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Page 1 TX-SR803/803E TX-SR703/703E TX-SR8370 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
TX-SR803_En.book Page 2 Friday, August 26, 2005 9:26 AM 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.
Page 3: Memory Backup
5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands— Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 6. Handling Notes •...
Page 4: Supplied Accessories
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif- ferent from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni- cian for help.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TX-SR803_En.book Page 5 Friday, August 26, 2005 9:26 AM Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions ...2 Precautions ...3 Supplied Accessories...4 Features ...6 Getting to Know the AV Receiver ...7 Remote Controller...13 Connection Connecting Your Speakers ...19 Connecting Antenna ...22 Connecting Your Components ...24 About AV Connections ...24 Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver ...25...
Page 6: Features
• 2 HDMI inputs, 1 output (Version 1.1) • IR IN and OUT TX-SR703/703E and TX-SR8370 Only • 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, less than 0.08% total harmonic distortion (FTC rating) • IR IN *1 The THX logo is a trademark of THX Ltd.
Page 7: Front Panel
Displays various information about the currently selected input source. MASTER VOLUME control (48) Sets the volume of the AV receiver to – ∞ dB, –81 dB, –80 dB through +18 dB (relative display). The volume level can also be displayed as an abso- lute value.
Page 8 TX-SR803_En.book Page 8 Friday, August 26, 2005 9:26 AM Getting to Know the AV Receiver —Continued PHONES ZONE 2 TONE ZONE 2 LEVEL On European Model PHONES ZONE 2 TONE ZONE 2 LEVEL For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
Page 9 TX-SR803_En.book Page 9 Friday, August 26, 2005 9:26 AM Getting to Know the AV Receiver —Continued Display For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. MUTING indicator (58) Flashes while the AV receiver is muted. ZONE 2 indicator (83) Lights up when Zone 2 is on.
Page 10: Rear Panel
TX-SR803_En.book Page 10 Friday, August 26, 2005 9:26 AM Getting to Know the AV Receiver —Continued Rear Panel TX-SR803/803E P Q R S TX-SR703/703E and TX-SR8370 P Q R S Not North American and Australian models Not North American and Australian models On some models...
Page 11 This (Remote Interactive) jack can be con- nected to the jack on another Onkyo component, for remote and system control. To use , you must make an analog audio connec- tion (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally.
Page 12 This 5.1/7.1 analog audio output can be connected to the analog audio input on another power ampli- ﬁer, for when you want to use the AV receiver as a preampliﬁer. The SUBWOOFER jack is for con- necting a powered subwoofer.
Page 13: Installing The Batteries
• Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possi- ble to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below. Remote control sensor...
Page 14: About The Remote Controller Modes
In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via ■ DVD Mode By default, you can control an Onkyo DVD player in this mode. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control components made by other manufactur- ers (see page 86).
Page 15 MENU button (on North American model) (53) Selects the search mode for XM Satellite Radio. VOL [ ] button (48) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. SETUP button Used to change settings. MUTING button (58) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.
Page 16: Dvd Mode
STANDBY T V CH MULTI CH TAPE TUNER T V VOL PHONO + 10 CLEAR - - / - - - INPUT SELECTOR MACRO REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE/AMP CABLE DIMMER DISC ENTER ALBUM PREV DISPLAY PLAYLIST RANDOM LISTENING MODE STEREO...
Page 17 TX-SR803_En.book Page 17 Friday, August 26, 2005 9:26 AM Remote Controller —Continued CD, MD, and CDR Modes To control an Onkyo CD player or a CD/MD recorder made by another manufacturer, press the [CD] REMOTE MODE button to select the CD remote controller mode.
Page 18: Hdd Mode
TX-SR803_En.book Page 18 Friday, August 26, 2005 9:26 AM Remote Controller —Continued HDD Mode HDD mode is for controlling Onkyo’s next generation HDD-compatible components. As of 2005, it can be used with the Onkyo DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock and Apple iPod connected via When Using the DS-A1: •...
Page 19: Enjoying Home Theater
You can enjoy DVDs featuring DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog and digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Onkyo’s own DSP surround listening modes. You can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certiﬁed THX speaker system recommended).
Page 20 5. Surround left speaker speaker Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s SUB- WOOFER PRE OUT to the input on your powered sub- woofer. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external ampliﬁer, connect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to the amp’s input.
Page 21: Speaker Connection Precautions
Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker termi- nal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don’t connect a speaker to several terminals. Connecting the Speaker Cables Strip about 5/8" (15 5/8" (15 mm)
Page 22: Connecting Antenna
FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner.
Page 23: Connecting An Outdoor Fm Antenna
TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter 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 24: Connecting Your Components
(RCA) Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA) Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. AV Connection Color Coding RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-chan- nel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and out- puts (typically labeled “L”).
Page 25: Connecting Audio And Video Signals To The Av Receiver
Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply by changing the input source on the AV receiver.
Page 26: Connecting A Tv Or Projector
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 Hint! If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR to the AV receiver and use its tuner to lis- ten to TV programs through the AV receiver. COAXIAL...
Page 27: Connecting A Dvd Player
Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player ( , If you use connection , you must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player ( , •...
Page 28 AV receiver’s multichannel DVD input. Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV receiver’s DVD IN FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURR BACK L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 7.1-channel analog audio output on your DVD player.
Page 29: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvd Recorder For Playback
Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( , If you use connection , you must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( , •...
Page 30: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvd Recorder For Recording
Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver via the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder (...
Page 31: Satellite, Cable, Set-Top Box, Or Other Video Source
Choose a video connection that matches the video source ( , If you use connection , you must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches the video source ( , •...
Page 32: Camcorder, Games Console, Or Other Device
MODE SETUP PRESET LISTENING MODE CLEAR TUNING Connection AV receiver VIDEO 4 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO 4 INPUT VIDEO VIDEO 4 INPUT L/R VIDEO 4 INPUT DIGITAL ), and then make the connection. ), and then make the connection. MASTER VOLUME...
Page 33: Connecting A Cd Player
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 3 Connecting a Turntable The AV receiver’s PHONO IN is for use with a moving magnet (MM) type cartridge. Use an analog audio cable to connect the AV receiver’s PHONO IN L/R jacks to the audio output on your turn- table.
Page 34: Cassette, Cdr, Minidisc, Or Dat Recorder
Connecting a Power Ampliﬁer If you want to use a more powerful power ampliﬁer and use the AV receiver as a preamp, connect it to the PRE OUT jacks, and connect all speakers and the subwoofer to the power ampliﬁer. If you have a powered subwoofer, connect it to this AV receiver’s PRE OUT SUB-...
Page 35: Connecting Onkyo Components
TX-SR803_En.book Page 35 Friday, August 26, 2005 9:26 AM Connecting Your Components —Continued Connecting Onkyo Components Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable (RCA). Step 2: Make the connection. With...
Page 36: Connecting Components With Hdmi (Tx-Sr803/803E Only)
TX-SR803_En.book Page 36 Friday, August 26, 2005 9:26 AM Connecting Your Components —Continued Connecting Components with HDMI (TX-SR803/803E Only) About HDMI Designed to meet the demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components.
Page 37: Making Hdmi Connections
Audio Signal Flow Chart Digital audio signals received at HDMI IN 1 or 2 are output by the speakers and headphones connected to the AV receiver. They’re also output by the OPTICAL OUT and can be output by the HDMI OUT by setting the HDMI Audio Out set- ting to On (see page 79).
Page 38: Connecting The Power Cords Of Other Components
AV receiver. These com- ponents can then be left turned on so that they turn on and off as and when the AV receiver is turned on and set to Standby. AC OUTLETS AC 120 V 60 Hz TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.
Page 39: Turning On The Av Receiver
Smooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps To ensure smooth operation, here’s a few easy steps to help you conﬁgure the AV receiver before you use it for the very ﬁrst time. These settings only need to be made once.
Page 40: First Time Setup
TX-SR803_En.book Page 40 Friday, August 26, 2005 9:26 AM First Time Setup This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver for the very ﬁrst time. Automatic Speaker Setup With the supplied speaker setup microphone, the Auto-...
Page 41 The test tone is output by each speaker ENTER in turn. The microphone picks up the sound and feeds it back to the AV receiver, where it’s used to calculate the optimum speaker settings. The whole process takes about 2 minutes. Auto Speaker Setup ======================== Do not unplug Setup Mic.
Page 42: Warning Messages
3_Connection_En Page 42 Monday, August 29, 2005 11:11 AM First Time Setup—Continued ■ Checking the Results If you selected “Check the Results” in step 4 on the pre- vious page, the following menu appears and you can check the results of the automatic speaker setup. Auto Speaker Setup ======================== 1.Warning...
Page 43: Hdmi Video Setup (Tx-Sr803/803E Only)
HDMI IN 1 or 2. See “Digital Audio Input Setup” on page 45. Press the [RECEIVER] button, RECEIVER followed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen.
Page 44: Component Video Setup
Left and Right ENTER ENTER Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. Note: • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. 1.Component Video ------------------------ a.DVD :IN1 b.VIDEO1 :VIDEO c.VIDEO2...
Page 45: Digital Audio Input Setup
(page 43) can be set to HDMI here. Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. Note: • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. a.DVD :Coax1 b.VIDEO1 :Opt1 c.VIDEO2...
Page 46: Changing The Input Display
CD recorder, or next generation HDD-compat- ible component to the TAPE IN/OUT or VIDEO 3 IN jacks, for to work properly, you must change this setting. This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver. STANDBY/ON STANDBY ZONE 2 POWER...
Page 47: Tv Format Setup (Not North American Models)
Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. Note: • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. AM Frequency Step Setup (on some models) You must specify the AM frequency step used in your area.
Page 48: Basic Av Receiver Operation
AV receiver MASTER VOLUME Since the AV receiver is designed for home theaters, it has a wide volume range for precise adjustment. The volume can be set to – ∞ dB, –81 dB, –80 dB through +18 dB. Select a listening mode and enjoy! See “Using the Listening Modes”...
Page 49: Listening To The Radio
TX-SR803_En.book Page 49 Friday, August 26, 2005 9:26 AM Listening to the Radio Listening to AM/FM Stations TUNING MODE TUNING STANDBY/ON STANDBY ZONE 2 POWER PURE AUDIO MULTI CH VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 PHONO TAPE TUNER PHONES TUNING ENTER...
Page 50 (see page 51). Notes: • In some cases, the text characters displayed on the AV receiver may not be identical to those broadcast by the radio station. Also, unexpected characters may be dis- played when unsupported characters are received.
Page 51: Displaying Radio Text (Rt)
See the table on page 50. To start the search, press ENTER [ENTER]. The AV receiver searches until it ﬁnds a station of the type you speciﬁed, at MASTER VOLUME which point it stops brieﬂy before con- tinuing with the search.
Page 52: Listening To Xm Satellite Radio
Before you can use XM Satellite Radio, you must ﬁrst sign up for an account. You’ll need a major credit card and your XM Satellite Radio ID, which you can get from the AV receiver, as explained below, or from the Con- nect-and-Play package and itself. STANDBY/ON...
Page 53: Selecting Xm Radio Channels
ﬂashing, as tuning is in progress. Selecting the Previous Channel: To listen to the previously selected XM channel. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE RECEIVER MODE button, followed by the [RETURN] button. You can also use the AV receiver’s [RETURN] button. indicator indicator...
Page 54 In Category Search mode, you can only select channels from the currently selected category. Displaying XM Radio Information On the AV receiver, press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to AV receiver cycle through the available infor- DISPLAY mation.
Page 55: Positioning The Xm Antenna
The signal is too weak. Check the antenna connection and reposition it for the best reception. The AV receiver is tuning or decoding audio or text data. Please wait. The XM channel you selected is not currently broadcast- ing. Select another channel.
Page 56: Presetting Am/Fm Stations And Xm Channels
CLEAR LISTENING MODE CLEAR PRESET PRESET DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO TUNING - - / - - - INPUT SELECTOR MACRO REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE/AMP CABLE SLEEP DIMMER DISC ENTER ALBUM PREV DISPLAY MUTING PLAYLIST RANDOM ] buttons, or the...
Page 57: Using The Multichannel Dvd Input
The multichannel DVD input is for connecting a compo- nent with a 5.1/7.1-channel analog audio output, such as a DVD player, DVD-Audio/SACD-capable player, or an MPEG decoder. See page 28 for hookup information. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE RECEIVER MODE button, followed by the [MULTI CH] button.
Page 58: Common Functions
–12 dB to +12 dB (–15 dB to +12 dB for the subwoofer). MUTING Notes: • You cannot use this function while the AV receiver is muted. • Speakers that are set to No or None in the Speaker LEVEL – + Conﬁguration cannot be adjusted.
Page 59: Using The Sleep Timer
TX-SR803_En.book Page 59 Friday, August 26, 2005 9:26 AM Common Functions —Continued Using the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver so that it turns off automatically after a speciﬁed period. Press the remote controller’s...
Page 60: Using The Listening Modes
LISTENING MODE ■ [PURE AUDIO] button This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode. When this mode is selected, the AV receiver’s dis- play is turned off and only the HDMI OUT outputs video signals. Pressing this button again will select the previous listening mode.
Page 61 THX Cinema THX Surround EX THX Select2 Cinema THX Music mode ✔ THX Games mode Mono Movie Orchestra Onkyo Unplugged ✔ Original Studio-Mix TV Logic All Ch Stereo Full Mono *1. In the Pure Audio and Direct listening modes, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz PCM is processed at 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz respectively. In listening modes other than Pure Audio, Direct, and Stereo, 96 kHz PCM is processed at 48 kHz.
Page 62: About The Listening Modes
TX-SR803_En.book Page 62 Friday, August 26, 2005 9:26 AM Using the Listening Modes —Continued About the Listening Modes The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high ﬁdelity and stunning surround sound.
Page 63 Surround EX, also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX, is a joint development between Dolby Laborato- ries and THX Ltd. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is suitable for old movies and other mono sources. The center speaker outputs the sound as it is, while reverb is applied to the sound output by the other speakers, giving presence to even mono material.
Page 64: Recording The Input Source
See “Which Connections Should I Use?” on page 25 to see which signals TAPE TUNER can be output and recorded. You can watch the source while record- ing. The AV receiver’s VOLUME con- Remote trol has no effect on recording. controller TAPE TUNER...
Page 65: Onscreen Setup Menus
The onscreen setup menus are displayed on the connected TV (not via the HDMI OUT) and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver’s settings, which are arranged into two groups: First Time Setup and Advanced Setup . To get your system up and running, you must complete the First Time Setup settings. The Advanced Setup settings are more detailed and allow you to tailor the AV receiver to suit your requirements.
Page 66: Adjusting The Listening Modes
Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, DTS, DTS- ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, THX Cinema, THX Surround EX, THX Select2 Cinema, and Multi- channel. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the RECEIVER [Re-EQ] button. Press the [Re-EQ] button again to turn off the Re-EQ function.
Page 67: Tone Control Settings
–10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps. Setting the Bass and Treble on the AV Receiver: Note: The AV receiver’s TONE buttons cannot be used in the Direct and Pure Audio listening modes. STANDBY/ON...
Page 68 • The Late Night function is set to Off when the AV receiver is set to Standby. LFE Level Setting With this setting, you can set the level of the LFE (Low...
Page 69: Default Listening Modes
When you’ve ﬁnished, press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. Note: This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. Ana/PCM: Speciﬁes the default listening mode for ana- log sources and PCM digital audio sources.
Page 70: Advanced Setup
Refer to your speakers’ manuals to determine the optimum crossover frequencies. If you’re using THX-certiﬁed speakers, specify 80 Hz (THX) for all speakers. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE RECEIVER MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen.
Page 71: Subwoofer Mode
Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. Note: • These procedures can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. ] buttons to select:...
Page 72: Speaker Distance
Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. Note: :feet :12ft • This procedure can also be performed on the AV :12ft receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, :12ft : 7ft and [ENTER] button. : 7ft : 7ft : 7ft...
Page 73: Speaker Level Calibration
Notes: • The speakers cannot be calibrated while the output of the AV receiver is muted or a pair of headphones is connected. • Because the AV receiver supports THX, the test tone is output at the standard level of 0 dB (abso- lute volume setting 82).
Page 74: Thx Audio Setup
4 feet (1.2 m) apart. Press the [SETUP] button. The setup menu closes. Note: • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. 0-1ft...
Page 75: Equalizer Settings
Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. Notes: • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. • On the TX-SR803/803E, the Equalizer Settings have no effect on 176.4/192 kHz signals.
Page 76: Input Setup
Press the [RETURN] button to return to ENTER the Delay menu. When you’ve ﬁnished, press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. Note: • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. : 45ms...
Page 77 • When the multichannel input is selected, the same name as for DVD is displayed. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. ] button to ] button to 4-2.Character Edit...
Page 78: Preferences
Setup closes. Note: SETUP • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. IntelliVolume With this preference, you can set the input level for each input source. This is useful if some of your components are louder or quieter than others.
Page 79: Display Position
0 to 100. When it’s set to Relative, the range is – ∞ dB, –81 dB to +18 dB. To use the same volume level as when the AV receiver was turned off, select “Last.” The “Power On Vol” cannot be set higher than the “Max- imum Vol”...
Page 80: Remote Ids
PLAYLIST RANDOM Changing the AV Receiver’s Remote ID When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differenti- ate the AV receiver from the other components, you can change its remote ID from 1, the default, to 2 or 3.
Page 81: Digital Input Signal Formats
TX-SR803_En.book Page 81 Friday, August 26, 2005 9:26 AM Advanced Setup —Continued Digital Input Signal Formats Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format auto- matically. However, if you experience either of the fol- lowing issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you can specify the signal format as either PCM or DTS: •...
Page 82: Zone 2
There are two ways to hook up your Zone 2 speakers: 1) Use an amp (receiver or integrated amp) in Zone 2 and connect your Zone 2 speakers to it. 2) Connect your Zone 2 speakers to this AV receiver.
Page 83: Powered Zone 2 Setting
Powered Zone 2 Setting If you’ve connected your Zone 2 speakers to this AV receiver, as explained in “Using Only Speakers in Zone 2” on page 82, you must set the “Powered Zone 2” setting to “Act” (Activated) as explained here.
Page 84 [LEVEL–] and [LEVEL+] buttons. LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL–, LEVEL+ On the AV receiver, use the ZONE AV receiver 2 LEVEL [ ZONE 2 LEVEL If your Zone 2 speakers are connected to an amp in Zone 2, use its volume control to adjust the volume.
Page 85: Using The Remote Controller In Zone 2 And Multiroom Control Kits
Using a Multiroom Kit with Zone 2 In this setup, the IR receiver in Zone 2 picks up the infra- red signals from the remote controller and feeds them through to the AV receiver in the main room via the con- necting block.
Page 86: Controlling Other Components
• The remote control codes provided are correct at the time of printing, but are subject to change. • The HDD remote mode can only be used with the Onkyo DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock at this time. • The [DVD] and [CD] REMOTE MODE buttons are preprogrammed for use with Onkyo DVD players and CD players respectively.
Page 87: Resetting The Remote Controller
Press the REMOTE MODE button, point the remote controller at the AV receiver, and operate the component. If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control an Onkyo component that’s not connected via the following remote control codes: •...
Page 88: Number Buttons
TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL LEVEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF L NIGHT Re-EQ RC-620M [ON], [STANDBY] Set the satellite/cable receiver to On or Standby. Number buttons Enter numbers. [CLEAR] Cancels functions. [CH +/–] Selects satellite/cable channels. [PREV CH] Selects the previous channel.
Page 89: Learning Commands From Other Remote Controllers
• Remote controller buttons such as Play, Stop, Pause, and so on are preprogrammed with commands for controlling Onkyo CD players, cassette decks, and DVD players. However, they can learn new com- mands, and you can restore the preprogrammed com- mands by resetting the remote controller (see page 87).
Page 90: Using Macros
1. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button to select the Receiver remote controller mode. 2. Press the [ON] button to turn on the AV receiver. 3. Press the [CD] INPUT SELECTOR button to select the CD input source.
Page 91: Troubleshooting
TX-SR803_En.book Page 91 Friday, August 26, 2005 9:26 AM Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. Power Can’t turn on the AV receiver •...
Page 92 • With some CD players, you won’t be able to playback DTS material properly even though your player is con- nected to a digital input on the AV receiver. This is usually because the DTS bitstream has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver doesn’t recog-...
Page 93 • With some AV components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all. • To control an Onkyo component that’s connected via , point the remote controller at the AV receiver. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code ﬁrst (page 87).
Page 94 ﬁve seconds, and then plug it back in again. Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the unit’s malfunction. Before you record important data, make sure that the material will be recorded cor- rectly.
Page 95: Video Outputs
180 W + 180 W (4 Ω , Front) 125 W + 125 W (8 Ω , Front) TX-SR703/703E/8370: 230 W + 230 W (3 Ω , Front) 170 W + 170 W (4 Ω , Front) 115 W + 115 W (8 Ω , Front)
Page 96 Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ SN 29344073 (C) Copyright 2005 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. HOMEPAGE http://www.onkyo.com/ I0508-1 * 2 9 3 4 4 0 7 3 *...
Page 97: Quick Guide
TX-SR803_DIG.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 25, 2005 11:48 AM TX-SR803/TX-SR703 This guide shows how to get your AV receiver up and running quickly and smoothly. It shows you how to connect your speakers, DVD player, and TV, and how to use Automatic Speaker Setup. For full details on using the AV receiver, refer to the main instruction manual.
Page 98: System Hookup
Screw the terminal tight. Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s SUB- WOOFER PRE OUT to an input on your powered sub- woofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external ampliﬁer, connect the SUB- WOOFER PRE OUT to an input on the amp.
Page 99 MONITOR OUT V VIDEO 3 IN L/R Note: Connection is only necessary if you want to listen to TV programs through the AV receiver. Connect the Power cord and start the Automatic Speaker Setup. ➔ See page 4. VIDEO OUT...
Page 100: Selecting The Input Source
[RECEIVER] button followed by the [ON] button to turn on AV receiver RECEIVER the AV receiver. STANDBY/ON Turn on the TV and select the input to which the AV receiver is connected. SETUP MIC ENTER ENTER ENTER Selecting the Input Source Use the AV receiver’s input selector buttons...
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Onkyo TX-SR703 Instruction Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Precautions

Supplied Accessories

Features

Getting to Know the AV Receiver

Remote Controller

Connecting Your Speakers

Connecting Antenna

Connecting Your Components

Turning on the AV Receiver

First Time Setup

Basic AV Receiver Operation

Playing Your AV Components

Listening to the Radio

Using the Multichannel DVD Input

Common Functions

Enjoying the Listening Modes

Using the Listening Modes

Advanced Operation

Recording

Onscreen Setup Menus

Adjusting the Listening Modes

Advanced Setup

Zone 2

Controlling Other Components

Troubleshooting

Specification