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... Others 93 En Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR507 TX-SR577 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an...
... Others 93 En Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR507 TX-SR577 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an...
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...Power-plug adapter Only supplied in compliance with the letter L or coloured red. Use this instruction manual is fitted with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.) *How to mount the AC plug: FRONT HIGH RIGHT FRONT HIGH RIGHT FRONT HIGH... personnel. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. IMPORTANT The wires in this adapter if your socket outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 1 Speaker Cable 2 FRONT LEFT FRONT LEFT FRONT RIGHT FRONT RIGHT SURROUND LEFT SURROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND RIGHT CENTER CENTER...
...Power-plug adapter Only supplied in compliance with the letter L or coloured red. Use this instruction manual is fitted with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.) *How to mount the AC plug: FRONT HIGH RIGHT FRONT HIGH RIGHT FRONT HIGH... personnel. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. IMPORTANT The wires in this adapter if your socket outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 1 Speaker Cable 2 FRONT LEFT FRONT LEFT FRONT RIGHT FRONT RIGHT SURROUND LEFT SURROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND RIGHT CENTER CENTER...
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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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...playback (see page 15). Left and right stereo speakers 7 Subwoofer Center speaker*1 Zone 2 Room Surround left and right speakers*1 *1 On the TX-SR507, while Powered Zone 2 is being used , nothing is output by these speakers (page 81). Multiroom Capability You can use two speaker systems ...and right speakers Surround back left and right speakers (TX-SR577) * While Powered Zone 2 is being used with this AV receiver-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1 channels) in a second room, or Zone 2, as Dolby and DTS (pages 59-65). (TX-SR507) * While Powered Zone 2 is being used, ...
...playback (see page 15). Left and right stereo speakers 7 Subwoofer Center speaker*1 Zone 2 Room Surround left and right speakers*1 *1 On the TX-SR507, while Powered Zone 2 is being used , nothing is output by these speakers (page 81). Multiroom Capability You can use two speaker systems ...and right speakers Surround back left and right speakers (TX-SR577) * While Powered Zone 2 is being used with this AV receiver-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1 channels) in a second room, or Zone 2, as Dolby and DTS (pages 59-65). (TX-SR507) * While Powered Zone 2 is being used, ...
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...and the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons are used for use with the setup menus. There are used with video games. B ON/STANDBY button (36) Sets the AV receiver to connect a portable Audio Player. E ZONE 2 LEVEL/TONE LEVEL buttons ZONE 2 and OFF buttons (82) The [ZONE 2] button is selected, ...tuning mode for composite video and analog audio. I MUSIC button (59) Selects the listening modes intended for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver to select the input source for each item. X SETUP MIC (37) The Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup microphone connects ...
...and the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons are used for use with the setup menus. There are used with video games. B ON/STANDBY button (36) Sets the AV receiver to connect a portable Audio Player. E ZONE 2 LEVEL/TONE LEVEL buttons ZONE 2 and OFF buttons (82) The [ZONE 2] button is selected, ...tuning mode for composite video and analog audio. I MUSIC button (59) Selects the listening modes intended for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver to select the input source for each item. X SETUP MIC (37) The Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup microphone connects ...
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C MUTING indicator (46) Flashes while the AV receiver is selected for AM or FM radio. E Tuning indicators (50) FM STEREO (50): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is muted. AUTO (50): Lights up ...
C MUTING indicator (46) Flashes while the AV receiver is selected for AM or FM radio. E Tuning indicators (50) FM STEREO (50): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is muted. AUTO (50): Lights up ...
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...audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are for connecting the audio signal. T SURR BACK L/R SPEAKERS (TX-SR577 only) These terminal posts ... posts can be connected to bi-amp front Speakers. R PRE OUT: SURR BACK L/R (TX-SR507 only) This analog audio output can be connected to the line inputs on another power amplifier....REMOTE CONTROL This V (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to a video input on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting the video signal. There is for connecting a recorder with an HDMI output, such...
...audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are for connecting the audio signal. T SURR BACK L/R SPEAKERS (TX-SR577 only) These terminal posts ... posts can be connected to bi-amp front Speakers. R PRE OUT: SURR BACK L/R (TX-SR507 only) This analog audio output can be connected to the line inputs on another power amplifier....REMOTE CONTROL This V (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to a video input on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting the video signal. There is for connecting a recorder with an HDMI output, such...
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... must first enter remote control code. 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. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select a preset directly. * To control component, you can also be controlled in the Direct tuning mode...
... must first enter remote control code. 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. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select a preset directly. * To control component, you can also be controlled in the Direct tuning mode...
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...the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it . • When you intend not to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 14 Notes: • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try replacing the ...controller may not work if there's an obstacle between it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. • When the remote control codes have been registered and you want to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the...
...the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it . • When you intend not to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 14 Notes: • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try replacing the ...controller may not work if there's an obstacle between it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. • When the remote control codes have been registered and you want to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the...
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...behind the listener about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers (TX-SR577) These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby PLIIz Height, etc. Position them at an angle slightly wider than the front left and ...Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Angle them at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Position it close to your subwoofer at the same height as possible). About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy...
...behind the listener about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers (TX-SR577) These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby PLIIz Height, etc. Position them at an angle slightly wider than the front left and ...Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Angle them at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Position it close to your subwoofer at the same height as possible). About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy...
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... speaker cable in two directions. All you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. If your powered subwoofer. Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are all red. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are all black.) Speaker Color Front left, Zone 2 left ... ✓ Surround back left ✓ ✓ Surround back right Front high left *1 Front high right*1 Tan White Red *1 (TX-SR577) The supplied speaker labels are using an external amplifier, connect the PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the corresponding speaker terminal. For North ...
... speaker cable in two directions. All you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. If your powered subwoofer. Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are all red. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are all black.) Speaker Color Front left, Zone 2 left ... ✓ Surround back left ✓ ✓ Surround back right Front high left *1 Front high right*1 Tan White Red *1 (TX-SR577) The supplied speaker labels are using an external amplifier, connect the PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the corresponding speaker terminal. For North ...
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...8226; Other models: You can connect speakers with your speakers. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more , but less than one cable to each speaker terminal. Make sure that the terminals are gripping the bare wires..., not the insulation. 17 Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or more than 6 ohms, be sure...
...8226; Other models: You can connect speakers with your speakers. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more , but less than one cable to each speaker terminal. Make sure that the terminals are gripping the bare wires..., not the insulation. 17 Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or more than 6 ohms, be sure...
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... 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 to each pair of terminals for 7.1-channel playback . Connecting the AV receiver-Continued ■ TX-SR507 The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected...
... 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 to each pair of terminals for 7.1-channel playback . Connecting the AV receiver-Continued ■ TX-SR507 The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected...
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... the left speaker's positive (+) woofer (low) terminal. Refer to the right speaker's positive (+) woofer (low) terminal. 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 with front speakers and surround back speakers respectively,... is used with speakers that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room. • For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R terminal posts connect to the ...
... the left speaker's positive (+) woofer (low) terminal. Refer to the right speaker's positive (+) woofer (low) terminal. 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 with front speakers and surround back speakers respectively,... is used with speakers that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room. • For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R terminal posts connect to the ...
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...to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. Push Insert wire Release Insert the plug fully into the base, as shown. Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. If you don't injure yourself when using it with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially... attached securely and that you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using thumbtacks. 20 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...
...to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. Push Insert wire Release Insert the plug fully into the base, as shown. Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. If you don't injure yourself when using it with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially... attached securely and that you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using thumbtacks. 20 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...
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... TV reception, as this can sometimes be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. Outdoor AM...
... TV reception, as this can sometimes be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. Outdoor AM...
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... labeled "R"). Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 22 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 ... the most common connection format for optical. The audio quality is commonly used on virtually all AV connections. AV Cables and Jacks AV Connection Color Coding RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Wrong! Video / Audio HDMI...
... labeled "R"). Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 22 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 ... the most common connection format for optical. The audio quality is commonly used on virtually all AV connections. AV Cables and Jacks AV Connection Color Coding RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Wrong! Video / Audio HDMI...
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... the formats supported by your other components. Video Connection Formats Video equipment can be connected to the AV receiver by using any of AV equipment. Composite AV receiver Composite Component IN MONITOR OUT Component HDMI HDMI TV, projector, etc. When you connect audio equipment ... the signal. Video Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc. The AV receiver supports several connection formats for hookup details) Which Connections Should I Use? Audio Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc. AV receiver HDMI Optical HDMI Coaxial Analog Analog TV, projector, etc. 23 ...
... the formats supported by your other components. Video Connection Formats Video equipment can be connected to the AV receiver by using any of AV equipment. Composite AV receiver Composite Component IN MONITOR OUT Component HDMI HDMI TV, projector, etc. When you connect audio equipment ... the signal. Video Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc. The AV receiver supports several connection formats for hookup details) Which Connections Should I Use? Audio Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc. AV receiver HDMI Optical HDMI Coaxial Analog Analog TV, projector, etc. 23 ...
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...to the HDMI input terminal so that the linked operations work 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 the system control... function found on Onkyo components. tion with components other than the above-mentioned is connected, the linked operations are not *1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The digital display interface standard set -top boxes, and other AV receiver /AV amplifier via HDMI must be used with ...
...to the HDMI input terminal so that the linked operations work 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 the system control... function found on Onkyo components. tion with components other than the above-mentioned is connected, the linked operations are not *1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The digital display interface standard set -top boxes, and other AV receiver /AV amplifier via HDMI must be used with ...
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... such an adapter is poor or there's no sound from a PC are not supported. • When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set the HDMI component so that DVI connections only carry video, so you'll need to make a separate connection for details. 25 In addition... on your HDMI-compatible DVD/BD player, TV, projector, and so on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for audio.) However, reliable operation with a DVI input can be restricted by the connected source component....
... such an adapter is poor or there's no sound from a PC are not supported. • When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set the HDMI component so that DVI connections only carry video, so you'll need to make a separate connection for details. 25 In addition... on your HDMI-compatible DVD/BD player, TV, projector, and so on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for audio.) However, reliable operation with a DVI input can be restricted by the connected source component....