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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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...at the end of the product name indicates the color. Please read this manual will enable you to prevent damage from your new AV Receiver. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you for future reference. Batteries (AA/R6) Note • If the remote ...types of color. ■ Installing the batteries ■ Aiming the remote controller To use the remote controller for this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Indoor FM antenna (➔ page 19) AM loop antenna (➔ page 19...
...at the end of the product name indicates the color. Please read this manual will enable you to prevent damage from your new AV Receiver. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you for future reference. Batteries (AA/R6) Note • If the remote ...types of color. ■ Installing the batteries ■ Aiming the remote controller To use the remote controller for this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Indoor FM antenna (➔ page 19) AM loop antenna (➔ page 19...
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... Display 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 ...
... Display 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 ...
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..., GAME 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).
..., GAME 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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...I DISPLAY button (43) J VOL R/X button (23) K RETURN button L HOME button (42) M SLEEP button (43) ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press AM or FM (or RECEIVER). En-11 Safety Information and Introduction B R/X buttons (31) C D.TUN button (31) D DISPLAY button E CH ...F Number buttons (31) *1 To control a component, you must first enter the remote control code. 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.
...I DISPLAY button (43) J VOL R/X button (23) K RETURN button L HOME button (42) M SLEEP button (43) ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press AM or FM (or RECEIVER). En-11 Safety Information and Introduction B R/X buttons (31) C D.TUN button (31) D DISPLAY button E CH ...F Number buttons (31) *1 To control a component, you must first enter the remote control code. 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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... are connected in the "Speaker Configuration" menu (➔ page 52) or during Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup (➔ page 34). 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...
... are connected in the "Speaker Configuration" menu (➔ page 52) or during Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup (➔ page 34). 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...
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...in accordance with the table above. If you get them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in amp protection circuit 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 and... If 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. Doing so may be avoided. Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels The speaker terminals are also color-coded and you should attach them the wrong...
...in accordance with the table above. If you get them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in amp protection circuit 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 and... If 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. Doing so may be avoided. Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels The speaker terminals are also color-coded and you should attach them the wrong...
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...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 make Right! good connections (loose connections can connect...able to drive up to enable bi-amping (➔ page 52). En-14 Bi-amping the Front Speakers Important: • When making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with speakers that provides the most satisfying results. Once you've completed the bi-amping connections as shown and ...
...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 make Right! good connections (loose connections can connect...able to drive up to enable bi-amping (➔ page 52). En-14 Bi-amping the Front Speakers Important: • When making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with speakers that provides the most satisfying results. Once you've completed the bi-amping connections as shown and ...
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...quality is the same as PCM*1, Dolby Digital or DTS. White Red *1 For PCM signals, the supported sampling rates are also supported. AV Cables and Jacks ■ HDMI HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio. ■ Component video Component video separates the luminance (Y) and... providing the best picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently). 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, ...
...quality is the same as PCM*1, Dolby Digital or DTS. White Red *1 For PCM signals, the supported sampling rates are also supported. AV Cables and Jacks ■ HDMI HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio. ■ Component video Component video separates the luminance (Y) and... providing the best picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently). 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, ...
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... Game console * If your TV doesn't support Audio Return Channel (ARC), you to the HDMI OUT MAIN of a component connected via HDMI through the AV receiver, set -top box, etc. ✔ IN3 Game console ✔ IN4 Personal computer ✔ IN5 Other components ✔ IN6 Other components ...connect an optical digital cable together with HDMI Satellite/cable set-top box, etc. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Connect your components to the AV receiver). The TV/CD input selector is ARC capable, and - Connections Personal computer TV, projector, etc. OUT MAIN TV OUT SUB ...
... Game console * If your TV doesn't support Audio Return Channel (ARC), you to the HDMI OUT MAIN of a component connected via HDMI through the AV receiver, set -top box, etc. ✔ IN3 Game console ✔ IN4 Personal computer ✔ IN5 Other components ✔ IN6 Other components ...connect an optical digital cable together with HDMI Satellite/cable set-top box, etc. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Connect your components to the AV receiver). The TV/CD input selector is ARC capable, and - Connections Personal computer TV, projector, etc. OUT MAIN TV OUT SUB ...
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.... En-17 OUT TV, projector, etc. & ETHERNET Router ' MONITOR OUT TV, projector, etc. Music on your computer cannot be played through the AV receiver in Zone 2 as a phono preamp. No. The default input assignments are in . If your turntable has 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 external components while you can be changed (➔ page ...
.... En-17 OUT TV, projector, etc. & ETHERNET Router ' MONITOR OUT TV, projector, etc. Music on your computer cannot be played through the AV receiver in Zone 2 as a phono preamp. No. The default input assignments are in . If your turntable has 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 external components while you can be changed (➔ page ...
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...(➔ page 72). With V (Remote Interactive), you can connect either one to V jacks. You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to control your Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is on, the System On/Auto Power On and Direct Change V functions do not... • Use only V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the AV receiver. Connecting other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. Refer to the manuals supplied with your ...
...(➔ page 72). With V (Remote Interactive), you can connect either one to V jacks. You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to control your Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is on, the System On/Auto Power On and Direct Change V functions do not... • Use only V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the AV receiver. Connecting other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. Refer to the manuals supplied with your ...
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... INLET. Thumbtacks, etc. If this is ready for use the tuner. Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models Connections Connecting the Power Cord 1 ... the best possible reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver. Insert the plug fully into a wall outlet. En-19 Connecting the Antennas This section explains how to tune into a different branch circuit...
... INLET. Thumbtacks, etc. If this is ready for use the tuner. Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models Connections Connecting the Power Cord 1 ... the best possible reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver. Insert the plug fully into a wall outlet. En-19 Connecting the Antennas This section explains how to tune into a different branch circuit...
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.... or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on power management settings, see "Auto Standby" (➔ page 63). The AV receiver will pop up . Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on and its display lights. Turning On & ...ON/STANDBY on screen. Tip • The HYBRID STANDBY indicator may light depending on the remote controller. This notification only appears when the AV receiver is available, the notification window "Firmware Update Available" pops up again the next time you turn it for details (➔ page ...
.... or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on power management settings, see "Auto Standby" (➔ page 63). The AV receiver will pop up . Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on and its display lights. Turning On & ...ON/STANDBY on screen. Tip • The HYBRID STANDBY indicator may light depending on the remote controller. This notification only appears when the AV receiver is available, the notification window "Firmware Update Available" pops up again the next time you turn it for details (➔ page ...
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...in the "Hardware Setup" menu (➔ page 64). Initial Setup Welcome to "Terminating the Initial Setup". Now, would you to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. You can always restart the initial setup by selecting "Initial Setup" in the "Hardware Setup" menu (➔ page ... 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 complete, the setup...
...in the "Hardware Setup" menu (➔ page 64). Initial Setup Welcome to "Terminating the Initial Setup". Now, would you to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. You can always restart the initial setup by selecting "Initial Setup" in the "Hardware Setup" menu (➔ page ... 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 complete, the setup...
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... Saver" setting (➔ page 61). • The screen will return to its previous state if the AV receiver is connected to AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 31) • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 68) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 70) 3 To adjust... the volume, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. This section describes the procedure for a specific time (...
... Saver" setting (➔ page 61). • The screen will return to its previous state if the AV receiver is connected to AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 31) • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 68) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 70) 3 To adjust... the volume, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. This section describes the procedure for a specific time (...
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...the R/X, ENTER and TUNING MODE buttons on the front of your iPod/iPhone, the message "Connecting..." The USB indicator lights. A list of the AV receiver. TUNING MODE allows you to switch modes. 5 Use R/X to select a music/video file, and press ENTER or to start in ...select the "USB(Front)" input. En-25 appears on the iPod/iPhone. Note • While the message "Connecting..." appears on the AV receiver's display during media playback. Icon Description Folder Track Playback Pause Fast Forward Fast Reverse Artist Album Repeat One Track Repeat Folder (USB...
...the R/X, ENTER and TUNING MODE buttons on the front of your iPod/iPhone, the message "Connecting..." The USB indicator lights. A list of the AV receiver. TUNING MODE allows you to switch modes. 5 Use R/X to select a music/video file, and press ENTER or to start in ...select the "USB(Front)" input. En-25 appears on the iPod/iPhone. Note • While the message "Connecting..." appears on the AV receiver's display during media playback. Icon Description Folder Track Playback Pause Fast Forward Fast Reverse Artist Album Repeat One Track Repeat Folder (USB...
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...While the message "Connecting..." Standard Mode Control The content information is not displayed, but can be operated using the official Apple Composite AV Cable. • Depending on the AV receiver's front panel, using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller. Top screen list: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, ...and you can control the music content while looking at the screen. 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 or the USB device from the USB port. Extended Mode ...
...While the message "Connecting..." Standard Mode Control The content information is not displayed, but can be operated using the official Apple Composite AV Cable. • Depending on the AV receiver's front panel, using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller. Top screen list: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, ...and you can control the music content while looking at the screen. 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 or the USB device from the USB port. Extended Mode ...
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... ENTER. The vTuner Internet Radio Service is playing. 2. You can register specific Internet radio stations (programs) from all over the world. The AV receiver is where your favorite stations using a personal computer, you can search for stations by selecting "Network Service" in "My Favorites". Adding ...; page 64). Listening to vTuner Internet Radio You need to connect your PC to display the "Favorites" folder that appears on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. The on-screen menus appear only on the remote controller, select "Stations like this service. 1 Press NET. If ...
... ENTER. The vTuner Internet Radio Service is playing. 2. You can register specific Internet radio stations (programs) from all over the world. The AV receiver is where your favorite stations using a personal computer, you can search for stations by selecting "Network Service" in "My Favorites". Adding ...; page 64). Listening to vTuner Internet Radio You need to connect your PC to display the "Favorites" folder that appears on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. The on-screen menus appear only on the remote controller, select "Stations like this service. 1 Press NET. If ...
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Registering Other Internet Radio You need to connect the AV receiver to your IP address (➔ page 64). See the separate instructions for more information. 1 Select "Network" on the "My Favorites" tab, and enter the ... and press ENTER. The Internet radio station is then shown on your web browser. 3 Enter the AV receiver's IP address in the Home menu. 2 Press MODE/D (blue) on the AV receiver is then added to the AV receiver. If it will be able to listen to select another icon as described below. Information...
Registering Other Internet Radio You need to connect the AV receiver to your IP address (➔ page 64). See the separate instructions for more information. 1 Select "Network" on the "My Favorites" tab, and enter the ... and press ENTER. The Internet radio station is then shown on your web browser. 3 Enter the AV receiver's IP address in the Home menu. 2 Press MODE/D (blue) on the AV receiver is then added to the AV receiver. If it will be able to listen to select another icon as described below. Information...
