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... models.) 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Speaker cable labels * In catalogs and on , the user is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to radio communications. For models having a power cord with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Section 820-40 of the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. Modèle...NEC which provides guidelines for help. ferent from country to country.) 75/300-ohm antenna adapter (Not supplied with the plug on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's power cord. (Adapter varies from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a ...
... models.) 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Speaker cable labels * In catalogs and on , the user is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to radio communications. For models having a power cord with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Section 820-40 of the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. Modèle...NEC which provides guidelines for help. ferent from country to country.) 75/300-ohm antenna adapter (Not supplied with the plug on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's power cord. (Adapter varies from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a ...
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... 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 ...) • Subwoofer pre out • Color-coded multichannel input for use with Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio • A/B speaker drive • Color-coded speaker terminal posts FM/AM Tuner • 30 FM/AM presets • FM/AM auto tuning • RDS (Radio Data System...
... 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 ...) • Subwoofer pre out • Color-coded multichannel input for use with Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio • A/B speaker drive • Color-coded speaker terminal posts FM/AM Tuner • 30 FM/AM presets • FM/AM auto tuning • RDS (Radio Data System...
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... T U VW X STANDBY/ON POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B TONE PURE AUDIO STANDBY PURE AUDIO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT TUNING ENTER PRESET MASTER VOLUME SETUP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR RETURN VIDEO 3 INPUT For detailed information, refer to select the Pure Audio listening mode. When set the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to display various information about...
... T U VW X STANDBY/ON POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B TONE PURE AUDIO STANDBY PURE AUDIO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT TUNING ENTER PRESET MASTER VOLUME SETUP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR RETURN VIDEO 3 INPUT For detailed information, refer to select the Pure Audio listening mode. When set the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to display various information about...
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... button is used to turn speaker sets A and B on and off. U TUNING MODE button (37) This button is used to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). RDS (European model only) (36): This indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is used to access ..., [-] & [+] buttons (38) These buttons are used 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 indicators (36)...
... button is used to turn speaker sets A and B on and off. U TUNING MODE button (37) This button is used to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). RDS (European model only) (36): This indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is used to access ..., [-] & [+] buttons (38) These buttons are used 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 indicators (36)...
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...analog inputs and outputs can be used to connect a cassette recorder, Mini Disc recorder, or other component that compo- nected to connect another Onkyo component. M DVD IN/MULTI CH INPUT (23, 24) The FRONT, SURR, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER inputs can be used to a video... used to the pages in which you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E and the other components with analog outputs. 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 For detailed information, refer...
...analog inputs and outputs can be used to connect a cassette recorder, Mini Disc recorder, or other component that compo- nected to connect another Onkyo component. M DVD IN/MULTI CH INPUT (23, 24) The FRONT, SURR, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER inputs can be used to a video... used to the pages in which you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E and the other components with analog outputs. 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 For detailed information, refer...
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...use the remote controller, point it 's between it as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. TX-SR 502 CENTER SPEAKER AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100W MAX. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E 30˚ 30˚ A(p5prmo)x. 16 ft. 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)...Don't mix new and old batteries or different types of the same type is used in the same room, or the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is set it and the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote control sensor. 9 For example, if the voltage in mind when installing. • The remote controller will ...
...use the remote controller, point it 's between it as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. TX-SR 502 CENTER SPEAKER AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100W MAX. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E 30˚ 30˚ A(p5prmo)x. 16 ft. 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)...Don't mix new and old batteries or different types of the same type is used in the same room, or the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is set it and the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote control sensor. 9 For example, if the voltage in mind when installing. • The remote controller will ...
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... multichannel DVD input. D MULTI CH button (35) This button is used to set the volume of each speaker individually. I RETURN button This button is used to adjust the level of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. F DIMMER button (38) This button is used to the previous screen when changing settings. H CH... (42) SURR button This button is used to select the input sources. Q VOL button (34) This button is used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. O REMOTE MODE buttons (10) These buttons are...
... multichannel DVD input. D MULTI CH button (35) This button is used to set the volume of each speaker individually. I RETURN button This button is used to adjust the level of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. F DIMMER button (38) This button is used to the previous screen when changing settings. H CH... (42) SURR button This button is used to select the input sources. Q VOL button (34) This button is used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. O REMOTE MODE buttons (10) These buttons are...
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... forward at about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. Each speaker must specify which speakers are used with the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E: speaker set A and speaker set B can use , a powered subwoofer is within the range of speakers with Dolby Digital and DTS surround material. Speakers can be positioned at about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level...
... forward at about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. Each speaker must specify which speakers are used with the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E: speaker set A and speaker set B can use , a powered subwoofer is within the range of speakers with Dolby Digital and DTS surround material. Speakers can be positioned at about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level...
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... negative (-) terminals. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. See the manual supplied with an impedance of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 5/8" (15 mm) 2 Unscrew the terminal. 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 should be avoided. • Be careful not to use...
... negative (-) terminals. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. See the manual supplied with an impedance of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 5/8" (15 mm) 2 Unscrew the terminal. 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 should be avoided. • Be careful not to use...
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...it with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 19). Push Insert wire Release AM Once the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is for use the tuner. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. If you 'll need to tune into an FM radio station ...CPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. If you 'll need 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 and AM loop antenna and...
...it with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 19). Push Insert wire Release AM Once the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is for use the tuner. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. If you 'll need to tune into an FM radio station ...CPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. If you 'll need 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 and AM loop antenna and...
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... audio, and can cause noise or malfunctions). • To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. It's the most common connection format for coaxial. Push plugs in all the way. The audio quality is inserted and close...in all the way 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. RCA AV Connection Color Coding RCA-...
... audio, and can cause noise or malfunctions). • To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. It's the most common connection format for coaxial. Push plugs in all the way. The audio quality is inserted and close...in all the way 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. RCA AV Connection Color Coding RCA-...
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... 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 analog audio outputs on your camcorder, games console, etc., as shown. STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TONE STANDBY STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO...
... 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 analog audio outputs on your camcorder, games console, etc., as shown. STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TONE STANDBY STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO...
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... to the manuals supplied with your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E may cause them to On or Standby. TX-SR502 SURROUND BACK SPEAKER AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100W MAX. Note: • Onkyo components with the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller, and use...8226; Make sure that the capacity of the component that you can use the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller to only Onkyo components. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connecting Onkyo Components To use the following special functions: Auto Power On/Standby When you must...
... to the manuals supplied with your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E may cause them to On or Standby. TX-SR502 SURROUND BACK SPEAKER AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100W MAX. Note: • Onkyo components with the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller, and use...8226; Make sure that the capacity of the component that you can use the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller to only Onkyo components. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connecting Onkyo Components To use the following special functions: Auto Power On/Standby When you must...
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...input source from "OPT3" to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E by the [ON] button. Note: • The remote controller has no effect while the [POWER] switch in the ON position ( ). First Time Setup DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TONE STANDBY STEREO LISTENING MODE... STANDBY STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES STANDBY/ON POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B PHONES POWER ON STANDBY I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 + DVD MULTI CH 4 5 6 TV CH - The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E comes on . The TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E will light up , and the STANDBY indicator goes off the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E, press the [...
...input source from "OPT3" to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E by the [ON] button. Note: • The remote controller has no effect while the [POWER] switch in the ON position ( ). First Time Setup DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TONE STANDBY STEREO LISTENING MODE... STANDBY STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES STANDBY/ON POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B PHONES POWER ON STANDBY I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 + DVD MULTI CH 4 5 6 TV CH - The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E comes on . The TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E will light up , and the STANDBY indicator goes off the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E, press the [...
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...subwoofer is set to Small, the Large option cannot be selected. Small: Select if the surround left and right speakers are large. Large: Select if the surround left and right speakers are connected and their sizes. Use the Down[ ] button to select "Center," and then use the Left...setting in step 4 is connected. Cone diameter ENTER ON STANDBY I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 DVD MULTI CH 4 5 6 + TV CH - For speakers with a smaller diameter, specify Small. ton. Use the Down [ ] button to select "Front," and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to Small, the...
...subwoofer is set to Small, the Large option cannot be selected. Small: Select if the surround left and right speakers are large. Large: Select if the surround left and right speakers are connected and their sizes. Use the Down[ ] button to select "Center," and then use the Left...setting in step 4 is connected. Cone diameter ENTER ON STANDBY I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 DVD MULTI CH 4 5 6 + TV CH - For speakers with a smaller diameter, specify Small. ton. Use the Down [ ] button to select "Front," and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to Small, the...
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Press the [SETUP] button. This setting can only be output by each speaker will be changed on the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. None: Select if no surround back speaker is set to select TAPE, MD, or CDR. 33 Notes: • If the Surround setting in step 6 is set to Small, the Large option cannot...the [TAPE] input selector button so that shown on the display. To test that all of each speaker in step 6 is connected. Changing the TAPE/MD/CDR Display If you connect an -compatible Onkyo MiniDisc recorder or CD recorder to the TAPE IN/OUT sockets, for to work properly, you should ...
Press the [SETUP] button. This setting can only be output by each speaker will be changed on the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. None: Select if no surround back speaker is set to select TAPE, MD, or CDR. 33 Notes: • If the Surround setting in step 6 is set to Small, the Large option cannot...the [TAPE] input selector button so that shown on the display. To test that all of each speaker in step 6 is connected. Changing the TAPE/MD/CDR Display If you connect an -compatible Onkyo MiniDisc recorder or CD recorder to the TAPE IN/OUT sockets, for to work properly, you should ...
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... the MASTER VOLUME control or the remote controller's VOL button. The A and B speaker indicators show whether each speaker set is set A is on the selected component. 4 VOL To adjust the volume, use the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E with your other AV components. L NIGHT LEVEL+ CINE FLTR RC-567M MULTI ...CH AMP VOL LEVEL +/- V3 The name of the selected source appears on speaker set B, the listening mode for speaker set to use. See page 40. 34 CD...
... the MASTER VOLUME control or the remote controller's VOL button. The A and B speaker indicators show whether each speaker set is set A is on the selected component. 4 VOL To adjust the volume, use the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E with your other AV components. L NIGHT LEVEL+ CINE FLTR RC-567M MULTI ...CH AMP VOL LEVEL +/- V3 The name of the selected source appears on speaker set B, the listening mode for speaker set to use. See page 40. 34 CD...
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...number of surround channels (surround left , front right, and center). Using the Multichannel Input The multichannel input is selected, the Speaker Configuration settings on page 32 are ignored, and signals from the multichannel input are independent of those explained on the ... input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is selected, you select the multichannel input while using another listening mode, that the individual speaker level settings for connecting a component with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs, such as follows. Note that listening mode is cancelled. ...
...number of surround channels (surround left , front right, and center). Using the Multichannel Input The multichannel input is selected, the Speaker Configuration settings on page 32 are ignored, and signals from the multichannel input are independent of those explained on the ... input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is selected, you select the multichannel input while using another listening mode, that the individual speaker level settings for connecting a component with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs, such as follows. Note that listening mode is cancelled. ...
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... to select either AM or FM. ton. The frequency stops changing when you can store your TX-SR502/TX-SR502E has a VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the display, as presets for stereo. MASTER VOLUME PRESET TUNING DISPLAY STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TONE STANDBY STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VCR...
... to select either AM or FM. ton. The frequency stops changing when you can store your TX-SR502/TX-SR502E has a VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the display, as presets for stereo. MASTER VOLUME PRESET TUNING DISPLAY STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TONE STANDBY STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VCR...
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... Bass or Treble. 2 Use the TONE [-]/[+] buttons to +12 dB in 2 dB steps. ■ Treble You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers at any of the display. TONE/-/+ DIMMER ON STANDBY I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 + DVD MULTI CH 4 5 6 TV CH - LEVEL + Adjusting the... Bass & Treble You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from -12 dB to +12 dB in this function you 've selected the multichannel DVD input, before pressing the [TONE] button, press the remote controller...
... Bass or Treble. 2 Use the TONE [-]/[+] buttons to +12 dB in 2 dB steps. ■ Treble You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers at any of the display. TONE/-/+ DIMMER ON STANDBY I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 + DVD MULTI CH 4 5 6 TV CH - LEVEL + Adjusting the... Bass & Treble You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from -12 dB to +12 dB in this function you 've selected the multichannel DVD input, before pressing the [TONE] button, press the remote controller...