Onkyo TX-SR8450, TX-SR504E, TX-SR504/B instruction manual Contents

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Contents

Introduction

 

 

Important Safety Instructions

2

Precautions

3

Supplied Accessories

4

Features

5

Enjoying Home Theater

6

Speaker Sets A and B

6

Getting to Know the AV Receiver

8

Remote Controller

11

Connection

 

 

Connecting Your Speakers

16

Connecting Antennas

18

Connecting Your Components

20

About AV Connections

20

Connecting Audio and Video Signals

 

to the AV Receiver

21

Which Connections Should I Use?

21

TV or Projector

22

DVD player

23

VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback

25

VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording

26

Camcorder, Games Console,

 

or Other Device

26

Satellite, Cable, Set-top box,

 

or Other Video Source

..............................

27

CD Player or Turntable

28

HDD-compatible Component

29

Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc,

 

or DAT Recorder

30

Connecting the Power Cord of Another

 

Component

30

Connecting Onkyo

Components

31

Connecting the Power Cord

31

Turning On & First Time Setup

 

Turning On the AV Receiver

32

First Time Setup

33

Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources ....

33

Changing the Input Display

33

Minimum Speaker Impedance Setup

 

(not North American model)

34

Speaker Configuration

34

Basic Operation

 

Playing Your AV Components

36

Basic AV Receiver Operation

36

Using the Multichannel DVD Input

37

Displaying Source Information

37

Listening to the Radio

38

Listening to AM/FM stations

38

Presetting AM/FM Stations

 

and XM Channels

39

Listening to XM Satellite Radio®

 

(North American Models Only)

42

Common Functions

46

Setting the Display Brightness

46

Adjusting the Bass and Treble

46

Muting the AV Receiver

46

Using the Sleep Timer

47

Using Headphones

47

Adjusting Speaker Levels

47

Enjoying the Listening Modes

 

Using the Listening Modes

48

Selecting Listening Modes

48

About the Listening Modes

50

Using the Late Night Function

52

Using the CinemaFILTER

52

Using the Audio Adjust Settings

52

Advanced Operation

 

Recording

54

Advanced Setup

55

Advanced Speaker Settings

55

Digital Input Signal Formats

57

Correcting Sound and Picture Sync

58

Controlling Other Components

59

Entering Remote Control Codes

59

Remote Control Codes for Onkyo

 

Components Connected via

60

Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons

60

Resetting the Remote Controller

60

Troubleshooting

62

If you can’t resolve an issue, try resetting the AV receiver by holding down the [VIDEO 1] button and pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button.

Specifications

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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 Installing the Batteries Remote ControllerAiming the Remote Controller Using the Remote Controller 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 VCR Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for PlaybackDVD 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 StepsAssigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources First Time SetupChanging 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 OperationPlaying Your AV Components Using the Multichannel DVD InputDisplaying Source Information Listening to the Radio Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to AM/FM stations Listening to the Radio Presetting AM/FM Stations and XM ChannelsWhat is RDS? Using RDS European Models OnlyRDS Program Types PTY Finding Stations by Type PTY Displaying Radio Text RTListening 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 CinemaFILTER Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital onlyUsing the Audio Adjust Settings Dolby Digital EX Input Signal Setting Input Channel SettingsPlii and PLIIx Music Mode Settings DTS Neo6 Music Mode SettingRecording the Input Source RecordingRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources Double Bass Advanced SetupAdvanced Speaker Settings Crossover FrequencySpeaker Distance Advanced SetupSpeaker Levels Digital Input Signal Formats Correcting Sound and Picture Sync Mode buttonInput Selector Controlling Other Components Entering Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected viaResetting Remote Mode Buttons Resetting the Remote ControllerTV VOL ON/STANDBY, TVCH + Power TroubleshootingAudio Video TroubleshootingTuner Recording Remote ControllerOthers 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-QPVR DBS/PVR CombinationTV/VCR Combination Satellite Receiver CABLE/SAT CodesCable Converter Cable/PVR CombinationUEC HTSQNS TPS3 4 4 1 8 8 a

TX-SR504/B, TX-SR8450, TX-SR504E specifications

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