Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6)

Indoor FM antenna

AM loop antenna
Power-plug adapter Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receivers power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.)
Surround Back Left Surround Back Left Zone 2 Left Zone 2 Left Surround Back Left Surround Back Left Zone 2 Left Zone 2 Left Surround Back Right Surround Back Right Zone 2 Right Zone 2 Right Surround Back Right Surround Back Right Zone 2 Right Zone 2 Right Front Left Front Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left Front Right Front Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right Surround Left Surround Left Surround Right Surround Right Center Center Center Center

For Canadian Models

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Front Left Front Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left
Front Right Front Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right
Surround Left Surround Left

Speaker Cable

Speaker cable labels
* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color. Specications and operation are the same regardless of color.

Modle canadien

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LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. Sur les modles dont la che est polarise: ATTENTION: POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.
Surround Right Surround Right

Features

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

Table of Contents

Introduction Important Safety Instructions..2 Precautions...3 Supplied Accessories..4 Features..5 Front & Rear Panels..6 Before Using the AV receiver. 9 Remote Controller..10 Connection Connecting Your Speakers.15 Connecting Antenna..18 Connecting the AV receiver. 20 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On..30 First Time Setup.31 Basic Operation Playing Your AV Components.34 Using the Tuner..36 Common Functions.40 Enjoying the Listening Modes Using the Listening Modes.42 Advanced Operation Adjusting the Listening Modes.46 Recording..48 Advanced Setup.49 Controlling Other Components.52 Troubleshooting. 55 Specication.. 58

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.

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.

Front left and right speakers These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex. Surround back left and right speakers These speakers further enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. They are essential to enjoy certain listening modes (i.e., Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES). Position them behind the listener about feet (60100 cm) above ear level. Make sure that the listening position is within the range of the speaker.
Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. In movies its used mainly for dialog. Position it close to your TV (preferably on top) facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.
Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of your listening room, and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the width of the wall, as shown. Corner
Surround left and right speakers These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 23 feet (60100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equidistant from the listener.

1/3 wall length

Connecting Your SpeakersContinued

Speaker Conguration

For the best surround-sound experience, you should connect 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: Front left Front right Center Surround left Surround right Surround back* Surround back left Surround back right 2 3 4 5 6 7
Speaker Connection Precautions
Read the following before connecting your speakers: American model only: You can connect speakers with an impedance of 6 ohms or higher. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may be activated. Other models: You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or more, but less than 6 ohms, be sure to set the Minimum Speaker Impedance to 4 ohms (see page 32). If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may be activated. Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections. Read the instructions supplied with your speakers. Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals, and negative () terminals to only negative () terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided. Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. Dont connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. Dont connect one speaker to several terminals.

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 other components. Use the following sections as a guide. For video components, such as a DVD player, you must make two connectionsone for audio, one for video.

Video Connection Formats

Video equipment can be connected to the AV receiver using one of the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, or component video, the latter offering the best picture quality. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesnt convert between formats, so only outputs of the same format as the input will output the signal. For example, if you connect your DVD player to the S-VIDEO DVD IN, a video signal will be output by the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT (for your TV) and the S-VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT (for your VCR), but not by any composite video or component video outputs.
Video Input/Output Diagram

Audio Connection Formats

Audio equipment can be connected to the AV receiver using the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, and multichannel. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesnt convert between formats. For example, audio signals connected to an OPTICAL or COAXIAL digital input are not output by the analog TAPE OUT, so if you want to record from, for example, your CD player, in addition to connecting it to a digital input, you must also connect it to the analog CD IN.
Audio Input/Output Diagram for Recording CD player, etc. Output

Optical

Coaxial

Analog

DVD player, etc. Output IN AV Receiver OUT Input TV, projector, etc.
Composite S-Video Component Composite S-Video Component

Multichannel

IN AV Receiver OUT
Composite S-Video Component Optical Coaxial Analog Multichannel
Input Cassette recorder, etc.
Connecting a TV or Projector
Step 1: Video Connection Choose a connection type ( A , B , or C ) that matches the TV, and then make the connection.

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT V

Y PB PR MONITOR OUT S

COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN

TV, projector, etc.

Connection A B C
TX-SR503/503E/8350 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT S MONITOR OUT V

Signal ow

TV Component video input S-Video input Composite video input
Picture quality Best Better Standard
Step 2: Audio Connection Choose a connection type ( a , b , or c ) that matches the TV, and then make the connection.

Connect one or the other

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.

To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control, or the remote controllers [VOL] button. The volume can be set to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX. The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment and has a wide volume range for precise adjustment.
Select a suitable listening mode and enjoy! See page 42.
Playing Your AV ComponentsContinued
Displaying Source Information
You can display various information about the current input source as follows. Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through the available information.
The following information can typically be displayed for input sources.

LEVEL+ DVD CINE FLTR

AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT TEST TONE CH SEL PLAY MODE LEVELHDD L NIGHT
Input source & volume Signal format* or sampling frequency Input source & listening mode
Using the Multichannel Input
The multichannel input is for connecting a component with individual 5.1-channel analog audio output jacks, such as a DVD player or MPEG decoder. See page 23 for hookup information. Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [MULTI CH] button so that MULTI CH indicator appears on the display. Audio from the multichannel input will now be used for the DVD input source.

MULTI CH indicator

*If the input signal is analog, no format information is displayed. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed. If the input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal format is displayed. Information is displayed for about three seconds, then the previously displayed information reappears. Interpreting Surround Channel Information
A: The number of front channels (front left, front right, and center). B: The number of surround channels (surround left and surround right). If theres surround back channel information, this number will be 3. C: LFE channel for subwoofer (1 means yes).
Note: While the multichannel input is selected, the Speaker Conguration settings on page 32 are ignored, and signals from the multichannel input are fed to the front left, front right, center, surround left, and surround right speakers and subwoofer regardless of those settings.

Using the Tuner

Listening to the Radio

TUNING MODE TUNING

Tuning into Radio Stations

Auto Tuning Mode

TUNING MODE
Press the [TUNING MODE] button so that the AUTO indicator appears on the display.
Press the TUNING Up or Down [ ]/[ ] button. Searching stops when a station is found.

Unplugged

Suitable for acoustic instrument sounds, vocals, and jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it simulates the stage-front experience.

Studio-Mix

Suitable for rock and pop music. Listening to music in this mode creates a lively sound eld with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert.

TV Logic

Adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio. In addition, it adds surround effects to the entire sound and adds clarity to voices.

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.
Adjusting the Listening ModesContinued
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to change the settings. Press the Down [ ] button to select the next setting.
If the stereo image feels too wide, or theres too much surround sound, move the sound eld forward to improve the balance. Conversely, if the stereo image feels like its in mono, or theres not enough surround sound, move it backward. Center Width With this function, you can adjust the width of the sound from the center speaker when using the Pro Logic II Music or Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. Normally if youre using a center speaker, the center channel sound is output by only the center speaker. (If youre not using a center speaker, the center channel sound will be distributed to the front left and right speakers to create a phantom center). This setting controls the front left, right, and center mix, allowing you to adjust the weight of the center channel sound. It can be adjusted from 0 to 7 (default is 3).

VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R
Recording the Input Source
You can record only to AV components that are connected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT jacks. See pages 2029 for information on connecting your AV components to the AV receiver.
Use the input selector buttons to select the AV component that you want to record. Audio signals from the selected input source are output by the VIDEO 1 OUT and TAPE OUT jacks. You can listen to the source while recording. The AV receivers VOLUME control has no effect on recording.
Camcorder video signal audio signal
Start recording on the AV component connected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT jacks. Start playback on the source AV component.
Notes: You cannot record from AV components that are connected to the digital inputs. You must use analog connections. The surround effects produced by the surround and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. You cannot record from an AV component that is connected to the multichannel input. If you select another input source while recording, that input source will be recorded instead. While the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the VIDEO 1 OUT V and S jacks dont output video signals, so select another mode when recording.
1. Prepare the camcorder and CD player for playback. 2. Prepare the VCR for recording. 3. Press the [VIDEO 3] input selector button. 4. Press the [CD] input selector button.
This selects the CD player as the audio source, but leaves the camcorder as the video source.
5. Start recording on the VCR and start playback on the camcorder and CD player.
The video from the camcorder and the audio from the CD player are recorded by the VCR.

Advanced Setup

Advanced Speaker Settings
Speaker cone diameter Crossover frequency 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz (default) 120Hz 150Hz
The advanced speaker settings cannot be changed while headphones are connected, Speaker set B is on, or the multichannel input is being used.
Over 8 in. (20 cm) 6-1/2 to 8 in. (1620 cm) 5-1/4 to 6-1/2 in. (1316 cm)

Crossover Frequency

To get the best bass performance from your speaker system, you need to set the crossover frequency according to the size and frequency response of your subwoofer and other speakers (front, center, and surround).
3-1/2 to 5-1/4 in. (913 cm) Under 3-1/2 in. (9 cm)
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button on the remote controller.
Continue with step 4 of the Double Bass setting. Note: For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency response in the manuals supplied with your speakers and set accordingly. In addition, listen to some music that you know well and choose a higher crossover frequency if you think theres not enough sound coming from the subwoofer; a lower setting if you think theres too much.

Double Bass

With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right channels to the subwoofer. This function can be set only if the Subwoofer setting (step 3) is set to Yes, and the Front setting (step 4) is set to Large in the Speaker Conguration on page 32.

Use the Down [ ] button to select Crossover, and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a crossover frequency. Choose a crossover frequency suitable for your setup. If youre using a subwoofer, choose a crossover frequency based on the diameter of your front speakers. If youre not using a subwoofer, use the diameter of the rst speaker that you specied as Small in steps 4 through 7 in the Speaker conguration setting (see page 32).
Use the Down [ ] button to select Double Bass, and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select: On: Double Bass function on. Bass from the front left and right channels is also fed to the subwoofer (default). Off: Double Bass function off.

Advanced SetupContinued

Speaker Distance
To get the best from surround sound, its important that the sound from each speaker reaches the listener at the same time. To achieve this, you need to specify the distance from each speaker to the listening position. Notes: The Center and Subwoofer distances can be set up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or less than the Front distance. For example, if the Front distance is set to 20 ft. (6 m), the Center and Subwoofer distances can be set between 15 and 25 ft. (4.5 and 7.5 m). The Surround and Surround Back distances can be set up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or 15 ft. (4.5 m) less than the Front distance. For example, if the Front distance is set to 20 ft. (6 m), the SurrRight, Surr Left, Surr Back R, and Surr Back L distances can be set between 5 and 25 ft. (1.5 and 7.5 m).
Measure and make a note of the distance from each speaker to the listening position. Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button on the remote controller.

Speaker Levels

With this function, you can adjust the volume of each speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the listening position.
Speaker levels cannot be adjusted while the AV receiver is muted.
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select 2. Sp Distance, and then press the [ENTER] button.
While Unit is displayed, use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select feet or meters. feet: Distances in feet. Can be set from 1 to 30 feet in 1-foot steps. meters: Distances in meters. Can be set from 0.3 to 9 meters in 0.3-meter steps. Use the Down [ ] button to select Front, and use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to specify the distance for the front speakers, then press the Down [ ] button to select the next speaker. Repeat step 5 for all speakers. Note: Speakers that you set to No or None in the Speaker Conguration (page 32) cannot be selected. Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes.
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select 3. Level Cal, and then press the [ENTER] button. A pink noise test tone is output by the front left speaker.

Turn up the volume so that you can hear the test tone sufciently. While each speaker outputs the test tone, its name appears on the display, as shown.
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 turn on the AV receiver? Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait ve seconds or more, then plug it in again. The AV receiver turns off as soon as its turned on? The amp protection circuit has been activated. Remove the power cord from the wall outlet immediately. Disconnect all speaker cables and input sources, and leave the AV receiver with its power cord disconnected for one hour. After that, reconnect the power cord, and then set the volume to maximum. If the AV receiver stays on, set the volume to minimum, disconnect the power cord, and reconnect your speakers and input sources properly. If the AV receiver turns off when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect the power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer.
Theres no sound or its very quiet? Make sure that the digital input source is selected properly (page 31). Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button repeatedly. Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way (page 20). Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is correct, and that the bare wires are in contact with metal part of each speaker terminal (page 17) Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting. Check the volume. It can be set to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX (page 34). The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment and has a wide volume range for precise adjustment. If the MUTING indicator is shown on the display, press the remote controllers [MUTING] button to unmute the AV receiver (page 40). While a pair of headphones is connected to the PHONES jack, no sound is output by the speakers (page 41). Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device. On some games consoles, such as those that can play DVDs, the default setting is off. With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio format from a menu. If your turntable doesnt have a phono preamp built-in, you must connect one between it and the AV receiver.

TroubleshootingContinued

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 information in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no sound. Make sure the speakers are congured correctly (page 32). Speaker set B produces no sound? Speaker set B outputs only analog input signals. Make sure that the analog audio cables are connected properly. Theres no sound with a certain signal format? Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device. On some games consoles, such as those that can play DVDs, the default setting is off. With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio output format from a menu. Cant get 6.1 or 7.1-channel playback? When speaker B is turned on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback. The volume cannot be set to 79? When the levels of all speakers have been calibrated (pages 41, 50), the maximum volume setting may change. Noise can be heard? Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power cords, speaker cables, and so on may degrade the audio performance, so dont do it. An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try repositioning your cables. The Late Night function doesnt work? Make sure the source material is Dolby Digital (page 46). The DVD analog multichannel input doesnt work? Check the DVD analog multichannel input connections (page 23). To select the DVD analog multichannel input, press the [MULTI CH] input selector button. Check the audio output settings on your DVD player. About DTS signals When DTS program material ends and the DTS bitstream stops, the AV receiver remains in DTS listening mode and the DTS indicator remains on. This is to prevent noise when you use the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player. If you switch your player from DTS to PCM, because the AV receiver does not switch formats immediately, you may not hear any sound, in which case you should stop your player for about three seconds, and then resume playback. With some CD players, you wont be able to playback DTS material properly even though your player is connected to a digital input on the AV receiver. This is usually because the DTS bitstream has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver doesnt recognize it as a genuine DTS signal. In such cases, you may hear noise. When playing DTS program material, using the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player may produce a short audible noise. This is not a malfunction.

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

Tuner Section

Tuning Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity Signal to Noise Ratio THD Frequency Response Stereo Separation North American: 87.5 MHz 107.9 MHz Other: 87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz Stereo:17.2 dBf 2 V(75 IHF) Mono: 11.2 dBf 1 V(75 IHF) Stereo: 70 dB (IHF-A) Mono:76 dB (IHF-A) Stereo: 0.3% (1kHz) Mono:0.2% (1kHz) 30 Hz15 kHz / 1 dB 45 dB (1kHz)

Audio Outputs

Analog Outputs TAPE,VIDEO1 Subwoofer Pre Outputs 1 Speaker Outputs SP A (L, R, C, SL, SR, SBL, SBR) SP B (L, R) Phones 1
Specications and features are subject to change without notice.
Tuning Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity Signal to Noise Ratio THD North American: 530 kHz1710 kHz Others: 522 kHz1611 kHz 30 V 40 dB 0.70%
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