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...party responsible for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna Power-plug adapter Only supplied in a residential installation. For ... 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 particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be determined...
...party responsible for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna Power-plug adapter Only supplied in a residential installation. For ... 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 particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be determined...
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... components Table of Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions 2 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 & First Time Setup Turning On 31 First Time Setup 31 Basic Operation Playing Your AV...
... components Table of Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions 2 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 & First Time Setup Turning On 31 First Time Setup 31 Basic Operation Playing Your AV...
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... button (41) The American model doesn't have this mode.) E STEREO button (41) This button is used to OFF, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is being received from the remote controller. When set to display various information about the currently selected source. This is used to specify the format of digital input... until you've completed, and double-checked all connections (pages 17-30). I DIGITAL INPUT button (31, 47) This button is set the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to ON. D PURE AUDIO indicator (41) The American model doesn't have this button has no effect unless the POWER switch is used...
... button (41) The American model doesn't have this mode.) E STEREO button (41) This button is used to OFF, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is being received from the remote controller. When set to display various information about the currently selected source. This is used to specify the format of digital input... until you've completed, and double-checked all connections (pages 17-30). I DIGITAL INPUT button (31, 47) This button is set the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to ON. D PURE AUDIO indicator (41) The American model doesn't have this button has no effect unless the POWER switch is used...
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... are used to select and adjust settings. P PHONES jack (39) This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. V SETUP button This button is muted. 2 Source/listening mode indicators (42) These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and ...remote controller. Q TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (38) These buttons are used to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). S Input selector buttons (31, 34, 45) These buttons are used to a stereo FM station. 4 SLEEP indicator (39) This indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/TX...
... are used to select and adjust settings. P PHONES jack (39) This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. V SETUP button This button is muted. 2 Source/listening mode indicators (42) These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and ...remote controller. Q TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (38) These buttons are used to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). S Input selector buttons (31, 34, 45) These buttons are used to a stereo FM station. 4 SLEEP indicator (39) This indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/TX...
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... analog audio outputs, including DVD players with analog inputs and outputs. 8 O K (30) This (Remote Interactive) socket can be con- 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. The connector type depends on your TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. TX-SR 502 SURROUND BACK SPEAKER VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120 V 220-230 V 7 8 9 JK L M ...be used to another Onkyo component. J TAPE IN/OUT (28, 29, 33) These analog inputs and outputs can then be used to supply power to connect another video source (e.g., cable TV, satellite TV, or a set-top box). The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller can be ...
... analog audio outputs, including DVD players with analog inputs and outputs. 8 O K (30) This (Remote Interactive) socket can be con- 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. The connector type depends on your TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. TX-SR 502 SURROUND BACK SPEAKER VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120 V 220-230 V 7 8 9 JK L M ...be used to another Onkyo component. J TAPE IN/OUT (28, 29, 33) These analog inputs and outputs can then be used to supply power to connect another video source (e.g., cable TV, satellite TV, or a set-top box). The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller can be ...
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... 30˚ A(p5prmo)x. 16 ft. 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in the same room, or the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is set it and the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote control sensor. 9 Before you intend not to use a small screwdriver to set it shut. Notes: • The batteries ...should be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is subjected to equipment that the voltage selector is installed close to bright light, such as shown below. 59...
... 30˚ A(p5prmo)x. 16 ft. 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in the same room, or the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is set it and the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote control sensor. 9 Before you intend not to use a small screwdriver to set it shut. Notes: • The batteries ...should be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is subjected to equipment that the voltage selector is installed close to bright light, such as shown below. 59...
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... supported by using 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 also be used to control the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. American model A B C D E F G H I J ON STANDBY I T V ...
... supported by using 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 also be used to control the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. American model A B C D E F G H I J ON STANDBY I T V ...
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...are used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. In this mode, the display and internal video circuitry are turned off speaker sets A and B. T CINE FLTR button (46) This button is used to turn on the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. D MULTI CH ... select the Stereo listening mode. O REMOTE MODE buttons (10) These buttons are used to select the remote controller modes. Q VOL button (34) This button is used to Standby. Remote Controller-Continued For detailed information, refer to set the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to select the input sources. button...
...are used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. In this mode, the display and internal video circuitry are turned off speaker sets A and B. T CINE FLTR button (46) This button is used to turn on the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. D MULTI CH ... select the Stereo listening mode. O REMOTE MODE buttons (10) These buttons are used to select the remote controller modes. Q VOL button (34) This button is used to Standby. Remote Controller-Continued For detailed information, refer to set the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to select the input sources. button...
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... T U0 VA W X Y ZB DVD Mode DVD mode is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to Standby. B ON button This button is used to turn on the DVD player and set the DVD player to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . J Step & Slow [ ]/[ ] buttons These buttons are used to Standby... button This button is used to DVD mode, press the [DVD] mode button. G RETURN/EXIT button This button is used to set the remote controller to select foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). K AUDIO button This button is used to restart menu playback. ...
... T U0 VA W X Y ZB DVD Mode DVD mode is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to Standby. B ON button This button is used to turn on the DVD player and set the DVD player to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . J Step & Slow [ ]/[ ] buttons These buttons are used to Standby... button This button is used to DVD mode, press the [DVD] mode button. G RETURN/EXIT button This button is used to set the remote controller to select foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). K AUDIO button This button is used to restart menu playback. ...
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...chapters, or tracks. Before selecting CD mode and starting playback, you to create a custom playlist of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. 0 MUTING button This button is used to turn off . To set the remote controller to set the A-B repeat playback function. O OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button This button is used to... open and close the disc tray. R MENU button This button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . CD Mode CD mode is used to control an Onkyo CD player ...
...chapters, or tracks. Before selecting CD mode and starting playback, you to create a custom playlist of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. 0 MUTING button This button is used to turn off . To set the remote controller to set the A-B repeat playback function. O OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button This button is used to... open and close the disc tray. R MENU button This button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . CD Mode CD mode is used to control an Onkyo CD player ...
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...CLEAR TUNER/ TAPE _ + AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD MD CDR TV VCR CABLE SAT DIMMER TV INPUT + CH DISC - CDR mode is used to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to set the volume of the current track. The Next [ ] button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . K VOL button... This button is used to start recording. L MUTING button This button is used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. To select...
...CLEAR TUNER/ TAPE _ + AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD MD CDR TV VCR CABLE SAT DIMMER TV INPUT + CH DISC - CDR mode is used to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to set the volume of the current track. The Next [ ] button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . K VOL button... This button is used to start recording. L MUTING button This button is used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. To select...
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...tracks. During playback it selects the beginning of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. 6 MUTING button This button is used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. 7 Rewind & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The Rewind [ ] button is used to stop playback. TV Control Buttons The remote controller has dedicated buttons for your cassette recorder as ... Mode Tape mode is used to start playback. 2 Previous & Next [ ]/[ ] buttons The Previous [ ] button is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to select the previous track. ON STANDBY I TV INPUT TV CH TV VOL TV You must first program the [TV]...
...tracks. During playback it selects the beginning of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. 6 MUTING button This button is used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. 7 Rewind & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The Rewind [ ] button is used to stop playback. TV Control Buttons The remote controller has dedicated buttons for your cassette recorder as ... Mode Tape mode is used to start playback. 2 Previous & Next [ ]/[ ] buttons The Previous [ ] button is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to select the previous track. ON STANDBY I TV INPUT TV CH TV VOL TV You must first program the [TV]...
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...TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. • If you should be connected to short the positive and negative connections. 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 AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE... should be avoided. • Be careful not to which terminals. If your powered subwoofer. Doing so may damage the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. • Don't connect more information. If you need to the input on your subwoofer doesn't have an amp...
...TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. • If you should be connected to short the positive and negative connections. 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 AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE... should be avoided. • Be careful not to which terminals. If your powered subwoofer. Doing so may damage the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. • Don't connect more information. If you need to the input on your subwoofer doesn't have an amp...
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... FM antenna socket 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 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN OUT IN FRONT... yourself when using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 19). Thumbtacks, etc. Push Insert wire Release AM Once the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is for indoor use , you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna...
... FM antenna socket 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 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN OUT IN FRONT... yourself when using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 19). Thumbtacks, etc. Push Insert wire Release AM Once the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is for indoor use , you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna...
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... 22 Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's VIDEO 2 IN L/R inputs to an S-Video input on your TV, as shown. 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 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD ... to the analog audio outputs on your TV via the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. If your TV has no audio outputs, connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to the optical output on your TV, as shown. 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR...
... 22 Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's VIDEO 2 IN L/R inputs to an S-Video input on your TV, as shown. 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 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD ... to the analog audio outputs on your TV via the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. If your TV has no audio outputs, connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to the optical output on your TV, as shown. 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR...
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...; Using S-Video Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's S VIDEO DVD IN to the DVD input source. 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 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN... cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN to the composite video output on your DVD player has left and right outputs. OPTICAL 1 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 2 IN ...
...; Using S-Video Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's S VIDEO DVD IN to the DVD input source. 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 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN... cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN to the composite video output on your DVD player has left and right outputs. OPTICAL 1 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 2 IN ...
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... VIDEO OUT R L AUDIO OUTPUT VCR 24 Alternatively, use three standard analog audio cables. Video Connections • Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's S VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN to the S-Video output on your VCR to the 5.1-channel analog audio outputs on your VCR, as shown. 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 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN...
... VIDEO OUT R L AUDIO OUTPUT VCR 24 Alternatively, use three standard analog audio cables. Video Connections • Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's S VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN to the S-Video output on your VCR to the 5.1-channel analog audio outputs on your VCR, as shown. 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 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN...
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...VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y Connect one or the other PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN...while it's in Standby mode. • If you must be recorded via S-Video outputs. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connecting a D-VHS VCR for details. • Video signals connected to change the digital input assignments (see page 31). A component video ...
...VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y Connect one or the other PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN...while it's in Standby mode. • If you must be recorded via S-Video outputs. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connecting a D-VHS VCR for details. • Video signals connected to change the digital input assignments (see page 31). A component video ...
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... LD player, etc. 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 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT...You only need a commercially available demodulator. ■ 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 S-Video output on your video component, as shown. • Your TV must also be connected via ...
... LD player, etc. 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 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT...You only need a commercially available demodulator. ■ 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 S-Video output on your video component, as shown. • Your TV must also be connected via ...
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...etc., as shown. • Your TV must also be connected via S-Video. ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO input to the composite video output on your camcorder, games console, etc., as shown. STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES ... etc. L AUDIO R 27 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 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT...
...etc., as shown. • Your TV must also be connected via S-Video. ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO input to the composite video output on your camcorder, games console, etc., as shown. STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES ... etc. L AUDIO R 27 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 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT...