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... Using the Listening Modes ........59 Advanced Setup 66 Zone 2 80 Controlling Other Components...84 Others 93 En AV Receiver TX-SR507 TX-SR577 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this...
... Using the Listening Modes ........59 Advanced Setup 66 Zone 2 80 Controlling Other Components...84 Others 93 En AV Receiver TX-SR507 TX-SR577 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this...
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... or the BSI mark on packaging, the letter at the end of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the plug. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 1 Speaker Cable 2 FRONT LEFT FRONT LEFT FRONT RIGHT FRONT RIGHT...LEFT HIGH HIGH FRONT FRONT HIGH LEFT HIGH LEFT Make sure you have the same ampere rating as that the ONKYO product described in compliance with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.) *How to the terminal which is marked with the...
... or the BSI mark on packaging, the letter at the end of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the plug. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 1 Speaker Cable 2 FRONT LEFT FRONT LEFT FRONT RIGHT FRONT RIGHT...LEFT HIGH HIGH FRONT FRONT HIGH LEFT HIGH LEFT Make sure you have the same ampere rating as that the ONKYO product described in compliance with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.) *How to the terminal which is marked with the...
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...Theater 15 Enjoying Home Theater 15 Connecting the AV receiver 16 Connecting Your Speakers 16 Using Dipole Speakers 16 Bi-amping Front Speakers (TX-SR577 only)....... 19 Connecting Antenna 20 About AV Connections 22 Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV receiver 23 Which Connections Should I Use 23 ...Connecting an RI Dock 34 Connecting a Dock with the Universal Port connector 34 Connecting Onkyo V Components 35 Connecting the Power Cord 35 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV receiver 36 Turning On and Standby 36 First Time Setup 37 Audyssey 2EQ™ Room ...
...Theater 15 Enjoying Home Theater 15 Connecting the AV receiver 16 Connecting Your Speakers 16 Using Dipole Speakers 16 Bi-amping Front Speakers (TX-SR577 only)....... 19 Connecting Antenna 20 About AV Connections 22 Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV receiver 23 Which Connections Should I Use 23 ...Connecting an RI Dock 34 Connecting a Dock with the Universal Port connector 34 Connecting Onkyo V Components 35 Connecting the Power Cord 35 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV receiver 36 Turning On and Standby 36 First Time Setup 37 Audyssey 2EQ™ Room ...
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...And, you can enjoy up to 7.1-channel playback (see page 80). * The listening modes cannot be used with this AV receiver-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 2.1-channels (see page 80). (TX-SR577) * While Powered Zone 2 is being used , playback is output by these speakers (page 81). You can... Main Room: In your main listening room, a stereo speaker system in a second room, or Zone 2, as Dolby and DTS (pages 59-65). (TX-SR507) * While Powered Zone 2 is being used, playback is reduced to 7.1 channels) in your main listening room, you can select a different audio source ...
...And, you can enjoy up to 7.1-channel playback (see page 80). * The listening modes cannot be used with this AV receiver-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 2.1-channels (see page 80). (TX-SR577) * While Powered Zone 2 is being used , playback is output by these speakers (page 81). You can... Main Room: In your main listening room, a stereo speaker system in a second room, or Zone 2, as Dolby and DTS (pages 59-65). (TX-SR507) * While Powered Zone 2 is being used, playback is reduced to 7.1 channels) in your main listening room, you can select a different audio source ...
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... (37) The Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup microphone connects here. G Display See "Display" on page 53. The indicator lights up when the AV receiver is on . I MUSIC button (59) Selects the listening modes intended for AM and FM radio. See "Using RDS (European models only)" on page 10....The [ENTER] button is also used to adjust the tone (bass and treble) and the volume level of the AV receiver to Min, 1 through 79, or Max. B ON/STANDBY button (36) Sets the AV receiver to select either bass or treble. S PHONES jack (47) This 1/4-inch phone jack is the [RT/PTY/TP...
... (37) The Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup microphone connects here. G Display See "Display" on page 53. The indicator lights up when the AV receiver is on . I MUSIC button (59) Selects the listening modes intended for AM and FM radio. See "Using RDS (European models only)" on page 10....The [ENTER] button is also used to adjust the tone (bass and treble) and the volume level of the AV receiver to Min, 1 through 79, or Max. B ON/STANDBY button (36) Sets the AV receiver to select either bass or treble. S PHONES jack (47) This 1/4-inch phone jack is the [RT/PTY/TP...
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... (50): Lights up when tuned to a radio station that 's selected as the audio source: PCM, MULTI CH, or HDMI. C MUTING indicator (46) Flashes while the AV receiver is selected for AM or FM radio. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is set .
... (50): Lights up when tuned to a radio station that 's selected as the audio source: PCM, MULTI CH, or HDMI. C MUTING indicator (46) Flashes while the AV receiver is selected for AM or FM radio. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is set .
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... They're assignable, which means you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are analog audio input jacks for connecting the front high...audio signal. See "Speaker Settings" on page 19. R PRE OUT: SURR BACK L/R (TX-SR507 only) This analog audio output can be used with the Universal Port connector such as a ... input on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting the component with front high speakers respectively, or used to suit your TV or projector. V FRONT HIGH L/R speakers (TX-SR577 only) These terminals...
... They're assignable, which means you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are analog audio input jacks for connecting the front high...audio signal. See "Speaker Settings" on page 19. R PRE OUT: SURR BACK L/R (TX-SR507 only) This analog audio output can be used with the Universal Port connector such as a ... input on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting the component with front high speakers respectively, or used to suit your TV or projector. V FRONT HIGH L/R speakers (TX-SR577 only) These terminals...
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...AV receiver to select the listening modes. C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (45, 56, 86-92) Selects the remote controller modes and the input sources. I J 4 K L F 5 2G M For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. You can also be controlled in the Direct tuning mode. Note: An Onkyo...AUDIO button (78) Used to control your DVD/BD player, CD player, and other components. B C * RECEIVER 1D E H3 TUNER I MUTING button (46) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. D Arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] and ENTER buttons Used to "On" (page 76), this button is disabled. G DIMMER button...
...AV receiver to select the listening modes. C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (45, 56, 86-92) Selects the remote controller modes and the input sources. I J 4 K L F 5 2G M For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. You can also be controlled in the Direct tuning mode. Note: An Onkyo...AUDIO button (78) Used to control your DVD/BD player, CD player, and other components. B C * RECEIVER 1D E H3 TUNER I MUTING button (46) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. D Arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] and ENTER buttons Used to "On" (page 76), this button is disabled. G DIMMER button...
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... the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 14 Remote Controller-Continued Installing the Batteries 1 To open the battery compartment...the remote controller, point it . • When you want to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the cover and push it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. • When the remote control codes have been registered ...
... the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 14 Remote Controller-Continued Installing the Batteries 1 To open the battery compartment...the remote controller, point it . • When you want to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the cover and push it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. • When the remote control codes have been registered ...
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...as the front left and right speakers. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of wall position Surround left...Position them behind , about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above the front left and right speakers (TX-SR577) These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete,...image. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Position them at various positions within the room, and choose the one ...
...as the front left and right speakers. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of wall position Surround left...Position them behind , about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above the front left and right speakers (TX-SR577) These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete,...image. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Position them at various positions within the room, and choose the one ...
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...and you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. Front high right speaker*1 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to do this automatically (see page 37) or manually (see page 66). Surround back left speaker*1 10. ...back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals. *2 (TX-SR577) No matter how many speakers you use based on your subwoofer is to the corresponding speaker terminal. Connecting the AV receiver Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you must...
...and you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. Front high right speaker*1 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to do this automatically (see page 37) or manually (see page 66). Surround back left speaker*1 10. ...back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals. *2 (TX-SR577) No matter how many speakers you use based on your subwoofer is to the corresponding speaker terminal. Connecting the AV receiver Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you must...
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... you get them the wrong way around, the sound will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more , but less than one cable to each speaker terminal. Push terminals 1 Strip 3/8"-1/2" (10-12 mm)... shown. 3/8"-1/2" (10-12mm) 2 While pressing the lever, insert the wire into the hole, and then release the lever. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with an impedance of between 6 and 16...
... you get them the wrong way around, the sound will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more , but less than one cable to each speaker terminal. Push terminals 1 Strip 3/8"-1/2" (10-12 mm)... shown. 3/8"-1/2" (10-12mm) 2 While pressing the lever, insert the wire into the hole, and then release the lever. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with an impedance of between 6 and 16...
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...AV receiver-Continued ■ TX-SR507 The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to the SURR BACK L terminals. Surround back left speaker Surround back right speaker Surround left speaker Surround right speaker Front high Front high Front left left speaker Center speaker Connect your Power amplifier's analog audio output jacks to the AV receiver...'s PRE OUT:SURR BACK L/R jacks with an audio cable. ■ TX-SR577 The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected...
...AV receiver-Continued ■ TX-SR507 The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to the SURR BACK L terminals. Surround back left speaker Surround back right speaker Surround left speaker Surround right speaker Front high Front high Front left left speaker Center speaker Connect your Power amplifier's analog audio output jacks to the AV receiver...'s PRE OUT:SURR BACK L/R jacks with an audio cable. ■ TX-SR577 The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected...
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..." to the left speaker's negative (-) woofer (low) terminal. 4 Connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK L positive (+) terminal to enable biamping (see page 40). And connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK L negative (-) terminal to the front speakers' woofer terminals. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Bi-amping Front Speakers (TX-SR577 only) The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can...
..." to the left speaker's negative (-) woofer (low) terminal. 4 Connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK L positive (+) terminal to enable biamping (see page 40). And connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK L negative (-) terminal to the front speakers' woofer terminals. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Bi-amping Front Speakers (TX-SR577 only) The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can...
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... achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 21). Keep the antenna as far away as shown. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to the AM push ..., so they can be connected either way around.) Make sure that the wires are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Thumbtacks, etc. FM ANTENNA jack Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied indoor FM antenna is...
... achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 21). Keep the antenna as far away as shown. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to the AM push ..., so they can be connected either way around.) Make sure that the wires are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Thumbtacks, etc. FM ANTENNA jack Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied indoor FM antenna is...
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... when installed horizontally outside , but good results can be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Note that the AM loop antenna should be grounded in an attic or loft. • For ... be obtained when installed in accordance with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. ■ Using...
... when installed horizontally outside , but good results can be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Note that the AM loop antenna should be grounded in an attic or loft. • For ... be obtained when installed in accordance with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. ■ Using...
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...Don't connect the power cord until you to connect rightchannel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 22 This offers the best sound quality and allows you 've completed and double-checked... analog audio. Push plugs in all AV components. This cable carries analog audio. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other video equipment. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type ...
...Don't connect the power cord until you to connect rightchannel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 22 This offers the best sound quality and allows you 've completed and double-checked... analog audio. Push plugs in all AV components. This cable carries analog audio. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other video equipment. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type ...
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..., etc. Audio Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc. DVD player, etc. The format you choose will output the signal. The AV receiver supports several connection formats for hookup details) Which Connections Should I Use? When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that input to...Analog TV, projector, etc. 23 Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV receiver By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your other AV components to the AV receiver, you must assign that the AV receiver doesn't convert between formats, so only outputs ...
..., etc. Audio Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc. DVD player, etc. The format you choose will output the signal. The AV receiver supports several connection formats for hookup details) Which Connections Should I Use? When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that input to...Analog TV, projector, etc. 23 Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV receiver By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your other AV components to the AV receiver, you must assign that the AV receiver doesn't convert between formats, so only outputs ...
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... Interface),*1 so TVs and displays with a DVI input can be used with some components) to connect the AV receiver's HDMI OUT to the HDMI input on your TV or projector. ■ Onkyo for System Control , which allows system control over HDMI, is the name of digital TV, HDMI (High... With HDMI, a single cable can be connected by using an HDMI-to three. • Cable/Satellite Set-top box is based on Onkyo components. The AV receiver's HDMI interface is up to -DVI adapter cable. (This may not work with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which stands for digital video signals...
... Interface),*1 so TVs and displays with a DVI input can be used with some components) to connect the AV receiver's HDMI OUT to the HDMI input on your TV or projector. ■ Onkyo for System Control , which allows system control over HDMI, is the name of digital TV, HDMI (High... With HDMI, a single cable can be connected by using an HDMI-to three. • Cable/Satellite Set-top box is based on Onkyo components. The AV receiver's HDMI interface is up to -DVI adapter cable. (This may not work with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which stands for digital video signals...
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.../BD player, TV, projector, and so on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). If the TV power is off . • When the "AudioTVOut" setting is set to "On" (see ... an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that its setup. In addition, video signals from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off or the TV is set the HDMI component so that DVI connections... only carry video, so you turn up the AV receiver volume control, the sound will be seen on the TV screen (on . If the picture is compatible...
.../BD player, TV, projector, and so on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). If the TV power is off . • When the "AudioTVOut" setting is set to "On" (see ... an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that its setup. In addition, video signals from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off or the TV is set the HDMI component so that DVI connections... only carry video, so you turn up the AV receiver volume control, the sound will be seen on the TV screen (on . If the picture is compatible...