TX-SR503

7.1-CHANNEL HOME THEATER RECEIVER
Available in Gold, Black or Silver
Complementing Video Brilliance with Audio Excellence
Finding the perfection of HDTV is an undeniable pleasure. The discovery of home theater is a revelation. Anchored around Onkyos build quality and proprietary technologiesWide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) and Optimum Gain Volume Circuitrythe groundwork is laid for powerful audio reproduction without the noise and distortion that limits other receivers. The TX-SR503 7.1-channel home theater receiver incorporates 192 kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters for all 7.1 channels to preserve the quality of your audio, and it also offers HDTV-capable (50 MHz) component video switching to give you connectivity and versatility with the latest displays (with still enough options for those who havent made the change). With superb functionality and ease of use, the TX-SR503 is perfectly suited for those looking to explore quality home theater in the HDTV environment, now and in the future.
Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) Originally developed for our high-end receivers, WRAT is a collection of proprietary technologies that achieves three fundamental goals in the pursuit of superior home theater: 1) Wider frequency response 2) Reduced amplifier distortion at high volume 3) Better control of current and electro/mechanical kick-back from speakers. WRAT ensures that youre getting the audio performance necessary for a range of video content and it also sets the platform for quality playback from high-resolution formats, like DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD, as well as other digital and analog music sources. Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry Conventional volume attenuation methods must initially drop a signal close to the noise floor at low volumes. Even though the signal is only tainted with a little noise, the amount increases when the signal is amplified. Onkyos Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry adjusts the gain so that less than half the amount of attenuation is necessary. This signal never comes close to the noise floor, and thereby eliminates the possibility of noise contamination that plagues conventional volume-attenuation designs. HDTV-Capable Component Video Switching (3 Inputs and 1 Output) at 50 MHz On top of S-Video and composite video connections, component video switching enables the connection of up to three HD-capable sources, such as DVD and universal players, terrestrial or satellite tuners, cable boxes, DVRs, or D-VHS VCRs. With a frequency range out to 50 MHz, the TX-SR503 has more than enough bandwidth to pass a progressive scan DVD signal (at least 12 MHz needed) and 720p (at least 37 MHz needed). Also, the TX-SR503s bandwidth gives it the capability to pass a flawless signal to progressive HDTV (at least 30 MHz needed). 192 kHz/24-Bit DACs for All Channels The TX-SR503 incorporates 192 kHz/24-bit DACs for all channelsa superb feature for any receiver. With a much higher resolution than the incoming signal, these DACs enable the TX-SR503 to generate a more accurate audio playback. Also, the DACs 128x oversampling rate optimizes the signal-to-noise ratio and increases clock jitter tolerance. CinemaFILTER The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be edgy and bright when played back over audio equipment in your home. This is because film soundtracks are designed to be played back in large theaters using different equipment. Onkyos CinemaFILTER restores the correct tonal balance for watching a movie soundtrack in your smaller home theater.

Black model

Silver model

Amplifier Features

130 watts per channel minimum into 6 ohms, 1 kHz, JEITA Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) Reduced Negative Feedback (NFB) H.C.P.S.massive high power transformer Optimum Gain Volume Control Circuitry Discrete output stages for all channels Full bandwidth power to all 7 main channels Oversized electrolytic capacitors High-current, low-impedance drive for all channels Auto-protection circuitry High-grade aluminum heatsink
Pure Audio mode Heavy-duty color-coded banana plug compatible speaker binding posts (except speaker B) Late night mode (high, low, off) Automatic signal detection Rec out selector (audio/video) Bass and treble tone control (L/R)
SPECIFICATIONS AMPLIFIER SECTION

Power Output

Front L/R.. 130 W + 130 W (6 , 1 kHz, JEITA) Center.. 130 W (6 , 1 kHz, JEITA) Surround L/R. 130 W + 130 W (6 , 1 kHz, JEITA) Surround Back L/R.. 130 W + 130 W (6 , 1 kHz, JEITA) Dynamic Power.. 180 W + 180 W (3 , Front) 140 W + 140 W (4 , Front) 95 W + 95 W (8 , Front) (Total Harmonic Distortion). 0.08 % (Rated Power) THD Damping Factor.. 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 )

FM/AM Tuner Features

Outstanding selectivity and sensitivity 30 FM/AM random presets FM auto scan tuning FM stereo indicator 75-ohm antenna input FM indoor antenna supplied AM loop antenna supplied
Input Sensitivity and Impedance
Line... 200 mV/47 k (CD, Tape, etc.)
Output Level and Impedance
Rec out.. 200 mV/470 (Tape, Video 1)
Frequency Response.. 10 Hz-100 kHz/+ 1 dB, - 3 dB (Direct mode) Tone Control.. 10 dB, 50 Hz (BASS)

10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio.. 100 dB (Line in, IHF-A) Speaker Impedance. 4 /6 -16

VIDEO SECTION

Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance
Video.. 1.0 Vp-p/75 (Component and S-Video Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 0.28 Vp-p/75 (S-Video C) 1.0 Vp-p/75 (Composite) Component Video Frequency Response. 5 Hz-50 MHz

Audio/Video Features

DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS Discrete/Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx 192 kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels Digital upsampling HDTV-capable (50 MHz) component video switching Non-scaling configuration Advanced 32-bit DSP chip A-form listening mode memory Easy-set speaker configuration CinemaFILTER Crossover adjustment (60/80/100/ 120/150 Hz) for bass management A/B speaker drive Double Bass function 3 component video inputs and 1 output 3 S-Video inputs and 2 outputs 4 composite video inputs and 2 outputs 2 audio and 4 A/V inputs 4 digital inputs (3 optical/1 coaxial) Color-coded 5.1-multichannel inputs for DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD Dedicated line-level subwoofer pre out Direct mode
Other Performance Features
Precision digital speed-sensitive volume control Absolute volume display 3-mode display dimmer (bright, normal, low) Headphone jack (standard size) Audio mute (via remote) Sleep timer (via remote) Battery-free memory backup Heavy-duty power cord Large non-resonant feet Heavy-gauge, anti-resonant, reinforced steel chassis Preprogrammed RI (Remote Interactive) remote control

TUNER SECTION

[FM] Tuning Frequency Range. 87.5 MHz-108.0 MHz Usable Sensitivity
FM Stereo... 17.2 dBf, 2.0 V (75 , IHF) FM Mono.. 11.2 dBf, 1.0 V (75 , IHF)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

FM Stereo... 70 dB (IHF-A) FM Mono.. 76 dB (IHF-A)
Total Harmonic Distortion
FM Stereo... 0.3 % FM Mono.. 0.2 %
Preprogrammed RI (Remote Interactive) remote
FM Stereo Separation.. 45 dB at 1 kHz [AM] Tuning Frequency Range. 522 kHz-1,611 kHz/530 kHz-1,710 kHz Usable Sensitivity

AM.. 30 V

AM.. 40 dB

AM.. 0.7 %

GENERAL
Power Supply.. AC 120-220/240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption. 590 W Standby Power Consumption.. 0.5 W Dimensions (W x H x D). 435 x 150 x 374 mm Weight.. 10.2 kg

Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, Onkyo reserves the right to change specifications and appearance without notice. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS, DTS-ES Extended Surround, DTS 96/24 and Neo:6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. CinemaFILTER and WRAT are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Onkyo Corporation 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: +81-72-831-8005 Fax: +81-72-833-5222 http://www.onkyo.com/ Onkyo China Limited Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, N. T., HONG KONG, SAR of China Tel: +852-2429-3118 Fax: +852-2428-9039 http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: +1-201-785-2600 Fax: +1-201-785-2650 http://www.onkyousa.com/ Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Grobenzell, GERMANY Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.eu.onkyo.com/
NPR No. 05N08 04/05 Printed in Japan

D STEREO button (42)

This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode.
E LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons (42)
These buttons are used to select the listening modes.
Front & Rear PanelsContinued

J MEMORY button (37)

This button is used when storing or deleting radio presets.
P TONE, [] & [+] buttons (40)
These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble.
Q Input selector buttons (34)
These buttons are used to select from the following input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TAPE, TUNER, or CD. The [MULTI CH] button selects the DVD analog multichannel input.
K TUNING MODE button (36)
This button is used to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode.
L 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 [ ] [ ] buttons are used to select radio presets (see page 37). When the setup menus are used, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The ENTER button is also used with the setup menus.

R RETURN button

This button is used to return to the previously displayed setup menu.

S SETUP button

This button is used to access various settings.
M MASTER VOLUME control (34)
This control is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX

T VIDEO 3 INPUT (25, 48)

This input can be used to connect a camcorder, games console, and so on. There are jacks for composite video and analog audio.

N PHONES jack (41)

This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.
U PURE AUDIO button & indicator (42)
The North American model doesnt have this button and indicator. This button is used to select the Pure Audio listening mode. The indicator lights up when that mode is selected.
O SPEAKER A & B buttons (34)
These buttons are used to turn speaker sets A and B on or off.

Display

RDS (European model only) (38): This indicator lights up when the AV Receiver is tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). MEMORY (37): This indicator lights up when presetting radio stations. FM STEREO (36): This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is tuned to a stereo FM station.
1 A & B speaker indicators (34)
Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on.

2 MUTING indicator (40)

This indicator ashes when the AV receiver is muted.
3 Source/listening mode indicators (44)

These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and digital audio format.

5 SLEEP indicator (41)

This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

4 Tuning indicators (36)

TUNED (36): This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is tuned to a radio station. AUTO (36): This indicator lights up when Auto Tuning is selected and disappears when Manual Tuning is selected.

6 Message area

This area of the display shows various information about the currently selected source.

Rear Panel 1 B 7

I CD IN
A DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2, 3 & COAXIAL
These optical and coaxial jacks can be used to connect a CD or DVD player and other components with digital audio outputs.
These analog inputs can be used to connect a CD player with analog outputs.

J TAPE IN/OUT

These analog inputs and outputs can be used to connect a cassette recorder, MiniDisc recorder, or other recorder with analog inputs and outputs.

B COMPONENT VIDEO

A DVD player, TV, or other component that supports component video can be connected here.

C AM ANTENNA

These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.
K VIDEO 1 IN/OUT & VIDEO 2 IN
The VIDEO 1 S-Video, composite video, and audio inputs and outputs can be used to connect a VCR. The VIDEO 2 S-Video, composite video, and audio inputs can be used to connect another video source (e.g., cable TV, satellite TV, or a set-top box).

D FM ANTENNA

This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.

E MONITOR OUT

The S-Video or composite video output should be connected to a video input on your TV or projector.

L DVD IN/MULTI CH INPUT

The FRONT, SURROUND, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER jacks can be used to connect a component with an analog multichannel audio output, such as a DVD player with a 5.1-channel analog output. The S-Video or composite video input should be connected to a video output on the DVD player.

F FRONT SPEAKERS B

These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B.
G VOLTAGE SELECTOR (only some models)
This voltage selector provides compatibility with power systems around the world.

M SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

A powered subwoofer can be connected here.
This (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the jack on another Onkyo component. The AV receivers remote controller can then be used to control that component. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally. Note: can only be used with Onkyo components.

N FRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND
SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER & SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set A.

O AC OUTLET

This switched AC outlet can be used to supply power to another component. The connector type depends on the country in which you purchased your AV receiver. See pages 1529 for connection information.
Before Using the AV receiver
Setting the Voltage Selector (on some models)
Some models have a voltage selector switch for compatibility 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. If it isnt, use a small screwdriver to set it as appropriate. For example, if the voltage in your area is 120 volts, set the selector to 120V. If its between 220 and 230 volts, set it to 220230V. Notes: The batteries should last for about six months, although this will vary with usage. If the remote controller doesnt work reliably, try replacing the batteries. Dont mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries. If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

Using the Remote Controller
To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receivers remote control sensor, as shown below.

Remote control sensor

220-230 V

Installing the Batteries

AV receiver STANDBY indicator
To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide open the cover.

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

Slide the cover shut.

Notes: The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type uorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing. If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably. Dont put anything, such as a book, on the remote controller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing. The remote controller will not work if theres an obstacle between it and the AV receivers remote control sensor.

Use thumbtacks or something similar to x the FM antenna into position.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Caution: Be careful that you dont injure yourself when using thumbtacks. If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 19).
Connecting AntennaContinued
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna
If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.
Outdoor antenna Insulated antenna cable AM loop antenna
Notes: Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft. For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line of sight to your local FM transmitter. Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc. For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment. Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter Its best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown.
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside horizontally, but good results can sometimes be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note that the AM loop antenna should be left connected. Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR)
Connecting Your Components

About AV Connections

Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components. Dont connect the power cord until youve completed and double-checked all AV connections.

AV Connection Color Coding
RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled R). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled L). And use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs.
Left (white) Right (red) (Yellow) Composite video Analog audio Left (white) Right (red) (Yellow) Right!

Optical Digital Jacks

The AV receivers optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when its removed. Push plugs in all the way. Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.
Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions). To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.

Wrong!

AV Cables & Jacks

Y Y PB

Description

Component video cable

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best picture quality. (Some TV manufacturers label their component video jacks slightly differently.)

S-Video cable

S-Video separates the luminance and color signals and provides better picture quality than composite video. Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and other video equipment. Use only dedicated composite video cables.

Composite video cable

Cable Optical digital audio cable Jack

OPTICAL

Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). The audio quality is the same as for coaxial. Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). The audio quality is the same as for optical. This cable carries analog audio. Its the most common connection format for analog audio and can be found on virtually all AV components. This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is typically used to connect DVD players with a 5.1channel analog audio output. Several standard analog audio cables can be used instead of a multichannel cable.
Coaxial digital audio cable

COAXIAL

Analog audio cable (RCA)
Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)
Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs.
Connecting Your ComponentsContinued
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 Video Audio TV, projector, etc.

DVD player, etc.

Speakers (see page 17 for connection information)
Which Connections Should I Use?

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL 2 R VIDEO 2

COAXIAL OUT

OPTICAL OUT

R AUDIO OUT
With the basic a connection, you can listen to or record audio from the TV, and listen via speaker set B. To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes, 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 ow TV Analog audio L/R output Digital coaxial output Digital optical output
Hint! If your TV has no audio outputs, connect your VCR to the AV receiver and use its tuner.

Connecting a DVD player

Step 1: Video Connection Choose a connection type ( A , B , or C ) that matches the DVD player, and then make the connection.
COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN Y PB PR
The TV must be connected to the AV receiver with the same type of connection.

IN DVD S

IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR S VIDEO OUT

DVD player

VIDEO OUT
TX-SR503/503E/8350 COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN DVD IN S DVD IN V
DVD player Component video output S-Video output Composite video output
Step 2: Audio Connection Choose a connection type ( a , b , c , or d ) that matches your DVD player, and then make the connection.

FRONT SURROUND CENTER L

OPTICAL 1
FRONT L R DVD R DVD SUB WOOFER

FRONT L

CENTER

R R SUB WOOFER

AUDIO OUT
With the basic a connection, you can listen to or record audio from a DVD, and listen via speaker set B. To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes, use connection b or c. (Use a and b or a and c for recording.) To enjoy DVD-Audio or SACD playback from a compatible DVD player with an analog multichannel output, use connection d.
Connection a b c d TX-SR503/503E/8350 DVD IN FRONT DIGITAL IN COAXIAL DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 DVD IN FRONT, SURROUND, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER Signal ow DVD player Analog audio L/R output Digital coaxial output Digital optical output Analog multichannel output
If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs, be sure to use the main left and right outputs for connection a.
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback
In addition to video playback, with this hookup example, you can use the VCRs 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 ( A , B , or C ) that matches the VCR/DVD recorder, and then make the connection. The TV must be connected to the AV receiver with the same type of connection.

Connection a b c TX-SR503/503E/8350 VIDEO 2 IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 Signal ow Video source Analog audio L/R output Digital coaxial output Digital optical output
Connecting a CD Player or Turntable
CD Player, or Turntable with Built-in Phono Preamp Step 1: Choose a connection type ( a , b , or c ) that matches the CD player, or choose a for a turntable with a built-in phono preamp, and then make the connection.
IN DIGITAL IN L R CD OPTICAL 1 IN L R CD L R AUDIO OUTPUT

CD player

Turntable (MM) with built-in phono preamp
With the basic a connection, you can listen to or record audio from the CD player or turntable, and listen via speaker set B. To connect the CD player digitally, use connection b or c. (Use a and b or a and c for recording.)
Connection a b c TX-SR503/503E/8350 CD IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal ow CD or turntable Analog audio L/R output Digital coaxial output Digital optical output
Turntable with no Phono Preamp Built-in A phono preamp is necessary to connect a turntable that doesnt have a phono preamp built-in.
Turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) Cartridge An MC head amp and phono preamp are necessary to connect a turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) cartridge.

IN L R CD

AUDIO OUTPUT L R

Phono preamp

AUDIO INPUT L R

L R CD

Phono preamp MC head amp or MC transformer
Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder
Step 1: Choose a connection type ( a , b , or c ) that matches the recorder, and then make the connection.

OPTICAL 3 R TAPE L L

COAXIAL OUT R OPTICAL OUT R IN OUT REC PLAY
Cassette recorder, CDR, etc.
With the basic a connection, you can play and record with the recorder, and listen via speaker set B. To connect the recorder digitally for playback purposes, use connections a and b or a and c.
Connection a b c TX-SR503/503E/8350 TAPE IN L/R TAPE OUT L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 Signal ow Cassette/CDR/MD/DAT recorder Analog audio L/R output Analog audio L/R input Digital coaxial output Digital optical output
Connecting the Power Cord of Another Component
The AV receiver has an AC outlet on its rear panel for connecting the power cord of another AV component. The other components power switch can then be left in the ON position so that it turns on or off when the AV receiver is set to On or Standby. Caution: Make sure that the capacity of the component that you connect to the AC OUTLET does not exceed the stated capacity (e.g., 100 W). Notes: Onkyo components with jacks should be connected directly to wall outlets, not the AV receivers AC OUTLET. The socket type and capacity will depend on the country in which you purchased the AV receiver.

European and some Asian models

American model

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 With connection. functions:
(Remote Interactive) you can use the following special

Auto Power On/Standby

When you start playback on a component connected via , if the AV receiver is in Standby, it will turn on and select that component as the input source automatically. Similarly, when the AV receiver is set to Standby, all components connected via will also enter Standby. This function will not work if a components power cord is connected to the AV receivers AC OUTLET.

Direct Change

When playback is started on a component connected via , the AV receiver automatically selects that component as the input source. If the DVD player is connected to the AV receivers multichannel input, you must press the [MULTI CH] button (see page 35) to listen to all channels because the Direct Change function selects only the DVD IN FRONT jacks.

Remote Control

You can control other -compatible Onkyo components by pointing the remote controller at the AV receivers remote control sensor. You must enter the appropriate remote control code rst (page 53). Notes: Use only cables for connections. cables are supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.). Some components have two jacks, you can connect either one to the AV receiver. The other is for connecting additional -compatible components. Connect the AV receivers jack to only Onkyo components. Connecting to other manufacturers components may cause them to malfunction. Some components may not support all functions. Refer to the manuals supplied with your components.
FRONT REMOTE CONTROL L R DVD

e.g., CD player

R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT

e.g., DVD player

Connecting the Power Cord
Notes: Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components. Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a different branch circuit.

Turning On

STANDBY STANDBY/ON STANDBY indicator

ON RECEIVER

STANDBY/ON ENTER
TONE + STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE RETURN SETUP
CLEAR PHONES PURE AUDIO MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

--/--R

Turning On the AV Receiver

AV receiver

Remote controller

Press the [STANDBY/ON] button. Alternatively, press the remote controllers [RECEIVER] button followed by the [ON] button. The AV receiver comes on, the display lights up, and the STANDBY indicator goes off.
To turn the AV receiver off, press the [STANDBY/ON] button, or the remote controllers [STANDBY] button. The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises the next time you turn on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before turning it off.
Smooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps
To ensure smooth operation, heres a few easy steps to help you congure the AV receiver before you use it for the very rst time. These settings only need to be made once. Have you connected a component to a digital audio input? 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.

OUT IN TAPE

CD recorder / MD recorder
Have you connected any speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 6 ohms? If you have, see Minimum Speaker Impedance Setup on page 32. (Not North American models.)

Speaker 4 6

Do the speaker congurationthis is essential! See Speaker Conguration on page 32.

First Time Setup

Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources Changing the TAPE/MD/CDR Display
If you connect an -compatible Onkyo MiniDisc recorder or CD recorder to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, for to work properly, you must change this setting. This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver.
To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, you must connect your DVD player to the AV receiver by using a digital audio connection (coaxial or optical). With this function, you can assign digital inputs to input sources. For example, if you connect your DVD player to DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, youll need to assign that input (OPT1) to the DVD input source. You can change the assignments as follows. Note: Make sure you also set your digital sources to send out a digital signals. Please refer to the digital sources manual.
Press the [TAPE] input selector button so that TAPE appears on the display.
DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER
Press the input selector button for the source that you want to assign. (Digital inputs cannot be assigned to the TUNER input source.)
Press and hold down the [TAPE] input selector button (about 3 seconds) to set the display. Repeat this step to select TAPE, MD, or CDR.

DIGITAL INPUT

Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button. The current assignment appears.
Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button repeatedly to select COAX, OPT1, OPT2, OPT3, or (analog).

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). Listening mode availability depends on the format of the current input signal. While a pair of headphones is connected, you can select only the Pure Audio (not North American model), Mono, Direct, or Stereo listening mode.
Selecting with the Remote Controller

SURROUND

Selecting on the AV receiver
[STEREO] button This button selects the Stereo listening mode. [SURROUND] button This button selects the Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes. LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all of the listening modes that can be used with the current input source.
PURE AUDIO STEREO LISTENING MODE
[PURE AUDIO] button (not North American model) This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode. When this mode is selected, the AV receiver outputs no video signals and its display is turned off. [STEREO] button This button selects the Stereo listening mode. LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all of the listening modes that can be used with the current input source.
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The following table lists all the listening modes and shows which modes can be selected for each input signal format.
Dolby D Input signal format Analog, PCM*1 CD, TV, VHS, MD, turntable, radio, cassette, DTV, etc. */2 2/0 1/0,1+1 (Stereo) Other 3/2.1 DTS/DTS 96/24*2 DTS-ES 2/0 (Stereo) Discrete Matrix Multich

Source

DVD, DTV, etc.

DVD, CD, etc.

Listening mode Pure Audio (not North American model) Direct Stereo Mono Multich PLIIx Movie/Music/Game *3 Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music *4 Dolby D Dolby Dolby D EX Dolby D+PLIIx Music Dolby D+PLIIx Movie DTS, DTS 96/24 DTS-ES Discrete DTS DTS-ES Matrix DTS+Neo:6 DTS+Dolby EX DTS+PLIIx Music DTS+PLIIx Movie Mono Movie Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic All Ch Stereo Full Mono

All Ch Stereo

Ideal for background music. The front, surround, and surround back channels create a stereo image that lls the entire listening area.

Full Mono

In this mode, all speakers output mono audio, so the music sounds the same regardless of where you are.
Adjusting the Listening Modes

Using the CinemaFILTER

With the CinemaFILTER, you can soften overly bright movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for reproduction in a movie theater. CinemaFILTER can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, DTS+Neo:6, and DTS+Dolby EX.
Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [CINE FLTR] button repeatedly to select: On: CinemaFILTER on. Off: CinemaFILTER off.

RETURN SETUP

Using the Audio Adjust Functions

CINE FLTR L NIGHT

These functions only work with speaker set A. Audio Adjust provides various functions for adjusting the sound.
Using the Late Night Function (Dolby Digital only)
With the Late Night function, you can reduce the dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume levelsideal for watching movies late at night when you dont want to disturb anyone.
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select 4. Audio Adjust, and then press the [ENTER] button.
Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [L NIGHT] button repeatedly to select: Off: Late Night function off. Low: Small reduction in dynamic range. High: Big reduction in dynamic range.
Notes: The effect of the Late Night function depends on the Dolby Digital material that you are playing, and with some material there will be little or no effect. The Late Night function is set to Off when the AV receiver is set to Standby.
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Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to change the settings. Press the Down [ ] button to select the next setting.

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the speaker level, and use the Down [ ] button 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).
Digital Input Signal Formats
The following table shows the display indicators for each supported digital signal format.
Format Dolby Digital DTS PCM PCM Display
Repeat step 4 so that the level of the test tone from each speaker is the same. Speakers that you set to No or None in the Speaker Conguration (page 32) do not output the test tone. Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. Dont forget to turn down the volume if you turned it up while setting the levels.
Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format automatically. However, if you experience either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you can manually set the signal format to PCM or DTS: If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut off, try setting the format to PCM. If noise is produced when fast forwarding or reversing a DTS CD, try setting the format to DTS.
Note: A quicker way to adjust the speaker levels is to press the remote controllers [TEST TONE] button to output the test tone, use the [LEVEL] and [LEVEL+] buttons to adjust the levels, and use the [CH SEL] button to select the speakers. If the multichannel input is selected (page 35), in step 2, the 3. MultiLevel menu appears instead of the 3. Level Cal menu, and you can adjust the level of each channel of the multichannel input regardless of the Speaker Conguration settings.
Press and hold the AV receivers [DIGITAL INPUT] button for about 3 seconds. While Auto is displayed (about 3 seconds), press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button again to select: PCM, DTS, or Auto. DTS or PCM: The DTS or PCM indicator, depending on which format you have set, ashes, and only signals in that format are output. Digital signals in other formats are ignored. Auto (default): The format is detected automatically. If no digital input signal is present, the corresponding analog input is used instead.
Controlling Other Components
You can use the AV receivers 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).

Cant record? On your recorder, make sure the correct input is selected. To prevent signal loops and damage to the AV receiver, input signals are not fed through to outputs with the same name (e.g., TAPE IN to TAPE OUT, or VIDEO 1 IN to VIDEO 1 OUT). When the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, recording is not possible because no video signals are output. Select another listening mode.

Others

The sound changes when I connect my headphones? When a pair of headphones is connected, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless its already set to Stereo, Mono, Direct, or Pure Audio (not North American model).

Specication

Amplier Section
Power Output 2 channel driven: North American: 75 W + 75 W (8,20Hz20kHz, FTC) European: 100 W + 100 W (6,1kHz,DIN) Asian, Australian: 130 W + 130 W (6,1kHz,JEITA) 180 W + 180 W (3,Front) 140 W + 140 W (4,Front) 95 W + 95 W (8,Front) 0.08% (Power Rated) 60 (Front,1kHz,8) 200 mV/ 47 k (LINE) 200 mV/ 470 (REC OUT) 10 Hz100 kHz/ +1 dB-3 dB (Direct mode) 10 dB, 50 Hz (BASS) 10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE) 100 dB (LINE, IHF-A) North American: 6 Others: 4 or 6

General

Power Supply North American: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Australian and European: AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz Others: AC 120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz AC 230-240 V, 50Hz AC 220-230 V, 50 Hz North American: 6.2 A Others: 590 W North American: 0.1 W Australian and European: 0.2 W Others: 0.5 W 374 mm 17-1/8" 5-7/8" 14-3/4" North American: 9.4 kg 20.7 lbs. European: 10.1 kg 22.3 lbs. Others: 10.2 kg 22.5 lbs.
Power Consumption Stand-by Power Consumption Dimensions (W H D) Weight
Dynamic Power THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) Damping Factor Input Sensitivity and Impedance Output Level and Impedance Frequency Response Tone Control Signal to Noise Ratio Speaker Impedance

Video Inputs

Component S-Video Composite DVD,VIDEO1,VIDEO2 DVD,VIDEO1,VIDEO2 DVD,VIDEO1,VIDEO2,VIDEO3

Video Section

Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p /75 (Component and S-Video Y) 0.7 Vp-p /75 (Component Pb/Cb,Pr/Cr) 0.28 Vp-p /75(S-Video C) 1 Vp-p /75(Composite) Component Video Frequency Response 5 Hz 50 MHz

Video Outputs

Component S-Video Composite MONITOR MONITOR OUT,VIDEO1 MONITOR OUT,VIDEO1

Audio Inputs

Digital Inputs Analog Inputs Multichannel Inputs Optical: 3 Coaxial: 1 DVD(MULTICHANNEL),VIDEO1, VIDEO2,VIDEO3,TAPE,CD 6