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Onkyo TX-NR801 Instruction Manual

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AV Receiver
TX-NR801
TX-NR801E
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Before using
Facilities and
connections
Setting up your
TX-NR801/TX-NR801E 28
Enjoying Music and
Movies
Useful Settings
(Basic)
Useful Settings
(Advanced)
Making full use of your
TX-NR801/TX-NR801E 64
Remote Controller
Appendix
2
8
39
52
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  • Page 1 AV Receiver TX-NR801 TX-NR801E Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

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

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse The AC fuse inside the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is not user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care Occasionally you should dust the TX-NR801/TX- NR801E all over with a soft cloth.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Instructions ...2 Precautions ...3 Table of Contents ...4 Features ...6 Supplied Accessories ...6 Before Using the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E ...7 Setting the Voltage Selector (Worldwide model only) ... 7 Installing the Batteries ... 7 Using the Remote Controller ... 7 Facilities and connections Index Parts and Facilities ...8...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents —Continued Enjoying Music and Movies Enjoying Music or Videos with the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E... 39 Basic Operation... 39 Temporarily turning off the sound ... 39 Listening with headphones ... 39 Temporarily Changing the Speaker Output Levels ... 40 Using the Sleep Timer (remote controller only) ...

  • Page 6: Features

    AM loop antenna Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) *In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. Specifications and operation are the same regardless of color. Other Performance Features...

  • Page 7: Before Using The Tx-Nr801/Tx-Nr801E

    • Dead batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent possible leakage and corrosion. Using the Remote Controller AC OUTLETS SURR BACK/ To use the remote controller, point it at the TX-NR801/ ZONE 2 AC 230-240 V 50 Hz SPEAKERS SWITCHED TOTAL 100 W MAX.

  • Page 8: Index Parts And Facilities

    Index Parts and Facilities Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. The specifications for your model may differ due to regional requirements. Front Panels USA, Canadian and Australian models Other models...
  • Page 9 PRESET buttons become cursor buttons to be used for Setup Menu operations. REC OUT/ZONE 2/OFF buttons [50-51, 68] These buttons allow you to use the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E to output to a remote zone (Zone 2) or to another component for recording (Rec Out). Press the REC OUT button to output the audio and video signals to a recording component for recording.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Display

    SETUP button [29] Press to enter the Setup Menu. The OSD Menu will appear on the TV monitor as well as the front dis- play on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. ENTER button [29, 49] Press to display the screen for the item that is selected in the Setup Menu.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    DVD recorder, see page 22; and to con- nect a digital satellite tuner, see page 22. PRE OUT [18, 25, 66] To use the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E as a preampli- fier, connect a power amplifier to this jack. ANTENNA [14]...

  • Page 12: Remote Controller

    Remote Controller The RC-511M is a multi-functional remote controller. The instructions given here only explain how to use the remote controller in conjunction with the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E. To operate the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E using the remote controller, first press the RCVR but- ton in the MODE area to place the remote controller in the receiver mode.
  • Page 13 It also flashes when a button is pressed and the battery power is low. ON/STANDBY button [27, 68] ON: Press to turn on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. STANDBY: Press to place the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E in the standby state. Be aware that pressing the STANDBY button only places the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E in standby and does not turn the power off completely.

  • Page 14: Connecting Antenna

    I Other Models Insert the plug fully into the socket Once your TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

  • Page 15: Connecting An Outdoor Fm Antenna

    It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circum- stances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown. To AV receiver Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.

  • Page 16: About Home Theater

    Enjoying Home Theater The TX-NR801/TX-NR801E has many excellent features to recreate a clear three-dimensional sound image and lively sound movement. This enables you to easily enjoy rich sound effects just like you were in a theater or concert hall at home.

  • Page 17: Speaker Placement

    Speaker Placement Before connecting the speakers, it is very important to place them properly to create the optimum sound space for your listening pleasure. During placement and connection, be sure to refer to the manuals and instructions that came with the speakers. Furthermore, be aware that for surround playback, the configuration and placement of your speakers are both very important.

  • Page 18: Connecting Speakers

    Caution: Connect only speakers with an impedance between 4 and 16 Ω to the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. If the impedance of even one speaker is between 4 and 6 Ω, be sure to set the speaker impedance setting accordingly (See page 30).

  • Page 19: Av Cables And Connectors

    AV Cables and Connectors • Always refer to the instructions that came with the component that you are connecting. • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been properly made. • For input jacks, red connectors (marked R) are used for the right channel, white connectors (marked L) are used for the left channel, and yellow connectors (marked V) are used for video...

  • Page 20: Connecting To Audio/Video Equipment

    The audio inputs and outputs require RCA-type connectors. DIGITAL IN/OUT On the rear panel of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, there are three coaxial digital inputs, three optical digital inputs, and two optical digital outputs. To the digital inputs, connect CD players, LD players, DVD players, or other digital source components.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Dvd Player (Dvd)

    TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. Or if the video cassette recorder has S video input and output jacks, connect them to the VIDEO 1 S VIDEO IN and OUT jacks of the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E using S video connection cables. Or if the video cassette recorder has component video outputs, connect them to one of the banks of COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Dvd Recorder Or Other Digital Video Recording Device (Video 2)

    TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. However, if the same device also has a digital output VIDEO 2 and it has already been connected to the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E, you cannot connect the digital input of the device to the DIGITAL OUT jack of the TX- NR801/TX-NR801E simultaneously.

  • Page 23: Connecting Video Camera, Etc. (Video 5 Input)

    Using an RCA video connection cable, connect the video output jack (composite) of the device to the VIDEO 3 (or 4) VIDEO IN jack of the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E. Or if the device has an S video output jack, connect it to the VIDEO 3 (or 4) S VIDEO IN jack of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E using an S video connection cable.

  • Page 24: Connecting A Turntable (Phono)

    However, if the same device also has a digital output and it has already been connected to the TX-NR801/TX- NR801E, you cannot connect the digital input of the device to the DIGITAL OUT jack of the TX-NR801/TX- NR801E simultaneously. Note:...

  • Page 25: Connecting Auxiliary Power Amplifier

    These jacks are for connecting an auxiliary power amplifier. You can use an auxiliary power amplifier to listen at louder volumes than you can with the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E alone. When using a power amplifier, connect each speaker to the power amplifier.

  • Page 26: Connecting

    -connected components are also automatically put into the standby state. Also, if you press the ON button on the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E remote controller while the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E is turned on, all components (DVD players, CD players, MD recorders, tuners, etc.) are also turned on.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Power

    Turning on the Power from the Remote Controller Before you can use the remote controller, you must perform steps 1 and 2 above and place the TX-NR801/ TX - NR801E in the standby state. Press the RCVR MODE button. The RCVR MODE button lights.

  • Page 28: Setup Menu

    OSD Menu that appears on your television monitor or you can use the display on the front of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. The OSD Menu is a settings menu that is displayed on your TV monitor. For your reference when performing the setting procedures, this manual shows both the OSD Menu displayed on your television monitor and the display on the front of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E.

  • Page 29: Navigating Through The Setup Menu

    Navigating Through the Setup Menu You can change settings in the Setup Menu using the buttons on the front panel and on the remote controller. The buttons on the remote controller correspond to those on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E as shown below. SETUP TUNING ENTER...

  • Page 30: Selecting The Appropriate Setting For Your Connections

    In this section, you will perform the initial settings for the following scenarios. • When the impedances for speakers connected to the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E are between 4 and 6 Ω (See page 18). • When connecting speakers to the ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals (See page 66).

  • Page 31: Remote Setup Sub-Menu

    The setting in this sub-menu determines the incremental or decremental amount when adjusting the AM tuner frequency. The initial setting is 9 kHz, and this needs only to be changed if you are using the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E in a 10 kHz region. 0-5.AM Frequency Step a.Frequency Step...

  • Page 32: Speaker Setup

    SETUP/ENTER/ RETURN/Cursor / / / Speaker Setup After you have installed the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, connected all the components, and determined the speaker layout, it is now time to perform the settings in the Speaker Setup Menu to optimize the sound acoustics for your environment and speaker layout.

  • Page 33: Speaker Config Sub-Menu

    Selecting the Appropriate Setting for Your Connections—Continued Speaker Config Sub-menu Use this sub-menu to enter which speakers are connected and the size of each speaker. For your reference to speaker size settings, if the diameter of your speaker unit is larger than 6-1/2” (16 cm), use the “Large”...

  • Page 34: Level Calibration Sub-Menu

    –12 and +12 decibels in 1 decibel increments. For subwoofer, values between –15 and +12 dB can be set.) The TX-NR801/TX-NR801E will now emit the pink noise from the center speaker. Using the cursor buttons,...

  • Page 35: Configuring Input Settings Suitable For Your Connections

    Settings Suitable for Your Connections These input settings should be made so that the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is optimized for your connec- tions. If the default settings suit your connections, you do not need to change any settings. To Change the Display of the Input...

  • Page 36: Input Setup

    Configuring Input Settings Suitable for Your Connections—Continued DIRECT / PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND Input source buttons SETUP/ENTER/ RETURN/Cursor / / / Input Setup If the default input settings do not suit your connec- tions, perform the following procedures to configure your input settings.

  • Page 37: Multichannel Setup Sub-Menu

    AUDIO SELECTOR button. Notes on DTS: • If you play a DTS-formatted CD or LD when the “PCM” setting is selected on the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E, the DTS encoded signal will not be decoded and noise will be output. This noise could damage the amplifier and speakers.

  • Page 38: Video Setup Sub-Menu

    “None,” the OSD screen disappears. If you want to VIDEO 2 change this setting later on, use the front panel display VIDEO 3 on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. VIDEO 4 *Valid only when the PAL format is used in an area other than USA, Canada and Australia.

  • Page 39: Enjoying Music Or Videos With The Tx-Nr801/ Tx-Nr801E

    Enjoying Music or Videos with the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E Though the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is often used to lis- ten to the radio, it does not show you its true ability until it is used to play music or watch videos, DVDs, and the like.

  • Page 40: Temporarily Changing The Speaker Output Levels

    → Level Calibration Sub-menu, and press the TEST button after you complete step 3 in the procedure above. Using the Sleep Timer (remote controller only) With the sleep timer you can set the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E so that it automatically turns off after a set SETUP TUNING ENTER period.

  • Page 41: Switching The Display

    Enjoying Music or Videos with the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E—Continued Switching the display While listening to or watching an input source, you can display information regarding the type of source and sig- nal being input. Press the DISPLAY button on the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E TX-NR801/TX-NR801E or the remote controller.

  • Page 42: Using The Listening Modes

    Using the Listening Modes The TX-NR801/TX-NR801E’s surround sound enables you to enjoy movie theater or concert hall quality sound in your home. The configuration of the speakers is very important for the surround sound effect. Refer to “About Home Theater” on page 16.
  • Page 43 A list of movies created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site at http://www.dolby.com. The TX-NR801/TX-NR801E can play the 5.1 chan- nel sources in THX surround EX mode, even if the source is not encoded in Dolby Digital Surround EX format.

  • Page 44: Selecting The Listening Mode

    Changes the listening mode for the signal type that is currently being input from the selected input source to the Direct listening mode or Pure Audio listening mode. INPUT When you use the buttons on the TX-NR801/ SELECTOR TX-NR801E for this operation, with each press of this buttons button, you can switch between Direct and Pure Audio.
  • Page 45 TV Logic ALL Ch Stereo *1 On the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, use the DIRECT/PURE AUDIO button for selecting these listening modes. *2 Available only when the surround back speakers are connected to the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. *3 Available only when the input source is encoded in the DTS 96/24 format.

  • Page 46: Listening To Radio Broadcasts

    Listening to Radio Broadcasts One of the features of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E that is most frequently used is its ability to play FM and AM broadcast radio stations. The TX-NR801/TX-NR801E provides a number of listening modes perfect for listen- ing to the radio and getting the most out of your audio system.

  • Page 47: Presetting A Radio Station

    Preset no. FM/AM + Frequency + Preset no. FM/AM + Listening mode Selecting a preset radio station When using the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E: Press TUNER input source button TUNER on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. Flashes The front display should show the cur- rently selected frequency.

  • Page 48: Listening To Rds Broadcasts (European Models Only)

    Listening to RDS Broadcasts (European models only) Listening to RDS Broadcasts RDS reception is available only on the European model and only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. What is RDS? RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a type of FM broadcasting.

  • Page 49: Displaying Radio Text (Rt)

    Listening to RDS Broadcasts (European models only)—Continued RT/PTY/TP TUNER TUNING PRESET DIRECT / PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND MEMORY FM MODE A-FO RM LISTENING MODE MEMORY PRESET Displaying Radio Text (RT) If the station you are currently tuned into is broadcasting RT signals, they will be displayed in the front display on the TX-NR801E.

  • Page 50: Recording A Source

    Recording a Source Input source buttons DIRECT / PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND To Record the Input Source Signal You are Currently Watching/Listening This method outputs to the audio and video outputs the currently selected input source signal. This method allows you to record a signal while you are actually lis- tening to or watching it.

  • Page 51: Recording The Video From One Source And The Audio From Another

    VIDEO 5 INPUT to video cassette tape in a video cassette recorder connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT jack. The illustrations used here represent the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E. Press the CD input source button. Set “VIDEO 5” for the Video setting in the Video Setup sub-menu of the Setup menu: Input Setup →...

  • Page 52: Input Setup (Basic)

    The illustrations used here represent the remote control- ler. When you perform the procedures on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, use the corresponding buttons on the front panel. First, press the RCVR button, and then press the INPUT SELECTOR button.

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Volume Differences Between Components (Intellivolume)

    When switching input sources, you may find that the output level for different components or input sources connected to the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is different even though the main volume setting is the same. Under normal circumstances, you would then have to change the volume setting each time you change the input source.

  • Page 54: Audio Adjust (Basic)

    Audio Adjust (Basic) SETUP TUNING ENTER RE TURN PRESET DIRECT / PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND MEMORY FM MODE A-FO RM LISTENING MODE MEMORY The “Audio Adjust” menu allows you to specify detailed settings for the audio signal. This section explains the basic settings for audio effects.

  • Page 55: Setting The Various Sound Effects (Sound Effect)

    This function is especially useful if you wish to play a movie at a low volume during the nighttime. This can be set to either “Off” or “Low,” or “High.” However, when the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E enters the standby state, this setting returns to the default setting (“Off”). Notes: •...

  • Page 56: Input Setup (Advanced)

    5.Network Setup →Basic Menu [ENTER]Quit:[SETUP] With the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, you can set a different listening mode for each different signal type that comes from each input source. For example, if your DVD player also plays compact discs and the DVD video signal is Dolby Digital and the compact disc signal is PCM, then you can set a different listening mode for each.

  • Page 57: Audio Adjust (Advanced)

    Input Setup (Advanced)—Continued c. Dolby D (Dolby Digital) Digital data with AC-3 compression and a maximum of 5.1 channel surround sound. This source signal comes from DVDs and LDs that have the therefore are recorded for 5.1 channel output. Available listening modes for “Dolby D” are Dolby D, THX, Enhance, Orchestra, Unplugged, Studio-Mix, TV Logic, Stereo, and T-D.

  • Page 58: Setting The Low Frequency Effect Levels (Lfe Level)

    fine tune the soundfield for the listener. This is accom- plished using Onkyo’s unique Enhanced Spatial Position- ing Algorithm. This adjustment provides 10 milliseconds of delay for the speakers, which is equivalent to moving the speaker 10 feet (3 meters) away.

  • Page 59: Theater-Dimensional Sub-Menu

    Audio Adjust (Advanced)—Continued Theater-Dimensional Sub-menu Select this to modify the Theater-Dimensional (T-D) listening modes. 3-7.Theater-Dimensional a.Listening Angle b.Center :Off c.Front Expander:Off d.Virtual Surr Level : 0dB e.Dialog Enhance:Off Quit:[SETUP] a. Listening angle The listening angle is the angle subtended by the front left and right speakers as seen from the listener.
  • Page 60 Audio Adjust (Advanced)—Continued c. Dolby Digital EX (Dolby D) If you have surround back speakers connected, use this setting to select whether or not you will use Dolby EX playback. Auto: When the source has an EX flag (ID signal for Surround EX), the playback is automatically changed to Dolby Digital EX.

  • Page 61: Thx Sub-Menu

    You can use the Re-EQ button on the remote controller for setting “On” or “Off.” This setting returns to the default setting (“On”) when the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E enters the standby state. b. Decoder (2ch) This setting allows you to select the decoding mode for THX processing.

  • Page 62: Preference (Advanced)

    –32 and +17 decibels. To not set a maximum volume, select “Off.” d. Power On Volume This sets a designated volume to which the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E will be set every time that the power is turned on. This prevents the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E from suddenly outputting very loud sounds if it is turned on while it is set to an extremely high volume.

  • Page 63: Adjusting The Headphone Volume Level (Headphones Level)

    Preference (Advanced)—Continued Adjusting the Headphone Volume Level (Headphones Level) If you notice a large difference in the volume when listening with the headphones than when listening to the speakers, you can change the headphone volume level so that you do not have to make adjustments with the main volume dial each time you put on the headphones.

  • Page 64: Enjoying Analog Multichannel Audio Playback

    Connecting to Devices with Analog Multichannel Output Connect the MULTI CH INPUT jacks of the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E to the 5.1 channel output jacks of the device. Make sure that you properly connect the left channels to the L jacks and the right channels to the R jacks.

  • Page 65: Playing Analog Multichannel Audio

    The illustrations used here represent the remote control- ler. When you perform the procedures on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, use the corresponding buttons on the front panel. Press the input selector button. Select “Multich” using the AUDIO...

  • Page 66: Enjoying Music In The Remote Zone

    (Zone 2). In addi- tion, the IR IN/OUT terminal of the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E allows you to control the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E from the remote zone (Zone 2) with the remote controller even though the remote zone is physi- cally separated.

  • Page 67: Performing The Settings For The Remote Zone (Zone 2)

    Enjoying Music in the Remote Zone—Continued SETUP TUNING PRESET DIRECT / PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND MEMORY FM MODE A-FO RM LISTENING MODE MEMORY ENTER Performing the Settings for the Remote Zone (Zone 2) To enjoy movies and audio in the remote zone (Zone 2), you need to perform the remote zone settings.

  • Page 68: Enjoying Music In The Remote Zone

    STANDBY button.) Using the remote controller Before performing the procedures, press the RCVR but- ton to enter the receiver mode. To turn on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E from the remote zone: Select an input source: Adjusting the volume for the remote zone: Note: After you press the ZONE 2 button on the remote controller, the STANDBY indicator on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E flashes...

  • Page 69: Operating Components Not Reached By The Remote Controller Signals (Ir In/Out)

    In the cabinet : Signal flow The IR IN input allows you to control the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E from the remote zone (Zone 2) with the remote controller even though the remote zone may be on the other side of the building from the main zone. The diagram below shows how to make the proper connections for the remote zone.

  • Page 70: Enjoying Net Audio

    • Select stations by genre, location, or language • Preset up to 30 Internet radio stations Net-Tune Features The Net-Tune Central is software that distributes music files stored on PC through a LAN to the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E. The TX-NR801/TX-NR801E plays distributed music data whenever you need it.

  • Page 71: Connecting The Tx-Nr801/Tx-Nr801E To Your Ethernet Network

    Internet, consult with your ISP. Connecting the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E to Your Ethernet Network Plug one end of an Ethernet CAT-5 cable into the port on the backside of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E and the other end into the gateway. TX-NR801/TX-NR801E DIGITAL PRE OUT...

  • Page 72: Setup Enter

    DIRECT / PURE AUDIO STEREO SURROUND ENTER Network Setup Menu Before you can use the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E to play music contained in the music library on the Net-Tune server and listen to Internet radio, you must correctly configure the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E’s network set- tings so that it can connect to your LAN and the Internet.
  • Page 73 IP Address You will enter this value when you set the a. DHCP/ AUTO IP setting above to Off. Enter the IP address assigned to your TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E. If your TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is directly connected with an xDSL modem or terminal adapter, be sure to enter the static IP address exactly as specified by your ISP.

  • Page 74: Input Setup Menu

    Port Quit:[SETUP] a. Client Name Shows the name used on Net-Tune Central. The client name has already been set by the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E. b. Wakeup on LAN (Network connection status) Sets whether to leave the network connection open or not while the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is in the standby state.
  • Page 75 Enjoying Net Audio —Continued Music Server Sub-menu 2-1.Music Server Input:NET A a.Select Server :My PC-ABCDE → Quit:[SETUP] a. Select Server Select a network server that exists on the network. * mark appears to the servers detected on the network. If there is a server which does not have * mark, make sure that the server is operating.

  • Page 76: Enjoying Internet Radio

    fied. When you perform step 2 and following steps, use the blue-labeled buttons on the remote controller. Press the NET AUDIO button (on the main unit) or the NET A button TX-NR801/ (on the remote controller). TX-NR801E This recalls the last setting used. To lis-...
  • Page 77 You can preset up to 30 Internet radio stations. Receive your desired station. Press the button. The TX-NR801/TX-NR801E enters into preset mode; the currently selected pre- set number flickers for 5 seconds. Press the ENTER button. The preset is now complete.

  • Page 78: Playing A Music File Saved On Your Pc

    Wait for a while until Net-Tune Central starts up. It may take a second. Turn on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. When you connect the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E to the network the first time, it will be connected to the first server found. Press the NET AUDIO button (on...

  • Page 79: Press The Enter Button

    Repeat All: Repeats the tracks in the currently selected mode. Repeat Off: Repeat mode is disabled. You can operate the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E when playing and when stopped. Selecting a track list You can use the music file data saved on your PC to select which tracks to play.

  • Page 80: Operating Onkyo Products Using The Remote Controller

    Operating Onkyo Products Using the Remote Controller The RC-511M remote controller is a useful tool that can not only operate the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E, but also all the other components of your home theater as well. To operate any component, first press the Mode button on the remote controller that corresponds to the component that you wish to control.
  • Page 81 83, then this button cannot be used to operate Onkyo MD recorders. If this is the case, to operate an Onkyo MD recorder, you must first erase the digital satellite tuner code by follow- ing the directions given in “Erasing...

  • Page 82: Operating Other Manufacturers' Devices Using The Remote Controller

    First enter 601 and if it does not operate properly, enter 613. No. 600: This code is for Onkyo DVD players that have TX-NR801/TX-NR801E with an then operate the DVD player by pointing the remote controller at the remote control sensor on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E.

  • Page 83: Pre-Programming Codes

    (i.e., if the first code does not work, then try the next). BRAND SETTING No. DENON 602, 609 HITACHI KENWOOD MAGNAVOX 606, 613 MARANTZ MITSUBISHI 608, 613 ONKYO 600,601,613 PANASONIC PIONEER PROSCAN SONY TOSHIBA YAMAHA 609, 614 ZENITH 613, 615 BRAND SETTING No.

  • Page 84: Operating Other Manufacturers' Devices

    MUTING Numeric keys ENTER Adjusts the volume at the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E Activates the muting function at the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E Press the MODE button. • When operating the satellite tuner unit, press the SAT/MD MODE button. • When operating the cable TV unit, press the CABLE MODE button.
  • Page 85 0, 1 to 9, +10 Play Stop Rewind Fast Forward Pause 0, 1 to 9, +10 Numeric keys ENTER Adjusts the volume at the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E Activates the muting function at the TX-NR801/ MUTING TX-NR801E STANDBY TV MODE VCR MODE MUTING TV/VCR Video cassette recorder...

  • Page 86: Letting The Remote Controller Learn The Codes From Other Remote Controllers

    Letting the Remote Controller Learn the Codes from Other Remote Controllers Programming Procedure When programming the commands of another remote controller to the RC-511M remote controller, you must first decide under to which MODE button you want the commands to be linked. In general, you will select the MODE button that corresponds to the component you are programming.
  • Page 87 Letting the Remote Controller Learn the Codes from Other Remote Controllers—Continued Notes: • The remote controller codes for Onkyo compact disc players, cassette tape decks, DVD players, and mini disc recorder have already been programmed into buttons on the remote controller. You may, however, use these buttons to program the codes for other remote controllers.

  • Page 88: Using The Macro Function

    (up to 16) on the remote controller into a single button. The series of operations are then called a macro. For example, to play a compact disc player connected to the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E nor- mally, you must perform the following steps: 1. Press the RCVR MODE button.

  • Page 89: Executing The Macro

    Point the remote controller at the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. Press the MACRO 1 (or 2) button. It may take a while for the macro to finish trans- mitting, so be sure to continue pointing the remote controller at the device until the SEND/ LEARN indicator turns off.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting Guide

    If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, first try to operate the controls on the front panel of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E to make sure that it is not due to a malfunction (or dead batteries) in the remote controller.

  • Page 91: Video And Audio

    And it is recommended that you deploy a new server PC dedicated to Net-Tune Central. When you play WAVE files on multiple TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E, the playback sound may discontinue because of network overload. In this case, deploying...

  • Page 92: Remote Controller

    PC, and use Net-Tune Central to create the list of audio files saved on your PC. Turn off the power of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E and turn it on again (When the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E is without a power switch, unplug the power cord and plug it in again).

  • Page 93: If One Of The Messages Shown Below Appears

    * To reset the surround mode and other settings to the factory default settings, hold down the VIDEO 1 but- ton with the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E turned on and then press the STANDBY/ON button. “CLEAR” appears in the front display and the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E enters the standby state.

  • Page 94: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous average power output (FTC) (USA and Canadian mod- els): All channels: 100 W per channel min. RMS into 8 Ω, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% total harmonic dis- tortion.
  • Page 95 Memo...
  • Page 97 Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.onkyo.net ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 SN 29343580 (C) Copyright 2003 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. HOMEPAGE http://www.onkyo.com/ D0308-1...
  • Page 98 • If your network is configured with proxy server, the settings on proxy server will be required. In such case, contact your network administrator (Refer to the Proxy Setup section on the Net Audio pages in the AV receiver’s instruction manual).

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