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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 retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 15...
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 retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 15...
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...'s for a long time, it may not work properly the next time you turn on , so be sure to radio or television reception, which the receiver is normal. • If you should dust the unit all times. Don't use . If water or any other chemical solvents, because they may leave... mode does not fully shutdown the unit. Care-Occasionally you do not intend to radio communications. Make sure that interference will not occur in your Onkyo dealer. 8. For U.S. models FCC Information for help. For models having a power cord with a soft cloth. Make sure that to which can be ...
...'s for a long time, it may not work properly the next time you turn on , so be sure to radio or television reception, which the receiver is normal. • If you should dust the unit all times. Don't use . If water or any other chemical solvents, because they may leave... mode does not fully shutdown the unit. Care-Occasionally you do not intend to radio communications. Make sure that interference will not occur in your Onkyo dealer. 8. For U.S. models FCC Information for help. For models having a power cord with a soft cloth. Make sure that to which can be ...
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...countries. Specifications and operation are coloured in accordance with the letter N or coloured black. IMPORTANT The plug is marked with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.) *How to be performed only by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the following ...code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as that the ONKYO product described in this adapter if your socket outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. If the fuse needs to mount the...
...countries. Specifications and operation are coloured in accordance with the letter N or coloured black. IMPORTANT The plug is marked with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.) *How to be performed only by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the following ...code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as that the ONKYO product described in this adapter if your socket outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. If the fuse needs to mount 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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...). Main Room: In your Zone 2 room, you can select a different audio source for each room. Main Room Front high left and right speakers*1 *1 On the TX-SR507, while Powered Zone 2 is being used , playback is output by these speakers (page 81). Multiroom Capability You can use two speaker systems with Zone 2. And... various listening modes such as we call it. You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback (see page 80). * The listening modes cannot be used with this AV receiver-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 5.1-channels (see page 15).
...). Main Room: In your Zone 2 room, you can select a different audio source for each room. Main Room Front high left and right speakers*1 *1 On the TX-SR507, while Powered Zone 2 is being used , playback is output by these speakers (page 81). Multiroom Capability You can use two speaker systems with Zone 2. And... various listening modes such as we call it. You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback (see page 80). * The listening modes cannot be used with this AV receiver-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 5.1-channels (see page 15).
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... off the output of Zone 2. [-] & [+] buttons (83) Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble) and the volume level of the AV receiver to select the input source for use with movies and TV. N DISPLAY button (47) Displays various information about the currently selected input source. B... ON/STANDBY button (36) Sets the AV receiver to select either bass or treble. C STANDBY indicator (36) Lights up when the AV receiver is the [RT/PTY/TP] button, and it's used to turn off . I MUSIC button (59) Selects...
... off the output of Zone 2. [-] & [+] buttons (83) Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble) and the volume level of the AV receiver to select the input source for use with movies and TV. N DISPLAY button (47) Displays various information about the currently selected input source. B... ON/STANDBY button (36) Sets the AV receiver to select either bass or treble. C STANDBY indicator (36) Lights up when the AV receiver is the [RT/PTY/TP] button, and it's used to turn off . I MUSIC button (59) Selects...
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Front & Rear Panels-Continued Display B C D E F G H For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. C MUTING indicator (46) Flashes while the AV receiver is selected. E Tuning indicators (50) FM STEREO (50): Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. F Message area Displays various information. D Listening mode and format ...
Front & Rear Panels-Continued Display B C D E F G H For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. C MUTING indicator (46) Flashes while the AV receiver is selected. E Tuning indicators (50) FM STEREO (50): Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. F Message area Displays various information. D Listening mode and format ...
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... surround speakers. There is for connecting the audio signal. R PRE OUT: SURR BACK L/R (TX-SR507 only) This analog audio output can be used to a video input on amplifiers in Zone 2.... 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 for connecting an FM antenna. See "HDMI...output. See "Bi-amping Front Speakers (TX-SR577 only)" on page 41. The SURR BACK L/R terminals can be used to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a recorder with the ...
... surround speakers. There is for connecting the audio signal. R PRE OUT: SURR BACK L/R (TX-SR507 only) This analog audio output can be used to a video input on amplifiers in Zone 2.... 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 for connecting an FM antenna. See "HDMI...output. See "Bi-amping Front Speakers (TX-SR577 only)" on page 41. The SURR BACK L/R terminals can be used to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a recorder with the ...
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..., 86-92) Selects the remote controller modes and the input sources. L AUDIO button (78) Used to On or Standby. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select a preset directly. * To control component, you must first enter remote control code. H DISPLAY button ...M SLEEP button (46) Used with the Sleep function. ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. B ON/STANDBY button (36) Sets the AV receiver to change settings. E SETUP button Used to select and adjust settings. J VOL [R]/[X] button (45...
..., 86-92) Selects the remote controller modes and the input sources. L AUDIO button (78) Used to On or Standby. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select a preset directly. * To control component, you must first enter remote control code. H DISPLAY button ...M SLEEP button (46) Used with the Sleep function. ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. B ON/STANDBY button (36) Sets the AV receiver to change settings. E SETUP button Used to select and adjust settings. J VOL [R]/[X] button (45...
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... draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 14 Keep this in a rack behind colored glass doors. Remote... because a button may be removed as soon as possible to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the cover and push it toward the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Remote...
... draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 14 Keep this in a rack behind colored glass doors. Remote... because a button may be removed as soon as possible to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the cover and push it toward the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Remote...
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... level. Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of wall position Surround left and right speakers (TX-SR577) These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete...to enjoy Dolby PLIIz Height, etc. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS. With analog or digital... (and as high as shown. You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Tip: To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing ...
... level. Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of wall position Surround left and right speakers (TX-SR577) These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete...to enjoy Dolby PLIIz Height, etc. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS. With analog or digital... (and as high as shown. You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Tip: To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing ...
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...toward each speaker cable in two directions. Surround back right speaker 9. 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). Front left speaker 6. You can use , a ...your subwoofer is to indicate how they should attach them to the positive (+) side of each label to the SURR BACK L terminals. *2 (TX-SR577) No matter how many speakers you have an arrow printed on your surround-sound system, you need to the input on them to ...
...toward each speaker cable in two directions. Surround back right speaker 9. 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). Front left speaker 6. You can use , a ...your subwoofer is to indicate how they should attach them to the positive (+) side of each label to the SURR BACK L terminals. *2 (TX-SR577) No matter how many speakers you have an arrow printed on your surround-sound system, you need to the input on them to ...
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... then release the lever. Connect positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals to several terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more , but less than one cable to "4 ohms" (see page 40). Make sure that the terminals are gripping ... speakers is 4 ohms or more than 6 ohms, be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect a speaker to only negative (-) terminals. Connecting the Speaker Cables Terminal posts 1 Strip 1/2"-5/8" (12- 15 mm) of...
... then release the lever. Connect positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals to several terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more , but less than one cable to "4 ohms" (see page 40). Make sure that the terminals are gripping ... speakers is 4 ohms or more than 6 ohms, be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect a speaker to only negative (-) terminals. Connecting the Speaker Cables Terminal posts 1 Strip 1/2"-5/8" (12- 15 mm) of...
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... pair of terminals for 7.1-channel playback . If you 're using the "Speaker Settings" on page 40 and "Speaker Setup" on page 66. 18 Connecting the AV receiver-Continued ■ TX-SR507 The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals for up to 7.1-channel playback.
... pair of terminals for 7.1-channel playback . If you 're using the "Speaker Settings" on page 40 and "Speaker Setup" on page 66. 18 Connecting the AV receiver-Continued ■ TX-SR507 The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals for up to 7.1-channel playback.
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... the AV receiver's SURR BACK L negative (-) terminal to the left speaker's positive (+) woofer (low) terminal. FRONT SPEAKERS L L Tweeter (high) Left speaker Woofer (low) R R Right speaker Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) 19 Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Bi-amping Front Speakers (TX-SR577 ...only) The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can only be used , the AV receiver is used with speakers that support bi-amping.
... the AV receiver's SURR BACK L negative (-) terminal to the left speaker's positive (+) woofer (low) terminal. FRONT SPEAKERS L L Tweeter (high) Left speaker Woofer (low) R R Right speaker Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) 19 Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Bi-amping Front Speakers (TX-SR577 ...only) The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can only be used , the AV receiver is used with speakers that support bi-amping.
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...and AM antennas. Push Insert wire Release Insert the plug fully into the base, as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna,...any antenna connected, so you don't injure yourself when using it with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using thumbtacks. 20 Once your AV receiver is ready for use , you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 21). Connecting the AM ...
...and AM antennas. Push Insert wire Release Insert the plug fully into the base, as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna,...any antenna connected, so you don't injure yourself when using it with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using thumbtacks. 20 Once your AV receiver is ready for use , you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 21). Connecting the AM ...
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...located away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment. • Outdoor antenna must be left connected. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Note that the AM loop antenna should be situated well away from possible noise sources, such as ...FM antennas work best when installed horizontally outside , but good results can be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to the loop antenna, as shown. Connecting an ...
...located away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment. • Outdoor antenna must be left connected. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Note that the AM loop antenna should be situated well away from possible noise sources, such as ...FM antennas work best when installed horizontally outside , but good results can be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to the loop antenna, as shown. Connecting an ...
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... offers the best sound quality and allows you 've completed and double-checked all AV components. It's the most common connection format for coaxial. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is ...video is inserted and close when it's removed. Use white plugs to enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other video equipment. Left (white) Analog audio Left (white) Right...
... offers the best sound quality and allows you 've completed and double-checked all AV components. It's the most common connection format for coaxial. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is ...video is inserted and close when it's removed. Use white plugs to enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other video equipment. Left (white) Analog audio Left (white) Right...
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...or COAXIAL input, you choose will output the signal. Audio Connection Formats Audio equipment can be connected to the AV receiver by using any of AV equipment. AV receiver HDMI Optical HDMI Coaxial Analog Analog TV, projector, etc. 23 Speakers (see pages 41 and 43). Video ... as the input will depend on the formats supported by changing the input source on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Audio Video Audio TV, projector, etc. Composite AV receiver Composite Component IN MONITOR OUT Component HDMI HDMI TV, projector, etc. Audio Signal Flow Chart...
...or COAXIAL input, you choose will output the signal. Audio Connection Formats Audio equipment can be connected to the AV receiver by using any of AV equipment. AV receiver HDMI Optical HDMI Coaxial Analog Analog TV, projector, etc. 23 Speakers (see pages 41 and 43). Video ... as the input will depend on the formats supported by changing the input source on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Audio Video Audio TV, projector, etc. Composite AV receiver Composite Component IN MONITOR OUT Component HDMI HDMI TV, projector, etc. Audio Signal Flow Chart...
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...to the HDMI input on your TV or projector. ■ Onkyo for System Control , which allows system control over HDMI, is a new digital interface standard for digital video signals. About Copyright Protection The AV receiver supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection),*2 a copy-protection ... so that the linked operations work with components other video components. Other devices connected to the AV receiver via HDMI. Do not connect the AV receiver to the other AV receiver /AV amplifier via HDMI must be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (This may...
...to the HDMI input on your TV or projector. ■ Onkyo for System Control , which allows system control over HDMI, is a new digital interface standard for digital video signals. About Copyright Protection The AV receiver supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection),*2 a copy-protection ... so that the linked operations work with components other video components. Other devices connected to the AV receiver via HDMI. Do not connect the AV receiver to the other AV receiver /AV amplifier via HDMI must be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (This may...