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... before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your AV components ....... 45 Listening to the Radio 49 Thank you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-SR506 TX-SR576 Instruction Manual Contents Introduction 2 Connection 14 Turning On & First Time...
... before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your AV components ....... 45 Listening to the Radio 49 Thank you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-SR506 TX-SR576 Instruction Manual Contents Introduction 2 Connection 14 Turning On & First Time...
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... plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is marked with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.) *How to the terminal which is coloured blue must be...
... plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is marked with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.) *How to the terminal which is coloured blue must be...
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...Turntable 31 Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder 32 Connecting an RI Dock 33 Connecting Onkyo Components 34 Connecting the Power Cord 34 Turning On the AV Receiver 35 Turning On and Standby 35 First Time Setup 36 Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey 2EQ) ..........36 ...42 Changing the Input Display 43 Automatic Audio Input Selection Setup (TX-SR576 only 44 Playing Your AV Components 45 Basic AV Receiver Operation 45 Common Functions 46 Setting the Display Brightness 46 Muting the AV Receiver 46 Using the Sleep Timer 46 Using Headphones 47 Displaying Source ...
...Turntable 31 Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder 32 Connecting an RI Dock 33 Connecting Onkyo Components 34 Connecting the Power Cord 34 Turning On the AV Receiver 35 Turning On and Standby 35 First Time Setup 36 Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey 2EQ) ..........36 ...42 Changing the Input Display 43 Automatic Audio Input Selection Setup (TX-SR576 only 44 Playing Your AV Components 45 Basic AV Receiver Operation 45 Common Functions 46 Setting the Display Brightness 46 Muting the AV Receiver 46 Using the Sleep Timer 46 Using Headphones 47 Displaying Source ...
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..., a stereo speaker system in your main listening room, you can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback (see page 77). *The listening modes cannot be used with this AV receiver-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 5.1-channels (see page 14). Front left and right speakers Main Room Surround back left and right speakers Left and...
..., a stereo speaker system in your main listening room, you can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback (see page 77). *The listening modes cannot be used with this AV receiver-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 5.1-channels (see page 14). Front left and right speakers Main Room Surround back left and right speakers Left and...
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...2 indicator (79) Flashes when Zone 2 is also used with the The [MULTI CH] button selects the multichannel DVD input. Lights up when the AV receiver is being set. H TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER buttons When AM or FM is selected, the TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons are used...Opens and closes the setup menus. I RETURN button E Remote-control sensor (13) Selects the previously displayed setup menu. They are used to Know the AV Receiver Front Panel North American model 1 23 4 5 6 ON/STANDBY STANDBY ZONE 2 7 89 J TUNING PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME MUSIC OPTIMIZER PHONES MULTI ...
...2 indicator (79) Flashes when Zone 2 is also used with the The [MULTI CH] button selects the multichannel DVD input. Lights up when the AV receiver is being set. H TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER buttons When AM or FM is selected, the TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons are used...Opens and closes the setup menus. I RETURN button E Remote-control sensor (13) Selects the previously displayed setup menu. They are used to Know the AV Receiver Front Panel North American model 1 23 4 5 6 ON/STANDBY STANDBY ZONE 2 7 89 J TUNING PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME MUSIC OPTIMIZER PHONES MULTI ...
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...see the pages in parentheses. 1 SLEEP indicator (46) Lights up when the Sleep function has been set. 2 MUTING indicator (46) Flashes while the AV receiver is muted. 3 Listening mode and format indicators (55) Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format. 4 Tuning indicators (50) FM STEREO ...than the North American model, selects the Pure Audio listening mode. L MUSIC OPTIMIZER button (65) Turns the Music Optimizer on page 53. On the TX-SR576, selects the options for AM and FM radio. T DIMMER (RT/PTY/TP) button (54, 46) Adjusts the display brightness. V TUNING MODE ...
...see the pages in parentheses. 1 SLEEP indicator (46) Lights up when the Sleep function has been set. 2 MUTING indicator (46) Flashes while the AV receiver is muted. 3 Listening mode and format indicators (55) Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format. 4 Tuning indicators (50) FM STEREO ...than the North American model, selects the Pure Audio listening mode. L MUSIC OPTIMIZER button (65) Turns the Music Optimizer on page 53. On the TX-SR576, selects the options for AM and FM radio. T DIMMER (RT/PTY/TP) button (54, 46) Adjusts the display brightness. V TUNING MODE ...
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...player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They're assignable, which means you can be used to the jack on another -capable Onkyo component for connecting a TV or projector with an optical digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD player. The FM jack is... (digital video recorder). They're assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued Rear Panel 12 3 4 5 67 8 9 Only some models) This voltage selector provides compatibility with a coaxial digital audio output, such as ...
...player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They're assignable, which means you can be used to the jack on another -capable Onkyo component for connecting a TV or projector with an optical digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD player. The FM jack is... (digital video recorder). They're assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued Rear Panel 12 3 4 5 67 8 9 Only some models) This voltage selector provides compatibility with a coaxial digital audio output, such as ...
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... DVR, can be connected here for recording and playback. Q ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R These analog audio outputs can be connected to Know the AV Receiver-Continued M CBL/SAT IN A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here. S ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L/R These push terminals are analog audio input jacks for connecting a DVD player. Getting to the...
... DVR, can be connected here for recording and playback. Q ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R These analog audio outputs can be connected to Know the AV Receiver-Continued M CBL/SAT IN A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here. S ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L/R These push terminals are analog audio input jacks for connecting a DVD player. Getting to the...
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...46) Adjusts the display brightness. Note: • An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see the pages in this AV receiver. ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) REMOTE MODE button. H DISPLAY button (47) Displays ... the band, frequency, preset number, and so on. 5 CH +/- I MUTING button (46) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. A ON/STANDBY button (35) Sets the AV receiver to select and adjust settings. See page 81 for more details. F LISTENING MODE buttons (55) Used to select AM ...
...46) Adjusts the display brightness. Note: • An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see the pages in this AV receiver. ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) REMOTE MODE button. H DISPLAY button (47) Displays ... the band, frequency, preset number, and so on. 5 CH +/- I MUTING button (46) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. A ON/STANDBY button (35) Sets the AV receiver to select and adjust settings. See page 81 for more details. F LISTENING MODE buttons (55) Used to select AM ...
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... should be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work if there's an obstacle between it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 13 Keep this in mind when installing. • The remote controller will not work reliably if the... damage from leakage or corrosion. 30˚ 30˚ Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably. • Don't put anything on top of the same type...
... should be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work if there's an obstacle between it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 13 Keep this in mind when installing. • The remote controller will not work reliably if the... damage from leakage or corrosion. 30˚ 30˚ Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably. • Don't put anything on top of the same type...
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... for dialog. Surround left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. You can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS.
... for dialog. Surround left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. You can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS.
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...L L L WOOFER R R R R CBL/SAT VCR/DVR SUB WOOFER DVD LINE INPUT PRE OUT SUB WOOFER Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are all red. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are all black.) Speaker Front left Front right Center Surround left Surround...3. Dipole speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 Normal speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the SURR BACK L terminals. Center speaker 4. Number of speakers you must set the speaker settings.
...L L L WOOFER R R R R CBL/SAT VCR/DVR SUB WOOFER DVD LINE INPUT PRE OUT SUB WOOFER Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are all red. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are all black.) Speaker Front left Front right Center Surround left Surround...3. Dipole speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 Normal speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the SURR BACK L terminals. Center speaker 4. Number of speakers you must set the speaker settings.
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.... If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more , but less than one surround back speaker, connect it to the left speaker Center speaker 16 Doing so ...;er at high volume levels for a long period of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect a speaker to several terminals. Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip about 5/8" (15 mm) of terminals. If you use speakers with a ...
.... If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more , but less than one surround back speaker, connect it to the left speaker Center speaker 16 Doing so ...;er at high volume levels for a long period of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect a speaker to several terminals. Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip about 5/8" (15 mm) of terminals. If you use speakers with a ...
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...terminals. Connecting Your Speakers-Continued Bi-amping Front Speakers The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can only be used , the AV receiver is used with speakers that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used with... L L Left speaker Woofer (low) Tweeter (high) R R Right speaker Woofer (low) Tweeter (high) 17 Bi-amping Speaker Hookup 1 Connect the AV receiver's FRONT R positive (+) terminal to enable bi-amping (see page 38). And the SURR BACK L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers' woofer terminals....
...terminals. Connecting Your Speakers-Continued Bi-amping Front Speakers The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can only be used , the AV receiver is used with speakers that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used with... L L Left speaker Woofer (low) Tweeter (high) R R Right speaker Woofer (low) Tweeter (high) 17 Bi-amping Speaker Hookup 1 Connect the AV receiver's FRONT R positive (+) terminal to enable bi-amping (see page 38). And the SURR BACK L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers' woofer terminals....
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...position. If you 'll need to use , you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using thumbtacks. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to tune into the base, as possible from your... available outdoor AM antenna (see page 19). 18 Keep the antenna as far away as shown. Push Insert wire Release AM ANTENNA Once your AV receiver is ready for use the tuner. Connecting Antennas This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how...
...position. If you 'll need to use , you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using thumbtacks. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to tune into the base, as possible from your... available outdoor AM antenna (see page 19). 18 Keep the antenna as far away as shown. Push Insert wire Release AM ANTENNA Once your AV receiver is ready for use the tuner. Connecting Antennas This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how...
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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) 19 Outdoor antenna AM loop antenna Insulated antenna cable AM ANTENNA Outdoor AM antennas work best outside , but usable results can...
... 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) 19 Outdoor antenna AM loop antenna Insulated antenna cable AM ANTENNA Outdoor AM antennas work best outside , but usable results can...
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... SURR SURR BACK SUBWOOFER MULTI CH This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is the same as for coaxial. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is commonly used instead of a multichannel cable. Left (...use yellow plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "L"). Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 20 AV Cables and Jacks • Push plugs in all AV connections. Wrong! Composite video is inserted and close when it's removed. Use red plugs to ...
... SURR SURR BACK SUBWOOFER MULTI CH This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is the same as for coaxial. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is commonly used instead of a multichannel cable. Left (...use yellow plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "L"). Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 20 AV Cables and Jacks • Push plugs in all AV connections. Wrong! Composite video is inserted and close when it's removed. Use red plugs to ...
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... to an input selector (see page 16 for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. HDMI Multichannel Optical Coaxial Analog AV receiver On the TX-SR506, audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are not output by the speakers connected to the AV receiver. HDMI MD recorder, etc. Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting Audio and Video...
... to an input selector (see page 16 for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. HDMI Multichannel Optical Coaxial Analog AV receiver On the TX-SR506, audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are not output by the speakers connected to the AV receiver. HDMI MD recorder, etc. Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting Audio and Video...
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... TV, projector, etc. Hint! If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to and record audio from your TV or listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and... DTS, use connection b or c . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, 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 flow TV Component video input S-Video input...
... TV, projector, etc. Hint! If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to and record audio from your TV or listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and... DTS, use connection b or c . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, 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 flow TV Component video input S-Video input...
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... 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection. Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 DVD IN S DVD IN V DVD IN FRONT L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal flow DVD player Component video output S-Video ... 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 use a and b , or a and c .) • If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and ...
... 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection. Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 DVD IN S DVD IN V DVD IN FRONT L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal flow DVD player Component video output S-Video ... 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 use a and b , or a and c .) • If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and ...