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... Zone 2 80 Controlling Other Components...84 Others 93 En Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in 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...
... Zone 2 80 Controlling Other Components...84 Others 93 En Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in 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...
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...all times. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands-Never handle this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is used in a particular installation. If water or any other chemical solvents, because they may get warm after prolonged use only, recording...frequency energy and, if not installed and used to use it 's for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by your Onkyo dealer. 3. Handling Notes • If you need to transport this unit for a long time, it may not work properly the next ...
...all times. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands-Never handle this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is used in a particular installation. If water or any other chemical solvents, because they may get warm after prolonged use only, recording...frequency energy and, if not installed and used to use it 's for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by your Onkyo dealer. 3. Handling Notes • If you need to transport this unit for a long time, it may not work properly the next ...
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... Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna Speaker cable labels * Power-plug adapter Only supplied in certain countries. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the plug. If the fuse needs to be replaced,...ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the power cord's plug is in compliance 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 ...
... Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna Speaker cable labels * Power-plug adapter Only supplied in certain countries. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the plug. If the fuse needs to be replaced,...ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the power cord's plug is in compliance 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 ...
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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 a second room, or Zone 2, as Dolby and DTS (pages 59-65). (TX-SR507) * While Powered Zone 2 is being used, playback is reduced to 2.1-channels (see page 80). (TX-SR577) * While Powered Zone 2 is being used, playback is output by these speakers (...TX-SR507, while Powered Zone 2 is being used, nothing is output by these speakers (page 81). Subwoofer Center speaker*1 Zone 2 Room Surround left and right speakers*2 *2 While Powered Zone 2 is being used, nothing is output by these speakers (page 81). Multiroom Capability You can use two speaker systems with this AV receiver...
...) in a second room, or Zone 2, as Dolby and DTS (pages 59-65). (TX-SR507) * While Powered Zone 2 is being used, playback is reduced to 2.1-channels (see page 80). (TX-SR577) * While Powered Zone 2 is being used, playback is output by these speakers (...TX-SR507, while Powered Zone 2 is being used, nothing is output by these speakers (page 81). Subwoofer Center speaker*1 Zone 2 Room Surround left and right speakers*2 *2 While Powered Zone 2 is being used, nothing is output by these speakers (page 81). Multiroom Capability You can use two speaker systems with this AV receiver...
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...the display brightness. S PHONES jack (47) This 1/4-inch phone jack is also used to turn off . C STANDBY indicator (36) Lights up when the AV receiver is on . Q RETURN button Selects the previously displayed setup menu. U PURE AUDIO button and indicator (59) On models other than the North American / ... the following input sources: DVD/BD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX, TV/TAPE, TUNER, CD, PORT. B ON/STANDBY button (36) Sets the AV receiver to connect a portable Audio Player. J GAME button (59) Selects the listening modes intended for each item. See "Using RDS (European models only)" on ...
...the display brightness. S PHONES jack (47) This 1/4-inch phone jack is also used to turn off . C STANDBY indicator (36) Lights up when the AV receiver is on . Q RETURN button Selects the previously displayed setup menu. U PURE AUDIO button and indicator (59) On models other than the North American / ... the following input sources: DVD/BD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX, TV/TAPE, TUNER, CD, PORT. B ON/STANDBY button (36) Sets the AV receiver to connect a portable Audio Player. J GAME button (59) Selects the listening modes intended for each item. See "Using RDS (European models only)" on ...
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Front & Rear Panels-Continued Display B C D E F G H For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. C MUTING indicator (46) Flashes while the AV receiver is selected. RDS (53): Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings" is selected for AM or FM radio. F Message area Displays various information. Lights up when ...
Front & Rear Panels-Continued Display B C D E F G H For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. C MUTING indicator (46) Flashes while the AV receiver is selected. RDS (53): Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings" is selected for AM or FM radio. F Message area Displays various information. Lights up when ...
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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 connected digitally. See "HDMI Input Setup" on amplifiers in Zone 2. To use V, you can be..., etc. R PRE OUT: SURR BACK L/R (TX-SR507 only) This analog audio output can be connected here for connecting the audio signal. T SURR BACK L/R SPEAKERS (TX-SR577 only) These terminal posts are for connecting the surround back L/R speakers. See "Speaker Settings" on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting components with an HDMI input...
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 connected digitally. See "HDMI Input Setup" on amplifiers in Zone 2. To use V, you can be..., etc. R PRE OUT: SURR BACK L/R (TX-SR507 only) This analog audio output can be connected here for connecting the audio signal. T SURR BACK L/R SPEAKERS (TX-SR577 only) These terminal posts are for connecting the surround back L/R speakers. See "Speaker Settings" on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting components with an HDMI input...
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.... 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. You can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see page 92). 13 Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow...
.... 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. You can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see page 92). 13 Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow...
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... mind when installing. • The remote controller will not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed close to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 14 Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator AV receiver 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in the same room, or the...
... mind when installing. • The remote controller will not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed close to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 14 Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator AV receiver 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in the same room, or the...
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... wall position Surround left and right speakers. You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Front left and right speakers These speakers are necessary to add realistic ambience....and providing a full sound image. Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers (TX-SR577) These speakers are necessary to your listening position. Position them inward so as possible). Position... and right speakers (and as high as to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS.
... wall position Surround left and right speakers. You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Front left and right speakers These speakers are necessary to add realistic ambience....and providing a full sound image. Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers (TX-SR577) These speakers are necessary to your listening position. Position them inward so as possible). Position... and right speakers (and as high as to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS.
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...TV/screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 8 1. If your surround-sound system, you must set the speaker settings. Connecting the AV receiver Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need to do this automatically (see page 37) or manually (see page 66...LINE INPUT 16 Subwoofer 2. Surround right speaker *1 (TX-SR577) 7 8 7. Surround back left speaker*1 10. Front high right speaker*1 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the corresponding speaker terminal.
...TV/screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 8 1. If your surround-sound system, you must set the speaker settings. Connecting the AV receiver Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need to do this automatically (see page 37) or manually (see page 66...LINE INPUT 16 Subwoofer 2. Surround right speaker *1 (TX-SR577) 7 8 7. Surround back left speaker*1 10. Front high right speaker*1 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the corresponding speaker terminal.
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...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 a speaker to short the positive and negative wires. Push terminals 1 Strip 3/8"-1/2" (10-12 mm) .... 17 Connect positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals to only negative (-) terminals. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with an impedance of between ...
...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 a speaker to short the positive and negative wires. Push terminals 1 Strip 3/8"-1/2" (10-12 mm) .... 17 Connect positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals to only negative (-) terminals. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with an impedance of between ...
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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-channel ... terminals. If you 're using the "Speaker Settings" on page 40 and "Speaker Setup" on page 66. 18 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-channel ... terminals. If you 're using the "Speaker Settings" on page 40 and "Speaker Setup" on page 66. 18 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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...to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver is used with speakers that support bi-amping. FRONT SPEAKERS 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 with front speakers and surround back speakers respectively...
...to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver is used with speakers that support bi-amping. FRONT SPEAKERS 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 with front speakers and surround back speakers respectively...
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... the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using thumbtacks. 20 Push Insert wire Release Insert the plug fully into the base, as shown. 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 jack.... ■ Other models 2 Connect both wires of the AM antenna to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. 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 achieve the best...
... the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using thumbtacks. 20 Push Insert wire Release Insert the plug fully into the base, as shown. 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 jack.... ■ Other models 2 Connect both wires of the AM antenna to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. 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 achieve the best...
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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 a TV/FM Antenna ... results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away from tall buildings, preferably with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Note that the AM loop antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment. •...
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 a TV/FM Antenna ... results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away from tall buildings, preferably with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Note that the AM loop antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment. •...
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....) Composite video is inserted and close when it's removed. Wrong! This cable carries analog audio. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other video equipment. And use yellow plugs to connect left-channel audio... The audio quality is the same as for coaxial. It's the most common connection format for optical. 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 to ...
....) Composite video is inserted and close when it's removed. Wrong! This cable carries analog audio. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other video equipment. And use yellow plugs to connect left-channel audio... The audio quality is the same as for coaxial. It's the most common connection format for optical. 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 to ...
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... any one of the following video connection formats: composite video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality. DVD player, etc. Composite AV receiver Composite Component IN MONITOR OUT Component HDMI HDMI TV, projector, etc. Audio Connection Formats Audio equipment can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply...
... any one of the following video connection formats: composite video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality. DVD player, etc. Composite AV receiver Composite Component IN MONITOR OUT Component HDMI HDMI TV, projector, etc. Audio Connection Formats Audio equipment can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply...
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... more than -compatible components cannot be able to output these formats from its HDMI OUT. The AV receiver's HDMI interface is based on Onkyo components. Other devices connected to the AV receiver via HDMI. The AV receiver can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (This may not 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...
... more than -compatible components cannot be able to output these formats from its HDMI OUT. The AV receiver's HDMI interface is based on Onkyo components. Other devices connected to the AV receiver via HDMI. The AV receiver can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (This may not 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...