ONKYO TX-SR875 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

AV Receiver

TX-SR8

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.

Please read this manual thoroughly before making

connections and plugging in the unit.

Following the instructions in this manual will enable

you to obtain optimum performance and listening

enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

Contents

Introduction ..................................... 2

Connection .................................... 20

Turning On & First Time Setup..... 44

Basic Operation

Playing your AV components ....... 62

Listening to the Radio .................. 63

Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 71

Advanced Operation ..................... 86

Troubleshooting .......................... 113

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia-

tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding

type plug has two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro-

vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not

fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta-

cles, and the point where they exit from the appara-

tus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table spec-

ified by the manufacturer, or

sold

with

the

apparatus.

When a cart is used, use cau-

tion when moving the cart/

apparatus

combination

avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or

plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has

been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

15. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions:

A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the apparatus,

C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

water,

D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician

to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,

E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in

any way, and

F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in

performance this indicates a need for service.

16. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus

through openings as they may touch dangerous volt-

age points or short-out parts that could result in a

fire or electric shock.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as

vases shall be placed on the apparatus.

Don't put candles or other burning objects on top of

this unit.

17. Batteries

Always consider the environmental issues and fol-

low local regulations when disposing of batteries.

18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation,

such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is ade-

quate ventilation.

Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides

and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf

or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4")

away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like

gap for warm air to escape.

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

SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within

the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

AVIS

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

Precautions

1. Recording Copyright--Unless it's for personal use

only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with-

out the permission of the copyright holder.

2. AC Fuse--The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-

serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact

your Onkyo dealer.

3. Care--Occasionally you should dust the unit all

over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft

cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild deter-

gent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards

with a clean cloth. Don't use abrasive cloths, thin-

ners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because

they may damage the finish or remove the panel let-

tering.

4. Power

WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE

FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SEC-

TION CAREFULLY.

AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.

Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the

voltage requirements printed on the unit's rear panel

(e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit

from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug

is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.

For North American model

Pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button to select

Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If

you do not intend to use the unit for an extended

period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

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

· If you need to transport this unit, use the original

packaging to pack it how it was when you origi-

nally bought it.

· Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit

for a long time, because they may leave marks on

the case.

· This unit's top and rear panels may get warm

after prolonged use. This is normal.

· If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may

not work properly the next time you turn it on, so

be sure to use it occasionally.

For U.S. models

FCC Information for User

CAUTION:

The user changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-

ence in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-

dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-

ence to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-

ference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

· 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.

For Canadian Models

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

Modèle canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE

LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME

NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-

TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS

LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE-

SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER

JUSQU'AU FOND.

Precautions--Continued

For British models

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power

supply cord of this unit should be performed only by

qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance

with the following code:

Blue:

Neutral

Brown:

Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this

apparatus may not correspond with the coloured mark-

ings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as

follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to

the terminal which is marked with the letter N or

coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to

the terminal which is marked with the letter L or

coloured red.

IMPORTANT

The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse

needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must

approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same

ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for

the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the power cord's plug is not suitable for your socket

outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable

fuse in the plug.

For European Models

Declaration of Conformity

We, ONKYO EUROPE

ELECTRONICS GmbH

LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,

82194 GROEBENZELL,

GERMANY

GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

K. MIYAGI

declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product

described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the

corresponding

technical standards such as EN60065,

EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.

Contents

Features ............................................................ 6

Supplied Accessories ...................................... 7

Multiroom Capability ........................................ 8

Getting to Know the AV Receiver ................... 9

Front Panel ..............................................................9

Display ..................................................................11

Rear Panel .............................................................12

Remote Controller .......................................... 14

Installing the Batteries ...........................................14

Using the Remote Controller ................................14

About the Remote Controller Modes ....................15

RECEIVER/TAPE Mode ......................................15

DVD Mode ............................................................17

CD/MD/CDR Modes ............................................18

DOCK Mode .........................................................19

Connecting Your Speakers ........................... 20

Enjoying Home Theater ........................................20

Connecting Your Speakers ....................................21

Bi-amping the Front Speakers ...............................23

Bridging the Front Speakers (TX-SR875 only) ....24

Connecting Antennas .................................... 25

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna .....................25

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna .......................25

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna ....................26

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna ...................26

Connecting Your Components ..................... 27

About AV Connections .........................................27

Connecting Audio and Video Signals

to the AV Receiver .............................................28

Which Connections Should I Use? .......................28

Connecting a TV or Projector ...............................30

Connecting a DVD player .....................................31

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback .............33

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording ...........34

Connecting a Satellite, Cable, or Terrestrial

Set-top box or Other Video Source ....................35

Connecting Components with HDMI ...................36

Connecting a Game Console .................................38

Connecting a Camcorder or Other AV

Component ..........................................................39

Connecting a CD Player ........................................40

Connecting a Turntable .........................................40

Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc,

or DAT Recorder ................................................41

Connecting a Power Amplifier ..............................41

Connecting an RI Dock .........................................42

Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components

(North American and European models only) .......42

Connecting Onkyo

Components .....................43

Connecting the Power Cord ..................................43

Turning On the AV Receiver .......................... 44

Turning On and Standby .......................................44

First Time Setup ............................................. 45

Speaker Settings ....................................................45

HDMI Monitor Setup ............................................46

HDMI Input Setup .................................................48

Component Video Input Setup ..............................50

Changing the Input Display ..................................51

Digital Input Setup ................................................52

Analog Input Setup ............................................... 54

Automatic Speaker Setup

(Audyssey MultEQ XT) ..................................... 55

TV Format Setup

(not North American models) ............................ 60

AM Frequency Step Setup

(on some models) ............................................... 61

Playing Your AV Components .......................62

Basic AV Receiver Operation .............................. 62

Listening to the Radio ....................................63

Listening to AM/FM Stations ............................... 63

Using RDS (not North American model) ............. 65

Presetting AM/FM Stations .................................. 67

Common Functions ........................................68

Setting the Display Brightness ............................. 68

Adjusting Speaker Levels ..................................... 68

Muting the AV Receiver ...................................... 68

Using the Sleep Timer .......................................... 69

Using Headphones ................................................ 69

Displaying Source Information ............................ 69

Selecting Audio Inputs ......................................... 70

Specifying the Digital Signal Format ................... 70

Using the Listening Modes ............................71

Selecting the Listening Modes ............................. 71

Listening Modes Available for Each Source

Format ................................................................ 72

About the Listening Modes .................................. 76

Recording ........................................................79

Recording the Input Source .................................. 79

Recording from Different AV Sources ................. 79

Onscreen Setup Menus ..................................80

Menu Map ............................................................ 80

Adjusting the Listening Modes .....................81

Using the Re-EQ Function ................................... 81

Using the Late Night Function ............................. 81

Audio Adjust ........................................................ 82

Listening Mode Presets ........................................ 84

Advanced Setup ..............................................86

Speaker Setup ....................................................... 86

Source Setup ......................................................... 93

Miscellaneous Setup ............................................. 96

Hardware Setup .................................................... 98

Lock Setup .......................................................... 100

Zone 2 and Zone 3 ........................................101

Connecting Zone 2 ............................................. 101

Connecting Zone 3 ............................................. 102

Powered Zone 2 Setting ...................................... 103

Zone 2/Zone 3 Out Settings ................................ 104

Using Zone 2 and Zone 3 ................................... 104

Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2/3

and Multiroom Control Kits ............................. 107

Controlling Other Components ...................108

Entering Remote Control Codes ......................... 108

Resetting the Remote Controller ........................ 109

Learning Commands .......................................... 111

Using Macros ...................................................... 112

Troubleshooting ...........................................113

Specifications ...............................................117