TX-NR838 AV RECEIVER Basic Manual Advanced Manual found here http://www.onkyo.com/manual/txnr838upg/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 the section 2 "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.
Step 1: Connections 2 F Connecting speakers Height R # G " Front R Front L Wide L 9 Height L $ Speaker layout Center F 9 G H Wide R " H # & $ ' % 8 7 To enjoy the Dolby Atmos listening mode, Surround back speakers, Height speakers or Wide speakers need to be installed. The example above uses front Height speakers. As other types of Height speakers are also applicable, see the next page for details.
Step 1: Connections Characteristics of speaker types " # output front stereo sound. $ outputs center sounds such as dialogs and vocals. % & create back sound field. ' reproduces bass sounds and creates rich sound field. Connecting 78, 9F or GH speakers enables playback in 7.1 ch configuration. 78 speakers improve sense of envelopment created by back sound field as well as seamlessness of back sounds, providing more natural sound experiences in the sound field.
Step 1: Connections 3 Using Dolby Enabled Speakers Network Connection Other connections AM/FM Antenna Connections g h i j Connect the antennas to listen to AM/FM broadcast. When listening to the broadcast for the first time, adjust the antenna position and orientation to get the best reception.
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. When "Please plug microphone that came in a box with AV receiver." is displayed, connect the microphone to the SETUP MIC jack of the unit. SETUP MIC jack Speaker setup microphone 4. Follow the guidance displayed on the TV screen. 6. When the measurement is completed, the measurement result is displayed. Press W/X on the remote controller to check the settings.
Step 2: Setting Up In this step, you can enable operation of the other components using the remote controller of the unit. When the Remote Mode Setup start screen is displayed, select "Yes" with the cursors and press ENTER on the remote controller. Follow the guidance to select the desired REMOTE MODE button and in the keyboard screen, enter the first three characters of the brand name of the device you are going to program (e.g., "ONK" for ONKYO) and search for the remote control code.
Step 3: Playing Back 1 Playing the player and TV Remote Controller Parts Name 1 1 zRECEIVER button: Turns the unit on or into standby 2 3 mode. 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 z To control the unit: The remote controller of this unit has the remote mode function for controlling other devices.
Step 3: Playing Back Listening Modes You can select a listening mode from various options such as Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital and DTS. 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.
Step 3: Playing Back 3 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 ~ & ; 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.
Step 3: Playing Back 5 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.
Step 3: Playing Back 6 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-channel source in a separate room while 7.2-channel source is being played in the main room. Connect the PRE/LINE OUT ZONE2 jacks or PRE/LINE OUT ZONE3 jacks of the unit and the line-in jacks of the pre-main amplifier in a separate room with an analog audio (RCA) cable. c.
Step 3: Playing Back If Zone 2 or Zone 3 is on, power consumption during standby becomes larger than normal. If Zone 2 or Zone 3 is turned on when the listening mode of the main room is Pure Audio, it will automatically switch to Direct. While Zone 2 or Zone 3 is on, the RI linked system function (interlink between Onkyo components) is disabled.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F 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 3 4 5 6 7 standby mode. PURE AUDIO button and indicator: Switches to the Pure Audio listening mode. The indicator lights when Pure Audio listening mode is set. Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller. BLUETOOTH indicator: Flashes while pairing with a Bluetooth-enabled device is in progress and stays lit when pairing is completed.
Q MEMORY button: Registers or deletes a station. R TUNING MODE button: Switches the tuning mode. S USB port: A USB storage device is connected so that 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 music files stored in it can be played. T Listening mode buttons: Allows you to select the listening mode. U AUX INPUT HDMI/MHL jacks: An HD video camera or MHL-enabled mobile device is connected. It is possible to send video and audio of an MHL-enabled mobile device.
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. : The supplied antennas are connected. COMPONENT VIDEO IN/OUT jacks: Component video input/output jacks. ETHERNET port: Used for LAN connection. RS232 port: Connected to the home control system. (¼) 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 z 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.
Others License and Trademark Information Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, Surround EX and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS-HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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
Support for Spotify Connect Spotify Connect can be supported by updating the unit's firmware. Simply click the Connect icon and select the unit on the playback screen of Spotify application to enjoy high quality music streaming. To enable Spotify Connect, install the Spotify application on your smartphone or tablet first. Then, create a Spotify premium account. The Spotify software is subject to third party licenses found here: ¼ www.spotify.
Unterstützung für Spotify Connect Spotify Connect kann durch Aktualisierung der Firmware des Geräts unterstützt werden. Klicken Sie einfach auf das Symbol Connect und wählen Sie das Gerät auf dem Wiedergabe-Bildschirm der Anwendung Spotify, um hochqualitatives Musik-Streaming zu genießen. Zur Aktivierung von Spotify Connect, installieren Sie die Anwendung Spotify zuerst auf Ihrem Smartphone oder Tablet. Erstellen Sie dann einen Spotify Premium-Account.
