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... this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 40 Advanced Operation 45 Troubleshooting 56 En Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-SR502 TX-SR502E Contents Introduction 2 Connection 16 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 31 Instruction Manual...
... this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 40 Advanced Operation 45 Troubleshooting 56 En Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-SR502 TX-SR502E Contents Introduction 2 Connection 16 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 31 Instruction Manual...
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...when it is illegal without the permission of a power failure. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR ...this plug. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY I. Don't use the TX-SR502 for several weeks, although this unit should dust the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E all over with the corresponding technical standards such as follows: The wire which is not user-serviceable. Make sure that the ONKYO product described in the mains lead of this model...
...when it is illegal without the permission of a power failure. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR ...this plug. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY I. Don't use the TX-SR502 for several weeks, although this unit should dust the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E all over with the corresponding technical standards such as follows: The wire which is not user-serviceable. Make sure that the ONKYO product described in the mains lead of this model...
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...of color. If this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on packaging, the letter added to Part 15 of the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. Specifications and operation are designed to country.) 75/300-ohm antenna adapter (Not supplied with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO ... equipment into an outlet on , the user is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech- 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Precautions-Continued For U.S. models...
...of color. If this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on packaging, the letter added to Part 15 of the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. Specifications and operation are designed to country.) 75/300-ohm antenna adapter (Not supplied with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO ... equipment into an outlet on , the user is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech- 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Precautions-Continued For U.S. models...
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... Cinema Filter function • Linear PCM 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converters on all channels • Pure Audio listening mode (not American model) Audio/Video • Adjustable crossover... 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 & ... Dolby Laboratories. 2. RMS at 8 Ω, 2 channels driven from Dolby Laboratories. Features Amp • 6-channel amplifier • 75 watts per channel min. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1....
... Cinema Filter function • Linear PCM 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converters on all channels • Pure Audio listening mode (not American model) Audio/Video • Adjustable crossover... 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 & ... Dolby Laboratories. 2. RMS at 8 Ω, 2 channels driven from Dolby Laboratories. Features Amp • 6-channel amplifier • 75 watts per channel min. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1....
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...main power switch. A POWER switch (31) The American model doesn't have this switch. When set to ON, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is set to OFF, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is used to display various information about the currently selected source. Don't turn on the power until you've ... listening mode. (American model only) F PURE AUDIO button (41) The American model doesn't have this mode.) E STEREO button (41) This button is being received from the remote controller. J Display 6 When set to the pages in this button. G LISTENING MODE [ ] [ ] buttons (41) These buttons are output...
...main power switch. A POWER switch (31) The American model doesn't have this switch. When set to ON, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is set to OFF, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is used to display various information about the currently selected source. Don't turn on the power until you've ... listening mode. (American model only) F PURE AUDIO button (41) The American model doesn't have this mode.) E STEREO button (41) This button is being received from the remote controller. J Display 6 When set to the pages in this button. G LISTENING MODE [ ] [ ] buttons (41) These buttons are output...
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... function has been set the volume of stereo headphones for connecting a standard pair of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. Front & Rear Panels-Continued K Remote control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. N MASTER VOLUME control (34) This control is tuned... private listening. Display 1 2 3 4 5 For detailed information, refer to access various settings. AUTO (36): This indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is selected. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. X VIDEO 3 INPUT (27) These S-Video, composite video, and analog audio ...
... function has been set the volume of stereo headphones for connecting a standard pair of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. Front & Rear Panels-Continued K Remote control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. N MASTER VOLUME control (34) This control is tuned... private listening. Display 1 2 3 4 5 For detailed information, refer to access various settings. AUTO (36): This indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is selected. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. X VIDEO 3 INPUT (27) These S-Video, composite video, and analog audio ...
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...for connecting speaker set -top box). Note: can be used to connect a CD player with Onkyo components. O VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Worldwide model only) (9) This voltage selector provides compatibility with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. B AM ANTENNA (18, 19) These push terminals are for connecting an FM ... 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. G DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2, 3 & COAXIAL (20-23, 25, 26, 28, 29) These optical and coaxial sockets can be used to supply power to a video output on your TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. To use , you purchased your TV or ...
...for connecting speaker set -top box). Note: can be used to connect a CD player with Onkyo components. O VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Worldwide model only) (9) This voltage selector provides compatibility with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. B AM ANTENNA (18, 19) These push terminals are for connecting an FM ... 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. G DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2, 3 & COAXIAL (20-23, 25, 26, 28, 29) These optical and coaxial sockets can be used to supply power to a video output on your TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. To use , you purchased your TV or ...
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...should be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is set the selector to the correct voltage for your area is installed in accordance with power systems around...Class 2 Wiring FRONT SPEAKERS B FRONT SPEAKERS A L L L VOLTAGE SURROUND SPEAKERS SER LECRTOR R 120 V AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Before Using the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Setting the Voltage Selector (Worldwide model only) The Worldwide model has a voltage selector for about six months,...
...should be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is set the selector to the correct voltage for your area is installed in accordance with power systems around...Class 2 Wiring FRONT SPEAKERS B FRONT SPEAKERS A L L L VOLTAGE SURROUND SPEAKERS SER LECRTOR R 120 V AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Before Using the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Setting the Voltage Selector (Worldwide model only) The Worldwide model has a voltage selector for about six months,...
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... page 50.) ■ TV, VCR, CABLE & SAT Modes TV VCR CABLE SAT With these modes you can control a TV, VCR, cable receiver, and satellite receiver. CD 7 +10 --/--- 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. PREV CH DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP SLEEP VOL MUTING ... 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, MD & CDR Modes REMOTE MODE DVD CD MD CDR With these modes you can be ...
... page 50.) ■ TV, VCR, CABLE & SAT Modes TV VCR CABLE SAT With these modes you can control a TV, VCR, cable receiver, and satellite receiver. CD 7 +10 --/--- 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. PREV CH DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP SLEEP VOL MUTING ... 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, MD & CDR Modes REMOTE MODE DVD CD MD CDR With these modes you can be ...
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... ENTER button This button is used to adjust the bass and treble. I RETURN button This button is used to return to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. STEREO button This button is used to the previous screen when changing settings. O REMOTE MODE...VOL button (34) This button is used to Standby. R SETUP button (32, 48) This button is used to set the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Remote Controller-Continued For detailed information, refer to the pages in this mode.) ...
... ENTER button This button is used to adjust the bass and treble. I RETURN button This button is used to return to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. STEREO button This button is used to the previous screen when changing settings. O REMOTE MODE...VOL button (34) This button is used to Standby. R SETUP button (32, 48) This button is used to set the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Remote Controller-Continued For detailed information, refer to the pages in this mode.) ...
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... select subtitles. E Arrow ENTER button This button is used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers and to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . J Step & Slow [ ]/[ ] buttons These buttons are used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to enter times for frame-by the [DVD] input selector button to DVD mode, press the...
... select subtitles. E Arrow ENTER button This button is used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers and to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . J Step & Slow [ ]/[ ] buttons These buttons are used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to enter times for frame-by the [DVD] input selector button to DVD mode, press the...
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...button This button is used to set the CD player to On or Standby. 2 Number buttons These buttons are used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to clear entered numbers. Z MEMORY button This button is used with the memory playback function, which allows you left...64257;c points in time. To set the A-B repeat playback function. P VIDEO OFF button This button is used to create a custom playlist of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. A RANDOM button This button is used with the random playback function. Remote Controller-Continued N A-B button This button is used to display a ...
...button This button is used to set the CD player to On or Standby. 2 Number buttons These buttons are used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to clear entered numbers. Z MEMORY button This button is used with the memory playback function, which allows you left...64257;c points in time. To set the A-B repeat playback function. P VIDEO OFF button This button is used to create a custom playlist of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. A RANDOM button This button is used with the random playback function. Remote Controller-Continued N A-B button This button is used to display a ...
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... MD or CDR mode and starting playback, you should press the [AMP] mode button followed by the [TAPE] input selector button to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . A ON button This button is used to start recording. D Play [ ] button This button is used to display information ...select MD mode, press the [MD] mode button. B Number buttons These buttons are used to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to clear entered numbers. During playback it selects the beginning of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. F Pause [ ] button This button is used to enter track numbers and to pause playback. G...
... MD or CDR mode and starting playback, you should press the [AMP] mode button followed by the [TAPE] input selector button to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . A ON button This button is used to start recording. D Play [ ] button This button is used to display information ...select MD mode, press the [MD] mode button. B Number buttons These buttons are used to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to clear entered numbers. During playback it selects the beginning of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. F Pause [ ] button This button is used to enter track numbers and to pause playback. G...
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...To use these buttons, you to Tape mode, press the [AMP] mode button. O RANDOM button This button is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to start fast forward. N Stop [ ] button This button is used with the appropriate remote control code for controlling a... 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 to start recording. 5 VOL button This button is used to set the remote controller to create a custom playlist of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E....
...To use these buttons, you to Tape mode, press the [AMP] mode button. O RANDOM button This button is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to start fast forward. N Stop [ ] button This button is used with the appropriate remote control code for controlling a... 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 to start recording. 5 VOL button This button is used to set the remote controller to create a custom playlist of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E....
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...solid bass sound. Before using the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, you should be obtained by installing the subwoofer in your listening room to your TV (preferably on its position, the shape of speakers with Dolby Digital and DTS surround material. Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater You can use , a powered ...Speaker set the level of each speaker arrives at the listener's ears at one-third the width of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. In general, a good bass sound can be equidistant from surround sound material. No matter how many speakers you should be installed in...
...solid bass sound. Before using the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, you should be obtained by installing the subwoofer in your listening room to your TV (preferably on its position, the shape of speakers with Dolby Digital and DTS surround material. Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater You can use , a powered ...Speaker set the level of each speaker arrives at the listener's ears at one-third the width of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. In general, a good bass sound can be equidistant from surround sound material. No matter how many speakers you should be installed in...
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... connected to speaker wiring polarity. Doing so may damage the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. • Don't connect more information. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Front right speaker Speaker set B 17 R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. If your subwoofer doesn't have an amp built...-in accordance with an impedance of phase and will sound odd. • Only use an external amp. TX-SR502 SURROUND BACK SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKERS B L FRONT SPEAKERS A L ...
... connected to speaker wiring polarity. Doing so may damage the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. • Don't connect more information. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Front right speaker Speaker set B 17 R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. If your subwoofer doesn't have an amp built...-in accordance with an impedance of phase and will sound odd. • Only use an external amp. TX-SR502 SURROUND BACK SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKERS B L FRONT SPEAKERS A L ...
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5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Connecting Antenna Connecting Antenna This chapter explains how to ... supplied indoor AM loop antenna is ready for indoor use the tuner. Push Insert wire Release AM Once the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is for use only. 1 Attach the FM antenna, as shown. (The antenna's wires are not ... radio station and adjust the position of the AM loop antenna to achieve the best possible reception. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with...
5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Connecting Antenna Connecting Antenna This chapter explains how to ... supplied indoor AM loop antenna is ready for indoor use the tuner. Push Insert wire Release AM Once the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is for use only. 1 Attach the FM antenna, as shown. (The antenna's wires are not ... radio station and adjust the position of the AM loop antenna to achieve the best possible reception. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with...
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... you 've completed and double-checked all the way to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "L"). It's the most common connection format for optical. Optical Digital Inputs The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's optical digital inputs have shutter-type covers that open when an ...optical plug is the same as for coaxial. Use red plugs to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). Composite video is...
... you 've completed and double-checked all the way to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "L"). It's the most common connection format for optical. Optical Digital Inputs The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's optical digital inputs have shutter-type covers that open when an ...optical plug is the same as for coaxial. Use red plugs to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). Composite video is...
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... analog CD IN. DVD player, etc. 23 VCR, D-VHS, etc. 24 TV, satellite receiver, cable receiver, set-top box, LD player, etc. 22 (for compatibility with a wide range of video output: composite video, S-Video, and component video. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connection Guide ■ Inputs Up to five AV components can...
... analog CD IN. DVD player, etc. 23 VCR, D-VHS, etc. 24 TV, satellite receiver, cable receiver, set-top box, LD player, etc. 22 (for compatibility with a wide range of video output: composite video, S-Video, and component video. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connection Guide ■ Inputs Up to five AV components can...
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...1 R DVD SUB WOOFER MONITOR OUT VIDEO VIDEO IN TV, projector, etc. ■ Using S-Video Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's S VIDEO MONITOR OUT to audio from it to the VIDEO 2 input source (see page 24). Audio Connections The following analog audio connections.... DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL ■ Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to the analog audio outputs on your TV, as shown. 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR ...
...1 R DVD SUB WOOFER MONITOR OUT VIDEO VIDEO IN TV, projector, etc. ■ Using S-Video Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's S VIDEO MONITOR OUT to audio from it to the VIDEO 2 input source (see page 24). Audio Connections The following analog audio connections.... DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL ■ Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to the analog audio outputs on your TV, as shown. 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR ...