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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 Receiver. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this...
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 Receiver. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this...
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...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 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. If you plug in order to charge the backup system. (On non-American models, the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's POWER switch ...not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in humid climates. Make sure that the ONKYO product described in the case of this model, make sure that it 's for personal use the TX-SR502 for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the power supply cord of a power ...
...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 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. If you plug in order to charge the backup system. (On non-American models, the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's POWER switch ...not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in humid climates. Make sure that the ONKYO product described in the case of this model, make sure that it 's for personal use the TX-SR502 for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the power supply cord of a power ...
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...Accessories 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 to operate the equipment. FCC ...201;RIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. These limits are the same regardless of the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech- Specifications and operation are...
...Accessories 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 to operate the equipment. FCC ...201;RIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. These limits are the same regardless of the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech- Specifications and operation are...
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"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 5 Features Amp • 6-channel amplifier • 75 watts per channel min. Manufactured under license from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% ...Precautions 3 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 • Adjustable ...
"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 5 Features Amp • 6-channel amplifier • 75 watts per channel min. Manufactured under license from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% ...Precautions 3 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 • Adjustable ...
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... Standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up when the Pure Audio listening mode is selected. (No video signals are used to OFF, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is used to select the Stereo listening mode. (American model only) F PURE AUDIO button (41) The American model doesn't have this... indicator. I DIGITAL INPUT button (31, 47) This button is being received from the remote controller. When set to display various information about the currently selected source. H DISPLAY button (35) This button is used to assign...
... Standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up when the Pure Audio listening mode is selected. (No video signals are used to OFF, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is used to select the Stereo listening mode. (American model only) F PURE AUDIO button (41) The American model doesn't have this... indicator. I DIGITAL INPUT button (31, 47) This button is being received from the remote controller. When set to display various information about the currently selected source. H DISPLAY button (35) This button is used to assign...
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...2 3 4 5 For detailed information, refer 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 ...System). U TUNING MODE button (37) This button is 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. L Arrow buttons These buttons are used to tune into a...
...2 3 4 5 For detailed information, refer 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 ...System). U TUNING MODE button (37) This button is 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. L Arrow buttons These buttons are used to tune into a...
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... IN (28) These analog inputs can be connected here. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. B AM ANTENNA (18, 19) These push terminals are for connecting... must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E and the other components with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel 12...CENTER SPEAKER AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100W MAX. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller can be used to connect another Onkyo component. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. TX-SR 502 SURROUND BACK SPEAKER VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120...
... IN (28) These analog inputs can be connected here. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. B AM ANTENNA (18, 19) These push terminals are for connecting... must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E and the other components with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel 12...CENTER SPEAKER AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100W MAX. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller can be used to connect another Onkyo component. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. TX-SR 502 SURROUND BACK SPEAKER VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120...
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... 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 not work if there's an... set it shut. Keep this will not work reliably. • Don't put anything, such as appropriate. Before Using the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Setting the Voltage Selector (Worldwide model only) The Worldwide model has a voltage selector for a long time, remove the ...
... 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 not work if there's an... set it shut. Keep this will not work reliably. • Don't put anything, such as appropriate. Before Using the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Setting the Voltage Selector (Worldwide model only) The Worldwide model has a voltage selector for a long time, remove the ...
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... SAT With these modes you can control an Onkyo DVD player, CD player, MiniDisc recorder, or CD recorder connected via (the remote controller should be used to Use the Remote Controller Including the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, the remote controller can control a TV, VCR, cable receiver, and satellite receiver. PREV CH DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU ENTER...
... SAT With these modes you can control an Onkyo DVD player, CD player, MiniDisc recorder, or CD recorder connected via (the remote controller should be used to Use the Remote Controller Including the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, the remote controller can control a TV, VCR, cable receiver, and satellite receiver. PREV CH DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU ENTER...
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...the previous screen when changing settings. I RETURN button This button is used to turn on the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. STEREO button This button is used to set the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. O REMOTE MODE buttons (10) These buttons are used to display various information about ... used to set the CinemaFILTER function. 11 button (37) This button is used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. PURE A button (not American model) This button is used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. N L NIGHT button This button is used to select...
...the previous screen when changing settings. I RETURN button This button is used to turn on the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. STEREO button This button is used to set the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. O REMOTE MODE buttons (10) These buttons are used to display various information about ... used to set the CinemaFILTER function. 11 button (37) This button is used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. PURE A button (not American model) This button is used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. N L NIGHT button This button is used to select...
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... (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). K AUDIO button This button is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to restart menu playback. A STANDBY button This button is used to exit the DVD player's onscreen setup menu and to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . F DISC +/- H DISPLAY button This button is used to set it to...
... (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). K AUDIO button This button is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to restart menu playback. A STANDBY button This button is used to exit the DVD player's onscreen setup menu and to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . F DISC +/- H DISPLAY button This button is used to set it to...
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... the memory playback function, which allows you to access the DVD player's onscreen setup menus. CD Mode CD mode is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to create a custom playlist of titles, chapters, or tracks. B MEMORY button This button is used with the last memory function... as the input source. 1 ON button This button is used to enter track numbers and to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. O OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button This button is used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. Y SEARCH button This button is used to search for locating specific points in time. To ...
... the memory playback function, which allows you to access the DVD player's onscreen setup menus. CD Mode CD mode is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to create a custom playlist of titles, chapters, or tracks. B MEMORY button This button is used with the last memory function... as the input source. 1 ON button This button is used to enter track numbers and to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. O OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button This button is used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. Y SEARCH button This button is used to search for locating specific points in time. To ...
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... on. CDR mode is used to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to select the next track. 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 the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . PREV CH DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU...B Number buttons These buttons are used to start recording. The Next [ ] button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . H REPEAT button This button is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to set the repeat playback functions. K VOL button This button is used to enter track ...
... on. CDR mode is used to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to select the next track. 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 the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . PREV CH DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU...B Number buttons These buttons are used to start recording. The Next [ ] button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . H REPEAT button This button is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to set the repeat playback functions. K VOL button This button is used to enter track ...
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...TV INPUT] Selects the TV's VCR input TV VOL [ ]/[ ] Adjusts the TV's volume 15 Tape Mode Tape mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . CD 7 +10 --/--TONE TAPE 8 0 TUNER 9 T V VOL CLEAR TUNER/ TAPE _ + AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD MD ... the next track. Remote Controller-Continued M FR & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The FR [ ] button is used 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 to...
...TV INPUT] Selects the TV's VCR input TV VOL [ ]/[ ] Adjusts the TV's volume 15 Tape Mode Tape mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . CD 7 +10 --/--TONE TAPE 8 0 TUNER 9 T V VOL CLEAR TUNER/ TAPE _ + AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD MD ... the next track. Remote Controller-Continued M FR & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The FR [ ] button is used 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 to...
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... for stereo speakers or however you like. Speaker set the level of the speaker. Before using the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, you use two sets of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. Their role in a front corner, or at the same time (see page 48). In movies it...'s used with the listener at about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. Make sure that the sound from your surround-sound speakers. In addition, you should be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a home theater...
... for stereo speakers or however you like. Speaker set the level of the speaker. Before using the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, you use two sets of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. Their role in a front corner, or at the same time (see page 48). In movies it...'s used with the listener at about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. Make sure that the sound from your surround-sound speakers. In addition, you should be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a home theater...
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... of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 5/8" (15 mm) 2 Unscrew the terminal. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. TX-SR502 SURROUND BACK SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKERS B L FRONT SPEAKERS A L SURROUND SPEAKERS L CENTER SPEAKER R R R SURROUND BACK SPEAKER The SUBWOOFER PRE OUT ...right speaker terminals, not both. L L R R Attaching the Speaker Labels The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for more than 6 ohms may damage the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound ...
... of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 5/8" (15 mm) 2 Unscrew the terminal. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. TX-SR502 SURROUND BACK SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKERS B L FRONT SPEAKERS A L SURROUND SPEAKERS L CENTER SPEAKER R R R SURROUND BACK SPEAKER The SUBWOOFER PRE OUT ...right speaker terminals, not both. L L R R Attaching the Speaker Labels The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for more than 6 ohms may damage the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound ...
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... sure that the wires are attached securely and that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see... the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into the base, as possible from the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Connecting Antenna Connecting Antenna This chapter explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna ...
... sure that the wires are attached securely and that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see... the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into the base, as possible from the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Connecting Antenna Connecting Antenna This chapter explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna ...
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... 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 an optical plug is the same as for coaxial....VIDEO and other video equipment. Use red plugs to make good connections (loose connections can be used on virtually all the way to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Socket ...
... 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 an optical plug is the same as for coaxial....VIDEO and other video equipment. Use red plugs to make good connections (loose connections can be used on virtually all the way to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Socket ...
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... you want to record from, for example, your other components. DVD player, etc. 23 VCR, D-VHS, etc. 24 TV, satellite receiver, cable receiver, set-top box, LD player, etc. 22 (for display on the formats supported by the MONITOR OUT sockets for TV connections) 26 ...VIDEO DVD IN, a video signal will output the signal. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E has three types of AV equipment. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E offers several interconnection formats for more info. For example, if you can connect to the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E using one for recording. DVD player, etc. The following...
... you want to record from, for example, your other components. DVD player, etc. 23 VCR, D-VHS, etc. 24 TV, satellite receiver, cable receiver, set-top box, LD player, etc. 22 (for display on the formats supported by the MONITOR OUT sockets for TV connections) 26 ...VIDEO DVD IN, a video signal will output the signal. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E has three types of AV equipment. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E offers several interconnection formats for more info. For example, if you can connect to the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E using one for recording. DVD player, etc. The following...
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... and use its tuner (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 2 to the optical output on your TV, as shown. 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE... S-Video input 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 make the following analog audio connections. Audio Connections The following connections will allow you 'll need to a ...
... and use its tuner (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 2 to the optical output on your TV, as shown. 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE... S-Video input 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 make the following analog audio connections. Audio Connections The following connections will allow you 'll need to a ...
