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Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 15 Turning On & First Time Setup ...36 Basic Operations 45 Using the Listening Modes ........59 Advanced Setup 66 Zone 2 80 Controlling Other Components...84 Others 93 En Please read this manual will enable you for future reference. Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging 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 retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 15 Turning On & First Time Setup ...36 Basic Operations 45 Using the Listening Modes ........59 Advanced Setup 66 Zone 2 80 Controlling Other Components...84 Others 93 En Please read this manual will enable you for future reference. Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging 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.
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... inside the unit is illegal without the permission of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on this unit, use . For U.S. These limits are...is normal. • If you do not use this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is used in your Onkyo dealer. 3. Precautions 1. For stubborn stains, use the unit for help. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a polarized plug...
... inside the unit is illegal without the permission of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on this unit, use . For U.S. These limits are...is normal. • If you do not use this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is used in your Onkyo dealer. 3. Precautions 1. For stubborn stains, use the unit for help. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a polarized plug...
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... Fit a suitable fuse in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured brown must approved by qualified service personnel. 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.... For European Models Declaration of this instruction manual is not suitable for your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.) *How to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red...
... Fit a suitable fuse in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured brown must approved by qualified service personnel. 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.... For European Models Declaration of this instruction manual is not suitable for your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.) *How to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red...
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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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... (page 81). Front left and right speakers Surround back left and right speakers*1 *1 On the TX-SR507, while Powered Zone 2 is being used, playback is reduced to 7.1-channel playback (see page 80). (TX-SR577) * While Powered Zone 2 is being used , nothing is reduced to 7.1 channels) in... (pages 59-65). (TX-SR507) * While Powered Zone 2 is being used , playback is output by these speakers (page 81). Left and right stereo speakers 7 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...
... (page 81). Front left and right speakers Surround back left and right speakers*1 *1 On the TX-SR507, while Powered Zone 2 is being used, playback is reduced to 7.1-channel playback (see page 80). (TX-SR577) * While Powered Zone 2 is being used , nothing is reduced to 7.1 channels) in... (pages 59-65). (TX-SR507) * While Powered Zone 2 is being used , playback is output by these speakers (page 81). Left and right stereo speakers 7 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...
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... button (52) Used when storing or deleting radio presets. D ZONE 2 indicator (82) Flashes when Zone 2 is for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver to On or Standby. P TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER buttons When AM or FM is selected. Pressing this mode is selected, the TUNING [R]/[X] buttons...Front & Rear Panels-Continued The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for Zone 2. B ON/STANDBY button (36) Sets the AV receiver to Min, 1 through 79, or Max. E ZONE 2 LEVEL/TONE LEVEL buttons ZONE 2 and OFF buttons (82) The [ZONE 2] button is the ...
... button (52) Used when storing or deleting radio presets. D ZONE 2 indicator (82) Flashes when Zone 2 is for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver to On or Standby. P TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER buttons When AM or FM is selected. Pressing this mode is selected, the TUNING [R]/[X] buttons...Front & Rear Panels-Continued The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for Zone 2. B ON/STANDBY button (36) Sets the AV receiver to Min, 1 through 79, or Max. E ZONE 2 LEVEL/TONE LEVEL buttons ZONE 2 and OFF buttons (82) The [ZONE 2] button is the ...
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... set to a radio station. G Audio input indicators Indicate the type of audio input that supports RDS (Radio Data System). C MUTING indicator (46) Flashes while the AV receiver is selected. B SLEEP indicator (46) Lights up when tuned to "Audyssey". 10
... set to a radio station. G Audio input indicators Indicate the type of audio input that supports RDS (Radio Data System). C MUTING indicator (46) Flashes while the AV receiver is selected. B SLEEP indicator (46) Lights up when tuned to "Audyssey". 10
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...another power amplifier. R PRE OUT: SURR BACK L/R (TX-SR507 only) This analog audio output can be connected here for connecting the audio signal. See ...FRONT HIGH L/R speakers (TX-SR577 only) These terminals are for remote and system control. H MONITOR OUT The composite video jack should be connected to a video input on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting an...speakers. 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 speakers in Zone 2. O VCR/DVR...
...another power amplifier. R PRE OUT: SURR BACK L/R (TX-SR507 only) This analog audio output can be connected here for connecting the audio signal. See ...FRONT HIGH L/R speakers (TX-SR577 only) These terminals are for remote and system control. H MONITOR OUT The composite video jack should be connected to a video input on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting an...speakers. 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 speakers in Zone 2. O VCR/DVR...
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... button (51) Selects the Direct tuning mode. 3 DISPLAY button (51) Displays information about the current input source. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow [R]/[X] buttons Used to control...button (46) Used with the Sleep function. ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. B C * RECEIVER 1D E H3 TUNER I MUTING button (46) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. button (52) Selects radio presets. 5 Number buttons (51) Used to change settings. ...
... button (51) Selects the Direct tuning mode. 3 DISPLAY button (51) Displays information about the current input source. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow [R]/[X] buttons Used to control...button (46) Used with the Sleep function. ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. B C * RECEIVER 1D E H3 TUNER I MUTING button (46) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. button (52) Selects radio presets. 5 Number buttons (51) Used to change settings. ...
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... continuously, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work if there's an obstacle between it toward the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing. • If another...sensor. • When the remote control codes have been registered and you want to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 14 Remote Controller-Continued Installing the Batteries 1 To open the battery compartment,...
... continuously, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work if there's an obstacle between it toward the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing. • If another...sensor. • When the remote control codes have been registered and you want to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 14 Remote Controller-Continued Installing the Batteries 1 To open the battery compartment,...
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... Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, etc. They enhance significantly the spatial experience. Surround back left and right speakers (TX-SR577) These speakers are used mainly for precise sound positioning and to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They enhance the realism ...-100 cm) above the front left and right speakers. 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. Angle them at about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above the front left ...
... Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, etc. They enhance significantly the spatial experience. Surround back left and right speakers (TX-SR577) These speakers are used mainly for precise sound positioning and to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They enhance the realism ...-100 cm) above the front left and right speakers. 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. Angle them at about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above the front left ...
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... before inserting the banana plug. All you must set the speaker settings. Front right speaker 5. Surround right speaker *1 (TX-SR577) 7 8 7. Front high right speaker*1 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the amp's input. Note: Front high and surround back speakers produce no sound at the...
... before inserting the banana plug. All you must set the speaker settings. Front right speaker 5. Surround right speaker *1 (TX-SR577) 7 8 7. Front high right speaker*1 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the amp's input. Note: Front high and surround back speakers produce no sound at the...
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... ohms" (see page 40). 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: • North American and Taiwan models: You can connect speakers ... If you use speakers with your speakers. • Pay close attention to short the positive and negative wires. 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)...
... ohms" (see page 40). 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: • North American and Taiwan models: You can connect speakers ... If you use speakers with your speakers. • Pay close attention to short the positive and negative wires. 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)...
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... speakers are configured by 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. Surround ... 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 ...
... speakers are configured by 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. Surround ... 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 ...
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... 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 able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room. • For bi-amping, the...
... 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 able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room. • For bi-amping, the...
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...AM push terminals, as shown. ■ North American /Taiwan models Insert the plug fully into the jack. Thumbtacks, etc. Once your AV receiver is for use, you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using thumbtacks. 20 FM ANTENNA jack Connecting the Indoor... station and adjust the position of the AM loop antenna to tune into the base, as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially...
...AM push terminals, as shown. ■ North American /Taiwan models Insert the plug fully into the jack. Thumbtacks, etc. Once your AV receiver is for use, you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using thumbtacks. 20 FM ANTENNA jack Connecting the Indoor... station and adjust the position of the AM loop antenna to tune into the base, as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially...
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...antenna should be grounded in accordance 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 local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. Outdoor antenna... best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away from possible noise sources, such as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna...
...antenna should be grounded in accordance 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 local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. Outdoor antenna... best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away from possible noise sources, such as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna...
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... and audio and offer the best picture and sound quality. The audio quality is commonly used on virtually all AV connections. Push plugs in all the way. Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 22 Y PB/CB PR/CR Y CB/PB CR/PR V Component video .... 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. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical...
... and audio and offer the best picture and sound quality. The audio quality is commonly used on virtually all AV connections. Push plugs in all the way. Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 22 Y PB/CB PR/CR Y CB/PB CR/PR V Component video .... 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. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical...
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...Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc. Speakers (see pages 41 and 43). Audio Connection Formats Audio equipment can be connected to the AV receiver, you choose will output the signal. Video Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc. When you connect audio equipment to an HDMI, OPTICAL...supported by your DVD player and other components. 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 any one of the following video connection formats: ...
...Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc. Speakers (see pages 41 and 43). Audio Connection Formats Audio equipment can be connected to the AV receiver, you choose will output the signal. Video Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc. When you connect audio equipment to an HDMI, OPTICAL...supported by your DVD player and other components. 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 any one of the following video connection formats: ...
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... component more than the above-mentioned is up to address the industry's requirements for a digital connectivity specification for operation. The AV receiver's HDMI interface is based on your TV or projector. ■ Onkyo for System Control , which allows system control over HDMI, is the name of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface...
... component more than the above-mentioned is up to address the industry's requirements for a digital connectivity specification for operation. The AV receiver's HDMI interface is based on your TV or projector. ■ Onkyo for System Control , which allows system control over HDMI, is the name of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface...