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Contents
Network Stereo Receiver
Introduction ..................................En-2
TX-8050
Instruction Manual
Connections.............................. En-10
Enjoying Audio Sources...... En-18
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo Network Stereo
Appendix
Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before
Troubleshooting ..................... En-51
making connections and plugging in the unit.
Specifications ......................... En-54
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
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WARNING: WARNING AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within CAUTION: the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, magnitude to constitute a risk of electr
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Precautions 1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use For U.S. models only, recording copyrighted material is illegal FCC Information for User without the permission of the copyright holder. CAUTION: 2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user- The user changes or modifications not expressly serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact approved by the party responsible for compliance could your Onkyo dealer. void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 3. Car
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Features Precautions—Continued ❑ Clean Design Aluminum Front Panel For British models ❑ Network Capability Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power � Internet Radio supply cord of this unit should be performed only by � DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) qualified service personnel. *1 ❑ iPod/iPhone Digital Direct Connection via IMPORTANT USB The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance ❑ USB Mass-strage Class Device Compatible with the following code: USB Blue: Neu
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Contents Important Safety Instructions............................ 2 Playing Music Files on a Server..............................31 Remote Playback .....................................................32 Precautions......................................................... 3 Network/USB Features .....................................34 Features .............................................................4 Connecting to the Network......................................34 Network Requirements.....
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Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Installing the Batteries Remote controller and two batteries (AAA/R03) Notes: � If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries. Indoor FM antenna � Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries. � If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. � Expired batteries should be removed as soon as AM lo
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Getting to Know the Receiver Front Panel North American model a26 3 4 5 78 9 j k l m n o p qrstu European model v For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a ON/STANDBY button (18, 45, 51) l ZONE 2, OFF buttons (45) b SPEAKERS A and B switches (19) m INPUT selector (19, 22, 23, 27, 45) c DISPLAY button (25) n BASS control (20) d DIMMER button (North American model) (20) o TREBLE control (20) e SETUP button (12, 40, 44) p BALANCE control (20) f TUNING / , PRESET / buttons (
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Getting to Know the Receiver—Continued Rear Panel ab c4 5 6 7 89jkl mnor p q For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a REMOTE CONTROL jack (16) k CD IN jacks (15) b UNIVERSAL PORT jack (15) l TV/TAPE IN/OUT jacks (15, 17) c ETHERNET port (15) m GAME IN jacks (15) d MONITOR OUT jack (15) n CBL/SAT IN jacks (15) e PRE OUT jacks (11) o VCR/DVR IN/OUT jacks (15, 17) f ZONE 2 PRE OUT jacks (44) p BD/DVD IN jacks (15) g IR IN/OUT jacks (47) q SPEAKERS A terminals (10) h FM ANTENNA ja
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Getting to Know the Receiver—Continued Remote Controller For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a button (12, 18, 45) b INPUT SELECTOR buttons (18, 19, 22, 23, 38, n 39, 45) a c Control buttons (38, 39) d REPEAT button (38, 39) b e LIST button f Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons (12, 23, 38, 39, 40, 44) g SETUP button (12, 40, 44) o h CH/ALBUM buttons (25, 38, 39) i VOLUME / buttons (19, 46) 3 j Number buttons (23, 24, 39) k >10/CAPS/D.TUN button (24) p 4 l DIS
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Connecting the Receiver Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before making any connections. Speaker Connection Precautions Connecting the Speaker Cables The receiver allows you to connect two sets of speakers. Strip about 5/8" (15 mm) 5/8" (15 mm) When two sets of speakers are connected, you can select 1 of insulation from the which speaker set outputs sound or use both sets to ends of the speaker output sound simultaneously. ( page 19 about cables, and twist the “Spea
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Connecting the Receiver—Continued Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Connecting a Power Amplifier Using a suitable cable, connect the receiver’s PRE OUT: If you want to use a more powerful power amplifier and SUBWOOFER to the input on your powered subwoofer. use the receiver as a preamp, connect the receiver’s PRE If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an OUT: L, R to the amp’s input, and connect all speakers external amplifier, connect the PRE OUT: to the power amplifier. SUBWOOFER to t
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Connecting the Receiver—Continued Configuring the Speaker Impedance On the receiver, the factory default for speaker impedance is “6 Ω”. If you need to change the speaker impedance setting, read “Speaker Connection Precautions” on page 10 carefully before performing the procedure below. Note: Be sure to minimize the volume level on the receiver before configuring the speaker impedance. Press the [ ] button to turn on the power. 1 Press the [SETUP] button on the remote 2 controller. Use the
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Connecting Antennas This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. The receiver won’t pick up any radio signals if no antenna is connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. Insert the plug fully into the jack. Nortn american model Push Insert wire Release European model AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna (supplied) Thumbtacks, etc. Assembling the AM loop antenna Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when using th
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Connecting Your Components About AV Connections Connecting AV components Video Receiver Audio Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player TV, projector, etc. Game console � Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. � Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections. � Push plugs in all the way to make good connections Right! (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions). Wrong! � To prevent interference, keep audio and video
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Connecting Your Components—Continued . No. Jack/Port Connectable components USB iPod/iPhone, MP3 player, USB flash drive 1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 (GAME) Game console 2 2 (CD) TV, CD player COAXIAL 1 (BD/DVD) Blu-ray Disc/DVD player 2 (CBL/SAT) Satellite/cable set-top box, RI dock, etc. UNIVERSAL PORT Universal port option dock (UP-A1 etc.) 3 ETHERNET Router 4 MONITOR OUT TV, projector, etc. 5 BD/DVD IN Blu-ray Disc/DVD player 6 VCR/DVR IN VCR or DVD recorder/digital video recorder, RI dock CBL/SAT
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Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting Onkyo Components Analog audio cable Analog audio cable e.g., CD player e.g., Tape deck cable cable � Connect only Onkyo components to jacks. Make sure that each Onkyo component is Connecting other manufacturer’s components may 1 connected with an analog audio cable cause a malfunction. (connection 6 in the hookup examples) � Some components may not support all functions. ( page 15). Refer to the manuals supplied with your Onkyo
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Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a Recording Component See “Recording” for an explanation of recording ( page 22). Composite video Analog Analog cable audio cable audio cable Cassette tape VCR, DVD recorder, etc. deck, CDR, etc. Notes: � Copy-protected Blu-ray discs and DVDs cannot be � The receiver must be turned on for recording. recorded. Recording is not possible while it’s in Standby mode. � Sources connected to a digital input cannot be � If you want to record directly
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Turning On the Receiver ON/STANDBY VCR/DVR TV/TAPE GAME Turning On and Standby Changing the Input Display For the [TV/TAPE], [VCR/DVR] and [GAME] buttons, Press the [ ON/STANDBY] button. the input display name can be changed as shown below. Alternatively, press the remote controller’s [ ] When the input display name has been changed for one button. of the buttons below, the display name for the other The receiver comes on, and the display lights up. button cannot be changed. � [TV/TAPE
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Enjoying Audio Sources INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS A, B VOLUME PHONES INPUT VOLUME / MUTING Muting the Receiver Rotate the receiver’s [INPUT] selector, or (remote controller only) 1 press the remote controller’s INPUT You can temporarily mute the output of the receiver. SELECTOR buttons to select the source you want to hear. Press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button. The receiver is muted. Use the [SPEAKERS A] and [SPEAKERS B] 2 To unmute the receiver, press the [MUTING] buttons on the
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Enjoying Audio Sources—Continued MODE BASS TREBLE SLEEP BALANCE DIMMER Setting the Display Brightness Using the Tone and Balance Controls You can adjust the brightness of the display. This section explains the following functions that can be used with any input source. Press the remote controller’s [DIMMER] button Adjusting the Bass repeatedly to select: dim, dimmer, or normal brightness. The BASS control adjusts bass sounds. You can also use the receiver’s [DIMMER] button (not Turn it up t
