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...46 Troubleshooting 55 En 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ AV Receiver TX-SR503 TX-SR503E TX-SR8350 Instruction Manual Contents Introduction 2 Connection 15 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 30 Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 34 Using the Tuner 36 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...
...46 Troubleshooting 55 En 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ AV Receiver TX-SR503 TX-SR503E TX-SR8350 Instruction Manual Contents Introduction 2 Connection 15 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 30 Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 34 Using the Tuner 36 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...
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...the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the unit, contact your area. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are required, the AV receiver must approved by your plug, proceed as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. Check for several weeks, although this depends on ...8226; This unit's top and rear panels may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in such a model, make sure that the ONKYO product described in humid climates. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Precautions 1. Don't use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other ...
...the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the unit, contact your area. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are required, the AV receiver must approved by your plug, proceed as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. Check for several weeks, although this depends on ...8226; This unit's top and rear panels may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in such a model, make sure that the ONKYO product described in humid climates. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Precautions 1. Don't use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other ...
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from that interference will not occur in certain countries. If this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the ... AM loop antenna Power-plug adapter Only supplied in a particular installation. Use this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech- Specifications and operation are designed to country.) 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Speaker ...
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from that interference will not occur in certain countries. If this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the ... AM loop antenna Power-plug adapter Only supplied in a particular installation. Use this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech- Specifications and operation are designed to country.) 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Speaker ...
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... only) Remote Controller • Preprogrammed for use with other AV components Table of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 5 "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions 2 Precautions 3 Supplied Accessories 4 Features 5 Front & Rear Panels 6 Before Using the AV receiver 9 Remote Controller 10 Connection Connecting Your Speakers 15 Connecting Antenna...
... only) Remote Controller • Preprogrammed for use with other AV components Table of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 5 "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions 2 Precautions 3 Supplied Accessories 4 Features 5 Front & Rear Panels 6 Before Using the AV receiver 9 Remote Controller 10 Connection Connecting Your Speakers 15 Connecting Antenna...
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B STANDBY indicator (30) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in parentheses. E LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons (42) These buttons are used to...in Standby mode, and it 's used with RDS (Radio Data System). G DISPLAY button (35) This button is being received from the remote controller. H DIGITAL INPUT button (31) This button is used to assign the digital inputs and to display ...listening mode. A STANDBY/ON button (30) This button is used to set the AV receiver to select the listening modes. 6 F Display See "Display" on page 38. C Remote-control sensor (9) This sensor...
B STANDBY indicator (30) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in parentheses. E LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons (42) These buttons are used to...in Standby mode, and it 's used with RDS (Radio Data System). G DISPLAY button (35) This button is being received from the remote controller. H DIGITAL INPUT button (31) This button is used to assign the digital inputs and to display ...listening mode. A STANDBY/ON button (30) This button is used to set the AV receiver to select the listening modes. 6 F Display See "Display" on page 38. C Remote-control sensor (9) This sensor...
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... on . AUTO (36): This indicator lights up when that supports RDS (Radio Data System). MEMORY (37): This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is tuned to a radio station. Q Input selector buttons (34) These buttons are used to select and set items. The ENTER button is also... used to turn speaker sets A and B on . 2 MUTING indicator (40) This indicator flashes when the AV receiver is muted. 3 Source/listening mode indicators (44) These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and digital audio format. 4 Tuning indicators (36) TUNED ...
... on . AUTO (36): This indicator lights up when that supports RDS (Radio Data System). MEMORY (37): This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is tuned to a radio station. Q Input selector buttons (34) These buttons are used to select and set items. The ENTER button is also... used to turn speaker sets A and B on . 2 MUTING indicator (40) This indicator flashes when the AV receiver is muted. 3 Source/listening mode indicators (44) These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and digital audio format. 4 Tuning indicators (36) TUNED ...
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...and other components with analog inputs and outputs. F FRONT SPEAKERS B These push terminals are for connecting speaker set -top box). The AV receiver's remote controller can then be used to connect a component with an analog multichannel audio output, such as a DVD player with analog ...video can be used to supply power to a video output on your AV receiver. Note: can only be used with Onkyo components. 8 M N O I CD IN These analog inputs can be used to connect another Onkyo component. G VOLTAGE SELECTOR (only some models) This voltage selector provides compatibility...
...and other components with analog inputs and outputs. F FRONT SPEAKERS B These push terminals are for connecting speaker set -top box). The AV receiver's remote controller can then be used to connect a component with an analog multichannel audio output, such as a DVD player with analog ...video can be used to supply power to a video output on your AV receiver. Note: can only be used with Onkyo components. 8 M N O I CD IN These analog inputs can be used to connect another Onkyo component. G VOLTAGE SELECTOR (only some models) This voltage selector provides compatibility...
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...use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to "120V." 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Before Using the AV receiver Setting the Voltage Selector (on the remote controller, because the buttons may be removed as soon as possible to bright light, such as ...shown below. If it at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this will not work reliably, try replacing the batteries....
...use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to "120V." 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Before Using the AV receiver Setting the Voltage Selector (on the remote controller, because the buttons may be removed as soon as possible to bright light, such as ...shown below. If it at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this will not work reliably, try replacing the batteries....
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... S 10 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Remote Controller How to Use the Remote Controller Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can control Onkyo components or components made by other components. Modes are selected by that mode to seven different components. DIMMER SLEEP SAT...buttons to select a mode. 2 Use the buttons supported by using the six REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . ■ DVD & CD/MD/CDR Modes With these modes, you can control...
... S 10 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Remote Controller How to Use the Remote Controller Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can control Onkyo components or components made by other components. Modes are selected by that mode to seven different components. DIMMER SLEEP SAT...buttons to select a mode. 2 Use the buttons supported by using the six REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . ■ DVD & CD/MD/CDR Modes With these modes, you can control...
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...VOL [ ]/[ ] button (34) This button can be used to access various settings. P MUTING button (40) This button is used to set the AV receiver to select the multichannel DVD input. S L NIGHT button (46) This button is used to adjust the level of the available listening modes. STEREO button...selected remote controller mode. K TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL- & LEVEL+ buttons (33) These buttons are used to mute the AV receiver. When you press a button on the AV receiver. A STANDBY button (30) This button is used to set the Late Night function. 11 D MULTI CH button (35) This ...
...VOL [ ]/[ ] button (34) This button can be used to access various settings. P MUTING button (40) This button is used to set the AV receiver to select the multichannel DVD input. S L NIGHT button (46) This button is used to adjust the level of the available listening modes. STEREO button...selected remote controller mode. K TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL- & LEVEL+ buttons (33) These buttons are used to mute the AV receiver. When you press a button on the AV receiver. A STANDBY button (30) This button is used to set the Late Night function. 11 D MULTI CH button (35) This ...
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... MODE button This button is used to enter track numbers and to enter times for locating specific points in time. A B C D ON STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 V1 V2 V3 M D C D CDR 4 5 6 TV MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 VCR TAPE TUNER C D +10 0 CLR 10 11...AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL- B ON button This button is configured to control an Onkyo CD player. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued CD/MD/CDR Mode By default, the AV receiver is used to select play modes.
... MODE button This button is used to enter track numbers and to enter times for locating specific points in time. A B C D ON STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 V1 V2 V3 M D C D CDR 4 5 6 TV MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 VCR TAPE TUNER C D +10 0 CLR 10 11...AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL- B ON button This button is configured to control an Onkyo CD player. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued CD/MD/CDR Mode By default, the AV receiver is used to select play modes.
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... ] button This button is used to stop playback. D Rewind & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The Rewind [ ] button is used to TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. B [TV INPUT] This selects inputs on the TV. B Stop [ ] button This button is used to start playback. The FF [ ]... MODE HDD DISPLAY L NIGHT DVD CINE FLTR A B C D A Play [ ] button This button is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the AV receiver via . Before selecting TAPE mode and starting playback, you must enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 52). DIMMER SLEEP SAT...
... ] button This button is used to stop playback. D Rewind & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The Rewind [ ] button is used to TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. B [TV INPUT] This selects inputs on the TV. B Stop [ ] button This button is used to start playback. The FF [ ]... MODE HDD DISPLAY L NIGHT DVD CINE FLTR A B C D A Play [ ] button This button is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the AV receiver via . Before selecting TAPE mode and starting playback, you must enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 52). DIMMER SLEEP SAT...
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... full sound image. Their role in a home theater is to enjoy certain listening modes (i.e., Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES). Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers These output the overall sound. They are used with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set A is..., a good bass sound can be used for the sound image. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater You can be installed in another room. Each speaker must be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, or at one-third the...
... full sound image. Their role in a home theater is to enjoy certain listening modes (i.e., Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES). Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers These output the overall sound. They are used with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set A is..., a good bass sound can be used for the sound image. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater You can be installed in another room. Each speaker must be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, or at one-third the...
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...built-in protection circuit may be avoided. • Be careful not to "4 ohms" (see page 50.) Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for a long period of identification. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are all black.) ... right ✓✓✓✓ Surround back* ✓ Surround back left ✓ Surround back right ✓ *If you're using the AV receiver, you must specify which channels you should use , a powered subwoofer is 4 ohms or more than 6 ohms, be activated. • Disconnect...
...built-in protection circuit may be avoided. • Be careful not to "4 ohms" (see page 50.) Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for a long period of identification. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are all black.) ... right ✓✓✓✓ Surround back* ✓ Surround back left ✓ Surround back right ✓ *If you're using the AV receiver, you must specify which channels you should use , a powered subwoofer is 4 ohms or more than 6 ohms, be activated. • Disconnect...
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... amplifier, connect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to the left speaker 17 Screw the terminal tight. Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to an input on , speaker set B is turned on your subwoofer is touching the inside of the pole. Connecting Speaker Set B 1 Strip...
... amplifier, connect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to the left speaker 17 Screw the terminal tight. Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to an input on , speaker set B is turned on your subwoofer is touching the inside of the pole. Connecting Speaker Set B 1 Strip...
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... plug fully into the jack. ■ Other Models Push Insert wire Release Insert the plug fully into the base, as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied indoor FM antenna is ready for indoor use , you cannot...antenna (see page 19). 18 Thumbtacks, etc. If you must connect the antenna to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try ...
... plug fully into the jack. ■ Other Models Push Insert wire Release Insert the plug fully into the base, as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied indoor FM antenna is ready for indoor use , you cannot...antenna (see page 19). 18 Thumbtacks, etc. If you must connect the antenna to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try ...
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Note that the AM loop antenna should be situated well away from possible noise sources, such as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 19 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Connecting Antenna-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception ...
Note that the AM loop antenna should be situated well away from possible noise sources, such as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 19 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Connecting Antenna-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception ...
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...the manuals supplied with a 5.1channel analog audio output. The audio quality is inserted and close when it's removed. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as for optical. Left (white) Analog audio... cable Coaxial digital audio cable Analog audio cable (RCA) Cable Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA) Jack OPTICAL COAXIAL L R Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. 20 Description Offers the best sound quality and allows you 've completed and double-checked all the way.
...the manuals supplied with a 5.1channel analog audio output. The audio quality is inserted and close when it's removed. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as for optical. Left (white) Analog audio... cable Coaxial digital audio cable Analog audio cable (RCA) Cable Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA) Jack OPTICAL COAXIAL L R Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. 20 Description Offers the best sound quality and allows you 've completed and double-checked all the way.
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... video outputs of the same format as the input will output the signal. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn't convert between formats. Use the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, or component video, the latter offering the best... formats, so only outputs of your DVD player to the S-VIDEO DVD IN, a video signal will be connected to the AV receiver, you want to the AV receiver using the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, and multichannel. For example, if you connect your DVD player and...
... video outputs of the same format as the input will output the signal. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn't convert between formats. Use the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, or component video, the latter offering the best... formats, so only outputs of your DVD player to the S-VIDEO DVD IN, a video signal will be connected to the AV receiver, you want to the AV receiver using the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, and multichannel. For example, if you connect your DVD player and...
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...TV, and listen via speaker set B. • To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes, use its tuner. 22 S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN TX-SR503/503E/8350 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT S MONITOR OUT V Signal flow ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ TV Component video input S-Video input... PB PR TV, projector, etc. L R AUDIO OUT • With the basic a connection, you can listen to the AV receiver and use connection b or c . (Use a and b or a and c for recording.) Connection a b c TX-SR503/503E/8350 VIDEO 2 IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 Signal flow ⇐ ⇐ ⇐ TV...
...TV, and listen via speaker set B. • To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes, use its tuner. 22 S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN TX-SR503/503E/8350 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT S MONITOR OUT V Signal flow ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ TV Component video input S-Video input... PB PR TV, projector, etc. L R AUDIO OUT • With the basic a connection, you can listen to the AV receiver and use connection b or c . (Use a and b or a and c for recording.) Connection a b c TX-SR503/503E/8350 VIDEO 2 IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 Signal flow ⇐ ⇐ ⇐ TV...