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... components ....... 34 Using the Tuner 36 Thank you for future reference. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. AV Receiver TX-SR502 TX-SR502E Contents Introduction 2 Connection 16 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 31 Instruction Manual Basic Operation Playing your new...
... components ....... 34 Using the Tuner 36 Thank you for future reference. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. AV Receiver TX-SR502 TX-SR502E Contents Introduction 2 Connection 16 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 31 Instruction Manual Basic Operation Playing your new...
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... and on packaging, the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of the building, as close to which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for help. For Canadian Models NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES ...loop antenna Power-plug adapter Only supplied in certain countries. If this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's power cord. (Adapter varies from that the cable ground shall be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit dif- ferent...
... and on packaging, the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of the building, as close to which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for help. For Canadian Models NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES ...loop antenna Power-plug adapter Only supplied in certain countries. If this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's power cord. (Adapter varies from that the cable ground shall be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit dif- ferent...
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...is used to set to select the listening modes. This button is being received from the remote controller. This is set the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to specify the format of digital input signals. When set to OFF, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is used to select the Pure Audio listening mode. 5943@&O...have this switch. D PURE AUDIO indicator (41) The American model doesn't have this button. This indicator lights up . When set to ON, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is used to ON. Don't turn on the power until you've completed, ...
...is used to set to select the listening modes. This button is being received from the remote controller. This is set the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to specify the format of digital input signals. When set to OFF, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is used to select the Pure Audio listening mode. 5943@&O...have this switch. D PURE AUDIO indicator (41) The American model doesn't have this button. This indicator lights up . When set to ON, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is used to ON. Don't turn on the power until you've completed, ...
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...show the currently selected listening mode and digital audio format. 3 Tuning indicators (36) TUNED (36): This indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is selected. M ENTER button This button is used to preset radio stations. S Input selector buttons (31, 34, 45) These... (34) These buttons are used to connect a camcorder or games console. Front & Rear Panels-Continued K Remote control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. AUTO (36): This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set the volume of the display shows...
...show the currently selected listening mode and digital audio format. 3 Tuning indicators (36) TUNED (36): This indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is selected. M ENTER button This button is used to preset radio stations. S Input selector buttons (31, 34, 45) These... (34) These buttons are used to connect a camcorder or games console. Front & Rear Panels-Continued K Remote control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. AUTO (36): This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set the volume of the display shows...
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...connect a cassette recorder, Mini Disc recorder, or other component, even if they are for connecting an FM antenna. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller can then be used to control that supports component video can be used to a video output on ... FRONT SPEAKERS B L Class 2 Wiring FRONT SPEAKERS A L SURROUND SPEAKERS L CENTER SPEAKER AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100W MAX. Note: can be used to another Onkyo component. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. D FRONT SPEAKERS B (17) These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set A. G DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2, 3 & COAXIAL (20-...
...connect a cassette recorder, Mini Disc recorder, or other component, even if they are for connecting an FM antenna. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller can then be used to control that supports component video can be used to a video output on ... FRONT SPEAKERS B L Class 2 Wiring FRONT SPEAKERS A L SURROUND SPEAKERS L CENTER SPEAKER AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100W MAX. Note: can be used to another Onkyo component. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. D FRONT SPEAKERS B (17) These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set A. G DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2, 3 & COAXIAL (20-...
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... inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is set it 's between it shut. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E 30˚ 30˚ A(p5prmo)x. 16 ft. 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA...R VIDEO 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. Using the Remote Controller To use a small screwdriver to set the selector to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion...
... inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is set it 's between it shut. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E 30˚ 30˚ A(p5prmo)x. 16 ft. 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA...R VIDEO 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. Using the Remote Controller To use a small screwdriver to set the selector to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion...
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...LEVEL - L NIGHT LEVEL+ CINE FLTR RC-569M T buttons to Use the Remote Controller Including the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, the remote controller can control a TV, VCR, cable receiver, and satellite receiver. Remote Controller How to select the modes. 2 Uses the buttons supported by using the nine REMOTE... 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 the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . To select AMP/TUNER mode, press...
...LEVEL - L NIGHT LEVEL+ CINE FLTR RC-569M T buttons to Use the Remote Controller Including the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, the remote controller can control a TV, VCR, cable receiver, and satellite receiver. Remote Controller How to select the modes. 2 Uses the buttons supported by using the nine REMOTE... 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 the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . To select AMP/TUNER mode, press...
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...very thin speaker cables may damage the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. • If you want to connect a single speaker instead of phase and will be avoided. • Be careful not to use speakers with your powered subwoofer. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. If your speakers. ...Speakers-Continued Connecting Your Speakers Before you should be connected to negative (-) terminals. L L R R Attaching the Speaker Labels The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's positive (+) speaker terminals are also color-coded and you connect your speakers, read the following illustration shows which speakers should...
...very thin speaker cables may damage the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. • If you want to connect a single speaker instead of phase and will be avoided. • Be careful not to use speakers with your powered subwoofer. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. If your speakers. ...Speakers-Continued Connecting Your Speakers Before you should be connected to negative (-) terminals. L L R R Attaching the Speaker Labels The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's positive (+) speaker terminals are also color-coded and you connect your speakers, read the following illustration shows which speakers should...
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... SWITCHED 100W MAX. If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using thumbtacks. 18 R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. If you don't injure yourself when using it with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead ... loop antenna is ready for indoor use , you 'll need to achieve the best possible reception. Push Insert wire Release AM Once the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is for use only. 1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into position. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ ...
... SWITCHED 100W MAX. If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using thumbtacks. 18 R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. If you don't injure yourself when using it with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead ... loop antenna is ready for indoor use , you 'll need to achieve the best possible reception. Push Insert wire Release AM Once the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is for use only. 1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into position. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ ...
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...-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to position B, as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna...
...-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to position B, as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna...
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... 21 Output Composite IN TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E Composite S-Video S-Video Component Component OUT Input Composite S-Video Component TV, projector, etc. VCR, etc. 25 Cassette recorder, DAT, CD recorder, MiniDisc recorder, 28, 29 etc. ■ MONITOR OUT Video signals received by the video inputs are...64257;ve AV components can connect Page # for audio. Which Connections Should I Use? Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connection Guide ■ Inputs Up to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's rear panel inputs, and one for more info. Input DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CD TAPE VIDEO3 Type...
... 21 Output Composite IN TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E Composite S-Video S-Video Component Component OUT Input Composite S-Video Component TV, projector, etc. VCR, etc. 25 Cassette recorder, DAT, CD recorder, MiniDisc recorder, 28, 29 etc. ■ MONITOR OUT Video signals received by the video inputs are...64257;ve AV components can connect Page # for audio. Which Connections Should I Use? Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connection Guide ■ Inputs Up to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's rear panel inputs, and one for more info. Input DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CD TAPE VIDEO3 Type...
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...TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's AC OUTLET. Connecting to other component's power switch can connect either one to only Onkyo components. The other manufacturer's components may cause them to the AC OUTLET does not exceed the stated capacity (e.g., 100 W). R R R AV RECEIVER...cables for connecting additional -compatible components. 30 • Connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's socket to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connecting Onkyo Components To use the following special functions: Auto Power On/Standby When...
...TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's AC OUTLET. Connecting to other component's power switch can connect either one to only Onkyo components. The other manufacturer's components may cause them to the AC OUTLET does not exceed the stated capacity (e.g., 100 W). R R R AV RECEIVER...cables for connecting additional -compatible components. 30 • Connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's socket to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connecting Onkyo Components To use the following special functions: Auto Power On/Standby When...
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...try again or try another code for controlling Onkyo components connected via , as expected, the code has been entered correctly. Point the remote controller at the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to control your DVD player, TV, VCR, cable receiver, or satellite receiver. Controlling Other Components You can also be used... By default, the [DVD], [CD], [MD] & [CDR] mode buttons are shown on will allow you need to control it with the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller. By entering the appropriate remote control code, the [CD], [MD], and [CDR] mode buttons can use the number buttons to...
...try again or try another code for controlling Onkyo components connected via , as expected, the code has been entered correctly. Point the remote controller at the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to control your DVD player, TV, VCR, cable receiver, or satellite receiver. Controlling Other Components You can also be used... By default, the [DVD], [CD], [MD] & [CDR] mode buttons are shown on will allow you need to control it with the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller. By entering the appropriate remote control code, the [CD], [MD], and [CDR] mode buttons can use the number buttons to...
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...Hitachi 5009 Integra 5001, 5002 Integra Research 5001, 5002 JVC 5023 Kenwood 5017 Magnavox 5004, 5021 Marantz 5025, 5026 Mitsubishi 5005 Onkyo 5001, 5002 Panasonic 5011, 5017, 5020 Philips 5004, 5021, 5028 Pioneer 5006 Proscan 5003 RCA 5003 Sanyo 5012 Sony 5007, ... Micro Technology 4025 Minerva 4021 Morgan's 4013, 4015, 4025 Mysat 4025 Neuhaus 4019, 4023, 4024, 4025 Neusat 4025 SAT (satellite receiver) Manufacturer Control code Nikko 4013, 4025, 4027 Nokia 4033 Nordmende 4017, 4020 Oceanic 4022 Octagon 4016, 4017 Okano 4013 Optex 4015,...
...Hitachi 5009 Integra 5001, 5002 Integra Research 5001, 5002 JVC 5023 Kenwood 5017 Magnavox 5004, 5021 Marantz 5025, 5026 Mitsubishi 5005 Onkyo 5001, 5002 Panasonic 5011, 5017, 5020 Philips 5004, 5021, 5028 Pioneer 5006 Proscan 5003 RCA 5003 Sanyo 5012 Sony 5007, ... Micro Technology 4025 Minerva 4021 Morgan's 4013, 4015, 4025 Mysat 4025 Neuhaus 4019, 4023, 4024, 4025 Neusat 4025 SAT (satellite receiver) Manufacturer Control code Nikko 4013, 4025, 4027 Nokia 4033 Nordmende 4017, 4020 Oceanic 4022 Octagon 4016, 4017 Okano 4013 Optex 4015,...
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...CH - PREV CH DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP SLEEP VOL MUTING Press [SAT] first [ON], [STANDBY] Set the satellite receiver to select the appropriate remote controller mode. 2. Controlling a VCR STANDBY ON Press [VCR] first CH ON STANDBY I T V INPUT V1 V2...CH DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP SLEEP VOL MUTING Press [CABLE] first [ON], [STANDBY] Set the cable receiver to On or Standby Number buttons Enter numbers [CH +/-] Selects channels on the VCR [] Play [] Stop [] Rewind [] Fast forward [] Pause...
...CH - PREV CH DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP SLEEP VOL MUTING Press [SAT] first [ON], [STANDBY] Set the satellite receiver to select the appropriate remote controller mode. 2. Controlling a VCR STANDBY ON Press [VCR] first CH ON STANDBY I T V INPUT V1 V2...CH DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP SLEEP VOL MUTING Press [CABLE] first [ON], [STANDBY] Set the cable receiver to On or Standby Number buttons Enter numbers [CH +/-] Selects channels on the VCR [] Play [] Stop [] Rewind [] Fast forward [] Pause...