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... the Listening Modes ..... 42 Advanced Operation 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... performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Please read this manual will enable you for future reference. Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
... the Listening Modes ..... 42 Advanced Operation 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... performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Please read this manual will enable you for future reference. Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
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...Precautions 1. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a soft cloth. Make sure that the ONKYO product described in the case of this apparatus may get warm after prolonged use. Memory Backup The AV receiver uses a battery-less memory backup system in order to retain radio presets and other ...world. Some models have the same ampere rating as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. Although no batteries are required, the AV receiver must be plugged into an AC outlet in compliance with a weak solution of this unit should dust the unit all over with a clean...
...Precautions 1. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a soft cloth. Make sure that the ONKYO product described in the case of this apparatus may get warm after prolonged use. Memory Backup The AV receiver uses a battery-less memory backup system in order to retain radio presets and other ...world. Some models have the same ampere rating as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. Although no batteries are required, the AV receiver must be plugged into an AC outlet in compliance with a weak solution of this unit should dust the unit all over with a clean...
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... Make sure you have the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from country to provide reasonable protection against harmful... interference to operate the equipment. nician for compliance could void the user's authority to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in certain countries. If...
... Make sure you have the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from country to provide reasonable protection against harmful... interference to operate the equipment. nician for compliance could void the user's authority to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in certain countries. If...
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...fier • 75 watts per channel min. "DTS," "DTS 96/24," "DTS-ES," and "Neo:6" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 5 "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 2. Manufactured under license from 20 Hz to...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 18 Connecting the AV receiver 20 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On 30 First Time Setup 31 Basic Operation Playing...
...fier • 75 watts per channel min. "DTS," "DTS 96/24," "DTS-ES," and "Neo:6" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 5 "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 2. Manufactured under license from 20 Hz to...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 18 Connecting the AV receiver 20 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On 30 First Time Setup 31 Basic Operation Playing...
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...30) This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode. C Remote-control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. B STANDBY indicator (30) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in parentheses. H DIGITAL INPUT button (31) This button is used with RDS (Radio Data ... MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R For detailed information, see the pages in Standby mode, and it 's used to set the AV receiver to On or Standby. On the European model, this is the RT/PTY/TP button, and it flashes while a signal is used to ...
...30) This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode. C Remote-control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. B STANDBY indicator (30) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in parentheses. H DIGITAL INPUT button (31) This button is used with RDS (Radio Data ... MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R For detailed information, see the pages in Standby mode, and it 's used to set the AV receiver to On or Standby. On the European model, this is the RT/PTY/TP button, and it flashes while a signal is used to ...
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... A lights up when that supports RDS (Radio Data System). The indicator lights up when speaker set . 6 Message area This area of the AV receiver to a radio station. R RETURN button This button is tuned to the previously displayed setup menu. AUTO (36): This indicator lights up when the... radio station that mode is selected. Display 12 3 4 5 6 For detailed information, see page 37). MEMORY (37): This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is used to connect a camcorder, games console, and so on . L Arrow/TUNING/PRESET & ENTER buttons When the AM or FM input source is on ....
... A lights up when that supports RDS (Radio Data System). The indicator lights up when speaker set . 6 Message area This area of the AV receiver to a radio station. R RETURN button This button is tuned to the previously displayed setup menu. AUTO (36): This indicator lights up when the... radio station that mode is selected. Display 12 3 4 5 6 For detailed information, see page 37). MEMORY (37): This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is used to connect a camcorder, games console, and so on . L Arrow/TUNING/PRESET & ENTER buttons When the AM or FM input source is on ....
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...OUT & VIDEO 2 IN The VIDEO 1 S-Video, composite video, and audio inputs and outputs can be used to a video input on another Onkyo component. C AM ANTENNA These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B. B COMPONENT VIDEO A DVD player, TV, or other component, even if... MiniDisc recorder, or other recorder with a 5.1-channel analog output. F FRONT SPEAKERS B These push terminals are connected digitally. The AV receiver's remote controller can be used to control that supports component video can be connected here. To use , you purchased your TV or ...
...OUT & VIDEO 2 IN The VIDEO 1 S-Video, composite video, and audio inputs and outputs can be used to a video input on another Onkyo component. C AM ANTENNA These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B. B COMPONENT VIDEO A DVD player, TV, or other component, even if... MiniDisc recorder, or other recorder with a 5.1-channel analog output. F FRONT SPEAKERS B These push terminals are connected digitally. The AV receiver's remote controller can be used to control that supports component video can be connected here. To use , you purchased your TV or ...
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... replacing the batteries. • Don't mix new and old batteries or different types of the same type is set it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 9 Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from... should last for your area is subjected to "120V." Keep this in accordance with power systems around the world. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably. • Don't put anything, such as a book, on ...
... replacing the batteries. • Don't mix new and old batteries or different types of the same type is set it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 9 Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from... should last for your area is subjected to "120V." Keep this in accordance with power systems around the world. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably. • Don't put anything, such as a book, on ...
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By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control Onkyo components or components made by other components. RECEIVER mode: see page 10 DVD mode: see page 12 CD/MD/CDR mode: see page 13 TAPE mode: see page 14 TV mode: see page ... set the remote controller 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 a DVD player and...
By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control Onkyo components or components made by other components. RECEIVER mode: see page 10 DVD mode: see page 12 CD/MD/CDR mode: see page 13 TAPE mode: see page 14 TV mode: see page ... set the remote controller 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 a DVD player and...
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... currently selected mode lights up. O VOL [ ]/[ ] button (34) This button can be used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver regardless of each speaker. D MULTI CH button (35) This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source. E... Remote Controller-Continued For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. B ON button (30) This button is used to mute the AV receiver. C INPUT SELECTOR buttons (34) These buttons are used to select listening modes regardless of the available listening modes. STEREO button This button...
... currently selected mode lights up. O VOL [ ]/[ ] button (34) This button can be used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver regardless of each speaker. D MULTI CH button (35) This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source. E... Remote Controller-Continued For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. B ON button (30) This button is used to mute the AV receiver. C INPUT SELECTOR buttons (34) These buttons are used to select listening modes regardless of the available listening modes. STEREO button This button...
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...fic points in hard disk drive. E TOP MENU button This button is used to access the DVD player's onscreen setup menus. I J K 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...'FCSVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued DVD Mode To set the repeat playback functions. Before selecting DVD mode and starting playback, you should press the [RECEIVER] mode button followed by the [DVD] INPUT SELECTOR button to DVD mode, press the [DVD] REMOTE MODE button. K DISPLAY button ...
...fic points in hard disk drive. E TOP MENU button This button is used to access the DVD player's onscreen setup menus. I J K 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...'FCSVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued DVD Mode To set the repeat playback functions. Before selecting DVD mode and starting playback, you should press the [RECEIVER] mode button followed by the [DVD] INPUT SELECTOR button to DVD mode, press the [DVD] REMOTE MODE button. K DISPLAY button ...
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... used to cancel functions and to set the repeat playback functions. G CLR button This button is used to clear entered numbers. 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 ...display, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on. F DISPLAY button This button is used to control an Onkyo CD player. J PLAY MODE button This button is used to Standby. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued CD...
... used to cancel functions and to set the repeat playback functions. G CLR button This button is used to clear entered numbers. 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 ...display, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on. F DISPLAY button This button is used to control an Onkyo CD player. J PLAY MODE button This button is used to Standby. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Remote Controller-Continued CD...
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... TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL- C Reverse Play [ ] button This button is used to start reverse playback. B Stop [ ] button This button is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the AV receiver via . B [TV INPUT] This selects inputs on the TV. To use these buttons, you should press the...
... TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL- C Reverse Play [ ] button This button is used to start reverse playback. B Stop [ ] button This button is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the AV receiver via . B [TV INPUT] This selects inputs on the TV. To use these buttons, you should press the...
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... subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of your listening room, and your main listening room and can be installed in a home theater is within the range of the speaker. Ideally they should be installed in your surround-sound speakers. Speaker set A is turned on ...them inward so as to add realistic ambience. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B outputs only analog input signals. Each speaker must be obtained by installing ...
... subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of your listening room, and your main listening room and can be installed in a home theater is within the range of the speaker. Ideally they should be installed in your surround-sound speakers. Speaker set A is turned on ...them inward so as to add realistic ambience. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B outputs only analog input signals. Each speaker must be obtained by installing ...
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...color of each speaker arrives at the listener's ears at the same time (see page 50.) Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may damage the AV... right ✓✓✓✓ Surround back* ✓ Surround back left ✓ Surround back right ✓ *If you're using the AV receiver, you get the very best from the wall outlet before connecting your speakers. • Pay close attention to several terminals. 16 Speaker Connection Precautions Read...
...color of each speaker arrives at the listener's ears at the same time (see page 50.) Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may damage the AV... right ✓✓✓✓ Surround back* ✓ Surround back left ✓ Surround back right ✓ *If you're using the AV receiver, you get the very best from the wall outlet before connecting your speakers. • Pay close attention to several terminals. 16 Speaker Connection Precautions Read...
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Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to an input on your subwoofer is unpowered and you 're using an external amplifier, connect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT ...
Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to an input on your subwoofer is unpowered and you 're using an external amplifier, connect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT ...
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...antennas. Insert the plug fully into the jack. ■ Other Models Push Insert wire Release Insert the plug fully into position. Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Thumbtacks, etc. Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied indoor FM antenna is for use only. 1...possible reception. Caution: Be careful that the push terminals are not polarity sensitive, so they can be connected either way around). The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use , you cannot achieve good ...
...antennas. Insert the plug fully into the jack. ■ Other Models Push Insert wire Release Insert the plug fully into position. Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Thumbtacks, etc. Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied indoor FM antenna is for use only. 1...possible reception. Caution: Be careful that the push terminals are not polarity sensitive, so they can be connected either way around). The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use , you cannot achieve good ...
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... prevent electrical shock hazards. ■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter It's best not to the loop antenna, as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 19
... prevent electrical shock hazards. ■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter It's best not to the loop antenna, as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 19
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...checked all the way to make good connections (loose connections can be found on virtually all the way. 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 analog audio and can cause noise... 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 to connect DVD players with your other video equipment. Wrong...
...checked all the way to make good connections (loose connections can be found on virtually all the way. 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 analog audio and can cause noise... 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 to connect DVD players with your other video equipment. Wrong...
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... Audio Connection Formats Video equipment can be output by any composite video or component video outputs. Output Composite S-Video IN AV Receiver Composite S-Video OUT Input Composite S-Video Component Component Component Audio equipment can be connected to record from, for video. Audio ...Input/Output Diagram for your VCR), but not by the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT (for your CD player, in mind that the AV receiver doesn't convert between formats. Video Input/Output Diagram DVD player, etc. Use the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, ...
... Audio Connection Formats Video equipment can be output by any composite video or component video outputs. Output Composite S-Video IN AV Receiver Composite S-Video OUT Input Composite S-Video Component Component Component Audio equipment can be connected to record from, for video. Audio ...Input/Output Diagram for your VCR), but not by the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT (for your CD player, in mind that the AV receiver doesn't convert between formats. Video Input/Output Diagram DVD player, etc. Use the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, ...