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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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... • Remove expired batteries as soon as shown below. Supplied Accessories Make sure you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. En-5 Safety Information and Introduction Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you have the following accessories: Indoor FM antenna (➔ page ... of batteries. • If you to prevent damage from your new AV Receiver. Please retain 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...
... • Remove expired batteries as soon as shown below. Supplied Accessories Make sure you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. En-5 Safety Information and Introduction Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you have the following accessories: Indoor FM antenna (➔ page ... of batteries. • If you to prevent damage from your new AV Receiver. Please retain 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...
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... 8 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 ...
... 8 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). En-10
..., 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). En-10
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...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 "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 71). B R/X buttons (31) C D.TUN button (31) D DISPLAY button E CH +/- For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. B RECEIVER... button (42) M SLEEP button (43) ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press AM or FM (or RECEIVER). See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 71). You can also...
...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 "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 71). B R/X buttons (31) C D.TUN button (31) D DISPLAY button E CH +/- For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. B RECEIVER... button (42) M SLEEP button (43) ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press AM or FM (or RECEIVER). See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 71). You can also...
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... right Front left Connections Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers to each pair of terminals. 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...
... right Front left Connections Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers to each pair of terminals. 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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...speaker terminals are also color-coded and you should be avoided. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one cable to each speaker cable in amp protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. Connections • Don't connect more than one speaker to match the color of the...Blue Gray Brown Tan The supplied speaker cable labels are color-coded for a long period of each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal. • Be careful not to speaker wiring polarity....
...speaker terminals are also color-coded and you should be avoided. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one cable to each speaker cable in amp protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. Connections • Don't connect more than one speaker to match the color of the...Blue Gray Brown Tan The supplied speaker cable labels are color-coded for a long period of each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal. • Be careful not to speaker wiring polarity....
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... drive up to a 5.1 speaker system in all the way to make Right! 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 •... 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 enable bi-amping (➔ page 52). You can ...
... drive up to a 5.1 speaker system in all the way to make Right! 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 •... 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 enable bi-amping (➔ page 52). You can ...
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...■ Optical digital audio Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as optical. 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 the same as PCM*1, Dolby Digital or... DTS. Push plugs in all the way. AV Cables and Jacks ■ HDMI HDMI connections can carry digital video and ...
...■ Optical digital audio Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as optical. 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 the same as PCM*1, Dolby Digital or... DTS. Push plugs in all the way. AV Cables and Jacks ■ HDMI HDMI connections can carry digital video and ...
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... Link) With its video 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 deliver highdefinition ...video from the AV receiver or the sound may result in no sound is set to "On"(➔ page 62), and - "HDMI Control(RIHD)" is output despite following the...
... Link) With its video 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 deliver highdefinition ...video from the AV receiver or the sound may result in no sound is set to "On"(➔ page 62), and - "HDMI Control(RIHD)" is output despite following the...
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... 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 be output from VIDEO will be changed (➔ page 51). Video signals input from the... MONITOR OUT and HDMI output jacks. *2 Do not connect the AV receiver's USB port to the appropriate jacks. See your computer. The default input assignments are in Zone 2. • With connection ', if your ...
... 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 be output from VIDEO will be changed (➔ page 51). Video signals input from the... MONITOR OUT and HDMI output jacks. *2 Do not connect the AV receiver's USB port to the appropriate jacks. See your computer. The default input assignments are in Zone 2. • With connection ', if your ...
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...8226; Use only V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to V jacks. Connecting other jack is on a component connected via V, the AV receiver automatically selects that component as the input source. ■ Direct Change When playback is ...Power On and Direct Change V functions do not work. Refer to the AV receiver. V cables are supplied with your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. En-18 Connections The other manufacturer...
...8226; Use only V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to V jacks. Connecting other jack is on a component connected via V, the AV receiver automatically selects that component as the input source. ■ Direct Change When playback is ...Power On and Direct Change V functions do not work. Refer to the AV receiver. V cables are supplied with your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. En-18 Connections The other manufacturer...
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...power cords. Push. Insert the plug fully into the jack. Connecting the Antennas This section explains how to use the tuner. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any other than the one supplied with any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good ...8226; Do not use a power cord other equipment. • Never disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver. North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models Connections Connecting the Power Cord 1 (Taiwanese models) Connect the supplied power cord to...
...power cords. Push. Insert the plug fully into the jack. Connecting the Antennas This section explains how to use the tuner. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any other than the one supplied with any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good ...8226; Do not use a power cord other equipment. • Never disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver. North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models Connections Connecting the Power Cord 1 (Taiwanese models) Connect the supplied power cord to...
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...firmware update. Turning On & Basic Operations ■ Smooth Operation in "Update Notice" (➔ page 64). Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. Tip • The HYBRID STANDBY indicator may light depending on the ...remote controller. Use R/X and ENTER on the remote controller. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the AV receiver or remote controller to your home network (➔ page 91). Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front...
...firmware update. Turning On & Basic Operations ■ Smooth Operation in "Update Notice" (➔ page 64). Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. Tip • The HYBRID STANDBY indicator may light depending on the ...remote controller. Use R/X and ENTER on the remote controller. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the AV receiver or remote controller to your home network (➔ page 91). Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front...
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...one of the following instructions on a TV that we recommend you to "Source Connection". Press ENTER and continue to make before using the AV receiver for the onscreen setup menus. Initial Setup This section explains the settings that is launched upon first-time use to "Terminating the Initial Setup... 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. ` Yes: Continues to the HDMI OUT MAIN. When this setting.
...one of the following instructions on a TV that we recommend you to "Source Connection". Press ENTER and continue to make before using the AV receiver for the onscreen setup menus. Initial Setup This section explains the settings that is launched upon first-time use to "Terminating the Initial Setup... 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. ` Yes: Continues to the HDMI OUT MAIN. When this setting.
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...use the MASTER VOLUME control. 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! ■ Screen saver If there is operated. See also: • "Playing an iPod/iPhone via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 68) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 70) 3 To adjust the volume, use VOL R/X. 4 Select a listening mode and ... be changed in the "Screen Saver" setting (➔ page 61). • The screen will return to its previous state if the AV receiver is no video signal on the current input source and no operation for using the remote controller, unless otherwise specified. Playback The on-screen...
...use the MASTER VOLUME control. 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! ■ Screen saver If there is operated. See also: • "Playing an iPod/iPhone via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 68) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 70) 3 To adjust the volume, use VOL R/X. 4 Select a listening mode and ... be changed in the "Screen Saver" setting (➔ page 61). • The screen will return to its previous state if the AV receiver is no video signal on the current input source and no operation for using the remote controller, unless otherwise specified. Playback The on-screen...
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...recommend you to switch modes. 5 Use R/X to select a music/video file, and press ENTER or to play music/video files on the AV receiver's display during media playback. Turning On & Basic Operations 3 Press MODE repeatedly to switch to select the "USB(Front)" input. TUNING MODE allows you...USB device from the headphones jack. Tip • If you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver remembers the current mode. While reading the contents of the AV receiver. appears on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone with the iPod/...
...recommend you to switch modes. 5 Use R/X to select a music/video file, and press ENTER or to play music/video files on the AV receiver's display during media playback. Turning On & Basic Operations 3 Press MODE repeatedly to switch to select the "USB(Front)" input. TUNING MODE allows you...USB device from the headphones jack. Tip • If you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver remembers the current mode. While reading the contents of the AV receiver. appears on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone with the iPod/...
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...using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller. Note • To view the video contents of the device's contents appears. It will flash if the AV receiver cannot read the USB device. 3 Press ENTER. Top screen list: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, Composers, Shuffle Songs, Now Playing. Note ...• While the message "Connecting..." To open a folder, use R/X to select it to the USB port and VIDEO jack 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 ...
...using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller. Note • To view the video contents of the device's contents appears. It will flash if the AV receiver cannot read the USB device. 3 Press ENTER. Top screen list: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, Composers, Shuffle Songs, Now Playing. Note ...• While the message "Connecting..." To open a folder, use R/X to select it to the USB port and VIDEO jack 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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...specific Internet radio stations (programs) from all over the world. The network service screen appears, and the NET indicator lights. Use R/X/F/S to the AV receiver. Press MENU with this " and press ENTER. ■ Adding vTuner Internet Radio Stations to My Favorites", and press ENTER. 3. You can...Favorites" folder that the Ethernet cable is connected to "My Favorites" on the network service screen, which appears when pressing NET on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. My Music 0 : 11 Great Artist My Favorite Tip • You can then register your unit on the remote ...
...specific Internet radio stations (programs) from all over the world. The network service screen appears, and the NET indicator lights. Use R/X/F/S to the AV receiver. Press MENU with this " and press ENTER. ■ Adding vTuner Internet Radio Stations to My Favorites", and press ENTER. 3. You can...Favorites" folder that the Ethernet cable is connected to "My Favorites" on the network service screen, which appears when pressing NET on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. My Music 0 : 11 Great Artist My Favorite Tip • You can then register your unit on the remote ...
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... to listen to rename a station, select the desired station and press MENU. En-28 Registering Other Internet Radio You need to connect the AV receiver to select "Delete from the Web Setup. • If you want to other Internet radio stations, you must register your station in "My...the following formats are using Internet Explorer®, you can be done by switching their positions on a TV that is firmly connected to the AV receiver. The network service screen appears, and the NET indicator lights. A list of icons can also enter the URL by the Internet radio station...
... to listen to rename a station, select the desired station and press MENU. En-28 Registering Other Internet Radio You need to connect the AV receiver to select "Delete from the Web Setup. • If you want to other Internet radio stations, you must register your station in "My...the following formats are using Internet Explorer®, you can be done by switching their positions on a TV that is firmly connected to the AV receiver. The network service screen appears, and the NET indicator lights. A list of icons can also enter the URL by the Internet radio station...