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... Tuner 36 Thank you for future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 40 Advanced Operation 45 Troubleshooting 56 En AV Receiver TX-SR502 TX-SR502E Contents Introduction 2 Connection 16 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 31 Instruction Manual Basic Operation Playing your new AV...
... Tuner 36 Thank you for future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 40 Advanced Operation 45 Troubleshooting 56 En AV Receiver TX-SR502 TX-SR502E Contents Introduction 2 Connection 16 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 31 Instruction Manual Basic Operation Playing your new AV...
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... must be connected to STANDBY does not fully shutdown the TX-SR502. 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. MORI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 3 IMPORTANT The wires in the mains ...lead are required, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E must be plugged into an AC outlet in order...
... must be connected to STANDBY does not fully shutdown the TX-SR502. 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. MORI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 3 IMPORTANT The wires in the mains ...lead are required, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E must be plugged into an AC outlet in order...
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... Make sure you have the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's power cord. (Adapter varies from that interference will not occur in certain...the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech- 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. These limits are the same regardless of the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. Modèle canadien REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU...
... Make sure you have the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's power cord. (Adapter varies from that interference will not occur in certain...the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech- 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. These limits are the same regardless of the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. Modèle canadien REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU...
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...DTS," "DTS 96/24," "DTS-ES," and "Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 5 "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks...24 processing2 • 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 (60, 80...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 & First Time Setup ...
...DTS," "DTS 96/24," "DTS-ES," and "Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 5 "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks...24 processing2 • 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 (60, 80...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 & First Time Setup ...
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...ON. Don't turn on the power until you've completed, and double-checked all connections (pages 17-30). When set to ON, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is used to select the Stereo listening mode. (American model only)...this switch. B STANDBY/ON button (31) This button is being received from the remote controller. G LISTENING MODE [ ] [ ] buttons (41) These buttons are output in parenthesis. C STANDBY indicator (31) This indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E is in Standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up when...
...ON. Don't turn on the power until you've completed, and double-checked all connections (pages 17-30). When set to ON, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is used to select the Stereo listening mode. (American model only)...this switch. B STANDBY/ON button (31) This button is being received from the remote controller. G LISTENING MODE [ ] [ ] buttons (41) These buttons are output in parenthesis. C STANDBY indicator (31) This indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E is in Standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up when...
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...): This indicator lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual Tuning is for connecting a standard pair of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. MEMORY (36): This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set the volume of stereo headphones for private listening.... Front & Rear Panels-Continued K Remote control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. L Arrow buttons These buttons are used to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System...
...): This indicator lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual Tuning is for connecting a standard pair of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. MEMORY (36): This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set the volume of stereo headphones for private listening.... Front & Rear Panels-Continued K Remote control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. L Arrow buttons These buttons are used to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System...
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...in which you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E and the other components with Onkyo components. M DVD IN/MULTI CH INPUT (23, 24) The ... can be used with digital audio outputs. To use , you purchased your TV or projector. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. TX-SR 502 SURROUND BACK SPEAKER VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120 V 220-230 V 7 8 9 JK L M N For detailed...here. A COMPONENT VIDEO (20-23, 25, 26) A DVD player, TV, or other recorder with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. L VIDEO 1 IN/OUT & VIDEO 2 IN (24, 25, 45) The VIDEO 1 S-Video...
...in which you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E and the other components with Onkyo components. M DVD IN/MULTI CH INPUT (23, 24) The ... can be used with digital audio outputs. To use , you purchased your TV or projector. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. TX-SR 502 SURROUND BACK SPEAKER VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120 V 220-230 V 7 8 9 JK L M N For detailed...here. A COMPONENT VIDEO (20-23, 25, 26) A DVD player, TV, or other recorder with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. L VIDEO 1 IN/OUT & VIDEO 2 IN (24, 25, 45) The VIDEO 1 S-Video...
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...; The batteries should be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is installed close to equipment that the voltage selector is subjected to "120V." COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 /...L L VOLTAGE SURROUND SPEAKERS SER LECRTOR R 120 V AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to use the remote controller, point it and the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote control sensor. 9 Keep this will not work ...
...; The batteries should be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is installed close to equipment that the voltage selector is subjected to "120V." COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 /...L L VOLTAGE SURROUND SPEAKERS SER LECRTOR R 120 V AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to use the remote controller, point it and the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote control sensor. 9 Keep this will not work ...
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... lights up to control the component. Remote Controller How to Use the Remote Controller Including the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, the remote controller can control the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via (the remote controller should be used to control up when the remote...as expected with other manufacturer's components (e.g., DVD, TV, VCR, satellite or cable receiver). (See page 50.) ■ TV, VCR, CABLE & SAT Modes TV VCR CABLE SAT With these modes you can control an Onkyo DVD player, CD player, MiniDisc recorder, or CD recorder connected via . ■...
... lights up to control the component. Remote Controller How to Use the Remote Controller Including the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, the remote controller can control the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via (the remote controller should be used to control up when the remote...as expected with other manufacturer's components (e.g., DVD, TV, VCR, satellite or cable receiver). (See page 50.) ■ TV, VCR, CABLE & SAT Modes TV VCR CABLE SAT With these modes you can control an Onkyo DVD player, CD player, MiniDisc recorder, or CD recorder connected via . ■...
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... the All Ch Stereo listening mode. ALL ST button This button is used to turn on the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. A STANDBY button (31) This button is used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. L Listening mode buttons (42) SURR button This button is...
... the All Ch Stereo listening mode. ALL ST button This button is used to turn on the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. A STANDBY button (31) This button is used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. L Listening mode buttons (42) SURR button This button is...
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... player's display, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on. A STANDBY button This button is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to restart menu playback. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. E Arrow ENTER button This button is used to exit... the DVD player's onscreen setup menu and to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . button This button selects discs on the DVD player and set the remote controller to right: Previous, Play, Next, Fast Reverse,...
... player's display, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on. A STANDBY button This button is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to restart menu playback. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. E Arrow ENTER button This button is used to exit... the DVD player's onscreen setup menu and to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . button This button selects discs on the DVD player and set the remote controller to right: Previous, Play, Next, Fast Reverse,...
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... to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers. 9 VOL button This button is used to set the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. 0 MUTING button This button is used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. X LAST M button This button is used to display a DVD's menu. O OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button ... when playing audio-only discs. P VIDEO OFF button This button is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to select different camera angles. A RANDOM button This button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. CD Mode CD mode is ...
... to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers. 9 VOL button This button is used to set the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. 0 MUTING button This button is used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. X LAST M button This button is used to display a DVD's menu. O OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button ... when playing audio-only discs. P VIDEO OFF button This button is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to select different camera angles. A RANDOM button This button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. CD Mode CD mode is ...
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... to cancel functions and to select the next track. CDR mode is used to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to select the previous track. E Previous & Next [ ]/[ ] buttons The Previous [ ] button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . F Pause [ ] button This button is used to set the repeat playback ... the disc tray of the current track. To select MD mode, press the [MD] mode button. K VOL button This button is used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. Remote Controller-Continued A B MD CDR 3 14 25 36 47 8 9 ON STANDBY I OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button This button is used to On ...
... to cancel functions and to select the next track. CDR mode is used to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to select the previous track. E Previous & Next [ ]/[ ] buttons The Previous [ ] button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . F Pause [ ] button This button is used to set the repeat playback ... the disc tray of the current track. To select MD mode, press the [MD] mode button. K VOL button This button is used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. Remote Controller-Continued A B MD CDR 3 14 25 36 47 8 9 ON STANDBY I OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button This button is used to On ...
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... [ ] button is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to start fast forward. Tape Mode Tape mode is used to start fast forward. 8 Stop [ ] button This button is used with the memory playback function, which remote controller mode is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . The FF [ ] button ... 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 ...
... [ ] button is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to start fast forward. Tape Mode Tape mode is used to start fast forward. 8 Stop [ ] button This button is used with the memory playback function, which remote controller mode is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . The FF [ ] button ... 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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... room and used for a powerful and solid bass sound. Position them inward so as shown. Before using the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, you like. They should set B. Angle them at a specific location in a home theater is to your TV (preferably on its position, the shape of the listener, or slightly behind the listener. Position... speakers are connected and their sizes (see page 49.) 16 Surround back speaker This speaker further enhances the realism of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1.
... room and used for a powerful and solid bass sound. Position them inward so as shown. Before using the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, you like. They should set B. Angle them at a specific location in a home theater is to your TV (preferably on its position, the shape of the listener, or slightly behind the listener. Position... speakers are connected and their sizes (see page 49.) 16 Surround back speaker This speaker further enhances the realism of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1.
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... and you want to connect a single speaker instead of less than 6 ohms may damage the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may damage the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. • Don't connect more information. Screw the terminal tight. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Powered ...right Gray Surround back Brown The supplied speaker labels are color-coded for more than one cable to speaker wiring polarity. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Front right speaker Front left speaker Center speaker Surround back speaker COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT...
... and you want to connect a single speaker instead of less than 6 ohms may damage the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may damage the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. • Don't connect more information. Screw the terminal tight. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Powered ...right Gray Surround back Brown The supplied speaker labels are color-coded for more than one cable to speaker wiring polarity. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Front right speaker Front left speaker Center speaker Surround back speaker COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT...
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...CPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Once the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is for use, you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 19). Thumbtacks, etc. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. If you 'll need to tune...use , you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 19). Push Insert wire Release AM Once the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is for use only. 1 Attach the FM antenna, as shown. ■ American Model FM 75 Insert the plug fully into the...
...CPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Once the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is for use, you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 19). Thumbtacks, etc. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. If you 'll need to tune...use , you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 19). Push Insert wire Release AM Once the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is for use only. 1 Attach the FM antenna, as shown. ■ American Model FM 75 Insert the plug fully into the...
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...the best sound quality and allows you to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. This cable carries analog audio. Right! Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Before Making Any Connections • Read the ...manuals supplied with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs. Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight ...
...the best sound quality and allows you to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. This cable carries analog audio. Right! Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Before Making Any Connections • Read the ...manuals supplied with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs. Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight ...
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... Guide ■ Inputs Up to five AV components can be connected to the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E using one of component you can connect Page # for more info. DVD player, etc. 23 VCR, D-VHS, etc. 24 TV, satellite receiver, cable receiver, set-top box, LD player, etc. 22 (for recording. Output VIDEO1 TAPE Type...
... Guide ■ Inputs Up to five AV components can be connected to the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E using one of component you can connect Page # for more info. DVD player, etc. 23 VCR, D-VHS, etc. 24 TV, satellite receiver, cable receiver, set-top box, LD player, etc. 22 (for recording. Output VIDEO1 TAPE Type...
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...WOOFER IN VIDEO 2 TV, projector, etc. Note: • Initially, the OPTICAL 2 digital input is assigned to the optical output on your TV via the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO...L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER OUT Y PB PR TV, projector, etc. OR • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to your TV, as shown. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y OPTICAL 2 PB DIGITAL...
...WOOFER IN VIDEO 2 TV, projector, etc. Note: • Initially, the OPTICAL 2 digital input is assigned to the optical output on your TV via the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO...L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER OUT Y PB PR TV, projector, etc. OR • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to your TV, as shown. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y OPTICAL 2 PB DIGITAL...