Onkyo TX-NR787 User manual

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AV RECEIVER
Instruction Manual
TX-NR787
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Table of contents
Connections
- Connecting Speakers
Playback
Setup
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Supplementary Information
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What’s in the box 5
Part Names 6
Front Panel 6
Display 8
Rear Panel 9
Remote Controller 11
Connections
Connecting speakers 13
Speaker Installation 14
Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings 32
Speaker combinations 45
Connecting the TV 46
To ARC TV 47
To Non-ARC TV 48
Connecting Playback Devices 49
Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack
Mounted 49
Connecting an AV Component without HDMI Jack
Mounted 50
Connecting an Audio Component 51
Connecting a Video Camera, etc. 52
Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room
(Multi-zone Connection) 53
Connecting a Pre-main Amplier (ZONE 2) 53
Connecting Antennas 54
Network Connection 55
Connecting External Control Devices 56
IR IN port 56
12V TRIGGER OUT jack 57
Connecting the Power Cord 58
Playback
AV Component Playback 60
Basic Operations 60
BLUETOOTH®Playback 61
Basic Operations 61
Internet Radio 62
Playing Back 62
Spotify 64
Playing Back 64
AirPlay®65
Basic Operations 65
DTS Play-Fi®66
Playing Back 66
FlareConnectTM 67
Playing Back 67

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USB Storage Device 68
Basic Operations 68
Device and Supported Format 70
Playing back les on a PC and NAS (Music Server) 71
Windows Media®Player settings 71
Playing Back 72
Supported Audio Formats 75
Play Queue 76
Initial Setup 76
Adding Play Queue Information 76
Sort and Delete 77
Playing Back 77
Listening To the AM/FM Radio 78
Tuning into a Radio Station 78
Presetting a Radio Station 80
Multi-zone 82
Switch remote control mode (ZONE 2) 82
Switch remote control mode (ZONE 3) 83
Playing Back 84
Convenience functions 85
Adjusting the tone 85
Listening Mode 86
Selecting a Listening mode 86
Listening Mode E󰀨ects 88
Selectable listening modes 93
Setup
Setup Menu 106
Menu list 106
Menu operations 108
1. Input/Output Assign 109
2. Speaker 113
3. Audio Adjust 119
4. Source 120
5. Hardware 122
6. Multi Zone 127
7. Miscellaneous 128
Quick Menu 129
Menu operations 129
Web Setup 131
Menu operations 131
Firmware Update 132
Updating Function on This Unit 132
Updating the Firmware via Network 133
Updating via USB 135
Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard 137

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Operations 137
Troubleshooting
When the unit is operating erratically 141
Troubleshooting 142
Appendix
About HDMI 151
General Specications 153

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What’s in the box
1. Main unit (1)
2. Remote controller (RC-911R) (1), Batteries (AAA/R03) (2)
3. Speaker setup microphone (1)
• Used during Initial Setup.
4. Indoor FM antenna (1)
5. AM loop antenna (1)
6. Power cord (1)
• Quick Start Guide (1)
* This document is an online instruction manual. It is not included as an
accessory.
• Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω.
• The power cord must be connected only after all other connections are
completed.
• We will not accept any responsibility for damage arising from the connection
with equipment manufactured by other companies.
• Network services and content that can be used may no longer be available
if new functions are added by updating rmware or the service providers
terminate their services. Also, available services may di󰀨er depending on your
area.
• Details on the rmware update will be posted on our website and through
other means at a later date.
• Specications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.
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1. ON/STANDBY button
2. MUSIC OPTIMIZER button/indicator: Turns on/o󰀨 the MUSIC OPTIMIZER
function that improves the quality of the compressed audio.
3. HYBRID STANDBY indicator: Lights if the unit enters standby mode when the
functions such as HDMI Standby Through and Network Standby that work in
standby are enabled.
4. Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller.
• The reception range of the remote controller is within a distance of approx.
16´/5 m, and an angle of 20° in vertical direction and 30° to right and left.
5. ZONE 2/ZONE 3 button: Controls the multi-zone function. ( p84)
6. DIMMER button: Switches the brightness of the display with three levels. It
cannot be turned o󰀨 completely.
7. Display ( p8)
8. SETUP button: You can display advanced setting items on the TV and the
display to have a more enjoyable experience with this unit. ( p106)
9. Cursor buttons ( / / / ) and ENTER button: Select an item with the
cursors, and press ENTER to conrm your selection. When using TUNER, use
them to tune in to stations. ( p78)
10. RETURN button: Returns the display to the previous state while setting.
11. MASTER VOLUME
12. Press the LISTENING MODE button (above) to select a category from "Movie/
TV", "Music" and "Game", and then turn the LISTENING MODE dial (below) to
change the listening mode. ( p86)
13. You can adjust the sound quality of the speakers. Press the TONE button
(above) to select an item to adjust from "Bass" and "Treble", and turn the
TONE dial (below) to adjust. ( p85)
14. PHONES jack: Connect headphones with a standard plug (ø1/4"/6.3 mm).
15. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played.
16. SETUP MIC jack: Connect the supplied speaker setup microphone. ( p138)
17. AUX INPUT AUDIO/HDMI jack: Connect a video camera, etc. using a stereo
mini plug cable (ø1/8″/3.5 mm) or HDMI cable. ( p52)

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1. Speaker/Channel display: Displays the output channel that corresponds to the
selected listening mode.
2. Lights in the following conditions.
: Headphones are connected.
Z2/Z3: ZONE 2/ZONE 3 is on.
: Connected by BLUETOOTH.
: Connected by Wi-Fi.
NET: Lights when connected to the network with the "NET" input selector. It
will blink if incorrectly connected to the network.
USB: Lights when the "NET" input selector is selected, a USB device is
connected and the USB input is selected. It will blink if the USB device is not
properly connected.
HDMI: HDMI signals are input and the HDMI input is selected.
DIGITAL: Digital signals are input and the digital input is selected.
3. Lights according to the type of input digital audio signal and the listening
mode.
4. Lights in the following conditions.
TUNED: Receiving AM/FM radio.
FM ST: Receiving FM stereo.
SLEEP: Sleep timer is set. ( p125)
AUTO STBY: Auto Standby is set. ( p126)
5. Blinks when muting is on.
6. Displays various information of the input signals.
• "DialogNorm: X dB" ("X" is a numerical value) may be displayed when a
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD source is played. For
example, if "DialogNorm: +4 dB" is displayed, the source being played is
recorded with 4 dB plus the THX standard level. If you play it with the THX
standard level, lower the volume by 4 dB.
7. This may light when operating with the "NET" input selector.

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1. DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks: Input TV or AV component digital audio
signals with a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable.
2. TUNER AM/FM terminal: Connect the supplied antennas.
3. COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks: Input AV component video signals with a
component video cable. (Compatible only with 480i or 576i resolution.)
4. Wireless antenna: Used for Wi-Fi connection or when using a BLUETOOTH-
enabled device. Adjust the angles according to the connection status.
5. USB port: Connect a USB storage device to play music les. ( p68) You
can also supply power (5 V/1 A) to USB devices with a USB cable.
6. ETHERNET port: Connect to the network with a LAN cable.
7. VIDEO IN jacks: Input AV component video signals with an analog video cable.
8. RS-232C port: Connect a home control system equipped with an RS-232C
port. For adopting a home control system, contact the specialized stores.
9. HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI
cable connected to a monitor such as a TV or projector.
10. HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable
connected to an AV component.
11. AC INLET: Connect the supplied power cord.
12. GND terminal: Connect the ground wire of the turntable.
13. 12V TRIGGER OUT jack: Connect a device equipped with a 12V trigger input
jack to enable power link operation between the device and this unit.
(p57)
14. AUDIO IN jacks: Input TV or AV component audio signals with an analog audio
cable.
15. IR IN port: Connect a remote control receiver unit.( p56)
16. SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with speaker cables. (Compatible
with banana plugs)
17. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks: Connect a powered subwoofer with a
subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same
signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack.
18. ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with an analog audio cable
connected to a pre-main amplier in a separate room (ZONE 2).