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... 'SJEBZ "VHVTU AV Receiver TX-SR803/803E TX-SR703/703E TX-SR8370 Contents Introduction 2 Connection 19 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 39 Instruction Manual Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 48 Using the Tuner 49 Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions...
... 'SJEBZ "VHVTU AV Receiver TX-SR803/803E TX-SR703/703E TX-SR8370 Contents Introduction 2 Connection 19 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 39 Instruction Manual Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 48 Using the Tuner 49 Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions...
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... to the correct voltage for several weeks, although this instruction manual is marked with the letter N or coloured black. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 3 Memory Backup The AV receiver uses a battery-less memory backup system in such a model, make sure that indicated on the case. • This unit... Notes • If you need to STANDBY does not fully shutdown the unit. Some models have it has been charged, the AV receiver will be connected to use the unit for your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the power supply cord of mild detergent and...
... to the correct voltage for several weeks, although this instruction manual is marked with the letter N or coloured black. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 3 Memory Backup The AV receiver uses a battery-less memory backup system in such a model, make sure that indicated on the case. • This unit... Notes • If you need to STANDBY does not fully shutdown the unit. Some models have it has been charged, the AV receiver will be connected to use the unit for your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the power supply cord of mild detergent and...
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...harmful interference to operate the equipment. models FCC Information for compliance could void the user's authority to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni- This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by ...not expressly approved by one or more of the product name indicates the color. For models having a power cord with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for help. Front Left Front Left SP-B ...
...harmful interference to operate the equipment. models FCC Information for compliance could void the user's authority to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni- This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by ...not expressly approved by one or more of the product name indicates the color. For models having a power cord with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for help. Front Left Front Left SP-B ...
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...or Other Device 32 CD Player 33 Turntable 33 Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder 34 Power Amplifier 34 Connecting Onkyo Components ..........35 Connecting Components with HDMI (TX-SR803/803E Only 36 Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components 38 Connecting the RS232 Port 38 Connecting the Power Cord ...38 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV Receiver 39 Turning On and Standby 39 First Time Setup 40 Automatic Speaker Setup 40 HDMI Video Setup (TX-SR803/803E Only 43 Component Video Setup 44 Digital Audio Input Setup 45 Changing the ...
...or Other Device 32 CD Player 33 Turntable 33 Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder 34 Power Amplifier 34 Connecting Onkyo Components ..........35 Connecting Components with HDMI (TX-SR803/803E Only 36 Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components 38 Connecting the RS232 Port 38 Connecting the Power Cord ...38 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV Receiver 39 Turning On and Standby 39 First Time Setup 40 Automatic Speaker Setup 40 HDMI Video Setup (TX-SR803/803E Only 43 Component Video Setup 44 Digital Audio Input Setup 45 Changing the ...
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...AV components • Remote controller Learning function • Remote controller Macro function 6 TX-SR803/803E Only • 105 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, less than 0.08% total harmonic distortion (FTC rating) • 2 HDMI*6 inputs, 1 output (Version 1.1) • IR IN and OUT TX-SR703/703E and TX...required; Which may be registered in the U.S. All rights reserved. All other intellectual property rights. THX Select2 receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is prohibited. This product incorporates ...
...AV components • Remote controller Learning function • Remote controller Macro function 6 TX-SR803/803E Only • 105 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, less than 0.08% total harmonic distortion (FTC rating) • 2 HDMI*6 inputs, 1 output (Version 1.1) • IR IN and OUT TX-SR703/703E and TX...required; Which may be registered in the U.S. All rights reserved. All other intellectual property rights. THX Select2 receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is prohibited. This product incorporates ...
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...information about the currently selected input source. C ZONE 2 indicator (83) Lights up . 7 G MASTER VOLUME control (48) Sets the volume of the AV receiver to On or Standby. See "Volume Setup" on . E Display See "Display" on it 's in parentheses. H Power switch American and Australian models ...don't have this switch. The [MULTI CH] button selects the multichannel DVD input. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Getting to Know the AV Receiver Front Panel 1 23 4 5 6 7 STANDBY/ON POWER STANDBY ZONE 2 ON OFF PURE AUDIO MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 ...
...information about the currently selected input source. C ZONE 2 indicator (83) Lights up . 7 G MASTER VOLUME control (48) Sets the volume of the AV receiver to On or Standby. See "Volume Setup" on . E Display See "Display" on it 's in parentheses. H Power switch American and Australian models ...don't have this switch. The [MULTI CH] button selects the multichannel DVD input. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Getting to Know the AV Receiver Front Panel 1 23 4 5 6 7 STANDBY/ON POWER STANDBY ZONE 2 ON OFF PURE AUDIO MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 ...
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... and set items. The ENTER button is for connecting a standard pair of the Zone 2 speakers. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued K L M N O P QRS T U V W X PHONES ZONE 2 OFF TONE ZONE 2 LEVEL STEREO TUNING DIMMER MEMORY MODE SETUP RETURN ENTER SETUP MIC LISTENING MODE CLEAR PRESET PRESET TUNING DIGITAL...
... and set items. The ENTER button is for connecting a standard pair of the Zone 2 speakers. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued K L M N O P QRS T U V W X PHONES ZONE 2 OFF TONE ZONE 2 LEVEL STEREO TUNING DIMMER MEMORY MODE SETUP RETURN ENTER SETUP MIC LISTENING MODE CLEAR PRESET PRESET TUNING DIGITAL...
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... station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued Display 12 3 4 5 6 For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. 1 MUTING indicator (58) Flashes while the AV receiver is muted. 2 ZONE 2 indicator (83) Lights up when Zone 2 is selected. RDS (European model only) (50...
... station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued Display 12 3 4 5 6 For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. 1 MUTING indicator (58) Flashes while the AV receiver is muted. 2 ZONE 2 indicator (83) Lights up when Zone 2 is selected. RDS (European model only) (50...
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5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued Rear Panel TX-SR803/803E 12 3 N Not North American and Australian models 4 56 789 J KL M O On some models P QR S T U V W X Y TX-SR703/703E and TX-SR8370 12 3 5 6 N Not North American and Australian models 7 89 KJL M O On some models P QR S T U V W X Y 10
5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued Rear Panel TX-SR803/803E 12 3 N Not North American and Australian models 4 56 789 J KL M O On some models P QR S T U V W X Y TX-SR703/703E and TX-SR8370 12 3 5 6 N Not North American and Australian models 7 89 KJL M O On some models P QR S T U V W X Y 10
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... HDMI input. H MONITOR OUT The S-Video or composite video jack should be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on another -capable Onkyo component, for connecting an FM antenna. K ZONE 2 SPEAKERS These terminal posts are for connecting components with an optical digital input, such ...Zone 2. C REMOTE CONTROL This (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to control the AV receiver while you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other components (only the TX-SR803/803E has an IR OUT). F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT This RCA component video output ...
... HDMI input. H MONITOR OUT The S-Video or composite video jack should be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on another -capable Onkyo component, for connecting an FM antenna. K ZONE 2 SPEAKERS These terminal posts are for connecting components with an optical digital input, such ...Zone 2. C REMOTE CONTROL This (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to control the AV receiver while you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other components (only the TX-SR803/803E has an IR OUT). F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT This RCA component video output ...
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...plug in such a model, make sure that the voltage selector is 120 volts, set it isn't, use a small screwdriver to use the AV receiver as a preamplifier. P GND screw This screw is for when you purchased your area. There's S-Video and composite video input ... voltage in which you want to select the correct setting. The SUBWOOFER jack is for your AV receiver. O VOLTAGE SELECTOR (on North American model) This jack is for connecting the AV receiver to Know the AV Receiver-Continued N RS232 American and Australian models don't have a voltage selector switch for connecting a ...
...plug in such a model, make sure that the voltage selector is 120 volts, set it isn't, use a small screwdriver to use the AV receiver as a preamplifier. P GND screw This screw is for when you purchased your area. There's S-Video and composite video input ... voltage in which you want to select the correct setting. The SUBWOOFER jack is for your AV receiver. O VOLTAGE SELECTOR (on North American model) This jack is for connecting the AV receiver to Know the AV Receiver-Continued N RS232 American and Australian models don't have a voltage selector switch for connecting a ...
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.... • Expired batteries should be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably. • Don't put anything on top ...30˚ Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may not work if there's an obstacle between it at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller for a long ...
.... • Expired batteries should be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably. • Don't put anything on top ...30˚ Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may not work if there's an obstacle between it at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller for a long ...
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...Continued About the Remote Controller Modes Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can be used to control up to RECEIVER/TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. The remote controller has a specific operating mode for controlling Onkyo's next generation HDD-compatible components via . ...the component. It can control components made by using the eight REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . ■ TV and VCR Modes With these modes, you can ...
...Continued About the Remote Controller Modes Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can be used to control up to RECEIVER/TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. The remote controller has a specific operating mode for controlling Onkyo's next generation HDD-compatible components via . ...the component. It can control components made by using the eight REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . ■ TV and VCR Modes With these modes, you can ...
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...on or off . P SLEEP button (59) Used with the Macro function. R VOL [ ]/[ ] button (48) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the current track. S SETUP button Used to select and adjust settings. During playback it selects the beginning of the currently selected remote controller...68) Turns the Late Night function on North American model) (53) Selects the search mode for Zone 2. T MUTING button (58) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. Reverse Play [ ] button Starts reverse playback. Q MENU button (on or off. ■ TAPE mode On twin cassette decks, only Deck B can...
...on or off . P SLEEP button (59) Used with the Macro function. R VOL [ ]/[ ] button (48) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the current track. S SETUP button Used to select and adjust settings. During playback it selects the beginning of the currently selected remote controller...68) Turns the Late Night function on North American model) (53) Selects the search mode for Zone 2. T MUTING button (58) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. Reverse Play [ ] button Starts reverse playback. Q MENU button (on or off. ■ TAPE mode On twin cassette decks, only Deck B can...
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... [ ] button Opens and closes the disc tray. R SUBTITLE button Selects subtitles. CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - H DISPLAY button Displays information about the current disc, title, chapter, or track, including...
... [ ] button Opens and closes the disc tray. R SUBTITLE button Selects subtitles. CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - H DISPLAY button Displays information about the current disc, title, chapter, or track, including...
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..., total time, and so on components with selectable play modes on . M RANDOM button Used with the repeat playback function. To control an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder, press the [MD] or [CDR] REMOTE MODE button to right: Previous, Play, Next, Rewind, Pause, Stop... 9 J ON STANDBY I REPEAT button Used with the random playback function. CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - VCR CABLE CDR TOP MENU MENU ENTER SAT MD SLEEP VOL PREV CH...
..., total time, and so on components with selectable play modes on . M RANDOM button Used with the repeat playback function. To control an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder, press the [MD] or [CDR] REMOTE MODE button to right: Previous, Play, Next, Rewind, Pause, Stop... 9 J ON STANDBY I REPEAT button Used with the random playback function. CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - VCR CABLE CDR TOP MENU MENU ENTER SAT MD SLEEP VOL PREV CH...
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...; Connect the DS-A1 to the TAPE IN or VIDEO 3 IN jacks. • Set the DS-A1's RI MODE switch to HDD. • Set the AV receiver's input display to HDD (see page 46). • Refer to access menus. A B C D 5 F G 8 9 J ON STANDBY I PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons* Used to fast forward. ...H Rewind [ ] button Press and hold to select the previous or next playlist on the backlight for controlling Onkyo's next generation HDD-compatible components. J REPEAT button* Used with the Onkyo DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock and Apple iPod connected via . If the component is for 30 seconds. P ...
...; Connect the DS-A1 to the TAPE IN or VIDEO 3 IN jacks. • Set the DS-A1's RI MODE switch to HDD. • Set the AV receiver's input display to HDD (see page 46). • Refer to access menus. A B C D 5 F G 8 9 J ON STANDBY I PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons* Used to fast forward. ...H Rewind [ ] button Press and hold to select the previous or next playlist on the backlight for controlling Onkyo's next generation HDD-compatible components. J REPEAT button* Used with the Onkyo DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock and Apple iPod connected via . If the component is for 30 seconds. P ...
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You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. Front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. Their role in a movie theater or ... right speakers. Make sure that provides the most satisfying results. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy DVDs featuring DTS and Dolby Digital. Angle them behind the listener. In general, a good bass sound can also enjoy THX...
You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. Front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. Their role in a movie theater or ... right speakers. Make sure that provides the most satisfying results. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ "VHVTU Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy DVDs featuring DTS and Dolby Digital. Angle them behind the listener. In general, a good bass sound can also enjoy THX...
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...speakers. Dipole speakers output the same sound in accordance with the above table. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are also color-coded and you need to do then is recommended for ease of speakers: 2 3 4 ... speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 Normal speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to the input on the number of each label to indicate how they should be positioned so that their arrows point toward...
...speakers. Dipole speakers output the same sound in accordance with the above table. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are also color-coded and you need to do then is recommended for ease of speakers: 2 3 4 ... speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 Normal speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to the input on the number of each label to indicate how they should be positioned so that their arrows point toward...
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...you get them the wrong way around, the sound will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more but less than one surround back speaker, connect it to short the positive and negative wires. The following ...(-) terminals to several terminals. If you 're using only one cable to each pair of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect a speaker to only negative (-) terminals. Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip about 5/8" (15 mm) of insulation from the...
...you get them the wrong way around, the sound will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more but less than one surround back speaker, connect it to short the positive and negative wires. The following ...(-) terminals to several terminals. If you 're using only one cable to each pair of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect a speaker to only negative (-) terminals. Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip about 5/8" (15 mm) of insulation from the...