Operation Manual
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Operating Components not Reached by the Remote
Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT)
In order to use the remote controller to control the
TX-NR801/TX-NR801E from a remote location, you
will need to prepare a multi-room kit (sold sepa-
rately) such as one of those given below:
• Onkyo’s Multi-Room System kits (IR Remote
Controller Extension System)
• Multiroom A/V distribution and control system such
as those from Niles
®
and Xantech
®
If the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E is located inside a
cabinet or other enclosure where the infrared rays from
the remote controller cannot enter, then operation with
the remote controller will not be possible. In such a case,
it will be necessary to install a remote sensor at a
location outside of the cabinet that the infrared rays from
the controller can reach.
With this connection, select “Main” for the
Hardware Setup → Remote Setup → Position in the
Setup Menu (See page 31).
The IR IN input allows you to control the TX-NR801/
TX-NR801E from the remote zone (Zone 2) with the
remote controller even though the remote zone may be
on the other side of the building from the main zone. The
diagram below shows how to make the proper
connections for the remote zone.
With this connection, select “Zone 2” for the
Hardware Setup → Remote Setup → Position in the
Setup Menu (See page 31).
Make the connection as shown below. Do not plug in any
equipment to the power outlet until all the connections
are complete.
In this situation, you will need to use a commercially
available IR emitter. Connect the mini plug of the IR
emitter to the IR OUT terminal on the TX-NR801/
TX-NR801E and then place the IR emitter on the remote
sensor of the component or facing it. When the IR
emitter is connected, only the signal input to the IR IN
terminal is output to the IR OUT terminal. The signal
input from the remote sensor on the front of the
TX-NR801/TX-NR801E will not be output to the IR
OUT terminal.
If Remote Controller Signal Does not
Reach the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E
Remote Sensor
Connecting
block
IR Receiver
Remote controller
IR IN
TX-NR
801/
TX-NR
801E
In the
cabinet
: Signal flow
IR Receiver
Remote controller
Connecting
block
TX-NR801/
TX-NR801E
Main room Zone 2 room
: Signal flow
To IR IN
If Remote Controller Signal Does not
Reach Other Components
I
R
IN
OUT
TX-NR801/TX-NR801E
from connecting block
Mini plug cable
IR Receiver
Remote controller
Connecting
block
IR IN
IR OUT
IR Emitter
TX-NR801/
TX-NR801E
Other
component
: Signal flow
I
R
IN
OUT
: Signal flow
Other component
Emitter
Remote control
sensor
IR Emitter
Mini plug
TX-NR801/TX-NR801E