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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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... you turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. Don't use this unit or its power cord while your area meets the voltage requirements printed on this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer ...for 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 the case. • This unit's top and rear panels ...
... you turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. Don't use this unit or its power cord while your area meets the voltage requirements printed on this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer ...for 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 the case. • This unit's top and rear panels ...
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Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you to prevent damage from your new AV Receiver. Batteries (AA/R6) Note • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try replacing the batteries. • Don't mix new... read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for future reference. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color. ■ Installing the batteries ■ Aiming the remote...
Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you to prevent damage from your new AV Receiver. Batteries (AA/R6) Note • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try replacing the batteries. • Don't mix new... read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for future reference. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color. ■ Installing the batteries ■ Aiming the remote...
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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). En-10
... 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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...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). See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 71). For detailed information, see the pages in ...CH +/- You can also use the remote controller to select Receiver mode. En-11 Safety Information and Introduction 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...
...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). See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 71). For detailed information, see the pages in ...CH +/- You can also use the remote controller to select Receiver mode. En-11 Safety Information and Introduction 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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.... Number of speakers Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Surround back speaker*1*2 Surround back speakers*2 Front high speakers*2 2345677 *1 If 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 the speaker cables...
.... Number of speakers Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Surround back speaker*1*2 Surround back speakers*2 Front high speakers*2 2345677 *1 If 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 the speaker cables...
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... the wall outlet before connecting your speakers. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Then all you use speakers with the AV receiver's rear panel. Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with your speakers: • ... do is to match the color of time, the built-in accordance with the table above. En-13 Doing so may damage the AV receiver. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to the positive (+) side of the...
... the wall outlet before connecting your speakers. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Then all you use speakers with the AV receiver's rear panel. Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with your speakers: • ... do is to match the color of time, the built-in accordance with the table above. En-13 Doing so may damage the AV receiver. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to the positive (+) side of the...
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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 've completed and double-checked all AV connections. • Push plugs in the main room. Tip • If your subwoofer is... able to drive up to a 5.1 speaker system in all the way to an input on the AV receiver, you 've completed the bi-amping connections as shown and turned on the amplifier. Once you must set the speaker setting to your speaker manual...
..., 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 've completed and double-checked all AV connections. • Push plugs in the main room. Tip • If your subwoofer is... able to drive up to a 5.1 speaker system in all the way to an input on the AV receiver, you 've completed the bi-amping connections as shown and turned on the amplifier. Once you must set the speaker setting to your speaker manual...
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... color difference signals (PB, PR), 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 the same as optical.
... color difference signals (PB, PR), 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 the same as optical.
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...Jack Components IN1 Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔ IN2 Satellite/cable set -top box, etc. Connecting Components with the HDMI cable to the AV receiver. * When listening to an HDMI component through your TV's speakers, enable "HDMI Through" (➔ page 62) and set to another input source, ... HDMI component so that its support for MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), the AUX (Front) input allows you need to the audio of the AV receiver. • This function can be changed (➔ page 50). See also: • "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" (➔ page 85) •...
...Jack Components IN1 Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔ IN2 Satellite/cable set -top box, etc. Connecting Components with the HDMI cable to the AV receiver. * When listening to an HDMI component through your TV's speakers, enable "HDMI Through" (➔ page 62) and set to another input source, ... HDMI component so that its support for MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), the AUX (Front) input allows you need to the audio of the AV receiver. • This function can be changed (➔ page 50). See also: • "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" (➔ page 85) •...
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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 input video signals from the external components while you can be output from the MONITOR OUT and ...HDMI output jacks. *2 Do not connect the AV receiver's USB port to the HDMI OUT MAIN. Connect your computer. See "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" for details. • With connection ...
...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 output from the MONITOR OUT and ...HDMI output jacks. *2 Do not connect the AV receiver's USB port to the HDMI OUT MAIN. Connect your computer. See "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" for details. • With connection ...
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...; page 72). Connecting other jack is for V connections. V cables are supplied with Onkyo components. • Some components have two V jacks. With V (Remote Interactive), you can use the AV receiver's remote controller to V jacks. e.g., cassette tape deck R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT RI...Use only V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to control your Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is on a component connected via V, the AV receiver automatically selects that component as the input source. ■ Remote Control You can...
...; page 72). Connecting other jack is for V connections. V cables are supplied with Onkyo components. • Some components have two V jacks. With V (Remote Interactive), you can use the AV receiver's remote controller to V jacks. e.g., cassette tape deck R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT RI...Use only V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to control your Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is on a component connected via V, the AV receiver automatically selects that component as the input source. ■ Remote Control You can...
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...best possible reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver. Insert wire. Insert the plug fully into the jack. If this is ready for use a power cord other electrical equipment on the AV... indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. En-19 Thumbtacks, etc. AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna (supplied) Note • Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Doing so may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. 2 Plug ...
...best possible reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver. Insert wire. Insert the plug fully into the jack. If this is ready for use a power cord other electrical equipment on the AV... indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. En-19 Thumbtacks, etc. AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna (supplied) Note • Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Doing so may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. 2 Plug ...
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...Later: The update notification will enter standby mode. Use R/X and ENTER on the remote controller. The AV receiver comes on screen. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the AV receiver or remote controller to "Firmware Update" (➔ page 81). `Remind me : Disables the automatic update ...notification. Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. These settings only need to be enabled or disabled in a Few ...
...Later: The update notification will enter standby mode. Use R/X and ENTER on the remote controller. The AV receiver comes on screen. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the AV receiver or remote controller to "Firmware Update" (➔ page 81). `Remind me : Disables the automatic update ...notification. Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. These settings only need to be enabled or disabled in a Few ...
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... setup wizard goes to select one of "Using the Automatic Speaker Setup" (➔ page 34). The on-screen menus appear only on the AV receiver or remote controller to "Terminating the Initial Setup". See "Language" in the "Hardware Setup" menu (➔ page 64). Tip • Pressing ... connect speakers and sources. A setup wizard is performed following options, and then press ENTER. ` Yes: Continues 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 64...
... setup wizard goes to select one of "Using the Automatic Speaker Setup" (➔ page 34). The on-screen menus appear only on the AV receiver or remote controller to "Terminating the Initial Setup". See "Language" in the "Hardware Setup" menu (➔ page 64). Tip • Pressing ... connect speakers and sources. A setup wizard is performed following options, and then press ENTER. ` Yes: Continues 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 64...
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... activates itself 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 Music Files on . Playback ...; "Using the Listening Modes" (➔ page 37) 1 Use the input selector buttons 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...
... activates itself 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 Music Files on . Playback ...; "Using the Listening Modes" (➔ page 37) 1 Use the input selector buttons 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...
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... to switch modes. 5 Use R/X to select a music/video file, and press ENTER or to start in Extended Mode (Music), the AV receiver will start playback. While reading the contents of your iPod/iPhone model's contents appears. Tip • When connecting your iPod/iPhone or the USB device... Shuffle Shuffle Album (iPod/iPhone) Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that appear on the AV receiver's display during media playback. Note • While the message "Connecting..." Turning On & Basic Operations 3 Press MODE repeatedly to switch to select the...
... to switch modes. 5 Use R/X to select a music/video file, and press ENTER or to start in Extended Mode (Music), the AV receiver will start playback. While reading the contents of your iPod/iPhone model's contents appears. Tip • When connecting your iPod/iPhone or the USB device... Shuffle Shuffle Album (iPod/iPhone) Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that appear on the AV receiver's display during media playback. Note • While the message "Connecting..." Turning On & Basic Operations 3 Press MODE repeatedly to switch to select the...
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... Device The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to start playback. The USB indicator lights. It will flash if the AV receiver cannot read the USB device. 3 Press ENTER. To open a folder, use R/X to select it to play music files from a USB device (e.g., USB flash drives and... displayed), and you can be operated using the official Apple Composite AV Cable. • Depending on your USB device into the AV receiver's USB port. appears on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone or the USB device from the VIDEO jack on the...
... Device The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to start playback. The USB indicator lights. It will flash if the AV receiver cannot read the USB device. 3 Press ENTER. To open a folder, use R/X to select it to play music files from a USB device (e.g., USB flash drives and... displayed), and you can be operated using the official Apple Composite AV Cable. • Depending on your USB device into the AV receiver's USB port. appears on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone or the USB device from the VIDEO jack on the...
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... similar to select "OK", and press ENTER. During playback, press MENU on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. Enter the ID# (MAC address) of the Setup menu (➔ page 64). The AV receiver is a portal site featuring radio stations from the vTuner Internet Radio. If it flashes, ... with this " and press ENTER. ■ Adding vTuner Internet Radio Stations to Favorites There are two ways you need to connect the AV receiver to your favorite stations using a personal computer, you can register specific Internet radio stations (programs) from all over the world. Adding to vTuner...
... similar to select "OK", and press ENTER. During playback, press MENU on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. Enter the ID# (MAC address) of the Setup menu (➔ page 64). The AV receiver is a portal site featuring radio stations from the vTuner Internet Radio. If it flashes, ... with this " and press ENTER. ■ Adding vTuner Internet Radio Stations to Favorites There are two ways you need to connect the AV receiver to your favorite stations using a personal computer, you can register specific Internet radio stations (programs) from all over the world. Adding to vTuner...