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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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...for this unit.) Quick Start Guide * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as possible to use the remote controller for future reference. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from ...your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual will enable you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Batteries (AA/R6) Note • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try replacing the batteries. • Don't mix new and old batteries or ...
...for this unit.) Quick Start Guide * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as possible to use the remote controller for future reference. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from ...your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual will enable you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Batteries (AA/R6) Note • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try replacing the batteries. • Don't mix new and old batteries or ...
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... iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock 68 Using the Onkyo Dock 68 Controlling Your iPod/iPhone 69 Controlling Other Components 70 Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes 70 Looking up for Remote Control Codes 70 Entering Remote Control Codes 71 Remapping Colored Buttons 71 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via V 72 Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons 72 Resetting the Remote Controller 72 Controlling Other Components 73 Appendix...
... iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock 68 Using the Onkyo Dock 68 Controlling Your iPod/iPhone 69 Controlling Other Components 70 Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes 70 Looking up for Remote Control Codes 70 Entering Remote Control Codes 71 Remapping Colored Buttons 71 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via V 72 Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons 72 Resetting the Remote Controller 72 Controlling Other Components 73 Appendix...
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...Asian models) N X Y O P QR S For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. B ON/STANDBY button (20) C ZONE 2, OFF buttons (67) D Remote control sensor (5) E Display (9) F LISTENING MODE buttons (37) G DIMMER button (North American and Taiwanese models) (43) H MEMORY button (32) I TUNING MODE button (31... (43) T U VW K SETUP button (48) L TUNING R/X (31), PRESET F/S (32), cursor and ENTER buttons M RETURN button N MASTER VOLUME control (23) O MUSIC OPTIMIZER button and indicator (North American and Taiwanese models) (44, 47) P PHONES jack (44) Q AUX INPUT HDMI/MHL jack (16...
...Asian models) N X Y O P QR S For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. B ON/STANDBY button (20) C ZONE 2, OFF buttons (67) D Remote control sensor (5) E Display (9) F LISTENING MODE buttons (37) G DIMMER button (North American and Taiwanese models) (43) H MEMORY button (32) I TUNING MODE button (31... (43) T U VW K SETUP button (48) L TUNING R/X (31), PRESET F/S (32), cursor and ENTER buttons M RETURN button N MASTER VOLUME control (23) O MUSIC OPTIMIZER button and indicator (North American and Taiwanese models) (44, 47) P PHONES jack (44) Q AUX INPUT HDMI/MHL jack (16...
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... and HDMI OUT SUB) jacks H SPEAKERS terminals (CENTER, FRONT, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH, ZONE 2) I Power cord (North American, European, Australian and Asian models) J VREMOTE CONTROL jack K Composite video and analog audio jacks (BD/DVD IN, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, PC IN, TV/CD IN) L ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks M SUBWOOFER...
... and HDMI OUT SUB) jacks H SPEAKERS terminals (CENTER, FRONT, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH, ZONE 2) I Power cord (North American, European, Australian and Asian models) J VREMOTE CONTROL jack K Composite video and analog audio jacks (BD/DVD IN, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, PC IN, TV/CD IN) L ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks M SUBWOOFER...
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...). button (32) F Number buttons (31) *1 To control a component, you must first enter the remote control code. 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 +/- 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...
...). button (32) F Number buttons (31) *1 To control a component, you must first enter the remote control code. 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 +/- 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...
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...(➔ page 43). You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (➔ page 72). En-18 Connections Refer 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. e.g., cassette tape deck ..., the AV receiver will automatically turn on and select that component as the input source. ■ Remote Control You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to control your Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is started on , the System On/Auto Power On and Direct...
...(➔ page 43). You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (➔ page 72). En-18 Connections Refer 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. e.g., cassette tape deck ..., the AV receiver will automatically turn on and select that component as the input source. ■ Remote Control You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to control your Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is started on , the System On/Auto Power On and Direct...
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... the "Firmware Update Available" window appears. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the remote controller. When a new version of settings (➔ page 49). • For details on the remote controller. En-20 Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on and its display lights. or Press RECEIVER... available, the notification window "Firmware Update Available" pops up again the next time you turn the AV receiver on the AV receiver or remote controller to be enabled or disabled in a Few Easy Steps (Initial Setup) To ensure smooth operation, here's a few easy steps to "...
... the "Firmware Update Available" window appears. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the remote controller. When a new version of settings (➔ page 49). • For details on the remote controller. En-20 Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on and its display lights. or Press RECEIVER... available, the notification window "Firmware Update Available" pops up again the next time you turn the AV receiver on the AV receiver or remote controller to be enabled or disabled in a Few Easy Steps (Initial Setup) To ensure smooth operation, here's a few easy steps to "...
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After selecting the language for on the AV receiver or remote controller to select one of the following options, and then press ENTER. ` Yes: Continues to let you like to start initial setup? 1st Step : Audyssey 2EQ: Auto Setup 2nd Step : Source Connection 3rd Step : Remote Mode Setup 4th Step : Network Connection Yes No...
After selecting the language for on the AV receiver or remote controller to select one of the following options, and then press ENTER. ` Yes: Continues to let you like to start initial setup? 1st Step : Audyssey 2EQ: Auto Setup 2nd Step : Source Connection 3rd Step : Remote Mode Setup 4th Step : Network Connection Yes No...
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... one of the following options and press ENTER. ` Yes, Done: The setup wizard continues to "Network Connection". ` No, not yet: You can enter remote control codes for which you want to operate. 1 Use R/X to select one of the following options and press ENTER. ` Retry: Performs the checking again. ...` No, Do it Later: Skips this step and terminates the initial setup. Remote Mode Setup With this step, you can enter other remote control codes. En-22 Source Connection This step checks the connection of source components. 1 Use R/X to select one of ...
... one of the following options and press ENTER. ` Yes, Done: The setup wizard continues to "Network Connection". ` No, not yet: You can enter remote control codes for which you want to operate. 1 Use R/X to select one of the following options and press ENTER. ` Retry: Performs the checking again. ...` No, Do it Later: Skips this step and terminates the initial setup. Remote Mode Setup With this step, you can enter other remote control codes. En-22 Source Connection This step checks the connection of source components. 1 Use R/X to select one of ...
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...display when changing settings. See also: • "Playing an iPod/iPhone via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 68) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 70) 3 To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control. 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! ■ Screen saver If there ... is no video signal on the current input source and no operation for using the remote controller, unless otherwise specified. Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating with the remote controller Turning On & Basic Operations ■ Operating on the AV receiver Input selector buttons LISTENING...
...display when changing settings. See also: • "Playing an iPod/iPhone via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 68) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 70) 3 To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control. 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! ■ Screen saver If there ... is no video signal on the current input source and no operation for using the remote controller, unless otherwise specified. Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating with the remote controller Turning On & Basic Operations ■ Operating on the AV receiver Input selector buttons LISTENING...
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... USB port on the front of your iPod/iPhone model's contents appears. Tip • If you want to operate using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller, press MODE repeatedly to switch to Standard mode. • When you connect the iPod/iPhone. 4 Use R/X to select a folder, and then press ENTER to open...
... USB port on the front of your iPod/iPhone model's contents appears. Tip • If you want to operate using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller, press MODE repeatedly to switch to Standard mode. • When you connect the iPod/iPhone. 4 Use R/X to select a folder, and then press ENTER to open...
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...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. To open a folder, use R/X to select it to the USB port and VIDEO jack on your iPod/iPhone, connect it , and then press...displayed items may vary and the support for Extended Mode (Video) is not guaranteed. Extended Mode (Music) Control The music content information is displayed (lists are displayed), and you can control the video content while looking at the screen. Note • In this mode, video contents are 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. To open a folder, use R/X to select it to the USB port and VIDEO jack on your iPod/iPhone, connect it , and then press...displayed items may vary and the support for Extended Mode (Video) is not guaranteed. Extended Mode (Music) Control The music content information is displayed (lists are displayed), and you can control the video content while looking at the screen. Note • In this mode, video contents are not displayed...
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...then register your unit on "Network" of the "vTuner Internet Radio" top menu, and the AV receiver's MAC address is shown on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. Playback starts. You can be stored. The AV receiver is firmly connected to select a program and then press ENTER. If...is where your favorite Internet radio bookmarks will be added to "My Favorites" on the network service screen, which appears when pressing NET on the remote controller, select "Stations like this service. 1 Press NET. This is connected to the same network as the AV receiver. To register your PC ...
...then register your unit on "Network" of the "vTuner Internet Radio" top menu, and the AV receiver's MAC address is shown on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. Playback starts. You can be stored. The AV receiver is firmly connected to select a program and then press ENTER. If...is where your favorite Internet radio bookmarks will be added to "My Favorites" on the network service screen, which appears when pressing NET on the remote controller, select "Stations like this service. 1 Press NET. This is connected to the same network as the AV receiver. To register your PC ...
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... ENTER. However, depending on the type of registered Internet radio stations appears. A list of data or audio format used by switching their positions on the remote controller. 3 Use R/X/F/S to select an icon to move, and then press ENTER. 4 Use R/X/F/S to rename a station, select the desired station and press MENU...
... ENTER. However, depending on the type of registered Internet radio stations appears. A list of data or audio format used by switching their positions on the remote controller. 3 Use R/X/F/S to select an icon to move, and then press ENTER. 4 Use R/X/F/S to rename a station, select the desired station and press MENU...
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...8226; On the "Stream" menu, confirm that is already activated, clicking on a music file. Operations during remote playback can adjust the volume by operating the controller device in the "Remote playback" window. You can be displayed on media streaming". Contents are being played from the "Play to" ... You can play the music files in any of "Registering Other Internet Radio" for details (➔ page 28). Note • Remote playback cannot be reflected in "Remote playback". The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that "Allow remote control of media server appears.
...8226; On the "Stream" menu, confirm that is already activated, clicking on a music file. Operations during remote playback can adjust the volume by operating the controller device in the "Remote playback" window. You can be displayed on media streaming". Contents are being played from the "Play to" ... You can play the music files in any of "Registering Other Internet Radio" for details (➔ page 28). Note • Remote playback cannot be reflected in "Remote playback". The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that "Allow remote control of media server appears.
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... and hold TUNING R/X. Band Frequency (Actual display depends on the country.) Tuning into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency. 1 On the remote controller, press AM or FM to select "AM" or "FM", followed by D.TUN. (Actual display depends on the front panel, unless otherwise specified. When tuned into...
... and hold TUNING R/X. Band Frequency (Actual display depends on the country.) Tuning into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency. 1 On the remote controller, press AM or FM to select "AM" or "FM", followed by D.TUN. (Actual display depends on the front panel, unless otherwise specified. When tuned into...
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...stored and the preset number stops flashing. The preset is flashing (about 8 seconds), use PRESET F/S on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. Repeat this procedure for Radio Data System and is available in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When the station is broadcasting...; page 33). When tuned into the AM/FM station that broadcast traffic information (➔ page 33). Many FM stations use the remote controller's number buttons to search for RDS radio stations that you to select a preset directly. Pressing DISPLAY will be continued En-32 Turning...
...stored and the preset number stops flashing. The preset is flashing (about 8 seconds), use PRESET F/S on the AV receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-. Repeat this procedure for Radio Data System and is available in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When the station is broadcasting...; page 33). When tuned into the AM/FM station that broadcast traffic information (➔ page 33). Many FM stations use the remote controller's number buttons to search for RDS radio stations that you to select a preset directly. Pressing DISPLAY will be continued En-32 Turning...
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... for the "TV/CD" or "GAME" input selector, but not at the same time. • Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the remote controller for about 5 seconds, then the previous display reappears. The following information can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver's display...*2 Sampling frequency*2 Input signal resolution Output resolution Turning On & Basic Operations Changing the Input Display When you connect an V-capable Onkyo component, you can work properly. Repeat this step to select the required sleep time. Tip • Alternatively, you must configure...
... for the "TV/CD" or "GAME" input selector, but not at the same time. • Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the remote controller for about 5 seconds, then the previous display reappears. The following information can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver's display...*2 Sampling frequency*2 Input signal resolution Output resolution Turning On & Basic Operations Changing the Input Display When you connect an V-capable Onkyo component, you can work properly. Repeat this step to select the required sleep time. Tip • Alternatively, you must configure...
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... plug (1/4 inch or 6.3 mm) to the PHONES jack. The M.Opt indicator lights on the AV receiver's display. Muting the AV Receiver You can use the remote controller's Q SETUP. • See "Music Optimizer" for more details (➔ page 47). Note • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • While the...
... plug (1/4 inch or 6.3 mm) to the PHONES jack. The M.Opt indicator lights on the AV receiver's display. Muting the AV Receiver You can use the remote controller's Q SETUP. • See "Music Optimizer" for more details (➔ page 47). Note • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • While the...