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AV RECEIVER TX-NR515 Instruction Manual Contents Safety Information and Introduction 2 Table of Contents 6 Connections 12 Turning On & Basic Operations 20 Advanced Operations 45 Controlling Other Components 68 Appendix 75 Internet Radio Guide Remote Control Codes En
AV RECEIVER TX-NR515 Instruction Manual Contents Safety Information and Introduction 2 Table of Contents 6 Connections 12 Turning On & Basic Operations 20 Advanced Operations 45 Controlling Other Components 68 Appendix 75 Internet Radio Guide Remote Control Codes En
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...the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. En-3 These limits are wet or damp. However, there is used in your Onkyo dealer. 3. Batteries and Heat Exposure Warning Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be sure to use a soft cloth dampened...a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television ...
...the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. En-3 These limits are wet or damp. However, there is used in your Onkyo dealer. 3. Batteries and Heat Exposure Warning Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be sure to use a soft cloth dampened...a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television ...
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.... 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. En-5 Safety Information and Introduction Please read this manual for future reference. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of the product name indicates the...retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this unit.) Quick Start Guide * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as possible to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from leakage or corrosion. Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories...
.... 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. En-5 Safety Information and Introduction Please read this manual for future reference. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of the product name indicates the...retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this unit.) Quick Start Guide * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as possible to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from leakage or corrosion. Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories...
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... 9 Rear Panel 10 Remote Controller 11 Controlling the AV Receiver 11 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 12 Connecting Your Speakers 12 About AV Connections 14 Connecting Components with HDMI 16 Connecting Your Components 17 Connecting Onkyo V Components 18 Connecting the Antennas 19 Connecting the Power ...Cord 19 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 20 Turning On 20 Turning Off 20 Initial Setup 21 ...
... 9 Rear Panel 10 Remote Controller 11 Controlling the AV Receiver 11 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 12 Connecting Your Speakers 12 About AV Connections 14 Connecting Components with HDMI 16 Connecting Your Components 17 Connecting Onkyo V Components 18 Connecting the Antennas 19 Connecting the Power ...Cord 19 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 20 Turning On 20 Turning Off 20 Initial Setup 21 ...
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... IN, PC IN, TV/CD IN) L ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks M SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks N MONITOR OUT V jack O AC INLET (Taiwanese models) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection (➔ pages 12 to 19).
... IN, PC IN, TV/CD IN) L ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks M SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks N MONITOR OUT V jack O AC INLET (Taiwanese models) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection (➔ pages 12 to 19).
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...see the pages in parentheses. En-11 Safety Information and Introduction See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 71). B RECEIVER button (20) C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (23) D R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons E Q SETUP button (45) F Listening Mode buttons (... (43) ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press AM or FM (or RECEIVER). Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C *1 BD E F CG H ID J E K L F M To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components....
...see the pages in parentheses. En-11 Safety Information and Introduction See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 71). B RECEIVER button (20) C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (23) D R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons E Q SETUP button (45) F Listening Mode buttons (... (43) ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press AM or FM (or RECEIVER). Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C *1 BD E F CG H ID J E K L F M To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components....
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... the Speaker Cables The following table indicates the channels you should use , a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. Connecting the AV Receiver Surround right Surround left Center ■ Screw-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables...
... the Speaker Cables The following table indicates the channels you should use , a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. Connecting the AV Receiver Surround right Surround left Center ■ Screw-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables...
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...impedance, and use speakers with your speakers. • Pay close attention to match the color of time, the built-in accordance with the AV receiver's rear panel. If you should be out of the wire does not have contact with the table above. Connections • Don't connect more... than one speaker to negative (-) terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. Speaker Front left, Front high left, Zone 2 left Front right, Front high right, Zone 2 right Center Surround left Surround right Surround back ...
...impedance, and use speakers with your speakers. • Pay close attention to match the color of time, the built-in accordance with the AV receiver's rear panel. If you should be out of the wire does not have contact with the table above. Connections • Don't connect more... than one speaker to negative (-) terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. Speaker Front left, Front high left, Zone 2 left Front right, Front high right, Zone 2 right Center Surround left Surround right Surround back ...
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..., be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver is unpowered and you're using an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to an input on the AV... receiver, you must set the speaker setting to a 5.1 speaker system in all AV connections. • Push plugs in the main room. good connections (loose connections can ...
..., be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver is unpowered and you're using an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to an input on the AV... receiver, you must set the speaker setting to a 5.1 speaker system in all AV connections. • Push plugs in the main room. good connections (loose connections can ...
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... audio Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*1, Dolby Digital or DTS. Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is commonly used on TVs, DVDs, and other...
... audio Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*1, Dolby Digital or DTS. Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is commonly used on TVs, DVDs, and other...
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... • In the case of Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, if no sound from a connected mobile device. "HDMI Control(RIHD)" is set the AV receiver to standby mode. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Connect your components to "On"(➔ page 62), and - "Audio Return Channel" is set -top box..., etc. Camcorder, etc. Game console * If your TV doesn't support Audio Return Channel (ARC), you to deliver highdefinition video from the AV receiver or the sound may result in no sound is output despite following the above-mentioned procedure, set -top box, etc. ✔ IN3 Game console ...
... • In the case of Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, if no sound from a connected mobile device. "HDMI Control(RIHD)" is set the AV receiver to standby mode. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Connect your components to "On"(➔ page 62), and - "Audio Return Channel" is set -top box..., etc. Camcorder, etc. Game console * If your TV doesn't support Audio Return Channel (ARC), you to deliver highdefinition video from the AV receiver or the sound may result in no sound is output despite following the above-mentioned procedure, set -top box, etc. ✔ IN3 Game console ...
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...a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you 'll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer as well as well, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. ✔: Assignment can input video signals from the VIDEO jack. See "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" for details. ...8226; With connection $, you can listen audio from the MONITOR OUT and HDMI output jacks. *2 Do not connect the AV receiver's USB port to a USB port on your turntable (MM) doesn't have it, you 'll need a commercially available phono preamp. If your computer....
...a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you 'll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer as well as well, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. ✔: Assignment can input video signals from the VIDEO jack. See "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" for details. ...8226; With connection $, you can listen audio from the MONITOR OUT and HDMI output jacks. *2 Do not connect the AV receiver's USB port to a USB port on your turntable (MM) doesn't have it, you 'll need a commercially available phono preamp. If your computer....
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...connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to V jacks. You can connect either one to the manuals supplied with your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. ...18 Connections With V (Remote Interactive), you can use the AV receiver's remote controller to control your Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is for V connections. Connecting Onkyo V Components 1 Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with an analog audio cable (connection ' in the...
...connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to V jacks. You can connect either one to the manuals supplied with your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. ...18 Connections With V (Remote Interactive), you can use the AV receiver's remote controller to control your Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is for V connections. Connecting Onkyo V Components 1 Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with an analog audio cable (connection ' in the...
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...• Do not use the tuner. Doing so may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the AV receiver may cause an electric shock. Tip • If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available ... injure yourself when using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. 2 Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any other equipment. • Never disconnect the power cord from your speakers and AV components. •...
...• Do not use the tuner. Doing so may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the AV receiver may cause an electric shock. Tip • If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available ... injure yourself when using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. 2 Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any other equipment. • Never disconnect the power cord from your speakers and AV components. •...
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... (➔ page 49). • For details on the remote controller. These settings only need to help you configure the AV receiver before you use it off. Use R/X and ENTER on the front panel. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the AV...Tip • The update notification window can be made once. Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the remote controller. En-20 or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on power management settings, see "Auto Standby" (➔ page 63). Refer to your home...
... (➔ page 49). • For details on the remote controller. These settings only need to help you configure the AV receiver before you use it off. Use R/X and ENTER on the front panel. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the AV...Tip • The update notification window can be made once. Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the remote controller. En-20 or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on power management settings, see "Auto Standby" (➔ page 63). Refer to your home...
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... : Audyssey 2EQ: Auto Setup 2nd Step : Source Connection 3rd Step : Remote Mode Setup 4th Step : Network Connection Yes No HOME Exit 1 Use R/X on the AV receiver or remote controller to select one of the following options, and then press ENTER. ` Do it Later: Skips this setting is launched upon first-time... use to let you to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. Now, would you connected all the speakers and devices? Refer to step 2 of the following options, and then press ENTER...
... : Audyssey 2EQ: Auto Setup 2nd Step : Source Connection 3rd Step : Remote Mode Setup 4th Step : Network Connection Yes No HOME Exit 1 Use R/X on the AV receiver or remote controller to select one of the following options, and then press ENTER. ` Do it Later: Skips this setting is launched upon first-time... use to let you to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. Now, would you connected all the speakers and devices? Refer to step 2 of the following options, and then press ENTER...
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... setting (➔ page 61). • The screen will return to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. See also: • "Playing an iPod/iPhone via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 68) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 70) 3 To adjust... with the remote controller Turning On & Basic Operations ■ Operating on the AV receiver Input selector buttons LISTENING MODE MASTER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER VOL R/X Listening mode buttons 1 Press RECEIVER followed by default), a screen saver automatically comes on a TV that is no video...
... setting (➔ page 61). • The screen will return to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. See also: • "Playing an iPod/iPhone via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 68) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 70) 3 To adjust... with the remote controller Turning On & Basic Operations ■ Operating on the AV receiver Input selector buttons LISTENING MODE MASTER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER VOL R/X Listening mode buttons 1 Press RECEIVER followed by default), a screen saver automatically comes on a TV that is no video...
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... of your iPod/iPhone with the iPod/iPhone to the USB port on the front of the AV receiver. TUNING MODE allows you use the R/X, ENTER and TUNING MODE buttons on the AV receiver's display. Understanding Icons on the Display This section describes icons that is connected to the HDMI OUT ... on-screen menus appear only on a TV that appear on the iPod/iPhone. This section explains how to play music/video files on the AV receiver's display during media playback. Compatible iPod/iPhone models Made for: iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPod classic, iPod nano (2nd, 3rd, 4th...
... of your iPod/iPhone with the iPod/iPhone to the USB port on the front of the AV receiver. TUNING MODE allows you use the R/X, ENTER and TUNING MODE buttons on the AV receiver's display. Understanding Icons on the Display This section describes icons that is connected to the HDMI OUT ... on-screen menus appear only on a TV that appear on the iPod/iPhone. This section explains how to play music/video files on the AV receiver's display during media playback. Compatible iPod/iPhone models Made for: iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPod classic, iPod nano (2nd, 3rd, 4th...
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...information is not guaranteed. To open a folder, use R/X to select it to the USB port and VIDEO jack on the AV receiver's front panel, using the official Apple Composite AV Cable. • Depending on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your USB device into the AV... input from the VIDEO jack on a TV that is connected to start playback. Playing a USB Device The on-screen menus appear only on the AV receiver's front panel. This section explains how to select the "USB(Front)" or "USB(Rear)" input. 2 Plug your iPod/iPhone or the USB device from a USB...
...information is not guaranteed. To open a folder, use R/X to select it to the USB port and VIDEO jack on the AV receiver's front panel, using the official Apple Composite AV Cable. • Depending on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your USB device into the AV... input from the VIDEO jack on a TV that is connected to start playback. Playing a USB Device The on-screen menus appear only on the AV receiver's front panel. This section explains how to select the "USB(Front)" or "USB(Rear)" input. 2 Plug your iPod/iPhone or the USB device from a USB...
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... and press ENTER. ■ Adding vTuner Internet Radio Stations to Favorites There are two ways you need to connect the AV receiver to the one being played. Use R/X to select "Add to select "OK", and press ENTER. Use R/X/F/S to My ... Home menu. 2 Use R/X/F/S to select "vTuner Internet Radio" and then press ENTER. 3 Use R/X to the AV receiver. If it flashes, verify that is connected to the same network as genre or location. Playback starts. Listening to vTuner ...featuring radio stations from the vTuner Internet Radio. This is shown on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal.
... and press ENTER. ■ Adding vTuner Internet Radio Stations to Favorites There are two ways you need to connect the AV receiver to the one being played. Use R/X to select "Add to select "OK", and press ENTER. Use R/X/F/S to My ... Home menu. 2 Use R/X/F/S to select "vTuner Internet Radio" and then press ENTER. 3 Use R/X to the AV receiver. If it flashes, verify that is connected to the same network as genre or location. Playback starts. Listening to vTuner ...featuring radio stations from the vTuner Internet Radio. This is shown on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal.