Onkyo TX-SR504E, TX-SR8450, TX-SR504/B instruction manual Getting to Know the AV Receiver, Display

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JTONE, [–], and [+] buttons (46)

Used to adjust the bass and treble.

KSTEREO button (48)

Selects the Stereo listening mode.

L LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons (48)

Select the listening modes.

MDISPLAY button (37)

Displays various information about the currently selected input source.

NDIGITAL INPUT button (33, 57)

Used to assign the digital inputs and to specify the format of digital input signals.

ODIMMER or RT/PTY/TP button (41, 46)

Adjusts 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 40.

PMEMORY button (39)

Used when storing or deleting radio presets.

QTUNING MODE button (38)

Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM and FM radio.

RRETURN button

Selects the previously displayed setup menu.

SSETUP button

Used to access the setup menus.

TVIDEO 3 INPUT (26, 54)

Used to connect a camcorder, games console, and so on. There are jacks for composite video and analog audio.

UPURE AUDIO button and indicator (48)

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

Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indica- tor lights up when this mode is selected.

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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

1A and B speaker indicators (6, 36)

Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indi- cator B lights up when speaker set B is on.

2MUTING indicator (46)

Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.

3Listening mode and format indicators (50)

Show the selected listening mode and the format of digital audio signals.

4Radio indicators

TUNED (38): Lights up when tuned to a radio sta- tion.

AUTO (38): For AM and FM radio, lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when Man- ual Tuning mode is selected.

RDS (European models only) (40): Lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System).

XM (North American models only) (42):

Lights up when XM radio is selected.

MEMORY (39): Lights up when presetting radio stations.

FM STEREO (38): Lights up when tuned to a ste- reo FM station.

5SLEEP indicator (47)

Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

6Message area

Displays various information about the selected input source.

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Contents TX-SR504 TX-SR504E TX-SR8450 Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsHandling Notes FCC Information for UserPrecautions Supplied AccessoriesMake sure you have the following accessories Speaker cable labelsFeatures Speaker Sets a and B Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Set a Main Room Speaker Set B Sub 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 Remote Mode buttons Listening Mode buttonsButtons used when the Tuner input is selected Buttons used when the Tape input is selectedDVD Mode To select the input source, press CD/MD/CDR/HDD ModeDISC/ALBUM +/- button Arrow / and Enter buttonsSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting Your SpeakersRead the following before connecting your speakers Speaker ConfigurationConnecting Speaker Set a Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting a Powered Subwoofer Connecting Speaker Set BConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown American ModelConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterAbout AV Connections Connecting Your ComponentsOptical Digital Jacks AV Connection Color CodingConnecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Connecting Your ComponentsWhich Connections Should I Use? Video Connection FormatsVideo Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorAudio Connection HintConnecting a DVD player Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback VCRDVD recorder Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for RecordingMake the video connection a Make the audio connection a Camcorder or consoleSatellite, cable, set-top box, etc CD Player or Turntable MM with Built-in Phono Preamp Step Connecting a CD Player or TurntableCD in L/R Digital in OpticalReceiver’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 RecorderConnecting the Power Cord Connecting Onkyo ComponentsAuto Power On/Standby Remote ControlTurning On and Standby Turning On the AV ReceiverSmooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps Have you connected a component to a digital audio input?First Time Setup Assigning Digital Inputs to Input SourcesChanging the Input Display Minimum Speaker Impedance Setup not North American model First Time SetupTesting the Speakers Press the Setup buttonUse the Down button to Left and Right / but- tons to select 2ch or 1chPlaying Your AV Components Select a suitable listening mode and enjoyBasic AV Receiver Operation Start playback on the source componentUsing 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 Listening to XM Satellite Radio North American Models Only Connecting the XM Passport SystemSelecting XM Satellite Radio Press the Tuner input selectorSelecting XM Radio Channels Signing Up for XM Satellite RadioDisplaying XM Radio Information Positioning the XM Passport System XM Radio MessagesOn the AV receiver, press Buttons to select 5. ANT AimSetting the Display Brightness Adjusting the Bass and TrebleCommon Functions Muting the AV ReceiverAdjusting Speaker Levels Using the Sleep TimerUsing Headphones Common FunctionsSelecting with the Remote Controller Using the Listening ModesSelecting Listening Modes Selecting on the AV ReceiverDVD 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 Plii and PLIIx Music Mode Settings Input Channel SettingsDTS Neo6 Music Mode Setting Dolby Digital EX Input Signal SettingRecording Recording the Input SourceRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources Advanced Speaker Settings Advanced SetupCrossover Frequency Double BassAdvanced Setup Speaker DistanceSpeaker Levels Digital Input Signal Formats Mode button Correcting Sound and Picture SyncInput Selector Controlling Other Components Entering Remote Control CodesResetting Remote Mode Buttons Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected viaResetting the Remote Controller Controlling Other ComponentsON/STANDBY, TV TV VOLCH + Troubleshooting PowerAudio Troubleshooting VideoTuner Remote Controller RecordingOthers Video ATT0 default Setting Press the Setup button when you’ve finishedVideo Attenuation Video ATT2 Gain is reduced by 2 dBAmplifier Section SpecificationsVideo Section Tuner SectionMemo Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo U.S.A. 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