Onkyo TX-SR504/B, TX-SR504E, TX-SR8450 Listening to the Radio, Listening to AM/FM stations

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Listening to the Radio

Listening to AM/FM stations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNING

PRESET

 

 

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDBY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

MULTI CH

 

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

 

TAPE

TUNER

C D

RETURN

SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO 3 INPUT

 

PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

L AUDIO

R

SPEAKERS

 

TONE

 

STEREO

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY

DIGITAL

DIMMER MEMORY

TUNING

 

 

 

A

B

 

 

INPUT

MODE

 

 

 

TUNING MODE

With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations.

1

TUNER

Use the [TUNER] input selector

button to select AM or FM.

In this example, FM has been selected.

Band Frequency

(Actual display depends on country.)

AM Frequency Step Setup

(not North America and Europe)

You must specify the AM frequency step used in your area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.

1

Press the [SETUP] button, use the Up

 

 

and Down [ ]/[

] buttons to select “0.

 

Hardware Setup,” and then press

 

[ENTER].

 

 

 

2

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons

 

to select “AM Freq,” and then use the

 

Left and Right [

]/[ ] buttons to

 

select:

 

10 kHz: Select if 10 kHz steps are used in your area.

9 kHz: Select if 9 kHz steps are used in your area.

3

Press the [SETUP] button.

 

 

Setup closes.

Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations

Auto Tuning Mode

1 TUNINGMODE

Press the [TUNING MODE] button

 

so that the AUTO indicator

appears on the display.

2

Press the TUNING Up or Down

 

TUNING PRESET

[ ]/[ ] button.

 

Searching stops when a station is

 

found.

Manual Tuning Mode

1

TUNINGMODE

Press the [TUNING MODE] button

so that the AUTO indicator disap-

 

 

pears from the display.

2

 

Press and hold the TUNING Up or

 

 

 

TUNING PRESET

Down [ ]/[ ] button.

 

 

The frequency stops changing when

 

 

you release the button.

 

 

Press the buttons repeatedly to change

 

 

the frequency one step at a time.

The American model changes FM frequency in 0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. For other models it’s

0.05MHz steps for FM and 9 kHz (or 10 kHz) steps for

AM.

When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator also appears.

TUNED AUTO

FM STEREO

Tuning into Weak FM Stereo Stations

If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.

Note:

• You can also use the remote controller’s Up and Down []/[ ] buttons to tune the radio.

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Contents TX-SR504 TX-SR504E TX-SR8450 Important Safety Instructions AvisHandling Notes PrecautionsPower FCC Information for UserMake sure you have the following accessories Supplied AccessoriesPrecautions Speaker cable labelsFeatures Speaker Set a Main Room Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Sets a and B Speaker Set B Sub RoomContents Getting to Know the AV Receiver Front PanelGetting to Know the AV Receiver DisplayRear Panel Aiming the Remote Controller Remote ControllerInstalling the Batteries RECEIVER/TAPE Mode Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller Buttons used when the Tuner input is selected Listening Mode buttonsRemote Mode buttons Buttons used when the Tape input is selectedDVD Mode DISC/ALBUM +/- button CD/MD/CDR/HDD ModeTo select the input source, press Arrow / and Enter buttonsRead the following before connecting your speakers Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Speaker ConfigurationConnecting a Powered Subwoofer Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting Speaker Set a Connecting Speaker Set BConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown American ModelConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterOptical Digital Jacks Connecting Your ComponentsAbout AV Connections AV Connection Color CodingWhich Connections Should I Use? Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Video Connection FormatsAudio Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorVideo Connection HintConnecting a DVD player Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input DVD recorder Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for PlaybackVCR Make the video connection a Make the audio connection a Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for RecordingConnecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Camcorder or consoleSatellite, cable, set-top box, etc CD in L/R Connecting a CD Player or TurntableCD Player or Turntable MM with Built-in Phono Preamp Step Digital in OpticalConnecting an HDD-compatible Component Receiver’s Video 2 in L/R jacks and Video 2 in S JacksConnecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Connecting the Power Cord of Another ComponentAuto Power On/Standby Connecting Onkyo ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Remote ControlSmooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps Turning On the AV ReceiverTurning On and Standby Have you connected a component to a digital audio input?Changing the Input Display First Time SetupAssigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources First Time Setup Minimum Speaker Impedance Setup not North American modelUse the Down button to Press the Setup buttonTesting the Speakers Left and Right / but- tons to select 2ch or 1chBasic AV Receiver Operation Select a suitable listening mode and enjoyPlaying Your AV Components Start playback on the source componentDisplaying Source Information Using the Multichannel DVD InputPlaying Your AV Components Listening to AM/FM stations Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to the Radio Presetting AM/FM Stations and XM Channels Listening to the RadioRDS Program Types PTY Using RDS European Models OnlyWhat is RDS? Listening to Traffic News TP Displaying Radio Text RTFinding Stations by Type PTY Selecting XM Satellite Radio Connecting the XM Passport SystemListening to XM Satellite Radio North American Models Only Press the Tuner input selectorSigning Up for XM Satellite Radio Selecting XM Radio ChannelsDisplaying XM Radio Information On the AV receiver, press XM Radio MessagesPositioning the XM Passport System Buttons to select 5. ANT AimCommon Functions Adjusting the Bass and TrebleSetting the Display Brightness Muting the AV ReceiverUsing Headphones Using the Sleep TimerAdjusting Speaker Levels Common FunctionsSelecting Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Selecting on the AV ReceiverUsing the Listening Modes DVDAbout the Listening Modes DTSUse this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHS Onkyo Original DSP ModesUsing the Audio Adjust Settings Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital onlyUsing the CinemaFILTER DTS Neo6 Music Mode Setting Input Channel SettingsPlii and PLIIx Music Mode Settings Dolby Digital EX Input Signal SettingRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source Crossover Frequency Advanced SetupAdvanced Speaker Settings Double BassSpeaker Levels Advanced SetupSpeaker Distance Digital Input Signal Formats Input Selector Mode buttonCorrecting Sound and Picture Sync Entering Remote Control Codes Controlling Other ComponentsResetting the Remote Controller Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected viaResetting Remote Mode Buttons Controlling Other ComponentsCH + ON/STANDBY, TVTV VOL Audio TroubleshootingPower Tuner TroubleshootingVideo Others Remote ControllerRecording Video Attenuation Setting Press the Setup button when you’ve finishedVideo ATT0 default Video ATT2 Gain is reduced by 2 dBVideo Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Tuner SectionMemo Onkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo U.S.A. 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