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...chemical solvents, because they may leave marks on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. Care-Occasionally you do not use the original packaging to operate the equipment. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from the AC power source. These limits are wet or damp...headphones can be exposed to disconnect this unit, use this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is illegal without the permission of mild detergent and water. Precautions 1. If you turn on the case. • This unit's...
...chemical solvents, because they may leave marks on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. Care-Occasionally you do not use the original packaging to operate the equipment. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from the AC power source. These limits are wet or damp...headphones can be exposed to disconnect this unit, use this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is illegal without the permission of mild detergent and water. Precautions 1. If you turn on the case. • This unit's...
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...8482;, Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ and Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories. *8 Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. * Apple and iPod are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. *5 The HD Radio Ready logo is a ... 2 • Color-Coded Banana Plug Speaker Posts*6 • Surround Back and Subwoofer Pre Out (TX-SR507) / Subwoofer Pre Out (TX-SR577) • Bi-Amp Capability for Music and Movie Sound Effects (TX-SR577) Miscellaneous • 40 AM/FM Presets • Audyssey Dynamic EQ™*7 for Loudness Correction ...
...8482;, Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ and Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories. *8 Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. * Apple and iPod are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. *5 The HD Radio Ready logo is a ... 2 • Color-Coded Banana Plug Speaker Posts*6 • Surround Back and Subwoofer Pre Out (TX-SR507) / Subwoofer Pre Out (TX-SR577) • Bi-Amp Capability for Music and Movie Sound Effects (TX-SR577) Miscellaneous • 40 AM/FM Presets • Audyssey Dynamic EQ™*7 for Loudness Correction ...
Owner Manual
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... speakers (page 81). Left and right stereo speakers 7 Main Room Front high left and right speakers (TX-SR577) * While Powered Zone 2 is being used with this AV receiver-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 5.1-channels (see page 15). Zone 2: In your main listening room, you... can enjoy the various listening modes such as we call it. Front left and right speakers Surround back left and right speakers*1 *1 On the TX-SR507, while ...
... speakers (page 81). Left and right stereo speakers 7 Main Room Front high left and right speakers (TX-SR577) * While Powered Zone 2 is being used with this AV receiver-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 5.1-channels (see page 15). Zone 2: In your main listening room, you... can enjoy the various listening modes such as we call it. Front left and right speakers Surround back left and right speakers*1 *1 On the TX-SR507, while ...
Owner Manual
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...an angle slightly wider than the front left and right speakers (TX-SR577) These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, etc. In movies it is to provide a solid anchor for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Surround back left and ...satisfying results. 1/3 of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. Position them inward so as possible). About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes.
...an angle slightly wider than the front left and right speakers (TX-SR577) These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, etc. In movies it is to provide a solid anchor for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Surround back left and ...satisfying results. 1/3 of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. Position them inward so as possible). About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes.
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... same sound in accordance with the above table. Dipole speakers Normal speakers 9 10 9 10 TV/screen 1 2 3 4 TV/screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 8 1. Front right speaker 5. Front high 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 them to the SURR BACK L terminals. *2 (TX-SR577...
... same sound in accordance with the above table. Dipole speakers Normal speakers 9 10 9 10 TV/screen 1 2 3 4 TV/screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 8 1. Front right speaker 5. Front high 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 them to the SURR BACK L terminals. *2 (TX-SR577...
Owner Manual
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If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be activated. • Other models: You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 6 ... terminal. Push terminals 1 Strip 3/8"-1/2" (10-12 mm) of insulation from the ends of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect a speaker to only negative (-) terminals. Make sure that the terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. 17...
If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be activated. • Other models: You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 6 ... terminal. Push terminals 1 Strip 3/8"-1/2" (10-12 mm) of insulation from the ends of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect a speaker to only negative (-) terminals. Make sure that the terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. 17...
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... and outputs (typically labeled "R"). or high-definition digital video and audio and offer the best picture and sound quality. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other video equipment. Y PB/CB PR/CR Y CB/PB.... The audio quality is inserted and close when it's removed. Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 22 Push plugs in all the way. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is...
... and outputs (typically labeled "R"). or high-definition digital video and audio and offer the best picture and sound quality. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other video equipment. Y PB/CB PR/CR Y CB/PB.... The audio quality is inserted and close when it's removed. Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 22 Push plugs in all the way. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is...
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...(sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the AV receiver's speakers. If the picture is set to another input source, this may result in the HDMI Input Setup (see page 76). In addition, video signals from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off or the TV is poor or there...'s no sound from a PC are not supported. • When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set to "On" (see page 77) and you're listening ...
...(sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the AV receiver's speakers. If the picture is set to another input source, this may result in the HDMI Input Setup (see page 76). In addition, video signals from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off or the TV is poor or there...'s no sound from a PC are not supported. • When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set to "On" (see page 77) and you're listening ...
Owner Manual
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...volume of your home theater simultaneously, Audyssey 2EQ takes measurements at any volume level. (See page 72) Before using the AV receiver for the subwoofer. The distances between television channels, or changing from the primary listening position. About Audyssey Dynamic EQ Audyssey ... yours and place the microphone accordingly when prompted. Whenever necessary, Dynamic Volume makes the necessary rapid or gradual adjustments to surround sound content. : Listening area : Listening position 37 D Third measurement point The left side of the listening area. The result is...
...volume of your home theater simultaneously, Audyssey 2EQ takes measurements at any volume level. (See page 72) Before using the AV receiver for the subwoofer. The distances between television channels, or changing from the primary listening position. About Audyssey Dynamic EQ Audyssey ... yours and place the microphone accordingly when prompted. Whenever necessary, Dynamic Volume makes the necessary rapid or gradual adjustments to surround sound content. : Listening area : Listening position 37 D Third measurement point The left side of the listening area. The result is...
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... so use an appropriate volume level. Changing the Speaker Settings Manually If you 're using a powered subwoofer, as it outputs very low-frequency sound and its highest crossover frequency, and then try running the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup again. This takes a few minutes. In this... message appears, check your subwoofer's instruction manual for details. Note that if the volume is set too high and the sound distorts, it to "Audyssey" and the "Dynamic EQ" (page 72) will be set it may not be detected by disconnecting the setup microphone...
... so use an appropriate volume level. Changing the Speaker Settings Manually If you 're using a powered subwoofer, as it outputs very low-frequency sound and its highest crossover frequency, and then try running the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup again. This takes a few minutes. In this... message appears, check your subwoofer's instruction manual for details. Note that if the volume is set too high and the sound distorts, it to "Audyssey" and the "Dynamic EQ" (page 72) will be set it may not be detected by disconnecting the setup microphone...
Owner Manual
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...the signal format is displayed. Tip: This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using [AUDIO] button (see page 78). ■ Bass You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by using its [DISPLAY] button. The following information can boost or cut ...North American/Taiwan models.) Adjusting the Bass & Treble You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receiver's PHONES jack. Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through the available information. Notes: • Always turn down...
...the signal format is displayed. Tip: This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using [AUDIO] button (see page 78). ■ Bass You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by using its [DISPLAY] button. The following information can boost or cut ...North American/Taiwan models.) Adjusting the Bass & Treble You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receiver's PHONES jack. Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through the available information. Notes: • Always turn down...
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.... Basic Operations-Continued Using the Music Optimizer The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of digital input signals automatically. Note: The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital audio input signals with music files that use the AV receiver's [MUSIC OPTIMIZER] button (North American/Taiwan models only). Auto (default): The format... it with a sampling rate below 48 kHz and analog audio input signals. The setting is selected. Format Dolby Digital DTS PCM Display PCM Normally, the AV receiver detects the format of compressed music files.
.... Basic Operations-Continued Using the Music Optimizer The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of digital input signals automatically. Note: The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital audio input signals with music files that use the AV receiver's [MUSIC OPTIMIZER] button (North American/Taiwan models only). Auto (default): The format... it with a sampling rate below 48 kHz and analog audio input signals. The setting is selected. Format Dolby Digital DTS PCM Display PCM Normally, the AV receiver detects the format of compressed music files.
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... UP-A1 series Dock for the iPod software is available at : www.onkyo.com iPod adapter ■ Adjusting the iPod Adapter The iPod adapter needs to be careful not to another input source, the AV receiver will start iPod playback while listening to knock over the Dock while your ... Make sure that the output level of your iPod with this unit. Then, your iPod will automatically select your Apple iPod through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound. For the latest information on your iPod as the input source. Turning it clockwise moves it forward. Note: Before using it , and...
... UP-A1 series Dock for the iPod software is available at : www.onkyo.com iPod adapter ■ Adjusting the iPod Adapter The iPod adapter needs to be careful not to another input source, the AV receiver will start iPod playback while listening to knock over the Dock while your ... Make sure that the output level of your iPod with this unit. Then, your iPod will automatically select your Apple iPod through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound. For the latest information on your iPod as the input source. Turning it clockwise moves it forward. Note: Before using it , and...
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...DVR OUT V jack don't output video signal, so select another mode when recording. Notes: • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected DVDs cannot be recorded. • Sources connected ...AUX] input selector button. 4 Press the [CD] input selector button. on page 23 to record. Recording from Different AV Sources You can be recorded to a video recorder (e.g., VCR, DVR) connected to a digital input cannot be output ...CD player are recorded by the VCR. 58 The AV receiver's MASTER VOLUME control has no effect on the camcorder and CD player.
...DVR OUT V jack don't output video signal, so select another mode when recording. Notes: • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected DVDs cannot be recorded. • Sources connected ...AUX] input selector button. 4 Press the [CD] input selector button. on page 23 to record. Recording from Different AV Sources You can be recorded to a video recorder (e.g., VCR, DVR) connected to a digital input cannot be output ...CD player are recorded by the VCR. 58 The AV receiver's MASTER VOLUME control has no effect on the camcorder and CD player.
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...✔ ✔ ✔ Notes: *1 Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North American/Taiwan models. *2 (TX-SR577) Which Front high speakers or Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the "SpLayout" setting on page 79. • Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44....1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz. • The listening modes cannot be selected. (TX-SR577) FHL FHR FL C FR SW ...
...✔ ✔ ✔ Notes: *1 Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North American/Taiwan models. *2 (TX-SR577) Which Front high speakers or Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the "SpLayout" setting on page 79. • Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44....1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz. • The listening modes cannot be selected. (TX-SR577) FHL FHR FL C FR SW ...
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...; ✔ ✔ ✔ Notes: *1 Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North American/Taiwan models. *2 (TX-SR577) Which Front high speakers or Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the "SpLayout" setting on page 79. *3 If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 ...is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. *4 (TX-SR577) • Available sampling rate for PCM input ...
...; ✔ ✔ ✔ Notes: *1 Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North American/Taiwan models. *2 (TX-SR577) Which Front high speakers or Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the "SpLayout" setting on page 79. *3 If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 ...is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. *4 (TX-SR577) • Available sampling rate for PCM input ...
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...; ✔ ✔ Notes: *1 Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North American/Taiwan models. *2 (TX-SR577) Which Front high speakers or Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the "SpLayout" setting on page 79. *3 (TX-SR577) • Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96...
...; ✔ ✔ Notes: *1 Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North American/Taiwan models. *2 (TX-SR577) Which Front high speakers or Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the "SpLayout" setting on page 79. *3 (TX-SR577) • Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96...
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... Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North American/Taiwan models. *2 (TX-SR577) Which Front high speakers or Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the "SpLayout" setting on page 79. *3 (TX-SR577) When the input source contains the encoded front high channel, front high ...speakers output the sound. *4 (TX-SR577) • Available sampling rate for PCM input ...
... Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North American/Taiwan models. *2 (TX-SR577) Which Front high speakers or Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the "SpLayout" setting on page 79. *3 (TX-SR577) When the input source contains the encoded front high channel, front high ...speakers output the sound. *4 (TX-SR577) • Available sampling rate for PCM input ...
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...Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode to 5.1 discrete channels and uses less compression for sounds that bear the DTS logo. Using the Listening Modes-Continued About the Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can be output.) Direct In this mode, audio from the input ... Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height can also benefit from Dolby. The seven totally separate audio channels provide better spatial imaging and 360degree sound localization, perfect for highfidelity reproduction. This is the latest multichannel audio format from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging. As...
...Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode to 5.1 discrete channels and uses less compression for sounds that bear the DTS logo. Using the Listening Modes-Continued About the Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can be output.) Direct In this mode, audio from the input ... Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height can also benefit from Dolby. The seven totally separate audio channels provide better spatial imaging and 360degree sound localization, perfect for highfidelity reproduction. This is the latest multichannel audio format from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging. As...
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... of 48 kHz. Applications include interactive audio and commentary encoding for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Orchestra Suitable for background music, this mode, all speakers output the same sound in an environment with DTS-ES Matrix soundtracks, which use a matrix-encoded back... This format supports up to expand stereo sources for 6.1/7.1channel playback. Also broadcast and media servers. This mode can enjoy a virtual surround sound even with only two speakers. • Neo:6 Cinema + DTS Surround Sensation • Neo:6 Music + DTS Surround Sensation These modes ...
... of 48 kHz. Applications include interactive audio and commentary encoding for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Orchestra Suitable for background music, this mode, all speakers output the same sound in an environment with DTS-ES Matrix soundtracks, which use a matrix-encoded back... This format supports up to expand stereo sources for 6.1/7.1channel playback. Also broadcast and media servers. This mode can enjoy a virtual surround sound even with only two speakers. • Neo:6 Cinema + DTS Surround Sensation • Neo:6 Music + DTS Surround Sensation These modes ...