Owner Manual
Page 1
Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 40 Advanced Operation 45 Troubleshooting 56 En Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR502 TX-SR502E Contents Introduction 2 Connection 16 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 31 Instruction Manual Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 34 Using the Tuner 36 Thank you ... for future reference. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 40 Advanced Operation 45 Troubleshooting 56 En Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR502 TX-SR502E Contents Introduction 2 Connection 16 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 31 Instruction Manual Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 34 Using the Tuner 36 Thank you ... for future reference. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Owner Manual
Page 3
...READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. MORI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 3 The Worldwide model has a voltage selector for your plug, proceed as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. Before you cannot turn on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, contact your area meets the voltage... requirements printed on the power supply cord of a power failure. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY ...
...READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. MORI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 3 The Worldwide model has a voltage selector for your plug, proceed as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. Before you cannot turn on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, contact your area meets the voltage... requirements printed on the power supply cord of a power failure. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY ...
Owner Manual
Page 4
...user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for help. These limits are the same regardless of the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. However, there is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a ...Only supplied in a particular installation. ferent from country to radio communications. For models having a power cord with the plug on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's power cord. (Adapter varies from that interference will not occur in certain countries. Modèle canadien REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉ...
...user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for help. These limits are the same regardless of the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. However, there is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a ...Only supplied in a particular installation. ferent from country to radio communications. For models having a power cord with the plug on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's power cord. (Adapter varies from that interference will not occur in certain countries. Modèle canadien REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉ...
Owner Manual
Page 5
... 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...
... 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...
Owner Manual
Page 6
... is used to select the Pure Audio listening mode. When set the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to select the listening modes. B STANDBY/ON button (31) This button is used to assign the digital inputs and to ON, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is... selected. (No video signals are used to ON. J Display 6 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 the Pure Audio listening mode is being received from the remote controller. I DIGITAL INPUT...
... is used to select the Pure Audio listening mode. When set the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to select the listening modes. B STANDBY/ON button (31) This button is used to assign the digital inputs and to ON, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is... selected. (No video signals are used to ON. J Display 6 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 the Pure Audio listening mode is being received from the remote controller. I DIGITAL INPUT...
Owner Manual
Page 7
...audio inputs can be used to return to connect a camcorder or games console. MEMORY (36): This indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is used to set . 5 Message area This area of stereo headphones for connecting a standard pair of the display shows various ... buttons are used to select and adjust settings. AUTO (36): This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. Display 1 2 3 4 5 For detailed information, refer to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ ...
...audio inputs can be used to return to connect a camcorder or games console. MEMORY (36): This indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is used to set . 5 Message area This area of stereo headphones for connecting a standard pair of the display shows various ... buttons are used to select and adjust settings. AUTO (36): This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. Display 1 2 3 4 5 For detailed information, refer to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ ...
Owner Manual
Page 8
...SURROUND SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER & SURROUND BACK SPEAKER (17) These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set B. The connector type depends on your TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. J TAPE IN/OUT (28, 29, 33) These analog inputs and outputs can be used to connect a cassette recorder, Mini Disc ...should be connected to the pages in which you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E and the other components with Onkyo components. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. TX-SR 502 SURROUND BACK SPEAKER VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120 V 220-230 V 7 8 9 JK L M N ...
...SURROUND SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER & SURROUND BACK SPEAKER (17) These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set B. The connector type depends on your TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. J TAPE IN/OUT (28, 29, 33) These analog inputs and outputs can be used to connect a cassette recorder, Mini Disc ...should be connected to the pages in which you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E and the other components with Onkyo components. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. TX-SR 502 SURROUND BACK SPEAKER VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120 V 220-230 V 7 8 9 JK L M N ...
Owner Manual
Page 9
...220230V." Using the Remote Controller To use a small screwdriver to set it to bright light, such as appropriate. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E 30˚ 30˚ A(p5prmo)x. 16 ft. 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in this in mind when installing. ... accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Put the cover onto the remote controller and slide it at the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's remote control sensor, as possible to equipment that the voltage selector is installed in mind when installing. • The remote ...
...220230V." Using the Remote Controller To use a small screwdriver to set it to bright light, such as appropriate. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E 30˚ 30˚ A(p5prmo)x. 16 ft. 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in this in mind when installing. ... accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Put the cover onto the remote controller and slide it at the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's remote control sensor, as possible to equipment that the voltage selector is installed in mind when installing. • The remote ...
Owner Manual
Page 10
... 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 ... SETUP SLEEP VOL MUTING Remote indicator This indicator lights up to 10 different components, including Onkyo components 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. ...
... 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 ... SETUP SLEEP VOL MUTING Remote indicator This indicator lights up to 10 different components, including Onkyo components 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. ...
Owner Manual
Page 11
.... E TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (38) These buttons are used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. PURE A button (not American model) This button is used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. When you use the remote controller, the mode button for a high fidelity sound...up. M TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL- & LEVEL+ buttons These buttons are used to turn on and off , minimizing the possibility of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. T CINE FLTR button (46) This button is used to select the Direct listening mode. [ DSP] & [DSP ] buttons These buttons are ...
.... E TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (38) These buttons are used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. PURE A button (not American model) This button is used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. When you use the remote controller, the mode button for a high fidelity sound...up. M TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL- & LEVEL+ buttons These buttons are used to turn on and off , minimizing the possibility of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. T CINE FLTR button (46) This button is used to select the Direct listening mode. [ DSP] & [DSP ] buttons These buttons are ...
Owner Manual
Page 12
... slow-motion playback. D TOP MENU button This button is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to select foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). G RETURN/EXIT button This button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . L NIGHT LEVEL+ CINE FLTR RC-567M Q8 CD R S9 T U0 VA W X Y ZB...
... slow-motion playback. D TOP MENU button This button is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to select foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). G RETURN/EXIT button This button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . L NIGHT LEVEL+ CINE FLTR RC-567M Q8 CD R S9 T U0 VA W X Y ZB...
Owner Manual
Page 13
...DISPLAY button This button is used to set the CD player to On or Standby. 2 Number buttons These buttons are used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. Remote Controller-Continued N A-B button This button is used with the memory playback function, which allows you should press the [AMP] mode ... is used to set the repeat playback functions. 7 OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button This button is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to set the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. P VIDEO OFF button This button is used to create a custom playlist...
...DISPLAY button This button is used to set the CD player to On or Standby. 2 Number buttons These buttons are used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. Remote Controller-Continued N A-B button This button is used with the memory playback function, which allows you should press the [AMP] mode ... is used to set the repeat playback functions. 7 OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button This button is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to set the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. P VIDEO OFF button This button is used to create a custom playlist...
Owner Manual
Page 14
...& CDR Mode MD mode is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to select the previous track. To select MD mode, press the [MD] mode button. E Previous & Next [ ]/[ ] buttons The Previous [ ] button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . The Next [ ] button is used to... in time. B Number buttons These buttons are used to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to set the repeat playback functions. CD 7 +10 --/--- H REPEAT button This button is used to set the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. Remote Controller-Continued A B MD CDR 3 14 25 36 47 ...
...& CDR Mode MD mode is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to select the previous track. To select MD mode, press the [MD] mode button. E Previous & Next [ ]/[ ] buttons The Previous [ ] button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . The Next [ ] button is used to... in time. B Number buttons These buttons are used to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to set the repeat playback functions. CD 7 +10 --/--- H REPEAT button This button is used to set the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. Remote Controller-Continued A B MD CDR 3 14 25 36 47 ...
Owner Manual
Page 15
...to start reverse playback. 4 REC [ ] button This button is used to start recording. 5 VOL button This button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . During playback it selects the beginning of which remote controller mode is currently selected. To set the volume of tracks. CD 7 ... next track. The Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons may not work properly with the memory playback function, which can be used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to start playback. 2 Previous & Next [ ]/[ ] buttons The Previous [ ] button is used regardless of the current track. ...
...to start reverse playback. 4 REC [ ] button This button is used to start recording. 5 VOL button This button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . During playback it selects the beginning of which remote controller mode is currently selected. To set the volume of tracks. CD 7 ... next track. The Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons may not work properly with the memory playback function, which can be used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to start playback. 2 Previous & Next [ ]/[ ] buttons The Previous [ ] button is used regardless of the current track. ...
Owner Manual
Page 16
... Home Theater You can be installed in the standard position for the sound image. Each speaker must specify which speakers are used with the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E: speaker set A and speaker set B can be positioned at a specific location in a front corner, or at the same ... full sound image. Position it 's used with the listener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Before using the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, you should be installed in your main listening room and can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in your surround-sound speakers. In...
... Home Theater You can be installed in the standard position for the sound image. Each speaker must specify which speakers are used with the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E: speaker set A and speaker set B can be positioned at a specific location in a front corner, or at the same ... full sound image. Position it 's used with the listener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Before using the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, you should be installed in your main listening room and can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in your surround-sound speakers. In...
Owner Manual
Page 17
...SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Front right speaker Speaker set B 17 L L R R Attaching the Speaker Labels The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's positive (+) speaker terminals are also color-coded and you get them to the positive (+) side of phase and will sound odd. •... Brown The supplied speaker labels are color-coded for more 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. Doing so may affect the sound quality and should...
...SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Front right speaker Speaker set B 17 L L R R Attaching the Speaker Labels The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's positive (+) speaker terminals are also color-coded and you get them to the positive (+) side of phase and will sound odd. •... Brown The supplied speaker labels are color-coded for more 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. Doing so may affect the sound quality and should...
Owner Manual
Page 18
...Connect both wires of the AM loop antenna to achieve the best possible reception. Once the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is for use only. 1 Attach the FM antenna, as possible from the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Connecting Antenna Connecting Antenna This chapter explains how to...to achieve the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use , you cannot ...
...Connect both wires of the AM loop antenna to achieve the best possible reception. Once the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is for use only. 1 Attach the FM antenna, as possible from the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Connecting Antenna Connecting Antenna This chapter explains how to...to achieve the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use , you cannot ...
Owner Manual
Page 20
... "L"). The audio quality is inserted and close when it 's typically used instead of a multichannel cable. 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 analog audio, and can...plugs to make good connections (loose connections can be used to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs. It's the most common connection format ...
... "L"). The audio quality is inserted and close when it 's typically used instead of a multichannel cable. 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 analog audio, and can...plugs to make good connections (loose connections can be used to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs. It's the most common connection format ...
Owner Manual
Page 21
...output Analog Not output 21 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Camcorder, games console, etc. 27 ■ Outputs (for recording) The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E has two outputs for more info. VCR, etc. 25 Cassette recorder, DAT, CD recorder, MiniDisc recorder, 28, 29 etc. ■ MONITOR...for more info. Input DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CD TAPE VIDEO3 Type of component you want to the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E using the following sections as the input will output the signal. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E has three types of the same format as a guide. Which Connections Should I Use? Video...
...output Analog Not output 21 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Camcorder, games console, etc. 27 ■ Outputs (for recording) The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E has two outputs for more info. VCR, etc. 25 Cassette recorder, DAT, CD recorder, MiniDisc recorder, 28, 29 etc. ■ MONITOR...for more info. Input DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CD TAPE VIDEO3 Type of component you want to the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E using the following sections as the input will output the signal. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E has three types of the same format as a guide. Which Connections Should I Use? Video...
Owner Manual
Page 22
...The following analog audio connections. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. OR • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to a component video input on your TV, as shown. 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE...OUT COAXIAL ■ Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to the coaxial output on your TV, as shown. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connecting Your TV or Projector Monitor Out ■ Using Composite Video Use ...
...The following analog audio connections. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. OR • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to a component video input on your TV, as shown. 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE...OUT COAXIAL ■ Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to the coaxial output on your TV, as shown. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connecting Your TV or Projector Monitor Out ■ Using Composite Video Use ...