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... Introduction 2 Connection 17 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 34 Basic Operation Playing your new AV Receiver. 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 obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your AV components ....... 40 Listening to the Radio 42 Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 48 Advanced Operation...
... Introduction 2 Connection 17 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 34 Basic Operation Playing your new AV Receiver. 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 obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your AV components ....... 40 Listening to the Radio 42 Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 48 Advanced Operation...
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... • RDS (Radio Data System) (Europe only) Remote Controller • Preprogrammed for use with other AV components TX-SR505 North American model/ TX-SR505E Only • 2 HDMI*5 inputs, 1 output TX-SR575 Only • 2 HDMI*5 inputs, 1 output • Composite video and S-Video to component video conversion... Neural Surround name and related logos are trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation. *7 XM Ready® is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *5 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories. ...
... • RDS (Radio Data System) (Europe only) Remote Controller • Preprogrammed for use with other AV components TX-SR505 North American model/ TX-SR505E Only • 2 HDMI*5 inputs, 1 output TX-SR575 Only • 2 HDMI*5 inputs, 1 output • Composite video and S-Video to component video conversion... Neural Surround name and related logos are trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation. *7 XM Ready® is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *5 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories. ...
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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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... 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...DVD 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...DVD 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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...OUT (TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/ TX-SR575 only) These jacks are for connecting an XM Passport System, sold separately (see the separate XM instructions). F MONITOR OUT The S-Video or composite video output should be used to connect a VCR or DVR (digital video recorder). H XM antenna (TX-SR575 North ...a video input on another -capable Onkyo com- G SIRIUS antenna (TX-SR575 North American model only) This jack is for connecting speaker set -top box, etc. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component that supports ...
...OUT (TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/ TX-SR575 only) These jacks are for connecting an XM Passport System, sold separately (see the separate XM instructions). F MONITOR OUT The S-Video or composite video output should be used to connect a VCR or DVR (digital video recorder). H XM antenna (TX-SR575 North ...a video input on another -capable Onkyo com- G SIRIUS antenna (TX-SR575 North American model only) This jack is for connecting speaker set -top box, etc. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component that supports ...
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... video, the latter offering the best picture quality. Which Connections Should I Use? Video Signal Flow Chart TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550 DVD player, etc. The AV receiver supports several connection formats for hookup details) TV, projector, etc. Audio Connection Formats When choosing a connection... formats, so only outputs of the same format as the input will depend on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Video Audio Audio DVD player, etc. TX-SR575 AV Receiver Composite S-Video IN Component MONITOR OUT Composite S-Video Component Composite S-Video IN Component page ...
... video, the latter offering the best picture quality. Which Connections Should I Use? Video Signal Flow Chart TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550 DVD player, etc. The AV receiver supports several connection formats for hookup details) TV, projector, etc. Audio Connection Formats When choosing a connection... formats, so only outputs of the same format as the input will depend on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Video Audio Audio DVD player, etc. TX-SR575 AV Receiver Composite S-Video IN Component MONITOR OUT Composite S-Video Component Composite S-Video IN Component page ...
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.../SACD-capable player with a multichannel analog audio output, see page 26. 25 Step 2: Choose an audio connection from A , B , and C . 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...
.../SACD-capable player with a multichannel analog audio output, see page 26. 25 Step 2: Choose an audio connection from A , B , and C . 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...
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...HDMI OUT. • Audio and video signals received via HDMI, check its speakers output no HDMI signal will output sound. Turn on , otherwise no sound. Connecting Your Components-Continued TX-SR505 North American Model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 Only Connecting Components with HDMI If you have an... HDMI-compatible player, you can be restricted by the HDMI OUT jack as they are (HDMI pass-through the speakers connected to the AV receiver, in steps 1 and...
...HDMI OUT. • Audio and video signals received via HDMI, check its speakers output no HDMI signal will output sound. Turn on , otherwise no sound. Connecting Your Components-Continued TX-SR505 North American Model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 Only Connecting Components with HDMI If you have an... HDMI-compatible player, you can be restricted by the HDMI OUT jack as they are (HDMI pass-through the speakers connected to the AV receiver, in steps 1 and...
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... audio outputs. Step 2: Choose an audio connection from A , B , and C . With this hookup, you can use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO VCR/DVR IN (TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550) or COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (TX-SR575) VCR/DVR IN S VCR/DVR IN V VCR/DVR IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal flow ⇐ VCR...
... audio outputs. Step 2: Choose an audio connection from A , B , and C . With this hookup, you can use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO VCR/DVR IN (TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550) or COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (TX-SR575) VCR/DVR IN S VCR/DVR IN V VCR/DVR IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal flow ⇐ VCR...
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...L-AUDIO-R Signal flow ⇐ ⇐ Camcorder or console Composite video output Analog audio L/R output 29 TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550: The video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver via the same type of connection. Step 2: Make the audio connection a . IAL 1 Y (DVD) a ...SPEAKERS PRE OUT SUB WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS A L R FRONT SPEAKERS B Connection A B a L R AUDIO IN VCR, DVD recorder S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AV receiver VCR/DVR OUT S VCR/DVR OUT V VCR/DVR OUT L/R Signal flow ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ VCR or DVD recorder S-Video input Composite ...
...L-AUDIO-R Signal flow ⇐ ⇐ Camcorder or console Composite video output Analog audio L/R output 29 TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550: The video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver via the same type of connection. Step 2: Make the audio connection a . IAL 1 Y (DVD) a ...SPEAKERS PRE OUT SUB WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS A L R FRONT SPEAKERS B Connection A B a L R AUDIO IN VCR, DVD recorder S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AV receiver VCR/DVR OUT S VCR/DVR OUT V VCR/DVR OUT L/R Signal flow ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ VCR or DVD recorder S-Video input Composite ...
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... record audio from A , B , and C . TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550: You must be assigned (see page 39) Satellite, cable, set B. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your TV has no audio outputs. IAL.... 30 With this hookup, you can use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO CBL/SAT IN (TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TXSR8550) or COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 (TX-SR575) CBL/SAT IN S CBL/SAT IN V CBL/SAT IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal flow ...
... record audio from A , B , and C . TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550: You must be assigned (see page 39) Satellite, cable, set B. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your TV has no audio outputs. IAL.... 30 With this hookup, you can use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO CBL/SAT IN (TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TXSR8550) or COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 (TX-SR575) CBL/SAT IN S CBL/SAT IN V CBL/SAT IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal flow ...
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... the automatic speaker setup (not North American model). ■ For TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock? If you've connected any loud surprises when you use it off. Turning On the AV Receiver STANDBY/ON STANDBY indicator STANDBY/ON STANDBY TUNING PRESET MASTER...
... the automatic speaker setup (not North American model). ■ For TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock? If you've connected any loud surprises when you use it off. Turning On the AV Receiver STANDBY/ON STANDBY indicator STANDBY/ON STANDBY TUNING PRESET MASTER...
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..." and use this page. IN3: Select if the video component is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2. HDMI Video Setup (TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 only) If you connect a video component to HDMI IN 1 or 2, you must assign HDMI DVD setting to IN1....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 6 TV AUX MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 VCR TAPE TUNER 10 11 +10 0 C D 12 CABLE CLR SAT D TUN --/--- First Time Setup-Continued TX-SR505 North American Model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 Only Video Input Setup ...
..." and use this page. IN3: Select if the video component is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2. HDMI Video Setup (TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 only) If you connect a video component to HDMI IN 1 or 2, you must assign HDMI DVD setting to IN1....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 6 TV AUX MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 VCR TAPE TUNER 10 11 +10 0 C D 12 CABLE CLR SAT D TUN --/--- First Time Setup-Continued TX-SR505 North American Model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 Only Video Input Setup ...
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.... TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 only: If your TV, select the video input that while speaker set B is on your TV is reduced to 5.1-channel Indicators playback. See "Using the Listening Modes" on the source component. The volume can be set A is connected to select the input source. Since the AV receiver is...
.... TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 only: If your TV, select the video input that while speaker set B is on your TV is reduced to 5.1-channel Indicators playback. See "Using the Listening Modes" on the source component. The volume can be set A is connected to select the input source. Since the AV receiver is...
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... TONE CH SEL LEVEL- On the TX-SR505 North American model/TXSR505E/TX-SR575, video received at the HDMI IN is passed through to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial or optical). • Listening mode availability depends on the AV Receiver STANDBY/ON STANDBY PURE AUDIO TUNING PRESET...PURE AUDIO] button (not North American model) This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode. Pressing this mode is selected, the AV receiver outputs no video signals and its display is turned off . Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes For a description of each listening...
... TONE CH SEL LEVEL- On the TX-SR505 North American model/TXSR505E/TX-SR575, video received at the HDMI IN is passed through to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial or optical). • Listening mode availability depends on the AV Receiver STANDBY/ON STANDBY PURE AUDIO TUNING PRESET...PURE AUDIO] button (not North American model) This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode. Pressing this mode is selected, the AV receiver outputs no video signals and its display is turned off . Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes For a description of each listening...
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...speaker set the volume to Auto (page 61). It can be produced by your Onkyo dealer. STANDBY/ON VCR/DVR Note that can 't resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your TV produces no sound is shown on • The amp protection... connected to its power cord disconnected for a solution in again. For TX-SR505 North American model/ TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 with its factory defaults, turn on the connected device. If the AV receiver stays on the display and the AV receiver will delete your turntable doesn't have any trouble using the...
...speaker set the volume to Auto (page 61). It can be produced by your Onkyo dealer. STANDBY/ON VCR/DVR Note that can 't resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your TV produces no sound is shown on • The amp protection... connected to its power cord disconnected for a solution in again. For TX-SR505 North American model/ TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 with its factory defaults, turn on the connected device. If the AV receiver stays on the display and the AV receiver will delete your turntable doesn't have any trouble using the...
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...• For TX-SR505 North American model/ TX-SR505E/TX-SR575: If a video component is to an HDMI input, your TV, make sure that the analog audio cables are configured correctly (page 56). Can't get 6.1- nected. • For TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550: The AV receiver does not convert ...between formats, so if a video source component is connected to a component video input, your TV must be connected to the component video output (page 23). • For TX-SR575: If your video component is ...
...• For TX-SR505 North American model/ TX-SR505E/TX-SR575: If a video component is to an HDMI input, your TV, make sure that the analog audio cables are configured correctly (page 56). Can't get 6.1- nected. • For TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550: The AV receiver does not convert ...between formats, so if a video source component is connected to a component video input, your TV must be connected to the component video output (page 23). • For TX-SR575: If your video component is ...
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...manufacturer's component, point the remote controller at the AV receiver. Remote Controller The remote controller doesn't work • The display is turned off and the AV receiver outputs no video signals. • For TX-SR505 North American model/ TX-SR505E/TX-SR575: Reliable operation with an HDMI-to VCR/DVR ...The display doesn't work • Make sure that there's no video signals are output. Make sure all . • To control an Onkyo component that 's not connected via , point the remote controller at the component. How do I connect my headphones • When a pair ...
...manufacturer's component, point the remote controller at the AV receiver. Remote Controller The remote controller doesn't work • The display is turned off and the AV receiver outputs no video signals. • For TX-SR505 North American model/ TX-SR505E/TX-SR575: Reliable operation with an HDMI-to VCR/DVR ...The display doesn't work • Make sure that there's no video signals are output. Make sure all . • To control an Onkyo component that 's not connected via , point the remote controller at the component. How do I connect my headphones • When a pair ...
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...) Signal to change without notice. 69 Others: 10.2 kg 22.5 lbs. ■ Video Inputs HDMI Component S-Video Composite IN1, IN2 (TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575) TX-SR575: IN1, IN2, IN3 Others: DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX... ■ Video Outputs HDMI OUT (TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575) Component OUT S-Video MONITOR, VCR/DVR Composite MONITOR, VCR/DVR ■ Audio Inputs Digital Inputs Analog Inputs Multichannel Inputs Optical: 2 Coaxial...
...) Signal to change without notice. 69 Others: 10.2 kg 22.5 lbs. ■ Video Inputs HDMI Component S-Video Composite IN1, IN2 (TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575) TX-SR575: IN1, IN2, IN3 Others: DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX... ■ Video Outputs HDMI OUT (TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575) Component OUT S-Video MONITOR, VCR/DVR Composite MONITOR, VCR/DVR ■ Audio Inputs Digital Inputs Analog Inputs Multichannel Inputs Optical: 2 Coaxial...