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Following the instructions in the unit. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 11 Turning On & Basic Operations ......20 Advanced Operations 34 Controlling iPod & Other Components 49 Others 56 En Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-SR508 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Following the instructions in the unit. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 11 Turning On & Basic Operations ......20 Advanced Operations 34 Controlling iPod & Other Components 49 Others 56 En Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-SR508 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
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.... Fit a suitable fuse in your socket outlets, cut it at the end of the product name indicates the color. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Supplied Accessories Make sure you intend not to use the remote controller, point it off and fit a suitable plug... that indicated on the plug. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is marked with the letter L or coloured red. Remote control sensor AV...
.... Fit a suitable fuse in your socket outlets, cut it at the end of the product name indicates the color. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Supplied Accessories Make sure you intend not to use the remote controller, point it off and fit a suitable plug... that indicated on the plug. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is marked with the letter L or coloured red. Remote control sensor AV...
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... Tan The supplied speaker cable labels are all you 're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to do this automatically (➔ 23) or manually (➔ 36). Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are all red. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are also color-coded and...
... Tan The supplied speaker cable labels are all you 're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to do this automatically (➔ 23) or manually (➔ 36). Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are all red. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are also color-coded and...
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... speakers that support bi-amping. Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on your speaker manual.
... speakers that support bi-amping. Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on your speaker manual.
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... commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and V Yellow other video equipment. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don't connect the power cord until you to make good connections (loose connections can carry digital video and audio...
... commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and V Yellow other video equipment. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don't connect the power cord until you to make good connections (loose connections can carry digital video and audio...
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... video TV, projector, etc. you can listen and record audio from the external components while you 'll need a commercially available phono preamp. If your turntable's manual for video recording (➔ 28). You can listen to the HDMI OUT.
... video TV, projector, etc. you can listen and record audio from the external components while you 'll need a commercially available phono preamp. If your turntable's manual for video recording (➔ 28). You can listen to the HDMI OUT.
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.../CD REMOTE CONTROL IN L R BD/DVD e.g., CD player e.g., DVD player R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT En 17 The other Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is started on the front panel Analog audio line output (➔ 14) Composite video output Analog audio L/R outputs Portable ...will be given a higher priority. • The AV receiver can output audio and video signals from the AUX INPUT jacks to the manuals supplied with your other manufacturer's components may cause a malfunction. • Some components may not support all V functions. Step 3: If...
.../CD REMOTE CONTROL IN L R BD/DVD e.g., CD player e.g., DVD player R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT En 17 The other Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is started on the front panel Analog audio line output (➔ 14) Composite video output Analog audio L/R outputs Portable ...will be given a higher priority. • The AV receiver can output audio and video signals from the AUX INPUT jacks to the manuals supplied with your other manufacturer's components may cause a malfunction. • Some components may not support all V functions. Step 3: If...
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... Optimizer The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of the AV receiver's display. Information is displayed for more details (➔ 43). Basic Operations This manual describes the procedure using the remote controller unless otherwise specified. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed with the remote controller...
... Optimizer The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of the AV receiver's display. Information is displayed for more details (➔ 43). Basic Operations This manual describes the procedure using the remote controller unless otherwise specified. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed with the remote controller...
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...low-frequency sound at the next position, and repeat step 5. 7 Use R/X to the room after 2 or 3 attempts, contact your subwoofer's instruction manual for appropriate settings (➔ 11). If the "Subwoofer" appears on the "Review Speaker Configuration" screen as room EQ characteristics may appear. 2EQ: Auto... noise is too high. This takes a few minutes. 6 When prompted, place the setup microphone at a low volume level, it to your Onkyo dealer. • Speaker Detect Error This message appears if a speaker is too high. Note • When Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker ...
...low-frequency sound at the next position, and repeat step 5. 7 Use R/X to the room after 2 or 3 attempts, contact your subwoofer's instruction manual for appropriate settings (➔ 11). If the "Subwoofer" appears on the "Review Speaker Configuration" screen as room EQ characteristics may appear. 2EQ: Auto... noise is too high. This takes a few minutes. 6 When prompted, place the setup microphone at a low volume level, it to your Onkyo dealer. • Speaker Detect Error This message appears if a speaker is too high. Note • When Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker ...
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...En 25 Using the Tuner With the built-in 200/10kHz (or 50/9kHz) steps. Band Frequency (Actual display depends on the country.) ■ Manual tuning mode 1 Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator lights on the display. 2 Press TUNING R/X. Press the buttons repeatedly to select either "... lights on the front panel unless otherwise specified. Listening to the Radio Press TUNER to change the frequency one step at a time. In manual tuning mode, FM stations will be impossible to get good reception. If you have entered the wrong number, you release the button. Each ...
...En 25 Using the Tuner With the built-in 200/10kHz (or 50/9kHz) steps. Band Frequency (Actual display depends on the country.) ■ Manual tuning mode 1 Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator lights on the display. 2 Press TUNING R/X. Press the buttons repeatedly to select either "... lights on the front panel unless otherwise specified. Listening to the Radio Press TUNER to change the frequency one step at a time. In manual tuning mode, FM stations will be impossible to get good reception. If you have entered the wrong number, you release the button. Each ...
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... output. • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected Blu-ray discs and DVDs cannot be recorded. See the manuals supplied with recording capability, and how to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks. The video from the camcorder and the audio from the CD player are...
... output. • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected Blu-ray discs and DVDs cannot be recorded. See the manuals supplied with recording capability, and how to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks. The video from the camcorder and the audio from the CD player are...
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... cone diameter Over 8 in. (20 cm) 6-1/2 to 8 in. (16 to 20 cm) 5-1/4 to 6-1/2 in. (13 to 16 cm) 3-1/2 to 5-1/4 in the manuals supplied with your system when choosing the crossover frequency. The crossover frequency can check the settings made by Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup... "SurrBack" setting is advantageous for the speakers that you specified as UP-A1 Dock that seated iPod) to "None", this section are set them manually, which speakers are connected. To get the best bass performance from a digital input (optical and coaxial) is set accordingly. • Choose a ...
... cone diameter Over 8 in. (20 cm) 6-1/2 to 8 in. (16 to 20 cm) 5-1/4 to 6-1/2 in. (13 to 16 cm) 3-1/2 to 5-1/4 in the manuals supplied with your system when choosing the crossover frequency. The crossover frequency can check the settings made by Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup... "SurrBack" setting is advantageous for the speakers that you specified as UP-A1 Dock that seated iPod) to "None", this section are set them manually, which speakers are connected. To get the best bass performance from a digital input (optical and coaxial) is set accordingly. • Choose a ...
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...` On: "Dynamic EQ" and "Dynamic Volume" become available. While "Mid" is set to "None" (➔ 36), or "Front High/Zone2" setting is used. ` Manual: You can adjust the width of the front stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. With this setting, you can... Input) These settings apply to their personal preference. With this setting cannot be distributed to the front left and right channel output is fixed at "Manual" and does not appear. Note • If the "Front High" setting is set to 5 The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel...
...` On: "Dynamic EQ" and "Dynamic Volume" become available. While "Mid" is set to "None" (➔ 36), or "Front High/Zone2" setting is used. ` Manual: You can adjust the width of the front stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. With this setting, you can... Input) These settings apply to their personal preference. With this setting cannot be distributed to the front left and right channel output is fixed at "Manual" and does not appear. Note • If the "Front High" setting is set to 5 The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel...
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... to "On" when you set to "On" automatically when the above "HDMI Control" is connected to the connected component's instruction manual for details. You are displayed on the AV receiver. Otherwise, appropriate CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) operation is not guaranteed. •...connected Q-compatible components and "RIHD On" are watching a TV program. • Refer to HDMI. Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for details. ■ TV Control ` Off: TV Control disabled. ` On: TV Control enabled. This function allows Q-compatible components ...
... to "On" when you set to "On" automatically when the above "HDMI Control" is connected to the connected component's instruction manual for details. You are displayed on the AV receiver. Otherwise, appropriate CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) operation is not guaranteed. •...connected Q-compatible components and "RIHD On" are watching a TV program. • Refer to HDMI. Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for details. ■ TV Control ` Off: TV Control disabled. ` On: TV Control enabled. This function allows Q-compatible components ...
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Note • If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are available only for the input sources that you can manually set the signal format to PCM or DTS. If no sound. Note • To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the Direct or ...
Note • If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are available only for the input sources that you can manually set the signal format to PCM or DTS. If no sound. Note • To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the Direct or ...
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... input selector whose Input Display can be set to "DOCK", do not connect the V cable, otherwise a malfunction may occur. • See the RI Dock's instruction manual (➔ 51) for (➔ 50) more information. *1 To use V (Remote Interactive), you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and ...49 If the digital audio input on your iPod when "PORT" is (➔ 50) connected, the power consumption on the region. Controlling iPod Connecting an Onkyo Dock # $ " *1 No. Onkyo Dock " UP-A1 Dock (Universal Port Option Dock) # ND-S1 $ RI Dock Cable -
... input selector whose Input Display can be set to "DOCK", do not connect the V cable, otherwise a malfunction may occur. • See the RI Dock's instruction manual (➔ 51) for (➔ 50) more information. *1 To use V (Remote Interactive), you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and ...49 If the digital audio input on your iPod when "PORT" is (➔ 50) connected, the power consumption on the region. Controlling iPod Connecting an Onkyo Dock # $ " *1 No. Onkyo Dock " UP-A1 Dock (Universal Port Option Dock) # ND-S1 $ RI Dock Cable -
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.... ■ Charging Your iPod models Battery The UP-A1 Dock charges your iPod models battery while your iPod is on the Onkyo Dock components, see the instruction manual of the first song. Direct Change If you start iPod playback while listening to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack on , you can... use the AV receiver's remote controller to operate your iPod. For supported iPod models, see the Onkyo web site at a specified time. For...
.... ■ Charging Your iPod models Battery The UP-A1 Dock charges your iPod models battery while your iPod is on the Onkyo Dock components, see the instruction manual of the first song. Direct Change If you start iPod playback while listening to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack on , you can... use the AV receiver's remote controller to operate your iPod. For supported iPod models, see the Onkyo web site at a specified time. For...
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... depends on by pressing ON/STANDBY. Note • On the 5th generation iPod and iPod nano, the click wheel is connected. See the Dock's instruction manual for more information. ■ UP-A1 Dock PORT is selected as the input source automatically. You can control your iPod when "PORT" is preprogrammed with...
... depends on by pressing ON/STANDBY. Note • On the 5th generation iPod and iPod nano, the click wheel is connected. See the Dock's instruction manual for more information. ■ UP-A1 Dock PORT is selected as the input source automatically. You can control your iPod when "PORT" is preprogrammed with...
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Onkyo Dock Buttons B ON/STANDBY ✔ ✔*1 C TOP MENU ✔*5 ✔*6 D R/X/F/S ENTER ✔ ✔*5 ✔ PLAYLIST F/S ✔*3 ✔ ✔ E... mode With the Resume function, you can resume playback of RI Dock. *1 This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on your TV, and you cannot operate your iPod is used with a... button when used as expected. • For detailed operation of the iPod, please refer to the instruction manual of the song that was playing when you removed your iPod from the RI Dock or changed the OSD mode...
Onkyo Dock Buttons B ON/STANDBY ✔ ✔*1 C TOP MENU ✔*5 ✔*6 D R/X/F/S ENTER ✔ ✔*5 ✔ PLAYLIST F/S ✔*3 ✔ ✔ E... mode With the Resume function, you can resume playback of RI Dock. *1 This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on your TV, and you cannot operate your iPod is used with a... button when used as expected. • For detailed operation of the iPod, please refer to the instruction manual of the song that was playing when you removed your iPod from the RI Dock or changed the OSD mode...
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... PCM, multichannel digital audio, and multichannel PCM). En 61 Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to the connected component's instruction manual for digital video signals. About Copyright Protection The AV receiver supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)*2, a copy-protection system for details.
... PCM, multichannel digital audio, and multichannel PCM). En 61 Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to the connected component's instruction manual for digital video signals. About Copyright Protection The AV receiver supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)*2, a copy-protection system for details.