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... Turning On & First Time Setup..... 34 Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 40 Listening to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. AV Receiver TX-SR505 TX-SR505E TX-SR8550 TX-SR575 Instruction Manual Thank you to the Radio 42 Enjoying the Listening...
... Turning On & First Time Setup..... 34 Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 40 Listening to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. AV Receiver TX-SR505 TX-SR505E TX-SR8550 TX-SR575 Instruction Manual Thank you to the Radio 42 Enjoying the Listening...
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... ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is intended for home and other intellectual property rights. If the power cord's plug is coloured brown must be connected to BS1362 and have the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in compliance with the plug on the AV receiver... performed only by ASTA or BSI to the terminal which is not suitable for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the plug. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH TX-SR575 incorporates copyright protection technology that indicated on the body of the fuse.
... ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is intended for home and other intellectual property rights. If the power cord's plug is coloured brown must be connected to BS1362 and have the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in compliance with the plug on the AV receiver... performed only by ASTA or BSI to the terminal which is not suitable for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the plug. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH TX-SR575 incorporates copyright protection technology that indicated on the body of the fuse.
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... your main listening room for up to 5.1-channel playback. Enjoying Home Theater Speaker Sets A and B You can be used in your source component with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B. Speaker set A should be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback. *Only analog input sources are not output...
... your main listening room for up to 5.1-channel playback. Enjoying Home Theater Speaker Sets A and B You can be used in your source component with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B. Speaker set A should be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback. *Only analog input sources are not output...
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..., or DAT Recorder 32 Onkyo Components 33 Connecting the Power Cord 33 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV Receiver 34 First Time Setup 35 Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey 2EQ 35 Video Input Setup (TX-SR505 North American Model/ TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 Only 38 Digital Audio Input... Setup 39 Changing the Input Display 39 Basic Operation Playing Your AV Components 40 Basic AV Receiver Operation 40 Using the Multichannel DVD Input 41 Displaying ...
..., or DAT Recorder 32 Onkyo Components 33 Connecting the Power Cord 33 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV Receiver 34 First Time Setup 35 Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey 2EQ 35 Video Input Setup (TX-SR505 North American Model/ TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 Only 38 Digital Audio Input... Setup 39 Changing the Input Display 39 Basic Operation Playing Your AV Components 40 Basic AV Receiver Operation 40 Using the Multichannel DVD Input 41 Displaying ...
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... 9. G MASTER VOLUME control (40) Sets the volume of stereo headphones for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver to On or Standby. C Remote-control sensor (16) Receives control signals from the remote controller. With the setup menus, they work as arrow buttons and are used with...MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R V For detailed information, see page 43). B STANDBY indicator (34) Lights up when the AV receiver is on Standby and flashes while a signal is selected, the TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons are used for radio tuning, and the PRESET [ ...
... 9. G MASTER VOLUME control (40) Sets the volume of stereo headphones for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver to On or Standby. C Remote-control sensor (16) Receives control signals from the remote controller. With the setup menus, they work as arrow buttons and are used with...MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R V For detailed information, see page 43). B STANDBY indicator (34) Lights up when the AV receiver is on Standby and flashes while a signal is selected, the TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons are used for radio tuning, and the PRESET [ ...
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... Lights up when the Sleep function has been set. 7 Message area Displays various information about the currently selected input source. Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued J TONE, [-], and [+] buttons (46) Used to specify the format of the current input source. 4 Listening mode indicators (50) Show...when speaker set B is on . R SETUP button Used to connect a camcorder, games console, and so on . 2 MUTING indicator (46) Flashes while the AV receiver is selected. AUTO (42): For AM and FM radio, lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. L LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons (48)...
... Lights up when the Sleep function has been set. 7 Message area Displays various information about the currently selected input source. Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued J TONE, [-], and [+] buttons (46) Used to specify the format of the current input source. 4 Listening mode indicators (50) Show...when speaker set B is on . R SETUP button Used to connect a camcorder, games console, and so on . 2 MUTING indicator (46) Flashes while the AV receiver is selected. AUTO (42): For AM and FM radio, lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. L LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons (48)...
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... R CD R TAPE R CBL/SAT VCR/DVR R SUB WOOFER DVD SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A L CENTER SPEAKER R PRE OUT SUB WOOFER L R FRONT SPEAKERS B J KL M N OP TX-SR575 123 7 8 (North American model only) 4 56 9 DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL 1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) IN 2 IN 1 HDMI OUT... L R SURROUND SPEAKERS PRE OUT SUB WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS A L CENTER SPEAKER R FRONT SPEAKERS B J KL M N OP 10 Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued Rear Panel TX-SR505 other than North American model/TX-SR8550 13 4 56 9 DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAX-
... R CD R TAPE R CBL/SAT VCR/DVR R SUB WOOFER DVD SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A L CENTER SPEAKER R PRE OUT SUB WOOFER L R FRONT SPEAKERS B J KL M N OP TX-SR575 123 7 8 (North American model only) 4 56 9 DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL 1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) IN 2 IN 1 HDMI OUT... L R SURROUND SPEAKERS PRE OUT SUB WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS A L CENTER SPEAKER R FRONT SPEAKERS B J KL M N OP 10 Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued Rear Panel TX-SR505 other than North American model/TX-SR8550 13 4 56 9 DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAX-
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... These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set B. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component that supports component video can be used to connect a DVD player with optical or coaxial digital audio outputs,...on another -capable Onkyo com- Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued A DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2 and COAXIAL 1, 2 These optical and coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting components with an analog multichannel audio output for SACD and DVD-Audio playback. G SIRIUS antenna (TX-SR575 North American model ...
... These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set B. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component that supports component video can be used to connect a DVD player with optical or coaxial digital audio outputs,...on another -capable Onkyo com- Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued A DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2 and COAXIAL 1, 2 These optical and coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting components with an analog multichannel audio output for SACD and DVD-Audio playback. G SIRIUS antenna (TX-SR575 North American model ...
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...six REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control a TV, VCR, and satellite or cable receiver. RECEIVER TAPE/AMP ■ DVD and CD/MD/CDR/DOCK Modes DVD With these modes, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . 1 2... 3 1 4 2 5 3 6 7 4 8 9 J STANDBY/ON REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR M D/CDR 1 2 3 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT C D DOCK 4 5 ...
...six REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control a TV, VCR, and satellite or cable receiver. RECEIVER TAPE/AMP ■ DVD and CD/MD/CDR/DOCK Modes DVD With these modes, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . 1 2... 3 1 4 2 5 3 6 7 4 8 9 J STANDBY/ON REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE/AMP INPUT SELECTOR M D/CDR 1 2 3 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT C D DOCK 4 5 ...
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.... A STANDBY/ON button (34) Sets the AV receiver to select the listening modes. H LISTENING MODE buttons (48) Used to On or Standby. SURROUND button Selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes and the Neural Surround listening mode (TX-SR575 North American model only). [ ]/[ ] buttons Used...and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons are used for the currently selected mode lights up. M VOL [ ]/[ ] button (40) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of each speaker. O RETURN button Selects the previously displayed setup menu. Q L NIGHT button (52) Used with the Late Night function. ■...
.... A STANDBY/ON button (34) Sets the AV receiver to select the listening modes. H LISTENING MODE buttons (48) Used to On or Standby. SURROUND button Selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes and the Neural Surround listening mode (TX-SR575 North American model only). [ ]/[ ] buttons Used...and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons are used for the currently selected mode lights up. M VOL [ ]/[ ] button (40) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of each speaker. O RETURN button Selects the previously displayed setup menu. Q L NIGHT button (52) Used with the Late Night function. ■...
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... inverter-type fluorescent lights. Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed close to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Expired batteries should be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries. •...; The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in the same room, or the AV receiver is subjected to bright light, such as possible to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may...
... inverter-type fluorescent lights. Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed close to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Expired batteries should be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries. •...; The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in the same room, or the AV receiver is subjected to bright light, such as possible to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may...
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... back speaker, connect it close to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete. With analog and digital TV, you 're using the AV receiver, you should be equally spaced from the TV. The volume and quality of speakers: 2 3 4 5 6 7 Front left Front right Center ✓ ...;✓✓ Surround back* ✓ * If you can enjoy DVDs featuring DTS and Dolby Digital. You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. In gen- Position them behind the listener about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. eral, a good...
... back speaker, connect it close to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete. With analog and digital TV, you 're using the AV receiver, you should be equally spaced from the TV. The volume and quality of speakers: 2 3 4 5 6 7 Front left Front right Center ✓ ...;✓✓ Surround back* ✓ * If you can enjoy DVDs featuring DTS and Dolby Digital. You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. In gen- Position them behind the listener about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. eral, a good...
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...positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals to tighten and loosen the speaker terminals. Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of identification. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are all black.) Speaker ... Using the Speaker Terminal Tool The supplied speaker terminal tool makes it easy to only negative (-) terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect a speaker to several terminals. All you are also color-coded and you should be avoided. •...
...positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals to tighten and loosen the speaker terminals. Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of identification. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are all black.) Speaker ... Using the Speaker Terminal Tool The supplied speaker terminal tool makes it easy to only negative (-) terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect a speaker to several terminals. All you are also color-coded and you should be avoided. •...
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Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to the input on , speaker set B is on your subwoofer is reduced to the left (L) SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals. Connecting Speaker Set B 1 ...
Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to the input on , speaker set B is on your subwoofer is reduced to the left (L) SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals. Connecting Speaker Set B 1 ...
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... explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to fix the FM antenna into the jack. Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Keep the antenna as far away as shown. ■ American Model FM 75 Insert the plug fully into the... jack. ■ Other Models FM 75 Insert the plug fully into position. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to the AM push terminals, as shown. (The antenna...
... explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to fix the FM antenna into the jack. Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Keep the antenna as far away as shown. ■ American Model FM 75 Insert the plug fully into the... jack. ■ Other Models FM 75 Insert the plug fully into position. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to the AM push terminals, as shown. (The antenna...
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... to prevent electrical shock hazards. ■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter It's best not to the loop antenna, as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21
... to prevent electrical shock hazards. ■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter It's best not to the loop antenna, as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21
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.... It's the most common connection format for analog audio and can be found on TVs, VCRs, V and other AV components. • Don't connect the power cord until you've completed and double-checked all the way. Left ...and outputs. Right! The audio quality is typically used instead of a multichannel cable. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as for optical... S and provides better picture quality than composite video. Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 22
.... It's the most common connection format for analog audio and can be found on TVs, VCRs, V and other AV components. • Don't connect the power cord until you've completed and double-checked all the way. Left ...and outputs. Right! The audio quality is typically used instead of a multichannel cable. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as for optical... S and provides better picture quality than composite video. Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 22
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... supported by your DVD player and other components. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn't convert between formats. The AV receiver supports several connection formats for hookup details) TV, projector, etc. TX-SR575 AV Receiver Composite S-Video IN Component MONITOR OUT Composite S-Video Component Composite S-Video IN Component page 38 MONITOR OUT Composite...
... supported by your DVD player and other components. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn't convert between formats. The AV receiver supports several connection formats for hookup details) TV, projector, etc. TX-SR575 AV Receiver Composite S-Video IN Component MONITOR OUT Composite S-Video Component Composite S-Video IN Component page 38 MONITOR OUT Composite...
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..., and c . • With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to TV programs through the AV receiver (see page 39) TV, projector, etc. Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting a TV or Projector Step 1: Choose a video connection ...To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use its tuner to listen to the AV receiver and use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT S MONITOR OUT V CBL/SAT IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal ...
..., and c . • With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to TV programs through the AV receiver (see page 39) TV, projector, etc. Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting a TV or Projector Step 1: Choose a video connection ...To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use its tuner to listen to the AV receiver and use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT S MONITOR OUT V CBL/SAT IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal ...
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Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN (TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550) or COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (TX-SR575) DVD IN S DVD IN V DVD IN FRONT DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal flow DVD player ⇐ Component video output ⇐... SPEAKERS COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Connect one or the other Connection c must connect the AV receiver to and record audio from A , B , and C . Step 2: Choose an audio connection from a , b , and c . • With connection a , you can listen to your...
Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN (TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550) or COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (TX-SR575) DVD IN S DVD IN V DVD IN FRONT DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal flow DVD player ⇐ Component video output ⇐... SPEAKERS COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Connect one or the other Connection c must connect the AV receiver to and record audio from A , B , and C . Step 2: Choose an audio connection from a , b , and c . • With connection a , you can listen to your...