XM Radio Messages, On the AV receiver, press

Listening to the Radio—Continued

ENTER

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

SPEAKERS

DIGITAL

TUNING

TONE

STEREO

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY

INPUT

DIMMER

MEMORY

MODE

SETUP

XM Radio Messages

The following messages may appear while using XM radio.

The XM Passport System is not connected properly. Check the connection.

Positioning the XM Passport System

You can check the signal strength of the XM radio signal and adjust the position of the XM Passport System accordingly.

1	SETUP	On the AV receiver, press the
		[SETUP] button.
2		Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]
	TUNING PRESET	buttons to select “5. ANT Aim-

ing,” and then press [ENTER].

3	Adjust the position of the XM

	Passport System so that the SAT
	signal strength bar is as long as
	possible.


	If you can’t receive a satellite signal,
	press the Down [ ] button to display
	the terrestrial (TER) signal strength
	meter and adjust your XM Passport
	System so that the bar is as long as pos-
	sible.
	Terrestrial signals are only available in
	certain areas.


	So long as the signal strength is good,
	you can enjoy XM Radio by using
	either satellite or terrestrial reception.

The XM user encryption code is being updated. Please wait.

The signal is too weak. Check the XM Passport System connection and reposition it for the best reception.

The AV receiver is tuning or decoding audio or text data. Please wait.

The XM channel you selected is not currently broadcast- ing. Select another channel.

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

The Onkyo TX-SR504E, TX-SR8450, and TX-SR504/B are part of Onkyo's celebrated lineup of audio/video receivers, known for their superior sound quality, advanced features, and user-friendly interface, making them perfect for home theater enthusiasts.

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In conclusion, whether you opt for the TX-SR504E, TX-SR8450, or TX-SR504/B, Onkyo delivers a rich audio experience backed by innovative technologies, making these receivers excellent choices for any home theater system. These models stand out for their quality, performance, and versatility, catering to a range of audio preferences and budgets.

Onkyo TX-SR504E XM Radio Messages, Positioning the XM Passport System, On the AV receiver, press

Models: TX-SR504/B TX-SR8450 TX-SR504E

Listening to the Radio—Continued

ENTER

TUNING

XM Radio Messages

Positioning the XM Passport System

On the AV receiver, press the

buttons to select “5. ANT Aim-

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