Contents AV Receiver TX-SR508 Introduction ...................................2 Connections.................................11 Turning On & Basic Operations ......20 Instruction Manual Advanced Operations .................34 Controlling iPod & Other Components............................49 Others...........................................56 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit.
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 TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Precautions 1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth.
Supplied Accessories For British models Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.
Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions ......................................... 2 Precautions....................................................................... 3 Supplied Accessories...................................................... 4 Using the Remote Controller .......................................... 4 Features ............................................................................ 6 Front & Rear Panels......................................................... 7 Front Panel...
Features Amplifier • 90 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC) • 130 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC) • 160 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA) • WRAT–Wide Range Amplifier Technology (5 Hz to 100 kHz bandwidth) • Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry • H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer *1 Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
Front & Rear Panels Front Panel North American models a b cd e f g qr h i j klm n s o p t u v w European and Asian models x y 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.
Display a b c d e f g h For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver a h c b *1 i j d c d a e *2 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 (➔ 53). For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. 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.
Connecting the AV Receiver Speaker Connection Precautions 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.
• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. 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. 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) Using Banana Plugs (North American models) • If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug.
Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on your powered subwoofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, connect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on the amp.
About AV Connections Connected image with AV components HDMI cable Other cables : Video & Audio AV receiver TV, projector, etc. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player : Video : Audio AV receiver Game console TV, projector, etc. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player • 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.
Connecting Components with HDMI VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder Game console TV, projector, etc. Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ 35). Jack Input Output Signal Components Assignable Audio/Video Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔ HDMI IN2 VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder ✔ HDMI IN3 Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.
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. B A C D Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ 35). No.
Using the AUX INPUT jacks on the front panel Analog audio line output (➔ 14) Composite video output Portable audio player Analog audio L/R outputs Camcorder, etc. Note • When you connect to both AUX INPUT AUDIO jacks and AUX INPUT LINE IN jack at the same time, AUX INPUT LINE IN jack will be given a higher priority. • The AV receiver can output audio and video signals from the AUX INPUT jacks to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks.
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. European and Asian models Insert the plug fully into the jack. Push. Insert wire. Release. Assembling the AM loop antenna Thumbtacks, etc.
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. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.
Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY STANDBY indicator ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Front panel Remote controller Turning On Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. or 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. The AV receiver will enter Standby mode.
Basic Operations This manual describes the procedure using the remote controller unless otherwise specified. Playing the Connected Component Displaying Source Information You can display various information about the current input source as follows. (Components connected to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack are excluded.) ■ Operating on the AV receiver 1 2 3 4 Use the input selector buttons to select the input source. Tip Start playback on the source component.
Muting the AV Receiver You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver. Press RECEIVER followed by MUTING. The output is muted and the MUTING indicator flashes on the display. Tip 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. 1 • To unmute, press MUTING again or adjust the volume. • The Mute function is cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby.
Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey 2EQ automatically determines the number of speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass management, optimum 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 domain.
5 6 7 Place the setup microphone at the next position, and then press ENTER. Audyssey 2EQ® performs more measurements. This takes a few minutes. When prompted, place the setup microphone at the next position, and repeat step 5. Subwoofer Front Center Surround Front High Surr Back Surr Back CH : : : : : : : Yes Small Small Small Small Small 2ch Save Cancel The options are: `Save: Save the calculated settings and exit Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup.
Listening to the Radio This section describes the procedure using the buttons on the front panel unless otherwise specified. ■ Manual tuning mode 1 2 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. This model changes FM/AM frequency in 200/10kHz (or 50/9kHz) steps. Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator goes off on the display. Press and hold TUNING q/w.
Presetting FM/AM Stations You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite FM/AM radio stations as presets. 1 2 3 4 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 seconds), use PRESET e/r to select a preset from 1 through 40. Press MEMORY again to store the station or channel. The station or channel is stored and the preset number stops flashing.
Finding Stations by Type (PTY) ■ RDS program types (PTY) You can search for radio stations by type. Type Display None None 1 2 3 4 Press RT/PTY/TP twice. The current program type appears on the display. News reports News Current affairs Affairs Use PRESET e/r to select the type of program you want. See the table shown later in this chapter. Information Info Sport Sport Education Educate To start the search, press ENTER.
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 3 On the source component, start playback. If you select another input source during recording, that input source will be recorded.
Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See “About Listening Modes” for detailed information about the listening modes (➔ 30). Listening Mode Buttons (North American models) Press RECEIVER first. MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME (European and Asian models) MUSIC MOVIE/TV GAME STEREO PURE AUDIO 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.
About Listening Modes The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. Explanatory Notes ab c d e f SP LAYOUT a Front speakers b Center speaker LISTENING MODE c Surround speakers d Surround back speakers e Front high speakers f Subwoofer ■ Input Source The following audio formats are supported by the listening mode. A This is mono (monophonic) sound. S This is stereo (stereophonic) sound.
Listening Modes Listening Mode Description Pure Audio*1 In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned off, minimizing pos- A sible noise sources for the ultimate in high-fidelity audio reproduction. (As S the video circuitry is turned off, only video signals input through HDMI IN D can be output from HDMI OUT.) F In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound G processing.
Listening Mode Description Input Source Speaker Layout DTS-HD High Resolution Audio (Continued from the previous page ) D XCN F XCN*2 D XCN F XCN*2 S D XCN D XCN D XCN D T S – HD HR DTS-HD Master Audio D T S – HD MS T R DTS Express DTS Exp r ess DSD*7 DSD DTS 96/24*8 DTS 96 / 24 This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. This is high-resolution DTS with a 96 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution, providing superior fidelity. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo.
Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Description Orchestra Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround A channels in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural rever- S beration of a large hall. D Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this mode emphasizes the G front stereo image, giving the impression of being right in front of the stage.
Advanced Setup On-screen Setup Menus Common Procedures in Setup Menu The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the composite video MONITOR OUT or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings. Remote indicator RECEIVER Note The on-screen setup menus are displayed when: ENTER q/w/e/r • There is no video input, or • The video input is 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.
Explanatory Notes a b c Menu Component (Component Video Input) Sp Config Subwoofer Yes: Select if a subwoofer is connected. No: 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. For example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to HDMI IN 2, you must assign “HDMI2” to the “BD/DVD” input selector.
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. • Available sampling rate for PCM signals from a digital input (optical and coaxial) is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz/16, 20, 24 bit. • If you connect a component (such as UP-A1 Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack, you cannot assign any input to PORT selector.
■ Double Bass Level Cal (Level Calibration) This setting is not set automatically by Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (➔ 23). Level Cal This setting is set automatically by Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup function. (➔ 23) Note • This function can be set only if the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “Yes”, and the “Front” setting is set to “Large” (➔ 36).
■ 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 settings apply to Dolby Pro Logic II, not Dolby Pro Logic IIx. ■ Panorama ` On: Panorama function on. ` Off: Panorama function off.
Note • Audyssey equalizing does not work for DSD sources. ■ Dynamic EQ `Off: Audyssey Dynamic EQ off. `On: Audyssey Dynamic EQ on. The Dynamic EQ indicator will light (➔ 8). With Audyssey Dynamic EQ™, you can enjoy great sound even when listening at low volume levels. Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics.
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-Dimensional listening mode by specifying the angle of the front left and right speakers relative to the listening position. Ideally, the front left and right speakers should be equidistant from the listening position and at an angle close to one of the two available settings.
Remote Control Settings ■ Remote ID `1, 2, or 3 When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate the AV receiver from the other components, you can change its remote ID from “1”, to “2” or “3”. Note • If you do change the AV receiver’s remote ID, be sure to change the remote controller to the same ID (see below), otherwise, you won’t be able to control it with the remote controller.
■ HDMI Control (RIHD) ` Off: p disabled. ` On: p enabled. This function allows p-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 displayed on the AV receiver. “Search…” → “(name)” → “RIHD On” When the AV receiver cannot receive the name of the component, it is displayed as “Player*” or “Recorder*”, etc (“*” means the number of two or more component).
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” (➔ 41) and an input selector other than HDMI is selected. 1 2 Press RECEIVER followed by AUDIO. Use q/w to select an item, and e/r to change the setting. Repeat this step for the other settings.
CinemaFILTER Audio Selector 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 Digital Plus, TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height, Multichannel, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, Neo:6, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master and DTS Express.
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 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. Note • If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut off, try setting the format to PCM.
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 Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in Zone 2 Connecting Zone 2 There are two ways you can connect Zone 2 speakers: 1. Connect them directly to the AV receiver. 2. Connect them to an amp in Zone 2. Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver This setup allows 5.
Setting the Powered Zone 2 If you’ve connected your Zone 2 speakers to the AV receiver, as explained in “Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver” (➔ 46), you must set the “Front High/Zone2” setting to “Zone2”. Menu 1 2 3 Hardware Using Zone 2 This section explains how to turn Zone 2 on and off, how to select an input source for Zone 2, and how to adjust the volume for Zone 2. Controlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver Press RECEIVER followed by SETUP. The setup menu appears.
Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller Adjusting the Volume for Zone 2 ■ Operating with the remote controller ON/STANDBY ZONE2 INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 Press ZONE2 Use VOL q/w MUTING VOLq/w ■ Operating on the AV receiver 1 1 2 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.
Controlling iPod Connecting an Onkyo Dock B C A *1 No. Onkyo Dock Cable Note A UP-A1 Dock (Universal Port Option Dock) — • When UP-A1 Dock that seated iPod is (➔ 50) connected, the power consumption on standby mode slightly increases. • You can control your iPod when “PORT” is selected as the input source. • See the UP-A1 Dock’s instruction manual for more information. B ND-S1 Optical digital audio • See the ND-S1’s instruction manual for (➔ 50) more information.
Using the Onkyo Dock Dock is sold separately. For the latest information on the Onkyo Dock components, 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. For supported iPod models, see the instruction manual of the Onkyo Dock. UP-A1 Dock With the UP-A1 Dock, you can easily play the music, photo, or movie stored on your Apple iPod through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound.
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 control your iPod from the comfort of your sofa. You can even use the AV receiver’s remote controller to operate your iPod.
✔: Available buttons Models sold are different depending on the region. Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE first.
Controlling Other Components You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller (RC-764M) to control your other AV components. This section explains how to enter the remote control code (with the default underlined) for a component that you want to control: DVD, TV, CD, etc. Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes The following REMOTE MODE are preprogrammed with remote control codes for controlling the components listed. You do not need to enter a remote control code to control these components.
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: Onkyo Dock Note • If you connect an cassette tape deck to the TV/CD IN jack, or connect an RI Dock to the TV/CD IN or VCR/DVR IN or GAME IN jacks, for u to work properly, you must set the Input Display accordingly (➔ 22).
✔: Available buttons Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE first.
Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact your 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. “Clear” will appear on the display and the AV receiver will enter Standby mode.
■ Only the center speaker produces sound ■ The volume cannot be set to 79 If you use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, Dolby Pro — Logic IIx Music, or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game listening mode with a mono source, such as an AM radio station or mono TV program, the sound is concentrated in the center speaker. Make sure the speakers are configured correctly.
If the video source is connected to a composite video 16 input, your TV must be connected to the corresponding composite video output. If the video source is connected to an HDMI input, you must assign that input to an input selector, and your TV must be connected to the HDMI OUT. 15, 35 On your TV, make sure that the video input to which — the AV receiver is connected is selected.
When connecting UP-A1 Dock to the radio tuner — UP-HT1 (North American models)/UP-DT1 (European and Asian models) with AUTO selected by the tuner’s Mode Selector switch, you can switch the input source between UP-A1 Dock and the tuner, by pressing PORT repeatedly on the front panel. If you still can’t control your iPod, start playback by — pressing your iPod’s Play button. Remote operation should then be possible. Try resetting your iPod. — Depending on your iPod, some buttons may not work as expected.
Specifications Amplifier Section General Rated Output Power All channels: Power Supply (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.
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.
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. CEC provides interoperability between various components, however, operation with components other than p-compatible components cannot be guaranteed.
3 ■ How to connect and setup 1 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. HDMI connection AV receiver DIGITAL AUDIO connection (OPTICAL) HDMI connection 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. Note • When the audio return channel (ARC) function is used with TV for HDMI 1.4, it should not be this connection (➔ 42). 3.
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