Instruction Manual
Contents
TX-SR502 TX-SR502E TX-SR8250
AV Receiver
Important Safety Instructions
AVIS
For British models
Precautions
Memory backup
For European Models
For U.S. models
Supplied Accessories
Precautions—Continued
For Canadian Models
Remote Controller
Features
Table of Contents
Processing
C 5 G H I J K L M N
Front & Rear Panels
Front Panel
T U V W
Front & Rear Panels-Continued
Display
Front & Rear Panels-Continued
Rear Panel
7 8 9 J K
Using the Remote Controller
Before Using the AV Receiver
Installing the Batteries
Setting the Voltage Selector Worldwide model only
AMP/TUNER Mode
Remote Controller
How to Use the Remote Controller
A B C D E F G H I J
Remote Controller—Continued
DVD Mode
Remote Controller—Continued
CD Mode
Remote Controller—Continued
MD Mode & CDR Mode
Remote Controller—Continued
Remote Controller—Continued
Tape Mode
TV Control Buttons
The FR
Enjoying Home Theater
Connecting Your Speakers
Speaker Configuration
Connecting the Speaker Cables
Connecting Your Speakers-Continued
Connecting Your Speakers
Attaching the Speaker Labels
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
Connecting Antenna
Connecting Antenna
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna
Connecting Antenna—Continued
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna
Notes
AV Cables & Sockets
Connecting the AV Receiver
Before Making Any Connections
Optical Digital Inputs
Which Connections Should I Use?
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued
Connection Guide
Video Connection Formats
Audio Connections
Connecting Your TV or Projector
Monitor Out
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued
Connecting a DVD player
Video Connections
Audio Connections
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued
Connecting a VCR for Playback
DVD Multichannel Connection
Video Connections
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued
Connecting a D-VHSVCR for Playback
Connecting a VCR for Recording
Video Connections
Audio Connections
Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued
Video Connections
Use an S-Videocable to connect the AV Receiver’s
Video Connections
Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, etc
Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued
Audio Connections
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued
Connecting a CD Player
Connecting a Cassette Recorder
Connecting a DAT, CD, or MiniDisc
Turntable without a Built-inPhono Preamp
Connecting a Turntable
Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued
Turntable with an MC Moving Coil Cartridge
Connecting the Power Cord
Connecting Onkyo Components
Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued
Turning On the AV Receiver
First Time Setup
Turning On
Assigning the Digital Inputs to Input Sources
Yes: Select if a subwoofer is con
First Time Setup—Continued
Speaker Configuration
nected
Press the SETUP button
Changing the TAPE/MD/CDR Display
First Time Setup—Continued
Setup closes
The volume can be set to MIN,
Playing Your AV Components
Selecting the Source Component
though 79, or MAX
Displaying Source Information
Using the Multichannel Input
Playing Your AV Components—Continued
Audio from the multichannel input will
Listening to the Radio
Using the Tuner
Tuning into Radio Stations
Searching stops when a station is
Selecting Preset Stations
Using the Tuner—Continued
Presetting Radio Stations
Deleting Presets
Adjusting the Bass & Treble
Setting the Display Brightness
Common Functions
Using Headphones
Using the Sleep Timer
Adjusting Speaker Levels Temporarily
Common Functions—Continued
Using the Listening Modes
Selecting Listening Modes
Using the Listening Modes—Continued
Selecting with the Remote Controller
Selecting on the AV Receiver
Surround Modes
About the Listing Modes
Basic Modes
Using the Listening Modes—Continued
Using the Listening Modes—Continued
Onkyo Original DSP Modes
Listening mode indicators
When playing DTS material
Using the Listening Modes—Continued
When playing Dolby Digital
Setup closes
Recording from Different AV Sources
Recording
Recording the Input Source
Notes
Advanced Function
Using the Audio Adjust Functions
Adjusting the DTS Neo:6 Music Mode
Setup closes
Adjusting the PL II or PL IIx Music Mode
Digital Input Signal Formats
Advanced Function—Continued
Speaker Distance
Advanced Setup
Crossover Frequency
Press the SETUP button
Setup closes
Advanced Setup—Continued
Speaker Levels
Notes
Resetting the Remote Controller
Entering Remote Control Codes
Resetting the DVD, CD, MD or CDR Mode Button
Controlling Other Components
Remote Control Codes
Controlling Other Components—Continued
CBL cable receiver
Controlling Other Components—Continued
SAT satellite receiver
Tristar
Controlling Other Components—Continued
2001, 2002, 2003,
Controlling Other Components—Continued
Loewe
Controlling a VCR
Controlling a TV
Controlling a Cable Receiver
Controlling a Satellite Receiver
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting—Continued
Troubleshooting—Continued
Tuner Recording Others
General
Specifications
Amplifier Section
Video Section
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION
ONKYO CHINA LIMITED