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AV Receiver
TX-SR8
05
TX-SR8
75
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


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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 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.


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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.


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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