Onkyo TX-SR508 User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Onkyo Manuals
  4. Receiver
  5. TX-SR508
  6. User manual

Onkyo TX-SR508 User Manual

Onkyo av receiver user manual
Hide thumbs Also See for TX-SR508:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Enlarged version
AV Receiver
TX-SR508
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
Connections.................................11
Turning On & Basic Operations ......20
Advanced Operations .................34
Controlling iPod & Other
Components............................49
Others...........................................56
E
n

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Onkyo TX-SR508

Summary of Contents for Onkyo TX-SR508

  • Page 1 AV Receiver TX-SR508 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: 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

    If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 8. Handling Notes • If you need to transport this unit, use the original packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it.

  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Controlling Other Components... 53 Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ... 53 Entering Remote Control Codes... 53 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via u ... 53 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons ... 54 Resetting the Remote Controller ... 54 Controlling Other Components ... 54 Others Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 6: Features

    The HD Radio Ready logo is a proprietary trademark of iBiq- uity Digital Corp. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately). In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio amplifier is prohibited.

  • Page 7: Front & Rear Panels

    Front & Rear Panels Front Panel North American models b cd e f European and Asian models The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity. The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. a ON/STANDBY button (➔...

  • Page 8: Display

    Display For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a Audio input indicators b Listening mode and format indicators c Audyssey indicators (➔ 23, 38) d Tuning indicators (➔ Rear Panel a DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks b HDMI IN and OUT jacks c COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks d FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal e MONITOR OUT V jack...

  • Page 9: Remote Controller

    VIDEO is not used for this model. To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select Receiver mode. You can also use the remote controller to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for more details (➔...

  • Page 10: About Home Theater

    With Blu-ray Discs, you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes.

  • Page 11: Connections

    Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have. For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. Number of channels 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 ✔...
  • Page 12 • Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker ter- minal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals. Connecting the Speaker Cables Screw-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.
  • Page 13 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s SUB- WOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on your pow- ered subwoofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, con- nect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on the amp.

  • Page 14: About Av Connections

    About AV Connections Connected image with AV components HDMI cable AV receiver Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player TV, projector, etc. • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections. •...

  • Page 15: Connecting Components With Hdmi

    Connecting Components with HDMI Game console Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc. Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ 35). Jack Input HDMI IN1 HDMI IN2 HDMI IN3 HDMI IN4 Output HDMI OUT...

  • Page 16: Connecting External Components

    Connecting External Components The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings. Connect your components to the appropriate jacks.

  • Page 17: Using The Aux Input Jacks On The Front Panel

    AV receiver. The other jack is for connecting addi- tional u-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to u jacks. Connecting other manufacturer’s components may cause a malfunction. • Some components may not support all u functions. Refer to the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo components.

  • Page 18: Connecting Antenna

    Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. North American models Insert the plug fully into the jack.

  • Page 19: Which Connections Should I Use

    Which Connections Should I Use? The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your components. Use the following sections as a guide. The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT.

  • Page 20: Turning On/Off The Av Receiver

    Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY STANDBY indicator Front panel Turning On Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. Press RECEIVER followed by ON/STANDBY on the remote controller. The AV receiver comes on, the display lights, and the STANDBY indicator goes off. Turning Off Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel or the remote controller.

  • Page 21: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations This manual describes the procedure using the remote controller unless otherwise specified. Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating on the AV receiver Use the input selector buttons to select the input source. Start playback on the source component. See also: •...

  • Page 22: Muting The Av Receiver

    Mono listening modes can be used with head- phones. Changing the Input Display When you connect an u-capable Onkyo component, you must configure the input display so that u can work properly. This setting can be done only from the front panel.

  • Page 23: Audyssey 2Eq ® Room Correction And Speaker Setup

    Audyssey 2EQ ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey 2EQ automatically determines the number of speakers con- nected, their size for purposes of bass management, opti- mum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary listening position. Audyssey 2EQ then removes the distortion caused by room acoustics by capturing room acoustical problems over the listening area in both the frequency and time...

  • Page 24: Error Messages

    • Writing Error! This message appears if saving fails. Try saving again. If this message appears after 2 or 3 attempts, contact your Onkyo dealer. • Speaker Detect Error This message appears if a speaker is not detected. “No” means that no speaker was detected.

  • Page 25: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio This section describes the procedure using the but- tons on the front panel unless otherwise specified. Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection.

  • Page 26: Presetting Fm/Am Stations

    Presetting FM/AM Stations You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite FM/AM radio stations as presets. Tune into the FM/AM station that you want to store as a preset. See the previous section. Press MEMORY. The preset number flashes. While the preset number is flashing (about 8 sec- onds), use PRESET e/r to select a preset from 1 through 40.
  • Page 27 Finding Stations by Type (PTY) You can search for radio stations by type. Press RT/PTY/TP twice. The current program type appears on the display. Use PRESET e/r to select the type of program you want. See the table shown later in this chapter. To start the search, press ENTER.

  • Page 28: Recording

    Recording This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from different sources. Connecting a Recording Component VCR, DVD recorder Note • The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s in Standby mode.

  • Page 29: Using The Listening Modes

    Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See “About Listening Modes” for detailed information about the listening modes Listening Mode Buttons Press RECEIVER first. MUSIC MOVIE/TV MOVIE/TV button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV. MUSIC button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with music.

  • Page 30: About Listening Modes

    About Listening Modes The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidel- ity and stunning surround sound. Explanatory Notes SP LAYOUT LISTENING MODE ■ Input Source The following audio formats are supported by the listening mode. This is mono (monophonic) sound.

  • Page 31: Listening Modes

    Listening Modes Listening Mode Description Pure Audio In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned off, minimizing pos- sible noise sources for the ultimate in high-fidelity audio reproduction. (As P u r e A u d i o the video circuitry is turned off, only video signals input through HDMI IN can be output from HDMI OUT.) Direct...
  • Page 32 Listening Mode Description DTS-HD High (Continued from the previous page ) Resolution Audio D T S – H D H R DTS-HD Master Audio D T S – H D M S T R DTS Express D T S E x p r e s s D S D DTS 96/24 This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources.
  • Page 33 Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Description Orchestra Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural rever- O r c h e s t r a beration of a large hall.

  • Page 34: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup On-screen Setup Menus The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is con- nected to the composite video MONITOR OUT or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.

  • Page 35: Hdmi Input

    Explanatory Notes Menu Sp Config Subwoofer Yes: Select if a subwoofer is connected. Select if no subwoofer is connected. a Menu selection b Setting target c Setting options (default setting underlined) HDMI Input Menu HDMI Input If you connect a video component to an HDMI input, you must assign that input to an input selector.

  • Page 36: Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)

    Note • When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector in “HDMI Input” (➔ 35), this input assignment is automatically set to the same HDMI IN. And in addition to the usual inputs (e.g., COAX1, COAX2, etc.), you can also select HDMI inputs. •...

  • Page 37: Sp Distance (Speaker Distance)

    ■ Double Bass This setting is not set automatically by Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function Note • This function can be set only if the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “Yes”, and the “Front” setting is set to “Large” With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass out- put by feeding bass sounds from the front left, right, and center channels to the subwoofer.
  • Page 38 ■ Input Ch(Mono) L+R: Both the left and right channels are output. Left: Only the left channel is output. Right: Only the right channel is output. Dolby Settings PLIIx Music (2ch Input) These settings apply to only 2-channel stereo sources. If you’re not using any surround back speakers, these set- tings apply to Dolby Pro Logic II, not Dolby Pro Logic IIx.
  • Page 39 Note • Audyssey equalizing does not work for DSD sources. ■ Dynamic EQ Off: Audyssey Dynamic EQ off. Audyssey Dynamic EQ on. The Dynamic EQ indicator will light With Audyssey Dynamic EQ™, you can enjoy great sound even when listening at low volume levels. Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deterio- rating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics.

  • Page 40: Name Edit

    Theater-Dimensional Setting ■ Listening Angle Wide: Select if the listening angle is 40 degrees. Narrow: Select if the listening angle is 20 degrees. With this setting, you can optimize the Theater-Dimen- sional listening mode by specifying the angle of the front left and right speakers relative to the listening position.

  • Page 41: Hdmi Setup

    ■ Remote ID 1, 2, or 3 When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differenti- ate the AV receiver from the other components, you can change its remote ID from “1”, to “2” or “3”.
  • Page 42 ■ HDMI Control (RIHD) Off: disabled. enabled. This function allows -compatible components connected via HDMI to be controlled with the AV receiver (➔ 15). Note • When set to “On” and close the menu, the name of connected p-compatible components and “RIHD On” are dis- played on the AV receiver.

  • Page 43: Using The Audio Settings

    Using the Audio Settings You can change various audio settings by pressing AUDIO. Note These settings are disabled when: • a pair of headphones is connected, or • the “Audio TV OUT” setting is set to “On” selector other than HDMI is selected. Press RECEIVER followed by AUDIO.
  • Page 44 CinemaFILTER With the CinemaFILTER, you can soften overly bright movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for repro- duction in a movie theater. CinemaFILTER can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height, Multichan- nel, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, Neo:6, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master and...

  • Page 45: Digital Input Signal Formats

    Digital Input Signal Formats The digital input signal formats are available only for the input sources that you have assigned a digital input jack (➔ 35). Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format auto- matically. However, if you experience either of the follow- ing issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you can manually set the signal format to PCM or DTS.

  • Page 46: Zone 2

    Zone 2 In addition to your main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in the other room, or as we call Zone 2. And, you can select a different source for each room. Connecting Zone 2 There are two ways you can connect Zone 2 speakers: 1.

  • Page 47: Setting The Powered Zone 2

    Setting the Powered Zone 2 If you’ve connected your Zone 2 speakers to the AV receiver, as explained in “Connecting Your Zone 2 Speak- ers Directly to the AV receiver” (➔ 46), you must set the “Front High/Zone2” setting to “Zone2”. Menu Hardware Press RECEIVER followed by SETUP.
  • Page 48 Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller Press ZONE2, and then press ON/STANDBY. Zone 2 turns on, the ZONE 2 indicator lights. To select an input source for Zone 2, press ZONE2, followed by an INPUT SELECTOR. To select AM or FM press the TUNER input selector repeatedly.

  • Page 49: Controlling Ipod

    Controlling iPod Connecting an Onkyo Dock Onkyo Dock UP-A1 Dock (Universal Port Option Dock) ND-S1 RI Dock Models sold are different depending on the region. Cable Note — • When UP-A1 Dock that seated iPod is connected, the power consumption on standby mode slightly increases.

  • Page 50: Using The Onkyo Dock

    Using the Onkyo Dock Dock is sold separately. For the latest information on the Onkyo Dock compo- nents, see the Onkyo web site at: http://www.onkyo.com Before using the Onkyo Dock components, update your iPod with the latest software, available from the Apple web site.

  • Page 51: Controlling Your Ipod

    RI Dock With the RI Dock, you can easily play the music stored on your Apple iPod through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound, and watch iPod slideshows and videos on your TV. In addition, the onscreen display (OSD) allows you to view, navigate, and select your iPod’s contents on your TV, and with the supplied remote controller, you can con- trol your iPod from the comfort of your sofa.
  • Page 52 • For detailed operation of the iPod, please refer to the instruction manual of RI Dock. This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or off. Your iPod may not respond the first time you press this button, in which case you should press it again.

  • Page 53: Controlling Other Components

    Press REMOTE MODE, point the remote control- ler at the 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 u, use the following remote control codes: •...

  • Page 54: Resetting Remote Mode Buttons

    If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, use the following remote control codes: 32900: Onkyo Blu-ray Disc player 32901: Onkyo HD-DVD player 70868: Onkyo MD recorder 71323: Onkyo CD recorder 82990:...
  • Page 55 Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE first. Note • With some components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all. ✔: Available buttons Components Buttons ✔ a ON/STANDBY ✔ b 9, INPUT, TV VOL q/w ✔...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Onkyo dealer. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer. To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press ON/ STANDBY.
  • Page 57 ■ Only the center speaker produces sound If you use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music, or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game lis- tening mode with a mono source, such as an AM radio station or mono TV program, the sound is con- centrated in the center speaker.
  • Page 58 ■ Can’t control other components — If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the u cable and analog audio cable are connected properly. Connecting only an u cable won’t work. — Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote con- troller mode.
  • Page 59 — 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 data, make sure that the material will be recorded cor- rectly.

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Section Rated Output Power All channels: (North American) 80 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.08% (FTC) 90 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.7% (FTC)

  • Page 61: About Hdmi

    About HDMI Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc players/DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With HDMI, a single cable can carry control signals, digital video, and up to eight channels of digital audio (2-channel PCM, multichannel digital audio, and multichannel PCM).

  • Page 62: Using An Rihd-Compatible Tv, Player, Or Recorder

    Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder p, which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard.
  • Page 63 ■ How to connect and setup Confirm the connecting and setting. 1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack to the HDMI input jack of the TV. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc. AV receiver DIGITAL AUDIO connection (OPTICAL) TV, projector, etc. 2. Connect the audio output from the TV to the OPTICAL IN 2 jack of the AV receiver using an optical digital cable.
  • Page 64 Unit 1 & 12, 9/F, Ever Gain Plaza Tower 1, 88, Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., Hong Kong. Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ SN 29400388 (C) Copyright 2010 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. Y1002-1 * 2 9 4 0 0 3 8 8 *...

Table of Contents