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...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... Matrix/Discrete, DTS Neo:6, and DTS 96/24*3 • Theater-Dimensional*4 virtual surround sound • Linear PCM 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converters on all channels • Pure ...(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...
...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... Matrix/Discrete, DTS Neo:6, and DTS 96/24*3 • Theater-Dimensional*4 virtual surround sound • Linear PCM 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converters on all channels • Pure ...(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...
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... of speakers with an analog connection. 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 A is on , speaker set B. STANDBY/ON STANDBY PHONES A SPEAKETRUNSING BPRESET MASTER VOLUME MULTI CH ...B On Off On Off Indicator AB A B Output Set A: 5.1 channels Set B: 2 channels Set A: 7.1 channels Set B: 2 channels No sound Main Room (speaker set A) Front left speaker Subwoofer Center speaker Front right speaker Surround left speaker Surround back left speaker Surround right speaker Surround back...
... of speakers with an analog connection. 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 A is on , speaker set B. STANDBY/ON STANDBY PHONES A SPEAKETRUNSING BPRESET MASTER VOLUME MULTI CH ...B On Off On Off Indicator AB A B Output Set A: 5.1 channels Set B: 2 channels Set A: 7.1 channels Set B: 2 channels No sound Main Room (speaker set A) Front left speaker Subwoofer Center speaker Front right speaker Surround left speaker Surround back left speaker Surround right speaker Surround back...
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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... Sound and Picture Sync 61 Controlling Other Components 62 Entering Remote Control Codes 62 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via 63 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons 63 Resetting the Remote Controller 63 Troubleshooting 65 If you can't resolve an issue, try resetting the AV receiver...
..., 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... Sound and Picture Sync 61 Controlling Other Components 62 Entering Remote Control Codes 62 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via 63 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons 63 Resetting the Remote Controller 63 Troubleshooting 65 If you can't resolve an issue, try resetting the AV receiver...
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...; Surround back* ✓ * If you're using the AV receiver, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of the listener, or slightly behind the listener. Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. With analog and...
...; Surround back* ✓ * If you're using the AV receiver, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of the listener, or slightly behind the listener. Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. With analog and...
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... terminals. If you should be avoided. • Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. 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 terminal... optimum sound quality, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. (In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio amplifier is to match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. •...
... terminals. If you should be avoided. • Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. 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 terminal... optimum sound quality, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. (In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio amplifier is to match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. •...
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... plugs to connect DVD players with your other video equipment. Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 22 Wrong! Jack OPTICAL COAXIAL L R Description This offers the best sound quality and allows you 've completed and double-checked all the way to... picture quality than composite video. Right! Connecting Your Components About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 7.1channel analog audio output. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an...
... plugs to connect DVD players with your other video equipment. Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 22 Wrong! Jack OPTICAL COAXIAL L R Description This offers the best sound quality and allows you 've completed and double-checked all the way to... picture quality than composite video. Right! Connecting Your Components About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 7.1channel analog audio output. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an...
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...is not guaranteed. 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 make the connection described in step 3, to fully enjoy the AV receiver's listening modes, turn down the volume on... 's connected via the AV receiver's HDMI jacks, the AV receiver must be turned on, otherwise no HDMI signal will output sound. Refer to the AV receiver with such an adapter is poor or there's no sound from a PC are (HDMI pass-through the speakers connected to the AV receiver, in steps 1 and...
...is not guaranteed. 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 make the connection described in step 3, to fully enjoy the AV receiver's listening modes, turn down the volume on... 's connected via the AV receiver's HDMI jacks, the AV receiver must be turned on, otherwise no HDMI signal will output sound. Refer to the AV receiver with such an adapter is poor or there's no sound from a PC are (HDMI pass-through the speakers connected to the AV receiver, in steps 1 and...
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...8226; The number of speakers detected on the second or third measurment was different to its position is set too high and the sound distorts, it to your subwoofer's instruction manual for details. Write Error Changing the Speaker Settings Manually In some situations, the measurements ...taken by the automatic speaker setup. Using a Powered Subwoofer If you're using a powered subwoofer, because it outputs very low-frequency sound and its highest crossover frequency, and then try again. To Retry the Automatic Speaker Setup Press the [ENTER] button. If running the ...
...8226; The number of speakers detected on the second or third measurment was different to its position is set too high and the sound distorts, it to your subwoofer's instruction manual for details. Write Error Changing the Speaker Settings Manually In some situations, the measurements ...taken by the automatic speaker setup. Using a Powered Subwoofer If you're using a powered subwoofer, because it outputs very low-frequency sound and its highest crossover frequency, and then try again. To Retry the Automatic Speaker Setup Press the [ENTER] button. If running the ...
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... CH SEL LEVEL- Muting is cancelled when the AV receiver is selected. 1 TONE Press the AV receiver's [TONE] button repeatedly to select either Bass or Treble. 2 Use the TONE [-]/[+] buttons to adjust. ■ Bass You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from -10 dB ... section explains functions that can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver. LEVEL+ PLAY MODE DISPLAY L NIGHT VCR DVD CINE FLTR HDD RC-681M LEVEL - + Adjusting the Bass and Treble You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from -10 dB to +10...
... CH SEL LEVEL- Muting is cancelled when the AV receiver is selected. 1 TONE Press the AV receiver's [TONE] button repeatedly to select either Bass or Treble. 2 Use the TONE [-]/[+] buttons to adjust. ■ Bass You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from -10 dB ... section explains functions that can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver. LEVEL+ PLAY MODE DISPLAY L NIGHT VCR DVD CINE FLTR HDD RC-681M LEVEL - + Adjusting the Bass and Treble You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from -10 dB to +10...
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... language soundtracks recorded in a movie theater or concert hall. The additional channel adds an extra dimension and provides an enveloping surround sound experience, perfect for 7.1-channel playback. Dolby Digital+PLIIx Movie DTS+PLIIx Movie These modes use a discrete surround back channel for...with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital logo, and Dolby Digital TV broadcasts. Using the Listening Modes-Continued About the Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 movies (e.g., ...
... language soundtracks recorded in a movie theater or concert hall. The additional channel adds an extra dimension and provides an enveloping surround sound experience, perfect for 7.1-channel playback. Dolby Digital+PLIIx Movie DTS+PLIIx Movie These modes use a discrete surround back channel for...with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital logo, and Dolby Digital TV broadcasts. Using the Listening Modes-Continued About the Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 movies (e.g., ...
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...mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtracks, which allows delivery of a more detailed sound stage, with stereo sound from 5.1 to 7.1 multichannel surround playback. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is suitable for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. Full Mono In this... bear the Dolby Digital or DTS logo and feature a 5.1-channel soundtrack. Neural Surround (TX-SR575 North American model only) Neural Surround represents the latest advancement in surround sound. All Ch Stereo Ideal for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. Studio-Mix Suitable for 6.1-channel playback. ...
...mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtracks, which allows delivery of a more detailed sound stage, with stereo sound from 5.1 to 7.1 multichannel surround playback. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is suitable for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. Full Mono In this... bear the Dolby Digital or DTS logo and feature a 5.1-channel soundtrack. Neural Surround (TX-SR575 North American model only) Neural Surround represents the latest advancement in surround sound. All Ch Stereo Ideal for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. Studio-Mix Suitable for 6.1-channel playback. ...
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... audio channels or languages with a stereo source. Conversely, if the stereo image feels like it to adjust the weight of the center channel sound. This setting adjusts the front left, right, and center mix, allowing you can adjust the width of the front stereo image when using ...channel (stereo) sources. ■ Panorama With this setting, you can specify by only the center speaker. (If you can broaden the width of the sound from -3 to 0, the front left and right channel output is 2). On: Panorama function on . This setting is unavailable if no center speaker is output...
... audio channels or languages with a stereo source. Conversely, if the stereo image feels like it to adjust the weight of the center channel sound. This setting adjusts the front left, right, and center mix, allowing you can adjust the width of the front stereo image when using ...channel (stereo) sources. ■ Panorama With this setting, you can specify by only the center speaker. (If you can broaden the width of the sound from -3 to 0, the front left and right channel output is 2). On: Panorama function on . This setting is unavailable if no center speaker is output...
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...input source to a component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from a component that's connected to a digital input. The AV receiver's VOL- Notes: • You cannot record from different sources. Prepare the camcorder and CD player for recording. 3. This selects the CD ...video from a component that's connected to the TAPE OUT or VCR/DVR OUT jacks. You can be recorded. • The surround sound effects provided by the listening modes cannot be recorded instead. • While the Pure Audio listening mode is switched when an audio-only...
...input source to a component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from a component that's connected to a digital input. The AV receiver's VOL- Notes: • You cannot record from different sources. Prepare the camcorder and CD player for recording. 3. This selects the CD ...video from a component that's connected to the TAPE OUT or VCR/DVR OUT jacks. You can be recorded. • The surround sound effects provided by the listening modes cannot be recorded instead. • While the Pure Audio listening mode is switched when an audio-only...
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... frequency response of the smallest speaker in the manuals supplied with your speakers and set accordingly. • Choose a higher crossover frequency if you want more sound from your speakers 9 Use the Down [ ] button to select "Crossover," and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a crossover fre- quency. Continue with...
... frequency response of the smallest speaker in the manuals supplied with your speakers and set accordingly. • Choose a higher crossover frequency if you want more sound from your speakers 9 Use the Down [ ] button to select "Crossover," and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a crossover fre- quency. Continue with...
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...from each speaker to the listening position. 1 Measure and make a note of the distance from each speaker to the listening position. 2 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 35). meters: Distances can be set only if the Subwoofer setting...64257;guration (page 56) cannot be selected. 58 Advanced Setup-Continued Double Bass This setting is not set automatically by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right channels is also fed to the subwoofer (default). Bass from the front left and right channels to...
...from each speaker to the listening position. 1 Measure and make a note of the distance from each speaker to the listening position. 2 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 35). meters: Distances can be set only if the Subwoofer setting...64257;guration (page 56) cannot be selected. 58 Advanced Setup-Continued Double Bass This setting is not set automatically by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right channels is also fed to the subwoofer (default). Bass from the front left and right channels to...
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high frequencies (e.g., 8000 Hz) affect treble sounds. Manual: You can adjust the equalizer for each frequency can be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons. Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a speaker. 60 Use the Left and Right [ ... the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. To set the volume of individual speakers. ers can be adjusted at Hz, 250 Hz, 800 Hz, 2500 Hz, and 8000 Hz. Tip: Low frequencies (e.g., 80 Hz) affect bass sounds; SETUP 2 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] 6 buttons to ...
high frequencies (e.g., 8000 Hz) affect treble sounds. Manual: You can adjust the equalizer for each frequency can be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons. Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a speaker. 60 Use the Left and Right [ ... the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. To set the volume of individual speakers. ers can be adjusted at Hz, 250 Hz, 800 Hz, 2500 Hz, and 8000 Hz. Tip: Low frequencies (e.g., 80 Hz) affect bass sounds; SETUP 2 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] 6 buttons to ...
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... when fast forwarding or reversing a DTS CD, try the DTS setting. Format Dolby Digital DTS PCM Display PCM Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format automatically. PCM: Only PCM format input signals will be heard. This can be heard. second steps. ... / B PLAYLIST/CAT ENTER MUTING PLAYLIST/CAT SETUP RETURN RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 1 2 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT 4 AUX 6 DVD Press and hold the AV receiver's [DIGITAL INPUT] button for the input source that the picture and sound are cut off, try the PCM setting. •...
... when fast forwarding or reversing a DTS CD, try the DTS setting. Format Dolby Digital DTS PCM Display PCM Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format automatically. PCM: Only PCM format input signals will be heard. This can be heard. second steps. ... / B PLAYLIST/CAT ENTER MUTING PLAYLIST/CAT SETUP RETURN RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 1 2 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT 4 AUX 6 DVD Press and hold the AV receiver's [DIGITAL INPUT] button for the input source that the picture and sound are cut off, try the PCM setting. •...
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.... Try selecting another listening mode. 65 If you set the volume to maximum, disconnect the power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer. If the AV receiver turns off as soon as it 's very quiet • Make sure that the digital input source is selected properly (page..., then plug it in again. Audio There's no sound, check your radio presets and custom settings. It can 't resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer. For TX-SR505 North American model/ TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 with metal part of headphones is correct, and that ...
.... Try selecting another listening mode. 65 If you set the volume to maximum, disconnect the power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer. If the AV receiver turns off as soon as it 's very quiet • Make sure that the digital input source is selected properly (page..., then plug it in again. Audio There's no sound, check your radio presets and custom settings. It can 't resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer. For TX-SR505 North American model/ TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 with metal part of headphones is correct, and that ...
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...playback. 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...DTS bitstream has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver doesn't recognize it . • An audio cable may not hear any sound, in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no infor- Troubleshooting-Continued • Make sure ...
...playback. 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...DTS bitstream has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver doesn't recognize it . • An audio cable may not hear any sound, in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no infor- Troubleshooting-Continued • Make sure ...
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... • 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-DVI adapter is... the appropriate remote control code first (page 62). • To control an Onkyo component that's not connected via , point the remote controller at all of headphones is ..., recording is not possible because no obstruction between the component and AV receiver, even if they are working properly. 67 Others The sound changes when I change the language of a multiplex source •...
... • 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-DVI adapter is... the appropriate remote control code first (page 62). • To control an Onkyo component that's not connected via , point the remote controller at all of headphones is ..., recording is not possible because no obstruction between the component and AV receiver, even if they are working properly. 67 Others The sound changes when I change the language of a multiplex source •...