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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. 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 retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
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. 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 retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
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... an appropriate fuse. IMPORTANT The plug is marked with the letter N or coloured black. 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. Check for your plug, proceed...rating as that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is marked with the corresponding technical standards such as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is fitted with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (...
... an appropriate fuse. IMPORTANT The plug is marked with the letter N or coloured black. 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. Check for your plug, proceed...rating as that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is marked with the corresponding technical standards such as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is fitted with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (...
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...] button is for use with video games. H MOVIE/TV button (59) Selects the listening modes intended for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver to select either bass or treble. J GAME button (59) Selects the listening modes intended for private listening. T MUSIC OPTIMIZER button (48) ...Turns the Music Optimizer on . There are used with the setup menus. M TUNING MODE button (50) Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for composite video and analog audio. G Display See "Display" on page 53. Q RETURN button Selects the previously displayed setup menu. ...
...] button is for use with video games. H MOVIE/TV button (59) Selects the listening modes intended for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver to select either bass or treble. J GAME button (59) Selects the listening modes intended for private listening. T MUSIC OPTIMIZER button (48) ...Turns the Music Optimizer on . There are used with the setup menus. M TUNING MODE button (50) Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for composite video and analog audio. G Display See "Display" on page 53. Q RETURN button Selects the previously displayed setup menu. ...
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... information, see the pages in parentheses. E Tuning indicators (50) FM STEREO (50): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is selected for AM or FM radio. H Audyssey indicator (38, 70) Flashes during Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup. AUTO...station. TUNED (50): Lights up when the Sleep function has been set to a radio station. C MUTING indicator (46) Flashes while the AV receiver is set . B SLEEP indicator (46) Lights up when tuned to "Audyssey". 10 G Audio input indicators Indicate the type of audio input...
... information, see the pages in parentheses. E Tuning indicators (50) FM STEREO (50): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is selected for AM or FM radio. H Audyssey indicator (38, 70) Flashes during Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup. AUTO...station. TUNED (50): Lights up when the Sleep function has been set to a radio station. C MUTING indicator (46) Flashes while the AV receiver is set . B SLEEP indicator (46) Lights up when tuned to "Audyssey". 10 G Audio input indicators Indicate the type of audio input...
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... . Front left speaker*1 10. 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 corresponding speaker terminal. To get the best from your..., you must set the speaker settings. Surround left and right speakers. 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). Number of speakers: 2 3 4 5 6 7 7...
... . Front left speaker*1 10. 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 corresponding speaker terminal. To get the best from your..., you must set the speaker settings. Surround left and right speakers. 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). Number of speakers: 2 3 4 5 6 7 7...
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...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 FRONT L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers' woofer terminals. And connect the AV receiver...'s FRONT R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) woofer (low) terminal. 2 Connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK R positive (+) terminal to your speaker manual. And connect the AV receiver's FRONT L negative ...
...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 FRONT L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers' woofer terminals. And connect the AV receiver...'s FRONT R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) woofer (low) terminal. 2 Connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK R positive (+) terminal to your speaker manual. And connect the AV receiver's FRONT L negative ...
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... that open when an optical plug is commonly used on virtually all AV connections. Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 22 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. Use red plugs to enjoy Dolby...
... that open when an optical plug is commonly used on virtually all AV connections. Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 22 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. Use red plugs to enjoy Dolby...
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...normally output by the HDMI OUT for details. 25 Refer to the AV receiver. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Making HDMI Connections Step 1: Use HDMI cables to connect the AV receiver's HDMI jacks to your TV's speakers, if you turn down the AV receiver's volume. • The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit ... manual for display on your TV. ■ Audio Signals Digital audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are output by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that its setup. Step 2: Assign each HDMI IN to an input selector in no sound from the AV receiver or...
...normally output by the HDMI OUT for details. 25 Refer to the AV receiver. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Making HDMI Connections Step 1: Use HDMI cables to connect the AV receiver's HDMI jacks to your TV's speakers, if you turn down the AV receiver's volume. • The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit ... manual for display on your TV. ■ Audio Signals Digital audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are output by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that its setup. Step 2: Assign each HDMI IN to an input selector in no sound from the AV receiver or...
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...while it's on for Recording Step 1: Video Connection Make the video connection A . Step 2: Audio Connection Make the audio connection a . Connection A a AV receiver VCR/DVR OUT V VCR/DVR OUT L/R Signal flow ⇒ ⇒ VCR or DVR Composite video input Audio L/R input A a L R AUDIO ...IN VIDEO IN VCR, DVR Notes: • The AV receiver must be recorded via the same type of connection. See the manuals supplied with your TV or other video component directly to the AV receiver via composite video outputs. Recording is connected to a composite video input,...
...while it's on for Recording Step 1: Video Connection Make the video connection A . Step 2: Audio Connection Make the audio connection a . Connection A a AV receiver VCR/DVR OUT V VCR/DVR OUT L/R Signal flow ⇒ ⇒ VCR or DVR Composite video input Audio L/R input A a L R AUDIO ...IN VIDEO IN VCR, DVR Notes: • The AV receiver must be recorded via the same type of connection. See the manuals supplied with your TV or other video component directly to the AV receiver via composite video outputs. Recording is connected to a composite video input,...
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... are supported by the RI Dock, see page 44). • See the RI Dock's instruction manual for more information. IN L R TV/TAPE Notes: • Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV receiver's remote controller for the first time (see page 85). • Connect the RI Dock to ...RI Dock's RI MODE switch to "HDD" or "HDD/DOCK". • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see the RI Dock's instruction manual. ■ If Your iPod Supports Video: Connect your RI Dock's audio output jacks to the AV receiver's CBL/SAT IN or VCR/DVR IN V jack. CBL/SAT V IN IN L ...
... are supported by the RI Dock, see page 44). • See the RI Dock's instruction manual for more information. IN L R TV/TAPE Notes: • Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV receiver's remote controller for the first time (see page 85). • Connect the RI Dock to ...RI Dock's RI MODE switch to "HDD" or "HDD/DOCK". • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see the RI Dock's instruction manual. ■ If Your iPod Supports Video: Connect your RI Dock's audio output jacks to the AV receiver's CBL/SAT IN or VCR/DVR IN V jack. CBL/SAT V IN IN L ...
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... to V jacks. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see illustration below). Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting Onkyo V Components Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. IN L R CD e.g., CD player e.g., DVD player R L ...surge that might interfere with an analog audio cable (RCA). Step 3: If you can connect either one to the manuals supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.). • Some components have two V jacks. Refer to the AV receiver.
... to V jacks. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see illustration below). Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting Onkyo V Components Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. IN L R CD e.g., CD player e.g., DVD player R L ...surge that might interfere with an analog audio cable (RCA). Step 3: If you can connect either one to the manuals supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.). • Some components have two V jacks. Refer to the AV receiver.
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... DTS CD, try the DTS setting. • The setting is used instead. 48 Tip: This procedure can specify the signal format manually. • If the beginnings of the following table shows the display indicator for each input selector. Specifying the Digital Signal Format The ... Optimizer is disabled when the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode is detected automatically. Format Dolby Digital DTS PCM Display PCM Normally, the AV receiver detects the format of compressed music files. Auto (default): The format is selected. If the input signal is stored individually for about...
... DTS CD, try the DTS setting. • The setting is used instead. 48 Tip: This procedure can specify the signal format manually. • If the beginnings of the following table shows the display indicator for each input selector. Specifying the Digital Signal Format The ... Optimizer is disabled when the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode is detected automatically. Format Dolby Digital DTS PCM Display PCM Normally, the AV receiver detects the format of compressed music files. Auto (default): The format is selected. If the input signal is stored individually for about...
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...the UP-A1 series Dock, see the Onkyo Web site at : www.apple.com Putting Your iPod in the slot, as the input source. • Using the AV receiver's Remote Controller You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to close the gap.... will start playback. • Direct Change Function If you start iPod playback while listening to another input source, the AV receiver will automatically turn the adapter counterclockwise to operate your iPod. Turning it clockwise moves it forward. Remove iPod case before ..., or movie stored on the Dock, see the UP-A1 series Dock's instruction manual.
...the UP-A1 series Dock, see the Onkyo Web site at : www.apple.com Putting Your iPod in the slot, as the input source. • Using the AV receiver's Remote Controller You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to close the gap.... will start playback. • Direct Change Function If you start iPod playback while listening to another input source, the AV receiver will automatically turn the adapter counterclockwise to operate your iPod. Turning it clockwise moves it forward. Remove iPod case before ..., or movie stored on the Dock, see the UP-A1 series Dock's instruction manual.
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... the first few seconds of the iPod, please refer to automatically turn on entering a remote control code, see page 84. The AV receiver's input source will be able to the Dock's instruction manual for more infor- Note: When UP-A1 series Dock that 's been programmed with the remote control code for controlling a Dock...
... the first few seconds of the iPod, please refer to automatically turn on entering a remote control code, see page 84. The AV receiver's input source will be able to the Dock's instruction manual for more infor- Note: When UP-A1 series Dock that 's been programmed with the remote control code for controlling a Dock...
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... 4 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] button to select item, and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to set them manually, which speakers are connected and their sizes. The crossover frequency can also be changed while headphones are connected. Subwoofer Yes: Select if...procedure can be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. None: Select if no subwoofer is small (default). No: Select if no center speaker is connected (default). Sp Config (Speaker Configuration) (TX-SR507) These settings are set automatically...
... 4 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] button to select item, and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to set them manually, which speakers are connected and their sizes. The crossover frequency can also be changed while headphones are connected. Subwoofer Yes: Select if...procedure can be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. None: Select if no subwoofer is small (default). No: Select if no center speaker is connected (default). Sp Config (Speaker Configuration) (TX-SR507) These settings are set automatically...
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... "Player*" or "Recorder*", etc ("*" means the number of -compatible components connected via HDMI to the connected component's instruction manual for playback on Onkyo components. Disable: HDMI lip sync disabled (default). Off: disabled (default). The AV receiver can be set to "Off" when the TV is set to "On". • HDMI power control only works...
... "Player*" or "Recorder*", etc ("*" means the number of -compatible components connected via HDMI to the connected component's instruction manual for playback on Onkyo components. Disable: HDMI lip sync disabled (default). Off: disabled (default). The AV receiver can be set to "Off" when the TV is set to "On". • HDMI power control only works...
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...or next playlist on entering a remote control code, see page 44). • See to the Dock's instruction manual for more infor- Press it twice to rewind. O Play [] button Starts playback. Q Fast Forward [] button... T B ON/STANDBY button Turns the iPod on components with a DS-A2 RI Dock. L VOL [R]/[X] button (45) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver. If the component is off . Works as expected, and some RI docks, the "ON/STANDBY" button may not work as a Resume button when ...it will turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS- mation. button Selects the next or previous album.
...or next playlist on entering a remote control code, see page 44). • See to the Dock's instruction manual for more infor- Press it twice to rewind. O Play [] button Starts playback. Q Fast Forward [] button... T B ON/STANDBY button Turns the iPod on components with a DS-A2 RI Dock. L VOL [R]/[X] button (45) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver. If the component is off . Works as expected, and some RI docks, the "ON/STANDBY" button may not work as a Resume button when ...it will turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS- mation. button Selects the next or previous album.