Onkyo TX-NR838, Basic Manual

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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 multi-
zone 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. See "2nd
Step : Source Connection" of "Step 2: Setting Up".
• To enjoy HDCP2.2 protected video, connect the player to
the IN3 jack and the TV to the HDMI OUT MAIN jack of
the unit. Your player and TV need to support HDCP2.2.
• To play 4K or 1080p video, use the high speed HDMI cable.
• It is possible to send video and audio of an MHL-enabled
mobile device by connecting the MHL-enabled mobile device
to the AUX INPUT HDMI/MHL jacks on the front panel.
Connecting Components without HDMI
If your AV component does not have HDMI jack, use an
available jack of your component for cable connection with
this unit. Just as the HDMI jacks, other jacks on this unit have
a preassigned input selector button on the front panel. See
the name of the input selector button shown with the jack
when connecting the device.
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 Audio signal connection
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Digital connection : Use a digital optical cable
(OPTICAL) or digital coaxial cable (COAXIAL) for
connection with a player.
Digital optical cable (OPTICAL)
¼ ¼ As the digital in optical jack of the unit has a
cover, push in the cable against the cover as it is
turned inside.
Digital coaxial cable (COAXIAL)
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Analog connection : Use an analog audio (RCA) cable
for connection with a player.
To enjoy multi-zone playback of audio of a CD player
or such other player without HDMI output jack, you
need to use the analog audio (RCA) cable to connect
the corresponding jacks of the player and this unit.
For details on the multi-zone function, see the section
6 "Using the multi-zone function" of "Step 3: Playing
Back".
Analog audio (RCA) cable
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Connection with turntable : If it uses an MM type
cartridge and does not have a built-in audio equalizer,
connect it to the
3
PHONO jack. If the connected
turntable has a built-in audio equalizer, connect it to the
2
TV/CD jack.
¼ ¼ If it uses an MC type cartridge, install an audio equalizer compatible
with MC type cartridge between the unit and the turntable by
connecting it to the
2
TV/CD jack. For details, refer to the turntable's
instruction manual.
¼ ¼
If the turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the GND terminal of
this unit. If connecting the ground wire increases noise, disconnect it.
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Video signal connection
The unit has a video upconversion function. For details, see
the section on the right.
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Use a component video cable to connect a TV
with component video input jacks and a player with
component video output jacks.
Component video cable
¼ ¼ Its transmitted video has higher quality than that
of composite video cable.
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Use a composite video cable to connect a TV with
composite video input jack or a player with composite
video output jack.
Composite video cable
Video signals input to the composite video input
jack or the COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks will be
upconverted to HDMI signals and then output from
the HDMI output jack. Note that it is not possible to
convert digital audio input signals to analog or vice
versa.
AV Receiver
¼ ¼ When you upconvert video signals input to the
COMPONENT VIDEO jacks and output them from the
HDMI OUT jack, set the output resolution of the player
to 480i/576i. If the input has 480p/576p or higher
resolution, a message prompting you to change the
resolution setting will appear. If your player does not
support 480i/576i output, use the composite video
jack.
¼ ¼ If multiple video signal inputs are put into one input
system, the output will be made in the order of HDMI,
component video, and composite video.