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AV Receiver
TX-SR503
TX-SR503E
TX-SR8350
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction ..................................... 2
Connection .................................... 15
Turning On & First Time Setup..... 30
Basic Operation
Playing your AV components ....... 34
Using the Tuner............................ 36
Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 42
Advanced Operation ..................... 46
Troubleshooting ............................ 55
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  • Page 1 TX-SR503 TX-SR503E TX-SR8350 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.

  • Page 2: Introduction Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 6. Handling Notes •...

  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    Precautions For U.S. models FCC Information for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Features • 7-channel amplifier • 75 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 Ω, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion • WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) • Optimum gain volume circuitry Processing •...

  • Page 6: Front & Rear Panels

    Front & Rear Panels Front Panel North American Model STANDBY/ON STANDBY A SPEAKERS B TONE PHONES MULTl CH Other Models STANDBY/ON STANDBY A SPEAKERS B PHONES PURE AUDIO MULTl CH For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. STANDBY/ON button (30) This button is used to set the AV receiver to On or Standby.
  • Page 7 Front & Rear Panels MEMORY button (37) This button is used when storing or deleting radio presets. TUNING MODE button (36) This button is used to select the Auto or Manual tun- ing mode. Arrow/TUNING/PRESET & ENTER buttons When the AM or FM input source is selected, the TUNING [ ] buttons are used to tune the tuner, and the PRESET [...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally. Note: can only be used with Onkyo components. CD IN These analog inputs can be used to connect a CD player with analog outputs.

  • Page 9: Before Using The Av Receiver

    Before Using the AV receiver Setting the Voltage Selector (on some models) Some models have a voltage selector switch for compat- ibility with power systems around the world. Before you plug in this model, make sure that the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your area.

  • Page 10: Remote Controller

    Modes are selected 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 CD/MD/CDR player/recorder.
  • Page 11 Remote Controller For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. STANDBY button (30) This button is used to set the AV receiver to Standby. ON button (30) This button is used to turn on the AV receiver. INPUT SELECTOR buttons (34) These buttons are used to select the input sources.

  • Page 12: Dvd Mode

    Remote Controller DVD Mode To set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the [DVD] REMOTE MODE button. Before selecting DVD mode and starting play- back, you should press the [RECEIVER] mode button followed by the [DVD] INPUT SELEC- TOR button to select the DVD player as the input source.
  • Page 13 Remote Controller CD/MD/CDR Mode By default, the AV receiver is configured to control an Onkyo CD player. To set the remote controller to CD/MD/CDR mode, press the [CD] REMOTE MODE button. Before selecting CD/MD/CDR mode and start- ing playback, you should press the...

  • Page 14: Tape Mode

    Remote Controller TAPE Mode TAPE mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the AV receiver via To set the remote controller to TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. Before selecting TAPE mode and starting play-...

  • Page 15: Connecting Your Speakers

    Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B. Speaker set A should be installed in your main listening room and can be used with Dolby Digital and DTS surround material.

  • Page 16: Connection

    Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For the best surround-sound experience, you should con- nect seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. The following table shows which channels you should use based on the number of speakers that you have. Number of speakers: ✓...

  • Page 17: Connecting Speaker Set A

    Connecting Your Speakers Connecting Speaker Set A Strip 5/8" (15 mm) of insu- lation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. Unscrew the terminal. Fully insert the bare wires. Make sure that the bare wire is touching the inside of the pole.

  • Page 18: Connecting Antenna

    Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how 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 must connect the antenna to use the tuner.

  • Page 19: Connecting An Outdoor Fm Antenna

    Connecting Antenna Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out- door FM antenna instead. Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Av Receiver

    Connecting Your Components About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed.

  • Page 21: Which Connections Should I Use

    Connecting Your Components Connecting Both Audio & Video By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you can select both the audio and video simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Audio...

  • Page 22: Connecting A Tv Or Projector

    Connecting Your Components Connecting a TV or Projector Step 1: Video Connection Choose a connection type ( , COMPONENT VIDEO Connection TX-SR503/503E/8350 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT S MONITOR OUT V Step 2: Audio Connection Choose a connection type ( , Connect one or the other •...

  • Page 23: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting Your Components Connecting a DVD player Step 1: Video Connection Choose a connection type ( , , or COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN COMPONENT VIDEO Connection TX-SR503/503E/8350 COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN DVD IN S DVD IN V Step 2: Audio Connection Choose a connection type ( , DIGITAL IN COAXIAL...

  • Page 24: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvd Recorder For Playback

    Connecting Your Components Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback In addition to video playback, with this hookup example, you can use the VCR’s tuner to listen to the sound of your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver. This is useful if the TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a connection type ( , TV must be connected to the AV receiver with the same type of connection.

  • Page 25: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvd Recorder For Recording

    Connecting Your Components Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Step 1: Choose a video connection type ( The video source that you want to record must be connected to the AV receiver with the same type of connection. Step 2: Make audio connection VIDEO 1 AUDIO...
  • Page 26 Connecting Your Components Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source Step 1: Video Connection Choose a connection type ( , COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN COMPONENT VIDEO Connection TX-SR503/503E/8350 COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 2 IN S VIDEO 2 IN V Step 2: Audio Connection Choose a connection type ( ,...

  • Page 27: Connecting A Cd Player Or Turntable

    Connecting Your Components Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ■ CD Player, or Turntable with Built-in Phono Preamp Step 1: Choose a connection type ( , , or preamp, and then make the connection. DIGITAL IN COAXIAL Connect one OPTICAL or the other COAXIAL OPTICAL...

  • Page 28: Connecting A Cassette, Cdr, Minidisc, Or Dat Recorder

    AC OUTLET does not exceed the stated capacity (e.g., 100 W). Notes: • Onkyo components with nected directly to wall outlets, not the AV receiver’s AC OUTLET. • The socket type and capacity will depend on the country in which you purchased the AV receiver.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting Your Components Connecting Onkyo Components Step 1: Be sure that the Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable (RCA). Step 2: Make the connection. With (Remote Interactive) you can use the following special...

  • Page 30: Turning On

    If you have, see “Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources” on page 31. ■ Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks? If you have, see “Changing the TAPE/MD/CDR Display” on page 31.

  • Page 31: First Time Setup

    VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO AUDIO STANDBY A SPEAKERS B TONE PHONES PURE AUDIO MULTl CH TAPE TAPE -compatible Onkyo MiniDisc TUNING / PRESET MASTER VOLUME ENTER RETURN SETUP STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR VIDEO 3 INPUT...

  • Page 32: Minimum Speaker Impedance Setup

    First Time Setup STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CH TAPE TUNER + 10 --/--- DIMMER SLEEP INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU SP A / B 2–8 ENTER RETURN RETURN LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND Minimum Speaker Impedance Setup (not North American model) If the impedance of any of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or more, but less than 6 ohms, set the Minimum Speaker Impedance to “4 ohms.”...
  • Page 33 First Time Setup Use the Down [ ] button to select “Center,” and then use the Left and Right [ select Small: Select if the center speaker is small. Large: Select if the center speaker is large. None: Select if no center speaker is connected.

  • Page 34: Basic Av Receiver Operation

    Playing Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver Operation DISPLAY STANDBY/ON STANDBY A SPEAKERS B TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT PHONES PURE AUDIO MULTl CH VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MULTI CH Remote controller AV receiver VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE...

  • Page 35: Playing Your Av Components

    Playing Your AV Components STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CH MULTI CH TAPE TUNER + 10 CABLE --/--- DIMMER SLEEP DISC INPUT LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT LEVEL - LEVEL + TEST TONE CH SEL PLAY MODE DISPLAY DISPLAY...

  • Page 36: Using The Tuner

    Using the Tuner Listening to the Radio STANDBY/ON STANDBY A SPEAKERS B TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT PHONES PURE AUDIO MULTl CH VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations.

  • Page 37: Using The Tuner

    Using the Tuner Presetting Radio Stations 2, 4 TUNING / PRESET STANDBY/ON ENTER STANDBY A SPEAKERS B RETURN TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR PHONES PURE AUDIO MULTl CH VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER You can store up to 30 of your favorite radio stations as...
  • Page 38 Using the Tuner Using RDS (European models only) RDS only works with European models and only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator appears. RDS indicator ■ What is RDS? RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals.
  • Page 39 Using the Tuner Displaying Radio Text (RT) TUNING / PRESET STANDBY/ON ENTER STANDBY A SPEAKERS B RETURN TONE STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR PHONES PURE AUDIO MULTl CH VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting RT...

  • Page 40: Common Functions

    Common Functions This chapter explains functions that can be used with any input source. STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CH TAPE TUNER DIMMER + 10 --/--- DIMMER SLEEP DISC INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU SP A / B ENTER RETURN LISTENING MODE...

  • Page 41: Using The Sleep Timer

    Common Functions Using the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver so that it automatically turns off after a set period. Press the remote controller’s [SLEEP] button repeatedly to select the required sleep time. You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute steps.

  • Page 42: Using The Listening Modes

    Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See “About the Listening Modes” on page 44 for detailed information about the listening modes. • The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial or optical).
  • Page 43 DTS-ES Discrete DTS-ES Matrix DTS+Neo:6 DTS+Dolby EX DTS+PLIIx Music DTS+PLIIx Movie Mono Movie Orchestra Onkyo Unplugged ✔ Original Studio-Mix TV Logic All Ch Stereo Full Mono *1. In the Pure Audio and Direct listening modes, PCM signals at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz are processed at 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz respectively.

  • Page 44: About The Listening Modes

    Using the Listening Modes About the Listening Modes With its built-in surround-sound decoders and DSP pro- grams, the AV receiver can transform your home listen- ing room into a movie theater or concert hall. The AV receiver’s surround indicators show which speakers are active in each listening mode.
  • Page 45 field that cannot be produced with conven- tional stereo. Use this mode with stereo material such as music CDs. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is suitable for use with old movies and other mono sound sources. The center speaker outputs the...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Listening Modes

    Adjusting the Listening Modes STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CH TAPE TUNER + 10 --/--- DIMMER SLEEP DISC INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU SP A / B ENTER ENTER RETURN LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL - PLAY MODE...
  • Page 47 Adjusting the Listening Modes Use the Left and Right [ buttons to change the settings. Press the Down [ ] button to select the next setting. Repeat step 3 to complete all set- tings. Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. The Audio Adjust functions are explained below.

  • Page 48: Recording

    Recording This chapter explains how to record the selected input source to an AV component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from two different sources. Recording the Input Source You can record only to AV components that are con- nected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT jacks.

  • Page 49: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup Advanced Speaker Settings The advanced speaker settings cannot be changed while headphones are connected, Speaker set B is on, or the multichannel input is being used. Crossover Frequency To get the best bass performance from your speaker sys- tem, you need to set the crossover frequency according to the size and frequency response of your subwoofer and other speakers (front, center, and surround).
  • Page 50 Advanced Setup Speaker Distance To get the best from surround sound, it’s important that the sound from each speaker reaches the listener at the same time. To achieve this, you need to specify the dis- tance from each speaker to the listening position. Measure and make a note of the distance from each speaker to the listening position.

  • Page 51: Digital Input Signal Formats

    Advanced Setup Use the Left and Right [ buttons to adjust the speaker level, and use the Down [ ton to select the next speaker. The level can be adjusted from –12 to +12 dB in 1 dB steps (–15 to +12 dB for the subwoofer).

  • Page 52: Controlling Other Components

    Controlling Other Components You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller (RC-607M) to control your other components, including those made by other manufacturers. This chapter explains how to enter the necessary remote control code for the component that you want to control (e.g., DVD player, TV, or VCR).

  • Page 53: Resetting The Remote Controller

    AV receiver, and operate the component. If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control an Onkyo component that’s not connected via...

  • Page 54: Controlling A Tv

    Controlling Other Components To control another component, point the remote controller at it and use the buttons explained below. (You must select the appropriate remote control mode first.) Controlling a TV STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR Press [TV] first MULTI CH TAPE...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    If the AV receiver turns off when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect the power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer. Audio There’s no sound or it’s very quiet? •...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The subwoofer produces no sound? • The subwoofer outputs no sound while only speaker set B is on. Turn on speaker set A. • When you play source material that contains no infor- mation in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no sound.
  • Page 57 five seconds, and then plug it back in again. Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the unit’s malfunction. Before you record important...

  • Page 58: Specification

    Specification Amplifier Section Power Output 2 channel driven: North American: 75 W + 75 W (8Ω,20Hz–20kHz, FTC) European: 100 W + 100 W (6Ω,1kHz,DIN) Asian, Australian: 130 W + 130 W (6Ω,1kHz,JEITA) Dynamic Power 180 W + 180 W (3Ω,Front) 140 W + 140 W (4Ω,Front) 95 W + 95 W (8Ω,Front) THD (Total Harmonic...
  • Page 59 Memo...
  • Page 60 Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ SN 29343932 (C) Copyright 2005 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. HOMEPAGE http://www.onkyo.com/ I0502-1 * 2 9 3 4 3 9 3 2 *...

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