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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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... a weak solution of the copyright holder. 2. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for an extended period, remove the power cord from earphones and... protection against harmful interference in accordance with [ON/STANDBY] button only: Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to correct the interference by your Onkyo dealer. 3. For models with the instructions, may not work properly the next time you cannot turn it on the unit's rear panel ...
... a weak solution of the copyright holder. 2. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for an extended period, remove the power cord from earphones and... protection against harmful interference in accordance with [ON/STANDBY] button only: Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to correct the interference by your Onkyo dealer. 3. For models with the instructions, may not work properly the next time you cannot turn it on the unit's rear panel ...
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... making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. En-5 Safety Information and Introduction Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening... enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Batteries (AA/R6) Note • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably,...
... making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. En-5 Safety Information and Introduction Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening... enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Batteries (AA/R6) Note • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably,...
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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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...tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press AM or FM (or RECEIVER). For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. 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. You can also use the remote controller to select Receiver mode. button (32) F Number ...
...tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press AM or FM (or RECEIVER). For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. 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. You can also use the remote controller to select Receiver mode. button (32) F Number ...
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... Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers to each pair of speakers that you have. 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 speakers Front speakers...
... Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers to each pair of speakers that you have. 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 speakers Front speakers...
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...cord from the wall outlet before connecting your speakers. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. Connections • Don't connect more than one speaker to several terminals. En-13 Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any...you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for identification purpose. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one cable to each label to the corresponding speaker terminal. • Be careful not to short the positive...
...cord from the wall outlet before connecting your speakers. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. Connections • Don't connect more than one speaker to several terminals. En-13 Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any...you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for identification purpose. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one cable to each label to the corresponding speaker terminal. • Be careful not to short the positive...
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... satisfying results. Bi-amping provides improved bass and treble performance. Connections : Video & Audio AV receiver Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console Other cables TV, projector, etc. : Video : Audio AV receiver Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) Front right Front left Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console... • Before making the bi-amping connections, be used , the AV receiver is able to drive up to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-...
... satisfying results. Bi-amping provides improved bass and treble performance. Connections : Video & Audio AV receiver Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console Other cables TV, projector, etc. : Video : Audio AV receiver Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) Front right Front left Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console... • Before making the bi-amping connections, be used , the AV receiver is able to drive up to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-...
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... 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 video equipment. Orange En-...
... 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 video equipment. Orange En-...
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...is output despite following the above-mentioned procedure, set your TV doesn't support Audio Return Channel (ARC), you to deliver highdefinition video from the AV receiver or the sound may be changed (➔ page 50). Camcorder, etc. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be seen... on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of a component connected via HDMI through the AV receiver, set the HDMI component so that its support for MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), the AUX (Front) input allows you need to connect an...
...is output despite following the above-mentioned procedure, set your TV doesn't support Audio Return Channel (ARC), you to deliver highdefinition video from the AV receiver or the sound may be changed (➔ page 50). Camcorder, etc. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be seen... on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of a component connected via HDMI through the AV receiver, set the HDMI component so that its support for MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), the AUX (Front) input allows you need to connect an...
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... video signals from the VIDEO jack. No. If your TV is connected to a USB port on your computer cannot be played through the AV receiver in this way. *3 Only front-panel USB input is selected, you 'll need a commercially available phono preamp. BD/DVD IN Blu-ray ... Path" for details. • With connection $, 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 be changed (➔ page 51). The default input assignments are in Zone 2 as a phono preamp. If...
... video signals from the VIDEO jack. No. If your TV is connected to a USB port on your computer cannot be played through the AV receiver in this way. *3 Only front-panel USB input is selected, you 'll need a commercially available phono preamp. BD/DVD IN Blu-ray ... Path" for details. • With connection $, 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 be changed (➔ page 51). The default input assignments are in Zone 2 as a phono preamp. If...
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...control code first (➔ page 72). You can connect either one to V jacks. Connecting other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. With V (Remote Interactive), you can use the following special...AUDIO OUT RI Dock R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT Note • Use only V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the AV receiver. V cables are supplied with an analog audio cable (connection ' in the hookup examples) (➔ page 17). 2 Make the V ...
...control code first (➔ page 72). You can connect either one to V jacks. Connecting other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. With V (Remote Interactive), you can use the following special...AUDIO OUT RI Dock R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT Note • Use only V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the AV receiver. V cables are supplied with an analog audio cable (connection ' in the hookup examples) (➔ page 17). 2 Make the V ...
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... with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using thumbtacks. AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna (supplied) Note • Once your AV receiver is ready for use , you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. 2 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. ...and AM loop antenna. Insert the plug fully into the jack. Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Doing so may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other than the one supplied ...
... with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using thumbtacks. AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna (supplied) Note • Once your AV receiver is ready for use , you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. 2 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. ...and AM loop antenna. Insert the plug fully into the jack. Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Doing so may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other than the one supplied ...
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.... `Update Now: Starts the firmware update. Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on and its display lights. The AV receiver comes on the front panel. The AV receiver will pop up . These settings only need to be enabled or disabled...the next time you turn it for details (➔ page 21). ■ If the "Firmware Update Available" window appears. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on . `Never Remind me Later: The update notification will enter standby mode. Tip • The update notification window can be made once...
.... `Update Now: Starts the firmware update. Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on and its display lights. The AV receiver comes on the front panel. The AV receiver will pop up . These settings only need to be enabled or disabled...the next time you turn it for details (➔ page 21). ■ If the "Firmware Update Available" window appears. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on . `Never Remind me Later: The update notification will enter standby mode. Tip • The update notification window can be made once...
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... 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 instructions on screen. Now, would you connected all the speakers and devices? After selecting the language.... ` Do it Later: Skips this setting is performed following options, and then press ENTER. ` Yes: Continues to make before using the AV receiver for the onscreen setup menus. The setup wizard goes to "Source Connection". A setup wizard is displayed. The on-screen menus appear only on ...
... 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 instructions on screen. Now, would you connected all the speakers and devices? After selecting the language.... ` Do it Later: Skips this setting is performed following options, and then press ENTER. ` Yes: Continues to make before using the AV receiver for the onscreen setup menus. The setup wizard goes to "Source Connection". A setup wizard is displayed. The on-screen menus appear only on ...
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See also: • "Playing an iPod/iPhone via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 68) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 70) 3 To adjust the volume, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. See also: • "Using the Listening Modes" (➔ page 37) 1 Use the input selector ...can be changed in the "Screen Saver" setting (➔ page 61). • The screen will return to its previous state if the AV receiver is connected to vTuner Internet Radio" (➔ page 27) • "Registering Other Internet Radio" (➔ page 28) • "Playing ...
See also: • "Playing an iPod/iPhone via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 68) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 70) 3 To adjust the volume, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. See also: • "Using the Listening Modes" (➔ page 37) 1 Use the input selector ...can be changed in the "Screen Saver" setting (➔ page 61). • The screen will return to its previous state if the AV receiver is connected to vTuner Internet Radio" (➔ page 27) • "Registering Other Internet Radio" (➔ page 28) • "Playing ...
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... you connect the iPod/iPhone. 4 Use R/X to select a folder, and then press ENTER to the USB port, no sound will flash if the AV receiver cannot read the iPod/iPhone. Compatible iPod/iPhone models Made for: iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPod classic, iPod nano (2nd, 3rd...USB repeatedly to Extended Mode (Music) or Extended Mode (Video). The USB indicator lights. En-25 appears on the front of the AV receiver. appears on the AV receiver's display during media playback. It will be done by selecting "USB" in Extended Mode (Music) the next time you connect an iPod ...
... you connect the iPod/iPhone. 4 Use R/X to select a folder, and then press ENTER to the USB port, no sound will flash if the AV receiver cannot read the iPod/iPhone. Compatible iPod/iPhone models Made for: iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPod classic, iPod nano (2nd, 3rd...USB repeatedly to Extended Mode (Music) or Extended Mode (Video). The USB indicator lights. En-25 appears on the front of the AV receiver. appears on the AV receiver's display during media playback. It will be done by selecting "USB" in Extended Mode (Music) the next time you connect an iPod ...
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... operated using the official Apple Composite AV Cable. • Depending on your iPod/iPhone or the USB device from the VIDEO jack on the AV receiver's front panel, using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller. Top screen list: Movies, Music Videos, TV Shows, Video Podcasts, Rentals. appears on... files from a USB device (e.g., USB flash drives and MP3 players). Playing a USB Device The on-screen menus appear only on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone model and generation, the displayed items may vary and the support for ...
... operated using the official Apple Composite AV Cable. • Depending on your iPod/iPhone or the USB device from the VIDEO jack on the AV receiver's front panel, using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller. Top screen list: Movies, Music Videos, TV Shows, Video Podcasts, Rentals. appears on... files from a USB device (e.g., USB flash drives and MP3 players). Playing a USB Device The on-screen menus appear only on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone model and generation, the displayed items may vary and the support for ...
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... computer, you can then register your PC to the same network as genre or location. If it flashes, verify that appears on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. Playback starts. Use R/X/F/S to My Favorites", and press ENTER. 3. To register your favorite Internet radio bookmarks will be added...a portal site featuring radio stations from the vTuner Internet Radio. The vTuner Internet Radio Service is shown on the remote controller. 1. The AV receiver is preinstalled with the station selected or while a station is connected to select a program and then press ENTER. Tip • The same ...
... computer, you can then register your PC to the same network as genre or location. If it flashes, verify that appears on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. Playback starts. Use R/X/F/S to My Favorites", and press ENTER. 3. To register your favorite Internet radio bookmarks will be added...a portal site featuring radio stations from the vTuner Internet Radio. The vTuner Internet Radio Service is shown on the remote controller. 1. The AV receiver is preinstalled with the station selected or while a station is connected to select a program and then press ENTER. Tip • The same ...