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Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 11 Turning On & Basic Operations ......19 Advanced Operations 39 Controlling Other Components .... 53 Appendix 59 En AV Receiver TX-NR509 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 11 Turning On & Basic Operations ......19 Advanced Operations 39 Controlling Other Components .... 53 Appendix 59 En AV Receiver TX-NR509 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
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Introduction WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. servicing to avoid injury from tip-over. Do not use this apparatus near any way, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that could result in the literature accompanying the appliance. B. Do not block any kind into your safety. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in damage and will often with the apparatus. Protect the power cord from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the voltage points or short-out parts ...
Introduction WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. servicing to avoid injury from tip-over. Do not use this apparatus near any way, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that could result in the literature accompanying the appliance. B. Do not block any kind into your safety. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in damage and will often with the apparatus. Protect the power cord from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the voltage points or short-out parts ...
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... CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. AC Fuse-The AC fuse inside this unit or its power cord while your Onkyo dealer. 8. Make sure that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may not work properly the next time you turn... CAREFULLY. Make sure that to transport this unit for compliance could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your Onkyo dealer. 3. If you need to which can cause hearing loss. 6. Never Touch this Unit with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC...
... CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. AC Fuse-The AC fuse inside this unit or its power cord while your Onkyo dealer. 8. Make sure that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may not work properly the next time you turn... CAREFULLY. Make sure that to transport this unit for compliance could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your Onkyo dealer. 3. If you need to which can cause hearing loss. 6. Never Touch this Unit with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC...
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...for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as that the ONKYO product described in this apparatus may not correspond with the letter L or coloured red. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft...If the power cord's plug is marked with the letter N or coloured black. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the power supply cord of this unit.) * In ...
...for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as that the ONKYO product described in this apparatus may not correspond with the letter L or coloured red. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft...If the power cord's plug is marked with the letter N or coloured black. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the power supply cord of this unit.) * In ...
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...the AV Receiver 11 Connecting Your Speakers 11 About AV Connections 14 Connecting Components with HDMI 15 Connecting Your Components 16 Connecting Onkyo V Components 17 Connecting a Recording Component 17 Connecting the Antennas 18 Connecting the Power Cord 18 Turning On & Basic Operations...Zone 2 52 Making Zone 2 Connections 52 Controlling Zone 2 Components 52 Controlling Other Components iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock 53 Using the Onkyo Dock 53 Controlling Your iPod/iPhone 54 Controlling Other Components 56 Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes 56 Entering Remote Control ...
...the AV Receiver 11 Connecting Your Speakers 11 About AV Connections 14 Connecting Components with HDMI 15 Connecting Your Components 16 Connecting Onkyo V Components 17 Connecting a Recording Component 17 Connecting the Antennas 18 Connecting the Power Cord 18 Turning On & Basic Operations...Zone 2 52 Making Zone 2 Connections 52 Controlling Zone 2 Components 52 Controlling Other Components iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock 53 Using the Onkyo Dock 53 Controlling Your iPod/iPhone 54 Controlling Other Components 56 Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes 56 Entering Remote Control ...
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...Radio tuner module (sold separately). *8 In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio amplifier is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *5 "HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in...• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters • Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP Connections • 4 HDMI*5 Inputs and 1 Output • Onkyo Q for System Control • 4 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/2 Coaxial) • Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output) • Universal Port for the Dock ...
...Radio tuner module (sold separately). *8 In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio amplifier is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *5 "HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in...• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters • Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP Connections • 4 HDMI*5 Inputs and 1 Output • Onkyo Q for System Control • 4 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/2 Coaxial) • Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output) • Universal Port for the Dock ...
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Front & Rear Panels Front Panel (North American and Taiwan models) B C D EF GH IJ KL M N OP Q (European, Australian and Asian models) W R X S T UV The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. B ON/STANDBY button (19) C ZONE 2, OFF buttons (52) D Remote control sensor (4) E Display (8) F LISTENING MODE buttons (31) G DIMMER button (North American and Taiwan models) (36) O MUSIC OPTIMIZER button and indicator (North American and Taiwan models) (37, 51) P PHONES jack (37) Q TONE and Tone Level buttons (50) R Input selector buttons (20) ...
Front & Rear Panels Front Panel (North American and Taiwan models) B C D EF GH IJ KL M N OP Q (European, Australian and Asian models) W R X S T UV The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. B ON/STANDBY button (19) C ZONE 2, OFF buttons (52) D Remote control sensor (4) E Display (8) F LISTENING MODE buttons (31) G DIMMER button (North American and Taiwan models) (36) O MUSIC OPTIMIZER button and indicator (North American and Taiwan models) (37, 51) P PHONES jack (37) Q TONE and Tone Level buttons (50) R Input selector buttons (20) ...
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Display BC DE F GH IJ For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. B Speaker/channel indicators C Z2 (Zone 2) indicator (52) D Listening mode and format indicators (31, 51) E , and cursor indicators (21) F NET indicator (22, 49) G Tuning indicators RDS indicator (excluding North American and Taiwan models) (26) AUTO indicator (25) TUNED indicator (25) FM STEREO indicator (25) K L M NO H Audio input indicators I Audyssey indicator (28, 44) Dynamic EQ indicator (44) Dynamic Vol indicator (45) J Headphone indicator (37) K Message area L MUTING indicator (37) M Volume level (...
Display BC DE F GH IJ For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. B Speaker/channel indicators C Z2 (Zone 2) indicator (52) D Listening mode and format indicators (31, 51) E , and cursor indicators (21) F NET indicator (22, 49) G Tuning indicators RDS indicator (excluding North American and Taiwan models) (26) AUTO indicator (25) TUNED indicator (25) FM STEREO indicator (25) K L M NO H Audio input indicators I Audyssey indicator (28, 44) Dynamic EQ indicator (44) Dynamic Vol indicator (45) J Headphone indicator (37) K Message area L MUTING indicator (37) M Volume level (...
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En 9 Rear Panel (North American, European, Australian and Asian models) B C DE F G H I J K LM N O (Taiwan models) B DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks C COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks D ETHERNET port E FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal F HDMI IN and OUT jacks G UNIVERSAL PORT jack H SPEAKERS terminals (CENTER, FRONT, SURROUND) I Power cord (North American, European, Australian and Asian models) J VREMOTE CONTROL jack K Composite video and analog audio jacks (BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN) L MONITOR OUT V jack M ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks N PRE ...
En 9 Rear Panel (North American, European, Australian and Asian models) B C DE F G H I J K LM N O (Taiwan models) B DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks C COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks D ETHERNET port E FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal F HDMI IN and OUT jacks G UNIVERSAL PORT jack H SPEAKERS terminals (CENTER, FRONT, SURROUND) I Power cord (North American, European, Australian and Asian models) J VREMOTE CONTROL jack K Composite video and analog audio jacks (BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN) L MONITOR OUT V jack M ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks N PRE ...
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... or FM by pressing RECEIVER. H For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. B Arrow R/X buttons (25) C D.TUN button (26) F D DISPLAY button E CH +/- You can also Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player and other components to select Receiver mode by pressing TUNER repeatedly. En 10 B RECEIVER button (19) I C REMOTE MODE...
... or FM by pressing RECEIVER. H For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. B Arrow R/X buttons (25) C D.TUN button (26) F D DISPLAY button E CH +/- You can also Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player and other components to select Receiver mode by pressing TUNER repeatedly. En 10 B RECEIVER button (19) I C REMOTE MODE...
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En 11 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to 15 mm) ■ Banana Plugs (North American models) • If you 're using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. • Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of terminals. Surround right Surround left L R AUDIO INPUT Surround back right Power amplifier Surround back left Front right Front left Center Connect your Power amplifier's analog ...
En 11 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to 15 mm) ■ Banana Plugs (North American models) • If you 're using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. • Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of terminals. Surround right Surround left L R AUDIO INPUT Surround back right Power amplifier Surround back left Front right Front left Center Connect your Power amplifier's analog ...
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To get them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in amp protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of channels Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Surround back speaker*1 Surround back speakers 234567 ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ *1 If you're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L PRE OUT jack. Note • With the Home Theater System, speaker cable labels are color-coded for identification purpose. En 12 Speaker Front left ...
To get them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in amp protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of channels Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Surround back speaker*1 Surround back speakers 234567 ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ *1 If you're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L PRE OUT jack. Note • With the Home Theater System, speaker cable labels are color-coded for identification purpose. En 12 Speaker Front left ...
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LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Powered subwoofer 1/3 of wall position Corner position En 13 Tip • If your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results. Using a Powered Subwoofer To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer is unpowered and you're using an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to an input on the amplifier.
LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Powered subwoofer 1/3 of wall position Corner position En 13 Tip • If your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results. Using a Powered Subwoofer To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer is unpowered and you're using an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to an input on the amplifier.
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Wrong! L White Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio. The audio quality is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. R Red * Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is the same as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. Orange Coaxial digital connections allow you 've completed and double-checked all AV connections. • Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can carry digital video and audio. In case of an HDMI connection, 176.4/192 kHz is inserted and close when it's removed. En 14 Green Blue Red Component video separates the ...
Wrong! L White Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio. The audio quality is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. R Red * Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is the same as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. Orange Coaxial digital connections allow you 've completed and double-checked all AV connections. • Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can carry digital video and audio. In case of an HDMI connection, 176.4/192 kHz is inserted and close when it's removed. En 14 Green Blue Red Component video separates the ...
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Set the "HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)" setting to PCM. - If the TV power is off or the TV is set to another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off. • When the "Audio TV Out" setting is set to "On" (➔ page 48) to hear from your TV's speakers, by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the sound will produce sound while the TV's speakers are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be output from speakers of the AV receiver. • To use the ARC function, you must select the TV/CD input selector, your TV must be ARC capable and "...
Set the "HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)" setting to PCM. - If the TV power is off or the TV is set to another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off. • When the "Audio TV Out" setting is set to "On" (➔ page 48) to hear from your TV's speakers, by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the sound will produce sound while the TV's speakers are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be output from speakers of the AV receiver. • To use the ARC function, you must select the TV/CD input selector, your TV must be ARC capable and "...
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The default input assignments are in Zone 2. BD/DVD IN Blu-ray Disc/DVD player VCR/DVR IN VCR or DVD recorder/digital video recorder, RI dock CBL/SAT IN Satellite/cable set -top box, RI dock, etc. ✔ MONITOR OUT TV, projector, etc. ' ETHERNET Router ( MONITOR OUT TV, projector, etc. You can be changed (➔ page 40). If your turntable (MM) doesn't have it, you can listen to the audio in Zone 2 as well. See "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" for details. • With connection (, you are shown below. No. GAME IN Game console, RI dock TV/CD IN...
The default input assignments are in Zone 2. BD/DVD IN Blu-ray Disc/DVD player VCR/DVR IN VCR or DVD recorder/digital video recorder, RI dock CBL/SAT IN Satellite/cable set -top box, RI dock, etc. ✔ MONITOR OUT TV, projector, etc. ' ETHERNET Router ( MONITOR OUT TV, projector, etc. You can be changed (➔ page 40). If your turntable (MM) doesn't have it, you can listen to the audio in Zone 2 as well. See "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" for details. • With connection (, you are shown below. No. GAME IN Game console, RI dock TV/CD IN...
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... recordings, select other manufacturer's components may cause a malfunction. • Some components may not support all V functions. The other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs. • (European, Australian and...be turned on for recording. You must be sure to make a connection for video recording (➔ page 37). V cables are supplied with your Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is not possible while it's in the hookup examples) (➔ page 16). 2 Make the V connection (...
... recordings, select other manufacturer's components may cause a malfunction. • Some components may not support all V functions. The other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs. • (European, Australian and...be turned on for recording. You must be sure to make a connection for video recording (➔ page 37). V cables are supplied with your Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is not possible while it's in the hookup examples) (➔ page 16). 2 Make the V connection (...
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Connecting the Antennas This section explains how to injure yourself when using it with the AV receiver. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any other than the one supplied with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. Insert the plug fully into the jack. Tip • If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. • If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using thumbtacks. If this is designed exclusively for use the tuner. ...
Connecting the Antennas This section explains how to injure yourself when using it with the AV receiver. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any other than the one supplied with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. Insert the plug fully into the jack. Tip • If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. • If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using thumbtacks. If this is designed exclusively for use the tuner. ...
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To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the remote controller. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on , the display lights. En 19 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. The AV receiver will enter standby mode. Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. The AV receiver comes on the remote controller. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off. Tip • For details on power ...
To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the remote controller. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on , the display lights. En 19 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. The AV receiver will enter standby mode. Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. The AV receiver comes on the remote controller. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off. Tip • For details on power ...
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...; page 44) ■ Operating on the AV receiver 1 Use the input selector buttons to AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 25) • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 53) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 56) 3 To adjust the volume, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. F/S This button...
...; page 44) ■ Operating on the AV receiver 1 Use the input selector buttons to AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 25) • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 53) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 56) 3 To adjust the volume, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. F/S This button...