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... for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 40 Advanced Operation 45 Troubleshooting 56 En AV Receiver TX-SR502 TX-SR502E Contents Introduction...
... for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 40 Advanced Operation 45 Troubleshooting 56 En AV Receiver TX-SR502 TX-SR502E Contents Introduction...
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...backup The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E uses a battery-less memory backup system in order to use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other settings when it is marked with power systems around the world. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE ...outlet. Check for an extended period, remove the power cord from country to ON in humid climates. MORI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 3 Recording Copyright-Unless it has been charged, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E will be set to charge the backup system.) Once it 's for compatibility with the letter N ...
...backup The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E uses a battery-less memory backup system in order to use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other settings when it is marked with power systems around the world. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE ...outlet. Check for an extended period, remove the power cord from country to ON in humid climates. MORI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 3 Recording Copyright-Unless it has been charged, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E will be set to charge the backup system.) Once it 's for compatibility with the letter N ...
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...that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Use this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to the point of cable entry as close to Section 820-40 of the following...labels * In catalogs and on a circuit dif- These limits are the same regardless of the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. If this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's power cord. (Adapter varies from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and,...
...that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Use this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to the point of cable entry as close to Section 820-40 of the following...labels * In catalogs and on a circuit dif- These limits are the same regardless of the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. If this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's power cord. (Adapter varies from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and,...
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... Theater Systems, Inc. 5 Manufactured under license from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with other AV components Table of Dolby Laboratories. 2. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. RMS at 8 Ω, 2 channels driven from Dolby Laboratories. Features Amp • 6-channel ...Supplied Accessories 4 Features 5 Front & Rear Panels 6 Before Using the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E.. 9 Remote Controller 10 Connection Connecting Your Speakers 16 Connecting Antenna 18 Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E .. 20 Turning on all channels • Pure Audio listening mode (not American model) Audio/Video ...
... Theater Systems, Inc. 5 Manufactured under license from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with other AV components Table of Dolby Laboratories. 2. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. RMS at 8 Ω, 2 channels driven from Dolby Laboratories. Features Amp • 6-channel ...Supplied Accessories 4 Features 5 Front & Rear Panels 6 Before Using the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E.. 9 Remote Controller 10 Connection Connecting Your Speakers 16 Connecting Antenna 18 Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E .. 20 Turning on all channels • Pure Audio listening mode (not American model) Audio/Video ...
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...have this button. This indicator lights up when the Pure Audio listening mode is in Standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is the main power switch. J Display 6 This button is used ... the format of digital input signals. C STANDBY indicator (31) This indicator lights up . 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. This is being received from the remote controller. For models with a POWER switch, this mode.) E STEREO button (41) This button is used to the pages in this button...
...have this button. This indicator lights up when the Pure Audio listening mode is in Standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is the main power switch. J Display 6 This button is used ... the format of digital input signals. C STANDBY indicator (31) This indicator lights up . 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. This is being received from the remote controller. For models with a POWER switch, this mode.) E STEREO button (41) This button is used to the pages in this button...
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Front & Rear Panels-Continued K Remote control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. Q TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (38) These buttons are used to preset radio stations. U TUNING MODE button (37) This button is...supports RDS (Radio Data System). W RETURN button This button is used to the pages in parenthesis. 1 MUTING indicator (39) This indicator flashes when the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E is muted. 2 Source/listening mode indicators (42) These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and digital audio format. 3 Tuning indicators (36) TUNED ...
Front & Rear Panels-Continued K Remote control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. Q TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (38) These buttons are used to preset radio stations. U TUNING MODE button (37) This button is...supports RDS (Radio Data System). W RETURN button This button is used to the pages in parenthesis. 1 MUTING indicator (39) This indicator flashes when the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E is muted. 2 Source/listening mode indicators (42) These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and digital audio format. 3 Tuning indicators (36) TUNED ...
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...an AM antenna. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller can be used to a video input on another Onkyo component. I CD IN (28) These analog inputs can be used to control that supports component video can then be used to connect a CD player with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. The ...even if they are for connecting speaker set -top box). R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. nected to the pages in which you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E and the other recorder with power systems around the world. The connector type...
...an AM antenna. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller can be used to a video input on another Onkyo component. I CD IN (28) These analog inputs can be used to control that supports component video can then be used to connect a CD player with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. The ...even if they are for connecting speaker set -top box). R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. nected to the pages in which you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E and the other recorder with power systems around the world. The connector type...
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...SWITCHED 100W MAX. Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably if the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is subjected to "120V." If it's between it at the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's remote control sensor, as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. ... 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER Class 2 Wiring FRONT SPEAKERS B FRONT SPEAKERS A L L L VOLTAGE SURROUND SPEAKERS SER LECRTOR R 120 V AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Notes: • The batteries should be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may be removed as soon as...
...SWITCHED 100W MAX. Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably if the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is subjected to "120V." If it's between it at the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's remote control sensor, as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. ... 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER Class 2 Wiring FRONT SPEAKERS B FRONT SPEAKERS A L L L VOLTAGE SURROUND SPEAKERS SER LECRTOR R 120 V AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Notes: • The batteries should be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may be removed as soon as...
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... nine REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ AMP/TUNER & TAPE Mode TUNER/ TAPE AMP In AMP/TUNER & TAPE mode you can control the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . ■ DVD, CD, MD & CDR Modes REMOTE MODE DVD CD MD CDR With these modes you can... are selected by that mode to control another manufacturer's DVD player and the [CD], [MD], and [CDR] mode buttons can control a TV, VCR, cable receiver, and satellite receiver. AMP/ TUNER O P Q R S K L M N REC SP A SP B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE LAST M SURR ALL ST STEREO REPEAT A-B SEARCH MEMORY DIRECT DSP...
... nine REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ AMP/TUNER & TAPE Mode TUNER/ TAPE AMP In AMP/TUNER & TAPE mode you can control the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . ■ DVD, CD, MD & CDR Modes REMOTE MODE DVD CD MD CDR With these modes you can... are selected by that mode to control another manufacturer's DVD player and the [CD], [MD], and [CDR] mode buttons can control a TV, VCR, cable receiver, and satellite receiver. AMP/ TUNER O P Q R S K L M N REC SP A SP B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE LAST M SURR ALL ST STEREO REPEAT A-B SEARCH MEMORY DIRECT DSP...
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.... N L NIGHT button This button is used to access various settings. R SETUP button (32, 48) This button is used to set the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. B ON button (31) This button is used to set the volume of interference, for the currently selected mode...
.... N L NIGHT button This button is used to access various settings. R SETUP button (32, 48) This button is used to set the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. B ON button (31) This button is used to set the volume of interference, for the currently selected mode...
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.... E Arrow ENTER button This button is used to set the DVD player to enter times for frame-by the [DVD] input selector button to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . G RETURN/EXIT button This button is used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers and to Standby. C Number buttons These buttons are used... selects discs on the DVD player and set the remote controller to turn on a DVD changer. H DISPLAY button This button is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to select your DVD player as the input source.
.... E Arrow ENTER button This button is used to set the DVD player to enter times for frame-by the [DVD] input selector button to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . G RETURN/EXIT button This button is used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers and to Standby. C Number buttons These buttons are used... selects discs on the DVD player and set the remote controller to turn on a DVD changer. H DISPLAY button This button is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to select your DVD player as the input source.
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...used to set the remote controller to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. S VOL button This button is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to create a custom playlist of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. 0 MUTING button This button is used ...with the last memory function, which allows you to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . Remote Controller-Continued N A-B button This button ...
...used to set the remote controller to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. S VOL button This button is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to create a custom playlist of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. 0 MUTING button This button is used ...with the last memory function, which allows you to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . Remote Controller-Continued N A-B button This button ...
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...to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. During playback it selects the beginning of the CD recorder. L MUTING button This button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . B Number buttons These buttons are used to set the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. C... DIMMER TV INPUT + CH DISC - To select CDR mode, press the [CDR] mode button. D Play [ ] button This button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . E Previous & Next [ ]/[ ] buttons The Previous [ ] button is used to clear entered numbers. The Next [ ] button is used...
...to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. During playback it selects the beginning of the CD recorder. L MUTING button This button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . B Number buttons These buttons are used to set the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. C... DIMMER TV INPUT + CH DISC - To select CDR mode, press the [CDR] mode button. D Play [ ] button This button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . E Previous & Next [ ]/[ ] buttons The Previous [ ] button is used to clear entered numbers. The Next [ ] button is used...
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... This button is used with the random playback function. Tape Mode Tape mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to select the next track. The Next [ ] button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . Remote Controller-Continued M FR & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The FR [ ] button is used to ... by the [TAPE] input selector button to select your TV (see page 50) TV [ ] Set the TV to On or Standby TV CH [+]/[-] Selects channels on how they were recorded. 3 Reverse Play [ ] button This button is used to start reverse playback. 4 REC [ ] button This button is used ...
... This button is used with the random playback function. Tape Mode Tape mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to select the next track. The Next [ ] button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . Remote Controller-Continued M FR & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The FR [ ] button is used to ... by the [TAPE] input selector button to select your TV (see page 50) TV [ ] Set the TV to On or Standby TV CH [+]/[-] Selects channels on how they were recorded. 3 Reverse Play [ ] button This button is used to start reverse playback. 4 REC [ ] button This button is used ...
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...channel. Ideally they should be obtained by installing the subwoofer in your subwoofer will depend on top) facing forward at about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. In addition, you should be installed in your surround-sound system, you should connect six speakers and a powered subwoofer. Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater..., a good bass sound can be positioned at the same time (see page 32). Position it 's used with the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E: speaker set A and speaker set A should also specify the distance between the listener and each individual speaker so ...
...channel. Ideally they should be obtained by installing the subwoofer in your subwoofer will depend on top) facing forward at about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. In addition, you should be installed in your surround-sound system, you should connect six speakers and a powered subwoofer. Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater..., a good bass sound can be positioned at the same time (see page 32). Position it 's used with the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E: speaker set A and speaker set A should also specify the distance between the listener and each individual speaker so ...
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...words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to the corresponding speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. • If you 'll need to do then is to match the color of less than one cable to which speakers should attach.... If you should be out of insulation from the wall outlet. • Read the instructions supplied with the above table. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. If your powered subwoofer. See the manual supplied with an impedance of a pair, connect it to the positive (+) side of the speaker...
...words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to the corresponding speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. • If you 'll need to do then is to match the color of less than one cable to which speakers should attach.... If you should be out of insulation from the wall outlet. • Read the instructions supplied with the above table. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. If your powered subwoofer. See the manual supplied with an impedance of a pair, connect it to the positive (+) side of the speaker...
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... an FM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use , you cannot... try using thumbtacks. 18 Push Insert wire Release AM Once the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is for use only. 1 Attach the FM antenna, as possible from the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Connecting Antenna Connecting Antenna This chapter explains how to connect...
... an FM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use , you cannot... try using thumbtacks. 18 Push Insert wire Release AM Once the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is for use only. 1 Attach the FM antenna, as possible from the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Connecting Antenna Connecting Antenna This chapter explains how to connect...
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...way to connect DVD players with your AV components. • Don't connect the power cord until you to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). It's the most common connection format for optical. Several standard analog audio cables ...carries multichannel analog audio and it 's removed. Wrong! Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs. Optical Digital Inputs The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's optical digital inputs have shutter-type covers that open when ...
...way to connect DVD players with your AV components. • Don't connect the power cord until you to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). It's the most common connection format for optical. Several standard analog audio cables ...carries multichannel analog audio and it 's removed. Wrong! Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs. Optical Digital Inputs The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's optical digital inputs have shutter-type covers that open when ...
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...receiver, set-top box, LD player, etc. 22 (for recording. Connect the appropriate output to your DVD player to use two cables-one for video, one for more info. When choosing a connection format, bear in addition to connecting it to each input. Not output Analog Not output 21 Connecting the TX-SR502/TX...by your CD player, in mind that you can be connected to the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E using one to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's rear panel inputs, and one of component that the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E doesn't convert between formats. Use the following audio connection formats: ...
...receiver, set-top box, LD player, etc. 22 (for recording. Connect the appropriate output to your DVD player to use two cables-one for video, one for more info. When choosing a connection format, bear in addition to connecting it to each input. Not output Analog Not output 21 Connecting the TX-SR502/TX...by your CD player, in mind that you can be connected to the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E using one to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's rear panel inputs, and one of component that the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E doesn't convert between formats. Use the following audio connection formats: ...
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... analog audio outputs on your TV, as shown. DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL ■ Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to the VIDEO 2 input source (see page 24). Audio Connections The following analog audio connections. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA... make the following connections will allow you want to a composite video input on your TV via the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connecting Your TV or Projector Monitor Out ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect...
... analog audio outputs on your TV, as shown. DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL ■ Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to the VIDEO 2 input source (see page 24). Audio Connections The following analog audio connections. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA... make the following connections will allow you want to a composite video input on your TV via the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connecting Your TV or Projector Monitor Out ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect...