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Onkyo HT-SR800 User Manual

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7.1ch Home Theater System
HT-SR800
AV Receiver (HT-R550)
Front Speakers (SKF-550F)
Center Speaker (SKC-550C)
Surround Speakers (SKM-550S)
Surround Back Speakers (SKB-550)
Powered Subwoofer (SKW-550)
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 7.1ch Home
Theater System. 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 7.1ch Home Theater Sys-
tem.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction ..................................... 2
Connection .................................... 19
Turning On & First Time Setup..... 36
Basic Operation
Playing your AV components....... 42
Listening to the Radio.................. 44
Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 48
Advanced Operation ..................... 55
Troubleshooting ............................ 65
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Onkyo HT-SR800 Specifications

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BrandOnkyo
ModelHT-SR800
CategoryHome Theater System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Key safety guidelines for using the apparatus and preventing hazards.

Precautions

Handling and Usage Advice

Important warnings and advice on handling and usage before connecting or operating the unit.

Speaker Precautions

Placement and Signal Warnings

Guidelines for proper speaker placement, usage near TVs, and input signal warnings.

Enjoying Home Theater

Speaker Sets A and B

Explains the use of two speaker sets for main and secondary listening rooms.

Package Contents

Features

Getting Started in Five Easy Steps

Getting to Know the AV Receiver

Front Panel Overview

Identifies and explains the buttons, jacks, and indicators on the AV receiver's front panel.

Getting to Know the AV Receiver—Continued

Display Indicators

Explains the various indicators and information shown on the AV receiver's display screen.

Getting to Know the AV Receiver—Continued

Rear Panel Connections

Details all the input and output jacks and terminals on the rear of the AV receiver.

Remote Controller

Battery Installation

Instructions on how to insert batteries into the remote control.

Aiming the Remote Controller

Guidance on pointing the remote at the AV receiver's sensor for proper operation.

Remote Controller—Continued

Using the Remote Controller

Explains how to use the remote controller to operate the AV receiver and other components.

Remote Controller—Continued

Tuner Input Buttons

Details buttons used for tuning AM/FM radio stations and selecting presets.

Tape Input Buttons

Explains playback controls for cassette decks or similar components.

Remote Controller—Continued

DVD Mode Operation

Details how to control a DVD player using the remote controller in DVD mode.

Remote Controller—Continued

CD/MD/CDR/DOCK Mode Operation

Explains how to control CD players, MD recorders, CDRs, or RI Docks with the remote.

Speakers

Subwoofer (SKW-550) Details

Details the front and rear connections, controls, and indicators of the SKW-550 powered subwoofer.

Connecting Your Speakers

Speaker Placement and Connection

Explains positioning and connection for front, center, surround, and subwoofer speakers for optimal sound.

Connecting Your Speakers—Continued

Speaker Connection Precautions

Essential warnings regarding speaker impedance, polarity, and wiring to prevent damage.

Connecting Speaker Set A

Guides on connecting the supplied speaker set A to the AV receiver's terminals.

Using the Speaker Terminal Tool

Instructions on using the provided tool for speaker terminal connections.

Connecting Speaker Set B

Steps for connecting the optional speaker set B to the AV receiver.

Connecting Your Speakers—Continued

Wall Mounting Instructions

Instructions for mounting speakers on walls using brackets, including safety precautions.

Connecting Antennas

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

Steps to assemble and connect the indoor AM loop antenna for optimal reception.

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

Instructions for attaching the indoor FM antenna and positioning it for best reception.

Connecting Antennas—Continued

Outdoor FM Antenna Connection

Advice on connecting outdoor FM antennas for improved reception when indoor ones are insufficient.

Outdoor AM Antenna Connection

Guidance on using outdoor AM antennas for better AM reception, noting grounding requirements.

Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter

Explains the use of a splitter to share an antenna between TV and FM reception, advising caution.

Connecting Your Components

About AV Connections

General advice before making AV connections, emphasizing checking manuals and power.

Optical Digital Jacks Guide

Details on connecting optical digital audio cables, including shutter protection.

AV Cables and Jacks Explained

Explains video and audio cable types, their corresponding jacks, and color coding for connections.

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting Audio and Video Signals

Illustrates how to connect audio and video signals from sources to the receiver for simultaneous switching.

Choosing Connection Formats

Guide to choosing the best connection format based on component compatibility and desired picture quality.

Audio Connection Formats

Overview of available audio connection types and their quality.

Video Connection Formats

Overview of video connection types (composite, S-Video, component) and their quality.

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a TV or Projector

Step-by-step guide for connecting a TV or projector, detailing video and audio connection options.

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a DVD Player

Detailed instructions for connecting a DVD player, covering video and audio options including digital formats.

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input

Explains connecting DVD players with multichannel analog audio outputs for advanced surround sound.

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting Components with HDMI

Instructions for connecting HDMI-compatible devices, including pass-through and assignment.

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback

Guides on connecting VCRs or DVD recorders for playback, including tuner usage.

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording

Instructions for connecting VCRs or DVD recorders for recording sources.

Connecting Other Devices

Steps for connecting various devices like camcorders and game consoles.

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a Satellite, Cable, or Set-top Box

Guides on connecting satellite/cable receivers or set-top boxes for TV program audio.

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a CD Player or Turntable

Instructions for connecting CD players and turntables, including those with built-in phono preamps.

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting an RI Dock

Details how to connect an RI Dock, with or without video, for integrated control.

Connecting Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder

Guides on connecting recorders like cassette decks, CDR, and MiniDiscs.

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting Onkyo RI Components

Explains how to connect and use Onkyo RI-capable components for integrated functions like auto power.

Connecting the Power Cord

Instructions on connecting the AV receiver's power cord to a power outlet.

Turning On the AV Receiver

Turning On and Standby

Steps for powering the AV receiver on, putting it in standby, and turning off the subwoofer.

Initial Setup Overview

Highlights key initial setup steps like speaker setup and HDMI/digital audio configuration.

First Time Setup

Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey 2EQ/HTIB)

Explains how the Audyssey system measures speakers and room acoustics for optimal sound settings.

Measurement Points for Speaker Setup

Illustrates the three measurement points within the listening area for the automatic speaker setup.

First Time Setup—Continued

Using Audyssey 2EQ/HTIB Guide

Detailed step-by-step instructions for performing the automatic speaker setup using the microphone.

First Time Setup—Continued

Speaker Setup Error Messages

Lists common error messages during automatic speaker setup and how to resolve them.

Manual Speaker Settings Adjustment

Guidance on manually adjusting speaker settings if automatic setup results are unsatisfactory.

Powered Subwoofer Setup Notes

Advice on setting up and configuring a powered subwoofer for automatic speaker detection.

First Time Setup—Continued

HDMI Video Setup

Instructions for assigning HDMI inputs to input selectors and configuring video input settings.

First Time Setup—Continued

Digital Audio Input Setup

Explains how to assign digital audio inputs to specific sources and their default assignments.

Changing the Input Display for RI

Guides on changing input display settings for RI-capable components like MD recorders or RI Docks.

Playing Your AV Components

Basic AV Receiver Operation

Explains basic operations like selecting input sources, controlling speakers, adjusting volume, and setting the subwoofer level.

Playing Your AV Components—Continued

Displaying Source Information

Instructions on how to display information about the current input source, signal format, and listening mode.

Using the Multichannel DVD Input

Details on using the multichannel DVD input for high-fidelity audio from DVD-Audio/SACD players.

Listening to the Radio

Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations

Explains how to tune into AM and FM stations using auto or manual tuning modes.

Tuning into Weak FM Stereo Stations

Advice for improving reception of weak stereo FM stations by switching to mono.

Listening to the Radio—Continued

Tuning into Stations by Frequency

Steps to tune into AM/FM stations directly by entering the frequency.

Presetting AM/FM Stations

Guide on storing favorite AM/FM stations as presets for quick access.

Selecting Presets

How to select stored radio presets using the remote or receiver controls.

Deleting Presets

Instructions for removing stored radio presets.

Common Functions

Adjusting Bass and Treble

How to adjust bass and treble levels for the front speakers, except in Direct/Pure Audio modes.

Muting the AV Receiver

Instructions on temporarily muting the AV receiver's audio output and indicators.

Setting the Display Brightness

How to adjust the brightness of the AV receiver's display screen.

Common Functions—Continued

Using the Sleep Timer

How to set the AV receiver to turn off automatically after a specified period.

Using Headphones

Instructions for connecting headphones for private listening and the resulting mode changes.

Adjusting Speaker Levels

How to manually adjust the volume level for individual speakers in speaker set A.

Using the Listening Modes

Selecting Listening Modes

Explains how to choose different listening modes for various audio sources and speaker configurations.

Selecting Modes with Remote Control

Details how to select listening modes using the remote controller buttons.

Selecting Modes on AV Receiver

Instructions for selecting listening modes directly from the AV receiver's front panel buttons.

Using the Listening Modes—Continued

About the Listening Modes

Provides detailed descriptions of various listening modes like Pure Audio, Stereo, Mono, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital, and DTS.

Using the Listening Modes—Continued

More Listening Mode Descriptions

Continues descriptions of listening modes including DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6, Neural Surround, and Onkyo Original DSP modes.

Using the Listening Modes—Continued

Using the CinemaFILTER

Explains how to use the CinemaFILTER to soften bright movie soundtracks.

Using the Late Night Function

How to use the Late Night function to reduce dynamic range for quiet listening.

Using the Audio Adjust Settings

Guides on adjusting audio settings such as input channel, mono settings, PLII/IIx modes, and center width.

Using the Listening Modes—Continued

More Audio Adjust Settings

Continues details on audio adjustments like Panorama, Dimension, Center Width, and DTS Neo:6 settings.

Dolby Digital EX Input Setting

Explains how to configure Dolby Digital EX input signal handling for surround back speakers.

Using the Listening Modes—Continued

T-D Listening Angle Setting

How to adjust the listening angle for the Theater-Dimensional mode.

Multichannel Subwoofer Setting

Guides on adjusting subwoofer sensitivity for optimal bass output with different DVD players.

Recording

Recording the Input Source

Instructions on how to record selected input sources to connected components like tape decks or VCRs.

Recording Audio and Video Separately

Explains how to overdub audio from one source while recording video from another.

Advanced Setup

Advanced Speaker Settings

How to check and manually adjust speaker settings like size and crossover frequency.

Speaker Configuration

Guides on specifying connected speakers (front, center, surround, subwoofer) and their sizes.

Advanced Setup—Continued

Speaker Configuration Details

Continues configuration of surround and surround back speaker settings (Small, Large, None).

Crossover Frequency Settings

How to set the crossover frequency based on speaker size for optimal bass management.

Advanced Setup—Continued

Double Bass Function

How to boost bass output by feeding front channel bass sounds to the subwoofer.

Speaker Distance Settings

How to measure and set the distance from each speaker to the listening position for accurate sound.

Advanced Setup—Continued

Speaker Levels Adjustment

Instructions on adjusting the volume level for each speaker to ensure balanced sound output.

Advanced Setup—Continued

Equalizer Settings

How to manually adjust the tone (bass/treble) of individual speakers at specific frequencies.

Advanced Setup—Continued

Digital Input Signal Formats

Explains how the receiver detects and handles digital input signal formats like Dolby Digital, DTS, and PCM.

Correcting Sound and Picture Sync

How to adjust audio delay to correct synchronization issues between sound and picture.

Controlling Other Components

Entering Remote Control Codes

Steps to enter remote control codes to operate other AV components with the receiver's remote.

Controlling Other Components—Continued

RI Component Remote Codes

Lists remote control codes for Onkyo components connected via the RI interface.

Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons

How to reset individual REMOTE MODE buttons on the remote controller to their default codes.

Resetting the Remote Controller

Instructions to reset the entire remote controller to its original factory default settings.

Controlling Other Components—Continued

Controlling a TV

Explains which buttons on the remote control TV functions like power, volume, and channel.

Controlling a VCR

Details how to use the remote controller for VCR operations such as power, channel selection, and playback.

Controlling a Satellite or Cable Receiver

Guides on using the remote controller for satellite/cable receiver functions like power, channels, and program guide.

Troubleshooting

Power Issues Troubleshooting

Solutions for power-related issues like the receiver not turning on or turning off immediately.

Audio Issues Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for common audio problems such as no sound, low volume, or incorrect speaker output.

Troubleshooting—Continued

Speaker Output Issues

Troubleshooting steps for issues where specific speakers or speaker sets are not producing sound.

Signal and Format Issues

Addresses problems related to signal formats, playback channels, DTS behavior, and function issues.

General Playback Issues

Troubleshooting for volume limits, audible noise, interference, input problems, and video output.

Troubleshooting—Continued

Tuner Reception Issues

Tips for resolving noisy reception, poor FM stereo, or missing FM stereo indicator.

Remote Controller Issues

Troubleshooting steps for when the remote controller is not working or cannot control other components.

Recording Issues

Solutions for problems related to recording input sources or audio/video from separate sources.

Other Operational Issues

Addresses headphone sound changes, display issues, language selection, RI function problems, and speaker setup errors.

Specifications

Amplifier Section Specifications

Detailed electrical and performance specifications for the AV receiver's amplifier.

General Specifications

General specifications including power supply, consumption, dimensions, and weight.

Video Section Specifications

Specifications for video input/output sensitivity, level, impedance, and frequency response.

Tuner Section Specifications

Specifications for FM and AM tuning frequencies, ranges, and radio presets.

Specifications—Continued

7.1ch Home Theater Speaker Package Specs

Overall specifications for the entire speaker package.

Powered Subwoofer (SKW-550) Specs

Detailed specifications for the powered subwoofer, including type, impedance, power, and dimensions.

Center Speaker (SKC-550C) Specs

Specifications for the center speaker, including type, impedance, power, and dimensions.

Front Speaker (SKF-550F) Specs

Specifications for the front speakers, including type, impedance, power, and dimensions.

Surround Speaker (SKM-550S/SKB-550) Specs

Specifications for the surround speakers, including type, impedance, power, and dimensions.

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