD Direct *1 *2 *1 *2 *3 DTHD *1 *2 DSur DSur DSur THX Games THX Games THX Games THX Sel Gam THX Sel Gam THX Sel Gam...
  • Page 146 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Direct DTS 96/24 Direct DTS Express Direct *1 *2 DTS 96/24 *1 *2 DTS Express *1 *2 DTS Neural:X DTS Neural:X DTS Neural:X THX Games THX Games...
  • Page 147 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode DTS-HD HR Direct DTS-HD MSTR Direct DTS-ES Direct DTS-HD HR *1 *2 DTS-HD MSTR *1 *2 DTS Neural:X DTS Neural:X ES Matrix THX Games THX Games...
  • Page 148 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Input Format Listening Mode DTS:X Direct DTS:X Game-RPG Game-Action Game-Rock Game-Sports AllCh Stereo Full Mono Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed. A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.
  • Page 149 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Inputting Characters You can input characters or symbols on the keyboard displayed on the TV screen • Select "A/a" to switch between upper and lower cases. (Can also be switched such as when inputting a password for Wi-Fi Setup ( p169) or naming a with the MODE button on the remote controller.) preset radio station (...
  • Page 150 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Setup Menu Menu list You can configure advanced settings to have a more enjoyable experience with this unit. For operation details, refer to "Menu operations" ( p152). 1. Input/Output 1. TV Out / OSD Make settings for TV output and On-Screen Displays (OSD) that appear on the TV.
  • Page 151 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 4. Source 1. My Input Volume Set a volume value for each input selector. p166 2. Name Edit Set an easy name for each input. p166 Audio Select Select the prioritized input terminal when multiple audio sources are connected to one input p166 selector.
  • Page 152 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Menu operations Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. Press on the remote controller to display the Setup menu. Setup 1. Input/Output Assign 1. TV Out / OSD 2.
  • Page 153 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 1. Input/Output Assign Setting Item Default Value Setting Details 1080p -> When a TV supporting 4K is used, video signals „ 1. TV Out / OSD 4K Upscaling input with 1080p can be automatically output with Make settings for TV output and On-Screen Displays (OSD) that appear on the "Off": When this function is not used "Auto": When this function is used...
  • Page 154 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 2. HDMI Input Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Mini Player OSD Always On You can display on the TV the images from another Change input assignment between the input selectors and HDMI IN jacks. input selected last while playing the audio from NET or BLUETOOTH input.
  • Page 155 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details "HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 6 (HDCP 2.2)": "COMPONENT": Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO Assign a desired HDMI IN jack to the TV button. If IN jacks to the CD button.
  • Page 156 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 4. Digital Audio Input „ 5. Analog Audio Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/ CChange input assignment between the input selectors and AUDIO IN jacks. If OPTICAL jacks.
  • Page 157 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 2. Speaker Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Height 2 Speaker Rear High Set the speaker type if height speakers are „ 1. Configuration connected to the HEIGHT 2 terminals. Select "Front High", "Top Front", "Top Middle", "Top Change the settings of connection environment of the speakers.
  • Page 158 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Zone Speaker Set whether speakers are connected to Zone 2 or Speaker 6 ohms or above Set the impedance (Ω) of the connected speakers. Zone 3 speaker terminals.
  • Page 159 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 2. Crossover Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Height 2 80 Hz (THX) Select the crossover frequency from "40 Hz" to Change the settings of crossover frequencies. "200 Hz" to start outputting frequencies for each •...
  • Page 160 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Double Bass This can be selected only when "Configuration" Surround Right 7.0 ft/2.10 m Specify the distance between each speaker and - "Subwoofer"...
  • Page 161 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 4. Level Calibration Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Height 2 Right 0.0 dB Select a value between "-12.0 dB" and "+12.0 dB" Adjust the volume level of each speaker. (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be output each time you change the value.
  • Page 162 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 5. Dolby Enabled Speaker Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Height 1 0.0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency between Change the settings of Dolby Enabled Speakers. "25 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors , adjust the volume of that frequency between "-6.0 dB"...
  • Page 163 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 7. THX Audio Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Loudness Plus When this is set to "On", you can enjoy even subtle Change the THX Audio settings. nuances of audio expression at low volume. This is only available when the THX listening mode is Setting Item Default Value...
  • Page 164 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 3. Audio Adjust „ 2. Dolby Change the setting of when Dolby signals are input. „ 1. Multiplex/Mono Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Change the settings of multiplex audio playback. Loudness When playing Dolby TrueHD, enable the dialog Management normalization function which keeps the volume of...
  • Page 165 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 3. DTS „ 5. Volume Change the setting of when DTS signals are input. Change the Volume settings. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details DTS Auto When inputting DTS signals that include extended Volume Display Absolute...
  • Page 166 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 4. Source • This cannot be set if the "NET" or "BLUETOOTH" input is selected. „ Audio Select „ 1. My Input Volume Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected to one input selector, for example, connections to both the "BD/DVD"...
  • Page 167 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 5. Hardware Setting Item Default Value Setting Details PCM Fixed Mode Select whether to fix input signals to PCM (except „ 1. HDMI multi-channel PCM) when you select "HDMI", "COAXIAL", or "OPTICAL" in the "Audio Select" Change the settings of the HDMI function.
  • Page 168 TV, or reduce can switch the input of the unit using the remote the volume of this unit. controller or the Onkyo Controller even in the Audio Return You can enjoy the sound of an HDMI-connected standby mode.
  • Page 169 Change the model name of this unit which is setting automatically. ("Enable" is set by default) To assign fixed IP addresses TX-RZ840 displayed on the device connected to the network to each components, you must set "DHCP" to "Disable", assign an address to XXXXXX to an easily recognized name.
  • Page 170 Change the model name of this unit which is AirPlay Password You can set a password of up to 31 digits so that Name TX-RZ840 displayed on the AirPlay-connected device to an only users that have input can use AirPlay ®...
  • Page 171 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 3. Bluetooth Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Pairing You can initialize the pairing information stored on Change the settings for the Bluetooth function. Information this unit. Pressing ENTER when "Clear" is displayed Setting Item Default Value Setting Details...
  • Page 172 20 minutes of inactivity without turn on the power of the unit via network using any video or audio input. (When "USB Power Out an application such as Onkyo Controller that can at Standby" or "Network Standby" is enabled, the control this unit.
  • Page 173 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 6. Works with SONOS Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Bluetooth Wakeup Off This function wakes up the unit on standby by Change the settings to connect with the Sonos Connect. connecting a BLUETOOTH-enabled device.
  • Page 174 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 6. Multi Zone Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Output Zone Main Select the zone where you want to listen to the „ 1. Zone 2 music. "Main": Outputs audio only to the main room Change the settings for Zone 2.
  • Page 175 (where this unit is located) or in a separate room (ZONE 2/ZONE 3). Remote ID If multiple ONKYO products are installed in the "Auto": When the main room input is NET, music same room, select the ID for the remote control is played in the main room.
  • Page 176 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 3. Firmware Update „ 6. Factory Reset Change the settings for Firmware Update. All the settings are restored to factory defaults. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Update Notice Enable...
  • Page 177 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 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.
  • Page 178 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ of lossy compressed files such as MP3 will be improved. The setting can be set Re-EQ, Re-EQ(THX): Adjusts the soundtrack with the enhanced high range so for each input. This works in signals whose sampling frequencies are 48 kHz or that it suits a home theater.
  • Page 179 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Web Setup Menu operations You can make the settings for the network function of this unit using an Internet Network Connection: You can select a network connection method. If you select browser on a PC, smartphone, etc. "Wireless", select an access point from "Wi-Fi Setup"...
  • Page 180 Contents Connections Playback 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 required for TV’s REMOTE startup using simple operations following on-screen guidance.
  • Page 181 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 1. Speaker Setup Set the subwoofer volume to more than half. • If the power of this unit suddenly turns off, the wires in the speaker cables 1. Select the connected speaker configuration and press ENTER. have touched the rear panel or other wires, and the protection circuit is Note that the image on the screen changes each time you select the number working.
  • Page 182 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ speaker connection, perform the connection after disconnecting the power connect. cord. "Push Button": If the access point is equipped with an automatic setting 5. Once the measurement is completed, it is possible to perform the button, you can connect without entering the password.
  • Page 183 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Troubleshooting „ Tuner „ BLUETOOTH function Before starting the procedure „ Network function Problems may be solved by simply turning the power on/off or disconnecting/ „ USB storage device connecting the power cord, which is easier than working on the connection, setting and operating procedure.

  • Page 184: When The Unit Is Operating Erratically

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ When the unit is operating erratically ❏ Try restarting the unit Restarting this unit may solve the problem. After turning the unit to standby mode, press and hold the ON/STANDBY button of the main unit for at least 5 seconds, and then restart the unit.

  • Page 185: (This Resets The Unit Settings To The Default)

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ ❏ Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings to the default) If the restart of the unit does not solve the problem, reset the unit, and restore all the settings to the factory default at the time of purchase. This may solve the problem. If the unit is reset, your settings are restored to the default values.

  • Page 186: Troubleshooting

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 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 187 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ ❏ No sound from a connected player • Change the input selector on this unit to the position of the jack to which the player is connected. • Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device. On some game consoles, such as those supporting DVD, the default setting may be off.

  • Page 188: X84; Listening Modes

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ ❏ Sound suddenly reduces • When using the unit for extended periods with the temperature inside the unit exceeding a certain temperature, the volume may be reduced automatically to protect the circuits. ❏...

  • Page 189: X84; Video

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ Video • Confirm that the connection between the output jack on the connected device and the input jack on this unit is correct. • Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent, twisted, or damaged. •...

  • Page 190: X84; Tuner

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ Tuner ❏ Poor reception or much noise • Recheck the antenna connection. p81) • Move the antenna away from the speaker cord or power cord. • Move the unit away from your TV or PC. •...

  • Page 191: X84; Network Function

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 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 192: X84; Usb Storage Device

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 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. p96) •...

  • Page 193: X84; Zone B Function

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ ZONE B function ❏ Cannot output audio to ZONE B • To output audio to ZONE B, set the audio output destination for "Audio" - "Zone B" on Quick menu to "On(A+B)" or "On(B)" and also set p119) "2.

  • Page 194: X84; Others

    Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ 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 195 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Reducing the Power Consumption in Standby State When the following functions are enabled, the power consumption in standby state increases. To reduce the power consumption in standby state, check each setting and set the functions to "Off". –...
  • Page 196 We have confirmed the operations of the following devices. (As of January 2019) This unit supports 4K (3840×2160p) and 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) video signals. Toshiba brand televisions; Sharp brand televisions; Onkyo and Integra brand Lip Sync: RIHD-compatible players; Toshiba brand players and recorders; Sharp brand...
  • Page 197 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Supported Audio Formats – 4K (3840×2160p) 24/25/30 Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) 24/25/30 Hz : RGB/YCbCr4:4:4 (8 bit), YCbCr4:2:2 (12 bit) 2 ch linear PCM: – 4K (3840×2160p) 50/60 Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) 50/60 Hz : 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit YCbCr4:2:0 (8 bit) Multi-channel linear PCM:...
  • Page 198 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ General Specifications „ Amplifier Section Phono Maximum Input Signal Voltage 70 mV (MM 1 kHz 0.5%) Rated Output Power (FTC) (North American) Frequency Response With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20-20,000 Hz; rated 120 5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, –3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio) watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.08% total Tone Control Characteristics (MAIN)
  • Page 199 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ Tuner Section Maximum communication range Line of sight approx. 15 m (*) FM Tuning Frequency Range * The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz (North American) devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static electricity, 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz, RDS (Others) cordless phone, reception sensitivity, antenna's performance, operating...
  • Page 200 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ Supported input resolutions Weight 14 kg (30.9 lbs.) HDMI input Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted in the frequency band(s) 4K, 1080p/24, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p/576p (European) Component input 2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz (20 dBm (e.i.r.p)) 480i/576i 5150 MHz - 5350 MHz (23 dBm (e.i.r.p)) Composite input...
  • Page 201 Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ „ Others Setup Mic : 1 (Front) USB : 1 (Ver. 2.0, 5 V/1.0 A) Ethernet : 1 RS232 : 1 IR IN : 1 12V TRIGGER OUT : 1 (100 mA) Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 202 SN 29403710A_EN (C) Copyright 2019 Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation Japan. All rights reserved. http://www.onkyo.com/privacy/ H1905-1...

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