Owner Manual
Page 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 AV Receiver. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 40 Advanced Operation 45 Troubleshooting 56 En Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions...
AV Receiver TX-SR502 TX-SR502E Contents Introduction 2 Connection 16 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 31 Instruction Manual Basic Operation Playing your new AV Receiver. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 40 Advanced Operation 45 Troubleshooting 56 En Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions...
Owner Manual
Page 3
... in your Onkyo dealer. 3. IMPORTANT A 5 ampere fuse is in humid climates. MORI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 3 The Worldwide model has a voltage selector for an extended period, remove the power cord from country to the correct voltage for several weeks, although this instruction manual is fi...and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. If you should be shorter in compliance with a clean cloth. Make sure that the ONKYO product described in this plug. If you plug in this depends on the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). IF THE ...
... in your Onkyo dealer. 3. IMPORTANT A 5 ampere fuse is in humid climates. MORI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 3 The Worldwide model has a voltage selector for an extended period, remove the power cord from country to the correct voltage for several weeks, although this instruction manual is fi...and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. If you should be shorter in compliance with a clean cloth. Make sure that the ONKYO product described in this plug. If you plug in this depends on the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). IF THE ...
Owner Manual
Page 7
... supports RDS (Radio Data System). FM STEREO (36): This indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is tuned to a stereo FM station. 4 SLEEP indicator (39) This indicator lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual Tuning is for private listening. P PHONES jack (39) This 1/4-inch phone jack is selected...
... supports RDS (Radio Data System). FM STEREO (36): This indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is tuned to a stereo FM station. 4 SLEEP indicator (39) This indicator lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual Tuning is for private listening. P PHONES jack (39) This 1/4-inch phone jack is selected...
Owner Manual
Page 10
... 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 . L NIGHT LEVEL+ CINE FLTR RC-567M Other models REC SP A SP B RANDOM L AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE LAST M SURR ALL ST... has a specific operating mode for TV control buttons VCR/CABLE / SAT mode see page 55 Note: • Some of the functions described in this manual may not work as expected with each type of component. AMP/TUNER mode see page 10 DVD mode see page 12 CD mode see page...
... 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 . L NIGHT LEVEL+ CINE FLTR RC-567M Other models REC SP A SP B RANDOM L AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE LAST M SURR ALL ST... has a specific operating mode for TV control buttons VCR/CABLE / SAT mode see page 55 Note: • Some of the functions described in this manual may not work as expected with each type of component. AMP/TUNER mode see page 10 DVD mode see page 12 CD mode see page...
Owner Manual
Page 17
...and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 5/8" (15 mm) 2 Unscrew the terminal. L L R R Attaching the Speaker Labels The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's positive (+) speaker terminals are also color-coded and you want to short the positive and negative connections. The following : • Disconnect ...SURROUND BACK SPEAKER The SUBWOOFER PRE OUT should be connected to either the left or right speaker terminals, not both. See the manual supplied with your speakers, read the following illustration shows which speakers should be connected to speaker wiring polarity. If you connect your...
...and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 5/8" (15 mm) 2 Unscrew the terminal. L L R R Attaching the Speaker Labels The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's positive (+) speaker terminals are also color-coded and you want to short the positive and negative connections. The following : • Disconnect ...SURROUND BACK SPEAKER The SUBWOOFER PRE OUT should be connected to either the left or right speaker terminals, not both. See the manual supplied with your speakers, read the following illustration shows which speakers should be connected to speaker wiring polarity. If you connect your...
Owner Manual
Page 20
...'s optical digital inputs have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as for coaxial. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Push plugs in all AV components. Use red...
...'s optical digital inputs have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as for coaxial. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Push plugs in all AV components. Use red...
Owner Manual
Page 25
... VCR. Audio Connections • Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 to composite video inputs can only be recorded via composite video outputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for recording from your TV or playback VCR without... going through the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E, connect your TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to an S-Video input...
... VCR. Audio Connections • Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 to composite video inputs can only be recorded via composite video outputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for recording from your TV or playback VCR without... going through the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E, connect your TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to an S-Video input...
Owner Manual
Page 30
...OUT R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT Notes: • Push plugs in Standby, it turns on or off when the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is set to the manuals supplied with your DVD player is started on and select that might interfere with other component, even if they are supplied...so on the same circuit. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connecting Onkyo Components To use the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller to make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E and the other electrical equipment on with the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller, and use the ...
...OUT R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT Notes: • Push plugs in Standby, it turns on or off when the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is set to the manuals supplied with your DVD player is started on and select that might interfere with other component, even if they are supplied...so on the same circuit. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connecting Onkyo Components To use the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller to make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E and the other electrical equipment on with the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller, and use the ...
Owner Manual
Page 36
...When tuned into an FM station, the TUNED and FM STEREO indicators appear on the display. The frequency stops changing when you can store your TX-SR502/TX-SR502E has a VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the display. 2 TUNING Press the TUNING Up or Down [ ]/[ ] button. Tuning into Radio Stations ■...appears. When tuned into an RDS (Radio Data System) station that the AUTO indicator disappears from a stereo FM station is used. ■ Manual Tuning Mode 1 MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR Press the [TUNING MODE] button so that 's broadcasting PS (Program Service Name) information, the RDS ...
...When tuned into an FM station, the TUNED and FM STEREO indicators appear on the display. The frequency stops changing when you can store your TX-SR502/TX-SR502E has a VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the display. 2 TUNING Press the TUNING Up or Down [ ]/[ ] button. Tuning into Radio Stations ■...appears. When tuned into an RDS (Radio Data System) station that the AUTO indicator disappears from a stereo FM station is used. ■ Manual Tuning Mode 1 MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR Press the [TUNING MODE] button so that 's broadcasting PS (Program Service Name) information, the RDS ...
Owner Manual
Page 48
... controller. 3 ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a crossover frequency. Note: • For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency response in the manuals supplied with your subwoofer and other speakers (front, center, and surround). 1 AMP Press the [AMP] button followed by the [SETUP] button on the remote controller...
... controller. 3 ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a crossover frequency. Note: • For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency response in the manuals supplied with your subwoofer and other speakers (front, center, and surround). 1 AMP Press the [AMP] button followed by the [SETUP] button on the remote controller...
Owner Manual
Page 58
...you connect a pair of your recorder's manual for advice (page 19). The wrong input source is hindered by a crackling noise? The multichannel input is not properly connected. This is poor. To prevent signal loops and damage to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, input signals are connected? See your...preferably one with Dolby Digital. Preset your AM antenna. " DIGITAL" appears on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. The surround-sound effects produced by your TV. Press the [MULTI CH] button to select Manual Tuning mode, and tune the station in mono (page 36). Or, the station's ...
...you connect a pair of your recorder's manual for advice (page 19). The wrong input source is hindered by a crackling noise? The multichannel input is not properly connected. This is poor. To prevent signal loops and damage to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, input signals are connected? See your...preferably one with Dolby Digital. Preset your AM antenna. " DIGITAL" appears on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. The surround-sound effects produced by your TV. Press the [MULTI CH] button to select Manual Tuning mode, and tune the station in mono (page 36). Or, the station's ...