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... Operations 45 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. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an...
... Operations 45 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. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an...
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...labels * Power-plug adapter Only supplied in own responsibility, that indicated on the plug. IMPORTANT The plug is fitted with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.) *How to the terminal which is not suitable for the ASTA mark or the BSI...ZONE2 LEFT SP-B/ZONE2 RIGHT SP-B/ZONE2 RIGHT SP-B/ZONE2 RIGHT SP-B/ZONE2 RIGHT * In catalogs and on the body of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in certain countries. Check for your AC outlet does not match with an appropriate fuse....
...labels * Power-plug adapter Only supplied in own responsibility, that indicated on the plug. IMPORTANT The plug is fitted with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.) *How to the terminal which is not suitable for the ASTA mark or the BSI...ZONE2 LEFT SP-B/ZONE2 RIGHT SP-B/ZONE2 RIGHT SP-B/ZONE2 RIGHT SP-B/ZONE2 RIGHT * In catalogs and on the body of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in certain countries. Check for your AC outlet does not match with an appropriate fuse....
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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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... 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 , nothing is output by these speakers (page 81). Left and right ...by these speakers (page 81). 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, playback is output by these speakers (page 81). Multiroom Capability You can... 80). * The listening modes cannot be used with this AV receiver-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 2.1-channels (see page 80).
... 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 , nothing is output by these speakers (page 81). Left and right ...by these speakers (page 81). 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, playback is output by these speakers (page 81). Multiroom Capability You can... 80). * The listening modes cannot be used with this AV receiver-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 2.1-channels (see page 80).
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... with music. G Display See "Display" on page 53. J GAME button (59) Selects the listening modes intended for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver to select and set . K DIMMER (RT/PTY/TP) button (46, 54) Adjusts the display brightness. See "Using RDS (European models only)" on... a portable Audio Player. N DISPLAY button (47) Displays various information about the currently selected input source. B ON/STANDBY button (36) Sets the AV receiver to adjust the tone (bass and treble) and the volume level of Zone 2. R MASTER VOLUME control (45) Sets the volume of stereo headphones...
... with music. G Display See "Display" on page 53. J GAME button (59) Selects the listening modes intended for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver to select and set . K DIMMER (RT/PTY/TP) button (46, 54) Adjusts the display brightness. See "Using RDS (European models only)" on... a portable Audio Player. N DISPLAY button (47) Displays various information about the currently selected input source. B ON/STANDBY button (36) Sets the AV receiver to adjust the tone (bass and treble) and the volume level of Zone 2. R MASTER VOLUME control (45) Sets the volume of stereo headphones...
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... Sleep function has been set 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 set . B SLEEP indicator (46) Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings" is muted.
... Sleep function has been set 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 set . B SLEEP indicator (46) Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings" is muted.
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... CONTROL This V (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the line inputs on another V-capable Onkyo component for remote and system control. L CD IN This analog audio input is for connecting a CD...output can be connected to connect the front high L/R speakers. R PRE OUT: SURR BACK L/R (TX-SR507 only) This analog audio output can be connected to bi-amp front Speakers. See "Speaker Settings" ...'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 a recorder with front high...
... CONTROL This V (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the line inputs on another V-capable Onkyo component for remote and system control. L CD IN This analog audio input is for connecting a CD...output can be connected to connect the front high L/R speakers. R PRE OUT: SURR BACK L/R (TX-SR507 only) This analog audio output can be connected to bi-amp front Speakers. See "Speaker Settings" ...'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 a recorder with front high...
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... so on entering a remote control code for more details. I J 4 K L F 5 2G M For detailed information, see page 92). 13 Remote Controller Controlling the AV receiver To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER] button to On or Standby. See page 84 for a different component, see page 84. B ON/STANDBY button (36) Sets the... input source. You can also use the remote controller to select the listening modes. For details on . 4 CH +/- Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select a preset directly. * To control component, you must first enter remote control code.
... so on entering a remote control code for more details. I J 4 K L F 5 2G M For detailed information, see page 92). 13 Remote Controller Controlling the AV receiver To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER] button to On or Standby. See page 84 for a different component, see page 84. B ON/STANDBY button (36) Sets the... input source. You can also use the remote controller to select the listening modes. For details on . 4 CH +/- Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select a preset directly. * To control component, you must first enter remote control code.
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... and you want to operate another remote controller of batteries. • If you want to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 14 Aiming the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it shut. Remote...you intend not to use it. • When you want 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 possible to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote ...
... and you want to operate another remote controller of batteries. • If you want to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 14 Aiming the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it shut. Remote...you intend not to use it. • When you want 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 possible to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote ...
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...wall, as possible). You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to enjoy Dolby PLIIz Height, ...etc. Front high left and right speakers (TX-SR577) These speakers are used mainly for dialog. Position them behind the listener. In general... above the front left and right speakers These speakers are necessary to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS. Tip: To find the best...
...wall, as possible). You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to enjoy Dolby PLIIz Height, ...etc. Front high left and right speakers (TX-SR577) These speakers are used mainly for dialog. Position them behind the listener. In general... above the front left and right speakers These speakers are necessary to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS. Tip: To find the best...
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...surround back left and right and front high left and right speakers. Front right speaker 5. Surround right speaker *1 (TX-SR577) 7 8 7. Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are all red. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are all black.) Speaker Color Front ...sound at the same time. You can use based on them to the corresponding speaker terminal. Subwoofer 2. Connecting the AV receiver Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you 're using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal ...
...surround back left and right and front high left and right speakers. Front right speaker 5. Surround right speaker *1 (TX-SR577) 7 8 7. Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are all red. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are all black.) Speaker Color Front ...sound at the same time. You can use based on them to the corresponding speaker terminal. Subwoofer 2. Connecting the AV receiver Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you 're using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal ...
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... way around, the sound will be out of phase and 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. Connecting the Speaker Cables Terminal posts 1 Strip 1/2"-5/8" (...as 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 of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or more than 6 ohms, be sure to ...
... way around, the sound will be out of phase and 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. Connecting the Speaker Cables Terminal posts 1 Strip 1/2"-5/8" (...as 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 of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or more than 6 ohms, be sure to ...
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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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... that support bi-amping. Bi-amping Speaker Hookup 1 Connect the AV receiver's FRONT R positive (+) terminal to enable biamping (see page 40). 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 able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main...
... that support bi-amping. Bi-amping Speaker Hookup 1 Connect the AV receiver's FRONT R positive (+) terminal to enable biamping (see page 40). 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 able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main...
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...antenna, try using thumbtacks. 20 If you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 21). Once your AV receiver is for use, you must connect the antenna to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. Caution: Be careful that the push... terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. 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 use the ...
...antenna, try using thumbtacks. 20 If you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 21). Once your AV receiver is for use, you must connect the antenna to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. Caution: Be careful that the push... terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. 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 use the ...
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...this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Outdoor antenna AM loop antenna Insulated antenna cable Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best when ...antenna should be located away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment. • Outdoor antenna must be left connected. 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...
...this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Outdoor antenna AM loop antenna Insulated antenna cable Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best when ...antenna should be located away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment. • Outdoor antenna must be left connected. 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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... can cause noise or malfunctions). • To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 22 Left (white) Analog audio Left (white) Right (red) (Yellow) Composite video Right (red) (Yellow...manufacturers label their component video jacks slightly differently.) Composite video is inserted and close when it's removed. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is commonly used on virtually all the way....
... can cause noise or malfunctions). • To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 22 Left (white) Analog audio Left (white) Right (red) (Yellow) Composite video Right (red) (Yellow...manufacturers label their component video jacks slightly differently.) Composite video is inserted and close when it's removed. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is commonly used on virtually all the way....
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... by your DVD player and other components. AV receiver HDMI Optical HDMI Coaxial Analog Analog TV, projector, etc. 23 Composite AV receiver Composite Component IN MONITOR OUT Component HDMI HDMI TV, projector, etc. The AV receiver supports several connection formats for hookup details) Which... on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Audio Video Audio TV, projector, etc. 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 by using...
... by your DVD player and other components. AV receiver HDMI Optical HDMI Coaxial Analog Analog TV, projector, etc. 23 Composite AV receiver Composite Component IN MONITOR OUT Component HDMI HDMI TV, projector, etc. The AV receiver supports several connection formats for hookup details) Which... on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Audio Video Audio TV, projector, etc. 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 by using...
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... to three. • DVD/BD recorder is up to three. • Cable/Satellite Set-top box is to the other AV receiver /AV amplifier via HDMI must be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which stands for HDMI/DVI. tion with components other video components...so only HDCP-compatible components will display a picture. When the guaranteed. -compatible component more than the above-mentioned is based on Onkyo components. The AV receiver's HDMI interface is connected, the linked operations are not *1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The digital display interface standard set -...
... to three. • DVD/BD recorder is up to three. • Cable/Satellite Set-top box is to the other AV receiver /AV amplifier via HDMI must be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which stands for HDMI/DVI. tion with components other video components...so only HDCP-compatible components will display a picture. When the guaranteed. -compatible component more than the above-mentioned is based on Onkyo components. The AV receiver's HDMI interface is connected, the linked operations are not *1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The digital display interface standard set -...
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... is set to "On" (see page 76), and set the HDMI component so that DVI connections only carry video, so you turn down the AV receiver's volume. • The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be cut off or the TV is set to another input...from a component connected via HDMI, check its video can be output by the connected source component. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Making HDMI Connections Step 1: Use HDMI cables to connect the AV receiver's HDMI jacks to the connected component's instruction manual for details. 25 Step 2: Assign each HDMI IN to an...
... is set to "On" (see page 76), and set the HDMI component so that DVI connections only carry video, so you turn down the AV receiver's volume. • The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be cut off or the TV is set to another input...from a component connected via HDMI, check its video can be output by the connected source component. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Making HDMI Connections Step 1: Use HDMI cables to connect the AV receiver's HDMI jacks to the connected component's instruction manual for details. 25 Step 2: Assign each HDMI IN to an...