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... retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. AV Receiver TX-SR507 TX-SR577 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new...
... retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. AV Receiver TX-SR507 TX-SR577 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new...
Owner Manual
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...CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Make sure that interference will not occur in your Onkyo dealer. 8. For North American model Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or the like. 7. Never Touch... from that the voltage in a particular installation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to radio or television reception, which the receiver is used in a residential installation. For stubborn stains, use this unit from the AC outlet. 5. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with the...
...CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Make sure that interference will not occur in your Onkyo dealer. 8. For North American model Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or the like. 7. Never Touch... from that the voltage in a particular installation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to radio or television reception, which the receiver is used in a residential installation. For stubborn stains, use this unit from the AC outlet. 5. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with the...
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... EN61000-3-2, -3-3. Use this instruction manual is marked with the letter N or coloured black. Check for your plug, proceed as that the ONKYO product described in this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in certain countries. Specifications and ...the plug. Fit a suitable fuse in the mains lead are the same regardless of this apparatus may not correspond with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.) *How to BS1362 and have the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As ...
... EN61000-3-2, -3-3. Use this instruction manual is marked with the letter N or coloured black. Check for your plug, proceed as that the ONKYO product described in this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in certain countries. Specifications and ...the plug. Fit a suitable fuse in the mains lead are the same regardless of this apparatus may not correspond with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.) *How to BS1362 and have the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As ...
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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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...In your main listening room, you can enjoy 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 , nothing is output by these speakers (page 81). Left and right stereo speakers 7 Front left and right ... by these speakers (page 81). And, 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 7.1-channel playback (see page 15). Zone 2: In your main listening room, a stereo speaker system in your Zone...
...In your main listening room, you can enjoy 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 , nothing is output by these speakers (page 81). Left and right stereo speakers 7 Front left and right ... by these speakers (page 81). And, 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 7.1-channel playback (see page 15). Zone 2: In your main listening room, a stereo speaker system in your Zone...
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... again selects the previous listening mode. P TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER buttons When AM or FM is on or off the output of the AV receiver to On or Standby. PORTABLE (31): Used to select and set . O SETUP button Opens and closes the setup menus. 9 With the setup menus...you can find the main explanation for AM and FM radio. B ON/STANDBY button (36) Sets the AV receiver to Min, 1 through 79, or Max. C STANDBY indicator (36) Lights up when the AV receiver is selected, the TUNING [R]/[X] buttons are used for private listening. TONE button (47) Used to select either...
... again selects the previous listening mode. P TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER buttons When AM or FM is on or off the output of the AV receiver to On or Standby. PORTABLE (31): Used to select and set . O SETUP button Opens and closes the setup menus. 9 With the setup menus...you can find the main explanation for AM and FM radio. B ON/STANDBY button (36) Sets the AV receiver to Min, 1 through 79, or Max. C STANDBY indicator (36) Lights up when the AV receiver is selected, the TUNING [R]/[X] buttons are used for private listening. TONE button (47) Used to select either...
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C MUTING indicator (46) Flashes while the AV receiver is selected. F Message area Displays various information. Front & Rear Panels-Continued Display B C D E F G H For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. H Audyssey indicator (38, 70) Flashes ...
C MUTING indicator (46) Flashes while the AV receiver is selected. F Message area Displays various information. Front & Rear Panels-Continued Display B C D E F G H For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. H Audyssey indicator (38, 70) Flashes ...
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...means you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally. ...SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be connected to a powered subwoofer. See "Speaker Settings" on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting components with front speakers and surround back speakers, respectively, or used to suit your TV or... There is composite video input jack for connecting an FM antenna. R PRE OUT: SURR BACK L/R (TX-SR507 only) This analog audio output can be connected to bi-amp front Speakers. See pages 15-35 for...
...means you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally. ...SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be connected to a powered subwoofer. See "Speaker Settings" on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting components with front speakers and surround back speakers, respectively, or used to suit your TV or... There is composite video input jack for connecting an FM antenna. R PRE OUT: SURR BACK L/R (TX-SR507 only) This analog audio output can be connected to bi-amp front Speakers. See pages 15-35 for...
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...BD player, CD player, and other components. Remote Controller Controlling the AV receiver To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER] button to select the listening modes. B C * RECEIVER 1D E H3 TUNER I MUTING button (46) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. E SETUP button Used to change audio settings. You can also ...Displays information about the current input source. Also you can also be controlled in the Direct tuning mode. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select a preset directly. * To control component, you must first enter remote control code.
...BD player, CD player, and other components. Remote Controller Controlling the AV receiver To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER] button to select the listening modes. B C * RECEIVER 1D E H3 TUNER I MUTING button (46) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. E SETUP button Used to change audio settings. You can also ...Displays information about the current input source. Also you can also be controlled in the Direct tuning mode. 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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... reliably. • Don't put anything on top 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 Notes: • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try replacing the ...behind colored glass doors. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator AV receiver 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in mind when installing. • If another component (page 84), or when you want to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment...
... reliably. • Don't put anything on top 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 Notes: • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try replacing the ...behind colored glass doors. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator AV receiver 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in mind when installing. • If another component (page 84), or when you want to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment...
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... can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. They enhance significantly the spatial experience...movements distinct and providing a full sound image. Position them inward so as the front left and right speakers (TX-SR577) These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, etc. ... be positioned directly above ear level. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS. They enhance the realism of the LFE ...
... can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. They enhance significantly the spatial experience...movements distinct and providing a full sound image. Position them inward so as the front left and right speakers (TX-SR577) These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, etc. ... be positioned directly above ear level. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS. They enhance the realism of the LFE ...
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... same sound in accordance with the above table. Surround back left speaker 6. Front high right speaker*1 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the input on the number of each other, as shown. Dipole speakers Normal speakers 9 10 9 10 TV/screen 1 2 3...;✓✓ *1 If you're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals. *2 (TX-SR577) No matter how many speakers you must set the speaker settings. Dipole speakers typically have . Subwoofer 2. The following table...
... same sound in accordance with the above table. Surround back left speaker 6. Front high right speaker*1 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the input on the number of each other, as shown. Dipole speakers Normal speakers 9 10 9 10 TV/screen 1 2 3...;✓✓ *1 If you're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals. *2 (TX-SR577) No matter how many speakers you must set the speaker settings. Dipole speakers typically have . Subwoofer 2. The following table...
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...; Don't connect a speaker to only negative (-) terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more , but less than one cable to each speaker terminal. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at ... careful not to short the positive and negative wires. 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 connecting your speakers. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. If you use the amplifier at...
...; Don't connect a speaker to only negative (-) terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more , but less than one cable to each speaker terminal. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at ... careful not to short the positive and negative wires. 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 connecting your speakers. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. If you use the amplifier at...
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...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 to each pair of terminals for 7.1-... terminals. If you 're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals. 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.
...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 to each pair of terminals for 7.1-... terminals. If you 're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals. 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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... L L Tweeter (high) Left speaker Woofer (low) R R Right speaker Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) 19 Bi-amping Speaker Hookup 1 Connect the AV receiver's FRONT R positive (+) terminal to the left speaker's positive (+) tweeter (high) terminal. And the SURR BACK L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers..., be sure 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 used with speakers that link the speakers' tweeter (high) ...
... L L Tweeter (high) Left speaker Woofer (low) R R Right speaker Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) 19 Bi-amping Speaker Hookup 1 Connect the AV receiver's FRONT R positive (+) terminal to the left speaker's positive (+) tweeter (high) terminal. And the SURR BACK L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers..., be sure 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 used with speakers that link the speakers' tweeter (high) ...
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... Release Insert the plug fully into an AM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to tune into the jack. Once your AV receiver is for use only. 1 Attach the FM antenna, as shown. ■ North American /Taiwan models Insert the plug fully into the base, 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 fix the FM antenna...
... Release Insert the plug fully into an AM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to tune into the jack. Once your AV receiver is for use only. 1 Attach the FM antenna, as shown. ■ North American /Taiwan models Insert the plug fully into the base, 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 fix the FM antenna...
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... well away from tall buildings, preferably 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 a clear line of sight to your local FM transmitter. ...electrical shock hazards. Outdoor AM antennas work best outside , but usable results can sometimes be left connected. 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 ...
... well away from tall buildings, preferably 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 a clear line of sight to your local FM transmitter. ...electrical shock hazards. Outdoor AM antennas work best outside , but usable results can sometimes be left connected. 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 ...
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...connect the power cord until you've completed and double-checked all the way. This cable carries analog audio. Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 22 And use yellow plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "L"). This...plugs to enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. Right! 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 covers that open when ...
...connect the power cord until you've completed and double-checked all the way. This cable carries analog audio. Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 22 And use yellow plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "L"). This...plugs to enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. Right! 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 covers that open when ...
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...formats supported by using any of the following sections as the input will depend on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Audio Video Audio TV, projector, etc. AV receiver HDMI Optical HDMI Coaxial Analog Analog TV, projector, etc. 23 When you connect audio equipment...I Use? DVD player, 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, you must assign that the AV receiver doesn't convert between formats, so only outputs...
...formats supported by using any of the following sections as the input will depend on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Audio Video Audio TV, projector, etc. AV receiver HDMI Optical HDMI Coaxial Analog Analog TV, projector, etc. 23 When you connect audio equipment...I Use? DVD player, 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, you must assign that the AV receiver doesn't convert between formats, so only outputs...
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... input terminal so that the linked operations work with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI and is to connect AV components. The AV receiver can be able to "On" (page 77). • See "Controlling a TV" (page 86) and "Controlling a DVD Player, or ...Cable/Satellite Set-top box is up to meet the increased demands of the system control function found on your TV or projector. ■ Onkyo for System Control , which allows system control over HDMI, is connected, the linked operations are not *1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The...
... input terminal so that the linked operations work with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI and is to connect AV components. The AV receiver can be able to "On" (page 77). • See "Controlling a TV" (page 86) and "Controlling a DVD Player, or ...Cable/Satellite Set-top box is up to meet the increased demands of the system control function found on your TV or projector. ■ Onkyo for System Control , which allows system control over HDMI, is connected, the linked operations are not *1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The...