Onkyo TX-SR503E, TX-SR503, TX-SR8350 User Manual

AV Receiver

TX-SR503

Contents

Introduction ..................................... 2

Connection .................................... 15

TX-SR503E TX-SR8350

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual for future reference.

Turning On & First Time Setup..... 30

Basic Operation

Playing your AV components ....... 34

Using the Tuner............................ 36

Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 42

Advanced Operation..................... 46

Troubleshooting ............................ 55

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS

OUVRIR

15. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the apparatus,

C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

water,

D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualiﬁed technician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,

E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in

any way, and

F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in

performance this indicates a need for service.

16. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a ﬁre or electric shock. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus. Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit.

17. Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.

18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, creating a ﬂue-like gap for warm air to escape.

Precautions

1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder.

2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not userserviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer.

3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the ﬁnish or remove the panel lettering.

4. Power WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

Some models have a voltage selector switch for compatibility with power systems around the world. Before you plug in such a model, make sure that the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your area.

Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY does not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer.

6. Handling Notes

• If you need to transport this unit, use the original

packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it.

• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit

for a long time, because they may leave marks on the case.

• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm

after prolonged use. This is normal.

• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may

not work properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it occasionally.

Memory Backup

The AV receiver uses a battery-less memory backup system in order to retain radio presets and other settings when it’s unplugged or in the case of a power failure. Although no batteries are required, the AV receiver must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system. Once it has been charged, the AV receiver will retain the settings for several weeks, although this depends on the environment and will be shorter in humid climates.

For British models

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualiﬁed service personnel.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IMPORTANT

The plug is ﬁtted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, cut if off and ﬁt a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse in the plug.

For European Models

Declaration of Conformity

We,

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.

GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

I. MORI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Precautions—Continued

Supplied Accessories

For U.S. models

FCC Information for User

CAUTION:

The user changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6)

Indoor FM antenna

AM loop antenna

Power-plug adapter

Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver’s power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.)

For Canadian Models

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Modèle canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE

LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. Sur les modèles dont la ﬁche est polarisée:

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-

TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

Left

Front

Right

Surround

SP-B/Zone 2

Front

Left

Front

Right

SP-B/Zone 2

Left

SP-B/Zone 2

Right

Surround

Front

Left

Front

Right

SP-B/Zone 2

Left

SP-B/Zone 2

Right

Speaker Cable

Left

Right

Surround

Right

Left

Surround

Right

Surround

Left

Right

Center

Zone 2

Surround Back

Zone 2

Right

Zone 2

Left

Center

Zone 2

Right

Zone 2

Left

Surround Back

Right

Surround Back

Left

Center

Surround Back

Right

Surround Back

Left

Speaker cable labels

* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the

product name indicates the color. Speciﬁcations and operation are the same regardless of color.

Features

Amp

• 7-channel ampliﬁer

• 75 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 Ω, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion

• WRAT (Wide Range Ampliﬁer Technology)

• Optimum gain volume circuitry

Processing

• Dolby1 Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIx

• DTS, DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete, DTS Neo:6, and DTS 96/24 processing

• Cinema Filter function

• Linear PCM 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converters on all channels

• Pure Audio listening mode (not North American model)

• Powerful and highly accurate 32-bit DSP Processing

Audio/Video

• Adjustable crossover (60, 80, 100, 120, 150 Hz)

• HDTV-capable component video (3 inputs, 1 output)

• 3 S-Video inputs, 2 outputs

• 4 assignable digital inputs (3 optical, 1 coaxial)

• Subwoofer pre out

• Color-coded multichannel input for use with Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio

• A/B speaker drive

• Color-coded speaker terminal posts

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions.................2

Precautions .............................................. 3

Supplied Accessories ............................. 4

Features....................................................5

Front & Rear Panels ................................ 6

Before Using the AV receiver................... 9

Remote Controller ................................. 10

Connection

Connecting Your Speakers...................15

Connecting Antenna .............................18

Connecting the AV receiver ................... 20

Turning On & First Time Setup

Turning On ............................................. 30

First Time Setup ....................................31

Basic Operation

Playing Your AV Components..............34

Using the Tuner ..................................... 36

Common Functions...............................40

Enjoying the Listening Modes

Using the Listening Modes...................42

FM/AM Tuner

• 30 FM/AM presets

• FM/AM auto tuning

• RDS (Radio Data System) (Europe only)

Remote Controller

• Preprogrammed for use with other AV components

1. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

2. “DTS,” “DTS 96/24,” “DTS-ES,” and “Neo:6” are trade-

marks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Advanced Operation

Adjusting the Listening Modes ............ 46

Recording............................................... 48

Advanced Setup ....................................49

Controlling Other Components............52

Troubleshooting .................................... 55

Speciﬁcation.......................................... 58

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

North American Model

STANDBY/ON

A SPEAKERS B

PHONES

Other Models

STANDBY/ON

3 4 5 7 8 9J K L M6

STANDBY

TONE

MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

STANDBY

TUNING / PRESET

ENTER

RETURN

STEREO

LISTENING MODE

VCR

DISPLAY

DIGITAL INPUT

DIMMER MEMORY

TUNING MODE

CLEAR

VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

SETUP

MASTER VOLUME

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TQN O P R S

(European model only)

TUNING / PRESET

ENTER

MASTER VOLUME

A SPEAKERS B

PHONES

PURE AUDIO

MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

TONE

STEREO

VCR

LISTENING MODE

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

A STANDBY/ON button (30)

This button is used to set the AV receiver to On or Standby.

B STANDBY indicator (30)

This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in Standby mode, and it ﬂashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.

C Remote-control sensor (9)

This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller.

D STEREO button (42)

This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode.

E LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons (42)

These buttons are used to select the listening modes.

DISPLAY

DIGITAL INPUT

RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

TUNING MODE

CLEAR

RETURN

F Display

See “Display” on page 7.

G DISPLAY button (35)

This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source.

H DIGITAL INPUT button (31)

This button is used to assign the digital inputs and to specify the format of digital input signals.

I DIMMER or RT/PTY/TP button (39, 40)

This button is used to adjust the display brightness. On the European model, this is the RT/PTY/TP but-

ton, and it’s used with RDS (Radio Data System). See “Using RDS (European models only)” on page 38.

SETUP

VIDEO

VIDEO 3 INPUT

AUDIO

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

J MEMORY button (37)

This button is used when storing or deleting radio presets.

K TUNING MODE button (36)

This button is used to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode.

L Arrow/TUNING/PRESET & ENTER buttons

When the AM or FM input source is selected, the TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons are used to tune the tuner, and the PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons are used

to select radio presets (see page 37). When the setup menus are used, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The ENTER button is also used with the setup menus.

M MASTER VOLUME control (34)

This control is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX

N PHONES jack (41)

This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.

O SPEAKER A & B buttons (34)

These buttons are used to turn speaker sets A and B on or off.

P TONE, [–] & [+] buttons (40)

These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble.

Q Input selector buttons (34)

These buttons are used to select from the following input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TAPE, TUNER, or CD.

The [MULTI CH] button selects the DVD analog multichannel input.

R RETURN button

This button is used to return to the previously displayed setup menu.

S SETUP button

This button is used to access various settings.

T VIDEO 3 INPUT (25, 48)

This input can be used to connect a camcorder, games console, and so on. There are jacks for composite video and analog audio.

U PURE AUDIO button & indicator (42)

The North American model doesn’t have this button and indicator.

This button is used to select the Pure Audio listening mode. The indicator lights up when that mode is selected.

Display

2134

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

1 A & B speaker indicators (34)

Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on.

2 MUTING indicator (40)

This indicator ﬂashes when the AV receiver is muted.

3 Source/listening mode indicators (44)

These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and digital audio format.

4 Tuning indicators (36)

TUNED (36): This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is tuned to a radio station.

AUTO (36): This indicator lights up when Auto Tuning is selected and disappears when Manual Tuning is selected.

RDS (European model only) (38): This indicator lights up when the AV Receiver is tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System).

MEMORY (37): This indicator lights up when presetting radio stations.

FM STEREO (36): This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is tuned to a stereo FM station.

5 SLEEP indicator (41)

This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

6 Message area

This area of the display shows various information about the currently selected source.

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

Rear Panel

1 B 3 4 65 7

8 9 J K L M O

A DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2, 3 & COAXIAL

These optical and coaxial jacks can be used to connect a CD or DVD player and other components with digital audio outputs.

B COMPONENT VIDEO

A DVD player, TV, or other component that supports component video can be connected here.

C AM ANTENNA

These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.

D FM ANTENNA

This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.

E MONITOR OUT

The S-Video or composite video output should be connected to a video input on your TV or projector.

F FRONT SPEAKERS B

These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B.

G VOLTAGE SELECTOR (only some models)

This voltage selector provides compatibility with power systems around the world.

This (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the jack on another Onkyo compo-

nent. The AV receiver’s remote controller can then be used to control that component. To use , you

must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally.

Note:

can only be used with Onkyo components.

I CD IN

These analog inputs can be used to connect a CD player with analog outputs.

J TAPE IN/OUT

These analog inputs and outputs can be used to connect a cassette recorder, MiniDisc recorder, or other recorder with analog inputs and outputs.

K VIDEO 1 IN/OUT & VIDEO 2 IN

The VIDEO 1 S-Video, composite video, and audio inputs and outputs can be used to connect a VCR. The VIDEO 2 S-Video, composite video, and audio inputs can be used to connect another video source (e.g., cable TV, satellite TV, or a set-top box).

L DVD IN/MULTI CH INPUT

The FRONT, SURROUND, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER jacks can be used to connect a component with an analog multichannel audio output, such as a DVD player with a 5.1-channel analog output. The S-Video or composite video input should be connected to a video output on the DVD player.

M SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

A powered subwoofer can be connected here.

N FRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND

SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER & SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS

These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set A.

O AC OUTLET

This switched AC outlet can be used to supply power to another component. The connector type depends on the country in which you purchased your AV receiver.

See pages 15–29 for connection information.

Before Using the AV receiver

Setting the Voltage Selector (on some models)

Some models have a voltage selector switch for compatibility with power systems around the world. Before you plug in this model, make sure that the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your area. If it isn’t, use a small screwdriver to set it as appropriate. For example, if the voltage in your area is 120 volts, set the selector to “120V.” If it’s between 220 and 230 volts, set it to “220230V.”

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

120

220-230

Installing the Batteries

To open the battery compartment, press

the small hollow and slide open the cover.

Notes:

• The batteries should last for about six months, although this will vary with usage.

• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries.

• 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 possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

Using the Remote Controller

To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

Remote control sensor

AV receiver

STANDBY indicator

Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)

in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

Slide the cover shut.

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Notes:

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type ﬂuorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing.

• If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably.

• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote controller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries.

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing.

• The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle between it and the AV receiver’s remote control sensor.

Remote Controller

How to Use the Remote Controller

Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can be used to control up to seven different components. The remote controller has a speciﬁc operating mode for use with each type of component. Modes are selected by using the six REMOTE MODE buttons.

■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode

In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via .

■ DVD & CD/MD/CDR Modes

With these modes, you can control a DVD player and CD/MD/CDR player/recorder. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control Onkyo components or components made by other manufacturers (see page 52).

■ TV, VCR & SAT/CABLE Modes

With these modes, you can control a TV, VCR, and satellite/cable receiver. You must enter the appropriate remote control code ﬁrst (see page 52).

Use the REMOTE MODE buttons to select

a mode.

RECEIVER Mode

RECEIVER mode is used to control the AV receiver.

To set the remote controller to RECEIVER mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.

ON STANDBY

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

MULTI CH

789

10 11 12

--/---

DIMMER SLEEP

VOL

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

ENTER

REMOTE MODE

DVD

VCR

CDTAPE TUNER

SAT

CLR

CABLE

VOL

DISC

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

CDR

RECEIVER

Use the buttons supported by that mode

to control the component.

RECEIVER mode: see page 10

DVD mode: see page 12

CD/MD/CDR mode: see page 13

TAPE mode: see page 14

TV mode: see page 54

see page 14 for TV control buttons

VCR, SAT/CABLE mode: see page 54

Note:

Some of the remote controller operations described in this manual may not work as expected with other components.

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

LEVEL

DVDHDD

CINE FLTR

L NIGHT

607M

R S

Remote Controller—Continued

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

A STANDBY button (30)

This button is used to set the AV receiver to Standby.

B ON button (30)

This button is used to turn on the AV receiver.

C INPUT SELECTOR buttons (34)

These buttons are used to select the input sources.

D MULTI CH button (35)

This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input.

E DIMMER button (40)

This button is used to adjust the display brightness.

F CH +/– button (37)

This button is used to select radio presets.

G SP A/B button (34)

This button is used to turn speaker sets A and B on or off.

H Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] & ENTER buttons

These buttons are used to select and adjust settings.

I RETURN button

This button is used to return to the previous display when changing settings.

J LISTENING MODE buttons (42)

These buttons can be used to select listening modes regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode.

STEREO button

This button selects the Stereo listening mode.

SURROUND button

This button selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes.

[ ]/[ ] buttons

These buttons can be used to select any of the available listening modes.

K TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL- & LEVEL+

buttons (33)

These buttons are used to adjust the level of each speaker.

L DISPLAY button (35, 52)

This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source.

M REMOTE MODE buttons (10)

These buttons are used to select the remote controller modes. When you press a button on the remote controller, the REMOTE MODE button for the currently selected mode lights up.

N SLEEP button (41)

This button is used to set the Sleep function.

O VOL [ ]/[ ] button (34)

This button can be used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode.

P MUTING button (40)

This button is used to mute the AV receiver.

Q SETUP button

This button is used to access various settings.

R CINE FLTR button (46)

This button is used to set the CinemaFILTER function.

S L NIGHT button (46)

This button is used to set the Late Night function.

Remote Controller—Continued

DVD Mode

To set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the [DVD] REMOTE MODE button.

Before selecting DVD mode and starting playback, you should press the [RECEIVER] mode button followed by the [DVD] INPUT SELECTOR button to select the DVD player as the input source.

ON STANDBY

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

INPUT SELECTOR

123

1V2V3

456

MULTI CH

789

10 11 12

--/---

DIMMER SLEEP

VOL

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

ENTER

REMOTE MODE

DVD

VCR

CDTAPE TUNER

SAT

CLR

CABLE

VOL

DISC

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

CDR

DVD

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

I J

STEREO

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

LEVEL

L NIGHT

LEVEL

DVDHDD

CINE FLTR

O P

Q R

607M

A STANDBY button

This button sets the DVD player to Standby.

B ON button

This button is used to turn on the DVD player.

C Number buttons

These buttons are used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers and to enter times for locating speciﬁc points in time.

D DISC +/– button

This button selects discs on a DVD changer.

E TOP MENU button

This button is used to select a DVD’s top menu.

F Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] & ENTER buttons

These buttons are used to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.

G RETURN button

This button is used to exit the DVD player’s onscreen setup menu and to restart menu playback.

H Playback buttons

From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse, Fast Forward, Previous, and Next.

I SUBTITLE button

This button is used to select subtitles.

J AUDIO button

This button selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).

K DISPLAY button

This button is used to display information about the current disc, title, chapter, or track on the DVD player’s display, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.

L CLR button

This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers.

M MENU button

This button is used to display a DVD’s menu.

N SETUP button

This button is used to access the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.

O RANDOM button

This button is used with the random playback function.

P REPEAT button

This button is used to set the repeat playback functions.

Q HDD & DVD buttons

These buttons are used to select hard disk (HDD) or DVD playback on a DVD recorder with a built-in hard disk drive.

R PLAY MODE button

This button is used to select play modes on a component with selectable play modes.

Remote Controller—Continued

CD/MD/CDR Mode

By default, the AV receiver is conﬁgured to control an Onkyo CD player.

To set the remote controller to CD/MD/CDR mode, press the [CD] REMOTE MODE button.

Before selecting CD/MD/CDR mode and starting playback, you should press the [RECEIVER] mode button followed by the [CD] or [TAPE] INPUT SELECTOR button to select the CD player, MiniDisc, or CD recorder as the input source.

ON STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

789

10 11 12

--/---

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

TAPE/AMP

MULTI CH

DIMMER SLEEP

VOL

ENTER

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

DVD

CLR

DISC

DVD

CDR

VCR

CDTAPE TUNER

SAT

CABLE

VOL

MUTING

MD CD CDR

A STANDBY button

This button sets the CD player or MD/CD recorder to Standby.

B ON button

This button is used to set the CD player or MD/CD recorder to On or Standby.

C Number buttons

These buttons are used to enter track numbers and to enter times for locating speciﬁc points in time.

D DISC +/– button

This button selects discs on a CD changer.

E Playback buttons

From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse, Fast Forward, Previous and Next.

F DISPLAY button

This button is used to display information about the current disc or track on the CD player or MD/CD recorder’s display, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.

G CLR button

This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers.

H RANDOM button

This button is used with the random playback function.

I REPEAT button

This button is used to set the repeat playback functions.

J PLAY MODE button

This button is used to select play modes on a component with selectable play modes.

SETUPRETURN

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

LEVEL

DVDHDD

CINE FLTR

L NIGHT

607M

Remote Controller—Continued

TAPE Mode

TAPE mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the AV receiver via .

To set the remote controller to TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.

Before selecting TAPE mode and starting playback, you should press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button followed by the [TAPE] INPUT SELECTOR button to select your cassette recorder as the input source.

For twin cassette decks, only deck B can be controlled.

ON STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

789

MULTI CH

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

DVD

ENTER

CDTAPE TUNER

DVD

VCR

CDR

RECEIVER

TV Control Buttons

The remote controller has dedicated buttons for controlling a TV, which can be used regardless of which remote controller mode is currently selected. To use these buttons, you must ﬁrst program the [TV] mode button with the remote control code appropriate for the TV (see page 52).

B C

ON STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

789

10 11 12

--/---

INPUT

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A/ B

TAPE/AMP

MULTI CH

DIMMER SLEEP

VOL

ENTER

REMOTE MODE

DVD

RECEIVER

DVD

VCR

CDTAPE TUNER

SAT

CLR

CABLE

VOL

DISC

MUTING

CDR

You must enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 52)

SETUPRETURN

A B C

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

DISPLAY

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

RANDOM

LEVEL

L NIGHT

LEVEL

DVDHDD

CINE FLTR

A Play [ ] button

This button is used to start playback.

B Stop [ ] button

This button is used to stop playback.

C Reverse Play [ ] button

This button is used to start reverse playback.

D Rewind & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons

The Rewind [ ] button is used to start rewind. The FF [ ] button is used to start fast forward.

SETUPRETURN

A TV [ ]

This sets the TV to On or Standby.

B [TV INPUT]

This selects inputs on the TV.

C TV VOL [ ]/[ ]

This adjusts the TV’s volume.

Connecting Your Speakers

Enjoying Home Theater

You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B. Speaker set A should be installed in your main listening room and can be used with Dolby Digital and DTS surround

material. Each speaker must be positioned at a speciﬁc location in your listening room to get the best from surround sound material. The following illustration shows the best positions for your surround-sound speakers. When speaker set B is turned on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.

Speaker set B can be installed in another room. Speakers can be positioned in the standard position for stereo speakers or however you like. Speaker set B outputs only analog input signals.

Front left and right speakers

These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.

Surround back left and right speakers

These speakers further enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the

Center speaker

This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. In movies it’s used mainly for dialog. Position it close to your TV (preferably on top) facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.

listener. They are essential to enjoy certain listening modes (i.e., Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES). Position them behind the listener about 2– 3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Make sure that the listening position is within the range of the speaker.

Subwoofer

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of your listening room, and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the width of the wall, as shown.

1/3 wall length

Corner

Surround left and right speakers

These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equidistant from the listener.

Connecting Your Speakers—Continued

Speaker Conﬁguration

For the best surround-sound experience, you should connect seven speakers and a powered subwoofer.

The following table shows which channels you should use based on the number of speakers that you have.

Number of speakers: 234567

Front left ✓✓✓✓✓✓

Front right ✓✓✓✓✓✓

Center ✓ ✓✓✓

Surround left ✓✓✓✓

Surround right ✓✓✓✓

Surround back* ✓

Surround back left ✓

Surround back right ✓

*If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left (L) SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals.

No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass.

Before using the AV receiver, you must specify which speakers are connected and their sizes (see page 32).

To get the very best from your surround-sound system, you should also specify the distance between the listener and each individual speaker so that the sound from each speaker arrives at the listener’s ears at the same time (see page 50). In addition, you should set the level of each individual speaker to achieve an equal balance (see page 50.)

Attaching the Speaker Labels

The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of identiﬁcation. (The negative (–) speaker terminals are all black.)

Speaker terminal Color

Front left White

Front right Red

Center Green

Surround left Blue

Surround right Gray

Surround back left Brown

Surround back right Tan

The supplied speaker labels are also color-coded and you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in accordance with the above table. All you need to do then is to match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal.

Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

• American model only: You can connect speakers with an impedance of 6 ohms or higher. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the ampliﬁer at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may be activated.

• Other models: You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or more, but less than 6 ohms, be sure to set the Minimum Speaker Impedance to “4 ohms” (see page 32). If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the ampliﬁer at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may be activated.

• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections.

• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.

• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals to only negative (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.

• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided.

• Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.

Connecting Your Speakers—Continued

Connecting Speaker Set A

Strip 5/8" (15 mm) of insu-

lation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

Unscrew the terminal. Fully insert the bare wires.

Make sure that the bare wire is touching the inside of the pole. Screw the terminal tight.

5/8" (15 mm)

Connecting a Powered Subwoofer

Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to an input on your powered subwoofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external ampliﬁer, connect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to an input on the amp.

Note:

Make sure the cable is plugged all the way.

Connecting Speaker Set B

Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insu-

lation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

While pressing the lever, insert

the wire into the hole, and then release the lever.

Make sure that the terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.

Note:

When speaker set B is turned on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.

Speaker Set A

Front right

speaker

3/8" (10 mm)

Front left

speaker

The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals.

If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left (L) SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals.

LINE INPUT

Front right

speaker

Speaker Set B

Front left

speaker

Powered

subwoofer

Surround

back right

speaker

Surround

back left

speaker

Center

speaker

Surround

right

speaker

Surround

left

speaker

Connecting Antenna

This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.

The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner.

AM antenna push terminals FM antenna jack

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

■ American Model

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only.

Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting

the tabs into the base, as shown.

Connect both wires of the AM loop

antenna to the AM push terminals, as shown.

(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so they can be connected either way around).

Make sure that the wires are attached securely and that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.

Push Insert wire Release

■ Other Models

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

Use thumbtacks or something similar to

ﬁx the FM antenna into position.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when using thumbtacks.

Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 19).

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 19).

Connecting Antenna—Continued

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.

Notes:

• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft.

• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line of sight to your local FM transmitter.

• Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.

• For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment.

• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.

■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter

It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown.

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna

If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.

Outdoor antenna

Insulated antenna cable

AM loop antenna

Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside horizontally, but good results can sometimes be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.

Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.

TV/FM antenna splitter

To AV receiver To TV (or VCR)

Connecting Your Components

About AV Connections

• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components.

• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections.

Optical Digital Jacks

The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.

Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.

AV Cables & Jacks

Video

Cable Jack Description

Component video cable

S-Video cable

Composite video cable

AV Connection Color Coding

RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs.

Left (white)

Right (red)

(Yellow)

• Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions).

• To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (P picture quality. (Some TV manufacturers label their component video jacks slightly differently.)

S-Video separates the luminance and color signals

and provides better picture quality than composite video.

Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,

and other video equipment. Use only dedicated composite video cables.

Analog audio

Composite video

R, PB), providing the best

Left (white)

Right (red)

(Yellow)

Right!

Wrong!

Audio

Cable Jack Description

Optical digital audio cable

Coaxial digital audio cable

Analog audio cable (RCA)

Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)

Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs.

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). The audio quality is the same as for coaxial.

Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). The audio quality is the same as for optical.

This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most common connection format for analog audio and can be found on virtually all AV components.

This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is typically used to connect DVD players with a 5.1channel analog audio output. Several standard analog audio cables can be used instead of a multichannel cable.

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting Both Audio & Video

By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you can select both the audio and video simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on the AV receiver.

: Signal Flow

Video

Audio

TV, projector, etc.

DVD player, etc.

Audio

Speakers (see page 17 for connection information)

Which Connections Should I Use?

The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components. Use the following sections as a guide.

For video components, such as a DVD player, you must make two connections—one for audio, one for video.

Video Connection Formats

Video equipment can be connected to the AV receiver using one of the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, or component video, the latter offering the best picture quality.

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn’t convert between formats, so only outputs of the same format as the input will output the signal.

For example, if you connect your DVD player to the S-VIDEO DVD IN, a video signal will be output by the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT (for your TV) and the S-VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT (for your VCR), but not by any composite video or component video outputs.

Video Input/Output Diagram

DVD player,

etc.

Output

AV Receiver

OUT

Input

TV,

projector,

etc.

Composite

S-Video

Component

Audio Connection Formats

Audio equipment can be connected to the AV receiver using the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, and multichannel.

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn’t convert between formats.

For example, audio signals connected to an OPTICAL or COAXIAL digital input are not output by the analog TAPE OUT, so if you want to record from, for example, your CD player, in addition to connecting it to a digital input, you must also connect it to the analog CD IN.

Audio Input/Output Diagram for Recording

CD player,

etc.

Output

AV Receiver

OUT

Input

Cassette

recorder, etc.

Optical

Coaxial

Analog

Multichannel

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a TV or Projector

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a connection type ( , , or ) that matches the TV, and then make the connection.

A B C

COMPONENT VIDEO

TV, projector, etc.

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

Connection TX-SR503/503E/8350 Signal ﬂow TV Picture quality

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

MONITOR OUT S

MONITOR OUT V

⇒

Component video input Best

S-Video input Better

Composite video input Standard

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose a connection type ( , , or ) that matches the TV, and then make the connection.

Connect one or

the other

a b c

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 2

COAXIAL

OUT

TV, projector,

OPTICAL

OUT

• With the basic connection, you can listen to or record audio from the TV, and listen via speaker set B.

• To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes, use connection or . (Use and or and for recording.)

etc.

b c a b

AUDIO

OUT

Connection TX-SR503/503E/8350 Signal ﬂow TV

VIDEO 2 IN L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2

⇐

Analog audio L/R output

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

Hint!

If your TV has no audio outputs, connect your VCR to the AV receiver and use its tuner.

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a DVD player

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a connection type ( , , or

COMPONENT VIDEO

A B C

DVD IN

OUT

Connection TX-SR503/503E/8350 Signal ﬂow DVD player Picture quality

COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN

DVD IN S

DVD IN V

) that matches the DVD player, and then make the connection.

DVD

DVD player

⇐

S VIDEO OUT

Component video output Best

Composite video output Standard

DVD

VIDEO OUT

S-Video output Better

The TV must be connected to the AV receiver with the same type of connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose a connection type ( , , , or ) that matches your DVD player, and then make the connection.

Connect one

or the other

• With the basic connection, you can listen to or record audio from a DVD, and listen via speaker set B.

• To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes, use connection or . (Use and or and for recording.)

COAXIAL

OUT

a b c d

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

OUT

FRONT

DVD

AUDIO

OUT

DVD player

FRONT

c a b a c

SURROUND

DVD

SURR

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

• To enjoy DVD-Audio or SACD playback from a compatible DVD player with an analog multichannel output, use connection .

Connection TX-SR503/503E/8350 Signal ﬂow DVD player

DVD IN FRONT

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1

DVD IN FRONT, SURROUND,

CENTER, and SUBWOOFER

⇐

Analog audio L/R output

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

Analog multichannel output

• If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs, be sure to use the main left and right outputs for connection .

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