TX-NR838 AV RECEIVER Basic Manual Advanced Manual found here http://www.onkyo.com/manual/txnr838/adv/en.
Before Start Advanced Manual Advanced Manual is always updated with the latest information and its user friendly interface, which does not matter whether you access from PC or Smartphone, helps you to understand more deeply about the AV Receiver. Advanced Manual is consisted of the following chapters.
Step 1: Connections TV Personal computer HDMI IN HDMI OUT To use the ARC function, connect to the ARC compatible HDMI jack of the TV and make an appropriate setting on the unit. See "2nd Step : Source Connection" of "Step 2: Setting Up". HDMI cable HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT Game console 1 Set-top box/Digital video recorder, etc. Connecting the TV and players Important: The power cord must be connected only after all other connections are completed.
Step 1: Connections be displayed. It is also possible to use the multi-zone function with this jack. For details, see the section 6 "Using the multizone function" of "Step 3: Playing Back". The unit supports the HDMI Through function that allows transmission from players to the TV even if the unit is in standby. You have to modify the settings to enable the input selection link with CEC compliant device, connection with ARC compatible TV, and HDMI Through function.
2 Step 1: Connections 2 Front R Connecting speakers F Height R 1 Front L H Wide R G Wide L Important: The power cord must be connected only after all other connections are completed. 12 3 9F 9 Height L 3 Center 6 GH 45 78 1 2 Front speakers Center speaker 3 4 5 Surround speakers Subwoofer 6 7 8 Surround back speakers 9 F Height speakers G H Wide speakers • 5.1 ch: 1 2 3 4 5 6 • 7.1 ch: 1 2 3 4 5 6 + 7 8 or 1 2 3 4 5 6 + 9 F or 123456+GH • Up to two subwoofers can be connected.
Step 1: Connections 1/2"-5/8"(12-15 mm) Cut and remove the plastic coating from the end of the speaker cable, twist the core and connect it to the terminal. Make correct connection between the unit's jacks and speaker's jacks (+ to + and - to -) for each channel. If connection is wrong, a bass sound may become poor due to reverse phase. Attaching the supplied colored speaker cable labels to the + side on the both ends of each channel's cable will help correct connection.
Step 2: Setting Up Important: When the unit is turned on for the first time, the setup wizard of the section 2 will automatically be launched. If you use the setup wizard to make the initial setup, connect a TV to the HDMI OUT MAIN jack of the unit via HDMI connection. 1 Turning the power on Connect the power cord to the outlet. Press zON/ STANDBY on the main unit or zRECEIVER on the remote controller to turn the unit on or to standby mode.
Step 2: Setting Up 2. After placing the microphone at the measurement position, select "Do it Now" with the cursors and press ENTER. 3. Connect the microphone to the SETUP MIC jack of the unit. SETUP MIC jack Speaker setup microphone • If you use the automatic speaker setup, manually set the crossover frequency to [80Hz(THX)].
Step 2: Setting Up 2. Select and set the authentication method. 4th Step : Network Connection Wi-Fi Setup Initial Setup Select the authentication method. Network Connection Do you want to connect network connection? It gives you network services that our AV receiver support. If you wish to skip this step. select “No. Skip”. 3. Establish connection. The connection process starts and the Wi-Fi indicator on the left of the unit's display starts flashing.
Step 3: Playing Back 1 Playing the player and TV Remote Controller Parts Name 1 1 z RECEIVER button: Turns the unit on or into standby mode. 2 3 2 RCV button: Switches the remote controller to the 8 mode for operating this unit. 3 REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR button: Switches the input to be played. 9 To control the unit: You can control any other device than this unit if you register the specified remote control code to 3 REMOTE MODE.
Listening Modes Select the desired mode by switching and listening actual sound in different modes. The selectable listening modes depend on the format of the input signals. MOVIE/TV: You can select a listening mode suitable for movies and TV programs. MUSIC: You can select a listening mode suitable for music. GAME: You can select a listening mode suitable for games. "PM Bass": Allows you to keep the clear midrange and effectively enhance the low pitched range.
3 Step 3: Playing Back Connecting and playing the Bluetoothenabled device You can wirelessly enjoy music files stored in a smartphone or other Bluetooth-enabled device. The coverage area is 48 feet (15 meters). • It may take about a minute until connection is established when the unit is on since the Bluetooth function takes some time to start up. • If the volume setting on the Bluetooth-enabled device is low, the sound will not be output from this unit.
5 Step 3: Playing Back Using Quick Setup menu In the Quick Setup menu, you can set frequently used functions including input selection and volume adjustment. 1. Press Q SETUP on the remote controller. The Quick Setup menu is displayed on the connected TV's screen. CBL/SAT Input BD DVD Audio CBL/SAT Video STB DVR Information GAME Listening Mode PC AUX 2. Select the item with the cursor buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection.
6 Step 3: Playing Back Using the multi-zone function The function allows you to connect the unit with a TV or audio equipment placed in a separate room so that you can enjoy audio and video of the connected equipment even if you are staying in a different room. It is possible to perform playback in the main room and a separate room at the same time, for example by playing the Blu-ray Disc player in the main room where the unit is placed while playing Internet radio in a separate room.
Step 3: Playing Back Listening to Music in a Separate Room b. Connecting an Integrated Amplifier in a Separate Room It is possible to play 2 ch source in a separate room while 7.1 ch source is being played in the main room. Connect the ZONE2 LINE OUT jacks or ZONE3 LINE OUT jacks of the unit and the line-in jacks of the pre-main amplifier in a separate room with an analog audio (RCA) cable.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F (European, Australian and Asian models) 2. G H I J K L M N O PQ R S T U V 1. W Front Panel 1 Front flap 2 zON/STANDBY button: Turns the unit on or into 8 Display 9 MASTER VOLUME control and indicator: Allows you 3 F 4 5 6 7 standby mode. PURE AUDIO button and indicator: Switches to the PURE AUDIO mode. Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller.
P DIMMER button (North American models): Switches Q R S T U V W the brightness of the display. RT/PTY/TP button (European, Australian and Asian models): Can be used when receiving the station transmitting text information. MEMORY button: Registers or deletes a station. TUNING MODE button: Switches the tuning mode. USB port: A USB storage device is connected so that music files stored in it can be played. Listening mode buttons: Allows you to select the listening mode.
12 3 G H 4 5 I 6 7 8 J 9 K L F M Rear Panel 1 RI REMOTE CONTROL jack: An Onkyo product with RI 2 3 4 5 6 7 jack can be connected and synchronized with this unit. FM ANTENNA jack (75 Ω) and AM ANTENNA terminal: The supplied antennas are connected. COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks: Component video input/output jacks ETHERNET port: Used for LAN connection RS232 port: Connected to the home control system. (Ú) IR jack: Connected to the multiroom remote control kit.
Troubleshooting Before starting the procedure Problems may be solved by simply turning the power on/off or disconnecting/connecting the power cord, which is easier than working on the connection, setting and operating procedure. Try the simple measures on both the unit and the connected device. If the problem is that the video or audio is not output or the HDMI linked operation does not work, disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable may solve it.
Specifications Amplifier Section Network Section HDMI Rated Output Power All channels: 130 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.
License and Trademark Information DISCLAIMER Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi certified® logo shows international association certifying interoperability “Wi-Fi alliance” ensures the product has passed the test for compatibility with other Wi-Fi certified equipment. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.
Precautions For European Models Declaration of Conformity We declare, under our sole responsibility, that this product complies with the standards: –– Safety –– Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics –– Limits for harmonic current emissions –– Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker –– RoHS Directive, 2011/65/EU –– Hereby, Onkyo Corporation, declares that this TX-NR838 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Di
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