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"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 5 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Manufactured under license from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% total ...-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 • Adjustable crossover (60, 80, 100, 120, 150 Hz) • HDTV-capable component video (2 inputs, 1 output) • 4 S-Video inputs, 2 ...
"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 5 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Manufactured under license from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% total ...-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 • Adjustable crossover (60, 80, 100, 120, 150 Hz) • HDTV-capable component video (2 inputs, 1 output) • 4 S-Video inputs, 2 ...
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... to select the Stereo listening mode. (American model only) F PURE AUDIO button (41) The American model doesn't have this button has no effect unless the POWER switch is being received from the remote controller. This indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E is in Standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights...
... to select the Stereo listening mode. (American model only) F PURE AUDIO button (41) The American model doesn't have this button has no effect unless the POWER switch is being received from the remote controller. This indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E is in Standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights...
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...;rm settings. X VIDEO 3 INPUT (27) These S-Video, composite video, and analog audio inputs can be used to select the input sources. Front & Rear Panels-Continued K Remote control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. M ENTER button This button is used to connect a...when Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual Tuning is tuned into radio stations. FM STEREO (36): This indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is selected. Q TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (38) These buttons are used to select radio presets. T MEMORY button (36, 37...
...;rm settings. X VIDEO 3 INPUT (27) These S-Video, composite video, and analog audio inputs can be used to select the input sources. Front & Rear Panels-Continued K Remote control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. M ENTER button This button is used to connect a...when Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual Tuning is tuned into radio stations. FM STEREO (36): This indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is selected. Q TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (38) These buttons are used to select radio presets. T MEMORY button (36, 37...
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...VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Worldwide model only) (9) This voltage selector provides compatibility with Onkyo components. The connector type depends on another Onkyo component. J TAPE IN/OUT (28, 29, 33) These analog...CD, DVD, or LD (laser disc) player and other recorder with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller can be connected here. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF ...audio inputs can be used to the pages in which you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E and the other component that compo- R R R AV RECEIVER...
...VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Worldwide model only) (9) This voltage selector provides compatibility with Onkyo components. The connector type depends on another Onkyo component. J TAPE IN/OUT (28, 29, 33) These analog...CD, DVD, or LD (laser disc) player and other recorder with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller can be connected here. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF ...audio inputs can be used to the pages in which you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E and the other component that compo- R R R AV RECEIVER...
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...+ AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD MD CDR TV VCR CABLE SAT DIMMER TV INPUT + CH DISC - 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 DSP TEST TONE CH SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF LEVEL - You must enter... satellite receiver. buttons to select the modes. 2 Uses the buttons supported by using the 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, ...
...+ AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD MD CDR TV VCR CABLE SAT DIMMER TV INPUT + CH DISC - 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 DSP TEST TONE CH SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF LEVEL - You must enter... satellite receiver. buttons to select the modes. 2 Uses the buttons supported by using the 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, ...
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...and treble. J DISPLAY button (35, 37) This button is used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. B ON button (31) This button is used to set the Sleep ... you use the remote controller, the mode button for a high fidelity sound that's true to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. A STANDBY button (31) This button is used to select the ...F DIMMER button (38) This button is used to select the Pure Audio listening mode. H CH +/- PURE A button (not American model) This button is used to adjust the display brightness...
...and treble. J DISPLAY button (35, 37) This button is used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. B ON button (31) This button is used to set the Sleep ... you use the remote controller, the mode button for a high fidelity sound that's true to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. A STANDBY button (31) This button is used to select the ...F DIMMER button (38) This button is used to select the Pure Audio listening mode. H CH +/- PURE A button (not American model) This button is used to adjust the display brightness...
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..., and so on a DVD changer. I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 + DVD MULTI CH 4 5 6 TV CH - H DISPLAY button This button is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to right: Previous, Play, Next, Fast Reverse, Pause, Stop, and Fast Forward. Remote Controller-Continued A 1B 2C DVD 4 5 36 7 48 59 J K L 6M... N 7 O P ON STANDBY I Playback buttons From left to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . K AUDIO button This button is used to set it to select foreign language soundtracks and...
..., and so on a DVD changer. I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 + DVD MULTI CH 4 5 6 TV CH - H DISPLAY button This button is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to right: Previous, Play, Next, Fast Reverse, Pause, Stop, and Fast Forward. Remote Controller-Continued A 1B 2C DVD 4 5 36 7 48 59 J K L 6M... N 7 O P ON STANDBY I Playback buttons From left to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . K AUDIO button This button is used to set it to select foreign language soundtracks and...
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...the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. V RANDOM button This button is used with the memory playback function, which allows you to set the A-B repeat playback function. X LAST M button This button is used to create a custom playlist of interference when playing audio-only discs. Z MEMORY ...-SR502E. Q CLEAR button This button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. R MENU button This button is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to access the DVD player's onscreen setup menus. T SETUP/GUIDE button This button ...
...the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. V RANDOM button This button is used with the memory playback function, which allows you to set the A-B repeat playback function. X LAST M button This button is used to create a custom playlist of interference when playing audio-only discs. Z MEMORY ...-SR502E. Q CLEAR button This button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. R MENU button This button is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to access the DVD player's onscreen setup menus. T SETUP/GUIDE button This button ...
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... button is used to set the repeat playback functions. The Next [ ] button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . G REC [ ] button This button is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to select your MiniDisc or CD recorder as the input source. K VOL button This button ...is used to On or Standby. PREV CH DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP SLEEP VOL MUTING REC SP A SP B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE LAST ...
... button is used to set the repeat playback functions. The Next [ ] button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . G REC [ ] button This button is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to select your MiniDisc or CD recorder as the input source. K VOL button This button ...is used to On or Standby. PREV CH DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP SLEEP VOL MUTING REC SP A SP B RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE LAST ...
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... video inputs and outputs. This cable carries analog audio. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs. It's the most common connection format for... optical. Use red plugs to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Optical Digital Inputs The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's optical digital inputs have shutter-...
... video inputs and outputs. This cable carries analog audio. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs. It's the most common connection format for... optical. Use red plugs to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Optical Digital Inputs The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's optical digital inputs have shutter-...
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...quality. VCR, etc. 25 Cassette recorder, DAT, CD recorder, MiniDisc recorder, 28, 29 etc. ■ MONITOR OUT Video signals received by the video inputs are not output by the analog TAPE OUT, so if you can connect Page # for recording. Connect the ... a video signal will depend on the connected TV or projector. Use the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, and multichannel. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E doesn't convert between formats, so only outputs of video output: composite ...
...quality. VCR, etc. 25 Cassette recorder, DAT, CD recorder, MiniDisc recorder, 28, 29 etc. ■ MONITOR OUT Video signals received by the video inputs are not output by the analog TAPE OUT, so if you can connect Page # for recording. Connect the ... a video signal will depend on the connected TV or projector. Use the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, and multichannel. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E doesn't convert between formats, so only outputs of video output: composite ...
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...to a composite video input on your TV, as shown. Note: • Initially, the OPTICAL 2 digital input is assigned to your TV has no audio outputs, connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to the VIDEO 2 input source. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL ...FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER MONITOR OUT S VIDEO S VIDEO IN TV, projector, etc. Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's VIDEO 2 IN L/R inputs to a component video input on your TV, as shown. 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL...
...to a composite video input on your TV, as shown. Note: • Initially, the OPTICAL 2 digital input is assigned to your TV has no audio outputs, connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to the VIDEO 2 input source. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL ...FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER MONITOR OUT S VIDEO S VIDEO IN TV, projector, etc. Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's VIDEO 2 IN L/R inputs to a component video input on your TV, as shown. 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL...
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...OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER FRONT L R DVD DVD player R L AUDIO OUTPUT 23 Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connecting a DVD player Video Connections You only need to use one or the other DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL...it to the DVD input source (see page 31). ■ Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection • Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 to the DVD input source. If you connect your DVD player has left and right outputs....
...OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER FRONT L R DVD DVD player R L AUDIO OUTPUT 23 Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connecting a DVD player Video Connections You only need to use one or the other DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL...it to the DVD input source (see page 31). ■ Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection • Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 to the DVD input source. If you connect your DVD player has left and right outputs....
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.... An S-Video connection provides better picture quality than a composite video connection. By using your VCR, as shown. Audio Connections • Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's VIDEO 1 IN L/R inputs to a composite video output on your VCR, as shown. OR ... VIDEO IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT R L AUDIO OUTPUT VCR 24 This is useful if your VCR to the 5.1-channel analog audio outputs on your DVD player, as shown. Use a multichannel analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's MULTI CH INPUT FRONT, SUBWOOFER, CENTER, and...
.... An S-Video connection provides better picture quality than a composite video connection. By using your VCR, as shown. Audio Connections • Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's VIDEO 1 IN L/R inputs to a composite video output on your VCR, as shown. OR ... VIDEO IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT R L AUDIO OUTPUT VCR 24 This is useful if your VCR to the 5.1-channel analog audio outputs on your DVD player, as shown. Use a multichannel analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's MULTI CH INPUT FRONT, SUBWOOFER, CENTER, and...
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... OUT VIDEO 2 Connect one or the other VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT R L AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN R L AUDIO INPUT TV or playback VCR VCR Notes: • The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E must also be recorded via S-Video outputs. See the manuals supplied with your D-VHS...video connection provides better picture quality than an S-Video connection. Audio Connections • Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's AUDIO VIDEO 1 L/R OUTs to the optical output on your TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to change the digital input assignments (...
... OUT VIDEO 2 Connect one or the other VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT R L AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN R L AUDIO INPUT TV or playback VCR VCR Notes: • The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E must also be recorded via S-Video outputs. See the manuals supplied with your D-VHS...video connection provides better picture quality than an S-Video connection. Audio Connections • Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's AUDIO VIDEO 1 L/R OUTs to the optical output on your TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to change the digital input assignments (...
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Video Connections You only need a commercially available demodulator. ■ Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection • Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 to the optical output on your video component, as shown. S VIDEO OUT ■ Using Component ...video component, as shown. • Your TV must also be connected via component video. OR • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the component video output on your video component, as shown. • Your TV must ...
Video Connections You only need a commercially available demodulator. ■ Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection • Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 to the optical output on your video component, as shown. S VIDEO OUT ■ Using Component ...video component, as shown. • Your TV must also be connected via component video. OR • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the component video output on your video component, as shown. • Your TV must ...
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...or you want to record from it, you'll need to use one or the other Audio Connections Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's VIDEO 3 INPUT AUDIO L/R inputs to the S-Video output on your camcorder, games console, etc., as shown....TUNING ENTER PRESET MASTER VOLUME SETUP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR TAPE TUNER C D RETURN S VIDEO VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO OUTPUT L Camcorder, R games console, etc. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued ■ Using Analog Connections If your video component, as shown. STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES ...
...or you want to record from it, you'll need to use one or the other Audio Connections Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's VIDEO 3 INPUT AUDIO L/R inputs to the S-Video output on your camcorder, games console, etc., as shown....TUNING ENTER PRESET MASTER VOLUME SETUP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR TAPE TUNER C D RETURN S VIDEO VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO OUTPUT L Camcorder, R games console, etc. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued ■ Using Analog Connections If your video component, as shown. STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES ...
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...ll need to change the input assignment (see page 31). ■ Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the cassette recorder's inputs, as well. If you 'll need to change the input assignment (... to "----" (see page 31). ■ Using Analog Connections Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's TAPE IN L/R inputs to the recorder's outputs, and use another analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's TAPE OUT L/R outputs to the OPTICAL 3 DIGITAL IN. Note:...
...ll need to change the input assignment (see page 31). ■ Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the cassette recorder's inputs, as well. If you 'll need to change the input assignment (... to "----" (see page 31). ■ Using Analog Connections Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's TAPE IN L/R inputs to the recorder's outputs, and use another analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's TAPE OUT L/R outputs to the OPTICAL 3 DIGITAL IN. Note:...
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...set the TAPE input source to "----" (see page 31). ■ Turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) Cartridge Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's TAPE IN L/R inputs to the coaxial output on your recorder, as shown. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2... IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER IN TAPE AUDIO OUTPUT L R Phono preamp AUDIO OUTPUT L R AUDIO INPUT L R ■ Turntable with a Built-in Phono Preamp Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's TAPE IN L/R inputs to your recorder, as shown.
...set the TAPE input source to "----" (see page 31). ■ Turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) Cartridge Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's TAPE IN L/R inputs to the coaxial output on your recorder, as shown. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2... IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER IN TAPE AUDIO OUTPUT L R Phono preamp AUDIO OUTPUT L R AUDIO INPUT L R ■ Turntable with a Built-in Phono Preamp Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's TAPE IN L/R inputs to your recorder, as shown.
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... source. Connecting to other manufacturer's components may not support all channels (see page 34). If this is started on its rear panel for connecting additional -compatible components. 30 • Connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's socket to On or Standby. AC OUTLET AC ... that you purchased the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. Similarly, when the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E is connected to control other component's power switch can use , you can connect either one to enjoy all functions. The other -compatible Onkyo components. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Remote Control You...
... source. Connecting to other manufacturer's components may not support all channels (see page 34). If this is started on its rear panel for connecting additional -compatible components. 30 • Connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's socket to On or Standby. AC OUTLET AC ... that you purchased the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. Similarly, when the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E is connected to control other component's power switch can use , you can connect either one to enjoy all functions. The other -compatible Onkyo components. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Remote Control You...