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AV Receiver TX-SR505 TX-SR505E TX-SR8550 TX-SR575 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your AV components ....... 40 Listening to the Radio 42 Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 48 Advanced Operation 55 Troubleshooting... Introduction 2 Connection 17 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 34 Basic Operation Playing your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
AV Receiver TX-SR505 TX-SR505E TX-SR8550 TX-SR575 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your AV components ....... 40 Listening to the Radio 42 Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 48 Advanced Operation 55 Troubleshooting... Introduction 2 Connection 17 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 34 Basic Operation Playing your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
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... *2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "96/24" is a trademark of DTS, Inc. *4 Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *5 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation. *7 XM Ready... • RDS (Radio Data System) (Europe only) Remote Controller • Preprogrammed for use with other AV components TX-SR505 North American model/ TX-SR505E Only • 2 HDMI*5 inputs, 1 output TX-SR575 Only • 2 HDMI*5 inputs, 1 output • Composite video and S-Video to component video...
... *2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "96/24" is a trademark of DTS, Inc. *4 Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *5 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation. *7 XM Ready... • RDS (Radio Data System) (Europe only) Remote Controller • Preprogrammed for use with other AV components TX-SR505 North American model/ TX-SR505E Only • 2 HDMI*5 inputs, 1 output TX-SR575 Only • 2 HDMI*5 inputs, 1 output • Composite video and S-Video to component video...
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...MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder 32 Onkyo Components 33 Connecting the Power Cord 33 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV Receiver 34 First Time Setup 35 Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey 2EQ 35 Video Input Setup (TX-SR505 North American Model/ TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 Only 38 Digital Audio ...Input Setup 39 Changing the Input Display 39 Basic Operation Playing Your AV Components 40 Basic AV Receiver Operation 40 Using the Multichannel DVD Input 41 Displaying ...
...MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder 32 Onkyo Components 33 Connecting the Power Cord 33 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On the AV Receiver 34 First Time Setup 35 Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey 2EQ 35 Video Input Setup (TX-SR505 North American Model/ TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 Only 38 Digital Audio ...Input Setup 39 Changing the Input Display 39 Basic Operation Playing Your AV Components 40 Basic AV Receiver Operation 40 Using the Multichannel DVD Input 41 Displaying ...
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... R SUB WOOFER DVD SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A L CENTER SPEAKER R PRE OUT SUB WOOFER L R FRONT SPEAKERS B 120V VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220-240V J KL M N TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E 123 45 6 OP Q (Only some models) 9 DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) IN 2...L R SURROUND SPEAKERS PRE OUT SUB WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS A L CENTER SPEAKER R FRONT SPEAKERS B J KL M N OP 10 Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued Rear Panel TX-SR505 other than North American model/TX-SR8550 13 4 56 9 DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAX-
... R SUB WOOFER DVD SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A L CENTER SPEAKER R PRE OUT SUB WOOFER L R FRONT SPEAKERS B 120V VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220-240V J KL M N TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E 123 45 6 OP Q (Only some models) 9 DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL1 (DVD) 2 (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL 1 (VCR/DVR) 2 (CD) IN 2...L R SURROUND SPEAKERS PRE OUT SUB WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS A L CENTER SPEAKER R FRONT SPEAKERS B J KL M N OP 10 Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued Rear Panel TX-SR505 other than North American model/TX-SR8550 13 4 56 9 DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAX-
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...IN These jacks can be connected here. See pages 17-33 for connecting HDMI-compatible components. B HDMI IN 1, 2, and OUT (TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/ TX-SR575 only) These jacks are for hookup information. 11 J REMOTE CONTROL This Remote Interactive jack can be used to connect a DVD ...on another -capable Onkyo com- K CD IN This analog audio input is for SACD and DVD-Audio playback. D AM ANTENNA These push terminals are for connecting a CD player's analog audio output. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other...
...IN These jacks can be connected here. See pages 17-33 for connecting HDMI-compatible components. B HDMI IN 1, 2, and OUT (TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/ TX-SR575 only) These jacks are for hookup information. 11 J REMOTE CONTROL This Remote Interactive jack can be used to connect a DVD ...on another -capable Onkyo com- K CD IN This analog audio input is for SACD and DVD-Audio playback. D AM ANTENNA These push terminals are for connecting a CD player's analog audio output. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other...
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... the signal. Video Signal Flow Chart TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550 DVD player, etc. Use the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, or component video, the latter offering the best picture quality. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn't convert between formats. TX-SR575 AV Receiver Composite S-Video IN Component MONITOR OUT...
... the signal. Video Signal Flow Chart TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550 DVD player, etc. Use the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, or component video, the latter offering the best picture quality. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn't convert between formats. TX-SR575 AV Receiver Composite S-Video IN Component MONITOR OUT...
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... To connect a DVD player or DVD-Audio/SACD-capable player with a multichannel analog audio output, see page 26. 25 Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN (TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550) or COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (TX-SR575) DVD IN S DVD IN V DVD IN FRONT DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal flow DVD player ⇐...
... To connect a DVD player or DVD-Audio/SACD-capable player with a multichannel analog audio output, see page 26. 25 Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN (TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550) or COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (TX-SR575) DVD IN S DVD IN V DVD IN FRONT DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal flow DVD player ⇐...
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... connected via the AV receiver's HDMI jacks, the AV receiver must be turned on your TV all the way so that DVI connections only carry video, so you make a separate connection for details. 27 Connecting Your Components-Continued TX-SR505 North American Model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 Only Connecting Components...via HDMI, check its speakers output no HDMI signal will output sound. Step 2: Connect your HDMI-compatible TV to fully enjoy the AV receiver's listening modes, turn down the volume on , otherwise no sound. Step 1: Connect your HDMI-compatible player to the connected component's...
... connected via the AV receiver's HDMI jacks, the AV receiver must be turned on your TV all the way so that DVI connections only carry video, so you make a separate connection for details. 27 Connecting Your Components-Continued TX-SR505 North American Model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 Only Connecting Components...via HDMI, check its speakers output no HDMI signal will output sound. Step 2: Connect your HDMI-compatible TV to fully enjoy the AV receiver's listening modes, turn down the volume on , otherwise no sound. Step 1: Connect your HDMI-compatible player to the connected component's...
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...Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT Connect one or the other Connection b must connect the AV receiver to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, useful if your TV via speaker set B, use connection b or c . (To listen via the same type of connection.... B. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO VCR/DVR IN (TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550) or COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (TX-SR575) VCR/DVR IN S VCR/DVR IN V VCR/DVR IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal flow ⇐...
...Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT Connect one or the other Connection b must connect the AV receiver to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, useful if your TV via speaker set B, use connection b or c . (To listen via the same type of connection.... B. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO VCR/DVR IN (TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550) or COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (TX-SR575) VCR/DVR IN S VCR/DVR IN V VCR/DVR IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal flow ⇐...
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...; ⇒ VCR or DVD recorder S-Video input Composite video input Analog audio L/R input Picture quality Better Standard - Connection A a AV receiver AUX INPUT VIDEO AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R Signal flow ⇐ ⇐ Camcorder or console Composite video output Analog audio L/R output...etc. Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Step 1: Make the video connection A . TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550: The video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver via the same type of connection. Step 2: Make the audio connection a . DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAX...
...; ⇒ VCR or DVD recorder S-Video input Composite video input Analog audio L/R input Picture quality Better Standard - Connection A a AV receiver AUX INPUT VIDEO AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R Signal flow ⇐ ⇐ Camcorder or console Composite video output Analog audio L/R output...etc. Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Step 1: Make the video connection A . TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550: The video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver via the same type of connection. Step 2: Make the audio connection a . DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAX...
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With this hookup, you can use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO CBL/SAT IN (TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TXSR8550) or COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 (TX-SR575) CBL/SAT IN S CBL/SAT IN V CBL/SAT IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal flow... DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAX- TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550: You must be assigned (see page 39) Satellite, cable, set B. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your TV via the AV receiver, useful if your favorite ...
With this hookup, you can use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO CBL/SAT IN (TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TXSR8550) or COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 (TX-SR575) CBL/SAT IN S CBL/SAT IN V CBL/SAT IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 Signal flow... DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAX- TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550: You must be assigned (see page 39) Satellite, cable, set B. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your TV via the AV receiver, useful if your favorite ...
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...Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock? The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. Smooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps To ensure smooth operation, here's a few easy steps to help you configure the AV receiver before the automatic speaker setup (not North American model). ■ For TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/TX...-SR575 Have you connected a component to a digital audio input? COAXIAL OPTICAL Y HDMI PB PR ■ Have you use it off , press the [STANDBY/ON] button again. Turning On the AV Receiver STANDBY/...
...Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock? The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. Smooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps To ensure smooth operation, here's a few easy steps to help you configure the AV receiver before the automatic speaker setup (not North American model). ■ For TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/TX...-SR575 Have you connected a component to a digital audio input? COAXIAL OPTICAL Y HDMI PB PR ■ Have you use it off , press the [STANDBY/ON] button again. Turning On the AV Receiver STANDBY/...
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... IN, you must assign that input to HDMI IN 2. HDMI Video Setup (TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 only) If you connect a video component to HDMI IN 1 or 2, you must assign that input to IN3. ENT DIMMER SLEEP RECEIVER 4 SETUP Press the [SETUP] button. If you 're not using the ...HDMI OUT. For example, if you connect your DVD player to HDMI IN 1, you must assign HDMI DVD setting to HDMI IN 1. No: Select if you have a TX-SR505 other than North American model/TX-SR8550, skip this...
... IN, you must assign that input to HDMI IN 2. HDMI Video Setup (TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 only) If you connect a video component to HDMI IN 1 or 2, you must assign that input to IN3. ENT DIMMER SLEEP RECEIVER 4 SETUP Press the [SETUP] button. If you 're not using the ...HDMI OUT. For example, if you connect your DVD player to HDMI IN 1, you must assign HDMI DVD setting to HDMI IN 1. No: Select if you have a TX-SR505 other than North American model/TX-SR8550, skip this...
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... TAPE TUNER 6 DVD 9 C D Use the AV receiver's input selector buttons to the AV receiver's MONITOR OUT jack. See "Using the Listening Modes" on page 27. Playing Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver Operation MULTI CH 1 4 STANDBY/ON STANDBY TUNING ...TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 only: If your TV, select the video input that's connected to select the input source. To select the input source with the remote controller, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons. 2 AV receiver A SPEAKERS B Remote controller 3 4 AV receiver...
... TAPE TUNER 6 DVD 9 C D Use the AV receiver's input selector buttons to the AV receiver's MONITOR OUT jack. See "Using the Listening Modes" on page 27. Playing Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver Operation MULTI CH 1 4 STANDBY/ON STANDBY TUNING ...TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 only: If your TV, select the video input that's connected to select the input source. To select the input source with the remote controller, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons. 2 AV receiver A SPEAKERS B Remote controller 3 4 AV receiver...
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... be selected while speaker set A is off . When this button again will select the previous listening mode. On the TX-SR505 North American model/TXSR505E/TX-SR575, video received at the HDMI IN is passed through all of the listening modes that can be used with the current input source. ... your DVD player is connected to the HDMI OUT even if the Pure Audio listening mode is turned off . Pressing this mode is selected, the AV receiver outputs no video signals and its display is selected. ■ [STEREO] button This button selects the Stereo listening mode. ■ LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ...
... be selected while speaker set A is off . When this button again will select the previous listening mode. On the TX-SR505 North American model/TXSR505E/TX-SR575, video received at the HDMI IN is passed through all of the listening modes that can be used with the current input source. ... your DVD player is connected to the HDMI OUT even if the Pure Audio listening mode is turned off . Pressing this mode is selected, the AV receiver outputs no video signals and its display is selected. ■ [STEREO] button This button selects the Stereo listening mode. ■ LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ...
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... for 1 hour. For TX-SR505 North American model/ TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 with HDMI • Audio from the wall outlet, wait 5 seconds or more, then plug it 's very quiet • Make sure that can 't resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your radio presets...plugs are pushed in all speaker cables and input sources, and leave the AV receiver with its factory defaults, turn on the display, press the remote controller's [MUTING] button to the AV receiver. If your Onkyo dealer. It can be produced by the surround speakers. Only the center...
... for 1 hour. For TX-SR505 North American model/ TX-SR505E/TX-SR575 with HDMI • Audio from the wall outlet, wait 5 seconds or more, then plug it 's very quiet • Make sure that can 't resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your radio presets...plugs are pushed in all speaker cables and input sources, and leave the AV receiver with its factory defaults, turn on the display, press the remote controller's [MUTING] button to the AV receiver. If your Onkyo dealer. It can be produced by the surround speakers. Only the center...
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... produces no sound • Speaker set A is connected to an HDMI input, your TV, make sure that all listening modes. nected. • For TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550: The AV receiver does not convert between formats, so if a video source component is connected to a component video input, your TV must be connected to the component...
... produces no sound • Speaker set A is connected to an HDMI input, your TV, make sure that all listening modes. nected. • For TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550: The AV receiver does not convert between formats, so if a video source component is connected to a component video input, your TV must be connected to the component...
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...'t record • On your TV or com- Select another manufacturer's component, point the remote controller at the AV receiver. Make sure all . • To control an Onkyo component that's connected via , or another listening mode. Troubleshooting-Continued • While the Pure Audio listening mode .... Remote Controller The remote controller doesn't work • The display is turned off and the AV receiver outputs no video signals. • For TX-SR505 North American model/ TX-SR505E/TX-SR575: Reliable operation with the same name (e.g., TAPE IN to TAPE OUT, or VCR/DVR ...
...'t record • On your TV or com- Select another manufacturer's component, point the remote controller at the AV receiver. Make sure all . • To control an Onkyo component that's connected via , or another listening mode. Troubleshooting-Continued • While the Pure Audio listening mode .... Remote Controller The remote controller doesn't work • The display is turned off and the AV receiver outputs no video signals. • For TX-SR505 North American model/ TX-SR505E/TX-SR575: Reliable operation with the same name (e.g., TAPE IN to TAPE OUT, or VCR/DVR ...
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...minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.08% (TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550) 80 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic ...) Signal to change without notice. 69 Others: 10.2 kg 22.5 lbs. ■ Video Inputs HDMI Component S-Video Composite IN1, IN2 (TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575) TX-SR575: IN1, IN2, IN3 Others: DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, ...
...minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.08% (TX-SR505/TX-SR505E/TX-SR8550) 80 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic ...) Signal to change without notice. 69 Others: 10.2 kg 22.5 lbs. ■ Video Inputs HDMI Component S-Video Composite IN1, IN2 (TX-SR505 North American model/TX-SR505E/TX-SR575) TX-SR575: IN1, IN2, IN3 Others: DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, ...
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.... AV Receiver TX-SR505 TX-SR505E TX-SR8550 TX-SR575 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your AV components ....... 40 Listening to the Radio 42 Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 48 Advanced Operation 55 Troubleshooting 65 En Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver...
.... AV Receiver TX-SR505 TX-SR505E TX-SR8550 TX-SR575 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your AV components ....... 40 Listening to the Radio 42 Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 48 Advanced Operation 55 Troubleshooting 65 En Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver...