Onkyo TX-SR504E, TX-SR8450, TX-SR504/B instruction manual Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc

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Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source

Hint!

With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches the video source ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection.

You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose an audio connection that matches the video source ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection.

With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the video source and listen via speaker set B.

To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (For recording, use and , or and .)

Connection

AV receiver

Signal flow

Video source

Picture quality

 

A

 

COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN

Component video output

Best

 

 

 

VIDEO 2 IN S

S-Video output

Better

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

VIDEO 2 IN V

Composite video output

Standard

 

 

 

VIDEO 2 IN L/R

Analog audio L/R output

 

 

a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

 

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL

Digital coaxial output

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2

Digital optical output

 

 

c

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

c

A

XM

COMPONENT VIDEO

DIGITAL IN

VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 IN DVD IN

OUT

COA

 

 

Y

XIAL

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

 

 

 

1

 

 

PB

 

 

 

2

 

 

PR

3

IN

OUT

IN

 

L

 

L

REMOTE

 

 

 

CONTROL

R

 

R

 

 

 

CD

 

TAPE

ANTENNA

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND

FRONT

AM

 

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS A

 

FM 75

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVDCMONITOROUT

 

 

V

 

 

R

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRON

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

SPEAKE

IN

 

IN

FRONTBSURROUND CENTER

PRE OUT

OUT

SURR BACK

L

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

WOOFER

 

 

 

 

 

R

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

a

 

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

R

 

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Y

PB

PR

AUDIO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

Connect one or the other

Connection b must be assigned (see page 33)

Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.

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Contents TX-SR504 TX-SR504E TX-SR8450 Avis Important Safety InstructionsFCC Information for User PrecautionsPower Handling NotesSpeaker cable labels Supplied AccessoriesPrecautions Make sure you have the following accessoriesFeatures Speaker Set B Sub Room Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Sets a and B Speaker Set a Main RoomContents Front Panel Getting to Know the AV ReceiverDisplay Getting to Know the AV ReceiverRear Panel Remote Controller Installing the BatteriesAiming the Remote Controller Remote Controller Using the Remote ControllerRECEIVER/TAPE Mode Buttons used when the Tape input is selected Listening Mode buttonsRemote Mode buttons Buttons used when the Tuner input is selectedDVD Mode Arrow / and Enter buttons CD/MD/CDR/HDD ModeTo select the input source, press DISC/ALBUM +/- buttonSpeaker Configuration Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Read the following before connecting your speakersConnecting Speaker Set B Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting Speaker Set a Connecting a Powered SubwooferAttach the FM antenna, as shown American Model Connecting AntennasConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting the AM Loop AntennaUsing a TV/FM Antenna Splitter Connecting AntennasConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM AntennaAV Connection Color Coding Connecting Your ComponentsAbout AV Connections Optical Digital JacksVideo Connection Formats Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Which Connections Should I Use?Hint Connecting a TV or ProjectorVideo Connection Audio ConnectionConnecting a DVD player Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback VCRDVD recorder Camcorder or console Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for RecordingConnecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Make the video connection a Make the audio connection aSatellite, cable, set-top box, etc Digital in Optical Connecting a CD Player or TurntableCD Player or Turntable MM with Built-in Phono Preamp Step CD in L/RReceiver’s Video 2 in L/R jacks and Video 2 in S Jacks Connecting an HDD-compatible ComponentConnecting the Power Cord of Another Component Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderRemote Control Connecting Onkyo ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Auto Power On/StandbyHave you connected a component to a digital audio input? Turning On the AV ReceiverTurning On and Standby Smooth Operation in a Few Easy StepsFirst Time Setup Assigning Digital Inputs to Input SourcesChanging the Input Display Minimum Speaker Impedance Setup not North American model First Time SetupLeft and Right / but- tons to select 2ch or 1ch Press the Setup buttonTesting the Speakers Use the Down button toStart playback on the source component Select a suitable listening mode and enjoyPlaying Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver OperationUsing the Multichannel DVD Input Playing Your AV ComponentsDisplaying Source Information Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations Listening to the RadioListening to AM/FM stations Listening to the Radio Presetting AM/FM Stations and XM ChannelsUsing RDS European Models Only What is RDS?RDS Program Types PTY Displaying Radio Text RT Finding Stations by Type PTYListening to Traffic News TP Press the Tuner input selector Connecting the XM Passport SystemListening to XM Satellite Radio North American Models Only Selecting XM Satellite RadioSelecting XM Radio Channels Signing Up for XM Satellite RadioDisplaying XM Radio Information Buttons to select 5. ANT Aim XM Radio MessagesPositioning the XM Passport System On the AV receiver, pressMuting the AV Receiver Adjusting the Bass and TrebleSetting the Display Brightness Common FunctionsCommon Functions Using the Sleep TimerAdjusting Speaker Levels Using HeadphonesSelecting on the AV Receiver Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Selecting Listening ModesDVD Using the Listening ModesDTS About the Listening ModesOnkyo Original DSP Modes Use this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHSUsing the Late Night Function Dolby Digital only Using the CinemaFILTERUsing the Audio Adjust Settings Dolby Digital EX Input Signal Setting Input Channel SettingsPlii and PLIIx Music Mode Settings DTS Neo6 Music Mode SettingRecording Recording the Input SourceRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources Double Bass Advanced SetupAdvanced Speaker Settings Crossover FrequencyAdvanced Setup Speaker DistanceSpeaker Levels Digital Input Signal Formats Mode button Correcting Sound and Picture SyncInput Selector Controlling Other Components Entering Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected viaResetting Remote Mode Buttons Resetting the Remote ControllerON/STANDBY, TV TV VOLCH + Troubleshooting PowerAudio Troubleshooting VideoTuner Remote Controller RecordingOthers Video ATT2 Gain is reduced by 2 dB Setting Press the Setup button when you’ve finishedVideo ATT0 default Video AttenuationTuner Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Video SectionMemo Onkyo China Limited Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo Europe UK OfficeDISPLAY-Taste 3 Sekunden lang betätigen Manteniendo pulsado el botón Remote ModeMode intryckt och tryck samtidigt in knappen Halten Sie die änderungsbedürftige RemoteTV/DVD Combination DVD CodesHDD Player CD/MD/CDR/HDD Codes CDCD Recorder MD RecorderTV Codes ICE GECGPM HCMSEG NEINTC SBRTVS TMKMEI VCR CodesABS HI-QDBS/PVR Combination PVRTV/VCR Combination Satellite Receiver CABLE/SAT CodesCable Converter Cable/PVR CombinationUEC HTSQNS TPS3 4 4 1 8 8 a

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