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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
2
Facilities and
connections
8
Setting up your
TX-NR801/TX-NR801E 28
Enjoying Music and
Movies
39
Useful Settings
(Basic)
52
Useful Settings
(Advanced)
56
Making full use of your
TX-NR801/TX-NR801E 64
Remote Controller
80
Appendix
90


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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
to
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
TO
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


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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright
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. For stubborn stains, use
a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild deter-
gent and water. Dry the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E immedi-
ately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don't use abrasive
cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents,
because they may damage the finish or remove the panel
lettering.
4. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST
TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure
that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements
printed on the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E's rear panel (e.g., AC
230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).
The Worldwide model has a voltage selector for compatibility
with power systems around the world. Before you plug in this
model, make sure that the voltage selector is set to the correct
voltage for your area.
For USA, Canadian and Australian models
Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY does not
fully shutdown the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E. If you do not
intend to use the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E for an extended
period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
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 markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the ter-
minal 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
A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to
be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rat-
ing of 5 amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to
BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the
body of the fuse.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF
AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF
SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG
IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET.
If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
For U.S. Models
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guide-
lines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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 interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-
tion, 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 different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
·
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For Canadian Models
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COM-
PLIES 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 CORRESPONDANTE DE LA
PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.
For European Models
Declaration of Conformity
We, ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,
82194 GROEBENZELL,
GERMANY
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
I. MORI
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.


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Table of Contents
Before using
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
Front Panels ................................................... 8
Front Panel Display ...................................... 10
Rear Panel.................................................... 11
Remote Controller ........................................ 12
Connecting Antenna .......................................14
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna.............. 14
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna................ 14
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna ............ 15
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna............ 15
About Home Theater .......................................16
Enjoying Home Theater ................................ 16
Speaker Placement .........................................17
Connecting Speakers......................................18
Using the Speaker Cable Labels .................. 18
AV Cables and Connectors ............................19
Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment.........20
Connecting a Television Monitor or Projector
(MONITOR OUT) ....................................... 20
Connecting a DVD Player (DVD).................. 21
Connecting a Video Cassette Recorder
(VIDEO 1)................................................... 21
Connecting a DVD Recorder or Other Digital
Video Recording Device (VIDEO 2) ........... 22
Connecting a Satellite Tuner, Television, or
Settop Box (VIDEO 3 or 4)......................... 22
Connecting Video Camera, etc. (VIDEO 5
INPUT) ....................................................... 23
Connecting a Compact Disc Player (CD) ..... 23
Connecting a Turntable (PHONO)................ 24
Connecting a Cassette Tape Deck, MD Recorder,
DAT Deck, or CD Recorder (TAPE)........... 24
Connecting the Power Cords from Other
Devices ...................................................... 24
Connecting Auxiliary Power Amplifier........... 25
Connecting
-compatible AV Components
.......................................................................26
Connections for Remote Control (
) ......... 26
Connecting the Power ....................................27
Turning on the Power ................................... 27
Turning on the Power from the Remote
Conroller..................................................... 27
Setting up your TX-NR801/TX-NR801E
Setup Menu ..................................................... 28
Navigating Through the Setup Menu ............ 29
Selecting the Appropriate Setting for Your
Connections ................................................ 30
Hardware Setup ............................................ 30
Speaker Impedance Sub-menu .................. 30
Surr Back/Zone 2 Sub-menu ...................... 30
Remote Setup Sub-menu ........................... 31
OSD Setup ................................................. 31
AM Frequency Step Sub-menu (Worldwide
model Only).............................................. 31
Speaker Setup .............................................. 32
Speaker Config Sub-menu ......................... 33
Speaker Distance Sub-menu...................... 33
Level Calibration Sub-menu ....................... 34
Configuring Input Settings Suitable for
Your Connections ....................................... 35
To Change the Display of the Input Source
from TAPE to MD........................................ 35
Input Setup.................................................... 36
Digital Setup Sub-menu.............................. 36
Multichannel Setup Sub-menu ................... 37
Video Setup Sub-menu .............................. 38
Useful Settings (Basic)
Input Setup (Basic) ......................................... 52
Labelling the Input Source (Character Input)
.................................................................... 52
Adjusting the Volume Differences Between
Components (IntelliVolume) ....................... 53
Audio Adjust (Basic) ...................................... 54
Adjusting the Bass and Treble Sound (Tone
Control)....................................................... 54
Selecting Surround Speakers to Output the
Sound (Surround Speakers)....................... 54
Setting the Various Sound Effects (Sound
Effect) ......................................................... 55
Useful Settings (Advanced)
Input Setup (Advanced) ................................. 56
Configuring the Listening Modes You Use
Frequently (Listening Mode Preset) ........... 56
Audio Adjust (Advanced) ............................... 57
Adjusting the Audio Delay (Delay Sub-menu) ... 57
Setting the Low Frequency Effect Levels
(LFE Level) ................................................. 58
Detailed Settings for Each Listening Mode ... 58
Preference (Advanced)................................... 62
Volume Setup Sub-menu .............................. 62
Adjusting the Headphone Volume Level
(Headphones Level) ................................... 63
Setting the Background Color for OSD (OSD
Setup) ......................................................... 63
Switching the OSD Position (OSD Position) .... 63
Also refer to the sections below when you
want to make advance settings to suit your
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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) ......................................................... 40
Adjusting the brightness of the front display
.................................................................... 40
Switching the display .................................. 41
Changing the audio mode........................... 41
Adjusting the bass and treble ..................... 41
Using the Listening Modes ............................ 42
Listening Modes ............................................ 42
Selecting the Listening Mode ........................ 44
Listening to Radio Broadcasts ...................... 46
Tuning Into a Radio Station........................... 46
Presetting a Radio Station ............................ 47
Making full use of your TX-NR801/TX-
NR801E
Enjoying Analog Multichannel Audio Playback
...................................................................... 64
Connecting to Devices with Analog
Multichannel Output.................................... 64
Setup for Multichannel Output....................... 64
Playing Analog Multichannel Audio............... 65
Enjoying music in the Remote Zone ............. 66
Connecting the Remote Zone (Zone 2)
Speakers and the Monitor or Projector ....... 66
Performing the Settings for the Remote Zone
(Zone 2) ...................................................... 67
Enjoying Music in the Remote Zone ............. 68
Operating Components not Reached by the
Remote Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT)..... 69
If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach the
TX-NR801/TX-NR801E Remote Sensor........ 69
If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach
Other Components ..................................... 69
Enjoying Net Audio......................................... 70
Features ........................................................ 70
System Requirements................................... 70
Connecting the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E to
Your Ethernet Network ............................... 71
Network Setup Menu..................................... 72
Input Setup Menu.......................................... 74
Enjoying Internet Radio................................. 76
Playing a Music File Saved on Your PC ....... 78
Listening to RDS Broadcasts (European
models only) ................................................48
Listening to RDS Broadcasts........................ 48
PTY Program Types in Europe..................... 48
Displaying Radio Text (RT) .......................... 49
Performing a PTY Scan ................................ 49
Performing a TP Scan .................................. 49
Recording a Source ........................................50
To Record the Input Source Signal You are
Currently Watching/Listening ..................... 50
To Record an Input Source Signal Different from
that You are Currently Watching/Listening .. 50
Recording the Video from One Source and the
Audio from Another .................................... 51
Remote controller
Operating Onkyo Products Using the
Remote Controller .......................................80
Operating Onkyo Products Using the
Connection ................................................. 80
Operating Other Manufacturers' Devices
Using the Remote Controller......................82
Learning a Pre-programming Code .............. 82
Operating Other Manufacturers' Devices ..... 84
Letting the Remote Controller Learn the
Codes from Other Remote Controllers......86
Programming Procedure .............................. 86
Using the Macro Function ..............................88
Programming the Macro ............................... 88
Executing the Macro ..................................... 89
Appendix
Troubleshooting Guide...................................90
POWER ........................................................ 90
SPEAKERS .................................................. 90
FM/AM TUNER............................................. 90
VIDEO and AUDIO ....................................... 91
NET AUDIO .................................................. 91
REMOTE CONTROLLER............................. 92
OTHER ......................................................... 92
If One of the Messages Shown Below
Appears...................................................... 93
Specifications ..................................................94
According to your connected devices or
environments, you can enjoy more of audio
and video with TX-NR801/TX-NR801E's
advanced functions.